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Senior folk learn and enjoy folk dancingIn the United States we

participate in many forms of dancing including swing, Lat-in and ballroom. Many also reach beyond our borders and dance the folk dances of other nations. Folk dances reflect the life of everyday people of a certain country or region at weddings, parties, rituals, etc. Every ethnic group has its own folk dances. Square dance, contra dance, clogging and country line dance are folk dances in the USA.

Kate Spencer, and her husband Doug Morriss, have been folk dancing for about 50 years.

The group she dances with regularly, International Folk Dancers of Cincinnati, has an active repertory of over 200

dances from many countries and regions, but their favor-ites are the line and circle dances of Eastern Europe, especially Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Serbia; and from the Middle East, especially Armenia, Israel and Turkey.

“We know some couple dances as well, but we do fewer of those as we don’t have many men in our group,” she added.

Some of the dance she enjoys are Chetvorno Shop-sko Horo from Bulgaria; Am Segula from Israel; Hora de la Munte from Romania; Erzrumi Shoror from Ar-menia; Baztan Dantza from the Basque region; Jeni Jol/ Rumelas, a Romany (Gypsy) dance from Macedonia; Hora Mamtera from Israel; Ali

Pasha from Turkey; Ada’s Ku-jawiak, a couple dance from Poland; and Salty Dog Rag, an American couple dance.

“Virtually all the members of our groups are seniors, but it is accessible and fun for all ages from 8 or 10 on up—to anyone who can walk, knows right from left, and can count to four.”

Some of the dances are physically challenging. They may be fast, strenuous, com-plicated or all three.

Spencer adds, “Many are much less demanding, slower, gentler, and with simple steps and sequences. If you can walk, you can do these dances, especially in a group

of experienced dancers who are happy to help and guide you. In both the Thursday and Saturday groups, if we have newcomers, we teach a lot of simple dances in the first hour.” She has taught folk dancing informally since 1973, mostly when new danc-ers visit or join a group she’s dancing with.

International Folk Dancers of Cincinnati meets on Satur-days from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati(cost: $5).

Cincinnati Folk Dancers meets on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati (cost: $3).

For further information, contact Doug Morriss or Spencer, (513) 541-6306.

Susan Thrasher has taught folk dancing at the Wyoming Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library for five years. Like Spencer, she first learned folk dancing in college.

“Our group, Always on Tuesdays, is composed of all seniors, “says Thrasher, “I have been dancing steadily for the last 8 years. I love to move to music and folk danc-ing helps with coordination and mental focus. Most of all it is fun!”

She enjoys most dances from Israel, Bulgariaand Serbia.

Her group meets at the Wyoming Public Library every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for one hour. For more informa-tion call Thrasher at (513) 523-5860 or the library at (513) 369-6014.

Another option is in south Dayton with the Miami Valley Folk Dancers ((937) 294-6722).

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Four spring travel tips for seniors and caregivers

If you are a care-giver for a senior loved one with dementia who will be going with your family on vacation this spring, there are a few things you should consider before heading out. Preparing in advance can help make the trip more relaxing and enjoyable for

everyone. Here are a few sug-gestions:

1. Thoughtful planning: While direct flights might cost a little more, they can make a big difference when you are travel-ing with older adults or a loved one with dementia. If you are traveling by car, pre-plan your route and stopovers. Make sure to plan for rest breaks. If your family member has any health problems or lives with demen-tia, driving for more than six or seven hours in one day might not be very realistic.

2. Copy of medical file: No one likes to think their vacation will be interrupted by an emer-gency, but it is important to be prepared just in case. Make

sure to bring a copy of your senior loved one’s medical file that includes their medical his-tory, medications and physician contact information. You might find it easier to safely store the information in a smart phone app. There are numerous apps like My Medical App or Care Zone that will help you keep medical records close at hand.

3. Emergency contact cards: On the chance that you become separated from your older family member in a busy airport or rest stop, be sure they have a card with your cell phone number on it or they have their own cell phone. Even a disposable phone that you purchase for them just for vaca-

tions and outings would work. If your senior loved one has memory loss caused by some form of dementia, you might also want to include additional family members’ names and contact information on the cards. Put copies of the cards in their wallet, purse and pockets.

4. GPS tracking watch or bracelet: If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, consider sign-ing them up for a GPS track-ing service. There are several different kinds on the market including some that work off of cellular technology.

If you decide that taking your aging family member with you on vacation just isn’t feasible, a respite stay in a senior living community might be a solution to consider. Contact Artis Se-nior Living of Mason for more information, (513) 229-7450 or jcraft@artismgmt.com.

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with a cognitive disorder can feel respected, heard, engaged and hopeful. The Artis Way is about creating positive partner-ships with the resident, family members and our staff. We work together to provide each resident with opportunities for accomplishment and growth.

Our 24-hour a day team is highly experienced with dementia and is totally focused on helping each resident find meaning and joy every day. Artis neighborhood living resi-dences are designed to empha-size community and familiarity for individuals with dementia. The four distinct neighborhoods has a homelike entry, dining room, open kitchen and easy ac-cess to a beautiful, spacious and secure outdoor area.

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When a loved one begins show-ing signs of dementia, one of the biggest challenges that a family faces is finding a safe, secure place for that person to live — somewhere that not only takes into account their medical condi-tion, but provides a warm, caring atmosphere where they can feel at home.

Artis Senior Living strives to make sure that its residents and their families have a say in how they live. Instead of a one-size-fits-all philosophy, the experience is tailored specifically to each per-son in order to ensure indepen-dence, dignity and quality of life.

“We work with our residents where they are,” explained Margaret Ungar, director of marketing of Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown. The community’s emphasis on embracing on what makes each resident unique is special. “For example, when the staff at Bridgetown learned that a resident loved to cook, we created an opportunity for the resident to be successful in assist-ing the chef in cooking a meal for all our residents.”

At each community, the direc-tor of partnership development and the director of health and wellness work together with the family and their loved one to com-pile an eight-page partnership

profile detailing that person’s likes, dislikes, hobbies and more. The goal of the plan is to allow the resident to have as much independence as possible.

“We follow what we call ‘The Artis Way,’” said Ungar, explain-ing that each letter of the word Artis stands for a tenet of the organization. “A is the abil-ity to have a voice — we want residents and their families to engage in open communication with our staff to make sure that what we’re doing is the right fit for them.”

“R is about respecting and maintaining relationships; we’re like family here because we’re so in tune with our residents’ likes and dislikes,” she added.

The letter T stands for treasur-ing each person’s uniqueness, and I is for integrity-promoting dignity and respect for those in the building, including those who work with at Artis.

“S is for success and recogni-tion, which we promote both inside and outside the building,” Ungar continued.

The Bridgetown community feature studio rooms, offering single-level living with four distinct “neighborhoods.” “We’ve found that having different neighborhoods helps those with

memory issues re-orient them-selves and gives them a better sense of their environment,” said Ungar. Residents are able to move freely among neighbor-hoods and can also take advan-tage of an outdoor area with spacious walking paths which are secured for safety.

Creating positive partnerships with our residents, our families, and our communities is what Artis Senior Living is about. The Bridgetown location serves as a resource to their local communi-ties and are available to talk with families to provide educa-tion about dementia. “There’s so much to learn, especially when a loved one is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s or demen-tia,” said Ungar. “We can help families understand the signs and symptoms, answer their questions and tell them what to look for when choosing a memory care community.”

Artis Senior Living also offers monthly support groups to help families connect with others that are going through similar situ-ations. Support group dates are held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday at Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown, 5799 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, (513) 832-1597.

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WMKV 89.3FM and WLHS 89.9FM, known as the Maple Knoll Public Radio Network, welcomes the legendary Harry James Orchestra to Music Hall Ballroom from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. This concert is part of the “Big Bands in the Ballroom” series presented by WMKV and fea-turing the return of the Swing Era’s great legend bands to the ballroom that hosted many of the original bands during the 1940s-1960s.

Tickets are $30 ($20 for students with ID) and $35 on the day of the concert. On sale now, tickets can be purchased at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall Ticket Offices by calling (513) 621-2787 or on-line at www.cincinnatiarts.org. The three-hour concert and dance will benefit public radio WMKV 89.3FM and 89.9FM WLHS.

“We are so pleased to wel-come dancers and big band

fans to the Big Bands in the Ballroom series at Music Hall Ballroom,” comments George Zahn WMKV station director. “With the growing interest in swing dancing in Greater Cin-cinnati and Dayton, we plan on local dancers showing up in force and filling the ballroom’s 22,000 square-foot dance floor.”

The Harry James Orches-tra is led by trumpeter Fred Radke and features vocalist Barbara Rosene. A conductor, composer, arranger and record-ing artist with his own Swin-gin’ Big Band, Radke played lead trumpet under Harry James himself in the late 1960s, a “dream come true” for the then young musician.

Radke admits having learned much from James, “I remember sitting there; he was 52 and I was in my 20s, and I’m thinking, ‘He plays pretty well for an old guy’… ” In 1989, six years after James’ death, the Harry James Estate

and Columbia Artists asked Radke to lead the Harry James Orchestra for a 50th anniversary concert. He has been leading the orchestra ever since.

In the words of Harry James, “Band leaders must be like automobile manufactur-ers before the war. They must be bringing out new models all the time. We have to vary our programs, playing sweet numbers and jump numbers, and we have to play them different ways.” This philoso-phy still drives today’s Harry James Orchestra, which tours throughout the United States and Canada. Radke also produced and recorded classic Harry James Orchestra hits in a four-volume set entitled Reminiscing, featuring Radke and his Swingin’ Big Band.

The Harry James Orchestra concert is made possible by the support of the Butler County Warbirds and Miracle Ear.

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Knight’s family does a lot with Easter eggs

Kenna Knight of Northern Kentucky does a lot with Eas-ter eggs with her rather large family every year.

The Friday night before Easter, they do egg dying. The whole family goes to Knight’s parents and they dye eggs.

“Every person gets a dozen to decorate, like every child, grandchild and great-grand-

child,” Knight said.Knight continued, “So think

of the quantity of eggs my mom hard boils for the event. Then we take our eggs home.”

Knight’s family does not hunt them, because on Sat-urday morning, when they go back, they hunt plastic eggs with candy or money in them.

“So let’s just say a lot of deviled eggs and egg salad get eaten the week after Eas-ter,” Knight said.

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As you can see, it will be hopping this year in the Knight household as they prepare for their annual Eas-ter egg tradition.

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First Lady Melania Trump will host the 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 2. When thousands of kids run around the White House lawn they will meet giant plush Easter Bunny costumes hand-built in Jonn Schenz’s award-winning Schenz Theatrical Supply store.

Schenz has been supply-ing the bunny outfits for the White House’s annual Easter festivities for 38 years, start-ing with President Ronald Reagan. “It all started when we got a call on a Monday morning that a costumer in D.C. needed a bunny to put a six-foot-two secret service

man into to accompany Ron-ald Reagan,” Schenz recalled. “They had to have it by Fri-day.” The next year, the White House called and invited Schenz to see his hand-craft-ed bunny in action.

When he saw one of the bunnies had a great big green stain on his knees where he knelt down in the grass to talk to the kids and the drawstrings were hanging down the back he offered to be in charge of the bunny and return next year with two more bunnies.

This year, Schenz will arrive at the White House fol-lowing Mama, Papa and Ju-nior bunnies who will make their way through the mail. He’ll dress the volunteers and stand by while the bunnies

start their television appear-ances. Schenz has helped get everyone including cabinet members, colonels, executives and friends of the president into the costumes.

“All of our bunnies are told to stand with their back to the White House, so when mama takes the picture, she has not only your picture but the White House in the back,” Schenz explained. At the change of the next adminis-tration, Schenz and his team will craft a new generation of bunnies, to maintain continu-ity throughout a president’s Easter photos, as well as to retire the old suits and rent them out to the public. Christmas cards from the six presidents he has provided with Easter Roll bunnies

mean a lot to Schenz.But the real reward for

his gratis bunny work said Schenz is “the smile on chil-dren’s faces. That’s why I do it,” said the man who began his professional career as a classically trained dancer in musical theater and opera before he shifted his focus from what performers do to what they wear more than 50 years ago.

Schenz and staff design and build costumes for high school, university and com-munity theaters from all corners of the country. “We conceptualize, design, build and ship,” pointed out Schenz. who has worked with every major theatrical venue in Cincinnati from Playhouse in the Park to the Opera.

They have also designed and built corporate logo characters and team mascots including the Pink Panther, Charlie the Tuna, Tom & Jerry, Slush Puppie, a purple dinosaur that predates Barney, Frisch’s Big Boy plus other characters for Procter & Gamble, the Texas State Aquarium, the Cincinnati Pops and Hardee’s, to name a few.

Long time customer Debi Greiman Trauth, 58, has bought costumes from lions to pirates and knights for her son’s high school plays and Halloween costumes for herself. “Jonn even helped me figure out a costume for God,” she said. “That place is special. Walking in there can be like heaven.”

Did you know that Laurel and Hardy are coming to town? Well, they are and they’ll be here in Cincinnati at the 21st International Sons of the Desert Convention July 9-15. This gathering will include Laurel and Hardy fans from all over the USA and around the globe for a Stan- and Ollie-themed celebra-tion of everything that makes them so loved. Three special pre-convention days will be followed by four days of convention-spe-cific activities.

There will be something for every fan of classic film comedy at this one-of-a-kind unique celebration of Laurel and Hardy in Cincinnati.

Highlights of the formal (Thursday-Sunday July 12-15) convention itself will include:

Opening reception and wel-come and banquet

Live entertainment, and music

Discussion of Laurel and Hardy’s visit to Cincinnati in 1942

Trivia contest, parade of tents, and Grand Council meeting

BB Riverboat cruise on the majestic Ohio River

Morning park visit with activities including the Babe Hardy golf tournament, pee wee contest, team puzzle contest, and Cincinnati’s own ‘cornhole’ toss

Costume dinner, party and photo booth

Convention premiere of a newly-restored Laurel and Hardy silent film

Film room showing films you would “expect” to see at this type of gathering – Laurel & Hardy and Stan & Ollie galore

Dealers’ Rooms with enough memorabilia, films, knick-knacks, and doo-dads to fill your pockets – you may even win a steam shovel!

Meet members of Sons of the Desert (the International Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society) Tents from all over the world and people who love Laurel and Hardy

The convention hotel will be the downtown Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel – an art deco-restored gem of a hotel, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and for which a special dis-counted rate will be offered to convention-goers

And if all of the above weren’t enough, there will also be three days (Monday-Wednesday July 9-11) of pre-convention activities offered to early arrivals. These pre-convention activities will highlight some of our local Cincinnati attractions and will include:

American Legacy Brewery tour

Kings Island amusement park

Newport AquariumComplimentary Chimp

Tent meeting on Wednesday evening for all registered convention attendees (the Chimp Tent is Cincinnati’s local chapter of ‘The Sons of the Desert,’ which meets bi-monthly to screen Laurel and Hardy films)

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Reds’ opening day is baseball holidayEvery Cincinnati Reds’ fan

knows that opening day of the baseball season in Cincinnati is like a holiday. Most people who

have lived in the Greater Cin-cinnati area or happened to be downtown that day should also realize it’s a special day. Does any other city with a sports team have an opening with a lengthy parade through some of

the city’s main streets? It has an exciting, festive atmosphere to welcome spring and a new baseball season.

Despite Cincinnati’s early spring weather that has offered rain, freezing rain, snow, hail and sleet, opening day game is a perennial sell out. The Reds and ticket brokers charge a premi-um price for the tickets.

Fans may call in sick for work and skip school to attend the game or even to watch it on TV. Some former Reds’ players have been to Reds’ opening days as children or watched them on TV’s at local schools. For pitchers, it is an honor to start opening day and some players get nervous due to the holiday atmosphere the game generates.

One of the most memorable opening days was in 1974 was when radio broadcaster Marty Brenemman debuted with vet-eran broadcaster Joe Nuxhall.

That happened to be the game when Hank Aaron hit a Jack Billingham fastball over the left field fence for his 714th home-run, which tied the all-time record held by Babe Ruth. How-ever, the home team overcame a 6-1 deficit to come back to win, 7-6, in 11 innings.

Other popular openers are when the Reds opened new stadiums in 1912 and 2003.

A dramatic one was in 2005 when the Reds overcame a 6-3 deficit to win, 7-6, over the Mets. Adam Dunn hit his second home run, which tied the game in the ninth. Reds’ third baseman Joe Randa then hit a game-winning home run. That was the first walk-off home run in Reds’ opening day history.

Many remember the opener was in 1996 when, following some ceremonies involving former manager Sparky Ander-son, home plate umpire John

McSherry collapsed as he was trying to leave the field during the first inning. Tragically he suffered a fatal heart attack.

Although it was very common for past Cincinnati openers to be the first game of the season, there is nothing written from Major League Baseball or the National League that says that is the way it always was to be. Actually, Cincinnati may not have been looked upon favor-ably in the early days of the NL. It left the league in 1877, folded again in 1879, and was kicked out of the league after the 1880 season. Also many believe that Cincinnati was awarded the honor because of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-professional team. Again, there is nothing to back that up. Having the first game in Cincinnati, may be because it was one of the southern teams in the earlier days of baseball, with a playing field in better condition, and Red’s lobbying of MLB since then.

Currently, the popularity of opening day has spawned a new event, Kids Opening Day, featuring a pregame red carpet parade with Reds players and mascots and more fun activi-ties.

Reds’ manager Sparky An-derson described it best. “It’s a holiday—a baseball holiday! Ain’t no other place in America got that.”

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Artistry in Motion Dance Classes — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mon-days and Thursdays at Central Connections, 3907 Central Ave., Middletown. There is no cost to Central Connections members; non-members pay $3 per class. To register, call (513) 423-1734.

Strength and Balance — 8:55-9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati. Par-ticipants use tension bands, light weights and small balls to improve mobility, strength and balance. Free for Silver Sneaker members, $6 per class for non Silver Sneaker members. For more information, call (513) 478-0887.

Support Group — Informal support group for those car-ing for someone with a memory disorder from 6-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown, 5799 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. Join in as participants exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions; talk through challenges and ways of coping; share feelings, needs and concerns; and learn about resources available. RSVP to (513) 832-1597.

Support Group — Informal support group for those caring for someone with a memory disorder from 6-7 p.m. the fourth Thurs-day of every month (April 26) at Artis Senior Living of Mason, 6200 Snider Road, Mason, Ohio. Join in as participants exchange practical information on caregiv-ing problems and possible solution; talk through challenges and ways of coping; share feelings, needs and concerns; and learn about resources available. RSVP to Jerry Craft at (513) 229-7450.

Exploring the connection between brain and body — 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Madonna Manor Adelaide Center, 2344 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, Ky. Join in as Janet Milne, educa-tion manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, shares about the latest research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommenda-tions into a plan for healthy aging. For more information or to make a reservation, call Krista Powers at (859) 426-6303 or email kpowers@chilivingcomm.org. Walk-ins wel-come. Refreshments will be served.

Miami Group Sierra Club — 7-9 p.m. the first Monday of the month (April 2) at Scouting Achievement Center, 10078 Read-ing Road, Cincinnati. The Sierra Club was established in 1892 to promote preservation, protection and enjoyment of the environment. For more information, call (513) 961-2565 or visit miamigroup.org.

Euchre — Noon to 2 p.m. Tues-day, April 3, at Sports of All Sorts, 10094 Investment Way, Florence, Ky. For more information, call (859) 372-7754.

“Perceptions,” a vision loss support group — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 4, at Central Connections, 3907 Central Ave.,

Middletown. For more information, contact group facilitators Gary Ensing at (513) 487-4522 or Jen-nifer Brock at (513) 487-4507.

Guardianships — Come hear Dennison Keller speak about guardianships (how to obtain one and why you should avoid getting one) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Law Practice of Dennison Keller, 4240 Hunt Road, Cincinnati. This event is free to the public. A light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call (513) 818-1111 or email ltitus@elderlawcincinnati.com by April 9.

Hearing screenings — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Central Connections, 3907 Central Ave., Middletown. Find out what causes hearing loss, how it affects the brain and your hearing health and how hearing loss can affect relationships. Appointment times are limited. To register, call (513) 423-1734.

Balance Test Clinic — 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 16, at Central Connections, 3907 Central Ave., Middletown. A Prime Home Care LLC physical therapist will assess your risk for falling and test your balance. The clinic is free. To regis-ter, call (513) 423-1734.

Safe and Secure Online-Senior Edition — 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Harrison Branch Meeting Room, 10398 New Haven Road, Harrison, Ohio. Join Dave Howard, an IT security professional, to become empowered to incorporate safe online habits into your lives so you can enjoy the internet safely while connecting with family and friends in the new digital age. For more information, call (513) 369-4442.

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Eat to Live — 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Sports of All Sorts, 10094 Investment Way, Florence, Ky. Demonstration, samples and recipes. Call (859) 372-7754 to sign up. Free to members. All others welcome for $5 per person.

MidPointe Bookmobile — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 18, at Central Connections, 3907 Cen-tral Ave., Middletown. This 30-foot vehicle features over 3,000 library materials, free wifi access and informed staff to answer questions and help select library materials. For more information, call (513) 424-1251 or visit www.midpointeli-brary.org.

Baby Boomer/Senior Expo — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at The Ramada Plaza, 11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati. Free admission. Free parking. Prizes and giveaways. Free hear-ing screenings by Acute Hearing. For more information, contact Jen Kammerer at (513) 709-3332 or go to www.expo4seniors.com.

“The Basics of Elder Law: What Everyone Needs to Know” — Hear Dennison Keller speak at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at The Lodge Retirement Com-munity, 12050 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati. This event is free to the public. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call (513) 218-1995.

Pickle Ball “Basic Skills & Drills” — 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 and 25, at Sports of All Sorts, 10094 Investment Way, Flor-ence, Ky. Learn how to play this fund game from the ground up. For more information, call (859) 372-7754.

“Unlocking Your Home Equity to Age in Place” — 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at The Law Practice of Dennison Keller,

4240 Hunt Road, Cincinnati. Mike Bowers is a home equity conversion mortgage (reverse mortgage) specialist and expert on the subject of retirement income planning. This event is free to the public. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call (513) 206-9807 or email mbowers@rfslends.com.

WMKV Big Band Dance — 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Maple Knoll Village Auditorium, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springda-le. Listen to great big band music and get out on the spacious dance floor and show your stuff. Cost is $11 per person admission and includes snacks and soft drinks. Tickets available at the door. For more information, call (513) 782-2427 or the dance weather hotline is (513) 782-4399.

Central Connections Ladies Golf League — 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Central Connections, 3907 Central Ave., Cincinnati. The league welcomes lady golfers of all skill levels who are seeking a fun league. For more information, contact League President Rita

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‘Honey’Bobby GoldsboroApril 1968

Many music fans think “Hon-ey” is a true story. It isn’t. Nashville songwriter Bobby Rus-sell one day just hap-pened to notice how tall a tree planted in his front yard had grown since it was a sapling. From that serendipitous obser-vation came the inspiration to write the world’s best-selling song of 1968.

Born in Marianna, Fla, in 1941, Bobby Goldsboro spent his teen years in Dothan, Ala., where he excelled in baseball at Dothan High and dreamt of a career in the major leagues. But music also drew his attention, and Goldsboro formed a rock band called the Webs. (“We had a big spider web on the drum.”) The Webs often backed up musi-cians who drifted through town. One such artist was Roy Orbi-son, who would later hire Bobby in the early 1960s as part of his backup band.

As a solo artist Goldsboro later signed with United Artists Records and, beginning with the Top 10 song “See the Funny Lit-tle Clown” early in 1964, racked up half a dozen Top 40 discs before spending 1967 without a single hit and finding his career on the wane.

Bobby Russell was one of

Goldsboro’s pals. Russell had written “Honey” for ex-Kingston Trio member Bob Shane. Bobby wasn’t impressed with Shane’s version and later admitted, “It didn’t really thrill me all that much because it was so overdone, overproduced, lots of drums and things.” But Golds-boro felt that Russell’s tune had the potential to return him to the hit charts with a different, simpler approach.

When Shane’s version bombed, Goldsboro rushed into a Nash-ville studio and nailed “Honey” on the first take. In three weeks Bobby’s version rocketed to the top of the Billboard charts, where it remained at No. 1 for five weeks and became Golds-boro’s signature song — and biggest single ever.

Songwriter Russell’s biggest success has since been recorded by country royalty (Eddie Arnold, Roger Miller, Tammy Wynette, Lynn Anderson), main-streamers (Dean Martin, Patti Page), and even some soul stars (Four Tops, Aaron Neville).

Half a century later, though, “Honey” often appears on “worst songs of all times” lists, along with such past ridiculed re-cordings as “MacArthur Park,” “Convoy” and “Disco Duck.” So, why, like Rodney Dangerfield, does “Honey” get no respect from some folks?

While many people feel the song is a touching tribute to the idea of appreciating those we love while they are still with us, others have blasted the storyline as being schmaltzy and often deride such lyrics as She was always young at heart/Kinda dumb and kinda smart or One day while I was not at home/While she was there and all

alone/The angels came. These last lines prompted one internet wag to ask, “Did this babe die or did she leave with the

Hell’s Angels?”Bobby Goldsboro has his own

take on the song, one that is no doubt shared by most people:

“Actually, what it is, very simply, is just a guy remembering little things that happened while his wife was alive.”

Enjoy the outdoors while learning about gardening and the environment at the 2018 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21.

This family-oriented event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, Ohio.

It will include activities and presentations about envi-ronmental education, home gardening, local foods and com-posting. Over 125 exhibitors will also be on hand, together

with local musicians.Local foods and regional craft

beer also will be available.This year’s theme is “Food

Waste.” Guests will learn how to reduce the amount of food going to our landfills, since food makes up over a fifth of landfill volume. The program is aligned with the Green Umbrella Local Food Action Teams (greenum-brella.org).

Families from all over the region are encouraged to come out and enjoy Earth Day — tra-ditionally the first fun family outdoor event of the year.

The celebration is organized by the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition, a 501(c)(3) community of not-for-profit organizations, businesses, gov-ernment agencies and individu-als from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Tri-State Region that work cooperatively and actively to promote the beauty and environmental quality of the tri-state area.

The 2018 Earth Day Cel-ebration is supported by Blue Ash Summit Park, Edible Ohio Valley magazine and 80 Acres Farm.

Over the years, Cincinnati Hearing Center has been contacted by countless pa-tients inquiring about their hearing aid trade-in policy. Until this time, such a policy did not exist. However, they are excited to announce they have recently implemented a hearing aid trade-in program that applies not only to their patients, but to all hearing aid wearers.

Your current hearing aids now have a trade-in value of $200-$600 when you upgrade to a new set. Cincinnati Hearing Center will donate your used aids to those with hearing loss who cannot afford to buy hearing instru-

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Cincinnati Hearing Center is so excited to implement this new program at its office. The trade-in program will al-low current hearing aid users the opportunity to upgrade their hearing aid technology at a discounted rate, while simultaneously providing the gift of hearing to those less fortunate. And with today’s hearing aid technology providing better hearing in noise than ever before, there has not been a better time to consider new hearing aids.

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Cincinnati Parks Foundation has received a $350,000 gift for development of the lower reser-voir area at Eden Park.

The funds will provide for a project identified in the 2007 parks master plan, which called for a walking loop, groves of trees and walkways linking the lower reservoir area to Seasongood Pa-vilion, Mirror Lake, and beyond to the Art Museum and Cincin-nati Playhouse in the Park.

The funds are also sufficient provide for additional features such as a play area, gardens, a welcome kiosk, and possibly an orchard. The history of the reservoir will be interpreted with informative signs. The gift also will help support maintenance of the new commons area.

The first phase of this project is expected to reach completion in 2019.

The donor is Tom Jones, a long-time Mt. Adams resident who spent his career as an attorney for Proctor & Gamble’s legal divi-sion. He now lives in Florida.

“Parks and libraries are free and accessible to all, which is why I have chosen to give a gift that the entire community can enjoy for years to come,” Jones remarked.

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Back on Sept. 1, 1918, Elmer Henry Needles and his wife, Ellanora Smith Robinson, brought forth into this world a beautiful little girl whom they named Ellanora Robinson Needles.

Ellanora was born “into a renowned circus family.” Little is known about her early years in Cincinnati at this time, how-ever, in her very early 20s, she “attended the Pasadena Com-munity Playhouse (California) as an acting student.”

While attending the “Play-house,” Ellanora met and married a budding young actor named “George Keefer Brewer” (stage name George Reeves) on Sept. 22, 1940. Unfortunately, they divorced on Oct. 16, 1950.

George was not yet the superhero of “The Adventures of Superman” TV series yet to come. He was, however, involved in numerous Holly-wood movies prior to TV; one being “The Fighting 69th” with James Cagney, Alan Hale Sr., George Brent and the actor portraying the famous poet,

Many folks are too trusting to believe there are crooks in their proximity. Others consider themselves excellent judges of character who can pick out the frauds from the friendly.

Yet billions of dollars are fun-neled to fraudsters each year. No one knows exactly how much, because many of the bilked are too embarrassed to report their losses.

A simple but troublingly suc-cessful ongoing scam involves a phone call or some other notifi-cation purporting to be from a government agency. The caller states you’re due for a refund, or qualify for a grant — but they require your bank account number so they can make the deposit.

Don’t do it! You’ll just be saying goodbye to your money ... and your credit rating. The exceptionally cruel crooks feed on lonely seniors who are look-ing online for friendship.

They start out with getting-to-know-you talk. You’ll probably be told he/she works or lives over-seas. You might exchange photos or make some phone calls.

Your online friend will say they look forward to coming to visit but can’t afford the trip. Or an expensive medical emergency erupts.

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Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in action in World War I.

Reeves also appeared in “The Sainted Sisters,” co-starring with Veronica Lake, Barry Fitzgerald, William Demerest and Beulah Bondi.

At the Pasadena Community Playhouse, one of Ellanora’s classmates was Teddi Sher-man, a “daughter of producer Harry Sherman.” Many of the students garnered small roles in films of numerous other pro-ducers and Ellanora obtained a small role in one of Sher-man’s films “under the name of Shelley Spencer.” The film was “Leather Burners” (1943) in which her husband, George Reeves, also appeared.

After 1950, Ellanora mar-ried Beverly Hills attorney Edward M. Rose. She continued

in films and TV in bit parts, either credited or uncredited. One 1951 film was “Starlift,” a Korean War theme and similar to Stagedoor Canteen and Hol-lywood Canteen of World War II. Another uncredited film was “The Long, Long Trailer” with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Ellanora’s last film appears to be her role as Mrs. Travers in “Her Twelve Men” (1954) after which she retired. In her later years, “she served as a religious minister,” then at age 83, she passed away in her Beverly Hills home on Feb. 10,

2002. A widow by then, she was survived by two daughters from her marriage to Rose.

Current internet records show Cincinnati’s Spring Grove

Cemetery as the intended burial location, however, it is also shown that: “Plot: Not yet buried. Ashes held by daughter for later interment.”

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In 1974, a farmer in China was digging a well when he struck upon fragments of ter-racotta, a clay like earthenware, and uncovered one of the great-est archaelogical finds of the cen-tury. Buried in three giant pits beneath the surface of the land were 8,000 life-sized statues of warriors and horses constructed over 2,000 years ago guarding the tomb of their master: Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor. It took hundreds of thousands of workers nearly 40 years to com-plete. No Chinese ruler before or after Qin Shi Huang constructed a mausoleum so epic in scale and meticulous in detail.

When the emperor set out to build a lavish tomb where he could spend his eternal life he employed Chinese craftsmen to create an army of clay soldiers, chariots and horses to accom-pany him into the afterlife, and protect him from the unknown, Each soldier stood six feet tall and weighed 400 to 600 pounds.

Now 10 of those life-size terracotta figures including war-riors and a calvary horse that protected the tomb of China’s First Emperor are coming to the Cincinnati Art Museum to tell their extraordinary story in “Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China”

April 20 through Aug. 12. CAM is one of only two museums to host this exhibit. “Terracotta Army” explores the rise of the first emperor, the history of the Qin state, the emperor’s quest for immortality, and the myths and burial practices in ancient China,

A dramatic presentation of the terracotta soldiers includes standing and kneeling archers, an armed infantryman and his horse, an imposing army general and a calvaryman and his horse, all accompanied by an assem-blage of bronze lance, spears and arrowheads. Each soldier is an actual portrait of people from 22 centuries ago. Each is outfitted with gear appropriate to his rank and position, with armor, boots, hairstyles and facial hair depicted in extraordinary detail. Because you can walk around every figure this is an unprec-edented opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders that are the terracotta warriors.

The exhibition will also showcase 120 works of art, 40 of which have never left China be-fore. Drawn from the collections of art museums and archaeologi-cal institutes across the Shaanxi province in China, they tell the story of how the Qin state devel-oped into an empire under Ying Zheng (259-210 BC), who unified China and declared himself Qin Continued on page 11

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Bad news can be bad for your health.

So much of traditional and social media is about bad news. And they shout it out: Terrorist bombs subway! Quake destroys city! Polar ice cap melting! Even celebrity coverage is splattered with catty observations about the princess wearing low-heeled shoes or the Hollywood couple failing to cover their newborn’s head.

All this lousy news can twist your psyche and affect you physi-cally.

There’s a growing sentiment among medical and mental ex-perts reading and hearing about all these goings-on can result in post-traumatic stress disorder — just as if you experienced the mayhem in person. This affects your health as well as your view of the world.

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equilibrium, you have to treat reports as information — not life-changing personal threats.

Otherwise you can become irri-table and impatient; sink into de-pression; and develop a paranoia that will affect your relationships with everybody around you.

An immediate step away from all the turmoil is to shut every-thing down, according to the non-profit American Counseling Association. Quit checking your television set or mobile phone.

Get selective in your news-gathering. And check several sources, not just those you agree with.

Stay healthy: exercise regular-ly, eat right and get enough sleep.

And find pleasant things to do: play an instrument, paint, have coffee with family and friends, or write your memoirs.

If you need help finding peace and pleasure, talk things out with a close friend, clergy mem-ber or counselor.

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Continued from page 10Shi Huang, or the First Emperor of Qin.

Among the works of art are a half scale bronze chariot, chariot fittings, ritual bronze vessels, works in gold and silver, jade ornaments, personal adornments of agate, nephrite, and gold, jew-elry, coins, seals, plaques, bronze bells, ceramics, government stamped coins, and architectural components.

Related exhibit programs include Art After Dark from 5–9 p.m. Friday, April 27, including free admission to the exhibition, Family First Saturday: Explore China from noon–4 p.m., May 2 and the Fourth Annual Cincin-nati Asian Art Society Lecture, which will focus on the terra-cotta army at 2 p.m. May 6.

Tickets are free for museum members and are available for purchase by the general public.

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When our automated ser-vices ask such things as, “How can I help you?” Just say, “Get a proof of income letter” or “Replace Medicare card.”

Next, you will be asked for

some personal information to identify yourself. Then we will respond to your request. We will mail you the document or form you requested.

Sometimes, you just need Social Security information such as, “What date will my check arrive?” or “What is the SSI program?” Automated services feature some informa-tional messages about these popular topics.

If payment delivery date is the type of info you need, when asked “How can I help

you?” just reply, “Payment delivery date.” You will hear a recorded message stating the current month and the future month’s payment dates.

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You are never too old to get moving and improve your health. “Healthy aging is much more than simply the absence of disease,” according to the World Health Organiza-tion. As you age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever to your health and wellness. People who exercise tend to have improved immune and digestive function-ing, better blood pressure and bone density plus a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteopo-rosis and some cancers. Regular exercise is also good for your

mind, mood and memory.It is important to find an activ-

ity that you enjoy. At Sports of All Sorts, we are here to help you take that first step and get mov-ing. We offer 10 morning classes Monday-Friday each week spe-cifically designed for seniors who are taught by well-trained and certified senior specialist instruc-tors. A few of the classes we offer are chair yoga, better balance, cardio-dance, Silver Sneakers classic and senior strength and conditioning. We offer classes that meet the needs of individu-als who are both new to exercise as well as the seasoned veterans.

We have a very large, active and welcoming senior population of over 100 senior participants daily. You have the opportunity to try some new activities, be part of a healthy community and meet new friends. Socialization is a vital component to adherence to any exercise program. Our motto is: Fitness, friendship and fun.

Therefore, in addition to of-fering fitness classes, we have a bowling alley, a fitness center,

Walk-Fit walking club, pickle ball courts and social activi-ties such as monthly lunch and learn sessions with topics and speakers specifically for seniors, monthly euchre games, quarterly luncheons and even a healthy cooking class. It is your time to thrive. Visit our facility for a free tour and start taking steps to a healthier life today. For more in-formation, contact Angi Harreld at (859) 372-7754 or visit www.sportsofallsortsky.com.

Everyone agrees prolonged sitting promotes aches and pains. Regular exercise — as simple as taking a walk or climbing some stairs — is prescribed to restore flexibility, strength, and some muscle and joint pain.

You also can do some simple exercises right where you’re sitting.

Nod your head in agreement, a dozen or so times. Then turn your head side to side a dozen or so times.

That should ease some neck and shoulder pain, and relieve some of your upper-back tension.

Deep breathing fills your lungs with more oxygen to feed your blood stream, but it also stretch-es the muscles in your chest and stomach. This, in turn, helps strengthen your lower back.

To strengthen your hands and arms, you can squeeze a tennis ball while sitting in front of the television set. While you’re at it, lift your feet off the floor a dozen or so times to mobilize your leg muscles.

There are several such exer-cises you can do without moving from your chair.

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Feed the Hungry Challenge

$1 million endowment funds library lecture series

Standout student artwork on exhibit at library

Help Loveland InterFaith Ef-fort feed local families by donat-ing to the Loveland Food Pantry during the Feed the Hungry Challenge. All donations received through May 31 will help L.I.F.E. accomplish the Feed the Hungry Challenge goal of collecting over $35,000. Cash donations and gift cards to local grocery stores are greatly appreciated along with non-perishable food items. Each food item collected counts as $1 toward the goal.

Each spring L.I.F.E. sponsors a Feed the Hungry Challenge, which restocks the pantry after the holidays and when food drives are traditionally slow. This challenge is crucial to help registered families throughout the year. L.I.F.E. uses monetary donations to buy food from the Freestore Foodbank and elsewhere to keep the pantry stocked. This is the largest col-lection event in the year.

The L.I.F.E Food Pantry,

located in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 101 S. Leba-non Road, Loveland, Ohio, serves clients who live in the Loveland school district and members of the supporting congregations. The food pantry serves an aver-age of 245 families, approximate-ly 600 people, each month.

• Last year total donations were $31,000+; help them reach their goal of $35,000

• Most clients are working; many have children, some are

elderly and the majority can’t make ends meet

• Visit L.I.F.E. website (www.lovelandlifefoodpantry.org) to volunteer, learn more and request an email that provides current pantry needs. Visit L.I.F.E. Facebook page and see the impact to the community and view the weekly needs list.

• L.I.F.E. is governed by 19 board members and actively sup-ported by multiple churches And organizations in the

Loveland Community.• Food Pantry Hours: Monday

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Food drives/company matches/buy one get one free items all are great ways to donate.

Questions may be directed to L.I.F.E. Food Pantry at (513) 583-8222, Director Linda Berg-holz at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com.

A new annual lecture will be coming to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, thanks to a permanent endowment gift of $1 million to the Library Foundation from Mary S. Stern.

The proceeds of the endow-ment fund will create and support an annual Mary S. Stern Lecture. The library will form a committee to select the lecture topic and presenter.

“Our public library is special,” said Mrs. Stern. “It has always been a place of inspiration and knowledge for everyone in our communi-ty — and it is important that

it continues its work into the future.”

“Bringing important con-versations and driving com-munity dialogue has always been an important aspect of Library programming,” said Kimber L. Fender, the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe director. “Mrs. Stern’s desire to establish this endowment continues the lifelong legacy of generous support of her family. We are thrilled to be able to create this new program.”

Mary S. Stern and her late husband, Joseph. S. Stern Jr., made an impact on the library since his co-founding of the Friends of the Public

Catch a glimpse of up-and-coming art talent at the Cincinnati Public Schools Citywide Art Exhi-bition 2018.

This annual show of works by students in kin-dergarten through 12th grade includes drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs. It is currently on display at the Cincinnati Main Library, 800 Vine St.

Students compete across the school district for the privilege of exhibiting their work. Their pieces are then

judged by local artists and art teachers, with awards given to the top students.

The exhibit opened in early March and will con-clude on Sunday, April 8.

It is on display on the second floor connector dur-ing library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

For further information, call (513) 369-6900 or visit CincinnatiLibrary.org.

Library in 1957.Mr. Stern was appointed to

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2003. Upon his retirement, library trustees conferred upon him the honorary life-time title of Trustee Emeri-tus.

“The Stern family commit-ment to the library and the foundation is wonderful,” said Scott Richards, founda-tion board chair. “The dedica-

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The Grinch who stole McDonald’s

Music soothes surgery patients

It was the “coolest” hangout in 1940s San Bernardino, with teenage cruisers filling the vast park-ing lot at McDonald’s drive-in on E Street every night. But such customers (usually adoles-

cent boys with revving engines and blaring car radios) tended to loiter, spend little money and flirt with the cute carhops. The McDonald brothers — Richard and Mac — sought families rather than rowdy kids, so they temporarily closed their lucrative southern California business and worked on a new approach.

While McDonald’s offered over two dozen menu items — in-cluding tamales, chili and PBJ sandwiches — about 80 percent of their sales came from burgers,

fries and drinks. When the broth-ers restarted their restaurant, they offered only the items that most customers wanted.

In December 1948 McDonald’s reopened to an initially befuddled clientele. Paper cups and plastic utensils had replaced familiar silverware and plates. With no place to sit, customers now had to stand in lines. Polite young men (not comely young women) quickly dispensed food items and handled cash. In the kitchen each worker repeatedly performed one

specific task. McDonald’s new prices were

low, low, low. Burgers cost 15 cents (4 cents more for a cheese-burger), milkshakes ran 20 cents, fries and sodas were a dime each, coffee a nickel.

Soon North E Street often be-came gridlocked, and McDonald’s service-window lines sometimes numbered 200 customers at once. Money flowed in as if a cash dam had burst. By 1953 the McDon-alds were netting $100,000 a year when the minimum hourly wage was 75 cents. Richard, his wife and the still-single Mac shared a 25-room San Bernardino man-sion complete with a tennis court. Each year they bought three new Cadillacs.

Then one day in 1954 an aggressive restaurant-supply salesman in Chicago named Ray Kroc noticed an unusual order on his desk. A California burger joint had ordered eight of his Multi-mixers — capable of whipping up 48 milkshakes at once — for just one location.

One location? Huh?The curious Kroc, always

looking for the big payoff in the

business world, journeyed to San Bernardino and sat in his car for hours in the McDonald’s parking lot as a tide of customers ebbed and flowed. Kroc later told Time magazine, “I said to myself, ‘These guys have got something. How about if I opened some of these places?’”

Seeing a golden opportunity, Kroc envisioned McDonald’s as a global fast food giant. He strong-armed the brothers into a deal, offering to pay them a rock-bottom rate of 0.5 percent of all future sales. In April 1955 Kroc opened his first McDonald’s in Des Plaines, Ill. Over the next five years he created a chain of 228 franchised restaurants. In 1961 he bought out the McDonald brothers for $2.7 million in cash.

His golden opportunity had arrived in the form of the Golden Arches.

Ray Kroc, always determined that nothing — absolutely noth-ing — would stand in his way of amassing wealth, once pro-claimed, “If any of my competitors were drowning, I’d stick a hose in their mouth and turn on the water.”

If the thought of “going un-der the knife” makes you sweat, you might get help listening to music before and during the surgical procedure, according to results of a study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Researchers studied the reac-tions of 40 participants, ages 51 to 87, who were scheduled for glaucoma or cataract removal.

The study group was split in two. One half was given head-phones with a tape player and a choice of a couple dozen types of music, from classical guitar to folk music to popular titles from the 1940s and 1950s. The

other half of the study group was given nothing.

All of the patients registered normal blood pressure a week before the surgery, which rose significantly on the morning of the procedure. They reported high levels of apprehension and stress regarding the sur-gery.

The blood pressure of those able to listen to music dropped to normal within five minutes, and stayed that way during and after the surgery. The type of music chosen made no dif-ference.

Patients in the no-music group had elevated blood pres-sure for the entire surgical ex-perience, researchers reported.Mature Life Features, copyright 2018

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Travel

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Riding the rails in Oregon

At the town of Garibaldi, Oreg., we boarded a train, pulled by a steam engine, and enjoyed a trip from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach.

Our engineer was Scott Wickert who takes care of the Prairie 262 steam engine.

The train makes its daily run at a whopping 10-miles per hour along the coast be-tween the two towns.

The conductor was Tim Thompson who has been do-ing his job since 2003, when the OCSR began operation. He checks passengers and punches their tickets.

The train featured two pas-senger cars, a covered open car and open cars directly

behind the engine plus a caboose.

The first railroad arrived in Tillamook County in 1912. It hauled timber and brought passengers from Portland to the beach.

Since there had been rain off and on during the day, we chose the covered open car and were glad we did. Just be-fore we got to Rockway Beach the sky opened and those in the open car in front of us made a mad rush for cover.

From the train we saw the bay and then the Pacific Ocean and watched as the Coast Guard conducted train-ing in the bay area.

The excursion passed through forest and fields as we made our way to the Pacific.

All too soon our ride was

over and we were given time to shop and enjoy dinner in Rockaway Beach prior to returning to Portland.

Jeri Seely is editor in chief of Senior Life and has done extensive traveling with her husband, D. G. “Bud” Seely, not only in Indiana and Ohio but throughout the United States and in a number of foreign countries.

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‘Build Your Personal Legacy Guide’

Want work? Learn to network

In preparation for a trip to the Holy Land in the spring of 2017, my wife, Lynn, and I decided it was time to update our wills for our successfully blended family. Three of our five children had married and added seven wonder-ful grandchildren to our family.

As we were going through the process, we both became shocking-ly aware that we each had some knowledge about our overall fi-nancial infrastructure, but neither of us knew everything. And the will only tells what you want to happen. Nowhere does it tell you how to get it done or where to find all the critical information. Lynn began assembling her information, and I began assembling mine.

When we went to finalize the

last draft of our wills, and we took our binder to our attorney, she was amazed. She said, “This would make my job so much easier. No-body does this.”

We decided this is something every family needs as a companion to their will/trust. What we imme-diately began to think about is all the horror stories we have either heard or have experienced after a loved one has passed away. With-out knowing where to find critical information, intentions and other unknowns can lead to additional expenses, delays in care, family arguments, fights, bad behavior and more.

There needs to be a better way. Have a plan and then tell your loved ones. So there are no sur-prises and clear expectations.

We will need to prepare for

three distinct life stages. They are now, if/then and after. Everyone takes into consideration the now and the after. But understanding that approximately one-third of us will be incapacitated and require someone else to care for us before we pass away, the stage of if/then needs to be addressed.

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If you’re looking to change your career, or thinking of a job for your retirement years, you should think about networking.

As the adage goes, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

It used to be easy to land a sinecure at your uncle’s chain store or father-in-law’s factory, whether it was for a soft-touch income or something to do in

your senior years. Since those old days of nepotism, much has been done to level the playing field of who scores which posi-tions and promotions. Regula-tions have been laid out and watchdogs appointed to make sure fairness (think diversity) is the fashion in the workforce.

So you network.Like most everything else in

life, you need a plan. First off, think of what you would like to do.

If bagging at a grocery store

or greeting customers at a home-supply outlet meets your needs, you just have to find out where to apply.

However, if you think you’d like to spend your senior years outdoors as a landscaper, or working part time as a tax preparer, that takes some targeting.

Do you have the necessary skills and experience to do what you seek? If some schooling or classes are anticipated, that’s an excellent entry to network-

ing. You’ll get to know and mingle with instructors and fel-low students familiar with the field you’re looking to enter — the beginning of your network.

If you’d like to continue in your field — perhaps you’d like to become a freelance writer af-ter years as a journalist — keep a list of and maintain contact with colleagues you’ve worked with.

Many of them will not only know where the jobs are, some also will be able to offer

you work.Networking means more than

just knowing people. You have to “maintain a profile.” So keep visiting with them. Arrange to have coffee with them.

Be persistent. The old canard, “Out of sight, out of mind” is still true.

Folks who don’t see you around or don’t hear from you won’t think of you — and won’t think you’re serious about what you claim you want to do.

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