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Phase Two of Your Life?

A Mature News Magazine for Southeastern Wisconsin

WISCONSIN SENIOR OLYMPICS; A Multitude of Epic Events

January 2020

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See Page 11-28 Edith Schultz of West Bend, at 96, the oldest female contestant and gold medal winner at the games.

BY JACK PEARSON

(Note: An account of Wisconsin athletes and their achievements in the National Senior Games conducted earlier in the year appeared in last month’s column. The National Games are held every other year in a different U.S. city. Every state, however, conducts its own Games every year. This is a review of the Wisconsin Games.)

This past summer the Wisconsin Senior Olympics celebrated its 40th anniversary with a highly successful five-week tournament that involved 25 different sports. The thought of all the contestants and the medals they won in itself is a staggering story. But this year’s Games included four companion tales, each of which was worthy of a feature in itself. Those four were:

John Cemirys of Muskego, the oldest male contestant in the 2019 Wisconsin Senior Olympics and the winner of eight gold medals.

The achievements of seven athletes, four men and three women, all past the age of 90 and every one a gold medal winner.

The continued involvement and achievement of two Senior Olympians, Don Hoeppner of Madison and Agnes Reinhard of West Allis. The two have participated in nearly every one of the WSO Games over the past 40 years, and in them each has won more than 500 medals, almost unbelievable feats - more than a thousand between them. As far as I have been able to determine, they are the only male and female athletes in Senior Olympic competition, anywhere, to have amassed such an incredible total.

Husband and wife teams, such as Don and Nancy HoSENIOR OLYMPICS continued on page 8

Enjoy Spa Treatments at Home See Page 29

Stars of State Senior Olympics

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Events Calendar

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Are you slowly losing your sight without realizing it?

Left undetected and untreated, Glaucoma can cause permanent tunneling and vision loss

by Cheryl L. Dejewski “Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, but loss of sight may be preventable with prompt detection and treatment,” says Mark Freedman, MD, partner at Eye Care Specialists, one of the country’s leading ophthalmology practices.

What Are the Risk Factors?

What is Glaucoma?

n ETHNICITY: Black people have a

The front of your eye is filled with a fluid that supplies nutrients and maintains the eye's shape. If the proper amount is unable to continually pump in and drain out, pressure builds up. “Glaucoma is a condition where the pressure in the eye is too high for the health of the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the retina to the brain. This pressure may be minimal, but if it persists, in certain people it reduces the blood supply to the optic nerve. Left undetected and/or untreated, glaucoma causes loss of side vision and later possibly all sight— permanently,” says Freedman.

Is Glaucoma Dangerous?

“Tunneling” (loss) of side vision makes it difficult to safely navigate stairs, stay in your driving lane, see obstacles, etc. Glaucoma patients also have a six-time greater risk of car accidents and triple the risk of falling.

Are There Symptoms?

No, usually not. Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at a local major medical center, explains, “The most common type of glaucoma is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for months or years— until significant permanent damage has already occurred. Glaucoma affects 3+ million Americans, and up to half aren’t aware. That’s why regular eye exams are vital for protecting vision. Adults over age 40 should have comprehensive eye exams that include a check for glaucoma every two years, especially if you have risk factors.” Rhode adds, “At our offices, that exam frequently includes a fast, painless OCT laser scan to catch glaucoma often before damage occurs.”

n AGE: Glaucoma is most common

after 40, and risk increases with age.

n HEREDITY: Siblings and children of

glaucoma patients have a 5-10 times greater risk of developing the disease and should be screened every 1-2 years.

6-8 times higher risk of going blind from glaucoma. Hispanics and Asians also have higher risk rates.

n OTHER FACTORS: Diabetes (dou-

bles the risk), nearsightedness, steroid use, and having a previous eye injury.

Can Glaucoma Be Cured?

No. It can’t be cured and, untreated, it can cause permanent loss of vision.

local eye surgeon, notes, “The most common type of glaucoma is a lifelong condition that typically requires continual management with prescription eyedrops to lower pressure (by either decreasing fluid production or increasing outflow).”

“However, in cases when drops alone cannot control pressure, side effects are intolerable, or multiple drops are needed, laser treatment may be an alternative.

SLT (which increases fluid drainage) and ECP (which decreases fluid production) take less than 10 minutes to perform at our surgery center and are covered by Medicare and most insurances,” explains Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard.

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Can Glaucoma Be Treated?

Yes. Although glaucoma isn’t curable, treatment can usually halt further damage and loss. Daniel Ferguson, MD, a leading

“In addition to prescription eyedrops and laser procedures, our team utilizes a number of new Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures to lower eye pressure,” says Michael Raciti,

MD, a partner at Eye Care Specialists.

These include Ab-Interno Canaloplasty (which uses a micro-catheter to enlarge and flush like angioplasty) and iStent implantation (which creates a bypass) to improve outflow within the eye’s natural drainage canal system.”

MIGS and laser procedures are often successful at controlling glaucoma and reducing the need for drops. This is especially important for people who already have other conditions requiring daily medication(s) that they have to worry about buying, taking and tracking.

How Can I Protect Myself?

“Glaucoma sight loss is often preventable. But, you need to schedule regular eye exams to take advantage of the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment,” says optometrist and continuing education lecturer David Scheidt, OD. Call 414-321-7035 for free booklets on glaucoma, AMD, diabetes or cataracts.

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How do we keep our democracy healthy?

Representative democracy is based on a simple premise. It’s that ordinary citizens can make satisfactory judgments on complex public policy and political issues -- or at least grasp them well enough to decide who should be dealing with them.

But the significance of that premise isn’t simple at all. It means that our country’s future depends on the quality of democratic participation by its citizens. Collectively, we have to make discriminating judgments about politicians, policies and issues. Not just once, but repeatedly and consistently.

Moreover, when it comes to improving our own corner of the world, it means there’s no one to depend upon but ourselves.

So, in an era when our democracy appears to be under great stress, what must we do to keep it healthy? Because there are certainly alternatives out there, from out-and-out authoritarianism to the Chinese and Russian models to just plain anarchy. Here are some steps I think we need to take.

First, we have to protect our elections. It’s clear that malign actors want to hack them or at least use every means they can to influence them. In the past, we tended to assume that our elections were free, fair and accurate, but we can’t take that for granted anymore. This also means ensuring the independence of the judicial branch, which is critical to protecting the integrity of elections against the en-

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By Lee Hamilton croachment of authoritarian-minded leaders and manipulative politicians.

We also must protect the media and sources of fair, unbiased information that citizens require when making their judgments about politicians and their policies.

Second, we need to work on expanding our democracy in appropriate ways and on fighting off efforts to restrict the vote. There are all sorts of tools states and localities can use to make voting easier and more convenient; many of these -- voting hours, for instance, or the location of polling places -- can also be used to make voting more difficult. Plenty of politicians want to handicap or exclude voters they don’t like and this sort of manipulation of our system is as big a threat to its integrity as outsiders’ attempts to hack it.

Third, keeping money’s role in elections within bounds is crucial. The issue is less top-of-mind than it used to be, perhaps because we’ve become inured to record amounts being spent

each election cycle. Money will always have a place in elections, but we need to find ways to keep it from disproportionately affecting voting outcomes and impeding those who don’t have the same access to funds as well-heeled candidates and causes.

This is where organizations that urge their members to turn out to vote come in. They have an important role to play, both in boosting turnout and in building networks focused on democratic participation. They’re all “special interests,” of course, with their own agendas, but that’s what it means to live in a pluralistic society. The more different groups are active, the more diversity you get in office and the better the representation you get for the entire population.

Individual participation also matters, which is why civic education is vital. I don’t think we talk about the achievements of representative democracy enough, or celebrate its heritage, or remind ourselves not to become complacent about what it takes to sustain it. In essence, I think we need always to be mindful about

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how we teach and encourage people to participate -- through efforts to educate and register voters, through citizen-led advocacy, through neighbors getting together to change the speed limit on their road or fight groundwater contamination ... It all matters.

And, of course, we need a robust and independent media, using every available platform, that pushes the idea of democracy and promotes free speech, public dialogue, voting and all the rest of it.

When Lincoln wondered at Gettysburg whether a “nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure,” it wasn’t just a rhetorical question. It’s an undecided one and each generation has to answer it. We are being tested to an unusual degree today and just because we’ve come through the challenges of days past doesn’t mean we’re destined to now. We need to pay attention and do our part to keep our democracy healthy.

Former Congressman Lee H. Hamilton is a senior adviser for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government.

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EDITORIALS

Is it a time to relax?

With older age comes retirement.

Is it really just a time to relax? We think not. We look at retirement as a time to not only look backward at what we did and what we did not do, but as a time of opportunity to establish new goats and move forward in differing ways, but at least to go forward.

Being satisfied with life as it fine, but don’t neglect to plan for what is

ahead. There is opportunity out there.

Take advantage of it. It could be a road much less traveled by your friends and relatives, but this may make it more challenging and fruitful for you. Take time to study the landscape before you retreat to that easy chair.

It is difficult to age properly if you are doing nothing worthwhile.

With the numbers of apartments being built or converted from other types of structures we might believe that there would be no further need for senior-only facilities in the greater areas of Milwaukee and suburbs. Still, they keep on building.

We personally reside in a condominium development. Some persons who live here perhaps have difficulty even spelling it. But it is a choice for seniors and we believe a good one for those who can still navigate the aisles of retail stores when and if needed and have the means to get there.

A condominium is not much different than a senior life complex, except in ownership versus rental space plus the necessity to know your needs and have them addressed. Is condominium

life expensive? It depends more than just somewhat on what you wish and where you want to do so.

For instance, a few converted condos from apartments may cost only in the 100,000’s, you get what you pay for.

Generally, this is total care of the outside area and, in almost all cases, the outside of the buildings so they continue to appear all the same in perpetuity.

But this isn’t necessarily cheap or let us write inexpensive. And don’t forget the taxes and insurance on your own property.

Before figuring in the costs of such as heat, lights and other normal interior costs, you easily could be looking at expenses of $300 to $500-plus per moth depending upon your choice of where hang your aging hat.

Senior living

It Makes Me

It is such a nice New Year’s Day that I find it difficult to be crabby. But after just going down the freeway, I can’t help it.

There I was, traveling at the speed of 65 mph, and every car coming from behind me for about a mile passed by me at 70 to 85 mph. One who passed

SENIOR ANSWER MAN DEAR SAM: I hear about and even read in the magazines about this activity that mostly the younger people today indulge in: computer dating. I guess it is contacting people via the computer

CRABBY

me about a quarter mile from an exit was still sitting there waiting for the light to change to green when I pulled up behind him. Where are the traffic patrol people? If nothing else, the government could be paying for the potholed roads to be repaired with the speeding fines.

until they find the right mix for a date.

What’s your opinion of this?

QUESTIONINGLY INTERESTED, SALLY BOLIVER DEAR SALLY: I have no comment on this. I know my computer has never had a date. Obviously, it is rather shy.

SENIOR ANSWER MAN

Killing TIME WITH JIM McLOONE Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be Jan. 20. Yes, it happens every year.

T T T T T As we age, aren’t there a lot more “Why bother” experiences? I guess this could be why Velcro-latched shoes are becoming so popular.

T T T T T The Lawn Ranger has become less popular than the Snow Shoveler.

T T T T T Older people still utilize the telephone much for such as talking and complaining about products purchased, etc. Twitter, we guess, is more for the young critter T T T T T I was having trouble with the seat belt in a daughter’s car. Then, all of a sudden, it clicked.

T T T T T My friend no longer has his “Man Cave.” He has moved to a one-story house.

T T T T T There is a place called Dunmore in Ireland. The people who reside there are really ambitious.

T T T T T We got pictured cups for 22 grandkids. With 22, they’ll have to fill those cups themselves.

T T T T T Who in Washington is exercising brainpower and minimizing his/her verbal banalities? Have they filed away the need to really represent us?

T T T T T We must maximize our cognitive functions as long as possible. And, I believe, you don’t need mind-altering drugs to accomplish this.

T T T T T As we age, it becomes in my opinion more important than ever to tighten our ties with others. Do you prefer rope, glue, or bungee cords?

T T T T T If you are sitting at home right now feeling sorry for yourself, perhaps it is time you visited that nearby senior center for some social networking.

T T T T T I guess I will never know, at age 91, if a certain LED light bulb will last 25,000 hours as it is promoted.

T T T T T Do you recall the old sales technique of a visitor placing a foot in the door so it could not be slammed in the salesperson’s face? It is much easier today to hang up on the electronic sales pitch.

T T T T T The man was talking about making an organ donation. When I said I would help, little did I know that he wasn’t talking about a musical organ.

T T T T T Whatever happened to old time humor? We recently watched a program featuring brief scenes from Carol Burnett shows of 30 to 40 years ago.

The program was a good choice. It was either that or another dull NFL game.

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The “Sandwich” generation…. Caught in the middle…

Are you an adult child caught between the increasing dependency of your parent(s) and the increasing independence of your children? If so, you are in the generation that currently will experience anxiety, trauma and unrest when thinking about your future, your children’s challenges and your parents’ current and future situations. You are being stuck right in the middle feeling exhausted with a cloudy vision of the future.

You are not alone. In my practice, increasing numbers of boomers are calling wanting to meet at mom and dad’s to begin the process of downsizing and moving. The difficulty begins when communication becomes adversarial either with a parent not agreeing with their child or siblings not agreeing to the best solution for aging parents living alone. This can be a difficult time, sometimes even breaking up family bonds which can last for many years. In the end, all members want what is best for their parents, but what seems best may seem elusive and difficult to achieve.

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz Role reversal is at the heart of the uncomfortable destabilizing feelings when addressing parents with the thought of moving from their longtime home. When you were a child, your parents were there for you. Now the shift occurs when you now are feeling like the caring parent of mom and dad, at the same time raising your own children. Do you talk to your parents the same way you would talk to your children? When you think about your communication with your parents, the answer may be closer to yes than you would like to admit. Giving advice to those you love is perfectly normal, but how you give that advice can make a huge difference in moving to a com-

mon goal - the healthiest lifestyle for your mom and dad.

The real estate market has been fabulous for sellers over the last two to three years. Home values have soared, and demand has been strong. Many potential home sellers are trying to time the market by waiting for prices to peak and then making the move.

I am here to tell you that this strategy almost never works. When the real estate market shifts to a slow-down, it is already too late. I have seen some of those signs over the last two months.

Homes that were selling overnight with multiple offers are now sitting; especially homes that are somewhat dated, with older carpet, kitchen cabinets, and windows. Buyers are becoming much more selective and punishing sellers that have a home in need of updating. If your parents have not updated their home in the last 20-30 years, the price must be more attractive.

Every home sells no matter what the condition. But the final sales price will reflect work needed. Many sellers are putting their homes on the market

expecting to get the price that their neighbor received just a few months ago. My prediction is that we may have peaked out, and next year’s market may start to show signs of weakness in the housing industry. There is a tremendous volume of boomer homes that may go up for sale as soon as the word gets out that the market has shifted, causing prices to recede a bit. Remember, home prices have been increasing since about 2011 when we were beginning to come out of the great recession. That means we have had almost 9 years of increasing prices, and at some point, buyers will pull back and wait for home values to decrease, making them more affordable to today’s buyers.

So, this article is addressing two separate conditions: the sandwich generation wanting the best price for their parents, and timing the sale for mom and dad - making sure that their lifestyle is improved with safety and fulfillment. My suggestion would be to have a family get-together and disNEMOVITZ continued on page 29

Is your home ready for the spring market?

We usually see the peak prices of the year during the spring market (February-May). It’s especially important to be ready this year as the market may be shifting. The sooner you sell, the higher the price if prices do begin to fall.

Moving doesn’t have to be a burden. We can help! For more info on the real estate market, visit www.SeniorRealtor.com.

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Getting healthcare wishes organized!

Happy New Year! I enjoy the feeling of starting a new year. After the busyness of the holidays from Thanksgiving through year-end, it’s refreshing to exhale and relax for a bit. This is a good time to consider what needs attention in our home and in our lives.

This month, I’m focusing on organizing my thoughts and paperwork so my wishes for care are easily accessible for my family and healthcare professionals.

In past columns I’ve mentioned that I lost my mother rather suddenly in June 2019. My mother had communicated to me through several conversations what she wanted in the case of a sudden health change. She also had completed the power of attorney forms and filed them with her doctor. Her organizational efforts ended up giving me great comfort. In her last hours, I could be with her knowing that decisions were made according to her wishes, and not worrying if I had made the right decisions.

Completing the paperwork and giving it to family and healthcare professionals happens only after each of us takes time to think about how we want to be treated. My first step in organization will be to reflect on my beliefs and how that will impact what I write in the power of attorney for healthcare forms.

Certainly none of us really wants to envision the worst case scenario and end of life, but if we don’t, we push the

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By Kathy Gale difficult decisions to our family members to make at a time when emotions are running high. Taking the time this month to organize my thoughts, then my paperwork, will take a little time, but it’s top of my organizational list to do.

Not sure where to start for your paperwork? Any healthcare system that you go to has social workers and other professionals who are skilled in helping you begin the process. Using the legal forms recognized by the state of Wisconsin is key to making sure the hospital systems can honor your wishes.

There are other forms and resources to help you consider how to complete the forms. I encourage you to take time to complete this – for yourself, and your family.

Kathy Gale is Executive Director, Eras Senior Network, Inc. More information about Eras Senior Network, Inc. can be found at www.ErasWaukesha. org.

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Communication setbacks are possible with aging

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BY DOUG MAYBERRY

: It’s getting harder and harder for our family to talk to my dad. He’s in his early 90s and still up and moving, but he’s no longer on top of it.

Our main problem is that he doesn’t make sense. He starts talking about topics without any introduction, so we spend several minutes in confusion. He also doesn’t seem to listen to our responses consistently.

Even when we seem to be communicating well, we might find out 10 minutes later that we were talking about two entirely different things. It’s very frustrating!

How can we talk to each other more effectively?

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: Be patient, and ask questions.

Slow down when necessary. Cognitive decline is a natural part of aging but very frustrating for all involved. Being patient will allow you the opportunity to understand each other a little better.

Consider that hearing issues may

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be a contributing factor.

When seniors can’t hear well, many often blindly agree to whatever you say. Hearing problems can be frustrating or embarrassing, and many people often underplay the severity of their hearing loss.

While this may help the conversation move forward fluidly, it can be hard to know if you actually understand each other.

Don’t be afraid to repeat a question or ask for clarification. If you’re not sure what he’s talking about, ask for confirmation. Making sure that you’re on the same page early on will help you avoid long, awkward silences.

Additionally, it’s helpful to remember that cognitive abilities vary over time and throughout the day.

Most seniors are most clear during the morning and early afternoon, with a decline in the evening. If you need to have a serious discussion, plan it for earlier in the day.

Remember, one day you’ll be in the same boat. A little empathy goes

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eppner; Cy and Shirley Swiecichowski; WSO President John White and wife Mary; and WSO Secretary William Smith and wife Paula, among others, are a very special aspect of the Games.

And finally, the leadership and examples set by the WSO administrative staff. Each one of them, in addition to their myriad of duties, finds the time to get out and compete themselves, also a most unusual endeavor. Can you imagine the front office of the Milwaukee Brewers or the Milwaukee Bucks out there on the playing field and competing? Impossible, but not for the guys and gals who run the WSO. So before getting into the sportby-sport wrap-up, let’s take a look first at those senior athletes nearing the centennial mark in ages. We’ll start with John Cemirys of Muskego and Edith Schultz of West Bend, both past 96. What’s so remarkable about them is not simply that they are still able to compete at their advanced ages, but that both were gold medal winners.

Cemirys entered eight events, five in swimming, one in powerlifting, one in basketball free-throw and one in horseshoes, and captured the gold in every one. Edith wasn’t quite as active, but she took the gold medal in swimming, and in the women’s 500 race.

Equally impressive were the performances of the other five. Especially that of the aforementioned Wonder Woman of Senior Olympic sports, Agnes Reinhard, who is 93. In this year’s WSO, she won three more medals; a gold in the women’s 50 in swimming, a

silver in the new Senior Olympic sport cornhole, with her partner Alfred Dubois, 76, of Waukesha; and a silver in women’s singles in the same sport.

Bernard Kubale, 91, of Marton, won two golds, both in Pickleball. In the first one his partner was another close to 90 senior, Don Rudolph, 89, of Waukesha; the second with Elizabeth Lewcock, 76, of Delafield.

Richard Knepper, 90, of Milwaukee also took a pair of gold medals, both in cycling. The first was in the 20k road race, the second in 10k.

Dawn Katz, 90, of Grafton, was another double gold winner, both in tennis, the mixed doubles and the women’s singles.

Ken Germanson, 90, of Milwaukee, took a gold medal in golf in his age group to round out our eight special seniors.

The second sub-story concerned the highly exceptional and longtime winning performances of Don Hoeppner and Agnes Reinhard. Agnes’ great career was recorded above. Don, however, isn’t in the nineties group yet. He’s close, at 88. When a feature about him appeared in this publication last June, it was assumed that he might be slowing down a bit. Hardly. Most senior athletes, even the ones who excel in several sports, are content to enter as many as four or five different events. Some, like WSO President John White, manage to find the time to participate in as many as six or seven. But would you believe that in the 2019 WSO Games, Don entered a total of 21 events? And not just entered; he won 18 gold medals

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There were several husband-wife teams who competed in the WSO events. Here are three of them: Don and Nancy Hoeppner of Madison, Cy and Shirley Swiecichowski of Jackson, and WSO President John White and wife Mary. in them, along with two silvers and a bronze. His golds were in eight different events in track & field, the discus, the high jump, shotput, long jump and the triple jump, and the 50, 100, and 200-meter races. He also won golds in tennis mixed doubles (with Diane Geithman of Pewaukee, at age 57 more than 30 years younger), in lawn bowling singles, in pickleball singles, and in tennis doubles. He also won golds pairing with his wife Nancy in horseshoes and lawn bowling. And finally, he took silver in croquet and a bronze in tennis mixed doubles. Wife Nancy, competing in three of those events, horseshoes, lawn bowling and shuffleboard, also won three more gold medals. Between them, the Hoeppners won a total of 19 medals.

The Swiecichowskis were also astounding. As a pair, they won gold in the new cornhole event and in lawn bowling. On his own, Cy won another gold in team basketball, two silvers and a bronze; and Shirley, besides those two golds with her hubby, won three more golds. A total of 11 medals, eight of

them gold.

The Senior Olympics, as always, was a huge sporting event involving the efforts of hundreds of people—the officers, the event coordinators and scores of volunteers, and, of course, the 788 athletes who competed. In addition to the achievements already noted, there were hundreds more in the 25 different individual sports.

In badminton, a couple of WSO officers set the pace. Mary Blandino, the WSO Vice President, won three gold medals in singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. WSO Treasurer Harvey Pollack won two golds, in singles and doubles plus a silver medal in mixed doubles. Michelle Lewis, 45, of Milwaukee won three golds, in singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.

In bowling, two men accounted for a batch of golds. George Moraza, 64, of Racine won four golds and a silver in different doubles and singles events; and Peter Van Aacken of New Berlin also won five golds. The oldest medal winner in the sport, Jerome Gardner, 88 of Greendale, won golds in both sin-

gles and doubles.

In the new sport, cornhole, bowling winner George Moraza won a gold and silver. A couple of husband-wife teams, Don and Nancy Hoeppner of Madison and Cy and Shirley Swiecichowski of Jackson hit the jackpot. Both couples won gold competing as doubles, Don and Nancy won golds in singles, and Shirley also won a gold and Cy silver in singles. WSO Treasurer Harvey Pollack got into the act with a gold medal win in doubles.

In croquet there were two more couples who each won three golds, Cheryl and Craig Bromley of Sheboygan and Mary and Thomas Hennelly of Whitefish Bay, both in doubles events, and Cheryl and Thomas in singles, as well.

In the speedy sport of cycling, Pat Grulke, 65, of Waukesha, won three gold medals, in the 10, 20, and 40k races. An old friend of mine, Bernie Palm, 82 of Brookfield, wasn’t at the top of his game, but still managed two silvers and a bronze.

In golf, the oldest winner in the Men’s Masters was Marvin Cherney, 81, of Franklin; the oldest in the Women’s Masters was Jean Henning, 83, of Waukesha.

There were many well-known faces in horseshoes. George Moraza, John Cemirys, the Hoeppners and the Swiecichowskis all won gold medals.

A couple of WSO administrators also joined in; President John White won a silver and Secretary William Smith took two silver medals.

Lawn bowling competition included golds by the Hoeppners and the Swiecichowskis also, as well as a silver by another familiar face, Don Schambow, 84, of Brookfield, with partner Al Dubois, 87, of Waukesha.

There were surprising numbers of athletes in their 80s competing in the powerlifting sport. James Carlson, 80, of Rice Lake was a gold medal in the deadlift and a silver in the bench press.

John Cemirys won a gold in the bench press. Paul Dettmann, 84, of Waterford took a bronze in the deadlift. Among the ladies, Marilyn Helms of Reeds-

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burg, who is 81, won a gold in deadlift.

There weren’t many competitors in the race walk event, but one of the gold medal winners was WSO Secretary William Smith. At 83, he was the oldest of the male medal winners. The oldest in the female sector was Sandy Witt, 81, of New Berlin.

Now, moving back indoors for racquetball. The only athletes who took more than one medal were Glenn Haley, 57, and John Orchard, 69, both of Whitefish Bay, John Matthews, 71, of Brookfield, and Les Takkinen, 75, of West Allis. Haley, Orchard, and Matthews all won gold and silver, and Takkinen won two golds. Don Milkie, 86, of Oak Creek, and Don Rambadt, 85, of Hartland, were the oldest medal winners, Milkie with a gold and Rambadt with silver.

The WSO Board of Directors was well represented in the road race competition. Current member Chris Wodke, 61, of Milwaukee, and member emeritus William Jankovich, 86, of Racine, both won gold medals.

In the shuffleboard competition, the Hoeppners, as noted, were gold winners, in doubles and both of them

in singles. Two medals were also taken by Al Dubois and Don Schambow.

Schambow won two golds, and Dubois won a gold and a silver.

Due to a lack of entrants, there was no competition in Softball.

In swimming, one of the two most popular sports in the WSO games, the ladies took the spotlight, in fact, six women each won five gold medals. Those sparkling six were Marilyn Buechner, 87, of Madison; Allison Christenson, 72, of Manitowoc; Karne Kimple, 58, of Whitefish Bay; Jana Braun, 68, of Menomonee Falls; Kathryn Lefeber, 54, of Fond du Lac; and Julie Paque, 61, of Shorewood.

Leslie Hanshaw, 49, of Michicot won four gold medals; Darcy Kelly, 58, of Cottage Grove, Diana Kealy-Lincoln, 62, of Hartford and Susan Bonis, 66, of Elm Grove, all won three gold and two silver medals in swimming; Edith Schultz and Agnes Reinhard also won gold medals.

Table tennis competition saw Dawn Katz (named above in the 90s section) win a gold in singles and doubles, as did Susan Goss, 66, of Kenosha.

In the men’s sector, Paul Scobey, 79, of Whitefish Bay, also took a pair of gold

medals.

In tennis, a pair of gold medals were won by David Heck of Whitefish Bay, in singles and doubles, as well as

by Gary Blaschke, 74, of Brookfield.

Don Hoeppner took a gold and bronze.

More athletes are involved in track & field than any of the other WSO sports, and it is also the most varied.

It includes six race events, from 50m up to 1500m, as well as the discus, the shotput, the high jump and triple jump, the javelin, the hammer throw and the pole vault.

The big story in the sport, as it has been for several years, was Don Hoeppner. As mentioned above (and worth mentioning again!), the amazing Madison athlete entered nine events and won gold in eight of them and a bronze in the other. His gold medals were: the 50, 100 and 200 meter races, the discus, the shot put, the high jump, the long jump, and the triple jump.

Almost equaling him in championships was Patricia Safavi of Wauwatosa, who won five golds, in the 50 and 100-meter races, the high jump and shotput, to lead the women’s competition. In the women’s group, Chris Wodke, also a member of the WSO Board of Directors, won two golds, in the 800 and 1500-meter runs, plus two silver medals. Another woman also ex-

celled, Mary Bredeau, 64, of Milwaukee, won four golds, all in race events.

Back to the men’s events, there were some really outstanding achievements. Martin Wittig, 52, of Hartford won seven gold medals; Bryan Meyer, 59, of Tomah, won nine medals: five gold, three silver and one bronze; Marvin Ripp, 71, of Middleton won eight medals: three gold, three silver and two bronze. Paul Milewski, 74, of Oak Creek won three gold medals; and WSO Secretary William Smith won a gold and a bronze medal.

There were no multiple winners in volleyball. In the men’s competition, gold medals were taken by the team Three In A Roe and also by the team Aged Wisconsin Cheddar. In the women’s section, golds were won by teams called Bueller, the Pound, Remarkable Badgers, Care For All Ages, Henderson Sharks and Back 4 More. How about those names?

“It was another great year for the Wisconsin Senior Olympics,” commented WSO President John White, “thanks to all the wonderful people who helped make it so, and to all the athletes, not merely the one who won medals, but every one of them. And God willing, it will continue to be great.”

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Discussing financial and life changes with your doctor It helps the doctor—and you—if he or she knows about the non-medical parts of your life. Where you live, how you get around, and what activities are important to you—these are all things that can make a difference in decisions about your health care. The following are some examples of practical matters you might want to discuss with your doctor. For additional information and resources on these topics, see the resources at the end of this article.

PLANNING FOR CARE IN THE EVENT OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS

You may have some concerns or wishes about your care if you become seriously ill. If you have questions about what choices you have, ask your doctor. You can specify your desires through documents called advance directives, such as a living will or healthcare proxy.

One way to bring up the subject is to say: “I’m worried about what would happen in the hospital if I were very sick and not likely to get better. Can you tell me what generally happens in that case?”

In general, the best time to talk with your doctor about these issues is while you are still relatively healthy. Medicare and private health insurance may cover these discussions with your doctor. If you are admitted to the hospital or a nursing home, a nurse or other staff member may ask if you have any advance directives.

DRIVING

Driving is an important part of everyday life for many people, and making the decision to stop driving can be very difficult. Tell your doctor if you or people close to you are concerned about your driving and why. He or she can go over your medical conditions and medications to see if there are treatable problems that may be contributing to driving difficulties.

MOVING TO ASSISTED LIVING

Another hard decision that many older people face is whether or not to move to a place where they can have more help—often an assisted living facility. If you are considering such a move, your doctor can help you weigh the pros and cons based on your health and other circumstances. He or she may be able to refer you to a social worker or a local agency that can help in finding an assisted living facility.

PAYING FOR MEDICATIONS

Don’t hesitate to ask the doctor about the cost of your medications.

If they are too expensive for you, the doctor may be able to suggest less expensive alternatives. You can ask if there is a generic or other less expensive choice. You could say, for instance: “It turns out that this medicine is too expensive for me.

Is there another one or a generic drug that would cost less?”

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Making decisions with your doctor by your insurance? Doctors need to know about these practical matters You will benefit most from a so they can work with you to develtreatment when you know what op a treatment plan that meets your is happening and are involved in needs. making decisions. Make sure you understand what your treatment QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT involves and what it will or will not TREATMENT • Are there any risks associated do. Have the doctor give you direcwith the treatment? tions in writing and feel free to ask • How soon should treatment questions. For example: “What are the pros and cons of having surgery start? How long will it last?

• Are there other treatments at this stage?” or “Do I have any available? other choices?”

• How much will the treatment If your doctor suggests a treatment that makes you uncomfort- cost? Will my insurance cover it? able, ask if there are other treatments that might work. If cost is a LEARN ABOUT PREVENTION Doctors and other health proconcern, ask the doctor if less expensive choices are available. The fessionals may suggest you change doctor can work with you to devel- your diet, activity level, or other asop a treatment plan that meets your pects of your life to help you deal with medical conditions. Research needs. has shown that these changes, particularly an increase in exercise, HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO have positive effects on overall REMEMBER WHEN DECIDING ON A TREATMENT: health.

• Discuss choices. There are difUntil recently, preventing disferent ways to manage many health ease in older people received little conditions, especially chronic con- attention. But, things are changditions like high blood pressure ing. We now know that it’s never and cholesterol. Ask what your op- too late to stop smoking, improve tions are. your diet, or start exercising. Get• Discuss risks and benefits. ting regular checkups and seeing Once you know your options, ask other health professionals, such as about the pros and cons of each one. dentists and eye specialist, helps Find out what side effects might oc- promote good health. Even people cur, how long the treatment would who have chronic diseases, like arcontinue, and how likely it is that thritis or diabetes, can prevent furthe treatment will work for you. ther disability and, in some cases, • Consider your own values control the progress of the disease. and circumstances. When thinkIf a certain disease or health ing about the pros and cons of a condition runs in your family, ask treatment, don’t forget to consider your doctor if there are steps you its impact on your overall life. For can take to help prevent it. If you instance, will one of the side effects have a chronic condition, ask how interfere with a regular activity that you can manage it and if there are means a lot to you? Is one treatment things you can do to keep it from choice expensive and not covered getting worse. If you want to disASK ABOUT DIFFERENT TREATMENTS

could eat instead?” or “Maybe an exercise class would help, but I have no way to get to the senior center.

Is there something else you could suggest?”

As with treatments, consider all the alternatives, look at pros and cons, and remember to take into account your own point of view.

Tell your doctor if you feel his or her suggestions won’t work for you and explain why.

cuss health and disease prevention with your doctor, say so when you make your next appointment. This lets the doctor plan to spend more time with you.

It is just as important to talk with your doctor about lifestyle changes as it is to talk about treatment. For example: “I know that you’ve told me to eat more dairy products, but they really disagree with me. Is there something else I

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17 questions to ask about your new doctor

• Do I prefer a group practice • Is the doctor taking new paor an individual doctor? tients?

• Does it matter which hospital • Is the doctor covered by my the doctor admits patients to?

LOGISTICS insurance plan?

• Is the location of the doctor’s • Does the doctor accept Medioffice important? How far am I care?

QUALIFICATIONS AND willing to travel to see the doctor?

CHARACTERISTICS • Is there parking? What does it • Is the doctor board certified? cost? Is the office on a bus or subIn what field? way line?

• Is the age, sex, race, or religion • Does the building have an of the doctor important to me? elevator? What about ramps for a • Will language be an obstacle wheelchair or walker? to communication? Is there some- OFFICE POLICIES one in the office who speaks my • What days/hours does the language? doctor see patients?

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• Are there times set aside for the doctor to take phone calls?

Does the doctor accept emailed questions? Is there a charge for this service?

• Does the doctor ever make house calls?

• How far in advance do I have to make appointments?

• What’s the process for urgent care? How do I reach the doctor in an emergency?

• Who takes care of patients after hours or when the doctor is away?

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How to choose a doctor you can talk to Finding a main doctor (often called your primary doctor or primary care doctor) who you feel comfortable talking to is the first step in good communication. It is also a way to ensure your good health. This doctor gets to know you and what your health is normally like. He or she can help you make medical decisions that suit your values and daily habits and can keep in touch with the other medical specialists and healthcare providers you may need.

If you don’t have a primary doctor or are not at ease with the one you currently see, now may be the time to find a new doctor.

Whether you just moved to a new city, changed insurance providers, or had a bad experience with your

doctor or medical staff, it is worthwhile to spend time finding a doctor you can trust.

People sometimes hesitate to change doctors because they worry about hurting their doctor’s feelings. But doctors understand that different people have different needs. They know it is important for everyone to have a doctor with whom they are comfortable.

Primary care physicians frequently are family practitioners, internists, or geriatricians. A geriatrician is a doctor who specializes in older people, but family practitioners and internists may also have a lot of experience with older patients. Here are some suggestions that can help you find a doctor who meets your needs.

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DECIDE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN A DOCTOR

A good first step is to make a list of qualities that matter to you. Do you care if your doctor is a man or a woman? Is it important that your doctor has evening office hours, is associated with a specific hospital or medical center, or speaks your language? Do you prefer a doctor who has an individual practice or one who is part of a group so you can see one of your doctor’s partners if your doctor is not available?

After you have made your list, go back over it and decide which qualities are most important and which are nice, but not essential.

IDENTIFY SEVERAL POSSIBLE DOCTORS

Once you have a general sense of what you are looking for, ask friends and relatives, medical specialists, and other health professionals for the names of doctors with whom they have had good experiences. Rather than just getting a name, ask about the person’s experiences. For example, say: “What do you like about Dr. Smith?” and “Does this doctor take time to answer questions?” A doctor whose name comes up often may be a strong possibility.

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It may be helpful to develop a list of a few names you can choose from. As you find out more about the doctors on this list, you may rule out some of them. In some cases, a doctor may not be taking new patients and you may have to make another choice.

WHAT ARE HMOS AND PPOS?

Members of a health maintenance organization (HMO) pay a set monthly fee no matter how many (or few) times they see a doctor.

Usually there are no deductibles or claims forms, but you will have a co-payment for doctor visits and prescriptions. Each member chooses a primary care doctor from within the HMO network.

The primary care doctor coordinates all care and, if necessary,

refers members to specialists. A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a network of doctors and other healthcare providers. The doctors in this network agree to provide medical services to PPO health plan members at discounted costs. Members can choose to see any doctor at any time. Choosing a non-PPO provider is called “going out of network” and will cost more than seeing a member of the PPO network.

CONSULT REFERENCE SOURCES

The American Medical Association’s Doctor Finder website and the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Certification Matters database can help you find doctors in your area. These websites don’t recommend individual doctors, but they do provide a list of doctors you may want to consider.

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5 easy spa treatments you can do at home to pamper yourself

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If you don’t happen to have an extra hundred bucks to enjoy a day at the spa, don’t sweat it. There are lots of easy DIY spa treatments you can do for yourself at home for less -- a lot less!

SALT SCRUB

You can pay a small fortune for a jar of salt scrub body exfoliant, or you can make your own for about a buck.

Find a nice container (a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid works well), and fill it about three-quarters of the way with Epsom salts. Now slowly mix in either almond oil (better) or baby oil (cheaper), and stir until the mixture looks like wet snow.

It’s optional, but you can add your choice of aromatherapy-grade essential oil to add a lovely scent. Lavender is a great choice! And you can substitute sugar for Epsom salts.

FACIAL MASQUE

If you’ve ever had a pricey claymasque facial treatment, you know that natural clay has the ability to gently draw out impurities and excess oils that can dull skin and clog pores. Clay is known to improve healthy circulation, tighten pores and tone your complexion.

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cuss the timing of a potential move for your parents if their home is no longer meeting their physical, social, and mental needs. When speaking to your parents, stay away from the personal pronoun “I.” Example, I think you should move. I am worried about you mom. I don’t think you are socializing and are, therefore, isolated. I don’t think it is safe for you living alone in this big house. You get the picture. The parent listening to all those I’s is feeling that you are more concerned about your own well being than caring about their future needs. So how you discuss a potential move is critical. Ask questions. “Dad, how is this home working for you? Can you maintain it the way you would like?” “Mom, are you feeling isolated and wanting to socialize more than you have?” Asking critical questions is a game changer. By avoiding the “I,” you have shifted the conversation to concern about your loved

You can spend a lot of money for a commercial clay facial product, or you can make your own with -- don’t panic -- a generic brand of 100% clay, nonclumping cat litter. Just mix two tablespoons of the product with enough warm water to create a paste, and presto! You have a clay mud masque ready to use.

Apply masque to your face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes. Let it dry, and gently remove with a wet washcloth. Your face will glow.

TREATMENT FOR TROUBLED SKIN

Reader Karen J. received a gift certificate to visit an exotic day spa for a massage and facial. During the procedure, the technician taught her how to care for her troubled, blemish-prone skin at home for less: Buy a bottle of milk of magnesia.

Smooth this product over blemishes before bed. Smooth a bit more over your face in the morning and then remove the residue in the shower.

It helps to keep your skin clear, smooth and soft.

Karen swears by this home treatment. However, no one should attempt self-treatment of a medical condition without first checking with one’s docone instead of your loved one concerned about you.

The best plan is to bring in professionals, such as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. A competent agent versed in senior issues can design a game plan that will conform to a projected move time. They have a team of professionals to help with downsizing, repairs, and staging. Bring in your parents’ accountant or financial advisor to assess what mom and dad can afford as to housing expenses. A family attorney can make sure to give you the best advice as to title and tax issues. The more information you receive, the less worry you will experience. Remember, they took care of you and now it is time to work as a team to guide your parents to making the right decisions with only their welfare in mind. You will find that each family member has something to offer. Decide who is the point person and what will each member contribute. Things are never perfect. I

tor or health care provider.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FACIAL TONER

Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, or ACV, has amazing natural healing and soothing properties, especially for aging skin (tell me, whose skin is not aging).

Mix raw apple cider vinegar and filtered, distilled or bottled water in these ratios: For sensitive skin: 1 part ACV with 4 parts water For normal/dry skin: 1 part ACV with 2 parts water For oily skin: 1 part ACV with 1 part water Mix the ingredients together, and store in a glass or plastic container. A spray bottle is convenient but not necessary. No need to refrigerate, as the vinegar makes it shelf-stable.

To use: Using your normal routine, cleanse your face fully and then rinse. Next, saturate a cotton square with this toner, and lightly rub on your face and neck. Or spray a light mist directly on your skin to freshen your skin throughout the day. Do not rinse it off after use. The smell of vinegar will quickly dissipate.

use this saying often, “Everything will be alright in the end, if it’s not alright, it’s not the end! In other words, chaos is with every family. It’s how you navigate to your destination that makes the difference!

Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for over 35 years. He has published a book called “Moving in the Right Direction,” A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing. Bruce has written a second book for the children of seniors, “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction: Practical Advice about Seniors Moving from the Home They Love.” These books are now available at https://www.brucesteam.com/bruces-books/. Past articles about moving and downsizing and other important information can be found at www.SeniorRealtor.com. Bruce and his wife Jeanne hold seminars about selling your

FOOT SOAK

This homemade treatment for your dry, callused, cracked heels and feet is quite amazing. And so much more convenient than a trip to the salon for a pedicure plus treatment.

Cheaper, too!

Combine these ingredients in a foot basin, foot bath or any container large enough to comfortably soak your feet (this recipe multiplies well): 2 cups warm water 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup original Listerine or generic antiseptic mouthwash (Any antiseptic mouthwash will work well, but those that are green or blue may stain your feet. To avoid that, stick with one that is yellow or amber.)

Soak feet for at least 15 minutes in this DIY foot bath. Rinse and then dry with a firm terrycloth towel or microfiber cloth. Follow with a pumice stone, foot rasp file or loofah sponge to slough off the dead softened skin.

Rinse again.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. home of many years. Check their website for times and dates. Bruce received the 2010 “Realtor of the Year” from the 3,800 membership of the GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors). Bruce is a featured speaker at several senior communities in the Milwaukee-Metro area. His discussions center on the challenge of moving from a long time home into a senior apartment or community. He has been listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Agents list for the last three years in a row. As such, he’s one of only a handful of Realtors who are continually included in the top 7% in client satisfaction in the Milwaukee Metro area. He’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, and was a finalist for Concordia College’s Ethical Business Leadership Award. He works with his wife Jeanne at Realty Executives Integrity.

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Do we grow from tragedy? What’s your belief?

BY CHUCK NORRIS

It seems that every year around the holidays, numerous stories appear in the media of people skirting death or overcoming tragedy. These are certainly stories that need to be told.

According to a recent post by psychology professors Eranda Jayawickreme of Wake Forest University and Frank Infurna of Arizona State University, they also fit a narrative to which people tend to subscribe. Writing for The Conversation, the psychologists point out that we tend to narrate our lives in terms of the challenges we have confronted and the setbacks we have overcome. We are attracted by the idea that there might be a silver lining to tragedy -- that from tragic experience, we can learn to find a newfound appreciation for life. This also fits in with the biblical theme of redemption.

Psychologists have come to describe this phenomenon as “post-traumatic growth.”

The two authors point out that research to date on the topic reveals some points of concern. For example, most research on post-traumatic growth asks people to estimate how much they have changed because of their trauma. Yet it has been shown that people are not particularly good at accurately remembering what they were like before a traumatic event.

“Telling others that you’ve grown might actually be a way to cope with the pain you’re still experiencing,” they write. Also, the questions typically used by trauma researchers tend to ask only about positive changes.

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BY ANNIE LANE

Other studies examining traumatic growth have found no association between how much people believed they had changed following a traumatic experience compared with how much they had actually changed over time. The studies go on to say that those who reported that they had experienced the most personal growth after a tragedy were more likely to still experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Moving on from a tragedy is not easy, and for many, the pain may never fully go away. I think of my brother Wieland, killed in action in Vietnam, and the loss that I still feel.

This is not to say that people don’t grow from such adversity. Jayawickreme and Infurna point out how it is true that people can “become stronger, improve the quality of their relationships and increase their self-esteem.

But it probably doesn’t happen nearly as often as most people and some researchers believe.”

When we see these stories of overcoming tragedy, I often wonder if they may be setting us up for false expectations, or even a feeling that there may be something wrong with those of us who are still struggling after a tragedy. For many people, just getting back to where they were before the trauma may be an ambitious enough goal.

They also tell us that no matter how well we think folks we know who are suffering a tragic loss may be doing, they continue to need the support of their families, friends and communities long after a traumatic event.

Another story we are likely to read during this holiday season will say something to the effect that suicides increase during this time of year.

These stories commonly appear despite the reports that state there is no clear increase in rates or intensity of depression or suicide around the holidays.

According to HowStuffWorks, a large study of suicides in the U.S. suggests that certain holidays -- such as New Year’s Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July -- “were associated with a low risk of suicide just before the holiday and a high risk afterward.”

The American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide tracks rates of suicide in the U.S. and shows that suicide rates are highest in spring with a peak in April; they are generally below average during the winter.

One of the primary buffers of stress and depression is social identity.

The holidays tend to maximize social connection for most people. As a result, suicide rates are generally lower.

Hot weather tends to be associated with higher suicide rates. Suicide is also more common in the early part of the week (Monday to Thursday). This is another example of how suicide risk could be related to social interaction.

While the origin of the myth that suicide increases during the holiday season is unclear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2010 study found that approximately 50% of the articles on suicide published in the U.S. during the 2009 holiday season perpetuated

the myth that rates are highest at this time.

What this annual flurry of misleading news stories says is that there needs to be a better effort to get the facts out there, and there needs to be accurate information on prevention and factors that (SET ITAL)do(END ITAL) contribute to suicide. It is also possible that being in the holiday spirit makes us more vigilant to notice the signs in individuals that lead to suicidal behavior. During this time of year, the best way to help someone at risk is to include them in your holiday festivities -- and to do so without judgment or criticism.

The holidays present a dizzying array of demands and stress. If you feel lonely or isolated, the experts at the Mayo Clinic suggest you seek out community, religious or other social events to attend. Here you can find those who can provide support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others is also a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships during the holidays.

Friends and family can be the gift that keeps giving.

Write to Chuck Norris (info@creators.com) with your questions about health and fitness. Follow Chuck Norris through his official social media sites, on Twitter @chucknorris and Facebook’s “Official Chuck Norris Page.” He blogs at http://chucknorrisnews.blogspot.com.

Respecting boundaries at Church and elsewhere

DEAR ANNIE: There is an elder-

ly man who attends daily Mass at my church. He insists on hugging many of the women after Mass as they leave the church. He is a nice man, and I don’t think he’s up to anything creepy. I think he’s probably a throwback to the ‘70s when “hugging” was a big thing in churches in particular.

I, on the other hand, do not like hugging people I hardly know. I feel strongly that 1) physical displays of affection should be reserved for people you are friendly with (e.g., family,

close friends, etc.) and 2) if a person says, “I prefer not to hug,” that should settle it. I’m not saying this man has ulterior motives; I just would like for my boundaries to be accepted.

I have told this man politely but in no uncertain terms, “I am not a hugger.” I have put out my hand to shake his hand before he can go in for the hug, but he insists on brushing my hand aside and hugging me anyway.

It’s as if he thinks he’s going to “cure” me of whatever he thinks is my problem. This has been an ongoing prob-

lem for several years. I have tried staying in my pew and praying until he leaves, but he often hovers not far off until I depart. Sometimes he has even come over and interrupted my prayer to solicit that “hug.”

I am not a mean person. I sometimes just give in and give this man a hug. I am never unkind. Yet I know he takes it personally that I am not eager to greet him with a hug every time I see him. As for why he is so needy, I really don’t know. I know he is married and has four adult children and

several grandchildren, so I presume he isn’t lonely. He seems to get plenty of hugs from the other women at church.

I should add that I am married and in my 60s. My husband and I have a happy marriage and great intimacy.

I am affectionate with all my kids -including plenty of hugging, especially with my grandchildren. I wind up leaving Mass feeling guilty for having to insist on boundaries with this man.

-- Not a Hugger CHURCH continued on page 31

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Will this be my last ‘Notch Baby’ column?

BY TOM MARGENAU About once every two years or so, I write a column about Social Security’s infamous “notch baby” issue. And each time, I think it will be my last such column because these so-called babies are actually now centenarians or darn near it -- and frankly, there just aren’t many of them around anymore. But if some recent emails I’ve received are any indication, a few of them are still kicking, and they’re still hopping mad!

So who am I talking about? They are a group of people who are now in their 90s and beyond who, for decades

now, have been misled into believing that they are being cheated out of Social Security benefits. This means that for 30 or 40 years, they have been carrying a grudge against the government in general, and Social Security in particular. As I said, I still get letters from these people. Or, more often lately, I get emails from their sons or daughters (who themselves are now in their late 60s or 70s), asking me if anything can be done about this perceived injustice.

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If possible, consider carpooling with someone else or using a driving service.

What time does it start? Most seniors find driving most difficult during the evening, due to decreased night vision. Another suggestion is to leave the party earlier than usual.

If the party starts later in the day, your best option is probably to stay somewhere local.

Your age shouldn’t have to get in the way of living your life! Instead, adapt your plans to fit your changing needs and abilities. -- Doug Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement

CHURCH continued from page 30 DEAR NOT A HUGGER:

I got involved because our adult son has OCD and depression. NAMI has many affiliates throughout the United States. We offer classes and support groups for both families and those with mental illness. All programs are free. Most of these programs are funded through memberships, donations and grants. -- Gretchen M. in Spokane, WA DEAR GRETCHEN: NAMI is a great organization, and I’m happy to print your recommendation here. In addition to visiting the website, nami. org, those in need can call the NAMI helpline at 800-950-6264. Thank you for writing.

“Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now!

Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book.

year that we see some of our family members who live out of state.

What can we do to make sure we make it without having to worry?

A: Holiday travel is widely disliked for a reason. Roads are crowded. Nonlocal drivers make accidents more likely, and many people are in a rush to get somewhere.

However, adjusting your plan can help you maximize your enjoyment of the holiday.

One suggestion is to split your travel up between two days. Staying the night at a hotel or someone’s house will help you avoid crazy traffic.

This man needs to learn to take “no, thanks” for an answer. No matter his intentions, it’s inappropriate for him to insist on hugging you after you’ve told him that you’d rather he not. And it makes my jaw drop that he would interrupt your prayers to do this.

The next time he moves in for a hug when you’ve extended your hand for a handshake, don’t feel bad backing away and taking all the space you need. If he feels embarrassed, that’s his own fault. You are not being rude. He is being disrespectful.

DEAR ANNIE: Regarding the letter from “Grandma Blindsided by Mental Health Issue,” about living with a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder, please recommend NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness.

I am on the board of NAMI Spokane.

This cohort of seniors is generally people born between 1917 and about

1926. And their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful, lobbying campaign sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck.

For those readers who don’t have a clue what I am talking about, the “notch” refers to a time period when corrections were made to the Social Security benefit formula -- corrections that were necessary to ensure all Social Security recipients were paid properly.

But these corrections were misconstrued by many to be a way of cheating

them out of benefits they felt they were due. Here’s the story.

In 1972, Congress passed a law mandating automatic annual cost of living adjustments -- or COLAs -- to Social Security checks. Those COLAs were to be based on increases in the government’s official inflation measuring stick: the consumer price index. (Before 1972, COLAs were not automatic. They were sporadic and happened only if Congress specifically authorized a yearly increase.)

As part of the new process, the

community. Contact him at deardoug@ msn.com. Emma, Doug’s granddaugh-

ter, helps write this column.

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OTBA inducts seven into Hall; Bids farewell to Paul Schramka The Old Time Ballplayers of Wisconsin recently conducted its 39th annual Hall of Fame ceremony, inducting seven new members. As always, it was a joyful occasion. But amid all the happiness and congratulations for the newcomers, there was also a sense of melancholy. For it was the first such ceremony since the initial one conducted back in 1981 that did not include its founder, Paul Schramka.

Paul, who served as the OTBA President from 1979 until his retirement a few years ago, died on July 8.

Paul was more than just the longtime president of the organization. He was also one of its most enthusiastic boosters, and in a very real sense, one of its saviors. The OTBA was formed in 1932, one of the very first baseball associations of its kind in the entire country. But then, into the late 60s and early 70s, it began to decline. By the end of the decade it was ready to fold. It was then that Schramka, with the aid of his good friend and fellow member Otto Suderland, began efforts to save the group. They worked extensively, calling everyone they knew, obtaining sponsorships and support.

And ultimately, they were successful. Two years later they initiated the OTBA Hall of Fame.

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By Jack Pearson From the beginning, the Hall’s inductees were primarily the best of the sandlot players from the area. But also inducted over the years were top Major League players as well, players who were either from Wisconsin or who had made their home here.

Names such as Ken Keltner, Harvey Kuenn, Andy Pafko, Gorman Thomas and others. Both Paul Schramka and Otto Suderland, each among the top baseball players this state has ever produced, were inducted into the hall, both in 1987. Suderland, who is 90 now, has also attended every OTBA Hall of Fame ceremony including this past one. By the way, he still looks like he could play as a NFL linebacker and is in fine shape. His own career as a ballplayer began when he was 14 and lasted for an amazing 75 years until his retirement last year.

In addition to the regular Hall of Fame induction, this year was the second for the Paul Schramka Lifetime Achievement Award. It was an award begun last year by the OTBA in honor of Schramka.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees were, (listed alphabetically) Rick Bridich, Jim Hoppe (posthumously), Scott Kugi, Rick Reichardt, Rick Schroeder and Jake Sweede. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Ken Senft. And finally, the annual Dick Falk High School Player of the Year Award went to Trey Krause from Burlington High School.

Bridich was born in Milwaukee.

He won seven letters as a baseball and football player at Marquette University High School. He earned All-Conference honors as a catcher and led his team in hitting in his final year. After graduating from Harvard University, he returned to teach and then coach at his old high school. In his 11 years as the school’s head baseball coach, they won eight sectional titles, seven conference crowns and four WISAA state championships.

Hoppe graduated from Watertown High School, where he starred in both basketball and baseball. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, after which he played

in professional minor leagues for several years. Back in Milwaukee, he played for Lebanon, Watertown, and Waukesha baseball clubs, winning MVP honors in the state tournament.

He died on September 5, 2017.

Kugi attended Whitnall High School, where he earned All-Conference honors in baseball twice. After high school, he attended UW-Stevens Point and UW-Oshkosh, and continued to star in the sport. After graduation from college, he became head coach in baseball at Loras College in Iowa. Later, he took over as the head baseball coach at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, at the time when the school was moving from Division 3 up to Division 1 competition.

He completed his career at Muskego High School as its athletic director.

Under his leadership, the school won 21 state titles and was runner-up 16 times, compiling a total of 149 conference championships.

University of Wisconsin football fans fondly recall OTBA Hall of Fame Honoree Rick Reichardt, who earned All-American honors in that sport as well as in baseball. Prior to that Rick won a dozen athletic letters at his high school in Stevens Point. In baseball at Wisconsin, he twice topped the .400 mark in hitting. He also played full-

Here are the OTBA Hall of Fame inductees, or six of them anyhow, and one stand-in. From left to right, Scott Kugi, Rick Bridich, Jake Sweede, then the gentleman who stood in for the late Jim Hoppe, Rick Schroeder, Ken Senft, and Rick Reichardt.

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back on the 1962 Badger Rose Bowl team. After graduation, he signed for a record $205,000 with the Los Angeles Angels. He played in the Majors for 11 seasons. Later, he served on the board of the MLB Alumni Association. He now resides in Gainesville, Florida. He came all the way home to attend the OTBA dinner and receive his Hall of Fame honor.

Rick Schroeder began his athletic career in Waterloo, Wisconsin, a small town just northeast of Madison.

He starred in both baseball and basketball, as a senior earning third team All-State recognition in basketball. After high school, he attended UW-Oshkosh and achieved All-America status in baseball, good enough to be drafted by the San Francisco Giants. When he achieved his greatest success, however, was as a Major League scout. He has served in that capacity for the past 37 years.

As a young man, Jake Sweede played in both the Land O’ Lakes and Langsdorf Leagues. He played in the latter for 13 years and his team won four championships and finished second seven times. He batted over .400 in three seasons and made the allleague team three times. His highest batting average was .473, which he hit in 1987.

The Paul Schramka Lifetime Achievement Award winner, as noted above, was Ken Senft. Ken, who attended Whitnall High School, played his entire 47-year career as a catcher.

He competed in the County Major, the Langsdorf and the Land O’ Lakes leagues. He managed four teams in the Langsdorf, then coached Greendale Little League for 12 years and helped coach the Greendale High School baseball team.

The annual Dick Falk Memorial Award winner Trey Krause was a three-year starter for the Burlington High School team. As a pitcher, he put together tremendous seasons of 5-1, 7-1, and 7-0. In that final year he was almost unhittable, posting an ERA of 0.49 and striking out 105 in only 58 innings. When he wasn’t pitching, he was a great hitter as well, and for one season hit .405. He led his team to three consecutive conference titles and three straight state tournaments.

He is presently attending Illinois State University in Normal, where he continues to play baseball.

The Hall of Fame Dinner was held at Klemmer’s Banquet Center in West Allis.

From his retirement until his death, Schramka continued to serve the OTBA as its president emeritus.

He was succeeded as the organization’s president by Rick Schabowski.

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Paul Schramka, another individual who wasn’t at the Hall of Fame dinner, except in spirit.

Three of the men responsible for the Hall of Fame dinner; from the left, Hall of Fame Chairman Bill Tarrolly, OTBA President Rick Schabowski, and OTBA Secretary Bob Buege.

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EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY 3 & 4, 7 PM

OAC’s Caberet Café Lost in Boston Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc On their way to Broadway, hit shows sometimes cut great songs. Popular and amazingly talented, musical theater artists Joel Kopischke, Rána Roman, and Ryan Cappleman bring to light these rediscovered gems from well-known classics, including “West Side Story,” “Hamilton,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Aladdin,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Wicked,” “Company,” “Waitress,” “South

Pacific,” and many more. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the OAC Box Office at 262-560-3172 or visit www.theoac.net.

JANUARY 3 – 5

All Canada Show Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin Love to fish? Hunt? Don’t miss the ALL-CANADA SHOW - the place to meet Canada’s BEST fishing and hunting destinations! Meet lodge owners, talk to hunting and fishing guides, see great mounts, attend hunting and fish-

ing seminars, enjoy shore lunch. Fun for all ages. Parking is free. There is free admission for veterans on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 6 PM

Sing-Along Night Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 South 6th Street, multi-purpose room Oak Creek Come sing-along to some of the most well-known and loved movie musicals. Subs, chips/popcorn, and beverages will be provided. Stay for a chance to win themed raffle prizes! This program is for all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all library programs. Registration is NOT required. Doors open at 5:30 pm JANUARY 11, 7 PM

John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 East Forest Street, Oconomowoc Come in out of the cold as the OAC’s Main Stage heats up with the iconic music of rock n’ roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson in John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party! The unbridled, high voltage concert re-creates the 1959 final tour of Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper. The musicians were playing on their Winter Dance Party tour across the Midwest when they were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

JANUARY 15, 5 – 7 PM

Mature Singles Plus Sip & Snack Aries Sports Bar, 1661 S. 108th St. (next to Pallas Restaurant), West Allis Make your life more wonderful and fulfilling - join a circle of friends

55+ who possibly share the same interests that you do. Stop in at the weekly happy hour and find out more activities that the club has to offer! It is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization focusing on the interests of single individuals, totally run by volunteers.

Activities are scheduled for all areas of greater Milwaukee. Call Jan at 414461-6090 with questions or visit the website at maturesinglesplus.com for more information.

JANUARY 16, 2 – 3:30 PM

Sit & Swipe Café Muskego Public Library, S73 W16663 Janesville Rd., Muskego Are you an older adult wanting to learn the basics of using a tablet? Sign up for our Sit & Swipe Cafes! Learn with a small group over four sessions how to tap, swipe, search the internet, check email and take pictures. Tablets will be provided, or you can bring your own. Registration is required, please call the Reference Desk at 262-9712100 to reserve your spot.

JANUARY 17 – 18, 7:30 PM JANUARY 19, 2 PM

Always…Patsy Cline Schauer Arts Center, 147 N. Rural Street, Hartford A musical based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger.

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.

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Waukesha JanBoree, Waukesha Parks Join in the city-wide, family fun winter celebration with many family, children, teen and adult activities, ice sculpting demonstration, toboggan/ sledding, planetarium, frozen footgolf, ice Bocce tourney, ice skating, JanBoree Beer Garden and so much more.

JANUARY 20, 10 AM – 5 PM

Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and in partnership with Milwaukee Museum Week, today admission is FREE for residents of Milwaukee County!

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JANUARY 24, NOON – 1 PM

Meditation With Larry Birkett Haggerty Museum of Art – Marquette University, 530 N. 13th Street, Milwaukee This mindfulness meditation session in the Haggerty’s galleries will be led by Larry Birkett, who has been consistently practicing Buddhist / mindfulness meditation since 2010. In 2013, Larry became involved in teaching mindfulness meditation and yoga to prison inmates. He also regularly teaches mindfulness meditation to faculty, staff and students at Marquette University (where he serves as Associate Director of the Marquette Spirit Shop). This event is free and open to adults.

JANUARY 25, 9 AM – 5 PM

Celebrate the Civil Rights Movement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Jewish Museum Milwaukee’s traveling exhibit, Allied in the Fight: Jews, Black and the Struggle for Civil Rights.

Allied in the Fight explores the partnership between Jewish and African American leaders in confronting systemic racism in the United States. The exhibit addresses Black-Jewish collaboration within the Civil Rights Movement and the complicated nature of Jewish contributions to the Civil Rights movement through archival materials and information from a national perspective.

JANUARY 23, 9 – 11 AM

Milwaukee Senior Network Breakfast Heritage Senior Living, S64 W13780 Janesville Rd., Muskego Join us for this year’s Milwaukee Senior Breakfast, featuring a special talk by Brighton Hospice. Seating is limited! RSVP by January 15 to kheidenthal@heritageal.com or 414425-7155.

Chili Fest Downtown Oconomowoc, 104 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc Break the winter doldrums and bring the family out for this fun winter event hosted by the Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association. Watch a pond hockey tournament or bring your skates for open family skating.

Ice fishing, beer tent, DJ, chili tasting (must purchase wristband) and more.

JANUARY 25, 9 – 11:15 AM

Finding Contentment in a Discontented World St. Joseph’s Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee Ann C. Sullivan, inspirational speaker and author, will lead a reflection workshop to help you conquer this new year’s anxieties and feelings of dissatisfaction. The cost is $15. Call 414385-5272 for more information.

JANUARY 25, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Wis. Chamber Orchestra Presents Orion Weiss, Piano Masterworks I Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr., Brookfield Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony is the quintessential classical work for chamber orchestra, as well as the beautiful slow movement from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, the Elvira Madigan. The artistry of Orion Weiss must be seen to be believed. Contemporary English composer Donald Fraser has recordings in both the popular and

classical genres from arrangements for the famous opera singer Jessye Norman to award winning orchestrations of the famous Sea Pictures by Elgar. We open with the US premiere of his gravity-defying and virtuosic Sinfonietta for strings written in 2018.

JANUARY 26, 10 AM – 5 PM

Brewers on Deck 2020 Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee It’s Brewers Baseball in the middle of the winter! Get up close and personal with your favorite Brewers through several can’t-miss experiences — including meet and greets, photo opportunities, autograph sessions, kids’ clinics, interactive games and activities, and a whole lot more!

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developing memory loss normal vs not normal aging and warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Register in advance, by calling 414-481-7323, for this free program.

FEBRUARY 1, 7 AM – 3 PM

Brewery Workers Local 9 UAW Ice Fishing Outing Reef Point Resort, Pike Lake, Hartford Come join the fun. The registration $5 fee includes a raffle ticket for a $50 cash prize. There will be hourly raffles held all day, prizes for fish caught and registered with the committee prior to 3 pm. Homemade chili, beef franks and other food items available at reasonable prices.

JANUARY 28, 10 AM

“Cup of Health” Monthly Health Topic for Seniors Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland Presented by a registered nurse from the Aging and Disability Resource Center, this one-hour session is all about Medication Safety. Join us as we learn about common medication mistakes and how to keep you and your family safe when using medications.

Refreshments will be provided. Please call to register at 262-367-3350 or email Claudia at cnoonan@hartland.lib.wi.us JANUARY 28

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Poster Exhibit on World War I Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland This educational display explores the history of the war and its lasting impact on American life. World War I gave rise to significant and enduring changes in America. World War I led to pivotal changes in America’s culture, technology, economy, and role in the world. It redefined how we saw ourselves as Americans and its legacy continues today.

JANUARY 30, 6 – 7 PM

Brain Health St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis This presentation provides information on dementia with a focus on brain health, including risk factor for

Finding

Contentment

in a Discontented World A reflection workshop to help you conquer this new year’s anxieties and feelings of dissatisfaction!

Inspirational speaker and author Ann C. Sullivan

2020

Saturday, January 25 9 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

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Emma is baking up a New Year with a new recipe DEAR FOLKS: I am forgetting the apron today so I probably won’t have as much to fill this column with.

I am wearing, instead of the apron, my new Christmas sweater and skirt ensemble as Henry will soon be home from work, and I am preparing for a really happy evening with him at the club.

I got dressed up early as I must deliver some gifts to the inmates (That’s Henry’s description) at the seniors’ residential facility just a few blocks away. I am going to give away a cute singing Santa’s Helper dog and two pairs of socks for outdoor use - I won’t ever use them and perhaps some older person can take the chill away by wearing them.

The lady I talked to at the facility asked about the gifts. I told her, and she agreed they’d be okay. She said she had to ask as last week a well-intentioned person brought an older fellow a bottle of Scotch. He must have had about half of it the first day as he was real-

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Social Security Administration had to come up with a formula for calculating increases to people’s Social Security checks -- which they did. But after COLAs were paid for a couple of years, someone noticed the formula was wrong. Social Security beneficiaries were getting increases that were slightly higher than intended.

Once the mistake was discovered and SSA notified Congress. Several decisions had to be made. For one, they had to figure out what to do about all of the Social Security beneficiaries who received the overly generous COLA adjustments. Congress decided to let them keep the money.

(It would have been political suicide to send “overpayment” letters to every senior citizen in the country demanding repayment of the incorrectly paid funds.)

The second choice Congress had to make was where to draw the line in order to figure out which people would have their benefits figured using the proper COLA formula. And they drew that line at 1917. In other words, they said everyone born in 1917 and later would have his or her Social Security

APRON STRINGS

By Aunt Emma ly out of it when the cleaning person found him. He claimed he was watching reindeer pull the sleigh down the road. What happened to the bottle? It made me inquisitive. The woman said the cleaning person dumped it down the drain. Do you suppose that is what she really did with the Scotch?

I am going to ask the head honcho at the club if next year they’ll pay for 12 bottles of inexpensive wine - a brand like Crane’s Lake - for the New Year’s Eve dinner for the old folks. Wouldn’t that be nice? Why that would only be about $50. Henry may tell me to mind my own business.

I know what I’ll tell Henry: If it is either a horse or life that throws a benefits figured using the corrected formula.

Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it?

But sometimes Congress can’t leave well enough alone. In this case, they bowed to pressure from senior citizen groups who demanded a transition period from the old (incorrect) formula to the new (proper) formula. After lots of haggling, what they eventually decided was that everyone born between 1917 and 1921 would have his or her benefit figured using a special formula.

So, we ended up with the following scenarios. People born after 1921 had their benefits figured using the lower but proper COLA formula. People born before 1917 had their benefits figured using the higher, incorrect formula. And people born between 1917 and 1921 had their benefits figured with a special formula that was not quite as generous as the one used for the pre-1917 crowd but more generous than the one used for the post1921 crowd.

You’d think everyone would be happy, right? Well, what happened next was pretty bizarre. Social Security recipients born between 1917 and 1921 started to complain that

person; that rider should get right up and keep trying. Some of those people at the nursing home probably were thrown curves when they were expecting the fastballs of life.

Henry tries hard not to disagree with me, but sometimes as he says, he just cannot go along with my thinking. He claims my intellect just jumps the tracks once in a while. I told him just last night - as we had words about giving stuff away before the new year rolled in - that the hills ahead in our life won’t get any smaller by our waiting. We might just as well start climbing right then and there. His answer was that he’d first have to go to the outdoors gear store and get a pair of those easy clip things that go over a person’s shoes.

Well, I guess that is enough about that. I want to tell you about a new recipe I found that Henry just loves for dessert. You’ll soon know why.

This cake can be served by itself or as a side dish for a cup or saucer of the fruit of your choice. Here we go with

the ingredients to make about enough for six: two cups of flour, not quite two teaspoons of salt, one teaspoon each of baking powder and baking soda, two beaten eggs, about a half cup of chopped walnuts and another one of pecans.

After you bake this in a 325 degree oven for an hour in a grease sprayed 10 inch loaf pan, you spray or baste the cake with brandy on the top and sides as best as you can. You then keep this up for several days, a week at the most. Then try it and you might not even want the fruit.

Where’d I ever get that recipe?

I got it from one of the women with shiny noses at the club for our Christmas-bring-something-different buffet. Yes, it is different. But one piece or possibly two are all you should attempt - at least if you are planning to drive home.

Here comes Henry. Bye! I’d better hurry and get my coat on.

they weren’t getting quite as much as folks born in 1916 and earlier. Someone should have pointed out to them that they were being paid correctly.

Although the folks born before 1917 were getting overly generous benefits, they were getting Social Security benefits at a higher rate than anyone born from 1922 on.

Instead of listening to reason, mobs of angry senior citizens around the country started to form into groups demanding justice. Even advice columnist Ann Landers got into the fray. She’s the one who came up with the moniker “notch babies.” And all these folks mistakenly thought they were singled out for lower benefit adjustments than everyone else.

Then those greedy lobbying groups I mentioned earlier got into the mix and really muddied things. They sent letters to folks born in the socalled notch years, telling them they were being cheated out of Social Security benefits and asking for donations to “fight this injustice.” And to help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926. Some, inexplica-

bly, even pushed the notch cutoff into 1930s dates of birth! So senior citizens of all ages started sending in tens of millions of dollars -- money that paid for many overpriced lobbyists and some pretty nice office space in Washington, but accomplished nothing else.

After all, there really was no “injustice” to fight.

Sadly, millions of seniors born between 1917 and 1926, or even later, went to their graves bitter and disappointed -- including my own mother, by the way! Those still alive believe, to this day, that they are being cheated out of Social Security benefits. If you know one of these people, please tell them to enjoy what time they have left on earth and stop fretting about an alleged injustice that never happened.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer.

Contact him at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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