July 2016

The Current
July 2016
Fireworks on the beach by Edythe
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Volume 28 Number 12
June 2016
Green River House Is
A community support clubhouse based on the highly successful
Fountain House Program in New York City. The Clubhouse creates a
restorative environment within which individuals challenged by mental health
issues can have lives that are vocationally productive and socially satisfying.
Simply a place that relies upon its members’ talents, skills and dreams in order
to function. The Clubhouse is a response to every adult person’s need to be
involved in reciprocally respectful and gratifying relationships. It is a network
of mutuality and opportunity in which all of its participants give and receive
from one another.
CLUBHOUSE HOURS
Work - Ordered Day
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Social Time
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Green River House Guarantees
• The right to a place to come
• The right to a place to return
• The right for meaningful work
• The right for meaningful relationships
Open Saturday twice each month
The Current STAFF
GRH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Richard Nadolski
Louise Sauter
Luisa Plump
Anna Morrison
James Anderson
Greg Greuling
Jared Raymond
Frank Kanserstein
BECOME A GRH MEMBER
For a tour or orientation, call us at
(413) 772-2181 x202 and ask for
Danielle Barron, Jade Clews
or Carol Stevens
We would love to hear from you!
www.csoinc.org/green_river_house
We are located at
37 Franklin Street
Greenfield, MA
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Published by: EXCEL Unit
Final Proof: Edythe, Kelly, Michele
Proofreaders: Michele, Edythe, Merle,
Todd, Sherry, Karen, Peter, Kelly
The Current is a monthly publication of
Green River House.
The deadline for submissions is the
20th of each month.
The next issue is scheduled for
August 1, 2016.
Thank You,
EXCEL Unit
Volume 28 Number 12
June 2016
Employment & Education Recognitions
Independent Employment
Alisha Boudreau ~ House Cleaning
John Lund ~ Element Brewing
Alex Stevens ~ Wendy’s/ UMASS
Mary Burleigh - Howes ~ CSO
Sarah Mouser ~ Recovery Learning Center
Tim Stone ~ Element Brewing
Richard Thibedeau ~ 2nd Street Bakery
Mike Mitchell ~ Business Manager
Peter Smith ~ Co-Facilitator, Wellness Grp.
Anna Willard ~ Riverside Industries
Bobby Blanchard ~ Harmon
Suzanne Grimard ~ NELCWIT/Wendy’s
Charles Franklin ~ ServiceNet Farm
Patty Morgan ~ PCA
Rosa Nieves ~ PCA/ Loving Care Co.
Jared Raymond ~ YMCA
Vanessa Dautruche ~ CVS
Chuun Ren ~ Highview Nursing Home
Trudy Willis ~ Recover Project
Adriene Tilton ~ Happy Cats pet-sitting
Ruth Cormier ~ ServiceNet/ PCA
Kameron Fernet ~ McDonald’s
Joe Parzych ~ Riff ’s
Marcie McCullough~ PCA
Elaine Fletcher ~ Greenfield Public Schools
Linda Traceski ~ PCA
Education
Chip Gregory ~ GCC
Rick Herzig ~ Literacy Project
Robyn Manning ~ GCC
Jim Briggs ~ GCC
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Supported Employment
Ed Goewey ~ Enclave
Gary Alex ~ CVS
David Farrar ~ Enclave
Mark Petrin ~ Greenfield Recorder
Mike McIntosh ~ Community Action
Suzanne Grimard ~ Crisis Cleaning
Tom Kane ~ Club Café
Kelly Goodwin ~ Club Café
Bonny Nawotny ~ Club Café
Peter Faille ~ Club Café– 11/2015
Transitional Employment
Adriano Teves ~ Enclave~ 12/2014
Steve Emerson ~ Enclave ~ 10/2015
Mike Richotte ~ Prof. Bldg. - 9/2013
Warren Lett ~ Enclave ~ 07/2015
James Stone ~ Crisis/Respite ~ 04/2016
Volunteer Work
Bill Kelly ~ Buckley Nursing Home
Warren Lett ~ Peace Pagoda
Storm Roberts ~ Interfaith Council
John Webb ~ Street Musician
Elayna Haase ~ Salvation Army
Suzanne Grimard ~ Paul Mark Internship
Deb Hatch ~ Church
Susan Howell ~ Transportation
Heidi Streeter ~ FMC - MHU
Russ Kirk ~ Transportation
Sean Seaman ~ Northfield Dive Team
Brian Richards ~ Orange Schools
Linda Traceski ~ Stone Soup Café
Tina Routier ~ Greenfields Market/BFMC
Greg Greuling ~ GCTV
Volume 28 Number 12
June 2016
JULY UPDATE
The Excel Unit is busy, as always. We have completed an amazing number of projects!
 We continue to strive for the best newsletter we can achieve.
The Current Team met to brainstorm a theme, and article ideas, for the July Issue.
We also developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the proof-reading task.
If you are submitting an article for the Current, please take time to review the new SOP.
The newsletter is growing with your help. Please continue to submit interesting articles.
 Creative minds from the Excel Unit have come up with a wonderful Outreach.
‘Keep an eye out!’ There is one ‘flying’ your way soon!
 Plants in the office environment reduce stress, increase productivity, reduce sickness,
clean the air, and reduce noise. Alisha and Carol S. put a lot of heart into cleaning and
repotting our many plants. Thanks for improving our work space.
 Job Club is every Wednesday at 11am.
It is open to all members working or not working.
 We have had recent success with helping members attain, and seal, their criminal record.
Please see Danielle for information about guidelines and help with applications.
 A Green River House tradition continues for the 9th year.
We are planning a Team Building Day at the DAR. We will be hiking, picnicking,
kayaking, swimming and fishing. We look forward to spending time together and
strengthening our Team!
Employees Requesting Reasonable Accommodations
You have the right to work. If you have a disability, you can request a reasonable
accommodation such as making existing facilities accessible, job restructuring,
part-time or modified work schedules, acquiring or modifying equipment, changing tests,
training materials, or policies, providing qualified readers or interpreters, reassignment to a
vacant position, medical leave.
Here is a link for further information: http://askjan.org/EeGuide/IIRequest.htm
CORI
A CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) is record of an individual's criminal history.
You will have a Massachusetts CORI if you have ever appeared in a Massachusetts state or
federal court. The CORI includes all arrests, convictions, dismissals and serious violations.
The process to seal CORI records, by mail, is free and simple. There is a waiting period of five
years for misdemeanors and ten years for felonies. After the waiting period, you can fill out a
one page application and send it to the Commissioner of Probation. You will then receive a
confirmation, in the mail, stating the new status of your record.
Please attend Job Club on Wednesday, July 27th, at 10:00am to obtain help with your
application to request your CORI status and to seal your Massachusetts CORI record.
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Hi Everyone - Welcome to the First Day of Summer
 This month we had six Guest Chefs for lunch. They all did a great job with awesome
creativity.
 The GRH General Store has had lots of help. Greg was Cashier and completed cash-out, every
Tuesday and Thursday, in preparation for a job in the community. Todd has been training
Tina, and other members, to perform General Store duties, including cash-out. Tina is has
been a fast learner.
 Peter F. will be starting his Leadership position at the Club Café very soon.
Congratulations from all of us.
 We need to fill Club Café position openings: Fridays 7:00am - 11:00am, and upcoming shifts
on Thursdays 7:00am - 1:00pm and Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm.
 Join us for some summer fun kayaking at the DAR on August 24th - come on in and sign up.
 We also welcome new ideas for our social gatherings.
 Jane continues to hold her fishing group every Monday at 2:30pm. If you are interested,
please join us.
 We have scheduled a Unit Planning meeting on July 6th at 1pm, and we need your ideas.
Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Preparation
Combine the gorgonzola, spinach, pecans and
strawberries in a large bowl.
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced strawberry’s
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
1/2 cup raw pecans
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. Honey
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey in a bowl;
slowly streaming the olive oil into the
mixture, while whisking continuously.
Season with salt and pepper and
mix in dressing.
Club Café
at John W. Olver Transit Center
HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm
Featuring Pierce Brothers Coffee
Visit Us for a hot, delicious cup of coffee
(Iced-Coffee also available)
Serving Breakfast, light Lunches and Snacks
Come by and say ‘Hello’
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Introduction to the first Printing Press
Rick H.
Johannes Gutenberg was born 1398 and died Feb 3, 1468 (age 70 years). Born in Germany, he
was a blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, publisher, and inventor. Gutenberg introduced a
movable mechanical printing press in 1439. It was the first European printing press that had
adjustable type, using the method of a screw.
Gutenberg first had the Idea when he became an engraver. As an inventor and printer he
struggled along an unsure path. He knew that throughout Europe, paper was a scarce
necessity. He learned later, when he was older, about printing as a way of communication.
The use of the movable type was a vast improvement over hand written manuscript.
Gutenberg’s other claim to fame was printing the Gutenberg Bible. There are forty-eight
copies known in existence; with two in the British Library. His later bibles were printed in
such a way that they required large quantities of type.
Gutenberg was financially destitute throughout his lifetime. The
printing method he invented spread quickly. News and books
began to travel across Europe faster than in the past. It fed the
growing Renaissance, and since, it has greatly facilitated scientific
publishing. Gutenberg’s invention was a major catalyst for the later
scientific revolution.
Gutenberg died, in 1468, and was buried in the Franciscan Church
at Mainz. His contributions were largely unknown. This church,
and the cemetery, were later destroyed; and Gutenberg's grave is
now lost.
Working in the Kitchen at Green River House
I love to work in the kitchen at the Green River House because it lets me do something
I like to do - cook. I love to make different dishes to serve to the people at GRH.
We serve between ten and twenty people a day. On special days we make diverse dishes
for an Employment Lunch or Holiday.
Part of the responsibility for cooking is to clean-up afterward and put away items you
are done with. We wash the stove and counters and we wash and dry the pots and pans
so they are clean and put away. All of this work makes me feel like I am doing something
helpful.
I live alone, so cooking for a group of people makes me feel great. I get other people’s
comments about the food’s taste, its good colors, its texture, and the food portions we
provide. I will cook for any group of people who want me to.
- Beverly Babcock
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Grace Given by Green River House
I would like to share, as a new member, what the GRH has given to me in the
short time I have been an active member. The short orientation was ‘to the point’
and explained the basic model and what could be utilized in a member’s
particular situation. I have to say that my experience so far has greatly exceeded
my expectations in the early days of membership. I came into the Club to try and
become a healing and hopeful human being’ something that had slowly crept out
of my being, without giving me a clue of how it happened or what to do. The first
thing I really noticed at GRH is how sincere and caring not only staff are, but
also the membership. In the early days, just having someone remember my name
and give a friendly ‘Good Morning’ had a warmth and humanity to it that I
always want to remember, and extend to those who come after me.
I had really struggled with my interactions to the point of isolating up in the
hills, where I live. The extent of my interactions was with a trio of Bengal Cats
that I have the privilege of sharing my life with on a daily basis. Although the
bonds and companionship of these wonderful beings did have a large part in
preserving what little humanity I had left, there was a widening gap between
true human interaction and healthy mutual friendships.
The consistency of the caring and kindness, which has been extended to me from
the staff and membership, gave to me a degree of hope I had lost and was not
able to conjure up on my own. The uncanny knack of never leaving me feeling
‘less than’, and the environment of warmth, kindness, and love have restored my
hope; the hope that I will reach the elusive point of feeling those very things and,
eventually, having the ability to give back what has been so freely given to me. I
am truly thankful to the staff and membership for being there for me at such a
vulnerable time in my life. They give me the choices to make an effort to change
that lonely, empty and hopeless void, into a place of hope. And, they can guide
me toward my goals and help me in this journey called life. I have had the
difficulties that are expected, and there will be more to come. However, my faith
in those around me is strong and the processes that have been laid out, most of
the time, come to fruition.
I just want to express to the membership and staff, to whom I am so grateful to
have all of you in my life, and wish to thank you for the caring, kindness, and love
that have always been up-front in all that you do. I look forward to the day
where I may begin to give a small part of what has been graced to me back to
others.
Thank You GRH for all you have given - Bob S.
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Spaghetti with
Sausage &
Garlic bread
Chef Robyn
25
Turkey Cream
Cheese Wraps
17
24
31
Sunday Cookout
with Suzanne
11
Fish Fillet
Sandwich
10
26
Steak with Rice
Chef Robyn
19
Asparagus Bake
Jane
12
Chili
Chef Linda T.
4 10am-2pm 5
Social with Kim Pizza
Sausage grinders
$2.00
3
Tue
Mon
Sun
7
Pasta Salad
Chef Robyn
Thu
27
Tuna with
Veggies on
Greens
20
Kielbasa &
Baked Beans
with Rolls
Chef Todd
28
Sloppy Joes
21
Loaded Chicken
Potatoes
Chef Tammy /
Carol S.
13
14
Chicken Oriental Minestrone
& Salad Greens Soup & Rolls
Jane and Carol J.
6
Grilled Chicken
& Veggies
Chef Todd
Wed
29
Cold-Cut Plate
with Veggies
Jane
22
Grilled Chicken
& Potato Salad
15
Bologna
Sandwich with
Lettuce/Tomato
30
23
16
9
2
1
Burgers & Salad
Chef Greg
8
Ruben & Chips
Chef Greg
Sat
Fri
July 2016 lunch menu
The Zika Virus
Sherry P.
Symptoms
Most people won’t even know they have the Zika Virus because they won’t have
symptoms. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and red
eyes. Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. The time from
exposure to symptoms for Zika Virus disease is not known, but is likely to be a few
days to a week.
See your healthcare provider if you are pregnant and develop a fever, rash, joint pain,
or red eyes within two weeks after traveling to a place where Zika has been reported.
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider where you traveled.
The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week. People
usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital; and they very rarely die from Zika.
For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. Zika Virus
usually remains in the blood of an infected person for about one week; but it can be
found longer in some people. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be
protected from future infections.
Diagnosis
The symptoms of Zika are similar to other diseases spread through the same
mosquitoes that transmit Zika. See your healthcare provider if you develop the
symptoms described above and you have visited an area where Zika is found. If you
have recently traveled, tell your healthcare provider when and where you traveled.
Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to look for Zika or other similar
viruses.
Treatment
There is no vaccine to prevent, or medicine to treat, the Zika Virus.
Treat the Symptoms
 Get plenty of rest
 Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
 Take Tylenol, or paracetamol, to reduce fever and pain
 DO NOT take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),
until Dengue Fever can be ruled out, to reduce the risk of bleeding
 Talk to your healthcare provider about any medication you are taking presently
before taking additional medication
During the first week of infection, Zika Virus can be found in the blood and passed,
from an infected person to a mosquito, through mosquito bites. An infected mosquito
can then spread the virus to other people.
Original Author: CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/symptoms/index.html
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In-Shape Program
By Todd Taylor
Participating in the In-Shape Program has been very helpful to me because I have to take
care of my health by losing 18 pounds. I have been keeping a food diary to determine what
I’m eating so I can figure out how to change my bad eating habits. I’m also looking at my
nutrition and what I should buy at the grocery store to make balanced dinners. I will also
have my blood pressure checked so I can maintain a good healthy blood pressure.
Hyde Park, New York Trip
Beverly Babcock
On May 21, 2016, I went to Hyde Park, NY to see the Vanderbilt Mansion and the home
of ‘Franklin Delano Roosevelt’ a/k/a ‘FDR’. I traveled with fellow church-members from
Greenfield, MA. There were about 50 of us on a tour bus. The mansions were so beautiful. The Vanderbilts and Roosevelts were neighbors. They lived about two or three miles
from each other. They lived near the Hudson River in Hudson Valley.
The grounds are so well groomed. There are guided tours of the grounds.
The rooms in each mansion are roped off so no one can touch anything in them.
New York even has Canadian Geese. I saw them on both estates.
The mansions are off of the main road. They each have long and narrow driveways to get
to them. The mansions are no place for small children, or people in wheelchairs, because
there is really no way to get upstairs very well.
We toured the Roosevelt mansion where we saw Franklin D. and Eleanor’s home , as
well as the garden where they were buried. The garden is so big and beautiful. There
were not many flowers yet, as it was too early for the flower season. We also visited the
FDR Library which contained the history of FDR. FDR’s car was in the library as well.
We also walked over to the ‘Hudson River’ and had a nice lunch at the Italian and
American Coppola Ristorante.
FDR was diagnosed with polio in 1921. He was wheelchair bound from that time until
his death, on April 12, 1945. Eleanor Roosevelt died November 7, 1992. Franklin D. and
Eleanor Roosevelt were buried next to each other in the rose garden at the Hyde Park
estate.
The Roosevelt and Vanderbilt mansions are listed in the National Park Service's National
Register of Historic Places.
More interesting information to come regarding the Vanderbilts and the Roosevelts…
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Eatin’ Peas
Guess Who?
By Theo Shea
This baby grew up to love
local history and
camping.
I ets me peas with honee
I’s did it all me life
Ne’er made no grouse
We know this person,
with their humorous
comments and
compassion toward
others.
Asked dat dancin’man
Who could this be?
Makes dem peas taste funee
But it kep’em on da knife
Mets me a dancin’man
Ta be me spouse
If you have a baby photo you
would like to share, please
submit it to The Current.
We’s danced all night long
Still danced til da sunnee dawn
An’ da moon was gone
No grouse jus’ livin’ our song
Til PINEBOX BLUES
All kinds of love are better than
any kinds of hate.
An’ he wus gone
- Words of Wisdom
Damn!
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
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Team Building at DAR – Hiking, picnicking,
kayaking, swimming and fishing
 Excel – July 20th
 Expresso – July 24th
 In-Shape – August 17th
Hampton Beach trip – August 5th
Employment Lunch – September 7th
Advisory Board Spaghetti Dinner –
October 5th
Winnipesaukee Train trip – October 15th
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Fishing – Monday’s at 2:30pm
Program meeting – Tuesday’s at 1:30pm
Job Club – Wednesday’s at 11:00am
Walking Group – Wednesday’s at 2:30pm
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A New Start
God wants to give us a new beginning.
If we are sorry for our sins and make amends, God will forgive us.
He does not want us to sin again.
God does not hold the past against us.
Think how good it will be to start with a clean slate, free from sin.
It will help give us inner peace.
If we put our trust in God and Jesus, we will sin less.
Ray Barszewski
Let’s Ask Kim!
By Tammy B.
Our new Program Director, Kim Britt, has been with us for eight months now so let’s
check-in with her and see how things are going.
Q: Now that you have been here eight months, are you going to stay?
A: YES!!!!!!!!!
Q: What do you do for leisure?
A: I love to read, take long walks, and spend time with family and friends.
Q: Will we be collaborating with other mental health programs on projects in the
future?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you feel that things are coming together the way you envisioned?
A: Yes.
Q: What other ideas do you feel we need to incorporate?
A: More employment opportunities for the membership.
Q: Do you have children?
A: One son, one cat, and a dog.
Q: What is your favorite part of working in a Clubhouse?
A: Everything!!!!!!!!
Q: What was your first Job?
A: I was a cashier at a grocery store.
Q: What changes should we expect?
A: We have made many. I want to look at the opportunities in the areas of employment and
education. Increasing the membership and continuing to provide new opportunities for
the membership. I feel very fortunate to belong to Quabbin House and Green River House.
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Independence
Hard Work
Hard work is not easy.
It gives us many benefits.
It prepares us to do something well.
It allows us to accomplish most of our goals.
Hard work is appreciated by others.
If we do our best, we will get better results.
Hard work helps us to be successful at what we do.
Ray Barszewski
12 Years on My Own
By Todd Taylor
What independence means to me
 Freedom of Speech
 Able to make my own decisions
 Run my own life
 Having Freedom, no ties to hold
me down
 Free to have my OWN opinions
 Live as I like, with nobody telling
me that I can’t live that way
 Live where I want to
The 4th of July means to me:
 Fireworks
 Sparklers
 Family get-togethers
 Fun
When I was 16 years old I lived on my own because my
grandmother, from Holyoke, taught me how to live on
my own. My grandmother said, ‘When you clean, do
small amounts each time. When you cook, do your
dishes as you cook, in the kitchen.’
When I forgot things, my grandmother told me how to
ask her for a reminder. When I get reminders from my
grandmother, it helps me because I can do what I need
to, but in my own way.
Another thing my grandmother said was to keep
learning how to live on my own by observing other
people who have lived on their own longer than I have.
SO...Have a HAPPY 4th!
By Beverly B.
The Story of “Old Glory”
Rick H.
Happy Fourth, Everyone! On July 4, 1776, our forefathers
were fighting for our independence from Great Britain.
The first rendition of Old Glory was presumably
hand–crafted by “Betsy Ross”. There were thirteen stars
representing the thirteen original colonies. The red stripes represented the blood that was
shed during war. The blue stripes represented bravery, and the white stripes represented the
unity of our colonies. Now, we have a grander, more glorious, flag with fifty stars
representing fifty states; forty eight continuous states and Alaska and Hawaii, who joined
the union in 1959.
So, let’s all celebrate the fourth with the joyous and respectful gratitude to the sacrifices
of our founding fathers and the representation they gave us.
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Interview with Ed Goewey
Deb C
While I was sitting here proof reading articles for the Current, a member named Ed came
over and sat down. We began talking and I decided to ask him about Independence Day.
I learned that Ed was a veteran, stateside, in the 1980’s.
Ed completed his basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. He studied his MOS (Military
Occupational Specialty), Food Specialist, at Fort Lee, VA and learned recipe math.
Ed’s home-base was at Fort Benning, GA, which was the Airborne Infantry. He worked in
the mess hall and was very proud of his occupation. It is a very important job to feed all of
the troops.
When I asked Ed about Independence Day, and what freedom meant to him, he simply
said; “I love the Declaration of Independence and I am free”. He also said, “Freedom isn’t
free. Many guys died for us to have freedom and we should think of them on this exciting
day, that is what we all should do.”
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Thanks to all Green River House members who are veterans, including those we have lost.
Merle Cushing Rick Herzig Susie Unaitis Ed Goewey Rich Stemm
Interview with Susie Unaitis
Susie enlisted in the Army in 1979 and served till 1981.
Why did you enlist in the service?
I wanted to get away from my husband. Once I enlisted in the Army, I was sent to
Fort Hunter Liggett in California. From there, I was on my way to Basic Training at
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After Basic I went to Fort Jackson in South Carolina for
Advanced Individual Training.
What were you trained in?
I was trained in heavy equipment repair. This is just what I wanted, as I would be able to use
these skills after the service to work with my Dad. Then I was ordered to Germany for my
tour of duty. I was in Frankfort, then Hanau Army Airfield, and then off to
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder to train and work in heavy equipment repair.
What was your most memorable event in the Army?
Susie proudly said, ‘I had to repair an old front-end loader. Then they handed me the manual
and I had to figure out how to repair the old machine.’
Susie did fix the machine and she was praised for her accomplishment. Susie also said that she
liked Germany and found it to be pleasant. When her service was up, Susie was hoping to be
sent home to family back in Massachusetts. Instead, she had to go back to California.
Susie stated that she was able to buy a car and drive home to Massachusetts. Susie also said
that she wished that she had stayed in the Army. In closing, Susie, I would like to thank you
for your service to our country and for the time you gave me for this interview.
– Karen Sheperd
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Dangers of Summer Heat
What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy
CAR HEAT FACTS
80° Outside
In 10 mins – Car Temp 99°
In 20 mins – Car Temp 109°
In 30 mins – Car Temp 114°
In 60 mins – Car Temp 123 °
As you know, the very young and very old are at high risk for
heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and chronic illness. Persons who
are taking medications for depression, anxiety or
mood disorders, and those taking antipsychotic medications,
have a significantly increased risk of drug toxicity increases
when overheating and dehydration occurs.
Hyperthermia (over-heated body) happens when the body heats quickly and
cannot cool itself, in order to adjust to the increase in temperature.
Dehydration is an increased loss of fluids and electrolytes, like sodium,
potassium and chloride.
Heat Exhaustion comes first and can be treated.
However, if it progresses to Heat Stroke, you could die.
Stay Healthy – Pay Attention to Your Body – Know How You Feel
HEAT EXHAUSTION SYMPTOMS
Cramps, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting,
skin cool and moist, you are able to sweat, your heart rate is fast and weak
DANGER – ACT FAST!
Get out of the heat and go to an air-conditioned space or get in front
of a fan and put cool, wet wash cloths on your face, under your arms
and on your chest. You can also soak your feet in cool water. Be sure
to drink cool, nonalcoholic and non-caffeinated beverages such as
water or sports drinks.
If symptoms are ignored, it can lead to HEAT STROKE fast!!!!
HEAT STROKE is an EMERGENCY – CALL 911
HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS
Skin is warm, dry and red
Pulse is strong and very fast
Body temperature is 103°+
Possible Loss of Consciousness or Disorientation
DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS!
Move person to a cool area
CALL 911!
To Prevent Heat Stroke
Remember to drink water – even if you are not thirsty
Stay out of the heat
If you have air– conditioning, use it – Your Health is Important
Do not do strenuous exercise in the heat
Wear light colored and light weight clothes
Pay attention to how you feel
Stay Safe, Cool and Healthy – By Karen Sheperd
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Why is July Fourth the Fourth of July?
T.N. Sanderson
As we all know, Americans celebrate American Independence Day on the fourth of July each year.
We have come to believe July 4, 1776 as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence
and the birth of the United States as an independent nation. However, July 4, 1776 was not the
day the Continental Congress decided to declare Independence. They did that on July 2, 1776.
Moreover, the American
Revolutionary War started in April 1775. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration
of Independence in June 1776. The Declaration was delivered to Great Britain in November 1776.
The Declaration was signed on August 2, 1776.
What did happen on July 4, 1776?
The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July
4, 1776. They had been working on it for a couple of days, after the draft was submitted on July 2,
1776; and finally agreed on all of the edits. July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the
Declaration of Independence, and was the fancy, handwritten copy signed in August. July 4, 1776
is also the date that was printed on the original copies of the Declaration that were circulated
throughout the new nation. Therefore, when people thought of the Declaration of Independence,
July 4, 1776 was the date they remembered.
We celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th each year. This is the anniversary of the date
the Constitution was signed, not the anniversary of the date it was approved. If we had followed
this same approach for the Declaration of Independence, we would be celebrating Independence
Day on August 2nd each year when the Declaration of Independence was signed. For the first 15
or 20 years after the Declaration was written, people did not officially celebrate it on any date. It
was too new and so much more was happening in our young nation. By the 1790s, a time of bitter
conflicts within the young
Government, the Declaration became controversial. The Democratic-Republican Party admired
Jefferson and the Declaration. However, the other party, the Federalists, thought the Declaration
was too French and too anti-British, which went against their current policies. By 1817,
John Adams commented, in a letter, that America seemed uninterested in its past. That would
soon change.
After the War of 1812, the Federalist Party began to come apart and the new parties of the 1820s
and 1830s were formed. All considered themselves inheritors of Jefferson and so the
Democratic-Republicans printed copies of the Declaration began to circulate it again, all with the
date July 4, 1776, listed at the top. The deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, on July 4,
1826, also may have helped to promote the idea of July 4th as the date to celebrate Independence
Day. Celebrating on the Fourth of July became more common as the years passed. In 1870, almost
a century after the Declaration was written, Congress first declared July 4th to be a national
holiday as part of a bill to officially recognize several holidays; including Christmas. Further
legislation regarding national holidays, including July 4th, was passed in 1939 and 1941.
Sunday Picnic - Beverly B.
On June 12 , my church had their picnic at Camp Apex. We do this every year. Usually it is warm and
sunny. However, this year it was sunny, but cold and windy. The kids went in the pool but, not for
long, as the water was cold. We had about twenty people there; we all had brought food for sharing.
We also have balls, bats, and Frisbees to play with. We have a worship time too. We always have fun
when the church plans trips, potlucks and special programs. We hope next year that it will be warm,
sunny and less windy.
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10am-2pm
Sunday Meal
w/Suzanne
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Program Mtg.
Expresso - DAR 2:30pm Fishing 1:30pm
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19
2:30pm Fishing 1:30pm
Program Mtg.
18
17
Program Mtg.
3-6pm Scotties
with Carol J.
12
2:30pm Fishing 1:30pm
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10
5
Tue
10am-2pm
1:30pm
Holiday Lunch Program Mtg.
with Kim $2.00
Mon
Sun
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14
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11am Job Club
3-7pm Drop-in
2:30pm Walking and a Movie
Group
with Carol S.
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Excel - DAR
10am Food
2:30pm Walking Banks in
Group
Turners Falls
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11am Job Club
2:30pm Walking
Group
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7
Thu
11am Job Club
11am-2pm
1pm Expresso
Walmart
2:30pm Walking with Carol J.
6
Wed
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15
30
10am-2pm
Drop-in
with Jade
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16
10am-2pm
Drop-in
with Jade
9
2
1
8
Sat
Fri
July 2016 social calendar
SUDOKU PUZZLE
Fill the grid with digits in such a manner that
every row, column and 3x3 box has the digits
1-9 without repeating any .
3
4
8
5
3
5
1
5
1
9
8
2
7
8
6
1
7
3
1
7
4
1
2
4
6
3
8
5
1
4
5
2
3
5
6
7
9
8
4
2
5
9
8
3
1
9
2
6
3
8
7
6
5
*word jumble*
Across
Down
4. on the water
litSseoc:______________________________
enneenIdcepd aDy:_____________________
okCo uOt :____________________________
6. weather
1. In the water
2. Season
7. under the water
8. July holiday
3. what we all want to do
4. air quality
gslFa:________________________________
Riddles
resiwFokr:____________________________ What word is always pronounced wrong?
Rock and roll, what rocks but does not roll?
imgSminw:____________________________
If someone says to you "I'll bet you $1 that if
nSad:________________________________ you give me $2, I will give you $3 in return",
would this be a good bet for you to accept?
tWrea:_______________________________ How many sides does a circle have?
aHte:________________________________ Always invisible, yet never out of sight.
What are they?
taortciPi:_____________________________
Answers
Wrong.
This simple word jumble has words that have
Rocking chair.
to do with the summertime and all things July.
No you win the bet, but lose the dollar.
Try your best and have fun.
Two– the inside and the outside
Big Thanks to Peter and Todd for our puzzles
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