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LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
BRIDGE
Sunset is still my favorite color, and
rainbow is second.
~Mattie Stepanek
Lake County's premiere news source for healthy aging and contemporary living since 1972
Vol. XLII - No. 3
July, August, September 2015
CRAZY FOR THEIR CLASSIC CARS
Seniors share memories of souped-up cars, first loves and good times
Meals On Wheels
program looking
for volunteers!
Page 8
Calendar of
FUN events!
Page 21
Residents
honored at
Senior Day
Page 22
By Deanna Adams
F
or many Lake County seniors,
summer doesn’t officially
begin until it’s time for those
classic car shows and cruise-ins. After
all, for car enthusiasts, there is nothing
more fun than being surrounded by the
automobiles of their youth—or antique
cars from their ancestors’ day—and
to hang out with those who share that
special kind of love.
They say you never forget your first.
For these car lovers, it’s all about that
first drive, that first date, that first kiss.
And that first car.
“Mine was a ‛49 Oldsmobile Club
Coupe I got when I was 15, so had to
store it in the garage until I turned 16,”
recalls Don Edler of Concord Twp.
“My buddy had a ‛50 Olds with a V8
engine so I wanted one like it.”
That was in 1958 and a year later, the
teenager fell in love with a newer car.
“My brother and I used to deliver the
Plain Dealer and one of our customers
Don Edler with the '64 Pontiac GTO he bought at age 20 for $3,468.30, which he proves
with the original receipt from Newman Motors in Cleveland.
had a real nice ‛57 Pontiac Star Chief
Convertible that I always admired. One
day I saw a for sale sign on it. I was
still in high school, so my older brother
bought it, but I ended up with it when
he got a ‛61 Pontiac. I loved that Star
Chief,” he says, “but unfortunately
someone wanted it more and stole it.”
Stolen cars were especially commonplace in the 1950s through the 1970s,
and while Edler never got his car back,
it has happened to a few lucky ones.
Last month, one lady got to reunite
with her “first love.” Terry Dietrich’s
See CLASSIC CARS on page 4
Council on Aging salutes volunteers at grand event!
O
Several honorees inducted into Hall of Fame
n Thursday, May 7, a major
event was held to recognize
and honor the volunteers,
supporters and 2015 Hall of Fame
inductees of the Lake County Council
on Aging. Over 600 individuals volunteer their time and talents to help the
agency serve more seniors than would
otherwise be possible. This year,
close to 70 of these volunteers marked
milestone anniversaries with the Council on Aging and were honored for
their commitment in serving the senior
community of Lake County. The event
culminated with a special recognition
of Dolores Meyer, a 30 year volunteer
with the Council on Aging’s Wickliffe
nutrition site.
“Our accomplishments as an agency
From R-L: 30 year volunteer, Dolores Meyer, with
CEO Joe Tomsick and her son Bob.
would not be possible without the
heartfelt efforts of our dedicated volunteers, board of directors and staff,” said
Joe Tomsick, CEO of the Council on
Aging. “Together, all of our volunteers
have helped us grow the agency and
have worked hard to make life better
for seniors in Lake County.”
Board president, Dr. Lori StevicRust, PhD, ABPP introduced the 20152016 board of directors of the Council
on Aging and presented the 2014 annual report.
Since 1994, the Senior Citizens Hall
of Fame has honored individuals who
at age 60 or older have had significant
impact on the community through their
employment, civic or volunteer activities.
Inducted into the “Senior Citizens
Hall of Fame” for 2015 were:
See INDUCTIONS on page 23
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Lake County
Council on Aging
A note from our CEO
Features
Lake County Council on Aging
Helping Lake County seniors every day since 1972!
Joseph Tomsick
CEO
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust
Board President
Board Officers
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust
President
Patricia Schraff
Vice President
James R. Jenkins
Treasurer
Board Members
Lorraine Fende
Ellen Forbus
Charles J. Johnson
Sunny Masters
Brian Rice
Rich Wilson
Cameron Zwagerman
I have recently returned from the “National Conference on Aging in
America.” The nation is at a critical juncture—as the growth of our
aging population continues to increase, the traditional aging network
faces major challenges. It is more important now than ever before to
still do the work we have today, but to also prepare for tomorrow.
The Lake County Council on Aging staff and board are working
hard to stay aware of today’s trends, and to remain attentive to the
emerging needs that are shaping the future of aging in Lake County.
Not recognizing change can have tremendous implications for both
older adults in our community and each of us who strive to deliver
superior services. Later this year, the Council on Aging board of directors will begin laying the groundwork to begin a strategic planning
process to help map our vision into the year 2020! Through it all, we
will still maintain the high quality that Lake County residents have
come to expect of the Council on Aging since 1972.
For those who are not familiar with us, we offer a wide array of
programs and services for the growing population of Lake County
seniors. The Council on Aging, in partnership with many county
agencies and independent organizations, helps to guide seniors, their
families and caregivers to opportunities that enhance their lives and
allow them to live safely and independently in their own homes.
The Council on Aging offers home-delivered and senior café meals,
“friendly visitor” and “grocery shopper” programs, home modification and repair, case management services and light housekeeping for
those seniors who can no longer do simple chores. We are also home
to Lake County’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, offering
assistance for seniors and disabled adults 18 and over to navigate the
long term care system and to help understand and apply for important
public benefits.
The information available in this issue of Bridge, at our East Avenue
office, and through our website is designed to give visitors the practical information they need to access services and programs in their
communities as well as those resources available countywide. Please
visit us at www.lccoa.org and “friend” us on our Facebook page!
I’m sure you will find this information useful and beneficial. And
finally, I encourage you to become a “patron” sponsor of Bridge (see
page 20) or by visiting our online donation page to enable us to provide more services to more Lake County seniors.
Sincerely,
Honorary Member
Patricia Mackey
Joseph Tomsick
CEO, Lake County Council on Aging
Mission Statement
The Lake County Council on Aging
provides aging adults and their
support system with services and
opportunities that enable them to
achieve an optimal, self-defined
quality of life.
The Council on Aging maintains a policy of
equal opportunity in matters of program,
contracting or employment regardless of
national origin, sex, race, handicap, politics,
religion, color or age.
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From Our Mailbag
Recent notes to COA staff
7
Do you speak a second language?
If so, the Council on Aging needs your help
7
The history of Labor Day
Celebrated the first Monday of September
11
Council On Aging receives $2,000 grant
For participation in 2015 March For Meals
13
Laketran celebrates milestone
20 millionth rider recognized
20
Your Well-Being
Don't let that tick make you sick
By Lake County General Health District
15
Learn more about osteoarthritis By Alzheimer's Association
15
Beat the heat this summer
By University Hospitals
16
Lake Health named top performer By Lake Health
17
Council on Aging Departments
Nutrition Services
Taking a bite out of senior diet myths
6
Volunteer Services
8-9
Volunteers needed for Meals On Wheels program
New volunteer guardianship program introduced
Community Services
Relief from summer cooling costs
Turning 65? Welcome to Medicare!
10
Technology Computer classes
18
Calendar July, August, September events & activities
21
BRIDGE
Bridge Vol. XLII, No. 3, July, August, September 2015
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Classic cars (from page 1)
brand new ‛72 Corvette Stingray
was stolen six months after she
bought it. It was found, 43 years
later, in original condition, and to
her elation, her insurance agent
brought it to her house on her 62nd
birthday. She told the press that
she had never fully gotten over her
heartbreak when it came to that car.
Passionate car lovers understand
that. Feeling a deep attachment to
a beloved automobile is not unusual
and is evident at the numerous car
shows and cruise-ins around town.
Those who frequent these events
want to be reacquainted with a time
long gone. To share memories of
souped-up cars, drive-in movies and
restaurants . . . And first romance,
some of which have lasted a lifetime.
John “JB” and Carol Balanik of
Mentor, met in 1960 at Manner’s
Big Boy drive-in on Euclid Avenue,
which was THE place for guys to
check out each other’s cars—and to
meet girls.
“He’d be there hanging with his
buddies and I’d be there with my
girlfriends,” his wife recalls. “We
started going with them to the drag
strips where my girlfriend would
race a Buick convertible in the powder-puff races at Thompson Drag
Raceway. I remember we’d also go
to an open field near Manner’s, talk
and drink beer. We always had a
good time.”
She adds, “Back then John drove
a 1960 Chevy he used to race and it
was so loud! I lived in Collinwood
and the houses were a driveway
apart, so when he’d come to pick
me up, the houses would actually
shake. My father and the neighbors
just loved that,” she says with a
laugh.
A year later they were married.
SHOWING OFF CLASSICS
Balanik’s first car was a 1928
Studebaker. “I found it at a junkyard and paid $25 for it, which
included the tow to my house.
My mother had a fit and my dad
thought I’d never get the
thing running, but I did, the
very next day.”
He says he went through
many cars in his youth, mostly Chevys, “never Fords.”
Today he is renowned for his
Fire Red 1937 Packard convertible coupe, which turns
heads wherever they go.
“When we drive it to Florida for winter, people are always
giving us the high sign and honking their horns,” Carol says. “And
when we stop at a restaurant, they
come over and ask questions about
it and take pictures. It’s unreal the
attention that car gets.”
Actually it’s not surprising for
an award-winning vehicle that
took five years to get to its present,
gleaming condition. “John’s got
like 8,000 trophies and plaques,”
Carol says, only half joking. While
that may be a small exaggeration,
the car earns accolades at nearly
every show the couple attends.
Not many folks still own a car
from their youth, but Don Edler
still does. In fact, of all the cars he
has owned, his favorite is the 1964
Pontiac GTO he bought at age 20
for $3,468.30, which he proves
with the original receipt from Newman Motors in Cleveland, along
with the original license plates.
Through the years, he has totally
restored it, and the car has gifted
him with many honors.
In 2010, he received the coveted
GTO club’s John DeLorean Award
in Norwalk, Ohio. In 2013, Edler’s
SHARING POP
CULTURE HISTORY
At these classic car gatherings,
they share memories, pictures, and
laughs recalling their glory days
while “oldies” provided by a DJ
play in the background. As they
check out cars of nearly every
make, model and year, they discuss
where they’ll head next. There is
no shortage of places to go all summer long.
John Shapiro, editor and founder
of Cruisin’ Times magazine explains the overall appeal. “When
we were in high school, come 3
o’clock on Friday, all our worries
went away,” he says. “We’d take
our hot rods, and what we called
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car received 397 points out of 400
in the modified class and Edler was
given the Original Owner Award.
“I have great memories of all the
cars from back then—my friends
with their Barracudas, the ‛63
Chevy 409s, ‛58 Chevy Convertibles with Tri-power engines, my
brother’s ‛61 Pontiac . . .when I go
to car shows it reminds me of them
and that whole time.”
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John Balanik with his 1937 Packard
jalopies, or maybe our dad’s car,
and cruise the drive-in restaurants.
We were doing it for two reasons
only: To be seen and to pick up
girls. Friday night you’d go cruising and look for girls so you had a
date for Saturday night. We
were the non-jocks, so the
only way to stroke our ego
was to have these cars.
“That was the muscle car
era,” he adds, “and we built
many of them; the deuce
coupes, the roadsters, and
hoped to God they ran!
And if they didn’t, you
could get parts for them
easy. We all had money, too, because back then, you didn’t have to
go to college. There were all kinds
of jobs you could get right out of
high school.”
And money went a long way
back then. Car owners could rev
up their cars and “cruise” around a
hundred times through the drive-in
parking lots without a care. Gas in
the 1960s averaged 31¢ a gallon.
And those Big Boy double-decker
hamburgers, including fries, a
Coke and dessert cost $1.
“Fast-forward 50 years,” Shapiro
adds, “and we can relive those days
every night of the week somewhere
in northeast Ohio.”
“We love going to all the car
events,” says Balanik, who admits that he and Carol attend three
or more car shows and cruises a
week. “We enjoy the camaraderie
and have made many good friends.
You also never know what kind of
car you’re going to see when you
get there, and that’s really fun.”
To keep updated on classic
car events, please visit www.
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Northcoast Senior Games score a hit!
L-R George Rouderbush age 90, Josephine
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track and field event.
The Lake Metroparks Northcoast
Senior Games again scored a hit
with area seniors during early June.
Over 200 senior athletes competed
in a variety of competition venues
which ranged from shuffleboard to
basketball, bowling, golfing and
cornhole at locations throughout
Lake County.
For over 20 years, these games
have encouraged athletes and nonathletes to compete and have fun.
“The Senior Games are just that —
fun games to play with friends old
and new,” said Andrea Pasquale,
one of the event organizers from
Lake Metroparks.
The Council on Aging applauds
all of the sponsors who made the
games possible. Creating this
event was a huge team effort which
resulted in an organized, safe and
fun experience for all.
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Congratulations to the following residents of Lake County who were
recognized this spring for having turned at least 100 years of age. Each
of our honorees received a signed Centenarian Certificate from the Council on Aging.
Julia Gyure of Painesville,100 years, May 12, 2015
Rose Frances Kaminsky, Willoughby, 100 years, September 5, 2014
Betty Linger, Willoughby, 102 years, July 6, 2015
Albert Martin, Willoughby, 101 years, February 15, 2014
Is someone you know
turning 100 years old or more?
The Lake County Council on
Aging seeks to honor all those
residents of Lake County who
have turned 100 years old or older
within the past year. By going online to our website at www.lccoa.
org and using the fillable form, you
will receive a beautiful Centenarian Certificate from the Council on
Aging, along with name and birthdate recognition in our quarterly
newspaper, “Bridge.”
Please drop us a note or email
and include the following:
• Name of honoree
• Your name (as requestor)
• Your mailing address
• Your phone number
• Honoree date of birth
• Relationship to honoree
Send to:
Council on Aging
Centenarian Project
8520 East Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
or email: [email protected]
Privacy policy: In order to
protect the identity of participants
from unwanted solicitation or contacts, we will only print the name,
city and birthdate of the centenarian. All other information you
send to Council on Aging will be
kept confidential and is for use on
a Centenarian Certificate only.
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NUTRITION SERVICES
Taking a bite out of senior diet myths
By Lyle D. Shull, LSW, Director of Community Services, Lake County Council on Aging
Is it normal for
a senior to lose
their appetite or
weight for no obvious reason? What combination of vitamins and minerals
does a senior really need? Are
supplements safe?
Ruth Frechman, M.A., a registered dietician and spokeswoman
for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, debunks some common
myths about senior nutrition and
offers advice for caregivers:
1. A senior can eat whatever
they want. This misconception
tops the list as one of the most
common senior nutrition myths.
Proper nutrition is important at
any age—how you eat affects how
you age. The key for seniors is
to look for foods that are low in
calories, but high in nutrients. This
includes: fruits, veggies, whole
grains, lean sources of protein
(fish, poultry, beans, nuts).
2. A senior's nutritional needs
don't change when they get older.
There are a few important tweaks
older adults should make to their
daily diets. Seniors should cut
back on their daily sodium intake,
consume a higher volume of whole
grains, increase their daily potassium intake, and eat foods fortified
with vitamins D and B12.
3. Dietary supplement pills
are a safe way to make sure that
a senior is getting all of their
vitamins and minerals. Caregivers should be careful when considering giving these pills to their
elderly loved ones. Seniors who
eat a balanced diet should be able
to get all of their nutritional needs
met from the food they eat. Using
supplement pills to make up for a
deficit in an elderly person's diet
may cause adverse reactions with
prescription medications or cause
them to overdose on a particular
vitamin or mineral.
4. Eating out all the time is
fine, as long as they don't get the
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same thing every day." Caregivers (and seniors who live alone)
may find it difficult to find the time
and energy to cook meals. This
may cause them to turn to dinner
options that require less effort and
time to prepare, such as restaurant
take-out or prepackaged frozen
meals. These seemingly handy
shortcuts come with a price: high
amounts of fat and sodium. This
can be particularly dangerous for
seniors with heart problems or high
blood pressure.
5. If a senior doesn't feel like
eating a whole meal, a supplement shake is a fine substitute.
Meal replacement and supplement
shakes are not suitable alternatives
to a balanced meal. When used
too frequently, these shakes may
cause a host of health problems,
including malnourishment, and
diarrhea. A good rule of thumb
to follow when it comes to these
kinds of drinks is that they should
be used periodically as a snack, not
a substitute.
6. My loved one doesn't have
diabetes, high blood pressure, or
high cholesterol, so they don't
need to see a nutritionist about
their diet. All seniors could benefit from consulting with a professional about their diet. A senior's
primary care doctor may also be
a good source of information on
proper diets for the elderly.
7. It's normal to lose your
appetite as you get older—I
shouldn't try to get my loved
one to eat if they're not hungry.
An older person may lose their
appetite for a variety of reasons,
none of which should be ignored or
brushed off as a symptom of aging.
Medication side effects, problems
with chewing and digestion, loneliness, depression, and a reduction
in the ability to taste and smell are
all things that can contribute to a
senior's reluctance to eat. A lagging appetite can cause a senior to
become malnourished. Make the
meal look as appealing as possible
in a pleasant manner. It may also
be helpful if the senior has an eating companion. Try to schedule in
some time to sit down and eat with
your elderly loved one when you
can.
Make eating a social event.
Of course the best opportunity to
obtain essential nutrients is through
a proper diet. A proper diet can
be achieved by attending one of
the Council on Aging’s five senior
lunch café locations in Eastlake,
Kirtland, Fairport Harbor, Madison
or Wickliffe. At these locations seniors will receive a hot, nutritious
meal to help maintain a healthy
lifestyle and be more active for a
better quality of life. Please read
the information on page 7 regarding the senior lunch café program.
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a hot lunch five days per week
providing 1/3 of the dailyrequired recommendations of
USDA. There is no charge although a suggested voluntary
donation of $1.50 is accepted.
A reservation in advance of
the meal is also required.
Eastlake Lunch Site
1580 East 332nd Street
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Phone: (440) 946-8822
Coordinator: June Taylor
Kirtland Lunch Site
7900 Euclid-Chardon Road
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Phone: (440) 256-3194
Coordinator: Andrea Sabo
Madison Lunch Site
2938 Hubbard Road
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Phone: (440) 428-7002
Coordinator: Glynnis Fox
Whatever your age, you can
start making positive lifestyle
changes today. Eating well
can help you stay healthy and
independent -- and look and
feel good -- in the years to
come.
Painesville-Fairport Harbor
Lunch Site
1248 High St., Fairport Harbor
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Phone: (440) 354-6700
Coordinator: Jan Orosz
More information about
the senior lunch cafés can be
obtained by calling the phone
numbers listed to the right.
Wickliffe Lunch Site
900 Worden Road
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Phone: (440) 373-5017
Coordinator: Nancy Krause
From Our Mailbag
COA
Senior Lunch Cafés
A few recent notes of appreciation written
to the Council on Aging staff.
Dear Meals on Wheels,
The Bridge newspaper had an article about honoring volunteers of
5, 10, 15, etc, years of service. If
volunteers gave two hours a week
for 52 weeks, that would be 104
hours per year. Five years would
be 520 hours! I’m glad that encouragement and some kind of recognition is given to these people in
your organization. You know they
enjoy giving service. They show
up whenever needed, give willingly
of their time, and still have a warm,
friendly smile.
I am 76, homebound, and very
grateful of no missed meal deliveries. God bless you, your organization and all your amazing volunteers.
Sincerely, Ann
Melissa and staff,
We wish to express our thanks
for the caring and comforting support provided for our dad during
his health challenges over the last
few years. Your assistance was
greatly appreciated by him as well
as our family.
Sincerely, Children & family of Don
Kathy,
Your arrangement to get me the
wheelchair is greatly appreciated!
It fits me and works good.
Patricia
Dear Council on Aging staff,
I want to thank everyone that
was a part of my mom’s life. She
always looked forward to her daily
visits from the Meals on Wheels
volunteers and your kindness and
support towards her will always be
remembered.
Thanks again, Susan
If the Lake County Council on
Aging has helped you or your
loved one in some way, please drop
us a note at:
Bridge
Attn: Editor
8520 East Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Hablas Español?
Govorite li hrvatski?
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Do you speak a second language?
The Council on Aging’s friendly
visitor program offers a supportive
social structure of trained volunteers who provide regularly scheduled positive interactions to frail
and disabled adults in Lake County.
Through recurring home and
telephone visitations, the program
is also able to identify the client’s
unmet needs and provide them with
ongoing assistance in securing access to appropriate health and social
services resources.
We have recently been asked to
develop a pool of volunteers who
speak more than one language and
who would be willing to provide
basic, everyday bilingual dialogue
with isolated seniors along with
some translation services. The
most important goal of this new
service is to open new lines of dialogue with limited English-speaking seniors in Lake County.
As is customary with all of our
volunteer opportunities, this pro-
gram offers a supportive, safe social
structure of prescreened, trained
volunteers. Additionally, training
for these volunteers in this new leg
of “friendly visiting” will focus on
communication skills and also on
learning to identify signs of things
like elder abuse and dementia.
Aging has been a trusted source of
unbiased information for 43 years,
providing programs and services to
thousands of older adults and their
families annually.
The Council on Aging’s “friendly
visitor” program benefits older
and disabled adults by addressing
loneliness and isolation often experienced by individuals who have no
family members or support system.
If you speak a second language,
please contact Dianne Bottiggi at
the Lake County Council on Aging
at 440-205-8111, ext. 228. Our purpose is to help seniors communicate
in any language.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Volunteers needed for Meals On Wheels program
Drivers, kitchen help needed at area nutrition sites
By Dianne Bottiggi, Volunteer Services Program Manager, Lake County Council On Aging
Today, volunteer
service opportunities exist to meet
almost any person’s
skill set and time schedule. When service opportunities
are well matched with what the
person has to offer, volunteers can
experience measurable health and
social benefits.
Let me introduce you to one
of our Meals on Wheels drivers,
Dolores. Dolores has been volunteering with us for 30 years. She
began delivering lunchtime meals
through the Wickliffe nutrition site.
Her caring and warm personality
are looked forward to by the meal
recipients.
On May 7 at our annual volunteer appreciation luncheon, Dolores
was recognized for her service.
She suffered a terrible loss whenher husband and partner for Meals
on Wheels passed away. Dolores
spoke with me after the luncheon
and told me it was difficult after
her husband passed, but the friends
she had made on her Meals on
Wheels routes were a blessing.
They were always so concerned
for her. She expressed how they
had become her friends and was
so grateful for them during her
grieving. Most of us would begin
to think about winding down after
such a loss. Not Dolores. She not
only continued her meal deliveries,
but was escorted by her son, Bob,
who decided to take his father’s
place alongside his mom for lunch
time deliveries. What an inspiration.
People like Dolores make me
proud to work with volunteers.
Our volunteers not only bring a
smile and a hot meal, but they
bring so much more. They bring
hope, friendship and inspiration.
Many of us have heard the phrase,
Looking to retire?
Have questions?
“if you want to feel better try doing
something for someone else.” Dolores and many of our volunteers
from our other programs continually demonstrate the meaning of
this message.
We have a need for so many
different volunteers at the Lake
County Council on Aging. We
are in need of three drivers for our
Painesville, Eastlake, Wickliffe and
Mentor sites. We also have a need
for kitchen help at all of those sites.
Packing in the kitchens is done in
the mornings, Meals on Wheels
deliveries are done at lunchtime.
Many businesses are volunteering
at lunchtime in our “adopt-a-route”
programs.
There is always a need for help
in our “friendly visitor program.”
This program requires someone to
be a friend and companion for a
senior shut-in two times a month.
So many people do not realize the
positive effect of a conversation.
The skill set for these volunteers
is to enjoy interactions with others. In the age of smart phones
and computers, the art of a face to
face conversation seems to have
gone by the wayside. We would
like to increase our friendly visiting
program this summer by 10 people.
Volunteers who speak another
language can really be an asset to
some shut-ins who refuse to give
up the language of their homeland. I recently was faced with this
challenge when a woman in her
80s had a hard time communicating with anyone outside her fam-
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ily. She wanted to sit on her porch
and chitchat in Hungarian. The
caseworker brought this challenge
to me and thanks to a wonderful
friend and volunteer at the Lake
County Council on Aging, she now
has a new friend visiting and talking about their homeland.
Please call me at the Lake County Council on Aging at 440-2058111 ext. 228 if you would like to
learn more about volunteering.
I look forward to a busy summer of placing people as drivers,
visitors and shoppers, while also
making new and lasting friendships
for our volunteers, as well as those
who are in need. Also summer
is a time to get out, unwind and
do something a little different. I
would like remind you about Pancakes in the Park through the Lake
Metroparks. The dates for this are
July 22 at Lake Erie Bluffs; August
19 at Fairport Harbor Lakefront
and September 16 at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark.
Also, the Lake County Fair will
be here before you know it. Plan
to come out to the Senior Day on
August 21. Hope to see all of you
there. HAPPY SUMMER!
VOLUNTEER GUARDIANSHIP
New volunteer guardianship program introduced
What it is and how it can touch your life
By Jenn Bartone, Volunteer Guardian Program Coordinator, Lake County Council on Aging
Hello, my name
is Jenn Bartone.
I recently joined
the Lake County
Council on Aging as
volunteer guardianship program
coordinator. Along with many
years of experience working side
by side with volunteers, I also bring
personal experience as a volunteer
guardian. I have been blessed to
experience this rewarding role in
my own life and I am very aware
of the needs to be filled and responsibilities to be met. Knowing
how important and great this need
is, I am excited to be part of such
a meaningful organization that
supports and cares for our aging
community.
As coordinator of the volunteer
guardianship program, I will focus
on recruiting, staffing, training
and supporting volunteer guardians. This specific volunteer role
will enhance the quality of life for
vulnerable elderly citizens in our
community that are alone and in
great need of protection. Having
an advocate to make decisions that
are in their best interest and serving
as a caring, ethical and responsible
volunteer is invaluable and impacting. The demand for volunteer
guardians is critical and growing
every day.
What is guardianship of a person? The probate court gives the
legal guardian authority to make
personal day-to-day decisions on
behalf of a ward. Protecting the
ward’s health and safety, asserting
to their rights, or even helping them
express themselves. Responsibilities will include reporting to probate court, LCCOA monthly visits
and ensuring the basic needs of
clothing, housing, medical, nutrition and benefits are being met.
Other responsibilities may include
overseeing legal affairs, end of life
decisions, funeral planning or other
needs specific to the ward.
What is a ward? A ward is a
person who can no longer make
or communicate safe and sound
decisions or manage his/her own
personal affairs due to an illness
or disability. If the ward is lacking available, appropriate family or
support the probate court will then
assign them a volunteer guardian.
What is required to become a
guardian volunteer? The most
valuable requirement is the heart of
compassion and commitment. You
will need to complete an application and background check, attend
free training sessions and other
requirements specific to this volunteer role. Continuous support, free
training and guidance will develop
experienced, well-educated and informed volunteer guardians. Your
life will be forever changed. The
free gift is yours to give, but will be
returned twofold!
Be an advocate and make a difference in someone’s life and your
own!
To learn more about this program or become a volunteer, please
contact me for more information by
emailing [email protected] or calling 440-205-8111 ext. 261.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Relief from summer
cooling costs
By Alyea Barajas, Director of Aging & Disability
Resource Center, Lake County Council on Aging
Looking for
some relief on
your summer cooling bill? The Summer
Crisis Program is a special component of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and provides cooling assistance for seniors
and those with qualifying medical
conditions with limited income.
The program is available from July
1 – August 31 and applies to electric utilities only.
What are the benefits?
One-time payment assistance to
be put towards:
• Electric bill payment (benefit
cannot exceed $250 for regulated or $300 for unregulated
customers), or
• Air conditioning unit (limited
number of units available).
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be income
eligible to receive the benefit and
meet one of the following criteria:
• Have a member of the household who is at least 60 years
old, or
• A member who has an illness
that would benefit from assistance, verified by physician
documentation.
Where can I apply?
You may contact Lifeline at
1-866-223-1471 to set up an appointment or visit the agency
during their walk-in hours. For
walk-in information please contact
the Lifeline Energy Assistance Office at 440-350-9160 or the Lake
County Council on Aging at 440205-8111.
What do I need to bring?
In order to complete your application, it is necessary that you
bring the following documentation
to your scheduled appointment:
• Photo ID
• Social Security cards for every
member of your household
• Current gas and electric bills
(must be in name of a household member)
• Household income for past 90
days including any IRA withdrawals
• Proof of medical condition documentation signed by licensed
physician or registered nurse
practitioner, if applicable
• Verification of health insurance
premiums you pay monthly
• If you rent, you will need to
provide the name, address, and
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Welcome to Medicare!
Turning 65? If so, you are going to eligible for Medicare. Congratulations! There are some things you need to know in order to make your
enrollment into Medicare a successful one. If you read the last issue
of Bridge you learned some of the mistakes to avoid when enrolling in
Medicare for the first time. In order to continue that conversation, the
Council on Aging is offering several “Welcome to Medicare” presentations this summer. The presentation is a Medicare 101 to help you understand the Medicare basics, enrollment windows, plan options, and more.
Presentations are free and open to the public. Please contact one of the
following locations to register.
Date/Time
Tuesday, July 14
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18
10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 a.m.
Location
Mentor Public Library
8215 Mentor Avenue
(440) 255-8811
Fairport Senior Center
1380 East Street
(440) 354-3674
Willoughby Senior Center
38032 Brown Avenue
(440) 951-2832
Morley Library
184 Phelps Street, Painesville
(440) 352-3383
Mentor Senior Center
8484 Munson Road
(440) 974-5725
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A HISTORY OF LABOR DAY
Labor Day: What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in
September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to
the social and economic achievements of American workers. It
constitutes a yearly national tribute
to the contributions workers have
made to the strength, prosperity,
and well-being of our country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation
gave increasing emphasis to Labor
Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal
ordinances passed during 1885 and
1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation.
The first state bill was introduced
into the New York legislature, but
the first to become law was passed
by Oregon on February 21, 1887.
During that year, four more states
— Colorado, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, and New York — created
the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the
decade, Connecticut, Nebraska,
and Pennsylvania had followed
suit. By 1894, 23 other states had
adopted the holiday in honor of
workers, and on June 28 of that
year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September
of each year a legal holiday in the
District of Columbia and the territories.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 120 years after the
first Labor Day observance, there
is still some doubt as to who first
proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter
J. McGuire, general secretary of
the Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners and a cofounder of the
American Federation of Labor,
was first in suggesting a day to
honor those “who from rude nature
have delved and carved all the
grandeur we behold.”
But Peter McGuire's place in
Labor Day history has not gone
unchallenged. Many believe that
Matthew Maguire, a machinist,
not Peter McGuire, founded the
holiday. Recent research seems to
support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary
of Local 344 of the International
Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday
in 1882 while serving as secretary
of the Central Labor Union in
New York. What is clear is that
the Central Labor Union adopted a
Labor Day proposal and appointed
a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and
celebration of Labor Day should
take was outlined in the first
proposal of the holiday — a street
parade to exhibit to the public “the
strength and esprit de corps of the
trade and labor organizations” of
the community, followed by a fes-
tival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their
families. This became the pattern
for the celebrations of Labor Day.
Speeches by prominent men and
women were introduced later, as
more emphasis was placed upon
the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later,
by a resolution of the American
Federation of Labor convention of
1909, the Sunday preceding Labor
Day was adopted as Labor Sunday
and dedicated to the spiritual and
educational aspects of the labor
movement.
The vital force of labor added
materially to the highest standard
of living and the greatest production the world has ever known, and
has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of
economic and political democracy.
It is appropriate, therefore, that the
nation pay tribute on Labor Day to
the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Source: United States
Department of Labor
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FALLS PREVENTION
AWARENESS DAY
Take Control of Your Health:
6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
When was the last time you
had your hearing checked?
Every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in
an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Many falls are preventable.
Stay safe with these tips!
Hearing loss affects 37 million Americans – expected to grow to 80 million in the
next 10 years – and ranks as the 3rd most common medical condition in America.
Hearing loss can be detrimental to everyday communication and your social life.
Find a good balance and
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Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility.
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for
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Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling.
Share your history of recent falls.
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Make sure side effects aren’t increasing
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Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you
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Keep your home safe
Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make
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Talk to your family members
Enlist their support in taking simple
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September
23 at
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Council on Aging receives $2,000 grant for
participation in 2015 March for Meals
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is
Wednesday, September 23.
Council on Aging partners with
UH Geauga & Wickliffe Senior Center.
Did you know that each year, one in three adults
aged 65 years or older has a fall? For older persons,
the consequences of falls can be devastating, including reduced mobility and loss of independence. Falls
are responsible for 95% of hip fractures, one of the
most serious fall injuries. The Lake County Council
on Aging in partnership with University Hospitals
Geauga will mark Falls Prevention Awareness Day
on Wednesday, September 23 with a major community event at the Wickliffe Senior Center, 900 Worden Road. The purpose is to promote and increase
public awareness about how to prevent and reduce
falls among older adults, and what steps to take if
one occurs.
The program begins at 10 a.m. with a variety
of screenings including a stroke risk assessment,
blood pressure and heart health information, balance
screenings with handouts, posture checks and bone
density screenings. Representatives from various
Lake County agencies will be on hand including the
Lake County General Health District, Lifeline 211,
and area safety forces.
There is no cost to participate. For reservations,
please call the Wickliffe Senior Center at 440-3730501.
Funding for the 13th Annual Awareness Campaign made possible by
Subaru of America, Inc.’s “Share the Love” event
The Lake County Council
on Aging is proud to announce that it has received a
$2,000 grant from Meals on
Wheels America for its participation in the 13th Annual
March for Meals campaign.
This year’s grants were made
possible through the generosity of Subaru of America, Inc.
and its seventh annual “Share
the Love” event. During
the event, Subaru donated
$250 to the owner’s choice
of participating charities for
every new vehicle purchased
or leased.
“Every day, Council on
Aging staff and volunteers
prepare and deliver fresh,
nutritious, and well-balanced
meals to those seniors in need
through our Meals on Wheels
program in Lake County.
This grant from Meals on
Wheels America will allow
us to continue meeting the
needs of our community,”
said Lyle Shull, community
services director with the
Council on Aging. “We are
extremely grateful for the
continued support of partners
like Subaru of America and
Meals on Wheels America.”
Throughout the month of
March, the Council on Aging
held a number of events to
bring greater awareness of
senior hunger in our community. Those events included
a special “March Madness”
event sponsored by the
board of directors and the
major fundraiser of the year,
“March For Meals.” Last
year, nearly 150,000 Meals
on Wheels were delivered
to seniors in need in Lake
County.
About Meals on Wheels
America
(formerly Meals On Wheels
Association of America)
Meals on Wheels America
is the oldest and largest
national organization supporting the more than 5,000
community-based programs
across the country that are
dedicated to addressing
senior isolation and hunger.
This network exists in virtually every community in
America and, along with
more than two million staff
and volunteers, delivers the
nutritious meals, friendly
visits and safety checks that
enable America’s seniors
to live nourished lives with
independence and dignity.
By providing funding, leadership, education, research and
advocacy support, Meals on
Wheels America empowers
its local member programs to
strengthen their communities,
one senior at a time.
For more information on
nutrition programs like Meals
On Wheels, please visit
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YOUR WELL-BEING
Don't let that tick make you sick!
Tips to avoid getting Lyme disease
By Dawn Cole, Lake County General Health District
Lake County General Health
District is encouraging all residents to take action to prevent
Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a
sickness caused by the bite of a
blacklegged or deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) that
carries the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium.
In the United States over the last few years,
there has been a steady increase in the number
of reported cases of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is common in the northeastern and upper
midwestern United States. Ohio is located between these two areas. Since 2010, the number
of blacklegged ticks in Ohio have increased
particularly in wooded areas.
Typical symptoms of Lyme disease include
fever, headache, tiredness and a characteristic
bullseye skin rash. If left untreated, infection
can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system, causing long term medical problems. Your
healthcare provider will tell you if you have
Lyme disease based on symptoms, and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. A blood test
may also be taken. Most cases of Lyme disease
can be treated successfully with a few weeks of
antibiotics, but there is no vaccine for Lyme disease. Dogs can also get Lyme disease. Humans
cannot get Lyme disease from dogs, however
dogs can carry ticks that have Lyme disease into
the home. A Lyme disease vaccine is available
for dogs through your veterinarian.
“There are several steps we can take to prevent
Lyme disease, as well as other diseases caused
by the bites of ticks and mosquitoes,” commented Terry Kent, environmental health supervisor
at Lake County General Health District. If you
are going to be in a wooded or forested area,
Kent suggests taking the following steps:
• White or light clothing is recommended as it
is easier to spot any ticks. Shirts and t-shirts
should be tucked into your pants and socks
pulled up over the bottom of the pants.
• Wear insect repellent on your bare skin or
wear clothes that have repellent built-in.
Make sure that the repellent you’re using
contains 20% or more of the active ingredient (like DEET).
• Help younger kids apply repellent and keep
it away from eyes, mouth and hands.
• Avoid taking short cuts through thick brush
and grass.
• Check for ticks at the end of each day before
returning to your home. Pets should also be
checked.
• Take a shower. It will help wash off the ticks
you can’t see.
• Remove any attached tick as soon as you
notice it by grasping with tweezers, as close
to the skin as possible, and pulling it straight
out.
For more information on Lyme disease, visit
www.lcghd.org/ticks or call Terry at 440-3502436.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was
launched on June 15, 2006 by the International
Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and
the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
The purpose is to provide an opportunity for
communities around the world to promote a better
understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social,
economic and demographic processes affecting
elder abuse and neglect.
On June 15, 2015, two local events took place in
Lake County to commemorate this globally-recognized day. The Association of Specialists in Aging (ASA) sponsored proceedings that took place
in Painesville. Fifteen life-size silhouettes were
displayed at Veterans Park to illustrate that for
every one reported case of elder abuse or neglect,
as many as 14 additional cases go unreported.
Elected officials including three state lawmakers, representatives Ron Young and John Rogers,
and state senator John Eklund, along with Commissioner Judy Moran were on hand with brief
remarks. Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP said,
“When we think about Alzheimer’s disease and
the impact that it has on our frail 85-plus seniors,
it is on a couple of levels. One, Alzheimer’s disease, as you know, isn’t just a disease on memory,
it is not just a disease of forgetting, it is a disease
of judgment and insight. When this disease affects someone and their ability to make competent
decisions, that is when we as a community have a
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, director of senior services for Lake Health and
Joe Tomsick, CEO of the Council on Aging with remarks at the
Captains Ballpark on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The silhouettes portray the fact that only 1 in 15 cases of elder abuse are
reported to officials. (Photo courtesy of Lake County Captains).
responsibility to identify those who are at highest
risk of being exploited, being abused and being a
victim of self-neglect.” Dr. Stevic-Rust is director of senior services for Lake Health who helped
financially sponsor the event.
Later that day, the Council on Aging hosted a
night at the Captains Ballpark where pregame
activities included a special presentation and onfield placement of the silhouettes.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day serves as a
call to action for individuals, organizations, and
communities to raise awareness about elder abuse,
neglect, and exploitation. If you suspect abuse,
please call Jobs and Family Services in Lake
County at 440-350-4000.
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YOUR WELL-BEING
Beat the heat this summer!
Submitted By University Hospitals
Summer is finally here! The
living is easy and everyone wants
to be outside enjoying the fresh air
and sunshine. Long, warm days
offer the perfect setting for picnics,
camping, swimming and family
barbeques. However, just as cold
weather can pose certain threats to
our health, so can the hot and humid conditions of an Ohio summer.
It is important to keep in mind
that intense heat is most dangerous
for the very young, elderly, obese
and chronically ill. Therefore,
extra precautions should be taken
by individuals who fit into those
categories. For most of us, however, the following simple tips can
help us to enjoy a safe and happy
summer:
• Wear lightweight, light colored
clothing.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, protective clothing and
sunscreen when in the sun.
• Drink plenty of fluids, avoid-
ing alcohol and caffeinated
beverages. Dehydration can be
a serious and potentially lifethreatening problem so keep
those water bottles handy.
• Limit high protein foods as
these increase metabolic heat
(try the refreshing fruit salad
recipe included here for a tasty
treat in the heat).
• Avoid outdoor exertion and sun
exposure between 11 a.m. and
3 p.m., the hottest time of the
day with the highest UV rays.
A simple way to remember is:
Short Shadow = Seek Shade.
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conditioned surroundings when
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safety tip for summer is to protect
yourself against the cancer-causing
and skin-aging effects of the sun.
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Consumer Reports names Lake Health
top performer in CT scan radiation safety
Submitted by Lake Health
Lake Health is one of 13 top performing hospitals in Ohio for computed tomography—or CT
scan—radiation safety, according to Consumer
Reports. Ratings, released by the organization
on March 5, are based on the number of “double
scans” performed and the steps hospitals take to
reduce patients’ exposure to unnecessary, excess
radiation.
Last year, Lake Health performed 41,225
CT scans, which combine X-rays taken from
many different angles to provide cross-sectional
images inside the body. These clear, detailed
pictures help doctors diagnose illnesses and
internal injuries as well as monitor cancer and
other diseases. While most patients benefit from
the technology, the increased use of the imaging
tool has raised concerns about the risks of radiation overexposure.
“CT provides unparalleled diagnostic capabilities that at times can be lifesaving,” explained
David Steiger, MD, chief of radiology at Lake
Health. “Although the scans deliver more radiation than a single X-ray, the information gathered is so much more valuable than the risk of
exposure involved.”
For example, CT scans can help pinpoint the
location of a potentially fatal blood clot in the
lungs. They can also render three-dimensional
images of the heart and coronary arteries allowing cardiovascular experts to check for
aneurysms and blockages without the need
to perform an invasive catheter angiography.
However, Dr. Steiger emphasizes that the technology should always be used judiciously.
“The golden rule in medicine is that the benefit of the procedure should outweigh the risk,”
he said.
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“We’ve taken a lot of measures to reduce exposure. The goal is to use the minimum amount
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American College of Radiology accreditation
assures Lake Health’s radiology department
is staffed with trained personnel, equipment is
properly maintained and protocols produce the
lowest exposure in order to acquire a diagnostic
image.
“Patients who come to Lake Health for any
type of imaging, whether it’s CT, MRI or X-ray,
or an interventional radiology procedure can feel
confident they’re in good hands,” Dr. Steiger
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For more information on Lake Health’s diagnostic imaging services, visit lakehealth.org. To
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Aging and the Willoughby-Eastlake
Public Library are furthering their
commitment to seniors in Lake
County. During the months of July,
August and September, you will
have the opportunity to sign up for
FREE computer classes at the Lake
County Council on Aging. Melanie
Wilson, virtual services manager
for the Willoughby-Eastlake Public
Library, will be on hand to help you
with your computer skills. We are
very excited to offer these classes at
no charge.
The following classes will be
held at the Lake County Council
on Aging Computer Lab at 8520
East Avenue in Mentor. To register
or find out more about these free
classes, call 440-943-2203 ext. 106.
Maximum is 10 students per class.
Email Basics Using Gmail
Learn how to create a Google
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messages, and manage your inbox.
This class is hands on. Computers
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Friday, July 24 • 10 a.m. – noon
iPad Basics
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Learn how to navigate your iPad.
This class will cover customizing
the home screen, adjusting settings,
using apps, and surfing the Web
using Safari. Please bring an iPad
if you have one or just come and
listen! iPads will not be provided.
Tue., August 11 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Find Your Way
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Learn how to navigate the new
Windows operating system. The
program will cover useful shortcuts for searching for and opening
applications. This class is lecture
based. Computers with Windows 8
will not be provided.
Tue., September 22 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library also offers one-on-one
assistance for popular tablets such
as iPads and Android devices. To
schedule an appointment at one
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The Lake County Veterans Service Commission is extremely
proud to announce the results of the
most recent release of expenditures
involving Lake County’s veterans.
The Veterans Service Commission,
which is a county agency and not
a part of the federal Department of
Veterans’ Affairs (VA), works as an
advocate for veterans or their dependents in filing claims against the
VA, manages a financial assistance
program, and through Lake-tran
provides transportation for veterans
to medical appointments in Lake
and Cuyahoga counties.
The VA just announced total expenditures in Lake County for 2014
exceeded $99,304,000! Payments
to veterans for compensation and
pension were $44,187,000, which
is an increase over 2013 expenditures of almost $9 million! Call
440-350-2904 and ask to speak to a
service officer today.
The Commission also picks up
the tab when you ride Laketran to
medical appointments. Laketran
provides door-to-door service for
veterans and a companion/aide,
whether to VA medical centers in
Painesville, Cleveland or a private
doctor. This can include adult day
care, dialysis treatments or simply a check-up. Call Laketran at
440-354-6100 at least two days in
advance to reserve your seat.
The Lake County Veterans Service Commission—veterans helping veterans – proud to serve, again.
Lake County Fair Senior Day 2015
Seniors will again be honored
and treated to a special day and
program at this year’s Lake County
Fair, including a deluxe hot dog
cook-out, on Friday, August 21.
All 60+ seniors will be given free
admission into the fairgrounds before 3 p.m. on that day, with access
to all fair exhibits and attractions.
Beginning at noon, a special
seniors program will be held at
the main entertainment tent. Seniors who get their lunch tickets in
advance will receive a deluxe hot
dog lunch, provided by the Lake
County Council on Aging. All
Lake County seniors are invited to
pick-up their free tickets between
July 13 and August 10 AT ANY OF
THE TEN SENIOR CENTERS in
Lake County, or at the Council on
Aging’s office at 8520 East Avenue
in Mentor. The fair will provide
table seats for everyone who has a
lunch ticket. Seniors who do not
have a lunch ticket are advised to
bring their own seats. Lunch/seat-
ing tickets are limited so please get
yours early.
The seniors program will include
interesting talks on health, nutrition
and other relevant topics, local vendor displays with senior-oriented
information, and bingo and trivia
games conducted by WINT Radio
1330 AM personalities. WINT also
will provide all the prizes.
Parking is also free, and a free
shuttle is available from the parking areas to the main gate. A
limited amount of handicapped
parking is also available – please
ask parking attendants when you
arrive.
The Lake County Fair Senior
Day and program is presented annually by Lake County Agricultural
Society. The Lake County Council
on Aging and WINT Radio are annual sponsors, along with many local businesses. For more information, visit your local senior center,
or contact WINT at 440-946-1330
or WINTradio.com.
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NEWS & NOTES
Western Reserve Junior
Service League grant
In late April, the Council on
Aging was the recipient of a large
grant from the Western Reserve
Junior Service League (WRJSL).
“We are extremely grateful to
the WRJSL for these dollars which
will be used to upgrade our building security at the East Avenue
offices,” said Joe Tomsick, CEO of
the Council on Aging. “You have
no idea what this generous donation
means to our staff, board and visitors to our main office! I thank you
sincerely.”
The grant has enabled the agency
to install an integrated access
security control system and add
a sliding reception window. Additionally, the Council on Aging
extends great appreciation to Lake
National Bank for their donation of
retractable security card clips for
agency staff.
The mission of the WRJSL is to
promote the enrichment of educational, cultural, and charitable
service organizations of Lake
County and surrounding communi-
ties by providing dedicated volunteers, financial support, and proven
leadership.
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust honored
The Western Reserve Area
Agency on Aging board of trustees
award selection committee named
Council on Aging board president
Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP as
the recipient of the 2015 WRAAA
Independent Living Award, Excellence in Leadership. The award
recognizes an individual or organization whose exceptional leadership has helped foster growth and
positive change in the independent
living movement or in the systems
that support and promote independent living for older adults or
persons with disabilities.
In 2014, Dr. Lori was instrumental in forging a partnership between
the Council on Aging and Lake
Health to bring back a geriatric assessment program to Lake County.
The program utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach to prevent,
identify, and manage conditions
of aging to improve the quality of
Join your area senior center
and improve your well-being
According to the National Council on Aging (ncoa.org), research
shows that older adults who participate in senior center programs can
learn to manage and delay the onset of chronic disease and experience
measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional,
mental, and economic well-being. Join your local senior center today!
Eastlake J.F.K. Senior Center
1580 East 332nd Street, Eastlake
(440) 975-4268
Perry Community/Senior Center
2800 Perry Park Road, Perry
(440) 259-3772
Fairport Harbor Senior Center
1380 East Street, Fairport Harbor
(440) 354-3674
Wickliffe Senior Center
900 Worden Road, Wickliffe
(440) 373-5015
Kirtland Community
& Senior Center
7900 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
(440) 256-4711
Willoughby Senior Center
38032 Brown Avenue, Willoughby
(440) 951-2832
Madison Senior Center
2938 Hubbard Road, Madison
(440) 428-6664
Mentor Senior Center
8484 Munson Road, Mentor
(440) 974-5725
Painesville Senior Center
85 North Park Place, Painesville
(440) 352-8095
health and life for seniors. Specialized care managers from the Council on Aging then provide comprehensive, coordinated care to help
support seniors who have multiple
medical, psychological and social
needs.
Our Aging World marks 2nd
anniversary on the air!
In June, the Council on Aging’s
radio show “Our Aging World”
commemorated its second anniversary. The show is hosted by
Joey Tomsick, CEO, and focuses
on issues, resources and opportunities for those 55 and older and
their families. Tune in to 1330 AM
WINT Radio every Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.
Flying proud!
Aging office at East Avenue would
like to thank Congressman David
Joyce for the donation of our new
United Sates Flag. The flag was
given to the agency through the efforts of case manager Kathy Large.
The next time you visit us, stop for
Willoughby Hills
Community Center
35400 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills
(440) 951-1826
Corporate jewelry sale to
benefit Lake Health Auxiliary
The Lake Health Auxiliary is
sponsoring a sale of gold and sterling silver jewelry and accessories.
Turn your unwanted gold and silver
into cash. Jewelry service, repairs
for ring sizing, chain, and watches,
replacement watch batteries and
more, done on site.
The sales will be held in the lobbies at Lake West Medical Center,
36000 Euclid Ave. in Willoughby,
July 28, 29, 30, TriPoint Medical Center, 7590 Auburn Road in
Concord, August 4, 5, 6 and Mentor Medical Campus, 9485 Mentor
Ave. in Mentor, September 16 and
17. Sale hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and are open to the general public.
For more information call Lake
Health volunteers services at 440354-1665.
10% OFF
any
service
Spend $150 or more and get a
free $25 gift card for a future service!
Not valid with any other offer.
Minimum charge will apply. Expires 9/30/15.
30030 Lakeland Blvd.
Wickliffe
440-585-9333
Always Here to
Meet Your Needs
Willowick Senior Center
321 East 314th Street, Willowick
(440) 585-5112
Concord Township 55+ Group
7671 Auburn Road, Concord Twp.
(440) 639- 4650
a moment and pay special attention to our flag which was actually
flown over the United States Capitol on April 29, 2015.
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Laketran’s 20 millionth rider a
perfect role model for seniors on the go
BRIDGE
PATRONS
daily to get to the Eastlake JFK Senior Center where she volunteers at
the center’s kitchen, participates in
Zumba, aerobics, bingo, and other social and recreational classes. She also
uses Dial-a-Ride to get to her senior
bowling league, to visit friends and
to get to occasional doctor’s appointments.
To celebrate the achievement,
Laketran trustees, staff, and Commissioner Kevin Malecek surprised
Ona on her pick-up with balloons and
flowers and awarded her a certificate
recognizing her as the 20 millionth
Laketran rider, along with a $50 gift
card, one year of free bowling donated
by Game of Mentor, over $100 worth
of area restaurant gift certificates donated by WINT 1330 AM and a $100
Laketran Smart Card to be used for
future bus trips.
“Ona is the perfect role model for
seniors looking to be independent and
active. By taking advantage of Laketran’s Seniors on the Go program,
Ona has access to recreation, medical
trips, visiting friends, volunteering in
the community, and enjoying a quality
Gold Level Patron:
James W. Spence,
Painesville
Submitted by Laketran
On Thursday, May 28, 2015, Laketran surprised Ona Labadie, a
Dial-a-Ride rider, as the 20 millionth
rider in the history of Laketran. Ona
participated in Laketran’s “Seniors on
the Go” program and has been using Laketran as her primary source of
transportation for the past three years.
Ona credits Laketran for providing
the means to improve her health by
regaining her independence that has
allowed her to stay active.
In 2012, Ona moved to Lake County
to live with her son after she stopped
driving because of a visual impairment. After a few months of passing
the days inside the house, Ona and her
daughter-in-law decided she needed to
get out and about. “I was just watching TV all day at my son’s house and
honestly started getting a little depressed so my daughter-in-law looked
up Laketran online,” Ona explained.
“I got connected with Pat Pryatel and
their outreach program and learned
about how to ride Laketran.”
Now, Ona uses Laketran almost
Silver Level Patrons:
Julia K. Lehto,
Fairport Harbor
Virginia H. Sierputowski,
Willoughby
Three levels of patron
support are available:
Platinum ($100 per year)
Gold ($55 per year)
Silver ($35 per year)
Patron names will be
printed in every issue of
Bridge for one year. To
become a Bridge patron,
please make check payable
to:
Board President Brian Falkowski presents Ona
Labadie with the 20 Millionth Rider Certificate
lifestyle,” expressed Laketran general
manager Ray Jurkowski.
Laketran offers home visits for firsttime riders and caregivers to explain
services and special programs for
seniors, veterans, Medicaid recipients,
and people with disabilities. For a
home visit or individualized support
call 1-888-525-3872 or 440-354-6100
and ask for Pat Pryatel, Laketran’s
customer outreach specialist. Group
trainings are also available for local
senior center, churches, retirement
groups, or other agencies.
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Mentor, Ohio 44060
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which level you would like
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July
Fairport Mardi Gras
July 1–5
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
220 Third Street, Fairport Harbor
440-352-3620
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A Salute to Soldiers
Through Time
July 4 • All day event
Lake History Center
415 Riverside Dr., Painesville
440-639-2945
www.lakehistory.org
This timeline event highlights our
veterans, military history, and current
military members. The grounds will be
divided into progressing time periods
to show the lifestyle, entertainment,
fashion, technology, military history,
and culture of each war period. A rotating stage will feature performances
throughout history from fashion shows
to music, cannon displays to soldier
memoirs. All veterans are free with ID
card.
Ice Cream Weekends
Weekends July 4–26
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland
440-256-2122
www.lakemetroparks.com
Try your hand at making ice cream
and meet the dairy cows that produce
milk and cream. Find out where your
favorite ice cream flavor comes from.
Enjoy an old fashioned ice cream
social and participate in old fashioned
games, crafts, and more.
St. John Vianney
Parish Festival
July 9–12
7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor
440-255-0600
Immaculate Conception
Oktoberfest
July 17–19
37932 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
440-942-4500
Spies and Spymasters
of the Civil War
Monday, July 20 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Morley Library
184 Phelps Street, Painesville
440-352-3383
An exploration of the technology
and methods used by both the Union
and the Confederacy during the Civil
War. No registration needed.
Community Health Fair
Wednesday, July 22 • 10 a.m.–noon
Perry Senior Center
2800 Perry Park Road
Free screenings and prizes. Sponssored by the Association of Specialists
in Aging (ASA).
St. Justin Martyr Festival
July 24–26
35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake
440-946-1177
St. Mary Chardon Festival
July 31, August 1–2
401 North Street, Chardon
440-285-7051
August
St. Mary of the Assumption
Parish Festival
August 6–9
8560 Mentor Avenue, Mentor
440-255-3404
www.stmarysmentor.org
Vintage Ohio
August 7–8 • 1–10 p.m.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Kirtland
www.visitvintageohio.com
Sample wines, enjoy scrumptious
food, cooking school demonstrations,
3 stages of live music, artisans, shopping, and Friday fireworks. Advance
tickets available for $30. Gate price is
$35.
Ohio Celtic Festival
August 7–9
Classic Park
Rt 91 & Vine Steet, Eastlake
www.ohiocelticintfest.com
Enjoy the music, dances, and the
entire entertainment line up not only
from the Irish heritage, but also from
around the world.
Fine Arts Outdoor Coffeehouse
Saturday, August 8 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby
440-951-7500
www.fineartsassociation.org
Join us under the summer sky for
java, munchies and “jazzy soul” featuring the jazz, funk & gospel music of
Cats Crew. (Held in the Main Gallery
at Fine Arts if rain.) Free admission.
Charge for refreshments.
Super Star Party
Sat., August 8 • 8 p.m.–midnight
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland
440-358-7275 • 800-669-9226
Stargazers of all ages can catch
a good view of the Perseid Meteor
Shower. Also, see the moon, planets,
stars, and solar system with telescopes
and expert guidance provided by the
Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society
(weather permitting). Pre-registration
required and fee applies.
Little Italy
Feast of the Assumption
August 13–16
Mayfield Road, Cleveland
www.holy-rosary.org
A party-hearty mix of religious observance, food fest, street carnival and
art fair.
Corn Maze
August 15–October 18
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland
Walk through a multitude of twists
and turns through a three-acre corn
maze. Trivia questions are posted
throughout the maze to help guide
you along the way. Answer the questions correctly and you will proceed on
the correct path.
Painesville Art in the Park
Sat., August 15 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Veterans Park
85 North Park Place, Painesville
440-392-5795
Regional artists, multi-cultural music,
food and refreshments, children's art
tent with painting, crafts and prizes.
Free horse drawn wagon rides.
Lake County Fair
August 18–23
Lake County Fairgrounds
1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
440-354-3339
www.lakecountyfair.org
History of the Grand Carousel
and Euclid Beach Park
Thursday, August 20 • 7–8 p.m.
Willowick Library
263 E. 305 Street, Willowick
Free
John Frato of Cleveland’s Euclid
Beach Park Carousel Society will present the history of the Grand Carousel
and Euclid Beach Park. Registration
required. To register, please visit
WE247.org or call the Willowick Library at 440-943-4151.
Nautica Lunch Cruise
and Horseshoe Casino
Thursday, August 20
Painesville Senior Center
440-352-8095
Senior Day at the
Lake County Fair
Friday, August 21
Age 60 and over admitted
free until 3 p.m.
Mentor City Fest
August 28–29
Friday, 4–11 p.m.
Saturday, noon–11 p.m.
Civic Center Park, Mentor
www.cityofmentor.com/play
Local food, live music, fun and
games.
September
Taste of Painesville
Thursday, September 3
5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Main Street
Downtown Painesville
440-296-9375
Labor Day Polka Dance
Monday, September 7 • 1–7 p.m.
SNPJ Farm
10946 Heath Road
Kirtland
Enjoy ethnic food, dancing and pig
roast. Music by Frank Stanger and
Eddie Rodick. Call Val Pawlowski at
440-286-1786.
Bug Day
Sun., Sep. 13 • noon–4 p.m.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation 8668
Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland
440-256-1404
Live bugs, buggy games, activities
and adventure. Admission is free.
‘Austen in Autumn’ Kickoff Party
Thursday, Sept. 17 • 7–9 p.m.
Little Mountain Brewing Company
Join the Mentor Public Library at
the Little Mountain Brewing Company
to celebrate the kick-off to Austen in
Autumn! Receive your complimentary
copy of Persuasion, purchase “Austen
in Autumn” shirts, and enjoy Little
Mountain’s ode to Austen with their
Austentatious IPA. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Call 440-255-8811 for more info.
Village Peddler Festival
Sat., Sep. 19 • 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun., Sep. 20 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland
440-503-8414
www.villagepeddlerfestival.com
More than 165 juried craftsmen and
artisans. Old time and traditional music, food and a gourmet and harvest
market filled with locally grown produce, cider, maple syrup and more.
Taste of Little Italy
Sunday, September 20
1–5 p.m.
Cleveland Montessori
12009 Mayfield Road, Cleveland
216-421-0700
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Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Wednesday, September 23
Wickliffe Senior Center
900 Worden Road
See page 13 for details!
Ongoing Events
Beyond Rubik's Cube
May 30–September 7
Great Lakes Science Center
216-621-2400
www.GreatScience.com
Beyond Rubik’s Cube is a multisensory experience that celebrates the
world’s bestselling puzzle toy. Visitors
will learn why the Cube became, and
remains, a phenomenon that resonates with a global audience. Highlights include the poetry composition
tool, Haikube; the music-making Cube
Symphony; the programming challenge Robot Command; an interactive
touch table where guests can collaborate on incredible digital patterns; and
a giant working cube.
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Area residents honored at Senior Day
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• Small-pet friendly
Back row: Joe Tomsick, Commissioner Moran, Otis Morony, Anthony Massey, Ken Sowers,
Pat Kohut, Amy McGinnis, Susan Horwitz, Robin Martin ( Joyce’s office)
• Seasonal activites
Seated: Holly Egolf, Marie Avena, Connie Karchefsky, Joan Reba, Dottie Cirino, Mary Coney,
Audrey Brown
• On-site management
It was a day that recognized the
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near
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facilities, shopping, social & recr
county’s greatest assets, senior citithe Edsels.
zens, on Senior Citizens Day in Lake
The highlight of the day was the
County. The day began at the Great following 16 individuals that reLakes Mall with a morning snack,
ceived commendations from the
coffee, bingo and camaraderie.
county commissioners and RepreThe event was held on May 19 and
sentative
Joyce’s office.
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Business
Hours On Wheels program.
The Willoughby
Center demonstrated cornhole games and chair
The following awardees were
volleyball was demonstrated by the
selected for their outstanding exemMentor Senior Center. Many people plary service to others:
9181 Mentor Ave.
Mentor Ave., Mento
Eastlake Senior Center – Otis Morony
Fairport Harbor Senior Center – Marie Avena
Lake County Council on Aging – OSHIIP Volunteers:
Diana Soeder, Amy McGinnis, Pat Kohut, Susan Horwitz,
Audrey Brown, Lorna Curtiss, Betty Leiby
Mentor Senior Center – Connie Karchefsky
Painesville Senior Center – Mary Coney
Perry Senior Center – Holly Egolf
R.S.V.P. – Dottie Cirino
Wickliffe Senior Center – Anthony B. Massey
Willoughby Senior Center – Ken Sowers
Willowick Senior Center – Joan Reba
Pancakes In The Park
Once again the Council on Aging
is co-sponsoring with Lake Metroparks this annual summer event!
Enjoy some fresh air, breakfast
and some park experiences in Lake
Metroparks. Mark your calendar
for these dates:
• Wednesday, July 22 at Lake Erie
Bluffs in Perry. Featuring trail
cart rides.
July/August/September • Lake County Council on Aging • www.lccoa.org
• Wednesday, August 19 at Fairport
Harbor Lakefront Park. Featuring
boating activities.
The pancake breakfasts will be
served with 8:30, 9:15 and 10 a.m.
time slots.
To register, or for more information, please contact Lake Metroparks registration at 440-3587275.
Inductions (from page 1)
Richard Kessler, Concord
Richard, retired CFO of Oglbay Norton, is the
‘volunteer’ executive director of the Society of
Rehabilitation, Lake Erie College board member, Lakeland Community College Foundation
board member, Lake National Bank board member, United Way volunteer and is involved in
many other volunteer positions. Richard is dedicated to giving back to the community where he
lives and has a strong belief in helping others.
Arline Coleman, Willowick
“Aunt Arline,” 92, is a current volunteer at
Senior Independence Hospice’s Greater Cleveland office and a past volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association. Volunteering is deeply rooted
in her heart.
Richard Terriaco, Concord
Richard is a retired fire chief of the Concord
Fire Department, and is currently a Lake Health
volunteer, Lake County Historical Society
volunteer, Concord Old Stone Church House
volunteer, First Church of Christ volunteer who
gives tirelessly to his community.
A second award, “Helping Hands,” was presented to the following:
Gloria Majeski and the
City of Willoughby Hills
“Whisper” program
Gloria is a tireless advocate for the seniors in
her community. The “Whisper” program works
proactively to ensure that the community’s
senior population receives the necessary help to
maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Greg Smolik,
Best Solutions Home Medical
Greg goes “above and beyond” to help seniors
in Lake County with medical supplies such as
wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, etc. and provides
high quality customer service, always going the
extra mile to make sure all the customer needs
have been met.
Pete Dragar, City of Mentor
Through Pete’s involvement with the court
system and community service, he arranged
service work projects to benefit many seniors
with yardwork, snow removal through the harsh
winter we recently experienced and more, all to
assist these seniors in their time of need.
The “Ruth A. Densmore Senior Advocate
Award” annually recognizes a deserving person
or organization on the basis of outstanding community involvement within the county on behalf
of the Lake County’s senior citizens. This
year, the award was presented posthumously to
Richard T. Shearer, a former Council on Aging
board president. Richard was a key supporter of
the Lake County Senior Citizens Service Levy
and was a board member of the Western Reserve
Area Agency on Aging. Richard was inducted
into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in
2003.
The event was entitled “Beacon of Light”
to showcase the agency’s volunteers’ desire to
drive for success in serving others.
2015 Hall of Fame inductees
2015 Helping Hands awardees
(L-R) Arline Coleman, Richard Terriaco and
Richard Kessler
(Front Row L-R): Greg Smolik, Kristen Neaves
accepting for Pete Dragar, Gloria Majeski
2015 volunteers honored for years of service
The Ruth Densmore Senior Advocate Award:
Richard T. Shearer, Posthumous Award
Award accepted by his wife Louise Shearer
(3 from left) along with other family members
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Guests enjoying the meeting
LCCoA staff members applauding volunteers
receiving their recognition awards
To become a Council on Aging volunteer,
call Diane at 440-205-8111.
Photos by Skip Trombetti
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Just For
Laughs!
Q: What can a husband
do when his wife is
going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If he's
handy with tools, he can
finish the basement.
Then when he's finished, he'll have a place
to live.
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