Dauphin County 50plus Senior News March 2013

Archaeologist Steve Warfel in front of Dill’s Tavern in Dillsburg,where he conducted an investigation for the Northern York County

Historical and Preservation Society in summer 2011.

Common Sleep

Disorders

page 9

He Survived 34

Days in a Lifeboat

page 10

Inside:

By Lori Van Ingen

Indiana Jones, eat your heart out. Central Pennsylvania native Steve Warfel has made his share of amazing

archaeological finds, too.One of Warfel’s finds was a cobble with a face pecked on it that dates back

to 2050 to 1770 B.C. He found it just off the shore of Piney Island, belowthe Holtwood Dam. It was found under water near a habitation layer withcharred remains in a hearth, he said. The cobble is now on display at theState Museum of Pennsylvania.

Another extraordinary discovery was a glass trumpet at Ephrata Cloister.Dating to the period around A.D. 1730, the German religious communalsociety, which was devoted to separating itself from the outside world,probably found the trumpet to be too ostentatious and it was disposed of ina trash pit, Warfel said.

Warfel’s love of archaeology began when he stumbled across anthropologywhile attending Franklin & Marshall College as a pre-med major.

When Warfel heard that the State Museum of Pennsylvania’s archaeologistneeded extra helpers with his dig, he decided to get involved.

“I didn’t know what I was getting into, but I had a little coursework undermy belt,” he said.

please see UNEARTHING page 6

Local Archaeologist’s WorkBenefits from Senior Volunteers

Unearthing History’s

Underground

Mysteries

Dauphin County Edition March 2013 Vol. 15 No. 3

2 March 2013 50plus SeniorNews www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Provider and leader of qualityhealthcare in Central PA for more than145 years.50 renovated Personal Care Suites.Applications being accepted for alimited number.Skilled Nursing Care Unitaccommodates 92, including a 21-bed Alzheimer’s Unit.

717-221-79021901 North Fifth StreetHarrisburg, PA 17102

www.homelandcenter.org

Respectful, considerate, heart-felt carefor those with a life-limiting illness.Providing care for hospice patients inthe setting they consider their home.Clinical and bereavement staff providesupport for the patient and family beforeand after the death of your loved one.Providing service in Cumberland,Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, and Yorkcounties.

717-221-78902300 Vartan Way, Suite 115

Harrisburg, PA 17110www.homelandhospice.org

Dear Savvy Senior,What’s the best, conflict-free way to divvy

up my personal possessions to my kids afterI’m gone? I have a lot of jewelry, art, familyheirlooms, and antique furniture, and fivegrown kids that don’t always see eye to eyeon things. Any suggestions would beappreciated. – Seeking Peace

Dear Seeking,Divvying up personal possessions

among adult children or other loved onesis a task that many parents dread.Deciding who should get what withoutshowing favoritism, hurting someone’sfeelings, or causing a feud can bedifficult, even for close-knit families whoenter the process with the best ofintentions.

Here are some tips to consider that canhelp you divide your stuff with minimalconflict.

Problem AreasFor starters, you need to be aware that

it’s usually the small,simple items of littlemonetary value thatcause the most conflicts.This is because the valuewe attach to the small,personal possessions isusually sentimental oremotional, and becausethe simple items are thethings that most familiesfail to talk about.

Family battles canalso escalate overwhether things are being divided fairly bymonetary value. So for items of highervalue like your jewelry, antiques, and art,consider getting an appraisal to assure fairdistribution. To locate an appraiser, visitthe American Society of Appraisers(www.appraisers.org).

Ways to Divvy The best solution for passing along

your personalpossessions is for youto go through yourhouse with your kids(or other heirs) eitherseparately or all atonce.

Open up cabinets,drawers, and closets,and go through boxesin the attic to findout which items theywould like to inheritand why. They may

have some emotional attachment tosomething you’re not aware of. If morethan one child wants the same thing, youwill have the ultimate say.

Then you need to sit down and makea list of who gets what on paper, whichwill be signed, dated, and referenced in

your will. You can revise it anytime youwant. You may also want to considerwriting an additional letter or creating anaudio tape, CD, or DVD that furtherexplains your intentions.

You can also specify a strategy fordivvying up the rest of your property.Some fair and reasonable options include:

Take turns choosing: Use a round-robinprocess where family members take turnspicking out items they would like tohave. If who goes first becomes an issue,they can always flip a coin or drawstraws. Also, to help simplify things,break down the dividing process room byroom, versus tackling the entire house.

Have a family auction: Give each personinvolved the same amount of “playmoney,” or use “virtual points” to bid on

How to Divvy Up Your Stuff

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

please see DIVVY page 5

www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com 50plus SeniorNews March 2013 3

Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home, Inc.4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 545-4001

Central PA Poison Center(800) 521-6110

Dauphin County Office of Aging(717) 255-2790

Gipe Floor & Wall Covering5435 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 545-6103

Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home, Inc.4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 545-4001

Alzheimer’s Association(717) 651-5020

American Diabetes Association(800) 342-2383

Arthritis Foundation – Central PA Chapter(717) 763-0900

CONTACT Helpline(717) 652-4400

The National Kidney Foundation(717) 757-0604(800) 697-7007

PACE(800) 225-7223

Social Security Information(800) 772-1213

Tri-County Association for the Blind(717) 238-2531

PA Healthcare Cost Containment Council(717) 232-6787

Hershey Hearing Center431 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey(717) 533-7350

Home Care Assistance2304 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 540-4663

Safe Haven Quality CareServing Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perrycounties(717) 238-1111

Visiting AngelsServing East and West Shores(717) 652-8899 or (717) 737-8899

Homeland Hospice2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg(717) 221-7890

B’Nai B’rith Apartments130 S. Third St., Harrisburg(717) 232-7516

Dauphin County Housing Authority(717) 939-9301

Property Tax/Rent Rebate(888) 728-2937

Apprise Insurance Counseling(800) 783-7067

Lincoln Heritage(484) 945-3213

Colonial Park Care Center800 King Russ Road, Harrisburg(717) 657-1520

CVS/pharmacywww.cvs.com

Homeland Center1901 N. Fifth St., Harrisburg(717) 221-7902

The Middletown Home999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown(717) 941-3351

Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging(717) 255-2790

The Salvation ArmyEdgemont Temple Corps(717) 238-8678

American Lung Association(800) LUNG-USA

Bureau of Consumer Protection(800) 441-2555

Meals on Wheels(800) 621-6325

National Council on Aging(800) 424-9046

Social Security Office(800) 772-1213

Veterans Affairs(717) 626-1171 or (800) 827-1000

CAT Share-A-Ride(717) 232-6100

Lebanon VA Medical Center1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon(717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771

Veterans Services

Transportation

Toll-Free Numbers

Services

Retirement Communities

Pharmacy

Nursing/Rehab

Insurance

Housing Assistance

Housing/Apartments

Hospice Services

Home Care Services

Hearing Services

Healthcare Information

Health & Medical Services

Funeral Directors

Floor Coverings

Emergency

Cremation

This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made an extended commitment to your health and well-being.Resource Directory

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.

By John Johnston

Beginning March 1, with fewexceptions, all federal benefits,including Social Security and

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)benefits, are to be paid electronically.That’s according to a rule from the U.S.Department of the Treasury.

For years, Social Security has stressedthe convenience, security, and safety ofgetting benefit payments electronically,offering peace of mind that yourpayment will arrive on time, even in theevent of natural disasters or being awayfrom home when the check is in themail.

Electronic payments (direct deposit orDirect Express) are not only the best wayto receive federal benefit payments—formost people, starting in March, they arethe only way.

The truth is, for most people gettingmonthly benefits, this isn’t really achange at all. That’s because more thannine out of 10 individuals who receivebenefits from Social Security alreadyreceive payments electronically.

If you get your payments the old-fashioned way and electronic paymentsare new to you, here are some things youmay want to know about your futurepayments.

• Electronic payments are safer: There’sno risk of checks being lost or stolen.

• Electronic payments are easy andreliable: There’s no need to wait for themail or go to the bank to cash a check.

• Electronic payments are good for theenvironment: They save paper andeliminate transportation costs.

• Electronic payments save taxpayersmoney to the tune of $120 million peryear: There are no costs for postage,paper, and printing.

• Electronic payments could save youmoney on check-cashing and bank fees.

Please visit www.godirect.org today tolearn more about getting your SocialSecurity and SSI payments the safe, easy,inexpensive, and green way—electronically.

And rest assured that on paymentdelivery day, you won’t have to wait foryour money; your money is already inthe bank and ready for you to use.

John Johnston is a Social Security publicaffairs specialist.

New to Electronic Payments?

Social Security News


50plus Senior News is published by On-Line Publishers, Inc.and is distributed monthly among senior centers, retirementcommunities, banks, grocers, libraries and other outlets

serving the senior community.On-Line Publishers, Inc. will not knowingly accept or publish

advertising which may be fraudulent or misleading in nature. Views expressed in opinion stories, contributions, articles and letters

are not necessarily the views of the publisher. The appearance ofadvertisements for products or services does not constitute anendorsement of the particular product or service. The publisher will notbe responsible for mistakes in advertisements unless notified within fivedays of publication. On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to reviseor reject any and all advertising. No part of this publication may bereproduced or reprinted without permission of On-Line Publishers, Inc.

We will not knowingly publish any advertisement or information notin compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, Pennsylvania State lawsor other local laws.

Corporate Office:3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512

Phone 717.285.1350 • Fax 717.285.1360

Chester County:610.675.6240

Cumberland County/Dauphin County:717.770.0140

Berks County/Lancaster County/Lebanon County/York County:

717.285.1350E-mail address:

[email protected] address:

www.onlinepub.com

PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHERDonna K. Anderson

EDITORIALMANAGING EDITOR

Christianne RuppEDITOR, 50PLUS PUBLICATIONS

Megan Joyce

ART DEPARTMENTPROJECT COORDINATOR

Renee McWilliamsPRODUCTION ARTIST

Janys Cuffe

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Karla BackAngie McComsey Jacoby

Valerie KissingerRanee Shaub Miller

Sue Rugh

SALES & EVENT COORDINATOR

Eileen Culp

CIRCULATIONPROJECT COORDINATOR

Loren Gochnauer

ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESS MANAGER

Elizabeth Duvall

Winner

Member of

Member of

In the decade prior to andfollowing World War II, mostdays of the week were dedicated

to a routine of specific activities.Mondays were dedicated to

washing the laundry and hanging itto dry, secured by wooden pins toslender rope lines in the backyard.Amazingly, clothes hung in freezingtemperatures dried, despite turningstiff as heavy-duty aluminum foil.Undergarments might be hung in thebasement, adding a bit of comfortinghumidity to the heated air in thehouse.

Almosteveryone usedone or more ofthree brands oflaundry soap:Fels Napthabars, Rinsopowder, andOxydolpowder.Clothes hungoutside to dryalways had a“fresh smell”regardless ofthe brand of soap used. Most homeswere heated with coal-burningfurnaces that emitted bits of blackash (“soot”) through the chimney,speckling laundry hung nearby.

Some homes had only awashboard to scrub clothes. Theslightly more affluent had a washmachine equipped with dual hard-rubber rollers. When hand-cranked,these rollers squeezed out much ofthe water from laundry passingbetween them.

Americans in the 1930s and 1940shad limited wardrobes. This madefamily laundry manageable untildiapered babies arrived.

Tuesday was given to ironinglaundry. Wrinkle-free fabrics did notarrive until late in the 1900s.President Truman, in 1947, askedAmericans to not eat meat onTuesdays so this country could shipmore grain to the undernourishedpeople in postwar Europe.

Wednesday provided relaxation atthe movies, where theatres promoted

attendance by holding a “BankNight.” The paid admission ticket,usually 25 cents, had identicalnumbers printed at each end. Half ofthe ticket was surrendered to theusher upon entry. At intermission atheater employee would pull thewinning ticket stub from a jar toaward a cash prize of about $20, acoveted sum in those days.

Thursday was not a dedicated day.The evening was spent listening topopular radio shows that, throughaccompanying sound effects, brought

a sense of theatric realism to thelistener.

Friday, for observant Catholics,meant fish for dinner or perhapsmacaroni and cheese. Meat wasbanned as atonement for sins.

There was less opportunity to sinin this era. One lived in acommunity close to aunts, uncles,cousins, and grandparents. Ourbehavior was closely monitored. Noone wanted to bring shame to familymembers.

Saturday was given tomaintenance of the house, garden,lawn, and car—but not beforeshopping for the groceries needed forthe week ahead.

Movie theaters featured matineefilms for children, usually presentedin serialized segments to encouragereturn for next week’s episode.Features included Tarzan, CharlieChan, Buck Rogers, and cowboyheroes. Evening films featuredprogramming for adults.

In the 1950s, Saturday-night

movie attendance declined astelevision gained audiences. Teenswith automobiles favored “cruising”downtown streets to attractcompanionship before heading to thedrive-in snack spot.

Sunday was the time to attendchurch. Proper dress wasprescribed—church was not aleisurely event. Attendees oftenselected the same pew seat everySunday as though it were reserved.Most retail stores were closed all dayto observe the Sabbath.

Sundaydinner, usuallyscheduled forearly or mid-afternoon,typicallyfeaturedchicken,mashedpotatoes, avegetable, andhomemadedessert. Potatosalad and hamwere frequentchoices for

picnic events. Visiting amongrelatives and friends providedentertainment, until it was time tohear favored radio programs aired inthe evening.

Today we shop any day of theweek and most hours of the day.Laundry is simplified by automaticwashers and dryers. Any night ismovie night, thanks to DVDs,Netflix, and cable television.

The abandonment of structuredweekdays has impaired seeing ourfriends, relatives, and neighbors atsupermarkets, church, and movietheaters. Life is much moreconvenient as we find ourselvesincreasingly isolated.

Walt Sonneville, a retired market-research analyst, is the author of My 22Cents’ Worth: The Higher-Valued Opinionof a Senior Citizen and A MusingMoment: Meditative Essays on Life andLearning, books of personal-opinionessays, free of partisan and sectarianviewpoints. Contact him [email protected].

When WeekdaysWere Dedicated

My 22 Cents’ Worth

Walt Sonneville


Then nominate them for On-Line Publishers’

2013 Dauphin CountyOutstanding Senior Award!

The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes a 50+ county resident or group for exceptional community service.

On a separate sheet, please type or print in ink:

• Their contributions to the local area—be specific

• How they have impacted the community

• A name, address, and phone number for the nominee(s)—no photos, please

No posthumous selections will be made.

This form must be used for all entries but may be photocopied.

For more information, please call (717) 285-1350.

Mail to: Outstanding Senior

On-Line Publishers, Inc., 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512

YYoouurr NNaammee ________________________________________________________________________________________If yyou wwould llike yyour nname tto bbe kkept cconfidential, ccheck hhere

AAddddrreessss ______________________________________________________________________________________________

CCiittyy __________________________________________________ SSttaattee ________ ZZiipp__________________________

DDaayyttiimmee PPhhoonnee ____________________________________________________________________________________

Entry Deadline: May 1, 2013

AAwwaarrdd wwiillll bbee pprreesseenntteedd aatt tthhee DDaauupphhiinn CCoouunnttyy 50plus EXPO,, MMaayy 2288,, 22001133 aatt tthhee HHeerrsshheeyy LLooddggee,, HHeerrsshheeyy,, PPaa.. •• wwwwww..5500pplluussEExxppooPPAA..ccoomm

Does this describea 50+ volunteer inyour community?

Selfless ...Generous...Tireless

Now Your Loved Ones Can Stay At HomeWe Build Friendships With Families

We know it isn’t easy to invite someone into yourhome to provide homecare. You’ll interview and select

any caregiver who we refer to you.At Visiting Angels®, character matters in caregivers!Up to 24 hour care. Hygiene assistance, meals, lighthousework, companionship. All of our experienced

caregivers are carefully screened.

Serving East and West Shores

717-652-8899 717-737-8899

DIVVY from page 2

the items they want. This can also bedone online at eDivvyup.com, a websitefor families and estate executors thatprovides a fair and easy way todistribute personal property.

For more ideas, see “Who GetsGrandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”(www.yellowpieplate.umn.edu), whichis a resource created by the Universityof Minnesota Extension Service. For afee, the service offers a detailedworkbook, interactive CD, or DVDthat gives pointers to help familiesdiscuss property distribution and lists

important factors to keep in mind thatcan help avoid conflict. You can order acopy online or by calling (800) 876-8636.

It’s also very important that youdiscuss your plans in advance with yourkids so they can know what to expect.Or, you may even want to startdistributing some of your items now,while you are still alive.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to theNBC Today show and author of The SavvySenior Book. www.savvysenior.org.

March WeatherWinter grows old but refuses to go!

It still holds in its grasp an icy zoneThat turns soft earth to frozen stone.

It sends March winds to roar and blow.It whips the land with flurries of snow

And icy blasts that chill to the bone.But then comes spring into its own;

Days grow longer and winds fall slow.

Soon after this lovely season arrivesDays become warm and skies turn clear;

The tiny seed within its pod survives.Days of blooming flowers draw near,

The warmth, the spirit of the world revivesMarch winds are gone—until next year!

Written and submitted by John McGrath


Call your representative or 717.285.1350 or email [email protected].

Articles • Directory of ProvidersAncillary and Support Services

• Your focused message reaches itstargeted audience

• Multi-venue promotion — in print,online, and social media platforms

• Year-round distribution — annualwomen’s expos and 50plus EXPOs, localoffices of aging, and other popular venues

Why advertise?

View tthe 22012 eedition oonline aatBusinessWomanPA.com

Deadline to Reserve Space is May 17, 2013

A key resource for individuals who

work and provide care to a loved one.CAREGIVERSOLUTIONSCAREGIVERSOLUTIONS

Support, assistance, and servicesfor today’s caregiver —

Let them know there’s help

Inserted into the July issue of BUSINESSWoman magazine.

Support, assistance, and servicesfor today’s caregiver —

Let them know there’s help50%Almost 50% of the workforce expects to be

providing eldercare in the coming five years.

50plus Senior Newsis now on Facebook!

Visit

www.facebook.com/50plusSeniorNewsand “like” us to receive a free 6-month subscription!

Plus, you’ll receive event updates,story links, and more!

The dig was conducted at the Stricklersite, along the shores of the SusquehannaRiver, just south of Washington Boro.This site was where the SusquehannockIndians traded with Europeans.

“We found datable objects from 1640to 1660,” Warfel said.

It was that first dig that Warfel creditswith changing his life.

“The light bulb went off and I had mycareer. Once you’ve got the bug, you’vegot it,” Warfel said.

After graduating in 1971 with a degreein archaeology, Warfel taught four yearsat Sterling High School in Summerdale,N.J.

Each summer, Warfel worked with theState Museum of Pennsylvania. That jobhelped him understand he really wantedto pursue archaeology full time.

“I was lucky enough to land a job withjust an undergraduate degree as anindustrial archaeologist in Paterson,N.J.,” Warfel said. Paterson was thenation’s first planned industrialcommunity in the late 1790s to early1800s.

Then, from 1978 to 1980, Warfelwent back to grad school to earn hismaster’s degree in anthropology fromBrown University, Providence, R.I.

Warfel was hired full time by the StateMuseum of Pennsylvania in 1980. Heworked there until retiring in 2007 as thesenior curator of archaeology.

Since retiring, Warfel, 63, has workedas an archaeological consultant for smalllocal historical societies.

“It’s been fulfilling and busy,” he said.Warfel recently completed work with

the Shippensburg Historical Society,trying to discover the actual site of FortMorris, which stood from 1756 to 1765during the French and Indian War.

During the project’s third phase, Warfelwas fortunate to find evidence of the fortsite and solve the mystery of which ofthree possible sites the fort was actuallylocated on.

During the last phase, “our biggesthandicap was that the fort was located ina part of town that was developed in the1890s. We were working in side yards andbackyards of houses,” he said. “It waschallenging work in an urban setting.”

Locating the entire outline of the fortwas hampered, he said, because theycouldn’t access all of the properties andthere had been a lot of utility disturbancesbecause of the property development.

But the dig yielded a “tremendous”amount of recovered objects, he said.They found 20,000 artifacts.

Warfel also worked with Historic YorkInc. on the Schultz House, the earliest

stone house in York County. It hadreportedly been used as a prison campduring the Revolutionary War.

“We were unable to prove that, but wehope to do more work in the future,”Warfel said.

Warfel worked at two other sites ofnote. The first was in Columbia’s RotaryPark. In the late 1720s, Samuel Blunstonbuilt his home there. Blunston wasWilliam Penn’s land manager. If anyonewanted to settle across the river, he had toget a license from Blunston, Warfel said.

When Blunston died, the property wasdeeded to close friend Susanna Wright,and the home became known as theWright’s Ferry Mansion.

A private company wanted to knowabout Wright’s life in her later years, soWarfel was asked to help.

“As luck would have it, we alsodiscovered a prehistoric site from theShenk’s Ferry culture,” Warfel said. Byradiocarbon dating charred hickory nutsuncovered there, Warfel determined theNative American settlement was from1468.

In the summer of 2011, Warfel workedon a dig at Dill’s Tavern in Dillsburg. TheColonial-period tavern was being restoredwhen elements of another building werefound in the ground.

“They wisely didn’t open the site untilarchaeologists were on hand to expose thearea,” he said. As they dug the site, theyfound an outbuilding, which probably wasa summer kitchen that served the tavern,he said. “I was fortunate to work on it. Itwas a really interesting site.”

But Warfel doesn’t work on digs alone.He said he has a large number ofvolunteers who help him. Because thesmall historical organizations have to raisetheir own funding or get small grants,they can’t hire many professionalarchaeologists and must rely onvolunteers, he said.

Most volunteers are either undergradstudents or senior citizens, he said.

Some of the senior volunteers havedonated as much as 3,000 hours of labor.Oftentimes, seniors are more availablethan anyone else because they have flexiblework schedules or they are retired, he said.

“Many have always wanted to do anarchaeological dig,” he said, and arefulfilling their lifelong dreams.

Warfel said he is straightforward withthe physical demands of digging andsifting soil. Those who aren’t up to thephysical challenges are quite useful in thelab, cleaning, labeling, and organizing theartifacts.

What the volunteers do is a “greatservice to their communities,” he said.

UNEARTHING from page 1


Solutions for all puzzles can be found on page 12

1. Paraphernalia5. Request8. Implied13. Seaweed14. Golf club15. Electron tube16. Treat roughly18. Prospector19. Fr. summer20. Caught a baseball22. Devotee23. Stitch24. Jackrabbit25. Exude

28. Unrefined29. Exit31. Docile34. Heroic tale37. Washstand39. Voiced40. Existed41. Old wives’ tale42. Speedy44. Epochs46. Biscuit47. ___-eyed49. Carney, for one51. Boundary

52. She (fr.)54. Heel57. Paycheck (abbr.)59. Installment TV show61. Pigment62. Mountain nymph65. Overwhelming

electoral victory67. Mus. instrument68. Residents (suffix)69. Roman poet70. Handles71. Weekday (abbr.)72. Acquires

1. Uno and War, e.g.2. Intoxicate3. Fmr. VP4. Stadium cry5. Passion6. Figure out7. Leg part8. ____-o’-shanter9. Cuckoo10. Priest11. Thought12. Slender gull14. Inherited kin17. Turk. title

21. Hound26. Eyeball27. Dogmatist28. Trusted29. Comfort30. Father31. High rocky hill32. Saddle horse33. Canadian emblem35. Departed36. One-liner38. Modern43. Hammarskjold of

the UN

45. Side dishes48. Thing, in law50. Elec. units52. Muse of poetry53. Napery54. Seasoning plant55. Scrutinize the books56. Exploits57. College student, for short58. Opera60. Do away with (abbr.)63. Insect64. Windows forerunner66. Record

Across

Down

CROSSWORD

Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York Counties

Please call for details(717) 932-6060

Vans: • Wheelchair accessible • Mini side- or rear-entry vehicles

AccessBusandVan.com


Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars • Entertainment

For sponsorship and exhibitor information:(717) 770-0140

Brought to you by:

Does Your MarketingReach Active, AffluentBoomers & Seniors?

ReserveYour Space Now

for the 14th Annual:

It’s the premier event for baby boomers, caregivers,and seniors in Dauphin County

•Face-to-face interaction with 2,500+ attendees

•Strengthen brand recognition/launch new products

May 28, 20139 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hershey Lodge • West Chocolate Avenue & University Drive, Hershey

Why Participate?

&

The official portrait of HRH theDuchess of Cambridge wasunveiled at London’s National

Portrait Gallery on Jan. 11, 2013, and iscurrently on public display there. Theportrait was commissioned by theNational Portrait Gallery through the ArtFund.

It was painted by the BP PortraitAward-winning artist Paul Emsley (bornin 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland), who hasalso painted such notable figures as SouthAfrican President Nelson Mandela andauthor V.S. Naipaul.

Experts are categorizing the paintingwithin the tradition of Italian Renaissanceportrait master Leonardo da Vinci, citinga keen ability to capture likeness and theuse of dark and light areas to conveydrama to the image.

Soon other royal portraits will becompared to this painting of the Duchess

of Cambridge, likethe paintings byHans Holbein ofthe royal courtmembers of KingHenry VIII to themore current andfamous painting ofPrincess Diana byAmerican artistNelson Shanks.

Onlookers theworld over—that isanyone with a pairof eyes—haveoffered their critique of the painting too.Some adjectives that have been used todescribe the work of art include dark,unflattering, inconsistent, etc.

I think that the way that the artist hascaptured the duchess’ trademark flowing,long hair and coy yet understated smile is

an achievement,aesthetically speaking. Ofcourse, the natural beautyof the Duchess ofCambridge contributes tothe success of the Emsleypainting.

Some say that thepainting shows a moreserious side of theduchess, but I disagreewith that assessment. Asan art historian, appraiser,and former museumdirector, I think that the

painting depicts a youthful royal with azest for life and a sincere smile that showsher unique understanding of her position.The piece captures her likeness, suggestsher vigor, and makes the viewer want totake a second look.

The duchess sat twice for the artist, in

both May and June 2012. One sittingtook place at the artist’s studio and theother in the duchess’ own surroundings atKensington Palace. Like mostcontemporary portrait artists, Emsleyproduced photographs and worked fromthem to complete the portrait. Thepainting was completed afterapproximately four months of work bythe artist.

The duchess’ eyes are attractive,realistic, and bright. An oddly familiarearring emerges from the duchess’ curledhair, which shows a strong resemblance tothe famous sapphire-and-diamondengagement ring that was once owned bythe late Princess Diana.

The portrait of the Duchess ofCambridge is a bust-length portrait thatdoes not show the sitter’s hands, so theearring may serve as a remembrance ofthe family tradition and the famous

Kate’s Royal Portrait

Art and Antiques by Dr. Lori

Dr. Lori


history of the royal jewels. I think that, aswith many works of fine art, the earringmay be a symbol of the legacy of theroyals. This object is a recognizable link toher husband, Prince William, and hisroyal lineage.

Reports indicate that the duchesswanted to be portrayed naturally, notofficially. Many who know her say thatincluding the duchess with her smile wasa good and obvious choice.

Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, nowthe Duchess of Cambridge, was born inBerkshire and attended MarlboroughCollege. The duchess studied at theBritish Institute in Florence beforeenrolling at the University of St. Andrewsin Fife. She has a degree in the history ofart.

She married Prince William of Wales atWestminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.She holds an honorary position as apatron of the National Portrait Gallery.

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge by PaulEmsley is on display now as part of theContemporary Collections in the LernerGalleries of the National Portrait Gallery,London.

Judging from the portrait, it looks likeit’s good to be Kate.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presentsantique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Loriis the expert appraiser on the hit TV showAuction Kings on Discovery channel, whichairs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Visitwww.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.

Barking dogs and ambulance sirenscan interfere with a good night’s sleep,but so can a number of physicalconditions. Because sleep is essential toyour health, get familiar with thesecommon disorders and conditions thatprevent restful shuteye.

Teethgrinding.Technicallyknown as“bruxism,”grinding yourteeth can causepain in the jaw,as well as annoywhomever you’resleeping with. It’soften associatedwith anxiety andstress. A mouthguard can reducetooth abrasion,so talk to yourdentist.

Sleep paralysis. While drifting off tosleep, or waking up, you may suddenlyrealize you’re unable to move your body.The condition can go on for severalminutes.

It happens when part of your brain isin REM sleep and it shuts down yourability to move so you don’t injureyourself during dreams. It’s notdangerous—just unnerving.

Obstructed sleep apnea. Anobstruction in the upper airway can cut

off oxygen for 20-40 seconds as yousleep, preventing you from getting therest you need. And you may not even beaware of the problem unless a partnernotices your breathing difficulty.

Treatment depends on the seriousnessof the condition; surgery is one option,but lifestyle changes such as losing

weight andavoidingalcohol canalso beeffective.

Nightterrors. Not anightmare, butan intensesensation offear that’s mostcommon inchildren.Though scaryfor parents andkids alike,night terrorsaren’t

considered dangerous and usually don’tresult in any lost sleep for the sufferer.

Restless leg syndrome. An irresistiblecompulsion to move parts of your bodyas you’re trying to fall asleep, RLS is aneurological disorder that can affect yourarms, torso, and even phantom limbs.

Stretching or shaking your limbs canbring some relief; iron supplements maybe effective, but have your iron leveltested by your doctor before taking anypills.

Keep Your Eyes Open forCommon Sleep Disorders

National SleepAwareness Week

is March 5–11

Travel With Someone You Trust

See us at the Expo(717) 545-4001

A Legacy of Service

Dale A. Auer, Supervisor4100 Jonestown Road • Harrisburg, PA 17109

Funerals • Cremation • Pre-PlanningPre-plan your funeral for peace of mind.

We offer several packages to suit your needs:Cremation with Memorial Service Package - $2,485

Sunset Funeral Package - $3,885Traditional Funeral Package - $4,485

Cremation with Traditional Funeral Package - $4,485

(717) 545-4001Dale A. Auer, Supervisor4100 Jonestown Road • Harrisburg, PA 17109

When youpatronize our

advertisers,please let themknow you saw

their ad in

5435 Jonestown Rd.Harrisburg

545-6103GipeFloorAndWallcovering.com

10%

SeniorDiscounton materials only

SShheeeett VViinnyyll •• FFlloooorr TTiillee •• CCaarrppeettCCeerraammiicc TTiillee •• HHaarrddwwoooodd FFlloooorriinngg

FLOOR & WALL COVERING

PA009846

Hours:Mon.-Wed.: 9-5;Thurs.-Fri.: 9-5 & 6-9;

Sat.: 9-3


Alvin T. Kemble, a Navy gunner athis battle station on a merchantship in World War II when the

torpedoed vessel began to sink, was gladhe received the proper training regardingabandoning ship. It may have saved hislife.

Kemble, 88, of suburban Harrisburg,was at the stern (rear) of the ship as itsbow (front end) sank under the water.The rear end, where his gun was located,lifted about 30 feet above the water.

“The first thing they teach you inNavy survival courses is to hold downyour life jacket when jumping off a ship.This prevents the life jacket frompopping up on contact with the waterand snapping your neck.

“The second thing they teach you isto jump feet first. This way, if you hitdebris floating on the water, you willimpact it first with your feet and not

your head. Finally,they teach you toget as far away fromthe ship as quicklyas you can;otherwise, youmight get suckedunder with it.

“These were allgood lessons and Iam here to prove it.It was getting darkquickly. I wasbobbing up anddown in the waterlike a beach ball. Idecided to turn onthe little red lightfastened on the lifejacket which, ifworking properly,should ensure that

you will be visibleby a lifeboat orrescue vessel thatmay happen by.

“I’m not surehow long I wasfloating when Iheard a voicethrough thedarkness, ‘Overhere is one!’, asound that wasmusic to my ears.”

Kemble’s lifeboatjoined four others.

“It was decidedthat we should allstay together. Thatnight we tried asbest we could tostay in a pack. The

next morning the

ocean had her own plans for us and wesoon were enduring a small gale. Windand waves soon made it impossible tomaintain the pack and each boat brokeoff and floated away.

“The metal lifeboat I was in was 18feet long and 4 feet wide. There were 19of us packed in like sardines. I was sittingagainst the side wall of the boat and myknees touched those of a fellow sittingacross from me. We had no room tomove around, just stand up from time totime to keep the blood circulating in ourlegs. We had oars but didn’t use them toconserve our strength. I think they wereeventually thrown overboard as they tookup valuable space.

“We elected the oldest man in theboat to be our captain as he was in theMerchant Marine with the mostexperience. His job consisted of rationingout the water. Each man would get 6

He Survived 34 Days in a Lifeboat:Part 2 of a 4-Part Series

Beyond the Battlefield

Alvin S. Goodman

Alvin T. Kemble


Compare Our Prices! Call us toll-free at 1-800-267-4518.

Call toll-free: 1-800-267-4518

Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications?You can save up to 90% when you fill your prescriptions

at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service.

Prescription price comparison above is valid as of October 22, 2012. All trade-mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products in this ad belong to their respective owners. *Generic drugs are carefully regulated medications that have the same active ingredients as the original brand name drug, but are generally cheaper in price. Generic equivalents are equal to their "brand" counterparts in Active Ingredients, Dosage, Safety, Strength, Quality, Performance and Intended use. It may vary in colour, shape, size, cost and appearance.

Bottle AManufactured By

PfizerTM.Typical US brand price

for 200mg x 100

CelebrexTM

$437.58 Bottle BManufactured By

GenericsManufacturers

Generic equivalent of CelebrexTM

Generic price for 200mg x 100

Celecoxib*$58.00

Their PriceOur Price

Order Now! Toll-free: 1-800-267-4518

Use code 10FREE to receive this special offer.

$10OFF

Get An Extra

And FREE SHIPPING

Get an extra $10 off your first order today!Call the number below and save an additional $10 plus get free

shipping on your first prescription order with Canada Drug Center. Expires March 31, 2013. Offer is valid for prescription orders only and can not be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Please note that we do not carry controlled substances and a valid prescription is required for all prescription medication orders.

Are you 62+or Older?COME

LOOK USOVER

Look at all we have to offer...Meal Programs, Beauty Shop,

Grocery Store and More...Give us a call and check out

our fabulous facilities

B’NAI B’RITHAPARTMENTS

130 South Third Street • Harrisburg(717) 232-7516

Visit Our

Website At:

50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Central Pennsylvania’s Award-Winning 50+ Publication

• Breakfast with Ben Barber and News with Dennis Edwards

• John Tesh with Music and Intelligence for Your Workday

• Bruce Collier & The Drive Home

WE PLAY OVER1500 GREAT SONGS!

Harrisburg’sOldies Channel!

Find us at AM 960 or at whylradio.com

ounces. There was a built-in keg ofdrinking water. The meals were a can ofPemmican. Four men shared one can.We tried to gather rainwater but withoutsuccess. When the canvas we used gotwet, it was covered with salt from thewater.

“The days were extremely hot and thenights very cold. Storms would pop upand last for days. Waves would averageabout 30 feet and it was a task just tokeep this tiny boat afloat. After thestorms, our clothes would be wet forthree days and we would shiver.

“During the times of prolonged heat,we would take turns hanging over theside of the boat to get wet. This wasrefreshing but short-lived. The saltwaterhas a tendency to dry out your skin. Itwasn’t long before we became much tooweak to enjoy this small comfort.Conversation centered around places weknew that had sensational food and, ofcourse, home with Mom’s homemademeals.

“On the third day one of the menspotted a ship. Our hopes were sooncrushed when it turned out to be aGerman submarine. It nearly ran overus. As it attempted to maneuver aroundus at the last minute, our lifeboatwashed up on its deck. A second or twolater, we slipped off again, bouncing

against the side of its hull. We madeevery attempt to push ourselves away.This vessel would surely swamp our littleboat and sink the last chance we had forsurvival.

“Slowly the sub moved away andcircled around, coming to a stop a shortdistance away. The captain on her bridgeasked if we needed any medicalattention. Our elected chief answered,‘No.’ The German commander inquiredas to the name of our ship. ‘Was it theJames W. Denver?’ He also inquired as tothe contents of the Denver. The chiefresponded, ‘We don’t know, and couldyou tell us where the nearest landfall is?’

“The German commander advised usto head due east for 300 miles. Hewished us God speed and sailed away.We speculated that this may have beenthe sub that had sunk our ship, theDenver, and may have been hangingaround to hit any rescue vessels thatwould come to save us, but we will neverknow because no rescue ships came.”

Continued next month …

If you are a mature veteran and haveinteresting or unusual experiences in yourmilitary or civilian life, phone Al Goodmanat (717) 541-9889 or email him [email protected].


Puzz

les

show

n on

pag

e 7

Puzzl

e Solu

tions

• Independent Living Apartments

• Personal Care Residence

• Skilled Nursing Care

999 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA(717) 944-3351 • www.middletownhome.org

The Middletown HomeAn Odd Fellows Home of Pennsylvania

Come visit &tour our campus

Friendship Love Truth

Making a difference in the livesof our very dear residents, families & staff

This cold starting coming on lastThursday; by Friday, it wasaccelerating at full throttle

toward a wretched head- and chest-buster. My wife and I still went out toeat Friday evening. Being able to down ahearty meal while feeling less than well isnot an ideal way to display toughnessand resolve against illness.

Midway between the eatery andhome, I felt something else creeping upon my weakened mass. A perfect stormwas brewing. I was about to be crushedby the agonizing process of negotiating afull-scale assault by not just the cold, butalso a horrible bout of food-borne illnessthat was surely brewing inside.

It was strange, though, how my bodyquickly put the cold aside to clear theway for a relatively short but brutal battleto exorcise the evil bug invasion takingover my body. The two storm systemswere miraculously diverted from collision

by the force of self-preservation, aninnate sense that I could not handle bothafflictions at the same time.

All ofSaturday wasa grueling testof mywillingness tobattle. Andbattle I did.

By Sundayafternoon, thebacteria armywasvanquished.So thereckoningbegan. Mycold took itsrightful placein the dark space that was previouslyoccupied by the poison beasties. And ittook its place with vicious authority.

It felt as though somebody wasrunning a steel-wool pad in and out ofmy throat and chest with a rusty pipe,

my head wasbeing attackedfrom within bya troop of littledemons withball-peenhammers, andmy muscleswere beingpulled andtwisted byunknownforces.

Thesuggestedremedies forthe common

cold can drive you as crazy as the peoplewho swear by them. I stick to myregimen of drinking instant chicken

noodle soup, taking short (or long) naps,whining, and, of course, taking long, hotshowers, minus the joy of singing songsto which I have long since forgotten thewords. I have to preserve my ravagedvoice for better days.

It’s now Tuesday and my wife is eyeingme with that enough-is-enough look. Onher way out this morning, she droppedone of those dust-magnet cloths on thetable and pointed out that the particlelayers were getting thick on the flatsurfaces. She also informed me that thevacuum was downstairs in the familyroom, just in case. In case of what?

Oh, now I get it. She just doesn’trespect my pain.

Mike Clark writes a regular column for TheGlobe Leader newspaper in New Wilmington,Pa. He lives outside Columbia, Pa., and canbe contacted at [email protected].

Rough Days

The Way I See It

Mike Clark


Join the Team for a Cure – The Arthritis Walk

Let’s move together to fight for a curethis spring by participating in theArthritis Foundation Central PA Office’s2013 Capital Area Arthritis Walk onSaturday, May 18, 2013.

The Arthritis Walk is a non-competitive, 5-kilometer (3.1-mile), or1-mile course with varying distanceoptions to accommodate all levels offitness. The event also features severalfun festivities and a Health Expo.

Individual walkers and teams areencouraged to walk in honor of a lovedone with arthritis, while men, women,and children living with arthritis leadthe way, wearing special blue honoreehats to signify their action in takingcontrol of their condition. Individualswho raise $100 or more will receive a t-shirt.

Arthritis affects more people than youmight imagine. There are 50 millionmen and women in the United Stateswith doctor-diagnosed arthritis. That’s50 million reasons to care. That’s 50million reasons to walk.

Children are also affected.Nationwide, there are more than

300,000 children who suffer from aform of juvenile arthritis, 11,500 ofwhich live in Pennsylvania.

Funds raised from the Arthritis Walksupporthundreds ofprograms tohelp peopleprevent andcontrolarthritis. Italso fundspromisingarthritisresearchthat iscritical tofinding newtherapies,treatments,andeventually acure forarthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation is the onlynationwide, nonprofit healthorganization helping people take greatercontrol of arthritis by leading efforts to

prevent, control, and cure arthritis andrelated diseases. The ArthritisFoundation also provides a largenumber of community-based services

locatednationwideto make lifewitharthritiseasier andless painful.

Byjoining our2013ArthritisWalk, youbecome apart of theLet’s MoveTogethermovement,a nation-wide

movement led by the ArthritisFoundation that encourages people tomove every day to prevent or treatarthritis.

Make a difference in the lives of those

with arthritis by joining the movementand signing up to participate in theCapital Area Arthritis Walk atHersheypark on May 18. There is nocost to walk through the park for theArthritis Walk; however, if you wouldlike to enjoy the park for the whole day,a park ticket is required. Any individualwho raises $200 or more will receive afree ticket for the day.

There will also be a free Health Expowith lunch provided for all walkers. TheHealth Expo and lunch are also open tothe general public. Parking for this eventis also free.

You may register online atwww.arthritiswalkcapitalarea.kintera.org.For more information on the ArthritisWalk, please contact Douglas Knepp [email protected] or (717) 884-7525.

For information on the Health Expo,please contact Joan McCabe [email protected] or (717) 884-7524.

Together we can change lives, and welook forward to seeing you at theArthritis Walk in May.


Dauphin County

Calendar of EventsDauphin County Library Programs

Dauphin County Department of Parks and Recreation

March 3, noon to 4 p.m. – Maple Sugar Festival, Fort Hunter ParkMarch 10, 8 to 10 a.m. – Photography Walk, Wildwood ParkMarch 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Cold-Tolerant Plants, Wildwood Park

Programs and Support Groups

East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380March 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Publishing Perspectives: Four-Panelist Discussion

Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825March 7, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of Elizabethville Area Library Meeting

Harrisburg Downtown Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976

Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, (717) 692-2658

Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934March 28, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of the Kline Library Meeting

Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. Third St., Harrisburg, (717) 232-7286

McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976

Northern Dauphin Library, 683 Main St., Lykens, (717) 453-9315

William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949March 5, 6:30 p.m. – Novel Thoughts Book ClubMarch 7 and 21, 6 to 8 p.m. – Knitting GroupMarch 19, 1 p.m. – Novel Thoughts, Too! Book Club

Free and open to the public.

Senior Center Activities

March 16, 10 a.m.Teamster 776 Retirees MeetingUnion Hall2552 Jefferson St., Harrisburg(717) 233-8766

March 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sew Much for Charity EventTrinity United Methodist Church210 Main St., Hummelstown(717) 561-9964

March 20, 1:30 p.m.Parkinson’s Support Group on East ShoreJewish Home4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 441-8627

March 21, 1:30 p.m.Hershey Area AARP MeetingSpring Creek Church of the Brethren335 E. Areba Ave., Hershey(717) 832-3282

March 26, 6 p.m.Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Walking Club Gander Mountain5005 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 991-5232

March 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m.Parental Loss Support GroupAseraCare Hospice75 S. Houcks Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg(717) 541-4466

Please send us your press releases so we can let our readers know about free events occurring in Dauphin County!Email preferred to: [email protected]

(717) 770-0140Let help you get the word out!

What’s Happening? Give Us the Scoop!

Bistline Senior Center – (717) 564-5633

Edgemont Senior Center – (717) 236-2221

Friendship Senior Center – (717) 657-1547

Heinz-Menaker Senior Center – (717) 238-7860

Highspire Area Senior Center – (717) 939-4580

Hoy/Latsha Senior Center – (717) 939-9833

Hummelstown Senior Center – (717) 566-6855

Jewish Community Center – (717) 236-9555

Lick Towers Senior Center – (717) 233-0388

Lykens Senior Center – (717) 453-7985

Millersburg Senior Center – (717) 692-2657

Mohler Senior Center – (717) 533-2002www.hersheyseniorcenter.com

Royalton Senior Center – (717) 944-4831

Rutherford House – (717) 564-5682www.rutherfordhouse.orgWednesdays, 12:15 p.m. – Free Aerobics

Steelton Senior Center – (717) 939-0693

Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additionalactivities.

AARP Driver Safety Programs

For a Safe Driving Class near you, call toll-free (888)227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/findacourse.

March 14 and 15, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Jewish Community Center3001 N. Front St., Harrisburg(717) 236-9555, ext. 3115

March 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mohler Senior Center25 Hope Drive, Hershey(717) 533-2002


Friendly faces, helping hands, warm hearts.That’s what we at Safe Haven bring to our clients.

24/7/365

“Providing quality care you candepend on at prices you can afford.”

Providing skilled nursing& non-medical in-home support

Skilled Nursing • Personal Care • HomemakingRespite Care • Errands • Chores • Companionship

Medicare Certified~ Free Consultations ~

phone: 717-582-9977

Caregivers aresupervised, licensed,bonded & insured

www.safehavenqualitycare.com

Safe Haven Skilled Services LLCSafe Haven Quality Care LLC

Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties

Through April 15 of each year, theAARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counseling as well as assistanceon the telephone and Internet to helpindividuals prepare basic tax forms,including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ,and other standard documents.

The following are locations in yourarea. Please call for an appointment orvisit www.aarp.org/money/taxaide formore information.

Epiphany Lutheran Church1100 Colonial Road, Harrisburg

Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (717) 657-8959

Mohler Senior Center25 Hope Drive, HersheyMondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.(717) 533-2002

Swatara Township Building599 Eisenhower Blvd., HarrisburgTuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon(717) 418-0080

Free Tax Assistance Offered

Book Review

As the landscape of technologyexplodes with innovations andnew gadgets almost daily, the

digital divide continues to broaden for“digital immigrants” (those babyboomers and beyond who were not bornwith a mouse and a keyboard in hand),while “digital natives” take to it all likefish to water.

And that is where “IsThis Thing On?” comesin—an essential guidefor seniors,technophobes, and thedigitally challenged.

“Is This Thing On?”introduces computersand gadgets to themany new users whoare bewildered by allthe buttons, screens,and computer lingo.With a lively voice andcrystal-clear, step-by-step instructions, thissimple, jargon-free, nuts-and-bolts guideis the how-to for basics such as:

• Conquering your fear of technology

• Deciding between a desktop or alaptop

• Creating a comfortable, safe workspace

• Sending your first email

• Getting the scoop on BlackBerrys,iPads, iPods, e-readers, and more

This all-in-one manual also explainshow to maximize your digital experience

through special sections on topicsincluding:

• Researching health issues

• Safe and secure online shopping

• Getting the most out of computersearches

• Protecting your privacy

• Social networking:Facebook, Twitter,YouTube, and beyond

• Online dating

• Netiquette (Internetetiquette)

• Uploading andorganizing photos

• Keeping in touch withfamily and friends viaSkype and instantmessaging

• Customizing yourgadgets to fit yourneeds

About the AuthorAbby Stokes has demystified

computers for more than 135,000people, mostly seniors, during the past17 years. Stokes has taught courses inbasic computing at Cooper Union andNew York University’s School of LifelongLearning, as well as computer skills toprivate and corporate clients. She haslectured on the topic across the country.She splits her time between New YorkCity and Niantic, Conn.

‘Is This Thing On?’ A Computer Handbook

for Late Bloomers, Technophobes,

and the Kicking and Screaming

By Abby Stokes


Dauphin County 50plus Senior News March 2013

Documents

central pa

archaeologist steve

renovated personal care

warfels finds

savvy senior

glass trumpet

loved onesis

fivegrown kids