Lifestyles over 50 Autumn Issue Schuylkill

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It’s Our Anniversary!! We are so excited to be celebrating our one year anniversary publishing Lifestyles Over 50 in this area. To honor this milestone, you’ll see we have made some upgrades to our magazine. As always, we are interested in your feedback, don’t hesitate to contact me with any suggestions! We hope to continue the positive momentum as we head into year two! Make sure you take some time to check out the beautiful fall foliage in our area. If you’re looking for different ways to view it, read on and see how you can go for an airplane ride! You can also check our calendar of events to see what else is going this fall throughout our region. We can’t wait to see you at Diakon’s Living & Learning After 50 Expo! And we thank the many volunteers recognized September 13th for Schuylkill County’s RSVP. Speaking of volunteering, please consider taking part in Make A Difference Day. We have more information on that as well. And thank you for your support during the first year of Lifestyles Over 50.

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Diakon Living & Learning to hold Senior ExpoDiakon Living & Learning After 50 will hold its third annual senior exposition geared to older adults interested in staying active, productive, and healthy. The free event will be held at the Fairlane Village Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16.

The expo is a great opportunity to connect with local organi-zations and businesses, receive cutting-edge information on a range of products and services and have a lot of fun. The event is designed for adults ranging from 50-plus ‘Boomers’ to centenarians and their families.

In addition to exhibitors, the event will include an entertain-ment stage showcasing local band, “The Legends.” The stage area also will feature Living & Learning After 50 class demon-strations, a fashion show, antiques appraisals and a wine-tasting by Stone Mountain Winery.

The day’s schedule includes: • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — free chair massages by the McCann

School of Business; free influenza immunizations for people 50 and older, free health screening by Geisinger Health System, Medicare Part D Comparisons, food sam-pling by Boscov’s and Living & Learning class demonstra-tions including Tai Chi, Country Line Dancing, Walk-N-Roll, Zumba, Hula Hooping and more.

• 10:00 – 11:30 — Antique Appraisals by George Blum

• 12:00 — Come Fly With Us, Carol Ascione, owner of “Looking Your Best,” certified image consultant will show you how to pack 40 outfits in a carry-on bag.

• 12:30 – 4 — Master Gardeners “Ask the Gardener”

• 1:00 — Fashion Show – Fashions by Boscov’s

• 2:00 — Entertainment by The Legends

Diakon is expecting this event to draw upwards of 2,000 boomers and seniors. For more information, people should contact Susan Long at (570) 624-3018 or, toll-free, at 1-800-621-6325 or by e-mail at [email protected] Living & Learning After 50 is a program of Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries.

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Automovtive Tips for SeniorsIf you are a senior driver, there are some things to consider that may

make driving more comfortable, cost effective, and easier for you.Recent reports show that people are keeping their cars longer, and the

average vehicle in the driveway is 10.2 model years old. The days of trading your car in for a new one every two or three years are mostly gone. Cars are built better these days; they last longer, and can easily exceed the 100,000 mile mark. In general, pre-owned vehicles sell for half or less of the price they sold for when new. If you are looking to purchase a vehicle, perhaps a pre-owned would serve your needs at a much lower cost.

If you are a person that only drives a few thousand miles a year, consider buying a newer, higher-than-average mileage car. It will cost much less than an equivalent low-miler.

When shopping for a vehicle, be sure to consider the ease with which you can get in and out of the car. If you have bad knees, hip or back trouble, for instance, you may want to consider a vehicle that sits a little higher than you have had in the past. Small SUVs or crossovers are a good choice, as are cars with larger doors and/or leather interiors to make it easier to slide in and out.

Just a reminder: there are a few items that you should have in your vehicle “just in case.” A can of Fix-A-Flat, a flashlight, a white cloth or flag, window wash fluid, a quart of oil, an ice scraper, a roll of paper towels, and a pair of gloves are some things that if you ever need, you will be glad to have.

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Schuylkill Link: Your Collaborative PartnerDesigned to make county’s services system easier to navigate for consumers and service providers

Breaking BarriersSchuylkill Link is part of a collaborative effort among local community agencies and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Office of Long Term Living. The organization has four distinct goals: • Support the nationwide effort to provide coordinated

services and support for adults over age 60, as well as persons between 18 and 59 who are living with disabilities.

• Promote the coordination of a community-wide services system to reduce consumer confusion and streamline services support.

• Educate consumers on the complete spectrum of long-term living options.

• Deliver a positive consumer experience. Basically, Schuylkill Link seeks to break down barriers that have commonly frustrated those seeking resources. At the same time, they enable participating agencies to have a greater awareness of each other. Through Schuylkill Link, consumers will be pointed in the right direction and always be informed of long-term living services available to them. Creating the BridgeIn order to have a successful Link, organizations must join the mission. Currently, Schuylkill Link is working toward signing on more county service providers to ensure the broadest network available. Core partners already on-board include: Abilities in Motion, Anthracite Region Center for Independent

Living, Community Resources for Independence, Schuylkill County Senior Services, Schuylkill People Who Care and United Disabilities Services.Once Link has established connections among organizations, the next step is to help individuals find the services they need and empower them with the information necessary to make informed decisions. Ultimately, when organizations understand what others do, they are better positioned to help more people. Power of KnowledgeJohn Tassone, coordinator for Schuylkill Link, sees the needs for information daily, as he travels to health and wellness fairs, as well as other events, across the county. “People recognize the power of knowledge – in finding answers to everyday problems. Our goal is to get people to the services they’re looking for, and sometimes more. It’s about preventing people from falling through the cracks, and answering their questions.”Treating each individual as an individual goes a long way toward alleviating the stresses that are, at times, inherent in navigating the county services system. Schuylkill Link is there to serve as both the connector and the educator. Information and resources provided in the following areas: Abuse/victim services, Crisis intervention/emergency hotline, Education services, Employment/unemployment services, Emergency food/food programs, Health insurance, Health services, Home energy assistance services, Home health services, Home modification services, Housing services, Legal services, Prescription services, Senior services, Transportation services and Veteran services. If your organization is interested in getting involved with Schuylkill Link, please email [email protected] or call: 570-573-1241. Additional collaborative partners include: Avenues, Bayada Home Healthcare, County Assistance Office, Life Geisinger, Lori’s Angels, Office of Vocational Rehab, Precision Home Health Care, SafetyCare Technology, Schuylkill Transportation System, Senior Community Employment Program and Spectrum Senior Consultants, Inc.

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TROPICAL ZUCCHINI BREAD 3 c. peeled & grated zucchini, well drained3 large eggs2 c. sugar3 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon1 c. salad oil (any brand)

2 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda3 very ripe bananas crushed1 cup crushed pineapple, drained¾ cup walnuts crushed (optional)¾ cup coconut flakes (optional)

1. Drain zucchini for a few hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour baking pans.

2. Beat 3 eggs; add sugar, then salad oil.

3. Mix dry ingredients together, then combine with wet ingredients.

4. Fill pans 3/4 of the way full with mix. Bake for one hour and test with toothpick for doneness.

Attorney Daniel Miscavige, shown here, along with other professionals from the community, E. Franklin Franklin Griffiths lll , and Pam Hess of Genworth Financial were recently at Heritage Hill Senior Community to discuss planning for your future. Those in attendance said they received important information that they were not previously aware of.

Residents and guests enjoyed the Italian cuisine and danced to the music of Tony Angelo at the That’s Amore event held here at Heritage Hill Senior Community.

by Pat NemetchApril’s arrival means the signs of spring

are all around us, the days are longer, the sun is brighter and trees and plants are beginning to show colors once again.

At the same time, the political debate over the future of Social Security and Medicare is warming up as well. For more than a year, the President and Congress have been talking about changes to Medicare and Social Security as part of a budget deal without any discussion about how any changes would affect you and your family. AARP wants to bring the debate out from behind the closed doors in Washington by holding a national conversation to ensure you have a say in

the future of Medicare and Social Security.They’re calling it You’ve Earned A Say

because you’ve earned benefits by paying into Social Security and Medicare for years, and you deserve to know how any proposed changes will affect you and your family.

If you are wondering why you should join this conversation, it is because your health and retirement security are at stake. Medicare is facing financial challenges. The Medicare fund that pays hospital bills will face a shortfall in 2024. Social Security can pay all promised benefits until about 2036, and after that, it can still pay 75%.

Your voice matters, because Social Security and Medicare are the foundation

of income and health security in retirement for most Americans. More than 1.8 million seniors statewide depend on Social Security benefits to help pay the bills every month, and 1.9 million count on Medicare to help them afford health care.

The fact is we all have an interest in keeping Social Security and Medicare strong for our children and grandchildren.

By working together, getting involved and making our voices heard, we can keep Social Security and Medicare strong for today and for future generations. Visit www.earnedasay.org for straightforward information and to share your ideas about how to strengthen Medicare and Social Security.

The political debate over the future of Social Security and Medicare is warming upFall is in the Air!By Sara HodonThe air is turning chillier and the kids are back at school, which can only mean one thing: fall is on its way, along with one of the most anticipated few weeks of the year — fall foliage season.Northeast Pennsylvania has no shortage of color on the trees this time of year, with mid-September through the first week in October peak foliage time. Whether you hike through a favorite park or on a trail, go for a leisurely drive or take to the sky in an airplane ride, there are plenty of ways to see nature’s last show before winter sets in. Schuylkill County Airport offers foliage tours 7 days a week for those interested in seeing the foliage from a whole new perspective. According to Bill Willard, Schuylkill County Airport manager, tours are $70 for up to half an hour, with a maximum of 3 people allowed in a craft. There are three aircrafts available, all flown by licensed pilots. Longer tours are also available for an additional cost. Tours typically fly 25 to 30 miles in a particular direction, depending on where the passengers are from. You can also get an up close and personal look at a specific location, such as your house or another important landmark over the course of the tour. There is no age limit for passengers, and Willard recommends reservations. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call the Schuylkill County Airport at 570-544-6002 or visit brightskyllc.com.

“Not your everyday Zucchini Bread!”by Kathy Laughlin Shields, Marketing Rep for Providence Place - HazletonAs fall approaches, we all wonder what to do with the over abundance of zucchini in our gardens. So, I took my questions to the culinary expert, Joe Mikula, Food Service Director, at Providence Place in Drums, PA.

Joe stated that the Tropical Zucchini Bread is an autumn favorite that will stay moist for up to a week, although he joked that this theory has not been proven in his household, because it gets devoured within a few days. He also said, “My mom, Irene Mikula of Wilkes Barre, perfected this recipe over the years in her kitchen, and it is now a favorite of the residents in Providence Place!”. In the past, Joe has used the zucchini harvested from the garden that is tended to by the residents of Providence Place, which ensured their freshness; frozen zucchini may be used as long as it is very well drained.

This recipe makes approximately 3 loaves. If that’s too much, please call me! I’ll be happy to stop by to help you eat some! Enjoy!

AARP’s Survey Results Written by Pat Nemetch By the time you read this, Labor Day will have come and gone, signaling summer’s end. And while autumn officially won’t ar-rive until September 22, most of us have already shifted into fall mode. After all, school is back in session and the pace of the everyday life is quickly picking up speed again. That means we’ve begun the final countdown to the November election, where issues affecting older adults are sure to take center stage.

Throughout the year Pennsylvanians have been making their voices heard about the Future of Medicare and Social Security. AARP’s You’ve Earned a Say is taking the conversation about Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington. The fact is, you’ve paid into Medicare and Social Security and you’ve earned a voice in the debate about the future of these programs.

More than a million people across the country have taken the first of three You’ve Earned a Say questionnaires, including 32,084 right here in Pennsylvania. Here’s what you all had to say.

When it comes to changes being made to Social Security and Medicare in Washington, 43% want to make their voices heard, 48% want to make their voices heard but don’t think it will make any difference and 7% aren’t interested in being involved.

On Social Security, 29% of those surveyed believe the program is okay as is, 26% believe it needs minor changes, 23% said it needs major changes and 19% believe it is a state of crisis.

For Medicare, 25% said Medicare is okay as it is, 28% believe it needs minor changes, 30% think the program needs major changes and 16% believe Medicare is in state of crisis.

When asked if you expect to get more back from Medicare and Social Security than you have contributed, 29% said they ex-pected to receive more, 27% believed they would receive less and 43% said they expected it to remain about the same.

When it comes to the future of Medicare and Social Security, 34% of those surveyed believe more funding will be needed to maintain the same benefits, 12% think benefits will be reduced,

40% believe either choice is possible and 12% think an-other solution will be necessary.

Our country faces critical decisions on how to keep these programs strong, and your voice must be part of the de-bate. We want a debate that’s based on reality, not politi-cal spin. But this is an election year, and spinning is much of what we can expect to get. That’s another reason why you need a place to turn for straight talk about the pro-posals on the table for Social Security and Medicare.

AARP is committed to providing all the facts about the proposals being discussed in Washington. Then you can make up your own minds about what the options mean to you and your family. At earnedasay.org, you can share your opinions, and find straight-forward information about Social Security and Medicare, and the challenges they face. We’ve put the pros and cons of what ideas politicians have proposed on the table for you to review and to evaluate.

In the meantime, don’t stand on the side-lines. Get involved. Your voice can and will add insight to this debate. You have a right to say what’s on your mind about Social Security and Medicare.

You’ve earned it.

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Peter and Baxter-what a pair of lovers! Peter, who lives alone, met Baxter only eight months ago and it was instant love - love at first sight - love at their first encounter. Peter Tom Sebastian is a retired small business owner in Berks county, PA. His business was owning and managing a protective equipment distributorship. Here he supplied factories and mills with gear to protect workers in manufacturing facilities. Peter at 90 years says the key to acheiving age 90 is to stay active. He works often in his wood shop, Baxter by his side.

Peter is a wood carver competative hobbyist and he carves things as small as song birds to crows, owls, and ringnecked pheasants. A steady hand is required Peter says, for carving with small carving tools. His hands are quieted by stroking Baxters neck and back. Baxter is a yellow lab-mix lovable dog. The only departure from labrador features are the ears on Baxter are smaller than a full bred lab. Non the less Baxter's demeaner is that of a puppy. Baxter is well behaved. Peter states that Baxter must have had some prior training to coming to him via the Berks county animal rescue league. Baxter is very happy sitting on the passengers side secured with the seat belt and Peter at the wheel. Baxter, house broken, is eight years old and has a large fenced in are in which to romp and play.

Baxter enjoys meals of canned food-veggies/beef/chicken. So he is now a very healthy happy rescued dog. Happily Peter's and Baxter's love relationship will endure for a long, long time.

Baxter is from the ARL’s Grey Muzzle Foster Program. he ARL is always looking for foster homes who would be willing to provide temporary care for older or special needs pets. For more information email Marcy Tocker at [email protected].

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be at the age of 36, but there I was with a three year old and 15 year old taking care of my 71 year old father-in-law. I had one getting out of diapers and one going in.

I was like you. I made my mother feel guilty about putting her mother in a “home.” My grandmother raised five children, why couldn’t they take care of her? In my mind if everyone pitched in to care for her it wouldn’t be that bad - in a perfect world that is.

My mother took her in and she stayed for less than a year before it got too bad and she finally wound up in a county home. So when my father-in-law had a nervous breakdown less than two years later and the doctors wouldn’t let him live alone, they released him to an assisted living facility. He didn’t want to be there so, we sold our house and his to build a house that could accommodate everyone.

I grew up living with my grandparents until I was five and I loved it. I have wonderful memories of my grandparents and I wanted my children to have them also. I also thought it would help my father-in-law’s depression if he were surrounded with his family. Instead, I was the one in a state of depression.

You never really know someone unless you live with them. It didn’t go as well as I thought it would. He really didn’t want to spend time with the kids. What he did want however, was to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at a specific time every day. In my house that just doesn’t happen. We would eat whenever and where ever we got a chance. That didn’t go over very well with him.

I had thought that my father-in-law’s family would maybe take him overnight to spend time with him every once and a while. They did come to see him and take him out to lunch and he enjoyed it. I enjoyed having the time to run errands.

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I’m Power of Attorney for My Dad. What Are My Duties?Written By: Certified Elder Law Attorney Jeffrey A. Marshall

Your aging father (or mother) has given you power of attorney to help them handle their finances. You have decided to accept this awesome responsibility. The time has come for you to step in and start acting on their behalf. Before you begin, you should consider the legal duties involved when you serve as someone’s power of attorney.

This article is intended to help you better understand and meet those responsibilities.

First, some terminology. The person who gave you power of attorney is generally referred to as the “Principal.” The person who is acting on behalf of the Principal is called the “Agent” or “Attorney in Fact” (that’s you). As Agent you are acting as a “fiduciary.” A fiduciary is a person who has the responsibility for managing the money and property owned by another. The term fiduciary comes from the Latin word fiducia, meaning “trust.” Other examples of fiduciaries include Trustees, Guardians, and Executors.

As a fiduciary you have the highest legal responsibility to be faithful to the interests of your Principal. Your job is to act to protect and safeguard and benefit your Principal. You may not put your personal interests ahead of your duties to the Principal.

Pennsylvania law requires that, unless the power of attorney document specifically varies these duties, you must:

(1) Exercise the powers for the benefit of the Principal;

(2) Keep the assets of the Principal separate from your own;

(3) Exercise reasonable caution and prudence;

(4) Keep a full and accurate record of all actions you take on behalf of the principal including income and assets you receive and disbursements you make.

In Pennsylvania, if your power of attorney was signed after April 12, 2000, you must sign a form which acknowledges that you agree to follow the above 4 requirements. Unless your signed acknowledgment form is affixed to the power of attorney you do not have any authority to act. So don’t forget to do this. [Note, this requirement applies only to powers of attorney for financial matters, and not to powers of attorney that are limited to health care decision making].

A reason that the law requires you to sign the acknowledgment form is to help ensure that you understand these responsibilities. Another reason is that your signature on the form makes it easier to sue you either civilly or even criminally if you fail to abide by these standards.

Being someone’s Agent is serious business. You need to understand this before you start. If you have questions about Powers of Attorney or other estate planning, you can visit Marshall, Parker & Associates’ website at www.paelderlaw.com.* Attorney Marshall is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is the founding partner of the law firm of Marshall, Parker & Associates where they specialize in helping families across Pennsylvania plan and pay for long-term care. He can be contacted in Wilkes-Barre or Scranton at 822-6919 or at www.paelderlaw.com.

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Fun things to do with your grandchildren by Lesa Rumbalski

The leaves are starting to change, children are going back to school, and the mums are in bloom! It must be fall, which is always full of fun activities for children of all ages! If you have youngsters to entertain, here are some fun activities you can do with them to create wonderful memories for all!

The changing of the leaves presents an opportunity to go on a nature walk and enjoy the fall foliage. One thing you can do with children to make it extra special is create a leaf book. On your walk, gather some of the prettiest leaves you find and press them in books when you are home. To add some edu-cational value, try to find leaves from various trees, and once the leaves have been pressed, create a scrapbook for them with the names of each of the leaves.

Another fun activity to try is apple picking. Some of the local orchards allow you to pick your own apples. From there, you can bring them home and have some delicious apples to eat or use in applesauce or perhaps a yummy apple pie! To find an orchard close to your home, check out www.american-towns.com/pa/harrisburg/news/apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-guide-for-pennsylvania-pa-3743#top.

Of course, fall isn’t complete without a good old fashioned fall festival! One of my family’s favorite places to go to for that is Rohrbachs Farm. On the weekends there, you can enjoy corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hay rides and so much more! Plus, starting in October, they will have free entertainment too! For more information on how to get there, check out their website: http://rohrbachsfarm.net/.

As your fall draws to a close, don’t forget to be on the lookout for some old-fashioned winter fun too. Places, like Schuylkill Haven will be hosting things like Christmas on Main which will be a host for a fun old-fashioned Christmas celebration with shopping, entertainment and lots of fun for children of all ages.

For more information on that and other family events that will be popping up, check out my blog periodically at www.bearhaven-mama.com.

Discover A New World of Service atwww.socialsecurity.govBy Greg Senich, Social Security District Manager in HazletonWith Columbus Day in October, now is the season to explore and discover. Hop aboard, and discover a new world of service at www.socialsecurity.gov.There is so much you can learn and so many things you can do on Social Security’s website. Information on retirement, survivors, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare are easily accessible on Social Security’s homepage. But the website offers much more. You can apply online for Social Security retirement benefits. Not sure whether you’re ready to retire? We can help you plan ahead and chart your course with our online benefit planners. Perhaps the most impressive of these planners is the online Retirement Estimator, which you can use to get quick and personalized estimates of your retirement benefits based on different scenarios. Set your sights on our website and discover the online Social Security Statement. Your Statement provides a list of your recorded earnings and a written estimate of your future Social Security benefits. You can get your own Statement at www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement. Our publications explain all of Social Security’s programs. You’ll find the “Get a publication” link at the left side of the home page at www.socialsecurity.gov. There, you’ll find information on all of our services. Dozens of our publications are available in 15 languages. We have a Spanish language website that people can explore too, at www.segurosocial.gov.If you have a question that you can’t find answered in the publications, click on our “FAQs,” or frequently asked questions. You’ll find the big question mark at the right of the page.So set sail for a new world of discovery at www.socialsecurity.gov. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at all you can accomplish there.

Husband Joke:Harry and Barbara’s marriage has been on the rocks for a while, so when they hear about a marriage seminar being given in their neighborhood they decide to attend. “One of the most important things in marriage,” said the speaker, “is to get to really know your spouse well. For example,” continued the speaker, “How many of you know what’s your wife’s favorite type of flower?” Harry leaned over to Barbara and whispered, “it’s gold medal all-purpose flour isn’t it?”

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Halloween Symbols and Superstitions By Karen EsakWhat are the traditional symbols of Halloween and where did they come from? Often created or fueled by historical inaccuracies, most of the Halloween symbols we use today find their roots in the superstitions of the European peoples.

BLACK CATS: Our modern Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without the traditional pictures of the black cat – claws extended, back arched, and tail fluffed! Now how did our favorite kitties wander into Halloween? The negative superstition tied to cats could have begun with the Romans when a foolish Roman soldier killed a cat and a mob broke into his house and removed him from this earthly plane. Several centuries later, the negative association with cats came from Inquisitor Nicholas Remy, who claimed that all cats were demons. In 1387, Lombard Witches were said to worship the devil as a cat and medieval Christians exposed cats to torture and fire along with Witches.

As superstition in America began to abate in the 1930’s and 40’s, the black cat became a fun and familiar symbol of Halloween. Already linked for centuries to witches, the cat vaulted into the limelight of Halloween parties without any difficulty. Once seen as unlucky visitors, the modern Halloween feline does his/her duty by scaring away the nasty and unwanted spirit.

SKELETONS AND THE MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD: We can’t have Halloween without jiggling bones and skeletal leers. This fascination with skeletons dates back to the Paleopagans and later European mythos, where many tribal peoples preserved the heads or skulls of their ancestors and displayed them in prominent positions at clan gatherings or were consulted as oracles.

The Mexican Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) begins on the eve of October 31. The Day of the Dead includes the belief held by the Aztecs that the souls of the dead return to Mexico with the migration of the monarch butterfly each fall. This Mexican celebration is a time of parades, brilliant costumes, feasting and the act of honoring the dead with love. Townspeople dress as skeletons, mummies, ghosts and ghouls, parading through the town carrying an open coffin complete with a live passenger dressed as a corpse. Each family sets up an alter in their home to honor those who have died. On November 1, family members go to the gravesites of their loved ones and perform required maintenance such as weeding and raking. Some families go at night on October 31 with picnic baskets, candles, and musical instruments to serenade the dead, remaining there until dawn breaks.

GHOSTS AND HAINTS: Every culture contains its share of ghost stories. The words “guest” and “ghost” find their roots in the Germanic “geist,” which originally meant a spirit of a dead ancestor invited to tribal celebrations such as Samhain and other solemn events. This type of ghost is a benevolent spirit among the living. Early pagans believed that the human souls were trapped in the bodies of animals and could be released on Samhain and allowed to enter their new human incarnations gave rise to the early Christian idea that the dead could inhabit animals. Oral legends, books, movies, and religion help to fan the flames of the promise of an afterlife. After all, no one wants to believe that this is all there is; hence if there is an afterlife, then naturally those who you have loved will want to visit you…right?

Technically speaking, a ghost represents a human or animal that has physically passed from the earth plane, yet his or her spirit comes to visit on occasion or remains behind, stuck between this world and the hereafter. A haint is negative energy expelled by a living individual that coalesces as a mass of energy. The difference is we assume that ghosts have the capacity to think, haints do not have this luxury. So, you will find haints in negative environments of places of great emotional distress. Haints are not confined to buildings; but, can also be found in the woods, deserts, or at the sea shore and are drawn to violence from which they feed.

WITCHES: The corn dolly has an association with a practice in Ireland and Scotland called “snigging the Caillech”. According to one Irish account, the Caillech was supposed to be a wee, small woman wearing a red or green cloak. The word “Callech” means Old Woman and it is possibly from here that we derive the witch seen as an old hag. Indeed, nicknames for the Caillech were “hag” and “old hag”.

VAMPIRES AND BATS: We find the belief in vampires appearing in Babylon and Assyria, where it was thought that the dead could rise and walk the earth, seeking sustenance from the living. The vampires of Crete were blamed for ill deeds, and were said to live in the mountains. In Germany, food was buried with the dead, or rice and grain scattered on the grave to assuage the hunger pangs of the Nachzehrer, who might issue forth from the grave in the form of a pig. In Bulgaria, the Vrykolaka were said to be passive vampires in life who became active after death.

The ghosts of Halloween’s past have not lain themselves to a peaceful rest. They dance and cavort through the collective unconscious of the people, and emerge each October 31 to once again remind us of our tribal roots, of fears we do not wish to face, and of the possibility of life after death. Modern Americans have seized Halloween with renewed vigor, spinning the symbolism into yet a new avenue of historical lore.

The information above was taken from the book Halloween written by Silver Ravenwolf. Ms. Ravenwolf has published many other wonderful books which are published by Llewellyn Worldwide in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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New First Aid App Brings American Red Cross Safety Tips to Smart PhonesWritten by American Red Cross The American Red Cross has launched its official First Aid app, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users.

This app is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross. It’s also the only first aid app created or endorsed by the American Red Cross for use on both the Android and iPhone platforms. It gives instant access to information on how to handle the most common first aid situations, and includes videos and interactive quizzes. Users who take quizzes can earn badges they can share with friends through social media to show off their lifesaving knowledge.

Due to the rapid increase in smart phone users, the app takes critical first aid information normally stored on bookshelves and in pamphlets and places it at the fingertips of tens of millions of individuals – which will save lives. The Red Cross app also includes trusted Red Cross disaster preparedness information for a number of common situations.

“American Red Cross First Aid app users have expert advice in the palm of their hands,” said Jen Castellano of the American Red Cross Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Department. “The app is simple to use and will aid those in an emergency, whether it’s in the backyard, in the conference room or anywhere in between.”

“The American Red Cross First Aid app is a free and easy way to get life-saving first aid instruction and disaster

preparedness information anytime, anywhere,” said Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council chair Dr. David Markenson. “Everyone should load this onto their smart phone as an important first step in learning what to do for medical emergencies and in creating a family preparedness plan.”

App features include:

Simple step-by-step instructions for everyday first aid scenarios;

Prioritized steps to take during an emergency, with 9-1-1 call button;

Sharable badges to be unlocked through interactive quizzes;

Videos and animations to make learning first aid fun and easy;

Safety and preparedness tips for a range of conditions including severe winter weather, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes;

Preloaded content that gives instant access to all safety information at any time.

The app is free and available for iPhone and Android users. You can find the app in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

Downloading the app is not a substitute for training. To learn more about American Red Cross first aid or register for a course, visit redcross.org/takeaclass.

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Spectrum Senior Consultants Welcomes George SeilerSpectrum Senior Consultants, Inc. publishers of Lifestyles Over 50 locally, is honored to bring a new member to our team.GeorgeSeilerrecentlyretiredfromtheSchuylkillCountyOfficeofSeniorServicesafter32yearsofservice.Seiler, from the Auburn area, and his new wife Diane will be assistingourPowerofAttorneyclientswiththeirbookkeepingneeds. Heisalsostartingabusiness,”HelpAroundtheHome”, to primarily help Seniors remain in their homes. Seiler stated, “I have spent 32 years working for the bettermentofSchuylkillCounty’selderlyresidentsasanemployeeoftheOfficeofSeniorServices.Ihopetocontinuehelpingseniorsstayintheirhomesbyofferingservicesthatwill allow them to do so.”

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Local HypnoTherapist Attends International ConferenceDeborahMiller,CertifiedHypnotherapist, SchuylkillHavenareaattendedtheNationalGuildofHypnotistsConvention2012andNGHSummerInstituteattheRoyalPlazaConventionCenter,Marlborough, MA in August. Shecompletedthecertificationcourseon Pain Management presented by Ron Eslinger, CRNA, BCH, FNGH. Special focus was the use of hypnosisforchronicpainincludingmigraines,fibromyalgia,phantomlimb,backandpelvicpain.Shealsoparticipatedinan eight-hour course with Dr. Edith Fiore, author, pioneer and specialist in regression therapy. ShesatfortheBoardCertificationexamandreceivednotificationthatshehasbeenhonoredwiththetitleof“NGHBoardCertifiedHypnotist.”Lessthan1%ofcertifiedhypnotistsareboardcertified.OtherspecialtiesthatMillerstudiedduringtheConventioninclude“HypnotisminGeriatrics,”“EthicsandLegalIssues,”“Rapid Parts Therapy,” and “UltraHeight® Hypnosis.” Through hypnosis Miller has helped many people to resolve stress,grief,PTSD,weightloss,pain,smokingcessation,sadness, inability to proceed, and blockages of all sorts, aswellaslossofcontrolwithemotionssuchasanger.HerpracticeislocatednearSummitStation.Moreinformationisavailable on her website www.HypnosisCanHelp.me.

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Be A Part of Make A Difference DayIt’s no secret that the weakened economy is causing families and Hu-man Service organizations to struggle to make ends meet. Paychecks and budgets don’t stretch as far as they used to. With no end in sight, how can you help to fill in the gaps? Would you like to help your neighbors in Schuylkill County in their battle against hunger, domestic violence, substance abuse, illiteracy, loneliness, fear, illness, and other negative influences in their communities? Perhaps you’re saying, “I’m a senior, what can I do?” The answer is much more than you know.

Make A Difference Day, the national day of giving, will be held on Saturday, October 27th throughout the county. For this year, our 17th, the theme reflects the giving nature of our citizens—Be-cause Schuylkill County Cares. Last year we saw record level of involvement with 250 registered projects and roughly one out of every 17 county residents participating in some way. Of those, about half were age 50 and above. Their kindness and generos-ity is a wonderful gift to the people of Schuylkill County. We’re crossing our fingers and hoping for another huge turnout.

Maybe you’re not familiar with the range of projects you can do. Practically anything that benefits county residents qualifies. Some ideas are knitting or crocheting scarves, hats, or afghans for children, or cancer or those facing other illnesses. Collect-ing and mailing manufacturers coupons to our military stationed

abroad. This project, unheard of locally in 2008 has grown to 11 overseas bases being “adopted” and receiving thousands of dollars in coupons to help our military stretch their budgets. Your group can make Hug-A-Bears, simple teddy bears that are given to emergency responders to soothe a child in distress, host a food drive for your food pantry, make donations of books to children or baby supplies to new mothers or “goodie bags” for hospitalized children, donate socks or t-shirts for those in need, donate household items for agencies that house consumers or cleaning supplies to a local animal shelter. The ways you can help are practically unlimited. You’re only challenged by your imagi-nation and projects can be done with little to no cost to you. We encourage you to think out of the box.

If you or your group are struggling to find an idea, contact Com-munity Volunteers in Action for a “wish” list of project ideas submitted by organizations in need or for general project ideas.Register your project to be part of this special event. It’s easy. Make A Difference Day registration forms are now being ac-cepted. Keep in mind that your project does not have to occur on October 27th.

Community Volunteers in Action is the Coordinating Center for the event. Along with Committee Member RSVP of Schuylkill County and Schuylkill Community Action, we remind you to reg-ister your project. You may elect to not be considered for a Spe-cial Commendation Award if you choose. But, please, register so we can better track how many people and groups participate in Schuylkill County.

For application forms, contact Janice Johnston, CVIA, (570) 628-1426, [email protected], or Carol Bowen, RSVP of Schuylkill County, (570) 622-3103, [email protected].

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Carbon County Animal Shelter Seeking SponsorsCarbon County Animal Shelter is in need of sponsors for spaying and neutering. This helps off set the small budget of the county run shelter. It is crucial that all dogs gets spayed or neutered while at the shelter. Doing this improves their behavior, lowers the cost of adoption from 150 to 100, and it also helps with dog population issues.

Neutering (for male dogs) costs only $50.00 per dog. Spaying (for female dogs) costs only $60.00 per dog. If this is too much, people can donate whatever they can towards a spay or neuter. If someone would like to donate more than just one spay or neuter, that would be greatly appreciated too! Checks can be made out to Carbon County Animal Shelter. In the memo, please put “Sponsor Money for Spay/Neuter”.

The shelter is also always in need of other donations such as dog food (any variety), sponges, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, old towels and sheets (no big quilts or extra large blankets please due to our washer), Pinesol (generic is fine), multi-purpose cleaning solution (such as 409), dog shampoo, flea treatments, etc.

The Carbon County Animal Shelter is located on the Broad Mountain, Route 93 in Nesquehoning. We have many wonderful dogs available for adoption. The shelter is always looking for dependable, dog friendly volunteers to help feed and give water to dogs, clean indoor and outdoor kennels, do laundry, and take dogs for walks.

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Red Creek Wildlife Center to Open Training Facilityby Sara HodonYou find a sick or injured wild animal in your neighborhood. As a well-meaning, but inexperienced, Good Samaritan, your first response might be to try to help it by providing food or basic medical care. Bad idea. The animal may not heal properly or have a difficult time re-adjusting to the wild. Wildlife professionals suggest leaving the rehabilitation to them... or, you can become one yourself.

After 22 years in operation, Red Creek Wildlife Center, Schuylkill Haven, is set to open a brand-new facility specifically for wildlife rehabilitation training programs. The facility will be adjacent to the existing building on 3.3 acres, complete with a pond and state-of-the art equipment.

According to owner Peggy Hentz, out of 69 counties in Pennsylvania, only 23 have rehabilitation centers and of those, only 8 are equipped to tend to all types of wildlife. Most of these facilities close their doors due to a lack of funding or owners severely limit their workload within three years. As part of Red Creek’s training program, wildlife professionals will learn how to start and maintain a thriving nonprofit organization that serves and treats wild animals. Besides the classroom training, attendees will gain valuable hands-on experience. Public programs will also be offered.

Red Creek admits well over 1,000 animals per year, many of which are brought in from individuals who live several hours away. With the new facility, more animals can be rehabbed and their recovery can start much more quickly. Much of the Center’s curriculum will stem from material Hentz has taught at state and national conferences. “Wildlife rehab is a science,” according to a promotional clip for the new Center. “We’re expanding our facility and fulfilling all three of our missions.” Those missions aim to provide a service to the general public, veterinarians, and state and wildlife officials; to provide education about Pennsylvania wildlife to the public, and to provide continuing education activities among licensed wildlife rehabilitators. They expect to draw participants from across Pennsylvania and beyond.

For more information on the Red Creek Wildlife Center, call 570-739-4393 or visit redcreekwildlifecenter.com.

one Misplaced Letter

An Illinois man left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick email. Unfortunately, when typing her address, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher’s wife whose husband had passed away only the day before. When the grieving widow checked her email, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint. At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:

Dearest Wife, Just got checked in. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow. P.S. Sure is hot down here.

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Credulous and Incredulous FactsA spiders web is made of two types of silk, one sticky and the other not. The spider begins the web with the non sticky silk and forms the “spokes”. After the frame is constructed and secure, the spider goes back with the sticky silk and completes the web design we are so familiar with, connecting spoke to spoke. They will also add rows connecting the spokes to allow them access for web maintenance.

Theodore Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to deliver an inaugural address with-out using the word “I”. Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisen-hower tied for second place, using “I” only once in their inaugural addresses.

A Texan convicted of robbery worked out a deal to pay $9600 in damages rather than serve a two-year prison sentence. For payment, he gave the court a forged check. He got his prison term back, plus eight more years.

Upcoming Sept./Oct. EventsSummit Hill Heritage Center1 W. Hazard St., Summit Hill Oct. 6th, 800am-2:00pm Fall Fling Flea Market. Lunch available. Call Cathy 570-645-5888 for info.

Oct.12th , 7pm Dave Gutkowski, massage therapist and practicing Reiki Master (Dave’s Body and Soul Holistic Arts)

Oct 15th Quilt Class with Cheryl Hanks

Oct 26th Ghost Stories.

Oct. 28th, 2:00 to 4:00pmOur Black Hat Tea. Call ahead for tickets 570-645-9133. Gourmet meal served -- Wear a black hat!

www.summithillheritagecenter.com or call Deb Ranck at 570-645-9133.

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6:30 to 8:00pm, Hospice of Central PA “Growing though Grief” A bereavement support group for adults attempting to cope with the death of a loved one. Offers fellowship and education in a safe, comfortable environment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville (Parking avail. on 3rd St. or in rear of church) Registration is required as seating is limited. To register call Denise Ketch, Hospice of Central Pa 570-294-3747 or Tish Gayeuski, Trinity Lutheran Church 570-622-9910

Diakon Primetime Health Guided Autumn Strolls

Sept. 24th,1:30-2:30pmAuburn part of the John Bartram trail. Enjoy beautiful scenery as leaves begin to change colors. Meets in the parking area on the left before the bridge. Overflow parking is on the other side of the bridge. Take 895 toward Auburn. 3 miles-easy

Oct. 1st, 1:30-3:00pmPeddlers Grave with Robin Tracey. Visit the site of the first murder in our area dating back to the 1700’s. To car pool, meet at the Memorial Park in Shenandoah at 1:15pm. 2 miles-moderate

Oct. 8th, 1:30-3:00pm Landingville Marsh - part of the John Bartram Trail, we will view the base of the oldest transportation tunnel in America built in 1827. Turn left at the Landingville playground. Wind around and you will see the parking lot on your left across from the Marsh. 3 miles-easy

Oct. 15th, 1:30-2:30pm State Game Lands - Walk with a View – Storyteller, Dave McSurdy. Meets at the gazebo, Bubeck Park, Schuylkill Haven at 1:00pm. We will carpool to the State Game Lands Trail entrance. Easy

Oct. 22nd, 1:30-3:00pmSpirit of Tuscarora Trail with Robin Tracey. Beautiful fall colors and views of the Tuscarora Lake Cove. We will meet at the Tuscarora State Park Office. Moderate

Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group “Holding Hands in Care”Dinner is provided at 5:15 and meeting is at 6:00pmManor Care Health Services 420 Pulaski Dr., Pottsville Call 570-622-9582 Ellen Popson Sept. 18th and Nov.20th and Providence Place Retirement Center 2200 First Ave., Pottsville. Call 570-628-6950 Kelly Fehr. October 16th If you need a shoulder to lean on, help is always available just call us.

Sept. 24th, 9-10:00amHow the American Cancer Society Can Help Cancer PatientsFree Continental Breakfast, St. Joseph Medical Center, Franciscan, Room A, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading. Free parking. This presentation is an opportunity for cancer patients, friends, families and professionals to learn about the many free programs and services available. Please RSVP for this free presentation by calling Lauren Favinger at 610-376-7144 ext. 313 or [email protected].

Sept. 29th 7:00-12:00pm Annual Yard Sale Berkshire Commons, 5485 Perkiomen Ave., Reading. Proceeds go to Berks Co. Alzheimer’s Assoc. Rent a space for $10.00. Bring your own tables.

Food and baked goods for sale. Call Helene 610-779-3993 for information.

Sept. 29th 24th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day “The Little Town That Could” celebrates everything that moves on wheels. Three train excursions through the beautiful countryside, Harley show and Cruise-in…Rain or Shine. Vendors, baked goods, food, music, entertainment, children’s games and more. Big Yellow Shuttles will run the Schuylkill Haven Loop every 15 minutes. For info. call 570-385-3134 or www.shboroughday.com

Sept. 29th, 4:00 - 7:00pm Annual Borough Day Spaghetti Dinner at Jerusalem Lutheran Church 252 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven. All you can eat, includes salad, roll, beverage and dessert. Adults $7.00, Child 5 to 12 $4.00, Under 5 Free.

October 6th 9am-5pm Fall Fest at the Summit at Blue Mountain HS parking lot 211 N. 12th St., Lehighton. Rain or shine. Chinese Auction, Cake raffle, Race Car display, CareNet, Homemade food, baked goods & beverages, Bicycle Raffle, Franklin Township Vol. Fire Co. Safety House, Child & Resident ID’s, Car Seat Safety Check, Flea market, Live Musical Entertainment, Pet Pageant (call Anita Otto 610-377-7153) Little Miss Summit/ Little Mr. Summit & Jr. Miss Summit & Jr. Mr. Summit (call Doreen Schaffer 610-377-7206), Scavenger Hunt, Kids Zone. For information on times and details at the Fall Fest call Doreen Schaffer 610-377-7206.

Oct. 16th 10:00am to 4:00pmSchuylkill County’s 2012 Senior Expo. A fun filled day specially designed for Boomers and Beyond! Give-aways, food, antique appraisals, Free flu shots, massage, Medicare Part D comparisons, wine tasting, fashion show, musical entertainment by “The Legends” Fairlane Village Mall, Rt. 61 Pottsville. Free Admission, Free Parking, 570-624-3018 or

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Diakon classeswww.diakon.orgSept. 27th COMPUTER GRAPHICS 101: GIMP FOR BEGINNERS

Sept. 22nd - Sept. 29th The 157th Bloomsburg Fair Largest Ag. Fair in PA

Sat. Oct. 27th Schuylkill County’s 17th “Make a Difference Day”. The national day of giving. The theme reflects the giving nature of our citizens-Because Schuylkill County Cares. For application forms, contact Janice Johnston 570-628-1426, [email protected] or Carol Bowen 570-622-3103, [email protected]

Sept. 29th 10:00am-2:00pm “Fall into a Healthy You” Health Fair. Tips & information on staying healthy. Health screenings available. Maple Shade Meadows, 50 E. Locust St., Nesquehoning Phone 570-669-5500

Sovereign Center Entertainment, Reading

Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers Oct 21nd Sun. 4:05 pm

Chris Tomlin Oct 23rd Tue. 7:00pm

Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco Oct 25th Thur. 7:30pm

Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco Oct 26th Fri. 7:30pm

Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco Oct 27th Sat. 3:30pm

Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco Oct 27nd Sat. 7:30pm

Reading Royals vs. Toledo WalleyeOct 28 Sun. 5:05pm

Sovereign Majestic Theater 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA… For performances visit www.sovereignmajestic.com

tamaquaarea.com • schuylkill.org • www.readingberkspa.com • carboncountychamber.net • hazletonchamber.org

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