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ALICE COOPER-he is very much like you and me; GETTING INKED- Check out 3 local tattoo shops and the boomers they inked. Plus: caregiving, retirement, nostalgia, travel, veterans stories and more.
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Cool cover, right? We were
thrilled that Alice Cooper
granted us an interview. Like
most of you, I was only familiar
with Cooper the entertainer.
Although he loves the macabre
and thrives on entertaining his
audience with his ghastly
appearance and theatrics, Cooper
wants to go home and have time
with family and friends where he
isn’t in character. I know you’ll
enjoy reading about this guy who
lives a Jekyll-and-Hyde life.
Now let’s go 180 degrees the
other way – Bewitched. For eight
years people tuned in each week
to watch a twitch of a nose and
some family humor. Since this is
the 50th anniversary of its TV
debut, we reminisce about the people who made the show
work. Fans will be gathering in California later this year for
a special celebration, and since you can’t twitch your nose
and be there, you may want to make plans now to attend.
Does your master bath area have a dated look? You can
make major renovations and create a tranquil atmosphere by
installing an overflow bath tub or a pass-through fireplace to
your bedroom. Doesn’t that sound delicious? But there are
beautiful sinks, trendy lighting, classy faucet and shower
fixtures, and other features that can make a big impact
without too much fuss. Check it all out inside!
It used to be that we could only enjoy the outdoors during
the summer months, but now with firescaping, hot tubs, and
swim units, the outdoors can be experienced year round. Look
at some of the hot ideas you may want to consider installing
before we shift to cooler weather.
Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? It’s becoming
more popular, even among the boomer generation. We caught
up with four local baby boomers
who decided to get inked. Each
person had their tattoo
especially designed. Find out
what the impetus was for their
tattoo. Will you be next?
Looking for a weekend
getaway destination? Read
about Christmas in the Woods,
a fantastic craft show that is
held each year in October. My
husband and I have been there
many times and find new and
different offerings each time we
attend.
Ideal Living is the special
feature included in this issue of
b magazine. The region offers
many living options for baby
boomers and seniors. Find out
what active adult communities are offering these days, who
can help with placement decisions, and how a reverse
mortgage may be able to help a loved one remain in their
home.
And if you’re a caregiver, there is always information to
help you in that loving journey.
Much more is included but you’re going to have to pour
your favorite beverage, kick off your shoes, put up your feet,
and relax and read it for yourself.
Enjoy!
Vice president and managing editor
from the editor ...
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features12 BEWITCHED – A TV COMEDY OF WITCHES,
WARLOCKS, AND MORTAL HUMANSFifty years ago, Bewitched, a supernatural fantasy show,
debuted on television. The story revolved around everyday family
life, with nosey neighbors, a cranky boss, the somewhat
befuddled older relative, and the stereotypical meddlesome
mother-in-law. Throw in a witch for a wife and a few of her off-
the-wall relatives, and a family comedy is created. Households
are still enchanted by reruns of Bewitched, now celebrating its
50th anniversary.
36 JOURNALING – HELPING THOSE FACING AHEALTH CHALLENGEIf you have ever experienced a medical crisis, whether for
yourself or a loved one, you know that reflecting on your feelings
and seeking support from others who have similar experiences is
often part of process. Medical professionals treat the physical
aspects of an illness, but the emotional, mental, and social
facets need attention too. Journaling and blogging can let
patients express their feelings and can help keep family
members informed. Learn how easy it is to set up a blog page or
begin journaling.
40 TO TRUST OR NOT TO TRUSTEnd-of-life terminology and documents can be confusing: living
trust, revocable living trust, will, probate, etc. Sometimes it all
gets so overwhelming and confusing that we end up not doing
anything, deciding what we have is good enough. In this issue
we talk about trusts, which may or may not be right for you.
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cover story6 ALICE COOPERHe is “The Godfather of Shock
Rock,” but he has another side of
himself that isn’t very different
from you and me. It took a long
time to realize that he couldn’t be
the person on stage all the time.
And his family is very important
to Cooper. In fact, his wife,
Sheryl Goddard, and daughter,
Calico, sometimes travel and even
perform with him.
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anniversary70 THE RISE AND FALL OF A PRESIDENT
Richard Milhous Nixon.
caregiving43 HELP A LOVED ONE REMAIN IN THEIR HOME
Remaining safe in their current environment.
general72 GOOD VIBRATIONS
Meet a fellow boomer.
health30 SKIN CANCER
Awareness can save lives.
home20 BACKYARD-STYLE ENTERTAINMENT
Spending time outdoors, maybe even year-round.
26 TURN YOUR MASTER BATH INTO A MINI-SPAIt’s a matter of personal enjoyment and financial investment.
ideal living45 WHEN YOU’RE NOT READY TO SLOW DOWN
Active adult communities may be your answer.
50 MAKING PLACEMENT DECISIONSThere is assistance.
54 IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE RIGHT FOR YOU?Asking the tough questions.
lifestyle16 MORE BOOMERS GETTING INKED
Tattoos—no longer taboo.
nostalgia62 CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION
How to value your memorabilia collection.
66 MUSEUMS OFFER A PEEK AT HISTORYMotorcycles, cars, Mack trucks, and more.
people60 CREATING A PHYSICAL MEMORY
Remembering loved ones.
travel32 CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS
A holiday wonderland of more than 200 crafters and eateries.
veteran57 IN WAR AND PEACE, HE CONTINUED TO SERVE
An exemplary life of service for our country.
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At a performance in 1969, a
chicken’s head was thrown on stage.
“I never said I did or didn’t bite the
head off the chicken,” says Cooper.
But Shep Gordon, his agent, told him
it would be good for publicity to let the
world believe he did. The fans loved it,
and 40 years after the release of his
debut record, he is still shocking and
rocking the world.
It all started with a band called The
Earwigs, “a parody of The Beatles,” says
Cooper. He and some of his friends from
Detroit formed it as a joke to enter a
talent show. They later called themselves
The Spiders and then The Nazz.
When the band, made up of Vincent
Furnier (Alice Cooper), Michael Bruce,
Glen Buxton, Neal Smith, and Dennis
Dunaway, found out there was another
band called The Nazz, Furnier suggested
the name Alice Cooper. He liked the
contrast between the band’s image and
the wholesome name.
A CHICKEN’S HEAD HELPED
to create the legend of Alice
Cooper, a man considered by
many to be “The Godfather of
Shock Rock.”
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“We were looked down on by other
bands,” Cooper says, “because we were
so theatrical that people said, ‘Take
your theatrics away, and you’re not a
good band.’ We were every bit as good
a band as anybody out there.”
“Eighteen” became a hit in 1971.
“School’s Out,” which came out in
1972, was an American Top 10 single
and a British No. 1. Billion Dollar
Babies, released in 1973, was a No. 1
album here and across the Atlantic.
Furnier (Cooper) wanted more
theater and more gore. The band didn’t
and dissolved. Furnier, with the band’s
permission and his agreement to pay
royalties, kept the name and decided to
go it alone.
In 1975 Cooper brought out his first
solo album, Welcome to My Nightmare.
“There was a time that I didn’t know
where Alice stopped and I began, and
that was because of alcohol,” he says.
“All our friends were dying at 27. If you
were a rock star, you were supposed to
do that.”
For a second, Cooper’s eyes go
blank, and then he begins to speak
again.
“I had a drinking club called the
Hollywood Vampires. It was at The
Rainbow [Bar and Grill in LA] every
night, and it was Harry Nilsson, John
Lennon, Keith Moon, Micky Dolenz, Jim
Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and whoever
else was in town that was a known
alcoholic. That was the spot. There’s a
plaque there that says, ‘Lair of the
Hollywood Vampires,’ and it points up
into the attic where we used to go and
drink,” Cooper tells me.
During this time in his life, Cooper
met his wife, Sheryl Goddard, a dancer
and choreographer who performed in his
show. Cooper was dating Raquel Welch
at the time, but he left Welch to marry
Goddard.
In 1983, while he was drinking
himself to death, she filed for divorce,
and he quit drinking. Now she travels
with him and their daughter, Calico.
Sometimes they even perform on stage
with him.
Cooper confides that family is very
important to him and that he also
currently takes care of his aging mother.
He recently built an addition onto his
house for her.
Now that his family is always close,
Cooper says, “We’re doing better tours
now than we ever did. When I was 30, I
was a mess. I was drinking a bottle of
whiskey a day. I did shows that weren’t
anywhere near as good as the shows I
do now.”
Cooper talked about his recent tours
with fellow shock rockers Rob Zombie
and Marilyn Manson.
“The nice thing about the tour was
that there were two types of theater.
I neversaid I didor didn’tbite theheadoff thechicken.
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Marilyn and Zombie have their own
surrealistic-type of theater up there and
their own sort of attitude and characters
that they play. My show’s sort of old-
school vaudevillian with all the hits, and
it isn’t based on lasers or things like
that,” Cooper comments.
He doesn’t see much in rock today
that interests him.
“We do hard rock. The music won’t
go away. The bands that are still here
and valid are still hard-rock bands. The
Stones. Aerosmith. Guns N’ Roses.
Slash’s band. Foo Fighters. Green Day.
The bands from the ’60s who are still
here are all hard-rock bands. It’s the
sort of combination that every 16-year-
old wants to hear, and the parents do,
too. You just don’t compromise.”
Cooper’s “old-school” approach also
pays homage to many rock legends that
are no longer performing.
“I’ve never done a covers album, and
I really wanted to do one. But I didn’t
want to go all over the place. I wanted
to go specifically to that Hollywood
Vampires era. I thought how great it
would be to cover a Monkees song
because of Micky Dolenz and Davy
Jones. They used to both drink with us.”
While he has yet to do a cover
album, his show includes many hits
from his departed friends.
“In the show, we do ‘Break on
Through’ by The Doors, ‘Revolution’ by
Lennon, ‘My Generation’ for Keith
Moon, and ‘Foxy Lady’ for Hendrix.
These were all my fellow drunks. They
passed away, and at the very end of the
performance of all these covers, all
their tombstones are being projected up
there, and I say, ‘To all my dead drunk
friends!’ Keeping their spirit alive was
something I added in the show, and the
audience loves it.”
He continues, “I think very few
people can actually sit there and say,
‘I got plastered with every one of those
guys.’”
Cooper’s music, like that of his
friends, has become timeless. He
reflects for a second on what he thinks
were his best albums.
“Oh boy,” he says. “There’s Love It
to Death—the first album with Bob
Ezrin would have been the first
definitive album. Welcome to My
Right: Alice
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Nightmare—that was a genius album;
The Last Temptation—I thought that
was a really good album; Along Came a
Spider was a really good album; and
Brutal Planet and Dragontown.”
But his best work may be yet to
come.
“I try to make records for my fans.
I don’t think I’m trying to break new
ground. I don’t want to let the audience
down. I was really proud of Welcome to
My Nightmare. It had all the right
songs on it, and the audience reacted
really well to it, and it did well on the
charts, too.
“Next album, I’ll try to do the same
thing. Like I said, I haven’t written my
best songs yet, and that keeps pushing
me forward. Any great musician keeps
writing. Burt Bacharach is still writing
songs, and he’s probably still trying to
write his best song. Bob Dylan may be
writing as we speak. You never know
when you’re going to hear that magic
combination where you listen and go,
‘That’s it!’”Alice Cooper Group, 1973.
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Cooper has also performed in
movies, most recently as the star
attraction at a party in the movie Dark
Shadows. Cooper was enthusiastic
about his cameo and mentions how he
had always loved Dark Shadows, the
TV show. In particular, he notes how
much he enjoyed working with Johnny
Depp, and how Johnny was a good
guitar player, and that he had
performed with his band in the past.
As the interview winds down and
Cooper excuses himself to speak with
other fans, he reemphasizes what has
kept The Godfather of Shock Rock on
top for so long: “I was smart enough to
get sober years ago, and there was this
gray area for a while of, ‘Where does
Alice begin, and where do I end?’ I
figured I had to wear the makeup every
time I went out, with the snake around
my neck and black leather and the
whole thing, or I was going to let
everybody down.
“In order to maintain that
character, you’re either going to be a
drug addict or an alcoholic because it’s
impossible to fuel that character in
everyday life. It’s going to drive you
insane, trying to do it. I just got to the
point where I got sober and I said,
‘This is where we become Jekyll and
Hyde.’
“I wanted to be able to play golf in
the morning, go shopping, have dinner,
and go to the movies as this guy, and
then play this character at night. I
honestly think that had to do with the
death of our rock stars: the fact that
they had to be a character all the time.
Now, I look forward to playing, but I
think I would’ve burned out as Alice all
the time. We have a great relationship
with each other now, Alice and I, and
people are not disappointed.” ) ) )
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Supernatural fantasy shows are
relatively common these days, but it was a
new idea to television when Bewitched, The
Addams Family, and The Munsters
launched, all between Sept. 17 and 24,
1964.
The story of Bewitched revolves around
Samantha and Darrin Stephens. On their
wedding night Darrin discovers that
Samantha is a witch, and within no time at
all he is introduced to his flamboyant
mother-in-law, Endora.
She takes an instant dislike to her new
son-in-law when Samantha vows to forgo
witchcraft for his sake, and so begins a
vendetta of wicked mischief, turning him
into animals and playing endless magic
pranks to make his life hell.
But her attempts to drive a wedge
between Darrin and Samantha are futile as
the mainstay of the series is the delightful
love affair between mortal and witch.
The pilot script for Bewitched was
created by screenwriter Sol Saks. He had
actress Tammy Grimes in mind to play the
lead actress; however, Grimes was under
contract else were.
Meanwhile, director and producer
William Asher and his wife, actress
Elizabeth Montgomery, were looking for a
feat
ure
WRITTEN BY David Bennett
Photo Permission courtesy of
Sony Pictures Television.
Bewitched© 1064 CPT Holdings, Inc.
A WITCH MARRIED TO A MORTAL, A MEDDLING MOTHER-IN-LAW, A NOSEY
neighbor, and an array of weird and wonderful relatives? I am, of course, describing the
TV show Bewitched that originally ran from 1964–1972 on ABC.
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project to work on together, and they
approached Screen Gems’ executive TV
producer Harry Ackerman. They were
given a script to look over, were thrilled
with what they read, and, after some
tweaking, both signed up.
With Montgomery cast as
Samantha, producers now had the
enormous task of finding actors for the
other principal roles. Oscar-nominated
actress Agnes Moorehead was
approached to play Samantha’s mother,
Endora.
Initially, Moorehead was not keen on
signing up for the series but, after some
persuading, decided to take a chance on
the show. She would later admit to
Montgomery that she only signed up
because she was sure it was going to be
a flop!
Dick Sargent was originally
approached for the role of Samantha’s
husband, Darrin, but he was under
contract elsewhere and the part was
given to Dick York. Interestingly,
though, Sargent would later step in to
play Darrin when York was forced into
retirement by health issues.
Dick York was a tall, handsome
actor with wonderful comedic timing.
The on-screen chemistry between York
and the witty, beguiling Montgomery is
pure magic, bringing the “true love
conquers all” message alive while the
couple desperately tried to keep
Samantha’s witch identity secret.
Darrin struggles with the relentless
stresses of the world of advertising
(alongside his long-suffering boss Larry
Tate—played by David White) and his
mischievous mother-in-law. Samantha
wrestles with the challenges of
conforming to the role of a mortal
housewife without the help of witchcraft
… just a twitch of the nose away.
Other cast members were the
Stephenses’ neighbors, the Kravitzes,
played by George Tobias and Alice
Pearce. The role of Gladys Kravitz
would later be taken over by Sandra
Gould, as sadly Pearce died from cancer
toward the end of season two. Mrs.
Kravitz often catches Samantha in the
act of witchcraft, but no one believes
her hysterical accounts of events.
Audiences would meet a wonderful
array of other characters, including
Darrin’s parents, Frank and Phyllis
Stephens (played by Mabel Albertson,
Roy Roberts, and Robert F. Simon),
Louise Tate (played by Irene Vernon
and Kasey Rogers), and Samantha’s
dear Aunt Clara (played by Marion
Lorne), who often gets herself into a
muddle when her witchcraft goes awry.
By the end of Bewitched’s first
Supernaturalfantasy showsare relativelycommon thesedays, but it wasa new idea totelevision whenBewitched,The AddamsFamily, andThe Munsterslaunched in1964.”
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Agnes Moorehead, Dick York, and Elizabeth Montgomery, 1964.
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season, the series was proving highly
successfully, reaching No. 2 in the Nielsen
ratings, and large companies like Chevrolet
and Quaker Oats were investing in its
success by way of sponsorship.
In season two the Stephenses have an
addition to their family, a daughter named
Tabitha. Tabitha would be played by several
sets of twins, finally settling on Diane and
Erin Murphy, with Erin eventually taking
over the role. The addition of Tabitha added
a new dimension to the show and another
dilemma for the Stephenses: would Tabitha
be a witch?
The first two seasons of Bewitched were
filmed in black and white, but season three
was aired in color, and everything seemed
to sparkle even more than before. The
animated opening (created by the famous
duo Hanna-Barbera), with Samantha flying
across a starry cityscape, was more
captivating than ever.
Subsequent seasons saw appearances by
the likes of Samantha’s beloved practical-
joking Uncle Arthur (Paul Lynde),
mischievous cousin Serena (played also by
Montgomery), bumbling nanny Esmeralda
(Alice Ghostley), and Dr. Bombay (Bernard
Fox).
The Stephenses would also introduce a
son in season 6, Adam (played by various
Above: Dick York, Diane or Erin Murphy, and Elizabeth Montgomery. Above: Dick Sargent, Greg or David
Lawrence, and Elizabeth Montgomery.
twins, finally settling on David and Greg
Lawrence/Mandel).
The show ran for an incredible eight
years and has never been off the air
since. There is a staggering total of 254
episodes. The show and its stars were
nominated for several Emmy Awards,
including five for Elizabeth Montgomery,
though surprisingly she never won.
Production on Bewitched finally
ended in 1972, but the series has stood
the test of time and has been much
celebrated in recent years.
In 2005, TV Land unveiled a statue
of Samantha in Salem, Mass., and in
2008, Elizabeth Montgomery
posthumously received a long-overdue
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
(Montgomery died from cancer in 1995).
To mark this, the 50th anniversary of
Bewitched, fans will be gathering in Los
Angeles at the Sportsmen’s Lodge for
the Bewitched Fan Fare. Events are
taking place from Sept. 17–20, 2014,
including meetings with many actors and
actresses who appeared on the show and
other people connected with it.
If you would like to attend and for
more information, go to:
www.bewitchedfanfare.com
Who would have thought that 50
years on, Bewitched would still be
enchanting audiences of all generations
around the world? )) )
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This illustration art has had a
longstanding stigma in the past—
military personnel proudly wore
insignias and other artwork on their
arms, but it was also associated with
outlaws or gangs and considered
unprofessional.
Nowadays, however, people have
become more accepting of tattoos,
which have become a form of healing,
self-expression, remembrance, and
advertising.
Baby boomers like Kelly and Max
Crawford, Joan Brown, and Lori
Hemphill have embraced the culture of
tattoos for what it means to them, and
they wear their ink proudly.
Kelly Crawford hopes to help break
the negative image that tattooing used
to have. Getting her second tattoo with
her husband, Max, in late March was a
continuation of her dream come true.
Her first tattoo, located on the back
of her neck, just below the hairline, is a
script font of the word “sister” to
commemorate the bond between her
and her close sibling.
Though she’s happy with her new
tattoo, Crawford has gotten mixed
reaction to her large swirly design of
multiple stems and a flower located on
her lower stomach and a little on her
back and side.
“I think most people were in shock
that I got one, especially my family. I
don’t think they were too thrilled with
it. My mom and my brother weren’t too
happy. My one sister loves it,” said
Crawford, a CEO of a credit union. “I
think there’s a lot of stereotyping going
on, which is unfortunate.”
Fortunately, there’s one person who
has sealed his approval on Crawford’s
tattoo.
“My husband thinks it’s hot,” she
said. “He loves my tattoo.”
The Crawfords are motorcycle
enthusiasts. About a year ago, the
couple bought a Harley-Davidson
motorcycle and attended several rallies
and gatherings. After meeting new
people and seeing some “pretty cool”
artwork, they went ahead and got
tattoos of their own.
Through the advice from friends in
their motorcycle club, the couple went
to Sevil James Rossell, owner of Built
to Last Tattooing in York. Unlike his
wife, Max Crawford recently got inked
for the first time. A racing enthusiast
as well, he got a tattoo of two racing
flags crossed with a skull in the center
and a motorcycle chain wrapped
around his left upper bicep.
James and Kelly Crawford commun-
icated with Rossell via email, and by
the time they met face to face, they
immediately agreed on the final design.
“I pretty much took out a pen and a
marker with a picture that she showed
me she liked and just drew it on her,”
James Rossell said. “After I drew it on
her, she said, ‘You knew exactly what I
wanted without telling you.’ I guess
that comes from experience.”
Like Crawford, 65-year-old Joan
Brown already had a couple of tattoos
of her dogs before getting another one
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CELEBRITIES, GENERATION Y, AND MILLENNIALS ARE NOT THE ONLY
groups of people getting tattooed these days. Baby boomers are increasingly joining
the pack.
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for a different purpose.
Thirteen years ago, she was
diagnosed with breast cancer. A
lumpectomy resulted in a scar on one
side of her back to the armpit area.
The scar was visible wearing backless
attire like a bathing suit or a summer
top with a lower back. She had read
online about breast cancer survivors
who had gotten tattoos to cover their
scars after having total mastectomies
and smaller degrees of breast surgeries.
“I thought, ‘Heck, I think I could do
the same thing with the scar on my
back. Wouldn’t it be a great thing to
do?”’ Brown said.
She turned to Stuart Werner, an
artist at Transcending Flesh in
downtown Lancaster and the same
person who designed Brown’s first
tattoos, for help. She asked him if he
could disguise her scars with a tattoo,
and they both went to work.
An aficionado of Tinker Bell, Brown
researched online and showed Werner a
bunch of pictures of fairies and vines.
“He went to the back for a little
while and then came back out and said,
‘Well, how about this?’ I said, ‘Wow,
this is doable. That would be great!’”
The tattoo application took about an
hour and a half. Brown described the
process as painful at first, especially
when Werner tattooed her ribs. She
winced for about 10 minutes and kept
reminding herself to breathe.
“I just kept saying, ‘Breathe.
Breathe. You have children. You can do
this,’” she said. “It’s really strange,
but after a while, you don’t notice it
anymore. I can’t describe it. When we
were finished, I said to [Werner], ‘This
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Kelly Crawford, left and above, had
Sevil James Rossell of Built To
Last Tattooing hand-draw and
tattoo this original design on her.
Kelly’s husband, Max
Crawford, right and
below, chose tattoos
that reflected his love
of racing and
motorcycling.
Left: Keith Diffenderfer (front), tattoo artist
from the popular TV show Ink Master, who
works for Sevil James Rossell (behind), tattoo
artist and owner of Built to Last Tattooing
studios in York County. Rossell inked the
tattoos on Max and Kelly Crawford above.
All photos by Sevil
James Rossell.
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wasn’t so bad at all,’ and he said, ‘Well,
you went into the zone really fast. You
relaxed into it.’”
With 19 years of experience, Werner
has designed tattoos for people who need
to cover up scars, stretch marks, and
discoloration of the skin. He has also
designed variations of ribbons to
commemorate the cancer survivors’
journey.
Werner said he enjoys getting asked to
tattoo people who are cancer survivors.
“I certainly like it. It’s nice to see
people get comfort from it. It almost
empowers them. It’s really special,” he
said.
A self-described “cancer thriver,”
Brown plans to show off her back in
public this summer. She’s gotten kudos
and support for her decision from her
family and friends, especially her husband
of 42 years, Tom.
“He should have me tattooed on his
arm,” she said. “He was unbelievably
supportive.”
Tattoos can empower people no matter
what their stage in life. For Lori
Hemphill, getting a tattoo meant
embarking on a new chapter.
An event planner and owner of Party
Perfect in Lancaster, Hemphill works
with young brides to fulfill their special
day. When her 30-year marriage
crumbled, it marked a life change.
“As a baby boomer, I had just gotten a
divorce. It wasn’t an easy time; the past
two years have been difficult. With my
faith getting me through, the tattoos
Joan Brown had Stuart Werner of Transcending Flesh (pictured above, right) disguised
her scar, the result of a lumpectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years
ago, that is on one side of her back to the armpit area.
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represented to me rebirth,” she said.
After meeting Manheim tattoo artist
and Reanimated Art Studio owner
Carrieanne Kempton at a social
gathering, Hemphill made a decision to
try something new.
“With the two years of turmoil, I felt
like I was trying to get over that whole
hump. So this is the time to do it. I
needed that constant reminder of faith
and moving forward,” she said.
Kempton designed a tattoo on
Hemphill’s forearm that consisted of a
lotus flower with a robin’s egg in the
center and a Celtic symbol on the egg.
The lotus flower blossoms in the
murkiest and dirtiest waters. The flower,
the egg, and the symbol represent beauty
and rebirth during troubled times. A
rosary is draped around the flower to
represent Hemphill’s faith.
Years of experience and patience are
some of the keys to being a good tattoo
artist, especially when working with
someone for the very first time. Kempton
said it was fun working with her client.
“We’d done a little research and
found something that she was going to
like,” she said. “She was not difficult to
deal with. She was very nice.”
A 2010 Pew study found that 15
percent of baby boomers are inked.
While the actual number of baby boomer
customers varies in each tattoo parlor,
more women are expressing interest.
“They’re not our primary customers.
There’s a lot more than what it used to
be,” Kempton said. “The guys that come
in have all been in the service, but the
people who say, ‘I’m doing this, darn it,’
are women.”
Unlike the younger generation, baby
boomers are more methodical—choosing
a design and asking informative
questions about hygiene and the actual
process.
“[They] look at how clean is the shop.
Are they friendly? Can they understand
what [the client] is asking for? They
want it done professionally,” said James
Rossell. “It’s cool to work with
boomers.” ) ) )
Lori Hemphill had Reanimated Art
Studio owner Carrieanne Kempton
design a tattoo for her representing
her life change and faith.
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Even if you have limited space
and/or budget, there are lots of
different sizes and options in both fire
pits and hot tubs. Both of these
features offer homeowners warmth
year-round while increasing your
outdoor living space.
No matter which project you choose,
the process starts with a design
inspired by the family who will be using
that space.
“An outdoor living space is an
extension of the home—a one-of-a-kind
creation focused on the clients’ unique
taste and style. The clients are our
inspiration for creating the ideal living
environment,” said Ryan Longenecker,
landscape designer at Hosler’s
Homescapes.
If you’re finding you have a little
more time to spend outdoors or if
you’re looking for a great reason to get
together with your family or friends,
imagine them all unwinding around a
cozy fire in the twilight hours or
bonding while relaxing in a bubbling
hot tub.
To create a comfortable living area,
you don’t need as much room or as
much funding as you may think. You
can create a small outdoor space for as
few as 250 square feet or a larger area
for 1,500+ square feet.
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marshmallow over your fire pit while sitting in your hot tub? Then, imagine stepping
out of your hot tub and warming yourself next to a gorgeous outdoor fireplace.
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A typical project ranges between
500 to 700 feet. That range provides a
good outdoor living space for most
properties. Many projects are
accomplished in a few days to a few
weeks. Prices depend largely on the
materials, finishes, and other elements
you choose.
“The cost of the project is secondary
to the benefits received year after year.
The true goal of each project is to
create a unique space that will bring
friends and families together,”
Longenecker said.
Hot tubs or aquatic swim units (the
latest trend) fit into any motif nicely.
These are swim units that create a low-
impact current, simulating a lap swim
in a small area. These can be inside or
outside.
Wherever you decide to install, inside
or outside, if you have health issues, an
aquatic swim unit is a great addition to
your home.
“We sell a lot of these units to folks
50 and older,” said Jesse Timple at
Bob’s Intowne Spas in York, Pa. “When
you have aches and pains, nothing beats
swimming for low-impact exercise.”
In fact, customers with afflictions
such as fibromyalgia and arthritis have
attested to decreased pain levels as a
result of year-round swimming and
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exposure to heated water.
“People choose their hot tub units
based on where the jets will hit their
bodies,” said Timple.
When it comes to the types of
materials used to create the outdoor
living space, a good designer will make
recommendations based on the type of
home you live in. Natural stone will fit
perfectly when designing for a historic
farmhouse.
Likewise, stamped concrete would be
a better choice for a modern house. The
combination of multiple colors and
textures can create an eye-catching
showpiece to turn your yard into a
multi-season gathering place, adding to
your property value and to your quality
of life.
The latest trend is building an
outdoor campfire setting. You can create
the ideal setting to reminisce, make
memories with the grandkids, tell ghost
stories, and roast marshmallows and
hotdogs. There are many styles to choose
Swim spas
combine health
and leisure
benefits all in one.
Swimming or non-
weight-bearing
exercises can be
done in one end,
while massage
and relaxation can
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Above: Firescaping is
becoming more popular as
features become more
available and customizable.
Right: Elevated views from
inside the house or exterior
deck are important to the
success of an outdoor living
environment.
Bottom right: Patterns and
colors are paramount to
carrying the interior flow to the
outdoor space.
Bottom left and lead-in photo:
Forefront is a fire pit ready to
be enjoyed while listening to
the soothing sounds of the
bubbling boulder in the
background.
Left: From capturing
breathtaking borrowed views to
creating your own views,
outdoor living is all about
engaging all the senses.
Photos courtesy of Hosler’s Homescapes.
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from: fire pits, fire tables, fire bowls,
outdoor fireplaces, or even landscape
lighting with fire. This desire for fire is
also kindled by good times as an adult.
“Often people return from ski trips
in the western parts of the United
States and wish to create the ski resort
experience,” Longenecker said. “Ski
resorts offer their guests all kinds of
unique fire features. People become so
captivated by that feeling and setting,
and they want that feeling year-round.
Fire used in a home landscape design
adds an element of warmth and light
like no other feature.”
“The contractor, landscaper, and
designer would work together to decide
where the hot tub would fit in
accordance with other elements, such as
space to walk around it, an enclosure
around it, or distance to the fire pit,”
said Timple.
To install a hot tub is easy and takes
fewer than two hours. All you need is a
flat surface. Small units are 8 feet by 8
feet but can go as large as 20 feet by
40 feet and are available in many sizes
in between. It fills and drains easily
with a garden hose. A contractor can
run an electrical line to the unit.
Fire pits and hot tub units have
become increasingly energy efficient. A
typical fire ring uses less than $6 worth
of natural gas per hour. Hot tubs use
electricity and several hundred gallons
of water, depending on the size. With
regular use, hot tubs can cost less than
$1 per day to run.
If you’re ready to install your own
fire pit and/or hot tub, start with a
reputable designer. You’ll want to
choose someone who is certified,
insured, and registered with the state as
a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC).
Choose someone with whom you can
form a good working relationship.
Be sure to ask to see that designer’s
portfolio, client referrals, and check on
the BBB registration. The investment of
time on the front end is well worth
preventing any problems on the back
end. They may be in your yard anywhere
from a few hours to a few weeks,
depending on the scope of your project,
so it’s important to trust the people
you’re working with.
“Outdoor living is the best thing,”
said Timple. “Go ahead and look at any
backyard. People are creating more
outdoor living space. It brings families
together.”
Longenecker agreed.
“An investment in your home’s
outdoor environment is what outdoor
living is all about—bringing families
together.” ) ) )
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For that reason, many homeowners
are upgrading their bathrooms in ways
that replicate the luxurious feel of a
spa. What’s more, the popularity of
these upgrades means that they also
add significant resale value to the
home.
For baby boomers who are looking
to upgrade for purposes of both
personal enjoyment and financial
investment, a master bathroom
renovation could be the perfect fit.
Consider one or more of these rising
trends for turning an ordinary
bathroom into a relaxing sanctuary.
Tub Transformations
For those who love a relaxing
bubble bath, the addition of a large,
deep soaking tub might be the ideal
upgrade.
While massaging jets are an option,
today many homeowners are choosing
models without jets to make the
soaking experience quieter and more
serene, perfect for unwinding with a
book or some soft music after a busy
day.
Another trendy choice is an overflow
tub, which sets the bar high for both
luxury and aesthetic appeal. The water
in an overflow tub is continuously
flowing—being heated and filtered
before returning to the tub—which
makes for an extremely relaxing
experience.
If you prefer to relax in front of the
tube, you could consider mounting a
flat-screen television on the bathroom
wall. Or you could splurge on the newly
designed “TV Tub,” in which a
waterproof television is attached to the
tub itself.
The best part is that today’s luxury
bathtubs come in all shapes and sizes,
making them suitable for both large
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AT THE END OF A LONG DAY, SOME PEOPLE UNWIND ON THE COUCH
in their living room. But more and more people are heading to another room in their
home to relax—the master bathroom.
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and small spaces. They’re also
available in a variety of gorgeous
materials—including sandstone,
marble, metal, wood, and glass—all of
which make a design statement.
Shower Overhauls
One of the most popular master-
bathroom upgrades is to make the
shower bigger, often by tearing out the
tub completely. A larger shower stall
not only makes for a more spacious
bathing experience, but also allows for
accessories like a built-in seat or
multiple showerheads.
For a smaller-scale change,
swapping a traditional showerhead for
a more modern style is a simple way to
give your shower a new look and feel.
Just turning on the water will
automatically light up an LED
showerhead, and the color changes
depending on the water temperature.
No batteries required; the water
pressure creates the energy to light the
LED bulbs!
Dual showerheads are becoming
increasingly common, as are rainfall
showerheads, which feature a wide
surface area to simulate the experience
of being caught in a gentle, cascading
rainstorm.
Some homeowners are even opting
for shower wall panels, which usually
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combine a rainfall showerhead with
massaging body jets to make taking a
shower a truly luxurious experience.
Sophisticated Sinks and Fixtures
Upgrading your sinks and fixtures
can instantly wake up a tired master
bathroom.
If your bathroom currently only has
one sink and you have unused counter
space, consider adding a second one, as
dual sinks are very popular with
homebuyers right now.
For large bathrooms, an
undermount sink—which, as the name
suggests, is physically mounted beneath
the countertop, eliminating the
traditional lip—gives a bathroom a
minimalist look. For smaller
bathrooms, you can achieve the same
modern feel with a freestanding or
pedestal sink.
Replacing standard-grade faucets
and fixtures can quickly add a touch of
luxury to your master bathroom.
Higher-end materials like pewter,
weathered copper, and bronze are all
popular right now, and for added style
and value, you can also match your
towel bars and light fixtures.
Homeowners looking to go green
could even install a sensor-activated
faucet—similar to those found in many
public restrooms—which conserves
water (and saves money) by turning off
automatically when you’re doing things
like brushing your teeth or shaving.
Porcelain Upgrades
When turning your master bathroom
into a relaxing retreat, don’t forget
about your toilet. Yes, luxury toilets do
exist!
Today you can find simple, modern
designs with high-tech features like
motion-activated lids and touch-screen
panels for a hands-free (and ultra
hygienic) experience. Some models
even have nightlights, heated seats, and
built-in speakers for flooding your
space with your favorite tunes.
Newer toilets are also generally
more efficient—dual-flush models, for
example, allow the user to choose
between a light or heavy flush—which
again saves the homeowner money by
conserving water.
Setting the Mood
There are a myriad of other touches
that can help you create a spa-like
atmosphere in your master bathroom.
For example, adding windows or
even skylights will brighten the space
by bringing in more natural light. Or
you could create an elegant feel by
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hanging a chandelier or other pendant
lighting fixture in the bathroom (but
remember that safety codes are involved
when installing fancy lighting in a wet
environment).
For chilly bathrooms, get the
temperature—and the ambiance—just
right through upscale details like heated
towel bars or warming drawers, heated
floors, or fog-free mirrors. Some
homeowners are creating a comfy yet
modern feel by installing a pass-through
or double-sided fireplace in the master
bathroom.
Tranquility and Value
The best part about a master
bathroom upgrade for baby boomers is
that it’s a good investment you can also
enjoy. You’re adding a little luxury to a
space you use every day, while also
making your home more appealing to
future buyers. ) ) )
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In midlife, skin often loses its
firmness and elasticity; it may become
drier and bruise more easily.
Skin can also develop cancer, which
can be dangerous and even deadly.
Every hour, one person in the United
States dies from melanoma, said Dr.
Natalie Bene, a board-certified
dermatologist who practices at the
Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of
York.
The deadliest form of skin cancer,
melanoma can spread to the lymph
nodes, lungs, liver, and brain.
The most common type is basal cell
carcinoma, which occurs mostly on sun-
exposed areas of the body.
Squamous cell carcinoma is the
second most common; these cells
comprise most of the skin’s upper
layers—the epidermis.
Melanoma, which affects both sun-
exposed and unexposed areas, “can
appear without warning in an existing
mole or as a new spot—and can kill,”
Bene said. “The most common locations
are on the upper back in both men and
women and on the legs in women.”
With early diagnosis, however, a
potentially deadly cancer can have a
very high cure rate, Bene said, adding
that “dermatologic surgical removal of
thin melanomas and of the majority of
basal and squamous cell carcinomas can
cure the disease in most cases.”
Some risk factors for melanoma are
not within your control. One is genetic
predisposition—it runs in families.
Another is genetic makeup. Blondes and
redheads have two to four times the
predisposition than others.
The presence of many moles,
particularly atypical moles, is another
risk factor.
But the greatest one is exposure to
sun or other types of ultraviolet light,
such as indoor tanning beds.
“Not only that, but these beds can be
addictive,” Bene said.
You can be proactive in your own
care, however. One way is to look at
your moles once a month to see new
spots or changes in existing ones—and
become familiar with them. In
particular, Bene advised, you should
look at what doctors call an “ugly
duckling”: one that looks different from
the others.
See a dermatologist once a year or
maybe every six months if you have a
family history of melanoma, multiple
moles, or lots of sun exposure over
time.
“Some people have no normal skin,”
Bene said. “It’s all damaged, especially
if they grew up in a sunny climate.”
Many melanomas are found when
people come to doctors for other
reasons. So when in a physician’s office,
ask him or her to look at your skin or
back. Spouses and hairdressers are also
good at spotting changes, especially in
places you can’t see.
Wear sunglasses, which can help
prevent cataracts and melanoma in the
eyes. Avoid sun exposure between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m.
“Don’t play tennis at 12 noon,”
cautioned Bene. “Go outside early in
the morning or in the evening.”
Some people might poo-poo skin
cancers other than melanoma, but basal
cell carcinomas can turn deadly, even if
it’s the “best one to have.” It can eat
out the tissues and ulcerate and possibly
get infected.
Basal cell carcinoma comes in more
than one variety—the “superficial” type
is less serious than the infiltrative and
sometimes can be treated with topical
cream.
Squamous cell carcinoma is more
dangerous, especially if it is found in
certain areas of the body, such as the
lower lips.
“It can metastasize,” Bene said.
“People can die from it.”
What about precancerous lesions?
One example is actinic keratosis, which
is a precursor lesion to squamous cell
carcinoma.
These lesions can be frozen off, said
Bene. While you might be inclined to
leave them alone, treating them reduces
the chance of developing this type of
cancer.
Some patients with precancerous
lesions may have to come to the
dermatologist every three months to
have them “zapped” with liquid
nitrogen.
Other options for non-melanoma skin
cancer are cryosurgery with liquid
nitrogen; electrodessication and
curettage (scrape and burn); radiation
therapy; topical creams; and oral
medication for some cases.
Studies under way at Massachusetts
General Hospital are exploring a laser
treatment that would destroy the blood
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PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT THEIR HEARTS AND LUNGS BUT MAY NEGLECT
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supply of tumors, causing them to go
away.
“The tumors are very vascular and
need blood supply to grow,” said Bene.
Another treatment is Mohs surgery, a
state-of-the-art procedure for non-
melanoma tumors in cosmetically
sensitive areas, such as eyelids, ears,
nose, and lips, which was developed by
Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s.
The surgery, an outpatient procedure
performed under local anesthesia, is
distinguished by a specific and unique
technique of tissue sampling and
examination. Each layer of tissue is
looked at under a microscope until
healthy, cancer-free tissues around the
tumor (“clear margins”) are reached.
Other candidates for Mohs are people
with aggressive tumors that are growing
rapidly. Mohs surgery provides the
highest possible cure rate—99
percent—and spares the normal
tissue.
According to the American
College of Mohs Surgeons
(www.mohscollege.com),
Mohs surgery ensures
complete cancer
removal during
surgery; minimizes
the amount of healthy
tissue lost; maximizes
the functional and
cosmetic outcome
resulting from
surgery; and repairs
the site of the cancer
after the cancer is
removed.
A Mohs College
surgeon is trained
as a cancer surgeon, pathologist, and
reconstructive surgeon.
“While the initial cost may be greater
than other treatment methods, Mohs
surgery usually requires only a single
surgery and, in most cases, cures skin
cancer when other methods have failed,”
said Bene, who is a fellow of the
American College of Mohs Surgery.
Ideally, with good prevention, you can
stop skin cancer from occurring or catch
it in the early stages.
“If we can raise awareness about skin
cancer, we will save lives,” said Bene. ) ) )
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I had heard so much about
Christmas in the Woods and read about
it a few years ago in Country Living
magazine. I still wasn’t sure what to
expect.
After making my way from the car I
was greeted by workers dressed in
holiday-themed outfits and a bunch of
people waiting for the gates to open. It
never dawned on me that the crafters
are all set up in the woods ... I guess
that’s where Christmas “in the Woods”
comes from, huh?
As if by magic, the signal was given,
the gates were opened, and the crowds
pressed through the gates and into the
woods. I realized later from talking to
others that longtime attendees have
favorite crafters they want to visit with
to check out their new offerings.
I picked up a map and program to
help me navigate my surroundings. I
was taken back by the charm and
uniqueness the setting offered. The
wooden booths came in various shapes
and sizes and were manned by costumed
crafters explaining and demonstrating
how they make their special items.
I heard one crafter mention to
someone what he liked best about the
show: that all the crafts are individually
created by the exhibitors. As I wandered
through the woods, I forgot all about
THOUGH THE MORNING AIR WAS CRISP, THE SUN WAS SHINING
brightly as the parking attendant motioned me to pull ahead in the field to park. I
was excited, as this was my first time attending Old-Fashioned Christmas in the
Woods in Columbiana, Ohio, where the woods are filled with hundreds of crafters
dressed in old-fashioned-inspired clothing and selling one-of-a-kind handmade items.
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the map. It seemed as if everyone was
happy to be there. I saw blacksmiths,
leather workers, potters, and artists
happily chatting with customers.
Even though I had eaten breakfast
before I headed to the woods, I was
struck with a strong desire to eat. I
don’t know if it was the coolness of the
morning air or the tantalizing aromas
that filled it, but I followed my nose and
came upon a clearing that had a host of
food vendors serving everything from
homemade doughnuts and coffee to
chicken wings and cobbler.
I stuck to the coffee and doughnuts,
figuring I would circle back later in the
day for the other scrumptious fare. I
didn’t realize at the time that this was
only part of the food offerings. An
additional section of food vendors was
at the opposite side of the woods.
I had seen enough to know why it
had gained such a great reputation and
tremendous following and wanted to
learn how it all came about. I was
directed to the information booth where
I was introduced to Ken and Linda
McGaffic, the promoters. I had so many
questions to ask, I didn’t know where to
start.
Q. How long has this been going on?
A. “We will be celebrating our 20th
anniversary next year. It’s amazing how
quickly the time has flown,” Linda
answered.
Q. Is it held the same time every
year?
A. “Yes, it’s always the second and
third weekends in October,” said Linda.
Q. How did you come up with the
concept?
A. “The highly successful Shaker
Woods Festival is held here in August;
that’s why the grounds are called
Shaker Woods. It’s similar to Christmas
in the Woods, but it’s themed after the
Shakers. They were known for their
exceptional craftsmanship. It’s held for
three weekends in August and predated
the Christmas show by a dozen years,”
Ken said.
“If it wasn’t for the Shaker Woods
Festival, there wouldn’t be a Christmas
show. It was Sam and Sue Ferguson,
founders of Shaker Woods, who gave us
the opportunity to host this show. We
owe them a lot,” he added.
Q. How many crafters and vendors
do you have?
A. “We have more than 200
crafters, about 20 food booths, and
three stages of entertainment. We like
to point out, too, that all the pathways
are graveled to make access to the
booths easier,” said Linda.
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Q. Do you draw visitors from a wide
area?
A. “It’s amazing how far people
come; we send our program to more
than 30 states. A couple of years ago a
woman contacted us from California
and said she was traveling east just for
the show. When she was leaving the
event, a staffer asked if it was worth
the trip. She said yes and that she
would come back in a heartbeat,” Ken
said.
Q. You mentioned entertainment.
A. “We have three stages of
entertainment as well as strolling
entertainers. We like to keep the
entertainment themed after Christmas,
but we usually have bluegrass, cloggers,
and country as well,” Linda said.
“We are very fortunate to have B.E.
Taylor performing for us. He’s well
known in the Pittsburgh area for his
Christmas show and sells out various
venues throughout the holiday season.”
I knew Ken and Linda were busy, so
I didn’t want to take any more of their
time. I thanked them for their
graciousness and for putting on the
event. I can only imagine all the hard
work that it takes to pull off something
of this size.
I spent the rest of the day doing
some serious looking and shopping.
With the holiday season quickly
approaching, it was easy to find unique,
handcrafted items for a number of
people on my shopping list.
As I made my way to my car, a
gentleman dressed in a vest at the gate
thanked me for coming. His big smile
made me truly realize this is someplace
special. Would I be back? In a
heartbeat. ) ) )
Just a few of the hundreds of crafts displayed and
sold at Christmas in the Woods.
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Journaling or blogging are two
ways a patient or family member can
navigate a frightening, draining
situation.
What Are the Modes?
There are many outlets through
which one can write. For years now,
people around the world have used
social media to communicate with
others. It has become a venue to
share good news and celebrate
milestones.
As technology has evolved,
cyberspace has grown into a resource
for individuals experiencing difficult
medical situations. Thanks to websites
like CaringBridge.org, patients can
MANY OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED A MEDICAL CRISIS, EITHER FOR OURSELVES OR A LOVED ONE. MOST
individuals easily recognize the necessity of treating the physical aspects of disease, but not everyone realizes the importance of
treating the mental, social, and emotional components.
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set up their own webpages where they
can not only express their feelings, but
also update friends and family
instantly and easily.
CaringBridge, which was created in
1997 by Sona Mehring, is a free, non-
profit website that offers users a
journal, guestbook, and planner.
Mariah Rooney, CaringBridge’s
marketing manager, describes the site
as a “catalyst of love and healing for
more than half a million people each
day.” Rooney shares that 177 million
patients signed up last year. There are
no advertisements on CaringBridge,
and the company does not share users’
personal information.
The Healing Journey Foundation,
based out of the Lancaster Cancer
Center, located in the Greenfield
Industrial Park in Lancaster, is an
example of a non-Web-based channel
for patients and families. Mindy
DeGreen, president of the foundation,
describes the program as one that
“empowers cancer patients by giving
them support in their journeys.”
Charlotte DeGreen, a breast cancer
survivor and whose husband, Dr. Peter
DeGreen, treated her at the Lancaster
Cancer Center, and Jean Kozachuk, a
former oncology nurse at the
Lancaster Cancer Center, started the
program in 1994. They realized there
was a great need for patients to not
only feel like they were contributing to
their treatment and taking part in
their healing process, but to also
locate support and education for them
and their families.
The free nonprofit strives to support
cancer patients and their families by
educating and advocating. The goal is
“to integrate meticulous, conventional,
medical oncology care with
harmonizing approaches to healing.”
In addition to information sessions,
a library, clubs, and group events, the
foundation offers a unique journaling
program.
Why a Person Should Journal
DeGreen, who teaches the writer’s
workshop for The Healing Journey,
explains that cancer patients coping
with their emotions find it just as
difficult as managing their health.
“Journaling is a simple, effective
way to express one’s innermost
feelings, potentially bringing about
feelings of respite by literally unloading
onto paper or screen. Journaling is a
proven stress reliever,” says DeGreen.
“Additionally, introspection through
writing serves as a mirror in which
patients can see how far they have
come; they can reflect on past
treatments both to prepare for future
treatments and to garner strength and
hope as they move forward. Writing
allows individuals to set and work
toward achieving goals; it can also lead
to more clear communication with their
physicians.”
Users benefit from websites like
CaringBridge in a number of ways.
Most practically, the cyber world helps
a person inform his or her family
without the hassle of frequent (and
sometimes uncomfortable) calls, text
messages, or emails.
Furthermore, it serves as a safe
place for patients to express their
feelings. Writing about one’s
experience provides so much more than
simply updating friends and family.
Rooney explains that users report
“journaling is an incredibly important
part of the healing journey. It allows
them to process and share emotions
and receive hope and support in return
through guestbook posts and
comments.”
The forum created by a user posting
his or her thoughts, fears, and
experiences is inherently one of
support, something key in the healing
process. It is only natural that site
followers, usually friends and family
of the patient, will respond to posts
with words of encouragement and
comfort.
A Mother’s Story through Journaling
The writer or poster doesn’t have to
be the patient. Jeanine Nugent began a
CaringBridge site at 3 a.m. from a
Journalingor blogging aretwo ways apatient orfamily membercan navigate afrightening,drainingsituation.
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Wisconsin hospital waiting room after
rushing her slightly feverish daughter,
Jaidan, to a local emergency room,
fearing she was dehydrated.
The mother of an 11-year-old didn’t
expect their trip to turn into a seven-
week hospital stay and nine-week
inpatient rehabilitation stay, but found
she needed an outlet to express her
feelings after Jaidan’s temperature,
heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen
levels reached nearly fatal levels.
Jaidan had gone into septic shock
and adrenal failure. She had to be
sedated for a total of 15 days and now
suffers from permanent cerebral
atrophy, causing her to function at a
second- to fourth-grade level instead of
her previous six- to ninth-grade
academic level.
As a loved one and caregiver,
Nugent credits CaringBridge with
giving her a way to share information
about Jaidan’s condition.
“I have family and friends literally
all over the country, some even in
different countries, who were able to
get the information at the same time
and from the same person—me. I
found this really eliminated rumors or
misinformation as everyone was able to
‘hear’ what I was saying. They didn’t
need to depend on anyone else to get
it,” Nugent says.
And she corroborated what research
has found—that posting is a stress
reliever and provides support.
How to Get Started
For those looking to create a page
on a website like CaringBridge, signing
up is easy. Users-to-be simply need to
visit www.caringbridge.org; customer
care representatives are available to
navigate the setup process and help
during usage.
Nugent started Jaidan’s
CaringBridge page in the middle of the
night from her smartphone; it doesn’t
get any more user-friendly than that.
For those seeking writing tips,
DeGreen suggests gathering
information such as cards, notes, and
pictures to help get the juices flowing.
She also recommends keeping a journal
handy at all times, writing regularly,
and staying organized by dating and
numbering pages.
Most importantly, DeGreen stresses
that writers be honest and not correct
or censor anything. Journaling should
not be a chore or a hassle; it should be
an enjoyable time to relax and
declutter the mind.
To participate in the Healing
Journey’s writer’s workshop, email
to register. New writers can also look
into journaling clubs or contact the
American Cancer Society for additional
support in the reflection and healing
process.
A Chance to Heal
It is undeniable that modern
medicine affords those struck by
tragedy with opportunities to heal. Just
because the science and treatments
exist does not mean that the road to
becoming well is easy.
Nurturing the soul is an important
component to treatment, and writing,
whether it is on paper or on the
Internet, is an effective way to do so. ) ) )
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Further, I have had clients come to
see me with their 3-inch binder in hand,
declaring the contents as their living
trust, only to confess that they are not
really sure why they had the living trust
prepared or what is actually in the
documents in the binder. Generally, they
indicate that the trust was pitched to
them as a way to avoid some sort of tax
on their estate after they died.
So, to trust or not to trust—why
would someone want a revocable living
trust? Before answering that question,
let’s discuss what a revocable living
trust is.
A revocable living trust is a written
agreement designating someone to be
feat
ure
IN DISCUSSING ESTATE PLANNING
with my clients, I am regularly asked
about living trusts or more precisely,
“revocable living trusts.” Many people
have heard of them and readily admit
they really don’t understand the
marketing information that they have
either received in the mail, heard on the
radio, or obtained at an event where the
same was the subject matter.
to trust or not to trust WRITTEN BY Susan Piette, Esq.
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responsible for managing your property.
It’s called a living trust because it’s
established while you’re alive. It’s
“revocable” because, as long as you’re
mentally competent, you can change or
dissolve the trust at any time at your own
discretion for any reason.
You, as grantor of the trust (the
creator of the trust), often retain the right
to income and principal. Typically, a living
trust becomes irrevocable (cannot be
changed) when you die and the assets in
the trust are distributed pursuant to the
terms of trust instrument.
Are the following good reasons or not-
so-good reasons for a living trust?
Avoid inheritance taxes? – Not-so-good
reason because revocable living trusts save
no inheritance taxes at all compared to an
estate plan with a will. Assets held in a
revocable living trust are subject to the
same inheritance tax as assets owned in
one’s name, which pass to one’s heirs or
beneficiaries via a will.
Avoid probate? – Not-so-good reason
because probate (general term for the
court-supervised process by which a
decedent’s will is proven valid or invalid)
costs in Pennsylvania are moderate
compared to other states, and the cost of
probating one’s will is almost always
considerably less than the costs associated
with a living trust.
Additionally, living trusts many times
involve probate fees anyway because it is
frequently necessary to have a “pour-
over” will for assets not in the trust,
subjecting the estate to probate fees
anyway.
Save time in accessing assets? – Not-
so-good reason because gathering assets,
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liquidating assets, paying debt/expenses,
and making distributions vary from
case to case, depending on the type of
assets under both the administration of
an estate or distribution of assets under
a trust.
Keep personal affairs private? –
Could be a valid reason if a person does
not want the contents of their will or
the inventory of their estate made a
public record. Unlike wills that are filed
with the county Register of Wills, trusts
are not required to be filed publically.
However, a living trust could be part of
a public record if a trustee or a
beneficiary demands court approval of
the accounts of the trust.
Save legal fees? – Not so good
reason because in almost all situations,
you will pay much more to have a
revocable living trust established as the
core of your estate plan than to have a
traditional will prepared.
The complexity and size of one’s
estate will dictate the cost for both, but
typically, living trust estate plans are
marketed at a flat rate of several
thousand dollars. Clients, holding their
“living trust” binders, confirm these
costs regularly.
The administration of an estate with
a traditional will and the administration
of a living trust should include the costs
of legal advice and services for
estate/trust administration, document
interpretation, proper payment of taxes,
creditors, distribution to beneficiaries,
and other issues.
If one elects a revocable living trust,
you will not only need to incur the costs
of the preparation of trust documents,
but also all related documents to retitle
all assets during one’s life into the
trust.
“Retitle” means to change the name
on your assets. Real estate needs a new
deed, checking accounts need new
checks, stock certificates have to be
mailed to the issuer with a request to
issue new ones, CDs need to be changed
by the bank, etc. All new purchases
need to be titled in the name of the
trust.
Very frequently, people do not
transfer all assets, or some assets, such
as tangible property, cannot be titled
and therefore cannot be transferred into
the living trust.
Revocable living trusts work for
some people in some circumstances but
are not needed or preferable for most
people—and almost all people who have
a trust should have a will also if they
want to direct the inheritance of their
assets that cannot or by error are not
placed in the living trust.
We all need the facts about asset
protection and estate planning. We also
want the peace of mind of knowing how
our assets will be distributed upon our
passing. You are the only one who can
make important decisions about your
estate planning. You need clear and
knowledgeable information to make
those decisions. ) ) )
Susan Piette, Esq. is an attorney with
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin.
She has extensive experience in assisting
individuals in Pennsylvania with their estate
planning and long-term care needs.
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While no one knows what the future
holds, there are many things that you,
as a caregiver, can do to maximize the
chances that your aging relative can
remain safe and well in their current
environment.
Read on to learn about some of them.
In the Kitchen
Position regularly used pots, dishes,
staple foods, and other supplies within
easy reach. Ensure the heaviest items
are stored in the lower cupboards.
Get them a microwave oven for easy
cooking and for heating prepared food.
Small appliances should have an
automatic shutoff feature along with
simple controls, large dials or buttons,
and easy-to-read labels.
In the Bedroom
Situate a lamp within reach of their
bed. It should be easy to turn on and
off.
Arrange for a phone at their bedside.
If their bedroom doesn’t have a phone
jack, get a cordless phone so they can
keep the receiver with them at night.
Assist them in obtaining an
adjustable bed to maximize their
comfort and facilitate mobility.
Ensure there’s a clear path from
their bed to the bathroom (no throw
rugs or cords).
In the Bathroom
Have grab bars installed by the toilet
and in the bathtub or shower area.
Purchase a rubber mat (the kind
MOST OLDER ADULTS WOULD PREFER TO STAY IN THEIR OWN HOME
for the rest of their lives, in order to maximize their comfort and preserve their
independence.
help a loved one remainin their homeWRITTEN BY Lisa M. Petsche
with suction cups) for the tub or shower
and a non-skid bath mat on the floor.
Acquire a bathtub seat or shower
chair.
Obtain a raised toilet seat if they
have trouble getting on and off the
toilet.
Install a handheld shower head so
they can shower sitting down.
Consider installing a walk-in bathtub
or shower.
In Stairwells
Steps should be in good repair and
have a non-skid surface.
Have solid handrails installed on
both sides of stairways—ideally, these
should project past the top and bottom
steps.
Keep steps free of clutter.
Ensure stairwells are well lit. If
necessary, get battery-powered dome
lights that easily attach to the wall.
Get a stair lift if it’s hard for them to
navigate stairs and they must do so
daily. Equipment is available for all
types of stair configurations. Some
companies sell reconditioned models,
which can make the cost more
manageable.
Outdoors
Install handrails on both sides of any
entrance steps.
Have an entrance ramp built or a
porch lift installed if necessary.
Install an exterior light with an
automatic timer or a sensor, and affix
house numbers that are easy to see from
the street.
Arrange for a property maintenance
service to tend their lawn and garden
and clear snow in the winter.
General Tips
Ensure throw rugs and scatter mats
have a non-skid backing. Better yet,
remove them, since they’re one of the
most common causes of falls.
Use night lights in the bedroom,
hallways, and bathroom. Find the kind
that have a motion sensor or that
automatically turn on in dim lighting
conditions. Also get some plug-in,
rechargeable flashlights that
automatically come on when the power
goes out.
Arrange for a personal emergency
response system, also known as a
medical alarm.
Spend time browsing in a medical
supply store or perusing an online
catalog to discover the many items
available that can increase household
safety and make everyday activities
easier.
Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker and
freelance writer specializing in boomer and
senior concerns. She has personal and
professional experience with elder care.
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ideal livin
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These communities offer baby
boomers an independent living option
within a neighborhood of their peers.
While some are age restricted, meaning
a percentage of homeowners are
required to be of a certain age, others
simply target an older population.
Active adult communities are
fundamentally different from retirement
communities in that they do not offer
medical care or staff to assist with the
activities of daily living. In-home help
can be hired separately if and when
required.
Additionally, many of the
homeowners are continuing to work full
or part-time.
Nathan Jameson of Traditions of
America, a developer of active
communities in the Mid-Atlantic
Region, explained, “There is a
perception that the average age is much
higher than it truly is. So many of our
residents are actually in their 50s and
early 60s.”
The following are some of the
benefits of buying a house in an active
adult community.
A Home Customized for Current and
Future Needs
As people age, they often find they
need to modify their residence to
accommodate their changing physical
needs. In an active adult community,
these modifications have already been
incorporated into the home design,
saving you the trouble and the expense
of making those changes yourself.
For example, the homes are usually
laid out for complete single-floor living,
with the master bedroom, bathroom,
and laundry facilities on the first floor.
when you’re not ready to slow down—consider the benefits of an active
adult communityWRITTEN BY Katie Markey McLaughlin
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS BABY BOOMERS HAVE TO
make is where to live during their golden years. As the concept of “aging in place”—
which refers to people living comfortably in their own homes as they grow older—
becomes increasingly popular, so too do active adult communities.
Above: tennis courts at
Traditions of America.
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There might be wider doorways to
accommodate wheelchairs, and the
bathrooms could come with grab
handles preinstalled.
While some such features are
automatically included, most active
communities allow you to customize
your home in endless ways to meet your
personal lifestyle. This could mean
adding a second-floor loft to use as an
office or even moving a wall to open up
the floor plan.
“Everything is designed so you can
age in your home,” said Kevin
Zimmerman of Country Manor Adult
Community in Shippensburg. “Choice is
key—we have never built the same
house twice.”
Low-Maintenance or Maintenance-Free
Living
The original plan of Cathy Stank, a
homeowner in Traditions of America at
Silver Spring, was to retire in a house
out in the country.
“But when we started looking for
homes,” she said, “all we could see was
work.”
Stank and her husband, Chris, were
attracted to the lack of home
maintenance required of them in an
active adult community.
Many baby boomers are looking for
a similar escape from the burden of
home maintenance, particularly in terms
of snow removal, lawn care, and other
exterior responsibilities. Some active
communities automatically include
home maintenance, while others allow
you to choose the amount of
maintenance you’d like to manage
yourself.
These options are especially
appealing to baby boomers who want
the freedom to travel during retirement
and know their home is well maintained.
“These environments are very
conducive to travel,” said Zimmerman.
“The community can take care of your
home whenever you’re not here.”
Opportunities for Social Interaction
Many people are drawn to active
adult communities for the opportunity to
be surrounded by likeminded people—
those who are at a similar age and
stage in life.
“Our residents love meeting people
who are going through the same things,
be it an aging parent, a joint
replacement, or enjoying the birth of a
first grandchild,” Jameson said.
Having neighbors who can share both
your joys and your challenges firsthand
fosters strong connections and
friendships.
The Stanks, who have lived in an
active adult community since 2012,
agree.
Above: The clubhouse great room
at Traditions of America.
Above, right: Chris and Cathy
Stank at clubhouse bar.
Right: Exterior of the clubhouse.
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“The people here are incredible,”
said Chris Stank. “My wife and I have
met more friends here in two years
than we did in our other home in 20
years.”
Wide Variety of Activities
The amenities and activities offered
by active adult communities go far
beyond the traditional putting greens,
shuffleboards, and bingo games. While
these activities are still available (and
often quite popular), there are
countless other options as well.
Depending on the community,
activities could include social
Right: Exterior of home at
Country Manor Adult
Community.
Below, from left; kitchen and
great room.
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gatherings like wine-tasting groups and
book clubs; physical activities like
hiking and kayaking; and opportunities
for volunteerism, such as collecting
donations for a food bank or reading
with children at the local library.
Many residents also participate in
local, regional, and even international
travel together.
The facilities differ from community
to community, but many include fitness
centers, swimming pools, tennis courts,
clubhouses, and golf courses.
As the name implies, active adult
communities are truly active places.
“Our residents are doing anything
but putting on the brakes in life,”
Jameson explained. “They’re just
changing the way they spend their time,
doing the things they truly place value
on.”
When Jane and Lee Teeters moved
into Country Manor Adult Community
in 2007, they quickly experienced what
they call the joy of getting involved.
“There’s hardly a dull moment
here!” Jane Teeters explained.
Is an Active Adult Community Right for
You?
If you’re wondering if a home in an
active adult community could be right
for you, the first step is to visit. You
can tour model homes and see if the
features and amenities of a particular
community are a fit for the kind of
lifestyle you want.
Some communities even offer an
overnight stay in a model home, during
which you can use the amenities,
participate in activities, and better
experience what it would be like to live
in an active adult community.
“The flavor of each community is
different,” Zimmerman said.
It’s important to visit several
communities to find the one that’s right
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It also takes lots of paperwork.
According to Debbie Haas, director
of skilled care admissions at Homeland
Center in Harrisburg, a medical and
financial durable power of attorney and
a living will are among the documents
required.
“If the person is entering a skilled-
care nursing facility, you also have to
fill out an application, including
information about the potential
resident and medical insurance,” said
Haas. “Most ask for a medical history
and history of medications.”
Many institutions
will also ask for
financial information and
assets—bank accounts, CDs,
stock and bonds, and property.
A healthcare proxy is advisable,
especially if the person has dementia or
another condition that may make it
impossible for him or her to form
independent decisions concerning care.
“It can be the next of kin, but if the
person has four children who are all on
different pages or when the person
doesn’t have a clear next of kin or
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resident and family members.
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POA, what do you do?” Haas asked.
“Perhaps guardianship is a good idea
in that situation.”
Be aware that the absence of
paperwork can hold up an admission.
Vicky Ann Trimmer, an attorney
with Persun & Heim in Mechanicsburg,
said that regardless of the level of care
the person will receive, all facilities
want a healthcare proxy and a living
will.
“The latter is about advanced
directives, an agent to make end-of-life
medical decisions if the person is
permanently unconscious,” she said.
In many cases the financial POA
and medical POA can be the same
person, streamlining the process.
Also advisable is an updated last
will and testament, which reflects the
person’s current wishes and financial
situation.
Some facilities also ask for a
Pennsylvania order for life-sustaining
treatment (PA POLST). A POLST form
is a doctor’s order that helps you keep
control over medical care at the end of
life, telling emergency medical
personnel and other healthcare
providers whether or not to administer
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in
the event of a medical emergency.
“It is very new in Pennsylvania that
a physician can issue a do-not-
resuscitate order outside the
hospital,” Trimmer said. “Generally,
ambulance staff can’t make an end-of-
life determination, even if the hospital
will when the patient arrives.”
For ease of finding documents, many
facilities recommend that residents
keep all the important ones—including
the POLST—in an envelope attached to
their refrigerator doors.
“It’s also good to have family
members’ names and contacts—
including cell phone numbers—in case
the person is taken to the hospital,”
said Trimmer. “Usually ambulance
personnel know to look for an
emergency envelope on the fridge.”
Tech-savvy family members might
keep all vital medical information on a
flash drive with their keys.
While many facilities have an
admissions checklist, placing a loved
one in a facility gives family members
so much to think about that they may
have trouble completing it. So it’s good
to have as much information prepared
ahead of time as possible.
Another resource is your county
agency on aging, which offers
placement assessments.
“Everyone, whether at home, the
hospital, or rehab, can receive this
assessment free of charge to determine
needs and what services he or she
qualifies for in terms of income and
assets,” said Bob Burns, executive
director of the Dauphin County Area
Agency on Aging.
Usually the assessment comes about
because a parent lives alone and family
members are concerned about the
person’s ability to care for themselves.
A care manager sent by the county
goes out and assesses if the person is
eligible for a home health aide, who
could come a few times a week to
assist with activities of daily living
(ADLs), prepare a meal, do light
housekeeping, help the client get in and
out of bed, and similar tasks.
“We will do the assessment for
anyone, regardless of income,” Burns
said. “The client could pay anything
from nothing to maybe $10 an hour for
a home health aide, contingent upon
the outcome of the assessment. Most
pay nothing or a very small percentage
of the actual cost.”
The agency on aging contracts with
providers from home health agencies to
offer these services. Eligibility is based
While many facilitieshave an admissionschecklist, placing a lovedone in a facility givesfamily members so muchto think about that theymay have troublecompleting it.
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on a percentage above the poverty
level.
Even if a person’s income makes
him or her unqualified for medical
assistance, he or she might still benefit
from an assessment, which is also done
by the state department on aging. The
agency on aging can help the person
seeking assisted living identify some
options or come up with a care plan for
a nursing facility so that the
prospective resident is safe.
Through the PA Department of
Aging Waiver Program for people 60
and over, home- and community-based
long-term care services can be provided
as an alternative to nursing care.
Services are funded through a special
waiver of certain Medicaid restrictions,
allowing payments typically used for
nursing-home care to be used for home-
care services instead.
These services can include skilled
nursing care.
The consumer is able to choose
which local organization or
company/agency will provide the
services. All service providers are
certified by the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare to
ensure that they meet Medicaid
standards.
Another program is OPTIONS,
which assesses long-term care needs of
people and develops a plan of care to
meet those needs. OPTIONS directs
people toward the level of care that
promotes the most independence, yet
meets their chronic needs.
OPTIONS provides for community
services such as home support, home-
delivered meals, and other in-home
services, or nursing facility placement.
That involves the pre-admission
assessment of medical eligibility for
nursing-home, domiciliary, or personal
care. This assessment is mandatory for
persons applying for medical assistance
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(Medicaid) for nursing-home care.
The nursing home pre-admission assessment
includes the OBRA 1987 (Nursing Home
Reform Act), which mandated nursing-home
pre-admission screening and evaluation for
mental illness, mental retardation, and related
conditions. The OBRA assessment not only
determines nursing home eligibility, but also
the need for specialized services.
A pre-admission assessment is initiated
when a physician-completed MA51 form is
received by the area agency on aging.
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A reverse mortgage in some cases is a
viable part of retirement planning, said
Michael E. Kitces, a partner and
director of research for Pinnacle
Advisory Group in Columbia, Md. For
others, it will dig a deeper financial hole.
“Reverse mortgages actually work
decently well when you use them earlier
and not as a loan of last resort,” said
Kitces. “It works effectively [for those
who wish] to coordinate retirement
income and remain in their home.”
Rising defaults on reverse mortgages
raised red flags. Once known as the loan
of last resort, the implementation of new
rules aims to change that reputation and
ensure that financially riskier borrowers
pay their property taxes and
homeowner’s insurance. Upfront costs
have increased and the level of allowed
borrowing decreased.
“The history of reverse mortgages is
that they were being used when people
were already running low on funds and
nearing bankruptcy. They would take out
the lump sum, run through the money
quickly, and then two years later realize
once again they can’t pay their bills,”
said Kitces.
“The sad reality is that if you don’t
have any money, you are going to have a
problem keeping your house, which is
true regardless of reverse mortgages.”
The Department of Housing and
Urban Development tightened
requirements on reverse mortgage loans
backed by the Federal Housing
Administration because of their poor
default record. The main cause of
foreclosure was the failure to pay
property taxes, said Kitces.
The homeowner is required to
maintain the home, which includes
paying the property tax and maintaining
homeowner’s insurance, as well as
needed repairs.
The loan is designed for seniors age
62 or older, and homeowners have three
payout choices: a lump sum, a monthly
income, or open a line of credit to be
used in the future. Interest is only paid
on what they actually borrow.
Many, already in financial trouble,
took the lump sum, spent it, and had
nothing left, prompting the rule changes.
Under the new rules, the borrowing
amount was lowered by about 15
percent. Generally, it runs between one-
third and two-thirds of the home equity,
depending on age of the borrower, equity
in the home, and the loan interest rate.
Borrowing amounts increase at higher
ages and decrease with lower interest
rates.
The first-year disbursements are now
limited to no more than 60 percent of
the allowable loan amount. An exception
is allowed for some, including those who
are delinquent on federal debt.
Upfront fees vary but are
approximately $4,000 for a house
valued under $100,000. Fees include an
origination fee, typical mortgage
financing costs, and FHA mortgage
insurance.
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mortgages? Retirement planning means asking some tough questions. Will you run
out of money in retirement? Will you have a lower standard of living? Will you have
to move out of your house?
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your lovedone?
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reverse m
ortgage
premium is 0.5 percent of the assessed
value for most reverse mortgages, but
2.5 percent for those who do need to
borrow more than 60 percent of the
allowable loan amount in the first year
(up from 2 percent for standard loans in
the past).
The interest on these loans accrues
over the life of the loan. Most of these
upfront costs are rolled into the
mortgage itself.
One more change on the horizon will
require borrowers to undergo a financial
assessment to determine if the borrower
is able to maintain the property tax and
homeowner’s insurance payment. If not,
then the money for these payments will
be taken out of the reverse mortgage
loan automatically and escrowed to
make these payments on behalf of the
borrower, and the borrower will only be
able to access to remainder of the
borrowing limits (if any).
Either way, there is still no credit
requirement to be eligible for a reverse
mortgage (and there never has been);
once the financial-assessment-proposed
rules are implemented (anticipated later
this year), the only change will be a
limitation in how the borrowed funds
can be used.
The ideal borrower is someone who
wants to remain in their home and will
use the reverse mortgage as part of a
coordinated plan that includes Social
Security payments and assets such as
brokerage and retirement accounts.
It is a tool to manage cash flow in
retirement.
If the homeowner has a mortgage,
this loan can be used to refinance the
existing loan and get rid of the
mortgage payment. Instead of paying
down the mortgage, it becomes a
mortgage that is accrued against the
value of the house.
If the borrower uses the line-of-
credit option, they can access funds
when their portfolio performs poorly
and not use it when their investments
perform better. It acts as a bridge. With
the monthly-payment-for-life option,
borrowers can use the money to meet
their normal monthly expenses,
improving their cash flow in retirement.
“The challenge in retirement is
balancing your available wealth and
what you spend against it, including the
equity in your home,” said Kitces.
“Reverse mortgages are a tool to get to
the end of life without running out of
money and staying in your home.”
Paying a traditional mortgage will
eat into a homeowner’s investment
portfolio while a reverse mortgage will
mitigate that scenario, making it a
viable investment tool in some cases,
said Kitces. The amount borrowed is
determined up front, which will
undermine the equity a borrower holds
in their home but will not impact them
otherwise.
While providing needed income, the
drawbacks include less inheritance and
the possibility of the forced sale of the
home if property taxes are not paid. The
good news is that if the house proceeds
are less than the loan amount, the
homeowner is not responsible.
Since the money is not income, the
homeowner does not pay income tax,
nor will it affect Social Security
payments. When the homeowner no
longer lives in the home, the loan is due
12 months from when the house was
vacated.
Reverse mortgages are expensive,
and all else being equal, it is better if a
homeowner does not need to resort to
them as part of their financial planning.
On the other hand, Kitces said you don’t
want to spend down all your other
assets in retirement, leaving you with
nothing but a house, either.
“There is a fine line where this
becomes relevant as part of a
coordinated plan,” said Kitces.
“Solutions that involve borrowing and
liens and interest are not first solutions,
but they should not be used as last
solutions either.” ) ) )
The idealborrower is
someone whowants to
remain in theirhome and will
use the reversemortgage as
part ofa coordinated
plan.”
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Benchoff volunteered for Vietnam
service in September 1966. It was a
long trip to get there: Travis Air Force
Base in California to Clark Field in the
Philippines to touchdown at Tan Son
Nhut, a military base in Saigon, which
is now an airport.
After that, it was “a helicopter to
your unit,” says Benchoff.
“I was a captain with the First
Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division.
We were based at a place called Phan
Rang, but we moved around a lot.”
They had to. The Viet Cong, who
honed the art of guerilla warfare, was a
tenacious foe.
“We would get reports of enemy
action. If we found them, we fought
them. If not, we went somewhere else,”
Benchoff remembers.
“We spent a lot of time in tents. The
Viet Cong were very determined.
Probably a month or two after I got
there, they tried to avoid us.
“We got [to] a place in the central
highlands, close to the Cambodian
border … We were constantly
concerned about attacks to the
perimeter of our base camps. There was
always the possibility of being
veteran
LT. GEN. DENNIS BENCHOFF WAS A 1962 GRADUATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Military Academy at West Point, a place that builds character in those who will go
on to serve in the Army.
in war andpeace, hecontinuedto serveWRITTEN BY Stephen Kopfinger
Benchoff in full
military uniform at
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mortared,” says Benchoff.
Yet he and his men relied on a
version of the old sports motto: “A good
offense is the best defense.”The tension
was eased somewhat by the strange
beauty of a war-torn land. Benchoff
remembers the lush green of the rice
paddies and the somewhat erratic
weather of Vietnam, a country most
people think of as perpetually tropical.
“It was quite warm in the summer
on the coast, and quite cold in the
winter in the mountains,” says
Benchoff. “I got to see a lot of South
Vietnam. We ‘adopted’ a couple of
orphanages” in successful efforts to
build goodwill.
Benchoff’s tour was almost up by
1967, but it was cut short.
“I should have been there a year, but
I got out a little early,” he says.
His father-in-law was killed in a car
accident, and as Benchoff’s duty was
almost done, the military granted him
leave to come home.
He would go on to teach
mathematics at West Point. Throughout
his military career, he held numerous
commands; his ultimate assignment in
Vietnam was 101st Airborne Division’s
20th Chemical Detachment.
Other assignments over the years had
included the 707th Maintenance
Battalion at Fort Ord in California; the
59th Ordnance Brigade in U.S. Army
Europe; the Red River Army Depot at
Texarkana in Texas; and the Industrial
Operations Command at Rock Island in
Illinois.
Benchoff’s final assignment was as
deputy commanding general, U.S. Army
Materiel Command (AMC), from July
Benchoff as a cadet
at West Point.
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“Iraq is open territory,” he says, as
opposed the jungle and rice-paddy
landscape of Vietnam. He adds that the
real problem there is improvised
explosive devices, or IEDs.
Benchoff knows of the troubles
our veterans face—whether they
served in Vietnam or more recent
conflicts.
“Don’t be afraid to ask for
help,” he says. “It’s not a sign of
weakness.”
War, Benchoff sums up, “is
difficult. It’s not something we
want to do, but it’s something we
are called to do.”
He has a positive note, however.
“Serving with soldiers,”
Benchoff says, “is a pleasure
and an honor.”
Benchoff retired as a
three-star general. ) ) )
1996 to August 1998, according to an online
biography.
He admits his least favorite assignment
was at the Pentagon, that temple of eternal
paper-shuffling.
“You do the same thing year after year!”
he says.
Benchoff retired in 1998.
“You have to retire at 60,” Benchoff
admits.
But he never lost his touch with military
service. His son, Peter, has done six tours in
Afghanistan. Daughter Melissa served in the
first Gulf War, America’s response to Iraqi
dictator Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of
Kuwait.
Benchoff sees parallels to Vietnam in the
latest war in Iraq and the stresses on our
soldiers.
Above: Benchoff is holding a
Challenge Coin, given to him by
the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of
Staff of the Republic of Korea.
Behind him stands the American
flag and the three-star general
flag he received when he was
promoted to that rank.
Below: Benchoff’s collection of
Challenge Coins he has
received or given to others.
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Fortunately, Laurie Kolanko has
found a way to create mementos for
people to use in their everyday lives in
memory of loved ones. She finds
imaginative ways to use clothing worn
by the loved one to make memory
pieces, such as creating pocket
squares out of a father or
grandfather’s shirt.
Kolanko first started creating tote
bags made out of placemats, which
come in three different sizes: a small
purse tote, a medium-size tote that
would be able to carry a laptop, and a
large tote bag.
However, it was when her best
friend’s father passed away that she
decided to embellish the tote bag with
a flower, made from an old tie that
once belonged to her friend’s father.
Kolanko created the gift with care,
knowing that the item could not be
replaced if destroyed.
“I am very cautious because I
know that I can’t buy another one if I
don’t do it right,” Kolanko says.
Since then, Kolanko has had the
pleasure of working with and meeting
people who have many heartfelt stories
to share of those in their lives they
wish to remember.
Kolanko has also mastered making
the flowers out of not just ties, but
also other fabrics that come from
shirts, scarves, or even tablecloths.
Different fabrics lend different styles
to the items. Silk, the most common
material she receives, is pliable and
makes for very soft and fluffy flowers.
Polyester gives an edgier look but can
be cut into petals, which Kolanko then
singes to make the ends curl.
She also ensures that the quality of
the fabric is not compromised. Quality
is most important, and careful
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THE DEPARTING OF A LOVED ONE CAN BE A DIFFICULT GRIEVING
process for many people. In a society where technology plays such a big part there
always seems to be an endless amount of photos and videos to reminisce with.
At times, though, it is meaningful to have a physical item that belonged to the
deceased for a personal connection.
creating aphysicalmemory
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precision plays a big part in Kolanko’s
work ethic and projects.
“They each take 2.5 to three hours
to make and they are 99.9 percent
hand sewn with only a tiny bead of hot
glue on the back that cannot be seen,”
Kolanko says.
“I want the back to be as beautiful
as the front,” she says of her projects.
To add a special touch, Kolanko
tries to incorporate a small heart
somewhere on each item.
“It brings me joy when someone
sees their flowers for the first time and
tears come to their eyes, or when the
tie is from a very special occasion,”
Kolanko says.
Kolanko admits that each project
has an effect on her.
“I do get emotional when making
them. When I start to tear apart a tie
or piece of clothing, I am very aware
that it is something very precious I am
working on,” she says.
No stranger to grief herself,
Kolanko has a deep appreciation of
those special bonds. She recognizes
that her items have a significant
meaning to those who receive them.
One of her youngest customers, a
3-year-old boy, was able to enjoy a
unique keepsake in memory of his
grandfather. Kolanko received a tie
that belonged to the grandfather and
on it were little trumpets.
“The grandson loved to hear [his
grandfather] play,” Kolanko explains.
She then created a small bowtie for
the grandson out of the grandfather’s
tie.
Kolanko desires to bring peace to
others.
“If I can do something to help
someone remember, I will.” ) ) )
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WE HAVE HEARD IT SO MANY TIMES WHEN BUYING A HOME:
location, location, location. Similar verbiage applies when valuing that vintage
memorabilia collection from your childhood days. Unfortunately, sentimental value
does not increase the value, but it does make for a good story.
how to value your oldsports card/memorabilia collection
WRITTEN BY Michael Osacky
condition, condition, condition:
Above: Variety of Brooks Robinson porcelain statues and
decanters, bobbleheads, bats, and autographed baseballs.
Other miscellaneous items include Johnny Unitas and
Ferguson Jenkins porcelain decanters.Left: Brooks
Robinson 1964
away jersey, signed
“Brooks Robinson
1964 AL MVP.”
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I always look for collections that
have a story to tell because these
stories are quickly leaving us. One of
my favorites came from an older
gentleman whose father played for the
Yankees several decades ago. The house
was being sold and all the artifacts
were being unearthed from the attic.
The man wanted an appraisal value
for the items, which included player
rings from the World Series, team-
signed photographs, and baseball
cards. Listed below is the advice I
provided to him.
Autographs
You need to have a trusted third
party authenticate the items. (I
provided him with three of the best so
he could make the correct decision.)
The quality and darkness of the
autographs was very important.
Signatures tend to fade if left in
sunlight, which will affect value.
Generally, autographs on baseballs,
bats, and jerseys are worth more than
autographs on cards.
Rings
I use a loupe to look at the
diamond, gold, and overall condition of
the ring. Be on the lookout for
diamonds being switched out for cubic
zirconias.
In this specific case, the diamond
was authentic and rings were rarely
worn. The player didn’t like to wear
rings. He only wore them on VIP
occasions such as Hall of Fame
Museum visits, charity fundraisers, and
family dinners.
Rings that don’t show a lot of wear
are worth more because they have
fewer scratches.
Cards
Are the cards trimmed? Many
people trim cards to have sharp
corners. I measured every card from
every year to make sure the cards were
genuine.
Many more important factors must
be looked at to determine the ultimate
value of the card. The following are
just a few:
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Right: Kevin McHale
game-used Boston
Celtics sneakers.
Large picture inset
on poster behind
shows Larry Bird
(left) and Kevin
McHale to his right.
Below: 1980 Phillies World Champions decanter signed by
Barry Bowa, on top of Phillies 1960s pennant.
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a. Paper loss?
b. Rookie card?
c. Centering
d. Creasing
e. Year of the card (most cards from
1970-present are virtually
worthless)
A qualified sports card/memorabilia
expert will be able to advise an exact
dollar amount, but the ideas above can
provide you with an approximate range
(low, medium, high).
Many of our moms threw out our
card collections in the 1950s and
1960s. When the children left the
house, the card collections went to the
curb. This lack of supply and the
growing demand for adults to buy back
their childhood card collections are big
reasons why cards today can be
valuable.
Above: Variety of authentic
helmets, NFL replica helmets, and
NFL mini helmets. “Micro mini
helmets” are behind the Cleveland
Browns replica helmet.
Right: Hall of Fame
Randy White, Dallas
Cowboys, full-size
authentic game helmet.
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vintage cards, let’s talk about card
values of some of our baseball idols
growing up.
1948 Leaf Honus Wagner
This is Wagner’s final baseball card.
The photo of Wagner chewing tobacco
is very interesting because this was the
same product that he advocated against
in the early 1910s. Wagner did not
want his image associated with
tobacco/cigarettes, which is why the
Honus Wagner T206 is one of the
rarest and most valuable cards of all
time.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
This is considered to be Mantle’s
rookie card. In the worst condition
possible it is still worth $500.
Depending on condition, this card is
worth thousands of dollars. Note: The
card is frequently found off-centered.
1953 Topps Jackie Robinson
The first card in this highly
collectible set is Jackie Robinson. It is
always very difficult to find the first and
last card in each set in high grade
because children would always use
rubber bands to hold the cards together;
therefore, the top and bottom cards
shared the majority of the blunt force.
An excellent copy retails for $400.
1954 Topps Hank Aaron
This rookie card of the hall of famer
has increased in value over the past five
years. Expect to pay anywhere from
$350 for a fair example and upward of
$3,500 for an excellent copy.
1955 Topps Roberto Clemente
Rookie cards generally command a
premium and the Clemente rookie is no
exception. The card is highly collectible
and includes vibrant colors. A near-
mint example commands $2,000.
1963 Topps Willie Stargell
The Pittsburgh Pirate Hall of Famer
was a rookie in 1963. His card in near-
mint condition will sell for $200-$300.
1963 Topps Pete Rose
This rookie card of Rose is shared
with three other people. This card is
always in demand and can command a
price of $2,000 in near-perfect
condition. ) ) )
Michael Osacky is the founder of the website
Baseball in the Attic. He is dedicated to
unearthing vintage sports cards and
memorabilia buried in attics, garages, and
barns. If you have a vintage sports card or
memorabilia collection, he’d like to hear
from you. Please visit baseballintheattic.com
or call 312.379.9090 to learn more. Osacky
is a regular contributor to Parade Magazine
and also writes for the Huffington Post and
many other local newspapers across the
country.
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Several museums in our area are
dedicated to sharing that passion as
well as automotive history with visitors.
And while some may groan at the
thought of the word “museum,” be
assured that these museums are
entertaining as well as educational.
Hershey may be the town that
chocolate built and is home to
attractions such as Hersheypark,
Hershey’s Chocolate World,
ZooAmerica, and Hershey Gardens, but
it also boasts the Antique Auto Club of
America (AACA) Museum.
Executive director Mark Lizewskie
said that the museum, which celebrated
its 10th anniversary last year, tells the
history of the automobile and its
importance in U.S. culture with a series
of vignettes from San Francisco to New
York, including Hershey in the 1920s
and a 1950s drive-in movie theater.
Typically, 75 to 100 cars are on
exhibit at any time; most of them are
from the museum’s collection of more
than 150 vehicles.
“For over 120 years, America has
had a love affair with the auto, and we
have vintage vehicles that will appeal to
everyone. On the lower level, there’s a
bus museum that boasts the largest
collection in the U.S. of buses on
display under one roof, including the
Lakeland Bus Lines bus from the movie
Forrest Gump and a really fun ’50s
diner,” says Lizewskie.
“We also have some motorcycles.
Our visitors run the gamut and range
from families visiting Hershey to
hardcore ‘gear heads,’” he says. “One
vehicle that gets a smile from everyone
and a lot of photo attention is Hershey’s
‘Kissmobile.’”
Although AACA Museum has
permanent exhibits, there are also three
or four special exhibits each year. One
of the current exhibits is “Indian
Nation: Indian Motorcycles and
America.” This exhibit features a
display of 25 motorcycles and explores
the Indian brand from its inception in
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“Indian Nation” will be at the museum
through Oct. 24.
“Motoring Mysteries of the Far
East,” which will be at the museum
through Sept. 14, focuses on Asian and
Pacific vehicles. It includes vehicles—
cars, trucks, tuk tuks, scooters,
microcars—produced in Russia and
India.
“Now they’re pretty commonplace,
but back in the ’50s and ’60s, Hondas
and Toyotas were unfamiliar names to
most Americans. We have some early
versions of those cars as well as other
vehicles produced in the Far East that
are seldom seen in the U.S.,” Lizewskie
explains.
The AACA Museum also plays host
to a number of car shows throughout
the year, and perhaps the best known is
the AACA Eastern Regional Fall
Meet—this year’s dates are
Oct. 8 to 14.
Car enthusiasts worldwide visit
this event each year, which is held on
the grounds and parking lots
surrounding Hersheypark. It features
approximately 1,500 show cars,
more than 1,000 car corral spaces,
and more than 9,000 flea market
spaces.
Every year the event is a car
lover’s paradise, but this year will be
even better. The AACA Museum will
be celebrating two automotive
milestones—“100 Years of Dodge,” a
special exhibit that will run Sept. 26
through Oct. 12, and the grand
opening of its new gallery focusing on
Tucker 48 automobiles.
“People may be familiar with
Tuckers from the 1988 movie Tucker:
The Man and His Dream, directed by
Francis Ford Coppola, but now people
will be able to see firsthand this
amazing collection of Tucker
automobiles,” Lizewskie says.
Above: The “Indian Nation” exhibit will be at the museum through Oct. 24. Shown
above is a 1903 Indian, restored. Above, right: A 1940/41 Indian Military Chief.
Opposite page: Gas station display at AACA Museum.
Part of the exhibit “Motoring
Mysteries of the Far East,” going on
through Sept. 14, is the 1936 Datsun
Phaeton (above); 1972 Honda 600
Coupe (above, right), and the 1969
Subaru 360 pick-up (right).
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Like the AACA Museum, America on
Wheels in Allentown also has a lot to
offer.
“Museums are for lifelong learners;
when visitors come in, they learn
something. At America on Wheels, we
focus on creating exhibits that are not
only educational but also entertaining as
we offer a glimpse into the past,
present, and future of transportation,”
says Executive Director Linda Merkel.
America on Wheels celebrates its
sixth anniversary this year. Merkel says
it is part of Allentown’s effort to
revitalize the riverfront area, and the
museum is built on the site that
formerly housed the Arbogast & Bastian
(A&B) meatpacking plant.
Most of the plant was demolished to
make way for the museum, but a brick
structure that had housed the plant’s
business office remains and now serves
as museum offices and houses the
HubCap Café, a café that pays tribute
to soda fountains of the ’50s.
To keep it fresh, exhibits in the
43,000-square-foot museum change
every six months, and some of the
displays feature automotive artwork
and/or interactive components.
“It’s a big effort, but it makes
people want to come back,” she
explains.
The exhibit “Gone But Not
Forgotten: ‘Orphan’ Cars of the 1950s
to Today” will run through October.
Merkel says it features vehicles from
manufacturers or brands that are no
longer produced, including Pontiac,
Mercury, Studebaker, Edsel, and the
exotic-looking Delorean (perhaps best
known from the Back to the Future
movies). Guests can also view microcars
such as the Vespa.
“Romance of the Road” is a
permanent exhibit in the main lobby of
the museum, which changes the featured
vehicles to reflect the season.
It is currently showing wheeled
vehicles for recreation, such as bicycles
and Indian and Harley-Davidson
motorcycles, as well as road-trip
memorabilia—the things that families
did to pass the time on the road. This
Above: Hubcap Cafe in America on Wheels serves ice cream, milk shakes,
and soda floats just like the good ol’ days.
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Above: 1916 Mack Paddy Police Patrol wagon.
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soon.
One of the games families played on
road trips involved license plates of
passing vehicles. For those with fond
memories of this game, a permanent
exhibit of Pennsylvania license plates
from 1908 to 1958 may spark some
interest. Another display features patches
for various police and fire departments.
A Mack truck exhibit presents an
array of trucks produced by Mack
throughout its 68 years. An interactive
component of this exhibit allows visitors
to practice driving one of the trucks and
to hear Mack employees and drivers talk
about their experiences.
America on Wheels also hosts a
number of special events as well as
holiday events, such as holiday trains
from November through New Year’s Day.
“Our trains chug their way through the
vehicles that we have on display,” Merkel
says. “With all that we offer, we’re
definitely worth a drive.”
Also worth a drive is 3Dog Garage in
Boyertown. Founded in 2005, the
museum’s collection of Fords spans six
decades and features 40 historic racecars
and historically significant hotrods, each
with its own story.
Vehicles in the collection include Ricky
Nelson’s ’32 roadster, the colorful
Crawford-Ford prototype driven by Paul
Newman in the 2005 Rolex 24 Hours of
Daytona, and some racing Mustangs.
Admission is by invitation or
arrangement. ) ) )
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His decisions and accomplishments,
his presidency and personality are
marred by one of the most monumental
scandals in United States political
history: Watergate. To many
Americans, of all political affiliations,
Watergate is synonymous with
Washington deceit and political
cynicism.
If Nixon hadn’t been complicit to
the break-in at the Watergate Hotel
during his bid for reelection in 1972,
the perception we have of him today
may be different. If he had faced
George McGovern openly, incumbency
on the line, and earned the landslide
victory he received, his legacy could
have resembled that of other great
American presidents.
One’s political legacy lives in the
minds of the citizens.
Alan Foster, a journalist and
adjunct professor of English at
Millersville University, was part of the
first generation to vote at age 18,
casting his first ballot for Richard
Nixon.
Foster was a teenage Republican
and shared Nixon’s conservative
beliefs, even though those ideas placed
him outside those of the majority of
young people. Furthermore, Nixon
promised to end the draft as part of
both his 1968 and 1972 campaign
platforms.
“The draft was pervasive. It was all
we thought about, at least for my
peers,” Foster recalls. “It was a
constant threat. It was a real, scary
thing.”
Nixon’s promise for an all-volunteer
army especially resonated with Foster
as he was designated at position No. 2
for Selective Service. Even though he
was enrolled in college, he would still
be required to serve.
“At the time, because of that
decision, Nixon was my favorite
president,” Foster says.
Then the Watergate scandal broke.
The chronology of incidents designated
as the Watergate scandal is as follows:
On June 17, 1972, police arrested
five men in the middle of the night for
breaking into and wire tapping the
Democratic National Headquarters
located in the Watergate Hotel. Later,
evidence, including funds earmarked
for Nixon’s campaign, tied the
burglars to the president’s
administration.
At first the break-in appeared
inconsequential, and Nixon triumphed
in the election. Throughout 1973,
more information surfaced connecting
White House senior staff to the break-
in at the Watergate Hotel, resulting in
a series of dismissals and resignations.
Additionally, the Watergate Senate
Hearings were televised in their
entirety, comprising more than 300
hours of courtroom footage. Decisively,
federal prosecutors called for the
complete audio tapes from Nixon’s
office. On Nov. 17, 1973, Nixon
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famously declared, “I am not a
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In 1974, after pressure from the
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18-minute gap in content.
On July 27, 1974, the first articles
of impeachment were filed against the
president, citing a charge of
obstruction of justice. On Aug. 8,
1974, after his guilt was apparent,
Richard Nixon resigned, becoming the
first American president to do so.
The shockwave of this was felt
through the strata of American society.
The president had cheated in a
national election and had been forced
into resignation, the first time either
had ever occurred; that was stunning
in its own right.
Furthermore, nearly all of it was
televised. Every American had his or
her own reaction.
Rich Schramm, a retired
professional in the field of
communications, disliked Nixon
anyway and recalls returning home
from his first post-college job and
watching the hearings.
“It was history happening in real
time. I probably got more pleasure out
of it than I should have. It’s almost as
if it was a form of entertainment, like
a modern gladiatorial exhibition,
especially since you knew that some of
the parties were doomed.”
Foster, who appreciated Nixon and
voted for him, remembers being
demoralized and disenchanted.
“His campaign against McGovern
was flawless; [McGovern] never stood
a chance. Nixon went ahead with
Watergate anyway. It was hard to
believe this kind of thing could happen
to someone you liked,” Foster says.
“As the hearings went on and
everything was revealed, I realized
that this was simply not the way a
democracy should function.”
With time, the perception of Nixon
might broaden to expand from the
single focus of the scandal alone to a
more complete picture of his
accomplishments and may positively
impact his legacy.
Schramm concedes, “I’ve gained
respect for Nixon’s accomplishments
as time has passed.”
Foster, too, has opinions on the
subject.
“When I think of Nixon, I think of
the opening of China and that he
created the Environmental Protection
Agency,” he says. “Of course I think of
the bad: his paranoia and Watergate.
Had it not been for Watergate, though,
he would have been a highly thought-of
president.”
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enduring figure; no one who lived
through his presidency will forget him.
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WHAT IS THE BEST MEMORY YOU HAVE FROM YOUR
CHILDHOOD?
My best memory was when I went camping with my parents.
We would roast marshmallows and catch crabs in the bay.
There is nothing like fresh-caught steamed crabs with Old Bay.
WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST MEMORY FROM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES K–8)?
My fondest memory from school was working in shop class.
We made a cast-iron gun. I still have the gun on my desk and
use it as a paperweight.
WHAT OR WHO WAS ON YOUR LUNCHBOX?
I didn’t use a lunchbox when I was a kid. I was part of the
“brown bagger” kids. My favorite sandwich was cheese and
mustard.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY DISH?
There was nothing like my mom’s turkey and stuffing with
mashed potatoes.
WHHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PRESENT
(CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, BIRTHDAY)?
My favorite Christmas present was a green John Deere
pedal tractor. I loved it.
WHAT POSTER DID YOU HAVE ON YOUR BEDROOM
WALL?
The posters on my walls were the psychedelic glow-in-the-
dark posters. They were the “in” thing at the time.
WHAT DID YOU HAVE AS A KID THAT YOU WISH
YOU HAD TODAY?
I wish I had all of my baseball cards instead of using
them as noisemakers in the spokes of my bicycle.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I am most proud of my family. My wife and daughter
work in the medical field. My son works as a truck
mechanic. I have two beautiful granddaughters, ages 2
and 3 years old.
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