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We invite ALL Lincoln County residents to visit the centers!

All locations serve lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm Monday - Friday. Daily and weekly activities offered at ALL LCCOA locations.

Homebound? Call 636-528-7000 for meal delivery!

VOLUME 28 Number 5 May 2018

Serving All 640+ sq. miles of Lincoln County, MO

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life, and support independence & vitality for those over 50,

and the community around them.

Saturday

June 2nd

7am Registration

Opens

8am Color Run

Begins

Clonts Field, Troy

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May Menu April 30. TACO SALAD REFRIED BEANS LETTUCE SALSA SOUR CREAM CORN CHIPS APRICOTS

MAY1. CHEESE-BURGER BAKED BEANS PEAS & CARROTS LETTUCE TOMATO PINEAPPLE

2. FRIED CHICK-EN, GRAVY MASHED POTA-TOES GREEN BEANS WHEAT BREAD

3. TUNA SALAD ON CROISSANT PASTA SALAD LETTUCE TOMATO CHEESE PEACHES

4. BBQ RIBLET ON BUN ROASTED POTATOES PEAS FRESH FRUIT

7. COUNTRY FRIED STEAK MASHED POTA-TOES, GRAVY CORN WHEAT BREAD FRUIT COCK-TAIL

8. CHICKEN PHILLY ON HOAGIE ROLL LETTUCE TOMATO ONION GREEN PEPPER WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS PEARS

9. CATFISH COLESLAW POTATO SALAD WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT COOKIE

10. CHEF SALAD HAM, TURKEY CHEESE TOMATOES LETTUCE CRACKERS APPLESAUCE

11. SUB SAND-WICH ON HOAGIE ROLL HAM, TURKEY LETTUCE TOMATOES CHEESE WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS FRESH FRUIT

14. SALISBURY STEAK MASHED POTA-TOES, GRAVY CORN WHEAT BREAD APRICOTS

15. BAKED CHICKEN SAND-WICH ON BUN POTATO CAS-SEROLE CARROTS LETTUCE TOMATO PINEAPPLE

16. LASAGNA CALIFORNIA BLEND BREADSTICK FRESH FRUIT

17. BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP TURKEY SAND-WICH ON A BUN LETTUCE TOMATO PEACHES

18. BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WILD RICE CARROTS MUSHROOM GRAVY FRESH FRUIT

21. MEATBALL SUB ON HOAGIE ROLL COLESLAW FRUIT COCK-TAIL

22. SLOPPY JOES ON BUN MACARONI & CHEESE PEAS & CAR-ROTS TROPICAL FRUIT

23. CATFISH BAKED BEANS HUSHPUPPIES WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

24. GRILLED CHICKEN CRAN-BERRY SALAD CHEESE TOMATOES DRESSING CRACKERS PEARS

25. BEEF TIPS PASTA GRAVY WINTER BLEND FRESH FRUIT

28. CLOSED HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

29. CHICKEN SALAD ON CROISSANT ROLL PASTA SALAD LETTUCE TOMATO APPLESAUCE

30. BAKED HAM SCALLOPED PO-TATOES MIXED VEGGIES WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

31. TACO SALAD REFRIED BEANS LETTUCE SALSA, CHEESE SOUR CREAM CORN CHIPS PINEAPPLE

June 1. BAKED CHICK-EN BREAST CARROTS WILD RICE MUSHROOM GRAVY FRESH FRUIT

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HAVE A TALENT, HOBBY, OR INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD LIKE US TO HAVE AS AN ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM AT THE CENTER?

Let Lindsey Know!

SUBMIT YOURS TO LINDSEY KELLEY OR YOUR LOCAL CENTER DIRECTOR

TROY - 1380 Boone St. Troy WINCO - 225 Second St. Winfield 636-528-7000– Janet Carver [8a-4p] 636-668-8448– Pam Perry [7:30a-1:30p]

ELSBERRY - 206 North Third St. Elsberry SILEX - 115 Main St. Silex 573-898-2296– Bob Harrison [8:30-a2:30p] 573-384-5561– Tammy Grgurich [7:30a-1:30p]

Executive Director - Jan Bray Proud to be a NEMO Program! The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging has provided programs and

services for older adults since its incorporation in 1973 as a not-for-profit agency. One of 10 Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, NEMOAAA is governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. The purpose of the Agency is to plan, coordinate, and fund a network of services for older persons throughout our sixteen county service area. Funding is provided under the amended Older Americans Act of 1965 and administered by the

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services.

NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone age 60 and older who lives in the

counties of Adair, Macon, Ralls, Warren, Clark, Marion, Randolph, Knox, Monroe, Lewis,

Montgomery, Scotland, Lincoln, Pike, and Shelby. Board Leadership

President—Jerry Folta

Vice Pres.—Betty Zuroweste

Treasurer—Kelly Hardcastle

Secretary—Ashley Rottler

Board Members

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

Cindy Stanek

Earline Anderson

Ed Robinson

Gerry Edwards

Joe McCarthy

Pam Wood

Terry Boling

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GRIEF SUPPORT

Apr

MO HealthNet is the Medicaid program for Missouri. MO HealthNet provides

health insurance coverage for those with very low incomes and assets. There

are several different types of MO HealthNet, and this information is about “Programs

for the Aged, Blind and Disabled.” This Medicaid works in coordination with Medicare,

and can also give coverage for those who do not yet qualify for Medicare benefits but

who have been declared disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State of

Missouri.

If you already have Medicare, MO HealthNet acts as a secondary insurance to

Medicare. MO HealthNet will pay the costs left by Medicare as long as you use both

Medicare and MO HealthNet providers. It’s important to check with your provider

before receiving services to see if they accept MO HealthNet.

People with both Medicare and Medicaid are sometimes called “full dual-eligibles” or

“full duals.”

A person who is dual-eligible qualifies for other programs as well. This includes

automatically qualifying for the greatest amount of assistance from Extra Help, which

pays for prescription medications. Medicare will pay the premiums for a basic prescrip-

tion drug plan, and pay for most covered medication costs except for very small co-

pays. There is not a gap in coverage (like the “donut hole”), and Medicare pays for all

covered prescriptions after the out-of-pocket maximum.

To apply for MO HealthNet, an

application must be completed and

submitted to your local Family Support

Division Office. The MO HealthNet

application is available online here.

Make sure you complete the application

for the Elderly, Blind, and Persons

with Disabilities. If you have questions

about your benefits, contact your local

Family Support Division Office.

The official MO HealthNet Web page

is http://www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/.

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FREE Birthday Cake @ Troy on Tues., May 29th

Compliments of Sugar Creek Assisted Living

FAMOUS MAY BIRTHDAYS TIM MCGRAW, SUGAR RAY ROBINSON, WYNONA JUDD,

AUDREY HEPBURN, RANDY TRAVIS, BOB SEGER,

GEORGE CLOONEY, PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN

1st & 3rd Tuesday Every Month GRIEF SUPPORT 12:30pm—1:30pm at LCCOA in Troy

FREE, no pre-registration or admission required. Questions? Call 636-639-6280

THANK YOU TO OUR

2018 Dessert Du Jour Sponsor

Dessert each month on the

FIRST WEDNESDAY

Gemini May 21—Jun 20

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Taurus Apr 20—May 20

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TROY POTLUCK SOCIAL

1ST THURS. At 5PM

LIVE MUSIC, DANCE,

CARDS, GAMES & MORE!

Paula’s Pastries

Besides cooking up some delicious desserts for our

meals each month, Paula and the gang enjoy many

other activities!

Like this fun

game of UNO

led by Jessie,

after dinner on

April 23rd.

DID YOU KNOW?

If you are turning 65 & don’t receive Social Security–

Contact the Social Security office

Call the national program at 1-800-772-1213

Go to the Social Security website

(or the Railroad Retirement Board**)

You should do this about three months

before your 65th birthday.

THIS MONTH (MAY)

Cookies will be on the 2nd

Wednesday, May 9th with Catfish!

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Essential Documents for Elders and the Rest of Us Posted by JJ Mummert

It’s a jungle out there…a tangle of required documents, uncertain prefer-

ences, family misunderstandings, and sometimes uncooperative elders. Hav-

ing essential documents in place before emergency measures are needed

will give families some peace of mind and confidence in providing appropriate

care for elderly loved ones.

Plenty of Advice

There’s plenty of advice around…on the Internet, on the golf course, at the

yoga studio, at church activities…people are often willing and eager to share

their hero or horror stories about required paperwork for taking care of their

elders.

Some families are blessed with elders who planned well and have all the es-

sential paperwork ready in case they are ever unable to make or express de-

cisions for themselves. Lucky them.

Unfortunately, too many families lack knowledge about documentation often

required by senior living communities, hospitals, nursing homes, or in-home

care organizations.

Note: The information in this blog post is based primarily on pbs.org

“Caregiver’s Handbook.” It provides useful information and offers related re-

sources as featured in this post.

The Best Advice Is Legal Advice

A “Caregiver’s Handbook” created by pbs.org encourages us to “find a lawyer

who specializes in legal planning for elders.” The handbook points out that if

your loved one qualifies because of limited income, legal assistance can be

obtained from your local Area Agency on Aging. Some communities have vol-

unteer lawyer programs, and states also have legal assistance through their

attorney general’s office.

It’s good to know that legal assistance is available for all income levels. It’s

important to understand that the sooner families seek legal assistance, the

better.

Recommended Legal Resources

The PBS “Caregiver’s Handbook” recommends additional specific resources.

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Essential Documents

Professional legal advice will guide you in the creation and use of many of the fol-

lowing documents:

Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)

This document will give a designated individual or individuals the “legal powers to

perform on behalf of the elder” on matters related to “real estate, banking and finan-

cial transactions, personal and family maintenance, government benefits, estate

trust and beneficiary transactions.”

Health Care Power of Attorney/Health Care Proxy

This document will designate an individual to serve as the elder’s health care agent.

“The health care agent or proxy needs to be able to talk openly and often with the

elder, so that he or she understands the elder’s wishes and values and can make

treatment decisions (when the elder cannot) without having to argue with family

members or medical staff.”

Trust is a big issue here. Who does your loved one trust to ensure that her health

care wishes are carried out? Surprisingly, it may be a close friend or business col-

league rather than a family member. It’s up to the elder to decide at a time when he

or she can make a careful and informed decision.

Personal Suggestion: When you have power of attorney forms in place, make

several copies, and distribute them to all named "agents." In the future, there may

be many instances where you will have to prove power of attorney: utility compa-

nies, insurance companies, social security, real estate matters, banking matters,

medical and dental matters, filing taxes, Dept. of Motor Vehicles visits, assisted liv-

ing/memory care communities, etc.. Every time you turn around, someone will need

proof of power of attorney, so be ready. I've gone through at least 20 copies dealing

with my parents' affairs.

Advanced Directives

The word out on the Internet is that we should all have advanced directives in place

if an accident or illness leaves us unable to speak for ourselves regarding our medi-

cal care preferences.

Documents associated with advanced directives include a Living Will, Health Care

Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) or Do Note In-

tubate Order (DNI).

Although legal advice about advanced directives might be useful, you can create

these documents yourself.

Continued from page 4 : Essential Documents for Elders and the Rest of Us Posted by JJ Mummert

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VOLUNTEERS

Tuesday, May 22nd HORSE RACES - Fairmount Park, IL.

This trip is a hit every year! Cost is just $25 and we’ll be renting two 15-passenger vans

(if necessary). Leaving LCCOA at 11:00am and estimated to return around 5:30pm.

Hot dogs, soda & beer are all only $1 to $1.50, and the rest of the foods sold are also

reasonably priced. Money is due no later than May 15th.

Sunday, June 24th PATSIE CLINE HER STORY - Bowling Green, MO.

The Raintree Arts Council is presenting this live country music concert featuring Debra Ingram

singing many of Patsy’s famous songs and some not so famous. She will also be giving the

audience a glimpse into the life of the country star whose life and career were cut short by her

death in a plane crash. You will not want to miss this event. The performance will be

performed on the stage of the Bowling Green High School Auditorium. Cost is $15.

Leave LCCOA parking lot at 12:30 P.M. and return about 6 P.M. We can grab a bite to eat after

the show at one of the fast food restaurants in Bowling Green.

ACTIVITIESMonday

Wednesday

Friday

Blood Pressure Check

Birthday Party

PARTY HEARTY Here’s the parties we’ll be hosting at LCCOA in Troy during 2018!

Halloween— Wed., October 31st Christmas— Fri., December 21st

KROGER DONATES TO LCCOA

PLEASE CALL TOLL-FREE

(866) 221-4141

& KROGER WILL LINK YOUR PLUS CARD!

LAST QUARTER DONATION

$135.14

TROY TECH-CLASS

The current 6 week computer course will end on Tuesday, May 22nd.

To sign-up for the next session, please leave your name & contact number

with Janet at the Troy office. Classes are held in the Troy Activity Room.

Bring your laptop, Tablet, IPhone, IPad, etc…

Thank you to Toyota Bodine for donating laptops, Mike’s Tech Spot for donating software,

Moscow Mills Lumber for donating lumber, and Jim Holley for making that lumber into a

custom table for our “Computer Lab”, COMING SOON in the Troy Library!

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ACTIVITIES

Mondays 8:30 am — Yoga with Nellie

Tuesdays 9:00am—Exercise with Lisa

2nd Wednesday 8:00am —Veterans Talk

Thursdays 6:30 pm — Yoga with Nellie

Saturdays 9:00AM—Exercise with Jane

Mon., Tues., Wed. 6:00pm—Exercise with Beth VOLUNTEERS

Comm. Opportunities - Monday—Friday

Heidi Roberts - 1st & 2nd Wednesday

Jean Hardy & Betty Monford - 3rd & 4th Wednesdays

ACTIVITIES Monday—Pinochle @ 9am

Wednesday—Pitch @ 9am

Friday—Movie @ 9am

Blood Pressure Check—1st Wed @ 11am

Birthday Party—3rd Wednesday @ 11am

VISIT US ONLINE FOR MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS & MENUS

www.LincolnCountyCOA.com

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3 Simple & Fun Ways to Stay Health Posted by Carly Blanchett

We know that good eating habits supplemented with daily activity is necessary for a

healthy life, especially as we age, but there are some surprising and fun activities that

are also beneficial to living our best lives.

Arts and Crafts

Who said arts and crafts is only for kids? The best part about it is there are no rules - an-

yone can do it! Some seniors may be hesitant as they feel that they are not “creatively

inclined”, but reassuring them that there is no limit to creativity nor no such thing as

“right” or “wrong” will allow them to create freely and most importantly, have fun doing it.

Arts and crafts also creates a sense of purpose and keeps the mind busy. As we age, we

tend to lose our sense of purpose. Creating purpose this way can also keep the mind

busy and free of boredom.

Creative expression through activities like coloring, writing, drawing, painting or knitting

can help keep us young - to help rejuvenate our youth. After all, no matter our age, we’ll

always be kids at heart.

Playing Cards and Games

How many of us can remember learning card games from our Grandparents? Gin Rum-

my, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble, whatever it may be - there are plenty of game options for

residents to enjoy themselves with friends, family and other residents. Playing games al-

so gives us a chance to be playful and in touch with our competitive side, making it a

great activity for rejuvenation and yet another reminder of our youth.

Games and cards can also support our memory efficiency, attention to detail and com-

prehensive understanding, keeping the mind sharp!

Gardening

Bonus! Gardening is a form of exercise, but it’s therapeutic and physical benefits are of-

ten hidden by the enjoyment one gets from doing it. Gardening requires the use of motor

skills and improves endurance and strength, which is important for seniors as they age,

all while reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This makes for a great implementa-

tion of physical activity that doesn’t quite feel like “physical activity”.

It is also a great way to stay in touch with nature and the outdoors. The fresh air is great

for your health and your mood, and the sun stimulates the production of Vitamin D and

our feel-good hormone, serotonin. Still, as a friendly reminder, be sure to protect yourself

from the harmful effects of the sun by wearing sunscreen, maybe even a hat.

All of these three options are fantastic, but there's good news, they get even better.

There is one key benefit they all have in common: socialization. Part of feeling as if we’ve

lost purpose is because we’ve become less social, often as a result of our aging and

changing lives. Making arts and crafts, games and gardening a community or group

event with other residents, or implementing them into time with friends, family or even

caregivers, can add significantly to the existing benefits of each on its own.

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Winfield VOLUNTEERS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. ROSCO JOHN CO

2. CO LAURETTA & JOHN CO

3. CO JOHN P CO

4. ROSCO JOHN P CO

5.

6. 7. CO JOHN P CO

8. ROSCO JOHN CO

9. CO LAURETTA & JOHN CO

10. ED & MARYANN JOHN CO

11. ROSCO JOHN P CO

12.

13. 14. MARTY JOHN P CO

15. ROSCO JOHN CO

16. CO LAURETTA & JOHN CO

17. CO JOHN CO

18. ROSCO JOHN P CO

19.

20. 21. MARTY JOHN P CO

22. ROSCO JOHN CO

23. CO LAURETTA & JOHN CO

24. ED & MARYANN JOHN CO

25. ROSCO JOHN P CO

26.

27. 28. CLOSED

29. ROSCO JOHN CO

30. CO LAURETTA & JOHN CO

31. CO JOHN P CO

Winfield ACTIVITIES Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. CROCHET PUZZLES

2. BINGO

3. EXERCISE 10-11 AM

4. CARDS

5.

6. 7. POOL

8. CROCHET PUZZLES

9. BINGO EVENING ACTIVITIES 5-8PM

10. EXERCISE 10-11 AM

11. RUMMIE- CLUB

12.

13. 14. POOL

15. CROCHET PUZZLES

16. BINGO

17. EXERCISE 10-11 AM

18. CARDS

19.

20. 21. POOL

22. CROCHET PUZZLES

23.BINGO BLOOD PRESS 11-12 EVENING GAMES 5-8PM

24. EXERCISE 10-11 AM

25. CARDS

26.

27. 28. CLOSED

29. CROCHET PUZZLES

30. BINGO

31. EXERCISE 10-11 AM

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Peroration with Pam I certainly hope we’ve send the end of winter, and all spring flowers blooming! In April’s WINCO activities it showed bingo on Wednesday evening, but we actually play BINGO on Wednesdays during the day,

until closing. This month we will celebrate our Mother’s Day on the 13th, and Honor our Armed Forces

on May 19th. Finally, Memorial Day will be honored on the 28th, and all of our centers will be closed.

We are having loads of fun on game night, many different kinds of card games & billiards on our pool

table! Come on in and join us with a covered dish for an evening of fun & food! Game Nights are on the

2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month, from 5pm to 8pm at the Winfield center. We’re still looking for Pinochle players, if you like those card games as well!

I would like to wish all our May birthdays a very special day, Happy Birthday Everyone!

Pam DIRECTIONS

For each clue, find a

corresponding word that starts

and finishes with the SAME

letter. There is one word for

each letter of the alphabet,

except for; i, j, q, u, v, and z.

ANSWERS PRIMP HUNCH XEROX

CAUSTIC NEON KAYAK

GINSENG BATHTUB WALLOW TOURIST AMNESIA LETHAL

OREGANO ERUDITE

YESTERDAY MAXIMUM

SUPERFLUOUS FIEF

DREAD RESERVOIR

Answers Upside Down

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Programs to Help You Pay

There are several different types of programs that can assist Medicare enrollees with their out-of-pocket costs for services. Here you can find some basic information about some of these programs, where to get more information and where to enroll in them.

Part D Extra Help For those with Medicare Part D making $18,456 or less yearly ($24,936 for married couples)* and meet certain resource limits.

MO HealthNet Missouri’s Medicaid Program.

Medicaid Spend-Down For those who nearly qualify for MO HealthNet, but earn too much.

Medicare Savings Programs Three programs for those earning $16,632 or less yearly ($22,464 for married couples)* and meet certain resource limits. Provides help with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Parts A, B, and D.

*Dollar amounts are current until March 2019.

Other Drug Assistance Options

RxOutreach A fully-licensed mail order pharmacy that is committed to making the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable.

RxAssist A comprehensive database of patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles that helps provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.

NeedyMeds An information resource dedicated to helping people locate assistance programs to help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

Missouri Drug Card As a resident of Missouri, you and your family have access to a statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP).

Other Programs

EyeCare America EyeCare America is a public service program of The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It matches eligible seniors in need with volunteer ophthalmologists to provide a medical eye exam and up to one year of care with no out of pocket of the patient.

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Janet’s Journal

What’s Ahead This Year At LCCOA??

Quilt Auction

Dates To Be

Announced

Quarter Auction

July 7th at Noon

Details Coming Soon!

The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jar-

vis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West

Virginia. St Andrew's Methodist Church now holds the International Mother's Day

Shrine.[8]

Her campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday in the United

States began in 1905, the year her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Ann Jarvis had

been a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American

Civil War, and created Mother's Day Work Clubs to address public health issues. Anna

Jarvis wanted to honor her mother by continuing the work she started and to set aside

a day to honor all mothers because she believed a mother is "the person who has

done more for you than anyone in the world".[9]

In 1908, the U.S. Congress rejected a proposal to make Mother's Day an official holi-

day, joking that they would also have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day".[10]

However,

owing to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, by 1911 all U.S. states observed the holiday,[11]

with some of them officially recognizing Mother's Day as a local holiday[12]

(the first

being West Virginia, Jarvis' home state, in 1910). In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a

proclamation designating Mother's Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a na-

tional holiday to honor mothers.[13]

Although Jarvis was successful in founding Mother's Day, she became resentful of

the commercialization of the holiday. By the early 1920s, Hallmark Cards and other

companies had started selling Mother's Day cards. Jarvis believed that the companies

had misinterpreted and exploited the idea of Mother's Day, and that the emphasis of

the holiday was on sentiment, not profit. As a result, she organized boycotts of Moth-

er's Day, and threatened to issue lawsuits against the companies involved.[14]

Jarvis

argued that people should appreciate and honor their mothers through handwritten

letters expressing their love and gratitude, instead of buying gifts and pre-made cards.[13]

Jarvis protested at a candy makers' convention in Philadelphia in 1923, and at a

meeting of American War Mothers in 1925. By this time, carnations had become asso-

ciated with Mother's Day, and the selling of carnations by the American War Mothers

to raise money angered Jarvis, who was arrested for disturbing the peace.[13][14]

GARDEN We’re having raised-beds crafted this year, so it’s

taking a bit longer!

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FRI. 4th —MO Dept of Health & Senior Services Confronting Abuse

TUES 8th —Mercy Lincoln Fun Activities with Mental Health Awareness

THURS 10th —Linc. Co. Ambulance District EMS Community Outreach

FRI. 18th —Jim Sharp (returning) Lincoln County Emergency Management

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