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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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HOW LONG WOULD YOUR STICK HAVE TO BE IF YOU WANTED TO ROAST A

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

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done in one end,

while massage

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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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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.

christmas in the woods:someplace special

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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

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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

healingjourneyfoundation@gmail.com

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

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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.

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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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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

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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

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Above, right: Chris and Cathy

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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

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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?

is areverse

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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.

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Benchoff in full

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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

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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

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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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1901 to its current reintroduction.

“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.

Left: 1958

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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

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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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