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Bagpiper Ken Campbell took up the “brash” instrument at age 56.He now teaches and performs locally and played for a Scottish duke while touring Scotland.

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By Chelsea Peifer

For a lot of people who play the bagpipes, the instrument is in theirblood.

Ken Campbell can trace his lineage back to his ancestors who lived inScotland in 1612, but as far as he knows he is the only piper who everexisted in the clan.

“You don’t have to be Scottish to play the pipes. It was a sound that Ialways appreciated, but I never got involved with it until later in life,” saidCampbell, who took his first lesson when he was 56.

One weekend his wife suggested they check out the Celtic Fling at thePennsylvania Renaissance Faire. He was captivated by the bagpipe bandcompetition and told his wife on the way home that he was going to learn toplay.

“And that was that,” said Campbell, who is now 69.He took his first lesson through Ceòl Nèamh Pipe Band. The group

consists of approximately 20 pipers and 10 drummers, and their nametranslates to “music from heaven” from Scots Gaelic.

He took weekly group lessons, where he started on a practice chanter.

Bagpipe Player, Teacher

Took Up Instrument at 56

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Bill Dillon was raised in atough, Irish section of SouthBrooklyn, N.Y., where there

were plenty of fights as part ofgrowing up. One particular tormentor was a

boy named Joe O’Conner. He andDillon fought regularly, and neitherwould have believed that theywould one day meet halfway aroundthe world and become bestfriends—let alone that one wouldlose his life in the blink of an eyewhile the other was nearby and sawit happen.Dillon was too young for World

War II, but he read about all thebattles. When he was 14 years old,he lied about his age and joined theState Guard, later federalized to theNational Guard. He left the Guardin 1950, just before his outfitshipped out to Germany. He was drafted in 1951 and was

soon on his way to Pusan, Korea.He says the 8th Army band waswaiting for them and played, “If IKnew You Were Coming, I’d HaveBaked a Cake.” After being assigned to an 81

mm mortar company, he was told to“report to Corporal O’Conner’sbunker.” He says, “It never evendawned on me that I might knowthe guy.” But Dillon says it was the same

Joe O’Conner he used to fight withas a kid. “We were dumbfounded to find

ourselves face-to-face in a smallbunker on the side of a hill 10,000miles from the good old USA,” hesays. “After that, we ate and slept inthe same bunker and fought a wartogether, spending many weeks andhaving narrow escapes together. “On the last day of Joe’s life, we

were hit by a very heavy artillerybarrage. It was one of those baddays. Joe was forward observer forour mortars. We took turns doingthat job. Pfc. Rutledge had justcome down from the outpost—Little Nori, as it was called. “Our fire direction control

(FDC), where our mortars werelocated, couldn’t get through to the

outpost Joe was on. It was 500 yardsin front of the MLR (front lines),and the enemy had cut the phonelines with their artillery fire. “I was told to take two men and

trace and repair the lines from theFDC up to the outpost where Joewas. On our way up there, we wereunder constant artillery and mortarfire from the enemy.

“We found and repaired eightbreaks in the wire. At this time wehad no way of knowing if we hadfixed all of the breaks, so wecontinued on our way up to theoutpost still under heavy enemy fire.When we finally got to the outpostwhere Joe was, they were taking atremendous pounding from enemyartillery fire, as well as from a 76mm gun mounted on top of aRussian-built tank. “The shelling was so intense that

the bunker they were in startedcaving in on them. The SouthKorean with them got hit, the radioman was next man out, and Joe wasthe last. Just then another roundcame in, exploding and killing Joeinstantly. “It took me a long time to get

over Joe’s death. Perhaps I never did.I saw a lot of death and wounded,but Joe’s always stayed with me themost.“One day something really big

came in. It had a fuse delay. It dugitself deep into the ground before itblew. When it exploded, it seemed

like it took half of Korea hundredsof feet into the air. Rocks andboulders of all sizes flew sky high. Iremember when they came down allaround me, with the sound of thelarge boulders pounding hard intothe ground just inches from where Iwas crouching.“This was nothing like the Korea

that was portrayed on the M*A*S*Htelevision show. I never saw anyonewith a still or guys running aroundin dresses. Instead, I remember thehideous, graphic details of war—such as the condition of the bodiesof our men when we found them.The enemy had tortured andmutilated their bodies gruesomelybefore they killed them.” Dillon says that the foot soldiers

in Korea had to contend with notonly the combat, but also the poorpersonal hygiene. He says he wentthree months without a shower andwith no change of clothing,including underwear. When they were finally trucked

back to the rear for a shower, hesays, “Being back in the real worldwas wonderful. Hot water,electricity, switches that turnedlights on and off. Flush toilets. Thenback to hell on the lines. It was likeputting a steak in front of a largedog and then taking it away. “For the longest time after I

returned to the States, I took fourshowers a day. I just couldn’t getused to the idea that my body wasclean. Thankfully, I am back downto only one shower a day now.”When Dillon’s war ended, he

went by ship to Seattle and then bytrain to New Brunswick, N.J.,where he was discharged as acorporal in September 1953. Formany years, he had nightmares,which, fortunately, eventuallystopped. Now Dillon says, “A combat

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What should have been “a three-hour tour” turned into a 50-year journey for Dawn Wells,

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“I’m still talking and writing about theshow and it continues to gain new fans,”said Wells, from her home in LosAngeles. “If you’re a 10-year-old kidwatching the show today, there’s notmuch to date it—a desert island is adesert island!”

To celebrate the show’s 50th

anniversary, Wells draws on her life’sexperiences in a recently released book,What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide toLife, co-written with Steve Stinson.

“I wrote the book partly in responseto fans over the years,” said Wells. “It’samazing that so many people stillappreciate Mary Ann’s sense of values.”

While thereare a fewGilligan’s Islandstories in thebook, the focusis on down-to-earth advicefrom MaryAnn’s—andWells’s—perspective.

“It was afun, silly showthat made youlaugh anddidn’t preach tothe audience,”she said. “But there was an awful lot inthe character of Mary Ann that kidscould learn from today: She was fair, shepitched in to help, she had standards, shewasn’t worried about a $500 purse, and

she would beyour best friendyou could trust.I think theworld is a littleconfused onvalues thesedays.”

Although thebook’s advice isfrequentlydirected towardgirls andyounger women,Wells says onechapter, “Hey!Who’s That Old

Gal in the Mirror?” is aimed at a moremature crowd.

“Sometimes I look at myself in themirror and think, ‘Really, I’m that age?’”said Wells, who turned 76 in October.

“I don’t know where the years went,but I’m not obsessed with it,” sheadmitted. “As you get older, I think it’simportant to keep a positive attitudeabout life. I know I have a million thingsI still want to accomplish! You just haveto surround yourself with things thatinterest you. Even though there may beactivities you can no longer enjoy, thereare probably many that you can.”

Back on the island, there were plentyof weekly adventures to interest the sevencastaways during the three seasons theshow aired. Wells says she got along withall her fellow actors—even Tina Louise(Ginger), despite the rumors over theyears that the two feuded—and wasparticularly close to Natalie Schafer, whoplayed the wealthy socialite Mrs. LoveyHowell.

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So who should consider buying apolicy?

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

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recalledWells. “Shereally was agrandedame, veryindependent,with a greatsense ofhumor.”

Wells saysSchaferhandled heraging wellandrespondedaccordingly.

“She had large ankles, so she almostalways wore pants rather than dresses. Infact, she wore pants before they were ‘in’for women. Her hands also showed signsof aging, so she usually wore gloves on theshow. And her clothes were alwayscolorful because that made her face lookbright and cheery. So she was veryconscious of her age, but I thought shehandled it very smartly.”

Beyond Gilligan’s Island, Wells hasappeared in more than 150 TV shows andfilms and starred in more than 60theatrical productions, which continue toattract her. But acting, she says, was neverher plan.

“I wanted to be a pediatric surgeon!”she said. “I went to Stephen’s College inMissouri but had problems with my knees

since I was alittle girl. Soaside fromarchery andcanoeing, Icouldn’t domuch PE. Itook atheatercourse, andmy professorsaid I was sogood that Ishould majorin it.”

After transferring to the University ofWashington in Seattle as a theater major,Wells was asked to enter the MissAmerica contest and in 1959 to run forMiss Nevada—her home state.

“I thought it would be fun to get up infront of an audience and do a dramaticscene for the contest, but never thought Iwould win because I was so tiny andshort,” she explained. “But I won! Aftergraduating, I told myself I would giveacting a chance for one year, and if it wasnot successful, I would go back tomedicine.”

She never returned to med school!

Thomas’ features and columns have appearedin more than 400 magazines and newspapers,and he is the author of Raised by the Stars,published by McFarland. He can be reachedat his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com

A 2014 publicity photo of Wells (left), and the cover of her latest book

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A stiff breeze shoots about, sweepingdank debris from a brown, denudedlandscape desperate for life. Gusts carrythe earthy scents of thawing turf, whichbecomes a spongy mat beneath my feet.

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Havepatience, myfriends, and thereal thing willsoon enoughenvelop ourshivering flesh.

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You haveyour ownreasons tocelebrate thefinal charms ofthe season.Don’t let thempass withoutappreciation.

Last November we planted crocus andtulip bulbs. We can only look forward to

the product of a limited effort, however.By that I mean we only planted thecrocuses. The tulips never made it intothe ground because of the limitedmotion of my new knee and theunpleasant turn in the weather.

While we waited for a better day, ourenthusiasm waned. I regret that wedeprived ourselves of such potentialbeauty. Be assured, though, that therewill be tulips next year.

Yes, we look forward to spring; it willarrive as it always does—in fits andstarts. But don’t miss all the beauty ofwinter’s end. Don’t wait for a better day.

Mike Clark writes a regular column for TheGlobe Leader newspaper in NewWilmington, Pa. He has a Bachelor ofScience degree in organizationalbehavior/applied psychology from AlbrightCollege. Mike lives outside Columbia, Pa.,and can be contacted atmikemac429@aol.com.

The Way I See It

Mike Clark

Getting a Sense

Sponsored by:

April 2, 2015 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA

16th Annual

Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars • Entertainment • Demonstrations

Brought to you by: 717.770.0140

www.50plusExpoPA.com

&

EXPO Guide Sponsor:Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology

Media Sponsors:abc27 • WHP580 AM • WHYL 960 AM

Supporting Sponsors:HealthAmerica Advantra • Menno Haven Retirement Communities • Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania • Spring Creek

Travel Fair Sponsor: Principal Sponsors:

Special Appearance!

Noon–1 p.m.

Sandy Fento

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Table of ContentsRegistration Form ................................................10

Shuttle Bus Information ....................................10

Directions to the EXPO ......................................10

Welcome .................................................................10

What to Expect at the EXPO ............................11

Presenters ...............................................................12

50plus Senior News.............................................13

Travel Fair..................................................14, 19, 20

Exhibitor Display Map........................................15

Demonstrations & Entertainment .................16

Health Screenings................................................17

Door Prizes .............................................................17

Simply bring this completed form with you to the EXPO,drop it at the registration desk and you are ready to go!

Just A Tip!To make registering for door prizes an easy task –

bring along your extra return address labels.

John Smith

123 My Way

Harrisburg, PA 17101

Directions To Hershey Lodge325 University Drive, Hershey, PA

Park ‘n’ Ride:Shuttles to the exhibit hall and back to your parking areawill be provided by Homeland Center and Messiah Lifeways.

Please, hop aboard.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE: AGE:

E-MAIL:

REGISTRATION IS A BREEZE!

Wheelchairs will beavailable at the

registration area,courtesy of

On-Line Publishers.

FROM NORTHTake I-83 South/US-322 East toward Hershey. Take exit 47 for US-322 Easttoward Paxton Street/Hershey. Continue straight onto Eisenhower Boulevard. Takethe US-322 East ramp to Hershey. Keep left at the fork to merge onto PaxtonStreet/US-322. Take the ramp to Hersheypark Drive/39 West. Merge onto andcontinue to follow Hersheypark Drive.

FROM SOUTHTake I-83 North to exit 46B for 322 East toward Hershey. Merge onto PaxtonStreet/US-322. Take the ramp and merge onto to Hersheypark Drive/39 West.Continue to follow Hersheypark Drive.

FROM EASTTake the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) West to exit 266. Turn left onto 72 North.Follow 72 North to 322 West. Take 322 West to Hershey (approximately 12 miles).Follow 322 West to the traffic light at University Drive. Turn right on UniversityDrive. Take the first left into the entrance to Hershey Lodge.

FROM WESTFollow the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) East to exit 247. Take I-283 North to exit3C and follow 322 East toward Hershey. 322 East becomes 422 East. At the trafficlight, turn right onto University Drive. Take the first right into the entrance toHershey Lodge.

Dear Friends,

We are looking forward to seeing you at the 16th annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO. Each month, you enjoythe information that is included in 50plus Senior News, and the EXPO is a great complement to that. There are returning exhibitors as well as new ones. Your lives change from year to year, and what may not have

been of interest to you last year may be of more importance to you this year. Representatives from a wide array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about issues that are on

your mind, whether that is caregiving, health, home improvements, finances, leisure, travel, fitness, nutrition, orsomething else. Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-to-

access locations!For your enjoyment, entertainment and demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the day, including a tai

chi mini-class led by Jose Johnson, a container-gardening demonstration with Kathy Quarles from Stauffers of KisselHill, live music from Matt Macis, and a fashion show from Christopher & Banks.

OLP EvENtS and the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging are happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. You could spend a couple of hours at the EXPO while you talk with theexhibitors and have a few precautionary screenings done. If time doesn’t permit, make a shorter visit. Either way,we’d love to have you come.This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your

bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.

Co-Hosts – OLP EvEnts, Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging

Travel Fair Sponsor – AAA Central Penn

Principal Sponsors – 50plus senior news, (((b))) magazine, Homeland Center, Homeland Hospice

EXPO Guide Sponsor: Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology

Supporting Sponsors – HealthAmerica Advantra, Menno Haven Retirement Communities,Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, Spring Creek

Media Sponsors – abc27, WHP580 AM, WHYL 960 AM

See you at the EXPO!

Donna K. AndersonEXPO 2015 Chairperson

DAUPHIN COUNTY

The 50plus EXPO is acommunity event thatoffers you—boomers,seniors, their families,and caregivers—achance to find out whatresources are available inyour area that could bebeneficial to you andyour life.There will be more

than 90 exhibitorswhose representativeswould love to eitherspeak with you inperson about theirproducts or services orprovide information foryou to take home toperuse later. Whatevertype of information youare looking for, you’llfind it at the EXPO.Each exhibitor booth is filled with

information and staffed by friendlypeople who are eager and willing toanswer your questions about: leisure,travel, healthcare, housing options,transportation, entertainment, homeimprovements or modification,

government resources, nutrition, finances, jewelry, andhealth and beauty. Planning a vacation or just thinking about options for a

great getaway? The Travel Fair area within the 50plus EXPO

will be an excellent starting point. Whether you’reconsidering cruising, flying, driving, oranother mode of transportation,representatives from a variety of travel serviceswill be on hand to provide information.Plus, stop by AAA’s booth between noon

and 1 p.m. to meet Sandy Fenton, host ofWHP580’s “Let’s Talk Travel with AAA.”She’ll be broadcasting live from the 50plus

EXPO.In addition to the wide range of exhibitors,

the EXPO features free health screenings aswell as live entertainment and demonstrations.

Be sure to make your wayaround the EXPO floorgetting the listed sponsors tosign your bingo card, andreturn the completed card atthe registration area for achance at winning a doorprize. At the 50plus EXPO, you

can spend an hour or spendthe day. Socialize, becomebetter informed, and, mostof all—have fun!

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What to Expect at the EXPO

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“We are comfortable and everything is convenient. We don’t have to worry about anything, it is all taken care of. Life is good.”

Donald & Isabel Hayhurst, Menno Village Residents

www.mennohaven.org 800-222-6695 Chambersburg, PA Menno Haven is committed to providing equal housing for all.

Convenient. You may be surprised at how

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Commemorating its 20th anniversary in 2015, On-Line Publishers, Inc.celebrates serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of CentralPennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events.

OLP EvENtS, its events division, produces six 50plus EXPOs annually inChester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), andYork counties. These events are an opportunity to bringboth businesses and the community together for a betterunderstanding of products and services available toenhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and

seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors. The Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair will premiere in

the Capital Area on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. TheExpo provides veterans and their families anopportunity to be introduced to exhibitorswho are interested in their well-being. The Job

Fair connects veterans and employers face toface to discuss available positions.

50plus senior news is published monthly,touching on issues and events relevant to the50+ community. The Resource Directory forthe Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled ispublished annually in distinct county editionsand contains information from local businessesand organizations offering products or servicesthat meet the needs of these groups.

50plus Living is an annual publication andthe premier resource for retirement living and

healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delawarevalleys. On-Line Publishers produces (((b))) magazine, Central Pennsylvania’s

premier publication for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine reflects on the past,recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies the

issues they face now—all with a mind towardrepresenting the mid-state’s own boomercommunity.On-Line Publishers also works to inform and

celebrate women in business through our BusinessDivision. BusinessWoman includes professionalprofiles and articles that educate and encouragewomen in business.

SUCCESS STORIES highlights theachievements of local professionalwomen so that others may beinspired. It is a special insert in the

March issue of BusinessWoman magazine.The women’s expo is a one-day

event featuring exhibitors and interactivefun that encompass many aspects of awoman’s life. The second annualDauphin County women’s expo will beheld Saturday, March 21, at HersheyLodge. The women’s expo will alsoreturn to Lancaster County on May 30,to Lebanon County on Oct. 3, and toCumberland County on Nov. 7.

50plus EXPO – Brought to You By:

• Medicare Part D - We have counselors who can

help you sort through and choose the best prescription

drug plan for you.

• Home Delivered Meals - We deliver hot meals 5

days per week, approximately 4,000 meals per week to

senior citizens in Dauphin County. There is no charge

for this service.

• Senior Centers - With 18 Senior Centers throughout

Dauphin County, senior citizens can gather for

fellowship and activities including board games,

cards, dance, tai chi, exercise, computer classes and

trips. There is no charge to join a senior center, and

many of the activities have no cost.

• Adult Day Care - Your loved one can spend the day

engaging in supervised activities at one of seven

facilities that is licensed by the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania.

• Home Care Support - Our Family Caregiver

Support Program can help you care for an older

relative in your home.

• Nursing Home or Personal Care Placement - We

can do an assessment to determine if you or a loved

one is medically eligible for nursing home admission

and provide you with information so that you and your

family can make an informed decision. If you would

prefer to stay in your home instead of going into a

nursing home, we can help you obtain a waiver to

receive that care in your home or in your community.

There is no charge for this service.

• Concerned about possible exploitation, abuse or

neglect of a loved one? Our Protective Services Unit

and Elder Abuse Task Force will intervene to assure

that the health, safety and welfare of the senior citizen

is protected. To report suspected elder abuse or

exploitation, call 1-866-SAFE-111 (1-866-723-3111).

There is no charge for this service.

• Other services are available such as transportation,

long-term care Ombudsman representation and in-

home personal care.

Senior Citizens, What Can Dauphin County Do for You?If you or a loved one are 60 years of age or older, there are probably services or community resources

available to assist you. We can assist you with a wide array of issues including the following:

Dauphin County Board of Commissioners

Jeff Haste, Chairman

George P. Hartwick, III, Secretary

Mike Pries, Vice Chairman

www.DauphinCounty.org

For more information, please call 717.780.6130

Co-HoSt

n Provider and leader of quality healthcare

in Central PA for more than 147 years.

n 50 renovated Personal Care Suites.

n Applications being accepted for a limited

number.

n Skilled Nursing Care Unit accommodates

95, including a 24-bed Alzheimer’s Unit.

717-221-7902www.homelandcenter.org

n Exemplary personalized care that enables

patients and families to live each day as fully as

possible.

n Focused on pain relief, comfort, and support

for patients and families.

n Providing hospice care in Cumberland, Dauphin,

Lancaster, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Perry, York,

Adams, Franklin, Juniata, and Fulton counties.

n Call us for details on our full array of services.

717-221-7890www.homelandhospice.org

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, On-Line Publishers, Inc.(OLP) was founded with a mission in mind: to enhance the lives ofindividuals within the Central Pennsylvania community. We endeavor to do this by publishing 50plus Senior News,

produced through the Mature Living Division of OLP. Over theyears, 50plus Senior News has grown to six unique editions inChester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster,Lebanon and York counties. Now more than ever,

Central Pennsylvania’s adultsover 50 are a dynamic andinspiring population who refuseto slow down and who staydeeply involved in their careers,communities, and family lives,and 50plus Senior News strives toreflect that in its editorial content.Pick up a copy of 50plus Senior

News for articles that will amuseyou, inspire you, inform you, andupdate you on topics that arerelevant to your life. Regularcolumns appearing monthly includetopics like health, book reviews,nature, technology, leisure, veterans’ issues, and, most important,coverage and information about the goings-on in your county. Whether you’re looking for some light, amusing reading or

seeking out information on weightier matters, you’ll find it inour excellent and timely editorial, which is supplied by both

national and local writers for a balanced blend of nationwideinterest and regional relevance. Many of your friends andneighbors have been highlighted within the pages—or evenon the cover—of 50plus Senior News.Be sure to check out 50plus Senior News’ website at

www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com, featuring editorial and photocontent and offering you, its readers, a chance to offer yourthoughts and commentary on the articles that reach you eachmonth. And you can even find 50plus Senior News onFacebook!The advertisers in 50plus Senior News offer goods or

services to foster a happy, healthy life. They areinterested in increasing yourquality of life, so please callthem when considering apurchase or when you are inneed of a service.Although 50plus Senior News

has won many awards for itscontent and design over the years,“the greatest reward is thedifference we make in thecommunity,” attests DonnaAnderson, president of On-LinePublishers, Inc.

50plus Senior News—reflectingthe vibrant and energetic lifestyles ofits over-50 readers … and trulyRedefining Age!

50plus Senior News

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the 50plus EXPO is FREE to the community due to the generosity of our sponsors.Tha

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DAUPHIN COUNTY

Proudly Sponsored By:

Travel SeminarsCocoa Suite 5

Presented by AAA Central PennTravel Fair Sponsor

10 a.m. – Insight VacationsHawaiian Dreams

Presented by: Shannon Whitebread

11 a.m. – Holland AmericaPanama Canal

Presented by: Beth Widhson

Noon – Royal Caribbean InternationalCruising

Presented by: Roxanne Steele

1 p.m. – AAA Member Choice VacationsRome and the Amalfi CoastPresented by: Matt D’Eramo

Brought to you by: &

Travel Fair Sponsor: Principal Sponsors:

EXPO Guide Sponsor:Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology

Media Sponsors:abc27 • WHP580 AM • WHYL 960 AM

Supporting Sponsors:HealthAmerica Advantra • Menno Haven Retirement Communities

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania • Spring Creek

Media

SponSor

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Academic Wealth Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Appleby Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

ARK Wealth Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Artistry & Nutrilite from Amway . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Basement Waterproofing Specialists . . . . . . . . .126

Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Better VIEW Windows and Doors& Patio Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

B’nai B’rith Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services . . . . . . . .127

Capital Blue Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Caring Matters Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

Casino at Delaware Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Celtic Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

Century Spouting Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Cochlear Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. . . . . . .206

Crohn’s and Colitis Patient Advocate Program . .106

Dollar Energy Fund / PPL E-power . . . . . . . . . . .140

Edward Jones – David Kolter, Financial Advisor . .124

Emeritus at Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Enhanced Hearing Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Farmers Insurance – LaMont Hess . . . . . . . . . . .163

Gateway Health Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Geisinger Health Plan – Geisinger Gold . . . . . .149

Grane Hospice Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

Highmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Home Care Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

IDEAL STUDY, National Institute on Aging . . . .101

The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg . . . . .102

Kitchen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

LeafFilter Gutter Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Mary Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Messiah Lifeways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210, 211

The Middletown Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204, 205

Mooney & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Office of Attorney General,Bureau of Consumer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .130

PA Public Utility Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108The Pennsylvania Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164Premier Eye Care Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Reliv, Inc. – Robert E. MeyerIndependent Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Renewal by Andersen of Central PA . . . . . . . . . .104Respitech Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Roth’s Farm Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Sundance Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Take Shape for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Thirty-One Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111West Shore Window & Door, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Window World of Central PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

AAA Central Penn.................121-123; 170-181

abc27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging . .167-169

Homeland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134-136

Jackson Seigelbaum Gastroenterology....133

HealthAmerica Advantra ............................139

Menno Haven Retirement Communities ...194

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania . .152, 153

Spring Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

WHP580 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200WHYL 960 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

^To Travel Seminars

Exhibitor Map & Exhibitor List

AAA Travel Fair

Co-Host Travel Sponsor

Principal Sponsor EXPO Guide Sponsor

Media SponsorSupporting Sponsor

Lobby

Check website for newly added exhibitors!

Entertainment

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Don’t Miss the Great Lineup of Demonstrationsand Entertainment at the EXPO!

10:30 a.m. – Container GardeningKathy Quarles has worked in the garden center

industry for 34 years, 27 of those as a gardencenter/greenhouse manager. For the last 12 years,Kathy has given gardening tips on abc27 News asthe “Garden Guru”; she has also lectured onvarious gardening topics for the past 20 years. In this presentation, Kathy will focus on

container gardening for the spring, using annuals,perennials, vegetables, and herbs. She will reviewsoil preparation, plant choices for cool weather,fertilizing, care, and protection from cold.

11 a.m. – Jerry Mitchell, Office of Attorney GeneralThe Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s

“Senior Crime Prevention University” will educateseniors on how to protect themselves against fraud andfinancial exploitation. You will learn of the latest scams, frauds, and tactics

in use to steal your life savings, how to avoidbecoming a victim, and other important consumerinformation needed to protect your assets and youridentity.

10 a.m. – Jose Johnson’s Chinese Martial ArtsTai chi has gained in its worldwide appeal over the

past 20 years as a result of the ongoing medicalresearch regarding its health benefits, particularly forolder adults. Tai chi has been proven to reduce falls, reduce

blood pressure, delay the onset of osteoporosis, andimprove mental clarity and has many otheradditional benefits. Join Jose Johnson in experiencing a mini-class that

will give you a sample of what tai chi has to offer.

Noon – Fashion Show by Christopher & BanksChristopher & Banks Corporation offers updated,

classic styling in quality products at a great value witha fresh, colorful mix of clothing and accessories forevery season, creating looks that work for a woman’slifestyle. The Capital City Mall location can meet the needs

of all women, offering sizes 4 Petite to 24 Women’s.

11:30 a.m. – Matt MacisMatt Macis, at 25 years old, has headlined

venues around the globe, performed withentertainers like Shirley Jones and others, andfronted Michael Jackson’s This Is It band. Declared “a genuine find” by The Washington

Post, his shows are packed with delightful music,hilarious comedy, memorable song-and-danceroutines, and more!

Services Offered:

Short-Term Rehab

Therapy: Physical, Speech, & Occupational

Specialized Respiratory Services, to IncludeVentilator and Tracheostomy Support

Onsite Wound Clinic • Alzheimer’s Community

Respite Care • Hospice Care • Long-Term CareCome See for Yourself

Tours given daily

1205 S. 28th StreetHarrisburg, Pa 17111

www.SpringCreekCares.com (717) 565-7000

Let Spring Creek’sdedicated, highly

trained staff help youBridge the Way ...

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Hershey Product CharactersKeep an eye out for the Hershey product characters roamingthe EXPO! These familiar treats come to life will be making

their way through the crowd—stop and say hello! N

N

12:30 p.m. – Allenberry TheatreAllenberry Playhouse presents highlights of their

season’s offerings, including South Pacific, Shout! TheMod Musical, and Damn Yankees. AllenberryPlayhouse boasts 67 years of bringing exciting livetheater to Central Pennsylvania! Each year,Allenberry delivers an entertaining assortment ofshows, including an original Christmas show andinteractive Murder Mystery Weekend.www.allenberry.com

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WIN!Many Great Prizes to be Given Away

During the 50plus EXPO

Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.

WIN!

ARK Wealth Management“What If of Hershey” ($50 value)Gift card for Red Lobster ($50 value)

Artistry & Nutrilite from AmwayAssortment of products ($50 value)

Edward Jones – David Kolter, Financial AdvisorGift card ($50 value)

Jackson Seigelbaum GastroenterologyGift card to The Healthy Grocer ($25 value)

Mary KaySatin Lips set ($18 value)

Messiah LifewaysWellness membership, Pathways class, and massage ($80 to $100 value)

Orthopedic Institute of PennsylvaniaOIP branding apparel, pens, glass coffee mug, gift card, and first aid kit($50 value)

Reliv, Inc. – Robert E. Meyer, Independent DistributorReliv super pack ($400 value)

The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions:

Enhanced Hearing Solutions, LLCEar canal examinations

Booth #145

Orthopedic Institute of PennsylvaniaHeel scans for bone density

Booths #152-153

Premier Eye Care GroupGlaucoma screening

Booth #112

Take Shape for LifeBMI screeningBooth #156

FreeHealth Screenings

As 50plus Senior News celebrates its 20th anniversarythis year, we hope you’ll enjoy a monthly peek back at theworld in 1995!This month, the top-grossing movies of 1995:

1. Toy Story2. Batman Forever3. Apollo 134. Pocahontas5. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls6. GoldenEye7. Jumanji8. Casper9. Se7en10. Die Hard: With a Vengeance

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Media

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Exhibitors • Health Screenings • SeminarsEntertainment • Door Prizes

www.50plusExpoPA.com

(717) 285-1350 • (717) 770-0140(610) 675-6240

LANCASTER COUNTY

May 14, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Millersville UniversityMarauder Court

21 South George StreetMillersville

16th Annual

CHESTER COUNTY

June 9, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Church Farm School1001 East Lincoln Highway

Exton

12th Annual

DAUPHIN COUNTY

April 2, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.Hershey Lodge325 University Drive

Hershey

16th Annual

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LOCATI

ON!

YORK COUNTY

Sept. 30, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.York Expo CenterMemorial Hall East334 Carlisle Avenue

York

13th Annual

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Oct. 21, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Carlisle Expo Center100 K StreetCarlisle

16th Annual

LANCASTER COUNTY

Sept. 23, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Spooky Nook Sports2913 Spooky Nook Road

Manheim(Just off Rt. 283 at the Salunga exit)

19th Annual

Limited sponsorship Opportunities Available

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Meet WHP580’sTravel Guru, Sandy Fenton,

at the EXPO!

April 2, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.Hershey Lodge

325 University Drive, Hershey

(717) 285-1350

Sandy Fenton

Special Appearance!Noon–1 p.m.

Sandy Fenton, 20-year host of“Let’s Talk Travel with AAA,”will be broadcasting live inthe AAA Travel Fair area.

DAUPHIN COUNTY

The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to

help at our 16th annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO on

April 2, 2015, at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive,

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By John Johnston

As a result of Congress’s approvalof the fiscal year 2015 budget,Social Security will expand its

hours nationwide and offices will beopen to the public for an additionalhour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,and Fridays effective March 16.

A field office that is usually openfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will remain openuntil 4 p.m. Offices will continue toclose to the public at noon everyWednesday so employees have time to

complete current work and reducebacklogs.

In recent years, Social Securityreducedpublic officehours due tocongressionalbudget cuts,growingbacklogs, andstaffing losses.

The agency began recovery in fiscalyear 2014 by replacing some field-officestaffing losses and providing overtime

support to process critical work. Withthe commitment of resources in fiscalyear 2015, the agency is able to restore

some servicehours to thepublic.

MostSocialSecuritybusinessdoes not

require a visit to a local field office.Many services, including applying forretirement, disability, and Medicare

benefits, creating a “my Social Security”account, replacing a Medicare card, orreporting a change of address ortelephone number are convenientlyavailable any time atwww.socialsecurity.gov.

Social Security also offers assistancevia a toll-free number, (800) 772-1213(voice) and (800) 325-0778 (TTY).Representatives are available from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

John Johnston is a Social Security publicaffairs specialist.

“Most Social Securitybusiness does not requirea visit to a local field office.

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Social Security to Expand Field-Office Hours Nationwide

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Quit Wits andSnappy Comebacks

At one time or another, we’ve allbeen victims of insults that leave usfuming without an appropriate reply.Would that we could have been asquick-witted as these individuals:

An actress to actress/writer IlkaChase: “I enjoyed your book. Whowrote it for you?”

Chase: “I’m so glad you liked it.Who read it to you?”

Playwright George Bernard Shaw tohis wife: “Isn’t it true, my dear, thatmale judgment is superior to femalejudgment?”

Charlotte Shaw: “Of course, dear.After all, you married me—and I you.”

Poet Lewis Morris to writer OscarWilde: “There’s a conspiracy against me,a conspiracy of silence, but what canone do? What should I do?”

Wilde: “Join it.”

Member of Parliament to WinstonChurchill: “Mr. Churchill, must you fallasleep while I’m speaking?”

Churchill: “No, it’s purely voluntary.”

Playwright Noel Coward to writerEdna Ferber (who was wearing atailored suit at the time): “You lookalmost like a man.”

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Screening Colonoscopies Now Covered by MedicareBy Linda Burkley

March is National Colon CancerAwareness Month and an excellentopportunity to become more aware ofhow to prevent and treat the disease byscheduling a colonoscopy.

Colorectal cancer is the second leadingcause of cancer death in the U.S., eventhough 70 percent of all cancer casescould be prevented with early detection.The lifetime risk of developing coloncancer is one in 20; however, a variety ofrisk factors can increase those odds.

Each year, more than 140,000 menand women are diagnosed with colorectalcancer, but more than 1 millioncolorectal cancer survivors are living fulllives thanks to early detection andimprovements in prevention andtreatment.

But for many others, the lack of apreventive screening allowed the cancerto advance, making more invasivetreatments necessary.

Researchers have made great strides indetermining ways to detect the earlysigns of cancer and have developeddefinitive guidelines to aid in itsprevention.

Colon cancer, in particular, is a cancerfound predominantly in men andwomen over the age of 50. With 90percent ofcases ofcoloncancerdiagnosedafter the ageof 50,screening isvital formen andwomen inthat agegroup.

Inaddition toage, anyoneexperiencingsymptomsof coloncancer or with a family history of thedisease should be screened. Thanks tochanges in insurance coverage with thepassage of the Affordable Care Act,screening colonoscopies are now fullycovered by Medicare and by manyinsurance plans for people who are 50 orolder.

A colonoscopy screening is a 30-minute, simple, and pain-free procedurethat allows a doctor to check for polyps,

abnormalgrowths inthe colonthat canbecomecancerous. Treatment

will beginimmediatelyfor anypatient with acancerdiagnosis.Patients withno findingshave peace ofmind.

For mostwomen in the

United States, scheduling a mammogramis an important part of their preventivehealth routine. But many otherscreenings and preventive measures gounchecked because of a lack ofinformation or understanding about theirimportance.

Unfortunately, many women never

consider the need for a colonoscopyscreening as a way to prevent colorectalcancer.

According to Dr. Karen Kormis, aboard-certified gastroenterologist, womenoften attribute early warning signs ofcolon cancer to gynaecological problemsand don’t seek appropriate treatment.

“Colorectal cancer is one cancer that istreatable and preventable for men andwomen,” Kormis said. “With earlyprevention, the prognosis is excellent forany patient who is diagnosed withcancer.”

The old adage “an ounce ofprevention is worth a pound of cure” isthe best guideline to follow whenconsidering a colonoscopy screening.National Colon Cancer AwarenessMonth is the perfect time to schedule anappointment with a gastroenterologist foryourself or for someone you love.

Take a moment during NationalColon Cancer Awareness Month to learnmore about colon cancer symptoms, thepreventive colonoscopy screeningprocedure, and how you can getscreened. Look for more information onthe American Cancer Society’s website,www.cancer.org.

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The Facts Behind St. PatrickFor many people, St. Patrick

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The most common belief is that hedrove the snakes out of Ireland. Irelandprobably never had snakes, though, andthe mythmay refer toPatrick’sefforts tostamp outthe serpentimageryused by theDruids.

He alsomay haveused thethree-leafedshamrock to illustrate the concept of theHoly Trinity to the people he was tryingto convert to Christianity as a missionaryin Ireland during the fifth century.

Historians agree that Patrick was bornin Roman-occupied Britain, the son of aChristian deacon. At age 16 he wascaptured and taken to Ireland, where hewas a slave for six years. During this

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Does theGolden Arm Exist?

Deal Me InBy Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I have read aboutpeople who are selling info about howto set dice. Is there anything tosomeone’s ability to set dice and tothrow them a certain way to improvetheir ability to throw desired numbers? On the other hand, are you

convinced no matter how you “set” thedice that you will have a completelyrandom roll? I think there must besomething to dice setting, as somecasinos do not let you set them. – Wade J.

Setting dice ona crap game hasbeen practicedforever and istypically notconsideredillegal.

Dice-settingrules or decisionscome under eachindividual casino’spolicy. Where it isallowed, the onlyproblem dicesetters might run into is that they couldtake some heat from a boxman forholding up the game by taking too longto find their set.

The superstitious player might notlike seeing a seven or a craps facing themonce they take delivery of the dice fromthe stickman, so they rotate the dice—setthem—until they have their favoritenumber on top.

Then there is the dedicatedcommunity of crap players who believein “controlled shooting,” which goes farbeyond simply setting the dice to theirliking before a roll. These shooters feelthat by gripping and tossing the dice atthe correct angle, they can limit therotational characteristics of the dice.

By doing so, they will be able tocontrol the results and, hence, the game’slong-term odds in their favor.

So, Wade, can dice shooters set thedice in a particular way and alter theconventional odds of the game? I fly onthe side of gaming folklore and hold that“it ain’t so.”

Others in the gaming businessdisagree. A favorite gambling author ofmine, Frank Scoblete, penned a very

enjoyable book, Golden Touch, DiceControl Revolution.

I’m not saying “no dice” to his belief,but it’s just that after spending 18 yearson the inside and umpteen on the out, Ihave to see it to believe it. And I haven’tseen it yet—with an officially permittedtoss, that is.

As for a player setting and then slidingthe dice across the table to get a specificresult, sure; how hard is that? You can dothat on your dining-room table all daylong. But you can expect to see crapdealers, a boxman, the pit boss, or the

eye in the sky gobonkers whensome dicecharlatan tries toillegallymanipulate thecubes in amanner where arandom outcomewon’t occur.

Cheating atcraps is illegal,and there couldbe some

substantial consequences not if, butwhen, you are caught. Dice must bethrown across the table with some degreeof oomph. They cannot be pushed,“trickled,” or slid across the table by theshooter.

My personal take, Wade, is that thechance of affecting the dice after theyhave bounced off a surface of rubberpyramids on the back wall of a 12-footcrap table is slim to none, no matter howyou set them or what axis the dice wereon in flight before they hit.

Now, playing cup-free, laissezfaire Yahtzee with my wife—well, that isa different story.

Gambling Wisdom of the Month:“The dice goad like hooks and prick likewhips; they deceive and torment. Theyare coated with honey.” – Better’sLament, Rig Veda hymn

Mark Pilarski is a recognized authority oncasino gambling, having survived 18 years inthe casino trenches. Pilarski is the creator ofthe bestselling, award-winning audio bookseries on casino gambling, Hooked onWinning. www.markpilarski.com

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March 1, noon to 4 p.m. – Maple Sugar Festival, Fort Hunter ParkMarch 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Winter Lecture Series: “Keystone Conservationists – The Craighead Naturalists,”

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March 8, 4 to 6 p.m.Messiah College Choir PerformanceDerry Presbyterian Church 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey(717) 533-9667 www.derrypres.org

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March 11, 6 to 7 p.m.Alzheimer’s Support GroupEmeritus at Harrisburg3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg(717) 671-4700

March 18, 1:30 p.m.Parkinson’s Support Group on EastShoreJewish Home of Harrisburg4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 441-8627

March 19, 12:30 p.m.Hershey Area AARP Chapter No.3466 MeetingSpring Creek Church of theBrethren335 E. Areba Ave., Hershey(717) 832-3282

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March 24, 6 p.m.Susquehanna Rovers VolksmarchWalking Club Gander Mountain5005 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg(717) 991-5232

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East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg,(717) 652-9380March 24, 9:30 a.m. – Friends of the East Shore Area

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Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934March 26, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of the Kline Library Meeting

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Playing the practice chanter for one fullyear prepares the musician to thentransfer to playing the full pipes. Hetook a few private lessons as well.

“It was a challenge at my age that Iwas able to meet, and to be accepted inthe field was also rewarding,” he said.

Campbell plays the Great HighlandPipes, which is the type of bagpipe mostpeople are familiar with. He also ownsand plays two different types of smallpipes.

Lessons are highly recommended foranyone interested in learning to play,because the finer points are quite difficultto teach yourself.

Campbell competed with Ceòl Nèamhfor eight years, playing in bandcompetitions, shows, and parades.

“I never got any prizes, but I had fun,”he said. “There’s a certain amount ofemotional satisfaction out of being ableto produce something that is musical and

pleasing—if only for myself.”At one point, he had 75 tunes

memorized.“When I was in competition I

practiced for an hour minimum ofcontinuous play, for 365 days a year. AndI enjoyed it,” Campbell said.

Practice, practice, practice. That is theonly way to become better at playing thebagpipes, said Campbell.

“Your muscles that operate yourfingers have to memorize where to go,and the only way to do that is topractice,” he explained.

Losing weight is another outcome ofpracticing the bagpipes because of thehigh air pressure the musician needs toapply to play. Naturally, even morecalories are burned when playing andmarching with the heavy instrument.

Only nine notes can be played on thebagpipes, and there are no octaves,sharps, or flats.

“It is what it is,” said Campbell. “Youcan’t adjust the volume. It is a brash,right-out-there instrument.”

When Campbell teaches lessons onhow to play the bagpipes, he is quick toremind his students that it is aninstrument that demands attention.

“It takes a person with some staminaand some guts to play it.”

When Campbell began giving lessonsto a shy student, he told him that thebagpipe is an in-your-face instrument. Abagpipe player needs to hold their headhigh and be prepared for the impact thattheir music will have on the audience, hesaid.

As the lessons continued, Campbellwatched the student break out of his shelland grow in confidence.

“You see the change not only in theirplaying, but in their personality,” heexplained.

The bagpipes are not taught in

schools, and some music teachers do noteven consider it a true musicalinstrument. Very few young children areinterested in playing these days, he said.

Campbell has played the bagpipes in alocal Memorial Day service for the past10 years. He plays at weddings andfunerals and occasionally at his church.

He formed a small band at his church:Hogmanny, after a Gaelic term thattranslates to New Year’s Eve, or “newbeginning.”

Hogmanny consists of a pianist,flutist, guitarist, fiddler, and, of course,the bagpiper. They played at theirchurch’s Christmas service last year andperform sporadically throughout the yearat various events.

Campbell and his wife of 48 years,Marilyn, have three children, fivegrandchildren, and an AustralianShepherd named Madison Star—or justMaddie.

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“Maddie loves pipe music; she singswhen I play,” said Campbell.

The whole family traveled to Scotlandtogether in April 2014, where they spenta week touring the country in a 16-passenger van.

“We ranged in age from 2 to 68, andthere were no fights, and no bickering. Itwas unbelievable,” Campbell said. “Thatwas by far the best vacation I’ve evertaken. I think we would all say it’s ourfavorite place.”

Sheep graze along the roads andsometimes meander onto the one-laneroads where the speed limit is about 60mph, he said.

“It’s just beautiful. I’m a little bitprejudiced, but if you get a chance, youshould go.”

He has visited Scotland three timesand had the chance to play the pipes atInveraray Castle for the duke of Argyll,the chief of Clan Campbell.

His goal was to play outside in thegarden, but due to pouring rain he hadthe honor of playing inside the castle.One of the duke’s young sons befriendedCampbell and even insisted he play in aroom of the castle blocked off fromtourists.

“That was one of the highlights of mylife,” he said.

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