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Whittenburg enjoys quilting

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By BRUCE RELLER JR.Feature writer

Linda Whittenburg of Hebron, Ky. has been quilt-ing since she was about 5 or 6 years old, when she was taught to sew by her mother when they lived in Owens-boro, Ky.

“Part of that education was making a small four-patch quilt by hand,” Whittenburg said. “While sewing was always important in my life, it would be 30 years before I tried quilt making again.”

She went on to say that her parent’s 50th anniversary was in 1990 and her sister felt that they should make them a quilt.

“It was the first time that I had used the modern tools and the first quilt I’d made

since I was a child,” Whitten-burg explained. “The process was engaging and enjoyable and it was the beginning of my passion for working with fabrics. I have probably made at least 200 quilts since then.”

Whittenburg, who will be 65 in May, is currently in her 25th anniversary year at her quilt shop she owns in North-ern Kentucky, which is called Cabin Arts.

She enjoys all of the wonderful people she has been fortunate to meet who started as customers, but have become dear friends to her.

“Helping them discover the world of quilting of picking out fabric for a special quilt or just visiting with them makes for a good day every

day,” Whittenburg remarked.Whittenburg said the

imported part of being a busi-ness owner is being able to give back to the community.

“For six years, I have orga-nized a program to furnish quilts for those women who complete the program at the Brighton Women’s Recovery Center in Florence, Ky.,” she said.

Whittenburg went on to say that it has been a rewarding and gratifying experience. She was named Volunteer of the Year in 2014.

When she is not quilt-ing and running her busi-ness, Whittenburg and her husband of 40 years love to travel.

“I enjoy snow skiing, Americana music, reading and designing original art quilts,” Whittenburg said.

By CATHY UTTER

A walking aid such as a walker, crutches or a cane helps substitute for a decrease in strength, range of motion, joint stability, coordination or endur-ance. It can also reduce the stress on a painful joint or limb.

Here are some simple princi-ples that will make using your walking aid easier and safer. Safety tips when using

walking aids:• Look straight ahead, not

down at your feet.• Clear away small rugs,

cords or anything else that could cause you to trip, slip or fall.

• Be careful around pets and small children.

• Be sure the rubber tips on your walking aid are clean and in good condition to help prevent slipping. You can buy

replacement tips at drugstores. Ice tips are also available to use outdoors in winter weather.

• Avoid slick conditions such as wet floors and snowy or icy driveways.

• Never use a walking aid to help you stand up or sit down. Even if you still have one hand on your walking aid, put your other hand on the surface you are sitting on or the arm of the chair. Use that hand to guide you as you sit down and to push with as you stand up. If you are less steady on your feet, rest your walking aid securely nearby so you can reach it easily. Use both hands on the sitting surface to help you sit down or stand up.

• Always use your strong or uninjured leg to take your first step when you go the stairs or curb. When you go back down, step with your weak or injured leg first. Remember “up with the good and down with the bad” to help you lead with the correct leg. Ask for help if you feel unsure.

Using A WalkerA walker with four legs is

the most stable walking aid. Your doctor will recommend a walker if you need to keep all or nearly all the weight off one leg, if your general strength or endurance is decreased or if your balance is not always good. Be sure the walker fits you. When you stand up in your normal posture and rest your hands on the walker’s hand grips, your hands should be even with the tops of your legs. Your elbows should be slightly bent.

How to use a walker:• Set the walker at arm’s

length in front of you, with keeping all four legs of the walker on the surface you are standing on.

• When you have your bal-ance, move the walker up and down to the surface you are moving to.

• Push straight down on the

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Community Education and Lunch — The Law Practice of Dennison Keller cordially invites you to join in for a free education program and lunch Wednesday, April 5, especially for elders in the community. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with lunch com-mencing at 11:45 a.m. at the Law Practice of Dennison Keller LLC, 4240 Hunt Road, Cincinnati. This is a one-hour presentation prepared for you. You will leave with a better understanding of Medicaid eligibility and planning for home care, assisted living and nursing care. To reserve your seat, email Lisa Titus at ltitus@elderlawcincinnati.com or call (513) 818-111 prior to noon Mon-day, April 3.

Caregiver Wellness Work-shop — Hospice Care of Middletown, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, Central Con-nections and Haven Behavioral Hospital are sponsoring a Care-giver Wellness Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 7. This workshop is for caregiv-ers and professionals working in the caregiving field. It is free of charge and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Three CEUs will be offered to social workers. Presenters for this workshop are from Catholic Charities, Vitality Cincinnati and Pro Seniors. For more information and to register, email Judy Vincent at jvincent@hcmiddletown.org or call (513) 242-2273.

Swing Night — 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, April 13, at Central Connections Banquet Center, 3907 Central Ave., Middletown. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for food, festivities and prizes. Food served till 6 p.m. Admission at the door is $5 per person. The public is invited. For more information, call (513) 423-1734.

The Basics of Elder Law — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Campbell County Senior Center, 3504 Alexandria Pike, Newport, Ky., and 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Mt. Healthy United Meth-odist Church, 7612 Perry St., Cincinnati. Events are free and open to the public. RSVP by call-ing (513) 661-2777, ext. 5426 or email jwalker@wesleycs.org.

Support Group — Informal support group for those caring for someone with a memory disorder from 6-7 p.m. the third Wednesday (April 19) of every month at Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown, 5799 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. Join in as participants exchange practi-cal information on caregiving problems and possible solutions; talk through challenges and ways of coping; share feelings, needs and concerns; and learn about resources available. RSVP to (513) 832-1597.

WMKV Big Band Dance — 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Maple Knoll Village Audito-rium, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale. Listen to great big band music and get out on the spacious dance floor and show your stuff. Cost is $11 per person admission and includes snacks and soft drinks. Tickets available at the door. For more informa-tion, call (513) 782-2427 or the dance weather hotline is

(513) 782-4399.Supermarket Tour — 6:30-

8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Meijer, 4990 Houston Road, Flor-ence, Ky. Stroll the supermarket and learn healthy shopping tips, label reading, how to incorporate carbohydrate counting into your grocery shopping and what the pharmacy has to offer. Tours will be led by a certified diabetes educator and/or registered dieti-cian. All participants will receive a reusable shopping bag filled with information and product samples. Meet in the cafe area of the store located near the produce department.

Aromatherapy — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown, 5799 Bridgetown Road, Cin-cinnati. Presented by Patricia

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Support Group — Informal support group for those caring for someone with a memory disorder from 6-7 p.m. the fourth Thursday (April 27) of every month at Artis Senior Living of Mason, 6200 Snider Road, Ma-son, Ohio. Join in as participants exchange practical information on caregiving problems and pos-sible solution; talk through chal-lenges and ways of coping; share feelings, needs and concerns; and learn about resources available. RSVP to Jerry Craft at (513) 229-7450.

Concert Series: Nikita Mndoyants — 3 p.m. Sunday,

April 30, at Maltz Performing Arts Center. Cost for concert is $30-45. Cleveland International Piano Competition Twilight is at 5:30 p.m. for $35.

Ladies 9-Hole Golf League — The 38th season will begin in May. Ladies play on Friday mornings for 19 weeks at War-ren County Armco Park. The first tee-time is 9 a.m. (8:30 a.m. when weather gets warmer). Foursomes are created by blind draw of those present that morning. Players of any level are welcome to join. League dues are $10 for the season and weekly course fees are $10 (cart fee $7). League members do not need to be Central Connections members. If interested, contact League President Rita Connell at (513) 422-7043.

handles for balance and to take the weight off your injured leg.

• If your walker has front wheels, always lock the handle brakes when not in use for safety purposes and wait to re-lease the brakes once you have gained your balance and begin to walk forward.

• Most people should not use a walker on stairs. Talk with your physical therapist to see whether it is appropriate for you to use your walker on the stairs. If it is, have your physi-

U.S. veterans with Parkin-son’s disease can receive non-medical care assistance from the VA. From the VA’s stand-point, there are two categories of veterans with PD; those who may have developed the condi-tion as a result of their military service and those who have the condition but it is not connected to their service.

There are different categories

of assistance available to both groups. Conclusive evidence at-tributing Parkinson’s to a cause is difficult. Fortunately, the VA does not require evidence other than the fact that the individual was exposed to herbicides such as agent orange during their service.

For veterans enrolled in VA health care, the VA has an excellent website dedicated to

Parkinson’s care (www.parkin-sons.va.gov). For those veter-ans not enrolled in VA health care and who cannot provide evidence they were exposed to herbicides during their service, they may still receive non-medi-cal care assistance at little to no cost through Veteran’s Aid and Attendance programs. These veterans can call (513) 461-2780 to pre-qualify for services.

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Easter eggs get the Ukranian touchBy ROZ FRIEDMANFeature Writer

Ukranian Easter eggs given to her neighbor by his Russian Ukra-nian employees inspired Barbara Muth, 78, to learn the ancient tradition of transforming eggs into intricate masterpieces.

After retirement from the Boy Scouts of America she started reading books and articles to learn the techniques for creating Ukrainian Easter eggs known as

Psanky (from the Ukranian word “to write”). Since moving to Ohio in 2008, she’s been conducting classes in Psanky at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Nagel Road, in Anderson Township.

“The smooth, symmetrical shape of the egg lends itself to the beautiful patterns which have developed over the centuries,” she tells her classes. The eggs, she explains, were exchanged on Easter morning between friends and relatives, much as valentines

are given as tokens of love today. If, for example, a friend was a farmer, he might be presented with an egg decorated with shafts of wheat wishing him a bountiful harvest. There might also be rakes and other designs incorporated into the design. This would signify the “wish” for him to practice the art of farming with success.

Using raw chicken eggs, melted beeswax, an assortment of dyesand a stylus to guide the wax in writing the design, Muth demonstrates the process to her classes. Starting from lightest to darkest, the egg is dipped in a suc-cession of colorful dyes recovered with wax and dyed again until the design is complete. Once finished, the wax is then melted off, the egg’s innards are blown with a one-hole Easter egg blower and then it is covered in a hard glaze for protection.

Muth has eight dyes and each color represents something. For example, white represents purity and innocence; green represents faith; and black is used for re-membrance for someone who has passed.

With elaborate motifs that uti-lize geometric shapes, plants and animals, Muth says each design is very spiritual and symbolic. For example, crosses represent the Holy Trinity and Christ’s vic-tory over death. Continuous lines represent never-ending or eternal life. Flowers represent love, char-ity and good will. And suns and stars represent growth and good fortune.

Decorating eggs for Easter has been a mainstream practice in

TEACHER — Barb Muth learned the ancient tradition of transforming eggs into intricate masterpieces and now teaches a class at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.

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the Christian faith as far back as the 13th century. But in the pre-Christian Slavic culture, they were used to signify winter’s fad-ing into spring, bringing with it a promise of new hope, new life, health and prosperity.

Once Ukraine accepted Christi-

anity in 988 A.D., the decorating of Easter eggs took on a much more religious meaning using a blend of ancient pagan motifs with Christian elements.

Although the Easter egg deco-rating practice has varied since its emergence in the Ukrainian culture, its relevance and impor-tance to the Slavic people remains focused on Christ’s resurrection — the egg represents rebirth.

Muth conducts classes from noon to 3 p.m. each Saturday at Lutheran Church of the Resur-rection, 1950 Nagel Road. Classes will end the week before Easter or April 15. Pre-registration is re-quired so that sufficient supplies can be procured prior to class. Cost is $15 per class. Call (513) 713-3541 for reservations.

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THIS ONE — Brooklyn Stephens is shown at Kelly’s Bakery pointing to the doughnut of her choice.(Photos courtesy Butler County Visitors Bureau)

HARD CHOICE — Crystal DeGiuseppe supervises as Landon Rockey and Rosalie DeGiuseppe try to pick the best one.

By ROZ FRIEDMANFeature Writer

Craving donuts with flavors of maple pecan, Oreos, Reese’s cups, pina colada, mint chocolate chip and raspberry cheesecake? Then travel the Butler County Donut Trail where nine small, locally owned donut shops take donut flavors to the next level.

The first and only donut trail in the state of Ohio, just 45 min-utes north of Cincinnati, inspires devotion worldwide. In the first year 4,865 people from 40 states and 6 countries completed the trail, and received a Donut Trail T-shirt after mailing in their passport stamped with a code from each shop. The event is held in cooperation with the Butler County Visitors Bureau.

Established in 2016 by Mom and Pop shops with more than 227 combined years of experi-ence, the trail includes:

1. Jupiter Coffee & Donuts 5353 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Owner Cindy Wallis, formerly a pre-med student, offers rasp-berry-filled donuts with cream cheese frosting, waffle donuts, real Ohio maple syrup donuts, and seasonal varieties such as mint chocolate chip.

2. Kelly’s Bakery,1335 Main St., Hamilton. Owner Diana Ramsey worked in industrial sales for 20 years. Her biggest hits are s’mores, a cake donut with chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallow drizzled with chocolate syrup, a double sweet cake with cherry icing, choco-late-frosted logs, heart-shaped delights, and donuts twisted to spell out things like “I <3 U MOM.”

3. Martin’s Donuts, 4 W. State St., Trenton. Flavors vary from the cronut, a unique combina-tion that embodies the flavor of a donut and the texture of a croissant, to banana pudding, red velvet and maple bacon.

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5. Mimi’s Donuts & Bakery, 2267 Millville Ave., Hamilton. Owner Sherry Richardson, a retired police officer, is known for her donuts filled with peanut butter and topped with chocolate icing and crumbled Reese Pieces, a Funfetti cake donut, a cream-sicle-flavored donut with real orange zest, a peanut butter and jelly donut, raspberry cheese-cake, and an apple-filled donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

6. Oxford Doughnut Shoppe,120 S. Locust St., Oxford. Known for its old fashioned, hand cut donuts, this shop makes Fruity Pebbles donuts, a white-iced cake donut topped off with the popular crunchy cereal, Oreo and Reese’s Cups, and a donut and cream roll hybrid.

7. Ross Bakery,1051 Eaton Ave., Hamilton and 4421 Ham-ilton Cleves Road, Hamilton.

Look for unique creations like a dirt cake donut, slathered with white icing, sprinkled with Oreo crumbles and garnished with a gummy worm.

8. Stan The Donut Man, 7967 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester. Owner Martin Stanley Crowe, who grew up on a horse farm and raced horses in the harness circuit, has 60 years donut experience. His best seller is the Bowtie, a twisty glazed donut. In addition to the tried and true Bavarian cream filled donuts he also offers an array of colorful rainbow sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles, M&Ms atop white-iced donuts and seasonal flavors like cherry and pumpkin.

9. The Donut Spot, 5148 Pleas-ant Ave., Fairfield. Indulge in the giant sprinkled donuts, simple vanilla iced donut with rainbow sprinkles, and glazed treats shaped to spell out PROM.

Alert: Some flavors mentioned in this article are seasonal and most shops close once they sell out of the day’s donuts.

Eye allergies

Did you know thatcertain medicationscan cause hearing loss?

By ELLIOT M. KIRSTEINDirectorHarper’s Point EyeAssociates

Up to 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries associated with allergy, with allergic reactions in-volving the eyes being a common complaint. An allergic reaction that affects the conjunctiva, a clear layer of skin overlying the eyes, is commonly referred to as allergic conjunctivitis.

Allergic conjunctivitis is divided into several major subtypes, but the most common subtypes are seasonal allergic conjunctivitis and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. These conditions are triggered by an immune reaction involving a sensitized individual and an allergen.

When people prone to al-lergies come into contact with allergens, their immune system can overreact. Simply stated, this means that if you are al-lergic to a particular substance and then come into contact with it, you experience an allergic re-action which commonly includes itching and sneezing.

When this happens, immune cells called mast cells release large amounts of histamine, which binds to receptors in tis-sues, causing them to enlarge or dilate. It’s your body’s way of fighting off the allergen. Although it frequently occurs, allergic conjunctivitis is most commonly seen in areas with high seasonal allergens.

Common allergens include:• Pollen• Grass• Weeds

• Dust• Pet dander

Medical TreatmentNumerous over-the-counter

medications, such as allergy eye drops and oral antihistamines, can be used as directed for mild allergies. In addition, many prescription eye drops are also available to help the problem.

Prescription eye drops are generally very effective and, because they are applied topi-cally, are usually free of many systemic side effects. Most eye drops are used twice a day and many can be used to prevent the allergic reaction in the first place. If used properly, popular oral medicines such as Allegra, Claritin and Zyrtec can also make a significant big differ-ence.

In Cincinnati, spring seems to be synonymous with allergy and, this year, we have had an unusually early start. Daffodils in February? Pollen, grass, tree and mold allergies can be very bothersome but there is hope. Oral and topical allergy medi-cines are usually most effec-tive if used before the problem arises.

Allergists recommend that you start your daily oral medicine a few weeks before you typically have symptoms. Also, they can’t help as much when they are used sporadically. Be consistent. The same is true for the newest generation of allergy eye drops; over-the-counter Zaditor or Alaway should con-sistently be used twice daily for their best effect.

Current evidence shows that these medicines and others that your eye doctor may suggest are a significant stride in reducing the nagging eye itching symp-toms associated with spring and summer allergies.

If your eye allergies are transforming this beautiful time of year into a miserable one, call your eye doctor to schedule an eye allergy appointment.

The month of April is oto-toxicity risk awareness month. Ototoxicity refers to that which is damaging (or “toxic”) to the ear. In the United States, there are over 200 known ototoxic medications on the market today. These medications are commonly used to treat pain and infections, as well as can-cer, heart disease and kidney disease.

Unfortunately, many of these drugs can also cause damage to the inner ear. Exposure to these medications can damage sensory hair cells in the inner ear. It is these hair cells that are responsible for hearing and balance and damage to them is often permanent.

Initially, this damage mani-fests itself in the form of tin-nitus (ringing in the ears). Over time, however, some patients may also report noticing some degree of hearing loss and even difficulty with their balance. While the body can often com-

pensate for the reduction in bal-ance, hearing loss can be a more permanent impairment.

It is always important to dis-cuss any potential side-effects with your physician, prior to starting a new medicine. How-ever, in many life-threatening conditions, there may be little choice as certain medications may be the best hope for treat-ment. In these situations, it is a good idea to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation and regular screenings to allow for early detection of any ototoxic effects. These regular evaluations will allow for a more timely response if and when hearing loss occurs.

If you have any questions regarding your hearing or would like to have your hearing evaluated, call the professionals at Cincinnati Hearing Center at (513) 598-9444. The audiologists on staff will answer whatever questions you may have and can guide you down the path toward better hearing.

DR. ELLIOT M. KIRSTEIN

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Sports

Kruse has been coaching at NKU for 23 yearsBy BRUCE RELLER JR.Feature Writer

Steve Kruse has been the track and field and cross country coach at Northern Kentucky University for 23 years. It has been his only stopping point as a collegiate head coach.

Kruse was a student athlete in the late 1970s but while he was there, NKU dropped the cross country program because of budget cuts. He decided to continue running at the University of Cincinnati, where he later graduated.

“A friend calling me in the late ‘90s and said that a job opening was still available,” Kruse explained. “Jane Meier (former NKU athletic direc-tor) had the foresight to make the higher for the position. I was given the job with no

experience. I was just an athlete.”

Kruse said there are so many memorable moments in his years as a track and cross country coach at NKU. He said there are many young and talented athletes he has worked with and trained.

“You can’t measure the suc-cess by how far they have ad-vanced in NCAA play,” Kruse said. “They are realizing a dream or goal they have. It makes coaching them worth-while. It’s never a problem going to the office every day.”

When asked what inspired him to coach, Kruse said that being a student athlete, the highs and lows and the expe-rience that helped him to get to where he is at today.

“When you are in charge of coaching, it is always a challenge,” Kruse explained. “You find the experience with

the athletes, what it is they are looking for. Athletes are always looking for different things. You help them achieve their goals and dreams.”

Over the years, Kruse has seen three of his men’s cross country runners and two track athletes qualify for the NCAA championships.

He also has coached 28 All-Conference, six All-Region and two All-American ath-letes during his time as an NKU coach.

Kruse went on to say that

it has been a really positive adjustment moving from Di-vision II to Division I and the Horizon League is a competi-tive league.

When he is not coaching at NKU, Kruse also takes an in-terest in fitness and running. He enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and working with athletes.

“I like traveling, eating, experiencing new things,” Kruse said. “I have many years coaching ahead of me. I’m looking forward to it!”

By GARY CROUCHFeature Writer

The professional hockey season is coming to an end in Cincinnati. The only local team presently, the Cincinnati Cyclones, will end its season in early April.

The Cyclones are the latest of a number of professional ice hockey teams to play in Cincinnati Gar-dens and the arena downtown presently called U.S. Bank Arena. From 1949 to present, Cincinnati has been home to six professional hockey teams, one of which was at the major league level.

The Cincinnati Stingers, which played in Riverfront Coliseum from 1975–1979, was a major league team in the World Hockey Association. Cincinnati received the expansion franchise in 1974. It was left out of the WHA-National Hockey League merger

STEVE KRUSE

MIGHTY DUCKS — The lastest hockey tenant at Cincinnati Gardens.

that took place in the summer of 1979. Theteam’s overall record was 142 wins 164 losses and 15 ties. The largest crowd in Sting-ers history was on March 11, 1978, when 13,951 fans attended a game against Edmonton. NHL

Hall of Famers Mike Gartner and Mark Messier played for the Stingers.

After the WHA shut down, a minor-league version of the Cincinnati Stingers began the 1979–80 season in the Central Hockey League. The CHL team disbanded 33 games into the season.

Much of the city’s professional hockey was played at the Cincin-nati Gardens at 2250 Seymour Avenue. It has been the home of five professional hockey teams, and most recently was the home of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the American Hockey League,

Gardens’ historian John Perin says, “One of the main reasons the Gardens was built was to attract a hockey tenant.” It became a haven for hockey. When it opened, its seating capacity of 11,000 plus made it the sev-enth largest indoor arena in the United States.

The first event at the Gardens was an exhibition hockey game on Feb. 22, 1949, between the Dallas Texans of the United States Hockey League and their parent NHL team, the Montreal Canadians. Although the game drew close to a sellout crowd of 11,144 fans, the sport was so foreign to the area that there was an explanation in the game program detailing how to watch hockey.

The Cincinnati Mohawks, played at the Gardens from 1949 through 1958 winning a record five consecutive Turner Cup championships. Three NHL Hall of Famers played for the Mohawks: Harry Howell, Buddy O’Connor and Clint Smith.

They played their first games with question marks on their jerseys because the team hadn’t been named. The name was chosen by the fans in a name-the-

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50th annual CET Action Auction airs in AprilBy ROZ FRIEDMANFeature Writer

As it has done for the past half century the CET Annual Action Auction will transform Channel 48 into a home shopping net-work for from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. five days Tuesday - Friday, April 25 -28, and 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 29.

During the broadcast, CET viewers can call-in bids for more than 1,000 items — a mix of vacations; collectibles, arts, gift certificates, entertainment and sports tickets, clothing, jewelry, accessories, furniture, cases of wine and much more.

Created after a 1966 fiscal crisis, the first auction raised $31,000. Since then an estimated $10 million has been raised over the years to provide funding that allows America’s first licensed public TV station to serve more than 500,000 students and teachers and more than 2 mil-lion viewers with educational services and programming.

What has kept the Action Auc-tion going these many years has been loyal volunteers like Sha-ron Roehm, 62. She has volun-teered 40 plus hours weekly for the past 14 years, “doing whatev-er they ask me.” But her service actually began in the mid-1990s when she accompanied husband Chris as a volunteer.

When Roehm, an RN, took early retirement from her

career she mentioned that she was bored. “It snowballed from there,” she said and she began volunteering more and more before and after the Action Auc-tion. She coordinates volunteers for all CET events in addition to her auction duties when she manages data entry, solicits donations, writes descriptions for volunteer readers, picks up items from donors when necessary and makes rounds to make sure everything is going smoothly for the 200 plus volunteers on any given night.

Roehm works on the auction from September until May. On Saturdays during the auction she arrives at 8 a.m. and doesn’t leave until 1 or 2 a.m. after she’s completed the data entry and helped clean up. It’s a family affair for the Roehms since Sha-ron’s husband, Chris, children and grandchildren have also volunteered

Chris started as an auctioneer reading item descriptions and selling the board. Currently he is a floor captain. Her son volun-teered to emcee the children’s auctions of previous years. One time he brought a school friend with him. Recalled Sharon, “his friend was enthralled and didn’t want to leave. We couldn’t get him out of here.”

Roehm volunteers full time because she admires CET’s “good clean programming and it’s what my kids and grandkids grew up

watching. I keep coming back because their mission is impor-tant.”

Long before volunteering for the auction Sharon described herself as an “Action Auction Junkie.” From the time the Roehms were married 37 years ago they met friends at each other’s homes on auction nights. The Roehm’s biggest purchases were a car,16 Ruthven prints, vacations, and a case of wine they split with friends.

If Roehm is the perennial volunteer then Beverly Allen, 57, a GE retiree, and her husband, Donald, 61, a Cummins Filtra-tion retiree, are the perennial bidders. Since the 1990s they have bought approximately 150 items spending several thousands dollars every year. “We successfully bid on two Hawaii vacations, autographed Bengals footballs, a Civil War History trip, and tickets to all the Aronoff theater productions and ballet, coins, food and a case of wine,” Beverly said. “Since we are not wine drinkers we gave away the wine.”

For more information on how you can donate auction items or volunteer for the event call (513) 345-6579 or (513)345-6530.

FRIENDS AWARD — Sharon and Chris Roehm, long time Action Auction volunteers, are shown with a PBS sign. Sharon won the National Friends of Public Broadcasting Award in May of 2016.

VIETNAM VETS — Vietnam veterans volunteer to take tele-phone bids from viewers.

team contest.The Cincinnati Wings played

the 1963-64 season at the Gar-dens, relocating from the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis when it was heavily damaged in a propane explosion on Oct 31, 1963, which killed 74 people.

The Cincinnati Swords played as an affiliate of the NHL Buffalo Sabres from 1971 through 1974 and were champions in 1973.

The Cincinnati Cyclones (1990–2004 and 2006-2017) have played in two leagues at and in both venues. In recent years, the Cyclones have earned two Divi-sion Titles and two Kelly Cup Championships (2008, 2010).

When the Cyclones moved to U.S. Bank Arena in 1997, profes-sional hockey returned to the Gardens for the last time with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, who played there until 2005.

A hockey game at the Gardens was affordable and still is at U.S. Bank Arena.

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‘Strawberry Fields Forever’

Happy 120th anniversary ice cream sundae

SHE LIKES HOT FUDGE— Donna Foltz from Villa Hills, Ky., told the author, “I just like the creamy vanilla ice cream and the hot fudge … no matter who invented it. I just like it!” She is shown with her favorite treat.

The BeatlesApril 1967

Accompanied only by his acoustic guitar, John Lennon auditioned “Strawberry Fields Forever” — conceived as a slow-talking blues song — for Beatles producer George Martin, who sat entranced in a dimly lit Abbey Road studio room while Lennon sang his complex and sophisticat-ed tune. In the Beatles’ Anthology, Martin recalled, “It was magic. It was absolutely lovely. I love John’s voice anyway, and it was a great privilege listening to it.” Such poignancy and intimacy were

rare from the normally guarded Beatle, who had become lyrically more introspective after falling under the influence of American icon Bob Dylan.

Strawberry Field (no “s”) was a Liverpool orphanage young Len-non could see from his upstairs window. The old residence was a sprawling 1870 Victorian home set in wooded grounds and con-verted by the Salvation Army in 1936. The name had come from the rows of strawberries that grew in the lush gardens there.

John’s song “Strawberry Fields Forever” (he added the “s” as a stylistic choice) took Lennon back to his childhood and carefree sum-mer mornings with his friends,

who often scaled the orphanage walls to play in the trees that became their private playground and a sanctuary from annoy-ing adults. His aunt Mimi (who raised him) sometimes complained to her nephew about his trespassing onto private prop-erty. John would retort, “What are they going to do, hang me?” From that would later come his often-misconstrued lyric line “Nothing to get hung about.”

Lennon called his work “psycho-analysis set to music,” according to “The Beatles: The Biography.”

It featured surreal images that helped him bring his emotional world alive, some lyrics revealing long-suppressed insecurities and feelings of being misunderstood as a child. “No one I think is in my tree” shows his concern about being above or below everybody else—either a genius (“high”) or a madman (“low”).

With an open-ended record-ing budget, George Martin could grant Lennon the 45 hours he needed to create what would become the most complex Beatles single ever.

Experimentation became the key word as “Fields” developed. John added the sound of a mello-tron, a synthesizer-type machine that played recorded instruments (in this case, flutes). He also play-fully added a little-noticed series of Morse Code beeps that spell out the letters J and L. George Harrison contributed the sound

of a zither-like Indian instrument called a swarmandal.

The song was actually recorded twice, in different keys, tempos, and moods, and with differing instrumentation, sound loops and reversed tape sections. This way, Martin managed to create an aural montage by speeding up one tape and slowing down the other, blending both onto a single tape with a distinctive “faraway” sound.

Released as the “B” side to the more commercial “Penny Lane,” Lennon’s masterpiece became one of the defining works of the psychedelic rock genre and the one of his most personal works. A short promotional film shot for it became one of history’s first music videos and a forerunner of MTV.

Some have deemed “Strawber-ry Fields Forever” rock’s all-time greatest song. Period.

By PJ MARTINFeature Writer

Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, I was spoiled by enjoy-ing some of the best ice creams. We had United Dairy Farmers, Graeter’s … and if you wanted to travel north a bit, there was Young’s Dairy Farm. Back in the late ‘70s, there was a place called Farrell’s Ice Cream Shop that not only served great ice cream, but with a show as well. Zealously happy servers carry-ing massive ice cream desserts in a parlor that was constantly loud with noise and excitement. Bells! Drums! Sirens even! It was fun. Now, when I think ‘sun-dae’… I think of Farrell’s. So, when I heard that April 3 was the 120th Anniversary of the sundae I had to do some up close

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and personal investigational reporting on the delicious, cool subject (Yum!).

I found several cities and dates wanting claim and fame of the ice cream sundae.

On Sunday, April 3, 1892, in Ithaca, N.Y., John Scott and Chester Platt are credited with serving the first ‘cherry sunday,’ named after the day it was served on. Latter they served ‘strawberry sundays’ and ‘choco-late sundays.’

Two Rivers, Wisconsin has a historical marker claiming it in-vented the ice cream sundae in 1881 by Edward Berners. Later that dateline was questioned; many now suspect it was closer to 1899.

In 1889, Stoddart Brothers Drug Store in Buffalo, N.Y., advertised ice cream, “garnished with fruit syrup and whipped cream.” There was no name given the dish.

In 1890, Evanston, Ill., passed a ‘Blue Law’ stating that selling ice cream sodas on Sunday was illegal. An unnamed drug store owner took out the soda and added flavored syrups, naming the new creation, ‘Sunday soda’. The local Methodist church opposed the use of the word ‘Sunday,’ which the proprietor then changed the spelling. So goes how our beloved ice cream sundae got its name. (and of course, that’s just one story of how it got its name.)

Also in the long line-up of cities that claim to be the home of the sundae is Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield drug store owner, Mr. Sonntag created his special ice cream dish in the early 1890s, calling it Sanntag … which in German means ‘Sunday’.

These disputes were given the name, “Sundae Wars”. Two of the biggest rivals were between Two Rivers, Wis., and Ithaca, N.Y. Even as late as 2006, Ithaca’s city council made a for-mal announcement that it was the, “Birthplace of the ice cream sundae.” To which Two Rivers retorted that Ithaca must “cease and desist from its claim.”

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Reds’ opening day parade starts ‘Unofficial Holiday’

Domino party April 23 in Hyde Park

OPENING DAY — It’s always fun to ride in a parade. These folks seem to be having a good time. (Photo by Maddie Pope)

By GARY CROUCHFeature Writer

Parades are a part of holi-days. So why does Cincinna-ti have an annual parade in early April with no holiday close? Because in Cincin-nati, probably like no other sports city, the opening day of the Major League Base-ball season is and “unofficial holiday.”

The annual opening day parade is held on open-ing day, and is run by the Findlay Market Association. Findlay Market, the very popular local marketplace, took over the organizing of the parade in 1920. That makes this year’s event the 98th annual parade.

Initially, a small “parade” was offered by the Cincin-nati Reds to promote the

games. The first in 1890 con-sisted of only two or three streetcars or carriages carry-ing both teams and a band. The Reds discontinued their parade in 1902 but the tradi-tion continued somewhat through “rooter’s groups.”

These groups, which were usually from a business or-ganization, neighborhood or social club, consisted of a few dozen fans that may have dressed in costumes and carried noisemakers, horns, megaphones and flags. Un-like an organized parade they started the game day in different places, at differ-ent times and took different routes.

From that outpouring of varied support, in 1920, the overseeing of the tradition was basically taken over by the Findlay Market rooters.

They became the biggest and best organized of all the groups.

According to Debbie Gan-naway, one of the parade’s co-chairs, the Findlay Mar-ket merchant rooters made the pilgrimage to Redland Field (later Crosley Field) with horses and wagons. Along the route they stopped at occasional drinking es-tablishments. That tradition turned into the parade.

With the team’s move to Riverfront Stadium in 1970, the parade became a larger event that received televi-sion coverage. It went right through the heart of down-town Cincinnati and still does. The Findlay Market organizers opened the event to outside organizations and the entries grew to nearly 200. In the ‘80s, Reds’ owner

Marge Schott used her con-nections with the Cincinnati Zoo to include elephants and other large animals that gave opening day the feel of a circus.

Gannaway said at times there were 400 to 500 or-ganizations in the parade. However, during bad times there were as few as a dozen. The parade sometime lasted four hours but now it is down to less than two hours.

The parade presently consists of 180 organizations that must offer parade-worthy entries. The entries include bands, some local government leaders and a mix of corporate entries, such as Kroger, Cincinnati Bell, insurance companies, construction companies and

a variety of non-profits and other organizations. There are also fire trucks. Lots of fire trucks. Vintage fire trucks.

This year the parade will depart from Findlay Market at noon and will head south on Race Street. At Fifth Street it will turn left (east) and end at Taft Theater near Great American Ball Park

Schott expressed the feel-ings of many in Greater Cin-cinnati, “The Findlay Mar-ket Parade is opening day! Without the parade, it just wouldn’t be opening day!”

This year’s opening day is Monday, April 3, with the first pitch being thrown at 4:10 p.m. The Reds will play the Philadelphia Phil-lies.

The Domino Divas welcome domino players to their fifth annual Domino Party Fundraiser Sunday, April 23, with all proceeds to ben-efit the services of the Hyde Park Center for Older Adults. Featur-ing five-up domino games, prizes, refreshments and split-the-pot, the party will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Hyde Park Center, 2800 Erie Ave., one block east of Hyde Park Square.

The cost is $11.10 per person. Reservations and payments are due by April 14. Call Hyde Park Center at (513) 321-6816 for information on reservations.

Many of the Domino Divas have been playing together since 1973, when the charitable sorority Pi Phi sponsored a tournament at Music Hall with 400 players. Eight of the 12 Hyde Park players who attended that tournament are still active in the group.

Two members of the Domino Divas, Betze Brown and Mickey Krusling, come to Hyde Park Cen-ter on the second Monday of every month to teach older adults how to play various domino games. A group plays dominoes at the center at 1 p.m. every Monday and welcomes newcomers.

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The growing link betweendementia and your diet

Building bridges

CATHOLIC AND JEWS — Pope Francis is shown with a group of young Jews.

By MARGARET UNGARDirector of MarketingArtis Senior Living of Bridgetown

Diet impacts mental health and well-being no matter your age. Highly processed snacks and take-out foods are rich in fat and sugar. Healthy, nutrient-dense diets, such as the Mediterranean diet or whole food diets, slow brain-aging, protect against Alzheimer’s, dementia and help prevent depression and anxiety.

The Mediterranean diet con-tains lots of plants, which include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and whole grains. It also includes lots of healthy fats from fish, nuts and olive oil. Consumption of red meat and dairy should be limited.

Research has shown that individuals who stick to the Mediterranean diet lowered their risk of dementia by half. Even if an individual follows the diet

only part of the time, they still cut their risk of disease by about 35 percent.

Even if you don’t have a family history of dementia, you may still want to try this eating plan. It focuses on nutritious whole foods so it’s not just good for your brain. It’s also good for your heart and overall health, too. One of the best benefits of the Mediterranean diet is that you don’t have to stick to it perfectly to see results.

At Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown, we offer alternative menu choices, such as a heart and mind-healthy Mediterranean diet to our residents. Our goal for our residents is to improve their physical and mental health through their diet.

I would welcome the oppor-tunity to give you a tour of our brand new community located at 5799 Bridgetown Road. To sched-ule a tour, please call Margaret Ungar at (513) 832-1597.

By PJ MARTINFeature Writer

All Christian roots came from the Jewish faith. What started the separation of Christians from the Jewish religion was the belief that Jesus is the Messiah. Judaism does not believe this, while worshiping of Jesus as the son of God is a cornerstone of the Christian conviction. The Jews wanted nothing to do with this new faith, and along with the Ro-man government, persecuted the Christians. Soon, Julius Caesar recognized Judaism as a religion, which was against the pagan beliefs of the Romans at the time, resulting in the violent Jewish-Roman Wars.

The new religious belief of the Christians became attractive to more Gentiles and Pagans who added their beliefs and customs. The Christian movement became so large that the Roman govern-ment was forced to accept it as the country’s religion. Christian-ity then, with the backing of the Roman Empire, became a great religious power. By the time the Roman Empire fell, the Catholic

Church was strong enough to briefly become the ruling force.

You may be asking, ‘What does this have to do with Easter and/or Passover? Everything! Jesus, no matter if you are Christian or Jewish in belief, was a real person. He was a Jew with a different approach to the Mosaic Laws and the Jewish religion – drawing in the Gentiles. Jesus’s followers grew very strong and gain the negative attention of the Jewish population as well as the Roman government. This nega-tivity bursted at its boiling point, at the same time Jewish people flooded into Jerusalem for the Passover Holy week, resulting in Jesus’s crucifixion.

Much blood has been shed between various religious sects in the name of their god, and the same is true between Judaism and Christianity. Many popes over the centuries have tried to patch up the wounds. In 1965, the Second Vatican Council is-sued a call for, “… dialogue with other religions, and the universal call to holiness” and the renounc-ing of the belief that the Jewish people (as a whole) were guilty

of the death of Jesus. Still, no pope has worked for the unity especially between Judaism and Catholicism, as Pope Francis.

Pope Francis said, “The Catho-

lic Church feels particularly obliged to do all that is possible with our Jewish friends to repel anti-Semitic tendencies”. Also, the pope sent this message addressing the Jewish people before the upcoming fall holiday season wishing them well and, “May the Almighty grant us the untiring desire to promote peace and strengthen the cordial links

of friendship between us.” This is a far cry of distant years of the Catholic Crusaders screaming to the Jews, “Convert or Die!”

As we approach this holy time for many around the world, no one can discredit the words of Pope Francis, encouraging us to sow the seeds of goodness…” so that we may gather the fruits of peace.”

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Alzheimer’s caregiving takes patience and flexibility

Bill Hays joins TPI family as new publications manager

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By JERRY CRAFT

To reduce frustration, consider these tips for daily tasks — from limiting choices and reducing distractions to creating a safe environment.

If you are caring for some-one living with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that as the

disease progresses your loved one’s ability to manage daily tasks will decline. Consider practical tips to help him or her maintain a sense of inde-pendence and dignity as he or she becomes dependent on you and other family mem-bers or caregivers.

Reduce FrustrationsA person with Alzheimer’s

disease might become agi-tated when once-simple tasks become difficult. To limit chal-lenges and ease frustration:

• Schedule wisely. Establish a routine to make each day less agitating and confusing.

People with Alzheimer’s dis-ease can still learn and follow routines.

• Take your time. Expect things to take longer than they used to. Allow the person with Alzheimer’s disease to have frequent breaks.

• Involve the person. Allow your loved one to do as much as possible with the least amount of assistance.

• Provide choices. Fewer options are better but give the person with Alzheimer’s disease choices every day. Ask if he or she would rather go for a walk or see a movie.

• Provide simple instruc-tions. People with Alzheimer’s disease best understand clear, one-step communication.

• Reduce distractions. Turn off the TV and minimize other distractions at mealtime and during conversations to make it easier for the person to focus.

Create A Safe Environment

Alzheimer’s disease im-pairs judgment and problem-solving skills, increasing a person’s risk of injury. To promote safety:

• Prevent falls. Avoid scat-ter rugs, extension cords and

any clutter that could cause your loved one to trip or fall. Install handrails or grab bars in critical areas.

• Use locks. Install locks on cabinets that contain any-thing potentially dangerous, such as medicine, alcohol, guns, toxic cleaning sub-stances, dangerous utensils and tools.

• Check water temperature. Lower the thermostat on the hot-water heater to prevent burns.

• Take fire safety precau-tions. Keep matches and light-ers out of reach. If your loved one smokes, make sure he or she does so only with supervi-sion.

Each person with Alzheim-er’s disease will experience its symptoms and progression differently. Consequently, caregiving techniques need to vary. Tailor these practical tips to your loved one’s indi-vidual needs.

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highly experienced with de-mentia and is totally focused on helping each resident find meaning and joy everyday.

Artis’ focus is on respecting the individual. Senior care professionals and a licensed nurse are on site 24 hours a day and each resident receives support for their individualized needs, from activities of daily living to medication management.

Artis neighborhood living residences are designed to emphasize community and fa-miliarity for individuals with dementia. Resident suites are grouped into “houses” centered around a common neighborhood square, which features an arts and crafts studio, dedicated entertain-ment area and beauty and barbershop. The four distinct neighborhoods has a home-like entry, dining room, open kitchen and easy access to a beautiful, spacious and secure outdoor area.

To learn about Artis Senior Living of Mason, visit our website at artissl.com/mason or call Jerry Craft at (513) 229-7450 or stop by 6200 Snider Road, Mason, Ohio, for a tour.

BILL HAYS

By LAUREN ZEUGNERStaff Writer

Bill Hays has joined The Papers Inc., the fam-ily company for Senior Life, as its new publica-tions man-ager. Vicky Howell, who served as publications manager for 15 years announced she is retiring March 31.

Hays spent 33 years at the Times-Union newspaper in Warsaw, where for 21 years he served as advertising manager. A graduate of Wawasee High School in Syracuse, he attended Manchester College (now uni-versity) and never left. He and his wife, Jo, still live in North Manchester.

He graduated with a degree in speech communication and his first job was filling in at WRSW in Warsaw for a radio sales person on maternity leave. When that job ended, he moved to the newspaper in advertising sales.

Hays’ wife, Jo, serves as a physical plant administrative assistant at Manchester Univer-sity. The couple have two sons, David and Brian. David is the circulation and IT manager at the Times-Union. He is married to Crystal and the couple have three daughters. A son is on the way. Brian is married to Am-ber who is a doctor of physical therapy. The couple travel to dif-ferent hospitals around the coun-try. Brian is currently studying code bootcamp for computer code writing.

Hays and his wife love to cruise and often go with a group of six or seven couples. A native of St. Louis, he is a huge fan of

the St. Louis Cardinals.He is active in North Man-

chester Kiwanis and serves on the North Manchester Redevel-opment Commission. He also serves on the marketing commit-tee of the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties.

He and his wife attend First Brethren Church in North Manchester. Hays said he is very excited for the opportunity to work for The Papers Inc.

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A newer concept in long-term care group living options

The sweet sound of respect for elders

By THERESE WANTUCH

I am not sure this is the newest option, but an option I recently came upon that may be a great choice for you or your loved one needing

non-medical assistance. It is called the “small house” long-term care option (or residential care home/RCH), but from what I have seen, the houses are anything but small.

This concept is to take a home in a typical community and adapt the home to have four to six elder adults live in one home. Think “group home” for elder adults who may need non-medical care in a calm and comfy home setting. I say non-medical, but they have a nurse

By DENNISON KELLER

One of the reasons I got into elder law is because it irks me that not enough people seem to respect elders in the first place. Too often, when a younger person sees a senior citizen crossing the street at perhaps a slower pace, the reaction is “Move it Grandpa,” without even considering the

wealth of wisdom that older in-dividual has accumulated wan-dering the planet for seven, eight, nine or even 10 decades.

That’s why it was refreshing to see and, more specifically, hear a bit more reverence directed toward elders on a recent trip to New Orleans. I flew there for the annual conference of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Associa-tion and quickly learned that the great age equalizer in this town is its legendary jazz music.

As I walked through the shops of the French Quarter, I saw countless paintings and still-shots depicting musicians

well into their 70s and 80s, riffing with passion on a guitar or blowing with vigor into a horn. I bought a photograph showing a group of teenage boys wearing a life size cut-out of Lionel Batiste, a revered local drummer who had passed away at the age of 80.

And, I saw with my own eyes elder players working patrons into a frenzy with their jazz talents at the numerous music clubs. Here it seems to go be-yond the adage that if you can play, you belong. It’s almost as if the longer you play, the

more respected you are. That is such a pleasant change from the youth obsessed pop music scene.

Of course, it’s not all sweet music. New Orleans struggles with a poverty rate well above the national average, and many of those poor are seniors. But wander through Big Easy and in wonderful, fleeting moments, you can find old and young on equal footing … and those feet are dancing. If only we could move that harmony from the French Quarter to all quarters of society. Until then,

I might just have to take up the trumpet.

Dennison Keller is the owner of the Law Practice of Dennison Keller LLC, which focuses on elder law and life care planning. He is president of the Ohio Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys and president elect of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Associa-tion.

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What is diabetes?By DR. BAKERMACHHADIEHEndocrinologist

Eighty-six million American are at risk for diabetes. We know that one in every 11 American has diabetes today and over 415 million adults are living with diabetes worldwide. But what really is diabetes?

Diabetes is high blood sugar over a prolonged period. This results from problems in how insulin is produced, how insulin works or both. Insulin is a hor-mone that helps your body use

glucose for energy.There are several differ-

ent types of diabetes but the most common forms are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, your immune system mistakenly destroys the beta-cells, which are the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body does not use insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance.

So what if you have diabetes? Why is it important to know if you have diabetes or not? People with diabetes may develop seri-

ous complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and premature death. The good news is that if you follow your doctor’s recommen-dations and if you have a good control of your blood sugar, most of these complications could be controlled and sometimes reversed.

The Kettering Health Net-work-Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at the Hamilton Health Center offers a variety of services and programs for people living with diabetes. For more informa-tion, call (513) 273-9220.

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The home I visited was a sprawling ranch in a wonderful neighborhood. The home was well kept and fit in among the other lovely homes. There was nothing institutional about the home. There was a huge living area with an open kitchen, kept contained by a half door. There were two huge bathrooms, one with a handicapped accessible shower and another with a sit-in bathtub.

Both had heat lamps so when you were wet, you were warm. I love those when I visit a hotel and they have them. There were five bedrooms, one for each of the residents with their own belongings. In addition to the inside, there was a huge patio for cook-outs.

I am told people with “mem-ory care” issues have a much better experience in these type homes and husband and wives can stay together even if only one of the two needs the care. The home I visited had around the clock care with two full-time people on staff from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a night person from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The night person does not sleep but keeps the home clean and chores done to keep the home running.

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Understanding Social Security —

When can I start collecting Social Security?Enjoying

a comfort-able retire-ment is everyone’s dream. For over 80 years, Social Se-curity has been help-ing people realize that dream, as-sisting them through life’s journey with a variety of benefits.

When you can start retire-ment benefits is up to you. You have the option to start them a little early, or to wait until your “full retirement age. There are benefits to ei-ther decision (pun intended).

“Full retirement age” refers to the age when a per-son can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time.

In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits.

Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. How-ever, due to a law passed by

Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing, begin-ning with people born in 1938 or later, until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959.

For people who attain age 62 this year (i.e., those born between Jan. 2, 1955 and Jan. 1, 1956), their full retirement age is 66 and two months.

You can learn more about the full retirement age and find out how to look up your own at socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html.

You can start receiving So-cial Security benefits as early as age 62, or any time after that. The longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will be, but it stops increas-ing at age 70.

Your monthly benefits will be reduced permanently if you start them any time before your full retirement age. For example, if you start receiving benefits in 2017 at age 62, your monthly ben-efit amount will be reduced permanently by about 26 percent.

On the other hand, if you wait to start receiving your benefits until after your full retirement age, then your monthly benefit will be

higher. The amount of this increase is two-thirds of one percent for each month (or eight percent for each year) that you delay receiving them, until you reach age 70.

The choices you make may affect any benefit your spouse or children can re-ceive on your record, too.

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dents to take part. They form a community with their fellow residents and are given the help they need on an indi-vidual basis, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, medication reminders and healthy meals. Although there was a TV, it didn’t appear that residents just sat all day and vegged in front of the TV.

As we all age and are looking for the best fit for us and our loved ones, the “small home” concept is an option many may want to look into. The homes take LTC insurance, VA benefits and private pay. The

only drawback at this point is that the State of Ohio does not make them eligible for Medic-aid. This is a huge lapse in my opinion. A home that is safe, comfortable, clean and with loving staff is something we all need and would want for ourselves and our loved ones as we need help in aging. What is not to love about be-ing in a home almost like your own.

I am passionate about long-term care and insurance to help you pay for it. Call me if I can help at (513) 509-5067 or email Therese.wantuch@schellerbradford.com.

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By JERI SEELYEditor In Chief

The story of how Paula Deen met her current husband is in-teresting. Ted, our trolly driver, told us she sold her house and bought one on an island in the Savannah River. She also pur-chased a boat but didn’t know how to run it.

Ted said she prayed for a neighbor to visit with. One day as she was walking her dogs they ran off and came up to a man on his cellphone. Paula described him as a cross be-tween Santa Claus and Ernest Hemingway.

Two weeks later the same thing happened. However, this time when she caught up with the dogs he put his cellphone down and introduced himself as Michael Groover.

She wanted to know if he could drive her boat. The an-swer, of course, was yes. Groover had been a river master for Savannah for 44 years. He was more than qualified to take her for a boat ride.

They were married in 2006.Ted told us her first Food

Network show was “Door Knock Dinners,” but it didn’t work. The TV crew and Paula went up to a house and offered to cook din-ner with whatever food was in the house. Ted asked how many of us would allow a TV show to film in our house with no advanced notice?

“Paula’s Home Cooking” was next and she was on her way to stardom.

Just prior to 5 p.m. our trolley arrived at the side door of Lady and Sons. The driver passed out tickets and held a drawing prior to our leaving the trolley. Believe it or not, I won!

He gave me a bag that had Paula Deen’s name on it with the words “Put Some South In Your Mouth.” Inside the bag was a signed copy of “The Lady

& Sons Too!,” a Random House cookbook with “A whole new batch of recipes from Savannah.” It was signed. There was also an autographed photo of Paula and container with her “butt mas-sage” seasoning. I couldn’t wait to purchase a pork roast and try the seasoning. Delicious.

He then took us to the third floor where we enjoyed the buf-fet and probably ate more than we should have.

We both enjoyed fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese and salad. Bud added BBQ ribs to his plate. I added cabbage. Back at the table we were served iced tea with lemon and mint and a roll and hoe cake. The waiters kept filling our tea glasses and then served dessert. Bud and I both chose Paula’s wacky cake. It was very sweet but very good. A super way to end a meal.

Then a must before getting back on the trolley was a visit to the gift shop. Since I have Paula’s pans and skillets in my kitchen I only made a few purchases. My kitchen now has two wooden spoons that are seasoned. I also purchased a spatula with “Butter Y’all” writ-ten on it and a smaller one with her famous “Hey Y’ All.” And two towels with the “Hey Y’ All” say-ing on them.

All to soon it was time to get back on the trolley for the return trip to the center and then to our hotel.

Jeri Seely is editor in chief of Senior Life and has done extensive traveling with her husband, D. G. “Bud” Seely, not only in Indi-ana and Ohio but throughout the United States and in a number of foreign countries.

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This month’s Take Us Along winner is Tom Bresko of Maineville, Ohio. With his wife, Robin, he traveled on a cruise to Central and South America, including a partial crossing of the Panama Canal. They are shown with a copy of Cincinnati Senior Life as they overlook the canal.

In the photo, their cruise ship sits in a lock on the canal waiting for the water, and their ship, to rise to the next level. Two ships, including one heavily weighted with containers, can be seen in the background.

Robin’s interest in history, especially that of Teddy Roosevelt, led them to one of TR’s most distinguished and yet criticized accomplishments — the Panama Canal. The canal opened under USA control in 1914, but today it operates under the country of Panama.

The couple also noted Tom’s interest in buffets frequently led him to the cruise ship’s lido deck. Needless to say, both were pleased with their experiences.

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A true story of —

Cincinnati’s Pappa, Momma and Baby Bara

THEDA BARA — This photo shows an early pose of Theda Bara who was born in Cincinnati as Theodosia Burr Goodman.

NICHE — This photo shows the niche where Theda Bara is interred in the Great Mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif.

By GREG LAWSONM.Min., MSWGuest Writer

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part of a three-part series.)

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buffs, July 29, 1885, is only the beginnings of a fascinating journey into Cincinnati and American history. It was on this date that Theodosia Burr Good-man was born in the Avondale section of the city to Bernard and Pauline Louise Francoise (nee. Coppett) Goodman.

Bernard, who was born in Po-land, was a prosperous Jewish tailor in Cincinnati and Pauline was of Jewish, French and Swiss decent. They were also the parents of son Marque and daughter Esther, later born in 1888 and 1897, respectively.

Neither parent likely real-ized what the future held for

Theodosia and the family. Their daughter would one day become one of the most famous silent film stars in America; Theda Bara. Bara is reportedly one of the family ancestor names from centuries before.

It was at Walnut Hill school where Bara graduated in 1903. For two years, she attended the University of Cincinnati. After leaving the university, she worked in numerous area the-ater productions. At about age 23, in 1908, she moved to New York City where “she made her Broadway debut in ‘The Devil’ (1908).”

Soon, Bara became stereo-typed in her “femme fatale roles,” which “earned her the nickname The Vamp (short for vampire).” Most of her films were made at Fox Studios in Fort Lee, N.J., reportedly the birthplace of the motion picture industry. During this time, she lived with her family in

New York City, where they had moved.

When Hollywood started to become “the center of the Ameri-can film industry,” it was neces-sary for her “to relocate to Los Angeles to film the epic ‘Cleopa-tra’ (1917), which became one of Bara’s biggest hits.” No known prints of the movie exist today, but numerous photos of her in costume as Queen of the Nile did survive. Unfortunately, the costume is too revealing to include in this story. (Writer’s note: Sorry guys.)

“Bara made more than 40 films between 1914 and 1926, but most were lost in the July 9, 1937, Fox vault fire” in Little River, N.J. In 1920, she ap-peared briefly on the Broadway stage and drew huge crowds. Unfortunately, her acting was “savaged by the critics” and her career was severely damaged without Fox studios’ support.

In 1921, Theda became the wife of movie producer Charles Brabin. After 1921, she made only two more films before re-tiring from acting in 1926.

Theda Bara never appeared in any sound films; the talkies, as they were sometimes called, began in 1928-29. Her last two films were “The Unchastened Woman” (1925) for Chadwick Pictures Corporation and a “short comedy, ‘Madame Mystery’ (1926), made for Hal Roach and directed by Stan Laural…”

In part two, we learn the con-nection of the birth name, Theo-dosia Burr Goodman, to one of the most famous of American vice presidents.

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