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The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program(LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligi-

ble households pay a portion of their home energy costs

by providing a one-time per year benefit. Benefit levelsvary according to the following factors: 1) Householdincome, 2) number of persons living at the address, 3)type of dwelling, 4) type of heating fuel, and 5) utilityrates.The 2016 application period is from Tuesday, January19, 2016 through Thursday, March 31, 2016. Applica-tions must be received prior to 5:00 PM, March 31,2016.

In order to qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heat-ing costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or the fuelvendor.

Applicants must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase ofthe primary heating energy.The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address

may not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level according to the guidelines.Additional information may be obtained by calling 1-800-432-0043 or you can makean appointment with the Center to have Pamela assist you with an application.

Jerry Stitt 2/02

Janetta Burris 2/03

Marlene Parret 2/04

Yvonne Coon 2/06

Gary Hunt 2/06

Vivian Maechtlen 2/09

Gene Garcia 2/09

David Bentley 2/12

Peggy Brockman 2/21

Charles Rinehart 2/21

Lorena Hinckley 2/23

David Papish 2/27

Jan Casey 2/28

Rosamilia Wyval 2/28

K ANSAS L OW I NCOME E NERGY A SSISTANCE P ROGRAM

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C l e a r w a t e r C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r9 2 1 J a n e t A v e C l e a r w a t e r , K S 6 7 0 2 6

6 2 0 - 5 8 4 - 2 3 3 2c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r @ c l e a r w a t e r k s . o r g

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Upcoming Events Pg 2,4

Bits & Pieces Pg 3

Calendar/Lunchmenu

Pg5,6

Tax Info Pg 7


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UP OMING EVENTS

Carry-In-LunchJoin us for a great lunch made by the best cooks intown. We will have speakers who will present dif-ferent topics. We ask that everyone brings in a dishto share and a plate and utensils.

Date: Tuesday, February 9th

Time: 12:00 noonLocation: Main room at CenterCost: Free but donations are appreciated

Painting GroupCome down and paint withfriends. This group is for peo-ple who already know how topaint. Please call the Centerfirst to register.

Date: Every MondayTime: 1pm-3pmLocation: Art & Crafts roomCost: Free

Tai Chi & Exercise ClassTai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditativephysical exercise designed for relaxation and bal-ance and health. Come down and enjoy this classwhich is taught by Lew Kellogg.All ages welcome!

Date: Every Tuesday & FridayTime: 8:45 amLocation: Centers Main RoomCost: $8 per month

Blood Pressure ChecksHas your Dr told you to monitor your blood pres-sure? Do you not have a blood pressure machine athome? Stop by the Center to have your blood pres-sure checked for free

Date: Every Monday Time: 10 am 12 noonLocation: Center MainRoomCost: Free

Morning CoffeeHave you been looking for a place to come havemorning coffee and visit with friends? The Center isnow offering morning coffee. This is open to every-one. We will have a donation jar out for coffee.

Date: Every Wednesday morningTime: 9:00 am until you are doneLocation: Centers Main RoomCost: donations for coffee

BIBLE STUDYPastor Lyle Hinsdale with the Clearwater Church of

Christ leads a bible study. This is open to all.

Date: Every MondayLocation: Craft Room

Time 9:30 am

BIBLE STUDYPastor Joe Eash with the Clearwater E-free church

leads a bible study. This is open to all.

Date: Every ThursdayLocation: Craft Room

Time 10:00 am

BYODBring Your Own Device! Bring in your new

technology and we can assist you in figuring it outor setting things up. We help with laptops, tablets,

smart phones, cell phones, digital picture frames,digital cameras, you name it and we can probably

figure it out and show you how to use it.

Date: Every Thursdayexcept 2nd Thursday

Time: 9:00 amLocation: Pams office

Cost: Free

Schedule ofEvents

2/5 Planningmeeting

2/8 Crochet &Quilting group

2/9 Carry InLunch

2/15 CenterClosed

2/16 IdentityTheft Workshop

2/18 BINGO

2/22 Crochet &Quilting group

2/22 Tax Prepa-rations

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Instructions1. Brown sausage link in pan.Drain grease very well. Cut linksin half lengthwise, then in 1/2inch slices.2. Place cooked sausage, chicken

broth, water, garlic, potatoes, salt,pepper, and onion in slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook on high for 3-4hours until potatoes are cookedand soft.

4. Turn off the crock pot and add thechopped kale.

5. Return the lid and let sit for 5 mins.

6. Add whipping cream and serve.

Center will also not be open. We will alsopost this on news stations.NEW CHAIRSOn Thursday January 21st we received our

new chairs. They are much moreergonomically and easily stackable andmore light weight. When we received themevery single chair was wrapped individuallyand it took a good 3-4 hours to unwrapthem all. Thank you to Maynard Lemonwho gave up his afternoon to help me. Eve-ryone make sure you thank Maynard aswell.

REMINDERS (VERY IMPORTANT)Just a friendly reminder to make sure thatevery time you attend a program or class at theCenter that you are checking in on the comput-

er. If you do not have your card you can useyour phone number. If you have problems letme know and I will help you. Also if you needa card, please let me know.CLOSING OF THE CENTERWhen the roads are bad due to weather wewould prefer that people not get out and about.Due to this it is a reminder that when Clearwa-ter USD 264 cancels school the Community

B ITS & P IECES ( FROM P AM S D ESK )

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C ROCKPOT Z UPPA T OSCANA

Doing nothingfor others is the

undoing of

ourselves

-Horace Mann

Ingredients1 lb of mild Italian

sausage links.2 large baking po-

tatoes cut in half andthen quartered.1 onion, chopped.1/4 cup bacon bits3 garlic cloves

minced2 cups of Kale (or

Swiss Chard)chopped

16 oz can of chick-en broth

1 qt of water

1 cup heavy whip-ping creamSalt & pepper to

taste.

Serves: manyPrep time: 25 minsCook time: 4 hoursMethod: Slow cooker


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BINGOCome join us for some fun time playing BINGO! Cost is .25 per card and there are a

great selection of prizes to choose from. This is open to all.

Date: Thursday, February 18thTime: 1:00 pm

Location: Center Main RoomCost: .25 per card

Crochet/Quilting GroupDo you enjoy crocheting, knitting, or quilting but don't find the time to do it? Or do youhave questions or need help? Or would you just like to be around other people who share

the same skill as you? If so this group is for you!

Date: Monday February 8th and February 22ndTime: 7:00 pm

Location: Center Main RoomCost: Free

Hermes HealthcareFoot Care for you when you cant.

Your feet are a very important part of your health and independence, and caring for them can becomequite a talk as you age. You may not be physically able to care for them properly any longer, due to

failing vision, decreased mobility or flexibility. You may have one or more health diagnoses that alsoput you at risk, such as diabetes, cardiac or neurological problems. Any or all of these can create specialproblems for the feet, and possibly decrease your ability to feel when you have sores, foreign bodies, orinfection on any part of the foot. Your feet and toes can also become more deformed as you age, creat-ing pressure points that can cause sores as well. Properly caring for and maintaining the health of yourfeet, can provide you with greater independence for the rest of your life. Medicare covers these routinefoot care every 60 days. Hermes Healthcare can trim nails, remove callous, ingrown toenails, plantar

warts, and can do some minor wound care . They used to come to Dr. Papishs office but have since outgrown the space. They will now be visiting the Clearwater Community Center every other month. If

you would like to make an appointment for when they are here please call 316-260-4110. The dates be-low are when they are here.

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January Carry In Lunch Report

Pamela called the group to order by announcing our speakers for the day, DeniseVann with the Alzheimer's Association, and new Police Chief Bill Hisle. Our Jan-uary birthdays were Mary Bacon and Pam Riggs. Marlene le the group in recitingthe Flag Salute and National Anthem, as well as giving the blessing for the meal.Our first speaker was Denise Vann from the Alzheimer's Association. She told ofseveral fundraisers through the local group out of Wichita. She also spoke of how

the public could get involved. They also offer many support services for familymembers of loved ones who suffer from the disease. Other things available are ed-

ucational classes, music therapy, and the annual golf tournament to help raisefunds for the group. There are also trial medications programs available. If you

have any questions you may contact the Alzheimer's Association Wichita.Our next speaker was our new Police Chief Bill Hisle. He gave us some of his background in police work, beginning in his home state of Missouri. He startedworking in the field in 1983. He retired from police work and sought other types

of work. He realized that police work was in his blood and re-entered the field. Hesays he is enjoying meeting out local people. One of the main things he urges usall to do is to be alert to our surroundings at all times, also to make sure to keepall your doors locked even when you are home. It is the best deterrent to crime.

Announcements:Biscuits & Gravy 1-16

Seminar on Identity Theft at the Center 2-15 @ 1230 pmAARP Tax preparation on Feb 22nd

New chairs have been ordered for the Center. Part of the funds for them was fromthe Clearwater Foundation. Thank you!

Marlene's Trivia reminded us that though we are beginning a new year, it is stillfun to remember the old times. Thus reminding us then that we may be Older

than dirt! We were glad to welcome as first-time guests Chief Bill Hisle and his wife Julie.Also another of our group returned with her son. Donna and Stanley Yost. She

recently moved to Wichita with him. We are always glad to welcome visitors andnew-comers to our community.

Marlene Parret,Secretary


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Since 1968, volunteer-based program has helpednearly 50 million low- to moderate-income taxpayers

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax prepara-tion help to anyone and if youre 50 and older, andcant afford a tax preparation service, we were madeespecially for you. We understand that retirement orother life changes may mean your taxes are a littlemore complicated now. With the help of our team ofIRS-certified volunteers we make it easy for you.AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has more than 5,000locations in neighborhood libraries, malls, banks,

community centers and senior centers. Theres no fee and no sales pitch for other services and AARP

membership is not required.

AARP will be at the Clearwater Community Center on Monday, February 22nd. Please call the office tomake an appointment. 620-584-2332. Please see the items on page 7 that you will need to bring with you.

Q UILT OF V ALOR P RESENTATION

The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by warwith comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. We are blessed to have a local sewing group who each yearmake Quilts of Valor for local veterans. This year they will be presenting 8 quilts. This event is open to alland we would love to see a great turn out to support our local Veterans and let them know we appreciatethem.

Date: Monday, February 15thTime: 3:00 pmLocation: Community CenterFree and open to all
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Save your soda tabsBring in your pop tabs off of soda cans. We will

donate tabs to the Ronald McDonald Housewhich helps families of children with differentillnesses. Just drop off your collection of pop

tabs to the Center.

Clearwater Community Center

Mission Statement: to provide services and programs for people of allages, that promote their well being, support their

independence and encourage their involvement incommunity life.

Staff Clearwater Community Center

Pamela Riggs, Director Farol McMillan

Administrative Assistant

Advisory Committee Members

Terry Sullivan - Chairperson Joan Fleming - Co -Chair

Barbara Hufford MemberJames Charles - MemberMarlene Hand - Member

Planning Committee Members

Marlene Parret - Secretary Cheryl Wright MemberBecky Estes Member

Farol McMillan - RSVP Program

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