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March 7, 2016 / Vol. 27, No. 3

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SCAM ALERT

TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID FALLING VICTIM TO

SCAMS THAT PREY ON SENIORS / PAGE 10

By Michelle SchMidtGolden Times

some time ago, a local man got a call from the Publisher’s Clearing House. After a lifetime of entering their sweep-stakes, he had finally won.

He couldn’t believe his luck. six mercedes Benz were waiting for him in las Vegas and all he had to do was pay for the cost of shipping them to his home.

He quickly bought a prepaid debit card to finalize his earnings and called the prize collection number. As he read the last number of the card over the phone, it hit him; he wasn’t a prize win-ner — he was the victim of a scam.

The lewiston Police department gets at least one or two people calling most weeks to report a scam, det. Brian erickson said. And that’s not even the full number. Police say scams are notoriously under-reported.

“They’re happening all the time,” erickson said.

Unfortunately, by the time victims come to the police department — like the Publisher’s Clearing House “win-ner” — it’s usually too late to do anything about it other than educate and warn the public. The lewiston-Clarkston Valley doesn’t necessarily see more fraud than anywhere else, but erickson acknowledges seniors are especially vulner-able.

erickson explained scammers are profes-sionals, who are trained to take advan-tage of people. many scams are devel-oped specifically for seniors because they’re perceived to have savings from which to draw. The elderly, who are trusting and quick to believe the per-son on the other end of the phone, can make for easy targets, erickson said. As do those who are lonely, isolated, too polite to hang up or just don’t know about fraud trends. seniors with memo-ry issues can be especially vulnerable.

“The frauds are changing every single day,” erickson said. That fact makes it hard to stop and prevent fraud, which is why it’s important for individuals to remain vigilant in protecting them-selves.

Healthcare fraud is another area that especially affects seniors. Penny Wilhelm works as the senior medicare Patrol (smP) coordinator at the Area Agency on Aging. Her focus is on healthcare fraud, specifically medicare, as an advocate against fraud. Wilhelm educates people on how to protect themselves and detect fraud. she pro-vides confidential counseling for those with specific concerns, walking them through the process of finding and reporting a problem. When it comes to detecting fraud and protecting yourself against it, it’s helpful to understand some of the main ways it can occur.

Healthcare fraudHealthcare fraud includes fraud relat-

ed to health insurance, medications and medical services. For example, a com-pany might knowingly bill the insurer

or medicare for goods or services that weren’t received, make dupli-cate claims or change the code for goods or services, with the cost difference going to the company.

Because of the size and complexity of the healthcare system, these details are easily over-looked — with the result of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars lost to healthcare fraud every year, according to the FBi website.

The best thing a person can do to pre-vent healthcare fraud, Wilhelm said, is to double check all infor-mation. Check the spelling of your name, your insurance number,

social security number and details regarding what insurance was billed. she recalled an instance where a client caught a bill to medicare for an eye sur-gery he never had.

“Being quick at discovering it is the best way to help,” Wilhelm said.

she explained time is always an issue. memories change, so the sooner you take care of it, the clearer your memory will be. it is also more likely to be fresh on the mind of those in the billing office.

Because discrepancies can be due to error, that’s always the first avenue to explore, Wilhelm said. A situation with a past client sounded like identity theft, a growing concern, because the client’s

insurance policy had changed unex-pectedly, she recalled. After numerous phone calls, Willhelm found her client’s identity had been switched with some-one of the same name in a different state. This time the switch was due to human error and Wilhelm was able to help correct the mistake.

“A lot of times it turns out to be a misunderstanding,” Wilhelm said. she added that kindness, rather than accu-sation, is an effective tool to use when in need of help.

Anytime something doesn’t look right, Wilhelm encourages people to ask questions. older adults, she said, often assume healthcare professionals know what they’re doing and feel they shouldn’t question them. But in her experience, Wilhelm has found legiti-mate providers are helpful and willing to discuss customer concerns.

When medical or insurance provid-ers are unwilling or unable to help, that’s when people can turn to other resources. Part of her role as an advo-cate is to connect clients to actions they can take and help them walk through the process.

Wilhelm encounters mistakes and fraud. About 80 percent of fraud relates to durable medical equipment, she said. she shared an example of a client who needed a portable oxygen tank. The unit the local company provided was too large to fit in the home, so the cli-ent refused to take it, but the company billed medicare for the larger oxygen unit and refused to remove the charge. The problem was later resolved, but it took effort.

Another example Wilhelm observed was a client who ordered a power scooter. medicare was billed for it several months before it was received — medicare should never be billed until the item is received, Wilhelm said. When it finally arrived, it did not include the nearly $5,000 in upgrades for which medicare had already paid. They only caught the error by chance and the company only added the

upgrades after Wilhelm called them on it.

“look your bills over,” Wilhelm said. “make sure you get what you paid for.”

Another type of healthcare fraud occurs when someone receives an item they don’t really need. durable medical equipment is sometimes advertised as being free to the consumer who only has to contact the company. The com-pany puts them in touch with a doctor who will write a prescription without seeing them. such arrangements consti-tute fraud. medicare requires a face-to-face visit. Failure to do so can negatively affect the consumer, who may receive an ineffective product or be ineligible for a similar product in future years.

if there is a medical product you feel you would benefit from, Wilhelm recommended talking to your primary healthcare provider to get the best product for your need.

Grandparent scamThe grandparent scam is one of the

most common scams to affect seniors around the nation, erickson said. This scam makes an emotional appeal to the victim by pretending to be a grandchild (or other loved one) in distress. The caller will launch into a dramatic story about how they ended up in a foreign jail, their car broke down or some other situation that demands a sizable amount of money to resolve.

often times — without realizing it — the victim will give away personal information that makes the story more believable. For example, erickson said, such calls often begin with “Grandma, do you know who this is?” When the victim responds with a guess, they unknowingly give away the name of their grandchild. The scammer assumes the role of that person and sometimes use social media to track down other details to add credibility to their story.

Protecting yourself from this type of scam is often as simple as making a few phone calls. The caller will typically beg their “grandparent” not to tell their

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There are numerous scams out there and many of them prey on seniors

Don’t fall victim to fraudRed Flags Something doesn’t seem right.

A change was made to your account that you didn’t initiate.

Unsolicited calls.

Request of a Green Dot card as a payment method.

Something that sounds too good to be true.

Source: Senior Medicare Patrol

Tribune/Peggy Hayden

Penny Wilhelm, Senior Medicare

Patrol coordinator for Area Agency on Aging

in Lewiston.

parents, which can create a sympathetic response as well as assure isolation. Calling those who may know something about the situation — either the parents of the grandchild or the grandchild herself — can help avert a scam.

Sweetheart ScamSweetheart scams take place when a

person is befriended by someone, usu-ally on the Internet, who builds trust over a number of months and then asks for money. The scam takes a long time to develop, but because the person believes the relationship is authen-tic, they are more likely to send large amounts of money.

Erickson recalled a situation in which someone had joined a dating website and developed a relation-ship with someone who was “working overseas.” There were declarations of love and promises for marriage before a sudden, urgent request for money needed for an emergency. Once the funds were sent, another emergency took place and so on until thousands of dollars had been sent, some through loans the victim had taken out. Even after intervention by the bank and police, it was difficult to convince the person it was a scam and not a legitimate relationship.

Recognizing vulnerability in those who are lonely and using caution in online relationships can help minimize risk, Erickson said.

Impersonation scamWhether it’s by mail, phone or email, these scams

impersonate a reputable business or organization, whether it be a bank, credit card company, IRS or the like. They might request your social security number, claiming some problem with their system, or pretend

to be the IRS and send notification that some amount is owed. Occasionally these impersonations include threats of arrest. People respond because they are afraid of what might happen if they don’t act immediately.

If this happens, don’t allow your fear to result in irrational decisions. Erickson pointed out threats made over the phone are illegal and people are not arrested for failing to pay their bills.

If you receive an unexpected notifi-cation from anyone, it’s important to do your research, Erickson said. Take down the information they give you, then hang up and make some phone calls using the phone number provided by the official website (or other repu-table source), rather than the phone number provided in the letter or phone call.

The same is true for charitable orga-nizations that are soliciting funds. If

you are interested in supporting a cause, ask questions and don’t make a quick decision, Erickson said. Instead, request they send information in the mail so you can do further research.

“Most legitimate organizations will have no problem with that,” he said.

He also said local law enforcement — including the Idaho State Police and Sheriff ’s department — does not solicit funds over the phone, though that practice can

vary by state and region.

Detecting and reporting scamsIf you suspect a phone call, letter or bill you received

involves fraud, it’s important to take immediate action. If it is related to a medical bill that doesn’t look right, contact the healthcare provider, insurance or Medicare provider right away to find out if there has been an error. For any other suspected scam, report your con-cern to the police department. Even if you’re not cer-tain it is a scam.

“Nine times out of 10, it’s a scam,” Erickson said.He added officials don’t mind looking into the

handful of concerns that turn out to be legitimate. For those who become a victim of fraud, it’s important to report it locally to the police and to the Federal Trade Commission, Erickson said. People are often hesitant to come to the police because they are embarrassed about the situation or don’t want their family members to find out, but doing so helps police.

“It’s important to report this so we can see what new scams are going on,” he said.

There’s no need to be embarrassed, Erickson said, it’s a common problem — he is quick to let people know they are not the first to fall victim to such schemes.

“These scammers are good at what they do — that’s all they do,” he said.

Erickson said the bottom line with scams is, “Trust your gut. The saying gets tossed around a lot — but it’s true — it really is.”

Schmidt can be contacted at (208) 305-4578 or themichelleschmidt@gmail.com.

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Quick Prevention Tips Doublecheckthedetails.Makesureyournameisspelledhowyouspellitandyourinsurancenumber,socialsecuritynumberandotheraccountorreference

numbersarecorrect.Lookoveryourbillsandpaperworkandmakesureyoureceivedthegoodsorservicesyoupaidfor.

Don’tpayforanythinginadvance.

Requestwrittendocumentationsoyoucanfindoutwhoyou’redealingwith.Legitimatebusinessesandorganizationswillgladlycomply.

Don’tgiveoutpersonalinformation.Don’tengageinconversationwithpotentialscammerswithwhomyoumayunknowinglyshareinformation.Protectyour

bankaccount,creditcard,socialsecurityorMedicareIDnumbers.

Don’tmakeon-the-spotdecisions.Doyourresearchandthenmakeadecision.Source: Senior Medicare Patrol

Quick Reference for Reporting Fraud ClarkstonPoliceDepartment(509)758-1680 LewistonPoliceDepartment(208)746-0171 IdahoAttorneyGeneral(800)432-3545 WashingtonAttorneyGeneral(800)551-4636 FederalTradeCommissionwww.ftc.gov SeniorMedicarePatrol(SMP)(208)791-6211—PennyWhilhelmisthelocalSMPcoordinator SeniorHealthInsuranceBenefitsAdvisors(SHIBA)(800)247-4422—SHIBAhandlesquestionsonMedicare,Medicaresupplementsorlongtermcareinsurance;

theycanexplainbenefitsandhelpwithbillingissues.Source: Senior Medicare Patrol

Contributed photo

Lewiston Police Det. Brian Erickson

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March 16

Clara Smith of Lewiston will turn 91 on March 16 and will be honored during the Wedgewood Terrace birthday celebration. More information about the celebration is available by calling (208) 743-4545.

She was born in 1925 to John and Barbara Froehlich in Dickinson, N.D. She was one of 14 children.

Smith graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School.

She married her high-school sweet-heart, Donald Smith, and they had two children.

Smith worked at many fam-ily-owned grocery stores and retired from Rosauers Supermarket.

She and her husband wintered in Arizona and visited family and friends. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing and camping, and making an enjoyable home for family and visitors. She was known by many as “The Pie Lady” due to her love for baking pies and the quality of them.

Clara Smith

March 23

Jean Bangert of Lewiston will turn 92 on March 23 and will be honored during the Wedgewood Terrace birthday celebration. More information about the cel-ebration is available by calling (208) 743-4545.

She was born in 1924 at Genesee.

Bangert earned a degree as a registered nurse practitioner.

She married Henry Bangert and they had three children.

Bangert worked as a nurse throughout her life in several

locations, including Lewis-Clark State College, Potlatch Forests Inc., and for several doctors’ offices. She was also a surgical nurse at St. Joseph Hospital.

Her interests are nursing, family and travel.

Jean Bangert

Norma Ator of Lewiston will turn 84 on March 23.

She will be honored during the Wedgewood Terrace birthday cel-ebration. More information about the celebration is available by call-ing (208) 743-4545.

In 1932, she was born in Post Falls, Idaho.

Ator attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

She married Dallas Ator.Ator has three daughters, seven

grandchildren, 12 great-grandchil-dren and one great-great-grand-child.

She worked off and on through the years as a secretary.

Ator’s hobbies have included doing crafts, sewing and cooking.

She served as president of the Bryan school PTA in Coeur d’Alene and was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi and her church’s Circle group.

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March 24

Beverly “Bev” Moore of Princeton will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 24.

She was born in 1936 in Wisconsin. The family moved to Idaho in 1952.

Near the end of her senior year in high school in 1954, she and Milton Moore were married. They have five chil-dren, 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchil-dren.

For the last 14 years, the couple coordinated the

Wilderness Music Campout. They used to enjoy danc-ing and playing music as Moorecountry while enjoying their family and friends.

Moore is active on the Palouse River Community Center and also the Princeton Community Club.

She and her husband will celebrate their 80th birth-days and 62nd wedding anni-versary together on May 7 at Hell’s Gate State Park.

Beverly moore

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March 27

Jerome Schrempp of Lewiston will celebrate his 90th birthday March 27 at a family gather-ing.

He was born in 1926 to Otto and Theresa Schrempp in Eagle Butte, S.D.

He and his five brothers were raised on the family farm.

Schrempp’s father died in 1942, when he was 16, and the family moved to Clarkston to be near relatives. He was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 18 and experi-enced many memorable travels and jobs while serving, including being a chauffeur to Gen. Douglas MacArthur and other military per-sonnel in Tokyo.

He married Jeanne Zellerhoff in 1950. They have lived in the same home for more than 60 years. The couple celebrated their 65th wed-ding anniversary in October.

They have four daughters, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Schrempp worked in the gro-cery business for many years before retiring from Lewiston Grain Growers in 1989. He then did maintenance for Our Lady of Lourdes, where he is a member, and was an active volunteer for many years.

His hobbies include reading, military history, yardwork, social-izing and keeping up with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives.

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March 30

Dorothy Ellis of Lewiston will cele-brate her 90th birth-day during an open house from 2-4 p.m. April 2 at Orchard Community Church, 822 Bryden Ave.

She was born March 30, 1926, in Sturgis,

S.D., to Claude and Blanche Ryther. Her family moved to Lewiston when she was 9-months-old and she gradu-ated from Lewiston High School in 1944.

On May 20, 1944, she and Clarence Ellis were married.

Ellis worked at Lewiston High School from 1962-72 as the a la carte cook. She professionally decorated cakes from 1966-96.

She and her husband had four chil-dren. Her husband died in 2009, after 65 years of marriage, and a son died in 2013.

Ellis has attended Orchards Community Church for more than 85 years and has been an active member for more than 60 years. She was also active for 25 years with the AWANA

program. She is also a member of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary and was a longtime member of American Legion base-ball.

Ellis enjoys being with her fam-ily, reading, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, crocheting, crafts, and being on her computer and iPad.

In addition to her children, she has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Gerry Conway of Weippe will turn 80 on March 30.

He was born in 1936 at Winegar, Wis., (now Pres Quelle, Wis.) with the help of a midwife. He lived there until he was in the fifth grade. He moved to Weippe

until completing his sophomore year in high school when the family moved back to Winegar to care for his grand-mother.

After graduating in 1955, Conway joined the U.S. Navy. He completed

basic training at Great Lakes, Ill., and then served two years on the USS Sivoney CVE12. When the ship was decommissioned, he served on the USS Ranger CVA61 for two years, before being discharged in September 1963.

He worked for White Pine Copper Company in Michigan. When the mines closed, he went to Louisiana, where he worked for Brown and Root Offshore P i p e l i n e Company.

At this time, Conway met

Mabelle Rita Lee and they were mar-ried Oct. 31, 1962. She died in 1990.

He went to work at Hammond (La.) Developmental Center from 1969-97, when he retired.

In 2005, Hurrican Katrina wiped out everything and he moved back to Weippe.

Conway enjoys fishing, going to church and singing Gospel music.

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READER POETRYTurn The PageIt’s a new day and age.

Most of life is fun, then turn the page.

People are afraid of their age.Morning is here, rise and shine.

Go into the maze of the day and turn the page.

As we live life, it is a mystery for sure!

We never know what each moment will bring.

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He’s my Savior and my friend.— Eva Herring, 86, Lewiston

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Trees encompass, once again,All living creatures

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Metal detectors strangely out of place.Boats dot the horizon.

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As I sit here looking at the 52 Golden Times’ covers that hang on my office walls, I fight back tears.

It was with sorrow and antici-pation that I put my final issue together. I have taken another position here at the Tribune and this will be my last Golden Times.

Since I took over this section in October 2011, I have become quite attached to it — to its readers.

I have had other jobs in my life, and other positions here at the Tribune. And while I have always taken pride in whatever job I was doing, I never fully owned my work — until now that is.

Spending my days thinking about the issues our senior popu-lation face and meeting them has inspired me.

Golden Times and its readers have changed me for the better. I didn’t always have compassion for or understanding of what it means to age in the world in which we live. Also, I felt like aging was a bad thing, something of which I wanted no part.

Then I met the readers of Golden Times and learned about the aging process. I learned to appreciate it. And while I still moved through life at a quicker pace than was healthy, I saw the benefits of a slower pace and how it helps us truly live. You taught me to experience each day and embrace what-ever comes my way.

Each month, I have gone out to the places where the readers of these pages congregate and I have eaten, danced, played games, and learned many things from each of you. I have laughed

and fallen in love with all of you.There are no words to truly express my appre-

ciation, or my gratitude for all the life you have and will continue to help me experience. I cannot fully express my thankfulness for the many memories you have given me, or my admiration for your kindness and accepting nature.

As I move on to other things, I will carry each of you with me, for nothing has given me as much pride as providing you with a special sec-tion that means some-thing to its readers.

Once, when interview-ing for a reporter’s posi-tion, the managing editor asked me, “As a reporter who would you be work-ing for?” My answer, “The reader.” I believed it then and I believe it even more so now. Every day in this position I came to work and did my very best for you — my read-ers. And no matter where my journey takes me in the future, I will never enjoy working for anyone else as much as I have enjoyed working for you.

I am continuing my work for you, just in a different capac-ity and without the direct contact that this position has afforded me. For that I am filled with sadness, but I look forward to seeing you from time to time and hearing about what is going

on. Maybe now you will even share some of the things you wouldn’t tell me before because you didn’t want to see it in print.

To paraphrase sportscaster Ernie Harwell: It’s time for me to say goodbye, but goodbyes are sad, so instead I will say hello. Hello to a new adventure.

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At any time, up to one-third of American adults are helping a relative or friend with medical problems.

It could be as simple as taking out the trash when your husband sprains his ankle, to being as difficult and complex as a cancer diagnosis or pro-longed rehabilitation after a disabling accident. Too often, it’s the devastating diagnosis of dementia.

When a loved one needs help and you are there for them, a unique sys-tem is developed. The “patient” needs help, but the “helper” also needs spe-cial attention and care to maintain the system in working order.

Imagine an elaborate tree house in a beautiful, strong tree. If the tree is not able to get enough rain, sunshine and

healthy soil, it could never hold the weight of the tree house.

Some people are in a situation where several family members help maintain the balance, but

others are alone. In that case, the caregiver has to take special care of themselves. Take time to eat, sleep, to see your own medical pro-viders.

Equally or more important is taking the time and making the space for yourself to enjoy some of life’s sim-ple pleasures — time off when you know your loved one is safe. A few minutes a day, a few hours a week when you can relax and recharge.

How? When friends and family offer to help, take them up on it. Make a list of concrete things people can do to

help you. Taking the trash out to the curb can be painful and time-consuming when you have arthritis. To your young neighbor, it may be next to nothing. Knowing you have two hours off every Sunday afternoon because your niece comes over to sit with your spouse can be the difference between burnout and maintaining the bal-ance. If someone is helping you in a rou-tine, recurring way, just knowing the break is coming can be very helpful. It also elimi-nates you having to “ask” or “call” someone. When you’re tired, ask-ing for help can just be

too much.Often, I hear the “patient” doesn’t

want the “helper” to go out, to be gone, to do things without them. If the “helper’s” health breaks down the

“patient” will be in a nursing home with no one familiar. Better to have a few routine hours each week with a friend, family member or paid profes-sional, so both partners can maintain their mental, emotional and physical health.

If you are in a caregiver situa-tion, remember your health is just as important as the “patient’s.” If you are the “patient” encourage your spouse or loved one to get out, do things for themselves and maintain their health. Even though you don’t like the idea, tolerate some outside help.

When you (or your tech-savvy rela-tive) get a chance, type “caregiver” into the Google search box — lots of good ideas pop up — use them.

With input from your family, friends, church and doctor’s office, hopefully your caregiving “system” can stay strong and rewarding for everyone involved.

Willis practices at Valley Medical Center, 2315 Eighth St., Lewiston, (208) 746-1383, valleymedicalcenter.com.

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“We get a lot of customers who want to make jewelry for

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A: Social Security ben-efits are paid each month. Generally, new retirees receive their benefits on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of each month, depending on the day in the month the retiree was born. If you receive benefits as a spouse, your benefit pay-ment date will be deter-mined by your spouse’s birth date.

Monthly payment dates are as follows:

Social Security ben-efits paid on the second Wednesday to those whose birthdays fall on the first through 10th day of the month. Social Security benefits paid on the third Wednesday to those whose birthdays fall on the 11th through the 20th day of the month. Social Security benefits paid on the fourth Wednesday to those whose birthdays fall on the 21st through the end of the month.

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for the Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs be reviewed and, if so, how often?

A: If you get the Extra Help, Social Security may contact you to review your status. This reas-sessment will ensure you remain eligible for Extra Help and you are receiv-ing all the benefits you deserve. Annually, usually at the end of August, we may send you a form to complete: Social Security Administration Review of Your Eligibility for Extra Help. You will have 30 days to complete and return this form. Any necessary adjustments to the Extra Help will be effective in January of the following year. More information is available online.

This column was pre-pared by the Social Security Administration. For fast answers to specific Social Security questions call Social Security’s toll-free number, (800) 772-1213 (TTY [800] 325-0778) or visit the website at, www.socialsecurity.gov.

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4 Social Security, continued from page 5Volunteer opportunities

The WA-ID Volunteer Center located in the Lewiston Community Center at 1424 Main St. provides individualized vol-unteer opportunities for those wishing to serve in Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Pomeroy, Moscow and the Orofino area. The phone number is (208) 746-7787.

The center can also be found online at www.waid volunteercenter.org.

The following are a few of the volunteer opportuni-ties available in March:l The Cancer Resource

Center is looking for volun-teers with a desire to assist cancer patients and others in the community get informa-tion about resources avail-able. Training is provided.l A small local food pan-

try has an immense need for volunteers to stock shelves and box food as well as other duties.l A Senior Nutrition site

is in need of meal delivery drivers. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon weekdays. A weekly scheduled commit-ment is needed and volun-teers can choose to help every day or once a week. Proof of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance is needed.l There is a need for

volunteers at local non-profit thrift store to help with cashiering, sales floor, general cleaning, computer pricing and uploading pho-tos. There is also a need for individuals with carpentry and mechanical skills.l The Lewis-Clark Valley

Literacy Council is in need of tutors. Volunteers should be competent in reading and writing skills, have effective communication skills and be able to work independently. Teaching experience is not neces-sary. Training, support and supplies will be provided.l A local food bank is in

need of volunteers. There is an urgent need for a regularly scheduled driver to pick up food donations from area businesses. Some

lifting is required for the driver position. Volunteers are also needed in the warehouse and at the front counter. Some computer work is required for the front counter. Hours for warehouse volunteers are flexible.l There is a need for

volunteers who knit, cro-chet or can use a handheld loom to make hats, scarves, mittens and laprobes to be given to several nonprof-its around the region. A group meets from 1:30-3 p.m. each Wednesday to complete projects with yarn supplied by the WA-ID Volunteer Center.l There is a need for vol-

unteers at the Idaho State Veterans Home to read, play games, plan activi-ties and socialize with resi-dents. Hours are flexible.l The Idaho Food Bank is

looking for a volunteer who has nutritional knowledge to teach beginning Cooking Matters classes. Volunteer should be able to teach oth-ers to plan and prepare nutri-tious meals on a budget.

More information on these and other volunteer oppor-tunities, offered through the WA-ID Volunteer Center, is available by calling Cathy Robinson at (208) 746-7787.

———St. Joseph Regional

Medical Center has several volunteer opportunities.l The surgery lounge

is in need of volunteers who have a caring, calming personality to assist fami-lies and friends waiting for patients to come out of sur-gery. There are fill-in and permanent positions avail-able for this opportunity.l The gift shop is in

need of volunteers who can use a cash register, display products, stock shelves and deliver flowers. Experience is helpful but training is provided.l The toy workshop is

looking for volunteers with sewing skills.

Other volunteer opportu-nities are available depend-

ing on interests and skill sets. More information is available by calling Marilyn at (208) 799-5319.

———Wedgewood Terrace, a

nonprofit assisted living facility has several volunteer opportunities available.l An art docent is need-

ed to provide monthly art appreciation talks.l A bingo assistant is

needed to volunteer two or three times per week.l A card game leader is

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Other volunteer positions can be designed depending on your interests, abilities and schedule. More infor-mation is available by call-ing Mark Havens at (208) 743-4545.

Does your group or orga-nization have a need for volunteers? Email the details of the need to goldentimes@Lmtribune.com

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roughly $6 to $52 per strand, in a rainbow of colors. Dozens of containers brimmed with indi-vidual wooden, metalized plas-tic and metal beads in various shapes — stars, hearts, circles — priced as low as 5 cents per bead. Atamian noted making a spiffy necklace can cost as little as $5 and take five minutes.

“You can buy a piece of chain — sterling, gold-filled or metal, but metal chains are always less expensive — and pick out a cute charm, or a pendant, for a few dollars, and hang it off the chain,” Atamian said. “For people who don’t know how to make jewelry, it’s easy for them to do.”

A metal jump ring — a small, round wire ring — would need to be attached to one side of

the chain, in the back, and another jump ring would need to be added to the other side of the chain and attached to a clasp.

For a simple bracelet, beads can be strung on an elastic cord with the ends tied together. An over-the-head necklace with-out a clasp can be made out of two strands of beads strung on a silk cord, retailing at $1.89 for 6 feet of string.

“For basically $20, you can make a long necklace,” Atamian said, pointing to two strands of sunny yellow round beads at $10 per strand.

Semi-precious stones such as jade and dark green malachite cost more.

Necessary jewelry tools include chain nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutters, all for twisting wires, Atamian said.

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WHO AM I?I am celebrating my 66th birthday today. I was born March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, N.J.

I was drafted 13th in the fi rst round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Pitts-burgh Steelers. I played professional football for 13 seasons; 12 seasons with the Steelers and my last season (1984) with the Seattle Seahawks. I have four Super Bowl rings and was chosen for the pro bowl every year from 1972 through 1980.

My wife, Dana Dokmanov-ich, and I have a son who ran for mayor of Pittsburgh in 2009, but lost the election.

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monday tuesday wednesday thursday fridaymealsite:

lewiston senior nutrition Program

serves hot lunches at noon at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. and the United Methodist Church, 1213 Burrell Ave. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors age 60 and older. Cost is $5 for nonseniors.

8 Chili con carne/salad/green beans/cornbread/fruit

9 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.) Chinese menu

22 Stuffed peppers with rice/corn/salad/fruit

23 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.): Baked chicken

15 Beef stroganoff/pea salad/carrots/muffin/fruit

29 Teriyaki chicken/rice/carrots/Jell-O salad/fruit

14 Baked ham/scalloped potatoes/applesauce/green beans/fruit

30 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.): Italian menu

28 Hot turkey sandwich/mashed potatoes/green beans/beet salad/fruit

7 Swiss steak with Spanish sauce/fried rice/mixed vegetables/coleslaw/fruit

16 BUFFET (starts at 11:30 a.m.) Corned beef and cabbage

11 Cream of cauliflower soup/salad bar/pears/Texas toast

17 Pork sandwiches/baked beans/coleslaw/cake(no Clarkston delivery/Asotin closed)

senior round table nutrition Program

serves hot lunches at noon at the Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St. No. F, Clarkston and the Asotin United Methodist Church, 313 Second St. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors age 60 and older. Cost is $7 for nonseniors.

18 Baked fish/salad bar/pineapple

15 Corned beef/ cabbage/baby red potatoes/applesauce/ roll

8 Lasagna casserole/winter-mix vegetables/Texas toast/Jell-O with fruit/fruit juice

22 Barbecue chicken/baked beans/potato salad/peaches/roll

29 Roast pork/mashed potatoes/gravy/carrots/fruit juice/Texas toast/cake/ice cream

31 Chicken strips/tator tots/corn/mixed fruit

10 Chicken alfredo/broccoli/carrots/ biscuits/apple crisp

25 Clam chowder/salad bar/pears/Texas toast

24 Baked ham/potatoes au gratin/green beans with bacon/roll/ pineapple upside-down cake

21 Meatloaf/mashed potatoes/coleslaw/peas/fruit

22 Sweet and sour pork/rice/vegetables

8 Ground beef stroganoff/bread/ vegetables

29 Meatballs with brown gravy/mashed potatoes/vegetables

15 Barbecue riblet/mashed potatoes/baked beans

10 Baked chicken/ potatoes au gratin/ vegetablesmoscow senior

nutrition Programserves lunch at noon in the Great Room of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors age 60 and older. Cost is $6 for nonseniors. Salad bar is available at 11:30 a.m. Soup and dessert are available at each service.

17 Corned beef/ cabbage/red potatoes

24 Lemon-peppered cod/roasted red potatoes/vegetable

31 Chicken parmesan/buttered noodles/ vegetables

J-K senior mealsserves meals at noon at 104 South Sixth St., Kendrick. Dessert is served both days. Suggested donation is $3 for people age 60 and older, and $5 for those younger than 60; children younger than 6 years eat for free.

9 Lime-baked fish/ potato wedges/broccoli and cauliflower/peaches/apple cake

11 Old-fashioned pot roast/mashed potatoes/beef gravy/mixed vegetables/ biscuits

16 Turkey a la king/ biscuits/California-blend vegetables/red cabbage slaw/orange wedges

18 Spaghetti with meatballs/broccoli/roll/apple-bread pudding

23 Tator tot casserole/ green beans/green salad/peaches

25 Chicken stir fry/rice/cucumbers with vinegar/sliced apples/peanut butter cookies

30 Old fashioned hamburger/potato salad/sliced tomato/pears/cake

7 Roast turkey breast/sweet potatoes/turkey gravy/breadstuffing/mixed fruit

14 Baked ham/yams/green beans/green salad/pineapple upside-down cake

21 Oven-fried chicken/potato salad/broccoli/orange slices/chocolate chip cookie

28 Taco pie/refried beans/corn/green salad/apricot halves

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hot: Chicken alfredo/broccoli

sack: Bologna-and-cheese sandwich/ coleslaw/cookies

hot: Roast beef/scalloped potatoes/mixed

vegetables

sack: Tuna sandwich/marinated cucumbers/black forest cake

hot: Pork loin/mashed potatoes/

cauliflower

sack: Ham-and-cheese sandwich/pasta salad/brownie

hot: Barbecue chicken/rice/carrots

sack: Chicken salad/carrot-raisin salad/ cinnamon applesauce

hot: Beef stroganoff/ noodles/

broccoli

sack: Pastrami-and-cheese sandwich/ cottage cheese/apricots

hot: Chicken cordon bleu/noodles/

vegetable blend

sack: Egg salad/green salad/Jell-O

hot: Spaghetti with meat sauce/cauliflower

sack: Roast beef-and-cheese sandwich/ potato salad/cookies

hot: Chicken alfredo/broccoli

sack: Bologna-and-cheese sandwich/ coleslaw/cookies

hot: Roast beef/scalloped potatoes/mixed

vegetables

sack: Tuna sandwich/marinated cucumbers/black forest cake

hot: Pork loin/mashed potatoes/

cauliflower

sack: Ham-and-cheese sandwich/pasta salad/brownie

hot: Lasagna/chef’s blend vegetables

sack: Seafood-salad croissant/green salad/cobbler

hot: Chicken parmesan noodles/corn

sack: Curried-chicken salad/relish plate/ pudding

hot: Beef pot roast/roasted potatoes/peas/

corn

sack: Krab-salad sandwich/spinach salad/cobbler

hot: Chicken pot pie/ broccoli/

cauliflower

sack: Turkey-and-cheese sandwich/ cottage cheese/fruit cup

hot: Meatloaf/gravy/mashed potatoes/green

beans

sack: Bologna-and-cheese sandwich/pasta salad/cake

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carrots

sack: Salami-and-cheese sandwich/tomato- cucumber salad/dessert

hot: Roast turkey/mashed potatoes/broccoli

sack: Tuna-salad sandwich/baby carrots with ranch/fruit

hot: Tuna- noodle casserole/

cauliflower

sack: Roast beef-and-cheese sandwich/ coleslaw/cookies

hot: Barbecue chicken/rice/carrots

sack: Chicken salad/carrot-raisin salad/ cinnamon applesauce

hot: Beef stroganoff/ noodles/

broccoli

sack: Pastrami-and-cheese sandwich/ cottage cheese/apricots

hot: Chicken teriyaki/rice/peas

sack: Ham-and-cheese sandwich/three-bean salad/brownie

valley meals on wheels maRch menuMeals are delivered to established clients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 365 days of the year, with delivery guaranteed by 1 p.m. each day.

Individuals can have a hot meal delivered to their residence for $3 per day or a hot meal and a sack lunch for $4 per day.More information is available by calling (208) 799-5767.

Menus are subject to change.

hot: Braised beef/mashed potatoes/green

beans

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hot: Macaroni and cheese with ham/peas

sack: Egg salad / relish plate with ranch/pudding

hot: Barbecue pork loin/rice/corn

sack: Pastrami-and-cheese sandwich/ spinach salad/cookies

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vegetable blend

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sack: Chicken salad/pasta salad/brownie

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Cottonwood CommunityChurch

510 Gilmore, Cottonwood, (208) 962-7762 Meals at noon on Tuesdays

Craigmountain Senior Center413 Nezperce St., Winchester, (208) 924-6581 Meals at noon on Wednesdays

Grangeville Senior Center108 Truck Route, Grangeville, (208) 983-2033 Meals at noon on Mondays and Fridays

Juliaetta-Kendrick SeniorCitizens Center

104 S. Sixth, Kendrick, (208) 289-5031 Meals at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays

Kamiah Senior Center125 N. Maple St., Kamiah, (208) 935-0244 Meals at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Lewiston Community Center1424 Main St., Lewiston, (208) 743-6983 Meals at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Moscow Senior Center412 Third St., Moscow, (208) 882-1562Meals at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Nezperce Senior Citizens501 Cedar St., Nezperce, (208) 937-2465 Meals at noon on Mondays and Thursdays

Orchards United MethodistChurch

1213 Burrell Ave., Lewiston, (208) 743-9201 Meals at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Orofino Senior Center

930 Michigan Ave., Orofino, (208) 476-4328 Meals at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays

Palouse Senior Meals220 E. Main St., Palouse, (509) 878-2301 Meals at noon on Wednesdays

Pomeroy Senior Center695 Main St., Pomeroy, (509) 843-3308 Meals at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Potlatch Senior CitizensIOOF/Rebekah Hall, Pine St., Potlatch, (208) 875-1071 Meals at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays

Pullman Senior Center325 S.E. Paradise St., Pullman, (509) 338-3307 Meals at 11:45 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays

Riggins Odd Fellows Building121 S. Lodge St., Riggins, (208) 628-4147 Meals at noon on Tuesdays

United Methodist Church313 Second St., Asotin, (509) 758-3816 Meals at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Valley Community Center549 Fifth St., Clarkston, (509) 758-3816 Meals at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Weippe Hilltop Senior Citizens Center

115 First St. W., Weippe, (208) 435-4553 Meals at noon on Mondays and Thursdays

Pullman Meals on Wheels(509) 397-4305

Valley Meals on Wheels(208) 799-5767

Regional Senior Meal Sites

MARCH 9: American Legion Post 13 Auxiliary, 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1127 Eighth Ave., Lewiston.

MARCH 9: Valley Community Center, general board meet-ing, 9 a.m., 549 Fifth St., Clarkston.

MARCH 15: Sixth Street Senior Center, membership and board meeting, 9 a.m., 832 Sixth St., Clarkston.

MARCH 16: Retired Educators of North Central Idaho, 11:30 a.m., Red Lion, 621 21st St., Lewiston.

MARCH 28: Seaport Quilters, 7 p.m., 549 Fifth St., Clarkston.

If you would like to have your group or club meetings included in this monthly calendar send complete informa-tion to goldentimes@Lmtribune.com or Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501.

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Social Security Q & ATribune news service (Tns)

Q: What is a Social Security statement and how can I get a copy?

A: Your online Social Security statement gives you secure and convenient access to your earnings records. It also shows estimates for retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits you and your family may be eligible for. You can get your per-sonal statement on the Social Security Administration’s website (found at the end of this column) by using your own “my Social Security account.” If you don’t yet have an account, you can easily create one.

We also mail statements to workers starting at age 25 and every five years after until age 60, and then one is mailed each year, three months prior to their birthdays.

———Q: My son currently gets

Social Security and will be turning 19 and graduating from high school soon. Do I need to fill out a form for his benefits to continue?

A: Yes. You should receive a form, SSA-1372-BK, in the mail about three months before your son’s birthday. Your son needs to complete the form and take it to his school’s office for certifi-cation. Then, you need to return page two and the cer-tified page three to Social Security for processing. If you can’t find the form we mailed to you, you can find it on our website.

———Q: My neighbor, who is

retired, told me the income he receives from his part-time job at the local nursery gives him an increase in his

Social Security benefits. Is the right?

A: Retirees who return to work after they start receiv-ing benefits may be able to receive a higher benefit based on those earnings. This is because Social Security automatically re-computes the retirement benefit after crediting the additional earnings to the individual’s earnings record. Learn more by reading the publication, “How Work Affects Your Benefits,” on our website.

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briefsGroups and organizations can submit information, pertain-ing to seniors in the region, to be published in Golden Times monthly magazine. All submissions are subject to space avail-ability and editing.submissions should be emailed to: goldentimes@lmtribune.comor mailed to:Golden TimesP.O. box 957Lewiston, iD 83501Information for April’s issue must be recieved by March 21 to be considered.More information is available by calling (208) 848-2241.

BriefsAARP driver safety class offered in region

A Smart Driver class is being offered in the area this month. 8:30 a.m. to noon March

18-19 at Good Samaritan Retirement Center, 640 N. Eisenhower St., Moscow. The class must be attended both days to receive certifi-cate and Good Samaritan is offering lunch to attend-ees. Sign up for this class and more information is available by calling Elaine

Broyles at (208) 883-8612.The cost for classes is $15

for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. The class-es are designed for those age 50 and older but are open to all ages and may result in a point reduction on driver’s licenses and/or insurance discounts.

For those unable to attend the listed class and who have a reasonably high-speed Internet connection, there is an online class offered through AARP at www.aar-pdriversafety.org. The fee for AARP members to take the online class is $17.95; nonmembers fee is $21.95. Payment is required at time of starting online class and

is payable by debit or cred-it card.

A Palouse day trip planned

The Lewiston Parks and Recreation Department is taking a group to tour the Palouse.

The group will leave the Lewiston Community Center at 9 a.m. March 19. The first stop will be at the Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown to view the exhibits and attend free demonstrations. Then it’s on to the Palouse for lunch and a final stop at the Washington State University Creamery. Cost for the trip is $60 per person, which includes transportation and lunch. Registration for the trip is required and the deadline is next Monday.

The Parks and Rec Department is also offering several classes: Parks and Rec in

conjunction with the WA-ID Volunteer Center is offering a six-week pickle ball clinic designed for adults wanting to learn about the sport. Equipment is provided. The class must have at least four participants and no more than 12 will taken. The clinic will be from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning April 11. Anyone interested in this activity must register through the Volunteer Center by April 6. Registration can be com-pleted by calling (208) 746-7787. A spring floral arrang-

ing class is planned for 6:15 p.m. March 24 at Floral Artistry, 1008 Main St. Mike Hollenbeck will instruct participants in making a

fresh flower arrangement. Cost for this class is $50 per person or $90 for two. Deadline to register for this class is March 17. An eight-week intro-

duction to Spanish class is being offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays, beginning April 4. Alba Trail will teach the course that will place emphasis on vocabulary, customs and culture with the purpose of enhanc-ing travel experiences to Spanish-speaking countries. Cost for this class is $45 and deadline to register is March 30. A four-week interme-

diate fly tying class is being offered in April. Leroy Hyatt will teach the class from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays begin-ning April 6. Participants must bring their own equip-ment and supplies. Cost for this class is $40 and regis-tration deadline is April 1. A new tai chi class will

begin on April 8. This class is at 11 a.m. each Friday and cost is $50 per person or $45 per person with a friend. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and heavy socks or light-soled slippers. Deadline to register is March 30.

Other activities offered daily include: Line dancing, 10

a.m., Mondays and 9 a.m., Thursdays. Pinochle, 6:30 p.m.,

Wednesdays. Painting club, noon,

Thursdays. Bridge, noon, Fridays.All activities are located

at the community center, 1424 Main St. in Lewiston unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for all activities and can be

completed in person at the Parks and Rec office (except the pickleball clinic) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, by calling (208) 746-2313 or online at www.cityoflewiston.org/parks andrec, where the summer programs brochure can be downloaded.

Valley Community Center has daily activities

The Valley Community Center, 549 Fifth St., Clarkston has activities six days a week for seniors and others.

Activities offered include: Fitness class, 10:15-

11:15, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pinochle, 12:45-3 p.m.,

Tuesdays and Fridays. Blood-pressure checks,

11:30 a.m., Wednesdays. Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m.,

Thursdays; and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

There is also foot care offered by appointment at the center. Appointments can be scheduled on Mondays by calling Marcia at (509) 330-1857 and Wednesday appointments can be scheduled by calling Dayna at (208) 790-1548.

TaxAide offers tax help at several locations

AARP TaxAide is a free tax preparation service for seniors, low-income individ-uals and those filing simple returns.

Services are available throughout the region through April 15. 9 a.m. to noon Monday-

Thursday in the Salvation Army dining room, 1220 21st St., Lewiston. 9 a.m. to noon on

Mondays and Wednesdays at the Asotin County Library, 417 Sycamore St., Clarkston. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Wednesdays and Fridays at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Thursdays at the Pullman Senior Center, 325 S.E. Paradise St., Pullman.

There is no appointment necessary and service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Signup for assistance at the Salvation Army and Asotin County

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eased out of last year and into retirement.

Before any of that, though, Richmond was a musician. A cellist. He started playing when he was 6, majored in music, then performed and taught for years before chang-ing careers and entering PR (though he did help start the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s concerts-in-the-park series along the way).

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He has volunteered to be the music director for Village Concepts University, a pilot program which allows resi-dents of the Village Concepts

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Taxpayers should bring Social Security cards for everyone being claimed, pic-ture identification and all tax documents from 2015.

Seminar will be held at Wedgewood Terrace

Wedgewood Terrace will have another session of “Alzheimer’s University” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 at the assisted living facil-ity located at 2114 Vineyard Ave. in Lewiston.

Mark Havens will teach the class, which will cover the basics of the disease, its causes and stages, as well as the difference between

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Havens will also offer coping strategies for families.

Registration is required, as seating is limited and there is a $20 fee to cover cost of materials and a meal. Registration can be complet-ed by calling the facility at (208) 743-4545.

Senior-related topics being covered by UI Extension program

MOSCOW — The University of Idaho Extension is offering important information for seniors through the Lunch and Learn series at Gritman Federal Building, here.

The weekly series is offered at noon every Tuesday in the conference room on the second floor of the Federal Building, 220 E. Fifth St. March 15, “Medicare

Basics,” presented by Andie

Mackin of Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA). March 22, “How to be

an Executor,” presented by Mark Monson of Moscow Law Offices.

All Lunch and Learn pro-grams are free and bringing a sack lunch is encouraged. More information about the series is available by calling Rischel at (208) 883-2241.

Annual breakfast being served

The Sons of Norway Elvedalen Lodge No. 129 will be serving its annual Scandinavian breakfast from 8-11 a.m. March 19 at Valley Community Center in Clarkston.

The menu includes a vari-ety of Scandinavian dishes such as Oslo egg-and-sausage casserole, pankakors (pan-cakes), Swedish tea ring,

Danish puff, lefse krumkaka, rosettes, kransekake and ris-engrynagrot (rice pudding) with raspberry sauce.

Cost for the breakfast is $7 per person and $2 for chil-dren age 6 and younger.

The annual fundraiser gives proceeds from the breakfast to various charities through-out the region, and helps buy supplies for the Thanksgiving food baskets and backpacks full of school supplies which the organization gives out to needy families each year.

More information about the breakfast and organiza-tion is available by calling (208) 798-8617 or (208) 743-2626.

Local historian to give a talk

In observance of National Women’s History Month, Steven Branting will pres-ent “Gentle & Determined

Voices.”His presentation will be

at 2 p.m. March 15 in the activity room at Royal Plaza Retirement Center, 2870 Juniper Drive, Lewiston. The free presentation will cover Lewiston’s pioneering women.

Twice weekly dances held at senior center

The Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston, has dances from 7-10 p.m. each Thursday and Saturday.

The center is also open for coffee from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays and has meals at noon most Mondays. There will be a pancake feed next Monday, a corned beef and cabbage meal March 21 and a potluck on March 28.

Dances, pancake feed and corned beef cabbage meal are $5 per person.

Melba Ashburn of Lewiston turned 91 on Tuesday.

She will be honored dur-ing the Wedgewood Terrace birthday celebration. More

information about the cele-bration is available by calling (208) 743-4545.

Ashburn was born March 1, 1925, in Culdesac to Gladys

and Arthur Vawter. She was the second of nine children.

She has lived in Nez Perce County her entire life and graduated from Culdesac High School.

In 1943, she and Robert Ashburn were married in Lewiston.

Ashburn attended Northern Idaho College and spent four years being secretary to the Registrar. She then went to the University of Idaho, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

She worked as a teacher for Lewiston School District for 30 years. Ashburn has published four books and

wrote railroad articles for “Idaho Rails.”

Ashburn is a woman of many inter-ests includ-ing music, writing and genealogy.

She is a member of the Congregational-Presbyterian Church, Tsceminicum Club, Alpha Delta Kappa, P.E.O., Retired Educators of North Central Idaho and the Red Hats Society.

She has two children. Her husband and a daughter have died.

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Birthday submissionsBirthdays starting at 70, and every year

after, will be accepted for publication in Golden Times in the month of the birthday only.

The limit for each submission is 200 words. Photographs are welcome.

Birthday submissions must include the name and phone number of the person submitting information. If you would like your photo returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

If you have questions about submitting a birthday, please call (208) 848-2241.

Mailed information may be sent to: Golden Times, P.O. Box 957, Lewiston, ID 83501; emailed submissions should be sent to goldentimes@lmtribune.com.

April birthdays must be received by 5 p.m. March 21.

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March 8

W a l l a c e “Wally” Rugg of Lewiston will be 93 on Tuesday.

He was born March 8, 1923, in Cabri, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was the third of seven children born to Clarence and Ella Mae Humphrey Rugg. His family moved to Peck when he was age 4.

Rugg graduated from Peck High School in 1942 and began serving in the U.S. Army. He served from 1942-45 with the Army Engineers, two years of which were spent in the South Pacific Theater.

He retired from the Clearwater Tribune in Orofino as a printer, after 27 years of service.

Rugg was past command-er of the Orofino Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3296 and is a lifetime member. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

He moved to Lewiston in 1993 to be close to his three children.

Rugg’s hobbies include fish-ing, baseball, playing cribbage and attending a dance or two.

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March 10

W i l l i a m “Bill” Jacobs of Lewiston will turn 90 on Thursday.

He was born March 10, 1926, to William A. and Mattie Gentry

Jacobs. He attended schools

in Lewiston, where he grad-uated from high school.

Jacobs served in the U.S. Army for three years; one year in Korea during the war there. He was a machinist at Potlatch Forests Inc. for 40 years and retired from there in 1990.

He and Mary Albright were married March 15, 1953. They had three sons, one of whom has died.

The couple enjoyed many trips in their motorhome, especially to the Oregon Coast. They also took two trips to Alaska.

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R i c h a r d Morris of Clarkston will turn 88 on Thursday.

He was born March 10, 1968.

Morris and his wife, Alice,

are nearing 65 years of mar-riage. They have six daugh-ters and multiple grand- and great-grandchildren, who live throughout the U.S. and in Japan.

He is still sharp at fix-ing motors and air condition-ers, as well as doing other odd jobs. His many years of car repair has lead to many friendships.

Morris meets his buddies for coffee, and enjoys being greeted when seen around town, always responding with a smile.

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M a r i o n Shinn of L e w i s t o n will be 95 on Friday.

He was born on a farm in Idaho County on March 11, 1921. He

moved to Lewiston to attend high school and Lewiston Normal School.

Shinn’s teaching career started in a log cabin school-house at Dixie in 1940.

During World War II, he served in a submarine in the South Pacific.

After the war, he and Lorena Neumayer were mar-ried.

Shinn attended Washington State College and in 1948 was hired by the Lewiston School District. For 17 years, he was a chemistry teacher,

debate coach and supervisor of adult vocational classes.

For 10 summers, he, his wife and their two children lived in Glacier National Park, where Shinn worked as a ranger. In 1965, his vocational classes moved to Lewis-Clark Normal School. During the next 16 years, he established full-time voca-tional, basic education and work training programs.

After retirement, he served on the city council and was mayor for two years.

Before his wife’s death in 2014, they traveled exten-sively, visiting 70 countries.

Shinn is the secretary of Kiwanis and is editor of the “Golden Age,” the journal put out by the Nez Perce County Historical Society.

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March 14

M a r g a r e t “ P e g g y ” Holloway of Clarkston will be honored during an open house from 1-4 p.m. at the home

of her daughter, 1204 Fifth St. in Asotin, with cake and punch. The occasion is her 102nd birthday.

She was born on March 14, 1914, in Enterprise, Ore., to Walt and Ida Teel.

Holloway attended schools in Eden Beach, Troy and Flora, Ore., as well as Asotin and Davenport, Wash.

She and Marvin Holloway were married Jan. 1, 1935, and they ranched in Oregon until 1948, when they moved to Asotin. She worked for the telephone office in Asotin.

In 1958, they moved to Pomeroy, where she oper-ated a laundromat and her husband worked for the for-est service. They retired in 1971 and moved to Clarkston.

Holloway’s husband died in 1983.

Her hobbies include flow-ers, crocheting and work-ing the crossword puzzle in the paper every day. She also enjoys visiting with her

many friends.Holloway is an active

member of the Asotin Methodist Church. She volunteered at the Asotin County Food Bank until she was 98.

She has four children, 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.

MaRgaRet holloway

March 15

T h e l m a E l i z a b e t h Dorion of Lewiston will celebrate her 85th birthday with family on March 15.

She was born in 1931

to Fred and Lydia Stelljes. She was the third of four children in the family and has lived in Lewiston her entire life.

On June 12, 1948, she and Henry J. Dorion were married. They will celebrate their 68th wedding anniver-sary this year.

The couple have four chil-dren, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Dorion enjoys family get-togethers, her weekly coffee group, weekly Bible studies, crocheting and traveling.

She believes her family is and always will be her great-est accomplishment.

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