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by Steve Spain

Untiltheentrancesignsgoup,mostpeoplewillhaveahardtime finding Access Humboldt’s newCommunityMediaCen-ter.ButJoseSilveiraknowshowtogetthere—throughthefrontdoors,locatedintherearoftheEureka High School Industrial Technology building. Silveiraisacommunitymedia maker, and he’s been pro-ducing the weekly cable-access show “Portugal de Amores” for 13 years. He just completed epi-sode #1,352, about the love of his life and the land of his birth —Portugal. Silveiraisonlyoneofmanylocalmediamakers.TracyJordanFrench,theoutreachcoordinatorfor Access Humboldt, is hoping thatmanymorecommunitymem-bers will find their voices as the doorsopentothenewCommu-nityMediaCenter. JordanFrenchsaidthatalthough Access Humboldt has been programming and schedul-ing four cable-access channels for morethanthreeyears,theorgani-zation is just now mov-ingintoitspermanenthome. “We’re planning a grandopeningforthecommunityinMarch.Followingthat,the[Media Center] will be openfororientationsandclassesinvideopro-duction,andwillhostacompletetelevisionstu-dio open to members

and volunteers,” she said. The first step to getting involvedinlocalmedia,saidJordanFrench,istosignupasa member of Access Humboldt. Membership comes with privi-legeslikeaccesstocomputerworkstations,professionalvideoediting facilities, and the ability tocheckoutproductiongearsuchasvideocameras,tripods,micro-phonesandlights. Members will be required toattendtrainingclassesintheproper use and care of specific equipment, said Jordan French, as wellasclassesinlivetelevisionproduction. Thetruemeasureofsuccessfor the media center will be how it is used by the community. Thefacility,whichtookalmosttwoyearstocomplete,was made possible through a combination of educational bond funds and cable franchise fees. High school students will use the studioduringtheday;andintheafternoonandevenings,thedoorswill open to the public. I am excited about the poten-

tialforlive,localprograms.Thepro-ductionfacilitiesareapowerfulpro-motionaltoolforindividualsaswellas for nonprofit organizations. This will be a turn-keyproduc-tionfacility.Oncemembers are trainedintheuse

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Just like clockwork, every Wednesday, community media maker Jose Silveira delivers the latest episode of his twice-weekly program, “Portugal de Amores,” to Access Humboldt’s Jerusha Willhelmi. Silveira recently celebrated his 13th year producing the show, with episode #1,352.

Access HumboldtCommunity Media Center in the making

Water rates take center stage in Humboldtby Carol Harrison

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about how you can get involved inthewaterrateplanningprocessandwhatEureka’s new rates will do to your water and sewer bill. Imagine a senior living alone in a one-bedroom apartment. There is no washing machine.Wateruseisforcooking,cleaningand bathing, amounting to about one unit of consumptioninamonth. EurekaFinanceDirectorValerieWarnerdoubled that usage to provide the following newrates:twounitsofwaterconsumptionwillproduce a combined water and sewer monthly bill of $45.57 in year one, $55.29 in year two, $60.32 in year three, $66.26 in year four, and $70.29 in year five. In the old rate structure the combined util-ity bill for a customer using two units of water cost the general public $39.15. The senior dis-count kept the bill to $31.65.Why are the rates changing? Shutteredpulpmillsarenolongerpayinga 45 percent share of infrastructure improve-ment,repairandadministrativecoststodeliverwaterfromRuthLake.Thosecostsaregoingup for Humboldt Bay Municipal Water Dis-trict,whichprovidesthewaterandpassesthosecosts on to 80,000 customers in seven cities andcommunityservicedistricts.Municipalcustomershavetheirowncoststogetwaterfrom HBMWD and into homes. “We don’t make a profit,” said Carol Rische, general manager of HBMWD and a board member for the Humboldt Senior ResourceCenter.“Weprovidewateratcosttovariousagencies,andtheyprovideitatcosttotheircustomers.“ For Eureka, those costs include $32.7 millionofwaterandsewerinfrastructureimprovements over the next five years in addi-tion to replacing the aging system’s pipes, some of which are 90 years old.What happened to the senior discount? According to the Association of California Water Agencies, which tracks legal decisions withregardtowater,“alternativeratestruc-turesthatfavoronegroupofcustomersoveranother,suchaslifelinerates,wouldappeartobe unsupportable under Proposition 218 unless theLegislatureweretoencouragesuchratesunder a separate statutory scheme.” Ignoring this opinion could leave the city vulnerable to lawsuits by other (non-senior) ratepayers, War-nersaid.What can i do about it? Get involved in HBMWD’s Water Resource Planning process. HBMWD’s goal is to educate the public about water rates, its

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of the studio, they will be able to walkin,andwithalittleprepara-tion,producealiveshowforoneofourcommunitychannels.Thepossibilities are endless: variety shows,topicalprograms,fund-raisingtelethons,civicinterest;whatever members bring through thestudiodoors. Regardlessofwhatelsemaycome, Access Humboldt staff members know that Jose Sil-veirawillmakehisregularstoponWednesdayafternoontodropoffthemostrecentepisodeofhisPortugueselanguageprogram,chatforamoment,andthenresumehisdailyroutine. SteveSpainisproductionmanagerforAccessHumboldt.Formoreinformation,call476-1798,orvisitonlineatwww.accesshumboldt.net.access humboldt Access Humboldt broadcasts on four stations in Humboldt County:• EducationalChannel8pro-

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• Civic Channel 10 provides accesstogovernmentmeetingsandinformation.

• Community Access Channel 11 offers next-gen media experi-mentsandlocalvoicesonthedigitalfrontier.

• Community Access Channel 12provideslocallyproducedprogramsandothernon-com-mercialprogramming.Nochargetoairashow.Continued,page3

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by Peg Wheeler

Ask anyone to describe thepeoplewholiveuphereinthesemountains.Youmaygeta string of words, but always amongthemis“indepen-dent.” It may be the first word mentioned—andifonlyonewordisused,itis“indepen-dent.” Yup, that’s us. Doin’ for ourselves. So if we are by definition, independent (i.e. needing no help), we are not going to be

comfortable asking for help or allowinganyonetodosome-thingforusthatwecanusu-allydoforourselves. Clearly,inmostsituations,wecantakecareofourselves.Yet,itisagiventhatintoeachlifeoccasionallycomesasituationthatchallengesourcapabilities and our human limitations. I got an e-mail from a readerwhowrotethatatthedeathofherlovedone,she

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dear yenta, My neighbor complained that my cat has been using his flower garden as a toilet. I can’t stopthecatfromdoingthis,sowhat does he expect? It’s a cat, for Pete’s sake, not a mountain lion. CatLoverdear cat, Youareresponsibleforwhatyourcatdoes,nomat-terhowbigorsmallitis.Youmaynotlikeit,butyouwillneed to keep your cat confined orfacemoreproblemswithyourneighbor.Hehasalegiti-mateconcern.Usingalitterboxinthehouseisn’ttheendoftheworld,andkeepingKittyinsidewillbesaferforherandeveryoneelseinthelongrun.dear yenta, Mywifediedamonthago, and I cannot believe how aggressivesomeofthewomenin our town have become. You

would think I was an Adonis, which I am not. I am besieged by invitations to go out on dates. It is embarrassing. I miss my wife. Why can’t they leave me alone? NotaHunkdear not-a Mycondolencesonthelossofyourwife.Iamsorrythatyouhavenotbeenallowedtogrieveinyourownway.Mostpeoplemeanwell,buttoothersyoumightbethebigprizeinthesinglescompeti-tion.Youhavegottorefuseallthesepersonaloverturesuntilyouarereadytoseekfemalecompanionshiponyourownterms.Youareinchargeofyournewlife.Don’tletotherpeopletrytorunitforyou.dear yenta, My grandson wants to bor-rowmoney.Werarelyseehim,because he says he is too busy. He has implied that the loan

Contribute to Letters Send letters of 100 words [email protected] of interest to Humboldt-Del Norte seniors. Letters will be editedforlength.

by Roz Keller

There is a bright, shin-ing light for Humboldt County nonprofits in these dark eco-nomic times. It is a group of foundations and businesses committed to easing the bur-dens caused by poverty, hunger,homelessnessanddis-ability. The group goes by a variety of names, but its pur-poseisgoodworks—andoften, members are the same. One of these collaborations is called the Holiday Fund-ing Partnership. It is the brain-childofLeighPierre-Oetker,executive director of the Mel & GraceMcLeanFoundation. In 2001, Pierre-Oetker andtheMcLeanFoundationboard of directors set aside fundswhichtheyusedtohelplocal nonprofits with special holidayneeds.Thefollow-ing year, in collaboration with Laura Olson and the Humboldt Area Foundation, the Holiday Funding Partnership was born. It included a number of other local foundations and busi-nesseswho,Pierre-Oetkersaid,recognized that “if we collabo-rate well, we could maximize ourresourcesandreachmorepeople.” Thisholidayseason,theHoliday Funding Partnership gave more than $54,000 in grants to 36 agencies serving thelessadvantagedanddis-abled. Funds were used for hol-idaymeals,warmclothingandshoesandotherneeds. This year’s Holiday Fund-ingPartnershipincludesCali-forniaRedwoodCompany,Humboldt County Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health

program, First 5 Humboldt, GreenDiamondResourceCompany, Humboldt Area Foundation, Humboldt Associ-ation of Realtors, Mel & Grace McLean Foundation, Pacific Gas & Electric, St. Joseph Health System Foundation of Orange, St. Joseph Health Sys-tem – Humboldt County, Patri-cia D. & William B. Smullin Foundation and Union Labor Health Foundation.safety net funding partnership Another collaboration formedthispastyearcalledtheSafetyNetFundingPartner-ship provides quick-response grantstourgentcommunityneeds on a monthly basis. TheSafetyNetfundersgave$201,382 in the past four monthsforfood,issuesrelatedtohomelessness,medicalneedsandmore. TheSafetyNetFundingPartnership,includingfundersand advisors, is First 5 Hum-boldt, Patricia D. & William B.SmullinFoundation,St.Joseph Health System – Hum-boldt County, Humboldt Area Foundation, Headwaters Fund, United Way and Mel & Grace McLeanFoundation. Thesecommittedgroupsaremakingatremendousdif-ference in the quality of lives ontheNorthCoast. RozKellerisfunddevelop-mentcoordinatorfortheHum-boldtSeniorResourceCenter.

wanted to say to people, “I don’t think I can cook another meal” or, “could you come over and answer the phone?” but didn’t feel it was appropriate. Asking for help is com-plicated.Thereisacertainguilt and embarrassment at not being superhuman. There are feelings of inadequacy and shameforneedinghelp.Ourindependentimage,indeedourveryself-image,isatstake.Shame,guilt,disgraceandembarrassment — that’s a real stressrecipe. There is no “escape key” for being too independent for

ourowngood.Unlessonecansortthoughallthoseemotion-allyladenissuestorecognizearealityintheresomewhere,thestress will only build. Those luckyfewwhohaveapercep-tive neighbor or friend don’t needtoaskforhelp.Fortherest of us, it becomes a matter ofcourage. Thegoodnewsistherearelotsoffolkswhoreallywanttohelp. Wouldn’t you be willing? Doyouthinklessofaperson,evenanindependentperson,who asks for a little help? The bad news is it’s easy to wait too long.

would just be an advance on his inheritance. I don’t know whatthefuturehasinstoreforus and what our financial needs may be in later years. What to do? Grannydear granny, Yourgrandsonsoundsprettypushyanddisrespect-fultome.Ifheneedsmoney,heshouldworkoutsomekindofsavingsplanthatdoesn’tinvolvehittinguphisgrand-parentsforassetstheyhaveworkedhardtoget.Ifyouwanttotesthissincerity,mentionthatyouareconsideringleav-ingyourestatetosomelocalcharityandseewhathisreac-tionis.

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to the editor, It’s time for Eurekaseniorsandsenioradvocatestobe heard. The elim-inationoftheseniorsewerrate,alongwiththeincreaseinothercharges,seriouslyimpacts their ability to make endsmeet. There’s nothing wrong withincludingintherateformulaanassumptionthatseniorsuselesssewerservicethanahouseholdwithchildren.Tying it to the water flow rate is also out of line. If seniors in theirdecliningyearswanttoenjoy a fine garden and water it regularly,theycertainlyshouldnothavetopayhighersewercharges. TheseniorpopulationinHumboldt County is at 18 per-centandgrowing.Withnocostoflivingallowanceontheir Social Security expected for the next two years, any increase for those on fixed income could be disastrous. What’s a senior on fixed income to do? Well, we can protestandurgetheCityCouncil to direct staff to find meanstomitigatetheincreasein water costs and find other financial options for the waste-watercharges. TheCityindicatesthatitmust have a minimum of 50 percentofthepropertyown-ersprotestinginordertoseekother financing means. It does noteventakethatpercentagetogetapropositionormeasureonthe state, county or city ballot. Deadlinesforprotestingtheseharmfulrateincreasesto the Eureka city council is 6 p.m. on Jan. 5. If you can’t mail

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waterrights—whichifnotused could be lost — and seek inputforsolutions.• Attend a panel discussion

fielding questions about waterrightsandratesat1p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St. Eureka;

• Attend a final introductory overview for the public Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m., at 828 7th Street,Eureka;

• Attend a day-long water workshop starting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 19 at 445 Herrick Avenue, Eureka. Register: 443-5018.

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aprotestintime,youmaydeliveritattheJan.5councilmeetingorhavesomeoneelsedeliverit.Besuretofollowthestrictrules

the city has required in the let-teryouhavereceived. You can also do what I havedone,writealettertotheeditor expressing your feelings. And, tell all your friends to do thesame.HowardRien,Eureka,USNretiredisamember,oftheArea1AgencyonAgingAdvi-soryCouncil.

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thingslikeroads,parks,hous-ing, schools and public safety. TheCensusBureauisrecruitingtemporary,part-timepeople for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer flexible hours, paid training and reimbursement for autho-rized work-related expenses. Censustakersworkintheirowncommunities. As a census taker, you couldplayavitalroleinmak-ingsurethateveryoneiscounted.Censustakersreceiveweeklypay.Localwagesare$8.75-$13/hr. Apply today by calling the Census Office in Eureka at 832-5190 or by calling 1-866-861-2010. Schedule an appoint-menttotaketheemploymenttest.Youcantakeapracticetest at the US Census website http://2010.census.gov. Hiring will take place dur-ing the spring of 2010. Job offers depend on availability ofworkinthecommunity,testscore, language skills, veterans’ preference, and the number of hours you are available to work each week. Not every qualified applicant will be offered a cen-sus job. Job offers are made by the local census office.

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Looking backward andforward by Sharon McKinney

JanuaryisnamedfortheancientRomangodJanus.

He was the god with two faces lookinginoppositedirections.He was a doorway guardian duringthefestivemonthatthebeginning of the year. Janus could look backward and forward and is probably responsible for New Year’s resolutions and goals. It is a time for looking back at 2009 toassesswhatworkedandwhat didn’t and plan for how to make 2010 a positive and pro-ductivetime. Lookingaroundclosetohome is the place to begin. In myhousetwoitemsthatarenotreplacedoftenenougharemy toothbrush and my walk-ing shoes. I keep using the toothbrush until it looks like a porcupine,andtheshoeswithstretched-outsidescannotpos-sibly function the way they wereintended.Makesmewon-derwhatotherwornoutthingsI carry around. I have some habits and behaviors that don’t seem to fit

any longer and I make a point ofseekingwaystochange. Resolvingtochangeisnotas easy as it sounds. It takes effortandpractice.OnedayI walked slowly through the market,scannedaislesandshelves that were not the ones I could find with my eyes closed. Myusualroutethroughthestorewouldgotothesameproductsrepeatedly.ThisdayI looked for the familiar clean-ingproductinitswhiteplas-tic container. Next to it on the shelfwasaproductinasilverfoil package. I found that it hadthesameingredients,thesame weight and a significantly lower price tag. I took the new productandrealizedthatitalsohadlesspackagingsoitwouldn’t be so bulky in the land fill. So, I wondered what old habit I could challenge next? I musthaveotherrutsthataresowell used that I forget there are alternatives. One resolution for 2010 is todeclareanOpportunityDayfor myself. I will question what I do and discover if it is the only way to do, think or behave or if I can come up with a cre-

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Beheard. BeginninginearlyJanu-ary, the Project for Senior Action will make being heard arealityforseniorsandtheirfamilies. ThenewestprogramoftheArea 1 Agency on Aging came

A1AAProject for Senior Action to debut in January

about in the aftermath of last year’s state budget deficit. “Otherorganizationsproviding basic assistance for seniors began to have their capabilities drastically reduced,creatingdesperateneeds,” A1AA executive direc-tor Cindy Denbo said. “Our seniors were not being heard. Weknewthatitwasessen-tialthatwehelpthemcom-municateeffectivelytopeoplewhosedecisionswerehaving—potentially—atremendousimpact on their lives.” The Project for Senior Action is A1AA’s response. Staffed by volunteers weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., PSA will be a conduit linking policy makerswithseniors,peoplewith disabilities and their fami-lies,allofwhommayhavebeen disenfranchised by tech-nologyandaging. “Thefactthatcomputers

that will focus on the basics of politics, influence and the art ofshapingeffectivemessages. “Wewanttosupportseniors as they self-advocate,” Denbo said. “This commu-

figure so prominently in every-one’s world is frustrating to seniors, 70 percent of whom don’t use a computer,” Denbo said. Denbo said asking most of theolderseniorstoe-mailwasas pointless as expecting them to go into a web site to cut and paste a message or to use a fax —technologiesthattheyhadno experience with years ago intheirworkinglives. “Willtheyhavethephysi-cal capability to produce a legi-ble letter? Maybe not,” she said. “Willtheyhavethepatienceorpersistencetoworkthroughaphone tree? Maybe not.” Denbo said seniors may be rural and isolated. Those with cognitive difficulties and mobility issues find themselves evenmorefrustratedinvoicingtheiropinions,shesaid. Charlotte White joined the PSA staff in November to design an easy-access database tomapoutthemodeofcontactdesired by various officials. She willcoordinatethevolunteersastheytakeanddelivermessagesfrom those who call 441-0449, drop by 434 7th St. in Eureka, [email protected]. PSA also plans to grow intoaresourceforthosetryingto influence issues pertaining to seniors. In May it is plan-ning Public Action Symposium

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ativealternative. Clothingisaplacetostart.Anyone can recognize me on mymorningwalkwiththedogs because I always wear thesameclothes.Thisisnottrivial. What I choose to wear is a statement about how I feel about myself. If I go out with-out combing my hair or mak-ing sure I like how I will be perceived by other people, I needtochange. If I get lonely I used to wishsomeonewouldcallme.This year I will take initiative in connecting with others. A quick note or e-mail, a phone callordrop-invisitcandoalottokeepsocialconnectionsalive. Today I will take an inven-toryofknick-knacksanddustcollectors that I could repur-pose,recycle,rename,regiftordonate. That way I will have roomforacurrentlymeaning-fultrinketorartpiece. Bytheway,mynewtooth-brush is red and the new walk-ing shoes are blue and white. SharonMcKinneylivesinCrescentCity.Here-mailisshay-jay@charter.net.

by Lynn McKenna

The 20th Anniversary Jazz Festival will be held March 25-28, 2010. Early-Bird tickets are on sale through Jan. 31 for $75. Starting Feb. 1, the price will be $85. An All-Event Ticket givesyouachoiceofmorethan 95 shows at the Red Lion, Adorni Center, Arkley Center, EurekaTheaterorTheMunici-pal Auditorium during the threedays. A new feature this year will be a special discounted $10 ticket for all day Friday or Sunday at just the Eureka Theater. Titan Hot Seven, Ivory andGold,BlueStreet,Cor-netChopSuey,MidiriBroth-ers, Stompy Jones, High Street Band,UptownLowdown,TomRigney & Flambeau, Gator Beat and Incendio will all be playing.Wewillalsofeatureschool youth bands, as well as localandregionalgroups.

Thefreeopeningceremo-nies begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Arkley Center on Friday, March 26. There will also be a free con-certFridaynight at the Arkley Centerfeaturing“TheCom-manders,” the U. S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble from Travis Air ForceBase. OnSaturdaynightwewillagainhaveagreatdanceshowat the Municipal Auditorium with the J.C. Smith Band, High StreetBandandStompyJones. TheThursdaynightBigBand Dance at the Adorni Center,thesilentmoviewithlivemusic,theSaturdaydancecontestsandSundaymorninghymns will all be returning to thefestival. TheThursdayNightBigBandDanceisapre-festivalevent that follows A Taste of Main Street. It runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Adorni Center. The cost is $8 if you have an all event jazz festival ticket or

$10 otherwise. TheticketsfortheJazzFestival are available at all CoastCentralCreditUnionbranches, the North Coast Co-op, The Works (Arcata & Eureka), Montova’s Two Street Music (Eureka), Fortuna Music Mart, (Eureka & Fortuna), the RedwoodCoastMusicFestivaloffice at 523 5th St.; by phone at 445-3378; or online at www.redwoodjazz.org. LynnMcKennaisvicepresidentoftheboardofRed-woodCoastMusicFestivals.

by Christina Fritschi

The Area 1 Agency on Aging Advisory Council recentlyannouncedtheappoint-ment of Southern Humboldt res-ident Mary Anderson to serve as the Senior Assemblywoman representing Humboldt and Del NortecountiesintheCaliforniaSeniorLegislature. TheCSLiscomprisedof120 volunteer members, 60 yearsofageandolder.Cali-forniaseniorlegislatorsareelected by their peers and meet annuallytodevelopandpriori-tizealegislativeagendafocus-ingonissues,concernsandproposals affecting California’s growingseniorpopulation. Anderson has lived in Southern Humboldt since 1970 andhaswrittentwohistorybooks: BackwoodsChroniclesandWhateverHappenedtothe

Hippies?Sheiscurrentlywrit-ingfortheRedwoodTimesinGarberville. Tohelpshapeseniorser-vices in Humboldt and Del Nortecounties,pleasecontactthe Area 1 Agency on Aging at 442-3763. See the list of CSL priorities in the December 2009 issue of SeniorNews. ChristinaFritschiisplan-nerforA1AA.

Mary Anderson appointed to California Senior Legislature

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Charlotte White in the new Senior Action office.

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If you drive, you should knowthatitisthelawinCali-forniathatyoumustturnonyourheadlightsifrainorother low-visibility conditions require the use of your wind-shieldwipers,dayornight. If you drive in wet and slippery conditions, AARP recommendsthatyouturnyourcruisecontroloff.Youwill have better control of yourspeed.Theseandothersafedrivingtipsarediscussedin AARP’s Driver Safety Program.

AARP members pay $12 and non-members pay $14 for theclass.Therearenotests,andallparticipantsreceiveathree-year certificate. Ask your insurance provider about insur-ancepremiumsavings. Two certificate renewal classesarecomingup.• Jan. 23, McKinleyville, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., call Melanie at 677-0147. • Feb. 5, Crescent City, 11 a.m-3:30 p.m. Call Ashby at 464-5740.

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by Mark Maxon

Many factors in today’s societyhavemadereversemortgagesmorepopular—andmorenecessary.Peoplearelivinglongerandspendingmore time in retirement. At the sametime,theytendtounder-estimatetheirretirementsav-ingsneeds. Whenitcomestoretire-ment, you need to be ready foranythingandeverything.A reverse mortgage can help manypeopleremainintheirhomes and be more financially independent.the facts • A reverse mortgage is a loan

thatallowshomeownersages62 and older to tap into the equity that has built up in their home. Homeowners can usetheproceedsinavarietyofways—coveringmonthlyliving expenses, making improvementstothehomeorpayingforprescriptionsandhealthcare.

• The borrower continues to ownandliveinthehome—even if one of the co-borrow-erspassesaway.

• No repayment is required until the borrower sells the

houseordoesnotliveinthehouseformorethan12months.Whenthehouseissold,theloanisrepaidalongwith accrued interest. If the borrower leaves the house formorethan12months,suchasforastayatanursinghomefacility,thentheloanalso becomes due.

• Nomonthlypaymentsarerequired. Homeowners mustcontinuetopayprop-erty taxes, insurance and maintenance, but the pro-ceedsfromthereversemort-gage can be used to pay for these routine expenses. And whilethefundsreceivedfromareversemortgagedonotimpactregularSocialSecurity benefits, certain needs-based benefits, such as MedicaidandSupplementalSecurity Income (SSI) may be affected.

• Prospective borrowers can qualify even if they are still payingonaconventionalmortgage.Theproceedsfromthereversemortgagewill be used to first pay off the existing mortgage.

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by Courtney Hunt-Munther

Students from Eureka’s GlenPaulSchoolaremakingadifferenceat St. Joseph Hospi-tal while learning valuable life skills. Twiceaweek,studentsAlfred Hawkins and his buddy KevinGimlearriveatSt.Joseph Hospital campus ready towork.Togethertheywalkaroundtovariousdepartmentsat the General Hospital cam-pus picking up paper to be recycled. It’s a win-win situ-ationforeveryoneasthestu-dents learn about responsibility andthehospitalgainsapairofhard-workingyoungpeople. Hawkins and Gimle are partoftheCaliforniaDepart-ment of Education’s Work-Ability Program, which takes studentsfromspecialeducationschoolssuchasGlenPaulandhelpsthemdeveloplifeskillsby employing them at local businesses and organizations. “Our WorkAbility train-ing helps students develop job skillssothatwhentheygradu-atetheyarereadyfortheworldof work,” said student supervi-sor Bill Hom. Eventhoughthisisavol-unteer job to the hospital, the students learn valuable skills, wearuniformsandmustarrive

Focus on community Glen Paul students make a difference at St. Joseph Hospital

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60 5.0% $500 $276 $3,351 6.7%

70 5.7% $570 $359 $4,298 8.1%

80 7.1% $710 $506 $5,244 10.6%

90 9.5% $950 $757 $6,289 15.1%

ontime.Theyinteractwithstaffandpatientsandareencouraged to be friendly and personable yet not disruptive. Above all, the program teaches Glen Paul students about responsibility. “We’re thrilled to have the studentshereandhappythatthey are learning valuable life skills through their work,” said Marilyn Zibilich, manager of thehospitalvolunteersatSt.Joseph’s. Zibilich works with programsupervisorstokeepthe students coming back year afteryear. VocationalcaseworkerBarbara Mayberry, who over-seestheGlenPaulprogram,saidthesocialskillsandworkethicthatstudentsgainfromworkinginarealworkplaceare invaluable. “WorkingatplaceslikeSt.Joseph Hospital enables our studentstodevelopskillstheycan take into the community,” Mayberry said. “It allows them to be productive in their own community.” Hawkins’ favorite part about the job is the people. “I reallylookforwardtocominghere,” he said. Overthepastfewyears,heandGimlehavestruckupafriendshipthatcarriesover

intotheirworkatthehospital,wherehospitalstaffknowthemby name and enjoy interacting with them when they come by. “He’s like a brother to me,”

• Borrowershaveachoiceofhowtheyreceivetheirpro-ceeds.Theycanchooseasinglelumpsumpayment;monthlyincomeforaslongastheyliveinthehomeorfor a specified period of

time;alineofcredittheycandrawonasneeded;oranycombination of these options.

free seminar Jan. 19, 9 a.m., Café Marina, Woodley Island, Eureka. Reser-vations, 206-8728.

MarkMaxonisareversemortgageconsultantforWest-ernRegionMetLifeBank,230LongSt.Eureka,95501,206-8728,e-mail:[email protected].

Gimle said of Hawkins. CourtneyHunt-MuntheriscommunicationsspecialistforSt.JosephHealthSystem–HumboldtCounty.

Photo by Courtney Hunt-Munther

Glen Paul students Alfred Hawkins and Kevin Gimle enjoy their jobs picking up paper recycling at St. Joseph Hospital.

by Kimberley Pittman-Schulz

It’s a new year, and interest rates remain low. That’s great newsifyouarelookingforahome loan, but not so great if youdependoninterestincometofundyourretirementneeds.Whileafewoptionsremainforincreasingandsecuringastable income, one option that many never hear about is the charitable gift annuity. A charitable gift annu-itycanoffermanyseniorsahigherrateofincomethantheymay be earning through certifi-catesofdeposit,USTreasur-ies,andotherinterest-earninginvestments. At the same time, payments are fixed, so regard-lessofmarketconditions,theincome remains stable. Rates currentlyrangefrom5per-cent for someone aged 60 to 9.5 percent for those aged 90 and older. Income rates are based on one’s age at the time the annuity is established, with rates for two-life or couple’s annuitiesslightlylowerthan

Increase your retirement incomethoseforsinglepeople. Justasimportantasincreasingincomeisreduc-ing your income taxes. One of the best features of charitable annuities are their ability to generateincomethatispar-tially tax-free, typically about 50 percent to more than 75 percent tax-free. Additionally, charitable gift annuities pro-vide a charitable income tax deductionintheyeartheyareestablished, returning more of your tax dollars to you. Sinceanotherchallengecreated by the recession may be a need to cut back on your charitable giving, charitable giftannuitiesareawin-winoptionforsupportingafavoritecharitywithafuturegiftwhileactually improving your finan-cialsituationnow. KimberleyPittman-SchulzdirectsHumboldtStateUni-versity’sgiftandestateplan-ningservices,826-5147,www.humboldt.edu/giftplanning.

335 E Street • Old Town Eureka445-8079

AfterChristmas Sale

EveryoneMake a contribution with Code 402 on Line 61 of your state tax form.

The CSL has operated since 1980 to bring senior priorities to the attention of state legislators. The CSL has a 70 percent

success rate. Help fund their work with your donation.

Support the California Senior Legislature

by contributing to the California Fund for

Senior Citizens.

Patient Care Volunteer Spend quality time with people who are in the final stages of life.To learn more and begin your training:Call Kathleen Kistler, PCVS Manager, 445-8443

Pet Peace of Mind Volunteer Help hospice patients care for their pets.To learn more and begin your training:Call Kathleen Kistler, PCVS Manager, 445-8443

Bereavement Volunteer Co-facilitate weekly support group or creative art workshops, provide office assistance.Information meeting Tues., Feb. 2, 2010, 6-7:30pmCall Sheri Whitt, 445-8443

Hospice Thrift Shop, Arcata Cashier, sort and stock retail – fast paced and fun!Call Kelly Livingston, 826-2545

VolunteerOpportunities

The mission of Hospice of Humboldt is

to provide heartfelt end of life care and

bereavement services to all who need

them in northern Humboldt County.

Call me to learn more about this important financial option from MetLife Bank.

Mark Maxon MetLife Bank Reverse Mortgage Consultant (707) 206-8728

All loans are subject to property approval. Certain conditions and fees apply. Mortgage financing provided by MetLife Bank, N.A., Equal Housing Lender. © 2009 METLIFE, INC. L0809052954[exp0810][All States][DC]

Live more comfortably with a reverse mortgage

FREE Reverse Mortgage SeminarTuesday, January 19, 2010, at 9 a.m.

Woodley Island Marina Restaurant, Highway 255Call (707) 442-5759 for information

By Neleen Fregoso

Beginning Jan. 4, new buses will be running in the Southern Humboldt area. The buses will be free for the first twoweeks.Tryitoutnowandseehowitworks.• A local system will provide

serviceinandaroundGar-berville, Redway, Miranda andPhillipsville.

• A new commuter bus system will be running direct ser-vice to and from Garberville, FortunaandEureka.

Transit service begins for SoHum• A medical/nutrition trip will

offerdoor-to-doorserviceforADA qualifying passengers every Tuesday. Call 443-0826 to see if you qualify for thisspecialservice.

Forschedules,faresandmoreinformation,pleasecallthe Humboldt Transit Author-ity at 443-0826 and ask about the new Southern Humboldt Transitservices. NelFregosoisexecutivedirectorofHumboltTransitAuthority,www.hta.org.

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Senior News • January 2010 Page �

Wednesdays Thursdays FridaysAll sites closed Jan. 1� to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

EurekaEvery Mon. 9-10 Coffee HourEvery Mon. 10 CribbageEvery Mon. 12 Play PoolEvery Mon. 12:30 Movie MatineeEvery Mon. 1 Exercise w/ AngieJan. 11 12:30 Red Cross – H1N1Jan. 25 10 Red Cross – Be

Prepared

ArcataEvery Mon. 9:30 Osteo XJan. 4 10 Silver Quills Writing

GroupJan. 11 10 Site Council Meeting

McKinleyvilleEvery Mon. 8:30 Tai Chi Every Mon. 1 Party Bridge Every Mon. 1 Humor Club Jan. 4, 11 10 Cards & GamesJan. 4, 11 1:30 Computer ClinicJan. 25 9 NewsletterJan. 25 10 Low Vision

Crescent City Del Norte Senior CenterEvery Mon. 8:30 ExerciseEvery Mon 10 STRONG ExerciseEvery Mon. 12:30 Pinochle (exc. 1/25)Jan. 25 11 Widowed Persons Jan. 25 11 BunkoJan. 25 3 Diabetes Support

FerndaleEvery Mon. 9 STRONG Exercise

Fortuna–Methodist ChurchEvery Mon. 9:30 Moving It OffEvery Mon. 5p STRONG ExerciseJan. 4 2 Book Club

Fortuna–Presbyterian ChurchEvery Mon. 10 Adv. Tai ChiEvery Mon. 11 Beg. Line DancingEvery Mon. 1 Adv. Line Dancing

Fortuna–River LodgeEvery Mon. 8:30 Walking Group

Redway Every Mon. 10:30 Senior Fitness,Vets

Hall, GarbervilleEvery Mon. 12:30 Senior Lunch Every Mon. 1:30 Cards & gamesJan. 11 12:30 Birthday LunchJan. 25 HICAP by appt.

444-3000

EurekaEvery Tue. 9-10 Coffee HourEvery Tue. 9-11 Haircuts by BobEvery Tue. 10 CribbageEvery Tue. 10:45 Low Vision GroupEvery Tue. 12 Play PoolEvery Tue. 12:30 Intermediate Spanish Jan. 5 10:30 Music by Ray, John &

ChuckJan. 12, 26 10:30 BingoJan. 19 9:30 Soap & wreath makingJan. 19 6p Stamp ClubJan. 26 1 FDIC InsuranceArcataEvery Tue. 8:30 Katie’s KraftersEvery Tue. 9-11:30 Chair Massage w/

Pete, donationEvery Tue. 9:30 Blood Pressure w/AnneEvery Tue. 10:15 Senior Aqua Aerobics,

$10/mo, HealthSportEvery Tue. 12:30 Bead Jewelry Class

McKinleyvilleEvery Tue. 9 TOPS – Take Off

Pounds SensiblyEvery Tue. 9:30 Osteo XEvery Tue. 10:40 Stretching Every Tue. 11 ComputersEvery Tue. 12:30 Bingo

Crescent City Del Norte Senior CenterEvery Tue. 2-4 Crochet & KnittingEvery Tue. 4:30 Gentle YogaEvery Tue. 7:30p Folk DancingJan. 5, 19 2-7 Blood BankJan. 26 1-3 CommoditiesFortuna–Mountain ViewEvery Tue. 5p BingoJan. 12 10 Site CouncilJan. 12 11:15 Wellness talk: HEAP

Energy AssistanceJan. 19 10:30 Music w/ Ray & JohnJan. 26 11:15 Wellness talk

Fortuna–Methodist ChurchEvery Tue. 9:30 Maintaining Mobility,

experiencedEvery Tue. 10:45 Maintaining Mobility,

beginners

Fortuna–Presbyterian ChurchEvery Tue. 1:30 Senior StitchersEvery Tue. 2 STRONG Exercise

Fortuna–River LodgeEvery Tue. 8:30 Walking Group

Redway Every Tue. 9:30-3:30 Internet accessJan. 5, 19 Quail to Eureka

(medical only)Jan. 12, 26 Quail to Fortuna,

(medical only) 443-0826

The Tuesday Quail service is chang-ing in January. Please call to make sure you still qualify for it, 443-0826.

SaturdaysMcKinleyvilleEvery Sat. 12:30 Cribbage

FortunaJan. 16 10 Fortuna Senior Ser-

vices, Jerry Rhode

SundaysEurekaEvery Sun. 5:30p Al Anon Meeting

Crescent City Del Norte Senior Center Jan. 10 2 Widowed Persons

FortunaJan. 24 Open Mic Jamboree

at Monday Club

EurekaEvery Wed. 9-10 Coffee HourEvery Wed. 10 CribbageEvery Wed. 11 Bread DistributionEvery Wed. 12 Play PoolEvery Wed. 1 Exercise w/ AngieEvery Wed. 1:15 Adv. Line DancingEvery Wed. 4:30 Beginning Line DanceJan. 13 10 Armchair Travelers

– ParaguayJan. 13 2 Better BreathersJan. 20 10 Peripheral Neuropa-

thy Support GroupJan. 27 10 Diabetes SupportJan. 27 11 Music – Reid HauschArcataEvery Wed. 9:30 Chi Gong Every Wed. 9:30 Osteo X ClassEvery Wed. 10:15 Low Vision Group Every Wed. 12:30 Afternoon CraftsJan. 13, 27 10 Dance, Old Gold BandMcKinleyvilleEvery Wed. 8:30 Tai ChiEvery Wed. 10 Blood Pressure TestsEvery Wed. 10 Needlework Every Wed. 12 MahjongEvery Wed. 1 Sewing (exc. 1/13)Jan. 6 9:30 Cher-Ae HeightsJan. 6 10 Diabetes GroupJan. 6 10 GenealogyJan. 6 2 Mac WritersJan. 13 12 LuncheonJan. 13 2 Identity Theft WorkshopJan. 20 10 Mini TripJan. 27 10 Board MeetingJan. 27 12 WWW Lunch

Crescent City Del Norte Senior CenterEvery Wed. 8:30 ExerciseEvery Wed. 10 STRONG exerciseEvery Wed. 10:30 Boon Dock BandJan. 6, 20 10:30 Blood PressureJan. 20 10-1 PacificCoastHearingFerndaleEvery Wed. 9 STRONG ExerciseFortuna–Mountain ViewEvery Wed. 1:30 PinochleFortuna–Methodist ChurchEvery Wed. 9:30 Moving It OffEvery Wed. 5p STRONG ExerciseEvery Wed. 6p Belly Dancing Every Wed. 7p MeditationFortuna–Presbyterian ChurchEvery Wed. 1 Beg. Tai Chi, reserva-

tions 726-9203Fortuna–River LodgeEvery Wed. 8:30 Walking GroupRedway Every Wed. 12:30 Senior Lunch

Eureka • 443-97471910 California St.

Arcata • 825-2027Arcata Community Center

Ferndale • 786-4141Community Center

McKinleyville • 839-01911620 Pickett

Del Norte Senior Center • 464-30691765 Northcrest Drive

Redway • 923-2399Healy Senior Center, 456 Briceland

Fortuna • Mountain View Village725-6245 • 2130 Smith Lane

Fortuna • Methodist Church726-9203 • 9th & N streets

Fortuna • Presbyterian Church726-9203 • 1431 Ross Hill Rd.

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Eye ExaminationsPrescriptions FilledFashion Eyeglasses

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A bequest toHSRC’s Endowment Fundgoes on giving in perpetuity. Help ensure the futureof quality senior programs. Talk to your financial advisorabout including HSRC in your will.

Leave a Legacy

For informationcall Roz at 443-9747.

EurekaEvery Thur. 9-10 Coffee HourEvery Thur. 10 CribbageEvery Thur. 10 French ClassEvery Thur. 10 Writing Workshop

with MariannaEvery Thur. 12 Play PoolEvery Thur. 1 Exercise w/ AngieJan. 14 2 Senior News Edito-

rial Advisory Board – readers welcome

Jan. 21 8:30-10 Commodities and AniMeals Pet Food

ArcataEvery Thur. 8:30 Katie’s KraftersEvery Thur. 9-10 Chair Massage

w/Pete, donationEvery Thur. 10 Tai Chi $3 drop inEvery Thur. 10:15 Senior Aqua Aerobics,

$10/mo, HealthSportJan. 7, 21 9-2 Basic Haircuts by

appt. 825-2027, $5Jan. 21 10:15 Swing & Sway TrioJan. 21 11 CommoditiesMcKinleyvilleEvery Thur. 9:30 Osteo X Every Thur. 10:30 Readers CircleEvery Thur. 10:40 StretchingEvery Thur. 12:30 Bingo

Crescent City Del Norte Senior CenterEvery Thur. 1:30 Line Dancing Jan. 7 6p AARP Dinner meetingJan. 14 12:30-3 Legal Service appts,

464-3069Jan. 21 11 Foster GrandparentsJan. 28 8:30 ExerciseJan. 28 10 STRONG ExerciseFortuna–Mountain ViewEvery Thur. 2 Crafting & VisitingFortuna–Methodist ChurchEvery Thur. 9:30 Maintaining Mobility,

experiencedEvery Thur. 10:45 Maintaining Mobility,

beginnersFortuna–Presbyterian ChurchEvery Thur. 9 Cards & GamesEvery Thur. 2 STRONG ExerciseFortuna–River LodgeEvery Thur. 8:30 Walking Group

Redway Every Thur. 10:30 Senior Fitness at Vets

Hall, GarbervilleEvery Thur. 12:30 Senior LunchEvery Thur. 1:30 Cards & GamesJan. 7 10 Demo bus rides with

Humboldt TransitJan. 14 1:30 Brown Bag and

Commodities pickup

Senior Center ActivitiesAll sites closed Jan. 1 Happy New Year

EurekaEvery Fri. 9-10 Coffee HourEvery Fri. 9 Falun DafaEvery Fri. 9:30 Multi-Media ArtEvery Fri. 10 CribbageEvery Fri 11 Patricia Starr’s YogaEvery Fri. 12 Play PoolEvery Fri. 1:15 BridgeEvery Fri. 2 Swedish ClassJan. 8 10 Site Council MeetingJan. 15 12:45 Red Cross

Be PreparedJan. 29 11 Birthday Celebration,

Music by JohnArcataEvery Fri. 9 FeldenkraisEvery Fri. 10-12 Ping Pong w/ PeteEvery Fri. 12:30 Merry Melody MakersJan. 29 11:30 Birthday lunch McKinleyvilleEvery Fri. 8:30 Tai Chi Every Fri. 9:30 CraftsEvery Fri. 1 Pinochle Jan. 8, 22 HICAP counseling by

appt. 444-3000Jan. 19 12 Luncheon

Crescent City Del Norte Senior CenterEvery Fri. 8:30 Exercise (exc. 1/29) Every Fri. 10 STRONG Exercise

(exc. 1/29)Every Fri. 12:30 PinochleJan. 15 10:30 Bake SaleJan. 29 11:30 Birthday Luncheon FerndaleEvery Fri. 9 STRONG ExerciseFortuna–Mountain ViewEvery Fri. 10:30 Exercise with DebbieJan. 29 Birthday LuncheonFortuna-Presbyterian ChurchEvery Fri. 9:30 Fun & GamesFortuna–River LodgeEvery Fri. 8:30 Walking GroupRedway Jan. 8 5:30 Potluck Dinner

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When it comes to cremation, there are many optionsto consider – from traditional services to contemporarycelebrations. Regardless of your choice, we will helpyou and your family ensure that your ceremony is areflection of the person you are and the life you’ve lived.To learn more, please contact us.

Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary, Inc.FD-697

560 12th Street • Fortuna, CA725-2294

Health &Resource Fair

2010

Please join us for the St. Joseph Health System - Humboldt County

Health &Resource Fair

2010Saturday, February 6, 2010

10:00 am - 3:00 pmBayshore Mall, Eureka

Free Testing Includes*:Body Fat Testing • Blood Pressure

Spirometry • Pulse Oximetry • Fingerstick

A limited number of low-cost blood draw vouch-ers will be available for those wanting to make

appointments for complete blood analysis, Pros-tate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Thyroid Stimulat-ing Hormone (TSH) screenings. Vouchers will be

distributed during the health fair. The cost of a complete blood analysis is $50, while PSA and TSH

screenings cost $35 each.

Services and Information Include*:Childbirth Education

Cardiac Surgery with the Heart Institute team Blueprint for Excellence • Recycling

Childhood Obesity • Kids CastingGerm Buster • Radiology • Women’s Health

WiiHab with our Rehabilitation DepartmentSpiritual Health Services • SART

Smoking Cessation • Cancer Screening Info.Senior Health/Resources • Recovery Support

Organ Donation info. • Foster ParentingKids Insurance • Domestic Violence Services

Kids ID • Blood Mobile • Drug PreventionNative American Social Services

Car Seat and Booster Seat DemosDiabetes Info. • Food Stamp Info.,

and more

For more information, visit our website at www.stjosepheureka.org or call 442-5239

*Scheduled testing and services. All testing and services listed may not be available.

Here Comeda Fudge!

VENLOCHOCOLATES

Missing something this wintry season?

445-8015 • Fax: [email protected]

Old Town EurekaBehind the Gazebo

2nd & F Streets

Senior Center Activities

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HSRC News & NotesHumboldt Senior Resource Center (HSRC) • 1910 California St. • Eureka, CA 95501 • 443-9747 • Activities, ext. 1228, [email protected]

January at HSRC January Special Events

Disaster Preparedness Itisalwaysimportanttobeprepared,andHSRChasteamedupwiththeEurekaChapteroftheAmericanRedCrosstoofferfreedisasterpre-parednesstrainings.Thetop-icstobecoveredarerelevanttolifeontheNorthCoast.Thisthree-partserieswilltakeplaceat HSRC in the third floor con-ferenceroom.• The first course will cover

H1N1onMonday,Jan.11at12:30p.m.Learnwhatitis,howtopreventcatchingit,howtotreatitifyoudocatchit,andtheoveralleffectsofthisvirus.

• ThesecondcoursewilltakeplaceonFriday,Jan.15at12:45p.m.Learnhowtomakeadisasterpreparednesskit,wheretogetsuppliesandhowtodevelopadisas-terplanforindividualsand

families.Firepreventionandsafetywillalsobecovered.

• ThethirdintheserieswillbeonMonday,Jan.25at10a.m.Thisclasswilleducateparticipantshowearthquakesandtsunamiswork,whattodointheeventoneshouldoccurandhowtopreparebeforeonehappens.

Itisimportanttobeinformedandpreparedbeforeadisasterhappens.Welookforwardtoyourattendanceandparticipationinanyorallofthesefreetrainingcourses.Formoreinformationpleasecall443-9747,ext.1240.FDIC Insurance 101 Wonderingwhichaccountsandhowmuchofyoursavingsarecovered?Alothaschangedinrecentmonths.OnTues-day,Jan.26,at1p.m.,attendafreeFDICinsurancework-

by Joel Correia

Wewouldliketoreco-gnizeJulietteCamilliasouroutstandingvolunteerthismonth.Shewasnominatedbothbyclienteleandstaff. Juliettehasbeenvolun-teeringatHSRCfor20years.Shehaswornmanyhatsduring

herservicewithus.Juliehasservedfood,cleanedandmaintainedthediningroom,workedatthefrontdesktogreetpeoplewithherwarmsmile,andparticipatedinthebakingcommittee.Shealsoworkedfor13yearswiththeSAKprogramduringthesum-mertoprovidelunchesforarea

youth.ShehasservedontheEurekaSiteCounciltohelpguideHSRCprograms,andshespentsomeyearsasaSenior News distributor. Wethankyou,Juliette,foryourtimeandcontributions.YouhavehelpedmaketheHSRCabetterplace.

Wewouldliketothankallofourvolunteersandtellyouhowmuchweappreciateyourbeingapartofourteam.Wecouldn’tprovideourserviceswithoutyou. Joel Correia is activities pro-gram coordinator for the Hum-boldt Senior Resource Center.

Super Volunteer of the Month

shopbyGregBowenandReneCampbellfromUmpquaBank.ComelearnwhatFDICinsuredmeansandhowtomakesureyouraccountsareingoodshape.Formoreinformationpleasecall443-9747,ext.1240.Armchair Traveler Series Doyouliketolearnaboutdifferentplacesandothercul-tures?Doyoulovetravelingandexploringtheworldwelivein?TheArmchairTravelerSerieswillbegininJanuaryandwillfeaturestoriesfromdifferentfeaturedtravelerseverymonth. TheserieswilltakeoffWednesday,Jan.13,at10a.m.intheConferenceRoom.CometoheartalesfromtwoformerPeaceCorpsvolunteersaboutthecultureandgeog-raphyofthe“HeartofSouthAmerica,”Paraguay.Wehopetoseeyouthere.Volunteer Opportunities TheHSRCactivitiesdepartmentislookingforvol-unteers.Wewouldliketo

diversifytheactivitiesthatweoffer.Ifyouareinterested,wehaveopportunitiesforyou.Teachalanguageorexerciseclass,formasewing,knittingorcraftsgroup,orpossiblyorganizeawalkinggroup.Call443-9747,ext.1228.Crafts with Joel ComeTuesdayJan.19at9:30a.m.tomakesoapandwreathswithJoel.We’llmake

soap,andwhileitcoolsinamoldwe’llworkonbeautifulwreaths.Awreathisnotjustfortheholidays. Thisactivityisfree,thoughdonationsareappreci-ated.SignupintheDial-A-Ride office. Participation is limited. Joel Correia is activities coordinator for the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.

Juliette Camilli

Richard & Debby StorreGerald & Lois StrandinJohn & Mickey StrangHelen StrombergMargaret StrongRoy & Dorothy SundstromChrist Surunis*John SusanCynthia Sutcliffe*Mae & George TaggartMerl & Honor TannerDaniel TarantoCherie Terry-PavlichGayle TeterWilliam & Virginia ThomasDoug & Nellie ThompsonJames & Gail TimmonsRita ToniniSarie Toste*Martha Traphagen*Theodore & Josephine

TrichiloKenneth Tuxon*Jeannie & Richard TwiddyLavern UnderdahlJeani & Jim ValleeBobby VessCelia VidadVern & Ruth VillierBurton Walker*Agnes & Herbert WallJune Wallace*Harold & Elizabeth WebsterAnne Weiss*Lynne & Bob Wells*Kurt & Cynthia WernerJoyce WestLee WhiteheadGene Whitten*Richard WillRobin & Len WolffBarbara WoodSharon Wyche-FreiMelody YatesAntonio & Debra ZanottiAngela & Vince ZinselmeirCarole ZiskinMichael & Marilyn Zizza

BusinessesAalfs, Evans & Co., CPAs*Barnum Timber Company*City Garbage of Eureka*Craig Hansen Insurance Co.*Earth Care LandscapingEureka Ready Mix

Concrete Co*Green’s Fortuna PharmacyHumboldt Land Title Co.*Jeanne Gale & Associates*Michael Holland, DDSNew Life Service Co.*PALCO Pharmacy*Professional Property

Management Co.Redwood Coast Cellular*Saveri & Saveri, Inc.*** Western Builders &

Contractors

CluBs & OrganizatiOnsRotary Club of Old Town

Eureka**Soroptimist Int’l of Eureka**

HOme DelivereD meals, HOt lunCHes, OmBuDsman, seniOr news, suppOrt grOups

Many thanks to those who have made gifts in recent months.. Donations are used to provide outstanding senior programs and services.

Please send your donation to HSRC, 1910 California St., Eureka, CA 95501

aCtivities, aDult Day HealtH serviCes, alzHeimer’s Day Care anD resOurCe Center, Care management

FunDsHoliday Funding

Partnership**

inDiviDualsBen & Diane AdanJack AldersonDonald & Gloria Allen*Helen AltairJames & Judith AndersonEmily Arents*Donald & Jean Avant*Dorothy AxsmithDana BaileyRon & Carol Barkley*Karen BarnesBarbara Barratt*Elaine BartschtShirley Bass*Steve & Ellie Beckman*John & Judy Bennett*Gottardo & Stella BenzonelliDonald & Donna BertiBurt & Lorraine Bessellieu*Wilfred & Kathleen BessetteKenneth & Sylvia BettsJanet BiascaDon & Allene BiascaTom & Kathy BlanchardNorma BohrerBeryl BolligHerbert & Bonnie Botkin*Fred & Linda Bott*Jere Bob & Carol BowdenBetty Braver*Loran & Maria BriggsBob & Sharon BrittFrances BrownPamela BrownMarianne BrumbelowVirgil & Rose BuhlerKatherine Burdick*Karen & Patrick CahillAndrew CairnsJean ChamberlainDonna ChambersRobert & Vicky ChavesMary Lou CheekDaryl & Phyllis ChinnCliff & Joyce ChristenDean Christensen*Martha ClagueMarilyn ClarkThomas Clark*Armeda ClausenElsa ClineGeorge Cocks*Larry & Sandra CoferRobert Coffan*Robert & Carole ColburnWendell & Barbara Ann ColeGwendolyn ConditCurt CooperNancy CorralGloria & Graham Cottrell

Irene & Bob CrichtonJudy & Derwood

CunninghamMike DakisLena Dal PortoElaine DavidJames & Shirley Davis*Thomas DeageEarl DeikeMarsha DekanVirginia Del GrandeCynthia DenboNatalie Di Costanzo*Thomas DiamondDave & Carol Dillon*Elaine & Mickey Dillon*Theresa DiltzJohn & Sue DimmickJoyce DittyMilt Dobkin*Evelyn DociliSuzanne Dockal*Ellen DusickWill DvorakCharles & Sally DwelleyDarwin & Mary EdgeLarry & Kitch Eitzen*Stanley & Nancy ElcockPete & Doris Evans*Betty EvensonJohn EyelerLucindo & Maria FagundesJames FairbrotherLucille FarmerMary FerreiraMarilyn FieldRamon & Grace FloresJames FormanShirley FosterDoris Fridley*Julie Fulkerson*Robert & Nancy Gardner*Ira & Ilene Geldin*Edge GerringRichard GiacoliniNathalie & Ernest GiacominiAllyson & David GiarrizzoJoyce GirczycPaul GlennieElsie Godinho*Paula GoldsteinLois GossardRoyal & Kathleen GraffCharlotte GreenwoodPaula Grobe ParodiRuth GrossPeggy GrossmanTimothy Hafner*Valerie HallGerald & Melody HamiltonRose & Robert Hamlin*Carol Harrison*Barbara Harrison*Anna HartmanLinda & Ronald HartmanDaniel & Corenne HartzellJohn Hasen*David & Joyce HayesMeredith HeinleAndrew & Dorelee HeislerRoss Hemsley**William HendersonChristine HensonHeidi Hibser*Barbara Hill

Robert & Gene HitchcockEllen HodgsonCatherine & John HoffmanSusan Holt*Duane & Barbara Holzer*Lena HoustonJames HowardDuncan & Jamey HughesDoris HugheyKen & Kaye Humphry*James HunterDallas & Glenda HustonKathleen & Robert

HutchinsonGerald & Claire JacksonJerry & Jo Sonja Jansen*Diane Jenkins*Carole Jepsen*Donald JohansenDonn JohnsonRonald & Janice JohnsonCheryl Johnson*Jim Johnston**Ramona JonesArthur & Ann JonesMelanie KasekAllan KatzDeserie KaufmanRoz KellerHugh & Fern KellyMary Lou Kelly*Robert & Mary KirkpatrickRichard & Elmone Kissling*Carol KluneKerri KoontzMaggie KraftRalph & Nona KrausJoyce & Donald KudrnaRon & Melanie KuhnelRichard KulaBeverly LangdonElla LarsonDottie LeeSusan Lefever*Nanci LewisSusan LiddleLoretta LintonRoselene LipscombByrd LochtieDonald & Doris LondonTheresa LoperKaren & Timothy LorenzoFred Lundblade*William LuntDonald Mahler*Karen MannJames MatthiasEdwin & Linda Mattson*John & Jackie McBeth*Kenneth & Kerry McCauleyJoe & Eve McClaranMac & Ann McClary**Laurie & Dennis McCollisterCarol McFarlandDaniel & Noreen McKenzie*Marilyn McKenzieMichael & Karen McKenziePaul McNally*James MeadeCynthia MeadowsMelissa Merryman-KinderDean & Shirley MeyerLinda MillerLorna & Donald MillerJoan Millner

Col. Thomas Monroe, Jr.Norman & Wilda MooreW. John & Sara MooreLaurey Morris*Nadine MoyerThomas & Elissa MulhollandRobert Myers*Lisa Naef*Jack & Wynona NashCynthia NelsonWilliam NesmithJeanne Nicolds*Bruce O’GaraJean OlsenBrooks & Carolyn OtisOrval & Helen OverholtClaudia & Art PadillaNeil PalmerGeorge PaskvanThelma Pavlich*Barbara Peavey*Mark & Andrea PedleyMarianne PennekampGena Pennington, M.D.*Vera PerskeHerb & Shirley PetersonMary Polifroni*Janet PomerantzDorothy Portugal*Harrison Proctor**Virginia PrushaValerie Purcell*Sharon ReddCori ReedJohn & Nilda RegaloBea RennerAnita Rest*Lester ReynoldsJanice RiceMichael & Marie RichardsArlene RobergJinnie RobershotteMichael & Benita RobinsonMichael RomanCharles Roscoe*Victor Saengkeo &

Tatiana DroganAnne & Paul SalzmanIra & Juanita Samuels*Domingo & Mary Lou

Santos*Thomas SavageJohn & Nhu-Quynh SchaferJeffrey & Susan SchlosserFrank & Phyllis SchmidtRon & Jo Anne Schoenherr*Robert & Marilyn SchultzSydney Schwartz*Janice ScottDolores SeamanBetty & Gene SenestraroEarlene ShamblinBertha ShawBill & Alis ShepardThomas & Irma SilvaKathlyeen SimasJennie SimpsonBart & Florine SmithSteven SmithSheldon StenquistNorma StephensAnn StewartIrene StidstonDale & Cindy StocklyJudith & Ken Stoffer*

We appreciate these gener-ous donors to our programs. This list represents all HSRC donors between Oct. 16 and Dec. 6, 2009. Sincere thanks to everyone.*** $500,000** $1,000 or more* $100 or more

in HOnOr OFFrank AlmeidaTom AndrewsHarry and Shirley Dillon Dacie DurkinWillard FooteRay GhilarducciBen Tankersley

in memOry OFHelen B. BartschtKip BolligFelicia BoydJoan BurroughsMarian CocksFlorence CouchMay CurticeMarion and Ray Dalen John and Jason DiamondAlfred “Al” Roy DiasFrank EyelerFrank FerreiraHarold L. FitzpatrickJohn GiacominiFrancis A. GodinhoWilliam R. GreenwoodBlanche GrinsellLois GuardBill HarrisonPaul HartmanAubrey HindsBob and Anne HitchcockJohn HoltArnold C. JepsenLorrie JohnsonLawrence and Ruth JohnsonRobert JonesGeorge LangdonShirley LeflerJack LiboltChris LinnLeland E. LipscombRuth LoringMary MahlerIngrid MattsonDorothy MorganCarol MyersRuth and Salvatore MylieMr. OrangeMarilyn PaskvanLily ReynoldsJulia RomanBrian SandersJulius SchwartzFannie L. SemilaCliff StewartGene StidstonMary S. SusanPatricia M. SusanBeverly WhippleBurdie WiseRonald R. Young

PhotobyCathyDenbo

Home Delivered Meal Driver Michelle Hansen delivers a holiday gift to Lilly Leighton that was chosen especially for her by the members of PEO Chapter WA.

First weekJan. 1 Closed for New YearsJan. 4 Meat Loaf w/ GravyJan. 5 Lemon Pepper

ChickenJan. 6 Chicken Fried SteakJan. 7 Chef SaladJan. 8 Sweet & Sour Pork

Second weekJan. 11 BBQ ChickenJan. 12 Hot Beef SandwichJan. 13 Half Turkey Sandwich

& Minestrone soupJan. 14 Taco SaladJan. 15 Shrimp Pasta

Primavera

Third weekJan. 18 Closed for MLK DayJan. 19 Breaded FishJan. 20 Teriyaki Chicken

BreastJan. 21 Pot RoastJan. 22 Chicken Soft Taco

Fourth week Jan. 25 Chicken Breast

SandwichJan. 26 Pork ChopsJan. 27 Roast TurkeyJan. 28 Stuffed Baked PotatoJan. 29 Birthday Celebration

Bay Shrimp SaladCall for reservations

Arcata • 825-2027

Eureka • 442-1181

Fortuna • 725-6245

Come join us

in January

HSRC Senior Dining Centerswhere you’re welcome for

Meals • Conversation • Friendship • Activities

People 60+ and spouses of any age are invited.

Call 443-9747 ext 1240

for details

Senior Home RepairAre you in need of some

minor home repairs?HSRC has a

Senior Home Repair program that can help.

Costs less than $300 are free.


McKinleyville Senior Center 1620 Pickett Road • 839-0191

McKinleyville

—Center builds a feeling of communityby Belva Hanger

TheMcKinleyvilleSeniorCenter’sboardofdirectorssponsoreditsannualChristmaspartyDec.9.Thiseventispro-videdtotheseniorswhopar-ticipateinthemanyclassesandactivitiesofferedatthecenter. Volunteersfromavari-etyofgroupsenjoyingourofferingshelpedtomakethisamostpleasantevent.Thoseabletojoinusincludedseveral

Ifyouareage60orolderandaCaliforniaresidentforoneyear,youcanparticipateintheHumboldtStateUniversityOver-60Program.Costs Thefeeis$50persemes-terforuptosixunits.Newstu-dentspayanadditional$5feeforanHSUIDCard.RegistRation Over-60participantsareamongthelasttoregisterinanygiventerm;therefore,noonecansignupforaclassuntilthe first day of the semester. Selectthecoursesyouwanttotakebyusingtheonlineclassscheduleatwww.humboldt.edu/~oaa/classes.shtml. Completearegistrationform from the Office of ExtendedEducation(alsoavailableonthewebsite).Onthisform,obtainthesignaturesofthecourseinstructoranddepartmentapprovalforeachcourse.YoushouldthenbringtheformtoExtendedEducation,whereyouwillcompletetheregistrationprocessincludingfeepayment.Limitations TheOver-60ProgramfeesonlyapplytoregularUniver-sitycourses—theydonot

applytoExtensioncoursesorOLLI(OsherLifelongLearningInstitute).Youmustpaythefeesforthesecoursesseparately.WoRking on a degRee Studentswhohavebeenadmittedintoadegreepro-gramcancontinueuntilcom-pletionoftheirdegree,butwillpaythe$50feerate,andwillalsobelimitedtosixunitspersemester.MatriculatedOver-60studentstakingmorethansixunitswillberequiredtopayregularstudentfeesfortheadditionalunits.PeRks EnrolleesintheOver-60ProgramareentitledtolibraryprivilegeswiththeuseofyourstudentIDcard.Whenyoupayyourfees,youwillbemailedareceiptandacurrentsemes-terstickerforyourcard.Newstudentsneedtomakearrange-mentsatthelibraryforhav-ingapicturetakenfortheID.You’llneedanewstickereachsemester.The$5chargefornewstudentscoversthecostofanewIDcard. Publictransportationser-vicesareavailablewithacur-rentHSUIDandvalidstickerandthepaymentofa$15feeattheStudentFinancialSer-vices office. StudentsintheOver-60ProgramwillalsobeentitledtoHSUcomputerlabprivileges,educationally-pricedhardwareandsoftwarefromtheHSUBookstore,anddiscountedadmissiontoHSUathleticevents.TheyalsohaveaccesstotheHSUStudentRecreationCenterfor$48asemester. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Extended Education, 826-3731, or e-mail: [email protected].

Take a class this spring

membersofoursenioradvi-soryboardaswellasNormanShopay,thenewdirectoroftheMcKinleyvilleCommunityServicesDistrict. Themaincoursewasmeatballs,hotwingsandbuns.Abundant finger foods were providedbythoseattendingtheparty.Itwasquiteaspread.Allhadmorethanenoughtoeat. TerrySmithdidanexcel-lentjobindecoratingthetables

forthefestivities.SheinvitedthemarvelousdancegroupfromMcKinleyvilleHighSchooltoentertainus.UnderthedirectionofCindyClancy,theydidtheEastCoastswing,waltzandseveralotherdancesalltothefamiliartunesofChristmas.TheyalsodidanexcellentElectricSlide. WefoundithumoroustohearandwatchtheEastCoastswing.Californiansthoughtit

by Laina Warsavage

TheOsherLifelongLearn-ingInstitute(OLLI)isacom-munityoflearnersages50andolderwhojoinOLLItolearn,shareideas,meetinterestingpeopleandhavefun.Schedul-ing is flexible, with classes on weekdaysornightsandonSat-urdays.Classesaresuggestedanddevelopedbymembers,and many include field trips. MostclassesareattheHum-boldtBayAquaticCenterinEureka. AllareinvitedtomeetinstructorsandlearnmoreaboutOLLIattheSpringOpenHouse,whichwillbeheldSaturday,February6,from1-3p.m.attheHumboldtBayAquaticCenter,921Water-frontDrive,Eureka(nexttotheAdorniCenter).FormoreinformationaboutOLLI,call826-5880orwww.humboldt.edu/olli Classesofferedthisspringinclude• TheCarsonFamily,where

youwilllearnaboutoneofHumboldtCounty’sfamousfamiliesandtourandhavelunchattheIngomarClub.

• Exploreliteraturewith

Assisted Living Services, Inc.Excellent Quality In-Home Care

Personal grooming & hygiene Ambulatory exercise & transfers Meal planning & Preparation Protective care & companionship Assistance for all aspects of daily living

Professional CaregiversCNAs & LVNs available

LOCALLY OWNED • INSURED & BONDED

707.445.1212 707.498.2000

wastheWestCoastjitterbug,Iknewitasthejitterbugoftheplainsstates.Allofitwasfromourhighschooldays.Howdidthosedaysrecedesofarintothepastsoquickly? Followingthedancers,Santaledusinsong.Thestu-dentsstayedtosingalong.I’llbettheirfriendsatMackHighheardallabouthowwelltheseniorssang.Wehadagoodtimesingingthosefamiliartunes.

by Kate McCaffrey

Natural,homeopathicandherbalpreventativemeasurestocombat the flu can include:• Flu:Oscillococcinumisa

homeopathicremedybyBoiron.Takeaunitdoseatfirst sign of flu symptoms andfollowthedirectionsonpackage.ConsultaHomeo-pathicphysicianformoresymptomaticremedies.

• Commoncold:ColdCalmisahomeopathicremedybyBoiron;useasdirected.

• Prepareabalancedfoodplanthatislowinsugar.Sugarlowersyourimmunesystembyinhibitingproductionof“fighter cells” in the immune response.Keepyourdietlowincaffeineandprocessedfoods like flour products or justaboutanythinginacanorbox.Instead,prepareandeatlotsoffreshvegetables,

freshfruits,low-fat,highnutrientproteinandwholegrainslikerice,oatmealandquinoa.

• Getplentyofrestfulrest.Getyourselfcheckedforsleepapneaifyousnore.

• Addressemotionalissueslikeanxietyanddepression.Makeanappointmentwithapsychologist,counselor,spiritualadvisorortrustedfriend.

• Treatthewholebody:makeanappointmenttotakecareofyouroralhealth.Don’tfor-get to floss and brush twice dailyandseeyourdentisttwiceayearforcleanings.Getamassageregularly.TheArcataSchoolofMas-sagehasdiscountedstudentmassages.

• Getdailyexercise(consultyourdoctorwhenstartinganewexerciseprogram).Tip

tosuccess:getawalkingbuddy,afriend.

• TakeaMind-Bodyclass,TaiChiorYoga

• Supplements:takeadailymulti-vitaminandextravita-minCandBforstressreliefandimmuneboosting.Con-sultyournaturalhealthcareproviderorphysicianformoreinformationaboutsup-plements.Foodisbest.

• ConsidertakingSiberianGin-sengasanimmunebooster.Consult your doctor first.

• Probiotics:Ahealthygutleadstoahealthyimmunesystem.

• Thinkoffoodasmedi-cine:garlicandpearlbar-leydecreasetheeffectsofviruses.Addseaweedwhichcontainsiodine,iron,cal-cium, carotene, riboflavin andvitaminC.

• Mushrooms:Shiitakeand

Part 2 — Complimentary approach to the flu season

1225 Central Ave., Suite #4 • McKinleyvilleBella Vista Plaza – corner of Central Ave. & Bella Vista Rd.

David Tyndall, Tax Preparer

[email protected]

Call 443-9747Make appointments for

eligibility problems with Medi-Cal,In-Home Support Services,county medical services,

SSI or food benefits.

Call 445-0866 ext. 304for estate planning, wills, trusts,bankruptcy, grandchild visitation

or guardianship, power ofattorney, living trust, divorce,

alimony, consumer rights.

Are you age 60 or older?

Senior Legal Services

Free

HSU Over-60 Program

CR Plus classesBeginning Computer Skills. NotcomfortableusingcomputersandtheInternetorjustwanttoexpandwhatyoualreadyknow?Theseeight-week,hands-onclasseswillgiveyoutoolstonavigatethewideworldofcomputersandstayintouchwithfamilyandfriends.$40.Pre-registrationrequired.• EurekaDowntownsite,6th

andKstreets.Wed.,9:30a.m.Jan.13-Mar.10.

• McKinleyvillesite,SafewayShoppingCenter,Wed.,1:30p.m.,Jan.13toMar.10.

Making Photographs I. Learnaboutyourdigitalcameraandtech-niquesthatwillhelpyourartisticexpressionfrompro-fessionalphotographer,GaryTodoroff.Thisseven-weekcoursewillbeacombinationof lectures, labs, field trips andcritiquesthatwillcoverthefundamentalsofphotog-raphyandhowtoapplythatknowledgetousingyourcam-era.Tuesdays,3p.m.,Jan.26toMar.9,McKinleyvillesite,SafewayShoppingCenter.$70.Pre-registration.Making Photographs II. GaryTodoroffteachesthenextstageinhishands-onphotographyclass,wheremoreadvancedtechniquesandartisticatten-tionwillhelpyoutomakepho-tographs,notjusttakethem.Topicswillcovercreativeuseofmanualmodesonyourcam-era, flash lighting techniques, nightphotography,computermonitorcalibrationforcolorworkflow, slide-show software, photoenlargementsandmore.Wednesdays,3p.m.,Jan.27-Mar.10;EurekaDowntownSite.$70,pre-registration.Using Photoshop Like a Darkroom.ForstudentsalreadyfamiliarwithPhotoshopbasics.Thisseven-weekclassisdevotedtolabuseandworkingonthestudent’sownphotographs.StudentswilllearnPhotoshoplayers,masks,colorbalance,outputsharpeningandothertechniquesthatwillturntheirdigitalimagesintoprofes-sional-lookingphotographs.Wednesdays,12p.m.Jan.27-Mar.10,Eurekadowntownsite.$70,pre-registration. CR Plus classes are for people ages 50 and older. Pre-register: Christine Campbell, 269-4008 or e-mail [email protected].

classessuchastheHistoryoftheBook,taughtbyScottBrown,ownerofEurekaBooksinOldTown.

• AFeastofWordsexaminespoems and short fiction from WilliamCarlosWilliams,AudreLorde,Hemingway,WilliamStaffordandothers.

• Pride and PrejudiceandHamletclasseswillbetaught,andgroupticketsareavailabletoseetheseplaysattheOregonShakespeareFes-tivalinAshland.

• SamOlinerwillteachaclassonAltruism.

• Youcanexplorethediversescripturesoftheworld’sreli-gionsandthechangingroleofwomeninWomenandSpiritualitywithKarenHar-risorlearnaboutJungianconceptsoftheImaginationandtheSacredwithMad-elineMcMurry.

• HistorybuffscanchoosefromseveralclassessuchasthePresidencyofJFK,theHistoryandCultureofWales,Americainthe1930s,Trinidadfrom1860sto1920s.

Manymoreclassesfromlandscapedesigntobeermak-ingarepublishedinourspringbulletinandatourwebsitewww.humboldt.eduorintheHSUExtendedEducationbul-letinavailablefreeatlibrariesandbusinessesorbycalling826-5880. Laina Warsavage is direc-tor of the OLLI program.

OLLI creates a community of learners

PhotobyBonnieLandry

Art instructor Barbara Pulliam inspires her students in her OLLI watercolor class

Thankyou,Terry,forinvit-ingCindyandhergroup.Weallreallyenjoyedthem. GiftsweredistributedbySantaandhiselfafterthesongfest.ThosetwoturnedouttobeourownJoeReichertandhiswife,Jean.Thankyou. Belva Hanger is director of the McKinleyville Senior Center.

reishimushroomshelpthe immune system fight offbacteriaandvirusesandincreasevitalityandstrength.

onLine ResouRCes:• www.cdph.ca.gov/Health-

Info/discond/Pages/SwineIn-fluenza.aspx

• www.WebMD.com Kate McCaffrey D.O. has opened her office in McKin-leyville. Redwood Osteopathy, www.redwoodosteopathy.com.

Make a contribution by checking Code 402 on Line 61

of your state tax form.The CSL has operated since 1980 to bring senior priorities to the attention of state legislators. The Calif. Senior Legislature

has a 70 percent success rate. Help fund their work with your contribution. It's a simple way

to make a big difference.www.4csl.org/

Support the California Senior Legislature

by contributing to the California Fund for

Senior Citizens.

Upcoming Trips for 2010Come along with Umpqua Bank’s Club Carefreeand experience seamlessly executed and rewarding travel.

Reno Snow Train - MARCH 1-5Discover Sedona - MARCH 12-18China and Cruising the Yangtze River - APRIL 23-MAY 8Alaska Cruise and Denali Park Land Tour - MAY 19-29Nova Scotia Maritime - JUNE 6-15Yellowstone, Badlands, Mt. Rushmore - JULY 27-AUGUST 5 Greek Isle Cruise/Tour - AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 10Switzerland - SEPTEMBER 16-23 Danube River Cruise–Prague to Budapest - OCTOBER 16-27Australia/New Zealand - OCTOBER 25-NOVEMBER 8TOUR PRICES INCLUDE ROUND TRIP AIR FARE, AIR TAXES AND FEES/SURCHARGES,

CANCELLATION WAIVER INSURANCE, HOTELS AND NUMEROUS MEALS.

For further information please contact:

Kathi Wingo •[email protected]. • 2426 Sixth Street, Eureka

CHER AE HEIGHTS CASINO • DOOR-TO-DOOR AIRPORTER • HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY • RAY’S FOOD PLACE • BEAR RIVER CASINO

Cher-Ae HeightsCasino ShuttleServing Fortuna to ArcataWed-Sat 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-8.p.m.

ArcataSunny Brae, Community Center,14th & B, Westwood Market,Mad River Hosp., Days Inn

EurekaRed Lion, 4th & N, 4th & B,Village Pantry, Marie Callender’s,Kmart, Jo-Ann’s Fabrics,15th & I, Silvercrest

McKinleyville CenterFortuna & LoletaWed-Sat for 2 or more peopleMust call to schedule

Now serving:Crescent City, Klamath,Orick and Willow CreekPlease call for information

677-3611 1-800-684-2464cheraeheightscasino.comWheelchair Lift

Humboldt TransitAuthorityServing Scotia to TrinidadRedwood Transit System isthe Eureka Transit Serviceand Arcata & Mad RiverTransit Service operatingMonday through Saturday.New Southern HumboldtserviceStarting Jan. 4, Mon-Fri.

Service to Willow CreekMonday through Friday

443-0826www.hta.org

Ray’s Food PlaceDelivery ServiceServing Eureka andthe immediate area$5 Grocery Delivery Serviceon a minimum order of $40. Delivery Tuesdays and FridaysOrder 8-10 a.m. for same daydelivery from 2-5 p.m.

442-9261Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard,Discover, American Express.

Bear River CasinoShuttleServing Redway toMcKinleyvilleON CALL ONLYMinimum ridership for pick upArcata (8), Eureka (6)Fortuna & Ferndale (4)Fernbridge & Loleta (2)McKinleyville (9)Redway & Garberville (10)Rio Dell & Scotia (5)

Call Mon-Fri 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

733-9644Ask operator forTransportation Services.

Other times call the Player’s Club

733-9644ON CALL departure fromCasino 4-11 p.m.

bearrivercasino.com

Door-to-Door AirporterSHUTTLE SERVICE

doortodoorairporter.com

in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties

Door-to-Door AirporterShuttle ServiceServing all flights at Arcata-Eureka AirportPickup/dropoff fromFortuna to TrinidadSince 1994 • Low Rates PSC#10974Make reservations 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

839-4186Toll Free 888-338-5497doortodoorairporter.com

Coastline EnterprisesServing Crescent City toNorthern California& Southern OregonServing residents of Del Norte7 days a week. Non-emergencymedical transportation to Eurekaon Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Senior Bus to and from congregate lunch program atDel Norte Senior Center.

General 465-4720Senior Bus 464-8338Wheelchair Lift

Fortuna Senior BusServing FortunaAvailable to people 50+& the disabled$1.25 each way or purchasepunch cards–20 rides for $20in Rohner Park or from the driver.

Call by 8 a.m. the day of rideMake reservations for medical and non-medical appts.

725-7625Wheelchair Lift

The Quail Paratransit serviceA medical/nutrition trip willoffer door to door service forADA qualifying passengersevery Tuesday.Call (707) 443-0826 to seeif you qualify for thisspecial service.


Ferndale Senior BusServing FerndaleAvailable to people 50+& the disabled



Notice to Senior News readersPlease place your ads at the Humboldt Senior Resource Center. Senior News does not screen the people or companies who advertise in our Classified section. Please use discretion when calling the people or services listed here and ask for references when appropriate. Senior News accepts no responsibility for the services advertised. If you want to place a classified ad, send or drop off the text of your ad (no more than 30 words) and a check for $8 ($4 if you’re a senior) to Senior News Classifieds, 1910 California St., Eureka, CA 95501 by the 15th of the month. No e-mails or faxes, please.

Need a HelpiNg HaNd? Profes-sionalcarpetcleaning,rentalandhousecleaning,windowwashingandguttercleaningservice,too.Commercialandresidential.Freeestimatesandreason-ablerates.Seniorsareourspecialty.Familyowned/operated.Qualityworkandserviceeverytime.Licensedandinsured.Call David Hayes Helping Hands, 443-7845.02/10

McleaN carpeNtry aNd HomeRe-pair.Professionalcarpenter,27yearsexperience.Reliableservice.Refer-ences available. Senior rates. Freeestimates. Hourly rates. HumboldtCountybusinesslicense#01379.Call Bruce McLean, 599-1148.03/10

HearN’s HaNdyMaN service, remod-els are my specialty, older mobilehomes too, plus ramps and rails.Residentialandcommercial.Nojobtoo big or small. Senior discounts,freeestimates.IcoverallofHumboldtCounty, and I can fix it all. 43 years experience. Lic. #09-00826. Bud Hearn, 498-9766, 443-0962.01/10

EmploymEntseNior News staff assistaNtposition will be open in January.10-12 hours per month for specific tasks: fact checking, copy editing,organizing circulation, contactingvolunteers. Some lifting required.Back-uptrainingfortheeditor’sposi-tion.ForajobdescriptioncallNancyCorral,443-9747,[email protected]/10

FoR SAlEoceaN view ceMetery crypt for sale,$5,000.GardenofPrayerCourt,Tier3,Crypt6.Call Jerry Eacker collect at 714-527-7678.05/10

oceaN view ceMetery CompanionCryptfortwo,$8,000.Call707-502-9834.01/10

SERviCES • HouSE & yARdeloHiM yard & Gardens. Fullservice yard care since 1983. Alsointerestedinrainydayprojects.Call 601-1603.02/10

SERviCES • pERSonAli aM a femalein-homeproviderwhoislookingforextrahourseachweek.Overnights are apossibility.Asanassistantpastor,myhoursofavail-abilityvary.Ihaveseveralyearsofworkingwithdisabledandexcellentreferences. Please call Sharon at616-1303.01/10

WAntEdwidow, 72, 5’5”, clean,loving,hon-est,active,seekswidowedgentleman70-80,samequalities.Nosmoking,drugs,drinking.Tellmeaboutyou.P.O. Box 2004, Crescent City, CA95531.01/10

casH out your MortgagenowwithJimGordonandAssociates.Wecansellyourdeedsoftrustandmortagesforcash.Call 208-762-1134 or go to www.cash-it-out-now.com.02/10

voluNteer distributors Needed bySenior NewsforourRioDellrouteand to back up existing routes inEureka,ArcataandMcKinleyville.If youhave avehicle and a couplehoursamonth,couldyouhelp?It’sagoodthingtodowithafriend.Wepaymileage.CallBarbaraat476-9261.

Send your check and your ad copy (30 words) toSenior News Classifeds, 1910 California St., Eureka, CA 95501$4 Seniors, $8 everyone else. Can you get a better deal?

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Fortuna Jamboree resumes in January. Fortuna Senior Services’ first 2010 Open Mic Music Jamboree will take place Sunday, Jan. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. All ages are invited to play, listen, sing along and enjoy refreshments and dancing (if they choose). The event is free. Pictured at the November Jamboree are standing, left to right, Maria Jorgensen, Ken Jorgensen, and Hal Krohn; seated, left to right, are Lonni Nagellan, Les Craig, Jerry Colivas, Nola Sharp, Pat Henricksen, and Rick McKinzie.

TheWellnessLectureSeriesisinresponsetoarecentsurveyofEelRiverValleyseniors.Thefree20-minutelectureswillbeheldonthesecondandfourthTuesdaysofeachmonthat11:15a.m.,startingJan.12.TheywilltakeplaceattheMountainViewVillageSeniorDiningRoom,andthoseattendingcanchoosetostayforlunchatnoon. SylviaJutilaandDianeClemofFortunawillbethefacilitators,andthepresent-erswillbehealthcarepro-fessionalswhowillgivepracticalinformationondif-ferentaspectsofseniorhealth.Youcansuggesttopicsatthelectures,orbyphoningtheFSS office, 726-9203, Monday throughFriday,10a.m.-noon. MountainViewVillageislocatedat2130SmithLaneinFortuna.Reservationsarerequiredforlunchandmaybemadebycalling725-6245. A new genealogy classwillbetaughtbyAllisonGrundmanoftheRedwoodGenealogySoci-ety. The first class will be held Wednesday,Jan.27,at11a.m.Daysandtimesoffutureses-sionswillbeplannedthen.Theonlycostsfortheclasswould

beformakingcopies. Responding to a needforfundraisingideasandusingthetalentintheFSSmembership,exerciseteacherNanetteHeidt-manhascomeforwardtopro-videtwonewsix-weekclasses:bellydancingandmeditation.Thesewillbeofferedtothepublic,withmembersofFSSpayinghalfofthe$40chargedforeachcourse. Bellydancingwillbetaughtat6p.m.onWednesdayevenings,andthemeditationclasswillstartat7p.m.,bothbeginningonJan.6.Pleasecallthe FSS office to register. January’s mini-trip will betotheEelRiverBrewery’snewplantinScotia;itwillincludelunchattheScotiaPub.Theexactdatewasstillbeingdeter-minedatpresstime.VolunteersschedulingthesetripsareGailSisson,LindaGillette,andLeeMcDowell. Contact the office fordetails,726-9203. “Wearelookingforwardtoanexcitingandrewarding2010,”saidCarolKinser,presi-dentofFortunaSeniorSer-vices.Membershipisopentoallresidentsolderthan50in

theEelRiverValley(includingFortuna,Hydesville,Carlotta,RioDell,Ferndale,Loletaandthecounty).Annualduesare$24forindividualsand$36forcouples. Wanda Rigby is a retired teacher who lives in Hydesville and volunteers for Fortuna Senior Services.

RedwayLearn about new transit systemby Rebecca Arcos

MeetthebusattheHealySeniorCenterThursday,Jan.7at 10 a.m. to find out how the newHumboldtTransitAuthor-itybussystemwillaffectseniors Ridethebustogetfamiliarwiththenewroute,askques-tions,andsignupforADADial-A-Rideandthedeviatedfixed route if you qualify. TheQuail—ourpersonalparatransitservice—endsaswehaveknownit.Itwilltrans-forminJanuaryintoTues-day-onlytripstoEurekaand

Fortunaformedicalappoint-mentsandnutritionalshopping. AttendthedemonstrationofthenewsystemandgetallyourquestionsansweredJan.7. Rebecca Arcos is director of the Healy Senior Center.HumboLdt tRansit Amedical/nutritiontripwillofferdoor-to-doorserviceeveryTuesdayforADAquali-fyingpassengers.Call443-0826toseeifyouqualifyforthisspecialservice.

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Have Fun!Eureka, every Monday, 7-10 p.m. Friendship Circle dancing to ’30s and ’40s music with live swing bands for people 50 and older. $3. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road. Info: 677-0362.Eureka, every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Hum-boldt Cribbers play every week at Red Cross in the Municipal Auditorium. Info: Tom, 599-6747.Eureka, every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Senior Leisure Bingo at Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Rd. Slide cards, 5¢ for two cards, limit 12 cards. Info: John Arruda, 834-1208. Arcata, every Saturday, 2 p.m. Friends of the Marsh offers guided interpretive walks from the Interpretive Center, South G St. Info: 826-2359.Eureka, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Redwood Empire Quil-ters Guild monthly meeting at Redwood Acres Home Ec building. See what area quilters are doing and catch the excitement for yourself. www.reqg.com.

LearnEureka, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 12:10 p.m. Humboldt County Grand Jury Assn. meets at

Community CalendarStantons and welcomes potential new mem-bers. Info: 445-2732. Eureka, Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Joseph Hospital’s annual Health Fair at Bayshore Mall. Lots of free testing and infor-mation to stay well. Info: 442-5239.Eureka, Saturday, Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m. Os-her Lifelong Learning Institute open house at Humboldt Bay Acquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive. Meet the teachers of spring classes. Info: 826-5880 or www.humboldt.edu/olli.Eureka, Saturday, Feb. 6, one-day work-shop by Humboldt Mediation Services “Commu-nication and Conflict Management.” Register by Jan. 7 for reduced fee of $65. Info: 445-2505.

HealHospice of Humboldt offers free, drop-in grief support groups throughout the week. The groups are open to anyone in the community experiencing grief and loss of a loved one. For more information, contact Sheri Whitt, MFT, Manager of Bereavement Services, Hospice of Humboldt at 445-8443. Arcata, Mondays, 6 p.m., Jacoby Storehouse, 791 8th St., 4th floor conference room. Fortuna, Mondays, 6 p.m., Sequoia Springs, 2401 Redwood Way.

McKinleyville, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Fam-ily Resource Center, 1450 Hiller Rd. Eureka, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Hospice office, 2010 Myrtle Ave. Eureka, Fridays, 1 p.m., Hospice office, 2010 Myrtle Ave.Arcata, beginning Jan. 4, 11-week series of Tai Chi classes with Margy Emerson. For back pain, arthritis or traditional forms, day-time and evening classes. Visit a class with no obligation. Info: 822-6508 or www.margaret emerson.com.Eureka, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group meets at Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St. Info: Audrey, 268-8937. Eureka Monday through Thursday, three strength-building exercise classes taught by June Davis through Eureka Adult School at the Winship Campus in Cutten: REPS meets Mon-day through Thursday, 1:45 p.m. STRONG meets Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. Also, Working Woman’s Workout meets Tues-day and Thursday, 5:15 p.m. All classes now charge a fee. New REPS and STRONG series starts Jan. 4, $48 for 11 weeks. Info: June Da-vis, 442-5938; or Eureka Adult Ed, 441-2448. Eureka, Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Tai Chi Made EZ and Tai Chi for Arthritis classes taught by

Glenda Hesseltine at First Congregational Church, 900 Hodgson. First class free. Class-es also available in Arcata, Westhaven and Fortuna. Info: 268-3936. Eureka, first and third Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Tri-County Independent Living has started a cross-disability peer support group. Share ex-periences living with a disability and identify solutions to challenges. 2822 Harris St. Info: 445-8404.Eureka, second and fourth Thursdays, noon, Eureka Host Lions Club meets at Stan-ton’s. Club is dedicated to seeking out and helping people in need. Info: Andy, 443-6111. Fortuna, Grandmothers Council of the Eel River Valley meets to share wisdom, sto-ries and interests. Info: Cynthany Coffer, [email protected], weekdays, 10:30 a.m. Strong and balance classes at the Bridgeville Com-munity Center. Also TOPS, Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Info: 777-1775Join STRONG exercise classes to develop your own strength to combat osteoporosis. For schedule, call Area Agency on Aging, 442-3763. See p.8 & 9 for a few of the classes available.

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