Silver Quill

FEBRUARY 2021

VOLUME 31,

NO. 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Foot Care and

To-go Meal Info 2

Nutrition 3

Transit Info 4

Menu 5

COVID Vaccine

Scams 6

Food Pantries 7

Talented Volunteer 7

Fund Drive 7

Rent Back

Refunds Page

Valley Senior Services of Traill & Steele Counties

Shirley Rux, Program Assistant

Traill &Steele

Counties

788-3453 or

1-800-845-1715

No activities until further notice in all senior centers in Traill & Steele Counties.

Valley Senior Services Traill & Steele Counties www.valleyseniorservices.org County Meal & Transportation Coordinator:

Myrt Baukol—Hillsboro 701-636-5953 800-845-1715

Program Assistant:

Shirley Rux—Mayville 701-788-3453

For meals at the following sites call:

800-845-1715

Hillsboro site:

PO Box 506 205 N Main Hillsboro ND 58045

Mayville site:

39 1st Ave NE, Mayville ND 58257

Portland site: 710 Parke Ave, Portland ND 58274

Finley site: 301 Central Ave, Finley ND 58230

Buxton Site: 315 Broadway Buxton, ND 58218

Hope Site: Hope Senior Center Hope, ND 58046

If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal Law. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact:

Executive Director:

Brian Arett Valley Senior Services P.O. Box 2217 Fargo ND 58108 701-293-1440 or 877-827-1916

Statement of Identification - Silver Quill

Published Monthly by: Valley Senior Services, Inc.

2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108

To receive the Silver Quill call 293-1440 or toll free 1-877-827-1916

or e-mail us at:info@valleyseniors.org

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Senior “To-Go” Hot Meals Continue

Hot Meals are ready at 11:30 am – Monday through Friday at Hillsboro and Mayville. Hillsboro Senior Center – Drive thru on the South side of the

senior center. Mayville Senior Center –Drive thru on the West side of the sen-

ior center. Finley Senior Center – Meals are ready at 12:00 pm on Mon-

day, Wednesday and Friday. Drive thru on the East side (front door) of the senior center.

Buxton Senior Center – Meals are ready at 11:00 am on Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday. Pick up meal at the front door.

Hope Senior Center – Meals “To Go” are available at the Hope Senior Center at approximately 11:30-11:45 am, Monday through Friday

Hillsboro, Buxton, Finley & Hope call –

636-5953 or 1-800-845-1715. Mayville/Portland call – 788-3453

Please call one day in advance by 2:00 pm to reserve your meal. To reserve a meal for Mondays, please call by 2:00 on Friday.

Foot Care

Traill & Steele Counties

Julie Norman of Best Foot Forward will be providing foot care at:

• Mayville Senior Center – Feb 7 • Hillsboro Senior Center – Feb 11 • Mayville – Sun Center – Feb 14 • Mayville Senior Center – Feb 28

Call Julie at 701-213-1980

for an appointment

*************************************** If you know of a nurse that would like to start doing footcare for

seniors in the Finley or Hope area, please contact Shirley Rux at 701-788-3453.

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Nutrition and Colon Cancer By Lane Lipetzky, RDN

Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. According to the American Insti-tute for Cancer Research there are about 370 new diagnosis of colorectal cancer daily in the U.S. They further report, 47% could be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight and practicing healthy lifestyle choices. In this month’s article we will discuss diet and lifestyle choices that could affect your risk for colon cancer. The link between diet, body weight and physical activity to colon cancer risk is one of the most substantial of any type of cancer. This means, your lifestyle choices have a considerable impact on your risk of developing colon cancer. Consuming a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, limiting alcohol and processed meat intake, maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active are all recommended to lower your risk. Non-lifestyle factors that may increase your risk of colon cancer are a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, age (increases after the age of 50), inflammatory bowl disease, type II diabetes, and racial back-ground (African Americans have the highest incidence). Below are diet and physical activity recommendations specific to lowering your risk. Processed Meat and Red Meat According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), for every 50 grams of processed meat (one hot dog) consumed daily, the chance of developing colon cancer increases by 16%. Processed meats are meats that have been cured (added nitrates and nitrites), smoked, fermented or undergone another process to enhance flavor or preservation. Examples of processed meats include hot dogs, sausages, bacon, deli meats and smoked meats. A report done by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows high consumption of red meats, more than 18 oz. a week, can also increase the risk of colon cancer. Examples of red meat include beef, pork, lamb, goat and veal. Although eating too much red meat may be unhealthy, it is still a good source of protein, vitamins (like B12) and minerals. It is recommended to eat in moderation. One serving size is 4oz., about the size of a deck of cards. Alcohol Intake Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of cell damage in the intestines. Overtime, cell damage may lead to polyps or cancer. The relationship between alcohol, polyp formation and colon cancer appears to be dose de-pendent. Drinking 7 or more drinks a week could put you at an increased risk for developing polyps. Drinking 2 or more alcoholic beverages a day may increase your risk of colon cancer. Whole Grains In a report written by the AICR and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), researchers were able to direct-ly link consuming whole grains to a lower risk of colon cancer. The studies showed those who ate 90 grams (about 3 servings) or more of whole grains a day were 17% less likely to develop colon cancer. Whole grains are a rich source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. All of which improve overall health and decrease the risk of most cancers. Fruits and Vegetables The link between eating fruits and vegetables to decrease the risk of colon cancer is not as conclusive as con-suming whole grains. However, researchers did find those who consumed less than one cup of fruits or vegeta-bles daily had an increased risk. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phyto-chemicals. All of which are shown to reduce the risk of cancers. Some conclusive research has been done to link vitamin C to a lower risk of colon cancer. So, eat your oranges, strawberries and spinach! Physical Activity Daily physical activity has been associated with lowering overall cancer risk. It helps promote a healthy im-

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COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

With the first coronavirus vaccines in the U.S. now au-thorized, government officials are warning that scam-mers will try to capitalize on the historic step to steal your money.

Fraudsters are using telemarketing calls, text messag-es, social media platforms and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams, according to the U.S. Department of Health.

Be wary of anyone who offers you a vaccine or asks for money to enhance your ranking for vaccine eligibility. If you see an offer to reserve your vaccine for a fee, you know it’s a scam. Also, govern-ment officials will not call you to obtain personal information in order to receive the vaccine.

Here are five things to know:

1. Initially, the vaccine will be available in limited quantities, so people should turn to trusted resources — their doctor or local health department — for guidance.

2. People should not buy any kind of coronavirus vaccine or treatment on the Internet or from an online pharmacy.

3. Doses of vaccine purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be provided to patients at no cost. Providers, though, may charge an administration fee and have that fee reimbursed by insurance companies. There’s also a means of reimbursement for those who are uninsured.

4. Consumers should not respond to any solicitations about the vaccine.

5. People should not give credit card numbers or any other form of payment to suspicious callers, nor should they divulge personal, medical or financial information.

Stay vigilant about COVID-19 scams related to vaccines, treatments, test kits and personal protec-tive equipment.

If you think you have fallen victim to any type of scam, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

at 877-908-3360 for guidance and support, or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at

www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

(Information provided AARP North Dakota)

Local Food Pantries

Traill County

Hatton Hatton Helping Hand

417 7th St, Hatton, ND 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

3:00-5:00 pm Contact:

Lisa Meier 701-789-0756 or

Faye Duncan 701-430-9896

Hillsboro Hillsboro Kiwanis Food Pantry

Hillsboro Armory 408 1st St. SE, Hillsboro ND

1st & 3rd Mondays 4:00-6:00 pm

Contact: Rich Gehrke 701-436-5777

Portland May-Port Food Pantry

713 Helen Ave, Portland 3rd Thursday—

9:00-10:00 am (for Seniors) 3:00-5:00 pm (public)

Contact: Marilyn Koppang 218-230-3862

Steele County

Finley Steele County Food Pantry

201 Washington Ave W, (Courthouse) Finley, ND

M-F 8:00 am –4:30 pm Call for appt:

Kelly Archambeau 701-636-5220—Ask for Kelly

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Nutrition and Colon Cancer

2020 Fund Drive

mune system, healthy hormonal cells, lower blood insulin levels, speed food digestion, lower inflammation and maintain a healthy body weight. These are all factors associated with colon cancer risk. Aerobic exercise like walk-ing and running has even been proven to decrease the level of carcinogens (cancer causing agents) in the body. According to the National Cancer Insti-tute (NIH), an analysis of 126 studies concluded that those who were the most physically active were 19% less likely to develop colon cancer than the least active participants studied. Additionally, the NIH found evidence from multiple studies showing physical activity, after being diagnosed with colon cancer, is associated with a 30% lower risk of death from colon cancer. Tips to lowering your risk of colon cancer • If you eat processed meats, do so in moderation. Consider them a treat

rather than a meal. • Limit the consumption of red meat to no more than 18 oz. a week. • If you drink alcohol, limit your drinks to 2 or fewer alcoholic drinks a

day. • Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases the likelihood of most can-

cers. • Consume 3 or more servings of whole grains daily. • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. • Spend at least 30 minutes a day being physically active. • Talk to your dietitian or doctor before starting any vitamins or herbal

supplements. • Get screened for colorectal cancer, early detection is crucial.

Talented Volunteer

One of the volunteers in Mayville-Portland handmade our seniors a nice surprise for Christmas! Ken Kornkven created several wooden Christmas tree ornaments and hand-ed them out to seniors in Mayville on Decem-ber 24

th while he was bringing them a nice

hot meal! Thank you, Ken, for giving of your time and sharing your wonderful talent!

Barbara Gilbertson Alvia Flaten

Gloria Thykeson

Rosina Kerlin Harriet Schmidt

Thelma Eide

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID FARGO, ND 58102 PERMIT NO. 1123

Valley Senior Services, Inc. P.O. Box 2217 Fargo, ND 58108

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Rent Refunds and Property Tax Credits Available If you are 65 years old, or totally and permanently disabled, you may be eligible for a rent refund or property tax credit. Rent Refunds You may be eligible to receive a rent refund if 20% of your annual rent exceeds 4% of your annual income. Your income cannot ex-ceed $42,000 for the year 2020. A refund cannot exceed $400. For a husband and wife living together, only one can apply for the refund. For more information, or to re-quest an application, call the State Tax Commissioner at 1-877-328-7088 ext. 6. The applications must be filed with the State Tax Commissioner by May 31st, 2021. Property Tax Credit The Homestead Property Tax Credit will reduce the homeowner’s taxable value according to your income. In or-der to qualify for a property tax credit, your in-come must not exceed $42,000 and your assets may not exceed $500,000 (including the value of your homestead). If you believe you are eligible for a property tax credit, you can file an application with your local as-sessor by February 1 (or soon thereafter) in the year your property is assessed and for which you request a property tax credit.

For additional information on rent refunds or property tax credits, please call the State Tax Commissioner at 1-877-328-7088 ext. 6 or visit www.gov/tax/renter.

You may also call our Program Assistant, Shirley Rux at 701-788-3453.