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1 HOMEWOOD HITCHING POST For Independent Living November/December 2014 Fall Scene along Memory Lane (photo by Dorothy Richards) Drive by Frank bryan’s Cottage at 821 JaDe CirCle A monster Woolly Mammoth has invaded his yard…..that likes to eat “punkin.” (Frank Bryan, Director; Production Assts: Lucy Elder and Paulette Brennan)

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HOMEWOOD HITCHING POST For Independent Living

November/December 2014

Fall Scene along Memory Lane (photo by Dorothy Richards)

Drive by Frank bryan’s Cottage at

821 JaDe CirCle

A monster Woolly Mammoth has invaded his yard…..that likes to eat “punkin.”

(Frank Bryan, Director; Production Assts: Lucy Elder and Paulette Brennan)

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HINTS FROM THE KITCHEN

(Submitted by Shirley Hershberger)

LEMONY RAISIN OATMEAL BARS 2 cups Sun-Maid raisins 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1 tbsp. each lemon and grated lemon peel 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar ¾ cup margarine or butter, softened 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 2-1/2 cups oats Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In saucepan, combine raisins, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and peel. Over medium heat, cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble; cool. Meantime, in mixer bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in the oats. Reserving 1-1/2 cups crumb mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Spread raisin mixture over crust to within ½ inch of edges. Top with reserved crumb mixture; press lightly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temp. (Makes 24 to 36 bars.) Christmas Punch 1 qt. grape juice 1 pt. lemon juice 1 pt. orange juice ½ pt. pineapple juice 1 pt. ginger ale (I use more and put in when ready to serve) Sugar to taste Party Punch (Should Serve 50) 4 cups sugar 1 qt. water 1 – 1/2 qt. orange juice 1/2 qt. pineapple juice 1/2 qt. lemon juice 1 qt. iced tea 1 gal. water

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1 qt. Ginger Ale Make a sugar syrup of first two items. Cool. Add additional items.

vesPers – noveMber & DeCeMber 7:00 PM– CHaPel

Everyone Welcome

November 4 The Heirsman Quartet Doreen Brumbaugh, Accompanist November 11 Pastor Joe Weber, Williamsburg Independent Baptist Church Special Music – Becky Miller (flute) & Betty Moudy (piano) November 18 Pastor Jill Clawson, Saxton United Church of Christ Special Music November 25 Pastor Barry Folmer, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Altoona Special Music – The First Evangelical Instrument Ensemble December 2 Pastor John Emig, Faith United Church of Christ, Altoona Special Music – Claire White/Senior and Bell Choir December 9 St. Johns Reformed Church of Christ, Loysburg ½ hour Organ Prelude by Gloria Baker Cantata – The Holy Child Directed by Melanie Bowser Pianist – Barb Thomas December 16 Bedford United Church of Christ Cantata – First Noel Directed by Ruth Miller December 23 Presentation by John & Karen Lytle on Their Missionary Trip to Bolivia December 30 TBA

--------------------------------------------------------------------- to resiDents oF HoMewooD, Co-worker FrienDs,

FaMily, neigHbors, anD FrienDs oF Harry C. Clark,

I would like to thank all of you for your many cards, thoughts, food, flowers, plants, caring, hugs and prayers during the past few weeks for the passing of my husband Harry C. Clark. Those that were there at the hospital comforting me is something that provided me with such love. I would never have been able to get through that time without them. I can never express how much your prayers and kind words mean to me. They continue to embrace me and fill me with love. The Grace of God and all of your continuing prayers are helping me get through this most difficult time in my life. My children Tyler and Alyssa were so overwhelmed with the outpouring of your kindness and support, as well. Special thanks to Rev. Jerry

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McCuller and Rev. Scott Schul, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Homewood Dietary, as well as John Bolger. From the bottom of my heart, we thank you. God Bless You ALL………………Arlene, Tyler and Alyssa Clark.

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS

(BY Mary Jamison)

“Play ball!” the ump called out to start the game. We know who will be there for sure: “Booster,” or “Bee” for short. She likes spectator sports, particularly baseball. She was her two brothers’ numero uno fan when

they played, and now for the Altoona Curve team. In fact, she is one of four people who founded the Curve Booster Club and is still active in it today. Eventually she and hubby hosted players from other countries in their home during baseball season. These players routinely put their pay into a checking account and sent half back home to their families for food and medicine. Let’s get to know Bee better. She has the distinction of being the biggest baby ever born at the Benson Sanitorium, a health facility in Philipsburg. Actually she lived most of her life in Tyrone where she graduated from high school, and worked there as an elementary school teacher after graduating from IUP. Bee likes acting in amateur theater and played “Little Buttercup” in HMS Pinafore and “Aunt Eller” in Oklahoma. She has been active in her church since age 12. How so? Well, she took an adult certified lay preacher course (she does not elaborate on this), joined youth groups, taught Sunday School and summer Bible School, and sang in the choir. Pleasant memories from her youth center around her father who was quite a self-taught musician. He played mandolin, violin, guitar, and banjo with a kitchen band, often in their home. The group called themselves “The Bald Eaglers” and often played at local events. They played blue grass and country music; their repertoire included “Little Red Wagon,” “You Are My Sunshine,” hymns, and a special song her dad sang just for her. The title would give her away…. Could you name just one month in your life that stands out? Bee could. She and hubby traveled to Poland and taught English to selected students, ages 8 to 11 (he taught 12 to 14). Juniata College sponsored them and provided their materials. Students concentrated on vocabulary and spelling. What they liked most was playing wiffle ball and dancing the hokey pokey. While they were there Warsaw was cordoned off for a visit by the US president. Interesting, but not pertinent….

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Here’s one that can top that off: our fellow resident, Bee, represented Tyrone as “Miss Tyrone” in the 1966 Laurel Festival in Welllsboro. Toldja so! At HMWD the couple enjoys day trips, dining out with the bus gang, and Curve games. You didn’t peek ahead, did you? Go to page 9 to find who “Booster” really is.

Poem of the Year (submitted by Bette Croft)

The computer swallowed Grandma Yes, honestly it’s true!

She pressed “control” and “enter” And disappeared from view.

It devoured her completely,

The thought just makes me squirm. She must have caught a virus Or been eaten by a worm.

I’ve searched through the recycle bin

And files of every kind; I’ve even used the Internet,

But nothing did I find.

In desperation, I asked Mr. Google My searches to refine.

The reply from him was negative, Not a thing was found “online.”

So, if inside your “inbox,”

My Grandma you should see, Please “Copy, Scan, and Paste” her,

And send her back to me.

This is a tribute to all the Grandmas and Grandpas, Nannas & Pops, who have been fearless and learned to use the Computer…They are the greatest!! we Do not stoP Playing beCause we grow olD; we grow olD beCause we stoP Playing!

HoMewooD at Martinsburg

business Hall oF FaMe

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Arlene Clark, Executive Director, accepts the award for Homewood at Martinsburg, inducted into the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, Business Hall of Fame on October 20, 2014.

Awards dinner and gala event was held at the Blair County Convention Center. What an honor!

Medical Definitions How well do you know these terms? (Submitted by Kay Reese from Healthcare First Credit Union Oct. 1, 2014 Newsletter)

Benign: What you be after you be eight.

Artery: The study of paintings.

Bacteria: Back door to cafeteria.

Barium: What doctors do when patients die.

Cesarean Section: A neighborhood in Rome.

Catscan: Searching for kitty.

Cauterize: Made eye contact with her.

Colic: A sheep dog.

Coma: A punctuation mark.

D & C: Where Washington is.

Dilate: To live long.

Enema: Not a friend.

Fester: Quicker than someone else.

Fibula: A small lie.

Genital: Non-Jewish person.

G.I. Series: World Series of military baseball.

Hangnail: What you hang your coat on.

Impotent: Distinguished, well known.

MEET OUR STAFF:

Labor Pain: Getting hurt at work.

Medical Staff: A doctor’s cane.

Morbid: A higher offer than I bid.

Nitrates: Cheaper than day.

Node: Was aware of.

Outpatient: A person who has fainted.

Pap Smear: A fatherhood test.

Pelvis: Second cousin to Elvis.

Post Operative: A letter carrier.

Recovery Room: Place to do upholstery.

Rectum: Darn near killed him.

Secretion: Hiding something.

Seizure: Roman emperor.

Tablet: A small table.

Terminal Illness: Getting sick at the airport.

Tumor: More than one.

Urine: Opposite of you’re out.

Varicose: Nearby, close by.

Vein: Conceited.

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Mandi Cottle, Holly Keller, and Brad Norris will be featured in our upcoming “Messenger.” Be sure to read the exciting news regarding our Directors!

YOUR AUXILIARY AT WORK (for you!)

(by Becky Williamson)

Oh, my! Did this year pass by too quickly for anyone else besides me? Grandma always said, “The older you get, the faster time seems to go by.” How right she was!!

Here we are, once again, into the fall season. As I write this article, the sun is shining bright and the air is a warm 77 degrees. But I know this won’t last very long – in four days, the forecast is for temperatures in the 30’s. God is in control and He is under no obligation to ask my opinion, but . . .

With the coming of the fall season, your Auxiliary begins its new fiscal year, 2014-15. The past year has been a very busy and successful year, thanks to all of you and your generous donations and support. Here are some of the projects you have helped to accomplish:

* Total update of the Springfield Dining Room

* Sidewalk to and around the Gazebo between Ivory and Jade

* Wall fountain in Southview lobby

* New décor and furniture in Northview lobby

* Large tent for events held outside

* Automatic door into the café

* Expansion of the Springfield Pavilion

* Seatbelts and fold-down steps on the IL bus

* Donation to Tobin Mills, Eagle Scout, who made the Wheelchair Assessible Hanging Gardens beside the Springfield Pavilion as his special project

These are just a few of the projects the Auxiliary has helped to provide for our campus. Other ongoing services we provide are: Christmas gifts for Assisted Lifestyle and Healthcare residents, Supplies for the HCC Beauty shops on campus, Healthcare

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Birthday Parties, complimentary snack cart taken through Tenley Unit twice a week; and there have been many more. As I am writing this and seeing the list in black and white, I am amazed at how much we have accomplished and we have done it together!! Without the support of Homewood residents, it would not be possible. Our Auxiliary has been able to provide more enhancements for our residents than any of the other Homewood auxiliaries. That’s because of YOU!

As always in the fall, the Auxiliary will be asking everyone to join again (or, for the first time) for this new year. While our larger events, like the Fall Bazaar and the Silent Auction, fund these special projects, the annual dues help to cover those miscellaneous expenses like the ongoing services, postage and supplies for the events that are sponsored. The dues are $3.00 for an individual or $5.00 for a couple. Although we are all members of the Homewood at Martinsburg Auxiliary, the dues are not mandatory, but, the dues are an important way to support it. Please consider donating the dues when a representative approaches you; or, if you have not been contacted by a representative, won’t you please just give your money to Becky Williamson, Auxiliary Treasurer, or to Deb Pierce- she’s in the Volunteer office waiting for you!

Thank you in advance for your support . .

As I said once before, “Whether you choose to join or not, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.”

“God bless us, everyone!”

2014 Annual Fall Bazaar was a Huge Success – Raising $ 4,500!

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sPeCial tHank you to bonnie & skiP

earle, who have been the Indoor Yard Sale’s chairpersons for the past three years. They have done a wonderful job! Thank you both for all the hard work you have done to raise funds for the Auxiliary and our residents.

And thank you to the many volunteers that worked during the two days of this event. We couldn’t have done it without you!

a DuCk tale (Submitted by Shirley Bishop)

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon.

As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, “I’m sorry, your duck, Cuddles has passed away.”

The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?” “Yes, I am sure your duck is dead,” replied the vet. “How can you be so sure?” she protested. “I mean, you haven’t done any testing on him or anything! He might just be in a coma or something.”

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned

a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then

looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.

A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on

the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.

The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck. The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.

The duck’s owner, still in shock, took a look at the bill. “$150! She cried. “$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!”

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The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If you had just taken my word for it the bill would have been $ 20, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it’s now $ 150.”

ANSWER TO “SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS:”

HERE’S A HINT……..HER FATHER SERENADED HER WITH THE FOLLOWING TUNE:

“ WHEN I GO TO SLEEP, I NEVER COUNT SHEEP, I COUNT ALL THE CHARMS ABOUT LINDA….”

DID YOU GUESS CORRECTLY? OUR MYSTERY PERSON IS…… LINDA STRONG!

"leaFlets" FroM tHe library

(by Maggie Auville)

Outside the leaves were dropping from the trees in October; but inside, Homewood’s library was raking in some great books. Many generous friends donated treasures you’ll want to try. Here are some of the ones which might interest you. (Hint: they go great with a cup of tea/coffee and some chocolate chip cookies.)

Fiction:

The Man Who Listens to Horses: Monty Roberts

Cold Mountain: Charles Frazier

Message in a Bottle: Nicholas Sparks

Tears of the Giraffe: Alexander McCall Smith

Biography:

John Adams: David McCullough

Lady Bird: Jan Jarboe Russell

Killing Lincoln: Bill O’Reilly

Reference:

Milestones of Aviation: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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We especially recommend The Village by Alice Taylor. It’s a cross between biography and fiction. The story takes place in Innishannon, an Irish town near Cork and Killarney. It is here that the author lives, and she writes about many of the people in her hometown. The pictures she paints of Irish life have won her devoted fans who watch eagerly for her latest book.

If you don’t have time to read, at least drop by the library to see the new Currier and Ives prints we have in the fifteen large bookcases. The frames were crafted by Bud Koons, and we’re delighted to have such attractive additions to our room.

Halloween Fun at HoMewooD

Volunteers at Safe Night Trick or Treat. Aloha Harry Spaeth and Ada Spaeth! Now Whooooooo could it be? (Would you believe Ada’s on the right!) Which one is Jim and which one is Lois Edwards?

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(Above) Don’t know this one??? Robin & Jerry Kurland (Left) Betty Moudy is Magnificent Maleficent!

VETERANS DAY IS NOVEMBER 11TH – REMEMBER OUR VETS!

The Noble and the Brave: A Veteran's Day Tribute BY JOANNA FUCHS

When America had an urgent need, These brave ones raised a hand; No hesitation held them back;

They were proud to take a stand.

They left their friends and family; They gave up normal life; To serve their country and their God, They plowed into the strife.

They fought for freedom and for peace

On strange and foreign shores; Some lost new friends; some lost their lives

In long and brutal wars.

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Other veterans answered a call To support the ones who fought;

Their country had requirements for The essential skills they brought.

We salute every one of them,

The noble and the brave, The ones still with us here today, And those who rest in a grave.

So here’s to our country’s heroes;

They’re a cut above the rest; Let’s give the honor that is due

To our country’s very best. ------------------------------------------------------

tHanksgiving anD CHristMas are Just arounD tHe Corner!

Soon our Campus will be adorned by beautiful Christmas scenes, all created by our skilled artisans at Homewood. This year, volunteers working on the project are Marlene Aurandt (chairperson), Barb Nelson, Sue Johnston, Joan Stern, and helpers from Buddy’s Woodshop (Sam Beegle, Skip Earle, John Lingenfelter, Glenn Miller).

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Did you know that all of the displays here at Homewood were made by volunteers --not bought commercially? What an amazing contribution to the beauty of our Campus throughout the Christmas season. Be sure to thank all those involved! We look forward to the official Tree Lighting Service Dec. 2nd @ 6:00 at Northview entrance. All invited.

(Above) Sue Johnston, Barb Nelson, Marlene Aurandt, apply the final varnishes to the displays.