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Extreme makeover: Ackles editionOne family comes together to give the gift of work to celebrate their parents’ 80th birthdays

by katharine dysonPulling into the drive of the white

Victorian on Rose Hill Road, two men are visible in the field lugging off some weathered wood. One is mowing the lawn, and another stands on a ladder leaning against the house. Inside, a table in the entry is covered with cans of paint,

spackle, nails, tools, glue and other items and in the kitchen a young woman is gluing pebbles to the kitchen wall.

Her sister is texturing and rub-bing color onto a wall and in the stairwell, great long lengths of deep burgundy flowered wallpaper is being hung.

An extreme make-over? Sort of. This is the Big Birthday Year, the year when Carol and Ron Ackles each turn 80 and their circa 1879 home-stead, Ivaholm (named after Ron’s parents), has been in the Ackles family for 100 years — ever since Ron’s grandfather bought it in September 1911.

A few months ago, Carol and Ron’s five chil-dren pondered what to give their parents to com-memorate these impres-sive milestones. Coming to a consensus was not easy. Would they each chip in and send them on a vacation? Buy an expen-sive gift? Those ideas just didn’t cut it.

Then, it hit them: What their parents both loved was Ivaholm and it needed a lot of TLC. Although both Carol and Ron had worked hard the

past couple of years scraping paint, wallpapering, repairing — indeed loved doing it — they still had a long way to go to restore their treasured homestead.

Carol, an artist, art teacher and ceramic designer and Ron, a chemi-cal engineer, could do just about anything. As their daughter Sharla said, “I have a mother who’s an artist who thinks like an engineer and a father who’s an engineer who thinks like an artist.” But even Carol and Ron had their limits. Getting up on ladders was one of them, especially

as Ron had undergone some major surgery over the winter on a knee and ankle.

So their children Sharla, Krista, Brian, Brent and Ronda who lived in Texas, California and Marcellus, came up with a plan. They would all come to Ivaholm on Rose Hill Road with their children, spouses and significant others and pour their time and energy into working on the house. Some would sleep in the house, some at the family camp.

Carol and Ron were asked to make a wish list of things they

wanted to see done. Nothing was too large or too small. “We are ‘can do’ people,” said Sharla. “We grew up believing there was nothing we couldn’t do.”

Ronda set up a Web page so they could share their ideas and everyone picked things from the list they felt they could handle. They had a lot of serious skills.

Ronda (LaRue) founded Ojai Soul Arts in California, one of the top spiritual retreats in the world;

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As the menu states - Friday is BIG at Mama Nancy’s. Offerings include not only beer batter had-dock dinners but seafood platters, haddock Florentine, haddock parmesan and sauteed scallops Sinatra with pasta and more choices - “too many to list.” The mac and cheese as a side dish is highly recommended. The fish has always been fresh and tasty - never a disap-pointment.

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The Ackles clan gathers in preparation for the renovation of Ivaholm, the homestead that has been in the family for 100 years.

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Ronda, Sharla and Rachel work on one of the rooms. See Ackles on page 4

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The hip bone’s connected to the…I remember being able to run and run

and run when I was a child, with none of the creaks and hitches in my bones that are now an unwelcome sidebar to my exercise regimen. I would only stop playing, jumping, racing and skipping when my mother would call me in for dinner or in from the dark creeping up in our suburban neighborhood.

Now, decades later, I am more cognizant of my body’s performance during physical activities such as running and biking. I’ve heard horror stories of people injuring a knee or ankle and being unable to continue their exercise routine. (See related joint health sidebar, below right.)For instance, one acquaintance of mine who had formerly been a marathon runner can no longer do so because of issues with her back from the con-stant slapping of her feet on the pavement and resultant jarring of her bones. She still is

able to exercise, but running is no longer a part of her regimen.

That is my greatest fear while exercis-ing – that I will injure my joints in a way that will preclude me from my favorite cardio-

vascular activity: running. For me, there is nothing like that feeling you get when your body is running like a well-oiled machine, muscles fluid, abs tight and breath-

ing calm and steady. This fear has caused me to take the following precautions:

1. I never run more than five miles at a time. I have found that once I hit that five-mile mark, the benefits of running seem to be outweighed by the fatigue I am feeling. I know that fatigue can cause me to mis-step or lose focus, which could result in injury.

2. I tune into my surroundings. Although my mind can wander while running, if I am running on the road I am not only on the lookout for traffic, but for uneven pavement,

loose rocks and other obstacles that might cause me to trip or roll an ankle. Along those lines, I’m not wired in to any kind of iPod or other device – I feel it is more of a distraction and actually takes away from my workout.

3. I keep my pace slow and steady. I am not concerned with how fast I am running or if I am improving my time. For me, it is the jour-ney, not the destination. If I get tired, I slow down; if I am not pushing myself enough to break a sweat, I speed up. The nice thing about running is that I find I can adjust my speed to meet whatever variables crop up during my run. If someone decides to run with me, I make sure to let them know that I am more of a “shuffler” than a “sprinter,” and that they are free to run ahead, behind or with me, but are not required to do one or the other.

4. I make adjustments when running. If I seem to be favoring one leg over the other, I try to relieve the pressure on that leg by flexing as I run, or shortening or lengthening my stride. I also will do a few “bounce steps,”

which seem to help renew my vigor. Another example of an adjustment: For some reason, I sometimes get a “stitch” or slight cramp in my right shoulder during my run. When this happens I adjust the positioning of my arms a few degrees lower, and that does the trick.

5. At the end of the run I cool down until my heart rate is close to normal. The few times I did not do so I’ve found that I am not quite down from that “runner’s high,” have found my center of gravity to be slightly off-kilter and have actually had a few resultant cramps in my legs. When cooling down, I usually take stock of my body – my breath-ing, my abdominal muscles and, of course, my joints. I believe it’s good to do a mental inventory of your physical condition after any form of exercise.

It’s obvious that I’ve put a lot of thought into running, but it is necessary. As other variables come into play, I will continue to tweak my workout, always with the goal of keeping myself active and, above all, safe.

But if you’re hungry Saturday through Thursday, don’t despair. Mama Nancy’s menu is so huge, you are bound to find something to make your mouth water - we always do!

My partner Jan loves Big Anthony’s Frit-tata, which is served on a plate the size of a small turkey platter. Made with sausage, onions, broccoli, peppers, potatoes and pepperoni it’s filling as well as delicious. It’s a challenge to finish the huge portion, (half orders are also available,) but he’s discovered it tastes just as good reheated and makes a

great midnight snack or breakfast the follow-ing morning.

My favorite meal is the steak and eggs - an eight-ounce New York strip steak with two eggs, homemade homefries and toast. The steak has always been tender and very flavorful.

A close second is a great comfort food choice - the hot turkey dinner, served with creamy smooth gravy, fries, mashed potato or baked potato and vegetable.

It’s nice to know the menu features fresh Hudson Farms eggs, in addition to many

other local ingredients. If you are in the mood for pancakes, try the blueberry cakes made with New Home Mills pancake mix -- good any time of day!

With over a dozen hot sandwiches, burg-ers, club sandwiches, wings, pasta, seafood, plus traditional breakfast choices, Mama Nancy’s is sure to have something to please everyone’s taste buds.

The moist homemade cakes and cream pies are extremely popular. With such big meal portions, though, you might not have room for dessert and may need to plan a

second visit, to just enjoy dessert and coffee.If you are having an office party or meet-

ing, Mama Nancy’s also offers catering for parties of 20 or more, featuring many items from their regular menu - roasted chicken, sausage and peppers, chicken and biscuits and baked ziti to name just a few.

And what about that dish that will remind you of Dr. Seuss? Why it’s Green Eggs and Ham, of course. I’ll let you stop in to Mama Nancy’s to find out all about this unusual fare.

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According to a recent study, approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older said their joints prevented them from doing their favor-ite sport or activity and more than 50 percent

of them just accepted that as part of the aging process. This leaves a lot of people asking ques-tions like, “What can I do?”

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Sharla taught art in Ventura College; Brian was a music teacher in Marcellus, choir di-rector for the St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles and captain and crew for Mid-Lakes Navigation; Krista was a construction manager and instructor in San Antonio and Brent a professional engineer and designer for an automotive research firm.

Krista arrived three days early to set every-thing up and assigned everyone a title. Carol was the Internal Creative Facilitator and Ron was the Corporate Machine Consultant.

Krista as Supervisor and Central Imple-mentation Architect, created a spread sheet outlining the tasks and assignments making sure there was an adult working with one of the younger kids and she set up a Multigen-erational Grievance Committee.

Sharla (Fell) was the Vertical Applications Technician supervising the wallpaper hanging in the 24-foot stairwell, while Krista super-vised building a three-level movable platform which could be moved up as they went.

Ronda, International Plaster Master, tack-led resurfacing the walls in the library; Brent, the Exterior Applications Engineer, handled the reconstruction of a new window while Brian was Assistant to the Vertical Applica-tions Technician. Among other chiefs was a Demolition Strategist who finished hauling away boards from a dilapidated outbuilding, a Group Marketing Analyst, Materials Director and Landscape Designer.

Carol said, “Although everyone was given a job, people were constantly taking on other tasks whether it meant carrying some boards or holding a ladder. Watching them work was like seeing a large tapestry evolve as one job was woven into another.”

One of the jobs was repairing a side win-dow. However, when they opened the wall, they realized it was just about rotted out. No problem for this crew. They found some rough-cut boards left over when one of the barns had been built and cut and planed the wood down to size. “Otherwise we would have had to buy two new windows,” said Ron. “We find a way to make these things from what we have.”

Sitting on the side porch in cushioned wicker chairs, Ron says, “When we were grow-ing up in the house, this porch started falling down. One day, Brian and I built a new one using wood salvaged from another project. We wouldn’t have this place if we didn’t do most of the work ourselves.”

Each day started at 7:30 a.m. when every-one — well almost everyone — was eager to get to work. Carol had already been up since dawn at the family camp enjoying some de-votional time. “I didn’t want to let the physical activity get out of balance with the spiritual,” she said. “It was very important the kids en-joyed their time here, not just work.”

Around 4 p.m., they would all head down to the camp on the lake for swimming, kayak-ing, and just kicking back.

On the second morning, Sharla’s 18 year-old son, Erik, whose official title was Assistant to the Demolitions Officer, wanted to sleep in. Sharla went to him and asked him to think of all the pleasurable years he had spent on the

farm and how much joy his grandparents had given him. “Isn’t that worth getting out of bed for?” she asked. He agreed and got dressed.

“I want my kids to see this as a gift of joy, not sacrifice,” said Sharla. The next morning after everyone had started to work at the house, Erik called his mom and asked why no one had woken him up. Would someone come down and pick him up, please. The Assistant to the Demolitions Officer was on the job.

Throughout these sunny, summer days, there was laughter, joy and camaraderie. The only glitch came on the second day when Carol was floored by an extreme case of food poisoning.

“I never get sick,” she said. “I lay there and could not move but it just didn’t matter. I realized I could experience total surrender and have the sheer joy of watching every-thing around me go on. Formerly if someone wanted a hammer or a cookie, I would get it. This was an incredible shift — it was meant to be.” And she credits Ron’s home remedy with helping her recover: a glass of whole milk boiled 10 minutes and chilled.

At the end of the week, there was a big party with an 80th birthday cake and the presentation of the “Danger: Ackles Working” T-shirts. During the evening, they shared their thoughts about the gathering.

They agreed they got to know everyone better especially as they don’t see each other that often. The week had been a real bonding experience. They also said it meant so much that their parents were still in love and pursu-ing their dreams — turning new chapters in their lives.

“Ron and I grew up together. We’ve always been best friends,” said Carol. “I spent a lot of time here” at Ivaholm.

“Our kids remember visiting the farm and getting up with grandpa to milk the cows at 4 a.m. then coming back for Iva’s homemade molasses cookies and applesauce,” said Ron.

Ron and Carol are emphatic about making sure their children and grandchildren under-stand and experience all the love this house holds and has held. “There is something about this house that loves people,” Ron said. “People who come here to visit or stay for a while, can-not wait to return. They feel at peace here.”

When the renovations were finished and the last of the family left, Ivaholm was tucked in snug for the winter months with a new window in the den and more insulation. The plaster walls in the den had been buffed and painted, the ceiling in the living room was finished with new moldings and paint; the old wallpaper on the soaring front hall had been replaced with a stunning period paper and the walls in the kitchen above the counter were decorated with a pebble and tree mosaic.

Outside, the grounds had been groomed and a decrepit aged outbuilding had been taken down and the boards removed.

Clearly after this family has come together to fix, repair, paint, pound and paper, the house, like those who love it, is smiling just a bit more.

Katharine Dyson is an Eagle Newspapers contributor.

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north high School hall of fame inductees announcedAwards dinner Sept. 17

This year’s North High School Inductees will be honored at the Second Annual North High School Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. The honorees are alumni who have distinguished themselves in school, career, and community. This event will be held at the Double Tree Hotel (Carrier Circle) DeWitt, on Saturday, Sept. 17. Social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Inductees this year include: Louis P. Aiello ‘59, Dr. John F. Blasi ‘50, Louis R. DeBartelo ‘59, Richard B. Easterly ‘57, Robert Fruciano ‘47, James Killius ‘53, Dr. A. John Merola ‘54,

H. John Riley Jr. ‘57, David H. Rossi ‘58, George J. Schunck ‘48, Dr. Steven F. speech ‘55.

Posthumously: Marion E. Brenneman ‘24, Nicholas Cappellett ‘35, Art Cramer ‘27, Dr. Robert N. Giambattista ‘44, Melanie A. Kreu-zer ‘24, Mary McMillan’13, Robert N. Primo ‘51, William N. Rogers ‘49.

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WHAT DO YOU WANT FROMA JOINT REPLACEMENT?

By Patrick VanBeveren, PT, DPT, MA, OCS, GCS, CSCSPhysical Therapy Supervisor for The Centers at St. Camillus

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Most people elect to have joint re-placement surgery to decrease theirjoint pain. Conceivably they think thatif their joint pain is gone they will bemore active. Unfortunately the evi-dence from research reports don’tindicate that after total joint surgerypeople become more active.

Fact is, even though joint replacementsurgery is very good at decreasing aperson’s pain, people typically don’tincrease their activity levels. We’vebecome a pretty sedentary societythat tends not to exercise. It takesreally working at your exercise pro-gram after joint replacement surgery,to increase your function. And that’shard.

Right after surgery, you have the in-creased pain and swelling from thetrauma of surgery and if you’re likemost people, you need someone topush you to do your stretching andstrengthening exercises. After surgerythere is typically a 50%-60% loss ofmotion and strength at the knee joint.People who go for short term reha-bilitation do better because they areusually in therapy two hours per day.That’s hard to do on your own.

Once the swelling and pain havesubsided many people quit exercisingbecause they feel that thy have mettheir goal. However, they still can’twalk quickly, go up and down stairseasily, balance on one foot or getdown on and up from the floor with-out a great deal of difficulty. Thoseare the goals of out-patient therapy.Then, to continue to maintain andimprove upon your gains, you needan ongoing exercise program perhapsat a gym or facility that has communityexercise programs.

If you’re planning on going throughsurgery to help with your joint pain,don’t stop there. Also plan to increaseyour function so that you age betterand continue to be able to do all thatyou want to do when you want todo it. Commit to an exercise programthat starts right after surgery anddoesn’t end. Your efforts will be wellworth the outcome.

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Golden Harvest Festival returns to Beaver Lake

The colorful Golden Harvest Festival returns to Beaver Lake Nature Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sun-day Sept. 11, Now in its 34th year, this popular, old-fashioned country fair style event has something for everyone. Hands-on nature activities, horse-drawn hayrides, free canoeing, fresh doughnuts, live animal dem-onstrations, nature hikes, unique games, great shopping with local artists and crafters, and an eclectic mix of live music and entertainment round out the weekend. Audience participation has long been a mainstay of the program as visitors serve as both contestants and judges in the signature Living Scarecrow, Wild Critter Call and Pie Eating Contests.

“The Golden Harvest Festival is a great annual event for families to step out and enjoy the fall weather, and Beaver Lake Nature Center is the perfect place to do so. With so many different activities for people to enjoy among the many different hiking trails for them to explore, this is truly one of our best festivals of the year,” said County Executive Joanie Mahoney.

Highlighting the entertainment schedule, are local favorites such as the Zydeco sounds of Los Blancos, acoustic rock with Michael Crissan, The Magic of Virgil and the Catskill Puppet People. New for 2011 are spirited fiddle and guitar sounds of The McCreas and the comic, juggling, magic of Incredible Larry.

Admission is $5 for adults; $1 for children 6 -17 years old and 5 and under are free. Parking is free.

Beaver Lake Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, three miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route 370. For more information, call the Nature Center at 638-2519 or visit OnondagaCountyParks.com.


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17th Century Ste Marie Mission Adventure: Seniors may applySubmitted by Jon anderson

President, Friends of Historic Onondaga Lake

In 1654, French Jesuit missionaries em-barked in a desperate and arduous expedi-tion to establish a mission embassy among the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) people. The French had been at war with the Confederacy for approximately 40 years. Several Jesuit missionaries suffered mar-tyrdom as a consequence of the conflict. Their story is celebrated at the Shrine for the North American Martyrs at Auriesville, N.Y. The Ste Marie mission expedition was in response to that episode.

The site chosen for the mission-embassy site was Gannentaha, Central New York’s Onondaga Lake. This was the land of the Upper Iroquois, Onondaga Nation. This site was selected on ac-count of its central location within the Confederacy. The mission is celebrated today as the Onondaga County Parks ‘Ste Marie Among the Iroquois” historic Site, Liverpool. The route from Montreal to Gannentaha was an ordeal that, without question, tied men’s physical, emotional, and spiritual endurance. The nature of the wilderness they were entering was raw in beauty, and unforgiving in its cruelty. In a word, it was awesome! Two things were said to have ensured either success or

failure in venturing into the wilderness of this New World – ill luck or God!

Travel by canoe was uncomfortable, wet, cramped, exhausting, and dangerous. Exposure to the mercy of the elements was endured for five to eight weeks. These French who experienced the expedition suffered from exposure, fatigue, famine, fe-ver, and exhaustion. During the course of the saga three men died of disease coupled with fatigue. Three others died attempting to canoe pass through a torrential rapid episode.

Once reaching their destination, the men labored to carve their palisaded mission compound settlement and adjacent planting fields out from a virgin forest. All this amidst imminent hostilities by native factions who were resistant to the French occupation.

Considering all this, looking back upon time, one might assume that success in enduring such an adventure was the stuff for young men. True, it was that. But more practically, it was the stuff for experienced men, men who were in their prime. Survival and success in the New World was an ageless thing, dependant upon experience, persever-ance, endurance, vision, and faith first of all.

About 50 men took part in the expedi-tion. Occupations included Jesuit Priest ambassadors, Jesuit Brothers, Donne lay-positions, house-writes, carpenters, a

blacksmith, farmers, a surgeon, mapmaker, miller, shoemaker, tailor, guide, musician, interpreter, guide and soldiers.

The ages of only 17 men are known to research. These ages ranged from 19 to 57 years of age. The average age of these seventeen men was 40. Despite the dangers and hardships, and judging from the ages of some of the participants it is obviously apparent that experience was of necessity. This criteria reflects the importance of the expedition and the talent of the individuals involved.

Fr. Joseph Chaumonot S.J. was age 46. During his trek to Gannentaha in 1655 he survived from starvation in the wilderness by devouring the rotting flesh of a drowned “wild cow.” Jesuit colleagues who survived the grueling initial 1656 eight week journey to establish the mission site included Fr. Francois DuPeron S.J., 47, Fr. Rene Menard S.J., 52, and Fr. Francois LeMercier S.J., Superior for the New World Missions, , 53. Fr. LeMercier was credited with settling a blood feud between the Mohawk and Seneca delegates during a council gathering in the summer of 1656.

Five Jesuit Brothers were recorded as ac-companying the expedition. One, unidenti-fied, suffered several bullet wounds from hostile natives in route to Gannentaha. Two of these Brothers were identified as Brother

Joseph Boursier S.J., 51, and Brother Am-broise Brouet S.J. age 57. Br. Brouet served as the surgeon and oversaw the operations of the mission Refectory. Fr. Paul Rageneau S.J., 49 survived a 1657 attack while in route to the Gannentaha mission and is credited for successfully negotiating for the lives of the Frenchmen of that re-supply expedition.

Included among the 18 soldiers who served at the mission between 1656-1658, was Nicolas Marsolet, 55, and Commandant Zacharie Dupuis, 48. Dupuis is undoubt-edly responsible for resolving a near mutiny episode that took place at the mission when the occupants became aware of the immi-nent hostilities that would ultimately result in the abandonment of the mission in 1658. The escape episode resulted in a daring and harrowing canoe-wilderness trek against all the unforgiving elements of a winter protest. Undoubtedly, a life time reminisce for the men who ventured to endure it.

The 1656 Onondaga Lake (Gannentaha) Ste Marie mission story remains a Central New York historical significant saga that em-bodies all the intriguing elements of cultural interface between the European and Native peoples, a faith journey-sharing experience, and the human drama that abases any work of fiction. Considering the character, and age, of the men involved, its story remains ageless.


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Enter The Savvy Wine Cellar, the couple’s two-year old business on West Genesee Street. The upscale wine store has a unique aura and architectural design that would make any wine en-thusiast feel like they are entrenched in the depths of a California wine cellar. Grapes and sharp cheese are the only two food groups missing on a wine menu.

Not sure which wine suits you? Take a stroll down the aisles and find neatly scribed cards that entail exactly what you will be drinking after a stressful day at work. Wine bottles rest comfort-able on wooden racks, making it easier to eye the labels.

“We wanted to demystify wine,” Alli-son said. “We wanted to make our store very friendly, approachable and offer

our help. That’s what our tastings is all about. Dale and I didn’t want to have the same wines you see in all the big stores because a: we couldn’t compete with them in volume and sales and b: we wanted to have something different.”

The location, they said, was right where they wanted to be in terms of the demographics, noting that the western part of the county was where the new growth was taken place. The east and north was totally saturated and no one was heading south. It was also the last of eight locations they looked at before settling.

“We knew as soon as we got here that this would be the place,” Dale said.

Before Dale and Allison found their way back home, the two called South Bend, Ind., home for 10 years. They never lost touch with the beverage of their choice, attending neighborhood wine tastings every month for six years.

“The host would decide on a theme,” Allison said, “then they would get the wine and we would have to figure out what it was. The host would be respon-sible for tasting notes and pairing. It was a learning experience that way.”

“We were fortunate when we lived in Indiana that we did a lot of traveling around the world because of my job,” Dale said.

World travel has taken Dale and Alli-son through the ins and outs of Europe including stops in the Burgundy region of France and the Tuscany, Liguria and Sicily regions of Italy as well as the

Napa Valley and Sonoma County in California.

“We picked up a lot of information about wine,” Allison said, “and con-sumption, too.”

Stores on the east coast, about four of five of them, also helped guide Dale and Allison in terms of the concept and feel of The Savvy Wine Cellar. The plans, Dale said, have never come easier in terms of presenting a business plan.

Allison and Dale also host tasting nights on Thursday, Friday nights 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information on The Savvy Wine Cellar visit savvywinecellar.com or call 399-5133. Be sure to check online for “What’s on sale this week” and their calendar of events.

The Savvy Wine Cellar offers a unique take on fine wines

aboVe: the Savvy Wine Cellar wine tasting station. beloW: dale record and allison palermo-record.

Longtime Skaneateles resident turns 100

Ruth Patten Vincent

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center names Bill Rude Employee of the MonthThe Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center

recently recognized Bill Rude as Employee of the Month.

Bill has been with the Loretto family of care for more than 26 years. He’s described by colleagues as someone who exceeds the expectations of his role. Elders call him gentle, caring and “a true ad-vocate.”

Known for his care and patience, Bill recently went through two intensive training programs to become an Anam Cara or “soul friend” as part of Loretto’s Cunningham 13 initiative. The initiative constitutes a person-centered, home-like approach to elder care, focusing on individual needs, prefer-ences, and aspirations. Decision-making is moved directly to elders with the assistance of an Anam Cara. Bill works with elders on the 13th floor, helping them carry out the activities of everyday life, making sure that they have everything they need to thrive in their home.

Loretto is appreciative of the dedication and exceptional service Bill brings to our elders and the entire Loretto family of care.

For more information about Loretto, call (315) 469-1991 or www.loretto-cny.org.

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Want to live to 100? Throw a party. That’s the formula that has worked for longtime Skaneateles resident Ruth Patten Vincent, who turns 100 Sept. 15. The oc-casion will be marked by—what else—a party in her honor at the Sherwood Inn Sept. 17.

For more than 50 years, from 1944 to 1995, Vincent threw numerous summer parties for family and friends at her sum-mer home in Skaneateles. The property, at 3205 E. Lake Road, was built by her father in 1926 and owned by the family until 2005.

Getting there each summer to host those parties wasn’t always so easy. During World War II, when she lived in Baltimore, she had to save ration coupons to make the trip.

Vincent was born in Syracuse in 1911, a de-scendant of British subjects who immigrated to the United States in the late 1700s. She attended Central High School and Syracuse University, graduating in 1933 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. In high school, she was a member of Lyceum sorority; in college, Pi Beta Phi sorority.

At SU she met John “Newt” Vincent,

whom she married in 1934 in Hendricks Chapel. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale officiated.

Vincent worked at SU for a year or so in the mid-thirties, but resigned, she says, so that the job could go to “someone who needed it more.”

Over the years, Newt and Ruth had four children—Nan-cy, Bill, Joan and John—all of whom attended SU. John still lives in Skaneateles, where he is chief financial officer of Vincent

McCabe Inc., a full-service marketing research firm. The family has grown to include seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Newt, who died in 1970, was on the engi-neering team at Continental Can that com-mercialized the beer can pop-top.

Vincent is an avid bridge player and sports fan, and is the last surviving member of her original bridge club, which was formed in 1933. Her father, Haden “Hoss” Patten, was captain of the 1900 Syracuse University football team. To this day, she actively follows all Syracuse University and collegiate sports. She will even admit to being a closet Notre Dame fan.

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Who doesn’t love a parade?Parade of Homes comes to Clay

by Sarah hallFor the second time since 2008, the

Parade of Homes will be coming to the town of Clay.

The Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York will present the 19th

annual Parade of Homes from Sept. 9 to 25 at Inverness Gardens on Taft Road across from Wegmans. Parade hours are from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The parade is an annual event that be-gan in 1992 to showcase some of Central New York’s top builders, landscapers and

interior designers. All of the homes on the tour are fully decorated and landscaped, allowing visitors to gather ideas for a new or existing home while checking out the latest trends in interior design, landscaping and home furnishings. There are 10 homes on this year’s tour.

“We recognize that people value their homes – not only as a significant financial investment, but also as a place that they live, grow their families and enjoy their friends,” said Mary Thompson, executive officer for the Home Builders and Remodelers of CNY. “We simply want to show folks the newest products and services in our industry to improve their homes, and also

Photo courtesy of roseann smith anD toDD Loscombe

One of the homes currently under construction in Inverness Gardens in Clay, location of this year’s Parade of Homes.

“We simply want to show folks the newest products and services in our industry to

improve their homes, and also remind them of the great value of building new.”

Mary Thompson, Home Builders and Remodelers of CNY

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remind them of the great value of building new.”It’s the fifth time the parade has been in the town of Clay. The tour last came through

in 2008, when it was held in Country Meadows off Caughdenoy Road. This year’s event came to Inverness Gardens because it is a distinctive development in the area; it’s a Planned Development District (PDD), a unique zone in the town that allows for a mix of residential and commercial development.

“Inverness Gardens is an example of a ‘smart growth’ development, and we want to be able to showcase that, as all of us will start to see more types of development like this in the future,” Thompson said. “What makes Inverness Gardens a smart growth site is smaller lot sizes, its proximity to existing retail and public transportation, as well as a mix of residential and commercial properties. However, you won’t actually see any of the com-mercial building yet, as we will be using that space for parking for the event. Eventually there will be office space along Taft Road for light commercial, such as doctors’ offices, fitness centers and restaurants.”

Visitors to this year’s parade will also get a chance to visit a home under construction, something Thompson said is a new feature this year.

“Patrons will be able to see the newest building codes, technologies and products ‘behind the walls,’” she said.

As in the past, the Parade of Homes will feature special events, from the ever-popular Ladies’ Nights on Sept. 15 and 22 to Town of Clay Night on Sept. 20. The festivities will kick off on Sept. 10 with Sports Illustrated Super Model Cheryl Tiegs, now a spokesperson for Cambria Builders, who is showcasing their newest products in four of the homes. Tiegs will cut the ribbon on opening day at 1 p.m. In addition, the weekend hours have changed to those noted above.

Clay Supervisor Damian Ulatowski said he was honored to have the parade in town again.

“I think it demonstrates that builders are still interested in the town of Clay,” Ulatowski said. “People still want to come to the town of Clay to build homes. People still want to live in the town of Clay.”

Ulatowski said Inverness Gardens seemed a perfect location for the event. “That neighborhood in particular is very close to shopping,” he said. “It has easy access

to the highways. It’s in a great school district. It’s a very desirable location.”

Photo courtesy of roseann smith anD toDD Loscombe

Builder Todd Loscombe of Loscombe Builders, one of the builders participating in this year’s Parade of Homes, and designer Roseann Smith discuss plans for one of the homes in Inverness Gardens.

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Having your cake and eating it, tooby david J. Zumpano

Bob and Mary are a 75-year-old couple who lived their life working hard and always saving a portion of what they earned. Fortu-nately for them, they are able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. While not considered wealthy, their $500,000 of assets is sufficient to generate income, combined wit their Social Security and pension, to ensure they remain independent.

They have three children, and are proud of their family. Not unlike most other families, however, it’s not perfect. Their oldest son, Bob Jr., is a doctor and married with four children. He is financially successful and has a strong family. Their middle child, Maria, is a schoolteacher and married to Jim, who was a very nice guy, but is on his third business. The businesses seem to work for a little while, but eventually fall apart. Their youngest child, George, is married but has no children. While diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he shows no current symptoms, but understands later in life they will appear. Bob and Mary are not fond of George’s wife. George and his wife live paycheck to paycheck, and never really seem to be able to make ends meet, but are happy.

Bob and Mary went to see an estate plan-ning attorney. In their initial meeting, the at-torney asked a simple question: What is it that you would like us to help you accomplish? Just like many other clients that walk through the attorney’s dork, Bob and Mary expressed how they had worked their lifetime, built what they had and they wanted to make sure it was pro-tected from the government, nursing homes, lawsuits and other predators.

They also indicated it was very important to remain in control and stay independent. They never want to become a burden to their children. So, in essence, they wanted to remain in complete control and have 100 per-cent protection of their assets. They wanted to have their cake and eat it too. Lucky for them, there was a solution. The attorney reviewed the key estate planning issues to identify which were most important. After identifying their goals and objectives, he recommended an iPug ‘Protection Trust.

An iPug trust is an irrevocable trust that, while it is a separate legal entity, is not a sepa-rate taxable entity; it uses their Social Security number. The advantage is Bob and Mary can put their assets in the trust without any tax

consequence and retain a favorable tax treat-ment after death that would not be available if they transferred the assets to their children during life. In addition, since it is an irrevo-cable trust, their assets are protected from lawsuits, predators, creditors and yes, even the nursing home.

Bob and Mary were shocked to learn they could maintain full control of this trust by remaining trustee and they had the ability to retain the right to change beneficiaries, tim-ing, manner and method of distributions, all the administrative provisions in the trust. The only caveat was they had to agree they could never again access the principal.

The iPug trust also permits Bob and Mary to retain all of the income from the trust and have the entire principal available for the children, grandchildren or other family mem-bers, if needed. In fact, it could be available to anyone, except them. While they initially did not like the idea of giving up access, they were much more comfortable staying in control.

The reality was, they didn’t want the money for themselves anyway but merely for the family.

Bob and Mary were confused as they always were told if they create an irrevocable trust they would not be able to control it or change it. The estate planning attorney ex-plained that for the last several decades, estate tax laws required those restrictions, but with the new laws, it is totally permissible. Bob and Mary were thrilled and immediately began planning to protect their lifetime of assets for their needs and those of their family.

Along with her parties, Vincent is known for her chocolate chip cookies. “Mom didn’t miss one soccer game that her granddaughter Cathy played at Westhill High School,” says John. “And she brought chocolate chip cookies to every game.”

In addition to Syracuse, Skaneateles and Baltimore, Vincent has lived in W. Hempstead, N.Y., and Clinton, N.J. She currently resides at the Syracuse Home Association in Baldwinsville.

Do you know the real truth about hearing loss and hearing aids?

Here are some helpful answers to some of the most common myths about each.

Myth: If I had hearing loss, my family doctor would have told me.

Truth: Only 15 percent of doctors routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical exam. Even when a doctor does screen for hearing problems, the results may be suspect since most people with hearing problems hear pretty well in quiet environ-ments – like a doctor’s office.

Without special training on hearing loss, it may be difficult for your family doctor to even realize you have a hearing problem.

Myth: Nothing can be done about my hearing loss.

Truth: People with hearing loss in one ear, with a high-frequency hearing loss, or with nerve damage may have been told by their family doctor that nothing can be done to help. Modern technology has changed that. Now, nearly 95 percent of people with hear-ing loss can be helped, most with hearing aids.

Myth: Only people with serious hearing loss need hearing aids.

Truth: Your lifestyle, your need for refined hearing and the degree of your hearing loss will determine whether you need a hearing aid. If you’re in a profession that relies on your ability to discern the nuances of human conversation – such as a lawyer, teacher or group psychotherapist – even mild hearing loss can interfere with your life.

Myth: Hearing aids are big and ugly. Wearing one will make me look old or disabled.

Truth: Untreated hearing loss is far more

noticeable than today’s hearing aids. If you miss the punch line of a joke, or respond inappropriately to a comment or question, people may wonder about your mental capacity.

Hearing aid makers realize people are concerned about how they will look wearing a hearing aid. Today, you can find minia-ture hearing aids that fit totally within the ear canal or behind your ear, making them virtually invisible.

Myth: Hearing loss is an inevitable part of growing older and there’s nothing I can do to prevent it from happening to me.

Truth: You can take steps to prevent hear-ing loss. Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss; 10 million Americans have already suffered irreversible damage to their hearing from noise. Yet a third of all hearing loss could be prevented with proper ear protection.

Myth: I cannot afford hearing aids.Truth: There is a wide price range in

hearing aids on the market just like there is for other consumer products. There are also financing options available that can make purchasing hearing aids very affordable.

Myth: Hearing loss only affects the old, right?

Truth: Hearing loss affects all age groups. Only 40 percent of people with hearing loss are older than 64. The largest age group with hearing loss is people between 18 and 64 – about 19 million people compared to 14 million at retirement age.

More than 1 million school-age children have hearing problems as well.

If you want to avoid hearing loss, it pays to know the truth behind the myths and the basics of hearing loss prevention.

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Preventing falls, related injuriesTips to reduce the likelihood of injuries inside the home

According to a recent Journal of the American Geriatrics Society release, falls are one of the most common health prob-lems experienced by older adults and are a common cause of loss of functional independence. The risk of falls is as serious a health problem for older adults as strokes and heart attacks. Falls account for an average of 5.1 million injuries and nearly 6,000 deaths each year. One out of every three adults 65 years and older suffers a fall each year.

Strength and balance play key roles in preventing falls. There are three systems in the body that control balance – the vision, the vestibular system (inner ear), and proprioception (feedback from the nerves in the muscles and joints that give us position sense). If any of these systems are compromised, balance may be affected. If you suspect that your balance is compromised, you should speak with your physician and consider participating in exercise that is designed to strengthen the body and improve balance.

In addition to issues relating to your balance and strength, there may be potential fall hazards in your home that can be remedied. Here is a list of handy tips to reduce the likelihood of fall-related injury inside the home: 3 Have handrails on both sides of stairs and steps. 3 Make sure handrails go from the top to the bottom of stairs. 3 Keep walkways and stairs clean of clutter.3 Have lots of lights at the top and bottom of stairs.3 Have nightlights in the bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms.3 It’s easy to trip on area rugs. Remove area rugs, as they are a high trip hazard. 3 Keep commonly used items within reach, so you don’t have to bend or climb.3 Have a mat or non-slip strips in the tub and shower. 3 Have a bath mat with a non-skid bottom on the bathroom floor. 3 Have grab bars in the tub and shower.3 Wipe up spills when they happen.

For more information about falls prevention, please call The Centers at St. Camillus at 703-0874 or 703-0880.

Keep clutter off the stairs to avoid falls.

Memorializing someone without the remainsOne of the saddest moments in a person’s

life is the death of a loved one. Even more tragic is where there is no body to memorialize. This happens too often today due to factors like wars, fires, and missing persons.

Glenn and Jeanne Candee, owners of Sweet-Woods Memorial Company, occasion-ally get a request for a memorial for this type of situation.

One such request came from a gentleman named Dan, whose son perished at sea as a crew member aboard a fishing boat in Alaska. On that particular day, the water was extremely volatile, with waves crashing up and over onto the boat, tossing it around pretty violently.

This man’s son, Joe, and another crew member were swept overboard by one of those waves. The crew on board swung the boom arm over to the other crew member, and they

were able to bring him in. Sadly, when the crew swung the boom arm

back to rescue his son, a wave washed over him and swept him under. He was never found.

Dan came to us with his ideas on memori-alizing his son’s life, and together, we worked on making this monument a reality. The end result was a beautiful tribute to his son’s life, and his passion as a salt water fisherman in Alaska.

Sweet-Woods Memorial Company, located in Phoenix, Brewerton, and Camillus, offers families an everlasting and personal tribute to their loved ones. They do this by partnering with the family to design a memorial that is fitting. The sales staff at each location provides gentle guidance and recommendations to as-sist families when planning for a memorial at the time of need.

Their philosophy is simple: they provide you with the best quality granite, workman-ship, and service possible, through the selec-tion and personal design of a fitting memorial. They understand that this can be a positive part of the grieving process, to offer families an everlasting and personal tribute to their loved ones.

As a testimonial to their commitment of providing quality in memorialization, you will find their memorials in just about every cem-etery in Syracuse and surrounding counties.

Monuments are built because someone lived, and not because someone died. Their purpose is to encourage respect, hope, and inspiration. Monument designs are very per-sonal and there is no single design than can be declared appropriate for every memorial.

When purchasing a monument, keep in

mind that this will last forever. The monument you create may serve as a source of genealogi-cal reference for future generations. As such, it should be made without hurry, using great care and consideration.

Most of the carving on monuments is done in their shop, where you will find state-of-the-art equipment for design and sandblasting. Their professional staff provides the installa-tion. Each of these employees has been with the company in excess of 25 years.

Glenn and Jeanne Candee invite you to stop in at one of their three locations. The locations are open Monday through Saturdays, and home appointments and after-hour appoint-ments are welcome.

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donation carries weight for heart failure patients

Thanks to a donation from Franciscan Companies, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center heart patients will now have the tools they need to live healthier lives. Franciscan donated 10 digital scales, including two with a weight limit of 440 pounds, to patients who can’t afford to purchase their own.

“Franciscan’s donation is well appreciated by our patients and nursing staff here at St. Joseph’s Hospital,” said Connie Randolph, RN, MS, CNS. “It’s something in our acute care setting we take for granted…that patients leave here and have everything they need at home. Many times, they do not.”

Hospital staff members recommend that heart patients weigh themselves every morning. It’s a way to keep track of their health and progress. As little as a two-pound weight gain points to water retention, which means the patient needs more treatment.

“It could cause them to be readmitted to the hospital very quickly and/or cause death if they’re not paying attention to their weight,” Randolph said. “We tell them to weigh themselves but if they don’t have the tools to do it at home, how can they do it? A lot of times patients don’t want to tell us they don’t have the means to buy a scale.”

Nurses will hand out the donated scales to heart patients as needed. This is the second time Franciscan Companies donated digital scales. As part of its commit-ment to St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Central New York community, Franciscan Companies, under the leadership of its CEO Frank Smith, gives generously to improve lives.

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polypharmacy a growing problemby Joni lee

VP of Clinical Services, Spectrum

Polypharmacy simply means using more medica-tions than are clinically warranted. If you take several medications, and they are each working on their own little issue this is not a problem. When you start tak-ing two or more medications for the same issue, OR the medications you are taking are interacting with each other and causing problems – that is when to discuss the problem of polypharmacy with your doc-tor. Generally, if a person is taking more than five to seven medications polypharmacy may be an issue. Polypharmacy in the older population is growing problem.

But why does this happen? Older people generally have more illnesses than younger people, and each of these illnesses is likely treated with one or two medica-tions. Additionally, medications that used to be ‘pre-scription only’ are now over the counter and easier to access. On average, older adults make up about 12% of the population but 32% of prescriptions. Most of them take about 5 prescription drugs but then self-medicate with additional ‘over the counters’ for aches and pains. Herbal medications are also becoming increasingly popular. It is not uncommon that by the time you add them all up the 5 prescription medications become 10 to 12 medications in total. Another factor is the vari-ety of pharmacies available. Most pharmacies check for potential problems with the medications they are dispensing. This check system will not work when the pharmacist doesn’t know what else the person is taking

because someone shops at multiple pharmacies. This is not only a problem due to the cost of these

medications but because as we grow older our bod-ies don’t metabolize medications as well as they did when we were younger. Therefore, adverse drug events (ADE) are likely to happen. Your physician prescribes a medication to ‘fix’ a problem. However, while the medication does have the desired effect it may also have what’s called a ‘drug interaction’ with other medications. This means that the medications are not working as your doctor wanted them to and may, in fact, be harmful.

This interaction can be the result of what is called a prescribing cascade. A person takes medications as prescribed but develops side effects. His or her physician may not recognize the side effects as being a result of the drug. Instead, the physician believes it’s a totally separate issue and prescribes yet another pill. Thus, the cascade continues. At times this can become dangerous so it is imperative to be sure your physician knows what other medications you are taking.

One of the ‘pearls of prescribing’ that prescribers are asked to use is ‘Start low, go slow’. This means that when prescribing a new drug we should start with the lowest possible dose. As they say, ‘Less is more’. If it turns out more is required for your health then it’s easy to increase the dose. However, if the dose is started too high then it’s sometimes difficult to decide if it needs to be decreased or stopped altogether.

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Living at home, alone, at 90by kelly m. quinn

When a person over the age of 65 falls, they are more likely to suffer moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas. Ac-cording to the Centers for Disease Control, falls also increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, this public health problem is largely prevent-able.

Helen Thompson, of Liverpool, started stumbling a bit because of the medications she’s taking. At the age of 90, she’s still living at home. She wouldn’t have it any other way.

“The doctor says she’s really healthy and has a strong heart,” her son Peter says. “I wanted her to be as safe and independent as possible at home…because that’s where she wants to be.”

It often becomes a necessity to leave home as you age, so you can re-ceive the proper services and care to keep you living longer. However, the decision to move from the home you love comes at a high emotional and financial cost. That’s where home-based services step in. They are now available to delay or avoid an alternative living situation.

Peter Thompson ordered the Lifeline Medical Alert system for his mother last year. He had to convince her that the service would enable her to live at home, which it has.

“I wanted to make sure she had the button in case something happened,” Peter says. “She didn’t like any of the services I got for her initially, includ-ing having an aide. But now she loves it,” he says.

Lifeline is available locally through Franciscan Companies. The newest device has AutoAlert, which calls for help even if a fall results in someone being unconscious, immobile or just disoriented. For someone who falls as a result of a stroke or heart attack, getting help quickly can improve the outlook for survival and recovery and possibly reduce length of stay.

“It gives me some reassurance and peace of mind,” Peter says. “She’s 90. She deserves the right to live her life the way she wants.”

Call Franciscan Companies Lifeline at (315) 492-8175 for more infor-mation. See Polypharmacy on page 16


madison County office for the aging inc. News

Working together, we can make a difference I am asking for your help, the Office for the Aging is a non-profit

organization that offers a variety of services to Madison County resi-dents aged 60 and over, many of which are frail and isolated. Because we are a non-profit agency, we must raise $75,000 by March 31, 2012, to qualify for federal funding.

Since 1977, the Office for the Aging has been dedicated to provid-ing services to the elderly so they may remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Although our name would imply, we are not a county department, the staff is not county employees, and we do not receive county benefits.

Last year, the Office for the Aging was able to provide the follow-ing units of service:

180,725 home delivered & congregate dining meals; 31,232 contacts for information and assistance; 8,613 hours of housekeeping & personal care aide service; 3,176 hours of case management; 6,515 contacts for in-home support, outreach and caregiver services; 3,666 months of personal emergency response & lifeline services; 1,393 trips to medical appoint-ments; 1,400 escorted trips; 1,983 recreation, education, health promotion and nutrition education activities; 121 hours of legal assistance by an Attorney; and 95 hours of nutrition counseling & education by a Registered Dietitian.

Please consider donating to the annual fund drive, the gift you give today is tax-deduct-ible and will be used, as always to further our mission to assist and provide services that promote the independence and dignity of older individuals and their families. Please send contribution to Office for the Aging, Inc., 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032

Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those retired by choice or chance as well as the frail, isolated elderly so they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

Theresa Davis, OFA executive director

From the desk of the executive director

Social Security field offices to close half hour early due to budget cuts

September SNACK Menu

In memoriamThe Office for the Aging gratefully acknowledges contributions to honor the memory

of beloved relatives and friends. in memory of Myrtle Wheelergiven by:Leisure Time Club Senior Citizens

September OFA advocate site visits

Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition (SNACK) SitesBrookfield – Open Tuesday and Thurs-

day1st and 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm and

Beaver Creek RoadActivities: Tuesdays and Thursdays –

1230 p.m. Cards Canastota – Open Monday thru Fri-

dayStoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb AveActivities: Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 11

a.m. –Blood Pressure ClinicCazenovia – Open Monday and Thurs-

dayCazenovia Village Apts, 24 Nelson StChittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday

and Friday,American Legion, 70 Legion DriveActivities: Fridays – 1p.m. - CardsEarlville – Open Wednesday and

FridayAmerican Legion -113 N Main StActivities: Wednesdays and Fridays –

Bingo at 1230 p.m., Cards at 1p.m.

Hamilton – Open Tuesday thru Fri-day

Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5Activities: Alternate Wednesday - Sing

Along; Fridays – Banana Bingo at 1230 p.m. Morrisville – Open Monday and

Wednesday St. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside DrMondays and Wednesdays – Cards at

10:30 a.m.Second Monday each month – Sing

Along and Birthday CelebrationOneida – Open Monday thru FridayTowers II Community Room, 226 Far-

rier Ave Monthly health education topics are

provided by a Registered Dietitian. For more information and to sign up to enjoy a hot noontime meal at a SNACK site call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org.

Thursday Sept 1 – Sloppy Joe on bun, Brussel sprouts, potato salad, pumpkin pie

Friday Sept 2 – Baked chicken thigh, rice pilaf, blended vegetables, Mandarin Oranges

Monday Sept 5 – Holiday, Labor Day, OFA & SNACK closed

Tuesday Sept 6 – Baked ham w/pine-apple, boiled rosemary potato, French cut green beans, sliced pears,

no milk dayWednesday Sept 7 – Swiss steak, mashed

potatoes, lima beans, peaches Thursday Sept 8 – Marinated chicken,

sweet potato, peas & onions, peanut but-ter cookie

Friday Sept 9 – Spanish rice, broccoli, beets, pineapple tidbits

Monday Sept 12 – Seasoned port chop, red potatoes, spinach, applesauce

Tuesday Sept 13 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cock-tail

Wednesday Sept 14 – Creamed chicken & biscuit, sliced dill carrots, tropical fruit mix

Thursday Sept 151 – Chili con carne, green beans, corn niblets, rice pudding, no milk day

Friday Sept 16 – Vegetable lasagna, peas & carrots, tossed salad, apricots

Monday Sept 19 – Creamed chip beef,

mashed potato, mixed vegetables, sugar cookie

Tuesday Sept 20– Turkey divan, mashed potato, Harvard beets, sliced pears

Wednesday Sept 21 – Irish stew w/carrots & potatoes, biscuit, corn niblets, chocolate pudding, no milk day

Thursday Sept 22 Veggie Quiche, tater tots, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges

Friday Sept 23 – Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad, pudding

Monday Sept 26 – Roast beef & gravy, mashed potaoes, California vegetables, sliced pears

Tuesday Sept 27 – Baked fish on a bun, orange glazed carrots, boiled potatoes, fruit cocktail

Wednesday Sept 28 – Roast Turkey & Gravy, red potatoes, mixed vegetables, sliced peaches

Thursday Sept 29 – BBQ pork on bun, macaroni salad, broccoli, tropical fruit mix

Friday Sept 30 – Macaroni & Cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cock-tail, no milk day

Effective August 15, 2011, Social Secu-rity field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will close daily at 3:30 p.m.

“While agency employees will continue

to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow us to complete face-to-face service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime for our employees,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. “Con-gress provided our agency with nearly $1

billion less than the President requested for our budget this fiscal year, which makes it impossible for us to provide the amount of overtime needed to handle service to the public as we have in the past.”

Most Social Security services do not require a visit to an office. For example,

anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or in-form us of a change of address or telephone number may do so at socialsecurity.gov or by dialing 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Tues, Sept, 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Madison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, Ham-

iltonWed, Sept 14, 11:15 am – 12:15 pmEarlville Senior Center – American

Legion, 113 Main StWed, Sept 21, 11:15 am – 12:15 pmSt Joan of Arc Church, Brookside

Dr, Morrisville

Monday, Sept 26, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Caregiver Support Group, Oneida Public Library

Tuesday, Sept 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Town of Sullivan Parks & Rec, 701 Legion Dr, Chittenango

in memory of Bernice DeFreesgiven by:Robin & Robert McCombie

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pizza hut fundraiser set From 4 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 4 come to Pizza

Hut in Oneida and Hamiltonand mention the Office for the Aging when

you place your order. Twenty percent of your pur-

chase will go to the OFA. Purchase must be at regular menu price, no discounts or coupons allowed.

OFA Staff will be there to greet you and there will be “freebies” and a raffle basket (tickets $1 each or six for $5).

if it’s not .gov, it’s not Social Security

Please be careful when exploring the Inter-net for Social Security services.

There are websites that charge people for free Social Security services. Some of these sites, at first glance, appear to be affiliated with Social Security. But they’re actually for-profit sites charging a fee for what should be free. For instance, a quick Google search on “replacing a Social Security card” brings up paid advertisements for sites that charge just to get an application for a new card—some-thing anyone can do for free at socialsecurity.gov.

Cycles for seniors event slatedCycles for Seniors will be held Saturday

Sept. 17, with all proceeds from this motorcy-cle ride going towards programs and services that assist the senior population of Madison County. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; ride starts at 11 a.m. at the office for the aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota. All type of vehicles are welcome. Cost is $20 for drivers, $10 for riders. There will be food, raffles and entertainment. For more information call 697-5700.

grandparent’s day is Sept. 4Sept. 4 is Grandparent’s Day. Madison

County Office for the Aging would like to honor the Grandparents of our county with a special offer. Throughout the month of September, a Madison county resident aged 60 or older, can use our Complimentary Meal Ticket to attend a SNACK site of their choice. See the list of SNACK Sites for days and times for each community and the SNACK menu to help pick the day of your choice. Contact the Office for the Aging at 697-5700 to make reservations. Then come enjoy the company of other county seniors and a meal on us.

get ofa newsletters by emailYou can help us think green. Just send us

your email address and we will send you our newsletters by email. Just put “e-mail list” in the subject line of the email to us and send it to executivedirector @ofamadco.org. If you are already signed up for email, but are still receiving the printed version, please let us know.

epiC program reducedDue to budget cuts, New York State‘s Elderly

Prescription Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) is changing beginning July 1, 2011. EPIC has mailed letters to all members who will be affected by these changes.

As of July 1 A new level of EPIC Part D pre-mium assistance will pay monthly Prescrip-tion Insurance premiums for seniors with the incomes up to the following limits: Individuals with incomes between $20,000-23,000; Mar-

ried couples with incomes between $26,000-29,000.

For all members EPIC will eliminate the Part D premium credit that had been applied toward the annual EPIC deductible. This premium credit is $464 (12 months’ worth of monthly Part D premiums at the benchmark rate). EPIC will add $464 to everyone’s deduct-ible amount, as of July 1, 2011.

For more information on these changes call EPIC 1-800-332-3742 or Office for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information Counseling As-sistance Program (HIICAP)697-5700.

please help…..What if Madison County Office for the

Aging earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a per-centage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertis-ing revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 30 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Target, Gap, Best Buy, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. And if you download the GoodSearch – Madison County Office for the Aging tool-bar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodShop or GoodSearch first! Add the Madison County Office for the Aging toolbar at goodsearch.com/toolbar/toolbar/madison-county-office-for-the- aging.

pies, cheesecake mixes for saleDo you have an invitation and need some-

thing to bring? Do you like pies but hate to make them?

Do you like cheesecakes but hate to make them?

Then purchase a pie or cheesecake mix and support programs offered to senior citizens by the OFA

Pies can stay frozen for up to 6 months & to make a cheesecake just mix the product with cream cheese, whipped topping and place in a pie crust.

Pies are available year round for $8 eachCheesecake mixes are available year round

for $6 eachPies flavors available: Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Red

Raspberry, Pumpkin, Banana Cream, Boston Cream, Chocolate Cream, & Coconut Cream (in some cases sugar free is available—please call 697-5700 for details)

Cheesecake mix flavors available:cherry almond, chocolate marshmallow,

chocolate mousse, creamsicle, grasshopper, peaches-n-cream, pina colada, raspberry, & strawberry

Sugar free Cheesecake flavors are: chocolate mousse & creamsiclePies or cheesecake mixes can be picked up

between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday – Fridayat the Office for the Aging on 138 Domi-

nic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, NY 13032 or at a SNACK Site near you

Call 697-5700 for more information.


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ants, ants and more ants…by Jennifer Savastino

Gannon Pest Control

Many people are complaining about the amount of ants they are seeing this year. While we usu-ally see ants in the spring and early summer, the 2011 season seems to be bringing them out in droves. This is due to the inordinate amount of rain that we had in the early spring. We had 20 days of rain in April alone! While we all were thinking of building an Arc, the ants were thinking of finding dry land in and around your home. Even though these ants may be trying to invade your home, most homes do not need a full inside/outside treatment this time of year. An exterior barrier treatment in the spring or early summer will keep the ants out and decrease the chances of the ants freeloading in your home.

The information below can help you determine whether the ants are nesting in your home or just foraging in from the outside.

When did you first notice the ants? If the indoor ant activity has been going on

for some time, the chances are greater that the ants are nesting inside

Do you see ants inside year-round? Outdoor ants will forage actively only when temperatures are above 55° F. So, in cooler climates, if ants are seen indoors, it means an indoor nest.

How many ants do you see? Large numbers of ants foraging inside makes an indoor nest more likely.

Have you seen any ants with wings inside? How many? If the nest is outside, swarmer’s emerge outside. If many winged ants are seen inside, the nest is almost cer-tainly within the structure.

Where do you see the ants most often? If ants are regularly in a room that does not have food, there’s probably a nest nearby. If carpenter ants are mainly around an outside kitchen door, they are probably coming in from outside looking for food. If the activity is in a bathroom or near an-other moisture source, the nest is probably very close.

Have you had any wet wood, broken pipes or a leaky roof in the last year or two? Where? A structure that has had water-damaged wood or moisture problems is much more likely to be infested by carpen-ter ants than a building that is dry.

Have you noticed any little piles that

look like sawdust? Carpenter ant “dump piles” are usually located just below the nest site. If no dump piles are found, it doesn’t necessarily mean the nest is not inside. The piles could be inside a wall void and not visible.

Have you heard any strange noises inside the walls? Carpenter Ants in the nest make a rustling sound like crinkling cellophane. If you hear this with your ear next to a wall, you’ve found a nest.

There are quite a few products that you can purchase at hardware and home stores that will provide a short term barrier around your home. Professional pest products offer a lengthier residual, therefore protecting your home longer. Also with professional treat-ment comes the knowledge of the technician and you can be confident that your home is being treated in the most effective manner. If you suspect that you have an interior ant problem, professional service is the best course of action. While many do it yourself sprays may stop the ants you see, these will not stop the activity going on behind your walls.

Jennifer Savastino is part-owner of Gannon Pest Control in Syracuse. Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Central New York. She has owned Gannon Pest Control with her partners for 14 years. Gannon Pest Control is located on West Genesee Street in Syracuse.

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Educate yourself and ask questions. When your prescriber wants to add another medication to your regime, ask why and if drug interactions are a possibility.

Once a year take a bag with all of your medications, over the counter, herbal, and prescription, to your physician. This way you and the physician will be clearly on the same page.

Let your prescriber know how things are going. The doctor cannot help if he or she is not aware of symptoms. Remember, some of these symptoms could just be medications interacting with each other.

Use only one pharmacy if possible. This way the pharmacist can utilize all the tools in his or her arsenal to be sure you are educated on your medications. The pharmacist can also watch for inter-actions to help you avoid unnecessary complications.

Medications can be a necessary and helpful part of our lives when used wisely. Those same medications can be harmful if used inappropriately. By the healthcare team working in tandem with the patient many problems can be averted.

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