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September 2017 Number 429 A YOUNG SOLDIER’S WATCH:

TWO EPIC EPISODES

Episode One

In 1962, James Meredith, a young black man, had

been denied admission to Ole Miss by the

Mississippi governor in defiance of a federal court

order. President Kennedy ordered federal troops to

the National Guard Armory in Oxford,

Mississippi, to enforce the court order. Although

violence had preceded the arrival of the troops,

Meredith, under protection of federal troops, was

admitted without violence. A young Texas soldier,

bivouacked with the troops, wrote his wife back at

the base that the country had survived a grave

Constitutional challenge.

Episode Two

A few days following the Meredith episode, the

young soldier, still bivouacked at the National

Guard Armory, was alerted to another threat—this

time, to the physical safety and security of the

nation: a Russian ship streaming toward Cuba

loaded with nuclear warheads. How would

President Kennedy respond to this threat after the

embarrassing Bay of Pigs invasion just a short

time earlier?

As Kennedy and his advisers negotiated with

the Russians, America’s silos opened and the

missiles were pointed toward Russia. The country

was on the verge of nuclear war. The young

soldier’s wife back at his base with their young

son received the announcement from base

headquarters to shelter in place. The young soldier

at the armory was incommunicado. He could only

wait.

As the world held its breath, the announcement

came that the crisis had been resolved. President

Kennedy had confronted, and stood down Russian

Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The Russian ship

began to turn around and head back to Russia; the

missiles were retracted into their silos.

Post Script

The young soldier completed his active tour of

duty the following year, 1963. Years later he

would reflect on his two experiences. The Ole

Miss episode, it seemed to him, was a shadow of

the Civil War. Really, you say? The young soldier

actually had the gall to somehow equate a brief

crisis in time at a southern university with the

terrible horrors of the Civil War? In both cases a

president of the United States had confronted

challenges to the supremacy of the United States

over forces that, if successful, would have

destroyed or severely damaged the basic fabric of a

single, undivided nation and the promise of

universal equality.

The Cuban Missile Crisis, it seemed to the

young soldier, demonstrated the efficacy of a

president’s preparation, courage, and unflinching

resolve in facing a grave challenge to the safety

and security of our country.

Cullen Rogers,

The no-longer-young Soldier

Dedication of

PVN

VETERANS

MEMORIAL

Sunday, September 17

2:00 PM

2 Bugle September 2017

THE VILLAGE BUGLE Presbyterian Village North

8600 Skyline Drive, Dallas, Texas 75243

Ron Kelly, Executive Director

David Lodwick, Village Council President

THE VILLAGE BUGLE STAFF

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Crawford, John Drake, Joyce Forney, Kathleen Gleason,

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COUNCIL CORNER:

HEROES

Did you have some heroes when you were a kid? I

did. Other than my dad, my early heroes were

mostly sports heroes. The names of my heroes

changed in my adolescent years, of course. Heroes

became lawyers, businessmen, theologians,

writers, and aviators.

I have a new set of heroes now. They are more

authentic heroes than those celebrated figures of

my dreams long ago. I greet some of them every

day.

Yes, I’m talking about you.

You, who face each new day as if it were a

gift.

You, who smile and ask, “How ya doin’?”

You, who ask newcomers to sit at your tables.

You, who volunteer to serve.

You, who visit those of us who need it.

You, who have uncommon courage.

You, who provide friendship.

You, who have amazing resumes, but would

rather not talk about it.

You, who are smarter than I am, but don’t hold

that against me.

Thank you, my heroes, for making life better.

David Lodwick

READ ‘N TALK BOOK CLUB

The Read ‘n Talk steering committee has met and

chosen the books for this coming year. If you have

not joined this group that meets in Classroom 1,

perhaps your “literary appetite” will be whetted

when you peruse the following list and brief

descriptions.

September 20: The Zookeeper’s Wife by

Diane Ackerman. This is a true story of how the

keepers of the Warsaw zoo saved over 300 people

from the hands of the Nazis by hiding them in the

bombed-out zoo. The book was on the New Y ork

Times best-seller list for several weeks and was

also made into a movie.

November 15: Hissing Cousins, the Lifelong

Rivalry of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt

Longworth by Marc Poyser and Timothy Dwyer.

While these two women were biologically first

cousins, they were “distant” cousins in every way.

This book is a lively and provocative double

biography of two extraordinary women and their

lifelong rivalry.

January 17: Emma by Jane Austen. We all

need a little light reading during the winter months.

Our “classics” selection for this year, one of the

lesser-read novels of Austen, is a lively comedy of

manners as the author’s characters pursue the

perils of misconstrued romance.

March 21: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth

Ware. Currently on the New York Times best-

seller list, this is a mystery which echoes classic

Agatha Christie. Was there really a woman in

Cabin 10? Did someone really jump overboard

from the cruise ship? Read this one and share with

us what you think was really happening!

April 18: Br ing a favor ite poem to share.

May 16:Camino Island by John Grisham.

America’s storyteller has woven a multilayered

game of cat and mouse surrounding a major theft

and literary crime of the century. Another new

book selected from the New York Times best-

seller list.

Selected books are usually available from our

PVN Library; other sources are the Dallas Public

Library (the Forest Green branch is just down the

road), and other members of the group, who are

more than willing to share. So join our “literary

group” in Classroom 1; meet new friends and old

acquaintances personally and in the books we read

and share with one another.

Barbara Baker


PVN Life Enrichment Manager Lisa Englander

and Medical Director Dr. Lisa Clark are two of

twenty-five honorees to be presented at the eighth

annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon on Friday,

September 29, 2017 at the Hilton Anatole. Hosted

by Presbyterian Communities and Services Foun-

dation, this year’s luncheon will feature Academy

Award-winning actress and activist Marlee Matlin,

featured speaker, and Scott Murray, master of cer-

emonies.

While the foremost purpose of the event is to

raise money for the Faith Caring Fund, it is also a

special occasion to recognize local individuals

who strive diligently, each working on his or her

passions, to be an agent for change in the world

around them.

According to Lisa Englander’s nominator,

PC&S Foundation Board Member Mary Ann

Hyde, “Lisa is the embodiment of contagious

enthusiasm through thoughtful planning in all her

endeavors for Presbyterian Village North.” Kathy

Rotto, PVN resident, adds: “Lisa is our own

Energizer Bunny. She entertains us, educates us,

engages us, and energizes us!”

As nominator for Dr. Lisa Clark, PVN Execu-

tive Director Ron Kelly had this to say: “Lisa

Clark's faithfulness to the residents of Presbyterian

Village North over her thirty-two-year tenure has

been a shining light and inspiration to those she

has served. In her role as medical director, she

guided PVN through many changes, including the

addition of the special care Alzheimer's unit and

the addition of Medicare services at PVN. These

additions have helped PVN and Dr. Clark serve

thousands of seniors and their families. Dr. Clark's

respect for the person she is serving is

unsurpassed. Her commitment to the dignity of all

her patients sets the highest example for others to

emulate.”

Through the support of generous donors, more

than $350,000 was raised last year for the Faith

Caring Fund, providing a much-needed lifeline for

those cared for by Faith Presbyterian Hospice. In

addition to receiving excellent care, patients

participated in integrated therapies such as music,

massage, and pet therapies, and their families were

able to receive bereavement services, including

specialized children's grief therapy. Funds raised at

the Each Moment Matters Luncheon ensure that

Faith can continue to provide services to those

needing care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice is also celebrating a

transitional and exciting year with the recent

opening of Dallas' first stand-alone Inpatient

Hospice Center, the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and

Palliative Care Center. This beautiful center brings

a unique opportunity to positively affect the end-of

-life transition for many in the Dallas area.

If you would like to purchase a table or

individual tickets to the luncheon, call 214-413-

1577, or email [email protected].

Kathy Miller, PC&S

100th Birthday of Doris Allen

Doris Allen’s son, Bill Allen, sends the following

invitation to residents of PVN:

“Doris Allen turns 100 years old on September 8th!

A celebration for her will be held from 2:00-3:00

PM in the 3rd floor reception area of The Terrace.

Hope to see you there!

EACH MOMENT MATTERS HONOREES

Lisa Englander

Dr. Lisa Clark

mailto:[email protected]


People who routinely eat fruits and vegetables as

part of a healthy diet are likely to have a lower risk

of some chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables

provide nutrients vital for health and maintaining

your body.

Nutrients

Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in

fat, sodium, and calories. None contains

cholesterol. They are important sources of such

nutrients as potassium, fiber, Vitamins A and C,

and folic acid. Potassium-rich diets may help to

maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fibers

help reduce blood cholesterol levels, promote

proper bowel function, and help reduce calorie

intake by making you feel full. They may help to

lower the risk of heart disease. Vitamin C is

important for growth and repair of all body tissues,

helps heal cuts and wounds, and promotes healthy

teeth and gums. It also aids in absorbing iron.

Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps

protect against infections. Folate (folic acid) helps

form red blood cells.

Health benefits

Fruits and vegetables may protect against

certain cancers. Fiber may reduce the risk of

obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Potassium may

reduce the risks of kidney stones, and help

decrease the risk of bone loss. Substituting low-

calorie fruits and vegetables for higher-calorie

foods can decrease overall calorie intake and help

with maintaining or losing weight.

For the best nutritional value

Choose fruits over juice for the fiber benefits.

Select high-potassium fruits and vegetables more

often: citrus fruits and juices, bananas, dried fruits,

prunes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, dried

beans, and spinach. Sauces can add fat, calories,

and salt to vegetables. Choose fruits canned in

fruit juice or water rather than syrup. Canned

vegetables should be “reduced sodium”, “low

sodium”, or no “salt added”. Eat a variety of fruits

and vegetables, as each has a little different

nutrient content.

General guidelines

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season. They

may cost less and are at peak flavor. Frozen fruits

and vegetables may sometimes have higher

nutritional value than fresh ones. They are picked

and processed at the height of their freshness.

Those that take significant time to reach the

grocery store may lose some of their nutritive

value. Local products in season are the best. For a

quick snack, take advantage of pre-cut fruits. For a

salad in minutes and also quick snacks, use

prewashed and cut vegetables.

Safety first

Rinse fruits and vegetables under clean,

running water before preparing or eating them. Dry

with a clean cloth or paper towel. Keep them

separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while

shopping, preparing, and storing. Fruits and

vegetables offer a variety of nutrients and many

colors, textures, and flavors. Include many colors,

flavors, and textures to make meals something to

look forward to. Remember “Variety is the spice of

life.”

Jean C Cheney, MS, RD, LD

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

If you

have not already received

one, please call Karen

Gooding at 214-355-9038.


SPOTLIGHT ON CHUCK OSWALT

With a name like Charles

Edward Oswalt III, one

deserves to be in the Spotlight,

and when you can add MD, it

sounds even more impressive.

We know him as “Chuck.“ You

have had the opportunity to see

his artistic ability in the recent

showcase display of

scrimshaw. He has been the

featured speaker at the Men’s Kaffee Klatch, and

now we’ll give you the opportunity to read about

this Genuine True Texan.

Chuck was born in Galveston, while his father

was at sea during WWII, but grew up in Fort

Stockton, where Dr. Charles Oswalt, Jr., was a

respected family practitioner. Chuck was the

oldest of five children who, like their father, all

graduated from TCU; the four sons became

doctors. He said his sister is very talented in

tapestry. Working with one’s hands runs in that

family!

After graduating from TCU, Chuck received

his medical degree from the U. of Texas -

Galveston, did his surgical training at the Health

Science Center in San Antonio, and interned at

Denver’s General Hospital. In 1971, he served

eight months in Vietnam. He was fortunate to

work side by side with a skilled surgeon those

eight months and says he had on-the-job training

that he never could have experienced anywhere

else. He really drew on those experiences when he

was the only surgeon in Graham, Texas, a town of

nine thousand which he served. Chuck also has

been a surgeon in Fort Worth, Waco, and Austin.

He is not yet fully retired; presently he does

Disability Evaluations on Veterans for the

Veterans Administration. They have an office in

Farmers Branch.

Chuck lives on the first floor of Martins

Landing with his beloved rescue dog, Max. He

moved here from Austin to be near his son, son’s

wife and two grandsons, ages five and seven. He

enjoys attending all of their soccer and ball games.

Chuck lives with Parkinson’s Disease, but still has

it under control. He is an avid reader, loves to

travel, and still works on his scrimshaw pieces.

To hear our new residents tell you how much

they enjoy living at PVN is always a nice way to

end an interview!

Kathy Rotto

THE STEWPOT

In 1974, the First Presbyterian Church in

downtown Dallas decided they needed to ordain

and install a young kid under the age of thirty as

an elder. Following my ordination and installation

as an Elder, I was assigned to work as a member of

the Building and Grounds Committee. At the first

meeting the focus was on establishing The

Stewpot in the basement garage of the church. As

a committee, we attended to details and opened the

door for lunch Monday through Friday. In the

beginning, if my memory is correct, we began

feeding about twenty-five people in our garage for

lunch. Over the years the reputation began to

grow. The garage became too small and The

Stewpot was moved to the third-floor gymnasium

where showers were available for people to clean

up as well as eat. And over the years it kept

growing and growing and growing. Today The

Stewpot provides three meals a day, seven days a

week, to several hundred needy people of all types.

The Stewpot is part of a greater foundation

named The Bridge. It is located in a multistoried

building a few blocks from the church. It is

supported by a small paid staff and volunteers

from First Presbyterian Church as well as a wide

range of churches, businesses, and volunteers,

including residents from PVN. In addition to the

meals, there is a multitude of opportunities to lend

help to those who ask for it. They want to know

where to find clothing, to spend the night, or how

to get medical help, to get recommendations for

finding jobs, as well as to fill other needs.

To this day I still make a point of helping to

serve a lunch meal each month. I am continually

amazed at the growth and evolution of the various

opportunities to help those who ask for, and need,

our support. Please join me the second Tuesday of

every month and go with a PVN minister to serve

at The Stewpot. I think you will find it to be very

rewarding.

Dale Eichenberger

Dr. Charles Oswalt

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE PANTRY

The PVN Pantry is in need of volunteers. Residents

and nonresidents are welcomed. No experience

needed. Training will be done on the job. It is lots

of fun, you get to interact with residents and staff.

Stop by the Independent Living Life

Enrichment Office or contact Letty Valdez at 214-

355-9023 for more information.


Have you ever wondered about the line item on

PVN’s Treasurer’s Report titled Spiritual Life

Fund? From where does the money originate and

how is it spent? Who makes the decision? As a

new resident, I was curious. So I went to the PVN

Village Council By-Laws and found the following

description of this Standing Committee:

“The Spiritual Life Committee is responsible

for promoting the spiritual life of the PVN

residents, and shall work closely with the

Minister of Spiritual Life. The Committee is

encouraged to make gifts within its means to

worthy local organizations, reporting such gifts

to the Village Council.”

My next step was to reach out to the Co-

Chairperson of the Spiritual Life Committee,

Evelyn Pope. Our Minister of Spir itual Life is

the Rev. Carolyn Mitchell, M Div, and the other

Co-Chairperson is Gloria Box. The remaining

committee members include Jane Hobin, Linda

and Bill Cox, Dale Eichenberger, Esther Laufer,

Pat Pittman, Harold Hartley, Barbara Noller,

Tom Standlee, David Lodwick, Bill Schilling,

along with the Joyce Hall Spiritual Life Rep, Brad

Golden, and the Health Care President. These

neighbors and staff decide to whom and how much

is given. Additional Chaplaincy Staff are: Rev.

Brent Ashby and Rev. Denise Odon, Associate

Spiritual Life Ministers, and Judy Moreland,

Administrative Assistant.

The Spiritual Life Fund was created to give an

opportunity for our residents to give back to our

local community. All contributions of the Spiritual

Life Fund are given to nonprofit organizations that

provide services for the disadvantaged and

impoverished in the local area. Donations are

made to such entities as:

The Stewpot, which is the sole meal

provider at The Bridge Homeless Recovery

Center (serves thousands of meals per day,

seven days a week)

Our Daily Bread Ministries provides the

quarterly daily Bible devotional books for

personal reflection and study to any resident of

PVN

The 24 Hour Club provides safe, sober

transitional living to homeless men and women

The White Rock Center of Hope provides

food and clothing to families and children.

The Center also provides financial assistance

with rent and utility bills

THE SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMITTEE

Stults Road Elementary: The school

provides more than the educational needs of its

students.

These, among other organizations funded, are all

related to the charitable interests of PVN residents.

If you wish to have your local community group

considered for these donations, you may contact

any member of the committee.

At the beginning of each calendar year, the

Spiritual Life Committee is provided with a

budgeted amount of funds for these donations. This

budget is derived using the previous year’s

donations, along with expected offerings based

upon previous year’s total offerings. So it stands to

reason that the only way for this budgeted amount

to increase is for the offerings to increase.

We do not have an offering time during our

worship at PVN, but if you or a friend would like

to make an offering to the Spiritual Life Fund, you

may do so by placing a check made out to PVN

Village Council and writing Spiritual Life Fund

in the memo line. You may place your gift in one

of the offering boxes at the back of Monie Chapel

or the back of the Joyce Hall Library.

(These donations/offerings are not tax deductible.)

Christi Thompson

WELCOME TO JOYCE HALL

On July 26, Natalie

Nichols settled into her

apartment in Joyce Hall.

Natalie was born in

Garbar, Oklahoma, but

grew up in Beaumont,

Texas. At Texas A&M

she met her future

husband, a student in

Veterinary Medicine,

who was in a barnyard

tending horses. After he

graduated and they were

married, they spent forty years in Woodville,

Texas, where three boys and one girl blessed their

fifty years of marriage. Natalie has nine

grandchildren, and five great-grands. She enjoys

playing games, listening to music, and reading.

Another interesting thing she told us was that her

mother lived to be just three days shy of 108.

We do send you a very warm welcome,

Natalie.

Marion Goodrich

Natalie Nichols


PICTURE FROM THE PAST

MONIE CHAPEL’S

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

8th Grade

Graduate

in 1944

A word on the windows just installed and coming

soon to the Monie Chapel

For many months worshippers have enjoyed the

beauty of the exquisite stained glass windows

gracing the Monie Chapel.

On the left front of the Chapel is the image of a

chalice that reads below, “To the Glory of God and

in Memory of Ruth Pendleton Leonard.” “Dr. Don

Leonard (PVN resident and founder of the PVN

Foundation) commissioned the beautiful stained

glass window in memory of his wife who passed in

2001. It was installed in the original ‘meditation

room’ of the Corrigan building, which became the

second PVNF office in 2005. The stained glass was

then moved to the new ‘meditation room’ in the

Health Care Center. PVN later removed it from that

location, and it was in storage for several years. At

PVN Foundation’s request, the window was installed

in the Monie Chapel in May 2017,” according to

Margaret Zagurski, Executive Director of the PVN

Foundation.

In a few weeks, according to Dr. John Gremmels,

who heads up the Memorial windows project at

PVN, The Baptism of Jesus will occupy the space in

the first window on the left side of the Chapel. The

window is crafted by Conrad Schmidt in Milwaukee,

WI. It is done in the style of the Triptych window

behind the altar, and has been given in thanksgiving

for Bob and Nancy Jones by their daughter, Linda

Sparkman.

“Dr. John” points out that there is a long tradition

of incorporating favorite scenes from the Bible and

specific memorials to individuals. The face of a

TCU student who died in a plane crash appeared as

the face of Joshua on a stained glass window. A

judge remembered for his generosity to mission work

in underdeveloped countries appeared as the face of

Jesus in a window depicting the feeding of the Five

Thousand.

There remain two other spaces for stained glass

windows at eye level. Dr. John suggested several

possibilities of stories central to scripture: Peter and

Paul; Adam and Eve; Noah and the Ark; Abraham

and Isaac; the Last Supper; and Pentecost to name a

few.

For anyone wishing to honor a family member,

friend, or colleague with a work of the spirit and of

art, Dr. John may be reached at 214-288-0377 to

discuss additions to the already awe-inspiring sacred

space that is the Monie Chapel.

By Judy Morris


SOCIALIZE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

In early days, we felt pretty smug when we learned

to do more than one job at a time: labeled multi-

tasking. For years, that was considered a credible

skill. Our present generation is taking it to

extremes―to their detriment, I fear.

While I admire the whizz-bang speed with

which I can obtain just about any fact I need to

flesh out an essay or two by Googling a question

on the Internet, I draw the line at social

networking―aka Facebook, Twitter, You Tube,

etc. My attention span is not willing to flit from

one app to the next. Critical thinking is left

wanting. Perhaps social networking has a place in

this world, but not in mine.

Don't get me wrong; those applications may

have valid usage, especially for enjoying the

development of grandchildren, but I've not found

them necessary in my life. As a person of a certain

age, I long resisted buying a simple pay-as-you-go

cell phone. And that's about as far as I intend to go

when it comes to gadgetry. There is no way I wish

to tweet to the world which movie I saw or what

restaurant I favor for Mexican food. Call me old

fashioned and out of date.

I began losing perfect eyesight and hearing at a

respectable late middle age. Today's generation

will likely be using hearing aids by the age of 50,

after years of using ear buds or headphones to hear

music with few discernable lyrics at a decibel

beyond reason.

Like many of my generation, I still enjoy

relaxing to classical music, and holding a well-

written book in my hands. Better yet, to

exchanging the latest news with a friend—in

person.

Oh, yes, I use email to keep in touch with

family and far-away friends. And I use my laptop

and iPad to utilize Google maps. I would miss

them, for they save time for leisure endeavors.

"The problem today isn't that we multitask. It's

that we never stop multitasking," author Nicholas

Carr writes, describing our present generation. We

can only hope that, sooner rather than later, ‘app'

addicts will disconnect―and stop to smell the

roses.

Loretta Dunbar

A HEALTH NOTE FROM DR. BRAY:

THE PROPER MINDSET

Our health comes down to:

1. What we eat.

2. How we move.

3. How we sleep.

4. How happy we are.

In other words, our health is determined primarily

by our behaviors and environment. Genetics is

obviously important, but it does not have to always

predict our future.

Most doctors know very little about these four

factors, but it’s not entirely their fault. I have been

practicing medicine for more than eighteen years,

and I have yet to receive any formal training in

those areas. I had to be self-taught. Sad, but true.

And even if your doctor is well versed in these

areas, let’s not hand him or her the keys to the car

just yet. Being up to speed on evidence-based

medicine is only part of the equation. Health is a

twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week job.

And, your doctor is usually on vacation—well sort

of. I mean, how often do you see your doctor?

Once a year? Twice a year? That is the case for

most people. But, let’s say that you see your doctor

a whopping four times a year. And, let’s say that

each clinic visit lasts thirty minutes. Well, that’s

two hours a year—just two hours a year that your

doctor spends on your health. That’s less than one

day of dedicated “doctor time” over a ten-year

span. Let that sink in. If doctors hold the keys to

our health, then aren’t we all in a great deal of

trouble?

I went into medicine to help people. Most

doctors did. But the reality is that doctors have

very little effect on our patient’s overall health

because of these time limitations. You can even

make the argument that we are making things

worse.

For this reason, I ask that you not hand me the

keys to your health. They belong to you. Keep

them with you at all times. I do promise to make

sure that you have the proper road map whenever

we meet, but I am going to ask that you do all the

driving.

Submitted by

Dr. Steven Bray


MEMORIAL BOOK

As you pass through the Corrigan Great Room on

the way to get your mail or heading to the gym or

café, you may have noticed a large book under

glass with names in calligraphy, and you may have

wondered, “Who are these people?”

The book memorializes deceased former

residents and lists the names of those who honored

their memory by making a donation to either the

PVN Foundation or the Village Council Memorial

Fund. To acknowledge a gift, both groups send

letters to the donor and to the family of the

deceased.

The portrait hanging above the case holding

this book is of Mrs. John A. Jackson, (Katherine

Graeter Jackson). This picture also hangs in Texas

Health Presbyterian Hospital’s Jackson Building,

which is one of the couple’s several

philanthropies. Another charitable gift is noted by

a small bronze plaque on a column in the Great

Room that reads, “In memory of Katherine G.

‘Katie’ Jackson by her husband, John A. Jackson.”

According to David Lodwick, Council

President, leave a check in the treasurer’s in-house

mailbox to make a donation. Don Powers (Box

2103) is the current treasurer. Indicate the recipient

of the donation: the General Fund, the Memorial

Fund, the Spiritual Life Fund, etc.

Donations to the PVN Foundation may be left

at the Foundation offices, located in the hallway

near the café. These offices are open Monday

through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call 214-355-

9044 or 214-355-9038 for information, including

whether your donation is tax deductible. Indicate

your preference as to the General Fund or the

Residents’ Assistance Fund.

Margaret Ann Thetford

CHAUTAUQUA—ACOUSTIX QUARTET

One's taste in music is a personal thing. However,

there is one genre that has virtually universal

appeal. Known by some as doo-wop, the

barbershop quartet has become an institution, and

I don't know of anyone who doesn't enjoy this

kind of music. On September 19 the Chautauqua

Committee, with the sponsorship of the PVN

Foundation, brings you the Acoustix Male

Barbershop Quartet under the directorship of

Todd Wilson. This is a dynamic group of singers

that has won worldwide acclaim, winning a gold

medal at the International Quartet Competition in

1990. The quartet has appeared on CNN, NBC's

Today Show, and two PBS specials. At the turn of

the twenty-first century, it performed for a global

audience of 175 million viewers on ABC.

Listeners will enjoy familiar old favorites

included in the quartet’s repertoire using the

unique harmonies of this genre. Come join us.

This one is a keeper.

Frank LaCava

ANSWER TO PICTURE FROM

THE PAST

Jo Ann

Angiel


WANT TO LIVE FOREVER?

I must confess, my answer would be "No!"

However, I am willing to listen to suggestions that

help me to live better and healthier. To me, the key

is “health.”

If, indeed, people are expected to live longer,

then it is never too late to begin a regimen of

healthy habits and dropping old bad habits. From

what I read, there is a good chance that newly

developed “regenerative medicine” could have a

decisive effect on stopping aging―maybe not in

our time, but it’s worth thinking about. The fact is

that it is simply “preventive maintenance,” just as

we maintain our home, car, or garden. Ideal role

models are hard to come by today. But isn't it our

job as elders to be role models for our

grandchildren and great grandchildren?

Too many of us rely on someone else to make

our decisions. Playing an active role in our medical

care—being inquisitive about physical symptoms

and the side effects of prescription drugs, is

healthy. You know your body better than anyone;

pay attention to what it tells you. Be proactive in

preventive health maintenance.

Sometime in the future, dead and dying cells

might be combated with stem-cell therapy, if

medical science has it right. If cells in the artery

walls could replace themselves, it could reduce

heart problems. It may sound like science fiction,

but so did "flying to the moon" a few decades ago.

The natural progression of medical research could

hold many surprises. The big trick is to stop people

from getting sick. One way is for every one of us

to take control of what we put into our bodies and

how we use, or abuse, our bodies. Everything in

moderation is not a bad mantra—I've used it since

childhood.

Perhaps the biggest impediment to finding the

answer to living forever is insufficient belief that it

really could happen. We are accustomed to the

attitude that nothing has been able to stop aging so

far, so nothing ever will be. The fountain of youth

has never been found. Instead, it is going to take

serious hard work, research, and that ever-present

factor―funding―to find an answer.

While we are waiting for the miracles of

science to rescue our aging bodies, the least we can

do is provide assistance by eating healthy and

exercising as much as our venerable bodies will

allow.

Loretta Dunbar

WELCOME TO JOYCE HALL

Marilyn Smith moved

to Joyce Hall the last of

July after fifteen years of

PVN Independent living.

Marilyn was born in New

Brighton, Pennsylvania.,

and graduated from Case

Western College. She

moved to Dallas in 1963

She was married for fifty-

two years, and is the

mother of three boys, all

of whom live in

Colorado. She was a Speech Pathologist for the

Richardson School District for fifteen years. She is

a member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church.

Marilyn especially enjoys traveling, reading,

and visiting the sick. We extend a very warm

welcome to you, Marilyn.

Marion Goodrich

RECENTLY ELECTED AREA REPS

Sam Riley, The Villas

Connie Jenkins, Area 11


Grandparents

Grandparents are kind,

and there’s one thing they don’t mind.

If you’re his kid or her kid

you’re a person they won’t place a bid

on if they take you or not,

because they love you a lot.

No matter how old they get,

this I’ll bet:

Wrinkly as can be,

they will still love me.

When they’re deceased,

I’ll try not to weep,

but in my heart their souls will sleep.

When I happen to die,

I’ll be glad to meet them in the sky.

By Jeanette Reeve’s Grandson, Gregory

NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY!

FICTION

Brown, Janelle …………..….Watch Me Disappear

Clark, Mary Higgins ……...All Through the Night

Dietrich, William ………...The Three Emperors

Grimes, Roberta ……………………...My Thomas

Evanovich, Janet ……………..Notorious Nineteen

Grisham, John ……………………..Camino Island

Grisham, John …………………..Camino Island

Grisham, John ……………………..The Summons

Hawkins, Paula ……………..…..Into the Water

James, P.D……….…….The Mistletoe Murder and

Other Stories

Knoll, Jessica ………..……….Luckiest Girl Alive

Macomber, Debbie ……………….. Love Letters

Macomber, Debbie ………………...Silver Linings

Martini, Steve ………………………….The Judge

Noble, Elizabeth ………………Things I Want My

Daughters to Know

Parker, Robert B. …………………...…Stone Cold

Patterson, James ………………...10th Anniversary

Patterson, James ………………...……Don’t Blink

Patterson, James ………………….…Never Never

Patterson, James …………………………...…Sail

Rice, Luanne ……………………..….Safe Harbor

Towles, Amor ……..…A Gentleman in Moscow

NONFICTION

Box, Douglas D. …………………… Cutter Frisco

Brown, David O. …………………..Called to Rise

Laurie, Greg ……………………..Steve McQueen

Perlmutter, David MD………………..Grain Brain

Sears, David ………………….Such Men as These

Large Print books are Bold.

Check out our movies on DVD

We also have audio books

Please follow instructions on the Library Desk

for checking books in and out

CAMP PVN

Pictures by Joe Brockette

Resident in Hillcrest House watering the plants

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`Jim Spell 09/01

`Sally Henneberger 09/02

`Gary Carson 09/02

`Barbara Stephens 09/02

`Pam Davidson 09/02

`Carroll Wahl 09/03

~Ralph Mills 09/04

`Nancy Miller 09/04

`Georgia Zikos 09/05

`Bob Blevins 09/05

`Sally Wiley 09/07

Àlan Smith 09/07

`Shirley Scott 09/10

~Donald McCann 09/10

`Doris Johnson 09/10

`Lucy Thomas 09/11

~Mary Lou Kirby 09/12

`Kay Jordan 09/12

`Linda Cox 09/13

`Barbara Guthneck 09/14

`Leo Lee 09/14

~Nancy Wilson 09/14

`Kay de Wit 09/14

Ànn Steves 09/15

`Kenneth Henneberger 09/16

Èlaine Nichols 09/17

`Ralph Horak 09/17

~Mona Magnis 09/17

`Susan Walker 09/18

`Lee Schilling 09/19

~Charles Yarbrough 09/19

`Margaret Edgren 09/21

~William Bludworth 09/21

~Shirley Lang 09/22

~Geraldin Farnsworth 09/23

~Marilyn Smith 09/23

`John Birkner 09/24

`Linda Drake 09/25

`Craig Millis 09/26

~George Savage 09/26

~Elaine Dodgen 09/26

~Curtis Stevens 09/27

~Alice Packer 09/28

`Sandra Osborn 09/28

`Betsy Green 09/28

Èlmer Stephens 09/28

Àdele Visinsky 09/29

`Doris Anchuetz 09/29

Ìla Kraft 09/30

`Dorothy Smith 09/30

In Memoriam ~Vern Muncy 08/21

-Healthcare

~Assisted Living

Ìndependent Living

Happy Birthday!

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