The Chronicle June 2009

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JUNE 2009 I ISSUE 195
Virginia Gnat
2009 Remarkable Older American
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What’s Happening in Kenosha
June 1, An Analysis of Nuclear Power, Adventures in Life Long
Learning (ALL) 2 P.M., Gateway Technical College’s Madrigrano Auditorium. Call 262-595-2137 or www.uwp.edu.
June 5-6, Bloomin’ Days. Fri. 5-10 P.M., Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 P.M.
Downtown Kenosha
June 6, Jane Cremer Cancer Foundation’s “Mujer amate, ama a tu
familia, cuida tusalud.” Health and Education Fair, with Dr. Miso
Miloslavik. 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Gateway Technical College, Madrigrano
Auditorium, 3520 30th Ave.
June 6, Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Along 2nd Ave. between 54th St. and 56th St. (262) 914-1252
June 6, Root River Chapter of Wild Ones 5th Annual Native Plant
Sale. 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., Kenosha County Center, Hwy. 50 & Hwy. 45.
(262) 681-4899 or (262) 552-8598
June 6, An Outta Sight Kite Flight, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Kennedy Park,
4051-5th Ave. (414) 305-3145
July 4, Star Spangled Spectacular, Varies by activity and location.
Harbor Park & Wolfenbuttel Park. (262) 653-4000 or (262) 653-4140.
July 5, Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade, 2 P.M.
Parade starts at about 22nd Ave. & 60th St and ends at Wolfenbuttel
Park- 5901 Third Ave. (262) 653-4000.
July 9, 16, 23, 30, Peanut Butter & Jam Noontime and After Hours
Concert Series. 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 6 P.M. and 6 to 8 6 P.M. Veterans
Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave. (262) 653-4000.
July 11, Kenosha’s Secret Garden Walk. 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Six “secret” gardens in the Kenosha Area. (262) 652-5148.
June 6, Climb the Southport Lighthouse, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., every Sat.
– Sun. Southport Light Station, 5117-4th Ave. (262) 654-5770
June 7, Good Old Summertime Art Fair, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Civic Center Park, 56th St. & Sheridan Road. (262) 654-0065
July 19, Festival of Arts and Flowers. 12 to 6 P.M.
Lincoln Park, 7010-22nd Avenue. (262) 359-7399.
June 7, Fishing Clinic. 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Rd. (262) 878-5600
July 24th, Food Folks & Spokes. 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Library Park. (262) 654-9622 ext 202.
June 9, Twilight Jazz. Grounds open at 6:30 P.M. concert 7 to 9 P.M.,
South lawn of Anderson Arts Center, 121-66th Street. (262) 657-6005
July 26, Benefit Car Show for Hospice Alliance. 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.,
Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd.
(262) 652-5346 or (262) 914-1959.
June 13, World Wide Knit in Public Day. Normal library hours.
Any Kenosha Public Library branch. (262) 564-6159.
JUNE 2009
June 27, Kenosha YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Race begins at 8 A.M. Kenosha YMCA Downtown. (262) 654-9622 ext. 205
July 16, Dr. Joseph Mangi, Preparing Youth For the Future. Civic Engagement Series. Southwest Library. 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Call the Aging and Disability Resource Center for reservations.
(262)605-6646.
June 10, Saxony Manor Senior Health Fair. 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Assisi Homes, Saxony Inc. 1816 22nd Avenue. (262) 597-5221
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June 27, UW-Parkside Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.,
UW-Parkside, east side of main complex, 900 Wood Rd. (262) 595-2457.
June 15, Annual Meeting – Election of Officers – Luncheon
Adventures in Life Long Learning (All), 2 P.M. UW – Parkside Student Center-Ball Room. Call 262-595-2137 or www.uwp.edu.
June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Kenosha Pops Concert. 7 P.M.
Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park, 35th St. & 7th Ave.
(262) 653-4080
June 18, Kraig Kenning in Concert. 7 P.M to 8:30 P.M.
Salem Community Library, 24615 – 89th Street. (262) 843-3348
June 20, Walk for Senior Services & for the Health of It.
Sponsored by KAFASI. Fox River Park in Silver Lake. 262.658.3508
June 20, Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast. 6 to 10 A.M.
Dale & Richard Spoelein Farm, 25222-52nd Street, Salem.
Rachael Crane: (262) 206-8149.
July 31-Aug 2, Pike River Rendezvous. Fri. – Sat. 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.,
Sun. 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Simmons Island park. (262) 653-4140 or
(262) 653-4426.
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County Division of Aging & Disability Services
LaVerne Jaros, Director
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The Kenosha County Department of Aging assumes no responsibility for
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make this publication possible for Kenosha County seniors.
2009 Remarkable Older American Award Recipient
Virginia Gnat
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Community Outreach Coordinator
A few of the comments shared:
“She does do much
for our seniors,
I can’t thank her enough.”
– Eleanor Pollack
“She is a very hard working president
and friendly
to all of us.”
– Evelyn Hasto
“She’s a very thoughtful lady”
– Dolores A. Prestay
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with her column ‘The Young at Heart – Just for
Seniors’, in the Westosha Report. In one of Virginia’s columns she writes, “It has been my aim
since I became President a few years ago to get the
seniors out. Even if you don’t go with us on the
trips, we do a lot at our meetings and that alone
is fun. Come and join us, I just know you’ll love
it. Eleanor Roosevelt said, ‘Life was meant to be
lived; curiosity must be kept alive; one must never,
for whatever reason, turn his back on life.’ This is
something I believe in with my whole heart. It’s so
nice for me to know that my thoughts are the same
as this great lady.”
The group meets every first and third Monday
of the month, from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at Calvary Congregational Church, 1511 Wilmot Rd, Twin
Lakes. Members aren’t required to attend every
meeting or outing, only those that interest them.
An average meeting is attended by 80-90 members and consists of coffee, cake, bingo or cards,
with an occasional educational element such as a
speaker from the Aging and Disability Resource
Center. Annual dues are only $5. The group averages approximately 10 trips a year, traveling
to places such as Fireside Theatre, White Pines,
Navy Pier, Oneida Casino, Italian Fest and China
Town. “I pray a lot for good weather,” she shared
with a laugh.
You don’t have to be from Twin Lakes to join
the group. Members come from all over, including: Salem, Burlington, Powers Lake, Lake Geneva, Union Grove, Antioch, Richmond and Bristol.
If you would like to join the Twin Lakes Area Senior Citizen’s Club or would like additional information call Virginia at 262.877.4095.
JUNE 2009
irginia Gnat was honored on Thursday,
May 21, as Kenosha’s 2009 Remarkable
Older American. A program and luncheon honoring all Older Americans was held
at Gateway Technical College’s Madrigrano Auditorium and was attended by over 200 guests.
Virginia, surrounded by family and friends,
accepted the award with a glowing smile and
heartfelt words for her beloved senior group.
The annual award is based on four areas of criteria: community involvement, commitment to
family, personal qualifications and accomplishments.
Virginia’s nomination stood out a bit more
than others this year; she received THREE separate nominations from her admiring peers and
members of the Twin Lakes Area Senior Citizen’s Club. Her nominators were Eleanor Pollack, Evelyn Hasto and Dolores Prestay. Besides
praising her for the work she does for the senior
club, they also shared their appreciation of her
dedication and commitment to her family and
community.
Her service to the group has been unparalleled. She joined in 1999 after the loss of her
husband Lawrence. Having been married for
nearly 45 years when he passed away, Virginia
decided it was important she find something to
do to keep herself busy. Her desire for the group
to succeed has become core to her mission. She
accepted a nomination and election to president
in 2002. Although the Twin Lakes club had been
around for well over 30 years, at the time Virginia became president, numbers had dwindled
below 50. With Virginia’s determination to ensure seniors stay active, it didn’t take long for
numbers to start rising. Last year’s membership
soared to 247!
She is as dedicated to family as she is to her
community. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren
and 4 great-grandchildren, with another due in
June. I had several conversations with Virginia
over the past month, and with each conversation, two subjects remained consistent – her
family and her seniors. She recently created all
the floral pieces including the bouquet for her
granddaughter Cammy’s wedding, and when I
called her one Sunday she was making corsages
for her senior group. “I have so many talents”,
she said, “I’m so grateful to God to be able to
share them.”
Virginia’s face has become very recognizable
in her community. Her photo appears along
By Paula J. Clark
Home Security
A
s we approach the summer
months, the issue of home
security should be a consideration for everyone. At issue is
a crime that is more common than
most people realize; burglary. A generic description of burglary is: the
intentional entering of any building,
dwelling, or private storage area,
without the consent of the owner,
with the intent to steal or commit a
felony.
It is estimated that a burglary is
committed almost every 10 seconds
across the country. It is one of the
most common property crimes that
occur in our community.
Generally when burglars break
into a house, they are looking for
cash and valuables. Valuables like
jewelry, cameras, TV’s and other
electronics, guns, coins, etc. These
items can be easily transported from
a home and easily sold through a
variety of means.
The Burglar: Common law enforcement opinion is that there are
two types of burglars, amateur and
professional. The amateur is usually unskilled and tends to look for
targets of opportunity. However,
the professional burglar can be very
sophisticated and thorough. Burglary becomes their fulltime “job”,
so to speak. They study and calculate before acting while evaluating
the risk and benefit before “hitting
a target”.
The Danger
Usually burglary is not a violent
crime. They do not normally use
force to physically take property
from a victim (robbery). However,
if a burglar is caught in the act, he/
she may become violent. A burglar
could easily become desperate faced
with the possibility of going to prison and could resort to any means
to escape. NEVER CONFRONT A
BURGLAR if you can avoid it. Call
911 if you can, or get to a neighbor
to seek help.
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Prevention Tips
n Make your house an
unattractive target
n Conduct security
check of your home
n Install security
lighting
n Trim landscaping &
shrubbery
n Make address
numbers visible
n Start a Neighborhood
Watch Program
n Get to know your
neighbors
What can you do?
Prevention is the first step. Installing a state of the art alarm system is always an option, but there
are also some immediate steps you
can take. Make your house (apartment) an unattractive target. The
objective is to make it as difficult as
possible for a burglar to gain access.
The longer it takes for a burglar to
get in, the higher the risk he may be
caught. Conduct a basic security
check of your home. Are all exterior
doors solid and secure? How about
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the door jambs, are they loose or rotted? How old are the locksets, and
could they be easily defeated. Do
your windows have locks? Some
homeowners will drill their older
wooden window sashes and install
removable pins for additional security. Doe you have a security bar
for your sliding glass door? Also,
consider installing outside security
lighting. Trim back landscaping and
shrubbery to reduce places of concealment around your home. Make
sure your address numbers are displayed and visible, even at night.
Start a neighborhood watch. These
are just a few ideas
Most important – get to know
your neighbors and foster a good
relationship with them. This can resolve more problems than you can
imagine. Looking back, I recall the
times when burglars were “caught in
the act” and arrested. All of them involved a watchful neighbor paying
attention and calling law enforcement when something just wasn’t
right, or someone was out of place.
So in the end, maybe “Mrs. Cravitz”
gets a reprieve. Oh no, I think I just
dated myself.
Stay active, stay watchful.
Daybreak now has three locations that provide
activities and socialization for someone in the
early to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s disease
or similar Dementia. Activities are planned
around each participant’s ability to succeed in
a comfortable and safe environment. To learn
how DAYBREAK can help you and your loved
one, call the Aging and Disability Resource
Center, 605-6646 or 1-800-472-8008, or the
program directly.
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TWIN LAKES
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BRISTOL
Westosha
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Health Care Coverage Expanding
B
eginning June 1, 2009, the State
of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services will begin accepting applications for BadgerCare
Plus Core Plan for adults who have
gone without health insurance for
the past 12 months. The earliest enrollment date will be July 1, 2009.
BadgerCare Plus will offer limited
medical services through a regional
Health Maintenance Organization
or HMO.
List of requirements
for eligibility:
n U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
n Wisconsin resident, age 19 to 64
n No dependent children under
age 19 living with you
n Family income less than 200% of
the Federal Poverty Level ($1,805
monthly for single/$2,428.33
for a married couple).
n No access to health insurance
and have not received health
insurance for past 12 months,
including BadgerCare, Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Understanding Medicare 2009
T
he Kenosha County Benefit Specialist Program’s monthly
Medicare workshop is called “Understanding Medicare 2009”.
The workshop offers a basic over view of Original Medicare,
as well as other health and prescription drug coverage options. You
will learn how to read and understand a Medicare summary notice
and how to file an appeal. It also covers other helpful benefits you
may be eligible for. The next Medicare Workshop is an evening
workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30pm7:30pm. The location is the Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Seat-
ing is limited to 20 persons. Reservations are required for seating and
handouts. Please call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 6056646 or 1-800-472-8008 to reserve your spot.
Applications will be taken on-line
at www.access.wi.gov or by phone
at 1-800-291-2002. There is a $60.00
application fee. Proof of your income will be required. When you
apply you will be asked to complete
a short health survey and to select
an HMO for your coverage.
You will be given a list of providers and hospitals where you can receive services. Income based co-payments will apply for most services.
Covered services:
n Doctor visits and hospital
services (including emergency
room visits and emergency
ambulance transports)
n Emergency dental services
n Some prescription drugs
n Physical, speech and
occupational therapy
By Janice Erickson,
Benefit Specialist Program Coordinator
n Durable medical equipment
and disposable medical
supplies
n Cardiac rehab services
n Dialysis/kidney-related
services
Routine dental, hearing and vision care, mental health and substance abuse treatment are not covered.
For more information visit www.
badgercareplus.org or contact a Elder Benefit Specialist (Ages 60 plus)
or a Disability Benefit Specialist
(Ages 18 – 59) at the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 605-6646
or 1-800-472-8008.
Source: Wisconsin Department of
Health Services website. Details are
subject to change.
Tornado Response
W
Information from: University of Wisconsin
Cooperative Extension, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Wisconsin Division of
Emergency Government
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If outdoors:
n If possible, get inside a building.
n If shelter is not available or there is no time
to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying
area or crouch near a strong building.
n Use your arms to protect your head and
neck.
If in a car or truck:
n Never try to outdrive a tornado.
Tornadoes can
change direction quickly
and can lift up
a car or truck
and toss it
through the air.
n Get out of the car immediately and take
shelter in a nearby
building,
ditch
or low-lying area
away from the vehicle.
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If you are at home during a tornado:
n Go at once to the basement, storm cellar or
the lowest level of the building. If there is
no basement, go to an inner hallway or a
small inner room without a window, such
as a bathroom or a closet.
n Get away from windows.
n Go to the center of the room. Stay away
from corners because they tend to attract
debris.
n Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such
as a workbench or heavy table.
n Use your arms to protect your head and
neck.
JUNE 2009
isconsin averages 21 tornadoes per
year, occurring between 3 to 9 P.M.
The peak tornado season in Wisconsin
is May through August, with June having the
greatest number of tornadoes. In 2008, Wisconsin had 38 tornadoes. The “average” Wisconsin
tornado lasts 7-8 minutes, has a path length of
4-5 miles, and a damage width of 120 yards.
A tornado watch is issued by the National
Weather Service when weather conditions are
such that tornadoes are likely to develop. When
a watch is announced, you should listen to the
radio or television for further developments;
keep a battery-powered radio on hand in case
electrical power is lost; and tie down loose objects outside or bring them inside. A tornado
warning is issued when a tornado has been
sighted or indicated by radar. At this point, the
danger is very serious and everyone should go
to a safe place, turn on a battery-operated radio
or television and wait for the “all clear” by the
authorities.
The Do-List
Charles Knickrehm’s column will be
returning in August. Please enjoy one
of his classics from July 2002
E
verybody has a do-list. That
is indeed a pretty sweeping
statement, coming as it does
from someone who does not know
everybody. Still, it can be defended
if we agree to a few logical ideas:
1) Nobody has done absolutely
everything that should have been
done;
2) there is always something ahead
that calls for action;
3) a list can be defined as an awareness of future acts waiting to be
performed, whether or not they
are actually written…
(You can see, can’t you, what ridiculous contortions of thought a
sweeping statement can make. I
think I’ll withdraw it.) Fresh start:
I keep a do-list. (That’s better.) I
don’t suppose that I have, on a nor-
mal day, more chores than the normal person; but when a Tuesday
is squandered with trivialities and
momentary whims, and Wednesday
dawns with its own cargo of necessities, the two-day accumulation
calls for an orderly listing—a sort of
transfer of weight from the weary
mind to insensible, tangible, visible
paper.
People tend to make do-lists longer than they have to be. (Careful,
Knick, that’s pretty close to sweeping.) I’ll admit that I tend to pad a
bit. A long list seems to justify my
sense of being heavily burdened
with duty. I’ll add items that are
quick and easy to do (pick up the
socks on the floor, arrange shoes
in closet) to those that are more
weighty (take lawn mower in for
repair). Few people—as far as I
know-alphabetize do-lists; some
manage to arrange them by the order in which they are to be done.
I myself am a helter-skelter lister.
When the time comes for action, I
write 1, 2, 3, etc. before each item,
Bring the things
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the order determined by the most
efficient visits to the respective locations. Some duties involve no
travel—write to Aunt Jane, balance
checkbook, dig out dandelions,
phone chiropractor, sweep off front
walk in case of visitors.
And when these jobs are done,
what indication is made on the
do-list? I use a check mark for the
average piece of work; for a major
effort, or the performance of something long intended, I draw one line
through it, keeping it legible as a
record of the achievement. Crossing out heavily might obliterate the
information. As for erasing, that’s a
crazy idea. Nobody…
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The Facts About H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
H1N1 flu (swine flu) has certainly
increased awareness about the potential effects of an influenza pandemic,
and we cannot
become complacent as we Diana
move forward. Andrekus
It is important to remain
vigilant in our efforts to fight influenza and other viruses that circulate
among us to prevent their spread and
avoid a public health emergency.
H1N1 flu (swine flu) is similar
to seasonal flu; however, H1N1 flu
(swine flu) is caused by a new influenza A virus that originated in
the swine population and is now
being found in humans. Because it
is a new virus, we have no natural
immunity to H1N1 flu (swine flu)
and there is no vaccine to protect
us from H1N1 flu (swine flu). A
vaccine will take approximately
six months to develop and manufacture, so in the mean time we are
left with the basics of infection con-
coughing or sneezing.
People
may become infected by touching
their mouth or nose with infected
hands.
What are the signs and
symptoms of H1N1 flu?
trol practices to protect us – wash
your hands, cover your cough, and
stay home when you are sick.
Answers to the following common questions have been provided by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
and the Kenosha County Division
of Health.
How is H1N1 flu spread?
n The H1N1 flu (swine flu) virus
spreads the same way as seasonal
flu. Flu viruses are spread mainly
from person to person through
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n Similar to the symptoms of
seasonal flu, the symptoms of
H1N1 flu (swine flu) include:
m fever greater than 100 degrees
m body aches
m coughing
m sore throat
m respiratory congestion
m in some cases diarrhea and
vomiting.
What can I do to prevent
from getting sick and/or
spreading the virus?
n Cover your cough or sneeze
with a tissue or cough/sneeze into
your sleeve. Throw the tissue in
the trash immediately.
n Wash your hands often for 20
seconds with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based (70%) hand sanitizers are also effective, but wash
your hands when you have the opportunity.
n If you get sick, stay home from
work or school and limit contact
with others to keep from infecting
them.
n Avoid close contact with sick
people.
n Avoid touching your eyes,
nose or mouth to reduce the spread
of germs.
Remember the mantra – Make
A Plan, Make A Kit, and Stay Informed! For further information
regarding H1N1 flu (swine flu) and
pandemic influenza visit State of
Wisconsin Department of Health
Services pandemic influenza website: http://pandemic.wisconsin.
gov/.
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Aging &
Disability
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Center
262.605.6646
Monday—
Friday,
8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Dear Freddie,
When you have questions about services in Kenosha for
older or disabled adults, who do you turn to?
Your neighbors? Your friends? Your family? Your clergy? Do you page through
the telephone book, scratch your head and start dialing? Or do you throw
your up your hands and decide to think about it tomorrow? Have you ever
wondered …
“How can I find transportation to an appointment or shopping?”
“How can I find help doing things around the house that are difficult for me?”
“How can I become involved as a volunteer?”
“What kind of apartments are available for seniors?”
The Kenosha Co. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) can answer these questions and more. If you have a question that you would like to submit to this column,
please mail them to:
Who is Freddie?
Kenosha Co. ADRC
Freddie is a mascot who symbolizes the working
Dear Freddie
philosophy of the Seattle Fish Market, adopted by
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the ADRC: Be There (for customers and co-workers),
Kenosha, Wi 53143
Choose Your Attitude, Make Their Day, Enjoy Your Job.
OR
Freddie is a very “resource” ful fish!
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Nature’s Candy- the Strawberry
Nature’s
An Arthritis Friendly Food
By Paula J. Clark
Candy - the Strawberry
An Arthritis Friendly Food
S
havesummer
always been
Strawberries have always been onetrawberries
of my favorite
one
of
my
favorite
summer
foods. Growing up on a farm, summers meant free access
to as
foods. Growing up on a farm,
many of those red speckled wonders
as Imeant
could free
lay my
hands
GARDENING WITH ARTHRITIS
summers
access
to as
on.
I
especially
loved
the
wild
ones
I
found
while
roaming
the
many of those red speckled wonA workshop presented by Barbara Larson, U.W. Extension on June 10
woods
on hot
summer C,
days. Atders
the as
time
I didn’t
abouton.
theI
I could
lay care
my hands
from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Westosha Community
Center
on Highway
e s p e Ic ijust
a l l yloved how wonderful
nutritional
value
of
the
strawberry.
Bristol.
loved
the vine. There is
they tasted when picked straight
from the
wild ones I Paula
nothing
sweeter than a sun warmed
strawberry, no better scent
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE
CLASSES
found while Clark
than
strawberries
filling
the
air.
roaming the
A 6-week class focusing on exercises to increase strength, flexibility and
Community Outreach
woods on
function for persons with arthritis. For information about a class near
Coordinator
hot summer
still lookCenter
forward
especially
in the summer,
you call the Kenosha County Aging & DisabilityIResource
at to strawberries,
days.
At
the
although we are fortunate to have them available year round.
262-605-6646.
time I didn’t care about the nutriAs an adult I appreciate them as
a healthy snack. Fruit, for all
tional value of the strawberry. I just
intents
and
purposes,
is
after
all,
nature’s
loved
how candy.
wonderful they tasted
LIVING WELL
when picked straight from the vine.
A 6-week class developed and researched by Stanford University to help
There is nothing sweeter than a sun
Strawberries
and
Arthritis
people with arthritis or other chronic health conditions to reduce fawarmed
strawberry,
no better
scent
serving
strawberries,
has only
49 calories.
Strawberries
are a good source of Vitamin
tigue, increase mobility and have more controlAover
their of
lives.
There is 1 cup,
than strawberries filling the air.
C,
an
anti-oxidant,
making
it
an
‘Arthritis
Friendly’
food.
Vitamin
C
is one of the nutrients most
a $20.00 Registration Fee with some scholarships available. Names are
I still look forward to strawberries, especially in the summer, althe health
a major
component
ofthem
cartilage.
Research
suggests
at
though we
are fortunate
to have
available
year round.
As anthadult
being taken for interest in classes that will be responsible
held in the for
summer
and of collagen,
who
eat aAging
diet low
C may
have
of developing
some types
of arthritis.
I appreciate
them
as agreater
healthyrisk
snack.
Fruit, for all intents
and purposes,
fall. To sign up or for more information call thepeople
Kenosha
County
& in vitamin
is
after all, nature’s
candy.
However,
researchers
at
Duke
University
found
that
long-term,
high
dose
vitamin
C
supplements
Disability Resource Center at 262-605-6646.
may make osteoarthritis worse.
of developing some types of arthritis. However, researchers at Duke
University found that long-term, high dose vitamin C supplements
The bad: A large portion of themay
calories
this food come
from sugars.
make in
osteoarthritis
worse.
Of course with most tasty treats, there is good and bad.
The good:
low inthem.
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol
As with anything, enjoy your strawberries
inStrawberries
moderation,are
butvery
do enjoy
and Sodium. They are also a good source of Folate and Potassium, and
a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese.
The bad: A large portion of the calories in this food come from
sugars.
As with anything, enjoy your strawberries in moderation, but do
enjoy them.
Strawberry Spring Salad
Suduko
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Answer on Page 11
Strawberries and Arthritis
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCE GUIDES
OfCenter
coursehas
withfree
most
tasty treats, A
there
is good
and bad. 1 cup, has only 49 calories. Strawberries
serving
of strawberries,
The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource
guides
are a good source of Vitamin C, an anti-oxidant, making it an ‘Arthritis
to local resources for physical activity, developed under a grant from
Friendly’
Vitamin
is one of theand
nutrients
most
responsible
The
good:
Strawberries
are
very
low in food.
Saturated
Fat,CCholesterol
Sodium.
They
are alsofor
a
the Wisconsin Arthritis Program. It’s office is located in the Human Serthe
health
of
collagen,
a
major
component
of
cartilage.
Research
suggood
source
of Folate and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and
vices/Job Center building at 8600 Sheridan Road,
east
entrance.
gests that people who eat a diet low in vitamin C may have greater risk
Manganese.
3 Tbl white wine vinegar
3 Tbl water
1 Tbl honey
2 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 cups strawberries,
quartered
10 oz package Italian blend
salad greens
4 tsp pine nuts, roasted
Combine the first 6 ingredients and stir well. Add to strawberries
and greens; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.
Wisconsin Park &
Recreation Association
Did You Know?
Folks, check this out–some things you may or may not know
about recycling. Make sure your good ‘n’ green efforts aren’t for
nothing.
When recycling paper, take this to heart:
n You don’t have to remove staples, plastic windows, spirals
from notebooks. These get strained out when the paper is
turned to pulp
n Remove tape if you can, because it tends to gum up the machines, but it’s ok if there is some left.
n No dirty or greasy paper (very important!!). This means no
napkins or tissues (even if they are only slightly dirty)
n Do NOT recycle pizza boxes!!! Even IF the pizza box IS clean,
they will still assume it’s dirty and toss it just the same, and
possibly the whole container as well!
n Waxed, composite or laminated paper is generally not allowed,
like milk cartons, fast food wraps, drink boxes. Note: Some
places accept drink cartons, but I wouldn’t recycle it if it means
getting milk all over clean paper and ruining it for recycling. I
cannot emphasize enough that if that happens everything will
get tossed!
n Thermal paper cannot be recycled - this means fax paper, but
I also think it means supermarket receipts, which are increasingly printed on it are not recyclable also.
n Flatten cardboard boxes - again, if they are not flattened, they
can be rejected.
Who knew?? Fantastic stuff. Of course, it will only matter if we
all start paying more attention to what we do with our waste.
The mission of the WPRA Green Task Force is to identify, advance and
promote strategies, policies and practices aimed at minimizing negative
environmental impact and maximizing benefits to the environment as a
resource for WPRA members and others. For more information on the
WPRA Green Task Force visit www.wpraweb.org
Jim Kreuser
County Executive
the creation of an Assisted Living
Facility next to Kenosha County’s
nursing home, Brookside Care
Center. The old building would be
razed.
The idea is to bridge the gap
between independent living and
nursing homes for Wisconsin’s
veterans and Kenosha County
residents. The facility would serve
those who need assistance with
activities of daily living, but who
wish to live as independently as
possible.
Contact Kenosha County
Exectutive, Jim Kreuser at
CoExec@co.kenosha.wi.us
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Puzzle on Page 10
O
ne year ago, on June 10,
2008, I was elected Kenosha County Executive.
So much has happened in this
first year:
n In cooperation with the City
of Kenosha the county will soon
be breaking ground on an addition
to the Public Safety Building, addressing the public safety issue of
the 9-1-1 dispatch center.
n The county golf division has
been reorganized and people are
playing on greens that are improving every day.
n The Medical Examiner’s Office
was moved out of the old Brookside Care Center with the autopsy
services now at Kenosha Hospital
under a cooperative agreement
with United Hospital Systems.
We are working with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans’ Affairs
on a partnership that could lead to
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A Year in
Review
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