Reunion held Long, who also from California, were Bob Moyer Case, Bill Hall, Steinhauer. Second row: Carol Williams, Bob Bullock and Bill George Williams, Ann Marie Miller, John Strauser, Thomas Carr, Beth Weaver Ruth Beagle Ide, Sharon Beverly Bergstrasser Laity. class advisor; Bob Shotwell, Reggi, Barbara Ralph Schall, Judi Anderson Isbitski, Johnson Miers, Tom Hopa and Walter Chappell. MR. AND MRS. RACY KLARDY of Junction City, Kansas announce the arrival of a baby girl Charlotte Lucille, 4 1b. 11 oz. born on Tuesday, July 17. Wendy the mother is th daughter of Carolyn Perkins James. Baby Charlotte Lucille, is the great granddaughter of Mrs. Dorothy Per- kins, and great-great granddaughter of Mrs. Dorothy Laurence, who celebrated her 101st birthday on June 19. Congratulations to all. of Missouri, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wright, of Chase Rd. before leaving for South Africa where they will live for the next ate of Lehman High School class of 1976, attended King’s College where he received his B.S. degree. He graduated from University of Mis- souri, Columbia, where he received a Doctorate i in Agronomy. -0O- THE 65TH ANNUAL REUNION of the descendants of John and Rachael Bulford: will be held on Sunday, August 19, at the Blooming- dale Grange Hall. Covered dish picnic dinner at one o’clock. Gary Miers, president, will pre- side at the meeting. -0- THE LADIES AUXILIARY of the Jackson Township Volunteers Fire Company will have their meeting on July 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Mamie Eisen- hower, Mrs. Hazel Fielding, Mrs. Arlene Skellett. New members are welcome. -0- MR. AND MRS. MARSHALL UPDYKE, of Sarasota, Flordia and Mrs. Pearl Marshall of Clawson, Michigan, are visitign Mr. and Mrs. Walter Powell, of Chase. -0- MR. AND MRS. FRANK REAKES AND MRS. DEBBIE REAKES and children, Missy and Michelle of Jackson Church Road, enjoyed a day at Lancaster. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT EVARTS, of Neshanic Station, New Jersey recently spent the day with Mrs. Evarts’ sister and brother-in- law Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Swelgin of Smith Pond Road. * =0- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DUR- WOOD SPLITT, a patient at the W- B Veterans Hospital, who will observe his birthday on August 13. -0- AND TO TERRY NEWELL, who will observe his birthday on August 14. ~-0- KENNETH SMALL of Forrest Lake is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Fielding of Sutton Road. -0- MR. AND MRS. CHARLES DWYER, of Clearwater, Florida, are spending a month’s vacation with Mrs. Nettie Myers, of Over- brook Rd. and also visiting other local relatives. EDWARD ALLEN FARRAR, of 14 Maplewood Avenue, Dallas, was recently awarded a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Among the 385 law degrees con- ferred at the university, there were seven Master of Comparative Juris- prudence degrees and 378 Doctor of Jurisprudence Gegrees, , KAREN REABUCK, of 40 West- the news— minster Drive, Dallas, was among 94 freshmen inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta national honorary society at Bucknell University. The society recognizes scholastic achievement among freshmen. Members must earn a 3.5 average during their first semester at Buck- nell or a cumulative 3.5 average during the freshman year. The following area couples have announced births during the past week: A son to CHERYL AND MARTIN EVERHART, 54 Davenport St., Dallas, on July 27 in Mercy Hospi- tal, Wilkes-Barre. 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A WELCOME WAGON visit is a special treat. 673-2070 -0- RICHARD AND BENJI COS- GROVE, of Geneva, N.Y. have returned home after having a vaca- tion visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Holden Newell, of Hunts- ville. -0- MRS. EMILY DONNER, and daughter and son-in-law of Bethle- hem, recently visited Mrs. Irene Reakes of Ceasetown. =0- TARA COOPER, Jackson Church Road, has returned home after spending five days visiting Jeanette Nichols of Sweet Valley. =0)- MRS. KATHLEEN HINNEGAN of Center Square, Miss CArol Hinne- gan, Center Squre and Mrs. Carol May Sutrnowicz, of Glenside spent a vacation with their mother and grandmother Mrs. Norman Frank- lin, Jackson Church Rd. -0- THE PUDIMOTT, KRUGER, SWELGIN REUNION was held on Saturday, July 28 at Moon Lake. Sixty members and friends attended. MRS. BONNIE BRADER of Ceasetown was honored at a birth- day party by the Jackson U.M. Church Women held at the Mark II Family Restaurant on July 3. “0- THE TWO FOLD CLUB enjoyed an outing at Eagles Mere and Pat- terson Camp Ground. =0- THE TWO FOLD CLUB met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John -0- GET WELL WISHES are sent to Mr. Harold Elston, of Huntsville, whol has returned home from Nes- bitt Memorial Hospital where he was a medical patient. Also, to Mrs. Thomas Cease of Franklin St., Dallas who is a patient at General Hospital. -0)- MR. AND MRS. ROBERT WRIGHT of Wycoff, N.J. and Mrs. Gertrude Griffith of Syracuse, N.Y. recently visited their brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wright, of Chase Rd. They all attended the Wright reunion held on Sunday, July 22, at Diamonds Grove, Noxen. KRIS J. BUTLER Butler named admissions rep Kris J. Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Butler, 172 Woodbine Road, Shavertown, has been appointed Admissions Representa- tive at King’s College. The announcement was made recently by Rev. James Lackenmier, C.S.C., college president. Butler, who earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from King’s College, is a 1984 graduate of the Wilkes-Barre institution. Accredited by the American Chemi- cal Society and selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College, she served as a Research Assistant during her senior year at King’s, responsible for writing technical programs in BASIC computer language and labo- ratory uses. While a student at King’s, Butler served as co-chairman of Freshman Orientation ’83, Student Government Election Coordinator and was a Resident Student Assistant in East Hall. As part of her responsibilities as an Admissions Representative for King’s College, Miss Butler will visit high school guidance counse- lors and students and participate in College Night Programs and Fairs in South central Pennsylvania, Del- aware, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Heinz on aging This year, nearly two million Americans will reach age 65. One of the biggest concerns for these citizens is that increased longev- ity, and skyrocketing costs for nursing home and hospital care will combine to erode their finan- cial independence. Life care communities are a rapidly growing housing and health care alternative for our nation’s seniors. Recently, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held the first congres- sional oversight hearing on the $1-billion life care industry. What I learned at that hearing is that the promise of live care is enor- mous, but there are some dis- turbing problems associated with the industry as well. What distinguishes life care communities from traditional retirement facilities is a ‘life contract. For a lump sum “entrance” or ‘endowment’ fee of from $15,000 to $100,000 and a monthly service fee ranging from $250 to $2,000, the resident receives guaranteed lifetime housing and health care. The type of housing - whether a one or two bedroom apartment, an efficiency, or even a townhouse - and the comprehensiveness of the health care available varies with the community and price of the endowment. Most communities consist of residential units or apartments, a nursing-health care facility, recreation facilities and other service units in a campus-like setting. While the costs asso- ciated with the life care are prohibitive for some, the Com- mittee learned that an estimated 60 percent of persons retiring today could afford some type of facility. Typically, the - elderly person or couple could use equity from the sale of their home to cover the entrance fee. Early studies have shown that life care residents are hospital- ized less frequently and enjoy better health than others in com- parable circumstances, at least in part because of the advan- tages that come with a conve- nient and affordable system of pre-paid health and supportive care. Another factor, as told to the Committee by Mrs. Doris Schwartz from Foulkeways com- munity in Gynedd, Pennsylvania, is the sense of psychological well being that comes with the ‘‘security, dignity and privacy” of a life care community. But Helen Bishop, a 72-year old widow from Mobile, Alabama, lost over $18,000 - her life savings - through her association with Alabama Meadows, a life care community operated by Dr. Ken- neth Berg. Dr. Berg has since been indicted in the state on 150 counts of securities fraud, but that hasn’t helped Mrs. Bishop. There are a number of lessons to be learned from Mrs. Bishop’s experience, however, that can serve as guidelines for others who are considering a life care community. — When considering a life care facility, ask for an audited finan- cial statement and review it with a qualified accountant. If the community is affiliated with a religious denomination or church, that group should pro- vide the needed documentation. Don’t assume a sponsor will back the community in the face of financial problems; this point shoul be clarified in writing. Check that there is a financial reserve fund. — Review the contract with your lawyer before entering into any legal agreement with a com- munity. Make .sure you have a ‘‘grace” period in which you can decide to leave the facility if you want and not lose your entire endowment. — Check to see if the monthly fee is subject to change. If so, how much might it increase, at what intervals or under what circumstances? — Ask questions! You commit to more than a place to live when | you buy into a life care commu- nity. You commit to a health care program, a whole new set of friends and way of life. If you don’t like what you see, and don’t feel comfortable with the com- munityys management, don’t invest. go — Get the full details on the health services offered. These services can vary greatly and you may not end up with what you need or expect. Kiwanis Club will receive special award The Dallas Kiwanis Club will. receive a special award from ‘The Great American Circus” when it makes its annual stop at Dallas on | August 10. This is the fifth year this event has been in Dallas and all proceeds | will benefit retarded citizens and | handicapped children. a President “Link” Lindquist will accept the award for the Dallas | Kiwanians while high up on the | back of an elephant. Meadows Center needs volunteers Volunteers are needed at the Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas in the following areas: Physical Therapy - Tuesday and Friday 10-12 noon Transport; Beauty Shop - Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Friendly Visitors to wheel and walk residents outside. Daily 11 a.m. - 12 noon, 2 - 5 p.m. ’ The Meadows Nursing Center, | Dallas, is in need of a volunteer who | speaks Norwegian. Anyone qualified and wishing to volunteer thier serv- ices is asked to call 675-8600. Subscribe To The Post 675-5211 The | latest in | Thurs. 10-8
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