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BY JENNIFER [email protected]
ANGOLA — Steve Mumby fi gured it was his time to get involved as an animal lover after a 40-year fi nancial career.
Mumby is board president of the Steuben County Humane Society, which specializes in small animals. He said he considers himself an ambassador for the nonprofi t organization.
“I’ve always been a high energy guy. Part of that energy I gift back to the community in which I live,” he said. “I’d like to think that all I’ve learned and the mistakes I’ve made have some purpose. It’s important to have the heart to help. The needs in every community are signifi cant. Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
He came to the humane society after retiring from nearly 40 years working for the Lincoln Financial Group in Fort Wayne. Mumby was asked to help at the shelter by another board member.
“The shelter always has a long list on needs. In this case, it was a new fenced-in area to allow dogs and humans
to socialize,” Mumby said. “With the help of my engineering-minded neighbor, we built the new fenced-in area. This was the jumping off point, in which case I became a board member and soon thereafter, board president. It’s an honor.”
Mumby said that people don’t always understand how the shelter is funded. Part of the money comes from Steuben County and the City of Angola. About 90 percent comes from donations, fundraising and fees.
“It’s done with compassion for the nearly 1,000 plus new animals we bring in to the shelter every year. Just imagine what it would be like if we didn’t have a secure place for dogs and cats looking for their forever homes,” he said.
Mumby and his wife, Nila, moved to Snow Lake in Steuben County full time in 2009. It was a move he said they were fortunate to make. The couple has two dogs, Eddie and Mack, and a cat, Princess Kate — all adopted.
Mumby has always been an animal lover from an early age. He grew up in Portland and said his family had quite a
few animals over the years — even a pet raccoon one winter named Quincy.
“It’s hard for me to imagine not having animals in our home. At the same time, I understand that changes in circumstances often create situations where people fi nd themselves desperate to fi nd a new home for their animals,” Mumby said. “The shelter also serves as a place to reunite many animals and owners that were separated for various reasons.”
The humane society introduced a low-cost spay and neuter program last year that Mumby said was successful. It led to 491 animals being spayed or neutered.
“We all benefi t from this program by reducing the number of unwanted animals left to starve, fend for themselves or be killed on our streets. We hope to continue this program with the help of supporting
Mumby talks to the animals through humane society action
Steve Mumby plays with two dogs available for adoption at the Steuben County Humane Society. As president of the society’s board, Mumby gets to show his love of animals by doing much behind-the-scenes work, especially with fi nance.
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MUMBY
grants and donations,” he said.Sheri Trine, an executive board member
for the Steuben County Humane Society, simply raved about Mumby’s work accomplished on behalf of the nonprofit.
“I cannot say enough good things about the man. He has done a phenomenal job,” Trine said. “He’s just an outstanding person. He does it with such job and he loves what he’s doing. He’s gone above and beyond.”
In addition to his work at the humane society, Mumby serves on the finance committee for the Steuben County Community Foundation and is president of his neighborhood association.
He also is an avid gardener and a runner.
The humane society’s second annual Casino Night and Auction will be held on Saturday, June 1 at Club Paradise from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and will feature hors d’oeuvres, music, charity gaming, cash bar, raffle and live and silent auctions. Last year’s event raised $50,000. This year’s event has a fundraising goal
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humane society, 1700 N 200W; Club Paradise, 3861 N. Bayview Road, Lake James or at steubencountyhumanesociety.org or call 225-7247.
Steve Mumby shows an adoptable mix-breed dog some love at the Steuben County Humane Society. Mumby serves as the society’s board president. Plans are in the works for the society’s big fundraiser, the second annual Casino Night and Auction, which will be held Saturday, June 1, at Club Paradise on Lake James from 7-11 p.m.
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BY OCTAVIA [email protected]
AUBURN — Staying mobile, especially for seniors, is important.
Exercise keeps joints limber, providing ease from pain.
Renea Hamman, the rehabilitation director at Laurels of DeKalb, said the best exercise seniors can do is to keep moving.
“As you age you have a tendency to slow down and not move,” Hamman said. “This increases the pain in joints and stiffness.
“The biggest thing is to keep moving — period,” Hamman said.
Hamman said seniors should keep joints flexible and work on strength.
At the Laurels, Hamman teaches two exercise classes that are open free to the community: an arthritis exercise class and a tai chi class.
The arthritis class is designed to help those struggling with arthritis. To teach, Hamman obtained a special license through the National Arthritis Association.
Hamman directs students in range of motion exercises — moving the extremi-ties (arms and legs) into an end range.
The tai chi class also helps keep seniors
moving. Tai chi is a martial arts class that focuses on slow, gentle movements.
Hamman describes it as a slow motion dance.
“It includes slow gentle movements with your arms and legs,” Hamman said.
For wheelchair-bound seniors, Hamman suggests doing any type of exercise with a range of motion, such as stretching arms up and out to the side.
“Just because (seniors) are sitting down doesn’t mean they can’t learn exercises,” she said.
At Cameron Woods in Angola, the activities director, Monica Hunt, leads residents in a stretch and flex class three times a week.
The class meets in the mornings and focuses on getting residents stretching and stay mobile.
“The residents seem to enjoy it,” Hunt said. “They keep limber.”
When the weather is nice, Hunt said residents take advantage of the nice weather and walk outside.
Joell Stuckey, the director of rehabil-itation at the Rehab Center of Cameron Community Hospital, said small changes in strength can lead to big changes in safety and function in seniors.
Stuckey said that weak knees and ankles strongly correlate to falls.
Keep moving
The DeKalb County Council on Aging provides the opportunity for seniors to exercise at the Heimach Senior Activity Center, 1800 Seventh St., Auburn.
KATHRYN BASSETT
Motion most important for seniors
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BY GRACE [email protected]
As we were driving through Virginia recently, I purchased a copy of a weekly newspaper, the Bland County Messenger, to read on the road. The newspaper caught my eye because the lead story was about bats disappearing from the area’s caves due to some kind of fungus that makes their noses white.
I wanted to share the article with the Rev. Dan Barker of Kendall-ville because I learned recently that he is able to catch and release bats with his bare hands. He is not afraid of them and he knows their value. I knew he would be interested in the article.
As I leafed through the paper I also found a very interesting article about how our world would benefi t if we all centered our lives on food. We all need to eat. So why not prepare and eat food with friends — nourishing our souls as well as our bodies. Also, ideally, more food would be locally grown. The basic idea of the article was that everything in life benefi ts when we preserve the eco-systems that we need for growing good, healthy food and when we enjoy that food with family and friends.
Those thoughts reminded me of an
article that appeared in our newspapers several months ago. Written by Danielle Nierenberg of Chicago and Ellen Gustafson of San Diego, the co-founders of The Food Think Tank, the article contained sugges-tions such as:
• Grow food in cities and towns: For example, at Bell Book & Candle restau-rant in New York, customers are served rosemary, cherry tomatoes, romaine and other produce grown from the restaurant’s rooftop garden.
• Mobile grocery stores: Low-in-come families often have access only to convenience stores, not grocery stores. Instead of chips and soda, mobile grocery stores provide affordable fresh produce, often not available in low-income communities.
• Know your food: Try not to eat anything that your grandparents wouldn’t recognize.
• Acknowledge the importance of farmers: Farmers aren’t just farmers, they’re business people, stewards of the land and educators, sharing knowledge in their communities.
Focusing on food can help improve all aspects of life
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MOVING
Stuckey suggests that seniors move every day for balance, heart health and metabolism. When strength training, Stuckey encourages to train only every other day so that muscles recover.
To train, she suggests using low-tech weighted items such as soup cans to perform training exercises. The amount of weight should be low and the repetitions high (12 or more).
If balance is an issue, training can be done sitting down. Stuckey also suggests focusing on multiple joints, not just one area.
Other tips for exercising include:• taking a warm shower prior to
exercise. It can help loosen arthritic joints.• taking gentle stretches before and after
exercise.• making slow and steady movement if
arthritis is a problem.• using good posture while exercising —
sit or stand “tall.”Stuckey also suggests moving joints
through their range of motion when joints have the least pain and stiffness, and the most energy.
Danielle Nierenberg
Ellen Gustafson
According to visitnoblecounty.com, the Noble County Visitors Bureau has teamed with agricultural producers to tell the story of the real and fresh food products that are raised in Noble County.
A few examples:• Pick your own strawberries and blueber-ries near Wawaka.• Enjoy a farmer’s market.• Learn how the third generation of the Owens family near Avilla continues to be one of Indiana’s largest maple syrup producers.• Learn about bison at Cook’s Bison Ranch in Wolcottville.• Dawn McCreery of Lavender Lane in
Rome City is growing lavender.• Orchard Hill Farms just outside Kendall-ville has apples, locally produced honey, apple butter and more.• The DeCamp Gardens are just outside Albion.• Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard in LaOtto opened last spring, adding to northern Indiana’s growing list of wine makers.Group tours are available to educate visitors on the products and processes of the farms in our area. Home-cooked meals can be arranged, too.For more information, contact the Noble County Visitors Bureau at 1-877-202-5761 or [email protected].
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BY KATHRYN [email protected]
Maintaining overall health is one way seniors might fend off dementia, researchers in Canada have found.
Researchers studied data on more than 7,000 survey participants who answered questions on overall health. Circulatory diseases correlated to high dementia onset. Researchers found other conditions, such as arthritis, sinus infections, incontinence and poor hearing, also played a role.
Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, a professor of geriatric medicine and neurology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, participated in the dementia study that was published in the journal Neurology.
According to Rockwood, “The best thing people can do to stay physically healthy — and thus maintain their brains too — is to exercise.”
Other ways to stay healthy include
adopting a healthy, balanced diet and keeping the brain active as much as possible.
Seniors can participate in low-impact exercises that promote muscle strength and fl exibility. Water exercises, which do not place strain on joints, and stretching routines such as yoga and tai chi are effective.
Engaging in activities such as puzzles and reading helps to keep the brain active and sharp.
The DeKalb County Council on Aging offers a host of activities at the Heimach Senior Center to help seniors stay physically and emotionally fi t. Ongoing activities include excursions, card groups, concerts, movies, educational and informa-tional programs, exercise equipment, euchre, penny bingo, pool tables, luncheons, social gatherings and entertain-ment, travel tours and yoga classes.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle important for seniors
The DeKalb County Council on Aging offers a host of activities at the Heimach Senior Center to help seniors stay physically and emotionally fi t. This group enjoys a game of pokeno.
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The agency’s mission is to assist seniors in maintaining their independence and help them remain in their homes for as long as possible.
“Everything that we do, directly or indirectly, has to do with that,” said council on aging administrative assistant Janel Whan.
A healthy diet also helps keep many diseases at bay. A balanced and regular diet will help strengthen the immune system, said Rhonda Walton, the registered
dietitian at DeKalb Health Hospital.Walton also recommends a daily
multiple vitamin for seniors.Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia
may experience a decreased appetite so ensuring they receive regular balanced meals and snacks is most important, Walton said.
Some patients who have Alzheimer’s or dementia also may forget how to chew or swallow and should be evaluated by a speech therapist to see whether food needs to be modifi ed for safe consumption, Walton added.
Walton also recommends having nutritional supplements on hand.
BY PATRICK [email protected]
LAGRANGE — With summer just around the corner and hot weather on the horizon, local hospitals and senior service agencies are encouraging those over 50 to make sure they stay safe in the hot weather.
Heat and humidity typical of midsummer can present a dangerous combination, especially to seniors. As our bodies age, we tend not to be able to shed heat as well as when we were young. The matter can be complicated by common medications for heart conditions and blood pressure.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, people 65 years old and older are more prone to summer maladies such as heat stroke and heat-re-lated stress than younger people.
Thankfully, heat stroke and heat stress
are easily preventable.“If you have an air conditioner, run that
on warm days,” said Parkview Hospital’s emergency medicine physician Daniel Maas.
Not only does an air conditioner cool off the air, it removes the humidity, and often, it’s the humidity that’s more dangerous than the heat.
“We rid ourselves of heat through sweating, and once the humidity gets above 75 percent, our ability to lose heat through sweat goes way down,” Maas explained.
If air conditioning is unavailable, open windows on opposite ends of the house or building to cross-ventilate and increase air fl ow.
There are many different forms of heat injuries. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common.
A person suffering either will likely
exhibit one or more of the following signs:• weakness,• tiredness,• heavy sweating,• dizziness,• nausea,• fainting and• headache.Heat stroke victims face an additional
risk of extremely high body temperatures that if left untreated can be very dangerous.
Seniors without air conditioners can contact their local Council on Aging, an organization that often operates a cooling center during the hottest days. Other options include contacting the Community Action of NorthEast Indiana, or CANI, will has several programs aimed and helping out seniors during the summer.
One problem LaGrange County Council on Aging executive director Cheri Perkins
says she sees again and again is seniors hoping to avoid a large utility bill by not using their air conditioners, and then they suffer other heat related illness.
Perkins said the LaGrange agency does operate a cooling center on during the hottest days of the season, and can direct seniors to other agencies that can help them make it through the worse days of summer.
CANI, for example, will provide some seniors a one-time $65 electrical benefi t to help them afford the extra cost of operating an air conditioner. That program starts in July.
CANI also makes fans and a limited number of air conditioners available to older adults.
Medications also can make seniors more susceptible to heat related injuries. Medications used to control high blood
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pressure often contain diuretics, which can increase the odds of suffering dehydration. Dehydration is another common problem with the elderly during warm weather.
“Once seniors have checked with their doctor, they should make sure they drink plenty of fl uids during warm weather,” said Maas.
Dehydration is a dangerous problem that can easily lead to hospitalization and become life threatening to an elderly person. As a person ages, his or her sense of thirst decreases and by the time an elderly person feels thirsty, he or she may already be dehydrated.
Common symptoms of dehydration include confusion, poor skin elasticity, cracked lips, a dry mouth and a furrowed tongue.
Several heat related illnesses can often occur at the same time, said Suzi Ogden of Cameron Woods, Angola. Dehydration can impair judgment causing an indivudual to remain outside, prompting a case of heat exhaustion. More time in the sun could
then lead to heat stroke, which is far more dangerous.
“Heat stroke can kill,” Ogden reminds seniors.
Other ways to stay hydrated is to make sure to include two sources of fl uid at each meal. Watermelon is a great tasting food and is almost all water. Ogden recommends people drink smaller portions of water to avoid feeling water logged, but drink those smaller portions more often.
Stay away from drinks with caffeine because these beverages dehydrate the body. Seniors should consider carrying water bottles with them while spending time outdoors.
Other common sense approaches to staying safe when the temperature climbs high is to avoid working outside in the direct sunlight during the middle of the day.
“Have the elderly tend to outside chores in the morning and the evening when it’s not as hot, and they don’t get as much exposure to direct sunlight,” Maas said. “Have them wear appropriate sun block and clothing, like a hat with a wide brim and a single layer of loose clothing.”
Sunglasses are always a good idea too.
Parkview emergency room physician Daniel Maas checks the medical records of a patient admitted to the Parkview LaGrange Hospital. With summer quickly approaching, Maas warns that humidity is as much a threat to senior health as is high heat.
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BY BOB [email protected]
Perhaps no other disease that comes with aging has attracted more attention in the past decade than Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Americans are subjected to disruptions in their lifestyle due to this disease.
According to Angola’s Cameron Memorial Hospital website, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. In 2013, Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $203 billion. This number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050.
But advances are being made in early detection. Once early detection is possible, perhaps advances in treatment are soon to follow — maybe even a cure.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers these warning signs of Alzheimer’s:
• MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFE
One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.
• CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS
Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble
following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.
• DIFFICULTY COMPLETING FAMILIAR TASKS AT HOME, AT WORK OR AT LEISURE
People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.
• CONFUSION WITH TIME OR PLACEPeople with Alzheimer’s can lose track
of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immedi-
ately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.
• TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMAGES AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. They may not realize they are the person in the mirror.
• NEW PROBLEMS WITH WORDS IN SPEAKING OR WRITING
People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conver-
The high cost of Alzheimer’s disease can’t be measured in dollars
See ALZHEIMER’S page 10
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GOODMORNING
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)
— Looking toward the critical
primary in Illinois, Republican
presidential front-runner Mitt
Romney wrapped
up a shortened
campaign trip to
Puerto Rico on
Saturday as he
prepared for more
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Rick Santorum.
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Avid golfer Rick Nowels of Kendallville watches
as his putt coasts toward the hole at Cobble-
stone Golf Course in rural Kendallville Friday
afternoon. Representatives at Cobblestone said
this is the earliest the course has opened in its 13
years of business.
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BY MIKE MARTURELLO
ANGOLA — When the weather
started turning from winter to
summer last week, the folks at
Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn
got caught off guard.
They were expecting some early
play on the course, but not the level
they ended up with.
“We were caught a little off
guard. But we finally got enough
hot dogs and drinks and have been
able to take care of everybody.
We’re OK now,” said Ivan Foster,
head golf professional.
Many businesses dependent on
warmer weather are seeing an
upswing in activity due to the recent
warm spell.Warming trends often come in
spurts in March, but rarely are there
lengthy warm spells, said Courtney
f ll of the National Weather
up that warm air from the South,”
Obergfell said. The result has been
temperatures in the 70s with lows
near 50 for the better part of a week
when the daily average high is
typically around 45 degrees.
Until possibly Thursday or
Friday, there hasn’t been a strong-
enough system to come out of the
Arctic to combat the high that’s
brought the warm weather,
Obergfell said. Temperatures are
expected to drop to levels closer to
normal Friday and Saturday.
K ith golf course
“When the snow disappears and
you can start seeing dirt, people
start getting interested again (in
boating). The guys in the showroom
are keeping busy, they’re seeing
some activity,” said Terry Archbold
of Dry Dock Marine Center,
Angola.What’s in the dirt is what matters
for golf courses. If the ground is too
soft or there’s still frost in the soil,
golf courses either can’t allow carts
or have to limit carts to use only on
paths.“We’re off the paths now, and it’s
f tastic ” Foster said. “It’s a
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Warm spell has outdoor enthusiasts out and about
“We’ve kind of had a ridge of high pressure that’s been
bringing in the warm air from the South.”
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East Noble’s Knight
Rhythms mixed choir did not
qualify for the state finals.
Other all-women choirs in
di i ion and
Getting into the spirt of St.
Patrick’s Day was easy for 15
-
month-old Natalie Bullock of
Avilla, as she sported a
shamrock dress while
attending the Noble County
Health Fair with her family on
Saturday. Thehealth fair
attracted morethan 400
people to Central Noble High
School in Albion.
St. Paddy’s DayBOB BUTTGEN
Angola man
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GOODMORNING
Officials take part in the groundbreaking for the hangar/terminal
project at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport on Monday. Those
who were present included, from left, Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-
Auburn; Angola Councilman Dave Martin; Angola Mayor Dick
Hickman; Angola Councilman Mike McClelland; Dr. R. Wyatt
Weaver Jr., president of the Steuben County Aviation Board; Walt
Drewes, vice president of the Steuben County Aviation Board;
Mike Van Westen of the Steuben County Aviation Board; John
Kline, airport manager; Ron Smith, chair of the Steuben County
Commissioners; Bill Booth, chair of the Steuben County Council;
Jim Crowl, Steuben County commissioner; Linda Hansen, Steuben
County Councilwoman; Loretta Smart, Steuben County commis-
sioner; and Rick Shipe, Steuben County Council.
JENNIFER DECKER
BY JENNIFER DECKER
ANGOLA — Persistence paid off as the
Steuben County Aviation Board and elected
officials finally broke ground on a
hangar/terminal at the Tri-State Steuben County
Airport Monday.
The hangar/terminal will cost around $1.6
million and will provide year-round access so
jets and airplanes don’t ice up in the winter.
Part of the second floor will be renovated to
include a pilot’s lounge and an elevator to
access that level.
The aviation board has been trying to get the
project off the runway, but funding and bidding
has grounded the project.
“We’ve been working more than two years,”
said Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr., chair of the
aviation board.
“Two years is not that long,” joked Angola
Mayor Dick Hickman.
Hickman’s comment was regarding the fact
the revitalization in downtown Angola took
more than 30 years to get going.
“Very few cities have an airport,” said
Steuben County Commissioner Ron Smith.
“The upgrade is more for the commercial side.
Congratulations for your perseverance.”
Dave Martin, Angola council member, said
the project is an example of what can be done
when public entities work together.
Construction will be done by Strebig
Construction, Fort Wayne.
Randy Strebig, of Strebig Construction, said
his company should be able to have the project
nearly completed with a roof and sides up by
the annual signature Angola Balloons Aloft
event July 6-7.
“Today we’re getting the site prepped and
will strip the soil,” Strebig said.
“We’re happy to get moving forward,” said
Loretta Smart, Steuben County commissioner.
“Let’s get it built,” said Jim Crowl, Steuben
County commissioner.
John Kline, the airport’s manager, said
during the construction process, the airport will
not have to close. It will close during Balloons
Aloft for safety.
Airport project takes flight
Man gets30 years
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Thank a dispatcher,
especially this week
ANGOLA — It is
National Public Safety
Dispatchers Week.
It is meant to be an
opportunity for the public to
show appreciation for 911
dispatchers.The Steuben County
Communications Center
dispatches many municipali-
ties, fire districts and the
emergency medical service
that serves Steuben County.
The county dispatchers are
responsible for answering 12
non-emergency phone lines,
answering 911 calls,
monitoring and responding
on approximately 30 radio
frequencies and handling
approximately 3,000 calls
for service per month.
Dispatchers are trained on
state-of-the-art technology
and emergency medical
dispatch procedures.
Among the communica-
tions traffic handled by
community communications
are the sheriff’s department,
town police departments,
volunteer fire and rescue
department, ambulances,
wrecker services and animal
control. It also handles after-
hours calls to a variety of
agencies.
Plow day is Saturday
ANGOLA — Steuben
County Antique Power
Association will host its 28th
annual Plow Day on Saturday.
Around 20 antique tractors
will plow 20 acres north of
U.S. 20 on S.R. 327. Work
will begin on the Shuman
family farm, 530 N. S.R. 327,
around 9 a.m. Ham and beans
will be served at noon.
Rain date is April 21.f d in
Ground broken for new hangar/terminal
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Sunday
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GOODMORNING
State representativecandidates to debateAUBURN — All fourcandidates for state represen-tative from District 52 arescheduled to take part in adebate Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.in Middaugh Hall, 708 S.Union St., Auburn, on theDeKalb County Fairgrounds.Gary Harbaugh, PaulMoss, David Powers andBen Smaltz are running forthe Republican nominationin District 52 in the May 8primary election.The debate will bemoderated by MarkMellinger, evening newsanchor of WANE-TVChannel 15 and host of thepublic affairs show “Focus15,” and WoodyZimmerman, generalmanager and morning showhost of Froggy 106.7 Radio.The DeKalb County 9-12Group is sponsoring thedebate and inviting thepublic to attend. The groupis encouraging audiencemembers to bring cannedfood items for local foodbanks.
DeKalb Classic Connection performs in a showearlier this year. In front, from left, are Amanda
Western, Ben Lancaster, Amber Sattison, KalibMcKown, Nathan Carthen and Carmen Rainelli.
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FROM STAFF REPORTSPLAINFIELD — DeKalb HighSchool show choirs gave up theirthree-year grip on state champi-onships Saturday, but not without agallant effort.DeKalb’s Classic Connectionmixed choir finished second to NewCastle by just one point in the statefinals for smaller schools Saturdaynight at Plainfield. The host schoolplaced third, with Northridge fourthout of nine finalist choirs.DeKalb won the first three statechampionships in 2009, 2010 and2011 in both mixed and girls choirdivisions.
Earlier Saturday, DeKalb’sSound Sensation placed third in the2012 women’s choir finals, behindnew champion Northridge andrunner-up New Castle.Both DeKalb choirs won awardsfor best visuals, a category judgingchoreography and costuming thatmakes up 40 percent of scoring.Vocal performance counts for 60percent.“You get best visuals — that’swhat we’re known for,” DeKalbassistant director Kent Johnso idSat d
“It was a great show. I wouldn’tchange a thing those kids did today.… It’s just the way the cookiecrumbled this time,” said directorShelley Johnson after Saturdaynight’s narrow miss of a fourthchampionship in the mixed-choirdivision.She called the first-runner-upfinish “disappointing, but good atthe same time,” adding, “One point!It was so close.”
“We couldn’t have done anythingbetter than what we did. We put itall out there, and it just wasn’t quitegood enough,” said Nathan Carthen,a senior member of Classic Connec-tion. “It was a good way to end thesenior year”
“I don’t think we could have doneanything better.”Mosier said seniors in the choircan reflect on winning three statechampionships in their careers.In Saturday’s women’s choirfinals, DeKalb Sound Sensationearned the third-highest vocal scoreon its way to third place overall.“This was the best show of ourseason. I could feel it in the firstfour bars,” Shelley Johnson said.“The judges made comments ontheir sheets about our energy andhow much fun our show was. …The girls were awesome, DeKalbCounty can be proud of them.”“The show was amazing today,”said Kelsie Williams, a seniormember of Sound Sensation.“Everyone was completelyenergized, and you could telleveryone really wanted it. … We’reproud of third place, and we gotbest visuals, which was a nicesurprise for us.”
“We all wanted it. We all did ourbest,” senior Bailey Hartman saidabout S t d
Choirs take 2nd, 3rd in state
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)— Looking toward the criticalprimary in Illinois, Republicanpresidential front-runner MittRomney wrappedup a shortenedcampaign trip toPuerto Rico onSaturday as heprepared for moretough contestsagainst chief rivalRick Santorum.The formerMassachusettsgovernor dramati-cally curtailed histrip to the U.S.territory, whichholds its primarytoday, in favor ofspending moretime in Illinois,where polls haveshown him slightly ahead ofSantorum. Romney had planned tospend the weekend and visit apolling place Sunday, but insteadleft the island immediately after amorning appearance.Santorum left Puerto Ricoearlier this week and was spendingthe morning in Missouri, where healready won a primary thatawarded no delegates. MissouriRepublicans were meeting incounty caucuses Saturday, the firststep toward choosing delegates tothe national convention who arecommitted to specific c didS
Nextstop:Illinois
Santorum
Romney
GOP rivals headto next showdown
Obama marksSt. Patrick’s Day
WASHINGTON (AP) —His jacket was only mossgreen but his pint was trueGuinness.President Barack Obamatilted back a glass of the darkIrish brew Saturday, observingSt. Patrick’s Day at aboisterous Irish pub with hisancestral cousin fromMoneygall, Ireland, at his side.At the White House, themain South Lawn Fountainburbled green water. Nearby,workers prepared for a visitTuesday by the Irish PrimeMinister Enda Kenny.The first family wasputting on its Irish, a bloodine that runs throughObama’s veins
“I wouldn’t change a thingthose kids did today.”
Shelley JohnsonDeKalb show choir director
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sation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems fi nding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”).
• MISPLACING THINGS AND LOSING THE ABILITY TO RETRACE STEPS
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to fi nd them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time.
• DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENTPeople with Alzheimer’s may experi-
ence changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may
pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.
• WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.
• CHANGES IN MOOD AND PERSONALITYThe mood and personalities of people
with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.
BY AMY [email protected]
New technology is helping optical professional detect glaucoma as it develops.
The risk for glaucoma — an amalgom of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve — increases after the age 40. Regular testing is necessary, said Dr. Douglas Morrow, because generally patients do not notice any symptoms.
“It has to be detected by an eye doctor,” said Morrow, who works alongside Dr. Michelle Frye at Vision Source Innovative Eye Care in Auburn.
After 40, Morrow suggests people get their eyes checked every other year until they are 60; then every year after that.
Glaucoma is often found through pressure checks. While the pressure changes slowly over time, a lot of change could occur over a three-year period. If there is too much pressure, it can damage nerve fi bers and eventually could affect vision.
About a third of all patients with glaucoma have normal eye pressure. In addition to checking the pressure and physical appearance of the eye, Morrow does an optic nerve exam and checks the patient’s visual fi eld.
Vision Source has more complex tool in its box, optical coherence tomography (OCT), newer technology that captures
three-dimensional images of the eye.“You can think of it as an MRI for the
eye,” said Morrow. He said when it comes to glaucoma, the OCT is able to help a doctor further evaluate the volume of nerve fi ber.
Another cutting-edge device is the VEP, which is being added to the Vision Source offi ce this month. While Morrow said it is not necessarily going to be a break-through for glaucoma, it is able to read nerve impulses of the eyes and into the brain and is helpful in concert with other evalua-tions.
An ultrasonic pachymeter, another high-tech tool, helps measure the thickness of the cornea, which coorelates with the pressure of the eye. It is an advance to the pachymeter that captures an ultra-high-defi nitition echogram of the cornea. It can accurately measure corneal thickness and verify a doctor’s observa-tions through other methods.
When glaucoma is detected, measures can be taken to prevent vision loss. For those in the initial stages, eye drops may be suffi cient. Laser surgery or operating room surgeries may also be ordered.
Glaucoma is somewhat driven by genetics, said Morrow, and can also be caused by some medications. It is associated with other eye diseases and is something that tends to come on with advancing age.
New technology helps detect glaucoma
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FROM STATEPOINT MEDIAWhile we are all taught to use good
manners when answering the telephone, not everyone who calls you necessarily has good intentions.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a recent spate of lottery scams or advance fee frauds originating in Jamaica are targeting seniors and other Americans by telephone.
While the Jamaican and U.S. govern-ments have teamed to tighten laws and combat the problem, it’s important to guard against becoming the next victim.
Knowing the difference between legitimate telemarketers and scammers is crucial. Protect yourself by taking the following precautions:
• Never pay money to collect supposed sweepstakes winnings. Legitimate operations won’t require you to pay to collect winnings. It’s against U.S. law to play foreign lotteries. If you get a call saying you’ve won one, it’s probably a scam.
• Never wire money to anyone you don’t know.
• Ignore unsolicited calls from anyone, even charities and companies with whom you already do business. You have no way to confi rm the caller is legitimate. Even caller ID can be faked. When in doubt, just hang up.
• Place your telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s fast and free. Visit www.DoNotCall.gov or add your number to the registry by calling 888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register.
• Check unfamiliar area codes before returning calls. Be aware that there are many three digit area codes that
connect callers to international telephone numbers.
• If you don’t make international calls, ask your telephone provider to block incoming and outgoing international calls.
• Never provide anyone with personal information, such as bank accounts, pin numbers or Social Security numbers.
• Prevent criminals from accessing your money. Contact your bank, brokerages, as well as the Social Security Administration to add a password to your accounts.
• If callers insist on speaking with you, tell them you’ll call them directly. Don’t take a number offered by a potential fraudster. You’re safer looking up the number independently.
• Scammers often create false deadlines. If you feel pressured, hang up. You’ve spent a lifetime earning your money. You deserve time to choose how to spend it.
• Help others from falling victim to scammers by warning friends and family. If you’ve received a call, mail or email you think might be from a scammer, report it to the Federal Trade Commission by calling at 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or contact local authorities.
“The Jamaican Government is resolved to successfully combat this scourge. We have put in place both legislative and operational measures that will ensure that persons who prey on vulnerable seniors are held accountable,” said. Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, who is working with U.S. offi cials to stop new Jamaican lottery scams.
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