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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS

102-Year-Old Shows it’s Never Too Late to Learn

Sam Schwartz

alm Desert resident Sam Schwartz recently celebrated his 102nd birthday and continues to attend classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus. He even drives himself to class. Schwartz says that his past 15 years of taking OLLI courses with the university “keeps the mind sharp.” Some of his favorite class topics include politics, world religions, history, art and film. “I always want to keep learning and OLLI helps me do that,” said Schwartz. “I move slowly, but I get there.” Schwartz says that, “OLLI gives me the opportunity to be with people who feel the way I do. They are well-travelled, educated and have a zest for learning.” Schwartz was born in 1917 in Montreal, Canada, to parents who had recently emigrated from Russia. At the age of 5, his parents moved the family to Los Angeles where he would reside until 2001 when he retired in Palm Desert. Having earned an engineering degree at USC, Schwartz spent his professional career working as an aerospace engineer, bidding government contracts for the United States and many other countries throughout the world. Sam enjoyed his work so

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much that he waited until he was 82-years-old to retire. Schwartz and his first wife, Rosalie, were married for 57 years prior to her death, and had two children and three grandchildren together. The couple travelled extensively throughout their marriage and loved dancing together, particularly ballroom, square and Latin dancing. Following Rosalie’s death, Schwartz married his second wife, Ann, and the two have enjoyed 18 years of marriage. Ann, much like her husband, enjoys being active, and celebrated her 101st birthday earlier this year. Schwartz says the secret to his happy life is that, “I’m just happy by nature. I travelled the world, I have been blessed with two wonderful marriages, and I loved my job. It doesn’t get luckier than that.” The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program designed for adults 50 and older who want to experience learning for the fun of it. OLLI offers non-credit, university-level courses, but without the grades, tests or homework. Membership is open to adults who enjoy learning, regardless of their educational background. To learn more about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, visit the Institute’s website at pdc.csusb.edu/osher.

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It’s now official: Our Social Security increase for 2020 will be 1.6%, or $23.40 for the average senior who receives benefits. If our Medicare goes up, that comes out of the increase. We all know the Social Security increases we get are not enough to keep pace with rising prices. The Senior Citizens League did a study a few years ago that determined we had fallen 4% behind actual costs in one year alone. Since 2000 we’ve lost 34% of our buying power. For example, if we bought $100 in groceries back then, today we’d get only $66 worth. Just what determines the amount of Social Security increases? The number is called COLA, for cost-of-living adjustment, and the figures are calculated monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The BLS uses the prices in “A Basket of Goods” to calculate what is being spent and determine the

Is CBD Safe for Pets?

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Dear Paw’s Corner More and more of my friends who have pets say they are giving them CBD oil, saying it has health benefits. Isn’t this derived from marijuana? What benefit does this oil have on pets? Does it make them high? -- Concerned Neighbor in Sarasota Dear Concerned It’s true that CBD (cannabidiol) is derived from hemp and marijuana plants. However, it does not make them high. That’s the role of the other notable component in marijuana, THC, which is a psychoactive. CBD oil does not contain THC, so people and animals taking it don’t get high.

Consumer Price Index. It includes food, but also tracks bedroom furniture, toys, the cost of education and communication. For over a year now I’ve kept a monthly chart of every dime I spend. If I come home from the store with a receipt or I pay a utility bill, the amount gets noted on the chart. The CPI that came out in September says that over the past year, overall prices for urban consumers went up 1.7 percent. I know my costs have gone up much more than that. How about you? Here’s some math homework for you for the next year. Make a list of the basic items you buy and the expenses you have. Write down what they cost. A year from now do a comparison and see if they’ve gone up, and if so, how much. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

It’s important to know that CBD has not been approved as a treatment for any condition by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (except for one drug that is used to treat epilepsy in humans). But pet owners who regularly give CBD oil to their pets -- usually added to their food -– say it calms them down, eases aggression and helps arthritic pets move more easily. If you’re worried about your friends giving CBD to their pets, worry more about whether the product itself is safe. Because the FDA hasn’t approved any pet treatments with CBD and isn’t monitoring the manufacturing and sale of CBD oil, there could be safety issues. Getting advice from a veterinarian isn’t always possible because in many states they are not allowed to even discuss CBD with their patients’ owners. As restrictions on CBD and marijuana ease in many states, it’s possible for more research to be done on the potential benefits of CBD oil when given to pets. Stay tuned. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the estate in the TV show “Dark Shadows”? 2. MOVIES: What sport was featured in the movie “The Natural”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest freshwater lake in Africa? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What type of clothing did President Dwight Eisenhower popularize? 5. ANATOMY: What sense does the olfactory nerve affect?

• In 1962, a group of oceanographers sailed off to watch an undersea volcano off the coast of Japan whose eruption seemed imminent. It seems that they got the timing right, but not the location; or, rather, they got the location [SET ITAL]too[END ITAL] right. The eruption occurred directly beneath their vessel, destroying it. • Those who study such things say that an eagle’s feathers weigh twice as much as its bones.

6. GAMES: In what year did the Frisbee debut as a flying toy? 7. HISTORY: Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When is the next Leap Year? 9. MUSIC: Which famous singer was nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul”? 10. MEDICAL: What is the other name of the vitamin riboflavin? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• What’s on sale in November? Try for good deals on shoes, boys clothing, blankets and pre-Christmas sales. They start earlier and earlier each year. Also, look for deals on cooking and serving pieces just before and after Thanksgiving.

• It was influential American theoretical physicist Richard Feynman who made the following sage observation: “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” • You’ve probably read about the unprecedented casualties suffered on all sides in World War I. You probably didn’t know, though, that 60,000 of those casualties were due to avalanches caused by gunfire in the Alps.

walls meet at a 90-degree angle. Why aren’t they square? According to the beliefs of early townsfolk, the devil lurks in square corners. • Studies show a correlation between tight shoes and larger appetites. • Do you find it attractive when you see a person with a point of skin attached to the underlying muscle? You might not realize it, but many people have this condition; that’s what a dimple is.

• If you ever visit the Alpine village of Saint Veran, take a good look at the construction of the early buildings -- none of the

• Clean your coffee carafe regularly by scrubbing with soap and water. Run a descaler or a mix of vinegar and water through the brewer to clean out the reserve tank. Follow with a plain water rinse.

easy way to do this is to measure a piece of cardboard to fit the space behind the radiator. Then wrap the cardboard with aluminum foil and place behind the coils.

• Need an egg substitute in a pinch? Mix a teaspoon of vinegar with a teaspoon of cornstarch. Making a recipe with rise? You could also use baking soda in place of the cornstarch.

• Give your loose tea a boost of flavor by adding a dried orange or lemon peel to the tea tin. It will impart a delightful citrus flavor the longer it’s in the tin.

• Use aluminum foil on the back side of your radiator coils to reflect heat back into the room. One

York Jets -- and no one sees it. With just 65 seconds left to play, NBC had switched to its previously scheduled programming -- the children’s movie “Heidi.” On Nov. 15, 1867, the first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City. The ticker revolutionized the stock market by making upto-the-minute prices available to investors. Previously, the information traveled by mail or messenger. On Nov. 11, 1942, Congress approves lowering the draft age to 18 and raising the upper limit to age 37. In 1940, Congress had imposed the first peacetime draft in U.S. history for men between the ages of 21 and 36. But with the United States fighting in World War II, the draft ages had to be expanded. On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts its doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Following World War I, Congress passed quota laws, which sharply reduced the number of newcomers. On Nov. 17, 1968, the Oakland Raiders score two touchdowns in nine seconds to beat the New

On Nov. 13, 1979, during a game at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Philadelphia 76ers center Darryl Dawkins slam-dunks the basketball, shattering the fiberglass backboard. After a second incident, the NBA commissioner told Dawkins he’d be fined $5,000 and suspended every time he broke a backboard. On Nov. 14, 1985, a volcano erupts in Colombia, killing over 20,000 people as nearby towns are buried in mud, ice and lava. Few people evacuated after radio reports instructed residents to stay in their homes. On Nov. 16, 1999, construction begins on the massive annual bonfire at Texas A&M University. Two days later, the 59-foot-high lumber structure snapped, with scores of students caught on the huge log pile. Twelve people were killed, and 27 were injured. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Brain Teaser No matter what type you are, when I’m thirsty I will come and find you no matter where you are. Who am I?

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Adult Wary About Tonsillectomy Dear Dr. Roach My doctor recommends a tonsillectomy based on the fact that I suffer from chronic strep. I am apprehensive about this surgery as an adult. What are the realistic risks of the surgery versus continuing to experience regular cases of strep throat? -- O.C. Answer Strep throat infections that are chronic (lasting more than three months) or recurrent are indications for tonsillectomy in adults; however, this is an uncommon surgery in adults, and there isn’t a lot of published data on the effectiveness of treatment. Some data show that tonsillectomy does reduce incidence of infection, as would be expected. Other data show improved quality of life and fewer missed work days.

My own experience is limited to a handful of patients: All have had significant improvement in the number and severity of infections. On the other hand, the surgery itself is unpleasant, and that’s putting it mildly. There is a significant risk of major complications (perhaps around 3%). One patient told me that the first two weeks after surgery were horrendous, but gradually improved over time. As always, it’s a balance between benefits and risks of surgery. But it’s a difficult enough surgery that you are wise to be apprehensive, and I would recommend surgical consultation only if your symptoms were severe enough and significantly impact your life. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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disability rating changed. It will be refunding $400 million to veterans. As a result, the VA has made changes to guidelines for lenders:

Home Buyers, Does the VA Owe You Money? Did you buy a home in the past 20 years using the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program? And did you then have a change in your disability rating? If so, you might be due a refund of the funding fee. The VA’s Loan Guaranty Service has found 130,000 cases where there was a clerical glitch or change in the veteran’s exemption status after the loan closed and the

• Better communication with the veteran about just when the funding fee can be waived. • Asking about the veteran’s disability claim status during the writing of the loan and then checking the status just three days before closing. • Ensuring oversight, so that veterans who can waive fees are identified. If you think you might be entitled to a refund of those funding fees, call the loan center at 877827-3702. To understand the fees associated with a home loan (both be-

fore and after you buy a home), go online to www.va.gov. Do a search for home loan fees and read the fine print. For example, veterans pay a funding fee in lieu of down payment and mortgage insurance. The fee is a percentage of the loan amount and is based on the type of loan. It’s also based on whether you’re a firsttime or subsequent buyer. You don’t pay a fee if you receive service-connected disability compensation, or if you would get that compensation if you didn’t get retirement or active duty pay, or if you’re the surviving spouse of a veteran who died during service or from a service-connected disability. Scroll down the fees page and click on the funding fee chart to see how much money is involved. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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