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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-12 CorrespondencePAMELA BLECKWENN 205 Post Road Iowa City, iowa 5224b-3627 (319)338-9035 August 30, 1995 City Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Door-to-Door Soliciting Dear Council: Please review the City's policy of allowing unconditional soliciting of the residents of Iowa City. There are times when our doorbell rings several times a week by people who represent neither local nor even regional organizations or interests. Earlier this month two people appeared on our doorstep--one from Georgia one from the East Coast, selling magazine subscriptions. After questioning them, ! learned that they were staying in Cedar Rapids, but coming to Iowa City to solicit because Cedar Rapids did not permit them to do so. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Pamela B1 eckwenn pb a:cityco=n September 25, 1995 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Ms. Pamela Bleckwenn 205 Post Road Iowa City, IA 52245-3627 Dear Ms. Bleckwenn: At their September 12 meeting, the City Council accepted your letter concerning door-to-door solicitation, and referred it to me for reply. In the past the City did license door-to-door solicitors. However, no background check of the individual or company was done. It was our recommendation that this license provided "a false security" to our citizens and sent a wrong message. Recently our City Attorney advised that charitable solicitations are fully protected speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, and this includes door-to-door solicitations (Riley v. National Federation of the Blind o[ North Carolina, Inc., 1988). In light of these factors our new City Code, adopted by Council last September, removed the provisions dealing with door-to-door soliciting. Thank you for your letter, and please feel free to contact me with any further questions you may have. Sincerely, Step n J. Atk~* City Manager cc: City Council.~ City Clerk City Attorney 410 EAST WASRINOTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA $2240-182& · (319) 336-~000 · FAX (319) 336-5009 7- ~.,. Richard F Houston 1429 Frankl~ St, Iowa ¢11y, Iowa 52240 L GRAHAM DPuMERON. MPH September 5, 1995 Members, City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Johnson County Department of Public Health Board of ttealth Cam Campbell, MD Bob Crane Sharry Lenhart Anita Sehr Lorraine Stamus, R.Ph, I H Dear Members of the City Council: At a special meeting of the Board of Health held on August 29, 1995, the Board formally approved a lease between the Board of Health and R. B. Gulf, inc. for the County's Adult Day Program. The Adult Day Program is moving this weekend to what was formerly the Villa Retirement Home. This will allow approximately twice as much square footage as the program currently occupies at the Senior Center. Two apar~ents will be u 'tdized as offices and there is the potential for additional space for both activities and offices as the program grows. We are pleased and excited about thi~ opportunity to expand and develop the Adult Day Program. The Villa is a delightful facility that needs minimal renovation to accommodate the needs of thla program. Basic program functions will remain the same for the time being, ie. hours of operation, services offered, fees, etc.. Johnson County SEATS will continue to provide transportation and meals will be available and delivered through the Senior Dining Program. The program will remain at the Villa location until a permanent facility can be acquired or built. The new address and phone number are: Johnson County Adult Day Program 603 Greenwood Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 (319) 339-6162 Please watch for information about an Open House during the month of September. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the 16th Anniversary of the Adult Day Program, as well as tie in with National Adult Day Care Center Weel~ September 17th - 23rd. Please feel free to stop in and visit before that, if you wish. Thank you for your continued support of the Adult Day Program by providing space at the Senior Center, you CDBG allocations and your work on the various adult day care committees. Your interest has made a significant difference. If you have any queetion or c0~cerns you can call Graham Damcron, Sher Hawn at 356 -6040 o~c~oreen Nidey at 339 - 6162. Th~f~yot~. !.~?..: ii~' ":.~ C E~: . . 52240 o PItONE (319) 356-6040 · FAX (319) 356-6044 te~,cled nal~ee City of iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: September 1, 1995 The Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Parking Prohibition on the West Side of the 100 Block of South Summit Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A10 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS on the west side of the 100 block of South Summit Street so as to bracket an accesswayto the refuse storage point of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house. This action will take place on or shortly after September 15, 1995. COMMENT: The screened refuse storage area for the Sigma Alpha Mu house is located on the west side of the property addressed at 932 E. College Street. The Sigma Alpha Mu house has provided a hard-surfaced accessway from the screened storage site to the curb. The prohibition noted above will be placed so as to provide continuous access for the waste removal service contracted by the Sigma Alpha Mu house. The Io~a City Oity 0ounai]. Civic Center ~qO East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 522z~.0 Iowa City, Iowa 522~O September 11, 1995 Dear Council Members: First of all, I want to thank you all for the time and work you invest in the good of our town. Being elected to serve is not only an honor, it is a great deal of work, and many thanks for your willingness to serve in this very public way° I should like to share with you my thoughts about "CityVote", which the Council has proposed accompany the municipal ballot- ing in Novemoer: 1) Attaching a straw poll on national/state issues to a municipal election is illegal. Given the present mood in our country of "doing as we please", "making a statement"i. "fighting big government", it does not seem like a good example for a city council to set for the citizens of that city., 2) Putting a slate of aspiring presidential candidates as a straw poll in connection with our city elections gives the city election a flavor of partisan politics ~ it cannot help but have that effect in the minds of people - whether you intend it to or not° The city council is a non-partisan election - we want to elect thoughtful~ earnest persons who are willing to be in dialogue with each other and the citizens as to the best and wisest ways to order our life together° We see on a national scale how parti- sanship creates legislative gridlock ~ rather than searching for constructive answers to national issues~ we see now a federal scene in which issues are simply used as ammunition for the next election. I am sure we do not want that to come about here. 3) If a straw poll were to be conducted, rather let it be questions on municipal issues that are facing us, or will come to us in the near future - that is$ a kind of prioritizing of the kinds of ~hings we as Iowa Citians need to be thinking about and planning for$ so that the Council could get a feel for what the citizens' thoughts are on local challenges and possibilities° Please consider the possibilt~. of.reconsiderin$ this proposal on CityVoteo Thmzk you for consmderlng to reconslderl 1721 Grantwood Drive Iowa City 522~O ~5a-858~ Sincerely, Carl Be,vere~im~ 6174247752 JOHN BONIFAZ PAG~ 02 NATIONAL ¥OTIWG RIGHTS IWSTITUTE wo~,Atng to figfill the !egtd promise of At~ledn dtmocracy Septembe~ 11, 1995 Mayor Susan Horowiiz and M~ubcrs of the City Council c/o City Cl~ city a 410 E. Wa~ngton SUeet Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 SENT BY FAX: (319) 356-5009 Dear Mayor Horowitz and Members of the City Council: The CityVote nalional office has provided us with copies of your Ausust 31, 1995 leUer to the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, as well as the ICLU's September 5, 1995 reply lelter, which ICLU Legal Director Raudall C. Wilson fra.ldy acknowledged was an "unresearched response" to your request fo~ assistance. The CityVo~ national office has requested that we prepme this brief letlet, which relies on extensive rescamh, to clarify the constitutionally-protected status of CityVote presidential preference balloting in Iowa City, as well as inhe more than twenty other U.S. cities which are conducting first-ever CityVote lnslloting on November 7, 1995. We believe Iowa City's Resolution No. 95-265 sets forth the proper constitutional basis for participation in CityVote. Firsi, in a long line o ffU.S. Supreme Court decisions, the Court has made it clear that the fight of individuals to engage in pohfical association and expressive activity through the instrumentality of the local election ballot is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. For example, in Citizens Against Rent Control v. City of Berkeley. 454 U.S. 290, 294 (1981), the Suprcrae Court acknowledged a 200- year-old tradition in this country of the use of the ballot and the political process for associational and expressive purposes: 09/11/1995 17:00 61 74247752 J0t-~ BONIF~. PAC~ {]3 We begin by recalling that the practice of persons sharing common views banding together te achieve a cam'anon end is deeply embedded in the Antedcan political process. The 18th.ceniury Colnmittees Of Correspondence and the pa~phictcers were early example of this phenomena [sic] and the Federalist Papers were perhaps the most si~ificant and laslmg example. The tradition of volunteer committees for collective action has manifested itself in myriad community and public activilies; in the political process it can focus on a candidate or on a ballot measure. Its value is that by collective effort individuals can make their views known when, individually, their voices would be faint or lost. Similarly, in Anderson v. Celebrezze, 460 U.S.780, 794 (1983), the Supreme Court recognized that the election ballot provides voters with the opportunity "to associate in the electoral arena" and thereby "enhance their political effectiveness as a group." Just as states may not unduly adopt restrictive ballot access requirements which operate to impair the associafional and expressive rights of new or minority political parties, neither may the sate of Iowa or county officials interfere with Iowa City's citizen effort to ~ssociate politically and express their non-bmding presidential preferences through CityVote balloting. Second, just as a city m~y permit citizen expressive aclivifies in its town hall or in city parks, we believe that a city may also designate the local election ballot as a'public forum" for the expression of political speech, especially when altemalivc fontms are unavailable or unsuitable. Indeed, one of the factors that makes CityVote so allracfive is that it is a uniquely appropriate and econo~ical forum for penniilin$ city residents to express their timely preferences among a wide array of presidential candidates. At virtually no added cost, Iowa City voters can participate ~n a non-binding but regulated presidential preference ballot at the same ~ne and in the same place as a the regular November 7, 1995 Iowa City election, where members of the Iowa City Council will be chosefl. ICLU Legal Director Randall Wilson acl~owledged this important constitutional principle when he wrote (at page 3 of the ICLU letter): "By arguin8 that there is no comparable alternative to a citywide vote, either qualitatively or quantitatively, supporters of CityVote may make si~ificant legal headway." Two recent Supreme Court opinions provide considerable support for this position. In International Society for Krislmua Consciousness, Inc, v. Lee. 112 S.Ct. 2701 (1992) and its companion case, Leg v. International SocieW for Krishna Consciousness, 112 S.Ct. 2709 (1992) five members of the Supreme Courl apparently asreed that expressive activities should be allowed on government-owned property if the expressive activity is compatible with the purpose and fuaction of the property. CityVote clearly meets this requirement, since it will be no 2 8911111995 17:88 G174247752 J(]~ BI]NIFAZ PAC~ 84 more disl~ve of the clcctien ballot than are routine local candidate contests or the binding and non-binding questions customarily decided by voters in cities across the COlIIIllIJ. Third, apart from the constitutional dghts of its citizens, Iowa City, ~z~ a ctiy, has constitutional rights that it may assc~t against ~c ststc of Iowa in its detennin~on to participate in CityVote. In a series of four decisions-Avery v. Midland CoonW, 390 U.S. 4?4 (1968); City o£Boston v. Aaderson, 439U.S. 95] (1978); WashhxFoa v. Seattle School District No. 1,458 U.S. 457 (1982); aM Lawrence CotroW v. Lea~-Deadw0ed School District. No,40-1, 469 U.S. 256 (1985)-the Supreme Court has cut hack considerably on what Randall Wilson r~ferred to in the ICLU letter (at p~ge 3) as the "hierarchical model of government." These four decisions provide strong support for file proposition that cities and their citizens have constito~ional rights to self. govmnmcnt and self-detem~afion tint cannot be abridged by the state, especially when the state has little of no interest in dotngso. CityVote is precisely the kind of local self-governing activity that the Supreme Court has sought to protect since its decision in ~ nearly thirty years ago. While the ICLU's kttcr is generally sympathetic toward Iowa Cily's interest CityVote, on several key points we believe tlmt it is hss not given enough consideration to the constitutional arguments and law applicable in ~ c~se. Specifically, ~t pages 2-3 of,he ICLU letter, R~dall Wilson noted: "There does not appear to be any content discrimin~on or disctiramation among pmliculsx speakers, therefore relaxed st~d~rds of judicial review toay well apply and hamper legal efforts to overturn the Secretmy of St~tc's decision." However, in an important 1994 unantraons decision in City of LMue v. Gilleo~ 114 S.Ct. 2038, 2042 (1994), striking down a city's ban on residential signs. Supreme Court expressed extreme reluctance to approve regulations on speech that close off an cn~c medium of cxpression, even when such regulations are entirely free from content or viewpoint discrimination: Our Imor dccisiot~s have voiced p~ticular concern with laws tim, foreclose an entire toedium of expression. Thus, we have held invalid ordinances ths! completely banned the distribution ofp~mpklets within the tolmicilmlity, Lovell v. Gnj~n; handbills on the public streets, Jameson v. Texas: the door-to-door distribution of literature, Martin v. Struthers; Schneider v. State; and live entermi,ment, Schad v. Mount Ephratra.. Al~ongh prohibitions foreclosing entire media m~y be complctcly free of content or viewpoint discr[min.afi_'on, file dang~ they pose to the Freedom of speech is readily apparent-by eliminating a common means of speaking, such toeasures can suppress too touch speech. 8911111995 6174247752 PA6E The state of Iowa's attempt to block iowa City's participation in CityVote and thereby foreclose an entire medium of expression is thus analogous to Ladue's effort to ban an entire medium of conm~unication by prohibiting residential signs. (We should add that we find especially disturbing County Auditor Tom Slockctt's publicly reported comments indicating his opposition to CityVote balloting because it might lead to heavier-than-usua! turnout of couservauve voters. While we believe Mr. Slocketfs political speculation about a conservative tilt to be in error, in any cue it is clearly an improper and constitutionally indefc~sible motive for interfering with Iowa City's expressed intent to participate in CityVote non-binding preference ballotin8 on November 7, I~S.) At page 3 of the ICLU letter, Randall Wilson suggested that Iowa may have a legitimate governmental purpose (sictinning from the staro's authority to police the conduct of local dcctions, and perl~ps even from Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the states the power to prescribe how presidential electors are selected) in denying Iowa City the authoriiy to parlicipate in CityVote. Of'course the state of Iowa's right to rcgulatc local elections cannot be exercised in a mariner that violates the fundamental First Amenchnent fights of expression and association. As the Supreme Court noted in Tashjim!...v.,.Republican Party of Connecticut, 479 U.S. 208, 217 (1986): "The power to regulate the time, place, and manner of elections does not justify, ~thout more, the abridgement of fundamental rights, such as the right to vote, or...the freedom of political association." And while states do have the authority, under Article 11, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, to prescribe selection procedures for presidential elector. t this provision of the Constitution does ~ot provide states with the authority to regulate the selection of presidential candidates in a manner that would impair the expressive and associafional fights of citizens or political patties. The Supreme Court made this principle clear in Cousins v. Wig_odig 419 U.S. 477, 489-90 (1975), when it noted: "The States themselves have no constii~tionality m,n~dated role in the great task of the selection of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates." The court reiterated this position six years later in Democratic Party v. Wisconsin ex tel, LaFollctte, 450 U.S. 107, 123-24 (1981). In our view, the ICLU letter is most valuable when it points out (at page 3) that: "[Tlhe state does not se~n to be asserting any very serious concerns other than a technical lack of staRrtory authority." Tiffs is a critical stir,meat that cannot bc overlooked: Absent a compelling state interest flint would justify a severe restriction of the right to pohtical association and expression, Iowa City and its citizens have a comtitutional right to participate in CityVote without interfcrcnce from stutc ~nd cottory officials. As the Supreme Court concluded in a slightly different content in Thor0as v. _Collins, 323 U.S. 516, 537 (1945): "A restriction so desmictive of the right o£ public discussion without greater or more imminent danger to public interest than existed in this 4 89/11/1995 17:88 617424775:2 JO~ BONIFA2 PP~E OS case, is incompatible with the fieadorns secured by the First Amendment." While reasonable people might differ about the cons~tmionality-protected stntus o£ CityVote balloting, asse~ons by County Auditor Tom Sloekerr that the Iowa City Council is acting "illclptily" ~rc pointlessly infian~atoxy. tndccck wc b~licvc just the opposite is lruc~those who would seek to obstruct a city council's sincere efforts to extend to its citizens the opportuniiy to participate in non-binding presidential preference balloting are as a mat~er of fact and as n matter of law, interfering with constitutionally- protected First Amendment freedoms. The efforts of the Iowa City Council should be applauded and defended, no~ a~cked, by county and state officials who are themselves sworn to uphold the Constitmion. We stand ready to advise and assist the City Council and the citizens of Iowa City in their efforts to joi~ the citizem of more th~u twenty other U.S. ciQes already co~o_._m_itted to p~icipation in the histovj-making CityVote presidential preference balloting which will take place on Novcunber 7, 1995. Sincerely, John Bonifaz Executive l~rcctor National Voling Rights Institute Boston, Massachusetts Michel Dcutsch Legal Director Center For Censiitmional Rights New York, New York Bnrbara Olsbansky Staff Attorney Center For Conslitufional Rights New York, New York Ra.dall C. Wilson ICLU Lesal Director 5 Tom Slockett Johnson County Auditor Commissioner of Elections and Voter Registration email sloc~ett gblue weeg u,owa edu lienorable Susan Horowitz Mayor of the City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street IOWA CITY IA 52245 Dear Mayor Horowitz: September 11, 1995 While it is my preference to communicate with the council informally on a one to one basis with regard to the placement of a poll on the City election ballot, you have requested that I communicate instead in writing. I therefor reluctantly submit this letter with regard to the directire from the City Council to take that action. My reluctance to put these views in writing stems not from a lack of conviction for them. Rather, it seems to me that this action has subjected the people of Iowa City to an unacceptable level of exposure to potential costs of litigation with regard to this matter, and that continued public discussion tends to increase the likelihood that such a possibility could become a reality. However, in compliance with your request, I continue: By way of background, the City recently began deliberating the idea of placing a presidential poll on the ballot. The Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the County Attorney, and I all warned that such an action would be illegal. The city then voted six to one to take the action anyway, after discussion comparing their effort to individual acts of civil disobedience and claiming constitutional rights which purportedly over-ride the mandates of state law. At this point I restated my belief that the action was illegal, but based on the strength era six to one vote over the objections of state and local legal and election authorities, said that I would be open to new information regarding the constitutional arguments (which I noted I had never heard before). I said I would be willing to cooperate if the arguments were persuasive and if non-lowa City taxpayers could be held harmless from the legal liabilities associated with such an action. After all, if strong constitutional grounds existed, who could argue with accommodating them. I mention this to point out that my belief that the action was illegal did not change. But I felt that my role had changed from an advisor to a decision maker because I needed to decide whether to have the ballots printed with the poll on them. In this capacity I felt that, out of respect for the Office of Mayor, the offices of Councilors, and out of respect for the individuals involved, I should hear out the proponents of the six to one vote. About this time County Attorney J. Patrick White said that he would take legal action to prevent the poll from being placed on the ballot ifI indeed agreed to submit to the wishes of the Mayor and the other five Councilors. I replied that I thought the statement was "premature" thus disagreeing with the timing of the County Attorney's 319-356-6004 FAX31g-356,6086 913 South Dubuque Street Post Office Box 1350 Iowa City, Iowa 52244.1350 statement, but not with the content. I felt it important that we fully consider the constitutional arguments which you and the Councilors feel so strongly about that you were prompted to lead the City to take the unprecedented step into civil disobedience of the laws ofthe State of Iowa. I point this out to make sure that any thought that there is a disagreement between the County Attorney and myself on the merits of this action be corrected. To my knowledge, we are in agreement and have been since this issue surfaced. Like any American, I feel strongly supportive of the Constitution, and can say that I am honestly open to strong constitutional arguments supporting the action of placing a poll on the ballot and thus negating the Iowa laws which prohibit such an action. I must point out, however, that as of yet I have seen no strong argument in support of this action whatever. My view is that the arguments advanced in Iowa City Resolution 95-265 purporting that First Amendment rights of free speech and association, and that Home Rule under the Iowa Constitution embrace such a right are not at all convincing. My analysis follows: First Amendment free speech and associational protections: It appears that councilors may have seriously confused the role of campaigns and elections. Election Campaigns are models of free speech and association. Elections are not. Free speech and association are severely limited and regulated at polls. The state has a more pressing priority at this time and place to strictly protect the voter from distraction and influence in an effort to maximize the ability to freely cast a secret ballot. Speech consisting of campaigning is not allowed within a polling place. Campaign materials, posters, etc. are prohibited within 300 feet of public buildings containing polling places. Access of individuals to polling places (other than voters casting ballots) is strictly regulated. This follows sound legal precedent for the regulation of free speech, which the County Attorney has advised, is governed according to time, place, and manner. (You can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater, unless there is one) Secondly, "grounds" claimed by the Mayor and City Council are that Home Rule gives the city "the right": I fear that this is not an argument so much as it is a misunderstanding of Home Rule in Iowa. The Home Rule Amendment to the Iowa Constitution passed by the legislature and the voters clearly gives Home Rule where "not inconsistem with the laws of the General Assembly". This is historically an area of extensive legislation by the General Assembly. Election law has long been established as being preempted by the state and outside the Home Rule ofmunidpalities. What cities can place on the ballot is specified by the legislature, and a presidential straw poll is not allowed. Furthermore, the Attorney General has pointed out that a presidential straw poll is not primarily a local matter, there is no particular local issue being addressed, and the historical context of presidential selection is state-wide and nation-wide, not local. I would contend that the justification for placing a presidential poll on the official ballot is not only "weak" as the city attorney was said to have previously opined at your last meeting, but is essentially based on mistaken views regarding First Amendment and Home Rule fights. I have not seen the kind of strength I expected in support of intentionally placing the City of Iowa City in violation of the laws of the State of Iowa. lal summary, Mayor Horowitz, I feel that the level of exposure of the Iowa City taxpayers to the possibility of paying legal costs in these litigious times is unjustified based on the strengths of the justifications I have heard thus far. IfI act and refuse to follow your directire to place this illegal measure on the ballot, the Johnson County taxpayers will also have exposure to the possibility of paying for the costs of defending against frivolous lawsuits which could be filed by any group, organization or indMdual with the necessary resources. The laws were not written to coddle well intended acts of civil disobedience by local government. They are written to discourage breaking them, and to punish those who do it. Without going into detail, I suggest that the Your Honor and the City Councilors seriously consider the actions you have taken, the ramifications, the implications, and the potentialities. I have had extensive communication gom Iowa Citians on this matter, who are essentially people who work hard, pay their taxes, and try thek best to obey the law. I have received dozens of phone calls and spoken to many people on the street. So far, not one person has supported your action. If you have strong justifications for your actions, I suggest that you forward them to myself and the County Attorney. Otherwise, I hope you will act accordingly forthwith. Respectfully yours, Tom Slockett Johnson County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections SEP 1~ '95 11:{5 714-55~-9599 ,%pt~nber 12, 199~ Mayor Susai~ Horowitz City of Iowa City 410 East W~lftugto~t Iow~ City, Iowa 511240 Dear Mayor Horowitz: I l~ve followed with interest your Cotwetl's efforts to include Iowa City in the CityVote national urban presidential primary. You and your f~llow cotmcilora are to be congratulated ~o~ your leadership and courage, especially in view of the organized local campaign to rever~ your decision. With your indulgence, I would like to share with you some observations about the Iowa City debate and place it in the context of similar debates in cltles acto~ the country. My view of Iowa City has bean shaped by my reading of almost eve,v/.. newa atory about the issue in ~ Cedar Rapids ~ aria ~ Citizen: their stories, editorials, oad letters. I have alao had access to dozem of latemet w. essages circulating in Iowa City, both pro and con. I have also read the 9/3/95 and 9/6/95 IC News entries written by your County Auditor, Tom Sloekerr. Please feel/tee to share this letter with the other memb~s of your City Co~ctL It is my trade, standing that during your August 29,1995 Council d~ussion, tl~ CityVote project wm ~ed ~ a '~-b~d idea." Such ~ ~ ~vea~ ~r ~ ~s~ i~or~ce of ~ hc~, or it ~ a ~c~ a~pt ~ ~e ~e ~o~ of h~e~ of lo~I d~ted o~ who ha~ ~ wor~g on ~ pr~ect a~ce 1992. ~e loc~ offid~, ~ w~ ~ ~ H~or~ ~, Wal~r Cr~te ~d seorea of o~ co~p~ canadatea ~r m~onal offic~ W ~cm on ~ t~e~ moat ~evant to ~e resid~ o~ dU~, 1~ ~d ~, a~oaa ~erka. 149~'8 t~aJld Caxly011 Avanue, Suite A · Irvine, CA 92718 * (714,) ~B2~9596 · ~AX {~.40 ,~L~2-gB99 9o0 SEP 1~ '95 11:15 714-55~-9599 My impression of the news covera§e in Iowa City is tlmt much of the debat~ there seems to assume that this presidential preference ballot was an idea tl~t was unique to Iowa City and lust ~ecently "invented" by one of your councilmembers. In that context, the legal hurdles seem m6~e daunting, and the local controversy ~eems fueled more by personality than policy. From the beginni~, the whole puipose of CityVote has b~ to bdve mul~icip~lities a collective voice and collective power to shape the national debate on urb~ issues. Iowa City, as you know, is not immune from those problem~ common to cities across the country. You ore receivin§ money from the recently adopted federal anti-crime legislation in order to hire new police officers. At the same time, your transit system is facin$ cuts in ledoral aid. Your subsidized housing and rehabilitation programe are in jeopardy. Your Community Development Block Grant funding is at ~li. As you know, the list goes on and on. -. CityVote is o.n opportunity fi)~ local offidal~, and local candidates, to help educate their own co~tl~uents about the important connections between federal policy and the conditions of life in our local communities. A~ I i~o through the list of objections voiced in l.owa Cid, I ...a~. reminded of ~imtlar debates in some of the other titles partiapating m C~tyVote. Elected leaders - Democrat, Republican, and non-partisan - worked diligently with' the public ~td with locel election o~cials to arewet those objections and make CityVote a reality. Unfortunately, the bl§§est problem in Iowe City, I think, has barn one of ~tm~g, You entered the process late and were unable to bring the public alonl~ step by step, with your plans. The initial response in Iowa City wa~ very positive. The public and prea~ responded with intuitive common seine. Since then, a concer~ed backlash has been underway. That nesative reaction was to be expected. Given time, I bel/eve your Council will win the public debate ff the debate is conducted I~airly and with fact~. In many states, CityVote is clearly allnwed by state hw, and.cities have acted accordingly. In other states, the legul authority in state law ta not clear ~, for example, in New York and Connecticut. In those situations, local officiais have worked lrmovatlvely ~- and successful},y..- to take par~ in CityVote. For: example, with the cooperation of election officiala, a ~parate table n~y be placed in polling places, with a separate presidential preference ballot available to be voted separately and to be counted separately. SE~ 18 ~g5 11:lG ?l~;-558-g5gg ~.~ I"' I was impressed with yo~ Au~et 29,1995 ballot resolution, and wlth y~ appxop~a~ ~ace upon co~fl~ co~id~o~. You ~ a bneic ~re/ore, I ~ ~y ~d~s~d your ~snpp~t at Civil ~b~ U~on ~t ~at It ~ ~w~ ~t t~ yo~ N~t Am~t d~t~. Howev~, a d~ r~ o~ ~e I~U's ~ep~ber 5,19~5 le~ ~ ~v~g. I~U ~i~ ~aor ~1 W~on a~ ~at he has "not ~d ~e to . ~oro~y ~ew ~ ~ md ~fi~" deBve~d ~ ~ a~pt to provi~ "a ~ly ~ly ~ [~] ~ar~ed ~po~e." He a~wled~es ~t ~ I~U "~se~flo~ do ~t, howev~, preclude possib~ of ~u~ ~s~ ~d~ ~e F~st ~~t." He ~o oflezs several ~Ou~d approa~es for ch~m~ ~e ~tate's Mayor Horo~, I cm a;~m you ~ yo~ Co~ collea~o t~t ~a~ ~ co~m~on~ j~ for yo~ 8~s p~cipa~on ~ Ci~Vo~ ~e megtofio~. ~or n~rly ~ea ye~s now, as Exe~va ~r G~r~ Co~el {or CiWVo~, I have supt~ed o~ z~e~ch of p~ce b~o~g. I ~ ~ y~ ~at as we con~ue ~ work ~d ad~ o~ o~er ~mflmflona s~ol~s, we ~ow ~d~t ~ e~ c~ ~at non-b~ p~eoidenfl~ preIezen~ b~ ~nduaed ~ conj~ ~ a ~ Ioc~ ele~ is a p~o~ted ~dm~t ac~W w~ch c~ot be ~t~e~d wi~ by ~ state or a~. ~a~ve: co~e you ~d yo~ co,ease ~y t~e ~ ~e ~e~ ~ead, I a~ud ~e pion~ s~u you have ~ady ~ to ~e ~e . ~~W oi ~e loc~ b~ot ~ ~ve ~ei~r voice ~ yo~ com~ ~d ~ conce~. Na~y, we wo~d w~come Iowa CiW's ~ CiWVote - Jmt as we.have wt~d ~e p~dpa~on of o~r d~es aao~ · e co~. ~ ~flo~ office ~d s~ stud ~eady to ad~e ~d ~t you. Please don't ~ta~ to con~a me. Sincerely, . : Executive Director & Genexal Counsel THE FOURTEENTH ANNIVF SARY OP THE SF. NIO OENTFR ONE DECADE AND FOUR YEARS AO0 A PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL BROUOHT FORTH IN THIS COMMUNITY A NEW' FACILITY DEDICATED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT ALL PERSONS 55 AND OLDER HAD THE INALIENABLE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF ACTIVITY AND THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELL BEING. THE JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER IS THE FACILITY THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL HAD THE VISION TO CREATE AND YOU HAVE HAD THE THE FORTITUDE AND THE COMPASSION TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT. AS A RESULT THE JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER HAS BECOME ONE OF THE PREMIER FACILITIES IN IOWA AND POSSIBLY THE NATION BECAUSE OF THE DEDICATION TO PROVIDE PERSONS 55 AND OLDER WITH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR LIFE STYLES WE THANK YOU FOR THE PART EACH OF YOU HAVE PLAYED AND ALSO THANK THE STAFF AND THE NEARLY 800 VOLIJNTEERS WHO REALLY MAKE THE OLD POST OFFICE COME ALIVE THE 14TH ANNIVERSARY IS FIllDAY THE 15TH OF SEPTEMBER FROM 5 TO 7 IN THE SENIOR CENTER. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES: THE VOICES OF EXEPERIENCE SINGING NUMBERS FROM THE MUSICAL SOUTH PACIFIC TO SET THE STAGE FOIl A PRESENTATION OF THE SENIOR CENTER TKLKVISION AWARD WINNING VIDEO OF THE WORLD WAR II PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY CELEBRATED IH THE CENTER AS A TRIBUTE OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II FIRST NATIONAL DANK IS OUR CORPORATE HOST Birthday bash Iowa City c ter's 14th anniversary premiers award-winning video IOWA CITY -- Recognized as one elr Other anniversary activities include a Iowa's outstanding sites for senior World War 11-era ttlm festival. Hollywood- fun, education and advocacy, the and SCTV-produced films to be shown are: ~ Iowa City/Johnson County Senior 7~Jey were E. apendab/e, 1 p.m. Sept. 5; Eri- Center celebrates its 14th anniversary retraining the Troops, 1 p.m. Sept. 6; Sgt. with a big birthday bash this month. York, lp.m. Sept. 12; Going My Way, 1 The major event will be the premier p.m. Sept. 13; 1941 and Pearl ttarbor, 9 a.m. Sept. 18; The War in ~urope, 8 a.m. of the SCTV (Senior Center Television) Sep[. 1~; ~0 Seconds Over Tokyo, 1 P.m. national award-winning video, Sept. ~9; The Arl of Norman RocL~mell, ~ Legacies: The Ce~lter Remeltlbers Wo)'ld p.m. SepL 19; Na. timlal Veluet and The ,o 7 p.m. at the center, ~8 $. L~n $b' Da~c.e and ~,ter~tn,nen,. ~ p.m. $epL ~ /.e~¢ies w~s recency m~mcd ~ ~n~lisT in 1Tin ¢¢mcr this momh also kicks off tts ~h¢ non-profiT/documentary mm§o~ a f~ll/winm[ p~ogmm fo~ people ~5 ~nd The prcmi¢~ will b~ ~¢¢o~p~ni~d by ~~,a~icty shows, li~mt~¢ ¢o~r$~, · , ~ Voices of Experience, the center s chora There will be forums on senior issues, group. f'mandal planning, health and other toptcs. The center will be decorated with World The center also provides advocacy to \V~ I1 posters, photographs ~nd other hell) seniors through problems. memorabilia. Among ~¢ posters are 3~ t~ In ~ddition to the ccmcr staff. ~ a series, The World in Fla~nes- WWII, number of v61unleers help make it all provided by The National ArchieveS. possible. Reception reservations must be made For info.naton on the center~ activities by Sept. 8 at the center or call 356-5220. call Linda gopptng, program?pectalm, at The guest list will lx~ limited to 300. 356 6~22. Birthday bash Iowa City center's 14th anniversary pren'fiers award-winning video [. OWA CITY -- Recognized as one of lIowa's outstanding sites for senior fun, education and advocacy, t.he g Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center celebrates its 14th amfiversary with a big birthday bash this month. The major event will be the premier of the SC'TV (Senior Center Television) national award-winning vtdeo, Legacies.. The Center Remembers 11~o~ld War rl, 'w~2fi ~e ¥rlfia¥, ~,ept, 15, ~rom 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, 28 S. Ltnn St. Filmed by local seniors in 1994 during the center's month-long series fp gti O tograms commemoratin 1c ~.~r, Leg fly acies was recen natned a finalist in the non-profit/doctunentary category at the 1995 !tometown Video Festival. The premier will be accompanied by a {_-atefed receplion and mtlsical selections from South Pacific performed by file Voces of Expenence, the center's 'choral group. The center will be decorated with Worm War II posters, photographs and other memorabilia. ^mong the posters are 32 in a series, The I~brld in Flames I~VII, provided by The National Archieves. Reception reservations ~nust be made by Sept. 8 at the center or call 356-5220. The guest list will be limited to 300. Other anniversary activities indude a Wodd War 11-era Prim festival. Hollywood- and SCqW-produced films to be shown are: They Were Fcependab/e, 1 p.m. Sept. 5; tertainlng the Troops, 1 p.m. Sept. 6; Sgt. York, 1 p.m. Sept. 12; GoingMy Waj.; 1 p.m. Sept. 13; 1941 and Pear Harbor, 9 a.m. Sept. 18; The War in Europe, 8 a.m. Sept. 19; 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, I p.m. Sept. 19; The Art of Norman Rockwell, p.m. Sept. 19; National Velue{ and ,The War in the Pacific, I p.m..Sept; ZO; OSO Dance and £ntertmnment, 3 p.m. Sept. 20: l?,aY/II Cartoons of Bill Mauldin, ~ p.m Sept. 21; 12 o'Clock IlJgh, 1 p.m. Sept.26; Ox Bow Incident, I p.m. Sept. 27. The center this month also kicks off its fall/winter program for people 55 and older. Activities include dancing, art, ' variety shows, literature courses, crafts, computers, hiking, photography, quilting, swimming and exercise, among others. There will be forums on senior issues, financial planning, health and other topics. The center also provides advocacy to help seniors through problems. In addition to the center staff, a large number of v61umeers help make it all possible. For ~nformaton on the center's actitnties call Linda Kopptng, program.special~st, at 356-5222. 2 Four Rivers Senior Journal September 1995 11ealth Fair Dam&' Grannies super pianisi perj'brm amid oppo unitie jbr healthy living CEDAR RAPIDS -- Outstanding entertainment, a wealth of health and wellness opportunities and prizes and gifts are features of the sixth annual AdvantAge Senior Health Fair sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital. The fair will be Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Five Seasons Center. Admission is free, but persons attending are asked to bring a canned food donation for the local food pantry. Back by popular demand are members of The Dancin' Grannies, a group of 2.5 'fit and feisty" 50- to 70-year--olds who have been exerdsing together since 1985. Seven members of the nationally acdatmed group will kick up their heels at the fair, demonstrating fun, energLzing dance moves ideal for the mature exerciser. Dancin' Grannies fitness videos will be available for purchase. Tile group has made numerous appearances on national television t~lk shows, featured in numerous publications and performed at the White House as part of the 'Great American Workout' in 1992. Piano superstar David Lanz, also starring on the main stage, will perform a preview of his concert Sept. 30 at the Paramount Theatre. Also in the lineup am the Fever Pitch Quartet, · barbershop singers; Witwet Steppers, line dancers from Witwet Senior Center; and senior aerobics by St. Luke's Alive and Well. Senior health experts scheduled to make presentations are Dr. A. John VanderZee, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and Dr. James w. Turner, arthrMc hip and knee surgery. Free screenings will be available for body fat analysis, blood oxygen level, blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, cholesterol, foot and ankle, ear wax, glattcoma, osteoporosis, hearing, middle ear, skin cancer, sleep apnea and narcoleps¥, and stroke prevention. .Fair-goers also may participate in free breast and prostate cancer trials and a pain assessment research study. Eyeglasses will be cleaned free. A variety of prtzea and gifts will be given away, including the grand prize of a $300 travel voucher fr6m Tri-State Tours and $100 cash. WMT's 'Open Line' with Dwayne Schmidt Tho DE St. Luk make ~ fair on and St For L ulee g back l~ Indian Creek sets c, czdor programs CEDAR RAPIDS -- Indian Creek Na- ture Center's Active Adults will dis- cover wildlife management, butler- flies and plains and mountains this month. Active Aduhs is a group of mostly retired people who meet weekly for entertaining and educational namr~2- related prograrus. Any adult is in- vited to attend. This month's programs: Haw.keye Wildlife Area, Tues- day, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. -- Wildlife biologist Tim Thompson will speak. lef A Batterf~ Sneezes, Tues- day, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. -- Johnson County Roadstde Manager Russ Ben- nett will speak on interesting road- side vegetation. The Great Platns trod Rocky Mouraatns, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. -- Bill Desmamts, a teacher at OSTA 8 Buy 4, Getk Variegated- Gold Blue. Gre ]~J~linlntnre. ginnil. Mpdi,,m uncl I o, The fair will be Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Five Seasons Center. Admission is free, but persons attending are asked to bring a canned food donation for the local food pantry. Back by popular demand are members of The Dancin' Grannies, a group of 2-5 ~flt and feisty~ 50- to 70-year-.olds who have been exercising together since 1985. Seven members of the nationally acclaimed group will kick up their heels at the fair, demonstrating fun, energizing dance moves ideal for the mature exerciser. DanOn' Grannies fitness videos will be available for purchase. The group has made numerous appearances on national televislon 'tfllk shows; featured in: ' numerous publications and performed at the White House as part of the "Great American Workout' in 1992. aerobics by St. Luke's Alive and Well. Senior health experts scheduled to make presentations are Dr. A. John VanderZee, plastic and reconslmctive surgery, and Dr. James w. Turner, arthritic hip and knee surgery. Free screenings will be available for body fat analysis, blood oxygen level, blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, cholesterol, foot and ankle, ~.~' ear wax glaucoma, osteoporosis, hearing, tolddie ear, skin cancer, sleep apnea and narcolepsy, and stroke prevention. Th0 Dane .Fair-goers also may participate in free bremst St. LUkO'.~ and prostate cancer trials and a pain assessment make s r~ research study. fair on Sa Eyeglasses will be cleaned free. A variety of prizes and ~ will be given and St. Lt away, including the grand prize of a $300 ~'avel For me voucher frdm Tri-State Tours and $100 cash. Luke~Ho. WiVlT's 'Open Line" with Dwayne Sdunidt backpag~ programs CEDAR RAPIDS -- Indian Creek Na- ture Center's Active Adults will dis- cover wildlife management, butter- flies and plains and mountains this month. Active Adults is a group of mostly retired people who meet weekly for entertaining and educational nature- related programs. Any adult is in- vited to attend. This month's programs: tIaw.k~ye W~ld!t~e Area, Tues- day, Sept. 12. 9:30 a.m. -- Wildlife biologist Tim Thompson will speak. IJ' A Batterfly Sweezes, Tues- day, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. -- Johnson County Roadside Manager Russ Ben- nett will speak on interesting road- side vegetation. The Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. -- Bill Desmarais, a teacher at Cedar Rapids' Washington High School, will provide a photographic tour. Admission to Active Adult pro- grams is $1 for nature center mem- bers and $2 for nonmembers. The center is at Bertram and Otis roads in southeast Cedar Rapids. For information on these and other Indian Creek Nature Center eve~its, call .~62 ~66,t. All Plants $3 to I} Quart, GelIon and 2-Gell~on ~ SATURDI 8a,m t Buy 4, Get Anc Varieg.at. ed- Gold- Blue- Gree~ Mmmture, Small, Medium and Larg, Lowest Prices for Quality Locally= 202 North Davis Street, An; Four Riv~ Senior Journal will' come to your home or office for only $12 o year. Subscribe! 31i}/462-4727 Fall is Pedect for Planting Ho~ review New exhibit focuses on Jewi C · ontinues Area seniors have had two opportu- nities to voice their concerns over proposed cats in Medicare spending, and a third is scheduled. How Medicare changes may affect sentors will be the focus of a foram Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at the Iowa CRy/Johnson County Sentor Center, 28 S. Lima St., Iowa City. 'Current Issues in Medicare~ will be the theme of the keynote speaker, Carolyn Ross, an advocate with the Sentor Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) of the Iowa Insur- ance Division. Ross will discuss proposed changes -- including how they would impact Medtcare beneficiaries tn terms of additional out-of-pocket costs and how Medicare services will be provided -- and answer area se- niors' questions. · Prereglstration for the program is required by Sept. 18. Call 356-5220. Mature lowaria were urged at two forums last month in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to take an active role in the Medicare debate. Four concepts for changhag Medi- care and guardfog against its prospec- tive insolvency were discussed at an A.u~.. ?,5 forum in Cedar Rapids spon- sored by the Panetim/~octataon o! Retired Persons (AARP). Proposed changes include: ~ lrwon~fa~ored, Now, ~46.10 is taken out of all monthly Soctal se- curity checks as payment toward Part B (physician services) costs, Those wi~ high glcomes would pay more. A definite formula has not been sug- gested. but it could begtn at $50,000 annual income. ® Deductibles and cotnsur- atica. Now, M~ilcare patients must pay the first $716 per hospital stay or two-month period and the first $100 a year for both physician and other medical services. Beyond that, Medi- care patients pay a portton of hospi- tal costs based on a formula and 20 percent of most doctor bills. There ts a proposal to apply such coinsurance CEDAR RAPIDS -- More than a century of Jewish life tn the Cedar Rapids area will be reviewed in a new exhlblt at The Htstory Center, 101 8th Ave. SE. "A Crucible of Hope: 100 Years of Jewish Community in Ltnn County" ts the theme of the exhibit opening Friday, Sept. 15. It will Irace where local Jews came from and what motivated them to set,.le in Iowa. Part of the exhlblt will present the histo~ of vartous local Jewish families, from the early arrivals in the 1860s to the present time. Ceremonial aspects of Jewish worship -- with some artifacts more than 500 years old -- will be shown. There will be hands-on teaming for children and adults and a video presentation combining oral histor,/ sod historic scenes of Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Support for the exhibit, which runs through March 18, came from Temple Judah in Cedar Rapids, the Iowa Humanities Board and the National Endowment for the Humanities. A reception pr from 5 to 7 p.m.: historical society for the reception couple) may be n The soctety wi available for shox The Jewish co~ month's History ~ Sept. 18, at the ce Speaker will b~ Guarantee Bank, in the local Jewisl Persons attend ages will be prov A Banking Program 5 You'll Admit Your Are you ~ge 50 or better? You'll want to shout it out after yot super benefits you can enjoy by joining the Finest 50 Club at Bank. ltg the best package of.services available to mature bar ers anywhere. Simply maintain a $1 O0 minimum balance and rece °Finest 50 chechng .Club trips & s~ · Finest 50 personahzed checks °Estate & inves, · Accidental death insurance .Convenient A'I .-[ravel dtscounts ,Sate deposit b{ · Traveler's cheques & money orders .Arid much mo ., ' :, .,' ,:.'w ,:: ,' .'..,..' ,., ,',. ,. Iowa cit~/Johhson' County senior Center, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City. 'Current Issues in Medicare' will be the theme of the keynote speaker, Carolyn Rosa, an advocate with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SirdiP) of the Iowa Insur- ance Division. Ross will discuss p~opoaed changes -- including how they would impact Medicare beneficiaries in terms of additional out-of-pocket costs and how Medleare services will be provided -- and answer area se- niors' questions. 'Preregistration for the program is required by Sept. 18. Call 356-5220. Marore Iowan~ were urged at two forums last month in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo to take an active role in the Medicare debate. Four c9ncepts for changing Medi- care and guardhag against its prospec- tive illsolvency were ~ed a! an Aug. ?-3 fotura in cedar Rapiqls sport- so,reft lm/the Arnorican A~oetatlon oJ Retired Persons (AARP). Proposed changes include: t~) Income faVored. Now, ~46.10 is taken out of all monthly Social Se- curity checks as paymere toward Part B (physician services) costs. Ttlose with high incomes would pay more. A detinite formula has not been sug- gested, but it could begin at $50,000 annual income. (~) Deduct~les and co#;sur- at~ce. Nov.', Medicare patients muSt pay the first $716 per hospital stay or two-month period and the first $100 a year for both physician and other medical services. Beyond that, Medi- care patients pay a portion of hospi- tal costs based on a formula and 20 percent of most doctor bills. There is a proposal to apply such coinsurance to home health care and increase it to 25 percent. (~) Provider payments. Medi- care has reimbursed doctors and ho~- pitMs less than what private insurers pay. Medicare reimbursement is about two-thirds of what private cov- erage provides and is as low as 50 percent in Iowa. Some propuSals would reduce reimbursement even more. ~) Vouchers, the most controver- sial plan, would eliminate Mcdicare's existing benefit structure and give a lump sum to individuals who could then purchase coverage of their choice. congressional Republicans have MEDICARE: page 10 artifacts more than 500 years old -- will be shown. There will be hands-on learning for children and adults and a video presentation combining oral history apd hisforte scenes of Lirm County and cedar Rapids. Support for the exhibit, which runs through March '18, came from Temple Judah in Cedar Rapids, the Iowa Humanities Board and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Guarantee Bani~ who, with in the local Jewish communil Persons attending may brt ages will be provided. The SUBSCffiBEI O~ A Banking Pr0gmrn So ( Y0u'll Admit Your AS Are you age 50 or better? You'll want to shout it out after you see the super benefits you can enjoy by joining the Finest 50 Club at Hawkeye Bank. Itg the best package of services available to mature banking custo: ers anywhere. Q nest5o Simply maintain a $100 minimum balance and receive: oFmest 50 checking .Club trips & seminars *Finest 50 personahzed checks ,Estate & investment servi *Accidental death insurance ,Convenient ATM bankin~ °Travel discounts *Safe deposit box discounl ,Traveler~ cheques & money orders °And much more! Finest 50 is a fun way to bank. It's the best way to bank. Call or Hawkeye Bank and find oul why Our customers can't wait to tell us t Y/KEYE BANK CEDAR RAPIDS Bring us your dreams. 1100 Old Marion Road N.E. 4444 First Ave. N.E. 3 393-9210 . 393-9156 129 16th Ave. S.W. 320 Third Street S.E. ~ 366-7995 366-8414 4 Four Rivers Senior Journal September 1995 Medicaid debate: Congress should considerpeople first Congress has been buzzing with proposals ~o make drastic cuts tn the Medicaid program and to "increase its flexibility and efficiency.~ Discussions have focused on how big the budget cuts should be, how the money that's left will be distributed and how much responsibility the state and federal governments should have. Most people think of Medicaid as a program that provides health care for poor women and children. It does. But Medicaid also pays for 41 percent of all long-term care expenditures (usually involving senior citizens) in this country, helping 4 million Americans pay for the care needed when a spouse gets Alzheimer's Disease, a young adult is disabled in a car accident, or a child is born with cerebral palsy. These are middleMass people who work hard all their lives, onl~ to be economically devastated by the astronomical cost of long-term care. As Congress considers what to do about Medicaid, our lawmakers must think first about the people who will be affected by their decisions. very few middle-class families can save enough to pay nursing home bills that can run as high as ~_%ooo a mona~ -- and In the case of AJzhc/mcr's Disease, can go on for many years. Once their funds have been exhausted, they have nowhere to turn but Medicaid. Yet current proposals could leave middle-class families without this vital safety net. Congress has approved a budget resolution that would cut $182 billion from the Medicaid budget over the next seven years. Every state will have to decide how to make those cuts, but they will not have many options. They can reduce payments to nursing homes, res~tct eligibility or cut out benefits. It is an impossible cholce. Whatever they do, people will be hurt. Spousal impoverishment protections, which allow people to keep a lit0e bit of money to meet his or her needs, may go out the window. Nursing home qualtty standards may suffer, too. The highly-regarded Urban Institute e~stimates that by 2002, between 429,000 and 928,000 elderly who have been eligible for Medicaid under current law would not receive benefits. Removing Medicald's safety net will not lessen the need for long-term care; it will simply force exhausted families tomake even more painful and unreasonable sacrifices. Yes, Medicaid costs have to be brought under control. But Congress must consider changes carefully to protect ramlites that do need help. To do this, Congress must: (~) Eliminate Medicaid misuse and abuse. (~ Maintain essentiM protections for consumers, including spousal lmprovertshment [ule.s and nursing home quality standards. (~) Guarantee coverage for all individuals who are eligible for assistance. The debate over Medicaid involves people as well as money· The debate should put people first. This is what we are asking Congress to do. Ingrld Ochse is director of chapter services with the Cedar Rapids-based .Fag Central Iowa Chapter of the Alzheirner~ Association. Tbe Residents Bill of Rights is a group of rules list- ing 27 rights to which residents of nursing facilities are entitled. Many residents and families are not aware that they have any rights at all. Two are de- scribed here. One of the rights (in a shortened version) 1~ ~to be free from mental and physical abuse.~ We may not be fully aware of all the ramifications, but most employees, families and visitors can observe the nursing facility and report if this right exists. ~Mental' abuse is somewhat obscure and not worry about it. Another right of the nursing facility resident is 'to be treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality.' Most administrators and directors of nurses are familiar with, these rights but often fail to follow them or inform the staff. If this right were observed by all staff, there would be much less -- or no -- mental anguish suffered by residents living in this controlled environment. When you visit a resident, be an aware observer; Congress has been buzzing with proposals ie make drastic cuts in the Medicaid program and to ~incresse its flexibility and efficiency.~ Discussions have focused on h6w big the budget cuts should be, how the money that's left will be distributed and how much responsibility the state and federal governments should have. Most people think of Medicaid as a program that provides health care for poor women and children. It does. But Medicaid also pays for 41 percent of all long-term care expenditures (usually involving senior dtizens) in this country, helping 4 nililion Americans pay for the care needed when a spouse gets Alzheimer's Disease, a young adult is disabled in a car accident, or a child is Dom with cerebral palsy. These arc middle-class people who work hard all their lives, only, to be economically devastated by the astronomical cost of long-term care. As Congress considers what to do about Medicaid, our l:/wmakers must think first about the people who will be affected by their decisions. Very few middle-class families can .save enough to pay nursing home bills that can run as high as Disease, can go on for many years. Once their funds have been exhausted, they have nowhere to turn but Medicaid. Yet current proposals could leave middle-class families without fids vital safety net. Congress has approved a budget resolution that would cut $182 billion Icom the Medicaid budget over the next seven years. Every state will have to the edito].- llave many opuons. They can reduce payments to nursing homes, restdct eligibility or cut out benefits. It is an impossible choice. Whatever they do, people will be hurt. Spousal impoverishment protections, which allow people to keep a little bit of money to meet his or her needs, may go out the window. Nursing home quality standards may suffer, too. The highly-regarded Urban Institute estimates that by 2002, between 429,000 and 928,000 elderly who have been eligible for Medtcald under current law would not receive benefits. Removing Medicald's safety net will not lessen the need for long-term care; it will simply force exhausted famllles tomeke even more painful and unreasonable sacrifices. Yes, Medicaid costs have to be brought under control. But Congress must consider changes carefully to protect families that do need help. To do thls, Congress must: ~ Eliminate Medicaid misuse and abuse. ~ Maintain essential protections for consumers, including spousal tmproverislunent.rules and nursing home quali~y standarc~. ~ Guarantee coverage for all individuals who are eligible for a~sistance. The debate over Medlcatd involves people as well as money. The debate should put people first. This is what we are asking Congress to do. lngrid Ochse ts d~rector of chapter services with the Cedar Rapids-based East Central 1o~a Chapter of the Alzbelmer~ Assocta~ton. Care center residents' tights 'In lX Efforts cial, re don't a1 ous pe true v,m patgn f T3e Residents Bill of Rights is a group of rules list- ing 27 rights to which residents of nursing facilities are entitled. Many residents and families are not aware that they have any rights at all. Two are de- scribed here. One of the rights (in a shortened version) is "to be free from mental and physical abuse." We may not be fully aware of all the ramifications, but most employees, families and visitors can observe the nursing facility and report if this right exists. "Mental" abuse is somewhat obscure and not recognized unless the resident confides with some- one or tile observer is sensitive enough to detect it. Mental abuse can be a result of physical alluse. It can be the result of the use of words, atlitudes shown against the resident, tone of voice or con- duct of a person. Most r{}sidents can detect these conditions and become victims of mental abuse. Most of us have [rcen in fids siluafion; we either dismiss the feeling of rejection or we grieve and SFour Ii~iver~ Member: North American Mature Publishers A~8oclation © t995, Four Rr, torsPubtlshlng Ino. won',] about it. Another right of the nursing facility resident is 'to be treated with consideration, rasped and full recogffitton of his/her dignity and individtlallty." Me,st administrators and directors of nurses are familiar wt~ these fights but often fail to follow them or inform the staff. If this right were observed by all staff, there would be much less -- or no -- mental anguish suffered by residents living in this controlled enviroranent. When you visit a resident, be an aware observer; Jo, notice any change in his/her demeanor or convet- is firnil sation. This can be done without mentioning it in U.S. Co conversation. As a concerned family member or dom of friend, you'll want your resident to be as happy as come c · possible with the facility's care and consideration. vat ives June VAlson, President what y( Care Center Resident Support Council Bew Cedar Rapids who 202 North Davis Street Anamosa, Iowa 52205.1414 TELEPHONES Cedar Rapids: 3191364-8310 Anamosa: 3191462.4727 Fax: 3191462-6052 Pablished monthly excepl ienonry, Four ~?iyers Senior Jeu able flee ot retail end plo[essionol outlets in Cedar Repid Waled~ end ether cammunties in 8anton, 8loc~awk nol 9~mmenl sgbsld~ed -mtd is suppealed by odv submiptions (512 year; ~2 ~ yem). Adve~hing rates Four Rivers Sel Money can grow tax-deferred in a varia By Steve Loesch We have to save for a lot of things these days. Whether its for retire- ment, a new house or your children's college education, we must show tile discipline to put some of our hard- earned money aside to accomplish these financial objectives. And if you have a longgerm view toward saving, especially for retire- ment, youmay want to consider a popular investment vehicle that can help you meet your objective(s): a variable annuity. A variable annuity is a contract be- tween an insurance company and an investor who has the long-term goal in mind· By investing in a variable annuity, you can enjoy the benefits of professional money management plus gain the advantage of tax- deferred accumulation, similar to an IRA. The benefits of a variable annuity include: (l) Tax deferral ~ With a vari- able annuity, your money grows tax- deffered so you won't owe any cur- rent taxes until you receive earnings fitrough regular income payments or Steven M. Loesch '~1 A G. Edwards make a withdrawal. Remember, however, that annu- ities are designed to be retirement savings plans, so withdrawals of earnings before age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty as well as surrender penalties. In addition, you will pay taxes on any earnings withdrawn based on ,,'our current income bracket. Since insurance companies issue annuities, insurance-related charges also will apply. ® Investment options ~ Most variable annuities offer the choice of professional management among stock, bond, international and money market timds as well as fixed-rate ac- counts. That way you have control over how you want to invest to help reach your financial objectives. Of course, some of these options involve greater risk than others, so your investment will fluctuate in q minm' on redrement .financ iOWA CITY -- A four-part Financial planning seminar packed with infor- mation on how to make retirement comfortable and nearly free of money worries will be held at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St. Steve Passmore, president of East- ern Iowa Financial Servlces Inc., and local attorney Jim Martinck will tell how to protect assets from inflation and health-care costs. They'll also cover how to get the most from guaranteed investments, tax-free income and estate planning. Cost ts S25 per individual or cou- ple. The seminar begins Sept· 6 and continues on Sept. 13, 20 and 27 l~om 9 to 11:30 a.m. Prereglstration by Sept. 5 is re- qutred. Call 356-5220. tum Using investmerles and insurance to pay for nursing home and .n~r Inr~-term care se~ce.~ value. ® No-cost, tax-free transfers -- As your investment objectives change, you can allocate your money among the various options, typically without cost or tax conse- quences provided you abide by the maximum number of transfers al- lowed by the fund. ~) Unlimited contributions m Unlike an IRA that limits your annual contribution to $2,000, annuities typi- cally have unlimited contribution lim- its. Although these contributions are not tax-deductible, they allow you to shelter more of your money from cur- rent taxes. ® De~b benefit guarantee ~ In the event of your death while th~ contract is in the accumulation (pay- in) phase, the issuing insurance com- pany will pay your beneficiaries el- ther the full value of the policy or the is your currE just a dist If you current broker has left town. left tl~ business or simply doesn't, stay in toucl" time to enjoy first-class personal sen/ice Edwards. At A.G. Edwards, trusted advice and ex( service have been the foundation of our more than a centuP/. It's a commitment ! count on when we work together toward your important financial goals. Call me for a free. no obligation financig analysis today, First, the bad news: you can lose federal estate taxes and state inh, administration costs. Now the gO( this doesn't have to happen. ment, youm want to consider a popular investment vehicle that can help you meet your objective(s): a variable annuity. A variable annuity is a contract be- tween an insurance company and an investor who has the long-term goal in mind. By investing in a variable annuity, you can enjoy the benefits of professional money management plus gain the advantage of tax- deferred accumulation, similar to an IRA. The benefits of a variable annuity include: (i) Ta~ dett'errca ~ With a vari- able annuity, your money grows tax- deffered so you won't owe any cur- rent taxes until you receive earnings through regular income palanents or savings plans, so withdrawals of earnings before age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty as well as surrender penalties. In addition, you will pay taxes on any earnings withdrawn based on your current income bracket. Since insurance companies issue annuities, insurance-related charges also will apply. ~) Investment optto~ -- Most variable annuities offer the choice of professional management among stock, bend, international and money market funds as well as fixed-rate ac- counts. That way you have control over how you want to invest to help reach your Palancial objectives. Of course, some of these options involve greater risk than others, so your investment will fluctuate in Seminar on retirement financing IOWA CITY -- A four-part financial planning seminar packed with infor- mation on how to make retirement comfortable and nearly free of money worries will be held at the Iowa City/Jolmson County senior Center, 28 S. Unn St. steve Passmore, president of East- em Iowa Financial Sen'ices Inc., and I $T^y.oN C0um ... ~,h your rehremeut plans. Arnorican Family k, mlties can supplement your retire,'nent income, Call me tn d~scuss yo:~: needs today. Karen K. Meyer 503 W. Main St., Anamosa ~2.4331 14100~13-70~ AMEEICAH FA~ I_LI local auomey Jim Martinek will tell how to protect assets from inflation and health-care costs. They'll also cover how to get the most from guaranteed investments, tax-free income and estate planning. Cost is $25 per individual or cou- ple. The seminar begins Sept. 6 and continues on Sept. 13, 20 and 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Proregistration by Sept. 5 is re- quire& Call 356-5220. Using invearnenls and insurance to pay for nursing home and other long-term care sawes 305 2rid Ave SE. Cedar Rapids contribution to $2,000, annuities typi- cally have unlimited con~bution lim- its. Although these contributions are not tax-deductible, they allow you to shelter more of your money from cur- rent taxes. ~) Death behest gumr~atee ~ In the event of your death while th~ contract is in the accumulation (pay- in) phase, the Issuing insurance com- pany will pay your beneficiaries ei- ther the full value of the policy or the Is your currE just a dist ~et ~ att~nUon you d#se, If you current broker has left town. left business or simply doesn't, stay in toucr time to enjoy first-class personal sen~ce Edwards, At A.G. Edwards. trust~ adwce and ex( service have been the foundation of our more than a centuP/. ItS a commitment ! count on when we work together toward your important financial goals. Call me for a frae, no obliga~io, fina,cia analysis today. :: :"? ¥OUMAY:. e ! First, the bad news: you can lose ~ federal estate taxes and state inh( adrninistralion costs. Now the goo this doesn't have to happen. The sooner you take achon, the s{ can ensure that your estate wdl b~ served intact. We can help you ge with our free Estate.Anatysis. To I, about this valuable service. conta~ local Paul Revere representative. of course. no obligabon. Brett E. Bauer, LUTCF Tel' (319) 393.94!0 6 Four Rivers Senior Journal September 1995 If you're 55 or over, Monday is your lucky day. It's Seniors' FREE Cruises all da~ FREE General Parkh * FREE Continental boat! Broadway Buffet Lm Dinner Buffet for on] 50% off meals in the Grille (FREE valet p~ ~ Seniors save $2 on all, and the Saturday 9 · 800 slot, video keno machines: · Blackjack *Caribbean · Big Six*M! ~Multi-Actic If you're 55 or over, Monday is your lucky day. It's Seniors' D · FREE Cruises all day · FREE General Parkin *FREE Continental Br~ boat! * Broadway Buffet Lun Dinner Buffet for onl3 * 50% off meals in the' Grille (FREE valet pa: Seniors save $2 on all c and the Saturday 800 slot, v~dev p keno machines ~ Blackjack ~Cr~ ,Caribbean ® Big Six ® Mil ~Multi-Actio~ ,, Goo r one ce ~ t Ticket Counter at the Par o a o Dice Pavilion and receive FREE admission on any cruise (Sunday - Friday). Offer expires Sept. 30, 1995. Bring this coupon to the p0roaoDice Slot Club window on the first deck of the casino and we will double your CASH points earned that day (up to 500). Offer expires Sept. 30, 1995. Offer valid on any crutse Sunday-Friday. ~: RIV Not good w~th any other offer valid with any other offer. ~ ~ L-S-4 - · Four Rivers Senior Journal September 1995 7 Center fields speakers on U.S..Japan baseball iOWA CITY --' Many people think of baseball as a uniquely American pastime -- a game that, along with a hot dog, cold drink and peanuts, helps us while away the hot days of summer. Baseball isn't just for Americans. It's very popular in Japan. In recent years, many players from the United States have signed contracts with Japanese teams. And, this season, one of basebali's biggest sensations in USA is Japan's Hideo Nomo, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. What kind of changes do these "exchange' players have to make in their games? Are flies, outs, runs, errors ' and RBls the same? These and other questions will be answered at a free program, "Japanese Rules, American Games: Baseball in Japan," at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Iowa ciw/Jolmson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St. Thomas Rohlich, associate professor in the University of Iowa's Department of Asian Languages and Literature, and Liz Pearce-Burton, assistant director for cross- cultural education and training at the university's Office of Interriational Education and Services, will present the program. They will show a Japanese baseball video and discuss the many interesting ways that game rules are modified when transported from one cultue to another. Preregistratlon by Sept. 11 is required; call 356-5220. H rses star at 7th Cedar Land Harvest TIPTON -- Country's Reminisce Six-Horse Hitch will star and there'll be many oilier attractions at the sev- enth annual Cedar Land Harvest Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17. The festival is o:)-sponsored by Tours 2106 Otis Road S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 (319) 363-0357 JOIH US FOR FUN! Sept. 8 - Pufferbilly Days, Boone. Ride the rolls, enjoy displays, [ood. NS (includes admission). Sept. 13 - Strnwberr/Point Wilder Museum, lunch ot Ftnddln Hotel. Also ~sh Osborne Hature Cootot, Fleader sites. ~3H findu(Jes loach, admissions). the Cedar County Historical Society and the Tipton Lions Club. Activities begin Sept. 16 in down- town Tipton. From 1 to 5 p.m. there will be live music, an antique car show and free refreshments. Oilier activities Sept. 16, all at the Cedar County Fairgrounds, will start at ::3 p.m. with old-fashioned school classes in the restored one-room schoolhouse that was officially known as Red Oak No. 2 but com- monly called "Bedbug." Former Cedar County teachers will conduct the classes. Also on tap are an apple pic- baking contest, 3 p.m.; ice cream so- cial, 5-7 p.m.; home talent show, 5 p.m.; free medical screening by Iowa Medical Clinic, 5-7 p.m.; and music by the River City Big Band, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 17 is "horse day" starting at 9 a.m. with a horse pentathlon, a five-event horse driving contest, at the fairgrounds. Country's Six-Horse Reminisce Hitch will be displayed from 8 a.m. to noon; the unit will give demon- strations at 3 p.m. Other Sept. 17 activities include a parade at 1 p.m.; farmers' market; exhibits of antique tractors, small engines and miniature farm machin- ery; and food stands. Admission (Sunday only) is $1. Seniors over 80 and children under 12 will be admired free. of Madison A Idpfor onetolheMadison County CoveredBridge F~dvalon October 14. ln&_~des views of bridges and Mmtsdon to festi~ Er~ the drawing is simple Just fill out this coupon and mail by Sep~einber ~22 to: Four Rive~ Senior Journal, 202 N Davis St., Anamosa, IA 52205. Horses star at 7th Cedar Land Harvest TIPTON -- Country's Reminisce Six-Horse Hitch will star and there'll be many other attractions at lhe sev- enth annual Cedar Land Harvest Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17. The festival is co-sponsored by F,ur Hivers $,,i,r ,J,ml Tours 2106 Otis Road S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 (319) 363-0357 JOIN US FOR FUN! Sept. 8 - Pu[ferbil?'/Days, Boonu. Bide the rails, enioy displays, food. S45 (includes admission). Sept. 13 - StmvdiBny Point:. ;¥ildet }fuseurn, lunch at Frnnklin Hotel. Also viCd Osborne Nature Center, Elkoder sire. S38 (iadudos lunch, dmlssions). Sept. 29 - I(olooo I:ell FastMi. 5'25 (admission induded). OCT. 3 - Dubuque tour by horsedrown carriage. Shop unique Cubh Car Square. S35. OCT. 8 - Clement Full Foliage Festival and tour d Moatauk 5'22 (includes admission). OcT. 16, - Bridges d Madison Counly. S49 (includes transportation, view d bridges and admission to Cov- ered Bridge OcT. 14 - Tour Iowa Falls mo. River cruise, gourmet meal, surprises. S46. ALL TOURS BOOKING NOW Tours include drawings for prizes, fresh homemade treats and our spe- cial treatment. Some trips may con- tain surprise stops. For complete list oud desaiptio~ of touts, cell et write for out our bredcute the Cedar County Historical Society and the Tipton Lions Club. Activities begin Sept. 16 in down- town Tipton. From 1 to 5 p.m. there will be live music, an antique car show and free refreshments. Other activities Sept. 16, all at the Cedar County FaLrgrounda, will start at 3 p.m. with old-fashioned school classes in the restored one-room schoolhouse dtat was officially known as Red Oak No. 2 but com- monly called "Bedbug." Former Cedar Count3, teachers will conduct the classes. Also on tap are an apple pie- baking contest, 3 p.m.; ice cream so- cial, 5-7 p.m.; home talent show, 5 p.m.: free medical screening by Iowa Medical Clinic, 5-7 p.m.; and music by the River City Big Band, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 17 is "horse day" starting at 9 a.m. with a horse pentathlon, a five. event horse driving contest, at the fairgrounds. Country's Six-Horse Reminisce Hitch will be displayed from 8 a.m. to noon; the unit will give demon- strations at 3 p.m. Other Sept. 17 activities include a parade at 1 p.m.; farmers' market; exhibits of antique tractors, small engines and miniature farm machin- ery; and food stands. Admission (Sunday only) is $1. Seniors over 80 and children under 12 will be admitted free. of Madison A tr~p for one to the Madison County Covered Bridge FesEval on October 14. Includes views of bddges and admission to festiva2 Entering the drawing is simple. Just all out this coupon and mail by Septemtxx )22 to: Four Rive~ Senior Joumal, 202 N. Davis St, Amm0c, a, IA 52205. Drawing September 25. Winner ~ be noti~ by phone. Trip arranged and condicted by Pot-O-Gold To~s ~Yes! I want to win Four Rivers Senior J0urnal's ]Free Trip Drawing! Here's my entry. ~ Name D Address ~City State ZIP ~ Telephone ~ Limit: One entry per person; two per household ! 8 Four Rivers Senior Journal September 1995 · ~e Sen/or MARKETPLACE RATE$-- $7 for up to l 0 words ($7 minimum). Each additional word 25 cents. If you wish box around ad for extra emphasis, add $5. Payment due in advance of publication. Mail ad copy and pay- ment to: Four Rivers Senior Journal, 202 N. Davis St., Anamosa, IA 52205-1414. Fo~ Side INVALID EQUIPMENT -- Ever- est Jennings wheelchair, Hoyer lifter, custnm lifter, hospital bed and rails, commode, tub stool, tub rail. 319-338-8546 (Iowa City). BUY YOUR TICKETS for chances to win a tdp for two to Las Vegas or a 25-inch color TV! Tickets on sale now at Ariamesa Chamber of Commerce office, Anamosa merchants and mem- bers of the Ariamesa Pumpkin- fest commRtee. Also available at Lawrence Community Center on Oct. 7, the day of Pumpkinfest. Drawing will be held at a dance that evening. GRANT WOOD COUNTRY GIFTS -- Grant Wood Tourism Center and Gallery, downtown Anarnosa. COLLECTOR'S CAR- 1967 Lincoln 4-door, black, with "suicide doors." Actual miles. A classicl Rex Williams, 410 W. Clark St., Hiawatha. 395-0468. W~mted to Buy WANTED Electric or acoustic guitars and ether string instruments, playable or for parts. Also guitar amplifiers for restoration and resale. Phone (319) 362-7609 or 362-2526. WATCHES WATCH PARES Watchmaker/private collector desirc~ to buy vintage wristwatches and pocketwatches -- working or needing repair, one piece or entire collection. A~so needs mogements, cases, dials, ' crystals, parts and tools. We offer courteous negotiation, and immediate payment is guaranteed. Also vintage fountain pens. Please call Bill or Edna at 1-800-844-3465. ANNUITIES CAN SUPPLEMENT your retirement income. Call to discuss your needs. Karen K. Meyer, American Family Insur- ance, 1-800-613-7069 or 462- 4331. HOSTA SALE -- Plants just $3 to $6, any variety, size. Sept. 19 only. Adney Gardens, 202 N Davis St., Anamosa. See our display ad on page 2. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS at low cost! Is your medication too ex- pensive? Information in new booklet may help. The Cost Con- tainment Research Institute in Washington, D.C., has just pub- lished a 32-page booklet, Free and Low-Cost Prescription Drugs, giving information on how PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL PLANNING m Stewart Funeral Home, 1844 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, 362-2147, and Baxter Funeral Chapel, 1000 13th St., Marion, 377-1538. MEETING SENIORS' FINANCIAL NEEDS -- Steven M. Loesch, in- vestment broker, A.G. Edwards Inc., 303 3rd Ave. SE, downtown Cedar Rapids. Phone 365-8651 or 1-800-622-5140. HOME HEALTH CARE in Cedar Alarm Systems Anti9ues/Collectible Apphances Art Galleries Attorneys Automobiles Banking Beauty Salons/Barb Bicycles Boats Books. Magazines Building Materials Catering C. hiropractors (~J~ning Services. Clothing/Accessorie Contractors Cosmetics Counseling Service., Da.n. cing Dehvery Services Dentists Decorating Education Employment Servic~ Entertainment Eye Care/Glasses Financial Services Fitness Centers Florists Foods/Meats Funeral Planning Furniture Garden/Landscape Gifts/Greeting Card., ~nlfinn ,'~VnLlU ~-~ul~-~ -- Ever- est Jennings wheelchair, Hoyer lifter, custom lifter, hospital bed and rails, commode, tub stool, tub rail. 319-338-8546 (Iowa Oty). BUY YOUR TICKETS for chances to win a trip for two to Las Vegas or a 25-inch color TV! Tickets on sale now at Ariamesa Chamber of Commerce office, Ariamesa merchants and mem- bers of the Ariamesa Pumpkin- rest committee. Also available at Lawrence Community Center on Oct. 7, the day of Pumpkinlest. Drawing will be held at a dance that evening. GRANT WOOD COUNTRY GIFTS -- Grant Wood Tourism Center and Gallery, downtown Anarnosa. COLLECTOR'S CAR- 1967 Lincoln 4-door, black, with "suicide doors." Actual miles. A classic! Rex Williams, 410 W. Clark St., Hiawatha. 395-0468. HOSTA SALE -- Plants just $3 to $6, any vadety, size. Sept. 19 only. Adney Gardens, 202 N. Davis St., Anamosa. See our display ad on page 2. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS at low cost! Is your medication too ex- pensive? Information in new booklet may help. The Cost Con- tainment Research Institute in Washington, D.C., has just pub- lished a 32-page booklet, Free and Low-Cost Prescription Drugs, giving information on how and where t.o get them. Send $2 to: Shipping Center Department, PD-1891, Free & Low-Cost Pre- scription Drugs, P.O. Box 462, Elmira, NY 14902-0462. HAND TOOLS needed by Indian Creek Nature Center. Donations of weed cutters, shovels, axes, bow saws, pliers, wire cutters, etc., are appreciated. Donors will be admitted free to exhibits. For information, call 362-0664. WANTED Electric or acoustic guitars and other string instruments, playable or for parts. Also guitar amplifiers for restoration and resale. Phone 019) 362-7600 or 362-2526. WATCHF$ WATCH PARTS Watchmaker/private collector &sims to buy vintage wristwatches and peekerwatches -- working or needing repair, one piece or entire collection. Also needs mo~,ements, cases, dials, ' crystals, parts and tools. We offer courteous negotiation, and immediate payment is guaranteed. Also vintage fountain pens. Please call Bill or Edna at 1-800-844-3465. ANNUITIES CAN SUPPLEMENT your retirement income. Call to discuss your needs. Karen K. Meyer, American Family Insur- ance, 1-800-613-7069 or 462- 4331. PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL PLANNING -- Stewart Funeral Home, 1844 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, 362-2147, and Baxter Funeral Chapel, 1000 13th St., Marlon, 377-1538. MEETING SENIORS' FINANCIAL NEEDS -- Steven M. Loesch, in- vestment broker, A.G. Edwards inc., 303 3rd Ave. SE, downtown Cedar Rapids. Phone 365-8651 or 1-800-622-5140. HOME HEALTH CARE in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Coral- ville and elsewhere in Eastern Iowa. Professional Home Health Services, 363-3318 or 1-800-926- 5513. Four Rivers SeNor Journal v~11 come to your home cr office for only $12 a yec~. Subsc~)e! Hei~ W~ted ADVERTISING SALES -- Four Rivers Senior Journal. Call John at 462-4727. Alarm Systems Anti.ques/Collectibles Apphances Art Galleries Attorneys Automobiles Banking B.eauty Salons/Barbers B~cycles · Boats Books, Magazines Building Materials Catering Chiropractors Cleaning Services Clothing/Accessories Contractors Cosmetics Counseling Services Da,n, cing Dehvery Services Dentists Decorating Education Employment 'Services Entertainment Eye Care/Glasses Financial Services Fitness Centers Fiorists Foods/Meats Funeral Planning Furniture Garden/Landscape Gifts/Greeting Cards Golfing Hardware/Tools Health Care Re ognlze yo We'll Give you n Four Rivers Bringing Business and M Four Rivers Stroke 4th leading cause of death in L Until 40 years ago, most people who suffered from a stroke were thought to be incurable. They were sent home from hospitals to be nursed and eventually die. By studying brain functions, early signs of stroke are now recognized and appropriate measures to treat this disease are taken. Prevention is a major factor in managing a stroke. Once a stroke has occurred and the brain is perma- nently damaged, there is little that can be done to change the results. S~oke.8 ~ ~le third leading cause of death in the USA, and the number of slxoke-related deaths in Linn County is rising. Death from stroke has increased in Llnn County despite the overall de- cline in the number of strokes which has been ongoing since the 1950s, according to a study by St. Luke's Hespltal in Cedar Rapids. Last year, stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in Linn Strokes affect more women than men. in 1993, 64 percent of deaths from stroke in Linn County were womcn, Although these statistics are devas- tathag, more often than not persons who suffer from stroke do not die from this dease but are left disabled in some way. Copix~ with a disability after a stroke can be very difficult. Stroke sufferers may be faced with paralysis on one side of their bodies that can affect .their ability to care for them- selves. Or the stroke may result in a more New inj&rnation skills at free stroke seminar A stroke seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Cedar Rapids will provide stroke victims, their families and cardgivers new information and skills to better help stroke victims cope with their situation. The free seminar at Cogins Plaza Hotel begins at 8:30 a.m. Topics will include pain management, mood swings and depression; sexuality and aging; case management; music therapy; and memory and thinking changes after a stroke. The seminar will end on a humorous note. Nick Longworth of St. Luke's Hospital Pastoral Care will present "Life is Sometimes Like a Box of Chocolates (That Nobody Llkes).- This is the third annual stroke seminar sponsored by Aging Services, St. Luke's Home Care Services and St. Luke's Hospital. Co-sponsors are St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, Gtmrdian Sunrise Medical Co. and DuPont Pharma North American Region. Bladder' · aealth seminar features local experts CEDAR RAPIDS -- In conjunction with the first-ever Bladder Health Week Sept. 10-16, a free seminar is planned on urinary incontinence, a condition affecting 10 million men and women in 'die USA. The free seminar will be Monday, Sept. 1 I, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Plaza Hotel, 1200 Collins RcL NE. Speakers and their topics will be urologist Steven M. Wahle, MD, "Medication and Urologlcal Treat- ment for Incontiqencc"; obstetrician- gynecologist Max A. Lungren, M]D, "Gyneodogical Treatment for Incon- tinence'; and Jean Kluesner, RN, BSN, St. Luke's Hospital clinical nurse specialist, "An Overview of In- continence." Hospital, LInn County Urologists, OB/GYN Associates and CR BARD Inc. "We are sponsoring this seminar to educate our community about in- continence as a health issue for both men and women and to provide in- formation about the treatment op~ tiens availabler Dr. Wahle said. "People today do not have to just live with incontinence. There are ef- fective treatments available that can improve and often restore a man's or woman's lifestyler Wahle said. "Incontinence is not a condition that needs to be shrouded in secrecy, shame and allenco.° Refreshments will be served. bbr more information, calt Jan Shaw Professional Hog Privat~ Duty and 8killed N~sin~ RNs * ~Ns * Home C~e Ai, Homemak~ · Com~nions * Li I MRDIC gCERTI ~i~ ~ali~ Indi~d~l~d Nt C~e ~ovided for You in Yo~ ~ PHON~ 363-3318 or T~ 22 Guamn~ Bank Buildir has occurred and the brain is perma- nently damaged, there i~ little that can be done to change the results. $troke~ are the third leading cause of death in the LISA, and the number of stroke-related deaths in Linn County ts rising. Death from stroke has increased in Llnn County despite the overall de- dine in the number of strokes which has been ongoing since ~t. he 1950s, according to a study by SL Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Last year, stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in Ltnn Strokes affect more women than men. In 1993, 64 percent of deaths at free stroke seminar A stroke seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Cedar Rapids will provide stroke vietim. s, thetr families and cardgivers new Information and skills to better help stroke victims cope with thelr situation. The free seminar at Collins Plaza Hotel begins at 8:30 a.m. Toptes will include pain management, mood swings and depression; sexuality and aging; case management; music therapy; and memory and thtnking changes after a stroke. The seminar will end on a humorous note. Nick Longworth of St. Luke's Hospital Pastoral Care will present 'Life ts Sometimes Like a Box of Chocolates (That Nobody Likes)." Thts ts the third annual stroke seminar sponsored by Aging Services, St. Luke's Home Care Services and St. Luke's Hospltal. Co-sponsors are St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, Guardian Sunrise Medical Co. and DuPont Pharma North American Region. Bladder health seminar features local experts CEDAR RAPIDS -- In conjunction with the first-ever Bladder Health Week Sept. 10-16, a free seminar is planned on urinary incontinence, a condition affecthag 10 million men and women in the USA. The free seminar will be Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m, at Collins Plaza Hotel, 1200 Collins Rd. NE. Speakers and thetr topics will be urulogist Steven M. Wahle, MD, 'Medication and Urological Treat- ~nent for Incontiqenoe"; obstetrldan- gynecologist Max A. Lungren, MD, 'Gyneodogtcal Treatment for Incon- tinence"; and Jean Kluesner, RN, BSN, St. Luke's Hospital clinical nurse specialist, "An Overview of In- continence.~ Seminar co-sponsors are St. Luke's Hospital, Linn County Urologists, OB/GYN Associates and CR BARD Inc. "We are sponsoring this seminar to educate our community about in- continence as a health issue for both men and women and to provide in- formation about the treatment op- tions available," Dr. Wahle said. 'People today do not have to just live with incontinence. There are ef- fective treatments available that can improve and often restore a man's or woman's lifestyle," Wahle said. 'Incontinence is not a condition that needs to be shrouded in secrecy, shame and silence.' Refreshments will be served. For mum information, call Jan Shaw at St Luke's Ho~/;n'tal, 369-?062 'CedarRa ids ~ ~, t ~' Full 195~ 1st A,m. SE, S~N C4· $1C (3191 ~6,~V~I ~ Fro ' rofessional H Sewing Ce&r Rapids, ~ari~ Private Duty and Skilled N' RNs * LPN8 * Home Ca Homemakers * Companion [' MEDICARE CER q-Iigh Quality Individualh Care Provided for You in i~C3 PHONE 363-3318 22 Guaranty Bank B Form on long4etan care costs CEDAR RAPIDS -- %ong-Tenn Care: Can You Afford It?" Is the theme of a free forum scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, at Witwet Senior Center, 305 2nd St. SE. Speakers will be investment broker Steve Loesch with A.G. Edwards & Sons in Cedar Rapids. and Carolyn Rc~ of the Senior Health Information Program (StlllP) of the state Insurance Division. Both will discuss using investments and insurance to help pay nursing home costs and other long-term care services. The forum will be co-sponsored by Senior Advocates Inc. and Wilwcr Se- nior Center. For more information, call ~98-3636 or ~64 -~957. · .7.~..~ ....,~j..~.~¢-, ..... ,.~. .......-~_ 2z-' ' ii[F r se, read Four Rive,s-Senior Journal Specializing ir Surgery witl' Assignment Accept¢ 10 Four Rivers Senior Joumal Septemger 1995 Healthy Eating with JoAnna Lund "It's Nora Diet, lt's A Way of Life" End-o£-stam er palate pleasers It seems llke only yesterday that we were looking for- ward to Memorial Day and the begtrming of summer. Now, Labor Day has come and gone and autumn's leaves aren't far behind. All the fun things we said we'd do this summer somehow didn't get done and now may have to wait until next year. But quick yet tasty lunches can't wait that;long.' Lucky for:us, good nutrition is just a spill sec- ond away in these end-of-summer palate pleasing se- ledions. Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen on a sunny ~?ptem~r day when time could be better spent outdooi's? ' '" Our selections this month include a main dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want the breakfast main dish for lunch, or the lunch dish for dinner, you can switch to your healthy heart's content! Ham at d ApplesTopped Biscuits 1 cup diced unpeeled cooking apples (2 small) I cup diced 97% fat-free ham (6 ounces) 1/4 cup raisins 2/3 cup reduced-calorie maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 4 warm baked refrigerated buttermilk biscuits In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute apples and ham over medium heat for 5 minutes, stiffing occasionally. Stir in raisins, maple syrup and apple pie spice. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer 2-3 minutes. For each serving, place 1 biscuit on plate; spoon about 1/2 cup apple mixture over the top. Serves 4. Each serving equals: HE: 1 Fr, 1 Pt, 1 Br, 1/4 SI, 70C 215 calories, 6 gm Fa, 10 gm Pr,.30 gm CA, 692 mg So, 2 gm Fi Diabetic: 1 Ft, 1 Mr, 1 St HINT: Bake tim entire package of biscuits. Freeze un- used cooled biscuits for future use. They warm up great in the microwave. · Egg-Cheese Sandwiches 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise Sugar substitute to equal 2 teaspoons sugar I teaspoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar] 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 3/4 c~p shredded-reduced fat Cheddar cheese (3 ounces) 4 reduced-calorie hamburger buns In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar sub- stitute, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, black pepper. Add chopped eggs, Cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine. For each sandwich place about 1/3 cup egg mixture between a bun. Serve at once or cover and refflgerete until ready to serve. Serves 4. Each serving equals: HE: 1 3/4 Pr (3/4 limited), 1 Br, 13 OC 200calories, 8gmFa, 13gmPr, 19gmCa, 511mg So, 1 gm Fi Diabetic: 1 1/2 Mt, 1 St, 1/2 Fa Main Dish Rice Skillet 8 ounces ground 90% lean turkey or beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 114 cups finely chopped celery 1/2 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained (25-ounce Jar) 1 1/3 cups uncooked instant fidre (4 ounces) 1 (10.75-ounre) can reduced-calorie mushroom soup 1 1/3 cups skim milk In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onion and celery. Add mushrooms, dee, mushroom soup and skim milk. Mix well to com- bine. Lower heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stir- dng occasionally. Serves 4 ('1 cup), Each serving equals: HE: 1 1/2 Pr, 1 Br, 1 Ve, 1/3 SM, 1/2 SLm 10C 268 calories, 6 gm Fa, 16 gm Pt, 37 gm Ca, 529 So. 2 gm Fi Diabetic: 2 St, 1 1/2 Mr, 1 Ve lt'you're looking for any ~eclal type of healthy recq~e suitable for weight logs, cholesterol or diabetic concerns, please drop me a note. If you wish to sample my monthly 12~oage Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter, send a addressed stamped bus#mss-size ennztope to: tteahhy Ex- changes, P.O. Box 124, DeWfit, IA 52742, or call I ~800-766. 8961. (Please mention you read my column tn Four Rivers Senior Journal.) Support our Advertisers! heymake Feur ivers possiblel Photo album workshop IOWA CITY -- A workshop on pre- serving family photographs and cre- ating safe, attractive albums will be Monday, Sept. 18, :!t 1 p.m. at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. Jante Schmidt will conduct the workshop. Cost is $10 which in- dudes supplies. Bring 12 photos to work with. Registration deadline is Sept. 13; call 356-5220. J- IU-OI- Ull ! [I1(3I' palate pleasers ftt seems like only yesterday that we were looking for- ward to Memorial Day and the beginning of summer. Now, Labor Day has come and gone and aummn's leaves aren't far behind. All the fun things we said we'd do this summer somehow didn't get done and now may have to wait until next year. But quick yet tasty lunches can't wait that;loiag:L'ucky. for:us, good nulrltton is just a split sec- ond away in these end-of-summer palate pleasing se- lections. Who W~ts to spe~d hours in the kitchen on a sud/ny ~?ptdm,l~r day q4j'en tinfie c~'~id be be?er. spent outdo6?$? '" '" ' ' ' ' ' Our selections this month include a.main dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you wmlt the breakfast main dish for lunch, or the lunch dish for dinner, you can switch to your healthy heart's conten~ Ham and Apple-Topped Biscuits 1 cup diced unpeeled cooking apples (2 small) 1 cup diced 97% fat-free ham (6 ounces) 1/4 cup raisins 2/3 cup reduced.calorie maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 4 warm baked refrigerated buttermilk biscuits In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute apples and ham over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins, maple syrup and apple pie spice. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer 2-3 minutes. For each sewing, place I biscuit on plate; spoon about 1/2 cup apple mixture over the top. Serves 4. Each sewing equals: HE: 1 Fr, 1 Pr, 1 Br, 1/4 SI, 70C 215 calories, 6 gm Fa, 10 gm Pt,.30 gm CA, 692 mg So. 2 gm Fi Diabetic: 1 Fr, 1 Mt, 1 St HINT: Bake the entire package of biscuits. Fr~eze un- used cooled biscuits for futura use. They warm up great in the microwave. Iowa in Civil War IOWA CITY -- Forty military regi- ments from Iowa were active tn the Civil War, causing a hardship on this agricultural state that relied heavily upon the manual labor of men. When these men went to'war, changing the lives of civittans signlfi- candy, will be covered at a free pro- gram Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St. Speaker will be Susan Kuecker, a Civil War buff, former teacher and museum employee who is active in the Lien County Historical Society and the Linn County 1tlstoric Preser- vation Board. relrlgerate until ready to serve. Serves 4. Each serving equals: HE: 1 3/4 Pr (3/4 limited), I Br, 13 OC 200calories, 8gmFa, 13gmPr, 19gmCa, 51'1 mg So, 1 gm Fi Diabetic: 1 1/2 Mt, 1 St, 1/2 Fa Main Dish Rice Skillet 8 ounces ground 90% lean turkey or beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery 112 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained (,?..5-ounce ja0 1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice (4 ounces) 1 (10.75-ounca) can reduced-calorie mushroom soup 1 1/3 cups skim milk In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onion and celery. Add mushrooms, dce, mushroom soup and skim milk. Mix well to com- bine. Lower heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stir- ring occasionally. Serves 4 {1 cup). Each serving equals: HE: 1 1/2 Pt,.1 Br, 1 Ve, 1/3 SM, 1/2 SLm I OC 268 calories, 6 gm Fa, 16 gm Pt, 37 gm Ca, 529 $o, 2 gm Fi Diabetic: 2 St. 1 1/2 Mt, 1 Ve If you're Iool~tng for any special type of healthy recipe suitable for weight loss, cholesterol or diabetic concern~ please drop me a note. If you wish to sampte my monthly 12-page Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter, send a se/f addre&~d stamped business-size entelope to: Healthy changes, P.O Box 124, DeWttt, IA 92742, or call 1.800-766- 8961. (Please mention you read my column in Four Rivers Senior Journal.) Suppod our Advertisers! They make Four Rivers 5e.ior Journal possible{ Photo album workshop IOWA CITY -- A workshop on pre- serving family photographs and cre- ating safe, attractive albums will be Monday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. Janie Schmidt will conduct the workshop. Cost is $10 which in- dudes supplies. Bring 12 photos to work with. Registration deadline is Sept. 13; call 356-5220. The Episcopal Church Welcomes You. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL, CHURCH SUNDAY EUCHARIST 8 A.M. & 10;.30 A.M. CHILDREN'S MUSIC PI~OGRAM 9;00 A.M. CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. ADULT & YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 A.M. NURSERY 8:00 AM.-NOON THURSDAY HOLY COMMUNION 9;30 A.M. WITH LAYING ON OF HANDS The Rev. Roger B. Rollins, Rector [ [363-202 220 40 St NE now featuring Ch DUMPI Bread o Live CEDAR RAPIDS -- Witwet Senior Center will provide v61unteers for the Taste of Iowa celebration Sept. 2-4. September's weather is still nice enough to walk outside;so the Walk- ing for Wellness program will not be- gin this month. Jackle Baker, coordi- nator for the program sponsored by St. hike's AdvantAge, said it will start Oct. 3. Witwer's board of directors will hold some of its meetings away from the center. This month's meeting will be Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Palo meal site. Board member Russ Proffitt re- confly suggested that the monthly meetings be held at the various se- nior meal sites. White elephant/bake sale will be Sept. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Blood pressure checks will be Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Meetings: Breast Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m. Sept. 11; Odds & Ends Support Group, 1 p.m. Sept. 18; Hearing Support Group, Sept. 23, Beems Auditorium, Public Library; Site Council, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Witwet and its satellite sites will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in obser- vance of Labor Day. MARLON -- Danee~ tht$ month at. 3 p.m.: Music Masters, Sept. 11; Frank Buhr, Sept. 18; Billy Mann, Sept. 25. Healthy events: St. Luke's Advan- tage program, 'First Aid Care in the ttome,' by Jackie Ba~er, RN, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; blood pressure checks, Sept. 20; Well Elderly Clinic, Sept. 22. Lincoln CEDAR RAPIDS -- A bake sale and a dance featuring the Lyte Beaver band will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Programs and entertainment: rep- resentative of Lion County Board of Supervisors, Sept. 7; Bob Zeman, Sept. 11; Kelly Schulz of KCRG-TV, Seot. 14; Don Zdler, Sept. 21; Elmer Four Rivers Senio Senior center roundup" ' · ano,Sept. 11; Spanish music, Sept. 15; birthday recognition with the Odeens playing, SepL19; homemade ice cream day, Sept. 22; Johrmy Ap- pleseed visits, Sept. 26; share pic- tures of grandparents, Sept 27. Iowa City IOWA CITY -- Spectal programs: 'Baseball Card Mania,' 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; 'Along the Appalachian Trail' travelogue, 1:45 p.m. Sept. 8; advanced legal directives seminar, 'MakMg Decisions When You Can't,' 1:45 p.m..Sept. 11; ~Iowa in the Civil War' by Susan Kuecker, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 13; center's 14th anniversary celebration, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15; photo album workshop, 1 p.m. Sept. 18; "American Indian Poetry' by SSRO Players, 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Medicare- Medicaid issues, discussion by Car- olyn Ross of SHIIP, 10 a.m. Sept. 20; Art Walk, Japanese Kimonos, Univer- sity of Iowa, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20; Monticello MONTICELLO -- Special events: Na- tional Do It Day, Sept. 6; Patsy Cline video, Sept. 8; Gospel Singers, Sept. 12; dress ethnically, Sept. 14; farming years ago, Sept. 18; program by vet~ erinarian, Sept. 19; ice ~eam treats, Sept. 22; ancestry, Sept. 27. Waterloo WATERLOO -- Annual Used-A-Bit sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 27. Donations a~e now being accepted. Area couples married 50 years or more in 1995 will be honored at a golden anniversary dinner Wedne- say, Sept. 27, at noon. Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. Other special events: Demonstra- tion of new voting machine, Sept. 7; birthday dirmcr and dance to the mu- sic of Frank Buhr, Sept. 11; knitting- crocheting group will begin Sept. 18; 10-cent Bingo, Sept. 18. dance, Lyle B~ver orchestra, 7-9:30 p.m. SepL21; Legacies:Remember- j ing World War II;' 1:45 p.m. Sept. 22; 'Seleaed Poetry of Carl Sandburg" 1844 First. by SSRO Players, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Cedar Rapids, Io4 hldependence INDEPENDENCE -- Entertainment titIs montl): The Fontarias, Sept. 1; ' 1000 151 Helga and Freddie, Sept. 6; Hcote- l¥Ilitrioll, lowlit natrays, Sept. 7; dance, Frank Buhr, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 12; movie, 12:30 p.m. FUNERAL Sept. 26; dance, Billy Mann, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 28; Sac Swinger% Sept. 29. Birthday recognition d{nner will be at noon Sept. 21.. Viaton VINTON -- "First Aid Care in the Home* will be the subject of a pro- gram to be presented by Jackie Baker, RN, of St. Luke's AdvantAge on Sept. 13. Entertainment: Frank Buhr, Sept. 5; Patsy Cline birthday celebration, Sept. 8; Stuart and The Hilltoppers, Sept. 12; Norma Kunkle, Sept. 20. .lames F. Stewart Ron B~xley Witwer's board of directors will hold some of its meetings away from the center. This month's meeting will be Sept. 7 at I p.m. at the Palo meal site. Board member Russ Proffitt re- cently suggested that the monthly meetings be held at the various se- nior meal sites. White elephant/bake sale will be Sept. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Blood pressure cheeks will be Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Meetings: Breast Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m. Sept 11; Odds & EricIs Support Group, 1 p.m. Sept. 18; Hearing Support Group, Sept. 23, Beems Auditorium, Public Library; Site Council, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Witwer and its sate[lite sites will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in obser- vance of Labor Day. MARLON -- Dances this month at a_ p.m.: Music Masters, Sept. 11; Frank Buhr, Sept. 18; Billy Mann, Sept. 25. Healthy events: St. Luke's Advan- tage program, 'First Aid Care in the Home," by jackie Baker, RN, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; blood pressure checks, Sept. 20; Well Elderly Clinic, Sept. 22. Lincoln CEDAR RAPIDS -- A bake sale and a dance featuring the Lyle Beaver band will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Programs and entertainment: rep- resentative of Linn County Board of Supervisor's, Sept. 7; Bob Zeman, Sept. 11; Kelly Schulz of KCRG-TV, Sept. 14; Don Zeller, Sept. 21; Elmer and Irma, Sept. 25; film, Sept. 28. HIAWATHA -- This month's dances: Billy Mann, Sept. 7; Frank Buhr, Sept. 14; Frank Naber, Sept. 21; Music Masters, Sept. 28. Programs and entertainment: Bob Zeman, keyboard, Sept. 26; Frank Varyaris speaks on estate planning, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28. 'lhe center will be dosed Sept. 4, 12 and 13. ~OSa ANAMOSA -- Fanning in days gone by will be discussed by area seniors at a program Sept. 18. Other programs and entertain- ment: Blair Thorn, organ, Sept. 5; video, Sept. 6; Ardlth Gray, pi- -~aseDall Card Mania," 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; "Along the Appalachian Trail" travelogue, 1:45 p.m. Sept. 8; advanced legal directives seminar, "Making Decisions When You Can't,' 1:45 p.m..Sept. 11; "Iowa in rite Civil War' by Susan Kuecker, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 13; cemer's 14th a~niversary celebration, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15; photo album workshop, I p.m. Sept. 18;. "American Indian Poetry~ by SSRO Players, 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Medicare- Medicaid issues, dlscu.~lon by Car- olyn Ross of SHIIP, 10 a.m. Sept. 2O; Art Walk, Japanese Kimonos, Univer- sity of Iowa, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20; Waterloo WATERLOO- Annual Used-~ sale will be Wednesday, Sept. Donations are now being accept, Area couples married 50 yem more in 1995 will be honored golden anniversary dinner We~ say, Sept. 27, at noon. Entertaint will begin at 11 a.m. Other special events: Demo~ tion of new voting machine, Sel: birthday dinner and dance to the sic of Frank Buhr, Sept. 11; knitl crocheting group will begin Sept 10-cent Bingo, Sept. 18. dance, Lyle Beaver orchestra, 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21; "Legacies: Remember- "~.~t~W~ ing World War IIf 1:45 p.m. Sept. 22; .... · . Cedar l p: INDEPENDENCE -- Entertaiument ~{Z.)C~ thts month: The Fontanas, Sept. t; Helga and Freddie, Sept. 6; Hoote- ~ nannys, Sept. 7; dance, Frank Buhr, ]Vlarion, I¢ 1-3 p.m. Sept. 12; movie, 12:30 p.m. FU~ Sept. 26; dance, Billy Mann, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 28; Sac Swingers, Sept. 29. Birthday recognition dinner will be at noon Sept. 21. Vtnton VINTON -- "First Aid Care in the Home~ will be the subject of a pro- gram to be presented by Jackie Baker, RN, of St. Luke's AdvantAge on Sept. 13. Entertainment: Frank Buhr, Sept. 5; Patsy Cline birthday celebration, Sept. 8; Stuart and The Hilltoppers, Sept. 12; Norma Kunkle, Sept. 20. Birthday dinner is Sept. 13. Marengo MARENGO -- Remember the old telephone party lines? Area seniors will talk about them at a program Sept. 1. Other events: Blood pressure checks, Sept. 7; wear your favorite hat, Sept. 12; Peggy Walton of Marengo Public Library, Sept. 15. James F. S~ D ,n RaffertyRon B xl ,y Great music, Cedar Rapids area news and spots plus weather. I(111R K-Memory 12 Four Rivers Senior Journal, September 1995 I ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL advantAGE Saturci#y, September 30, 1995 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Five Seasons Center FREE Admission Canned food donation appreciated for local food pantry. Featuring: Dozens of booths and exhibits offering the latest healthcare information. Plus iDavici Lanz, piano superstar. Free Screenings: Body Fat Analysis Blood Oxygen Level Blood Pressure Reading Blood Sugar Screening Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Cholesterol Screening Ear Wax Screening Eyeglass Cleaning Foot and Ankle Screening Vision Screenin~ Glaucoma Screening Hearing Testing Middle Ear Screening Osteoporosis Screening Pain Assessment Research Study Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial Skin Cancer Screening Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy Screening Stroke Prevention Screening Main Stage Pr, 8:aO a.m..... Witw~ Witwe dance 9:00 a,m.... Donci Natior of sev, senior 10:00 aom....o Live .WMT- · With WMT-J Dietitk o.m0.o..A. Jol Plastic surge~ :30 a.m...,. St. Lu Senior 12:00 p.m..... Jame: FAAO Adhriti sur,~e~, Saturday, September 30, 1995 8:00 a.m. to ,'3:00 p.m. Five Seasons Center FREE Admission Canned food donation appreciated for local food pontr,/. Febturing: Dozens of booths and exhibits offering the latest healthcare information. Plus David/onz, piano superstar. Free Screenings: Body Fat Analysis Blood Oxygen Level Blood Pressure Reading Blood Sugar Screening Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Cholesterol Screening Ear Wax Screening Eyeglass Cleaning Foot and Ankle Screening Vision Screening ~'-Glaucoma Screening Hearing Testing Middle Ear Screening Osteoporosis Screening Pain Assessment Research Study Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial Skin Cancer Screening Sleep Apnea and Narcolepsy Screening Stroke Prevention Screening REGISTER TO WIN SEVERAL PRIZES, INCLUDING THE GRAND PRIZE: $:300 TRAVEI` VOUCHER FROM ?Rff-S?A?E ?O~P~ AHO $! 00 CASHos For more information call St, Luke's Sen/or advcmtAGE at: I)anc|n' G~ Main-Stage Pr 8:30 a.m..... Witw Witwe danc6 9:00 a.m.o..o Danc Na~oJ ofsev senio~ 10200 a.m. oo.. Live · With WMT- Dietiti a.m.o..o A. Jo Plastic surge~ l10030a.mo.oo.oSt. Lt Senio, 12~00 pomo...oJame FAA( Arthrit p.m.... Davi~ Piano Septe perf., Paron 1o°00 p.m. oo0. Fevel Barbel finest ].°30 p.mo o..o Dane