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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1979
Page
32
Older drivers may access lower auto insurance rates as driving declines with age. State Farm and others offer reductions of 5 to 10 percent for 65 plus in many states, with larger savings possible if you cut annual mileage or drop collision and comprehensive coverage on an old car.
Ralph “Tiny” Tines, six four and 350 pounds at his peak, built a long cooking career from a Kentucky farm to Fort Riley and the Beta Theta Pi house. He became chief cook at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City in 1952, wowed diners with hot rolls, and later dieted from 350 to about 220 after quitting cigars. He now lives with his dog Benji in Fairfax and remains active in American Legion Post 17.
A list of local elder assistance numbers including Council on Aging 365 9191 Senior Citizen Bus 363 8244 LIFTS 364 1501 Mobile Meals 398 3574 Day Care 365 9171 Legal Services 398 5559 Medicare Line 1 800 532 1285 Employment 365 9474 Social Security 366 2411 Food Stamps 398 3525 Medicaid Public Health Nursing 398 3555 Low Cost Housing 398 5037 Nursing Home Advice 398 3950 Eldercraft Shop 365 6610 Home Improvement 398 5166 or 365 9191 Property Tax Relief.
The Iowa Commission on the Aging schedules the May 15 Governor's Conference on Aging in Des Moines with a May 14 workshop series organized by the Iowa Gerontology Project. The pre conference events include a Governor's Day delegation reception at the Hotel Savery Monday evening. Tours of Capitol, Governor's residence, museums, zoo and Living History Farm require a week advance reservation. Initial steps for the 1981 White House Conference on Aging will be discussed in an afternoon session led by Mary Voorhees.
The Gazette lists weekly events for seniors 60 and older across Cedar Rapids venues including Salvation Army Community Center Marion Senior Center Ambroz Senior Center Senior Recreation Center and Palo Senior Citizens Center. Activities cover information hours knitting crocheting crafts fitness lunch speakers paralegal advice and birthday celebrations with hours varying by site. Listings note open hours Monday through Friday and a Sunday space for Eastern Iowa senior activities.
Mrs. Ades born April 15 1900 marked Easter Sunday for her birth. Her especial naming matched the holiday at birth and again when Easter fell on April 15 in 1906. The next Easter on April 15 is projected for 1990.
Sen. Robert Packwood of Oregon says he is skeptical that the public shows strong interest in a national health service program despite questions about gun registration and property taxes. He notes health insurance questions are limited.
HACAP lists weekly congregate meal menus for adults over 60 with bread butter coffee tea milk. Meals run Monday to Friday featuring ham and mushrooms, hamburger casserole, beef stew, roast beef au jus, baked fish plus sides. Reservations and transportation available in Linn County and nearby towns. call numbers provided a day in advance.
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