Elder abuse concerns and STD risks in seniors prompt advice
Dear Annie notes potential elder abuse by a brother who controls a widowed mother’s finances and limits contact with relatives. Guidance urges contacting Adult Protective Services and National Center on Elder Abuse. The second letter discusses senior sexual health, STD trends among seniors, CDC data, and Medicare screening recommendations, written in Annie’s Mailbox style.
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Road trip tips for keeping dishes safe during travels
Dear Readers share practical food transport guidance for holiday gatherings. Advice covers assembly with hosts, tight lids, stable placement in backseat areas or cardboard boxes, insulation with newspapers, and using coolers to keep hot and cold items in proper ranges for short trips. Includes safety note on cooking and refrigerating longer journeys.
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Heloise
Cutting squash with a pumpkin-carving tool
Dear Heloise shares a tip to safely cut hard squash using a small pumpkin-carving tool, noting it speeds the task to about 20 seconds and prevents finger injuries. Karen M. from McVeytown Pa, endorses the method.
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Karen M
McVeytown
Karen
Shirley L
Wolcott
Conn
Phi Kappa Phi initiates Taylor George and KU grads
Taylor George of Scott City is inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at the University of Kansas. The report notes the society’s selectivity and that 72 semester hours and top grades are required for membership. Also listed are five KU fall degree candidates and ENMU Dean's List honors for Johna McClelland. Kristin Hines of Cimarron ranks in the national top 10 percent on the ETS Major Field Test for MBAs at Fort Hays State University.
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Scott City
Phi Kappa Phi
University of Kansas
George
Portales
N.M
Johna McClelland
Holcomb
Eastern New Mexico University
ENMU
Senior Center Finney County Holiday Wishes and Help Offer
The Senior Center of Finney County and Finney County Transit wish a merry season. Thanks go to Meals on Wheels volunteers. Substitute drivers are needed. call Patti at 620-272-3620 or 620-260-6282 to help with the service. Barbara Jensen, the Director, is referenced.
Holiday schedule for senior center and transit
All exercise classes canceled for the last two weeks of the year. Thursday and Friday the senior center and Finney County Transit close for the holiday. Saturday hours 1 to 4 p.m for billiards. Sunday duplicate bridge at 2 p.m. Monday double pinochle at 12 30 p.m. Bridge starts 7 p.m. Tuesday pitch at 12 30 p.m. Bridge at 1 15 p.m. Dec 30 pinochle at 12 40 p.m. No dance. Lunch at noon Thu and Fri. Dec 30 oven fried chicken with sides. Website www.seniorcenterfc.com.
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