Veteran tool collector still uses antiques for work and joy
Art Yager, 86, Fresno, California, cherishes old tools built from memory and habit. He downsized to a few hundred pieces yet uses some hammers planes and saws daily. Retiree Ben Douglas and Ed Mincy also prize hand tools for quiet work and display, study, and travel to acquire pieces.
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Scripps Howard
Arthur L. Yager
Fresno
Calif
Yager
Art Yager
Sweden
Yager & Yager
San Joaquin Fine Woodworkers Association
Ben Douglas
Clovis
Woodworkers Association
Douglas
Ed Mincy
Mincy
Stanley
France
Walk Kansas fitness drive encourages senior participation statewide
SENSE FOR SENIORS promotes Walk Kansas a statewide exercise program for all ages including seniors Kansas State Research and Extension sponsors the 423 mile goal for a six member team The eight week run from March 15 to May 9 features weekly captain reports and a $10 fee for a T shirt newsletter and guidance Participants can walk or choose aerobic activities to meet 30 minutes per day five days a week with emphasis on flexibility strength and heart health
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Kansas
Kansas State Research and Extension
Sharolyn Jackson
Riley County
Jackson
Calendar of senior activities in Douglas County
Douglas County Senior Services at 745 Vt offers programs for residents 55 plus and welcome space-limited guests. The week includes OURS dances 6 9 p m many daily pool and coffee hours sewing pinochle bridge care groups health screenings autoharp and woodworking, chair exercises quilting and music groups, with sessions across Lecompton and Prairie Commons locations.
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Douglas County Senior Services
Douglas County
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San Francisco
James Kernov
College of the Redwoods
Fort Bragg
Kernov
National Early American Industries Association
Walk
Henri Arnold
Mike Argirlon
Frivey
Quinue
Nyglik
OURS
Oldsters United For Responsible Service
Prairie Commons
Lecompton
Elmore
Babcock Place
New Horizons Saxophone Group
New Horizons
New Horizon
Steve
High & Air
Artl Tern
Ea Roc Loe Ae
Ee Lee
Congressional Circle
Lawrence
Prairie
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