Seniors with Kids and Social Security Questions
A reader notes rising numbers of seniors with minor children at home and asks about eligibility for Social Security benefits. The column explains that a 62-year-old may retire early with reduced benefits and that one or more dependents, typically the retiree’s children, may receive partial benefits, while a spouse’s claim is not currently supported in this scenario.
North Country Trail Association honors winners at Marquette ceremony
Dennis Garrett of Darlington earned the 2017 Leadership Award and Dave Brewer of Canfield received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for leading the North Country Trail effort. Both are Wampum Chapter members. other chapter volunteers were recognized by the National Park Service for hours contributed.
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Dennis Garrett
Darlington
Dave Brewer
Canfield
Ohio
North Country Trail Association
Marquette
Michigan
Wampum
Garrett
Brewer
Carol Wright
Wampum Chapter
National Park Service
George Kredel
Chippewa Township
Dave Gayhart
Beaver Falls
Matt Williams
New Galilee
Sue Knechtel
New Brighton
Lyn Szymkiewicz
Baden
Monaco
Tracy Hager
East Palestine
Thomas Lane
Michael Troy
Doug Lawrence
Kathy Rea
Beaver
Heather Turner
Mars
North Country
North Dakota
Vermont
New York
McConnells Mill State Park
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
Highland church expands children's ministry drive for future
Highland Presbyterian Church in Marlena Priester joins as preschool and children's ministry director and aims to grow family friendly programs. The Rev Rich Kinney notes a 130-member congregation and plans to invest in youth as the church targets a new century. Priester seeks more events, service projects, and revival of a previously paused preschool in fall 2018.
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Highland Presbyterian Church
Marlena Priester
Priester
North Hill
Youngstown-area
Highland’s
Kingdom Kids
Vacation Bible School
Highland
Laurel High School
Wnee Gendreaun
Healthy aging focus urges ongoing wellness across life
Nation marks National Healthy Aging Month urging education and personal responsibility for physical mental social and financial wellbeing. NIH recommends balanced diet activity no smoking regular checkups and safety to reduce risks while aging gracefully.
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Gerontologists
U.S
National Institute of Health
NIH
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