Social Security and Women’s Retirement History Highlight
March marks Women’s History Month and recalls Ida May Fuller the first recipient of a Social Security benefit. The piece notes women’s longer retirement spans, urges early planning, and promotes tools like the Retirement Estimator and My Social Security accounts. Kathy Woodske is cited as the district manager.
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Ida May Fuller
Frances Perkins
United States
U.S
Social Security
Socialsecurity
Kathy Woodske
New Castle
Community Arts and Events Spotlight at Wampum Station
Children ages 8 to 15 join a St Patrick themed Zen tangles art lesson called Shamrocks that Rock at the Wampum Station. Art on the Cart runs monthly from 1 to 2 30 p m with free supplies, advance registration via Hoyt, and parents welcome. The program is a partnership between Hoyt and Wampum Area Community Revitalization to boost local arts and culture. Tickets remain for the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County Gala Auction Supporting March 12 at 6 p m in New Castle with items including a Pirates jersey and a weekend getaway. The Hayburners 4-H pig sale is April 1 at Mercer County 4-H Park. New Castle Camera Club shows photos at the public library through April 30 with a March 21 meeting in Copernicus Room. All events involve local residents Harriet Grossman and others.
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Wampum
Wampum Area
Lawrence County
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Lincoln Ave
New Castle
Pirates
New Castle High School
Camera Club
New Castle Public Library
Harriet Grossman
Mark Mohan
Brian Reiser
Karen Busi
Laurie Daugherty
Ray Braun
Mike Pagani
Joyce Houk
Larry Manski
Copernicus Room
Lawrence
SAT Redesign Changes Test Length and Essay Option
The new SAT reduces questions to 154 plus an optional essay compared with 171 earlier, returning to a 1600 perfect score with a separate essay score. Students praise the test for fewer tricky items and more straightforward math and reading, aided by Khan Academy free prep, while cautioning about careful essay completion and strategic study.
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Brian Keyes
Isabel Suarez
Woodrow Wilson High School
Washington
David Coleman
Coleman
Weiss
Kaplan
Ned Johnson
PrepMatters
Johnson
Not Everyone Makes a Good Parrot Owner
Parrots vary by species and require daily interaction, training, and proper care. Experts warn that ownership demands significant time, hygiene, cage maintenance, and social engagement to prevent boredom and behavioral issues. Hand raised parrots are recommended, with costs ranging from about 130 dollars to several thousand for scarlet macaws.
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United States
Ian Tizard
Shubot Exotic Bird Health Center
Texas A&m College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Tizard
Zard
Lizard
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&m University
Vetmed
Planning Social Security and elder care options
The article outlines timing for Social Security benefits from age 62 to 70, highlighting full retirement at 66 with no earnings penalty, and the higher benefits after claiming later. It also notes eligibility for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income for low income seniors, plus the importance of legal documents like wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Joel Mekler, a certified senior adviser, is referenced.
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Socialsecurity.gov
Social Security
Socialsecurity
Joel Mekler
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Mercer County
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