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June 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 2
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
June 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 2
American Legion coach Bob Hickingbotham directs players Austin Allen, from left, Jared Wilson, Chris McClendon and Kenny Cummings at the season opener against Little Rock Blue at Hickingbotham Field at Dupree Park in Jacksonville.
McGhee native: A lifetime of service
Jacksonville’s Bob Hickingbotham has worn many hats and worn one. In his professional career that started in Arkansas City in 1957, he’s been a teacher, principal, bus driver, state worker and daycare manager. But through all that, he’s been a volunteer. [Full Text]
WWII veteran liberated camp
Beryl Wolfson helped liberate the Dachau concentration camp in southeastern Germany. “We went into the camp on May 3, 1945,” he said on the anniversary of the camp’s liberation. “Bodies were piled up everywhere.” [Full Text]
Many older Arkansans worry about food, survey says
A report released this month from the Meals On Wheels Research Foundation found that the number of seniors experiencing hunger increased 78 percent between 2001 and 2010. Between 2007 and 2010, the increase was 34 percent. That means one in seven older people in the U.S. and one in five people in Arkansas daily face the threat of hunger. [Full Text]
Home Instead honors senior’s volunteer work
Doyne Elder was honored for his longtime volunteer work at Bale Elementary School in Little Rock. The award was presented by Home Instead Senior Care in North Little Rock on May 31. For 16 years, the 78-year-old has helped to manage a reading program that rewards pupils according to how many books they read. He also serves as a crossing guard and math tutor. [Full Text]
Support groups offer help
Alzheimer’s Arkansas has an affiliated caregiver support group which holds monthly meetings in Jacksonville and in many locations throughout the state. The Jacksonville group meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday in the education building at North Metro Medical Center, 1400 W. Braden. [Full Text]
Two events focus on consumer protections
A Consumer Protection Town Hall, “Protecting Arkansans,” will be held from 8:15 a.m. until noon Tuesday, June 12 at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church, 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. An almost identical program will be held the following day from 8:15 a.m. until noon Wednesday, June 13 at the Cherokee Village Elks Lodge, 15 Elks Drive, Cherokee Village, Ark. [Full Text]
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gov. Sid McMath’s birth
Community organizations and the McMath family are working together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gov. Sidney Sanders McMath with activities on Thursday and Friday, June 14-15 at Central Arkansas Library System locations. These organizations were important to Gov. McMath at different times in his life, and the activities reflect those connections. [Full Text]
Healthy menu alternatives
My mother-in-law has a paperback on her reading table titled “Growing Old Ain’t for Wimps” by motivational speaker and author Karen O’Connor. Love the title and the book is full of short Christian stories about the challenges people face as they age. [Full Text]
T-Shirt design winners are announced
White River Area Agency on Aging recently held a contest, within their 10-county service area, for the Home Care Assistants to design the back of the agency T-shirt. A total of 110 entries were received. Many great entries were received and choosing the winning design was not an easy task. However, the winners have been announced! [Full Text]
Region 3 plans regional golf tourney July 23
Bill Garman Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, July 23. Harbor Oaks Golf Club, Pine Bluff The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas will host the annual Bill Garman Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, July 23 at the Harbor Oaks Golf Club, 1 Harbor Oaks Lane in Pine Bluff. [Full Text]