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| Program aims to fill void as baby boomers retire |
08/14/08 |
Augusta Chronicle |
Julia Sellers
Guaranteed jobs are hard to come by, but Savannah River Site and other nuclear facilities are looking to train the next generation to step in as baby boomers retire -- and employment is almost guaranteed. |
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| Volunteering for a vacation |
07/24/08 |
Pantagraph |
Scott Richardson
During 2007 alone, the 67-year-old Martin visited a tense region of Lebanon less than a mile from the Israeli border to help clear bomb damage from homes. U.N. tanks patroled the streets nearby. |
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| Comfortable Retirement a fading dream for many |
06/16/08 |
San Francisco Chronicle |
Sam Zuckerman
Retirement is fading for many .People 65-69 make up 30 percent of the workforce. These are the stories of 4 people ages 56-70. Many still work because they like it. But for others it's not an option. |
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| No signs of slowing down for Thomas |
06/14/08 |
Augusta Gazette |
Kent Bush
Elaine Thomas age 75 has completed her 46th year as Community Leader at the Lily Lake 4-H Club. Taught Head,Heart,Hands and Health program to 3 generations. She has 40 years as a Farm Bureau Agent and is with the Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Tap Dancing seniors to perform in Sin City |
06/12/08 |
Vancouver Sun |
Jenny Lee
Hot Flash Hoofers will go to Las Vegas Gladys Smith age 74 is one of the dancers. They'll perform with others for the Ribbon of life HIV
Fundraiser. They've danced in Germany at the World Tap chamiponships Senior Division. which they won 4 times. |
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| Drivers never too old to learn safety rules |
06/11/08 |
Hearld Net |
Kristi O'Harran
Joey Amposta age 69 is a driver safety instructor for the AARP Driver Safety Program. The program has been completed by 12 million people since 1979. For the over 50 driver |
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| A way of giving back |
06/11/08 |
Peacearchnews |
Hannah Sutherland
Joanne Hart, former nurse a volunteer for the White Rock Hospice Society at Peach Arch Hospital helps pallative care patients as well as their family and friends, bakes cookies and supplies refreshments to the memorial services. |
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| Nonagenarian keep mental muscles healthy with intellectual pursuits |
06/09/08 |
RedOrbit |
Tess Nacelewicz
Alan Bernstein age 94 has degrees but still takes classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute with 22 other nonagenarians.Senior who engage in social activities can stem dementia and reduce stress and strengthens the mind. |
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| SeniorHelpers provide companionship to depressed senior citizens |
06/07/08 |
Star Community Newspapers |
Kim Nguyen
SeniorHelpers is an organization dedicated to providing companionship for the elderly population. The term "well-being" means retirement centers or assisted living. Jack Owens age 88 Has Darla Stroud to help him improve the quality of his life. |
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| Active Toledo senior is too young to care if she's 'old' |
06/06/08 |
Toledo Free Press |
Brandi Barhite
Ardis Dardenne age 70 believes she can do anything. She cooks, sews & does line-dancing, Make costumes for Maumee High school, president trustee of the Maumee Senior center. |
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| 78-year-old holds eight degrees |
06/06/08 |
The Canadian Press |
Linda O'Connor
Wib Brown says continuing education is keeping his brain active.Worked in elementary ed for 36 years & obtained 3 degrees. Became a chaplain.The rest of his Masters & Doctoral Degrees were done in summer school and online. |
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| Phoenix woman, 89, inspires seniors to get pumped |
06/05/08 |
The Arizona Republic |
Connie Cone Sexton
Pearl Darnell, age 89 is into fitness. And tries to keep seniors active physically. She has regulars who come to classes with canes, walkers & oxegen tanks like 84 year old Elsie Leinweber. Leinweberwich |
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| Mainstreet: O'Neill, Hathcock win 55+ older adult awards |
06/03/08 |
TYhe Mercury News |
Mary Ann Cook
Tim O'Neill age 93 is a diver and former swim coach & PE Instructor at San Jose University.
Hathcock age 91 is part of life art nutrition program for 30 years. County treasurer & doll Maker |
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| Leader of the Band |
05/30/08 |
Rapid City Journal |
Cindy Card
Wes Peppers age 82 felt it was time to step down from the Seventh Calvary Drum and Bugle Corps. Diane Barker took over for him. The Corps dress militarily. Pepper now has time for tennis, restoring cars and the Chamber of Commerce |
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| Tireless volunteer honored for keeping history alive |
05/30/08 |
Colfax Record |
Gloria Beverage
Helen Wayland has been a volunteer for more than 50 years for preserving local history.She's a member of the placerville historical society. She does walking tours of Colfax and cemetery |
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| Farm life keeps local senior active |
05/29/08 |
TriCounty Record |
Laurie Penn
Lois Kay age 68 is interested in Amish Life. Her friend is an Amish horse dentist and she photographs animals & scenery. She does horse sales and is in to pottery & bred Corgis. |
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| Educator Calls it quits after 55 years |
05/28/08 |
Agusta Chronicle |
Greg Gelphi
Queenie Lawton age 73 first retired 17 years ago after working 38 years But now she works at Bungalow Road Alternative School in the Media Center. She started teaching at Cousins Elementary with empty classrooms because students were picking cotton. |
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| At 92, Kay Leibowitz shows no signs of slowing down |
05/28/08 |
Maine Edge |
Allen Adams and Michael Fern
At 92 Catherine "Kay" Leibowits has been with the Maine Troop Greeters who greet every plane containing soldiers. She is a volunteer of the year, has the key to the city of Bangor, a state representative and is called the Lady of Bangor |
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| Disfigured as a child, he helps those who are also scarred |
05/27/08 |
Philadelphia Inquirer |
Michael Vitez
Craig Aronchik, age 55 was 12 when he was in a car accident. He is a Philadelphia physician now who helps scores of children suffering facial trauma at children's hospial along with Canice Cerand a psychologist. |
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| Candidate for Medal of Honor reflects upon military service |
05/26/08 |
Fort Worth Business Press |
Michael H. Price
James Megellas age 91 has develoted a 62 year retirement from active duty to extension of service. He travels annually to visit troops. Most decorated at the 82nd airborne division |
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