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Pathfinders for Independent Living Inc is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Grant # H132A960003-08, and by the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet of Kentucky, agreement # PON2 531 0800009926. The opinions expressed in Lifeline are not necessarily those of the U.S. Department of Education or the Workforce Development Cabinet of Kentucky.
Vol XIII Issue III February 2010
Vol XIII Issue III February 2010
H1N1 FLU SHOTS
H1N1 shots are available at no charge at the Harlan county Health Department. No appointment is needed.
Time: 8 AM - 11 AM & 1 PM - 3 PM
Time: 8 AM - 11 AM & 1 PM - 3 PM
Let’s Improve Our Driving
In days of old we were advised to keep our hands at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions on the steering wheel. Not so today with cars with air bags! The new standard is between 8 and 9 and 3 and 4 o’clock.
Why? Because if the air bag is deployed and your hands are at the old positions, your arm could be injured. By lowering your grip you decrease the likelihood of injury and increase your ability to turn the wheel. Of course, it goes without saying, keep both hands on the wheel at all times.
Before anti-lock brakes the common advice for braking was to pump the breaks in an emergency situation. No longer, today the anti-lock system (ABS) takes care of that for you with rapid pulses to the brakes.
The ABS allows the driver to maintain steering control making driving much safer in quick stops. With ABS simply stomp the pedal hard, hold your foot pressed down and continue to steer into your intended path of travel.
Always keep in mind that your car is only part of safe driving. You need to scan the road ahead for other drivers. Look 15 to 20 seconds ahead of your position so you have lead time to identify alternate paths if an emergency arises. Keep in mind a 15 to 20 second visual time gives you about one third of a mile to react when driving between 50 and 60 miles an hour. In town at 30 miles an hour, you will have one and one half to two blocks to react.
You should ideally leave about two seconds between you and the car in front of you when on the highway. I know this is not always possible and even when you do so other cars cut in front of you. These impatient and unsafe drivers make it unsafe for the safe drivers.
When a car skids most drivers automatically steer into the skid which is what should be done. Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite to the skid if what is meant by “steer into the skid”. More importantly however, is to keep your eyes on the path you want to go in. When you have your eyes on your intended path your hands and feet will continue to work to steer you where you want to go.
Remember when driving on snow and ice to drive at a safe speed. Try to drive at a constant speed without stopping and starting repeatedly. Driving a steady controlled speed will help prevent becoming stuck in snow or slush.
Keep alert for water running across a road. Pay particular attention when entering a curve where water may be running across it or where it may have frozen. This situation occurs often in the mountains.
If you find yourself in a situation where your car is disabled try to get it out of the roadway. If that is not possible get out of it and get yourself out of the roadway. Face oncoming traffic when you are not in your vehicle. If it is possible to warn other drivers when your car is disabled in the road do so. If you do nothing else turn on your flashing lights.
When you need help on the road a cell phone can be very handy…..providing you have reception. Be safe!
Why? Because if the air bag is deployed and your hands are at the old positions, your arm could be injured. By lowering your grip you decrease the likelihood of injury and increase your ability to turn the wheel. Of course, it goes without saying, keep both hands on the wheel at all times.
Before anti-lock brakes the common advice for braking was to pump the breaks in an emergency situation. No longer, today the anti-lock system (ABS) takes care of that for you with rapid pulses to the brakes.
The ABS allows the driver to maintain steering control making driving much safer in quick stops. With ABS simply stomp the pedal hard, hold your foot pressed down and continue to steer into your intended path of travel.
Always keep in mind that your car is only part of safe driving. You need to scan the road ahead for other drivers. Look 15 to 20 seconds ahead of your position so you have lead time to identify alternate paths if an emergency arises. Keep in mind a 15 to 20 second visual time gives you about one third of a mile to react when driving between 50 and 60 miles an hour. In town at 30 miles an hour, you will have one and one half to two blocks to react.
You should ideally leave about two seconds between you and the car in front of you when on the highway. I know this is not always possible and even when you do so other cars cut in front of you. These impatient and unsafe drivers make it unsafe for the safe drivers.
When a car skids most drivers automatically steer into the skid which is what should be done. Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite to the skid if what is meant by “steer into the skid”. More importantly however, is to keep your eyes on the path you want to go in. When you have your eyes on your intended path your hands and feet will continue to work to steer you where you want to go.
Remember when driving on snow and ice to drive at a safe speed. Try to drive at a constant speed without stopping and starting repeatedly. Driving a steady controlled speed will help prevent becoming stuck in snow or slush.
Keep alert for water running across a road. Pay particular attention when entering a curve where water may be running across it or where it may have frozen. This situation occurs often in the mountains.
If you find yourself in a situation where your car is disabled try to get it out of the roadway. If that is not possible get out of it and get yourself out of the roadway. Face oncoming traffic when you are not in your vehicle. If it is possible to warn other drivers when your car is disabled in the road do so. If you do nothing else turn on your flashing lights.
When you need help on the road a cell phone can be very handy…..providing you have reception. Be safe!
Is it already election time again?
Maybe we could do with a candidate like Gracie Allen.
Not many remember that in 1940 Gracie Allen ran for president of the United States. For those of you to young to remember her, she was the wife of George Burns and a notable comedian in her own right.
Gracie has not been the only “actor” who has run for president. Others have including Pat Paulsen, Eddie Cantor and Ronald Reagan
Her campaign began as a publicity stunt for the comedic radio show she and George did. The campaign however took on a life of its own. Soon there was a kangaroo for a mascot, a slogan (“It’s in the bag.”), and a song “If the country’s going Gracie, so can you.”)
There was a 34 city train whistle-stop tour from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska where the Surprise Party held its first and only nominating convention.
Gracie’s campaign was cartoonish and self-mocking and she never tried to get her name on any ballot.
She did believe that congress should work on a commission. Therefore, congress persons would be paid only when the country prospered. Congress would be paid 10% of the take after expenses. (Maybe that’s a good idea now.)
There were comments about her being a woman and that a woman couldn’t do the job. In answer to these she asked, “If a woman isn’t qualified to be president, why is it you never see anything but pants on a scarecrow?” She added that men have plenty of shortcomings of their own.
She said she knew she faced an uphill battle to win. She said she refused to kiss male babies until they were over 21, and she never addressed a campaign letter to “Dear Sir or Madam,” because she said “People like to be one or the other…so be definite.”
She invented the sew on campaign button. She said once sewed on it made it more difficult for the individual to change his mind.
In 1940 she wrote a book about politics, How to be President. In it she said, “Presidents are made, not born.” She added, “That is a good thing to remember. It’s silly to think that presidents are born, because very few people are 35 years old at birth, and those who are won’t admit it.”
Gracie commented that she was the only person who forgot to take her hat off before she threw it in the ring. On the air she was a ditzy and obtuse character, but in real life she was very creative and brainy. We could sure stand a bit of humor in politics today!
Not many remember that in 1940 Gracie Allen ran for president of the United States. For those of you to young to remember her, she was the wife of George Burns and a notable comedian in her own right.
Gracie has not been the only “actor” who has run for president. Others have including Pat Paulsen, Eddie Cantor and Ronald Reagan
Her campaign began as a publicity stunt for the comedic radio show she and George did. The campaign however took on a life of its own. Soon there was a kangaroo for a mascot, a slogan (“It’s in the bag.”), and a song “If the country’s going Gracie, so can you.”)
There was a 34 city train whistle-stop tour from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska where the Surprise Party held its first and only nominating convention.
Gracie’s campaign was cartoonish and self-mocking and she never tried to get her name on any ballot.
She did believe that congress should work on a commission. Therefore, congress persons would be paid only when the country prospered. Congress would be paid 10% of the take after expenses. (Maybe that’s a good idea now.)
There were comments about her being a woman and that a woman couldn’t do the job. In answer to these she asked, “If a woman isn’t qualified to be president, why is it you never see anything but pants on a scarecrow?” She added that men have plenty of shortcomings of their own.
She said she knew she faced an uphill battle to win. She said she refused to kiss male babies until they were over 21, and she never addressed a campaign letter to “Dear Sir or Madam,” because she said “People like to be one or the other…so be definite.”
She invented the sew on campaign button. She said once sewed on it made it more difficult for the individual to change his mind.
In 1940 she wrote a book about politics, How to be President. In it she said, “Presidents are made, not born.” She added, “That is a good thing to remember. It’s silly to think that presidents are born, because very few people are 35 years old at birth, and those who are won’t admit it.”
Gracie commented that she was the only person who forgot to take her hat off before she threw it in the ring. On the air she was a ditzy and obtuse character, but in real life she was very creative and brainy. We could sure stand a bit of humor in politics today!
Just For Fun
Leading Ladies
1. Who was the tutor in the “King and I”?
2. Who was “Funny girl?
3. Who went to fly a kite with a chimney sweep?
4. Who was the nurse from Little Rock in South Pacific?
5. Who did Rita Hayworth portray as she roamed the South Seas?
6. Who in Deadwood had a secret love?
7. Who “took the blues right out of the horn”?
8. Maurice Shevalier sang about little girls like…
9. Which lady discovered “You can’t get a man with a gun”?
10. Who is the Harlan County Court Clerk?
Answers to Just for Fun can be found at the bottom of this page.
1. Who was the tutor in the “King and I”?
2. Who was “Funny girl?
3. Who went to fly a kite with a chimney sweep?
4. Who was the nurse from Little Rock in South Pacific?
5. Who did Rita Hayworth portray as she roamed the South Seas?
6. Who in Deadwood had a secret love?
7. Who “took the blues right out of the horn”?
8. Maurice Shevalier sang about little girls like…
9. Which lady discovered “You can’t get a man with a gun”?
10. Who is the Harlan County Court Clerk?
Answers to Just for Fun can be found at the bottom of this page.
STATE PLANNING TIME
Every three years a new plan for delivery of independent living services is prepared. It is now time to devise the new plan.
Soon there will be public hearings to get input from the people. Input from YOU! I don ‘t know yet when and where those public hearings will be, but I will try to let you know in time for you to make plans to attend or present your ideas to the planners.
Begin to form ideas you have for what you would like to have included in this plan. You may mail to me your ideas now and I will see that the proper persons receive you inputs. So please, tell us what you and your neighbors need to live as independently as you wish.
Keep in mind that the major fields we are asked to assist you with are: development of independent living skills, putting you in touch with others who have experienced problems similar to yours to make your community more disability friendly, education about how to get your needs understood by those in government, business, education and other areas of life you want to take part in. The most important part of the job of centers for independent living is to provide available information to you to use to obtain the things you need
We also have information about the American’s With Disabilities Act and other laws which may impact you or members of your family directly. We can also provide information for businesses or other entities about applicable law.
Keep the above services in mind as you plan your suggestions. Remember we do not provide living arrangements or any monetary support to individuals.
Soon there will be public hearings to get input from the people. Input from YOU! I don ‘t know yet when and where those public hearings will be, but I will try to let you know in time for you to make plans to attend or present your ideas to the planners.
Begin to form ideas you have for what you would like to have included in this plan. You may mail to me your ideas now and I will see that the proper persons receive you inputs. So please, tell us what you and your neighbors need to live as independently as you wish.
Keep in mind that the major fields we are asked to assist you with are: development of independent living skills, putting you in touch with others who have experienced problems similar to yours to make your community more disability friendly, education about how to get your needs understood by those in government, business, education and other areas of life you want to take part in. The most important part of the job of centers for independent living is to provide available information to you to use to obtain the things you need
We also have information about the American’s With Disabilities Act and other laws which may impact you or members of your family directly. We can also provide information for businesses or other entities about applicable law.
Keep the above services in mind as you plan your suggestions. Remember we do not provide living arrangements or any monetary support to individuals.
TAKE NOTICE
Have ever noticed:
1. How fast “pay later” comes after you “buy now”?
2. That the first piece of luggage out on the airport carousel never belongs to anyone?
3. That the weaker the argument, the stronger the words?
4. That the first person who gets off of a crowded elevator always is standing in the back?
1. How fast “pay later” comes after you “buy now”?
2. That the first piece of luggage out on the airport carousel never belongs to anyone?
3. That the weaker the argument, the stronger the words?
4. That the first person who gets off of a crowded elevator always is standing in the back?
Valentine’s Day
This year take the following poem to heart and give everyone you meet a lovely Valentine.
A Cherished Gift
A compliment is like a gift
A gift that’s heaven sent
Especially one that’s from the heart
And most sincerely meant…
It can’t be boxed, it can’t be wrapped,
Nor bought in any store,
But it’s one gift that everyone
Is always thankful for!
A Cherished Gift
A compliment is like a gift
A gift that’s heaven sent
Especially one that’s from the heart
And most sincerely meant…
It can’t be boxed, it can’t be wrapped,
Nor bought in any store,
But it’s one gift that everyone
Is always thankful for!
DINNER TIME
Potato, Cabbage and Sausage Skillet Dinner
For four servings
4 slices bacon, fry and set bacon aside to drain.
2 medium onions, chopped
½ head of cabbage, chopped
4 potatoes, peel and slice
1 C water
½ pound of kielbasa, sliced
Sauté onion in bacon fat. Add cabbage and blend with onions. Stir into cabbage mixture the potatoes with the water. Add the kielbasa and cover. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Crumble the bacon on top (and maybe some shredded cheese) and serve.
(The time necessary to cook will depend upon how big the chunks of vegetables are cut.)
For four servings
4 slices bacon, fry and set bacon aside to drain.
2 medium onions, chopped
½ head of cabbage, chopped
4 potatoes, peel and slice
1 C water
½ pound of kielbasa, sliced
Sauté onion in bacon fat. Add cabbage and blend with onions. Stir into cabbage mixture the potatoes with the water. Add the kielbasa and cover. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Crumble the bacon on top (and maybe some shredded cheese) and serve.
(The time necessary to cook will depend upon how big the chunks of vegetables are cut.)
Easter Seals
For some 80 years Easter Seals have been making a difference in the lives of many individuals, most especially children. Easter Seals offers a wide variety of services to help people improve physical mobility, speech, vocational options and other services designed to help individuals gain greater independence in their daily lives.
The first “Easter Seals” campaign was launched to raise money for the National Society for Crippled Children in 1934. Cartoonist J.H. Donahey designed the first seal. Those served by the Society asked simply for the right to live a normal life, so he made a simple design.
In 1952 the lily was introduced and officially incorporated into the Easter Seal logo. It has been used on every seal ever since. The seals were intended to be used by donors to demonstrate their support for the program.
By 1967 the “seal” was so well recognized that the organization adopted the name “Easter Seals”.
Today more than one million children and adults who have a disability and their families receive services through a nationwide network. These services are family focused and are often very innovative. The services are tailored to meet the specific needs of those served.
Early intervention is a key to the services offered. Services include cognitive, social-emotional, communicative, adaptive technology and physical development. Such early intervention has proven to be crucial to the development of infants and toddlers who have disabilities, giving them help to keep up with others of the same age.
A parent should consult with a pediatrician or other primary health care provider if he suspects his child may have a developmental delay. If it is found that the child needs intervention services, the state early intervention program will work with the family to prepare an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP). Teachers, agencies or a family member can refer a child.
Many services take place in the home, child care facilities or school. Children may also receive services at an Easter Seal Child Developmental Center. The Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers was created by congress.
Adults may receive services at home, Adult Day Cares or other site.
The IFSP will attempt to address the unique needs of the individual. Some criteria taken into account when planning the program are: the family’s resources, priorities and concerns about the development of the person, the environment he is in, when services will begin and the expectation for the duration services will be needed, who will deliver the services, and how to measure the progress to achieve the desired results. These services prevent many institutionalizations and maximize the potential for independent living.
Assistive technology includes equipment that will allow individuals to overcome barriers in the home, school or on the job. Technology can be low tech, no cost solutions or very elaborate and costly computer-based solutions. Technology coupled with strong network support from experienced and qualified professionals can empower individuals in achieving high levels of independence.
Technology examples include:
1. a cane, a walker
2. a white cane
3. Braille systems
4. height adjustable tables
5. computer magnification or communication software
6. telephone controlled by voice commands
7. footrests
8. scanning and reading systems, as well as others.
Easter Seals can provide information about what is needed and how to pay for it.
The first “Easter Seals” campaign was launched to raise money for the National Society for Crippled Children in 1934. Cartoonist J.H. Donahey designed the first seal. Those served by the Society asked simply for the right to live a normal life, so he made a simple design.
In 1952 the lily was introduced and officially incorporated into the Easter Seal logo. It has been used on every seal ever since. The seals were intended to be used by donors to demonstrate their support for the program.
By 1967 the “seal” was so well recognized that the organization adopted the name “Easter Seals”.
Today more than one million children and adults who have a disability and their families receive services through a nationwide network. These services are family focused and are often very innovative. The services are tailored to meet the specific needs of those served.
Early intervention is a key to the services offered. Services include cognitive, social-emotional, communicative, adaptive technology and physical development. Such early intervention has proven to be crucial to the development of infants and toddlers who have disabilities, giving them help to keep up with others of the same age.
A parent should consult with a pediatrician or other primary health care provider if he suspects his child may have a developmental delay. If it is found that the child needs intervention services, the state early intervention program will work with the family to prepare an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP). Teachers, agencies or a family member can refer a child.
Many services take place in the home, child care facilities or school. Children may also receive services at an Easter Seal Child Developmental Center. The Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers was created by congress.
Adults may receive services at home, Adult Day Cares or other site.
The IFSP will attempt to address the unique needs of the individual. Some criteria taken into account when planning the program are: the family’s resources, priorities and concerns about the development of the person, the environment he is in, when services will begin and the expectation for the duration services will be needed, who will deliver the services, and how to measure the progress to achieve the desired results. These services prevent many institutionalizations and maximize the potential for independent living.
Assistive technology includes equipment that will allow individuals to overcome barriers in the home, school or on the job. Technology can be low tech, no cost solutions or very elaborate and costly computer-based solutions. Technology coupled with strong network support from experienced and qualified professionals can empower individuals in achieving high levels of independence.
Technology examples include:
1. a cane, a walker
2. a white cane
3. Braille systems
4. height adjustable tables
5. computer magnification or communication software
6. telephone controlled by voice commands
7. footrests
8. scanning and reading systems, as well as others.
Easter Seals can provide information about what is needed and how to pay for it.
Answers To Just For Fun
1. Anna Leonowens
2. Fanny Brice
3. Mary Poppins
4. Nellie Forbush
5. Sadie Thompson
6. Calamity Jane
7. Mame
8. Gigi
9. Annie Oakley
10. Wanda Clem
2. Fanny Brice
3. Mary Poppins
4. Nellie Forbush
5. Sadie Thompson
6. Calamity Jane
7. Mame
8. Gigi
9. Annie Oakley
10. Wanda Clem
