Dibble Senior News for August 23, 2010

DIBBLE SENIOR CITIZENS

Greetings to the seniors of the Dibble Community!

We made it through another week of hot weather and looking forward to some Fall relief. It

can’t come too soon for me!

Our sick list is not so good this week. Arthur Evett will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday

along with “Dangerous” Doug Stafford having surgery on his hand. These are hard working

volunteers and someone needs to step up in their place during their recovery period. Also

others are out because of hot weather, etc. Things will be better in the Fall!!

Our food pantry ladies were busy last week with over 100 seniors and families needing

assistance.

Big thanks to the Dibble Town Council for subsidizing our center when we have a shortfall in

revenue. The town of Dibble is having the usual small town growing pains, but we will get

through it. Thanks to all!

Also thanks to folks bringing in items for the silent auction. However, those folks bringing in

baby items need to be educated. Thanks to the person who brought in the changing table but it

is way too small for our seniors. Seniors need one at least 8 feet long as we will just smash the

little one. As to who will assist if the need arises to use a senior changing table, one thing is

clear, IT AIN’T ME!! Another thing, it’s Depends, not Pampers! I don’t know why things get so

complicated when you get to be a senior. I prefer the good old days when the man ruled the

house and an air bag in your car was when your mother-in-law was along with you on

vacation!!

All for now…..

Monday….Taco Pie

Tuesday….Country Breakfast

Wednesday….Beef Tips & Rice

Thursday…Cook’s Choice (REGIONAL FOOD BANK TRUCK DAY!)

Friday….Pork Chops

 

Ken Jones, MS

Director, Supportive Services Division

Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments

PO Box 1647, Duncan, OK 73534-1647

telephone:  (580) 252-0595; (800) 658-1466  fax:  (580) 252-6170

email:  jone_ke@ascog.org  website:  www.ascog.org

 

 

Dibble News - Heat, humidity and an oil spill.

DIBBLE SENIOR CITIZENS

Greetings to the seniors of the Dibble community!!

Last week saw many folks tolerating the heat and humidity and watched the electric meters spin in money sucking harmony with each other. I don’t want to think about next month’s bill. DHS is offering help with low income senior’s electric bills. Hopefully some relief is in the future from this hot weather.

Thanks to the folks getting that oil well capped in the Gulf of Mexico. Most seniors seem to say that Murphy’s Law should apply here. In all things human, “if it can happen, it will happen” ; get out of the water and oil rigs. We can live without it!!

Our sick list has leveled off with only usual aches and pains and griping etc. However, a special hurry back goes to Lenora Walkup. You are surely missed.

Our vice-president Dale McAskill is at it again. I asked him if he would support me if I decided to run for governor against those yo-yos around and he said “NO!” ?????? He says we don’t need the blind leading the blind. How Rude!! He just ain’t right!!

All for now….


MENU.

MONDAY….Beef Pot Pie
TUESDAY….Country Breakfast
WEDNESDAY….Mexican Food
THURSDAY… CLOSED
FRIDAY….Hamburger Steak

"Dont blow your fingers off as it will hurt real bad!!"

DIBBLE SENIOR CITIZEN
Greetings to the seniors of the Dibble Community!!

Summer is here and it is hot!! Bill Harmon got so hot while plowing that he cooked his bacon and eggs on top of his head so he could save propane. That’s hot!!

Our quilting rack is in place with the ladies first attempt in place. Melba Cash is leading the way in this effort. Big thanks to her.

Dale McAskill will be out mostly for the next two weeks as he is selling fireworks in Blanchard again this year. His advice this year, don’t blow your fingers off as it will hurt real bad!!

Remember Tuesday, August 10th as payback day at the Regional Food Bank. We will leave after lunch in the van.

Our thoughts are with the family of Butch Roath this week with the loss of Sharon, his wife.

Our sick list is improving with the improvement of Lenora Walkup and Charlotte Offolter and Mary Thompson is improving after shoulder surgery.

We know that the unemployed are having a tough time right now but there is a bright spot. They are hiring one legged waitresses again down at the I-Hop!! Get down there before somebody else does??!

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 5TH, MONDAY, TO EXTEND THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. HAVE A HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

All for now…….



MENU:

MONDAY…….Spaghetti

TUESDAY…..Country Breakfast

WEDNESDAY…..Swiss Steak

THURSDAY…. Closed

FRIDAY….. Pork Chops

Quilting Rack in operation at Dibble!

DIBBLE SENIOR CITIZENS


Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!

Well it is here…our quilting rack is in operation as Melba Cash and Charlotte Offolter attempt to get it all started. Big thanks to them.

Our sick list continues with new ailments sprouting up. I have learned Louise Montgomery has been ill with heart issues again. Mary Thompson had rotator cuff surgery. No more roller-derby for her!!

Last Saturday saw a good show at the Murray Mansion in Erin Springs. Also a good BBQ supper was served. Visit the mansion some time!!

Remember pay back time Tuesday, August 10th at the Regional Food Bank. We will leave from the center after lunch.

How do you know when you are old? You remember when it took 3 minutes for the TV to warm up. Laundry detergent had free glasses, dishes, or towels hidden in the box. Everyone saved S&H Green Stamps from the grocery store. Your Mom’s nylon stockings came in two pieces. Oh how times have changed.

Shortly my wife and I are going to use our Christmas gift certificate to Red Lobster and get a shrimp feast while the getting is still good. Appears next years shrimp feast will be “shrimp with crude oil gravy”. Yum!!! Maybe this mess will finally give us the will to change our wants to our needs. Old people have always known you can’t have your cake and eat it too! It is time these younger folks see the light!! Now it appears they have no choice. Save electricity, turn the volume way down low and put your ear to the radio. It costs less that way!!

All for now…

MENU:

MONDAY….Spaghetti with meat sauce

TUESDAY…. Country Breakfast

WEDNESDAY… Beef Stew

THURSDAY… FOOD BANK TRUCK AND BUFFET

FRIDAY…Catfish (Fresh water not ocean!)

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, MAY 2010

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Older Americans have lived through momentous and trying
times in our history, and they have strengthened our national
character. Their experience and wisdom connect us to the past
and help us meet the challenges of the present. During Older
Americans Month, we show our support and appreciation for these
treasured individuals who have contributed so much to our
Nation.
This year's theme for Older Americans Month, "Age Strong,
Live Long," recognizes the efforts of people of all ages to
promote the well-being, community involvement, and independence
of senior citizens. As Americans live longer, healthier, and
more productive lives, many are starting second careers and
continuing to be involved in their communities. Dedicated older
Americans are also answering the call to serve through the
Corporation for National and Community Service's Senior Corps.
My Administration is committed to ensuring older Americans
can age strong and live long. By strengthening Medicare and
Medicaid, while protecting Social Security, we help ensure all
Americans can age with dignity. The recently enacted Affordable
Care Act strengthens Medicare by providing free preventive care
starting next year, enhancing care coordination, and gradually
closing the "donut hole" gap in prescription drug coverage.
In addition, this law includes provisions to help prevent and
eliminate elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Along with the
Middle Class Task Force's Caregiver Initiative, we are investing
in wellness and prevention programs to help seniors remain
healthy and close to their loved ones. The Administration
on Aging's network of State and local organizations provides
services to older Americans that help prevent unnecessary
hospitalization or institutionalization. We must also protect
seniors by expanding efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse
in Medicare and Medicaid through national and State efforts, as
well as community-based programs that empower retirees to detect
and defend against health care fraud.
Many of our Nation's older men and women have worked
tirelessly and sacrificed so their children could achieve
something greater. Their passion and experience inspire us
all and we are privileged to honor and care for the generations
whose legacy continues to enrich our Nation and shape our
future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do
hereby proclaim May 2010 as Older Americans Month. I call upon
citizens of all ages to honor older Americans this month with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord
two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA

A Brother Remembered: The Dibble Senior News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Last week was tough with the passing of my brother, Mark. To anyone who knew him, I can say he was truly a gentle soul who died in a gentle way in an ungentle world. Thanks to all at Faith Christian Fellowship who helped with the dinner etc. Special thanks to Dale McAskill, for “preaching without preaching” at Mark’s service, as my brother had enough preaching in his life. Thanks to all of Mark’s friends and compadres, as he is on the “Big Ride” now…

Remember Tuesday, May 11th, for Regional Food Bank Pay Back Day. We will leave after lunch. Sign up for field trip to Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre in May. Be there or be square!

Our sick folks are better, with Charlotte Offholter to be back soon!!

I’ll leave you with this quote from my brother, Mark. “Don’t listen to him that says he will pull you out of the quick sand, if you will hand him your wallet!!”

All for now……………………….

Menu
Monday – Ham and Cabbage
Tuesday – Country Breakfast
Wednesday – Jambalaya
Thursday – CLOSED
Friday – Roast Beef

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Dibble Senior Citizens Center and it’s board of directors shall be to serve as both advocate for and promoters of the senior community of Dibble, Oklahoma. It shall strive to support and improve quality of life for seniors through it’s programs and activities and to enhance their general well being.

Dibble Seniors going to Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre in May!

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Last week we were saddened by the passing of Robert Noisy in an accident at his home. Our thoughts are with his family in this difficult time. Robert was a mainstay around Dibble, as he played gospel music in the area, as well as Senior Citizens, until ill health became an issue. His guitar playing and gospel singing will long be remembered at the center.

Charlotte Offholter is still recovering from new knee and hopes to be back with us soon. Betty Vaughn is better, as is Lanore Walkup. Arthur Evett had surgery on Friday for gall bladder. Get well soon!! I will not pick on him for a while, as I hate to kick a man when he is down.

Lou and Don McGaha attended a conference at Regional Food Bank on Friday, gaining updated information of RFB programs and policies. We have decided to return to Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre for our next field trip in May! Sign up at the desk! Remember May 11th, Tuesday, is Pay Back Day at Regional Food Bank. We will leave after lunch and work 3 hours. Be there or be square!!

Remember a special benefit for Ginger Roath Armstrong on May 22nd at 6:30 at the Community Center. Entertainment by Burl Wooten and a buffet dinner will be provided. Please come to support Ginger and the Roath family with ongoing medical expenses. Donations will be accepted.

All for now……………………..

Menu
Monday – Goulash
Tuesday – Country Breakfast
Wednesday – Meat Loaf
Thursday – Closed
Friday – Smoked Ribs and Chicken



MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Dibble Senior Citizens Center and it’s board of directors shall be to serve as both advocate for and promoters of the senior community of Dibble, Oklahoma. It shall strive to support and improve quality of life for seniors through it’s programs and activities and to enhance their general well being.

OLDER ADULTS AT INCREASED RISK FOR POISONING

OLDER ADULTS AT INCREASED RISK FOR POISONING,
WARNS OKLAHOMA POISON CONTROL CENTER



OKLAHOMA CITY – Because seniors take the majority of medications and have the most reported reactions to drugs, they are an at-risk population for poisoning, warns the Oklahoma Poison Control Center.
“As we age, how the body handles medications can change, leaving seniors more at risk for side effects and drug interactions,” said Lee McGoodwin, managing director of the Oklahoma Poison Control Center.
On average, seniors over the age of 55 take four to five prescribed medications and three over-the-counter products. Over-the-counter medications include vitamins, calcium, aspirin, pain relievers and laxatives.
“Seniors can be three to four times more likely than younger age groups to encounter adverse drug reactions that result in harm,” said Mark A. Stratton, professor and Herbert & Dorothy Langsam Endowed Chair in Geriatric Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.
Unintentional poisoning occurs among seniors for the following reasons:
• Failure to read the label
• Too-fine print on the label, making it difficult to read
• Poor lighting, again making labels more difficult to read
• Forgetting if a dose was taken
• Mixing products together that, when combined, are harmful
• Placing a small amount of a left-over medication in an unmarked container
• Storing medicines, cleaners and personal care products together in the pantry or medicine cabinet
• Pouring chemicals into containers that are used for drinking
• Storing multiple medications by the bedside and taking the wrong one
It also is important to remember that alcohol should be used with caution when taking medications because of the risk of drug interaction. Many over-the-counter products contain alcohol; therefore, be sure to read labels and know what ingredients are in the product.
The Oklahoma Poison Control Center recommends the following prevention tips for seniors:
• Keep a list of medications, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products. Write down the name, dose and when it is to be taken.
• Learn about the medicine being taken as well as possible reactions and side effects.
• Use one pharmacy, if possible, so the pharmacist can check for possible interactions between medications.
• Write down when medicine is given and how much. This will help decrease the chances of missing doses or taking more than needed.
• Practice proper storage and disposal of medications, cleaning products, personal care products and toxic chemicals.
• Keep all medicine, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbals, out of sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
• Post the poison control center number, 1-800-222-1222, in a visible location.
For more medication tips, visit the Oklahoma Poison Control Center Web site at www.oklahomapoison.org.
The poison center is staffed 24 hours a day by specially trained pharmacists and registered nurses. All calls are free and confidential. The Poison Control Center is a program of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy at the OU Health Sciences Center.

Dibble receives Food Bank cuts: Dibble News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Last week was good, as we saw Betty Vaughn return after surgery. Get well, Betty! Charlotte Offholter continues rehab in Norman. Robert Noisy is getting better all the time. Lanora Walkup is doing better, although not strong enough to drive yet. Get well, all!!

Remember Payback Time at Regional Food Bank is Tuesday, May 11th. We will leave after lunch for OKC and work 3 hours. Be there or be square!

Due to increased demand across the state, we are sorry to say that our food pantry will only be open on Friday each week. Regional Food Bank has cut back on deliveries from 4 to 1 each month. Remember, the truck will be here each 4th Thursday of the month. We will continue to do the best we can. Sign of the times?

Our esteemed vice president, Dale McAskill, just can’t seem to make any friends. Seems last Halloween, neighbor kids got all dressed up in costumes, knocked on Dale’s door and gave him candy!! He ain’t right!

All for now……………………..
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Dibble Senior Citizens Center and it’s board of directors shall be to serve as both advocate for and promoters of the senior community of Dibble, Oklahoma. It shall strive to support and improve quality of life for seniors through it’s programs and activities and to enhance their general well being.

Menu
Monday – Beans and Cornbread
Tuesday – Country Breakfast
Wednesday – Spaghetti
Thursday – Cook’s Choice
Friday – Roast Beef

by Eddie Cantrell

Groundhogs and Payback - The Dibble Senior News

Dibble Senior Citizens News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!! - by Eddie Cantrell

I would like to catch that groundhog and make him into sausage next year; maybe we wouldn’t have to worry about long winters any more! I’m ready for spring!

Last week was fun, with a good truck from Regional Food Bank in OKC. Big thanks to the Bag Ladies and the Soup Team for stepping up. The soup team made about 90 containers of soup for folks in need.

Remember our sick and injured, as many have issues. Robert Noisy is recovering from a stroke and Leon and Roberta Calhoun are recovering from ailments, along with Lenora Walkup. Charlotte Offholter will get some new knees this month, in order to get ready for the Summer Olympics. Get well soon!!

Big thanks to Johnson Controls in OKC for the stripers they caught at their tournament and donated to the seniors. We really enjoyed them!

Friday night, 10 seniors went to hear “Conversations with Will Rogers”. History teaches us that we never learn from history, as witnessed by Will!

Remember, Pay Back Day is Tuesday, May 14th, at Regional Food Bank.

Things may be looking up for some kind of National Health Care for seniors and others, as our elected folks are, at last, maybe, going to do something. I don’t see what the big deal is. We have a national postal service, national road programs, fire, police, mandatory auto insurance, etc. Other countries have public health plans, so why don’t we? According to the “Oklahoma Observer”, the newly written constitution in Iraq has, guess what, a provision and statement for the people of Iraq to have access to public health care. It seems strange to me, as the U.S. surely helped them to write their constitution. Maybe there is no for-profit insurance companies or health care industry lobbyists in Iraq?

Oh, well, let’s not ponder such weighty issues, as we are all happy and comfortable here and looking forward to a green and prosperous spring season. Seems everything in America is “going green” these days! Our hallowed Vice President, Dale McAskill, says I’m getting a head start on everybody, as my teeth are already green! He ain’t right!

All for now……………………..

Menu – see calendar at the desk.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Dibble Senior Citizens Center and it’s board of directors shall be to serve as both advocate for and promoters of the senior community of Dibble, Oklahoma. It shall strive to support and improve quality of life for seniors through it’s programs and activities and to enhance their general well being.

Dibble News: Ready for Spring

DIBBLE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Greetings to the seniors of the Dibble community!!
I would like to catch that ground hog and make him into sausage next year; maybe we wouldn't have to worry about long winters anymore!! I'm ready for Spring!!
Last week was fun, with a good truck from Regional Food Bank in OKC. Big thanks to the Bag Ladies and the soup team for stepping up. The soup team made about 90 containers of soup for folks in need.
Remember our sick and injured, as many have issues. Robert Noisy is recovering from a stroke and Leon and Roberta Calhoun are recovering from aliments, along with Lenora Walkup. Charlotte Offholter will get some new knees this month in order to get ready for the Summer Olympics. Get well soon! r
Remember, Pay Back Day is Tuesday, May 14th, at Regional Food Bank.
Things may be looking up for some kind of National Health Care for seniors and others, as our elected folks are at last, maybe, going to do something. I don't see what the big deal is. We have national postal service, national road programs, fire, police, mandatory auto insurance etc. Other countries have public health plans, so why don't we? According to the "Oklahoma Observer", the newly written constitution in Iraq has, guess what, a provision and statement for the people of Iraq to have access to public health care. Seems strange to me, as the U.S. surely helped them to write their constitution. Maybe there's no for ¬profit insurance companies or health care industry lobbyists in Iraq?
Oh, well, let's not ponder such weighty issues, as we are all happy and comfortable here and looking forward to a green and prosperous spring season. Seems everything in America is "going green" these days! Our hallowed Vice President, Dale McAskill, says I'm getting a head start on everybody, as my teeth are already green! He ain't right!!
The mission of the Dibble Senior Citizens center and it's board of directors shall be to serve as both advocated for and promoters of the senior community of Dibble, Oklahoma. It shall strive to support and improve quality of life for seniors through it's programs, activities and to enhance their general well being.

Budget cuts will hit seniors

Budget cuts will hit seniors



Some sites may lose ability to serve 250 seniors meals


BY STEVE METZER
STAFF WRITER
SMETZER@LAWTON-CONSTITUTION.COM




Another round of severe budget cuts impacting senior nutrition programs in Oklahoma will result in job losses, some seniors not being served by the programs, and waiting lists for things like home delivery of meals to people who are infirm, the administrator of 32 nutrition sites in Southwest Oklahoma warns.
Ken Jones, director of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Duncan — a conduit of federal and state funds that support 32 nutrition sites in Comanche, Caddo, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, Mc-Clain, Stephens and Tillman counties — said the agency has been told to plan to spend $742,866 less in fiscal year 2011, which begins in July, than it spent in fiscal year 2010 — a year in which the budget has already been reduced by $436,793.
The magnitude of the cuts has forced Jones and other AAA directors in the state to make wholesale changes in the way programs will be run in the next fiscal year. On Monday, he said The Lawton Constitution and other newspapers will begin printing “requests for proposals” from nonprofit, for-profit and local government organizations that may be interested in administering programs. They will have to maintain existing nutrition site locations and standards mandated by the federal government in the Older Americans Act — which created the programs in 1965 — but do it as demanded by the new budget constraints.
In the past, nutrition sites in the area have been overseen by nine project directors, people employed at sites for between 27 and 31 years. Jones said the new plan calls for administration to be overseen by one person and one deputy. In the past, nine accountants were employed to keep track of individual program finances.
In the next fiscal year, two (one whose salary won’t be funded through the AAA) will have to do it all. Additionally, jobs of some other employees at individual sites will be lost.
In addition to the nutrition sites, the AAA also channels funding for Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma, a caregiver program (which provides respite, counseling and other support for people caring for ill or infirm seniors), and the Center for Creative Living in Lawton. Jones said those programs, too, will be impacted. Legal Aid likely will not be able to take as many clients, he said.
Functions of the caregiver program, which have in the past been handled by the Great Plains Improvement Foundation, will be taken over by nutrition sites — further affecting jobs. Jones said the Center for Creative Living, which has other sources of funding, probably won’t be as negatively affected by the cuts.
Jones, whose own office will see a $116,556 funding cut between the start of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011, will lose a full-time secretary and a planner/grant writer.
If the budget cuts were to be implemented with no changes to program administration or payroll — with the money just subtracted from nutrition site budgets — Jones said the sites would lose capacity to serve meals to an estimated 450 senior citizens in the region. As the plan stands now, without some additional help from local communities sites may still lose capacity to serve 250 seniors in the next fiscal year.
As declining state revenues forced deep cuts at nutrition sites over the past year, local sites have turned to their communities for support, Jones said, and many have been able to continue providing for seniors with help from volunteers and contributions of cash and services.
He said with even more support and creative thinking, sites may be able to come up with plans to save money and feed more seniors. In fact, organizations that respond to the AAA’s request for proposals will be graded in part by how well they plan to coordinate with other local service agencies, public and private.
“We are hoping to get a lot more community support as the cuts take effect,” Jones said.
The reality, though, is that waiting lists for meals and other services very likely will result from the massive cuts, with those judged most frail to be placed highest on the lists. Jones said area nutrition programs in the past have provided for more than 53,000 home-delivered meals annually to men and women who are homebound.
In the next fiscal year, other organizations and programs will have to take more responsibility. One possibility, the AAA director said, is the Advantage Program administered through Medicaid. Its purpose is to help people to stay in their homes for as long as possible without moving into nursing homes, and its budget has not been cut as severely as some others. Another possibility is that local church groups will step up even more than they have already. Jones said he has been amazed at the level of local community commitment to nutrition sites he has witnessed in the past year.
“We will work with them (seniors being referred to other service providers) through outreach,” Jones said. “Just because we’re not feeding them anymore doesn’t mean they won’t be getting fed.”




FILE PHOTO
Lettie Davis, right front, Lourena Oatis, Jimmy Rogers, left front, and Barbara Rogers enjoy a meal and good conversation at the Patterson Center last year. Due to state budget cuts, some senior programs may no longer be offered.

SFY 11 AAA RFP Announcement

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
February 23, 2010
Contact: Melissa Colin
580-252-0595
800-658-1466

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Legal Public Notice Section Announcement):

The ASCOG Area Agency on Aging is announcing the availability of grant request for proposal packets for funding to provide services under Title III of the Older Americans Act in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens and Tillman Counties.
Services funded include senior nutrition services, senior center services, the senior law project, and a National Family Caregiver Support Program. Funding for these services is provided by the USDHHS, AoA and the OKDHS Aging Services Division through ASCOG AAA.
ASCOG AAA will be awarding approximately $3 million dollars in grants funded by the Older Americans Act.
To request an RFP packet, contact Ken Jones at ASCOG AAA, by email at jone_ke@ascog.org or go online to www.ascog.org.
All prospective grantees must attend a proposers’ conference which will begin at 9a.m. Mon. March 8, 2010 at Red River Technology Center Room B108 in Duncan.
The RFP application submittal deadline will be Thurs. Apr. 15, 2010 at noon. For more information contact Ken Jones at 1-800-658-1466.

# # #




802 Main Street • P.O. Box 1647 • Duncan, OK 73534-1647
Phone: (580) 252-0595 or 1-800-658-1466 • Fax: (580) 252-6170 • www.ascog.org

Dibble Seniors High on the Hog!

Dibble Senior Citizens News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Wow, what a show! On Thursday the 18th, 29 Dibble Seniors travelled to Western Sizzlin’s hog line in Chickasha and pigged out, then went on a trip back to high school with Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. I have never observed so many Baby-Boomer bald heads and gray hair, jamming with every note. It was a sea of FM Radio oldies but goodies, as we were all 17 again and driving our lowered 55 Chevys and going to the drive-in movies, listening to the radio during intermission. Baby Boomers will never die!!

Remember our sick and injured, as Charlotte Offholter is looking at new knees. Seniors are the reason the plastics market is booming! Remember Robert Noisey, Leon and Roberta Calhoun, Betty Vaughn, Lenora Walkup and others who are struggling right now.

It looks like health care for seniors and others is going the way of NAFTA reform, card checks and lawyer reform. I wouldn’t be surprised if Carrie Underwood got sued for singing “Jesus, Take the Wheel” after somebody hit a tree after hearing it! Seems real reform on senior issues is as likely as Madonna being on “Big Joe’s Polka Show” or the “Lawrence Welk Show”!!

Oh, well, you’re born, you work, you eat, you sleep, you die!! NAH!!!!

All for now……………………..

Menu – see calendar at the desk.

Contributed by Eddie Cantrell

February 2010 Dibble Senior Citizens Center News

Dibble Senior Citizens News
February 2010 Edition

Board of Directors
Eddie Cantrell
Garland Clark Dale McAskill
Arthur Evett Mary Evett

Greetings to the seniors of the Dibble Community!

Dibble Seniors are recovering from bad weather and temperaments are better. You could tell who had electricity and who did not by the expression on their faces and the grease in their hair. A nice, hot shower does wonders for one’s personality. Even Dale seems to smell better!!

Remember our sick list, as Leon Calhoun is recovering, along with Lenora Walkup, Robert Noisey and others.

Our food pantry is very scant as we did not get a truck from Regional Food Bank last Thursday, due to scheduling problems. Hopefully, this week will be better.

Remember our events for February. Friday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. is the Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner/Fund Raiser for Carol Brown, in memory of Donnie. $20.00 per couple. Featured band will be Eddie and the Bruisers, with Elvis Presley and Mickey Gilley!!! February 18th is the field trip to “Rock and Roll Heaven” at 5:30 p.m.

BREAKING NEWS….
Folks, this is bigger than the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, bigger than Woodstock, bigger than Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech, bigger than the fall of the Berlin Wall, bigger than “One small step for man, a giant step for mankind”! In a press release duly authenticated by 3 Elvis experts on 3rd shift at the Waffle House, it was revealed that Elvis Presley did, in fact, write one last song!! In the back yard at Graceland, the Presley estate, at the base of Elvis’ favorite avocado tree, a time capsule was discovered!! In this time capsule was a mayonnaise jar containing the last song ever written by Elvis, entitled “Valentine to Priscilla”. Also included were precise written instructions that this musical masterpiece was to be heard in his 75th year. To this end, Eddie and the Bruisers, almost nationally known band at Dibble Senior Citizens, have been honorably commissioned to perform at the Valentine Dinner.

As you know, Elvis was treated very badly by wife Priscilla, as she ran off with a karate instructor, an act from which Elvis never fully recovered. It became clear that Presilly no longer cared for Elvis, but she sure liked his money!

If you want to know what Elvis has to say to Priscilla as a “Senior Citizen”, all you have to do is show up at our Valentine’s Dinner/Dance Friday night. If you miss this event, you may never get the chance again!! Be there or be square!!

All for now……………

Menu
Get your calendar at the desk

Dibble News: Rock and Roll Heaven

Dibble Senior Citizens News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Last week was nice, with weather improving. Remember our sick list, as some are still out with illness.

We are finally getting full trucks again from Regional Food Bank, as the holidays messed up the delivery schedule for December. Our food pantry has been light as a result, but we are back on track now. Remember, Tuesday, February 9th, is Pay Back Time at Regional Food Bank in OKC. The van will leave after lunch at 12:15. We will work 3 hours. If you are able-bodied and have the time, and especially if you receive food from the pantry, your participation is expected and appreciated.

We voted on Friday to go on a field trip to Chickasha to see “Rock and Roll Heaven – The World Tour”, featuring Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. The show is Thursday night, February 18th. We will leave at 5:30 from the center and have supper in Chickasha before the show at 7:30. Be sure to sign up on the list at the front desk so we can get an accurate count on tickets. Be there or be square!!

Remember our fund raiser/Valentine’s spaghetti dinner and dance for Carol Brown on February 13th (Saturday) at 6:30 p.m. Featured band will be Eddie and the Bruisers with special guest, Elvis Presley!! Come on down!! Admission is $20.00 per couple.

Looks like seniors are going to take another hit with the state legislature’s budget cuts again. Senior food and nutrition seem to be somewhere down the totem pole of acceptability, just behind paper cuts, elevator music and listening to Sara Palin talk!!

All for now…………..

Menu
Monday Chicken and Dumplings
Tuesday Country Breakfast
Wednesday Taco Pie
Thursday Cook’s Choice
Friday Fish Fry (Striper and Catfish)

by Eddie Cantrell

Old Man Winter fails to stop the Dibble Seniors

Dibble Senior Citizens News

Greetings to the Seniors of the Dibble Community!!!

Old Man Winter has really made his presence know as he blasted into Oklahoma over Christmas and New Years holidays!! Dibble seniors were out in full force, despite inclement weather. They were suited up and ready to hunt bear!! I especially like Charlotte Offholter’s tiger stripped hat that covers up her bad ear!!

Remember our sick and injured. We are especially hard hit with the passing on Donald, son of our cook, Carol Brown. Donald fought long and hard and is now in a better place. Our thoughts are with you, Carol, and your family.

Remember Pay Back Time at Regional Food Bank on Tuesday, Feb. 9th. The van will leave the center at 12:15 and we will work approx. 3 hours. We need young muscles!!

It has been suggested that our next field trip be to Oklahoma Opry in OKC. Feel free to add your comments.

Food Pantry folks – don’t get discouraged about your T-shirts, as I have been rather busy but am hot on their trail!

Big thanks to Spencer’s in Blanchard this past year for their continued support, as they are good to the Senior Community.

Let’s hope 2012 will be better than 2009, and some of our problems get worked out, both locally and nationally. I remember my Uncle Walter once saying, in a stressful time, that “Americans may get down, but they ain’t never out!!” As we plow into this new year, in an environment filled with plastic CEO’s, banksters and health care industry reform, his message is timely.

Congratulation to Arthur and Mary Evett as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary! Our esteemed vice-president, Dale McAskill, says he doesn’t know if he will be married to Beth for 50 years or not. He says Walmart is opening up a new wedding chapel in their stores and the next time he gets married, he’ll give it a try, as their return policy is much better than the existing system!! He ain’t right!!
Volunteer report for Dec. – 70 volunteers with 1302 hours!

All for now…………..

Menu

Monday Stuffed Peppers
Tuesday Country Breakfast
Wednesday Hamburgers and French Fries
Thursday Cook’s Choice
Friday Battered Pork Chops













Dibble Senior Citizens
12219 Fireman’s Road
Dibble, OK 73031

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By Eddie Cantrell