BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

Volume XXXI Number 1 January/February 2010

What’s Inside
Page 5
It‟s a New Year,
Sue Ritz,
Executive
Director

Page 6-7
Dr. Bruemmer &
Jean Kolp, MSN

Page 16
Exercise
Can‟t Take a
Snow Day
It’s a new year…
learn something new! ...And More
Participants pictured above are learning something new by creating
gingerbread houses for the holiday. This newsletter is filled with
activities that can help you learn something new, get fit, travel and
volunteer. All of these listed can make wonderful New Year’s
resolutions. Let BCSSI help you accomplish a resolution in 2010!
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 Boone County Boone County Senior Services
Senior Services, Inc. offers the following services:
Friendly Visitor
2010 Health Clinics
Board of Directors Information & Referral
Guardianships
Judy Cunningham Homemaker
President
Home Health Care
SHIP Counselor
Barbara Anderson
Volunteer Placement
Chuck Britt Paper Recycling
John Cowan Recycle Ink Cartridges
Lori Cravens Transportation
Matt Drury Legal Assistance
Valaree Messenger Tax Assistance
Activities & Workshops
Ed Schilling
Cinda Sullivan www.booneseniors.org
Jayne Thompson
John Tousley Boone County Senior Services
Sharon Walker
Jeff Welty Mission:
Rick Whiteman
To provide life sustaining and
Sue Ritz enriching services for older
Executive Director adults in Boone County to live
independently with purpose
Sonya Shoup and dignity in the environment
Newsletter Editor,
Director of Operations
of their choice.

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 Mary Beth Pauley
2009 Margaret A. Corson
Distinguished Senior Citizen of the Year
The 2009 serve others. She has helped
Margaret A. with the Psi Iota Xi summer
Corson reading program, is an active
Distinguished member of First Presbyterian
Senior Church, delivers Meals on
Citizen of the Wheels and serves on their
Year is given board and drives a young
in appreciation of unselfish and woman to dialysis at 6 AM. At
distinguished service to the least two days a week you can
residents of Boone County. find her volunteering at the
Mary Beth Pauley was selected Caring Center. Mary Beth is a
as this year‟s recipient because compassionate and caring
she is a person who makes woman who is a regular visitor
Boone County a better place in in the nursing homes and the
which to reside. Through 25 hospital and volunteers many
years of teaching, she has given hours in community activities.
unselfishly by touching the lives Congratulations and thank
of many children. Since her you, Mary Beth, from BCSSI!
retirement, she continues to
Gingerbread Houses Created for Holiday Season
Thank you to Rene Stanley, Community Services
Representative at Homewood Health Campus, for
hosting a special workshop which gave individuals
the opportunity to make beautiful gingerbread
houses for the holidays. Rene will offer a workshop
on Jan. 12 & 19 on how to make vintage valentines.
Refer to page 9 for more information.
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 BCSSI Constructs Walkway of Tribute
The walkway was completed in
November and visitors have
enjoyed reading the engraved
bricks purchased by individuals,
families and businesses. In
addition, two benches were
purchased and installed in honor
of Margaret A. Corson and
Susan T. Ritz by their family
members.

A dedication is planned for next

Thank you to everyone who
purchased a commemorative
brick for the newly created
Walkway of Tribute located in
front of the agency building.
spring. More information will
come in the next issue of the
Senior Sounds. Additional
bricks can still be purchased
and engraved by contacting
BCSSI 765-482-5220.

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 It’s a New Year!
Sue Ritz, Executive Director
It‟s a new year and a time many
people decide to make
resolutions-lose weight,
exercise, clean out the attic or
basement, better organize time
or lessen obligations.
A good friend, Ann
Saalwaechter, used to write on
a paper plate everything in
which she was involved; then,
she would take a pair of scissors
and cut out the organizations,
projects or events she would
give up during the new year. It
was a reprioritizing of her life.
There are times that stress in
my life is caused by being too
involved in too many things.
Don‟t get me wrong, I love being
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active and involved. It‟s part of
my nature, but each year I try to
get my priorities in order. I can
always find obligations on my
“paper plate” that can be cut
away.
With the beginning of a new year,
BCSSI has an opportunity to look
at our programs and services and
decide the direction we want to go
as an agency. The Board of
Directors will be developing a new
strategic plan in 2010. The staff
and board will brainstorm ideas
and set goals for services,
programs and activities that will
assist older adults in Boone
County. The possibilities are
limitless. We want your input,
too. Call or email me or write a
letter with your ideas and
suggestions so that I can share
them with the Board. You can
reach me at 765-482-5220 or
sritz@booneseniors.org.
BCSSI Wishes YOU A Very
Happy New Year!
 Is your bladder controlling your life?
By Valerie Bruemmer, MD, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics &
Jean Kolp, MSN, FNP, RN
Adult Medical Specialists, Witham Health Services

Urinary incontinence is frequency causes women to

recognized as a growing health map their day according to
care problem, a personal bathroom locations. Urgency
concern for women and a can cause leakage that varies
significant aging health issue. with about one in ten women
The World Health Organization leaking enough urine that it
estimated that these conditions soaks through underclothes.
affect nearly 200 million people
worldwide, and estimates of the
prevalence in the United States
range from 15 million to 33
million people. This condition
affects more than twice as many
women as men and is believed
to be a significant health issue
for aging women.

Urinary incontinence is generally Urinary incontinence and

classified as an urge (urine
leakage following urgency),
stress (such as urine leakage
when coughing or exercising), or
other uncommon types of
incontinence (such as overflow).
In women, symptoms of urgency
and frequency are often seen
with urge incontinence. Urinary
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overactive bladder are two of
the ten most commonly
occurring chronic conditions
seen in women in the United
States. A higher percentage of
people of all age groups are
affected by these conditions
than by hypertension,
depression or diabetes.

When visiting with your physician,
don‟t be embarrassed or
uncomfortable discussing this
issue or assume this is just an
inevitable part of “normal aging.”
This isn‟t just a hygiene problem;
rather it is a medical condition
that should be appropriately
diagnosed and medically
managed. Current research on
care-seeking behavior in women
with this condition has shown that
fewer than 38% sought help for
their bladder condition and they
waited more than a year to do so.
Researchers also report that
despite having health insurance
which would pay for services and
continuous access to a primary
care provider, fewer than 50% of
women in the U.S., with a
clinically significant bladder
control problem, reported seeking
treatment.
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Simple questions
to ask yourself:
Do you get a sudden feeling
that you need to go to the
bathroom immediately and you
can‟t ignore it?
Do you experience a loss of
urine when you sneeze, cough, or
laugh?
Do you sometimes leak urine
on the way to the bathroom?
How often do you go to the
bathroom? Is it more than 8
times in a 24-hour period?
Do you get up in the night to
go to the bathroom? If so, how
often? Does the urge to urinate
wake you up?
When you have the urge to
urinate, do you sometimes have
wetting accidents?
Do you avoid places that might
not have a nearby restroom?
Do you use liners or pads in
your underwear to keep from
wetting your clothes?
If you answered „yes‟ to any of
these questions, have a talk with
your physician for effective
treatment so that your bladder
condition no longer controls your
life.
 Jan./Feb. Classes & Activities
Call 482-5220 for Registration and Information
All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI
YMCA Exercise
Senior Strength and Balance
Monday, Wednesday & Friday,
10:00AM
Senior Stretch and Tone
Monday & Wednesday,
2:00PM
All exercise classes are led by a
certified instructor from the
YMCA. Contact the YMCA to
register at: 765-482-5960.
Tax Assistance
Will begin Jan. 28 and continue
every Thursday through the tax
deadline. Appointments can be
made by contacting BCSSI.
Happy 64th Birthday!
A workshop regarding Medicare
benefits for individuals turning 64
in 2010. Presented by Adrienne
Bough. Jan. 11 and Feb. 8 from
2:00-3:00PM at BCSSI. Call
BCSSI to sign-up.
Tai Chi Coming Spring 2010!
Great for flexibility, arthritis pain
and relieving stress!
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Ask the Physician
Feb. 10 12:00-1:30PM. A
FREE lunch and learn session
by Valerie Bruemmer, M.D. and
Jean Kolp, MSN, RN, FNP. The
program gives individuals the
opportunity to ask health and
wellness questions. Lunch
provided by Homewood. You
must register by contacting
BCSSI to attend.
Legal Assistance
Free legal assistance will be
offered on Jan. 18 and Feb. 15
beginning at 9:00AM at BCSSI.
Call BCSSI to sign-up.
Recipe Swap!
Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 from
10:00AM-12:00PM. Bring your
favorite soup recipe in Jan. and
your favorite chocolate recipe in
Feb. At the end of the year we
will create a cook book! No
registration needed.
www.booneseniors.org
 Jan./Feb. Classes & Activities
Call 482-5220 for Registration and Information
All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI
Les Girls Craft Group
Bring your own craft! All ages of
ladies welcome. Group will meet
on Jan. 13 and Feb. 10 at
1:00PM. No registration needed.
Create Your Own Vintage
Valentines!
Jan. 12 & 19 from 10:00AM-
12:00PM. Supplies provided.
Facilitated by Rene Stanley from
Homewood Health Campus. Ice
cream will be provided! Contact
BCSSI to register.
Valentine Cookie Decorating
Feb. 12 at 11:30AM-12:30PM.
Alyssa Gardner with Angels of
Mercy will host the class.
Supplies included. Contact
BCSSI to register.
Caregiver Support Group
Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 from 7:00-
9:00PM. The group will address
a variety of topics and issues for
today‟s caregiver.
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Senior Computer Classes
For more information contact
Boone County
Learning Network
765-481-1250 or 317-733-8657
or admin@boonelearning.net
FREE! Computer Basics
February 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00-10:30AM
FREE! Internet Basics
February 4, 11, 18, 25
11:00AM-12:30PM
Spreadsheet Basics
February 2, 9, 16, 23
11:00AM-12:30PM, Cost $39
Basic Word Processing
February 4, 11, 18, 25
9:00-10:30AM, Cost $39
Dance Night
Open Dance, line and couples
dancing. Jan. 16 and Feb. 20
from 6:30-9:30PM. Cost is $6
per person. Contact BCSSI to
register.
 January 2010 Van Trips
For more info about van trips refer to page 12.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

For a full listing of van trips go to: 1 New Year’s
www.booneseniors.org Day Office
Closed
4 5 6 7 8
9:30 AM 9:00 AM TBA 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Barnes & Tippecanoe IMAX Movie Covington Target &
Noble Mall Theatre Beef House Kohl‟s
Lunch Indy Michigan Rd.
Avon
11 12 13 14 15
9:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
World Edinburgh Breakfast Hobby Gray‟s
Market & Mall Café Lobby Cafeteria
Lunch Patachou Lafayette
Carmel & Shopping?
18 19 20 21 22
9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 11:00 AM
Hoosier Castleton MCL & “Bus Stop” Indiana Flea
Park Casino Square Mall JC Penny Indpls. Civic Market State
Anderson Michigan Theatre Fairgrounds
Rd.
25 26 27 28 29
9:00 AM 10:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Steinmart & Cracker Meijer Store Indianapolis
Kohls Barrel & Lunch City Market &
Carmel Michigan Lafayette Lunch
Rd.
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 February 2010 Van Trips
To schedule a van trip please call 482-5220.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4 5
10:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Indianapolis Tippecanoe Breakfast Traders Friendly
Home Show Mall Le Peep Point Tavern
Carmel Shopping Zionsville
8 9 10 11 12 TBA
9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:30 AM Winter
Target, Kohl‟s Sigler‟s Meijer Store Classic Dog
& Lunch Restaurant & Lunch Show,
Michigan Rd. Mechanicsburg Lafayette State Fair
15 16 17 18 19
9:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM
Steinmart & Hoosier Park Trader Joe‟s Greenwood
Kohl‟s Casino & Panera Park Mall
Anderson Bread
86th St.
22 23 24 25 26
9:00 AM TBA 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
Castleton Indianapolis Hobby Lobby Covington Barnes &
Museum of Art & Lunch Beef House Noble
Lafayette Lunch
Westfield

Ideas and suggestions

for van trips? Please contact
765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

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BCSSI Van Trip Information
Refer to trip dates on Pages 10-11
To schedule call:
482-5220 or (317) 873-8939
A minimum of 4 people per trip.
Depart from: BCSSI
Arrangements can be made to be
picked up in Zionsville, Thorntown
or Jamestown
You are responsible for paying
transportation costs, food &
admission costs.
Transportation Cost (round trip)
per person:
Lebanon, Indy-$5.00
Lafayette, Greenwood-$6.00
Carmel, Traders Point, Z-ville,
Michigan Rd., Brownsburg-$5.00
Shelbyville, Covington,
Edinburgh, Nashville-$10.00
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IMAX Movie Theatre: Departure
time and movie to be announced.
$7.50/admission (60+yrs), $9/adults.
Indiana Flea Market: Free
Admission, State Fairgrounds. Visit
a variety of vendors.
Indy Civic Theatre: Registration
deadline is Jan. 4. First 18
individuals to RSVP with BCSSI are
eligible to attend. Free admission.
Hoosier Park Casino: Free
admission. Slots, electronic games
& more. Restaurant on location.
City Market: Free admission.
Showcases Indy food, heritage and
cuisine.
Indianapolis Home Show: $12.00
Admission. Tickets can be
purchased at the door. View
centerpiece home, vendors & more.
Winter Classic Dog Show: $14.00
Admission. Tickets can be
purchased at the door. This is an all
breed dog show.
Indiana Museum of Art: Free
admission. View a variety of art and
special exhibits from around the
world.
 BCSSI Presents:
Branson Show
Extravaganza
May 31-June 4, 2010
5 Days 4 Nights
Motor coach transportation
4 nights lodging
8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4
dinners
Admission to 7 Fabulous
Branson Shows! Including:
The Magnificent Variety
Show, The Red Hot & Blue
Show, Rankin Brothers
Classic Music, The Brett
Family Show, The Twelve
Irish Tenors, The
Baldknobbers Jamboree
Show, The Showboat
Branson Belle & More!
Must be 18 years of age or
older
Cost: $439 per person
double occupancy
For More Information Contact:
Judy Brower at BCSSI
765-482-5220 or
jbrower@booneseniors.org
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Winter Skin Care
Guidelines:
The low humidity in the
winter months can cause
dry irritated skin. Here are
some tips to help make
skin feel more comfortable:
Use a humidifier
Switch to an oil-based
moisturizer and moisturize
frequently
Apply a heavy layer of
sunscreen before going
outside. Sunscreen is still
important in the winter!
Wear gloves
and protect
your hands
Dress in
layers
Shed wet clothes and shoes
immediately
 BCSSI Spotlight
Karen Niemeyer
There is hardly a task, project, or
event Karen Niemeyer can‟t
accomplish. In her 15 years as
the Thorntown Public Librarian
she has been instrumental in
expanding the library from 3
programs to more than 800
offered each year. Under her
leadership, the library staff has
increased from three to fifteen
members, offers a low-cost lunch
program for seniors, completed a
building expansion and the
creation of a Secret Garden. She
has been the driving force in
engineering the library to become
one of the best small libraries in
the state of Indiana.
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Karen is a member and volunteer
for the Thorntown United
Methodist Church, Thorntown
American Legion, Extension
Homemakers, P.E.O., Indiana
Gourd Society, State and National
Library Organizations, Society for
Preservation of Our Indian
Heritage, Reading Listener for
first grade at Thorntown
Elementary, Boone County Fair
Open Show Committee, currently
serves on the BCSS Foundation
Board, and completed her term in
December as the President of the
BCSSI Board of Directors.
In 2008, Karen was selected as
the Boone County Older Hoosier
of the Year for her outstanding
service to the community. Her
hobbies include gardening,
gourds and tatting. She also
enjoys spending time with her cat
and the library cat named “Tober”.
Thank you Karen for your
service and dedication to
Boone County!
 History Exam...
Everyone over 40 should have
a fairly easy time with this
exam:
1. What was the popular
chewing gum named for a
game of chance?
A. Blackjack
B. Gin
C. Craps
2. The bottle top of a Royal
Crown Cola Bottle had holes
in it. For what was it used?
A. Capture lightening
bugs
B. To sprinkle clothes
before ironing
C. Large salt shaker
3. Which was a popular candy
when you were a kid?
A. Strips of dried peanut
butter
B. Chocolate licorice bars
C. Wax coke-shaped
bottles with colored sugar
water
4. What was the name of
Caroline Kennedy‟s pet
pony?
A. Old Blue
B. Paint
C. Macaroni
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5. How was Butch wax used?
A. To stiffen a flat top hair
cut so it stood up
B. To make floors shiny
and prevent scuffing
C. On the wheels of roller
skates to prevent rust
6. Praise the Lord, and pass the
___________?
A. Meatballs
B. Dames
C. Ammunition
7. Who left his heart in San
Francisco?
A. Tony Bennett
B. Xavier Cugat
C. George Gershwin
8. What postwar car turned
automotive design on its ear
when you couldn't tell
whether it was coming or
going?
A. Studebaker
B. Nash Metro
C. Tucker
SEE ANSWERS BELOW!
6. C 7. A 8. A
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A
History Exam Answers
 Winter Workouts!
Exercise Can’t Take a “Snow Day”
You might remember as a kid
getting up in the morning and
discovering a heavy snow had
fallen overnight. Any kid today
knows it is a signal to turn on the
TV or radio and pay close attention
to the school closing
announcements. If you were lucky
you may have lucked out and had
a “snow day.” But as an adult,
work and other day to day
activities do not get cancelled
because of a “snow day” and
neither does your need to
exercise. Don‟t let excuses STOP
you from exercising.
S for Skill: Many activities do not
require athletic skills. Walking and
dancing are examples of exercises
that can be done with no
equipment and little skill.
BOONE
COUNTY
SENIOR
SERVICES
INC.
Annual Meeting
January 27, 2010
BCSSI Community Room
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T for Time: It only takes a few
minutes a day to increase your
fitness. If you can‟t devote 30
minutes to workout, break it up into
smaller periods.
O for Old Age: Age is not a
limitation. No matter what your
age, you can tailor an exercise
program to your own fitness level.
Daily activity is important at all
ages.
P for Pace: Pace yourself. You
don't‟ have to start out running
marathons. Do what feels good for
you.
The next time you feel excuses
coming on, STOP the negative
thoughts and start exercising.
Summarized from: “Ah! About Health”
by M-Plan, winter 07
Need a Ride?
Try BATS!
Boone Area Transit System
Call 482-5220 or 317-873-8939
County Wide, All Ages
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
 Memorial & Honorarium Gifts
In memory of Hazel Anderson
Deloris Galvin
Carl & Lois Horlacher
Harold & Margery Reeves
In memory of Evelyn Pollard
Bonnie Fletcher
Molly VanMeter
In memory of Nancy
Wethington
Larry & Carolyn Shepherd
In memory of Anna Rodgers
Bonnie Fletcher
In memory of Bertha Kays
Chuck & Sue Ritz

BCSSI Memorial and Honorarium Donation Form

In Memory of:_____________________________________________
In Honor of: _____________________________________________
Please send memorial/honorarium card to:______________________
Street Address:____________________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________________________
Thank you for your gift.
Please mail form with payment to:
BCSSI, 515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052

BCSSI Awarded Program Grants

Thank you to the following organizations:

Indianapolis Retirement Home Fund of the

Central Indiana Community Foundation
&
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation thru
United Way of Central Indiana

The grant money will be used to support operations

so BCSSI can continue to offer programs
and services to Boone County seniors.
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 Maple Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup sugar 4 cups milk
1 Tbsp. baking cocoa 1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup hot water 12 large marshmallows
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

In large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in hot water
and butter; bring to a boil. Add milk, maple flavoring, vanilla and 8
marshmallows. Heat through, stirring occasionally, until
marshmallows are melted. Ladle into mugs and top each with a
marshmallow. Makes 4 servings.

Garlic Vegetable Soup

2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and
2 carrots, chopped diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped 3 1/2 cups water
1/4 medium head cabbage, 1 cup elbow macaroni
shredded 3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute‟ the carrots, celery
and cabbage in the oil for about 8 minutes, stirring well. Raise heat
to high and pour in the broth, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in macaroni
and heat for 5 minutes or until it is tender. Remove from heat and
stir in garlic and ground pepper. Makes 6 servings.

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 Oven Beef Stew with Vegetables
A diabetic recipe!

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups water

1/2 tsp. celery seed 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) dried onion soup
1/2 tsp. paprika 1 Tbsp. horseradish
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 3 small onions, halved
1 1/4 lbs. lean stewing beef 1 cup rutabaga or carrot chunks
1 Tbsp. canola oil 2 cups small whole mushrooms
Preheat oven 450 degrees. Combine flour, celery seed, paprika and
pepper in a plastic bag. Cut beef into cubes, lightly toss in seasoned
flour. Add oil to 8 cup oven-proof casserole; place in oven for 5
minutes. Remove casserole; add beef. Return to oven, brown meat,
uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove casserole from oven. Reduce
oven temp. to 350 degrees. Combine water, soup mix, horseradish
and reserved flour; pour mixture over meat. Return to oven; and
bake for 1 hour, stirring once. Add onions, rutabaga, mushrooms and
extra water if needed. Bake covered for 45 minutes or until meat and
vegetables are tender. Makes about 6 servings.

The Best Valentine Sugar Cookies

7 cups flour 1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups white sugar 3 Tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. salt 1 cup milk
2 tsp. baking powder 3 eggs
Preheat oven 375 degrees. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder
followed by shortening. Once shortening is well blended, stir almond
flavoring and milk into the dough at the same time, followed by eggs.
Roll out dough thick on floured surfaced. Cut out cookies. Bake for
8-10 minutes or until bottom is golden. Makes 48 cookies.
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 BOONE
COUNTY
TO OUR READERS
SENIOR We hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds.
SERVICES It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone County
INC.
residents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone
County Senior Services, Inc., your not-for-profit, multi-service
agency.
To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 873-8939.
To add a name to the mailing list, please send your $5 donation
to defray printing and mailing costs to:
BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVE
LEBANON, IN 46052
E-mail us at bcssi@booneseniors.org
Boone County Senior Services, Inc.
is partially funded by the Boone County
Commissioners, UWCI & CICOA.

Non-Profit Org.
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