HARRISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NEWS WHAT WE DO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Inside this issue:

What is happening 1

Volume 1, Issue 1 Oct. 2012

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Schedule of events 2 Senior Community Service Employment Program

Information Page Medicare Information page & Satellite Schedule Medicare Transportation Recipe , farmers market Senior go travel In home Services Recipe Election Calendar 3 4

What's new at the Center

A lot is happening at the center. We have a great group of volunteers working on new projects to help improve the center. As always your input is greatly appreciated. Please put those suggestion in the box so we can help you with your center. What do you want to see? If you dont tell us we can fix it. We still need your recipes. The cookbook is going to continue. Please forward them to each of your satellite secretaries. She in turn will get them to the head coordinator and we will get it rolling. There are new games at the center. Libby has them in her office. Please feel free to get them and start using them. Some organization donated them to us. Grab a friend or two and get some competition going. The puzzle room is still making great progress. Lots of great puzzle pictures are coming out of here. Great job! We would like you to bring in your magazine from last month and out them in the puzzle room. Take your names off of them. Anyone can then take it home and read at their leisure time. Please remember they will be removed from the puzzle/library once a month. If you are a coupon cutting person please bring . them in. Place them in a basket in the puzzle/ library and then everyone can go through and get the ones you need. Please cut out all coupon because you may not use that one but your neighbor might.

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East view & Mt Clare 12 Shinnston & Marshville West Milford/Good Hope Why drugs cost so much? Paying to much for Medicare Supplements? Alan Stone Puzzle 13 14

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Whats Happening
TUESDAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012
HARVEST COSTUME BALL EVENING EVENT IN THE BALLROOM DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 25, 2012

Volunteers now meeting monthly at 12:30 pm in the ball room

OCTOBER 9, 2012

EVENING BINGO DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM 17 EARLY BIRDS AT 6:00 PM BINGO AT 6:30 PM

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sometimes there are things in life that aren't meant to stay. Sometimes change may not be what we want. Sometimes change is what we need.
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT OCT 11 BINGO EVERY TUESDAY BIRTHDAY PARTY OCT 31 BOARD MEETING OCT 17 BRIDGE WED. & THURS CERAMICS MON. & THURS CERAMICS EVERY WED CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OCT 3 CHORUS EVERY WED. OR FRIDAY COIN CLUB OCT 16 C.O.L.E OCT 3 DUPLICATE BRIDGE EVERY MONDAY EXERCISE MON-WED-FRI FITNESS ROOM MON THRU FRI HCNFB OCT 4 KITTIE EDWARDS OCT 1 LINE DANCING EVERY MONDAY MENS FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST EVERY TUES. NURSE MON-TUES-THURSDAY STAMP CLUB OCT 16 STATE COLE OCT 11 TRAVEL CLUB OCT 8 Wii BOWLING AND GAME NIGHT OCT 15 10:30 AM 12:30 PM NOON 9:00AM 12:30PM 8:30-3:30PM 5:00-9:00PM NOON 1:00 PM 6:30PM 10:00AM 1:00PM 10:30AM 8:00-4:00PM 7:00 PM 5:00PM 3:30PM 8:00AM 9- NOON 6:30PM 10:30AM 1:00 PM 4:00 -6:00 PM

Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world.

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Applicant shall be age 55 or older and unemployed with limited income Call 800-661-7556 SCSEP is a U.S. Dept. of Labor job training program Openings for Senior Center: Maintenance , Food Service, Skilled Office
Does knitting and crocheting interest you? If so drop us a note in the suggestion box.

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Information Page
The new Harrison County Senior Citizens Center Facebook page is coming soon. We will have pictures from the Pig Roast and other events, as well as, updates on all the upcoming activities for you to get involved in here at the center.

We need your recipes!!! The Volunteers have decided to put together a Senior Center cookbook. ALL recipes are welcome. Come guys I know you cook too give up those secret recipes, wild game or just plain down home good food. The dead line to get them in to us is by Oct. 15, 2012. Each satellite will be getting info on how to submit them back to the group. PLEASE HELP

VOLUNTEERS NOW MEETING MONTHLY

If you have not volNobody can unteered before & go back and would be able to start a new help, please contact beginning, but Betty Hagi at 304anyone can 623-6795 so that we start today can add your name and make a to the mailing list. Our next meeting new ending will be October 25, 2012 at 12:30 pm. Hope to see you there. You can make a difference.

Share a Smile Program

Would you or someone you know benefit from a friendly social daytime telephone call? Would you like to be the one to make that call? Let us know!

Please get all satellite information to us by the third week of the month. Thank you!

Have access to email? We can email your newsletter. Just contact us at jdewitt@wvhcseniorce nter.org and put newsletter in the subject line.

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Information Page & Satellite Meetings

CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS QUESTION: Are smoke detectors properly located? YES ___ NO___ RECOMMENDATION: At least one smoke detector should be placed on every floor of your home.

Read the instructions that come with the smoke detector for advice on the best place to install it.

Make sure detectors are placed near bedrooms, either on the ceiling or 6-12 inches below the ceiling on the wall. Locate smoke detectors away from air vents.

QUESTION: Do you have properly working smoke detectors? YES ___ NO ___ RECOMMENDATION: Many home fire injuries and deaths are caused by smoke and toxic gases, rather than the fire itself. Smoke detectors provide an early warning and can wake you in the event of a fire.

Purchase a smoke detector if you do not have one. Check and replace batteries and bulbs according to the manufacturer's instructions. Vacuum the grillwork of your smoke detector.

Replace any smoke detectors which cannot be repaired. NOTE: Some fire departments or local governments will provide assistance in acquiring or installing smoke detectors.

SCHEDULE OF SATELLITE MEETINGS BRIDGEPORT EAST VIEW JOHNSTOWN LOST CREEK LUMBERPORT MARSHVILLE MT. CLARE SALEM SARDIS SHINNSTON SPELTER WALLACE WEST MILFORD/ GOOD HOPE OCT 15 OCT 5 OCT 10 EVERY WED. OCT 12 OCT 23 OCT 16 EVERY MONDAY OCT 4 EVERY FRIDAY OCT 18 OCT 17 OCT 2 & 16 1030 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM NOON 10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Would you be interested in a senior garden fresh cooking demo with a Chef?

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MEDICARE
EXTRA HELP WITH PART D MEDICARE AVAILABLE Do you or someone you know receive Medicare? Do you pay more than $5.00 each for your prescription drugs? Would you like to have Extra Help paying for your medications? You may be eligible if you meet the following guidelines: Monthly Income Less Than $1,361 Individual $12,640 - Individual Assets Less Than $1,838 - Married Couple $25,260 - Married Couple

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR PART D MEDICARE

Will be here before we know it. Please dont forget to make an appointment after October 10th, if youre not sure whether your plan will take care of your needs in 2013. Call Libby Davis at 304-623-6795 Monday through Friday 9AM to 3 PM.

What about a senior weight watchers program? Lets get fit.

Please call our SHIP Counselor, Libby Davis, to help you. She may be reached Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. at 304-623-6795.

People change, love hurts, friends leave, things go wrong but just remember life doesn't stop for anybody

How about guest speakers?

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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Do you have difficulty driving? Do you need help getting to your doctors appointments? Remember that your Senior Center is a Certified Medicaid Transportation Provider. Try to call two weeks in advance to schedule an appointment. Call 623-6795 *** UMWA HEALTH AND RETIREMENT FUNDS NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER*** The Harrison County Senior Center is now a non-Emergency medical transportation provider for the UMWA Retirement Funds. If you are eligible for these services, please call the transportation department at 623-6795 to schedule your transportation needs.

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

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SENIORS ON THE GO TRAVEL CLUB

AMERICAN MOUNTAIN THEATRE IN ELKINS WV CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW SUNDAYNOVEMBER 25, 2012 TOUR BUS LEAVES FROM SENIOR CENTER AT 11:45 AM TOUR INCLUDES BUS AND SHOW TICKET DINNER ON THE WAY HOME IS NOT INCLUDED COST IS $45.00 FULL PAYMENT IS DUE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SENIORS ON THE GO TRAVEL CLUB BOX 85 MT. CLARE, WEST VIRGINIA 26408 FOR RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS CALL BETTY HAGI

Bridgeport Satellite Bridgeport Satellite has a trip planned to Wolfhause in Wytheville, Virginia on November 10, 2012 for a Dinner Theater Christmas Show. The cost is $85.00 & this includes your transportation, dinner and the Christmas show. We will leave from K-Mart at 7:00 AM. This is open to all Bridgeport Satellite members & the remaining seats may be filled by others outside the Satellite. Call Ruth Jaumot for more information (304) 842-4384

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IN-HOME SERVICES
Certified Homemaker Agency Certified Case Management Agency Community Care Fair Lighthouse Medicaid Waiver Private Pay Respite Care Senior Companion Program Veterans Contract
Craft Group Let us know what you want to do?

Personal Care Services providing assistance with the activities of Daily Living for Seniors, Disabled Individuals and Veterans.

A great big thank you to

If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character...Would you slow down? Or speed up?

The Knights of Columbus for donating the Bingo Board

to our Senior Center Carolyn Danes for her helping call the Friday lunch bingo Barbara Ford for the lovely baskets & favors she prepares for our senior activities

LOW INCOME SUBSIDY

Part D of Medicare offers prescription drug assistance to those who are enrolled in a Part D product. Some people with limited resources and income also are eligible for Extra Help to pay for the costs - monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments - related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many people qualify for these big savings and don't even know it. To find out about your eligibility, you can call Libby Davis at 304-623-6795 to make an appointment for assistance.

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RECIPE
Carrot Pumpkin Bars
INGREDIENTS
Filling: 2 cups flour 1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup light butter/margarine, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 large egg whites 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin pie filling 1 cup carrot, finely shredded Cream cheese topping: 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon skim milk
Interested in a Game Day Monday The Harrison County Senior Citizens Center is inviting you to join us for a fun afternoon. If you enjoy games, we invite you to bring in your favorite board game or use one that we have and socialize amongst friends in the comfort of our cozy living room from 12:00 PM 1:00 PM each Monday.

submitted by Libby Davis

DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat oven to 350. Grease 15 x 10 jellyroll pan. Prepare Filling: In small bowl: combine flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder & baking soda. In larger bowl: Beat sugar, butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, egg whites, pumpkin pie mix and carrots. Beat until well blended. Add flour mixture and mix until well blended. Spread onto greased pan. Prepare Cream Cheese topping: Mix together cream cheese, sugar and milk until thoroughly blended. Drop teaspoon full's of topping over pumpkin batter and swirl mixture with a butter knife. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cake tester (inserted in center) comes out clean. Cool in pan completely on wire rack before cutting into squares. Makes 48 squares.

The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.

WV SENIOR FARMERS MARKET COUPONS

Are you interested in quilting? Please let us know.

Harrison County Senior Citizens Center still has a few coupons available. Monthly income guidelines: for one person, $1,723, for two persons, $2,333. You must be 60 years of age. Coupons may be used through October 31, 2012. Please contact Libby Davis at 623-6795 if you are eligible and have not yet received your coupons.

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RE-ELECT RICHARD J. IAQUINTA D FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES

SERVING SENIORS ON FINANCE COMMITTEE, BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF VETERANS COMMITTEE SUPPORTING SENIORS AND VETERANS OF HARRISON COUNTY AND WV
Paid for by the Candidate

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Pass The Biscuits

When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!" You know, life is full of imperfect things... and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each others differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. So please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine! And please pass this along to someone who has enriched your life... I just did! Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE!

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.

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OCTOBER 2012
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an active supporter of Seniors

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COME TO THE CAF AND ENJOY A MEAL WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

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East View Senior Citizen

Meeting August 3rd 2012 Meeting was called to order by President Mary Anne Booth at 12:15pm. Pledge of Allegiance & the Lords Prayer was led by Mary Anne Booth. Minutes for July meeting were read by Sandra Laurie. They were approved by Barbara Dillard & 2nd by Mary Ann Robertson. Treasurer report was read by Sandra Laurie & approved by Mary Ann Robertson and 2 nd by Donna Dolan. August Birthdays were acknowledged. Betty Hagi from the Senior Citizens discussed upcoming events at the Center. Pig roast is on September 21st., Tuesday Evening Bingo & each month an item will be raffled and proceeds will benefit the Kinley Caf. No old business was discussed. New Business Mary Ann Booth advised of the upcoming cookbook being planned to benefit the Kinley Caf. Members are being asked to submit their favorite recipes by the October meeting. They will be added with all other recipes from each Senior Satellite & the cookbook should be ready for sale by November. Barbara Dillard will chair a committee to arrange a trip in September. More details to be provided at the next meeting. The Sheriffs Remote Tax office will be at the East View Community Building on Friday August 17 th from 12:00p to 2:00p to collect personal & property taxes. With no further business to be discussed Mary Ann Booth adjourned the meeting at 12:25pm. Door prize was won by Joe Jurick and the 50/50 raffle was won by Dottie Westfall. Before the meeting, 44 members enjoyed pizza and birthday cake.

Mt Clare Senior Citizen

Mt Clare held their annual picnic on Tuesday Sept. 18, 2012 at the Nutter Fort City Park. Among their members present were members from the Lost Creek Satellite. Special guest attending were Lowell Maxey and his wife. LJ is running for Harrison Co Sheriff. In view of the day a regular formal meeting was omitted. Delores Loyd reported on our trip to see Christmas lights at Heartwood had to be changed. It wouldn't be open this year, so a different location would be substituted. LJ Maxey gave a very informative talk on the growing drug problems in Harrison County his views and ideas on how to approach this problem. He readily imprested the members with his years of experience in law enforcement and his knowledge of the current Harrison County Sheriffs Department. We are enjoyed the music of the Blue Country Band an how of old time favorites followed by games and prizes planned by Karen Starcher. We all enjoyed covered dishes supplied by the Mt Clare members. There were 61 members and guest.

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SHINNSTON SENIOR CITIZENS SATELLITE

On August 31, 2012 the Shinnston Senior Citizens Satellite met at the American Legion, with President Janet Dotson presiding. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner Elaine Veltri gave the devotional. Tom Greaver offered the meal blessing. Nancy McIntire received a warm welcome back after a long stay in the hospital. Nancy thanked those who sent cards and visited her. Karen Crayton, Janet Dotson, & Nancy Davis served as hostesses with a meal of delicious Barbecue sandwiches along with the members covered dishes. The seniors wish to thank Gary Taylor for the blueberry biscuits & the peanut butter fudge. Thanks Gary. Bingo treats were ginger cookies & zucchini bread by Janet Dotson. Fudge cookies & macadamia white chocolate cookies were made by Libby Butcher. Upcoming trips were discussed. The cover-all Bingo was won by Brenda Nestor. The 50/50 drawing was won by Paul Shaver. The first door prize went to Louie Veltri. The guessing jar was won by Joan Whiteman & Louie Veltri. The September 7th meeting will be pot luck. Cakes will be furnished by Libby Butcher, Mary Gump & Brenda Nestor. Joan Whiteman will do the devotions. Those in attendance were: Nancy Davis, Libby Butcher, Karen Crayton, Janet Dotson, Louie and Elaine Veltri, Mary Stutler, Paul Shaver, Deloris Minor, Alice Gwynn, Brenda Nestor, Sylvia Duckworth, Sally Rose, Mary Gump, Joan Whiteman, Bernice Pennington, Terry and Nola Robey, Nancy McIntire, Vivian Brown, Tom Greaver, Pauline Reed, Raquel Thaxton, Arthur & Zelma OConner, Karlene Price & David Greaver .

MARSHVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS SATELLITE

The Marshville Senior Citizens Satellite held their monthly meeting at the Harrison County Senior Center on August 28, 2012 at 11:00. Ruth E. Randolph opened the meeting welcoming everyone & Bud Johnson led the group in Prayer. Our Sympathy was extended to the family of our member, Mary Boner. Ruth reported that her brother, John Randolph, is about the same. Nina Seckman read the Secretarys report & also gave the Treasurers report. Both were approved as read. Nina brought a copy of the census from 1920. That was interesting to see. Betty Hagi passed out the newsletters & told of the upcoming events. She explained that the Senior Center is putting together a cook book that will be for sale, as a fund raiser for the food service program. Each Satellite will have a section in it for their recipes. Please get the recipes to Betty or Ruth by October 15, 2012. Libby Davis, SHIP counselor for the Senior Center spoke about the enrollment for Medicare Part D. It is from December 15th through December 7, 2012. Ruth announced that there will be a craft show at the Marshville Community Building on November 16, 17 and 18 th. They are having a fund raiser for the lights at the Community building. Everyone enjoys the fellowship & having lunch together. Those attending were Ruth E. Randolph, Bud Johnson, Patty Johnson, Betty Hagi, Libby Davis, Nina Seckman, Lynn & Roy Collins.

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West Milford/Good Hope Senior Citizen

A meeting of the West Milford /Good Hope Senior Citizens met September 18, 2012 at the West Milford Community Building. Meeting started promptly by President Sid Jett at 10:30. Pledge of allegiance, Satellite song and a verse of God Bless America was led by Bill Courtney. No birthdays or anniversary were celebrated. It was reported Betti Haggi is doing better, still a little ill. Edith Taylor has to get cataract surgery on Friday. Remember the miners who were killed a Blacksville #2 mine, co-workers, family and friends who have lost loved one as well. Devotions by Reva Fluharty. Changes are going on killings in families, sons, fathers, mothers and daughters. He bible speaks of these changes in the end times. Some things are changing all we have to do is read the Scripture and we will see its for told. Reva read scripture from her fathers Bible. She read verses from Psalms. Closing prayer by Reva Fluharty. Tract on when the See Stung My Mother was read by Kathy Mayle. Minutes of the meeting from Spt. 4th were read. Center Report By Sidney Jett. Seniors on the go travel club will be going to the American Mountain Theatre in Elkins WV to see Christmas Spectacular Show on Sunday November 25, 2012. Tour bus leaves from Clarksburg Center at 11:45 am or South Harrison High School at 12:45. September 21st Annual pig roast in the parking lot at Harrison County Senior Center. Dinner from 6 pm to 8pm. 50/50 raffle for Kinley Caf to be held one day each week. Tuesday evening Oct 3, 2012 evening bingo. Friday October 19, 2012 Harvest Costume Ball. All recipes for the cookbook need to be into the center by October 15, 2012

Harrison County Senior Citizens Center held its annual Pig Roast on Friday

The theme this year was a Sock Hop and over 250 seniors came out to enjoy the event. The weather was beautiful and the seniors enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Some of the local vendors came out to support the event and set up booths in the street. After dinner the many took to the street to join the dance floor. This event would not be possible without help from the local community. Wed like to thank the County Commission for sponsoring this event each year. A big thank you also goes out to the City of Clarksburg, the Clarksburg Fire Dept., Amedisys Hospice Care, The Elder Abuse Hotline and all the volunteers who donated their time and energy to help make this event so successful.

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Why Drugs Cost So Much

Medical Author: Omudhome Ogbru, Pharm.D. Medical Editor: Jay Marks, M.D.

The first step in the development of drugs is the discovery of a new compound (natural or synthetic) that affects a medical condition. The first phase of development involves research into the biological and chemical properties of this compound to determine its effects--how it is absorbed, distributed, and eliminated in the body--as well as its safety. These early studies occur in the laboratory using cells on plates (tissue cultures) and animals. If the new compound is safe and effective in animals, the next phase is testing in a small number of healthy human volunteers to confirm the information from the animal studies and to gain further information on the effects of the compound. Finally, the new compound is tested in humans who have the condition for which it will be used. Once the compound is proven to be safe and effective for the condition, the company applies to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a license to manufacture and sell this drug. The FDA tightly regulates the testing of new compounds in humans and has strict criteria for the approval of drugs. Drug companies are like other companies in that they manufacture products that must be sold for a profit in order for the company to survive and grow. They are different from some companies because the drug business is very risky. For instance, only one out of every ten thousand discovered compounds actually becomes an approved drug for sale. Much expense is incurred in the early phases of development of compounds that will not become approved drugs. In addition, it takes about 7 to 10 years and an average cost of 500 million dollars to develop each new drug. This money is spent before the FDA approves the drug, and if the drug is not approved, the company loses the money. These expenses must be covered by the revenue from compounds that successfully become approved drugs. Moreover, only 3 out of every 20 approved drugs bring in sufficient revenue to cover their developmental costs, and only 1 out of every 3 approved drugs generates enough money to cover the development costs of previous failures. This means that for a drug company to survive, it needs to discover a blockbuster (billion-dollar drug) every few years. After a drug is approved, millions of dollars are spent on marketing in educating healthcare providers and conducting post-marketing studies. Drug companies spend a lot of money on marketing because of the stiff competition they face from other drug companies for their drugs, and in order to develop each drug's highest revenue-generating potential. Given the poor odds of discovering another successful drug, it is more efficient to maximize the returns on a drug that is already on the market through advertising. In this sense, drug companies are no different than any other type of company. In addition to maximizing returns on their investment through advertising, drug companies also spend money to find new uses for drugs or better ways of using them. These efforts increase the use of the approved drugs and also benefit patients. Additionally, drug companies donate millions of dollars to charities and provide free drugs to individuals or countries that cannot afford medications. In a nutshell, the price paid by a patient for a medication must cover the costs of developing new compounds that become approved drugs and compounds that fail to become drugs, as well as marketing, post-marketing studies, and a profit. The profit ensures that the company provides a return to investors. Profit is the incentive for the risk that the company takes. Without the promise of a reasonable profit, there is very little incentive for any company to develop new drugs. There is no denying that drugs are expensive. However, the price of drugs should be weighed against their benefits. Since many drugs reduce pain and suffering, prevent disease, or extend life, they should be seen as miracles. Viewed in this light, and compared to other items that cost as much or more but do not provide the same level of benefit, drug prices may not be so unreasonable.

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ALAN STONE

On April 6, l947, Al was born to Stanley and Betty Armithee Stone in Springfield, Massachusetts. At age eleven they moved to Columbus, Mississippi . Al is the second oldest of four children, one brothers & two sisters. He received an aerospace engineer degree from Mississippi State University, there he also met & married his college sweetheart, Becky Allbritton, before joining the military in 1971. They have two grown children, Robert & Susan, both of whom live in California. Al received an aeronautical engineering degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, Ohio. He also has an engineering management degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. He is recently retired from the FBI where he helped procure all of their big computer systems. This was really his second career as he is also a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. After a short period as a radar weapons controller during the Vietnam conflict, he spent the rest of his 23 years in the USAF as an engineer & program manager with tours in Florida, Ohio, & Washington, DC Al stays busy as an active member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, where he serves in multiple leadership & volunteer roles. He also serves as the Secretary of the Bridgeport Rotary Club where he assists in their semi-annual blood screening and in parking control at Bridgeport Indian home games. In his spare time, he plays golf, enjoys trout fishing, and occasionally plays Duplicate Bridge at the Harrison County Senior Center. He & Becky also enjoy ocean cruising & spending their winters in California close to their two grandchildren, Taylor and Austin. Al Stone is among our newly retired folks so he is still learning what it means to be a senior citizen. Al has served his country as a veteran but continues to serve his country in the way he chooses to live his life honoring his family, his church & his community. Whenever asked to help, Al is always ready and glad to do what he can.

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ZUMBA GOLD IS here!!!

WHEN: Starting Wednesday October 3, 2012

TIME: 1:00PM WHERE: Senior Center Ballroom

What is Zumba Gold?

The original concept of Zumba combines a dance workout with a party-like atmosphere. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/40901-zumba-gold/#ixzz27VWiMAg1

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H ARRISON C OUNTY S ENIOR C ITIZENS C ENTER , I NC .

Where Experience and Wisdom Come Together.

Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

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500 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: 304-623-6795 Fax: 304-623-6798

Were on the web! wvhcseniorcenter.org

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