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1 Free - Take One! Silver Quill Valley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties An Opportunity to Give Valley Senior Services Endowment Fund close to reaching goal Valley Senior Services has established an Endowment Fund through Dakota Medical Foundation to provide financial resources in support of our mission of assisting senior citizens to maintain independence as late in life as possible. As an incentive to grow this fund, Dakota Medical Foundation agreed to match the first $25,000 given to this fund if that goal can be reached by December 31, 2018! Through the generous giving of three individuals we have raised $20,000 towards our goal of $25,000 so far. Gifts of any size are appreciated. For North Dakota taxpayers, there is a special incentive for donors to maximize their giving; the state provides a 40 percent tax credit on state taxes for contributions of $5,000 or more to qualified endowment funds, including the DMF Valley Senior Services Endowment Fund. The maximum credit is $10,000 per year per ND taxpayer, or $20,000 per year for a couple filing jointly. For example if you are in the 28% Federal Tax Bracket a $5,000 gift can receive a $2,000 ND tax credit and $1,400 in Federal tax savings, leaving the net cost of the gift at $1,600. Donors from any state benefit from a federal tax deduction. Consult your tax advisor about these advantages. Your gift to the Valley Senior Services Endowment Fund will help us establish a strong financial position so seniors in our region can continue to receive supportive services for many years to come. Would you help Valley Senior Services reach our $25,000 goal and qualify for the $25,000 match with a donation to our Endowment Fund? Please contact Brian Arett, Director at with questions or for more information about this exciting giving opportunity. JUNE 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Tidbits 2 Nutrition 3 Scam of the Month 4 Menu 5 Sargent County Info 6 Ransom County Info 7 Transit Info Back Page See contact information on page 2. INFORMATION & REFERRALS ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING OUR LISBON OFFICE OR Toll free:

2 Valley Senior Services PO Box 387 Lisbon, ND Office phone: Toll free: Fax: For meals or transportation: or Executive Director: Brian Arett Valley Senior Services or Resource Specialist: Morgan Weber (701) Meal & Transit Coordinator: Nannette Nan Severson Meal Delivery: Russel Anderson; Rita Linderkamp Ransom Kitchen Staff: Angie Elijah; Kendall Groettum; Darlene Dahl; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita Kitchen Sargent Kitchen Staff: Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Cheryl Roder; Janet Kiefer Sargent Kitchen Subs: Carolyn Harrison; Delores Lysne; Cheryl Haring Transportation: Kevin Brummond;Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson; Bryan Stotts Ransom/Sargent Float: Stephanie Gates If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal Law. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact: Brian Arett, Valley Senior Services, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND (701) Welcome, Stephanie! Ransom/Sargent Senior Centers would like to welcome Stephanie Gates to our staff. Stephanie started working on May 7. She will be the float person for both counties and will have a wide variety of job duties. So please say hello to Stephanie the next time you see her. Tidbits There will be a special event in Sargent County between June Watch signs for details! Reminder: schedule your appointments between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for Ransom bus & Sargent van transportation. Ransom & Sargent transportation open to the public! Transportation note: please call the Lisbon office at or to schedule your rides, do not call the drivers at home. Meal tickets always make a great gift idea! Rent your local senior center for a family or business function. Help Wanted: Meals on Wheels Deliverers - If you would like to help with the Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery, please call Nannette at Thank you! Thank you to Doosan Bobcat for the $200 donation that went towards a flower planting event in Lisbon. Memorials Claris Maris from Marilyn Nelson Statement of Identification - Silver Quill Published Monthly by: Valley Senior Services nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND To receive the Silver Quill call or toll free or us at: nseverson@valleyseniors.org Page 2

3 Carbohydrates=Pure Evil? Vanessa Berg, MD LRD CDE As I have visited with participants in Senior Meals, there is one question that consistently pops up: Why are these meals so high in carbs? I understand the concern as many Seniors have diabetes or prediabetes that requires them to limit the amount of carbohydrate they consume each day. I am a Certified Diabetes Educator so I educate patients on carb counting almost every day. I want to make it known, however, that carbohydrates are NOT evil. Many of the vitamins and minerals that we need for health are found in these foods. Let s take a step back and identify where carbs are found and what exactly are they? Carbohydrates (all of them) break down to sugar in our bodies. Our cells need the energy that is supplied by sugar. Interestingly, our brain needs the most! Carbohydrates are found mostly in the following foods: breads, pasta, potatoes, rice, cereal and other grains, fruits, starchy veggies like legumes, sweet foods and drinks, milk and yogurt. You may notice that some of the foods listed as carbohydrates are also sources of fiber! At this point, you should conclude that carbs are important for our health and are not to be avoided, even in diabetes. It is recommended that we consume at least 150 grams of carbohydrates per day for general health. These should be spread through the day. Some carbs are healthier choices than others. Whole grains and legumes for example, provide fiber and help keep us full. Fruits provide crucial nutrients for our immune system and well being. Milk and yogurt help us keep our bones strong! Simple carbs should be limited. Simple carbs are things like brownies, regular soda and fruit juice. These foods provide lots of calories but very little nutrients. The Senior Meals have nutrition requirements set by our federal government. They are designed to meet at least 33 percent of the daily recommended allowance of all nutrients. Meals are required to include fruit, milk, and whole grains, all of these are carbs! Also required is a full cup of vegetables, which can include ½ cup of potatoes. As a registered dietitian, I try to create appetizing menus while meeting guidelines. Our team looks for the healthiest options, while considering participant preferences, variety, appearance, and food safety. You can rest assured that the carbohydrates provided in the Senior Meals are appropriate and healthy for your body. If you have been placed on a restrictive diet and have to limit carbohydrates, I encourage you to make reasonable adjustments in the meal you are provided. Most of the meals provide grams of carbs. Now you are able to identify the carb sources, and choose the foods that best suite you. Perhaps you d like to save part of the meal, like the bread, for a snack later in the day, or save the fruited jello for your next meal. In conclusion, I hope I have answered some of your questions and shed some light on why we need carbs in our diet. Page 3

4 ND SMP Scam of the Month New Medicare cards will be arriving soon! What you need to know about the new Medicare cards? YOU DON T NEED TO DO ANYTHING!! As long as your current address is correct, the new cards will automatically be mailed to North Dakota beneficiaries after June 2018 through April Your new card will be mailed in an envelope that looks like the example below. If you believe Social Security does not have your current address, call or visit My Social Security account at and verify or change your current mailing information. Watch out for scams - scam artists may try to get personal information (like your current Medicare number) by contacting you about your new card. If someone asks for your personal information or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don t share the information, HANG UP and call ND SMP at or Medicare at Information taken from ND SMP Scam of the Month, May 2018 at Ransom Sargent Senior Services, a branch of Valley Senior Services, is a non-profit organization serving senior citizens in Ransom and Sargent Counties. Our services include: Home Delivered Meals, Frozen Meals, Community Dining, Transportation, Senior Centers, Outreach Assistance and Medicare Part D assistance. In addition, we distribute a monthly publication - The Silver Quill - detailing current and upcoming events of interest to the senior community. If you would like additional information on our services please contact our office at or Your tax deductible contribution to Valley Senior Services of Ransom and Sargent will help us to continue to meet the increasing demand for services. Your gift can be mailed to VSS, P.O. Box 387, Lisbon, ND Your gift can be designated to *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Dining * Outreach Assistance *Transportation *Medicare Part D Assistance Page 4

5 ALL MEALS INCLUDE 8 oz 1% MILK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN ROAST BEEF W/ GRAVY Lisbon MASHED POTATOES Enderlin CALL ANY OF CARROTS OUR KITCHENS TO Cogswell FRUIT RESERVE A MEAL Forman Rutland Milnor JUNE 2018 RANSOM SARGENT REGIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS & MEALS AT CENTERS Suggested donation $4.00 a meal for people 60+ and spouse of 60+ UNDER 60 IS A CHARGE OF $9.00 PER MEAL AND 60+ TAKE OUT MEALS (NOT HOME DELIVERED) IS A CHARGE OF $5.00 SNAP vouchers accepted by calling the Lisbon Office COUNTRY MEATBALLS HERB ROASTED CHICKEN HAMBURGER ON WHOLE WHEAT BARBEQUE RIBS MACARONI BEEF NOODLE MASHED POTATOES W/ GRAVY & STUFFING BUN W/ LETTUCE, TOMATO SCALLOPED POTATOES HOTDISH KEY LARGO VEGETABLE BLEND PARSILED BUTTERED POTATOES AND ONION PACIFIC VEGETABLE BLEND CORN FRUIT CAPTAIN'S SALAD COUNTRY TIME MACCARONI APPLE CRISP WITH WHIPPED BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD FRUITED JELLO WITH TOPPING SALAD TOPPING PEACH SAUCE ROSEMARY FRENCH ROLL APPLESAUCE FLAG DAY TACO CASSEROLE PARMESAN ENCRUSTED FISH CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA ROAST PORK W/ GRAVY HOT PORK AND CHEESE SAUCE MEXICORN ROASTED RED POTATOES CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE BLEND MASHED POTATOES ON WHOLE WHEAT BUN MANDARIN ORANGES CREAMED PEAS LETTUCE SALAD W/ DRESSING BEETS MARINATED VEGETABLES MEXICORN MUFFIN FRUIT CUP PEAR CRISP W/ WHIPPED FRUITED JELLO AND WHIPPED WARM CINNAMON APPLES CARROT BREAD TOPPING TOPPING CUCUMBERS IN CREAM WHOLE WHEAT BREAD STICK FIRST DAY OF SUMMER COOK'S CHOICE CHICKEN PULLED PORK ON WHOLE ROAST TURKEY WITH GRAVY LIL CHEDDAR LOAVES TATER TOT CASSEROLE MASHED POTATOES W/ SAUCE WHEAT BUN WHOLE BABY POTATOES BAKED POTATO W/ SOUR CREAM TATER TOTS PEACHES BAKED BEANS CRANBERRY SAUCE STEWED TOMATO CARROT RAISIN PINEAPPLE BLUEBERRY MUFFIN CLASSIC POATATO SALAD SQUASH FRUIT SALAD PEACH CRISP AND WHIPPED FRUITED JELLO AND WHIPPED WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD TOPPING TOPPING TROPICAL FRUIT CUP BAKED COD WITH ALFREDO SALISBURY STEAK W/ GRAVY BBQ CHICKEN BREAST ROAST BEEF PHILLY SPAGHETTI W/ MEAT SAUCE SAUCE MASHED POTATOES AU GRATIN POTATOES BAKED POTATO W/ SOUR CREAM ROMAINE SALAD WILD RICE MEDLEY SCALLOPED CORN MIXED VEGETABLES FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS KRINKLE CUT CARROTS ENGLISH PEA SALAD FRUIT PINEAPPLE FRUITED JELLO AND WHIPPED APRICOTS RHUBARB MUFFIN CHERRY BAR BITSY WHOLE WHEAT BUN TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT GARLIC BREADSTICK Menu meets the required Title 3 nutrient goals under the Older American Act Calories: 735 Sodium Goals: mg daily Protein: (g) Net Carbs: (g) Fat: 24.5(g) Page 5

6 SARGENT COUNTY Sargent County Transportation-- Open to the public Call or and leave a message Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Fargo. Call Nannette for details or leave a message - Please do not call the driver at home Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sargent County Foot Care Sargent Food Pantry Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 Sargent Cty Courhouse, lower level & Gwinner Community Center Patty Woytassek, Director Sargent County VSS Resource Specialist VSS Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs including home delivered meals and transportation to maintain your independence in your own home. CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Gwinner Call for information about home delivered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home delivery interest Forman Center Open: Mon-Thur Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Internet available Every 10:30 - Chair Yoga Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Cogswell Center Open: Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Rutland Center Open Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Daily puzzles; Club meets 2nd 1:00. Video Lead Yoga Monday, Tuesday, and by demand. Every Monday & Tuesday@ 10:30 - Chair Yoga (call Janny for details) Milnor Center Open Tuesday-Friday Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri Cards every Tuesday & Friday; Club meets as needed. Internet available. Board Games 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month. All adults welcome! Every Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - Bone Builders Exercise Every Tuesday - 1:00 Bridge (call Janice at ) Every 10:00 - Chair Yoga Every Friday - 1:00 Pinochle * Please call ahead to. sign up for dinner - All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Page 6

7 RANSOM COUNTY Ransom County Transportation Open to the public Call or and leave a message Drivers close at 4:00 Mon. - Thur. and Fridays at 3:00 Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please do not call the driver at home to schedule rides. Ransom County Van Schedule Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: rides within the city of Lisbon Wednesdays: rides from Fort Ransom & back Thursdays: rides from Enderlin & back Bus Schedule 2nd & 4th Tuesday and every Thursday to Fargo *Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. *Reserve bus ride by 3:00 p.m. the day before riding CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Foot Care Ransom County Public Health - Call for an appointment; Ransom County Food Pantry Call Wednesday to order a basket; Thursday basket pick up 1:00-3:00 Ransom County VSS Resource Specialist Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs (such as home delivered meals and transportation) to maintain your independence in your own home. Enderlin Center Lisbon Center Fort Ransom Open Monday-Friday Monday through Friday May 2:00 - Ransom County Council meeting Every 10:00 - Chair Yoga Every Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot plus Whist cards Every Thursday - van to Lisbon (call Lisbon office to schedule a ride) 2nd Wednesday of month - 1:00 Bingo hosted by HEART program Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Regular meetings every other month. Open Monday-Friday 12:00 Noon Thursday night pinochle call Brad Ellingson June 1- Birthday June 6 - Golden Rule/Club meeting Every Monday - 9:30 Chair Yoga; 1:00 Bingo Every Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot Every Friday - 1:00 Rummy Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Every Friday - 9:30 Chair Yoga IMPORTANT!! Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan enough food! No meals being served at this time. Anyone needing frozen meals should call the Lisbon site at Every Wednesday - van to Lisbon (call or ) Sheldon Seniors No Meals - Call the Lisbon office for frozen meals at Potluck 2nd & 4th Friday of the month Every 9:00- Bone Builders Exercise Program Page 7

8 Valley Senior Services, Inc. P.O. Box 2217 Fargo, ND NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID FARGO, ND PERMIT NO Please call to schedule your ride! Schedule * Transportation is available in the city of Lisbon from 8 am. - 4pm, Monday through Thursday. Fridays 8 am to 3 pm. First ride will be given at 8:15 am. Last ride will be given at 3:45 pm. * Transportation to Fargo is available the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and every Thursday. Time spent in Fargo will be from 10 am- 4 pm, unless all riders are done earlier. * Transportation from surrounding towns in Ransom County into Lisbon is available monthly from 9:30 am. - 2:30 pm. Ransom/Sargent Counties Transportaion Provided by Valley Senior Services Cost (per person) Lisbon: $2 round trip Enderlin: $5 round trip Fargo: $6 round trip Fort Ransom: $5 round trip Sargent County Towns Fargo: $7 round trip Within Sargent: $5 round trip Rides are provided on a first-call, first-serve basis. Medical appointments take precedence. Vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accomodate accessibility needs. For out of town rides, please call at least two days in advance.