Silver Quill. Free - Take One! Valley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties FEBRUARY See contact information on page 2.

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1 Free - Take One! Silver Quill Valley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties FEBRUARY 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Tidbits 2 Nutrition 3 Rent Refunds 4 M e n u 5 Sargent County Info 6 Ransom County Info 7 Giving Hearts Day Back Page See contact information on page 2. Your local Resource Specialist Karlen Wyum would be happy to discuss the options of Life Alert Programs available in the Ransom/Sargent area. Call Karleen at

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: Karleen Wyum (701) Administrative Assistant: Shan Meyer Ransom Kitchen Staff: Kendall Groettum; Cathy Wunderlich; Darlene Dahl; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita Kitchen Sargent Kitchen Staff: Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Cheryl Roder; Janet Kiefer Sargent Kitchen Subs: Carolyn Harrison; Marie Colemer; Lois Keifer, Sandra Hanson; Deloris Lysne Transportation: Kevin Brummond; Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness: Wilfred Anderson Tidbits Teresa Huff will be speaking about volunteering opportunities in your community through ServeYes! on February 22nd in Lisbon at Noon and Enderlin at 2:00 p.m. A huge Thank You to Rodney Utecht for coming to Lisbon Senior Center to provide Christmas music throughout the Christmas dinner. It is greatly appreciated! Transportation note: please call the Lisbon office at or to schedule your rides, do not call the drivers at home. Reminder: schedule your appointments between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for Ransom bus & Sargent van transportation. Meals on Wheels Deliverers - If you would like to help with the Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery, please call Karleen or Shan at Thank You! Thank you to the following organizations for donating towards a new flash freezer: Oakes Lions Club 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) REMINDER * All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan enough food! 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: lmartin@valleyseniors.org Page 2

3 JUST THE FLAX MA AM Janet Brown, RD, LRD As we get deeper into the winter, it seems more difficult to be healthy. Challenges include less activity due to the weather and being surrounded by tempting treats. Not to mention all the health misinformation we come across in newspapers, the internet or from friends and family. What is one simple way to provide extra nutrition in a world of confusion and temptations? Just the Flax! Just the facts on Flax, ma am. One tablespoon of flax contains 37 calories and 2 grams of fiber. It is a seed with 3 major assets. 1) It is fiberrich! This makes it great for regular bowels and aiding in decreasing constipation. 2) Flax is full of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) called lignans. Lignans are very powerful antioxidants that aid in inflammation reduction. Some studies suggest lignans may reduce risk in certain cancers. 3) Flax is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 s are a very healthy fat that make salmon and other fish so popular. They make our blood less sticky decreasing our risk for heart attacks and strokes. It is recommended to consume the flax ground as the gut can absorb the nutrients more efficiently. What do I do with the Flax, ma am? For starters, there are many products available with flax already in it: breads, peanut butters, cereals and cookies. Flax can be purchased in any store and stays fresh if kept refrigerated. Easy and simple ways to add flax: 1) Add a Tablespoon to your hot or cold cereal. 2) Sprinkle some flax and cinnamon on some peanut butter toast. 3) Add a Tablespoon to your yogurt. 4) Add flax to your favorite muffin, bread, pancake or other baked goods. 5) Add flax to a fruit smoothie. OR you could try the following recipe: Just the Flaxseed Muffins, Ma am 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup quick oats ½ cup ground FLAX seed 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 4 Tbsp honey 2/3 cup raisins Cooking Directions: Mix all dry ingredients (except raisins) in a large bowl. Combine the liquid ingredients in a separate bowl. Stir the liquid ingredients with the dry. Add the raisins. Stir until batter thoroughly moistened will be lumpy. Fill muffin tins, lined with paper or foil cups, until about 2/3 full. Bake at 400 F for about minutes. Serve with jam. Page 3

4 Rent Refunds and Property Tax Credits Available If you are 65 years old, or totally and permanently disabled, you may be eligible for a rent refund of property tax credit. Rent Refunds You may be eligible to receive a rent refund if 20% of your annual rent exceeds 4% of your annual income. Your income cannot exceed $42,000 for the year A refund cannot exceed $400. For a husband and wife living together, only one can apply for the refund. Only the spouse applying for the refund needs to be 65 years of age. A refund may not be made to a person who pays rent for any living quarters that are exempt from property taxation and for which payment in lieu of property taxes is not made. (You may have to check with your local assessor about the tax exempt properties in your area). For more information or to request an application, call the State Tax Commissioner at ext. 6. The applications must be filed with the State Tax Commissioner by May 31 st, Property Tax Credit The property tax credit will reduce the homeowner s taxable value according to your income. In order to qualify for a property tax credit, your income must not exceed $42,000 and your assets may not exceed $500,000 (including the value of your homestead). If you believe you are eligible for a property tax credit, you can file an application with your local assessor by February 1 (or soon thereafter) in the year your property is assessed and for which you request a property tax credit. When considering income for both rent refunds and property tax credits, all sources much be considered including but not limited to Social Security benefits, pensions, salaries, unemployment benefits, dividends, interest, profits, etc. Life insurance proceeds are not included in the act. Medical expenses are deductible from income if not compensated by insurance or other forms of compensation. For additional information on rent refunds or property tax credits, please call the State Tax Commissioner at ext. 6 or our office at or toll-free 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 FEBRUARY 2016 A suggested donation fee of $3.50 for people over 60 and spouse of 60 & over. $8.00 for all meals for people under 60. Snap cards are accepted by calling the Lisbon office and talk to Shan or Karleen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 GOLDEN RULE DAY 3 4 BIRTHDAY CLUB - LISBON 5 SPAGHETTI & MEAT SAUCE PORK CHOPS W/MUSHROOMGRILLED CHICKEN ON BREADED LEMON PEPPER TURKEY ROAST RIVIERA BLEND VEGGIES GRAVY WHOLE WHEAT BUN TILAPIA W/TARTAR SAUCE MASHED POTATOES ROMAINE SALAD MASHED POTATOES W/TOMATOES & LETTUCE AUGRATIN POTATOES W/GRAVY GARLIC FRENCH BREAD BROCCOLI NORMANDY KNEPHLA SOUP PEAS GLAZED CARROTS FRESH FRUIT TROPICAL FRUIT POTATO SALAD PEACH CRISP W/TOPPING STRAWBERRY JELL-O W/ WHOLE WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD FRUIT COCKTAIL & TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL SALISBURY STEAK HERB ROASTED CHICKEN W/ BBQ RIBS HAM W/RAISIN SAUCE COUNTRY MEATBALLS MASHED POTATOES DRESSING BAKED POTATO W/SOUR SCALLOPED POTATOES MASHED POTATOES PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS MASHED POTATOES CREAM COOKED CARROTS COUNTRY BLEND VEGGIES APPLESAUCE W/GRAVY COLE SLAW MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BLUEBERRY GREEN BEANS FRESH FRUIT LIME JELL-O W/PINEAPPLE & BITSY CHERRY BAR MUFFIN PEAR CRISP W/TOPPING CORN BREAD MUFFIN TOPPING WHEAT DINNER ROLL RESIDENTS DAY CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE SLOW ROASTED BEEF W/ SHEPARDS PIE HAMBURGER ON WHOLE BBQ CHICKEN BREAST BABY BAKERS GRAVY W/MIXED VEGETABLES WHEAT BUN W/LETTUCE, CHEESY HASBROWN BAKE CRUNCHY CUKES MASHED POTATOES LETTUCE SALAD ONION AND TOMATO PEAS & CARROTS FRESH FRUIT BEETS W/TOMATOES OVEN POTATO WEDGES ORANGE JELL-O W/ CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI PEARS CUKES & CARROTS SPRING GARDEN PASTA MANDARIN ORANGES & BREAD PUMPKIN RAISIN MUFFIN WARM CINNAMON APPLES SALAD TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CHICKEN A LA KING MEATLOAF TATOR TOT HOTDISH BAKED COD W/ALFREDO SWISS STEAK MASHED POTATOES MASHED POTATOES W/CORN SAUCE MASHED POTATOES SCANDINAVIAN VEGGIES STEWED TOMATOES CAPTAINS SALAD WILD RICE BLEND CUT GREEN BEANS TROPICAL FRUIT PINEAPPLE CHUNKS PINEAPPLE CHUNKS BROCCOLI NORMANDY COTTAGE CHEESE BRAN MUFFIN W/RAISINS WHOLE WHEAT BREAD BANANA BREAD THREE BEAN SALAD W/PEACHES APPLE CRISP W/TOPPING PUMPKIN BREAD 29 GROUNDHOG DAY, FEB. 2 COGSWELL ALL MEALS INCLUDE SWEDISH MEATBALLS FORMAN OZ OF 1% MILK MASHED POTATOES ENDERLIN PEAS LISBON APPLE CINNAMON MUFFIN MILNOR FRESH FRUIT RUTLAND Page 5

6 SARGENT COUNTY Sargent County Transportation-- Open to the public Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Wahpeton, Fargo. Call Karleen or Shan 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 County Food Pantry Sargent County VSS Resource Specialist VSS Resource Specialist Karleen Wyum 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 Rutland Center Open Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Daily - Cards & puzzles Club meets 2nd 1:00 Cogswell Center Open: Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Forman Center Open: Mon-Thur Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Call Karleen if interested * All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Milnor Center Open Tuesday-Friday Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri Cards after lunch; Club meets 3rd Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 8-12:00 Medicare Patrol Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan to make enough food! Page 6

7 RANSOM COUNTY Ransom County Transportation Call or and talk to or leave a message for Karleen or Shan 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 8:00 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 *Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. *Reserve bus ride by 4:00 p.m. the day before riding CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Ransom County Foot Care Ransom County Food Pantry Ransom County VSS Resource Specialist VSS Resource Specialist Karleen Wyum will help link you to programs including 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 Feb. 22-2:00 Volunteer Opportunities 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. Memorials Leo Thompson Vernon Dagman Open Monday-Friday 12:00 Noon Feb. 3 - Golden Rule Feb. 5 - Birthday Club Feb :00 Volunteer Opportunities Every Monday - 1:00 Bingo Every Tuesday - 1:30 Hand & Foot Every Friday - 1:00 Rummy Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Memorials June Hamre Sveum Carol G. Geske * All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* 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 Giving Hearts Day We have been notified that Valley Senior Services will be a participant in Giving Hearts Day again in 2016! Giving Hearts Day is a joint project of Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation designed to assist non-profit organizations to raise funds to support their services. It will be held this year on February 11 th. Last year Giving Hearts Day generated gifts totaling $6.96 million from 30,528 individuals for 287 charities through online donations, match funds and incentive awards. This is the 9 th annual Giving Hearts Day hosted by DMF and Impact Foundation. This event has dramatically increased fundraising success by charities in North Dakota and western Minnesota. There are several ways to make donations to Valley Senior Services for Giving Hearts Day. The easiest, if you have access to a computer, is to go to the impactgiveback.org website and locate the Valley Senior Services link on their donation page and simply follow the instructions on making a donation. Another way would be to mail your donation directly to us. And the final way is to bring the donation to our office. Any donation of $10 or more will be matched by Dakota Medical Foundation or other generous donors. This year we will be using any donations we receive from Giving Hearts Day to support our Meals on Wheels program. Your donations will help us keep up with growing demand. So, please help us to fill the bowl for Meals on Wheels on Giving Hearts Day February 11 th, Thanks so much for your support of our mission of services to the senior citizens of this area!