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20 Of a certain age Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters man defies ‘numerical age’ taking second in bike race Jack Addison thinks that the Sisters Stampede is a per- fect venue for folks in Sisters to defy the limitations of <numerical age.= Usually held on Memorial Day Weekend, the Stampede, organized by Mudslinger Events, was moved this year to Labor Day Weekend due to COVID-19. The event was held under modified protocols to address COVID-19 safety. The course was one length for all for a staggered start. The course was 18 miles, plus an additional two miles biking to the starting line. <My time was one hour, 46 minute, no stops, no aid ...preparation for even one mountain biking annual event causes a year-round preparation and participation in truly healthy living. — Jack Addison American flag taped to his helmet to remind people of the <why= of the event. Addison, a fighter pilot in Vietnam in 1966 says he specifically dedicated his racing effort to honoring the veterans that died in mili- tary action and those who almost died torturous deaths as POWs. <Certainly, it would be great if more veterans or vet- eran supporters wore flags on their helmets on next Memorial Day in the next Sisters Stampede 2021,= he said. Addison notes that, <this type of vigorous activity is encouraged by cardiologists supporting cardiac rehab for many of their patients. Of course, persons who have had cardiac events should query their surgeons directly regarding the level of activity recommended for the indi- vidual patient. The staff at St. Charles has programs for cardiac patients that support exercise at levels that might surprise many patients, as well as support better nutri- tion that is very complemen- tary to a vigorous lifestyle.= The Sisters athlete says that, <it9s never too late to adopt the double application of real exercise and a diet that one can adopt as a lifestyle rather than a temporary diet 8to lose weight9 that simply returns for the vast major- ity. We can individually stop the life-shortening obesity epidemic that marches on. Sisters is fortunate to have multiple sources of gyms and individual trainers that have core development and sound core workouts.= There9s no getting around aging 4 but Addison defies <getting old.= <Aging is numerically automatic, but getting old involves lots of insidious choices and media-sponsored cultural habits that do not serve us well. In short, get even by unplugging the TV, eat well and move, move, move,= he said. <There is no need to fall victim to any par- ticular numerical age.= Are you happy with your ability to balance? PHOTO PROVIDED Estate planning during a pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has certainly caused havoc and concern for many people, particularly in regard to their health and their finances 4 and these two areas intersect in estate planning. So, if you haven9t drawn up your estate plans yet, or you think they may need to be revised, now may be a good time to act. This suggestion is not strictly based on issues of morbidity 4 after all, the vast majority of people who contract COVID-19 will sur- vive. However, even if you never become ill or need to be hospitalized, wouldn9t you be glad to know your affairs are in order? If you already have estate plans, you may need to revisit them if your family sit- uation has changed because of marriage, divorce, remarriage, new children, new financial goals, and so on. Of course, estate planning can be complex, so there9s not a <one size fits all= approach. Nonetheless, here are some of the most commonly used documents and arrangements: stations 4 due again to COVID,= Addison, age 78, reported. That was good for a sec- ond-place finish in his age group of Over 70. Addison advocates more local participation in all cat- egories, but especially the Over 60 and Over 70 (new this year) categories. <Just as the Sisters school athletic programs spend most of the energies getting ready for actual contest events, for us 8post-high-schoolers,9 preparation for even one mountain biking annual event causes a year-round prepara- tion and participation in truly healthy living,= Addison said. He describes that way of living as <full of self-gen- erated optimism and energy much more rewarding than a blue and white handicap parking decal which isn9t hard to talk one9s doctor out of.= Since the Sisters Stampede is normally held every Memorial Day, Addison conspicuously wears a small Financial power of attor- ney: A financial power of attorney is a legal docu- ment that gives someone the authority to conduct your financial affairs 3 pay bills, write checks, make deposits, sell or purchase assets 3 if you were unable to do so yourself. You can establish the finan- cial power of attorney without giving your representative any ownership in your assets. Last will and testament: With a last will and testament, you can choose how you want your assets distributed, appoint an executor to oversee the distribution and name a guardian to take care of minor children. If you don9t have a will, a court might assume these functions, with results you might not have wanted. 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