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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, November 1, 2007 Begin choosing a Medicare plan before open enrollment starts By Debbie Smith, Regional Presi- dent, Senior Products, Humana’s Western Region When selecting a Medicare plan, you have a wide variety of choices, so you’ll want to select the plan that best suits your needs. Use this time before the en- rollment period begins, on No- vember 15, to get answers. Be- fore choosing a plan, think about your healthcare needs and what’s important to you. Here are four simple steps to help you select a Medicare plan. Step One: Review your med- ical spending from 2006 and 2007. Give yourself a “health- care audit.” In other words, re- view your records and receipts to determine your recent healthcare costs. Be sure to in- clude charges from physicians, hospitals and pharmacy ex- penses for your prescription drugs or supplies. If you don’t have good records, talk to your doctor’s office or pharmacy. Step Two: Identify future healthcare needs. Although none of us has a crystal ball that can predict what next year will bring, make an estimate on what healthcare services you may need. Do you have a con- dition that requires on-going, regular care? Will you need to continue on your current pre- Body Mind Spirit Retreat scheduled Body Mind Spirit Retreat’s 2nd annual weekend retreat in Vernonia will feature exception- al guest speakers: Dr. Tooba Durrani, Heather Lewis, L.M.T., L.M.P., C.L.T., N.T., Dr. Stephen Scheer, and Deborah Steffen, R.Y.T., H.H.P., C.H.T., a Certified Chopra Center In- structor. Open your mind as you read these questions and then ask yourself “could this weekend be a breakthrough for me?” • Have you ever wondered why your relationships with friends and family have not im- proved despite all you have tried? • Have you ever wondered why you aren’t as healthy as you’d like to be despite all the different techniques you have A GALIS N ETWORK S ERVICES tried? • Have you ever wondered how to find peace, serenity and a sense of wellbeing even with chaotic circumstances and multiple responsibilities? This retreat is for you! Ex- plore yourself and ways to support your mind, body, and spirit. All workshops, yoga, qigong, food and lodging for only $250, register by November 5. The retreat starts November 9, 5:00 p.m. through November 11, 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Re- treat in Vernonia. To enroll in the retreat or for more information call 503-429- 2103 or 503-429-4677 today. For more information please visit www.aletheia-hti.com. High Speed Wireless Internet. 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There are many re- sources to help you better un- derstand your options in select- ing a Medicare plan: •State Health Insurance As- sistance Program – The Ore- gon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA) gives free local health insurance counseling. Visit www.shipusa.org or call (1-800- 722-4134). •www.medicare.gov enables Please see page 10 Vernonian to walk 60 miles for cancer Jeana Gump of Vernonia, Oregon, will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Arizona Breast Can- cer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. After months of training and fund- raising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for criti- cal research and community outreach programs. “This will be my third 3-day walk,” Gump said, “I originally got involved with the 3-day be- cause a friend lost her Aunt to Breast Cancer. I had such an amazing wonderful time partici- pating in that first walk, that I decided to do it again in 2006, and I did it. This year, I am do- ing it again and my ultimate goal is to walk in every city that has a Breast Cancer 3-day event. I can only hope that by the time I finish my goal, a cure will be found. “As a Breast Cancer 3-Day participant, I have an opportu- nity to celebrate breast cancer survivorship, honor those who lost their lives to the disease, and ultimately, have an enor- mous impact on awareness and funding for breast cancer research and community out- reach programs. The Breast Cancer 3-Day is challenging, and fun, and the memory of my personal accomplishment will last a lifetime,” Gump conclud- ed. The Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day will start on Friday morn- ing, November 2, and end with closing ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, November 4. The walkers will cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace. The walkers will be supported by hundreds of vol- unteer crew members who will provide meals, liquid and snack stops, gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and 24- hour medical services. The actual journey starts months in advance when walk- ers start training and raising the $2,200 required fundraising minimum. To help prepare for the Breast Cancer 3-Day, each walker is supported by coaches and online assistance that aid in all aspects of training and fundraising, while clinics, meet- ings, and training walks provide ongoing support. To help Gump reach her goal, make a donation directly to her online donation page or join her team at https://www. kintera.org/faf/search/searchTe amPart.asp?ievent=202306&li s=0&kntae202306=B9441ED6 B67C47CAB47A3A8F49B05C 6A&supId=0&team=1683556& cj=Y. To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Breast Cancer 3-Day, visit www.The3 Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY. Fultz has great bodybuilding season Although he took the 2006 competitive season off, Ver- nonia’s Terry Fultz started train- ing for the 2007 bodybuilding season in mid-summer of 2006. The first competition of 2007 was the Oregon Champi- onships, at Parkrose High School, in June. Fultz had a re- spectable come-back by taking second place. In addition, he was presented with a special award for Most Inspirational Bodybuilder in Oregon. The award was presented by André Scott, of Blue Sky Productions, the promoter of the competi- tion. Next up was the Northern Classic, September 1 in Taco- ma, Washington. Fultz cap- tured the Over 60 title, and won the Best Poser at Show Trophy. Once again, to his surprise, Fultz received the Most Inspira- tional award. September 22 found Fultz on stage again, in Wenatchee, Wash., competing for the Ever- green State title. Fultz again took home the Over 60 champi- onship and nearly won the Masters Men’s Overall (for win- ners of the over 40 and over 50 classes, missing by a split deci- sion to the Over 40 winner. For the third show in a row, Fultz was given the Most Inspira- tional and for the second time in the season, was awarded the Best Poser at Show. No other bodybuilder has been awarded Please see page 24 State Farm ® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Bunny Girt, Agent 1229 N. Adair PO Box 543 Cornelius, OR 97113-0543 Bus 503-357-3131 Fax 503-357-9667 bunny.girt.b71g@statefarm.com
