Can’t Retire Yet…We’ve got good news for you!

A recent study seems to say that “use it or lose it” hits the nail on the head…so to speak….for retirees. (We all knew that..right?)

The researchers find a straight-line relationship between the percentage of people in a country who are working at age 60 to 64 and their performance on memory tests. The longer people in a country keep working, the better, as a group, they do on the tests when they are in their early 60s.

The memory test looks at how well people can recall a list of 10 nouns immediately and 10 minutes after they heard them. A perfect score is 20, meaning all 10 were recalled each time. Those tests were chosen for the surveys because memory generally declines with age, and this decline is associated with diminished ability to think and reason.

People in the United States did best, with an average score of 11. Those in Denmark and England were close behind, with scores just above 10. In Italy, the average score was around 7, in France it was 8, and in Spain it was a little more than 6.

Laura Carstensen, Director of the Center on Longevity at Stanford University found the study incredibly interesting and exciting. The two economists, Susann Rohwedder and Robert Willis, who published the  paper “Mental Reitrement” in the Journal of Economic Perspectives said that “Early retirement appears to have a significant negative impact on the cognitive ability of people in their early 60s that is both quantitatively important and causal.”

They came to this conclusion after testing retirees and non-retires from the U.S., England, and several European and Scandanavian countries. (Surprise…the U.S.scored pretty well for a change.”

Good news/Bad news- – – depending on your outlook; the sooner you retire the more likely you are to lose some of your cognitive ability.  ” In an informal manner  we are arguing that public policies that affect the age of retirement may be used as instrumental variables to generate cross-country variation in retirement behavior in order to identify the causal effect of retirement on cognition.”  (Pension variations, taxes, disability policies, etc.) http://www.aeaweb.org/articles.php?doi=10.1257/jep.24.1.119

Not surprising is that not everyone is convinced. (Perhaps those striking workers in France?) At Harvard Lisa Berkman, director of the Center for Population and Development Studies said; “If you do Sudoku, you get better at Sudoku. You get better at one narrow task but you don’t get better at cognitive behavior in life.”  (So what does she know..said William Halpin of Seal Beach.)

This is a very exciting story for those of us who wonder if we’re losing it.  Maybe not?

For the entire N.Y. Times article and to see test results GO TO: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/12/science/12retire.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&emc=eta1

Provide a bed for a homeless person…for NOTHING!

By Kim Masoner (Save Our Beach)

Have any single use grocery bags you don’t know what to do with? I just found out what I’m going to do with mine — crocheting single use plastic grocery bags into comfy bed rolls for homeless!

So if you have any Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons, Stater Brothers, Kmart, Target, Walmart, 99 Cent Store bags, please bring them to our beach cleanup this Saturday. If you can’t make it to our cleanup this Saturday, and you do have extra bags, please email me at kim@saveourbeach.org

Remember “Beach Cleanup” this Saturday with free yoga from 8 to 9 a.m. and then the cleanup is anytime from 8 a.m. until Noon.

Here’s why I’m giving out blue marbles this Saturday thanks to United By Blue http://bit.ly/aICtS0. United By Blue clothing company picks up 1 pound of trash for every item of clothing they sell. Love the concept!

Hope to see you in the sand ~ Kim Masoner, Founder
Save Our Beach – www.saveourbeach.org

(Editor’s Note) The saving of the Chilean miners was a “feel good” story that made the whole world feel better this week.  There is such a tendency to report only the awful things that occur in our world that sometimes its depressing to pick up a newspaper.

We here at “Whats Up in Seal Beach” are just amazed at how many selfless people there are in our community willing to help others and the environment. 

Our hat is off to all of you.  Keep up the good work!  You help make this a wonderful world.

Seal Beach at 95…and at 190!

They came from near, and not so near, to help us celebrate our 95 years of “cityhood.”  And guess what.  There is a TIME CAPSULE … that is scheduled to be opened in October, 2110…and I hope some of you are still around when its opened.

Congratulations should go out to Libby Applegate and Nancey Kredell and all of our friends and neighbors who gave of their time and money to create this great idea of a Founder’s Day.  They are too numberous to name here but go to see pictures of the group:

http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/95th-seal-beach-founders-day-parade/

We walked the streets of the town both Saturday and Sunday and everyone we saw was quite excited about what was going on.

IS THIS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE OR WHAT?

Anyone who has photos of the day please send them to us and we’ll put them in What’s Up immediately.  Just identify the people you want to…or the dog, or the baby, or the venue.

We’re an easy touch for publicity.

Thanks again to the Founder’s Group.  You guys are great!

Are you as smart as these youngsters? Most are under 9!

Remember when you weren’t exactly sure of the right answer in school. These children are quick. . . . and a couple may replace Leno and Letterman?

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TEACHER:    Maria, go to the map and find North America

MARIA: Here it  is.

TEACHER:Correct.  Now class, who discovered   America ?

CLASS:    Maria.

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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?

JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables. __________________________________________

TEACHER:  Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’

GLEN:K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L’

TEACHER:  No, that’s wrong

GLEN:Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

(I Love this child)

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TEACHER:   Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

DONALD:     H I J K L M N O.

TEACHER:   What are you talking about?

DONALD:    Yesterday you said it’s H to O.

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TEACHER:   Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have ten years ago.

WINNIE:  Me!

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TEACHER:   Glen, why do you always get so dirty?

GLEN: Well, I’m a  lot closer to the ground than you are.

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TEACHER:     Millie, give me a sentence starting with ‘  I.

MILLIE:         I   is..

TEACHER:     No, Millie….. Always say, ‘I  am.’

MILLIE: All right…’I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.’

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TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted it.  Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn’t punish him?

LOUIS: Because George still had  the axe in his hand….

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TEACHER:    Now, Simon , tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?

SIMON: No sir, I don’t have to, my Mom is a good cook.

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TEACHER: Clyde , your  composition on ‘My Dog’ is exactly the same as your   brother’s.. Did you copy his?

CLYDE  : No, sir. It’s the same dog.

(I want to adopt this kid!!!)

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TEACHER:    Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer  interested?

HAROLD:     A teacher

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LAUGHTER  IS THE SOUL’S MEDICINE – -Have a good time the rest of the day!

Founder’s Day Gala at Old Ranch Country Club…what a night!

A great time was had by all at the Old Ranch Country Club dancing to the music of the Emperors Classic Rock Band.

Needless to say we all love Seal Beach!  These are just a few that will end up here eventually.

– Libby Applegate

GO TO:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee

Founder’s Day Challenge #3….very easy!

This challenge will be the easiest of the three because all we’re asking is that you help up publicize three FREE founders celebration events scheduled this weekend.

If you enjoy shopping, listening to music, or parades, amusement rides, and entertainment,  Seal Beach is the place to be this weekend.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, all of these activities are offered for FREE.  Please join us this weekend and e-mail this link to any friends or family who might want to be part of the celebration:

http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/challenge-3/

Here the rundown on this weekend’s events (Did we mention they’re all FREE?):

MAIN STREET SIDEWALK SALE – Hunt for BARGAINS and great deals from our great Seal Beach businesses on Main Street!    Saturday and Sunday October 9 and 10th  from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CONCERT BY THE PIER- Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  Featuring the “Sin Twins” Rhythm and blues Revue.  Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. at the pier.

SUNDAY Seal Beach FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE and the Joy Zone Festival! (rides, food booths and entertainment) on the Green Belt at Main and Electric.  Show your support for our parks and recreation fund raiser

A hearty Irish laugh and a giant Irish heart …just left for heaven!

SEE that picture on your left.  Well that blue whale’s heart  is about one tenth the size of Dick McNicholl’s.

Joseph Richard “Dick” McNicholl was born on December 9, 1943 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Leo and Alice McNicholl. In 1968 the U.S. got a “gift” when Dick and his wife Carol came to Long Beach.

Dick McNicholl

He was the third of four children, sister Marie and brothers Tom and Frankie. At a young age, Dick knew he belonged in the construction industry and began work as an apprentice carpenter in 1959. In 1968, Dick came to the United States, joined the Carpenters Local 710 and began his life in America.

In 1969 Dick married the love of his life Carol and started their family. Dick became a U. S. citizen in 1973, which was one of the most memorable events in his life. Due to a downturn in construction, Dick sought other means of work and in 1973, began a long and enjoyable career with the City of Long Beach….and he loved his Irish breakfasts in Seal Beach!

He worked for the Public Works Department for seven years and then became a building inspector with the Department of Planning and Building in 1980. Dick was able to rise to the top of his career due to his enthusiasm, drive and strong work ethic, retiring in 2003 as the City’s Chief Building Inspector. The list of people he helped along the way is far too long to list here.

Dick had the heart of a lion, believed strongly in his church, and was passionate about his family and his country. He was at ease wherever he went, making friends with all who crossed his path. The family dining and patio tables were the heart of many gatherings, discussions, deep thoughts and fond memories. During his illness, Dick’s unwavering courage and determination inspired his family and friends. His smile and sense of humor never faltered. Dick lost his hard fought and courageous battle against cancer on September 17, 2010 passing away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends.

Dick is survived by his loving and devoted wife Carol, his children Beverly, Steven and Christine, sister Marie, niece Anne and nephews Patrick, Rodrick, brother Tom and wife Irene, brother in law Joe and a very large extended close knit family. Dick touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude’s Cancer Society…….

Services Friday, October 08, 2010 – 2 p.m.

Del Smith-’55 National Volleyball Champ sucumbs iat 81

Delbert,  (“D.W.”)  Worsley Smith died October 3, 2010 in Palm Desert at age 81. Del was a close friend of the late Jack Haley and his wife Jeanette, also Seal Beachers Ken and Libby Applegate, Nancy Shook, Madeline McNab, Chi Kredell and Bob “Ole” Olson.

He was born June 12, 1929 in Huntington Park to Delbert & Viola Smith. In the ’30s his folks moved the family to Norwalk.   “D.W.” as his friends called him,  attended local schools including Excelsior High School where he played basketball and other sports but upon graduation he quickly found his way to Belmont Shore and Seal Beach.  An outstanding beach volleyball player he moved up to national prominence and in 1955  was a member of the U.S. National Volleyball Championship team.

He had three brothers, Robert, George, and Donald, all deceased. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Along with volleyball, his favorite sports were surfing, sailing and golf.  “Ole” and Jack Haley both had custom longboards created for their friend.  As a result of his long time spent overseas he came home a champion dart and billiard player.

His entire working career was spent with Douglas Aircraft, then McDonnel-Douglas finally Boeing Aircraft. His first assignment was as a draftsman at age 18. Del worked his way up to Senior Field Services Representative and spent his career traveling the world and living in exotic places like Turkey, Japan, France, England, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Finland, Indonesia and Portugal. At age 72 he faced mandatory retirement and left Boeing after 54 years. At the time he was the longest “hire” in Boeing history.

Del spent the remainder of his days at Palm Desert Greens Country Club playing golf and telling stories of his worldwide travels and reciting (and demonstrating) Ogden Nash limericks.

He touched many hearts with his kindness and GENEROSITY and will be be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial celebration to be determined. Contact wilm@562media.com or 562-244-1116

20 hamburgers at one sitting for Glen Tuttle?

It was his dream and the Seafarer gave hom the way.

Another Founder’s Day fact. Check it out at : http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/2010/10/02/20-hamburgers-at-one-sitting/

More Founder’s Day Fare coming up this week.

I think that’s a picture of my Grandmother….?

“In olden days a glimpse of stocking- – was looked on a something  shocking”

. . . But in Seal Beach they just said  heck Anything Goes

go to: http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/a-glimpse-of-stocking/

Come to think of it my Grandpa never would have been caught grabbing the legs of both girls…so that    must have been my Grandmother on the pier!

go to : http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/sunday-on-the-pier-with-kopf/

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