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Over hill, over dale and back together
Imagine finding and buying back a special car you had sold 42 years before.
For anyone who reminisces with thoughts about such a vehicle, John Chestnutt, 82, knows what it’s like to once again be driving his long-gone car.
When he was stationed in the Army in France, Chestuntt took note of the Citroen taxicabs there. They reminded him of the 1934 Ford sedan his dad owned when Chestnutt was 11.
The Citroen Traction Avant autos were French-produced cars built between 1934 and 1957. This make of car was the first mass-produced Uni-body and front wheel drive auto in 1934.
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December always sees a spike in the number of scams, frauds and identity thefts by crooks taking advantage of the fast paced holiday season, according to Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources. Many of the crimes happen because shoppers are a less attentive to their surroundings. The county agency will offer “Scams for the Holidays:
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Near the end of World War II, the U.S. government decided that it was both vital and wise to reward and honor the victorious soldiers and sailors who had won the war. In 1944, Congress approved the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act, which included provisions for the granting and insuring of Veteran Administration (VA) loans. Since VA
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Memory care makes Raanah smile
Every day is a good day for Raanah Aanstead. But three days each week, she is in the best place. Par“People make me smile,” she said. “They make me feel special.” For a little over a year, Raanah has been going to Cascade Park Active Day, an adult day health center in Tacoma’s Stadium district.
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Volunteers who like preparing tax returns and have basic computer skills are being recruited to be Internal Revenue Service-certified AARP Tax-Aides. The Tax-Aide program is sponsored by AARP Foundation and the IRS. You don’t need to be an AARP member or retiree to volunteer, or to receive free tax preparation and assistance from Tax-Aide, which
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Lifestyles
Octagenarians win world senior softball title A Tacoma-area softball team whose players are all at least 79 years old is a reigning world champion. The team, sponsored by Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante, captured the 80-and-older title in the Senior Softball World Masters tournament Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, Nev. The coach is Joe Stortini, a former Pierce County Executive and County Council
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Senior Eats
Sink your sweet tooth into these cupcakes Cream puffs and eclairs and big cakes, oh my! But the sweet treat that makes Sweet Mellissa’s a great place to visit is the cupcakes. Sweet, rich, flavorful, delectable cupcakes, in delicious flavors that melt in your mouth. Sweet Melissa’s is located right next to the Galaxy Theater in Gig Harbor, and there is plenty
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Senior Adventures
Trips to get you thinking about spring Here we are nearing the end of the year again. It has been a very busy year with exciting things to do and places to go. It is sometimes hard to try to decide what to do next. We are always looking for suggestions. There might still be some space on the Cuba trip Dec.
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Health
Make good choices for unplugging a stuffy nose Cold and flu season is upon us. With it, comes the dreaded stuffy nose. Add to that the pressure of congested sinuses and painfully plugged ears and you’ll be willing to try almost anything for relief. But beware: some over the counter decongestants carry hidden danger. There are dozens of products available to treat cold
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