Financial seminars for
seniors to start May 13
Financial Networks of America's free financial seminars geared toward seniors kicks off May 13. The topic for the first meeting is "Facts about Long Term Care."
The seminar will be conducted twice, once at the Walker Building at 2 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. at Aurora Library.
The clinic is a free, educational and informative lecture-type class without the pressure of selling any services. It's strictly a chance to receive information.
Michael Embrescia, who is a partner in the Wealth Management Group of FNA, will lead the meetings. If you plan to attend, respond to Carrie at 330-425-9199.
Other seminars will follow on the second Tuesday of every month through November, with the exception of August.
Anna Maria will mark
Nursing Home Week
Mayor Lynn McGill is scheduled to present a proclamation May 16 at 2 p.m. at Anna Maria of Aurora recognizing National Nursing Home Week, which runs May 11 to 18.
During the celebration, a band will play courtesy of Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and treats will be sponsored by Harry & David's, while a cookout and pie-eating contest also are planned. A midnight meal will be offered from 11 p.m. to midnight.
This year's theme is "Love Is Ageless." The week provides a perfect time for relatives to visit their loved ones at area nursing facilities, or call them or send a card or flowers.
Anna Maria offers a brochure titled "Tips on visiting friends and relatives." It details plans for a visit, visits outside the facility and who should visit. It is available by calling 1-800-628-8140 or visiting www.LongermCareLiving.com.
Estate planning topic for talk at Anna Maria
Anna Maria of Aurora will offer a seminar titled "Estate Planning Wisely." on May 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building A. Dinner and valuable information will be provided.
Attorney Laurie G. Steiner will talk. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited and reservations should be made with Diane Barben at 330-562-6171.
Steiner is a partner in the law firm Budish, Solomon, Steiner & Peck, and her practices focuses on elder law, Medicaid, trust and estate planning and probate.
She is the substitute host and frequent guest on the TV show "Golden Opportunities," and is the contributing author to 50-Something magazine and a past contributing author to "The Times of Your Life."
Dominion's gas rates
to increase 15 percent
Dominion East Ohio's rates for natural gas will rise later this month.
As of May 16, the standard service offer rate, which changes monthly and is charged to customers who do not choose their own natural gas supplier, will go up 15.5 percent, or $1.70, to $12.72 per 1,000 cubic feet.
The March rate was $11.02. The new rate will be $3.772 higher than the rate last May, a 42.2 percent increase.
Domino East Ohio said the average residential customer's bill for May will be up 33 percent, or $19.76, to $79.61 from last May. The rate is determined each month based on the New York Mercantile Exchange month-end settlement rate, plus an additional $1.44 per mcf.
The rate is a base for natural gas and does not include a transportation cost that all customers, regardless of their supplier, continue to pay. Customers locked into a rate with a separate supplier are not affected by the hike.