1976 Coast-to-Coast Bike Trek
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in Features
Brothers John and Carl Peck cycled cross country in 1976, and set out in 2016 to retrace their route.
Create a “Hillbilly” Garden
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in Yard 'N Garden
A friend and I were discussing gardening in pots and how I wished I had a bigger space for herbs. At the time, creating a raised bed was too expensive and labor intensive for me. “Have you ever planted a ‘hillbilly’ garden?” my friend asked. It turns out that a ‘hillbilly’ garden was the perfect […]
Social Security Answers Your Questions
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in Social Security
Question: My father receives Social Security retirement benefits, and I will be in charge of his estate when he dies. Should that occur, do I need to report his death to Social Security or will benefits automatically stop? Answer: When your father dies, please notify Social Security as soon as possible by calling us at […]
Artists Reception
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in ThingsToDo
Capital City Artists 8th Annual Art ShowOpening Reception Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 – 4 p.m. Armory Learning Arts Center 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery For information: (334) 322-1615 (Exhibit continues through October during regular business hours.)
8 Things Your Grandkids Don’t Do (and some they do…)
Posted on July 31, 2016 by bob in Features
Discover some surprising differences between your grandkids (Generation “Z”) and the folks who came before them (“Millennials”).
Care & Feeding of Orchids (+ Garden Help Line)
Posted on July 31, 2016 by bob in Yard 'N Garden
As a child, I remember spending my summers in Hawaii helping my grandfather and watering his many orchids. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the hours spent performing this family chore would create a fondness for orchids, albeit decades later in my Montgomery home. For most, orchids have the reputation of being difficult […]
Social Security Q&A: Military Service, Calculating Benefits
Posted on July 31, 2016 by bob in Social Security
Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits? Answer: You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement at the same time. Generally, we don’t reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to […]
Medicare: Durable Medical Equipment
Posted on July 31, 2016 by bob in Medicare
Dear Marci, Q: My doctor recommended that I get a manual wheelchair to get around my home. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs? If so, what do I need to do so that they will cover it? A: Yes, Medicare covers wheelchairs. Wheelchairs, and other items such as walkers and oxygen equipment, are known as durable medical […]
