William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2005-09-01 / 9. szám

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Insurers, fraternals team up to promote

Life Insurance Awareness Month

WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES, it's always very difficult emotionally. One thing people don't want to think about when they're dealing with their grief is how they're going to manage financially. Unfortunately, that's precisely what happens in a growing number of families because most Americans don't have adequate life insurance protection.

In an effort to encourage consumers to take stock of their life insurance needs, the life insurance industry is coming together in September to promote Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month is being coordinated by the nonprofit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) and includes the participation of many of the nation's top insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies.

Studies indicate that nearly 50 million Americans lack adequate coverage. The consequences of not being financially prepared can be devastating to a family. A recent study of widows and widowers found that most had to make difficult financial adjustments after their loved one died. These included having to work additional jobs or longer hours, borrow money from friends and family, withdraw money from savings and investment accounts, and move to smaller, less expensive housing.

It doesn't need to be that way and that's the main message of this public awareness campaign.

Those wishing to learn more about the campaign should contact Jon Dressner, Vice President, LIFE Foundation, atjdressner@lifefdn.org or call 202-464-5000, ext 117.

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Spotlight

Br. 18 Lincoln Park, Ml

SOUTHGATE, MI - In 1954, Ernie Mayoros was 26 and had just returned to Riverview,

Mich., after a two-year stint in the army. That fall, he would not only lead a group of teenagers to an undefeated season but also become the "father of Riverview football."

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Riverview High School Pirates went 7-0 in 1954, including five shutouts. They allowed only three touchdowns all season.

On Father's Day this year, many of the players on that undefeated team reunited to pay tribute to the former coach and to remember the days that gave birth to a tradition of excellence.

One of Ernie's former players, Gerald Perry, said in an interview for Heritage Newspapers that the team "had coaches before, but Ernie had that magic. He could pull things together and we loved playing for him."

In the same article, Ernie said, "Back then, you had relationships with young men where you could talk to them about their future. You could impress upon a young man that what he was doing would help him later in life."

Ernie retired as principal of Riverview High School in 1992. Today, he and his wife Joanne— who celebrated their 50th anniversary last month-are enjoying retirement. ..and, we're sure, many fond memories of the olds days on the gridiron.

From the West

I. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to New Exit 91 (Donegal Exit). After paying toll, turn left at stop sign onto Rt. 31 East.

2. Continue on Rt. 31 East for 12.4 miles through town of Bakersville.

3. About 4/10 mile past CoGo’s Store, turn right onto Trent Road at Pioneer Park Campgrounds sign.

4. Proceed on Trent Road for approximately 3 miles until road dead ends at stop sign.

5. Turn left onto Copper Kettle Road and go 2110 mile.

6. Turn right onto Ream Road and go 1/2 mile.

7. Turn right onto Lyons Road and go 6/10 mile to Penn Scenic View gate on right.

From the East Take PA turnpike to New Exit 110 (Somerset Exit). Turn right onto Rt. 31 West. Go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Trent Road at Pioneer Park sign. Continue with #4 above.

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William Penn Life, September 2005