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FAIRBANKS — Many older people want to stay in the house they built or raised their kids in as long as they can. Yet, in Alaska it can be difficult to find housing stocked with the types of modifications needed for elders, such as wide doors and hallways, low doorway thresholds , deep stair treads and ramps for walkers or wheelchairs. In the past, many older Alaskans would move to the Lower 48 after retiring to find more accessible homes and communities. The Alaska Commission on Aging said that Alaska has one of the fastest growing populations of seniors in the country and more of them are now wanting to stay in the state. Older Alaskans need to know what to do in the event of a natural disaster. Hong Kong recently surveyed elderly residents to see how prepared they were. According to a 2012 study in “Geriatrics and Gerontology International,” less than a quarter of elderly people in Hong Kong were prepared to deal with a natural disaster, even though almost nine...

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Congregation Beth Israel Events WEST HARTFORD — Congregation Beth Israel , 701 Farmington Ave., is hosting the following events. All events are at the congregation, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 860-233-8215 or visit www.cbict.org. Shabbat Splashdown Pool Party and Havdalah: Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the home of Cantor Phillips. Address provided upon RSVP. CBI's group for young professionals and graduate students hosts a light dinner with fun in the pool. A short Havdalah ceremony brings the sweetness of the evening into the rest of the week to come. Guests are asked to bring a drink or dessert to share. RSVP to Cantor Phillips by Wednesday, August 23, at lphillips@cbict.org. Celebrate CBI: Sunday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy food, fun, family, and friends in this end-of- summer celebration , free and open to the public Torah Study will take place every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Clergy will lead a spirited exploration and discussi...

A Combat Action Badge is displayed on a multicam uniform minutes after the soldier received it. U.S. Army photo The following is a list of most Army enlisted and officer jobs, with short descriptions.  ENLISTED CAREERS (scroll down for Officer Careers ) ADMINISTRATIVE  Administrative Specialists record, store, organize and maintain files . They type letters, reports and official orders, and schedule training and leave for unit personnel .  Finance Specialists compute payroll and prepare payments for Army personnel . They also record details of financial transactions and plans budgets for future expenses.  Aviation Operations Specialists prepare and provide flight information for air and ground crews. They keep flight logs and plan flight schedules and aircrew assignments.  Legal Specialists assist judges , lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. They also process legal claims and appeals, and research court decisions and Army regulations .  Cha...