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P��� 16 A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proc- lamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremo- nies, events and public recognition. Statistics from the Census Bureau: 38.9 million The number of people 65 and older in D����� M�������� May is Older Americans Month the United States on July 1, 2008. This age group accounted for 13 percent of the total population. Between 2007 and 2008, this age group increased by 927,305 people. 88.5 million Projected population of people 65 and older in 2050. People in this age group would comprise 20 percent of the total population at that time. 520 million Projected 2009 midyear world popu- lation 65 and older. Projections indi- cate the number will increase to 1.53 billion by 2050. The percentage of the world’s population 65 and older would increase from less than 8 percent to 17 percent over the period. By 2050, Eu- rope’s rate would be 29 percent. Lukkasson FOR COUNCIL Jerry Paid for by Michelle Lukkasson, PO. Box 3190, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 BEST OFFER EVER! EVER! HD AVAILABLE OVER 150 CHANNELS 120 TOP CHANNELS IINCLUDING LOCAL CHANNELS GET OVER GET OVER $19 FOR 12 MONTHS* CALL TODAY AND RECEIVE The Lowest All-Digital Price Nationwide! Plus: CALL TODAY AND RE DVR UPGRADE ($6/mo DVR Service fee applies) 8 CHANNELS SAVE OVER $380 1-888-266-9443 Digital Home Advantage offer requires 24-month commitment and credit qualification. If service is terminated before the end of commitment, a cancellation fee of $17.50/month remaining will apply. Programming credits will apply during the first 12 months. All equipment is leased and must be returned to DISH Network upon cancellation or unreturned equipment fees apply. Limit 6 leased tuners per account; lease upgrade fees will apply for select receivers; monthly fees may apply based on type and number of receivers. HD programming requires HD television. All prices, packages and programming subject to change without notice. Local channels only available in certain areas. Offer is subject to the terms of applicable Promotional and Residential Customer Agreements. Additional restrictions and fees may apply. First-time DISH Network customers only. Offer ends 5/31/10. HBO/Showtime: Programming credits will apply during the first 3 months. Customer must downgrade or then-current price will apply. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS company. 15 MOVIE CHANNELS INCLUDING & 16 CHANNELS FOR 3 MONTHS (with Agreement) NCLUDING LOCAL CHANNELS (where available) 99 mo 4 Number of countries with 20 percent or more of their population 65 and older in 2009: Germany, Italy, Japan and Monaco. NATION & STATES 4.1 million Number of people 65 and older living in California on July 1, 2008, the high- est total of any state. Florida, with 3.2 million, and New York, with 2.6 mil- lion, were the runners-up. 17% Percentage of Florida’s population 65 and older in 2008, which led the nation. States with the next-highest percentages of older people included West Virginia (16 percent) and Penn- sylvania (15 percent). 34% Percentage of the population of La Paz County, Ariz., that was 65 and older on July 1, 2008, which led the nation. It was followed by Highlands, Fla. (32 per- cent), and Lancaster, Va. (32 percent). 73 The number of men 65 and older on July 1, 2008, for every 100 women in this age group. For those 85 and older, it drops to 48 men per 100 women. 5.7 million The number of people 85 and older in the United States on July 1, 2008. M�� 5, 2010 QES events Quartzsite Elementary School will be busy this last month of school. The last day of school is May 28th. There will be an all school parent meeting on May 12th at 6pm. Arizona Extention Center will present informa- tion regarding sexting and cyberbully- ing. All parents are welcome. On May 14th, the Booster Club is host- ing a Movie Night, showing “The Tooth Fairy”. $1.50 entrance fee includes popcorn! Come enjoy the movie and popcorn, too! QES End of the Year Awards will be held on May 19th at 6pm. Kindergarten promotion will be held on May 26th. 8th Grade promotion will be on May 26th at 7pm. Ehrenberg’s 8th Grade promotion will be held on May 27th at 6pm. The Quartzsite District School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, rotating between Ehrenberg and Quartzsite schools. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11th at 6pm at QES. Bring your concerns and ideas for the board to hear. OP CHANNELS OTE