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CONTENTS
MAY 2013 • VOL. 13 ISSUE 05
departments
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Tapas
Community Page
Charity of the Month
ON THE COVER – Elizabeth
Hanselman, 63, graces our cover for
this month’s story on Senior Fitness.
Hanselman ran her first marathon
some 30 years ago and hasn’t stopped.
Hanselman says she feels better now
than when she was younger. And like
many seasoned athletes, she remains
active, pushing herself and maintaining
strength, as she gets older.
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Calendar of Events
Theatre Listings
Crossword Puzzle
columns
Enjoying Act Three
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by Ellis Amburn
features
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Saving the Priest
Historic High Springs Theater May Close
Embracing Life
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by Donna Bonnell
Healthy Edge
32
by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
BY LARRY BEHNKE
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Legion of Honor
France Fetes Local WWII Vets
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Reading Corner
Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
BY CHRIS EVERSOLE
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Staying Fit
The Importance of Exercise and Positive Thinking
BY COURTNEY LINDWALL
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Get Well Now
Centers and Seminars to Stay Healthy
BY ALLISON WILSON
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May 2013
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
Keep Moving!
In other words, do as I say, not as I do.
Most of us know by now the
importance of exercise for health,
longevity and mental acuity.
Time and time again I try to make
the habit of going to the gym. I’m
usually good for a few weeks, working
out regularly until something — a sore
back, a pulled muscle or a series of
social events — gets me off track. So I’m
certainly the last person to preach to
anyone about getting off the recliner and
doing some exercise.
What I hear again and again from the
active and vital Seniors I encounter is
that they have no desire to spend their
days sitting in a rocking chair. They
keep moving. They stay active. They stay
sharp. I like to say I would hope to have
as much energy as they do when I’m in
my 70s and 80s, but, truth be told, I wish
I had as much energy now.
In the spirit of keeping fit, in this
edition our writers bring us a pair of
stories on exercise and wellness. For
many of us, it’s never too late to start.
Memorial Day is on the horizon,
the day of remembering the men and
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women who died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces. And not
long ago, I met a reader who told me
about the D-Day Normandy Veterans of
North Central Florida. She mentioned
that some of these local WWII veterans
were recently awarded France’s highest
award: the French Legion of Honor.
The group consists of the men who
participated in the Normandy Invasion
of France, between June 6, 1944 and
July 28, 1944. You can read about one
recipient’s war experiences in this
edition of Senior Times.
Toward the beginning of the year,
Tower Publications and SunState
Federal Credit Union teamed up for
the Charity of the Month Contest to
recognize some local charities and
nonprofits in our communities. The
contest gives people on Facebook the
opportunity to nominate and vote for
their favorite charity. Each month
the organization with the highest
number of votes is selected for a $1,000
donation and a profile in our magazines.
Additionally, the person who nominated
the charity will receive $300; one
random voter will receive $100. The first
winner is the Lubee Bat Conservancy,
dedicated to saving bats and conserving
ecosystems. You can learn more about
the contest by visiting www.facebook.
com/SunStateFCU.
Lastly, Mother’s Day is upon us. And
while we aren’t bringing you any stories
about this important day, I’d be remiss if
I didn’t shout out to Mom, and my wife
and all the deserving moms out there.
Happy Mother’s Day! s
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Facts & Trivia
FIERY RED
What do the U.K.,
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Gingers.
Defined as “of a
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(predominantly referring to
hair) by the Oxford English
Dictionary, this adjective is a
staple in the U.K. to describe
— and insult — red-haired
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and queens throughout
England’s history have been
redheads, including Henry
VIII and Elizabeth I, the belief
in the Middle Ages was that
people with red hair and green eyes were witches, werewolves or vampires.
THE TERM MIGRATED TO AMERICAN CULTURE IN 2005 WHEN THE
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CINCO DE MAYO
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de
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Day. The holiday is a celebration of
the Mexican Army‘s 1862 victory over
France at the Battle of Puebla during
the Franco-Mexican War, which lasted
from 1861-1867. Although Cinco de
Mayo seems like a popular holiday in
the US, Mexican Independence Day, on
Sept. 16, is a much bigger celebration.
In American culture,
Cinco de Mayo has become a holiday for everyone to enjoy
festivals, fiestas, Latin food and lots of alcohol for the adult crowd.
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85
MILLION
Actually, 85.4 million.
That was the estimated
number of mothers in the
United States in 2009.
81 - Percentage of women
who had become mothers
by age 40 to 44 as of 2010.
In 1976, 90 percent of
women in that age group
had given birth.
— NEWSOK.COM
Did you know…?
• New York was
the first state
to officially
recognize
Memorial Day.
• On Memorial
Day, the
flag should
be flown at
half-staff from
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• In 2004, Washington D.C.
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parade in over 60 years.
This coincided with the
dedication of the National
World War II Memorial.
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cult following like no other. The
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BORN MAY 3, 1934
Years Old
Frankie Valli began life as Francesco Stephen Castelluccio.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Frankie Valli grew up in a public
housing project — Stephen Crane Village. He was inspired to take
up a singing career at the age of seven after his mother took him to
see the young Frank Sinatra. Inspired by an early mentor, Jean Valley,
he changed his name to Valli and supported himself as a barber until
he could make a living as a singer. By 1962 he had found fame as the
lead singer of the Four Seasons, and, with his powerful falsetto voice,
went on to record such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like
a Man,” “Rag Doll,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “December 1963
(Oh, What A Night).” He has toured almost continuously ever since and
his songs have appeared in such movies as “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty
Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory” and “The Wanderers.”
A FEW OTHER NOTABLE
Birthdays this Month
Ann B. Davis
(87) May 5, 1926
Theodore Bikel
Bob Seger
(89) May 2, 1924
(68) May 6, 1945
Pete Seeger
Tommy Chong
(94) May 3, 1919
(75) May 24, 1938
Pat Carroll
Ramsey Lewis
(86) May 5, 1927
(78) May 27, 1935
“Baseball is ninety
percent mental.
The other half is
physical.” — YOGI BERRA
There are perhaps few more
recognizable names associated with
baseball than Yogi Berra, widely
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catchers in baseball history. Nearly his
entire 19-year career was with the New
York Yankees. This cultural icon is also
known for his clever quips, such as “It
ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”
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Bobby Sheffield with one of the 1940s-era projectors he operated for a quarter century. This will be
kept as a museum piece at the theater if a digital projector can be funded to keep the theater open.
HISTORIC HIGH SPRINGS THEATER
Saving the Priest
For more than a century people have
been entertained at the Priest Theatre in
High Springs.
Florida’s oldest continuously operated
movie theater still shows movies
three nights a week to locals and folks
from surrounding cities. The Strong
projectors, built in the 1940s, still thread
the 35mm film to transport viewers into
other worlds.
But the era of film is over. This year
Hollywood is converting to digital; it is
easier and cheaper than film. If the Priest
Theatre cannot come up with money to
go digital, it will have to close.
Bobby and Janice Sheffield ran the
theater for a quarter century, but knew
they could not afford to switch to digital,
so they put the theater up for sale. When
no buyers came forward, the couple’s
daughter Janet and her husband, Alan
Alligood, took over operations. Recently,
the couple hooked up with Kickstarter
for fundraising.
The new projector, repairs and
improvements necessary for the
conversion will cost $85,000. Kickstarter
began in 2009 as a way to fund creative
projects. But there is a catch.
“We can accept $85,000 or more in
donations,” Janet said, “but if we can’t
get at least that much, we get nothing.”
Janet’s parents courted at the Priest;
Janet and Alan had their first date at
the Priest, and helped with concessions.
Now their children help run the theater.
“We hope that the Priest will still
be running for the next generation of
moviegoers,” Janet said.
But that will only happen with
pledges of help, and it has to happen
by the first week in June. Otherwise an
important piece of history will be lost.
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HEROES
Legion of Honor
France Fetes Local WWII Veterans
by Chris Eversole
F
rance has honored seven North
Central Florida veterans with
the French Legion of Honor in
recent years, the nation’s way of thanking them for helping liberate the country
during World War II.
The honorees, now in their 80s and
90s, ranged from age 18 to 27 while serving in the war. Their roles varied, from
infantryman to sailor to bomber pilot.
Gael de Maisonneuve, the French counsel general in Miami, presented the award
to five of the seven this Jan. 29 at NASCAR’s headquarters in Daytona Beach.
The event was important for Tom
Santarsiero, 88, of Gainesville, who
had little chance to adsorb the
appreciation of the French when he
and other members of the 28th Infantry
Division marched down the Champs
Elysees in dress uniforms on August 29,
1944, in the “Victory Day” parade.
The declaration of victory was
premature.
“The parade was just a show thing,”
Santarsiero said. “It was a beautiful
parade, with the people waving at us,
but when we got to the end of town, that
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was it. We put our dress uniforms in
duffle bags and put our combat uniforms
back on again.”
Santarsiero’s memories of his war
days are so vivid that he alternates between the present tense and past tense
in describing them.
The fighting that ensued often
was daunting for Santarsiero’s group,
nicknamed the Bloody Bucket Division
for its red insignia and for its fierceness
in battle. The division traversed France,
Belgium and Luxemburg on foot and in
a truck.
“That was worse than infantry duty
because you’re still up at the front line,”
Santarsiero said. “They’re shooting at
you. You’re not out there fighting. You’re
just taking whatever they had.”
Fighting ebbed and flowed, sometimes being heavy for two to three days,
then quiet for a week. During a lull,
Santarsiero was resting on a monument
in the center of a small town.
“A woman came out with a loaf of
French bread,” he said. “To us, that was
a meal because we’re eating K-rations.
That was a pretty good experience.”
“We were just starting to get acquainted, and
then a mortar landed right in front us. It picked
me up and slammed me against a tree.”
Some of the fighting went from
hedgerow to hedgerow, fence lines made
of stone and scrub. Santarsiero served
beside other infantrymen.
As the division moved on, his superiors called upon Santarsiero to perform
as “wireman,” a role for which he had
received training.
Another of the occasional pleasant
experiences came when Santarsiero
and another soldier were sent ahead to
check whether a farmhouse was safe.
They discovered a husband and wife,
who welcomed them.
“My buddy spoke some French,”
Santarsiero said. “He said that the old
PHOTO BY CHRIS EVERSOLE
Area veterans who received the French Legion of Honor attend a meeting of Normandy Veterans of North Central Florida at Conestogas restaurant
in Alachua. From left to right (front row): Tom Santarsiero, Bill Scruggs and (back) Carlos Crews, Leo McCracken and Lionel Capoldo.
man wants to know if you’ve got an
extra razor. I said I have one. I don’t use
it anyhow. I’ve a beard. I gave him my
razor with a couple of blades.”
The farmer invited the two soldiers
into his basement.
“He had all this wine, and he gave each
of us two bottles,” he said. “When we went
back, I gave one to my lieutenant, and I
kept one that I shared with my buddies.”
Santarsiero had accepted his duty
wholeheartedly when he was drafted five
months after graduating from Burgard
Vocational High School in Buffalo, N.Y.
“I just felt it was something we had
to do,” he said. “We had to go fight. Our
country was at war. This is my country. I
have to fight to protect it.”
His gung ho attitude was severely
tested over his three months at war. Although his landing on Omaha Beach three
weeks after D-Day was safe, his first day
on contested turf was not. That turf was
in the St. Lo region. Elevated road.
“There were eight or nine of us
together,” Santarsiero said. “One of
the fellows was sitting down. He had a
shovel in his hands.
“We were just starting to get acquainted, and then a mortar landed right
in front us. It picked me up and slammed
me against a tree. One of the other
guys, part of his arm was gone. Another
one, part of his leg was gone. The guy
was still sitting there with the shovel.
He’s not moving. The medic came over.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY TOM SANTARSIERO
Tom Santarsiero was among members of the 28th Infantry Division that
marched down the Champs Elysees in dress uniforms on August 29,
1944, in the “Victory Day” parade.
He was dead. A piece of shrapnel had
pierced his heart.”
At one point later on, Allied and German troops called a truce to retrieve their
dead and wounded, without authorization from their generals, Santarsiero said.
“My lieutenant sent me in with another guy to pick up the dead bodies,”
he said. “We had to pick what was left of
them. We picked up parts and torsos and
had to put them in a mattress cover and
take the dog tags off and tied them to the
mattress cover.”
Santarsiero said and his partner
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continued on their grim task for four to
five hours.
“You don’t ever forget it. It was pretty
bad. When you’re in combat, you look at
somebody that’s dead, and you picture
yourself there. You just tell yourself,
‘when is it my turn.’ You don’t say how.
You just say when. It’s just a matter of
time. You’re waiting to die.”
Santarsiero’s front-line service came
to an end on a brutally frigid day in Germany on Nov. 8, 1944. The day before,
Santarsiero and another soldier laid
telephone lines to an observation post
in “no-man’s land,” halfway between the
Germans and the Americans.
“It got real cold that night. We pretty
much huddled up,” Santarsiero said.
“The next morning, when I tried to stand
up, I couldn’t. My feet were numb.”
Santarsiero took his left shoe off, finding that his foot was swollen and purple.
“I couldn’t get the right shoe off,” he
said. “We had to cut it off. It was almost
black. That was it. The other guy looked
at me and said, ‘You’re done.’”
The other soldier’s assessment that
Santarsiero was done with active duty
HONORED VETS SERVED
IN MANY ROLES
The French Legion of Honor,
which seven North Central
Florida World War II veterans
have received, has a long
history.
Napoleon created the medal
in 1802. American recipients of
the award, which is the most
prestigious honor given by
France, include Thomas Edison,
former President and General
Dwight D. Eisenhower and
former Secretary of State and
General Colin Powell.
Frank Towers of Gainesville
received the medal several
years ago in Mortain, France.
Towers remembers June 13,
1944, vividly. It was his birthday,
and it was the day in which he
landed on Ormandy Beach in
France, following the D-Day
forces by a week.
Towers fought in Europe
for 11 months, until V-E Day,
May 8, 1945. He served as a
messenger, carrying information
about plans for the next day
of fighting from the regimental
headquarters to the divisional
headquarters.
Towers is grateful that he
survived and that he was able
to stay in the field until the end
of the war. Many of his fellow
soldiers were not so lucky.
was accurate, but Santarsiero had one
more act of courage to perform; he had
to get back to his unit.
“It was daylight, and I didn’t want the
Germans to see me,” he said. “There was
a big ditch with a little water and a thin
layer of ice. I crawled through it — all
alone — on my hands and knees for 800
or 900 yards.”
Santarsiero escaped into the woods
where he encountered two GIs. They
brought in the medics to help and he
was then taken to a hospital in Paris.
“They had me put on a gown. I’m
filthy and in a wheelchair,” he said. “I
asked the guy who was pushing the
wheelchair to take me to a shower. He
wheeled me in. A French nurse comes
in there screaming at me. She was mad
at me, very mad. She went in and turned
the shower off, and she pulled me out of
there. She took a towel, and she threw it
at me — still hollering at me.”
It turned out that the nurse was outraged because she was worried that the
shower might hurt Santarsiero’s feet.
Fortunately, gangrene never set in.
Over time, Santarsiero’s feet healed. Al-
“I was a first lieutenant, and we
had 125 officers in our division,”
he said. “We had 100 percent
turnover of men who were killed
or wounded so badly that they
couldn’t stay.”
Lionel Capoldo of Lake City
received the medal on August
21, 2012, in Boynton Beach. He
served on a landing craft of the
Royal Navy on D-Day. He later
served in the Pacific, including at
Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Tom Santarsiero of Gainesville
was among a group that received
the medal in Daytona Beach on
Jan. 29 (see main story).
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PHOTO BY CHRIS EVERSOLE
Tom Santarsiero displays a photo from his
World War II days and the French Legion of
Honor medal he received in January.
though he still has some numbness, today
his feet are healthy enough that he continues to be an outstanding bowler, with a
record of bowling 300 several times.
Santarsiero returned home to Buffalo,
where he worked on the Agena engine,
which powered manned space flight. He
served as a “liaison engineer” between
Bell Aerospace, which built the engine,
and Lockheed Corp., the major contractor with NASA.
Santarsiero retired in 1987 and moved
with his wife, Millie, to Turkey Creek
Forest, a close-knit retirement neighborhood in Gainesville. They chose Gainesville because their son, Michael, a supervisor over air conditioning maintenance
at the University of Florida, lived here.
It took Santarsiero 25 years to get the
Veterans Administration to find his lost
records and award him a military pension.
Today, he volunteers at the Malcolm
Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville,
helping veterans obtain their benefits.
Santarsiero is grateful that he survived his war experience.
“It was by the grace of God,” he said. “I
carried a picture of Christ with me, and I
still have it, although it’s very frayed.”
He contrasts the clear sense of purpose that he and other World War II
veterans with the uncertainty today’s
recently discharged vets have about
what they accomplished.
“We knew we had to win the war,” he
said. “Everyone — at home and in battle
— pitched in. Today, we’re serving as the
world’s 911 call center, going and bailing
out countries without a way of knowing
if we won or not.” s
For information about the D-Day Normandy Veterans of North Central Florida,
contact Bryan Walker at 352-372-9685
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Others participants in the January event were:
Leo McCracken, who landed on Utah Beach several weeks after D-Day. He
was part of the crew of a 105mm Howitzer M7 tank.
Bill Scruggs of
Gainesville. He was
the co-pilot of a B-17
bomber that crashed
in England after flying
a mission to Europe.
Scruggs and his copilot survived the crash,
but the other seven
members of the crew
perished.
Charles Earnest
of Gainesville laid
telephone lines in
France. He was
wounded extensively
when his truck was hit on Nov. 20, 1944. He recovered in England and was
reassigned to active duty. By the time he reached the front, V-E Day occurred.
Carlos Crews of Lake City also received his medal in January, but he was not
able to attend the awards ceremony. As a flight chief, he certified that the
planes were air-worthy.
GROUP PROVIDES
FELLOWSHIP
The D-Day Normandy Veterans
of North Central Florida meets at
11 a.m. on the second Thursday
of each month at Conestoga’s in
Alachua.
Bryan Walker, a Gainesville
financial planner, organized the
group in 1996, and he serves as
its administrator.
Membership is open to any
veteran of the Normandy
Campaign in Europe and any
veteran who served in the
Pacific during the war. The
group welcomes guests.
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COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN
Enjoying
Act Three
James Jones
“I
enjoyed seeing Ellis,” James
Jones wrote in a letter in
Random House’s collection of his
correspondence.
“I think he had a good time at Cecile’s
party,” Jim continued.
The author of “From Here to Eternity” and I had joked, roared and boozed
the afternoon away at painter Cecile
Gray Bazelon’s Manhattan brunch for
Jim and his blond-bombshell wife
Gloria, feasting on a juicy 15-inch-long
hoagie Cecile had ordered from an Italian restaurant.
“Please give Ellis my best,” he concluded in “To Reach Eternity: The Letters of James Jones.”
Jim was high among the reasons I’d
moved the previous year, from a G.P.
Putnam’s Sons imprint — Coward-McCann — to Delacorte.
Though a vice president at Coward,
I was hobbled by Putnam’s then-conservative policy regarding the size of
author’s advances.
I decided to seek a company that
could afford the books I was attracting,
one like the Delacorte Press, paperback
giant Dell’s hardcover imprint, where
editor Donald I. Fine had paid James
Jones $725,000 to leave Charles Scribner’s Sons.
In the musical-chairs roundelay
typical of U.S. book publishing, Don was
squeezed out in a power struggle at Dell/
Delacorte and came to Coward, and I re-
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signed my vice presidency at Coward to
take over as editor in chief of Delacorte.
Dell president Helen Meyer knew
that James Jones was upset over losing
his editor, and agreed that my first act as
Delacorte’s chief should be to fly to Paris,
where Jim had moved in the late 1950s.
A short, muscular man who’d done
some boxing in the Army, Jim received
me virtually naked, clad in a skimpy silk
kimono so brief it barely covered the
essentials.
In trying to determine if
I’d be a good editor for
him, Jim put me to three
tests. I passed the first
one when I didn’t blink
at his scanty garb.
As Jack Kerouac’s editor I was unshockable. Jack once told me that the
first time he met his muse Neal Cassady,
“Neal opened the door naked, and I
could see his wife LuAnne behind him
on the rumpled bed sheets where he’d
just finished with her. Neal greeted the
world in the raw, the most uninhibited
cat I’ve ever known.”
Jim showed me to the bar, a converted 18th century carved-wood pulpit,
which was his way of getting even with
hypocrisy — and his mother having
whipped him in God’s name.
In trying to determine if I’d be a good
editor for him, Jim put me to three tests.
I passed the first one when I, though in
a conservative suit and tie, didn’t blink
at his scanty garb — not even when he
moved his bar stool so close that our
knees almost touched. To see how comfortable I was with the literary equivalent of the Army’s buddy system, with
its emphasis on instant male bonding, he
pushed his big, friendly, pugilistic mug in
my face and said, “What’s your drink?”
That was the second test, judging
from the look of approval I received
upon replying, “Scotch.” Though Don
Fine had told me Jim didn’t like his
publishers to drink, we did exactly that
for the next three or four hours.
I aced the next test when I told him
that, like Prew in “From Here to Eternity,” I’d been in the infantry, and had
recently made a pilgrimage to Schofield
Barracks, the Oahu Army post where
Jim saw action during Japan’s attack on
Pearl Harbor. Schofield later served as
the setting for the Oscar-winning film of
“From Here to Eternity” starring Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Deborah
Kerr, Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra.
“How’s Schofield lookin’?” he asked,
pouring us both another drink.
“Like a plantation,” I said. “All those
balconies. A country club compared
with Fort Dix, where I served.”
“Jersey. Armpit of the world. Which
of my books is your favorite?”
“’Eternity’ — but I have a special place
in my heart for ‘Some Came Running.’”
“This is what I’ve been missing at
Delacorte,” he said. “I need to talk about
my work and plans like I did with Max
Perkins at Scribner’s.”
There it was, the rapport he wanted.
We were to work together on his next
book, “Viet Journal,” and become fast
friends. s
Ellis Amburn is a biographer and free-lance
editor. [email protected].
CHARITY OF THE MONTH
The Lubee Bat Conservancy
MARCH 2013 WINNER – 2,028 VOTES
While many consider this Gator Country,
wildlife specialists may also recognize
Gainesville as the international center for bat
research, conservation and education.
T
he Lubee Bat Conservancy, a nonprofit facility that houses and studies more than 200 bats at a time, has won the
$1,000 prize for being the February charity of the month.
With 2,028 “likes” on Facebook, Lubee rounded up social
media support for its environmental mission. Anthony Mason,
26, has worked with the bats for a year and a half now and
nominated the center for the award.
The Lubee Bat Conservancy has set the international standard
for bat husbandry, Mason said. It is a member of the international
Association of Zoos and
Aquariums and helped write
its guidelines for proper bat
care. Other zoos follow in
Lubee’s footsteps.
The conservancy
houses fruit bats, whose
populations are hurting
from habitat loss and
Anthony Mason
hunting. The bats’ key
roles, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, are particularly
important in areas of deforestation. During long flights,
dropping seeds across open areas can help regenerate forests.
The conservancy works to revive these crucial at-risk species by focusing heavily on educational programs — not only
for other researchers studying bats, but for young students,
the local community, and communities abroad.
Last year, Lubee was able to reach out to 11,500 people in
the area, said Brian Pope, the conservancy’s director.
Lubee also works to maintain genetic diversity among captivebred bat populations, carefully tracking and planning mating.
Although it is unlikely the bats will ever be released into the wild,
Mason said, it is still important to have viable populations.
Although the conservancy is beginning to study Florida
bats as well, the majority of Lubee’s fruit bats are from outside
North America, such as the rainforests of South America or
PHOTO BY AMANDA WILLIAMSON
Tasha King, head bat keeper,
feeds mango Juicy Juice to Kuri,
a spectacled flying fox.
Asia. Lubee gives grants to
local researchers and conservationists who then study
these bats in the wild.
While the Conservancy
is not a zoo, the center does
allow pre-scheduled tours,
usually on Thursdays. It also
hosts the annual Florida Bat
Festival the last Saturday of
October, which last year attracted around 3,600 visitors.
Mason, the social media
manager for the conservancy,
won the $300 individual prize
for his nomination but gave
the money to Lubee instead.
Learn more at www.facebook.com/LubeeBatConservancy.
TO NOMINATE A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE OR TO
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NOMINEES, VISIT:
www.facebook.com/SunStateFCU
and click on “Charity of the Month”.
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FEEL THE BURN
Staying Fit
The Importance of Exercise
and Positive Thinking
by Courtney Lindwall
I
t was the New York City Marathon, and Elizabeth Hanselman
had found her pace. She was moving with the crowd, through the city’s
five boroughs, alongside tens of thousands of runners who had been training
months for this moment.
She had finally made it to Central
Park. It was mile 23 with three left to go
— then she hit a wall.
“I wanted to kill someone.
Everything hurt,” Hanselman said.
“Why did I do this?”
It was an inner struggle, she said. The
pain came all at once. Her blood sugar
was low, and her body was drained.
But then she decided to stop complaining and just keep going. There was
a battle going on, an inner conflict, but
her drive to continue led her through
miles 24, 25 and finally, 26.
Before she knew it, she was crossing
the finish line and being wrapped in an
aluminum foil blanket — less than 15
seconds under her four-hour goal.
“It wasn’t until I’d had a bagel that I realized — wow, I did this. Twenty-six miles.”
That was more than 30 years ago, but
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Hanselman’s love of running and exercise has never been stronger. Today, at
63, Hanselman is the director of Gainesville Galloway — the regional chapter
of the larger Jeff Galloway Program, a
love of being active, pushing herself and
maintaining strength, as she gets older.
“The most important thing is a positive outlook,” she said. “I don’t look my
age or act my age. I don’t feel my age.”
“Elizabeth is a testimony as to the result of
what healthy living can do for someone in
their senior years.”
running program that teaches pacing
and technique for races.
The group meets up every Saturday
morning at a new spot around Gainesville. The more advanced group takes a
longer run, marathon training. The less
advanced group trains for a 5K.
“To me, running represents having
power and strength,” Hanselman said.
“Even as a child, I stunk at sports. Here
was something I could do.”
Since officially becoming a marathoner that day in New York City, she has
gone on to complete 10 half-marathons
and many more 5Ks and long-distance
runs. Most importantly, the love of
running has instilled in Hanselman a
Seniors such as Hanselman — still
taking on new physical challenges and
maintaining exercise regimens — are
redefining what it means to stay active
later in life.
“It was basically this idea that
once you’re a certain age, you have to
slow down. You can’t do that much,”
Hanselman said.
But that’s not in the cards for her.
Instead, she just makes sure to take rest
days when she needs them and does not
try to fit all her runs in one week. She goes
by a 14-day schedule, instead. Of course,
there are still times in the gym when even
Hanselman — an accomplished marathoner — has doubts about her abilities.
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PHOTO BY TOM MORRISSEY
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANDS AT UF
Shands Arts In Medicine Yoga Program Coordinator Tammy Bernard, M.Ed, RYT, right, leads Seniors in yoga exercise at the Shands Cancer Hospital
at UF. Yoga exercises can help improve flexibility and reduce aches and pains.
“The biggest hurdle is that there’s a part
of me that says I don’t belong here,” she
said. “But I do belong there. I may not be
the fastest person, but I know I’m serious
about it. I enjoy it. I’m making progress.”
Local fitness experts will testify to the
transformative power of physical activity — both as a Senior and otherwise.
Beth Dalton, a certified personal
trainer and lifestyle coach in Gainesville,
runs a business for individual fitness and
nutrition counseling, Lean By Design.
If someone had told her just three
years ago she would be the owner of a
fitness business, Dalton would not have
believed it, she said in an email interview.
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She had struggled with her weight for
half her life and spent many years feeling
uncomfortable in her own skin. When
Dalton began to place a higher importance on nutrition and a balanced approach to her diet, she finally succeeded.
She said she thinks the same is true of
Seniors starting a new exercise program.
It is not just about the number of minutes on the treadmill (although those
do count), but incorporating the mental
aspect of a new lifestyle.
“Having the right attitude is so critical no matter what our age,” Dalton said.
For Seniors like Hanselman, not only
does a positive attitude help boost her
workouts, but the workouts themselves
bring about more positivity.
“It enhances my self image,” Hanselman said. “I know I’m healthy. I’m
strong — more energy in general.”
For those who have not exercised in
awhile, Dalton suggested starting slow
and not overstressing the body, which is
sometimes shown on unrealistic weightloss television shows. Most Seniors that
have been a part of her program have
begun by walking on the treadmill a few
times a week, cycling or swimming.
Dalton also said that a heart rate
monitor could help those starting a new
routine to pace themselves while mainseniortimesmagazine.com
PHOTO BY ALBERT ISAAC
Lucy Griffin (80), Bill Clark (89) and Richard Bice
(65) stay active at Fit for Life gym. “It’s part of
my life,” Lucy said. “I miss it when I’m not here.”
taining a safe and effective workout.
Dalton and Hanselman are friends,
and Hanselman inspires Dalton with her
energy and training schedule.
“Elizabeth is a testimony as to the
result of what healthy living can do for
someone in their senior years,” Dalton
said. “It is obvious that she has taken
proactive measures to ensure her longterm health.”
“I’m 63. I’m on no medication,”
Hanselman said. “I get aches and pains
sometimes, but in a day they’re gone.”
Monica O’Reilly has been the owner
of the Fit for Life gym in North Gainesville for the past seven years and focuses
on the goals and needs of Seniors.
Her gym looks at each Senior client
individually to decide their priorities
and limitations, as well as what workouts would help the most — be it physical therapy, yoga or weight lifting.
“A lot of times with Seniors, they’re
not sure what they can do,” O’Reilly said.
But her first piece of advice is to start
somewhere — just start walking.
“Don’t wait for the motivation to hit
you to start,” she said. “Start and the
motivation will come.”
O’Reilly said she believes one of the
most important things for Seniors to
do is strength training — “that’s their
independence right there.” They work
the main locomotive muscles, like the
glutes, quadriceps and calves.
“Otherwise you’re stuck in your
house. You lose your freedom,” she said.
Another important aspect of a Senior
fitness plan is balance work. O’Reilly
will tell members to work in a doorframe, which is something they can hold
onto if they lose their balance. Seniors
will work on building balance through
exercises like standing heel-to-toe, or,
eventually, on one leg.
Seniors should work on flexibility by
stretching, O’Reilly said, like in a pilates
class, which strengthens the core and
helps balance.
Ultimately, O’Reilly has seen Seniors
who start exercise programs and maintain
active lifestyles transform their health.
“I’ve seen individuals come off blood
pressure medications, prevent diabetes,”
she said.
Whether a marathoner or someone
who has not run in decades, the myth
that physical fitness becomes less
important or less possible as you age is
being debunked every day by inspirational Seniors challenging their bodies
and minds through exercise.
Hanselman said she is feeling better
now at 63, running “nine-milers” and
training for the next race, than she felt
years ago.
“You couldn’t pay me to be 30
again,” she said. “Those suckers are
in for a ride.” s
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing
Life
Bald at Seventeen
H
air is not a necessity for sustaining
life. Yet, I know personally, when
suddenly lost, it can be a life-changing
event. At the insecure age of 17, I became
bald for no apparent reason. I vividly
recall those demoralizing feelings, even
though that scary experience took place
many years ago. As an introvert, becoming hairless was emotionally destructive. While many folks cared about my
well-being, most were crudely curious
and critical. Hair (or lack of it) conveys
messages we may not consciously know.
When Michelle Obama emerged with
a new look on the eve of her husband’s
second inauguration, she became a hot
topic of conversation. With the many
challenges our planet faces, it seemed so
silly to focus attention on the first lady’s
newly cut bangs. Nevertheless, individuals quickly noticed and offered opinions.
Why were people so judgmental of
my hair loss and Obama’s bangs? Susan
Sommers, personal style coach and
founder of DressZing.com, gives this
guidance: “Your hairstyle communicates
who you are at a glance.”
Hairstyles portray individualities.
The right style can be empowering.
Moreover, those whom we meet sense
our confidence and feel good about our
abilities. Most of us know how a bad hair
day hurts our self-esteem. Likewise, on a
good day we can conquer the world!
If all dos (disheveled or debonair)
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reveal our real personalities, how do we
determine which style to wear? Consider the following:
• LONG HAIR — sensual, flirty, lowmaintenance, playful
“Long hair suits most people,” says
Carmine Minardi, co-owner of Minardi
Salon in New York City. However, it is
not for everyone. Petite women tend to
get lost in long tresses.
Antoinette Beenders, Global Creative
Director for Aveda, suggests, “This is
great for women 5’ 7” and taller with a
medium to slim body shape.”
• BOB — power, elegance, strength,
simplicity
Bobs are great for women who want
to make it look easy to juggle family and
career. This low-maintenance hairdo
typically looks great even without spending a lot of time to blow-dry and style.
• PONYTAIL – creative,
straightforward, powerful, nononsense, assertive, confident
Sam Brocato, salon owner in New
York City, states, “Depending on the
placement, it can completely change the
feel and attitude of the style.”
Minardi says, “Ponytails are big for
the 20-to-40 year old group…it exposes
your features and becomes about the
makeup, skin and eyes.”
Ponytails highlight facial features,
but do not work for women who want to
hide unattractive blemishes.
• BANGS – youthful, cute, playful, sassy
with a strong personality
Beenders says, “Women with fringes
tend to have stronger personalities —
feminine mixed with strength.”
Bangs offer a dramatic new look
without losing the length of your style.
Ladies with square faces or short foreheads should beware of bangs.
There are many resources available to
find additional information on hairdos.
As for me, I underwent every test
available. There was only one semi-scientific diagnosis. The doctors believed
my hair loss was the result of an untreated high fever. Their best hypothesis
was that it would return.
After overcoming my anguish and
anger, I purchased wigs and wore them
for years. Promises and prayers to God
followed. I vowed to appreciate my hair
(regardless of its color or condition), if
He would only give me another chance.
Thankfully, my tresses did grow back.
My locks have since been long and short,
permed and straightened, every color
from black to blond. If the style was not
perfect for me, I never complained. I
had faith that it was only a temporary
inconvenience.
Over the decades, I have pondered the
possibility that perhaps I had a lesson to
learn. As a teenager, I constantly complained about having extremely oily, fine,
frizzy hair. Mostly, I simply hated it.
Nowadays, I am grateful for my gray
roots. They are reminders to embrace
my divine gifts, regardless of what others may perceive as imperfections. s
Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who
moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls
home. [email protected]
ANY PAIR OF
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BETTER WITH AGE
Get Well Now
Centers and Seminars to Stay Healthy
by Allison Wilson
I
n the great pursuit of healthiness,
a compass can sure come in handy.
Driven by technology and
increased access to health information,
today’s aging population strives beyond
the goals of staying active and living
healthy. They strive to live actively
healthy lives — to be empowered,
well-informed participants in the
management of their health and
wellbeing. The healthcare industry
has even coined a buzzword for this
concept: “wellness.” And fortunately
for Seniors in Gainesville and Alachua
County, the community offers a wealth
of wellness opportunities.
Take Elder Options, for instance, a
service of the Florida Department of
Elder Affairs and Florida’s Aging and
Disability Resource Centers that offers
evidence-based health workshops,
including the upcoming “Living Healthy
with Chronic Conditions.” This workshop will run from May 23 to June 27,
every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
“Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions” is a self-management workshop
that teaches people with lifelong health
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conditions to do just that. Chronic
conditions include diabetes, arthritis,
high blood pressure, depression, heart
disease, chronic pain, anxiety, multiple
sclerosis, fibromyalgia and others.
“People who know how to take care
of their health conditions can live successfully with their disease,” said Kristen Longmore, Elder Options executive
director. “The Living Healthy workshops equip people to live well outside
the doctor’s office so they can make the
most of their treatment and live the lives
they want.”
those options and live well.
Other evidence-based community
programs offered by Elder Options
include “The Diabetes Self-Management
Program,” which empowers older adults
with diabetes to manage their condition through monitoring, healthy eating,
effective communication, food label
education, planning menus and exercise.
“A Matter of Balance Managing
Concerns about Falls” is a program that
helps adults who have fallen — or have a
fear of falling — improve their quality of
life and remain independent.
“You can learn about topics you might not
normally have access to by getting in-depth
knowledge from an expert in the field.”
“Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions” is a program created by Stanford
University’s Patient Education Research
Center. The goal is to put healthy
options within reach for all Florida
residents with chronic conditions and
ensure that people with chronic diseases
have the support they need to access
Call 352-692-5219 or visit www.agingresources.org for more information on
workshops and other resources available
through Elder Options.
For those wanting access to health
experts and health information from the
comfort of the living room recliner, North
Florida Regional Medical Center offers
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELDER OPTIONS
Elder Options Diabetes Self-Management Class empowers older adults to take control of their diabetes.
free resources that allow you to exercise
that option including NFRMC’s online
Health Library (nfrmc.com/your-health/).
Using this website, you can search
health topics A to Z or click through
NFRMC’s virtual Wellness Centers.
These online, demographic-based information hubs feature magazine-style articles covering a variety of health topics.
Topics include food and nutrition; medication; men’s health, women’s health,
health care myths, travel and health and
physical fitness. The Aging and Health
Wellness Center also features personal
stories from Seniors living with medical
conditions from heart attack to arthritis
to Parkinson’s Disease.
Additionally, NFRMC’s free ConsultA-Nurse® hotline allows callers to speak
to a registered nurse who can answer
health questions in real time. The nurses
who answer the service provide consultation only — they cannot diagnose any
conditions — but they can help you find
a doctor and make an appointment or
register for classes and events.
The hotline is available 24 hours a day
by phone at 352-333-4300, and you can
also access a list of NFRH’s upcoming
classes and health events, including the
May 4 Women and Wellness seminar,
by visiting nfrmc.com/calendar/. This
seminar will feature physician talks on
a variety of health topics that women
face today and include free screenings,
wellness information and gifts, breakfast
and lunch.
If health events are of particular
interest you, consider the UF&Shands
Women’s Advantage and Healthy Advantage programs. These are free membership programs for adults designed to
enhance and support healthy lifestyles.
The programs offer seminars and health
fairs featuring University of Florida
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Tai Chi, Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program
for older adults, provided by Elder Options.
and College of Medicine physicians and
Shands experts.
“You can learn about topics you might
not normally have access to by getting
in-depth knowledge from an expert in
the field, all while meeting people who
share similar conditions or interests,”
said Marsha Mott, UF&Shands Communications health promotions coordinator.
Woman’s Advantage hosts health
events and screenings aimed at women
of all ages. Professional speakers ad-
dress topics including
heart disease, exercise,
breast cancer, depression,
weight loss and osteoporosis. Healthy Advantage
events focus on healthy
aging, and membership
in the program includes
free seminars held at The Villages just
south of Ocala. Topics include nutrition,
cancer screening guidelines and heart
health just to name a few.
All health events feature free refreshments. Learn more about these programs at ufandshands.org/WA.
And mark the calendar for the annual
UF&Shands Spring Health Fair, which
will take place May 16 from 8 a.m. to
noon at the UF Hilton. UF and Shands
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cal specialties will be onsite offering
free screenings — from blood pressure
checks to cholesterol and bone density
screenings — and information about services and programs. Refreshments will
also be available. Look for more information at ufandshands.org/calendar.
Want more wellness? Check out
the sidebar for other helpful links and
contacts that will empower you to stay
actively healthy.
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ELDERCARE OF
ALACHUA COUNTY
eldercare.ufandshands.org
ElderHelp Line
800-963-5337
National Council on Aging
www.ncoa.org
Chronic Disease
Self-Management Information
www.restartliving.org
BenefitsCheckUp
www.benefitscheckup.org
SAVE THE DATE:
MAY WELLNESS EVENTS
MAY 4
NFRMC Women and Wellness:
Think Healthy. Think Strong.
Think Fun. Think ME!
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center
MAY 16
UF&Shands Spring Health Fair
8 a.m. to noon
Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center
MAY 23-JUNE 27
Living Healthy with
Chronic Conditions
9:30 a.m. to noon
Elder Options
100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301,
Gainesville
CREATIVITY œ SPOTLIGHT
CALL TO ARTISTS:
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Join a tradition of artistic excellence
by submitting an artist application for
the 32nd Annual Downtown Festival &
Art Show. Recognized as one of the top
fine art shows in the country, the festival
is sponsored by the City of Gainesville
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Department. On Saturday, Nov. 16 and
Sunday, Nov. 17, more than 250 artists
will display original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, captivating
sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography in
historic downtown Gainesville. They
will compete for $18,000 in cash prizes
and purchase awards. Applications for
the Downtown Festival & Art Show are
available upon request at 352-393-8536
or online at www.gvlculturalaffairs.org.
The application deadline is Friday, May
10, 2013.
The festival attracts more than
100,000 visitors, who travel the streets
of downtown Gainesville to purchase
one-of-a-kind art work. While adults
marvel at the artwork, children can
enjoy free, hands-on art activities at
the Children’s Imagination Station.
Visitors of all ages can savor local and
international cuisine, enjoy live music
from three stages and explore the
Community Information Area, featuring
50 nonprofit organizations showcasing
their services.
We invite you to join in this
celebration of art and culture at the
32nd Annual Downtown Festival & Art
Show, Gainesville’s premier fall festival
of the arts! For more information,
call 352-334-ARTS or visit www.
gvlculturalaffairs.org, or www.facebook.
com/DowntownFestivalandArtShow.
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of Feeling Lousy? Ready for a Solution?
If you have moderate to severe allergies for 3 or more months every year,
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COLUMN œ KENDRA SILER-MARSIGLIO
Healthy
Edge
Epsom Salt Does the Body Good
L
ike Duct tape and baking soda,
Epsom salt is an unexpectedly
versatile household product. Get a
healthy edge with Epsom salt and its
many uses…
Epsom salt is not actually “salt.” It’s
a mineral compound of magnesium and
sulfate with impressive health, beauty,
and garden uses. Epsom salt baths can
ease painful muscles and joints, sooth
itchy rashes and insect bites, and remove
splinters. Epsom salt can also exfoliate
your skin — spa-style.
Because magnesium and sulfate are
readily absorbed through the skin, warm
Epsom salt baths may also help your body
get the magnesium and sulfate it needs to
stay healthy. According to the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium
(the fourth most abundant mineral in the
body) plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions. Proper magnesium levels
help us maintain muscle and nerve functions, steady our heartbeats, support our
immune systems, and keep our bones
strong. Based on research compiled by
the Epsom Salt Council, sulfate is needed
for nutrient absorption, toxin elimination
and joint function. Sulfate has also been
shown to ease migraine headaches.
Dr. Carolyn Dean, M.D. N.D., natural
physician and member of the nonprofit
Nutritional Magnesium Association’s
medical advisory board, reports that
stress can drain the body’s magnesium
stores. Plus, the last century has seen,
on average, over a 50 percent reduction
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in dietary intake of magnesium. This
may be partially due to the depletion of
magnesium in the soil. And, most fertilizers don’t have magnesium to replenish
what’s been lost.
“Magnesium is the anti-stress mineral.
It helps you sleep, relaxes your muscles,
improves your digestion, balances your
blood pressure and gives you energy.
Epsom salt is a safe and easy way for
people of all ages to increase the body’s
magnesium levels,” says Dr. Dean.
your skin before you apply the paste.
4. Exfoliate your skin. Mix 2 cups of
Epsom salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum
jelly. You can also add a few drops of
lavender essential oil. Use it to gently
scrub away dry skin patches.
5. Control Constipation. Mayo Clinic
physicians recommend drinking
Epsom salt for occasional constipation. Mix 2-4 teaspoons of Epsom
salt into water or juice. Note: Epsom
salt can cause a bowel movement in
as little as 30 minutes and usually
works within six hours. Make sure
you drink water because Epsom salt
will draw water into your colon.
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists warn
that Epsom salt may cause cramping,
bloating, diarrhea, gas or nausea.
6. Ease Gout. Reduce gout-related
inflammation and discomfort
by soaking the affected joint in
warm water for 30 minutes with 3
teaspoons of Epsom salt.
“Magnesium is the anti-stress mineral. It helps you
sleep, relaxes your muscles, improves your digestion,
balances your blood pressure and gives you energy.
So, how do you use Epsom salt? Here
are seven ways:
1. Relieve sore muscles and joints. Take a
soothing Epsom salt bath. To dissolve
the Epsom salt, add two cups to warm,
running water in a standard-sized
bathtub. Soak for 12 minutes.
2. Sooth your itch. Got a mosquito bite, a
bee sting, a mild sunburn, or a poison
ivy rash? Make a compress by soaking
a washcloth in one cup of cold water
with two tablespoons of Epsom salt.
3. Remove splinters. Apply Epsom salt
paste to the affected area. How to
make the paste: Add a teaspoon of
Epsom salt to a cup of hot water until
it dissolves. Chill the solution in the
fridge for 20 minutes. Clean and dry
7. Keep your vegetable garden magnesium-rich. Most plants flourish with
Epsom salt. They need magnesium and
sulfate, and Epsom salt makes many
plant foods more effective. Once a
week, sprinkle Epsom salt on your plant
beds. Note: Got sage? This is one of the
few plants that don’t like Epsom salt.
Reminder: Before using Epsom salt
on or in your body, consult your
medical provider.
To learn more about Epsom salt, visit
the Epsom Salt Council website at www.
epsomsaltcouncil.org.
Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the
Director of the Rural Health Partnership
at WellFlorida Council.
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monthly premium for Part A is $0 if you qualify based on work
quarters. There is a $1,184 deductible in 2013, an increase
of $28 per inpatient hospital benefit period. Note that an
overnight or longer stay in a hospital does not mean you have
been admitted as an inpatient. Check with your doctor.
Part B pays for doctors’ services and outpatient hospital
care, as well as home health care that Part A does not cover.
Part B additionally covers a number of preventive services
such as flu shots and cancer screenings. It also covers medical
costs, such as laboratory tests and ambulance services. The
monthly premium has increased from $99.90 to $104.90 for
incomes under $85,000 for an individual or $170,000 for a
couple. The annual deductible of $147.00 has risen by $7. Copays and co-insurance will vary, so check your plan or contact
Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE.
Medicare Part D helps cover the cost of your prescription
drugs. People with Medicare Part A, Part B, or both, are
eligible to join a Part D drug plan. Monthly premiums in 2013
range from $15 to $127.60 or higher if your income is more
than $85,000 per year. Also, before the drug plan begins to
pay, you may have to meet a deductible of up to $325. Co-pays
and co-insurance vary by plan.
Medicare Part C is a Medicare Advantage Plan. This
coverage may include prescription drug coverage. These
are plans like HMOs, PPOs, PFFS plans and Special Needs
plans. You will not lose your Medicare coverage by selecting a
Medicare Advantage Plan. Private insurance companies have
a contract with Medicare to administer medical coverage
under the same rules as Original Medicare, and a network of
providers that you may have to see, so make sure to research
all of the restrictions before joining.
FINANCIAL HELP: A single person with a monthly
income of $1,397 and resources less than $11,800
(not including home and vehicle) can qualify for Extra Help
for their prescription drugs. There are also many programs
available to assist with other medical costs. You have nothing
to lose and lots to gain, so check with a SHINE counselor.
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Meet Joe Akins
SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S NEW CEO TALKS
ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF HIS JOB – PEOPLE
F
rom an early age, Joe Akins
learned about building relationships. A native of Bell, Florida,
he attended the same small
school from kindergarten through 12th
grade and knew pretty much everybody.
“In a small school, you had to have
that personality to be able to meet
people and get along with just about
everybody,” he said. “All through my
years I’ve been making friends and building relationships. That has paid great
dividends for me.”
While the financial pun is not intended, it is an accurate reflection on his
approach as the new President and CEO
at SunState Federal Credit Union.
Akins is not your typical financial executive – he is usually seen casually dressed
in a button-down shirt (sans tie) and is
known for his approachability and opendoor policy for employees and members
alike. His affable nature has served him
well in a career that has included almost
every aspect of SunState, from his start as
a collections manager in 1993 to his recent appointment as President and CEO.
In good times and in bad, he explained, it is kindness tempered with
knowledge that customers remember.
“In the collections world people think
you’re hard core, but I got more satisfaction having people believe in me,” said
Akins. “Everybody can be nice – that’s
the easiest thing in the world. But being
nice under extreme hardship or circumstances is where the value comes in.
That’s where you build that strong foundation with customers. We want to keep
our service elevated because that’s what
keeps them coming back. That’s where
we identify ourselves as an organization
built on strong relationships.”
The son of a farmer who also worked
for the Department of Transportation and
public works, Akins originally planned
a career in agriculture. But after seeing
the financial uncertainty of the farming
business, he earned a degree in forestry
from Lake City Community College and
went to work for Georgia Pacific. Hoping
for a promotion that would allow him to
stay in North Central Florida, he obtained
another degree from Santa Fe Community College before ultimately graduating
from the University of Florida with a bachelor of science in business administration.
The promotion he had hoped for,
however, was no longer there. Hungry for
work that would keep him in the region
he loved, he approached his friend Mark
Walker about a job at Barnett Bank.
Four days later, Akins began his financial
career and stayed with Barnett until he
joined SunState in 1993.
While his friendly nature has been his
hallmark, it is his tireless work ethic that
has moved him through the ranks of
collections, credit, risk management and
lending to where he is now.
“I don’t have the gene that says ‘Give
up’” he said. “I don’t quit. I’m passionate about being the best I can be all the
time. People have always looked at me
[and said], ‘If he can’t solve it, it can’t be
solved.’”
In his new position, Akins wants to
remind everyone in North Central Florida
that SunState is full of people just like him
– friendly, knowledgeable and ready to
help. The staff is the heart of SunState’s
small-town feel, and acknowledging their
accomplishments and encouraging them
to achieve more is a top priority for Akins.
“I have an open relationship with all of
my staff. I want them to have that comfort
level with me that I’m not just their boss,
but also a counselor and a friend, someone they want to work hard for,” he said.
“I’m going to do everything in my
power to put the credit union in the
best possible position to maintain and
improve our current level of success. It all
comes down to my people, and making
sure they themselves are in the best possible position to succeed, as they help
our customers and members succeed.
“When I see one of the big banks,
I just see a building. When I look at
SunState Federal Credit Union, I see the
people that make us unique.”
Serving residents in the
Greater Gainesville area
for more than 55 years
352-381-5200
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Get to know Joe…
We know he’s the new President
and CEO of SunState Federal Credit
Union. But what about the Joe
Akins that exists outside of work?
FAMILY:
Y Wife of 21 years, Betty
Ramos; five children; one dog,
Chester
FAVORITE THING(S) TO DO IN
GAINESVILLE: Art walks and
other artistic events. “My
wife’s father was a wellknown artist in Miami.
Betty has taken this
country boy nature of
mine and really gotten
me interested in art!”
FAVORITE
RESTAURANT(S):
Mac’s Drive-Thru,
Napolitano’s,
Leonardo’s on
NW 16th Boulevard.
“Eating at restaurants
is like entertainment
for us.”
MOST RECENT BOOK
READ: “The Road Less
Traveled” by M. Scott
Peck, MD.
MOST RECENT MOVIE
SEEN: “Seabiscuit” (on video)
FAVORITE ACTOR: Morgan
Freeman. “No matter what role he
plays, he fills it up. He is a natural.”
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CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION
GENEALOGY HELP
COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS
Wednesdays
Saturdays
12:30pm - 3:30pm
OCALA - Headquarters-Ocala Public Library,
2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Whether you’ve
just begun digging up your family roots or find
yourself stumped in the midst of your search,
genealogy help is here! Genealogy gurus from
the Marion County Genealogical Society will
assist you with your quest. 352-671-8551.
9:00am - 10:00am
OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave.
Weekly donation-based yoga class. All welcome.
Donations help our center provide services to
survivors of domestic violence. 352-694-YOGA.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE
Thursdays
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Freedom Public Library
OCALA - Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW
95th St. Volunteers are available to help with
all your computer needs. 352-438-2580.
OCALA FARM MARKET
Saturdays
9:00am - 2:00pm
OCALA - Ocala’s Historic Downtown Square, SE
1st Ave. Each week, vendors offer fresh produce,
plants, meats and seafood, cow and goat dairy
products, eggs, honeys, nuts, baked goods and a
wide array of handcrafted items. 352-426-8244.
LIVING HISTORY DAYS
Saturdays
LADY GAMERS
First Friday
1:30pm
HIGH SPRINGS - The High Springs Woman’s
Club. 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet
on the first Friday of the month to enjoy
the fun, friendship and food — and let’s not
forget the cards, board games and any other
activities you would like to bring to the group.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Mondays
Noon - 1:00pm
ALACHUA - Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator,
12085 Research Dr., Room 104. Is food a
problem for you? If so, the 12 Steps may help
you; an hour where other compulsive eaters
share experience, strength and hope. Free
for all ages. 386-462-0880. www.oanfi.org.
BARNYARD BUDDIES
9:00am - 4:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Morningside Nature Center,
3540 E. University Ave. History comes to life
at the little Farm in the Piney Woods. At Living
History Days park staff interpret day-to-day
life on an 1870s rural Florida farm. Come try
a syrup-topped biscuit or cornbread baked in
a wood cook stove. The Farm is open to the
public from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through
Saturday. Free. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
PRIMETIME CLASSES
Thursday, May 2
2:30pm – 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center,
5701 NW 34th St. Home and Personal Safety
and Security. Laurie Robinson and her team
will provide you with the latest technology
and equipment to secure your home and
personal information. Questions about identity
theft and home security strategies will be
discussed. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
Wednesdays
3:00pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Morningside Nature Center,
3540 E. University Ave. Meet and greet
farm animals on Wednesday afternoons by
helping staff with afternoon feeding. The
farm is open to the public from 9:00 am to
4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Free.
Suggested donations: carrots, squash, sweet
potatoes, apples and melons for the farm
animals. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
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RELAY FOR LIFE
Friday, May 3
6:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS - Civic Center, 330 NE Santa
Fe Blvd. Support an end to cancer by walking
overnight with others in your community. Join
the Relay for Life movement, which seeks
to honor survivors and search for the cure.
Relays in other areas across Alachua County
vary by day and time. www.relayforlife.org.
RELAY FOR LIFE
May 3 – May 4
Times Vary
OCALA - Relay For Life, Marion Oaks Horizon
Academy. Event runs from 6:00pm to noon
the following day. Food sales and more. Music
and activities are free to the public. Everyone
is welcome and survivors will be honored at
this event. Sign up online, to participate and to
register as a survivor. Relay For Life supports
the American Cancer Society. 352-307-0584.
FROGS AND FRIENDS
Friday, May 3
2:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Morningside Nature Center,
3540 E. University Ave. Youngsters, with an
adult, can join a Morningside Nature Center
animal caretaker for an exciting and educational
program featuring live amphibians and
reptiles. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
ART RECEPTION
Friday, May 3
7:00pm – 9:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS - High Springs Art Co-Op,
115 North Main St. Meet the artists at the
Co-op’s monthly art reception, featuring
snacks, refreshments and art. 386-4541808. highspringartcoop.blogspot.com.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Saturday, May 4
10:00am – 4:00pm
OCALA - Main Library, Silver Springs Blvd.,
Rooms B and C. Books of all categories will be
on sale — hardback books cost 50 cents, and
paperbacks 25 cents. Come and load up with
your favorite reading material and help the
Friends of the Ocala Library in their ongoing
support of the library. [email protected].
QUILT SHOW
May 4 – May 5
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE - Best Western Plus Gateway
Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tree City Quilt
Guild will be hosting its 8th biennial quilt show
on Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from
10am-4pm. This display is dedicated to honoring
past influences and mentors. Admission is $7.
THE FRIENDS OF THE OCALA
LIBRARY
Sunday, May 5
2:00pm
OCALA - Main Library, Silver Springs Blvd.,
Room C. Friends will present author, essayist,
and columnist Jeff Klinkenberg, who will talk
about his writings about the Sunshine State.
The author’s visit coincides with the yearlong
celebration of Viva Florida, which marks the
500th anniversary of the advent of the Spanish in
the state. Refreshments served. [email protected].
CONCERT WITH A CAUSE
Sunday, May 5
3:00pm
OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126
East Silver Springs Blvd. The Marion Civic
Chorale, conducted by Matthew Bumbach,
will perform a benefit concert titled “Give My
Regards to Broadway.” Admission is free but
a free-will offering will be taken to benefit
the church’s Tuesday Morning Outreach
Ministry to help the homeless, jobless, and
others in need. 352-537-0207; email: wayne@
fumcocala.org; www.fumcocala.org.
RAISE THE ROOF FUNDRAISER
Sunday, May 5
12:30pm - 4:00pm
ALACHUA - KB Kakes, 13570 NW 101st Dr. A
family-friendly fundraiser benefiting The Girls
Place and their Raise the Roof campaign for a
new volleyball gym. The Girls Place provides
a safe place for young girls to be during after
school hours and on the weekends. Mary Wise,
Head Coach for UF’s Women’s Volleyball, will
be the guest of honor. There will be music,
games, food, crafts, and silent auction.
PRIMETIME CLASSES
Tuesday, May 7
2:30pm – 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701
NW 34th St. “The Ins and Outs of 911 and
Emergency Response.” Join neighborhood
firefighters to learn about the history and
facts of the Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and
its programs such as the Vile of Life, how
Do Not Resuscitate orders affect emergency
responders, and what happens when you dial
911. Program includes mock emergency scenario
and questions and answers. Email questions
about the GFR, 911 or the emergency response
system at [email protected]
and they will have the answer for you at the
program. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
Hogtown Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, May 4
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Gardens. Join the Hogtown Brewers and others at the
Hogtown Craft Beer Festival where you can enjoy great beer and food, and learn
more about the amazing diversity of beer produced at the local and regional level.
www.hogtownbeerfest.com.
acting. Tuesday evenings starting May 7 and
running for 8 weeks. $70. Register: 352-5055062. Jeff Jurgens: 518-605-6026; email:
[email protected].
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION
Wednesday, May 8
IMPROV CLASS
Tuesday, May 7
6:30pm - 8:30pm
GAINESVILLE - The Doris Bardon Community
Cultural Center, 716 N. Main St. The “Mad
About Doris Improv Company” has developed
a repertoire for those who would like to
discover the joy of spontaneity through
improvisation. Learn acting exercises and games
that build confidence and improve listening
by way of trusting your instinct and applied
11:00am - 1:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church,
826 NW 23rd Ave. Monthly meeting of the
Gainesville Chapter DAR. Regent Dot Hope
will present Chapter Awards and Achievement
Acknowledgements and the 2013-2015
officers will also be installed. Lunch $12. Make
reservations with Judith DelBuco at 386-454-7642
or [email protected] before May 3, 2013.
This is the last regular meeting until October.
UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP
RECEPTION
Wednesday, May 8
5:00pm - 7:00pm
GAINESVILLE - North Florida Retirement Village
clubhouse, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. “A Night of
Thanks.” The United Way of North Central Florida
team thanks its generous Leadership Donors,
those who give $750 or more each year. A special
thanks to North Florida Retirement Village for
hosting and sponsoring this celebration. R.S.V.P.
to Sarah Coulson: [email protected].
ALACHUA BIOTECH
CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 9
9:30am - 1:00pm
ALACHUA - Progress Corporate Park, 13709
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Progress Blvd. Hosted by BioFlorida, the 10th
Annual Celebration of Biotechnology will be an
opportunity to network and learn through vendors
and other professionals. The event is free and
open to the public. www.m360.bioflorida.com.
GAINESVILLE CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA
Friday, May 10
7:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. A Disney
Celebration — with movie clips and much
more! 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA VII
Saturday, May 11
7:30pm
GAINESVILLE - University of Florida Auditorium.
The GCC Master Chorale will host Spirit of
America VII, A Salute in Song — Honoring
Veterans. Admission $5. Donations accepted.
Includes guest appearance by the Gainesville
Barbergators. In addition to recognizing all
branches of the military, a veteran from each
of the major wars since WWII will be honored.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
COLLECTION
at the farm. Kids can fetch water at the well,
use a washboard and wringer and dry clothes
on an old-fashioned line. Careful — you might
get wet. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.
CAR/TRUCK SHOW
Saturday, May 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
OCALA - Mojo Grill and Catering Co., 506 S. Pine
Ave. Jacked Up For A Cause! Music, food and
raffles. Open to all vehicles. Registration is $10 and
two cans of food. Free for spectators. Donations
go toward Ayden and Kaedyn, two little boys
fighting life-threatening diseases. 352-465-7473.
Saturday, May 11
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 11
11:30am
OCALA - Bonefish Grill, 4701 SW College Rd.
Celebrate the women in your life with an
elegant lunch. Entertainment by Madison Street
Elementary 4th and 5th Grade Strings and the
Ocali Storytelling Guild. The menu includes
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Marsala or Petite
Sirloin. Cash bar. Each guest will receive a small
gift. A silent auction and 50/50 drawing and
door prizes. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Marion
County Children’s Programs. 352-873-3846.
9:00am to 2:00pm
OCALA - Recycle All Electronics offices, 1500
SW 17th Ave. #300. Drive through & drop off
unwanted E-Waste. No charge for older boxstyle TVs or computer monitors. Open to all
Marion County residents. ?352-502-4449.
LAUNDRY DAY
“THE WORLD HAS TALENT”
Saturday, May 11
7:00pm
OCALA - Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395
SW 80th St. The top ten acts selected from
auditions on Feb. 26th will perform at this 55+
talent show, competing for cash prizes. $10 for
residents; $12 for non-residents. 352-854-3670.
Saturday, May 11
10:00am - 2:00pm
NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park,
18730 W. Newberry Rd. Ever wondered how
laundry was done before washing machines?
Come find out about 19th century laundry day
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Sunday, May 12
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens,
4700 SW 58th Dr. To give back to all those
Families
Live colorfully…
Call today to schedule your family
portraits — on location or at our studio.
352-332-1484
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hard-working moms, Kanapaha offers free
admission to mothers of all ages on Mother’s
Day. 352-372-4981. www.kanapaha.org.
MARION CIVIC CHORALE
Sunday, May 12
3:00pm
OCALA - Countryside Presbyterian Church,
7768 SW Hwy 200. “Give My Regards To
Broadway.” The program will feature hits
from Broadway musicals. Selections include
A Sentimental Journey Thru the 40s, medleys
from Els Miserables, My Fair Lady, and The
Phantom of the Opera. Free. Donations
support student scholarship program.
WINDSOR ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL
Sunday, May 12
10:00am
GAINESVILLE - Fire Station 19, 4501 SW 20th
Ave. Family-oriented festival. Arts and crafts
show, live music, kids’ rides/games, chicken
barbecue meal, a variety of contests, and
zucchini prepared many ways, including
ice cream. 3,000 attendees expected.
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Applicants must meet eligibility screening criteria (income and
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BANKRUPTCY
Monday, May 13
6:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E.
University Ave. The Alachua County Library
District is partnering with the Eighth Judicial
Circuit Bar Association to present the “Law in
the Library Series.” Sharon Sperling, Esq. will
discuss bankruptcy law in Chapter 7, Chapter 11,
and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. She will show how
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PRIMETIME CLASSES
Tuesday, May 14
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NW 34th St. “Florida Friendly Landscaping.”
Tom Teague, landscape architect, will talk about
how to landscape with native, drought-tolerant
plants. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
To request more
information and a
copy of the rate card,
please contact us
through our website
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BIRDING IN CUBA
Tuesday, May 14
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library,
3145 NW 43rd St. Birding in Cuba, a
presentation sponsored by Alachua
Audubon Society. 352-334-1272.
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CHIP-IN FOR THE RED CROSS
Friday, May 17
Noon
GAINESVILLE - Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club.
Third Annual Invitational Masters of Disasters Golf
Tournament. Noon Registration, 1 p.m. Shotgun
Start. Win a new Mercedes Benz with a “hole in
one” All net proceeds will support the American Red
Cross North Central Florida Chapter. New sponsors
welcome. www.facebook.com/redcrossncfc.
MARION CIVIC CHORALE
Sunday, May 18
3:00pm
OCALA - St. George Anglican Cathedral,
5646 SE 28th St. “Give My Regards To
Broadway.” The program will feature hits
from Broadway musicals. Selections include
A Sentimental Journey Thru the 40s, medleys
from Els Miserables, My Fair Lady, and The
Phantom of the Opera. Free. Donations
support student scholarship program.
NEWBERRY WATERMELON
FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 18
Time TBA
NEWBERRY - Destiny Community Church. The
68th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival
is back for another year of seed spitting,
pie baking, hog calling and, of course,
watermelon eating. The watermelons are free.
www.newberrywatermelonfestival.com.
Carillon Recital
Sunday, May 12
3:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Century Tower, UF. Members of the UF Carillon Studio perform on the
61-bell carillon housed in Century Tower on the UF campus. Bring a blanket or lawn
chair for this free concert. 352-273-3181. www.arts.ufl.edu/carillon.
OMBUDSMAN COUNCIL
Thursday, May 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm
ALACHUA - Alachua Regional Service Center,
14107 US Highway 441. The North Central Florida
Ombudsman Council is comprised of volunteers
whose goal is to improve the quality of life and
care of residents of long-term care facilities.
Ombudsmen are trained and certified volunteers
given authority under federal and state law to
investigate and resolve complaints for long-term
care facility residents. Free. 888-831-0404.
ombudsman.myflorida.com/index.php.
PRIMETIME CLASSES
Thursday, May 16
2:30pm – 4:00pm
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NW 34th St. “Why Do we Like Some Foods and
Hate Others?” Taste diminishes with aging (as
do many other things). Can we do anything
about it? Dr. Linda Bartoshuk will present this
topic. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
ASK YOUR MASTER GARDENER
Thursday, May 16
10:30am
OCALA - Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion
Oaks Ln. “The Potato Plant that Changed the
World.” Learn gardening techniques from
the masters. Presented by UF/IFAS Marion
County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion
County Extension Service. 352-438-2570.
ELEMENTARY STUDENT ART
EXHIBITION
Through May 18
6:30pm – 8:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Thomas Center Mezzanine
Gallery, 302 NE 6th Ave. Showcasing Student
Art, the exhibition includes 93 works from
26 schools. During the fall and winter of this
school year, 27 art teachers have guided
and encouraged Alachua County elementary
school art students to create the works
on display from a variety of media.
RACE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE 5K
Saturday, May 18
8:00am
OCALA - Baseline Headtrail Park, 4225 SE
58th Ave. The 2nd Annual Race Against Child
Abuse will include a 5k and a 1-mile fun run
for kids. Proceeds go toward Kimberly’s
Center for Child Protection to help provide
critical services to Marion County’s abused
and neglected children. $20 for those
pre-registered by May 4; $25 for race-day
registration; $5 for kids’ fun run. 352-873-4739.
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AUDITIONS FOR TOM SAWYER
Sunday, May 19
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Vam York Theater, 4039 NW 16th
Blvd. Mark Twain’s classic story comes to life
in this Broadway adaptation. 352-376-4949.
PRIMETIME CLASSES
Tuesday, May 21
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NW 34th St. “The Local Political Economy.”
Donna Waller, retired Santa Fe College professor,
will discuss the local political economy and
the role of city and county government in
economic development and growth. This
issue has both philosophical and practical
dimensions, and public officials must take
both into consideration in their day-to-day
decisions. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
PRIMETIME CLASSES
Thursday, May 23
Hippodrome’s Birthday
Celebration
Saturday, May 18
7:00pm – 11:00pm
GAINESVILLE - The Hippodrome. Enjoy food and drink, mingling with friends and
neighbors, experiencing world class entertainment, special guests, all the while
supporting the Hippodrome and its 40 year (and counting) mission of artistic
excellence. Catering by Mark’s Prime Steakhouse and Seafood, distinctive wines
by Ward’s Supermarket, performances by the cast of “Avenue Q,” live musical
entertainment, Hippodrome stars, art work, raffles, and of course, birthday cake.
Tickets $40. 352-375-4477.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS
Saturday, May 18
8:00am
OCALA - Silver River State Park, 1425 NE 58th
Ave. Discover the sights and sounds of the
birds that inhabit our many different natural
communities. Join a local birding expert on
Silver River’s trails. Wear comfortable walking
shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. A
field guide and binoculars would be helpful.
Meet at the Silver River Museum. Bring your
coffee cup. No pets, please. 352-236-7148.
PSYCHIC FAIR
Saturday, May 18
12:00pm - 7:00pm
OCALA - Soul Essentials, 805 SE Ft. King
St. Readings, healing, runes, aura pictures,
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Thai massage, ?astrology and many
gifts available from crystals to incense.
?Catherine Wendell: 352-207-0281.
FARMERS MARKET TOUR &
COOKING CLASS
Saturday, May 18
9:00am - 12:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Farmers Market, Community
Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. As part of the Eat
Local Challenge 2013, join Gainesville Ecotours,
Blue Oven Kitchens and Hogtown HomeGrown
to introduce the group to farmers, learn how to
shop at a farmers market, seasonality and its
importance in eating locally, and the five big
reasons to eat local. The group will then caravan
to Blue Oven Kitchens to learn some recipes
and cook what was purchased. $25/person.
Register by 5:00pm the day before the tour.
904-704-4087. www.gainesvilleecotours.com.
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NW 34th St. “Healthcare Reform Act Update.”
Just the Facts: The League of Women Voters’
position on the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act. Speakers from the League of Women
Voters will present information on Health Care
reform and answer questions about the impact of
“Obama Care.” Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 25
2:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145
NW 43rd St. “Enhance Your Photography,”
using Photoshop to make your backyard nature
photography look unstaged. Sponsored by
Alachua Audubon Society. 352-334-1272.
HORSE SHOW COMPETITION
May 25 – May 26
8:30am - 4:00pm
NEWBERRY - Canterbury Florida Equestrian
Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd. Hunter/
Jumper Horse Show Competition with three
rings of action both indoors and outdoors.
Beautiful horses and ponies with accomplished
riders in all phases of competition over the
jumps. Spectator admission is free. 352-4726758. www.horseshowsinthepark.com.
CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE
Saturday, May 25
10:00am
OCALA - Ocala National Golf Club, ?4782 NW
80th Ave. ?$90.00 per person or $360.00 for
a foursome Outing includes: 18 holes of golf,
cart, lunch, beverage and snack. If you cannot
participate in the golf outing, you can also show
your support for the Florida Thoroughbred
Farm Managers,’ Inc. by sponsoring a hole or
making a donation. Debbe: 352-401-3535.
the Milton Lewis Young Marines. A Memorial
slab will be dedicated in the memory of Milton
Lewis, the first WWII causality from Alachua
County. Bob Gasche: 352-376-0402.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
Tuesday, May 28
VIVA FLORIDA 500
Saturday, May 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Alachua County Headquarters
Library, 401 E. University Ave. Join Miles Hensley
on a journey 500 years back in time, to the
landing of Ponce de León in Florida in 1513.
Interactive, multimedia show of maps, pictures,
facts and fun. 352-334-3939. www.aclib.us/viva.
OCALA LYME GROUP
Saturday, May 25
9:00am – 2:00pm
OCALA - Ocala Square on Silver Springs
Blvd. Ocala Lyme Group will host this
event for Lyme Awareness month. Look
for their venue under the tents.
GAINESVILLE BALLET THEATRE
Sunday, May 26
2:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Resident
Company of Joni Messler Studio of Dance
54th Annual Recital. 352-372-9898.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday, May 27
11:00am
GAINESVILLE - Forest Meadows Cemetery
East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd. Flag salute,
posting colors, music, BBQ followed by special
program at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:00pm by
6:00pm - 8:00pm
OCALA - Ocala Elks Lodge, 2 NE 25th Ave. The
Republican Women Ocala Marion Federated
club meets every fourth Tuesday at the
Ocala Elks Lodge. $10 cover includes meal.
352-347-1723. www.rwomf.weebly.com.
GFAA CELEBRATES 90 YEARS
Saturday, June 1
10:00am – 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Fine Arts
Association offers three painting venues: the
Historic Duck Pond, the Matheson Museum
on east University Avenue and the Pleasant
Street History District. A mini show of the day’s
paintings will be displayed Saturday night from
7 to 9 p.m. at the Doris Bardon Community
Cultural Center on 716 North Main Street.
Moonlight
Walk
Saturday, May 18
PTI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
MEETING
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday, June 4
GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical
Gardens. Experience twinkle lights,
lanterns, and approximately 1,500
luminaries along a 1.25 mile walkway.
Live entertainment, food and
refreshments. The astronomy club will
be out with telescopes to view the
cosmos. No pets. 352-372-4981.
www.kanapaha.org.
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NW 34th St. PrimeTime Institute is a non-profit
organization within ElderCare of Alachua
County operated by volunteers. This business
meeting will focus primarily on plans for
operating PTI next fall. Members may attend if
they wish to see how the Leadership Council
operates. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
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THEATRE
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville
Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville
Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ........................... 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville
Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville
Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville
UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville
Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ................... Museum Road, Gainesville
Insomniac Theatre Company ............................E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs
GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
Living the Gospel
in Downtown
Gainesville!
The Rev. Louanne Loch,
Rector
Dr. John T. Lowe,
Dir. of Music
Sunday Services
8:00am
10:30am
6:00pm
Wednesday Service
12:15pm
100 NE 1st Street
Downtown Gainesville
(352) 372-4721
www.HolyTrinityGNV.org
Moonlight and Magnolias
May 17 - June 2
Moonlight and Magnolias is a comedic play
about writing plays. It follows a producer,
director and script doctor as they try to write
out the film screenplay “Gone with the Wind”
— all while locked in the producer’s office. Set
on a 1930s MGM studio lot, Moonlight and
Magnolias is sure to make you laugh. 352376-4949.
HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE
Robin Hood
Through May 5
Robin Hood comes alive with sword fighting,
archery, and hijinks as the Prince of Thieves
and his merry men do all the wrong things for
all the right reasons. With relentless quick wit
and narrow escapes, this is the legendary tale
of good versus evil. Fast-action, sword fighting, trickery, and comedy make this a fun-filled
adventure for all ages!
Avenue Q
May 29 – June 23
Avenue Q is a coming-of-age musical where
characters lament that as children, they were
assured by their parents, and by certain fuzzy
puppets on public television, that they were
“special” and “could do anything”; but as
adults, they have discovered to their surprise
and dismay that in the real world their options
are limited, and they are no more “special”
than anyone else.
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Outburst
May 3 – May 19
A high school teacher in Wichita, Kan., accidentally “outs” himself as gay while discuss-
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BOOK REVIEW BY
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Still, two-footed or
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“Cats & Daughters” by
Helen Brown, maturity
from them doesn’t always
mean fewer headaches
for you.
Helen Brown’s
daughter, Lydia, had
always been drawn to
those less able.
When most high
schoolers were partying
and playing, Lydia
helped care for a handful
of elderly folks and
developmentally disabled
teens. She drove them
around, made sure they
were safe and took them
on interesting outings.
Brown was forever
astounded at the love
and compassion that her
eldest daughter bestowed
on people of all walks.
HELEN BROWN
Yes, Lydia made her
c.2012, Kensington; $15 / $16.95 Canada; 304 pages
parents proud — but when
she embraced Buddhism
ow many kids do you have?
and announced that she
It’s a question that often comes
was moving to Sri Lanka, Brown was
up and when you answer it, you’re
horrified.
always careful to add in the furry ones.
Years ago, Brown’s oldest son, Sam,
And why not? Your four-footed kids are
was killed in a car accident and, with the
a lot like the two-footed ones: they’re
help of time and an eerily understanding
messy, sassy, yowling creatures with
cat named Cleo, the family eventually
loud demands, stubborn impatience, and healed. Now the comfort named Cleo
extreme insolence — and you wouldn’t
was gone, Sri Lanka was in the midst
have it any other way.
of war, and Brown couldn’t face the
Cats & Daughters
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thought of losing another child.
But a different kind of danger was
lurking at home: just after Lydia left,
Brown was diagnosed with breast
cancer. She had a mastectomy and,
thanks to Lydia ’s quick return and quiet
care, Brown began to mend again.
Which was when Jonah stalked into
her life.
Certain that Cleo was a once-in-alifetime pet, Brown had firmly insisted
that she’d never have another cat but, on
one of those let’s-just-look outings, she
fell in love with a cream-and-chocolate
beauty. With Lydia heading once again to
the monastery, Jonah the kitten seemed
to be just the thing for a sorrowful house.
But Jonah was hyperactive. He
was demanding and he required more
accouterments than the average human
toddler. And he was incredibly too
independent.
Just like a certain older daughter…
Tired of pet memoirs that wring tears
out of you until you’re exhausted? Me
too, so I’m happy to say that “Cats &
Daughters” is delightfully different.
Author Helen Brown has a wonderful
sense of humor and that shows
abundantly here, despite that she writes
about scary things mixed with the
ubiquitous awww-inspiring pet-and-me
stories. I enjoyed her ability to see the
irony in any situation and she’s quick to
dial up the optimism, which means that
— at the risk of being a spoiler — readers
won’t have to endure a sappy-sad ending
filled with tissues.
This is one of those books you leave
on the table so it’s handy when you want
to return to it — which will be often.
Whether your kiddies or kitties have
two legs or four, “Cats & Daughters” is a
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Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading
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Retraining
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CARETENDERS PROVIDES UNIQUE THERAPY
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F
or seniors who have suffered
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Loss of balance and lack of strength
often lead to fears of falling and the
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Mederi Caretenders of Gainesville
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“Neurological disorders call for a
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Gant, an occupational therapist assistant
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While the Caretenders professionals
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they also have a unique therapy
tool at their disposal — Interactive
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“We start with their hands,” said Gant.
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They’re learning to anticipate and be able
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Once that basic task is mastered,
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If a client has concerns about shifting
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one hip with each ding of the bell.
Such therapies not only increase
physical strength and balance; they
also reinforce cognitive processing
and the role it plays in movement and
balance. But as with any other therapy,
IM is only as good as the professionals
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“All of our therapists have extensive
training in neurological re-education,”
said Gant. “Combined, we have over
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still provides all of its therapists with
IM certification courses to ensure the
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“I wondered if my
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