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CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2011 • VOL. 12 ISSUE 09
departments
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Tapas
Senior Center
Calendar of Events
ON THE COVER – Money tight? Gas
prices too high for a long vacation trip?
Load up the car (or motorcycle) and
take a daytrip to visit one of the many
fun and interesting places in our area -without breaking the bank. Florida offers
everything from crystal clear springs to
salty beaches, from the bustle of the big
city to the serenity of Mother Nature.
PHOTO BY STEVE COLE ©2010
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Theatre Listings
Crossword Puzzle
Reading Corner
columns
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Embracing Life
by Donna Bonnell
features
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BY PALMA LEE STEPHENS
Daycations
Vacation Vacation… I Love Ya Vacation.
BY CRYSTAL HENRY
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Enjoying Act Three
by Ellis Amburn
Thornebrook Art Festival
A Weekend of Art and Entertainment
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Healthy Edge
by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
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Perspectives on Aging
by Carlos Muniz
Suwannee River
Cleaning Up a Symbol of Florida’s History
BY CAROLYN TILLO
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Empowering Children
Local Autism School Raises Support
BY JESSICA CHAPMAN
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Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite
Here’s a Few Tips to Keep Bedbugs from Ruining a Vacation.
BY MALLORY SEARCY
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
G
reat news for area Seniors! The
long-awaited Senior Recreation
Center is having its ribbon-cutting
ceremony on September 22. I well
remember back in 2007 when Senior
Times Magazine and the Community
Coalition for Older Adults sponsored
the “Let’s Make it Happen” Senior
Center Forum in Gainesville. More
than 150 stakeholders from the Senior
community attended the event to
listen to presentations and share ideas
about what they would like to see in an
Alachua County Senior Center. ThenCounty Commissioner Cynthia Moore
Chestnut stood at the podium and
asked the audience, “How many of you
would like a Senior Center with exercise
lessons where the instructor is not 22?”
Her question drew laughter and
applause from the audience and kicked
off a morning of education and discussion.
Fast-forward four years and now
the Alachua County Senior Recreation
Center has come to be. Read more about
this new facility and the upcoming
ribbon-cutting ceremony in our Senior
Center Update section, and watch in the
coming months for continuing offerings.
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Also in September is the 27th Annual
GFAA Art Festival at Thornebrook in
Gainesville. Palma Lee Stephens writes
about this multi-day event which includes
music, children’s activities, entertainment
and — you guessed it — art.
Want to get away from it all but don’t
have a lot of time? Why not try a daycation? In this edition of Senior Times,
Crystal Henry offers a story about some
nearby fun spots to visit without having
to take weeks off.
Local groups have been working
now for years cleaning our rivers and
streams. September kicks off the Great
Suwannee River Cleanup, coordinated
by Current Problems Inc., a non-profit
organization established in 1993 to clean
trash from the banks of the Santa Fe
River. For the last 15 years this grassroots
organization has expanded its focus to
include urban creeks, rivers, ponds and
lakes throughout North Central Florida.
Carolyn Tillo tells us about their efforts
and how you can get involved.
Autism has become the fastestgrowing developmental disability — one
in 110 people are born with autism.
Children with autism often need
specialized schools in order to prosper. In
Ocala, the New Horizon Academy relies
upon its annual Autumn Run for Autism
to operate. People can help — by running
or walking — the 5K loop through Silver
Springs. In this edition, Jessica Chapman
shares what she has learned about this
September fundraiser. s
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STAFF œ CONTRIBUTORS
clockwise from top left
You Deserve It.
CRYSTAL HENRY
is a freelance writer and columnist born and raised in West Texas.
She received her B.S. in Journalism in 2006 from the University of
Florida. She is in love with the Florida landscape. [email protected]
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PALMA LEE STEPHENS
After a life-long love of writing and graduating with a B.A. in English
with a year of journalism credits, Palma Lee Smith worked on the
periphery of the medical field in medical transcription and recently
turned more seriously to writing again. [email protected]
Quick turn-around times
High combined loan-to-value,
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CAROLYN TILLO
wanted to go to law school until she realized she hated arguing.
She plans to attend graduate school for public relations and pursue
a career as a communications coordinator for a nonprofit or
philanthropic organization. [email protected]
JESSICA CHAPMAN
is a graduate of UF’s College of Journalism and Communications.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys volunteering, playing the piano
and reading. [email protected]
MALLORY SEARCY
is a freelance writer enrolled at UF studying public relations.
She plans to pursue a career in advertising or campaign
organization, and enjoys writing fiction and spending time
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TAPAS œ SEPTEMBER
Ocala Gets a Piece
of the World Trade
nt
Center for Monument
AS OF JULY 2011,
CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW ONE WORLD TRADE
CENTER IS AT 76 STORIES
WITH GLASS INSTALLED UP
TO THE 50TH FLOOR
Battalion Chief Brian Stoofhoff began the process to
o
gain this piece of history more than two years ago,
according to myfoxorlando.com.
hority
“I read in a magazine an article that the Port Authority
was offering steel from the World Trade Center to
organizations that would commit to creating a display
to preserve the memory of those who lost their lives on
9/11. I immediately drafted a letter and completed the
required paperwork,” said Chief Stoothoff. “I was elated
when we received notification that Ocala would be
receiving an artifact.”
Ocala Fire Rescue will display the piece of steel
beam inside the Fire Administration building until they
can make an exhibit for it.
“My hope is to eventually create an exhibit to display
the steel beam in a fire station where people can
sit and reflect on what happened that day. We have
photographs and other memorabilia that we would like
to have appropriately displayed,” said Chief Stoothoff.
President McKinley
DIES FROM WOUNDS SUFFERED DURING AN
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN BUFFALO, NY
SEP, 14TH
1901
While McKinley was greeting the public at the Temple
of Music in Buffalo, New York, Leon Frank Czolgosz
waited with a pistol in his right hand concealed by a
handkerchief. At 4:07 pm Czolgosz fired twice at the
president. The first bullet grazed his shoulder, but
the second went through his stomach, pancreas, and
kidney, and finally lodged in the muscles of his back.
McKinley’s doctors believed he would recover, and
he convalesced for more than a week in Buffalo. On
the morning of September 12, he felt strong enough to
receive his first food orally since the shooting – toast
and a small cup of coffee. However, by afternoon he
began to experience discomfort and his condition
rapidly worsened. McKinley began to go into shock. At
2:15 am on September 14, 1901, eight days after he was
shot, he died at age 58 from gangrene surrounding his
wounds. His last words were, “It is God’s way; His will
be done, not ours.”
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September 2011
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SILK FROM
Goats’
Milk
You read that right. Randy
Lewis, a professor of
molecular biology at the
University of Wyoming in
Laramie, and his team —
with help from the National
Science Foundation — have
figured out a way to put the
spider’s silk-making genes
into goats.
“There’s a lot of interest
in spider silk fibers because
they’re stronger than almost
any other manmade fiber
and they’re also elastic,”
Lewis said, according to
an article by the National
Science Foundation.
So far, Lewis has not seen
any differences in the health,
appearance or behavior in
the transgenic versus the
“regular” goats.
“When the goats have
kids, and they start lactating,
we collect the milk, and we
can purify that spider silk
protein in much, much higher
quantities,” says Lewis.
The goat’s milk silk has
a variety of applications,
ranging from artificial
ligaments and artificial
tendons to bulletproof vests
and even car airbags.
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NOTABLE BIRTHDAY
B.B. King
Years Old
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1925
Born on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Riley B. King (better
known as B.B. King) began his career by playing on street corners for
dimes, sometimes playing in as many as four towns a night. In 1947,
he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN to pursue a music career. Since that
time, he has released over fifty albums, many of them classics. He
was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. At 86 he still
continues to tour extensively.
A FEW OTHER NOTABLE
Sept. Birthdays
Arnold Palmer (82)
September 10, 1929
Dr. Phil McGraw (61)
Adam West (83)
September 1, 1950
September 19, 1928
Carol Lawrence (79)
Angie Dickinson (80)
September 5, 1932
September 30, 1931
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 1973 — HOUSTON, TEXAS
WE DIDN’T HAVE
Battle of the Sexes
Gatorade
A master promoter of himself and of
tennis, Bobby Riggs saw an opportunity
in 1973 to make money and to elevate
the popularity of a sport he loved.
Although 55 years old at the time, he
played the male chauvinist card and
came out of retirement to challenge one
of the world’s greatest female players to
a match, claiming that the female game
was inferior and that a top female player
could not beat him even at the age of 55.
Riggs first challenged Billie Jean King
but when she declined, Margaret Court stepped in. At the time Court was 30
years old and the top female player in the world — RIggs defeated her 6-2, 6-1.
Following his win over Court, Riggs taunted all female tennis players,
prompting King to accept a lucrative financial offer to play Riggs in a nationally
televised match that the promoters dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes”. Billie
Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3.
Ten players on
the University of
Florida football
team tested the
first version of
Gatorade during
practices and
games in 1965.
The football
team credited
Gatorade as
having contributed to their first Orange Bowl
win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in
1967, at which point the drink gained traction
within the athletic community. Yellow Jackets
coach Bud Carson, when asked why his team
lost, replied: “We didn’t have Gatorade. That
made the difference.”
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AMERICAN
Heat LIGHTNING
Bandstand
Heat lightning is a misnomer for the faint
flashes of lightning on the horizon or other
clouds from distant thunderstorms that do not
have accompanying sounds of thunder. This
occurs because the lightning occurs very far
away and the sound waves dissipate before
they reach the observer.
It’s got a good beat
AND YOU CAN DANCE TO IT
American Bandstand brought rock ‘n’ roll music into millions of households
and showed Americans how to do the latest dance steps. Dick Clark,
“America’s Oldest Teenager” hosted the series for most of its run.
The show featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by
Clark, and at least one popular musical act. Performers ranged from Jerry
Lee Lewis to Run DMC. The show began in Philadelphia as a local show
called Bandstand, which made its debut October 13, 1952 on WFIL-TV
Channel 6. The series was retitled American Bandstand in 1957 when ABC
began broadcasting it nationwide.
American Bandstand’s long association with ABC ended on September
5, 1987. The series returned 2 weeks later on September 19, 1987 in first-run
syndication. On April 8, 1989, American Bandstand made another move, this
time to the USA cable network. It also featured a new host, David Hirsch. This
version lasted only 6 months with the final show airing on October 7, 1989.
Which Withlacoochee?
Florida is the only state
that has two rivers both
with the same name.
There is a Withlacoochee
in North Central Florida
and a Withlacoochee
in Central Florida. They
have nothing in common
except the name.
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COMMUNITY œ RECREATION CENTER
PHOTO TAKEN AUGUST 19, 2011
THE ALACHUA COUNTY
SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
Project Update
A
lachua County is finally getting
something it’s needed for
quite some time: its very own Senior
Recreation Center. And at 11:00am
on Thursday, Sept. 22, there will be a
ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication
to the new facility.
Those interested in attending should
RSVP with Andrea Godman at 352-2659206 or [email protected]fl.edu.
Planned speakers include the
Secretary of the Department of Elder
Affairs Charles T. Corley, Gainesville
Mayor Craig Lowe, Alachua County
Commissioner Lee Pinkoson, executive
director of ElderCare Anthony Clarizio
and other local government leaders.
There will be a ribbon cutting and a
plaque dedication to the building.
“After the ribbon cutting we’ll move
inside for tours and refreshments,”
Clarizio said. “We’re inviting people to
come for both the ribbon cutting and
tours after the event.”
Clarizio said tours of the facility will
be offered from about noon to 6:00 p.m.
Erik M. Schabert, DO
Moving day began in August with
Eldercare taking up residence in the
corporate suite.
Located at Northside Park, the center
should be in full operation by January of
2012. In the meantime, various services
will be offered, including AARP meetings
in the fall and PrimeTime Institute classes
beginning this month. The PrimeTime
Institute is a program of ElderCare of
Alachua County that provides educational
programs and social activities intent
on keeping Seniors active, healthy and
participating in lifelong learning through
low cost, sociable networking.
The Senior Center will offer a
state-of-the-art fitness center, health
education, nutrition services, preventative
screenings, service delivery, arts and
cultural activities, a computer lab and
social and volunteer opportunities.
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COMMUNITY
Thornebrook
Art Festival
A Weekend of Art and Entertainment
in Northwest Gainesville
by Palma Lee Stephens
T
his month, the 27th annual Art Festival at Thornebrook Village will return with 140 artists and fine
craftsman offering works in oil, acrylic, watercolor,
mixed media, photography, glass, fiber, jewelry, ceramics,
wood and metals — enough variety to please the varying tastes
of the expected 40,000 to 45,000 visitors this fall.
The Gainesville Fine Arts Association produces the festival
and the Thornebrook Merchants Association co-sponsors it.
Executive Director Lynne White and her committee determine where the booths will be, but Festival Director Roz
Miller said the artists who have exhibited before at Thornebrook have the option of choosing the same location as past
years, making it easier for returning customers to find their
favorite artists.
“At least 25 percent of the artists at this festival are 50-plus,”
Miller said, “and some have been a part of it for many years.”
Proudly 70-plus, husband and wife Frank DiGangi and
Carole Worthington DiGangi, have sold their artwork at the
festival for the past seven years.
“It’s easy to set-up, it’s easy to do, and we usually do well,”
Carole said of their Thornebrook festival experience. “There
are always a nice group of customers.”
Carole and Frank retain their same spot every year, so repeat customers know where to find them. Carole sells creative
photography and assists her husband with the pottery in the
booth next to hers.
“At least 25 percent of the artists
at this festival are 50-plus”
“As a potter, I’m Carole DiGangi, but as an artist I’m Carole
Worthington,” she said. “I take all my own pictures, but I do a lot
of Photoshop work on them, and I turn them into pieces of art.
“You can bake with Frank’s pottery,” Carole said of the hightemperature stoneware that is ovenproof and microwave safe.
Miriam Novack, 63, sells paintings, sculptures and ceramics
and has been a presence at the Thornebrook festival for 11 years.
“My painting style is colorful, contemporary and sees the
world through a kaleidoscope of fractured shapes transformed
PHOTO BY ALBERT ISAAC
Barbara Tench, a regular artist at the Thornebrook Art Festival, with some of her paintings at the 2009 festival.
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Fun for everyone. Here a youngster creates gigantic bubbles at the Festival in 2009.
into various prisms,” Novack said.
Each year she is in her usual spot in front of Eileen’s and
is pleased at the number of return customers. Of the Thornebrook festival, she said the artists are top-notch, and “this festival is run well and the town really supports us — they come
out and buy. I’ve been working hard all summer creating new
work and am looking forward to feedback from the public.”
Amid the shops and grounds at Thornebrook Village, some
artists set up tents and others occupy the covered walkways
that offer respite from the sun for artist and visitor alike. In
addition to being festival director, Roz Miller also exhibits her
art. Miller said she likes using the covered walkway because
putting up a tent is strenuous. Covered walkways thus is a plus
for the 50-plus.
“Artists enjoy meeting the people who buy their work and
enjoy visiting with them,” Miller said. “This is something that
they would not be able to do, if they had gallery representation. Some of the artists become friends with the collectors.”
More artists seek a spot at the festival than space can accommodate, Miller said. Two judges review submitted images
and determine who is accepted. On Saturday morning, these
two judges are separately escorted around the festival to see
the art. That afternoon the winners receive their awards and
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display ribbons for all to see.
Some of the area’s best local and regional musicians will
perform blues, classical, jazz and country music as scheduled
at various locations throughout the festival. Favorite musical
groups making an annual appearance are The Killer B’s, Long
Over Duo, Boulware & Stewart, Another Fine Mess with Jana
Horton, the Alachua Consort, and The Barbergators singing in four-part harmony. New this year is the Patti Markoch
Quartet. Other entertainment includes Megan Smith and the
University of Florida Juggling Club performing Saturday and
Sunday, and the House of Flying Cards magic act.
Musical entertainment and the festival’s art will be mapped
out in the program, which will be available at the information
booth near the big clock, Miller said.
A children’s area will be located near the information
booth. This will again feature hands-on musical experiences
offered by John Brothers and his musical instruments as well
as the group Gainesville Creative Kids.
The poster artists this year are Max and Antonia Leimer
from Lady Lake, Florida. The poster art will be on the cover of
the program guide, and 12 other artists will be featured in the
pages with images of their art. The executive director, Lynne
White, chooses the poster artists. Always included in the
A variety of entertainment can be found at the annual festival.
program guide is an article about one of the art mediums. This
year that medium is jewelry.
Some of the jewelry artisans who will be present at the festival are Katherine Swift, painter and jeweler Peter Sernesac, and
Leslie Lambert, offering a wide range of choices from contemporary silver designs to gems, beads and semi-precious stones.
Miller said non-profit organizations will provide treats and
cold drinks for sale. Food vendors will be present, which is
helpful to the restaurants there that alone could not accommodate the large crowd expected at the 2.5-day festival.
The festival will begin with a preview early Friday evening.
“The artists and attendees like having a preview,” Miller
said. “This is the second year we’ve done that.”
David Arrighi, owner of Thornebrook Gallery and president
of the Thornebrook Merchants Association, looks forward to
the festival.
“Since I have an art gallery, and the festival brings in so many
people interested in art, I am happy to see it,” Arrighi said.
Arrighi enjoys chatting with the artists.
“They get to see the work that we carry,” he said. “The festival brings great exposure to Thornebrook Village. I’ve been
here for 30 years, and some of the many people who come
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STABBED IN THE BACK œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing
Life
Humans have stabbed each other’s backs
for generations. It is not a new concept,
nor is it a pleasant mental image.
T
he stab-in-the-back adage
began in Germany after World
War I. Legend supports the theory
that the expression shifted the cause
of Germany’s defeat to the groups
(Jews, Socialists, Bolsheviks, etc.) who
impaired the war effort. Ex-military
leaders, war veterans, nationalists and
nobility proclaimed the Imperial Army
was daggered-in-the-back and lost the
war due to domestic issues rather than
military strategy.
The saying stuck along with an English
idiom — pain-in-the-neck. If someone
is very annoying and always disturbing
you, they are a nuisance or a “pain in the
neck.” Pain-in-the-butt or pain-in-the-ass
(USA) and pain-in-the-arse (UK) are less
polite alternative forms.
While these are just expressions, they
made me wonder if emotional wounds
or stress could cause physical pain. I
recently experienced the unexpected
and unpleasant betrayal of individuals
I thought were loved ones, people I
trusted and respected. Even though I
did not want to believe it, I realized that
sometimes people are just not who you
think they are.
Deep feelings of torturous hurt,
turned into unexpressed anger and
grief. I began to experience a sharp pain
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between my shoulder blades, which at
times was so intense it was difficult to
sit, sleep or stand.
By the grace of God, in my 57 years
on this planet, I had never endured
enigmatic pain. I always knew the
source of the discomfort, or minor
aches healed on their own. This time
was different and I grew increasingly
concerned. After weeks of unexplained
agony, I resorted to seeking help.
After visits to three doctors, doses
of prescription drugs and directions
on proper exercise, nothing changed.
Frustration for not finding an answer
made things worse. It became difficult
to sleep because any wrong position
brought up the sharp stabbing pain.
One night I was jolted awake by what
felt to be a knife in my back. I am not
sure if that was a nightmare and/or the
lesson I was so desperately seeking.
Perhaps something non-physical was
causing my stabbing back pain. It
dawned on me that doctors, drugs or a
diagnosis would not remove the dagger.
The daunting question remained. How
was I to eliminate the pains in my neck
and back?
The Universe works in mysterious
ways. Months before any part of this
emotional roller coaster ride began, I
planned a vacation to Wyoming where
a friend and her husband own a cabin.
I accepted their generous invitation
to visit and explore Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks. Concerned
about my inability to participate in
the somewhat physically demanding
outdoor activities, I nearly cancelled
my trip. However, when I received the
revealing dream I knew the message was
too important to ignore.
For seven days I witnessed wild
animals in their natural habitat and
I embraced life without a cell phone,
Internet service or television. Without
realizing it, I let go of the negative
emotions that almost got the best of me.
My back pain is gone and I have
returned to what most people call
reality. The flights from Jackson Hole to
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City to Atlanta,
and Atlanta to Gainesville provided me
with hours to journal the marvels that
surrounded my physical and emotional
recovery.
As I wrote about my journey, I
reflected on what I learned:
• Things are not always what they
appear to be. We need to look below
the surface for answers and trace
puzzling physical effects to their
origins.
• Be aware of synchronicity — the
meaningful events that appear to be
coincidences.
• Realize that stress can make you
physically vulnerable.
Feeling “stabbed in the back” was
my body’s reaction to the stored toxic
emotions of anxiety, anger and anguish.
Learning how to release them was a
miracle. 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]
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fluids, like water, and avoiding
dehydrating fluids, like alcohol and
caffeinated beverages.
• Limit time in the direct sun and wear
hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Have working air conditioning or
electric fans — and know how to
use them.
• Talk to their doctors about the relationship between heat and their
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TRAVEL
Daycations
Vacation Vacation… I Love Ya Vacation.
It’s Only a Day Away.
by Crystal Henry
T
here are oodles of activities
in the area to keep Seniors
entertained, but when that
old wanderlust gives you itchy feet,
you don’t have to go too far to satisfy
that vacation craving. Central Florida
Seniors are lucky enough to have fun
and relaxing getaways just a hop skip
and a quick drive away.
Crescent Beach
70.7 miles from Gainesville
Nothing says relaxation like a day at
the beach, and Crescent Beach boasts
one of the most unspoiled beaches in all
of Florida. Start with breakfast at the
South Beach Grill and watch the waves
crash as you enjoy Hawaiian sweet
bread French toast or the crab and egg
Oscar. Then take a walk on the beach or
grab your fishing tackle for some surf
fishing. Crescent Beach is a nice option
for kicking back in the sand, or check
out the boat rentals, places to dive and
fishing charters for those seeking a
little adventure.
St. Augustine
77 miles from Gainesville
Just 10 miles up from Crescent
on Florida A1A is the historic beach
town of St. Augustine. Anastasia State
Recreation Park is a protected bird
sanctuary that offers five miles of sandy
beaches. Beach bums can swim and
have access to lifeguards, grills, picnic
areas and a bathhouse. Amp up the
excitement with parasailing, fishing,
canoeing and other water sports; or
just chill out under an umbrella on the
beach. Vilano beach is north on A1A just
over the Usina Bridge, and only three
minutes from downtown St. Augustine.
This quiet beach is a local favorite
and home to waterfront restaurants, a
fishing pier and Sea Doo rentals.
St. Augustine boasts a rich history
and beautiful scenery. St. Augustine was
founded 55 years before the Pilgrims
landed at Plymouth Rock, making it the
oldest permanent European settlement
in North America. Today tourists ride
sightseeing trains and visit historic sites
such as the Castillo de San Marcos. The
monument is located in downtown St.
Augustine, and offers a great view of St.
Augustine Bay. On weekends, be sure
to catch the weapons demonstration
with the cannons firing from the roof of
the monument. Then swagger down to
the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure
Museum, which boasts the world’s
largest collection of authentic pirate
artifacts. The museum has interactive
exhibits, a pirate treasure chest and
other shipwreck treasures.
The summer breezes make for
pleasant walks down St. George Street
where shops, restaurants and pubs
await. Nights in St. Augustine bring
ghost tours and carriage rides. Try the
80-minute pet-friendly walking tour that
shares historical tales of the dark side
of St. Augustine, such as pirate sackings,
massacres, unsolved murders and strange
burial customs. Or indulge your taste buds
with the Savory Faire or Pub Crawl tours.
St. Augustine is home to a plethora
of fresh seafood, and the Sunset Grille
serves it up in a relaxed family friendly
environment. Start with the sea spuds,
potato skins stuffed with crabmeat, fish,
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shrimp, ‘shrooms and melted cheddar.
Then bite into the Sunset Grouper,
which is served seared or blackened
and topped with creamy shrimp and
crab sauce. Land lovers can dive into
the grilled cheeseburger. This heavenly
melding of a grilled cheese sandwich
and a hamburger will send your taste
buds into a pleasure coma. And don’t
leave the city without satisfying your
sweet tooth at the Hidalgo. The Café del
Hidalgo on Hypolita Street is the place
to find creamy and cool gelato on a hot
St. Augustine day. Pick three flavors to
top off your cone — and your daycation
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Cedar Key
Across the state, visitors step back
into Old Florida in the quiet and
picturesque town of Cedar Key. What
was once a thriving port city and railroad
connection is now a quaint place for a
peaceful getaway. Begin your day at the
Cedar Key Museum State Park, complete
with exhibits that portray Cedar Key’s
colorful history. Saint Clair Whitman,
founder of the first Cedar Key museum,
collected the seashells and Native
American artifacts that are on display.
Visitors can find wildlife and native
vegetation on a short nature trail. The
town also has an historical museum with
prehistoric artifacts and an extensive
collection of old Cedar Key photos.
The Andrews house is an annex that
opened in 2002. The historic home was
donated by the Andrews family and was
originally a mill house.
Cedar Key has been named one of
the top ten places to bike in Florida by
BikeFlorida.net, and visitors can find
several places to rent bikes. Cruise
around and explore places like the
Island Hotel, which is on the National
Register of Historical Buildings.
This coastal town also has great
places to kayak, fish or go sailing. But
one of its biggest draws is the local
birding opportunities. The town has
great birding spots for guests along the
causeway to the island. Rent a boat or
take a boat tour to Seahorse Key. The
key is part of the wildlife refuge, and
has a buffer zone closed to visitors from
March until the end of June to protect
the birds during nesting season.
Cedar Key has two big festivals each
year, the Seafood Festival in October
and the Festival of the Arts in April. The
festivals feature local seafood and clams
as well as arts and crafts.
End your day with a sunset view at
Coconuts of Cedar Key. This sports
tavern has a full-service bar with a full
walk-around deck and outside tables.
Pull your boat up to the dock, or walk
up from Dock Street to grab some grub
and take in the sights. Bring your rod
and reel and fish off their back deck for a
little rest and relaxation in Cedar Key.
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www.cedarkeymuseum.org
Cedar Key Museum State Park
www.floridastateparks.org
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One of Florida’s greatest treasures
lies somewhere over the rainbow, or
rather under the Rainbow Springs.
Archaeological evidence suggests that
people have been using Florida’s fourth
largest spring for nearly 10,000 years.
From the 1930s to the 1970s, the springs
were the site of a popular, privately
owned attraction. The cool clear waters
are perfect for swimming, snorkeling,
canoeing and kayaking. Rentals are
available at the headsprings, and visitors
can grill out at the picnic area. Tubing is
not allowed at the headsprings, but there
is a separate tube entrance down the road.
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also has a natural beauty to share with
its patrons. The Harry P. Leu Gardens
treats visitors to nature’s splendors
with butterfly gardens, art exhibits and
monthly outdoor movie screenings.
Take a short tour of the historic house,
and enjoy the breeze on its shady porch.
The tours run daily, however the house
museum is closed in July. Stroll through
the paved scenic walkways on a selfguided tour that takes you through 50
acres of southern style gardens. The
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birthday.
After discovering Orlando’s roots,
take to the skies with a hot air balloon
ride. Get a bird’s eye view of everything
Orlando has to offer. Discover wildlife
and smell the orange groves as you float
through the air.
Just as you’re back on dry land, it’s
time to get your feet wet with some
off-the-beaten-path activities. Less than
10 minutes from downtown Orlando
is the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour.
This hour-long guided cruise travels
through three of the seven lakes in the
area and two narrow man-made canals.
Visitors can observe large cranes and
lazy alligators as well as the occasional
water skier or racing shell full of Rollins
College crewmembers. Then see how
the other half lives as you cruise along
the lavish homes and sprawling estates
that line the shores. For those who just
want a taste of the good life, the dock
is less than 5 minutes from an upscale
shopping district.
For a little more bite in your boat,
check out the airboat tours in Orlando.
The night tours are the best chance
to see alligators in the wild. Set out
through the murky swamps as these
carnivores glide across the water
seeking their next kill. Use your miner’s
cap to seek out the telltale red eyes
of one of the most revered reptiles in
Florida. This tour gives a whole new
meaning to Go Gators.
Harry P. Leu Gardens
www.leugardens.org
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Jacksonville
Those looking to escape their wild
life with some wildlife can head up to
the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. This
walking safari allows visitors to discover
nature’s bounty through interactive
and educational experiences. Bring
your camera and capture the sights and
sounds of the Range of the Jaguar, Giraffe
Overlook and Savanna Blooms garden.
The zoo boasts over 1,800 rare and exotic
animals and 1,000 varieties of plants.
Then head out to Little Talbot Island
to discover nature in its untouched
habitat. The island is one of the few
remaining undeveloped barrier islands
in Northeast Florida. Take in the
maritime forests, desert-like dunes
and undisturbed salt marshes, and
keep your eyes peeled for river otters,
marsh rabbits, bobcats and native and
migratory birds.
Visitors can mix nature with culture
at the Cummer Museum of Art and
Gardens. The museum began as a
relatively small collection of 60 pieces
that has grown to more than 6,000
works of art encompassing 8,000 years
of art history. The gardens are situated
on the banks of the St. Johns River, and
have a fascinating history that stretches
back over 100 years. The museum is
in its 50th year celebration, and has
planned events throughout the summer
to mark the milestone, including the
unveiling of the restored Tudor Room
and core pieces from Mrs. Cummer’s
original collection.
Enjoying the outdoors is what
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why it is also one of the top biking
destinations in Florida. Discover the
wonders of outdoor Jacksonville via
the Jacksonville-Baldwin trail. The
Imeson Road trailhead is the closest
to Jacksonville and is a good place
to start your journey. Midway along
the 15-mile trail is the Camp Milton
Historic Preserve. This historic site was
once home to the largest encampment
of Confederate troops during the
Civil War with over 8,000 troops. It
includes a re-creation of a late 19th
century homestead, a large historical
reenactment field, an existing historic
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IN DREAMS BEGIN RESPONSIBILITY œ ELLIS AMBURN
helpless and screaming, while her
husband, who’d recently undergone
a quadruple heart bypass, numerous
strokes, and cancer, endured a barrage of
blows to his head that could easily have
killed a younger man in perfect health.
Their son grabbed my friend’s purse,
which contained $700 and credit cards,
as well as the keys to two vehicles, and
made his getaway in her SUV. Later, a
passing patrolman heard my friend’s
screams and took the couple to the
emergency room. Fortunately, neither
ut now that the fog of youth and
huge and mechanical, like an airplane
had sustained any broken bones, but
inexperience has lifted from my
engine (shades of 9/11). Luckily it lodged she’d turned black and blue over much
mind, I see that dreams are messages,
in one of the glass walls, acting as a
of her body and her husband’s head was
some of them containing urgent
sealant. At this point I awoke.
swollen to twice its normal size. Doctors
warnings.
Throughout the day, the dream
are still, at this writing, concerned that
In a recent dream I was caught in a
occasionally came to mind, but I couldn’t blood clots will develop and prove fatal.
hurricane while standing on the 85th
figure it out. Going about my chores, I
The police told them to clear out
floor of a glass tower. Millions of pieces
purchased a birthday present for the
of their home until their son was
of paper were flying by, driven by
same friend I’d taken to safety in the
apprehended. The next day he called
horrendous winds.
their cell phone
Then a two-storey
and said, “Mom, if
A
survivor
of
knee
and
hip
surgery
and
fused
Victorian structure
I come home, will
sailed past like
I get into trouble?”
spinal discs, and now this brutal assault,
Dorothy’s house
She had the call
she lay on the floor, helpless and screaming...
in “The Wizard of
traced and he was
Oz.” The windows
promptly found and
could shatter at any
arrested a dozen
moment and we’d all be killed.
dream. She loved Vuitton, so I bought
miles away. He’s presently in jail,
Making my way to the back of the
her an umbrella stand and had it boxed,
awaiting charges. Hopefullly my friend
floor, I spotted an old friend who’d
gift-wrapped, and FedExed to her.
will stop enabling him.
moved away, and we’d fallen out of touch.
Customarily, when I posted gifts to
Obviously my dream had been
While guiding her to a safer place near
her, she’d ring to thank me. This time,
prophetic. Thanks to age and sobriety, I
the stairwell, I saw a man in a brown
not a word. Concerned, I called, and
am now getting clear signs, in this case
robe who fitted Isaiah’s description of the she told me the horrible news. A few
warning of danger to a close friend and
Messiah, written almost a century before
days earlier her 50-year-old, alcoholic,
possibly to me. People are going to think
Christ: “There was nothing attractive
crack-crazed son, with no provocation,
I’ve finally gone cuckoo, but I have every
about Him...We looked down on Him,
had beaten her and shoved her into a
intention of passing on such messages in
thought He was scum.” He told us to
wall repeatedly. Then he attacked her
the future, because they could save lives.
continue toward the stairwell, and I left
husband and started battering his head.
My spiritual development in my senior
my friend there and returned to the front
She grabbed the phone and dialed the
years continues to amaze me. s
to assess the situation.
police, but her son snatched the phone
Ellis Amburn’s biographies of Jack Kerouac
In the distance, glass walls of other
and bludgeoned her with it, striking her
and Elizabeth Taylor are mentioned in
buildings were shattering, floors
head and knocking her to the floor.
recent issues of Vanity Fair and InStyle. He
collapsing, and people plunging to their
A survivor of knee and hip surgery
is working on a memoir, and can be reached
deaths. Inevitably a heavy wind-borne
and fused spinal discs, and now this
at [email protected].
object hit our building — something
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CONSERVATION
Suwannee River
Cleaning Up a Symbol of Florida’s History
by Carolyn Tillo
T
hey lurk within the Suwannee
River, waiting for someone to
come and bring them to the
surface. Some are small enough to hold
in the palm of a hand. Others are large
enough to crush a man.
Before 2010, no one dared to face
them, at least not on a grand scale. The
occasional river traveler removed a few
here and there, but the rest remained,
silently rotting under the water or eerily
sitting on the water’s surface.
Armed with grabbers and nets, scuba
gear and buckets, a group of more than
500 volunteers joined together last year
to stop these silent but deadly enemies
from destroying the river. From September through November, they worked, using bags to contain their foes and scales
to determine the weight of their victory.
The enemies may seem harmless
enough. They include Coke bottles, refrigerators, an old safe, toilets and even
an entire boat. But, at the bottom of a
river, these objects pose a threat to local
wildlife and to the people who travel
this waterway, said Fritzi Olson, the
executive director of Current Problems,
a nonprofit that organizes cleanups of
waterways in North Central Florida.
Olson helped coordinate the group of
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volunteers who participated in the 2010
Great Suwannee River Cleanup. They
removed almost 30,000 pounds of trash
from the river, she said.
This year, she is recruiting new
“I leave it to those groups to clean up
as they see fit because they’re the people
that live over there and know that river,
and, I think, as a result, know best how
to go about it,” Olson said.
After doing the cleanups, she joked that she
has become addicted to keeping the river clean.
“Once you’ve done one cleanup, you can’t
stop cleaning trash,” Meeks said.
volunteers and encouraging old ones
to return for the 2011 Great Suwannee
River Cleanup, which kicks off at Ivey
Memorial Park in Branford, Fla., on Sept.
10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can
register for the kick-off or for any of the
cleanups online. Cleanups will take place
from September through November, and
volunteers can choose when and where
they want to clean up, using the map and
spreadsheet on the signup site.
Last year, helpers included civic
groups, cave divers and families. Current Problems provides grabbers, nets,
buckets, trash bags and scales for people
to collect and weigh the trash, but Olson
said she lets the groups find the cleanup
method that works best for them.
Olson guesses that between 30 and 40
individual cleanups will take place this
year, and she hopes to recruit local people
to help so they can become more aware of
the danger trash poses to the wildlife near
their homes. Once they see the trash and
debris clogging the Suwannee, Olson believes volunteers will change their habits
and avoid littering in the future.
“One of the goals of the cleanups is
to impress upon the participants the
impact of human activity on our water
resources,” Olson said.
Pam Darty, a refuge ranger for the
Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, participated in last
year’s cleanup and plans to return this
year. A former teacher, she understands
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Volunteers at the Camp Azalea Ramp in the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. They brave the mud and muck to lend a hand.
the educational value of the cleanups and
has been learning about the importance
of conserving natural resources since she
took hunting trips with her father as a
child. He told her about the plants and
animals they observed, gifting her with a
love for the outdoors that has stuck with
her into her adult life.
Last year, she helped clean portions of
the Suwannee River that flow within the
bounds of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. Even
though the refuge only has jurisdiction
over the land, Darty said it is important
for her and the fellow employees of the
Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge to help clean the river
because they want to protect the animals
on land who drink the water, in addition
to fulfilling their role as good neighbors.
Their group of 87 volunteers picked
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up 5,400 pounds of trash, Olson said.
The debris included a sunken boat,
pieces of plastic, shoes, tires and bottles.
“People dump things in fresh water
that I just can’t believe,” Darty said.
Debbie Meeks, who works as a
dynamic orchestrator for Amigos Dive
Center in Fort White, participated in six
cleanups last year.
Meeks has been cave diving for about
10 years, and she has watched as the
springs have changed and degraded over
time. She said she believes that if more
people loved the springs and the rivers,
more people would want to protect
them. People are more likely to visit a
clean river, Meeks said.
“When folks want a day on the water,
they have a choice,” Meeks said in an email. “If they get the feeling that people
care about the Suwannee they will come
back and they will be more likely to help
with a cleanup and vote to protect it.”
Meeks, who helped organize the
cleanups and collected trash, remembers
someone finding a starter pistol during one of the cleanups. After doing the
cleanups, she joked that she has become
addicted to keeping the river clean.
“Once you’ve done one cleanup, you
can’t stop cleaning trash,” Meeks said.
“It’s kind of a curse.”
Megan Wetherington, a senior professional engineer for the Suwannee River
Water Management District, helped
clean the upper Suwannee last year.
Although this was a relatively low-populated stretch of river, she said it was
amazing how much garbage there was
and how old some of it was.
Wetherington picked up a Budweiser
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spection, she saw it was a pull-tab can that
must have been in the river since the 1970s
and had survived with barely a scratch.
Now, when she kayaks, Wetherington
brings along a trash bag to gather any
floating debris.
“It’s actually kind of fun and has
improved my boat-handling skills,”
Wetherington said. “I’m working on the
high velocity swoop-n-scoop technique
for floating stuff.”
For Thomas “Captain Honk” Bintz,
picking up the trash in the river is not
just a way to help protect the environment. It is a way for him to gather
materials for his artwork made out of recycled pieces of foam and other marine
debris that he finds floating or washed
up near his home in Rock Bluff Springs.
Bintz, a Florida State University
graduate who studied painting and
earned his nickname during his time as
a demolition derby driver, began making
fish sculptures from the recycled debris
in 1990. He found foam, bottles and
cans, and even a safe at last year’s Great
Suwannee River Cleanup, and he plans
to participate again this year.
He uses the foam to make the bodies of
the fish, while pieces of metal can be used
for fins and bottle caps serve as scales.
“Whatever I find, I try to put back in
the artwork,” Bintz said.
He participates in the cleanups to help
keep the river pristine and natural, and
he hopes more people get involved when
he participates again this year. While
Bintz hopes that this year’s cleanup attracts participants and publicity, he also
cannot help but like the fact that the Suwannee is a quiet river, not a tourist trap.
“It’s pretty much a Florida secret,”
Bintz said. “There’s a lot of people who
don’t know where the Suwannee is, and
I actually kind of like it that way.” s
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COLUMN œ KENDRA SILER-MARSIGLIO
Healthy
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Hepatitis C Cure Rate
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treatment regimen, these drugs can cut
treatment times from one year to six
months.
Patients getting treatment for the first
time do best, but even some patients
with more challenging cases can reach
HCV-free status.
If you have HCV, Jeff Levi of the Nonprofit Trust for America’s Health suggests
that treatment is a patient-doctor decision, and your doctor can monitor your
disease’s progression to help you identify
when treatment is a viable option.
IF YOU HAVE HCV, WHAT ELSE DO
YOU NEED TO KNOW?
ood news: New FDA-approved
treatment therapies provide hope
for the 3.2 million Americans living with
hepatitis C. Bad news: Three out of four
Americans with the virus don’t realize
they have this silent killer.
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a blood-borne virus that causes liver inflammation. Because
its initial presentation is so mild, most
people have no clue that they’re infected.
Initially, the only outward sign of
HCV may be flu-like symptoms. Yet, inside, liver tissue can become irreversibly
damaged and scarred. HCV is a leading
cause of liver transplants.
boomers. HCV infection rates peaked in
the 1970s and ‘80s.
If you fall under one of the below
categories, you should consider testing:
• Current or former injection drug users (even if you only injected once)
• Clotting factor recipients before 1987
(manufacturing techniques improved
in that year)
• Blood transfusion or solid organ
transplant recipients before July 1992
(testing blood for HCV began in 1992)
• Chronic hemodialysis recipients
• Vietnam-era veterans
• Had a known HCV exposure
Of every 100 persons infected with HCV:
• 75-85 develop chronic infection
• 60-70 develop chronic liver disease
• 5-20 develop cirrhosis in 20-30 years
• 1-5 die from HCV complications (liver
cancer or cirrhosis)
Although the CDC doesn’t currently
recommend screening “baby boomers,”
the CDC’s position may be nudged by
the disproportionate number of those
ages 45 to 64 living with HCV. The CDC
is running pilots in four hospitals (in
New York, Detroit, Houston, and Birmingham) to determine the practicality
of one-time baby boomer screens.
HCV isn’t spread by sneezing, coughing, hugging, hand holding, sharing
eating utensils or drinking glasses, or
through food or water. In the absence
of blood-to-blood contact, there’s no
evidence of HCV transmission.
CDC suggests that you can protect
your liver and health by:
• Avoiding alcohol.
• Checking with your doctor before taking any medicines or supplements.
• Building an emotional support system.
IS THERE A CURE?
Two newly FDA-approved drugs —
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ telaprevir and
Merck’s boceprevir — are expected to
increase the HCV cure rate from 40 percent to 75 percent. Both drugs directly
attack the most common strain of HCV.
When added to the standard HCV
In Gainesville, the HCV support
group meets at Trinity United Methodist
Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Room 220.
Meetings occur monthly on the second
Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and the
fourth Tuesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. For
more information, email [email protected] or call 352-265-0680 ext 46524.
About 15-25 percent of those infected
with HCV clear the virus from their
bodies without treatment. How some
individuals are able to fight off HCV
remains unclear to researchers.
WHY SHOULD SENIORS BE CONCERNED ABOUT HCV?
According to the Centers of Disease
Control (CDC), two out of three Americans with HCV infections are baby
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The CDC suggests that those with
HCV can avoid spreading virus to others
by taking the following precautions:
• Practice safe sex (there’s a risk,
albeit low, of transmitting HCV to
sex partners).
• Avoid sharing personal items that
might have blood on them (e.g., toothbrushes, razors).
• Cover cuts and sores.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Many people use alternative (also known as
complementary) health treatments to go along with the
medical care they get from their doctor.
These therapies are called “complementary” because
usually they are used alongside the more standard
medical care you receive (such as your VA doctor visits
and the hepatitis C antiviral drugs like interferon).
They are sometimes called “alternative” because they
don’t fit into the more mainstream, Western ways of looking at medicine and health care. These therapies may
not fit in with what you usually think of as “health care.”
Some common complementary therapies include:
• Physical (body) therapies, such as yoga and massage
• Relaxation techniques, such as meditation and
visualization
• Herbal medicine (from plants)
With most complementary therapies, your health is
looked at from a holistic (or “whole picture”) point
of view. Think of your body as working as one big
system. From a holistic viewpoint, everything you do—
from what you eat and drink to how stressed you are—
affects your health and well-being.
Source: United States Government Department of Veterans Affairs
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SUPPORT
Empowering
Children
Local Autism School Raises Support
by Jessica Chapman
B
illy went to public school. . .
but he did not stay long.
Billy has autism, and his parents soon realized he needed more attention than public school could give him.
Billy is only one of the 1-1.5 million
Americans living with autism, a developmental disorder that affects a person’s
ability to communicate and function,
according to the Autism Society.
Autism, not long ago an unheard-of
disorder, has grown at an alarming rate
over the past few years. Today, one in
110 people are born with autism, making
it the fastest-growing developmental
disability, according to the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Billy’s family quickly learned he
responded differently than most people.
For instance, he does not like noise and
can only have a simple and rehearsed
conversation with someone.
Although Billy is now 16 years old,
his grandmother, Barbara Leonard,
said Billy’s success is the result of the
one-on-one attention he receives at New
Horizon Academy, an Ocala school for
children with autism.
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Leonard, who has volunteered with
the school for more than five years and
has organized its Run for Autism fundraiser in September, said most children
with autism do not get the needed attention in public school. Without attention
and treatment, autism can have devastating results.
“Every person with
autism is different.
Presume competence,
not incompetence.
Be patient.”
According to the Autism Society, 56
percent of children with autism will not
graduate high school, and the lifetime
cost of caring for someone with autism
ranges from $3.5 million to $5 million.
New Horizon, and other schools like
it, offers smaller classes, more access
to therapists, and teachers trained to
handle children with disabilities, said
Greg Valcante, director of the University
of Florida Center for Autism and Related
Disabilities. The schools often use different teaching models designed to help
children with autism learn, Valcante said.
Unfortunately, as a specialized school,
funding is difficult and New Horizon
relies on the Autumn Run for Autism to
operate. This fundraiser, held on Sept.
17 at 7:30 a.m. at Silver Springs, usually
brings in between $9,000 to $13,000.
The 5K run will loop through Silver
Springs and includes breakfast, a onemile fun-run for children, and prizes,
including tickets to Disney World, SeaWorld and Rivership Romance. Leonard
said those who do not want to run can
walk the course after the runners begin.
The school is hoping to have about 500
participants.
Valcante and Leonard said it is important for families with autistic loved
ones to have community support. Many
families handle the stress of a child with
autism alone.
“People with autism need support,”
Valcante said. “It can be successful. Because of the economy and world at large,
all these programs have been cut. Even
though numbers [of people with autism]
PHOTO COURTESY OF BARBARA LEONARD
Participants run the 5K course for the Seventh Annual Autumn Run for Autism at Silver Springs. The 2011 run will be held September 17 at 7:30 a.m.
and supports the New Horizon Academy, a school for children with autism.
are increasing, the services available
have decreased.”
Leonard said the school also helps families deal with having a child with autism,
something UF CARD also works with
regularly, and Valcante said it is something
the public should be sensitive to.
“It’s not so easy when you’re dealing with a child with autism,” Valcante
said. “It may take them a little longer to
respond to you.”
For families with children with autism, unusual becomes normal. According to the CDC, children are diagnosed
with autism by the time they are 3 years
old and usually do not learn common
communication and motor skills until
later in life - if at all.
Children with autism might not
respond to their name by 12 months like
most children, or they might not play
pretend games at 18 months. They often
have obsessive interests and get upset by
minor changes.
Although many of the children at
New Horizon attend the Autumn Run
for Autism, Leonard said it is public
events like this that people need to be
sensitive to. Children with autism all
respond differently, and Leonard said
many cannot handle the heat and noise.
While studies indicate there is no
cure for autism, according to the Autism Society, early treatment can help
improve outcomes, making all aspects
of their life easier, including education.
Signs of autism include a lack of or delay
in spoken language, repetitive use of
language or motor mannerisms (such as
hand-flapping), little or no eye contact,
lack of interest in peer relationships,
lack of spontaneous play, or persistent
fixation on parts of objects.
“Showing works better than telling,” Leonard said. “Don’t tell them
to go jump off the porch because they
would go jump off the porch. [Autistic]
kids need to be prepared if you’re going
somewhere.”
The public should also be prepared,
Valcante said.
“Everybody knows somebody,” he
said. “It’s not just children. All the children grow up to be adults. Every person
with autism is different. Presume competence, not incompetence. Be patient.”
Leonard, who has worked closely with
Billy and the children at New Horizon,
emphasized that they need one-on-one
attention to succeed, attention she said
only specialized schools can give them.
“The school has been wonderful for
Billy,” she said. “It’s a tremendous help
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to the families.”
According to the Autism Society, developing an educational plan specific to the
child’s needs is crucial to providing him
or her with a good education. Although
every child will need his or her own
routine, all children with autism need a
highly structured learning environment.
Valcante said while schools use a
combination of programs specialized for
“The number is growing.
There are so many
families out there who
are completely alone.
If you don’t want to
run, come walk.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF
BARBARA LEONARD
TOP: Kristen Howard (left),
Kristen Sawyer, Karen Sawyer, Jace Howard (center)
after finishing the Run for
Autism at Silver Springs
in 2010. Jace proudly
shows off his Second Place
Trophy. The annual event
is held to support New Horizon School, a school for
autistic children in Ocala,
and includes a Children’s
Fun Run following the 5K.
LEFT: John Smithies and his
daughter Emily get ready to
run in the Annual Autumn
Run for Autism. Leonard,
who organizes the event
for New Horizon School,
said the run brings in many
families as well as “serious
runners” and even walkers.
The Eighth Annual Autumn
Run for Autism will be held
September 17 at Silver
Springs at 7:30 a.m.
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children with disabilities, autistic children need different teaching styles and
more accommodations than children
without disabilities.
Despite the attention they need,
Leonard said oftentimes the community
does not give autism enough attention.
Because children with autism have behavioral and communication problems,
she said the situation is easy to ignore.
Leonard hopes the New Horizon Academy’s Run for Autism will change that.
Although the Run has been successful
and brings in runners from throughout
Central Florida, she said she needs those
in the Gainesville and Ocala communities to support autism awareness too.
“The number is growing,” Leonard
said. “There are so many families out
there who are completely alone. If [you]
don’t want to run, come walk.” s
For more information on New Horizon
Academy or to register for the Eighth Annual Autumn Run for Autism, register at
the Wild Waters parking lot on Sept. 17, visit
www.active.com or call 352-207-2347.
COLUMN œ CARLOS MUNIZ
Perspectives
on Aging
The Wise Man
and the Tourist
A
n American tourist once traveled to Egypt in order to
visit a wise man who was famous worldwide because of
his wisdom.
He found him in a small hut filled with books, a chair, a
table and a bed.
“And where is the rest of your furniture?” asked the tourist.
“And where is yours?” responded the wise man.
“But I am not here to stay. I am only here for a short time,”
said the tourist.
“And so am I,” responded the wise man. “I don’t live here
either. Like you, I am just passing by.”
One day God will not ask us how big
was our house, but how many people
we invited inside. He will not ask what
neighborhood we lived in, but how did
we treat our neighbors.
We often forget that the earth is not our final destination,
we are all here only for a short time, we are not here to stay.
One day God will not ask us how big was our house, but
how many people we invited inside. He will not ask what
neighborhood we lived in, but how did we treat our neighbors.
He will not ask how many friends we had, but how many
people considered us their friend. He will not ask the title we
had, but how many people we helped in performing our job.
He will not ask how high was our salary, but how did we use
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SLEEP TIGHT
Don’t Let the
Bedbugs Bite
Taking a Vacation? Here’s a Few Tips
to Keep Bedbugs from Ruining it.
by Mallory Searcy
T
hey lurk in your room where
you cannot see them. They
live in your bed, silently waiting to feast on you while you sleep. And
if they get out of hand, they can spread
all over town. They are bedbugs, and
they are on the rise.
Bedbugs make up a larger problem
than many believe and are easy to pick up
and spread if one does not know the right
measures to take, said Wayne Walker, an
internationally recognized bedbug expert. Walker helps lead pest control at the
University of Florida. Last fall, he spoke
at the BedBug University’s North American Summit in Chicago, an educational
seminar attended by experts worldwide.
Proper recognition and immediate
reporting to pest control professionals
are crucial steps to take for someone
who suspects that he or she may have a
bedbug problem, he said.
“They’re very visible if you know
what to look for and where to look,”
Walker said.
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However, overlooking or ignoring
bedbugs can be catastrophic. When
bedbugs remain unchecked, they will
reproduce and eventually spread, he said.
“Although the bedbugs normally live
within a bed, they are not confined to the
bed,” Walker said. “They do move around.”
When an infestation occurs, the
bedbugs will move from the bed to the
areas surrounding the bed, such as the
nightstand, under the carpet and the
area where the carpet meets the wall.
If not exterminated, they will eventually reach neighboring apartments, hotel
rooms or dorms, he said.
Infestation also spreads when bedbugs transfer from one host to the next,
climbing onto clothing or backpacks
on a bus, in a library, at school or work,
or any other place where people have
contact with each other, Walker said.
The increase in wealth over the past
decade enables more frequent travel
to farther away places. This helps the
bedbugs spread farther, as they can now
migrate via airplanes, luggage and hotel
rooms, he said.
About 7 percent of hotels in the nation have bedbug infestation problems.
At face value, this embodies a very small
proportion, but if a hotel is infested, it
likely affects a major percentage of that
hotel’s rooms, Walker said.
A person who travels frequently and
stays in hotels often has a high chance of
coming across an infested hotel room at
least once, he said.
Walker offered advice for travelers on
how to avoid picking up bedbugs while
staying in hotels.
First, he said, live out of your suitcase
rather than unpacking, and store your
clothing in plastic luggage-liner that can
zip shut.
Also, bedbugs often hide inside
headboards at night. If the headboard
is not permanently attached to the wall,
take it off to check behind it for bedbugs’ excreted blood, Walker said. Look
for small, dark specs about the size of a
pencil point. These points are excreted
blood that the bedbugs failed to digest.
Another key sign includes bedbugs’
molted exoskeletons, which look feathery and light in color.
“It looks like a bedbug, but there’s
nobody inside of it,” Walker said.
When you come home from your trip,
Walker said, unpack your clothes in the
laundry room and wash and dry them
immediately.
The hot temperature of the washer
and dryer will kill any bedbugs that may
have crept into your luggage at the hotel.
Knowledge of hotels’ bedbug policy
can be useful, but this issue is more
crucial to the hotels than to the guests,
Walker said.
Walker, who has assisted hotels in
bedbug-related litigation, said that in
each lawsuit, the hotel did not have an
action plan in place for how to handle an
infestation.
Most hotels will encounter a problem
at some point, so having a plan in place
is crucial.
Florida law holds hotels to a
vermin-free standard. However, many
employees and hotels do not know how
to recognize a bedbug problem as such,
and others are simply below par when it
comes to hygiene.
“There were literally dozens and dozens of bedbugs on the bed,” said Walker,
describing a memorable case. “The issue
had been there for months and months.”
That hotel lost the lawsuit.
“In 1911, most people who traveled
knew what to look for because it was
a common problem,” Walker said. “In
2011, they don’t know what to look for,
so they bring them home sometimes.”
Hotels are not the only place where you
can pick them up while traveling, though.
On airplanes, bedbugs can spread
among crowded travelers by migrating
from one person’s luggage and clothing
to another’s. Flight attendants, whose
job entails constant airplane travel, are
especially at risk for picking up bedbugs,
Walker said. In one publicized case,
bedbug complaints prompted British
Airlines to fumigate, temporarily suspending a plane from business in order
to completely de-infest it.
Adult bedbugs resemble apple seeds
in size and mahogany color, while newborns are clear and about the size of a
period on a typed sentence, Walker said.
Bedbugs feed on human blood,
which causes their mahogany body
color. They mostly feed on mammals
and birds, he said.
They go through five molting periods
in their lifespan that cause them to shed.
Each molt requires a substantial blood
feed to give the bedbug enough protein
to grow its new skin, he said.
Bedbugs do not spread diseases and
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their bites do not cause serious health
problems. Only about 50 percent of people
notice their bites at all, Walker said.
Because bedbugs’ small size makes
them hard to see unless there is a rampant infestation, many people will only
become aware of a problem when and if
they feel the bites, he said.
People have different reactions to
bedbugs. Among those who notice the
bites some are barely bothered while
others suffer itching and irritation.
However, Walker does not know of
any cases in which someone went into
severe allergic shock from a bedbug.
People who do notice the bites may
see several bumpy, itchy welts resembling mosquito bites lined up in one
area of their skin, Walker said. The
appearance of one welt alone looks quite
creases at about 60 degrees Fahrenheit
and increases at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. In general, the warmer a resident
keeps his or her bedroom, the faster the
bedbugs will multiply and produce more
offspring, he said.
However, temperatures too high will
kill them. Pest control professionals kill
bedbugs by constructing a “heat box”
insulator around all pieces of furniture
in an infested room. The heat box ranges
from 113 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and its
temperature is measured with pans and
probes, Walker said. The heat box remains
in place for about fifteen minutes, after
which all of the pests should be dead.
Anyone who suspects a bedbug
problem should report it to professionals
immediately instead of trying to control
the problem alone, Walker said. In both
A straight line of welts in one place on your
body is a clear sign of bedbugs.
generic and could be caused by bedbugs,
stress, natural allergies or a bad reaction
to laundry detergent.
However, a straight line of welts in
one place on the body is a clear sign of
bedbugs, he said.
Bedbugs are lazy creatures and prefer
not to travel long distances across the
bed. Therefore, a bedbug will remain in
one spot to feed, leaving several welts in
a line, Walker said.
Because of their small size, bedbugs
cannot drain enough blood to harm
humans, even during a serious infestation, Walker said. However, they can still
cause major irritation.
They enjoy beds because people
remain asleep — and thus, an unmoving and unknowing source of food — for
long periods of time. Temperature plays
a role as well, and people tend to keep
their bedrooms at temperatures bedbugs
like, he said.
The bedbug reproduction rate de-
of the cases brought to him this fall, the
people involved waited several weeks
before bringing the bedbugs to his
attention. Both parties eventually had to
throw away their box springs, and one
had to throw away the mattress as well,
he said.
Bedbugs do not infest kitchens as do
cockroaches, rats and other pests. They
only eat blood and have no interest in
human food.
“The solution to the bedbug problem
is education,” Walker said.
Walker advocates public awareness
programs that deal with topics such as
preventing bedbugs while traveling. He
cites lack of research funding as one
challenge for the fight against bedbug
infestation.
“The problem hasn’t crested yet,”
he said. “The wave is still building, but
we’re going to be living with them for
some years to come and it will get worse
before it gets better.” s
Facts About Bedbugs
Bedbugs are not confined to the bed
Bedbugs typically live in beds because people sleep for
up to eight hours at a time. Lazy creatures, they prefer
their food to remain in one place for easy access. However, as a fact unknown to many people, they are capable
of migration. First, they tend to move to nearby places in
the room: behind the headboard, in the carpet, and along
the bottom edges of the walls. However, with the opportunities of time and travel, they can search for other humans
to feast on by riding in backpacks and other luggage, and
by transferring from one person’s clothing to another’s.
Anyone experiencing symptoms after returning from a trip,
or seemingly for no reason, could very well have bedbugs
— even if their bed does not.
Bedbugs do not spread disease
Science has proven that bedbugs, unlike mosquitoes
and other insects, do not spread diseases. Mechanisms
in their bodies prevent the consumed blood from mixing
with the blood in the bodies of their next meal, so diseases such as HIV cannot be spread from one bedbug-bitten
person to another. However, some people experience
mild skin irritation from the bites.
Do-it-yourself “solutions” usually cause
more harm than good
Lots of people who have bedbugs try to fix it themselves,
but this usually does not work and can, in fact, cause
even more problems. Trying to use the heat method
described in the article without the supervision of trained
pest control professionals can set your furniture on fire,
and simply replacing the bed sheets is not enough. In one
of Walker’s cases from several years ago, a few students
in graduate family housing at the University of Florida
campus simply changed their sheets to try to eliminate
their bed bugs; later, their entire mattress was seething
with the pests, and both the mattress and box springs had
to be replaced. Worst of all, not reporting the bedbugs to
professionals will allow them to spread, causing infestation problems for other people.
The bedbug problem has gotten worse,
not better
In the past decade, the bedbug infestation rates have
gone up, not down. Walker attributed two main causes:
increased travel and lack of knowledge of what to look
for. In the early 1900s, people staying in inns knew the
key signs of bedbugs and were more likely than people
today to take preventative steps. Additionally, now that
the standard of living among average Americans has risen
from that of the past, people travel more, and travel offers
a handy opportunity for bedbugs to expand.
Bedbugs are not a sign of low
socioeconomic status or poor hygiene
Many types of vermin, such as cockroaches, fleas and
rats, are associated with unkempt living conditions, bad
personal hygiene or “the bad part of town.” However,
bedbugs are nondiscriminatory creatures, and anyone
can get them by staying in a bedbug-infested hotel,
traveling on a plane or by being in close quarters, such as
by traveling on a bus. Rich people in fancy homes have
gotten bedbugs, people struggling economically have
gotten them, and so have the middle class. The good
news is that by calling professional pest control right
away, people can be spared the hassle of a severe and
untreated problem later down the road.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION
ART AT THE GALLERY
UNDER THE OAKS
DANCE FOR
SEASONED CITIZENS
Through September
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27
10:00am - 5:00pm
MICANOPY. 207 Cholokka in the log cabin
under the packing shed. Featuring the work
of Larry and Marilyn Benfield of Ocala. They
create images on both glass and canvas.
The gallery features the work of 26 local and
regional artists and craftsmen. 352-466-9229.
2:00pm - 3:0pm
GAINESVILLE. Family Room of Shands Cancer
Hospital. This community program of weekly
dance workshops is held each Tuesday
and is designed to address the needs of
those 60 and over, but they don’t check
IDs. Each week the group will learn a new,
never-before-seen dance. 352-733-0880
communication and personal development.
You will receive coaching on key life areas
and powerful tools to achieve greater
balance and enhance your communication
effectiveness. You will have an opportunity to
deepen your commitment to your well-being
on all dimensions, including interpersonal,
emotional, spiritual, financial and physical.
Seating limited. 352-505-2959 or visit www.
satvatove.com/register to register.
FINANCIAL CRISIS
INQUIRY COMMISSION
Thursday, September 8
6:00pm
PUGH HALL, UF Campus. Moderated by
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater,
Phil Angelides, chairman of the Financial
Crisis Inquiry Commission, and former Sen.
Bob Graham will discuss the commission’s
work and resulting report. 352-846-1575.
PETER YARROW
The Mind’s Eye
7:30pm
PHILLIPS CENTER. A legendary American
artist who first found fame as a member of the
music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, Peter Yarrow
has written some of the most moving songs
ever recorded. As a member of the renowned
musical trio, he has earned many gold and
platinum albums, has been awarded numerous
Grammys, and nominated for several more. As a
performer and humanitarian, he uses music as
an instrument for social change. 352-392-ARTS.
Runs until Sept. 11
11:00am - 5:00pm
HARN MUSEUM OF ART — Hull Rd. and
SW 34th St. The first major retrospective
exhibition to consider the full range of
photographer Jerry Uelsmann’s works.
Uelsmann, known for his iconic and
surreal style, has spent more than 50
years challenging and advocating for
the acceptance of photography as an
experimental art form. Viewers will gain
a new understanding of the artist’s
creative process and the evolution of
Uelsmann’s ideas throughout his career.
352-392-9826. www.harn.ufl.edu
LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS
Fridays, September 2
1:00pm - 2:30pm
GAINESVILLE. United Way, 6031 NW 1 Place.
The University of Florida Speech and Hearing
Clinic and the Gainesville chapter of the
Hearing Loss Association of Florida will offer a
series of free classes for people with hearing
impairment. The education series includes
four free classes. Participants are encouraged
to bring family and friends to the classes,
but space is limited. Fridays, September
2, 9, 16, 23, 30. To register: 352-294-5151
or email [email protected].
LIP READING COURSE
Fridays, September 2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE. United Way, 6031 NW 1 Place. The
UF clinic will also offer an eight-week lip reading
course. The free series is designed to help people
with hearing loss gain confidence communicating
with others in difficult listening situations. Fridays,
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. To register: 352294-5151 or email [email protected].
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LABOR DAZE FEST
LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 4
5:00pm -10:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Plaza. A RALLY FOR
BETTER JOBS FOR GAINESVILLE will be held for
locals, by locals, about locals. There will be live
local music, petitions, speakers, chair massage,
food and merchandise, face painting, and a voter
registration drive. Come have fun, listen to music,
and learn what we can do to get good jobs in
Gainesville! And it’s FREE, so bring the whole
family. Have a good time for a good cause!
7:00pm
HARN MUSEUM OF ART. In celebration of Latino/
Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latina Women’s
League is pleased to present six extraordinary
films that reflect upon Latino culture: Cinco Dias
Sin Nora (Nora’s Will), NEGRO SOY: Voces Negras
del Pacifico Peruano (I am Black: Black Voices
from the Peruvian Pacific), From Prada to Nada,
El Regalo (The Gift), Pueblos Hermanos (Brother
Towns) and Chance. Festival is from Sept. 8 to
Oct. 15. www.harn.ufl.edu. 352-392-9826.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK!
WORKSHOP
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sunday, September 4
Friday, September 9
5:00pm to 8:00pm
SACRED EARTH CENTER. 3131 NW 13 Street
#41. Workshop focuses on relationships,
4:00pm - 7:00pm
WALDO. Waldo Baptist Church on SR 24. The
Waldo Historical Society is holding a spaghetti
dinner fundraiser for the museum. Dine in or
take out. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat
sauce, garden salad, Texas toast, dessert and
drink. Cost $6. Get tickets from society member
or at the door. [email protected]
OPENING MIXER:
ANY NOUN CAN BE VERBED
BY JUDY RUSHIN
You’re Invited...
... for a courtesy consultation!
If you are afraid to smile,
but more afraid of what it will
require to help you regain optimal
oral health, relax! With over 30 years
of experience, Dr. Angel Reyes and
his staff know how to help and will
give you many options so that you can
decide what’s best for you.
Friday, September 9
7:00pm - 9:00pm
SANTA FE’S PRESIDENT’S HALL ART GALLERY.
M-147 Art Gallery at Santa Fe College. There
will be live entertainment by Blue Water Bay
and more. This project blurs the boundaries
between architecture, sculpture, and painting.
This exhibit runs thru Oct. 27. Free. www.
judyrushin.com. Info: Contact the art gallery
manager, Jayné Grant, at 352-395-5464.
FIELD OF FLAGS REMEMBERING 9/11
September 9, 10, 11
8:00am - 9:00pm
OCALA. 1515 NE 3 Street. Highland Memorial
Park will host the Field of Flags Remembrance
featuring nearly 3,000 American flags, one for
each victim and emergency responder who lost
their lives on September 11, 2001. On Sunday
from 6pm until 9pm, a candlelight remembrance
will take place. Free. 352-369-1020.
MEET THE AUTHOR:
DUKE STOETZER
Saturday, September 10
10:30am
DUNNELLON. The Friends of the Dunnellon
Public Library are proud to announce that
their hometown author, columnist, storyteller
and short-story writer, Duke Stoetzer, will
describe the “Legendary Days of Boomtown
Dunnellon” in the Library Meeting Room.
Call for a courtesy consultation.
You’l be glad you did!
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MEMORIAL AND DEDICATION
9:00am
GAINESVILLE. General Aviation (old
airport off Waldo Road). Flag dedication
and memorial for Robert Harvis Gasche
(Buddy), Gainesville firefighter.
COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT
Sunday, September 11
4:00pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 106 Southwest
3rd Street. Rene Clausen’s Memorial was
composed for chorus, orchestra, and soloist
based on material reflecting the horrific
events of 9/11. The music of destruction is
kept to a minimum to emphasize a possible
spiritual response. Healing, cleansing
and hope are the main themes of the
work. www.1stpc.org. 352-378-1527.
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COMPREHENSIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY
SKIN CANCERS
GENERAL SCREENING
Robert A. Skidmore, Jr. MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Skidmore received his
medical training at the
University of Florida,
College of Medicine,
completed a surgery
internship at Bethesda Naval
Hospital and his residency
at the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr.
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LANGUAGE CLASSES
September 12 - May 20
Saturdays Noon - 5:00pm
Weekdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm
ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE, 8520 NW 2 Place. Enjoy
Croissant, Crêpes, Chocolat, songs, games,
prizes, cinéma, drama, with a relaxed nonpressured age-appropriate curriculum in
French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Hebrew,
Japanese or Tamil for adults, teens and children.
$10/class. Join any time and progress in this
individualized program. Judy Charudattan:
352-332-8198 or www.frenchfunfood.com
Sandra Day O’Connor
Monday,
Sept. 12
6:00 pm
GRAHAM CENTER, UF Campus –
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor will join former
Sen. Bob Graham to discuss the
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Civics
Education Act and iCivics, a webbased education project designed
to teach students civics and inspire
them to be active participants in U.S.
democracy. 352-392-3261.
GAINESVILLE CHRISTIAN
WOMEN’S CONNECTION
Noon - 1:30pm
GAINESVILLE COUNTRY CLUB. All ladies
of the community are invited to a buffet
luncheon, a special feature and an inspirational
speaker. Cost is $16. Free nursery. Call
Darlene for reservation: 352-372-7956.
Reduced Shakespeare Co.
UF LECTURE SERIES
Friday,
Sept. 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm
HOUGH HALL, Room 120 A/B, UF Campus.
Distinguished Professor Arlan Rosenbloom,
department of pediatrics, will lead the lecture
“Insights & Conundrums about the Growth
Hormone Action Pathway.” Refreshments
will be served. RSVP by September 13th by
email: [email protected] or 352-392-2404.
7:30 pm
PHILLIPS CENTER –
Experience the ESPN-type
broadcast on stage without
searching for it on TV,
as a three-man comedy
troupe teases America’s
obsession with sports
while impersonating its
celebrities and best-known
announcers. 352-392-ARTS.
DELFOS DANZA
COMTEMPORANEA
7:30pm
PHILLIPS CENTER. Founded in 1992 by
Mexican choreographers and dancers,
Victor Manuel Ruiz and Claudia Lavista,
the company uses an introspective focus
to create the images and movements of
every work produced. 352-392-ARTS.
EDUCATION BALL
5:00pm - 9:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Hilton University of Florida,
Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 Street.
A Night in the Big Apple for Education.
Tickets are $75.00 per person. Proceeds
benefit the Alachua County Public Schools
Foundation. www.acpsf.org/educationball
YOUNG CONCERT ARTIST
2:00pm
PHILLIPS CENTER. DaXun Zhang, the first
double bass player to win the Young Concert
Artists International Auditions, has performed
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extensively with the Silk Road Project,
including concerts with the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and in Japan and
California. As a soloist, he has appeared
with a number of orchestras, including the
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Orange
County’s Pacific Symphony. 352-392-ARTS.
LOVE THAT DRESS
SENIOR CENTER
RIBBON CUTTING
11:00am
GAINESVILLE. Alachua County Senior Recreation
Center, Northside Park, 5710 N.W. 34 St.
Join in the celebration as Alachua welcomes
its brand new Senior Recreation Center.
Please RSVP with Andrea Godman at 352265-9206 or [email protected].
Tuesday September 19
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GAINESVILLE. Best Western Plus Gateway
Grand. At Love That Dress! shoppers will be
able to purchase new or gently used dresses
and women’s business attire for deeply
discounted rates. These items will be donated
by fellow community members and businesses.
Call PACE for more information and/or if you
have items to donate. 352-374-8799.
BARBARA PADILLA
Friday, September 23
7:30pm
PHILLIPS CENTER. First runner-up of the biggest
talent competition in the world, America’s
Got Talent, soprano Barbara Padilla is back
with Viviendo, her outstanding debut album
dedicated to the sounds of Latin Bolero music
and other international favorites, as well
as three original songs. 352-392-ARTS.
ALACHUA COUNTY HEART WALK
7:30am - 11:00am
NFRMC DUCK POND, 6500 W. Newberry Road. The Heart Walk
encourages people to take steps toward a heart healthy lifestyle
while raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke in our community.
This event is open to the public. 1-800-257-6941 x8024.
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GAINESVILLE. Grand Opening for the new Performing Arts
Hall. Under the baton of Evans Haile, the Gainesville Chamber
Orchestra will take part in Santa Fe’s opening of its new Performing
Arts Hall. Public performance is 2:00pm and Black Tie Gala
6:30pm. Tickets are available at gcomusic.org/concerts/
THORNEBROOK ART FESTIVAL
Preview Party - Friday, September 23 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 - 25
10:00am - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43 Street. This juried and
judged festival will have 140 artists and fine craftsmen from around
Florida with a heavy concentration of artists from Gainesville and
immediate area. A program of local musical groups will be performing
throughout the weekend. Activities for children are available for
the youngsters. 352-377-0996. www.thornebrookart.org/
HART SPRINGS NATURE FESTIVAL
Saturday September 24
9:00am - 5:00pm
BELL. Hart Springs, 4240 SW 86 Ave. Showcasing the beauty of
nature at a Florida springs, this event will include a bird watching
tour, a native plant and tree tour on a 1/2 mile boardwalk, Master
Gardeners, Institute of food and Agriculture Science (IFAS), FFA, and
4-H exhibits and displays. Food, nursery, and other vendors along
with music and children’s entertainment. Entry fee is $2. Contact
Mitchell or Faye at 352-463-3444. www.hartsprings.com
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healthy and just food systems since 1987. Music, food, art and a silent
auction amongst the beautiful woods at Prairie Creek Lodge in the
Paynes Prairie. The Price is $45. 352-377-6345. www.foginfo.org.
SHINE SEMINAR
Tuesday, September 27
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premiums? Free seminar. Bring your own lunch. Hot/cold drinks,
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SECOND ANNUAL
SWAMP CHOMP
Friday, September 30
Florida Monarch Festival
7:00pm
WHITEHURST HORSE PRAIRIE RANCH. 9820
SW Cr 346, Archer. Support Girls Place, Inc. at
this casual tailgate party. Listen to live music
while dining on barbecue. Games, silent auction
and more makes this a fun way to help provide
girls a safe, nurturing environment where they
can grow confident, strong and independent.
Price: $50 per person. 352-373-4475.
Saturday,
Sept. 24
10:00am - 3:00pm
EARLETON. Greathouse
Butterfly Farm, 20329
NE SR 26. “We Preserve
What We Know” features
a two-hour educational
program with national
Monarch experts. There
will be a Monarch butterfly
tagging and release. There
are also poster and T-shirt
design contests, local arts
and crafts, games, Bungee
Jump, a bounce house, a
children’s program, face
painting, live music and
local food. 352-475-2088.
>> RECURRING EVENTS
FREE DANCE LESSONS
Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Carpenters Union Hall, 1910 NW
53rd Avenue. There will be a free evening of fun,
friendship, and an introduction to square dancing.
No Experience Necessary. Refreshments will be
served. Join your neighbors and make some
new friends in the community. 352-377-1828.
FRUIT TREES, SEEDS & EDIBLES
SALE
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Fridays, May - September
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111 EAST UNIVERSITY AVE. On the 2nd
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Plaza downtown. An eclectic selection of
edible plants, fruit trees, & seeds will be
available. The project is a grassroots, all
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edibleplantproject.org/ 561-236-2262.
GAINESVILLE. Downtown Community Plaza,
corner of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave.
The plaza comes alive every Friday night
as local talent and other cultural events
are showcased under the stars. Hundreds
come out to enjoy free live bands, theater
groups, dance performances, Movies on the
Plaza, and much more. 352-334-5064
10:00am
GAINESVILLE. Devil’s Millhopper Geological
State Park. Guided walks with a Park
Ranger are available every Saturday.
Special guided walks for groups are
available by reservations. 386-462-7905
HEALING TOUCH CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
Third Thursday
5:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Trinity United Methodist Church,
4000 NW 53rd Ave. All cancer patients,
survivors, family and friends are welcome.
Contact Marcey Corey at 352-331-2960.
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August 8
5:00pm
Leesburg. The second Monday of every
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Business Association and Leesburg Partnership.
Info: Joyce at “Two Old Hags” at 352-4359107 or visit www.Itsyourdowntown.com
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CONTRA DANCE
First Sunday and third Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Thelma Boltin Community Center,
516 N.E. 2 Ave. Contra dance is an American
folk dance, prompted by a caller and danced
to live music. No partner or experience is
needed. Dress in cool comfortable clothing and
flat comfortable shoes. Childcare is provided,
but children who are old enough to know left
from right can participate. 352-334-2189
Saturdays
CORVETTE CLUB
First Tuesday of each month
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Bear Archery. Monthly
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Second Sundays
6:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals and their heterosexual allies. Each
meeting begins with a potluck and continues with
a presentation and discussion. 352-377-1669
CANCER SUPPORT FORUM
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Tuesdays
Sundays
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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of the month. This gathering is open to the
public and invites cancer patients, caregivers,
friends and family to engage in a social
and educational support group. This forum
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also provide a community of resources for
those touched by cancer. 352-672-7371
2:00pm - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Carpenter’s Union Local 75, 1910
NW 53rd Ave. Weekly percussive dance classes
for beginners through advanced. Contemporary
clogging to country, bluegrass and Top 40 music.
Please visit website for class times and holiday
schedule. Classes taught by Kelli McChesney,
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teaching experience. firstklasskloggers.t35.com/
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Thursdays
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GAINESVILLE. 706 West University Ave. The
Marty Liquori Jazztet, with Marty on guitar,
Vic Donnell on keyboards and Mr. P on drums,
hosts saxophonist Ben Champion, or Trumpet
players Dave Edmund or Gary Langford or
vocalists and other musicians. 352-378-2001
4:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Shands Cancer Hospital,
1515 SW Archer Rd. Criser Cancer Resource
Center, 1st Floor. An hour of gentle stretching,
accessible postures and breathing exercises
designed to tone your body and lift your
spirits. This class is suitable for patients,
family, staff and members of the community.
DUGOUT CANOES: PADDLING
THROUGH THE AMERICAS
PROSPEROUS LIVING GROUP
Sundays
Sundays
1:00pm - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Florida Museum of Natural
History. This 3,000-square-foot object-rich and
interactive exhibition features American dugouts
from ancient times to present. Discover the
world’s largest archaeological find — 101 ancient
dugouts at Newnans Lake and how scientists
study dugouts from the past. 352-846-2000
6:00pm - 8:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Prosperous Living Center, 1135 NW
23rd Ave, Suite F/2. A community of like-minded
truth-seekers studying, sharing and teaching
multiple paths to prosperity in all aspects of
life — wealth, relationships, health, personal
missions, professions and spirituality. 352514-3122. www.prosperouslivingcenter.com
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Wednesdays
Every Friday and Saturday
6:30p to 10:00p
GAINESVILLE. Emiliano’s Cafe, 7 SE First Ave.
Karl Weismantel on guitar and vocals with Ricky
Ravelo on acoustic bass play jazz, standards,
pop and original tunes. 352-375-7381
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Clarion Inn and Conference
Center, 7417 W. Newberry Road. A live stand-up
comedy show featuring the best of local amateur
and professional comedians. 352-332-2224
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Thursdays
Wednesdays
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1515 SW Archer Rd. Criser Cancer Resource
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to your day. They offer gentle guidance
suitable for everyone. 352-273-8010
4:00pm - 7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Community Plaza,
111 E. University Ave. Each week local farmers,
bakers, artisans, musicians and dancers join
with customers in a timeless celebration of
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Fridays
8:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St. Come join this
experienced and expanding International
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abilities. No partners needed. Beginners
welcome. 352-359-2903. www.gifd.org
RAINBOW BINGO
1st Tuesday
6:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Pride Community Center. Fun,
Cash, Prizes! Doors open at 6pm. Early bird
bingo at 6:30pm. Regular bingo at 7pm. $15 at
the door includes all early bird & regular games.
Food and beverages available for purchase.
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THEATRE
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Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville
Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville
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ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE
You Know I Can’t Hear You
When The Water’s Running
Aug. 19 - Sept. 4
In “The Shock of Recognition,” playwright Jack Barnstable auditions Richard Pawling for a role that requires
nudity and discovers the overeager
actor is more than willing to show his
stuff. “The Footsteps of Doves” focuses on Harriet and George, a married couple shopping for twin beds
after many years of marriage. George,
who is opposed to the change, strikes
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shares his view. In “I’ll Be Home for
Christmas,” Chuck and Edith realize how empty their marriage has
become as they await the arrival of
their adult children. “I’m Herbert” is
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Herbert and Muriel, an elderly couple
with memory problems who try in vain
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Hunters Gatherers
Sept. 23 - Oct. 9
Pam and Richard are hosting their
best friends, Wendy and Tom, for
a monthly dinner get-together.
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evening, followed by a little more sex,
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You Can’t Take It With You
Sept. 23 - 30, 7:00pm
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HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE
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Aug. 31 - Sept. 25
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Sept. 23 - Oct. 16
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Chicago
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The revival of this Tony Awardwinning musical has been running 14
years on Broadway and is still going
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BOOK REVIEW BY
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
County
Life, Death and Politics at
Chicago’s Public Hospital
DAVID A. ANSELL, M.D., MPH
c.2001, Academy Chicago Publishers
$29.95 U.S. and Canada 256 pages
E
xercise. Eat right. Quit smoking.
See your doctor.
Your stay-well regiment is pretty easy.
You’ve made those four steps into habits,
you pay attention to your body, and
you’ve managed to stay (mostly) well.
You want to live a long, healthy life.
But what if you get sick — really sick
— and need serious medical care? Will
your insurance cover you?
Do you have insurance?
Throughout much of his career,
David A. Ansell has cared for people
who don’t have insurance. In the new
book “County: Life, Death and Politics
at Chicago’s Public Hospital” he writes
about frustration, changes, triumphs and
patients he remembers.
For as far back as he can remember,
David Ansell had a “soft spot” for the
underdog, the downtrodden and the overwhelmed. He recalls being a young man,
elated to find people that shared his beliefs on civil rights, the Vietnam War, and
the environment. He became an activist.
So when he went to med school, it was
with an eye to helping people who needed
it. Upon graduation and in preparation of
Match Day, he and a group of like-minded
housemates deliberately chose Cook
County Hospital in Chicago for their
residency because the hospital accepted
the uninsured and the underinsured, and
because they believed that health care
was a right, not a privilege. At County, he
knew, he could make a difference.
When he got there, he found “thirdworld medicine.”
For years, Chicago’s movers and shakers tried to close County because it was
underfunded, “decrepit... and depress-
ing.” Patients waited for care — in long
lines outside or on a gurney inside — in
pain and without privacy, sometimes for
12 hours or more. The very sick, men
and women alike, were treated in large
open wards with little thought to modesty. Medicines were hard to get and
patients often did without, and diseases
that were curable often went untreated
because appointments weren’t accepted.
Hundreds of thousands of Chicago’s
poor — most of them, Black and
Hispanic — came to County... or were
dumped there. Loose supervision
allowed young doctors to “sink or
swim,” to improvise, to buck the system,
to counteract city politics. The hospital
was often overwhelmed.
It was the best job Ansell could ever
hope for.
You could be forgiven if, upon seeing this book, you’re reminded of your
favorite doctor dramas. Indeed, there’s a
touch of Doug Ross and Hawkeye Pierce
here, but remember — they are fictional.
“County” is not.
Starting with frightening statistics,
this isn’t just a memoir for a hospital.
Author David A. Ansell also includes
a good shot of his own life story, a few
dishy work tales, some shockers, and
kudos for colleagues who saw problems
and founded programs to eliminate
them. He ties it all up with a sense of
outrage: that the system is unequal and
laden with racism and that, despite
political wrangling in the past few
decades, very little has changed.
Though it suffers from an annoying
propensity for short sentences (And incomplete. Three words. Sometimes less.
Made me crazy.) s
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54
September 2011
ADVE RTI S E M E NT
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IF YOU DECIDE TO STAY HOME: In
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North Florida Regional Healthcare is partnering
with The Village for an informative series.
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talk
JOINT
talk
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Back Talk: Answers to Chronic Spine Pain
Dr. Stephen Bailey discusses everything from traditional options to ambitious solutions
on how to eliminate chronic back pain.
September 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Guy Talk: Know Your Stats for Prostate Cancer
Dr. Martin Rifkin and Dr. Mark Thompson share what it takes to stay in the game with a healthy
prostate. This talk is part of a nationwide effort sponsored by the National Football League.
September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Joint Talk: Finding Answers for Hip & Knee Pain
Experts from NFRMC, including Dr. Scott Medley, join with Request Physical Therapy to teach
non-surgical strategies for pain relief and explain how to tell when non-surgical strategies may
not be enough.
October 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Girl Talk: Beyond Menopause the Musical
Gynecologists Dr. Anthony Agrios and Dr. Jean Cook will discuss the latest treatments
for common conditions many women think they just have to live with as they get older.
November at 10:00 a.m.
Serving food and beverages. Please register by calling Consult-A-Nurse at 1–800–611–6913.
www.NFRMC.com

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