Theatre Of The Mind - Senior Times Magazine

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OAK HAMMOCK RECOGNIZED | LAND CONSERVATION | COMMUNIT
TY CALLENDAR
Don’t Turn
That Dial
An Inside Look at the Life
of “Theatre Of The Mind”
Host for WUFT, Bill Sabis
JULY 2014
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CONTENTS
JULY 2014 • VOL. 14 ISSUE 07
ON THE COVER – Meet Bill Sabis,
pictured with his wife, Linda. Sabis is the
former host of WUFT’s “Theatre of the
Mind” radio show. Fascinated and intrigued
by radio shows since his childhood, Sabis
parlayed his passion into a multiyear gig
hosting an old time radio show.
PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS
departments
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Tapas
Community Page
Calendar of Events
columns
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Theatre Listings
Crossword Puzzle
Reading Corner
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Tinseltown Talks
by Nick Thomas
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Embracing Life
by Donna Bonnell
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features
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Cyber Crime
Defense
by Ellis Amburn
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Bill Sabis
Inside the “Theatre Of
The Mind”
How Can You Avoid
Being A Victim?
A Time to ACT
Making Land
Conservation Happen
A Birthday Trip to
Safety Harbor
BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES
BY CHRISTINE BOATWRIGHT
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Healthy Edge
by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
BY LINDSEY CARMAN
Pampered and
Polished
BY WILLIAM PERRY
Enjoying Act Three
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
Published monthly by Tower Publications, Inc.
www.seniortimesmagazine.com
PUBLISHER
Charlie Delatorre
Computers, Radio
Shows, Conservation
Yes, these are just a few of the things
we have for you in this issue of Senior
Times magazine.
Computers can be challenging, to
say the least, especially for those of us
who didn’t grow up with a mouse in
our hands — the electronic kind, not the
rodent (although we have plenty of both
in our household; our boy has pets).
I am a wannabe computer nerd.
Although I arrived late in life to the
computing world (by some standards) I
jumped in with both feet. I built several
of my own Windows-based computers.
And I knew just enough to get them
running and keep them running — until
the software changed. Which it did (and
does) a lot.
Now I just want to use them. I don’t
care to build them. I don’t want to fix
them. I just want to turn them on and
have them do what they are supposed to
do. In many ways, fortunately, they’ve
gotten a lot more user friendly. This is
good news for those of us over 30.
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There are, however, many more cyber
threats to our finances, privacy, security
and identity. Dr. William Perry, computer network and information security
specialist, offers some tips that could
help you avoid becoming a victim when
cyber criminals attack.
Not long ago, while driving home
from vacation, we tuned into an oldtime radio show. I’m a child of the
Space Age, born the same year that the
Soviet Union launched the world’s first
artificial satellite. I grew up watching
television. But I have to admit, listening
to that old radio show was fascinating.
Time flew by as we were drawn into the
imagery portrayed by the sound effects,
dialogue and narration.
And then the show faded into static
as we drove out of broadcast range. I
was tempted to turn around because I
wanted to hear the rest, but we were on
a tight schedule.
So, with that in mind, we have a profile on Bill Sabis, the longtime radio host
of “Theatre of the Mind.”
On a completely different note, we
bring you another in our series of volunteer stories. Last month, our writer volunteered with the Alachua Conservation
Trust, a non-profit land trust that works
to protect Alachua County’s scenic, historic, recreational and natural resources.
This group can always use a hand with a
variety of projects.
I trust you will enjoy this issue. And
don’t hesitate to send us your essays.
We’d love to hear from you. s
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she’s still in love with it all. That, and dark chocolate.
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is a computer network and information security specialist,
a professor of computer information systems and the
author of the new novel, “Cold War Cyber Spy.” He enjoys
fly-fishing, target shooting, cooking and quiet time with his
wife. [email protected]
LINDSEY CARMAN
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and English. When she isn’t buried in a book or drinking
copious amounts of coffee, she enjoys getting lost in
the woods, discovering folk music and writing poetry.
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TAPAS œ JULY
GRILL OUT
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2010 Independence Day Consumer
Intentions and Actions Survey (conducted by BIGresearch, a consumer research firm
based in Worthington, Ohio), 87.8 percent of all Americans will take part in some sort of
Independence Day festivity. And they’ll spend a lot of cash doing it. Here’s how:
$
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July 2, 1881
President James A.
Garfield was shot and
mortally wounded
ke
A lot of barbecues and picnics take
place across the country on the 4th of
pense.
July, and Americans spare no expense.
July 2, 1917
A race riot occurred in
St. Louis, Missouri,
resulting in an estimated
75 African Americans killed
and hundreds injured
BIGRESEARCH ESTIMATES
S THAT
EACH COOKOUT WILL COST,
ST,
ON AVERAGE, ABOUT $54.62.
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And with 36 million barbecues and
ountry,
picnics taking place across the country,
Americans could spend a total off nearly
$2 billion on cookouts alone.
July 6, 1885
Louis Pasteur gave the
first successful anti-rabies
inoculation to a boy who
had been bitten by an
infected dog
The cost of these parties, countryy wide,
d
includes $152 million on chips and
dip, and $713 million on hamburgers
(including mayonnaise, mustard and
ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, relish and
onions). For dessert, $167.5 million
will go towards juicy watermelon
and $107.7 million
for popsicles.
July 8, 1776
The first public reading
of the Declaration of
Independence
In addition to all of that money
spent on delicious morsels,
Americans budget in decor, festive
attire and, of course, fireworks.
Consumers spend over $600
million on fireworks alone. To
show their patriotism, 79 percent
of Americans already own festive
merchandise, and 16 percent will
buy more for this year’s holiday.
July 2014
July 1, 1863
Beginning of the Battle
of Gettysburg during the
American Civil War
July 2, 1964
President Lyndon B.
Johnson signed the Civil
Rights Act of 1964
BILLION
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This
Month in
History
July 10, 1973
The Bahamas gained
their independence
after 250 years as a
British Crown Colony
July 27, 1953
The Korean War ended
July 28, 1929
Jackie Kennedy
(1929-1994) was born in
Southampton, New York
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TAPAS œ JULY
Jake “Raging Bull” Lamotta
BORN IN 1921 ON JULY 10TH
93
Years Old
Having been knocked out only once out of over 100 fights, Jake
R
“Raging
Bull” Lamotta is one of the most resilient boxers in
American history. He is known by many for his uncanny
ability to take a punch. Lamotta, born in the Bronx, New
York, was an angry teenager and channeled his emotions
into professional middleweight boxing when he turned
19 in 1941. He was the first man to defeat the great Sugar
Ray Robinson in 1943. During his career Lamotta also
fought Fritzie Zivic, Tommy Bell, Tony Janiro and Billy Fox.
H loss against Fox is seen as a hoax, and Lamotta admitted
His
to a US Senate subcommittee to involving organized crime in the
outcome of the fight. Lamotta went on to write an autobiography
“Raging Bull: My Story,” which was adapted on the big screen
in 1980 and directed by Martin Scorsese. Robert De Niro, who
played Lamotta, won an Oscar for best actor in a leading role.
Lamotta’s success is seen by a total of 83 wins, 30 of which were
won by knockout.
A FEW OTHER NOTABLE
Birthdays this Month
Bill Withers
Richard Simmons
July 4, 1938 (76)
July 12, 1948 (66)
Richard Roundtree
Joan Bauer
July 9, 1942 (72)
July 12, 1951 (63)
Bess Myerson
Polly Bergen
July 16, 1924 (90)
July 14, 1930 (84)
“If you take care of your mind,
you take care of the world.”
— ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
Arianna Huffington, born in Athens, Greece,
in 1950 is best known for her namesake,
the Huffington Post. She is editor-inchief of the Pulitzer Prize winning
online news platform and is also
an accomplished author of 14
books. Huffington graduated
Years Old
from Cambridge University,
moved to the US in 1980 and
got into US politics. Huffington
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has been named one of Time
Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the
world and is also listed on Forbes’ ”The World’s
100 Most Powerful Women.”
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AD VERTISEMEN T
DON’T LEAVE YOURSELF
High and Dry
KNOWING THE SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION
CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
T
he hot summer months can
take their toll on anyone,
but for seniors the threat is
especially dangerous.
“Dehydration is a significant
issue with the elderly,” said Jami
Proctor, a clinical manager at Mederi
Caretenders of Gainesville. “It can
occur in less than eight hours and it’s
a significant reason for hospitalization.
Approximately 18 percent of seniors
admitted to a hospital for dehydration
die within 30 days.”
Seniors often have a decreased
level of perspiration, a delayed sense
of thirst or decreased senses of taste
and smell. Medications can suppress
hunger or thirst. And even in hot
weather many seniors choose not to
use air conditioning, opting instead
to open windows or turn on fans to
avoid high energy bills or a house that
feels too cold for them.
Caretenders personnel educate
seniors and caregivers on the signs
of dehydration and ways to avoid it.
Some obvious symptoms may include
increased confusion or disorientation,
fainting, headaches and dryness of the
nose and mouth.
“The tongue can get sticky or
tacky, and the skin loses elasticity,”
Proctor explained. “If you pinch the
skin up and it very slowly goes back
down, that is a sign of dehydration.”
Left unchecked, dehydration can
lead to complications such as stroke
or heart failure. Yet the danger can be
averted with simple planning. Proctor
suggests providing attractive containers
such as colorful glasses and pitchers to
entice clients to drink fluids, or adding
a little fruit to water to give variety in
appearance and flavor.
“Have things prepared ahead of
time and placed where seniors can
easily reach them,” said Proctor. “Call
them through the day and monitor
their eating and drinking habits.”
Water does not have to be the
only option; liquids that are low in
sugar can help keep dehydration
at bay. Incorporate plenty of fruit,
vegetables and other foods with high
water content into the diet. Sugar-free
popsicles and smoothies are also good
ways to get fluids into a senior’s diet.
Save outdoor activities for the
early morning or evening when
temperatures are lower, and wear a
hat and loose fitting, cotton clothes
that allow skin to breathe. If a
senior shows signs of heat stroke –
high body temperature, rapid pulse
and vomiting – get him or her to a
hospital immediately.
With a little knowledge and some
preventive measures, independent
seniors can still enjoy “the good old
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH
Williston Animal Group
MAY 2014 WINNER – 977 VOTES
Nelson wasn’t born with a pedigree.
His breed was Big Brindle Sweetheart,
otherwise known as a mutt.
H
e came to the Williston Animal Group in search of
a forever home, but a month went by and no one
wanted Nelson. Another month passed and Nelson
was still waiting for his family. Lap dogs and teacup dogs went
home, but no one wanted this big boy.
But Nelson wasn’t alone. The volunteers at the Williston
Animal Group made sure that Nelson at least had a temporary
place to stay with food, shelter and love. And more than a year
after he arrived, the Group found Nelson the perfect home. He
now lives in Toronto with his new owner and spends weekends
in the country. Instead of sleeping on the streets, Nelson goes
running every night with someone who loves him.
Susan Benson, executive director of the Williston Animal
Group, said stories like these stick out in her mind and remind
her of the important work her group is doing. Like so many
dogs that come through the shelters, Nelson needed a special
person to adopt him. And he needed a special rescue group who
wouldn’t give up on him.
The Williston Animal Group won the Sunstate Credit Union
and Tower Publications May charity of the month contest with
977 votes.
Benson said the Williston Animal Group is a 501c3 non-profit
dedicated to saving dogs from the city animal shelter. Founded in
2005, its mission is to rescue dogs in Williston, Levy County and
the surrounding area and find them loving homes. They operate
on a five-acre facility in Williston, and their plans for the future
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include a special kennel area just for puppies.
Benson said she’d also like to find ways to network with other
areas and rescues to save even more lives. Each year they hold
a large fundraising party in March called “Party for the Pups.”
Benson said their supporters include benefactors in the equine
world as well as feed stores and the Veterinary Community
Outreach Program at the University of Florida.
“We could not do what we do without their support and
veterinary care,” Benson said in an email interview.
The Williston Animal Group has saved more than 250 dogs
in the past year. The group helps people in the community care
for their dogs when they have financial or medical problems, and
they are always in search of volunteers. The group has helped
hundreds of dogs find permanent loving homes over the past year.
“I like to think that we have helped quite a few people along
the way as well,” she said. s
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COMMUNITY œ SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
UBRC NATIONAL LEADER
Living the Gospel
in Downtown
Gainesville!
The Rev. Louanne Loch,
Rector
Dr. John T. Lowe,
Dir. of Music
Sunday Services
8:00am
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Wednesday Service
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Oak Hammock
Recognition
Oak Hammock at the University of
Florida was recently recognized as one
of the nation’s leading University-Based
Retirement Communities (UBRCs). On
May 14, its campus and members were
featured in a PBS NewsHour series that
highlighted retirement options for baby
boomers. The series aired on affiliate
stations across the U.S.
“Oak Hammock did an outstanding
job of incorporating the best resources
of the university into the retirement
community,” said Andrew Carle,
founding director and executive in
residence for the Program in Senior
Housing Administration at George
Mason University, in a news release. “And
they were one of the first communities to
put in place formal letters of agreement
with a university, which helps ensure
the longevity of the partnership and the
value it provides to members.”
Carle coined the term “UBRC” and
recommended Oak Hammock to the
PBS producers from among several
dozen university-affiliated communities
nationwide.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this
year, Oak Hammock focuses on lifelong
learning, fitness and health in a resortstyle environment energized by its affiliation with the University of Florida. PBS
special correspondent Spencer Michels
and a camera crew spent two days filming on the Oak Hammock campus — interviewing University of Florida president Bernie Machen, as well as six Oak
Hammock members who participated in
a focus group conducted by PBS.
The segment outlined the benefits
of Oak Hammock’s Continuing Care
Retirement Community (CCRC) model,
which provides members with access to
all levels of care they may need as they
age. Additionally, Oak Hammock was
recognized for its Institute for Learning
in Retirement (ILR), with courses taught
by current and former UF professors. s
READER SUBMITTED œ BOB COVELLO
Community
Voice
A Fishing Story
R
emember the old story about “give a man a fish and
he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will
eat for a lifetime?” We have been living and preaching
this wisdom for years, but in the age of digital technology, too
many of us have either forgotten, or simply choose to ignore this
advice. We have all these marvelous devices that enable us to enrich our social interactions and to communicate over incredible
distances with lightning-fast speeds, yet we know nothing about
how these devices work. When something goes wrong, we hand
the device to our children or grandchildren, and we ask them to
fix it. They often succeed, handing us back a magically repaired
phone or computer, but we gain little understanding from that
approach. Neither they, nor us, are better off for the experience.
This is not the example of the self-sufficiency that defined
our generation.
We are the generation that invented computers. Some of us were
around for the early years of television, when the TV weighed more
than some cars on the road today. We watched a man land on the
moon on those televisions. That was our generation. We were the
electronic experts of our home, possessing specialized knowledge,
such as the correct amount of tinfoil to wrap around the rabbit-ear
antennas to get the perfect reception. We knew exactly where to
smack the side of all our appliances to fine-tune them. Why have we
become scared, as these devices have become smaller?
Perhaps, the next time you need your digital device adjusted
or fixed, you can use the opportunity as a reverse “teachable
moment” and ask your techy progeny to explain it to you. Sure,
you may not understand it the first time, but isn’t that fairly normal for any learning experience? The teachable moment also
serves other purposes, allowing the “teacher” to explain, thus
better understanding it themselves, especially for the next time
you ask. Often, these moments can be used as a springboard
for other conversations, which can bring you closer together,
perhaps even discovering some new, shared experiences.
We can actually communicate face-to-face while learning to
use the devices that have arguably drawn us all apart. Maybe you
could thank your young teachers by doing something together
that doesn’t involve digital technology. Perhaps, a fishing trip?
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ONES AND ZEROES
CYBER CRIME
Defense
How Can You Avoid Being A Victim?
by William Perry
ne of the fastest growing categories of crime is cyber based. It’s the
hardest to solve and it continues to
expand in volume and level of sophistication.
Cyber crime produces a high payoff for criminals with little to no risk. Cyber thieves steal
billions of dollars each year.
You are being exposed to cyber attacks on
a daily basis if you use a computer. What’s
more is that your assets are at danger unless
you have taken proactive steps to reduce your
vulnerabilities.
A logical question to ask would be, “How
did we get in this mess?”
O
THE BACKGROUND
The first computers were invented as tools of
war. Early computational devices were used
to break secret Nazi codes and to help lob
artillery shells being fired from battleships.
Advances in computing that followed were
also linked to national security.
The military and research universities gave
birth to what became the modern Internet. Its
ability to facilitate fast and accurate communication proved to be wildly popular.
Universities clamored for more interconnectedness, the military had its own set of
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expanding needs and so did business and
industry. Control of the Internet was passed
from one government agency (the Defense
Department) to another, the National Science
Foundation (NSF). The NSF Internet was
quickly overwhelmed by demand. Continued
adequate funding was also an issue. The rule
against commercialization of the Internet
was eliminated during the era of George H.
W. Bush and private enterprise was allowed
to invest in the development of the Internet.
Major computing and telecommunications
companies were allowed to lead the way.
Rapid and continuing improvements in a
myriad of technologies ranging from publicly
switched telephone networks to software and
computer chips persisted. The Internet, as
we know it today, was the direct result of a
convergence in technology, user demand and
the profit motive.
The security of the Internet was of little
concern when it was first invented. Very few
people understood how computing technology
would develop. Back then, business was conducted using typewriters, adding machines and
rotary-dial telephones. The post office handled
the delivery of mail and secretaries filed source
documents in row after row of filing cabinets.
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“The loss associated with criminal hacking and cracking against
individuals could be as high as 500 billion dollars per year.”
Top scientists of the day believed that the world’s entire
need for computers could be filled with just a few machines.
The onslaught of the information age and its tremendous
demand for computing resources was just around the corner
and few people, if any, saw the advent of the modern age of
computing that was coming.
A top scientist Tim Berners Lee and others soon introduced
a graphic component to the Internet and the “Web” was born.
Commercialization of the Web came quickly and the world
has yet to look back. Security for the Internet only became a
major concern when commercial transactions appeared.
Criminals followed the money. Cybercrime became a problem
and it is still increasing. A large number of threats now exist and
significant harm that can be done to individuals, business or
other organizations. The source and nature of the threats are difficult to predict. The damage that can occur is indeterminable.
HOW BIG IS THE
CYBER SECURITY PROBLEM?
Cybercrime is now big business. Organized syndicates that
are set up like any large, multi-national business commit more
than 80 percent of computer crime. The loss associated with
criminal hacking and cracking against individuals could be as
high as 500 billion dollars per year. Experts acknowledge that
figure may be low and masked because few companies are in a
hurry to admit that they have been compromised.
The costs of losing personal confidential information or
propriety business records are incalculable.
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Cyber criminals can steal your information assets, and
cause permanent damage to your computer system and
resources. Your compromised digital devices can even be
enrolled in a bot army that attacks other computers like those
at the Pentagon, on the power grid or in the energy and transportation sectors. Cybercrime has almost become a business
of choice for people located in countries where economic opportunities are limited.
People use information to help run their lives. Everything
from bank account numbers to email and appointment calendars are specially processed information that are designed to
help ordinary people.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
You likely store large amounts of personal and confidential
information on your computer. The thought of a malicious attacker gaining access to your private information is unacceptable. The challenge, however, remains for you to secure your
computer against multiple threats. How can you cope with the
expanding threats?
There are a number of steps that you can take to protect
your valuable information:
1.
Choose a robust password or passphrase and avoid giving it to anyone. Passwords should be eight characters or
more in length and contain at least one capital letter and
one special character. Avoid using words that are in the
dictionary. Avoid writing down your password or giving it
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to others, regardless of the reason.
Lock your workstation when leaving it unattended. Your
screen won’t be seen and your connection would be unavailable for someone to exploit.
Install current updates from publishers of the software
installed on your computer. Malicious hackers would be
blocked from exploiting the latest vulnerability.
Purchase and use a highly rated security software package. There are many products. Find a comparison chart
and study the features. Obtain and install one that best
fills your needs.
Consider encrypting extremely sensitive information on
your entire hard drive. Encryption makes it more difficult
for a cyber criminal to access your confidential records.
Avoid opening email attachments, they can contain
malware. A key-logger could be maliciously installed on
your computer to record every keystroke (i.e. passwords,
account numbers, etc.) and send the confidential information to identity thieves.
Be suspicious of any request to obtain information
from you over the Internet. Identity thieves have been
known to replicate the computer screens of a bank,
for example. The fraudulent screen is presented to an
unsuspecting computer user and he or she is asked to
supply account numbers or passwords. Telephone the
office of any organization that contacts you over the
Internet asking for private information to assure they
had actually contacted you.
8. Consider encrypting your critical and confidential information. Free encryption software, such as PGP, scrambles
your information and makes it so that a hacker won’t be
able to read it. Losing a USB or “flash” drive that contains
critical information would be a disaster.
9. Change the default password (that which came with your
device) on any wireless router in your home. Choose the
highest level of encryption for your router. You are broadcasting confidential information in every direction as far
as the wireless signal can reach.
10. Secure your mobile devices. Otherwise, you invite identity
thieves into your personal “information loop” whenever
you login on a public “hot spot.” Identity thieves work
overtime using a class of software known as “packet sniffers.” They can examine your wireless messages and mine
them for confidential information.
11. Do not install free tool bars or plug-ins on your computer.
Trojans and other malware from unknown third parties
can be loaded on to your computer and you would not
know it initially.
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12. Avoid answering any sensitive questions (social security
number, PINs or account numbers) online or through
e-mail. There are many “phishing” and social engineering exploits designed to dupe the unsuspecting computer
user. Limit the information you give out.
13. Only give your credit card number to reputable companies.
14. Only make purchases on sites that indicate they are using
a secure connection. This method of exchange can easily
be identified with the following prefix “https://” in your
browser’s dialog box. The letter “s” indicates “secure.”
15. Avoid sharing media, such as a USB drive, from another
computer.
DEFINITIONS:
MALWARE – malicious software designed to damage or disrupt other computers or networks
TROJANS – malware that misrepresents its purpose and can
seriously damage a computer or network
PHISHING – a social engineering attack against an organization or individual that uses what appears to be a legitimate
request for confidential information s
Visit www.secureflorida.org and www.seniorsguidetocomputers.com
for more information. Download a free computer security E-book,
“How to Secure Your Computer: Keep Intruders and Cybercriminals
Out.” from www.coldwarcyberspy.com
Dr. William Perry is a former military officer and also has experience
in counterintelligence, risk analysis, and threat assessment, and has
worked as a contractor for the Director of National Intelligence.
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing
Life
Laughter – Healing and Hurtful
H
as it ever seemed like the
universe was sneering at
you for no apparent reason?
Earlier this year I endured an event that
truly tested my trust in most everyone
and everything. Arrest, a night in jail,
and loss of rights and dignity temporarily caused me to question my faith. The
State Attorney’s Office quickly dismissed
the ludicrous charge. My legal record is
still perfect, but my essence suffered a
devastating blow and remains maimed.
Initially, I subsisted by unconsciously
switching gears to one of God’s great
gifts, serene shock. The experience was,
simply stated, surreal. My mollifying
mantra was that He has a purpose for
everything. I prayed for guidance and
opened my mind for direction. Mere
human terms are inadequate to describe how divinely perfect His wisdom
besieged my soul. In the midst of this
embarrassing nightmare, I embraced life
on a completely different level.
It is my goal is to share those testimonies. First, however, I must digest the
devastating ordeal, determine how to
portray the intended messages and mend
my wounded spirit. While my healing
process is progressing ever so slowly, I
am extremely grateful it has begun.
Therapy commenced from an unpredictable source: laughter. When all
I wanted to do was go into hiding, the
individuals who mattered in my life
laughed at the absurdity and irony of my
arrest. Notice I said they scoffed at the
incident – not at me.
Their first few loving wisecracks were
cute, yet hurt a bit at the same time. As
the days proceeded I began to see their
humor, which helped me immeasurably.
Weeks and months later, I continued to
receive gag gifts and cards that literally
made me laugh out loud. Just when I
would start feeling a bit depressed, the
jokes magically (maybe) arrived. Why
was laughing (sometimes alone) helpful?
Research shows that laughter is a
part of human behavior regulated by
the brain. It is an involuntary physical
reaction, which (in most cases) dulls
the perception of pain. According to Dr.
William F. Fry, of Stanford University,
laughter stimulates the production of
catecholamine. This hormone releases
endorphins. Endorphins foster a sense
of relaxation. In addition, Dr. Marvin
E. Herring, (family practitioner) states,
“The diaphragm, thorax, abdomen,
heart, lungs and even the liver are given
a massage during a hearty laugh.”
Yin and Yang are prevalent in every
aspect of humanity, including laughter.
I experienced both the positives and
negatives of this philosophy throughout
my healing process. It hurt tremendously when I was told about groups of
friends or colleagues who mocked me.
Being the butt of their mean fictitious
gossip was brutal (even from a distance)
and resulted in reversal of my recovery.
I later learned that laughter sometimes indicates acceptance into a group.
When the most influential individual
in the peer group encourages others to
belittle a victim, a gang-like mentality
develops. Even members of the clique
who do not agree with the mockery go
along with the crowd.
While surviving this tempestuous
trying tribulation, I discovered two
types of humor. One based on negative
power, using ridicule and laughing at
someone, which only hurts others. The
positive variety centers on love and
celebrates unpretentious jubilations and
general goofiness. This method magically heals and connects relationships.
I concur with Author José N. Harris in his quote, “There comes a time
in your life, when you walk away from
all the drama and people who create
it. You surround yourself with people
who make you laugh. Forget the bad and
focus on the good. Love the people who
treat you well, pray for the ones who
don’t. Life is too short to be anything but
happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.”
A chapter in my personal journal I
jokingly dubbed, “The Aftermath of My
Arrest,” focuses on my genuine gratitude
for this experience. The incident provided me with an opportunity to learn
about the benefits of humor, specifically
laughing at myself. It also reminded me
not to take life too seriously. Even life’s
most agonizing circumstances have a
bright side. 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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HANDS ON
A Time
to ACT
Making Land
Conservation Happen
By Darla Kinney Scoles
ith a small staff and funded by a small group of local
supporters, Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) is a
small non-profit organization — with a large amount
of land to manage. Focusing on land preservation via private land
conservation easements, the ACT also owns and manages more
than 1,000 acres of the county’s wild space, with plans to add to that
footprint in the future.
“We basically make land conservation happen,” said ACT Land
Manager Ivor Kincaide, when asked about the organization’s work.
“ACT has been buying land since 2005. We have six preserves
with two of them now open to the public — Tuscawilla and Prairie
Creek. Santa Fe River Preserve and Little Orange Creek Preserve
will open next.”
The group also advocates land conservation initiatives put before
voters, such as the 2004 Alachua Forever tax and the Wild Spaces,
Public Places campaign in 2008.
W
>> THE NEED:
ACT can always use a hand with a wide variety of projects. Efforts are currently under way to restore 200 acres of pine plantation
to its natural state. Part of that restoration includes controlled burning, followed by the planting of wiregrass and longleaf pine trees.
PHOTO BY CHRIS BURNEY
Two of ACT’s two main goals is to connect people with nature; and to protect as
much of Alachua County’s natural areas as possible for the benefit of the community and its wildlife.
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PHOTOS BY
DARLA KINNEY SCOLES
Prairie Creek Preserve includes
200 acres of pine plantation,
according to ACT Land Manager,
Ivor Kincaide, which ACT is working to restore to its natural state.
This process includes burning an
area to reduce ground vegetation
and then planting wiregrass and
longleaf pine back into the flatwoods. Though charred, the earth
will better support the young
plantings that volunteers and staff
work to reintroduce to the area.
Working to remove exotic vegetation and maintaining trails
is a constant effort, as well, with volunteers often “adopting”
a property near their home to help clear unwanted growth
when it is convenient for them.
A mailing list for events, newsletters and volunteers helps
get the word out about hands-on projects as well, with field
work groups averaging anywhere from five to 25 people. In
addition, ACT regularly needs helpers to manage booths at
festivals and farmers markets to educate the public about their
mission — and to assist with basic office tasks.
>> THE WORK:
Early one May morning, I donned my hiking boots, straw
hat and gardening gloves to work with other ACT volunteers and staff, planting long-leaf pine seedlings in a recently
burned area at Prairie Creek Preserve. A group of eight
environmentally-conscious souls and I spent the next couple
of hours walking the charred acreage with dibblers and buckets of seedlings, planting trees where they would most likely to
succeed in taking root.
The methods, procedures and overall plan were carefully
explained to all of us before we started, helping us to further
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connect what we were doing this day with the overall conservation “big picture” for this property. I knew a little already. I
learned much more.
Our group included Henry, a two-year-old helping his parents work, and Darrell Hartman, a white-haired Gainesville
resident — and every age group in-between. Hartman was my
partner in the digging/planting process. A regular volunteer
who generally helps weekly to maintain ACT properties, Hartman said he has enjoyed helping the group with projects for
the past several years.
When asked what he enjoyed the least, Hartman replied,
“Bugs in general. Ticks especially.”
Yes, outdoor work is buggy, dirty, sweaty and exhausting.
That’s what makes it so great. I was filthy on the outside when
done that day ( just walking through a burned area covers one
with black soot), but I felt good inside.
>> THE REWARDS:
That “good inside” feeling is what keeps ACT volunteers
coming back to help with the cause.
“There is something very satisfying about planting trees,”
said Tom Kay, ACT’s executive director. “It provides a simple
PHOTOS BY CHRIS BURNEY
ABOVE: Two of ACT’s two main goals is to connect people with nature; and to protect as much of
Alachua County’s natural areas as possible for the benefit of the community and its wildlife.
RIGHT: Young volunteer, Henry O’Donoughue (with father, Patrick), was all smiles — and a little dirt —
at a recent ACT volunteer day of planting longleaf pine seedlings at Prairie Creek Preserve.
joy that’s appreciated by people of all ages. The rewards of one’s
labors are evident both in the moment and for years to come.
People love to come back to an area they planted to see how
‘their’ trees are doing. It gives them a very gratifying feeling.”
It is one thing to go and enjoy a park or natural area. It is
quite another to have participated in making it what it is. The
connection with the land is deeper and more personal.
At the end of our planting session, I thanked my work partner for being patient with my inexperience in navigating the
work of planting seedlings.
“You did fine,” Hartman said. “It’s not rocket science.”
“No,” I agreed. “But it’s certainly just as important.”
>> THE FIT:
As a volunteer with ACT for several years, Hartman, a semiretired Gainesville resident, likes to offer his services to the
organization one day each week. He said the variety of work is
the best part of volunteering with ACT and keeps him happy
in his involvement.
“I do something different every time I help here,” Hartman
said. “Sometimes we mend fences, or work prescribed burns.
Other times we clear trails or plant trees and grasses.”
Most who help are of the same mindset as Kay, who said, “I
have had a lifelong passion for conservation, wildlife, and outdoor recreational activities. Working at Alachua Conservation
Trust allows me to do my soul’s work every day and hopefully
makes our community a better place to live in the process.”
>> HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Volunteers are always welcome to call ACT’s office at Prairie Creek Lodge at 352-373-1078. The lodge is located at 7204
SE County Road 234 in Gainesville. Staff can also be reached
at [email protected]. Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events and helpful information.
Much more information on ACT and the work they do can
be found at alachuaconservationtrust.org. s
Thanks to you! -Darla
EDITOR’S NOTE
Each month Darla Kinney Scoles participates firsthand in, and
then shares with readers, a local volunteer experience opportunity. The needs are great. The rewards, even greater.
If your organization would like to be featured in an upcoming
column, contact Senior Times Magazine.
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A Lasting Tribute
for Veterans
SunState Federal Credit Union matching funds
to help expand the Kanapaha Veteran’s Memorial
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rom locations in both the Gainesville and Lake
City Veterans Administration Medical Centers,
SunState Federal Credit Union has a longstanding tradition of honoring and helping area
veterans. In its latest efforts, however, SunState is calling
upon not only its members, but the community at large
as well, for help.
SunState has pledged $7,500 in matching funds for
contributions toward the refurbishment of the Veteran’s
Memorial at Kanapaha Park in southwest Gainesville.
For every dollar contributed to the fund, SunState will
match with a dollar of its own in hopes of raising at least
$15,000 for the Alachua County Memorial Committee,
the group which maintains the Kanapaha facility.
“We want to encourage our members to contribute
to this cause,” said David Nicholson, who served in the
Marine Corps, is a past commander of Post 16 of the
American Legion in Gainesville, and is a current board
member for SunState. “We’re committing $7,500, and
we really want to encourage the community to support
this important endeavor as well.”
The memorial is in need not only of refurbishment, but
expansion as well, according to John Gebhardt, Chair of
the Alachua County Memorial Committee.
“The memorial is beautiful, but we cannot recognize
in proper form veterans from current or future wars,”
he said, explaining that the layout is based on a “walk
through time” in which one foot of space equals one
year. Currently the latest entries run into the parking lot,
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leaving no room for additional recognition.
The plan is to reduce the length representing a year
to three quarters of a foot, which will allow inclusion of
veterans from current wars and still leave room for 80
more years of space – allowing for a more lasting tribute.
New memorial stones will be made, with the existing
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While there is no deadline to contribute funds, the
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Gebhardt said that SunState reached out to them
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boost to the cause. To encourage the donations even
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anyone wishing to donate can simply bring a check or
cash into any SunState branch and mention that it is
for the expansion of the Kanapaha Veterans Memorial.
Anyone can give to the cause, be they a member of
the credit union, a citizen of Gainesville, or even a traveler
passing through.
Gebhardt, who served with the United States Army in the
Vietnam War, is heartened and encouraged by the campaign
and looks forward to seeing the support come in. This is
because he knows the importance of recognizing those
who have served, and he appreciates the contribution that
SunState is making to this cause.
“We live in a complex time when there is rich diversity of
opinions and activity. All that diversity is guaranteed by the
constitution, and vets and current active duty personnel are
sworn to protect the constitution. But while we enjoy this
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price for the freedoms.
“It’s only right and proper that we recognize the service of
all veterans and active duty personnel by erecting monuments
in their honor,” he continued. “And it’s more important to
remember those who have paid the supreme price and were
killed in action. We live in a very patriotic community – and
SunState has stepped up.”
Count us in!
SENIOR TIMES PUBLISHER’S NOTE
I think this is the first time
I have ever done this, but
after proofing the magazine
and reading this particular
commitment that SunState
is making to the Veteran’s
Memorial in our area, I
wanted to offer them our support.
As a life-long resident of Gainesville
and Alachua County, my family and I are
fortunate to call this area our home. As a
business owner and publisher of several area
magazines, Tower Publications has always
supported the veterans in our area. Through
the pages of Our Town and Senior Times
Magazines, we’ve often written about the
brave men and women who’ve served the
country, and today I’m happy to be able to
support them financially.
On behalf of Tower Publications, it is my
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and look forward to seeing the expansion
project begin. My hope is that our initial
commitment “kick-starts” this campaign and
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the Veterans Memorial.
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Thank you for committing to this wonderful
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Tinseltown Talks
Marsha Hunt: The Blacklisted
Beauty Who Battled Back
by Nick Thomas
Eighty years ago, 16-year-old Marsha Hunt began her probefore or after the photo, which was a shame.”
fessional career with a prominent New York City modeling
Relations between the studios and some actors, including
agency. But her real love since the age of four was acting. So,
Hunt, took a dramatic dive in the late ‘40s as a wave of antithe following year, in May 1935, she headed to Hollywood.
communism paranoia swept the nation. When a Congressional
Within weeks of arriving
committee accused a group
on the West Coast her dream
of writers of communistic
was realized with a Paraaffiliations, Hunt and others
mount contract.
spoke out but found them“It wasn’t about
selves vilified during the
becoming a famous star,”
McCarthy-era Hollywood
said Ms. Hunt from her
Blacklisting period.
home in Los Angeles. “I
“We called ourselves The
just wanted the joy of
Committee for the First
pretending to be interesting
Amendment, hired a plane,
characters and convincing
and flew to Washington in
audiences that I was.”
1947 — the Bogarts, Danny
She was assigned leading
Kaye, Paul Henreid, Ira
roles in many of her 20 films
Gershwin, and other actors,
released during the 1930s,
writers, producers, directors
appearing with costars such
— to defend our industry
Marsha Hunt with John Wayne in Born to the West
as John Wayne.
and the maligned writers.”
“I worked with John
Rather than being hailed
Wayne before he was an airport!” said Hunt, referring to the
champions of free speech, Hunt and others who failed to remany public locations now named after the legendary actor.
pent their action were banned by the Hollywood studios.
The pair costarred in “Born to the West” (reissued as “Hell
“I was punished by being denied work by the industry I
Town”) in 1937, two years before Wayne became an overnight
went to defend!” said Hunt. “While it killed the momentum of
superstar in “Stagecoach.”
my film career, I was determined to continue acting. Happily,
Hunt’s own star status continued to rise throughout the
Broadway opened up for me, then television, and eventually
1940s, clocking up another 30 films during the decade.
movies. But I was never again given film roles as richly chalIn 1943, she was one of 65 top MGM stars that studio head
lenging, or the same billing or salary.”
Louis B. Mayer gathered for a memorable “class photo.”
If any good emerged from the Blacklisting, it was when
“It was MGM’s 20th anniversary and we were all sumHunt turned her interests elsewhere. After a world trip with
monsed to a soundstage one day,” recalled Hunt, the last surher husband in 1955, she was touched by the hardships and
viving actor in the famous photograph. “I had never met many poverty of other nations.
of the stars, and we weren’t even given a chance to mingle
“I came back a different person,” she admitted. “I had been
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so focused on my acting and was now more aware of my fellowman. I wound up giving 25 years of my life to the United
Nations to promote peace, progress, and unity.”
Hunt’s life story is the subject of a documentary, “Marsha
Hunt’s Sweet Adversity,” by Emmy Award winning director
Roger C. Memos (see www.hollywoodandart.com/zeldacandance.html).
Because the film is a nonprofit project through the International Documentary Association, funding is still needed to
complete the final stages of editing in order to be entered in
major film festivals this September, a month before Hunt’s
97th birthday.
“I’ve had an interesting life with all the highs and lows,”
said Hunt, who would love to see the film released this year.
“I’m touched they wanted to tell my story.” s
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and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 400
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LIFE-LONG HOBBY
Don’t Turn
That Dial
An Inside Look at the Life of “Theatre
Of The Mind” Host for WUFT, Bill Sabis
story by Lindsey Carman
photography by TJ Morrissey
B
ill Sabis has loved radio shows
ever since his childhood.
He remembers climbing up
to his pitch-black room, turning on the
radio and waiting for his favorite shows
to come on. His imagination soaked up
every word the radio host spoke. One
moment he was fearful of gigantic spiders crawling into his room; the next,
he felt triumphant when the protagonist conquered the ghastly creatures.
Sabis spent numerous hours listening
to science fiction and horror stories,
imagining what his favorite superheroes
and antagonists looked like.
His childhood fascination with radio
shows never disappeared and he realized that a person doesn’t need pictures
to vividly imagine a scene. All that is
needed is a little sound, some creativity
and imagination.
This is why Sabis loves radio shows.
He believes that radio shows unlock the
limitless, creative potential of the mind.
When he moved to Gainesville in
the 1970s, Sabis became the host of
“Theatre of the Mind.” Hosting radio
shows became a decade-long hobby that
earned him recognition and notoriety.
In the ‘40s and early ‘50s, radios
were one of the only sources for entertainment. Born in the snow country of
Syracuse, New York, Sabis, 74, grew up
loving stories even before he heard his
Even though it’s
been a while since he
retired from the show,
people still recognize
his distinctive voice
wherever he goes.
first radio show. He would sit on the
steps of his front porch when he was
9 or 10, watch lightning bugs hover in
the air, and listen to his neighbor Dicky
Coon tell horror stories that kept him
awake at night. He always wanted to
hear more stories. Soon the radio-show
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hosts became his favorite storytellers.
When televisions started to appear in households in the late
‘50s, Sabis didn’t stop listening to the radio. He never warmed
to TV and still doesn’t enjoy it very much. He recalls watching
The Lone Ranger for the first time on TV after hearing it on
the radio and was immediately disappointed. In his mind, he
had imagined the character differently; the ranger’s voice was
off, and his appearance wasn’t right. So he continued to listen
to the radio. Several decades later, Sabis still recites the opening lines to his favorite radio shows.
Despite his ardent love for radio shows, he never pursued a
communications or radio career. Instead, Sabis received a civil
engineering degree from Syracuse University in 1964 and went
into environmental engineering when he received his master’s
degree from the same university two years later. If he hadn’t
landed an engineering job in Gainesville, Sabis would have
never hosted “Theatre of the Mind.”
A few decades ago, collecting old radio show tapes became
one of Sabis’ hobbies. One day, he saw an advertisement about
old radio shows for sale. Thousands of shows later, he knew
he wanted to share his massive wealth with people, especially
those who didn’t grow up listening to the radio.
“Ever since I was a kid, I was collecting things,”
Sabis said. “So I thought, well, I need to have a
radio show.”
Although he was turned down
several times when he began
searching for a radio-show host
opening, Sabis still pursued his
dream. With a little luck and
persistence he finally found
the perfect radio talk show
opportunity.
In February 1977, Sabis was
featured on WRUF AM at the
University of Florida. The radio
station switched to Classic 89
FM and expanded its listeners from
Gainesville to Lake City.
For 25 years, he hosted his own show
on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. He played nostalgic
radio shows from the ‘40s and ‘50s, such as “X Minus
One,” “Superman” and “Captain Midnight.” He received numerous awards for his show, including the WUFT-FM Classic
89 and WJUF-FM Nature Coast 90 Lifetime Achievement
Award.
When Sabis hosted his first show — a horror show — he
hoped listeners would like it but didn’t know what to expect.
He wanted everyone to listen to the tapes but thought only
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people his age would appreciate them.
When the show was over,
a 9-year-old called the station
and told Sabis that he had never
“seen” a show like that before.
Sabis then knew that his show was
going to reach out to all age groups. By
the time his show had run its course, about a
third of the listeners were under 15.
Hosting “Theatre of the Mind” made Sabis relive his childhood. Although he was paid $25 a show and spent about six
hours a week in preparation for it, he didn’t mind. Sharing his
beloved radio tapes was the best reward.
“That is a really strange feeling to put on a show I had listened to, and to think I listened to this as a kid,” Sabis said.
Even though it’s been a while since he retired from the
Clash of Technologies — Although Bill Sabis has thousands of radio tapes tucked away in his media room, he now uses the computer to listen to his
old shows. In addition to his massive library of vintage radio shows, Sabis also maintains an impressive collection of cigars, wine and fine spirits.
show, people still recognize his distinctive voice wherever he
goes. Even though he doesn’t like the sound of his voice, he
said, “It does work well on radio.”
From time to time, people come up to him and ask, “Are you
Bill Sabis?” and he is still flattered. Despite his other achievements and starting his own engineering company, people best
remember Sabis as the host of “Theatre of the Mind.”
Collecting tapes and hosting a radio show are only some of
his hobbies. Sabis and his wife, Linda, 56, enjoy other hobbies as well. They take winter trips to Austria, Lithuania and
Germany, admiring the Christmas markets and culture.
Sabis was also involved in theater. He and Linda were a part
of the Gainesville Community Playhouse. She was the board of
director for 13 years, and he played roles such as Daddy Warbucks in “Annie” and was featured in “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Besides acting, Sabis and Linda enjoy singing in the choir at
Trinity Methodist Church every Sunday, and at home, where
Sabis records Linda’s songs and creates CDs for her.
But his most beloved hobby still remains listening to nostalgic radio shows. Today, there are thousands of nostalgic radio
shows in the Sabis home, tucked away in his computer room. He
doesn’t need to listen to them very often because he has most of
the lines memorized anyway and doesn’t mind reciting them.
With his jolly sense of humor and strong, booming voice,
Sabis recites the openings to most radio shows and creates
a vivid mental picture in the listener’s mind. Storytelling is
perhaps a lost art today, but not for Sabis. He continues to
spread his love for radio shows with whomever he meets,
fostering an appreciation for the nostalgic entertainment that
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TRAVEL
Pampered
& Polished
A Birthday Trip to Safety Harbor
story and photography
by Christine Boatwright
I
f you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain, then you would have
enjoyed my first experience with Safety Harbor Resort and Spa.
My mother, my cousin and I decided to take a girls’ weekend to Safety Harbor in honor of our “half-decade birthdays.” My mother is 30 years older than me,
and my cousin is 10 years older than my mother. My relatives have been taking these
trips every 10 years; some years include other decade-birthday types, while other
women simply come along for the ride. When I turned 20, I was officially invited on
the decade trip to Charleston, S.C.
When we approached our half-decade birthdays, I 25, my mother 55, etc., I
proposed that we take more than one trip every 10 years, and embrace the time we
have together. Herein a weekend at the Safety Harbor Spa was born. We left our
husbands to their summer morning fishing, packed suitcases full of workout clothes
and bathing suits and headed south.
Day One
Before we unpacked our bags, we donned bathing suits and hit the pool. After sipping on daiquiris and piña coladas — sometimes a mix of the two — ominous clouds
began to roll in, thereby ending our rendezvous with the outdoor pool.
We wrapped up our evening at Parts of Paris French Bistro in downtown Safety
Harbor. The lovely restaurant, housed in a renovated home, delivered what my dinner companions referred to as “the best French onion soup.”
As we strolled back to the resort, we passed a park dedicated to a 300-year-old oak
tree, the Baranoff Oak, which was named for Safety Harbor Resort’s founder Salem
Baranoff, according to the resort’s website. Baranoff founded the resort in the early
1900s, though Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto originally discovered the natural
spring that supplies the area with mineral water in 1539. De Soto believed he had
discovered the Fountain of Youth and named the springs “Espiritu Santo Springs,”
which means, “Springs of the Holy Spirit,” according to Safetyharborspa.com.
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As we strolled back to the resort, we passed a park dedicated
to a 300-year-old oak tree, the Baranoff Oak, which was
named for Safety Harbor Resort’s founder Salem Baranoff.
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Day Two
I never expected to be bested by the septuagenarian crowd
that filled the water aerobics pool. The crowd of older ladies
and a few brave men wore bucket hats over shower caps,
fit-over sunglasses and water socks as they chatted before
starting their water aerobics class. A perky instructor cranked
up the music, and soon we were Congo-lining around the pool,
padding away.
By the end, my arms were tired, feet a bit scuffed by the
pool bottom and I felt that I had earned the instructor’s stink
eye. I never quite got my knee high enough or could mambo
around the pool properly. The elderly regulars, however,
moved flapping arms with a confidence this sore 25-year-old
couldn’t help but admire.
The rest of the day consisted of lunch across the street at
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Crispers, a resort dinner buffet filled with all-you-can eat crab
legs and shrimp, and a street festival, which the town of Safety
Harbor holds on the third Friday of every month. All of the
town’s mom-and-pop restaurants sold food from tents, and
alcohol flowed on the cheap. Local musicians filled each street
corner wielding everything from saxophones to guitars. It was
truly small-town America come to life.
Day Three
I decided to step up my game on day three, and try a more challenging exercise class. To put it lightly, the spinning class quickly spun out of control. Neither myself, nor my three much older
classmates, could keep up with the instructor, but I’m apparently supposed to pat myself on the back for actually finishing
the class. About halfway through, I found myself wondering if
All of the town’s mom-and-pop restaurants
sold food from tents, and alcohol flowed on the
cheap. Local musicians filled each street corner
wielding everything from saxophones to guitars.
It was truly small-town America come to life.
I should cry or simply sprint out of the room, realizing I would
never have to face these people again. Fortunately, I decided to
simply pedal at my own pace and push through the pain.
Thankfully, I had a hydrating wrap and a pedicure waiting
for me. I don’t know what the psyche is behind being pampered,
but having a stranger slather oil on you is pure heaven on earth.
We spent our final evening at a local tapas restaurant —
Tapping the Vine. The wine bar and bistro had a wide wine
selection and tasty bites to share. Tapas, according to Wholefoodsmarket.com, are originally from Spain. They referred
to little snacks, such as olives and cheese cubes, which were
consumed with differing alcohols. Today, tapas vary by restaurant, but still offer smaller portions to share with dinner
companions. If you do not want to share, then be sure to order
soup, which doesn’t divide quite as evenly.
Final Day
After a final night’s sleep in the plushy queen-sized bed, my
mother and I decided to embrace our imagined Latin roots
and try a Zumba class before checking out of the resort. While
showing off my moves, however, the instructor dubbed me a
“gringa” — a.k.a. white girl complete with embarrassing dance
moves. I finished the class with as much dignity as possible,
slinked away to the women’s locker room and showered off
the memory of “what happens in Zumba, stays in Zumba,” according to the voluptuous instructor.
The best part of the trip? Safety Harbor is a precious, smalltown haven located only two-and-a-half hours from Gainesville.
After a weekend of pampering, I didn’t have to board a plane or
drive hours toward home. The Resort and Spa was an ideal girls’
weekend getaway — one I would highly recommend. s
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Needed for
Children’s
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Do you like to read aloud to children? Marion County Public Library
System invites you to share the joy
of books and reading by becoming
a volunteer reader for the “Library
Express” children’s program.
Through July 14, interested
adults are encouraged to submit a
volunteer application to the public
library for the “Library Express”
program. Volunteer applications
may be obtained online by visiting
the library’s website at library.
marioncountyfl.org or any of the
eight public library locations in
Marion County. All prospective
volunteers must attend training
and orientation, be able to commit
to the program schedule and
pass a background check prior to
volunteering.
Reading to children helps them
develop a love of books and learning, as well as sparks their creativity
and imagination. “Library Express”
volunteers provide story time sessions once per month from September-May at various Head Start
classroom locations throughout the
county. Volunteers will receive a
thorough training and orientation
on how to provide story time sessions to children, as well as receive
all reading materials required for
the volunteer assignment. For more
information about the “Library
Express” program, contact Kelly
Friesen at 352-671-8551.
COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN
Enjoying
Act Three
Terry Moore
I
met movie star Terry Moore 20
years after her heyday as the gorilla tamer in “Mighty Joe Young”
and the sexy teenager Burt Lancaster
fell for in “Come Back, Little Sheba.”
The latter role, sought by both Marilyn Monroe and Shirley Temple, won
Terry an Oscar nomination in 1952.
She showed up in my office at the
Delacorte Press in the 1970s wearing an
electric blue suede suit and seeking a
book contract.
Having loved her in “Sheba,” I asked
what it was like to work with Lancaster,
and she replied he’d been kind during
filming when director Danny Mann
scolded her. “Hang in there, kid,” Lancaster said. “Danny’s mad at me but he’s
taking it out on you.”
The movie was a hit, and Terry scored
a Life magazine cover as “Hollywood’s
sexy tomboy.”
“I was secretly married to Howard
Hughes,” she said, taking me completely
by surprise. Though the reclusive tycoon’s amours with Bette Davis, Jean
Harlow, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner
and Katharine Hepburn were well
known, his only recorded marriages
were to Houston debutante Ella Rice
and actress Jean Peters.
Terry met the boyish, lanky Texan
when she was still in her teens and
Howard in his mid-30s. “Let me take
care of you,” he begged. She continued
to date boys but when she got home
always called Howard and they’d talk
from midnight to four in the morning.
“Howard and I were like two kids
together,” she said, “and had a lot of fun.
He saw life again through my eyes.”
He took her blindfolded to the Grand
Canyon, then reveled in her wonder and
literary hoax of the time, Clifford Irving
forged the book, sold it to McGraw-Hill
for $750,000, peddled paperback rights to
Dell, one of the divisions in Ms. Meyer’s
publishing empire, for $400,000, and netted $250,000 from Life for serial rights.
In his first public statement in
14 years, Howard disowned it, and
McGraw-Hill cancelled publication, demanding return of $750,000. Irving was
sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.
During the furor over the scandal, I
went into Ms. Meyer’s office one day to
complain she was “sitting on” a check
an agent was bugging me for (“You guys
at Dell are such slow pay”). Ms. Meyer
pointed to a foot-high pile of unsigned
checks on her desk, and said, ‘The
Hughes check is still in there. Now do
you think I’m sitting on them too long?’”
“I like staying busy,” she said, “getting out,
meeting people, and traveling.”
delight. A daring test pilot and owner of
Hughes Aircraft, he taught her to fly.
On their wedding night in 1949
aboard his yacht off San Diego, “a series
of explosions detonated inside me,” she
recalled. “He raised me. I was his child,
his bride, his everything.”
Even years later, when he was cheating
with Mitzi Gaynor and Debra Paget, Terry
couldn’t resist his stamina: “Each time I
thought him spent, he wanted more.”
Howard’s promiscuity spoiled their
marriage, which, though disputed,
brought her a settlement following his
death. She married five others, including
West Point Heisman Trophy halfback
Glenn Davis, but rated Howard “the best
lover, Tyrone Power the nicest, John
Wayne the manliest.”
Much as I was intrigued by Terry’s
story, the 1970s was not an opportune
time to discuss Howard Hughes with
my boss, Helen Meyer, who’d recently
escaped disaster with a bogus Hughes
autobiography. In the most notorious
After I told Terry we wouldn’t be
making an offer for her memoir, Pocket
Books published it under the title “The
Beauty and the Billionaire.” It revealed
she lost two babies conceived with
Howard, but bore two sons to a subsequent husband, Stuart Cramer, an ex of
Hughes’s wife Jean Peters.
In the mid-1980s, in her 50s, she was
still sufficiently alluring to appear in
Playboy.
Now 85, she lives at the beach in
Santa Monica, California, dotes on her
two grandchildren, and continues to
act and write, recently appearing on TV
with Matthew McConaughey in “True
Detective” and publishing “How Do You
Stay So Young?”
“I like staying busy,” she said, “getting
out, meeting people, and traveling.” s
Ellis Amburn’s biography “Buddy Holly”
was published in a Kindle edition by Macmillan in April 2014. Graham Nash praised
it as the book he’d always been waiting for.
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CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION
ARTIFACTS
July & August
Ongoing
GAINESVILLE - Tower Road Branch Library,
3020 S.W. 75 St. Artifacts discovered during the
Rehabilitation Project of the Bridge of Lions in St.
Augustine, such as hand-blown glass bottles and
pieces of refined earthenware and tableware,
including majolica pottery shards, are just a few
of the artifacts on display this summer at two
Alachua County Library District (ACLD) locations.
The Exhibit is on display this month at the Tower
Road Branch and travels to Archer Branch in
August. 13266 S.W. State Road 45, Archer. Nickie
Kortus: 352-334-3909, [email protected].
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY
Through August 17
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull
Rd. “Life is a Highway: Prints of Japan’s Tokaido
Road” will highlight a selection of more than
150 woodblock prints that depict the history of
the Tokaido Road — the most heavily traveled
route in pre-World War II Japan. 352-392-9826.
TIOGA MONDAY MARKET
Mondays
4:00pm - 7:00pm
JONESVILLE - 13005 W. Newberry Rd., Tioga
Center. Stop by and check it out this market
featuring a selection of vegetables, crafts,
organic food, fruits and local specialties.
AQUASIZE JULY
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30pm - 7:30pm
OCALA - Hampton Aquatic Fun Center, 255 SW
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Class provides a
workout that incorporates the use of buoyancy
equipment such as noodles, buoyancy belts/
cuffs and hand buoys. Class activities include
stretching, cardio, toning, strength training and
abdominal workouts. Music is used to make it
lively and fun. Modifications will be demonstrated
for all fitness levels. 352-622-6803.
SUMMER CLASSES
Wednesdays
10:00am
GAINESVILLE - Oak Hammock Commons, 5100
SW 25 Blvd. Institute for Learning in Retirement
hosts “Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History
(Or Do They?).” Classes will look at the impact
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of remarkable women from colonial times to the
late 19th Century. July 9: Anne Bradstreet, Anne
Hutchinson, Salem Witches, and Daughters of
Liberty. July 16: The Lowell Girls, Moral Activists
and the Seneca Falls Radicals of 1848. July
23: Civil War Soldiers and Spies and Frontier
Women. July 30: Women’s Clubs and the
Indomitable Susan B. Anthony. August 6: Jane
Addams and Mother Jones: A Study in Contrasts.
More info: 352-548-1009; email: smccrea@
oakhammock.org; ilratoakhammock.org.
HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS
MARKET
Thursdays
Noon - 4:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS - Downtown. Arts and crafts,
candles fresh, local peaches, blueberries,
carrots, squash, watermelons, red delicious
tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, sugar snap
beans and green beans, all picked fresh
from the garden. The list goes on.
LADY GAMERS
Fridays
1:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club,
40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for
fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited.
Meet old friends and make some new ones.
SHOTOKAN KARATE
Tuesday, July 1
6:30pm
OCALA - 8th Avenue Senior Center, 830 NE
8th Ave. The entire family can build cardio
and develop leadership skills while learning
self-defense, traditional karate techniques,
and katas from Sensei Mike McCurry. Also
emphasized is mental discipline. “Shotokan”
is a Japanese style of karate that teaches not
only karate technique but also politeness,
respect, self-assurance, integrity, and
refraining from violence. 352-629-8545.
SYMPHONIC STYLE: THE ART
OF BENNY COLLIN
Tuesday, July 1
Limited Installment
OCALA - Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver
Springs Blvd. 35 works by American artist Benny
Collin (1896-1979), devoted to colorful and
rhythmic, mathematic abstraction. 352-291-4455.
BEGINNER SWING DANCING
CLASSES
Wednesday, July 2
7:00pm - 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE - The Movement, 1212 N. Main St.
Enjoy beginner West Coast swing classes and
join an active community of friendly dancers.
What is West Coast Swing? This ain’t your
grandparents swing dance: you don’t throw
the follower in the air, and you aren’t dancing
at 2,000 beats per minute. A mid-tempo dance
that is sultry, sophisticated and playful — and
a fun way to get in shape. 352-514-4238.
SOCIAL DANCE PARTY
FREE FRIDAYS CONCERTS
Wednesday, July 2
Fridays
7:00pm - 9:00pm
OCALA - Dancin’ Around Studio, 3960 S. Pine
Ave. Ballroom Dance Party. Social Dancing is
an integral part of your dance education. Open
to the public so bring your friends. In addition,
you never need a dance partner — singles and
couples are always welcome. Waltz, Foxtrot,
Tango, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Triple
Two, Nightclub, Cha Cha, Two Step, Hustle,
East & West Coast Swing. 352-690-6637.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Bo Diddley Community
Plaza. New for 2014 are musical tributes to
Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Bob
Marley and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Bands will play each Friday night through
Oct. 24 for a total of 26 weekly concerts.
POLYNESIAN/HULA DANCE
CLASSES
Tuesday, July 1
FANFARES & FIREWORKS
7:15pm - 8:45pm
GAINESVILLE - Unified Training Center, 809
W. University Ave. Traditional Hula Dance
classes offered every Tuesday. All levels
welcome. Hawaii-born instructor with
professional Polynesian dance background.
Hot Hula Fitness classes (cardio/fitness based)
offered every Tuesday from 8 p.m. - 8:45
p.m. First class is free. 352-641-0885.
Thursday, July 3
7:00pm - 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE - UF Bandshell at Flavet Field.
Celebrate the Fourth on the 3rd at this annual
Independence Day Eve celebration. Picnic in the
grass, enjoy three musical groups and watch a
spectacular fireworks show. The event is free
and open to the public. No dogs. Sparklers and
coolers may be searched. 352-392-5551.
GINNIE SPRINGS JULY
CELEBRATION
Saturday, July 5
YOUNG GIRL BY DANIEL HUGHES
After Dark
HIGH SPRINGS - Ginnie Springs, 5000 NE 60th
Ave. Celebrate at Dark-Thirty with fireworks,
music and friends at Ginnie Springs.
GUIDED WALK
Saturday, July 5
10:00am
GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens,
4700 SW 58th Dr. Guided tours with docent
and master gardener Alicia Nelson. Regular
admission price for non-members (members
are admitted free of charge). 352-372-4981.
WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE
CLASS
Portraits with Presence
Saturday, July 5
Through September 20
2:30pm - 3:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Global Mixed Martial Arts
Academy, 4000 W. Newberry Rd. This class
is offered free to the community every first
Saturday of the month. You are welcome
to come every month. 352-371-1007.
CONCERT
GAINESVILLE - Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave. Presenting work from both
emerging and established artists, “ABOUT FACE Portraits with Presence” is one of
the most expansive exhibits in the 35-year history of the Thomas Center Galleries.
The collection of work combines classical and traditional work with unexpected
interpretations of portraiture in the artist’s enduring quest to capture the presence of a
person in both two- and three-dimensional media. 352-393-8532.
Sunday, July 6
5:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Historic Thomas Center. Chris
Henry and the Hardcore Grass will perform
live in this final show in the Bluegrass
series co-sponsored with Shakerag Culture
Center. Henry is a musician described by the
International Bluegrass Music Association
as the premier Monroe-style mandolinist of
his generation. Tickets: $15 at the door.
SPRINGSIDE FLORIDA SAFARI
Sunday, July 6
10:00am
OCALA - Silver River State Park, 1425 NE 58th
Ave. Join the Rangers of Silver Springs State
Park and explore normally inaccessible areas by
4x4 and tram. See the impacts of the resource
management activities performed by park staff,
and enjoy learning a little more about Florida’s
unique ecosystems. Have a chance to see
some of the residents of the woods such as
gopher tortoises, Sherman’s fox squirrels and
wild turkeys on this one-hour trek. First Sunday
each month. RSVP required. 352-236-7148.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Monday, July 7
6:45pm - 9:30pm
GAINESVILLE - United Church of Gainesville,
1624 NW 5th Ave. Made popular in Jane Austin
Movies, the English Country dance style began in
the 1500s and is still being enjoyed worldwide.
Enjoy the wide variety of dance moves, musical
July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4
3:00pm - 10:00pm
ALACHUA - Hal Brady Recreation Complex. The City of Alachua has dubbed its
celebration “The Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America.” The annual
event draws more than 30,000 people to Alachua and has great economic impact on
businesses in the area. Kids activities include a petting zoo, bounce houses and water
slides, a spray park and skateboard park. For adults there are vendors, bingo contests,
dancing groups and live musical entertainment to name a few.
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styles and tempos. No partner, experience, or
special dress necessary. Calling by Randy Thorp
and music by Hoggetowne Fancy. 352-246-4659.
Red, White
& More Red!!
ADVENTURES IN FLORIDA
HISTORY SUMMER CAMP
Thurs., July 17
July 9, 16, 23 & 30
12:00pm - 1:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Matheson Museum. 513 E
University Ave. Explore Florida’s history. Junior
historians ages 5 through 12 are welcome.
Each day will highlight different aspects of
Alachua County’s rich history, with presentations
from organizations throughout Gainesville. It
is not necessary for children to attend every
day of the camp. Parents must accompany
children. Preregistration is requested. For more
information or preregistration, call 352-3782280 or email [email protected].
6:00pm - 8:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Gainesville
Women’s Club, 2809 W. University
ty
Ave. The Club is hosting its fourth
h
annual “Wine Tasting: Red, White
& More Red!” benefit with
proceeds going to the Girls Place
e
and Peaceful Paths. There will be
e
hors d’oeuvres, desserts, door
prizes and live piano music.
352-376-3901.
THE OCALA AIRHEADS
Vintage Gala
Monday, July 21
6:00pm
OCALA - The Ivy House Restaurant,
917 E. Silver Springs Blvd. In honor
of Hospice of Marion County, this
event features live entertainment, a
silent auction, a best-hat contest and
caricature artist. Attire is vintage, linen,
lace and hats. Event begins with a social
hour and cash bar; assorted heavy hors
d’oeuvres will be available buffet-style at
7 p.m. Advance tickets: $80; At the door:
$90. Tickets may be purchased at www.
hospiceofmarion.com or at the Hospice
Administration office, 3231 SW 34th Ave.
July 10 & July 24
2:00pm - 3:30pm
OCALA - West Marion Medical Plaza, the
second floor community room. “Up, Up and
Away.” Hospice of Marion County invites you
to the only COPD Support Group in town, for
anyone with breathing concerns and those
who care about someone with a breathing
problem. It is a positive environment providing
education and support. The Ocala Airheads
meet the second and fourth Thursday of each
month. Info: Leigh Hutson at 352-433-7353.
TIOGA MOVIE NIGHTS
Friday, July 11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
JONESVILLE - Town of Tioga. The second
Friday of the month the Town of Tioga will
host free movie nights. Bring your own lawn
chairs and blankets for a flick under the stars.
GOOD FORM RUNNING CLINIC
Saturday, July 12
9:00am
GAINESVILLE - Lloyd Clarke Sports, 1504 NW 13th
St. Good Form Running is about helping people
make running a stress-free, more enjoyable part
of their lives. Certified staff will work on your
gait to keep you on the road — running longer,
faster and more comfortably than ever before.
This clinic has a small class size to provide more
personal interaction and before/after analysis
of your gait. Spots are limited. 352-372-7836.
Tioga Concert Series
Friday, July 25
7:00pm - 10:00pm
JONESVILLE - Town of Tioga. Bring your lawn chairs for a free concert series in the
park held the last Friday of each month in the Town of Tioga.
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MEET THE AUTHOR
Sunday, July 13
2:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library.
3145 NW 43 St. New York Times bestselling
author Mary Kay Andrews brings her “Save
the Date” book tour to Gainesville. She will
talk about the sassy, Southern women she
creates in her novels and her latest beach
read, “Save the Date,” set in Savannah, Ga.
Andrews is the author of “Hissy Fit,” “Little Bitty
Lies,” “Savannah Blues” and NYT bestselling
“Ladies – Night” and “Summer Rental.”
PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION
Tuesday, July 15
CAR SHOW
Saturday, July 19
10:00am - 3:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Downtown. Take part in the
official third annual High Heels and Hot Wheels
Car Show. Donate new and gently used
shoes on First Friday. www.pledge5.org.
1:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Oak Hammock Commons,
5100 SW 25 Blvd. “Photography’s Future
at the Harn.” Institute for Learning in
Retirement hosts presenter Carol McCusker,
Ph.D., Curator of Photography. There are
two upcoming exhibits of photography at
the Harn and Dr. McCusker will whet your
appetite. 352-548-1009; email: smccrea@
SUMMER PLUNGE
GARDEN CLUB YARD SALE
MUSIC IN THE PARK
July 18 - 19
Sunday, July 20
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Garden Club,
350 NW 75th St. Two-day Mega Indoor Yard
sale at the clubhouse, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on
Friday, July 18th and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturday. Profits from the sale will go towards
community beautification projects and clubhouse
& grounds restoration. 352-332-6342.
2:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS - James Paul Park, 110 NW
1st Ave. The City of High Springs will present
a free Music in the Park series on the third
Sunday, featuring local Country musicians
and talent. This a great opportunity to explore
High Springs. Bring your own blankets, lawn
chairs, refreshments. 352-275-4190.
Saturday, July 19
8:00am
GAINESVILLE - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157
Gale Lemerand Dr. Join UF students and
community members in serving the Gainesville
community. Learn about service opportunities in
Gainesville, meet new people, and experience
your community firsthand. 352-375-4683.
INS AND OUTS OF
COPYRIGHT LAW
Sunday, July 20
2:30pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library,
3145 NW 43rd St. Two attorneys, Katharine
F. Rowe and Carolyn Herman, will speak and
answer questions at the monthly meeting
of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville about
the complexities of copyright law faced
by writers. www.writersalliance.org.
SUMMER FINANCE CLASS
Thursday, July 24
1:30pm
GAINESVILLE - Oak Hammock Commons, 5100
SW 25 Blvd. “Keeping Your Finances Safe.”
Institute for Learning in Retirement hosts
Sheriff Sadie Darnell. The 30-year veteran of
the Gainesville Police Department was sworn
in as the first female Sheriff of Alachua County
on November 14, 2006 and was re-elected in
November 2008. Sheriff Darnell, who earned
both a Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree
from the University of Florida, is a graduate of the
FBI National Academy and the John F. Kennedy
School of Government Executive Program.
More info: 352-548-1009; email: smccrea@
Families
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hosts John Ritter, US Geological survey, retired
after 32 years. Ritter will talk about the first
geological surveys in 1870 of the western
part of the US, including some of the very
first photos of Yellowstone and the Grand
Canyon. 352-548-1009; email: smccrea@
Puccini’s “Manon
Lescaut”
July 24 and July 27
12:30pm and 2:30pm
GAINESVILLE - The Hipp, 25 SE 2nd Pl. The
e Royal Opera House
presents this early Puccini masterpiece ass it makes a welcome return to
Covent Garden in a new cinematic production
ction by Jonathan Kent. This is
a much-anticipated new production, and Kent’s vision of a young
girl who faces temptation in the big city will surely resonate
nate with
today’s audience. 352-375-4477.
MATHESON MUSEUM ARTWALK
Friday, July 25
7:00pm - 9:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Matheson Museum. 513 E
University Ave. Step into Florida history. The
Gainesville Model Railroad Club will display its
collection of model trains. Take a journey back
in time, when railroads were the lifeblood of
Alachua County. Browse the Matheson Museum
temporary exhibition “Sesquicentennial,” a
commemoration of the 150th anniversary of
the Civil War Battle of Gainesville and traces
the effects of the Civil War in Gainesville. Free
parking and refreshments will be available.
an evening filled with merriment and suspense
as you help catch a murderer. But think twice...
it could be you! You and your guests participate
in the mysteries. All-inclusive price of $65 gets
you a four-course meal, drinks, a script and
a few clothing items and props. Held on the
4th Saturday of the month. 352-433-0700.
SUMMER CLASS
Thursday, July 31
10:00am
GAINESVILLE - Oak Hammock Commons,
5100 SW 25 Blvd. “The Great Surveys of the
West.” Institute for Learning in Retirement
FROM FIRST TO FINAL DRAFT
Sunday, August 3
2:30pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145
NW 43rd St. Mary Ann de Stefano, editor and
writing coach, will speak to the Writers Alliance
of Gainesville about the stages of manuscript
development: when to go it alone, when and
how to get help, and tips on revisions. www.
writersalliance.org. madaboutwords.com.
If you would like us to
publicize an event in
Alachua or Marion counties,
send information by the 13th
day of the month prior.
All submissions will be reviewed and
every effort will be made to run qualified
submissions if page space is available.
352-416-0175 (fax) or email:
[email protected]
DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
Friday, July 25
7:00pm - 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE - 104 SE 1st Ave. Free monthly
self-guided tour that combines exciting visual
art, live performance, and events in downtown
Gainesville. With many local galleries,
eateries and businesses participating, Artwalk
is an exciting, fun way to experience the
amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville
community has to offer. 352-384-3950.
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NEWCOMER NIGHT
Saturday, July 26
6:15pm - 8:15pm
OCALA - Dancin’ Around Studio, 3960 S. Pine
Ave. In this drop-in class you’ll be introduced to
the basic steps of two popular dances in a group
class, followed by a social dance party. Come on
your own, bring a friend, or make it a date night
with your sweetie. No experience or partner
needed. $15 per person. Father/Daughter Special
— “No Charge for Your Daughter.” 352-690-6637.
To request more
information and a
copy of the rate card,
please contact us
through our website
or call 352-372-5468.
MURDER MYSTERY AT THE INN
Saturday, July 26
6:00pm - 9:30pm
OCALA - Seven Sisters Inn, 828 E Fort King St. A
horrible murder has occurred at the Inn and no
one is leaving until the culprit is found! Expect
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Healthy
Edge
Give Your Skin a Healthy Edge
H
aving a healthy edge isn’t just
about feeling good on the
inside; it’s also about being
happy with what you see on the outside.
Here are a few ways to help us put our
best “face” forward.
Although we all have to deal with
lines, dark spots and sagging as we age,
many of these traditional “age indicators” aren’t truly caused by aging.
Instead, they are caused by unprotected
sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking and poor diet, stress, and
repetitive facial expressions. The longer
we live, the more opportunities we have
to engage in activities that affect our
skin’s appearance.
Even for those who haven’t taken care
of their skin before now, taking some
of the following steps today can help
prevent further damage — and can even
promote repair.
GET SUN — THE SMART WAY
Our bodies need daily sun to produce
vitamin D. Yet, it doesn’t mean that we
have to expose our face and hands to the
sun to boost our vitamin D. Do your face
a favor; try getting your D by exposing
your legs and tootsies. Block your face
from the sun with a broad-brimmed hat
and wear sunscreen that is: Broad spectrum, SPF 30 and water-resistant.
The FDA is now mandating label
changes that indicate which sunscreens
protect against premature aging, skin
cancers, and sunburn. Sunscreens that
are NOT broad spectrum or are broad
spectrum with SPF values of only 2-14
will have a warning label. (www.fda.
gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/
ucm258416.htm).
KEEP DOING YOUR BEST
TO STOP SMOKING
Science has clearly shown that smoking
will make you look “old.” Amongst other
skin destroying activities, smoking breaks
down collagen — the protein that gives
your skin its tight appearance. A recent
study in the journal “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” shows that smokers,
when compared to their non-smoking
twins, have more sagging and bags around
the eyes, lines, jowls, and lip wrinkles. You
can reverse some of the damage caused by
smoking by taking care of your skin and
working toward cessation.
KEEP SMILING AND LAUGHING!
Crow’s feet, furrows and frown lines are
linked to repetitive small muscle contractions. Think about making habitual
facial expressions like doing lots of reps
at the gym to sculpt your muscles. If you
don’t want a perpetual frown or scowl,
then try to keep those facial muscles
relaxed when not smiling.
SKIP THE SUGAR, SUGAR!
You’re sweet enough as it is. When we
over-do sugar, the sugar in our bloodstream creates molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
“As AGEs accumulate, they damage
adjacent proteins in a domino-like fashion,” says Fredric Brandt, MD, a dermatologist and author of “10 Minutes 10
Years.” AGEs are kryptonite to collagen
and elastin (both of which keep skin
firm and elastic).
AMP YOUR MOISTURE
Drink water and keep your skin moisturized to replenish your skin’s protective barrier. In women, estrogen loss
can diminish skin’s natural ability to
hold moisture. An effective moisturizer will have two types of hydrating
ingredients: 1) a humectant that pulls
water to the skin; and, 2) an emollient
that prevents water loss. Hyaluronic
acid, found naturally in your body’s
connective tissues, is what keeps your
skin looking plump and lubricated.
Pick a multi-functional moisturizer
that addresses multiple skin needs. For
instance, during the day use a moisturizer with a broad spectrum SPF 30. At
night, consider a moisturizer with retinoids. Retinoids can reverse wrinkles
and specks caused by sun damage by
increasing cellular activity in the skins
lower levels. Alpha hydroxy acids
(AHAs) can also help with fine lines,
discoloration, and enlarged pores. You
may also want to try copper peptides
as they promote collagen, elastin and
hyaluronic acid production. s
To learn more about effective ingredients,
check out my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_
living/skin_care/hic_understanding_the_ingredients_in_skin_care_products.aspx.
Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the
Director of the Rural Health Partnership
at WellFlorida Council.
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THEATRE
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville
Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville
Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ........................... 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville
Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville
Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville
UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville
Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ................... Museum Road, Gainesville
Actors’ Warehouse .............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville
Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs
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authentic drama, a powerful metaphor
for all human aspiration.
The Foreigner
June 20 - July 6
HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE
On a stormy spring night, two Englishmen arrive at a rural fishing lodge in
Georgia: Froggy LeSueur, a British demolitions expert who sometimes runs
training sessions at a nearby military
installation, and Charlie Baker, who is
inconsolable and almost pathologically
shy. When Froggy informs the lodge
owner that Charlie is from an exotic
foreign country and neither speaks nor
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The Great American Trailer
Park Christmas Musical
Held Over Through July 6
It’s Christmastime in Armadillo Acres
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holiday warmth and beer. Everyone’s
invited over to Betty, Lin and Pickles’ to
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residents, for a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’, good-ole festive Hipp summer musical good time.
Come find out what happened next
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Dearly Departed
June 13 - July 6
In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible
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pull themselves together for their father’s funeral, the Turpin’s other problems keep overshadowing the solemn
occasion. Not since “Steel Magnolias”
has a more colorful and dysfunctional
group of Southern eccentrics gathered below the Mason-Dixon line.
When the patriarch of the Turpin family
keels over dead in the first scene, the
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By The Way, Meet Vera Stark
July 9- July 12
This comedy by Pulitzer-Prize winning
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determined African-American maid
and would-be Hollywood actress. Vera
and her friends overcome scarce film
opportunities and stereotypically demeaning roles by using clever means
to get noticed and earn their break in
the movie industry.
GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSE
A Chorus Line
July 18 - August 10
A Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award
winning Musical, A Chorus Line takes
you behind the scenes as Broadway
gypsies bare their souls and put their
lives “on the line” as they audition
for an unnamed Broadway show.
Memorable musical numbers include
I Can Do That, At the Ballet, Dance:
Ten; Looks: Three, The Music and
the Mirror, What I Did for Love, One
(Singular Sensation) and I Hope I Get
It. It is a brilliantly complex fusion
of dance, song and compellingly
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