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20-22 Health & Fitness: 5 Surprising Superfoods For Baby Boomers 23 Out & About: Lake Griffin State Park
26-27 Lake County’s Halloween Events
10 Break Point Alley’s Third Anniversary
28-29 6 Ways the Grateful Dead and Tie-Dye Have Transformed America’s Look
16-17 Lake County’s October Events
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from the publisher’s desk Al Asghar Looking through last month’s issue, I realized what fun we had putting it together. I know the kids in the county are saying what is fun about going back to school and I remember when I was a youngster, which was many decades ago, I felt the same way. This month’s issue was no less fun than last. We covered some great stories in the county and have some new projects that are going to be launched in the. next few weeks. We have been testing a new online radio station that is almost done and ready to go. This station is going to have talk radio in the mornings and then music that you love in the afternoon. The station is going to be 24/7 and 365 days of the year. I am looking forward to this. Keep an eye out for its launch.
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Also, we are bringing in another new product that will help local businesses get more coverage with the folks that live in the county. This is also a few weeks away from launch. I want to thank all the people that send in their feedback every month. I love hearing from you, so keep it coming in. Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day and I will talk to you folks next month. AL ASGHAR EVERYTHING LAKE MAGAZINE www.everythinglake.com www.facebook.com/everythinglake 407-697-7933
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fashion
and find a look that’s uniquely your own. * Pack your tool kit. Never leave home without moisturizer, eyeliner inside the lower lash line and lip gloss. You never know when any of these items will be called into action. * Create eye-catching eyes. Pump up your eye color by coordinating a complementary smokey eye for a look everyone will notice and no one will forget. * Go for the gold. Looking for an angelic look? Try gold bronzer on the surfaces that the sun kisses like your forehead, the bridge of your nose and your cheeks. This will keep your skin looking radiant and protected as well.
5 Creative Ways to Recreate Your Look to Amaze (BPT) - Warmer weather is finally here. Time to lose the coat and the cold, the scarf and the sniffles and embrace all the fun these warmer weather months have in store. And of course you want to look good doing it as well. To help you find that perfect look, author and singer/songwriter Tanille Edwards offers her top five beauty tips inspired by her latest romance novel “Broken” - the tale of Milan, a high school senior who is hearing impaired as well as being a burgeoning supermodel. Like Milan, Tanille’s tips aim to help you conquer your insecurities
* Make the unnatural natural. Use a light sweet pink blush and apply it before you apply concealer for a look that’s very natural. Once you’re finished, line your inner lower lids with white eye liner and use a black eyeliner to complement your upper lash line. Finally, apply mascara but remember to go light. * Don’t be afraid to coordinate your look. Going matchy-matchy with your eye shadow and outfits isn’t always a bad thing. If you are going for a more causal warm weekend look consider going with a very light dusting of eye shadow. Choose a shade that matches your outfit. This will give you a put together look without a lot of effort. Applying any of these tips will give you a fresh new look for the year’s freshest season so don’t delay. Get creative because redefining yourself is something you can do and enjoy every single day. To learn more about Tanille’s young adult novel “Broken” and how it it’s values of overcoming insecurities and accepting who you are, visit BrokenTheNovel.com.
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at lake county schools
campus security. While Morgenstein’s police background is helpful, it is not required to become part of the VOPP. “We have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds,’’ said Reginald Young, Safety and Security Manager for Lake County Schools. Applicants must be 21 years of age, pass a background check and commit to volunteering at least eight hours of month.
From NYPD to Tavares High – Volunteer helps keep students safe TAVARES — Les Morgenstein lived the life of danger and excitement many of us watch on nail-biting TV dramas. He was part of the New York Police Department (NYPD), first as a member of the SWAT team and later as an undercover detective. He stayed active for 11 years, putting bad guys away, until he was shot in the line of duty. “My city and community stepped up to the plate and gave my family and me the most comfort and support possible,’’ he said. “I have never forgotten that, and I just felt it was my turn to give back.” Today, Morgenstein is taking the skills he learned on the streets of New York and using them to help keep students safe in the hallways of Tavares High School. He is one of several members of the Volunteers on Patrol Program (VOPP), a team of people who Lake County school officials and resource officers by deterring, detecting and delaying threats to 8 everythinglake.com
Computer tablets donated to Tavares Middle School TAVARES — A local business and a community group have responded to the need for more computer access in schools by donating RCA 7 Voyager computer tablets this month for student use at Tavares Middle School. The first donation of tablets came from the Lake Veterinary Clinic, courtesy of Dr. Felix Pryor and Patti Mosteller. The second donation was made through the efforts of Jon Weber and the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 534, in Leesburg, after a Tavares Middle School teacher mentioned the need to her husband, who is a member of the
at lake county schools association. “She told him how great it would be if every student had a simple device,” said Principal Trella Mott. “The next thing I know, computers start showing up!” So far, 28 tablets have been received and 20 more are on order and coming soon.
Treadway Elementary seeks mentors for students in grades 3-5 LEESBURG — A new mentorship program at Treadway Elementary in Leesburg is looking for volunteers to become positive role models for students in grades 3 – 5 . The program is called P.E.A.C.E. (Promoting Excellence through Adult and Community Engagement). Retirees, high school students, parents, community leaders, church members, business owners… P.E.A.C.E. needs you! All it takes is a 30-minute commitment once a week during school hours (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) from October through May. All volunteers must consent to a background check.
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Money/Finance
Green Your Space This Fall (BPT) - Fall signals the end of summer and the beginning of vibrantly colored leaves on the ground, pumpkin patches and refreshingly cooler temperatures. Early fall is also the perfect time of year to complete home improvement projects - the weather is mild, and you can clear your home of clutter before the chill of winter and beginning of the busy holiday season. While organizing your home during the fall season, it’s also a good time to get rid of old, obsolete electronics and appliances. Typically, a lot of people throw out items that can be recycled when cleaning or doing repairs around the house. This is mostly due to not knowing what, how or where to recycle. Research shows that recycling behavior is based on awareness, accessibility and convenience. 12 everythinglake.com
Approximately one-third (34 percent) of U.S. respondents suffer from “green guilt,” or the feeling that they could and should be doing more to help preserve the environment, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Call2Recycle, Inc. that analyzed consumer recycling behaviors. The good news is that consumers are putting green guilt to good use with four out of five (81 percent) saying they are likely to recycle batteries, cell phones and other small electronics, rather than throwing these items in the trash. Consumers want to do the right thing, but many just don’t know how. Fall is a good time to learn how to improve your home by recycling items that often end up in a landfill. What to recycle Do you ever ask yourself, “How do I get rid of
Money/Finance this?” Or, “Should this be recycled or thrown in the trash?” Several common household items use rechargeable batteries, including cell phones, laptops, power tools, digital cameras, two-way radios, MP3 players and iPods, tablets and more. As you clear out the attic, garage and storage closets, check for items that use rechargeable batteries. Why recycle Many people are unaware that batteries can contain metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium and nickel, which could contaminate the environment when improperly disposed. The batteries from these old devices should be recycled so that they do not end up in landfills. This is the goal of the non-profit Call2Recycle - North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization. The organization collects and recycles batteries at no cost for consumers, municipalities and businesses. The organization, which is funded by manufacturers of batteries or products containing batteries, ensures that these items are responsibly recycled to create new batteries and other products, preventing potentially hazardous materials from entering the solid waste stream.
Where to recycle Now that you’ve committed to (or at least attempted to) recycling your old stuff, you need to know how and where. For rechargeable batteries and cell phones, Call2Recycle has a network of more than 34,000 public collection sites located within 10 miles of 89 percent of consumers in the U.S. and Canada, including popular national retailers such as Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears and Staples. To find a participating location nearest you, visit call2recycle.org. Recycling rechargeable batteries can be a quick, easy and convenient part of almost any shopping trip. For other items, visit Recycle Nation or Earth911.com for a list of recycling options. Whatever the motivation, recycling rechargeable batteries is smart because it helps the environment by decreasing the materials that go into the landfill. As you get ready to fix up your home this fall, think of how you can avoid green guilt and take that extra step to recycle rechargeable batteries and other household waste.
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Pets
Tips for grooming your furry friends (BPT) - Veterinarians get asked a lot of questions by pet parents, including whether they should groom their pooch or kitty. Dr. Laura Wiles with the Bramton Vet Council encourages people to groom their pets themselves - starting when they’re puppies or kittens if possible - so they get used to not only being groomed but also touched all over their body. It also gives pet parents an opportunity to check for injuries and early signs of disease, such as growths or painful joints. Grooming can also strengthen the bond between people and their furry friends, according to Dr. Wiles, and it’s extra fun if the whole family gets involved. Dr. Wiles shares the top questions she gets asked about grooming, and her responses: How often should I bathe my dog?
That depends on your dog’s hair type and how dirty he gets, but no more than once a week or they’ll get dry skin. Avoid getting water in your dog’s ears - squeeze them shut as this could cause an infection. What should I bathe my dog with? Don’t use a shampoo for humans because animal skin has a different pH to human skin. Instead, you want a shampoo that’s quick and easy to apply all over your pet. Try a shampoo such as OUT! Easy Spray Shampoo which has an easy-grip bottle and 360-degree spray so you can spray, lather, and rinse your pooch in as little as three minutes. Hold your dog with one hand while using the other to apply a gentle, continuous spray all over your pooch’s body - even the hard-to-reach underbelly. Visit www.outpetcare.com for more information.
Pets Do I bathe my cat? No, cats hate water. If your cat gets terrible mats, have her groomed at the vet under sedation (do not try trimming them yourself with scissors). If kitty is just dirty, wipe her with a dry washcloth or towel, or use a waterless shampoo for cats. Try something like Vet’s Best Waterless Cat Bath, www.vetsbest.com, which acts as a soothing natural cleanser and moisturizes the skin and fur without affecting topical flea control products. Should I clean my pet’s ears? Yes, but check first with your vet for advice on which cleaner to use. Soak a cotton ball with a cleaner that has a drying agent so they don’t get an infection caused by water in the ears. Only clean the ear on the outside and around the inside. What else do I need to do? You’ll need to brush your pet to keep its coat clean and healthy. There are several types of combs, brushes and slickers available for cats and dogs. Select the right one for the length and thickness of your pet’s coat. If your pet has long hair, it will need daily brushing; for shorter-haired pets, groom them at least once a week. If you decide to clip your dog’s coat, invest in a good pair of dog grooming clippers and follow the instructions that come with it. Dr. Wiles says you’ll also need to regularly clean your pet’s teeth, trim their nails (ask your vet to show you how to do this) and wipe their eyes if they’re dirty or tear-stained.
What’s Happening Friday Fish Fry: Red Friday Awareness WHEN:
Friday, October 02, 2015 Friday, October 09, 2015 Friday, October 16, 2015 Friday, October 23, 2015 Friday, October 30, 2015 TIME:
5 p.m. WHERE:
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Festivities WHEN:
Saturday, October 10, 2015 TIME:
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE:
Arlington Ridge Community 4463 Arlington Ridge Blvd., Leesburg COST:
AMVETS Post 2006 500 N. Canal St., Leesburg
Walk $10/Lunch $7
COST:
Walk begins at 10 a.m. with festivities from noon -3. Bake Sale, silent auction, craft sale, entertainment featuring local musician/song writer Jeff Letourneau. $10 donation to walk (includes comp lunch, koozie/ water, goody bag). Non-walkers $7 lunch.
DESCRIPTION:
Friday fish fry from 5 - 7 p.m. or until gone. Nonmembers required to sign in with a sponsor. Don’t forget wear red on Fridays! Remember everyone deployed during Red Fridays. Join AMVETS Post 2006 facebook.com/amvetspost2006 CONTACT:
Call Post Commander or Vice at 352-323-8750 or email veteransInfoandEvents@gmail.com
16th Annual Florida Black Bear and Wildlife Conservation Festival WHEN:
Saturday, October 10, 2015 TIME:
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE:
Cadwell Park 3 Cassady Street , Umatilla COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
The Partners of the festival include the City of Umatilla, Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Defenders of Wildlife, Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway and Lake County. CONTACT:
Call Susan Martin at 352-669-3511 or email umatilla@ umatillachamber.org.
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DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT:
Call Vicki Singler at 352-728-7282x186 or email activities@arlingtonridgecdd.net.
Lake County Folk Festival WHEN:
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - Sunday, October 11, 2015 TIME:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE:
Ferran Park On the Lake, Eustis COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
At least 9 different venues: 50 groups and more than 100 musicians with a variety of music styles, including: Original, Blues, Celtic, Jazz, Traditional and Modern Folk. Artist and craft booths at the band shell. CONTACT:
Call Jeff Friberg at 352-408-9800 or email music@ lakecountyfolkfest.org
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What’s Happening Tavares Rocktoberfest 2015 WHEN:
Saturday, October 10, 2015 TIME:
3 p.m. - 12 a.m. WHERE:
City of Tavares in Wooton Park , Tavares COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
Rocktoberfest ushers in autumn at the Tavares Waterfront Entertainment District with live music, Jeep show, German food and photobooth. Free event open to the public. CONTACT:
Call 352-205-5992 or email LouBuigas@aol.com.
Saturday Morning Market-Paint the Market Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness WHEN:
Saturday, October 17, 2015 TIME:
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE:
Towne Square 501 West Main St., Leesburg COST: DESCRIPTION:
Towne Square turns pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink Duck Pond game for the kids, pink décor, vendors and merchants decorate in pink, LPD pink police car, Lake County Fire Fighters Pink truck and tees on sale. CONTACT:
Clermont Music Festival WHEN:
Saturday, October 17, 2015 TIME:
Call 352-365-0053.
Networking Under the Oaks WHEN:
12 - 10 p.m.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
WHERE:
TIME:
Waterfront Park palm st., Clermont
5:30 - 7 p.m.
COST:
WHERE:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
“A Community Celebration of Hope” Free music festival to benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. Vendors food, craft & misc. family fun zone. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy the day. CONTACT:
Call Cody Pevehouse at 407-860-3938 or email cpevehouse11@gmail.com.
The Grand Oaks Resort See RSVP Link for address, Lady Lake COST:
Free with RSVP DESCRIPTION:
A Casual Business Mixer for working professionals to socialize and network with others in their community. CONTACT:
Call Robyn at 352-750-5500 or email robyn@thegrandoaks.com
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Good Eats
Energize your meals with one versatile ingredient (BPT) - When it comes to entertaining, each season has its own unique characteristics for traditional dishes and dinner party themes. But who says you can’t break the rules and step outside the box with a versatile and innovate menu item? Whether you’re hosting or simply making a fall family meal, Spanish olives are the secret ingredient you’ve been searching for. Full of vitamins, the good kind of fat and naturally sugar-free, Olives from Spain can help naturally lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of both heart attack and stroke. That’s a lot of power in a tiny package. Just one serving of these olives provides only 35 calories and 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, which makes it a great substitute for foods high in saturated fats. Additionally, each of the four types of Spanish 18 everythinglake.com
olives adds a unique flavor, from smoky to vibrant and robust. And don’t forget that olives contain the four basic tastes - acidic, salty, sweet and bitter. Let Spanish olives add ingenious flavor to your fall cuisine with these delicious dish ideas: Appetizers, side dishes and tapas While Spanish olives are already considered an elegant hors d’oeuvres, there are plenty of ways to spice up your typical olive platter. * Try mixing Olives from Spain with smoked or salted almonds. Toss the mixture with a splash of olive oil and serve at room temperature. The two flavors truly complement each other. * Have you ever thought of pairing olives with other fruits, like berries or watermelon? Pick your favorite fruits and Spanish olives and toss them in a bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of black pepper. * Using skewers, slide Spanish olives, bell pepper chunks, mushrooms or any other
Good Eats preferred vegetables into kabobs. Watch them sizzle in a pan or on the grill as the flavors combine.
4 chicken breasts 1 cup Green and Black Olives from Spain
* If you’re looking for a way to spice up traditional 2 preserved lemons, rinds removed and thinly deviled eggs, Spanish green olives are just the sliced trick you need. When making the filling, mix yolks, mayonnaise, olives, finely chopped celery and 1 lemon, juiced black pepper. 4 sprigs rosemary The main course 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves As an excellent source of nutrition, olives can give almost any meal a boost. Whether they take Olive oil center stage or support the overall flavor of the dish, you can add olives to almost anything. Salt and pepper * Pair savory with sweet when you combine ripe Directions: black olives from Spain with juicy, sweet oranges in a non-traditional salad. Add sliced red onions * Preheat oven to 400 degrees. and pomegranate seeds and you’ll be showcasing the versatility of Spanish olives. * Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy bottomed, sauté pan over * When serving salmon, combine with bacon and medium high heat. Add two tablespoons of lentils to bring out the smoky flavor. Garnish with olive oil to the pan. When hot, add the chicken Gordal olives and chives for a hearty finishing breasts skin side down. Cook until skin is golden touch. brown and the skin is crispy, about 4-5 minutes. * Top hot pastas with Spanish olives for an unexpected burst of flavor. Toss them in whole for a bold accent or simple sprinkle on chopped for a delicate addition.
* Flip chicken breasts over, add the rosemary sprigs to the pan and place the entire pan in the oven. Cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 150 degrees internally.
* When you’re slow roasting a stew, use olives to add richness and depth. Green Olives from Spain * Remove the chicken from the pan, add the have a briny taste that will provide an unexpected olives, preserved lemons, lemon juice, parsley, element to your recipe. and about 1/4 cup EVOO to the pan - this will be the sauce. Make Spanish olives a staple in your pantry and the delightfully appetizing possibilities * Divide the chicken between four plates, heat are endless. For more recipes and ideas, visit: the sauce over medium heat and spoon evenly olivesfromspain.us/recipes. over the chicken breasts. Chicken with Lemon and Olives Ingredients:
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Health & Fitness
energy and mood.” Since most of us don’t have access to fresh, wild-caught or cold-water fish on a daily basis, she suggests taking a high-quality cod liver oil daily, like Nordic Naturals Orange-Flavored Cod Liver Oil. “There’s no fishy smell and a quality you can taste,” says Johnson. “Also, cod liver oil naturally contains vitamin D, which is needed to absorb calcium.” Super seeds
5 surprising superfoods for baby boomers
Certain seeds, like flax, chia and hemp seeds, have extensive health benefits and more boomers are incorporating them into their daily meals and snacks.
(BPT) - An estimated 77 million baby boomers represent the largest generation of Americans born in U.S. history. Many are embracing their golden years and taking a proactive approach to their well-being. If you are a boomer, you understand nutrition is fundamental to maintaining your health. But do you know some foods are particularly powerful in helping you age well?
“Flaxseeds and chia seeds are high in omega-3s and fiber and contain antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties,” says Johnson. “Hemp seeds are high in healthy omega-6s, along with being high in protein. These super seeds help balance hormones and can also help with digestion.”
“Certain foods provide nutrients that are extremely beneficial for baby boomers,” says Kristen Johnson, registered dietician, nutrition expert at On Target Living, and author of the newly released cookbook “Target To Table: Healthy and Delicious Meals One Superfood at a Time.” “Eating these superfoods regularly is one of the easiest yet most impactful things boomers can do for their health.” Johnson’s top five superfoods for baby boomers include:
Easy ways to start incorporating seeds into your daily routine is to add them to smoothies or sprinkle on yogurt or oatmeal. Super vegetables “Vegetables provide many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate, vitamins A, E, C and are alkalizing, meaning they neutralize acids in the body and help your body thrive and stay mineralized,” says Johnson.
Try to get a variety of super vegetables into your daily diet including leafy greens, bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, beets, celery, carrots, onions and garlic. Leafy greens and broccoli are “On top of being a delicious lean protein, fish is loaded with omegas-3s that keep our brains healthy especially high in calcium and vitamin C needed to keep your immune system healthy and as we age,” says Johnson. “EPA and DHA are the type of omega-3 fat found in fish and are especially prevent sickness. Beets and celery are extremely detoxifying. Garlic is part of the onion family important for a healthy heart, hormonal balance, and contributes to a healthy immune system 20 everythinglake.com Fresh cold water fish
Health & Fitness while helping to lower inflammation. Super fruits “Fruits are packed with flavor and are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and are extremely alkalizing,” says Johnson. Strive to get a variety of super fruits in your daily diet including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, lemons, limes, apples and bananas. Dried fruits like figs, dates, goji berries and raisins are high in the calming mineral magnesium which helps to relax the mind and body and aid in digestion. Organic virgin coconut oil Lately there has been a lot of buzz about coconut oil and for good reason, explains Johnson. “Coconut oil is a healthy saturated fat high in lauric, capric and caprylic acids which have antiviral and antifungal properties contributing to a healthy digestion,” she says. “Coconut oil also contains medium-chain fatty acids that can aid in a healthy metabolism.”
Try using coconut oil in baked goods or to replace other oils when sautéing or stir-frying. It’s also a fantastic butter substitute on toast and other foods. Start the day on the right foot with this easyto-make smoothie that features several of Johnson’s recommended superfoods. This recipe can be found on Johnson’s blog at www. targettotable.com. Rise and Shine Smoothie Serves 3 Ingredients: 2 cups carrot juice 1 cup kale or spinach 1 banana 2 cups frozen or fresh berries 2 tablespoons chia or flaxseeds 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 tablespoon Nordic Naturals Orange Flavored Cod Liver Oil Directions: Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
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out and about
out and about Lake Griffin State Park Located within an hour of central Florida attractions and theme parks, this park is home to one of the state’s largest live oak trees. A short trail near the park entrance takes visitors to the mammoth oak tree. A canal connects the park to Lake Griffin, the eighth largest lake in Florida, where visitors can enjoy
beckons travelers to spend the night or an entire vacation here. Located three miles north of Leesburg and 30 miles south of Ocala.
Nature In The Area
boating and canoeing, as well as fishing. Anglers will find plenty of largemouth bass, bluegill, speckled perch, and catfish. Visitors can observe the park’s wildlife while picnicking or strolling along the halfmile nature trail. A shady, full-facility campground
Wildlife viewing is possible at this park. Cormorants, anhingas, alligators, herrons, soft shelled turtles, and ospreys are frequently observed along the canal that meanders through the Dead River marsh.
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Rethink Brest Cancer Treatment. One Woman’s Story decision of her own, as it was not clear whether her cancer would come back and if she needed radiation therapy.
(BPT) - In the United States, one in five new breast cancer cases is stage 0 disease, but for Amy Thigpen, a mother of three who works in an oncology clinic, breast cancer is not a statistic; it is personal. After all, her mother is a breast cancer survivor, and later, she too faced-off with a similar diagnosis. After Amy’s mother was diagnosed with earlystage invasive breast cancer, Amy was determined to be proactive about her breast health. She had a feeling something was not right and requested a mammogram from her doctors at the age of 34, even though clinical practice guidelines do not recommend screening before the age of 50. The mammogram found a small tumor that was confined to the milk ducts; fortunately, it had not spread to the surrounding tissue. At that point, Amy faced her diagnosis - stage 0 breast cancer, known as ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. An oncology nurse in the hematology oncology department at Physicians East in Greenville, North Carolina, Amy worked alongside a breast cancer specialist and had seen many patients battle the disease and struggle with the many decisions that had to be made - including whether or not to pursue post-surgery treatment. After caring for so many cancer patients over the years, Amy now was speaking with her doctors about a difficult 24 everythinglake.com
Amy was familiar with genomic testing and a tool doctors sometimes used to guide treatment decisions. Her mother had received the Oncotype DX test for her invasive breast cancer and used the test results to help inform her decision of whether she needed chemotherapy. Inspired by her mother’s experience, Amy talked to her doctor about genomic testing, and since the Oncotype DX test was now available and validated to provide the 10-year risk of an invasive or a DCIS local recurrence in DCIS patients, they decided to move forward. The Oncotype DX DCIS Score result has been shown to change treatment recommendations in 30 percent of patients and doctors rank it as the most important factor in treatment planning for DCIS patients. When Thigpen received her Oncotype DX test results, her DCIS Score result was zero. “I was so excited, I carried the results to my doctor and knew we had our answer. I wouldn’t have radiation. The test probably saved me from having to go through six weeks of radiation that my body really did not need, as well as the side effects that it can cause.” “When a woman is diagnosed with DCIS, my goal as a physician is to accurately assess her individual risk for cancer returning so we can define and personalize an appropriate treatment plan with greater confidence,” said Michael Alvarado, M.D., breast cancer surgeon, the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Reflecting on a UCSF-led study of the clinical utility of the Oncotype DX test for DCIS, Dr. Alvarado added that that test was “an objective biomarker that provides independent
Rethink Brest Cancer Treatment. One Woman’s Story information beyond what has been available to physicians before, which can be seen as the biggest advancement in the management of DCIS in more than a decade.” To encourage other women to pursue personalized treatment, Amy decided to share her story on www. MyBreastCancerTreatment.org, a patient education resource providing information around breast cancer and the benefits of genomic testing. The tools, resources and eligibility quiz offered on this website enable patients and their loved ones to empower themselves with information about their specific cancer and work with their doctor to confidently select a treatment plan that can guide personalized treatment decisions based on their individual tumor. “You have to be your own advocate and push for what you truly feel in your heart is right, because when the day is over, you have to be 100 percent comfortable with your treatment plan.”
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Lake County’s Halloween Events Halloweeen Trot Or Treat WHEN:
Saturday, October 24, 2015 TIME:
3 - 4 p.m. WHERE:
Dreamcatcher Horse Ranch 10639 Toad Rd., Clermont COST:
Free admission DESCRIPTION:
Horse and pony rides, free kids costume contest, horse and rider costume parade, haunted hay rides, arts and crafts, bounce house, face painting, trick or treat, carnival games and prizes, cook out and more. Free admission; small fee for activities. CONTACT:
Call Alison Wheatley at 407-702-8332 or email dchorses1@gmail.com.
Not Too Scary Halloween WHEN:
Saturday, October 24, 2015 TIME:
6 - 8 p.m. WHERE:
Guava Street Park 237 W. Guava Street, Lady Lake COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 -8 p.m. at the Guava Street Athletic Complex Junior Field. Free event ,concessions will be sold. The children’s costume contest will be judged and ribbons awarded. CONTACT:
TIME:
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. WHERE:
Mote Morris House , Leesburg COST: DESCRIPTION:
Under the oaks of the historic Mote Morris House, this all-you-can-eat feast features a great variety of exotic and unusual meats along with sides, beverages, and live entertainment. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. CONTACT:
Call 352-365-0232.
Costume Party WHEN:
Thursday, October 29, 2015 TIME:
Call Mike Burske at 352-430-0451 or email mburske@ ladylake.org
4 - 5 p.m.
Beast Feast
Minneola Schoolhouse Library 100 South Main Ave., Minneola
WHEN:
Thursday, October 29, 2015
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WHERE:
COST:
Lake County’s Halloween Events DESCRIPTION:
We will have a costume parade, play games, have treats, no tricks. CONTACT:
Call Diane Merchant at 352-432-3921 or email dmerchant@minneola.us
The Leesburg Saturday Morning Market Boo Bash WHEN:
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Looking Good. PROFESSIONAL • LOCAL • COMPETITIVE
TIME:
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE:
Towne Square 501 West Main St., Leesburg COST: DESCRIPTION:
The Saturday Morning Market shares Towne Square with children of all ages having a smashing good time at the Boo Bash. CONTACT:
Call 352-365-0053.
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6 Ways the Grateful Dead and Tie-Dye Have Transformed America’s Look personality? Tie-dye is everywhere in automobile accessories, from steering wheel covers and hubcaps to seat covers and organizer pockets. If you really want to show your love for the Dead and all things tie-dye, you can go totally over the top with a vinyl tie-dyed vehicle wrap that covers your ride from bumper to bumper, and roof to wheel.
(BPT) - The Beatles had their signature haircut, and the Stones celebrated Mick Jagger’s lips with their mouth-and-tongue logo, but few bands have made a look their own as thoroughly as the Grateful Dead and tie-dye. Granted, the Dead didn’t invent tiedye - the technique originated in India thousands of years ago. But the band’s embrace of the parti-hued look and the freewheeling lifestyle it represented in the 1960s certainly contributed to the popularity of the American style of tie-dye with its bold striations of bright color. Today, tie-dye is a uniquely American look, and practically every kid - and plenty of adults - will have at least one tie-dyed shirt in their wardrobe. But tie-dye’s appeal reaches far beyond attire; you can find it represented virtually everywhere, from home decor to electronics and even vehicles and flowers. As the Grateful Dead celebrates their 50th anniversary, here are six unexpected ways Americans are using tie-dye to color their world. 1. Auto accessories - Are your modest Deadhead and peace-symbol window stickers looking a bit lonely? Could your ride stand a bit more 28 everythinglake.com
2. Wall decor - It’s no challenge to find framed prints and pictures that feature a tie-dye theme. But for the truly adventurous tie-dye lover, there’s tie-dyed wallpaper and faux painting. While you may have to pay a pro to do the painting, or spend hours doing it yourself, tie-dyed wallpaper makes it fast and easy to make a bold, colorful statement in any room. 3. Flowers - What could make a bouquet even more beautiful? Tie-dyed flowers! You can make your own tie-dyed roses, but it will take a lot of work. You’re better off celebrating your love of this psychedelic pattern and the Grateful Dead with FTD’s Tie-Dyed Roses, the same tie-dyed flowers handed out at the Grateful Dead’s recent Fare Thee Well concerts in Santa Clara and Chicago. FTD teamed up with Peter Shapiro and Madison-House Presents to surprise fans by handing out tie-dyed roses during the first night concert in each city. 4. Furniture - Using a piece of furniture as the focal point of a room is a common decorating tactic. That focal point becomes a bold statement when you opt for a tie-dyed piece, such as a couch, chair or even an armoire. Tie-dye isn’t limited to upholstery, either. Some boutique furniture makers and craftsmen offer wooden items
6 Ways the Grateful Dead and Tie-Dye Have Transformed America’s Look painted in tie-dyed patterns. If you’re a DIYer, giving your favorite piece of furniture a tie-dye flair can be as easy as using some fabric and paint. 5. Pet products - Just as every guy should have at least one tie-dyed t-shirt, every pet needs at least one tie-dyed product, be it a collar, bed or toy. An online search yields mountains of merchandise that allows you to blend your love of tie-dye with your love of your dog or cat. You can find harnesses, hoodies, sweaters and blankets in tie-dye patterns. 6. Weddings - Colorful wedding dresses are a growing trend, and brides who truly want to go their own way can opt for a tie-dyed wedding dress. A variety of options are available, from gowns that play out the theme from shoulder to hem, and others that incorporate tie-dye accents at the waist or on the train. Brides can also parlay tie-dye throughout their theme, from table linens and table centerpieces to bridesmaid gowns, groomsmen’s ties and cummerbunds, and even bouquets.
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Make-ahead appetizers your guests will go nuts over
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