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Barry ZeVan “The Weatherman” speaks at Lifestyle Expo, Verizon Wireless Center, May 10th, 2 p.m.
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MATURE LIFEST YLE • SPRING 2016 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1
FEATURES
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6 ‘The Weatherman’ + much more Barry ZeVan, sponsored by Monarch Healthcare Management, is the headliner of the 50+ Lifestyle Expo.
10 Get Your Golden Ticket Highland Summer Theatre is celebrating it’s 50th “Golden Anniversary” season.
14 Colon Cancer Awareness Screenings are the key to the fight against colorectal cancer.
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DEPARTMENTS 18 Travel Top travel trend for 2016: Dude ranches.
20 Book Review 22 Calendar of Events Mature Lifestyle spring 2016 3
publisher’s notes
Welcome to the Spring edition of Mature Lifestyle…
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elcome to the special edition of
to the 50thanniversary theatre shows at MSU.
Mature Lifestyles!
Four special shows are planned for this
There are a lot of
exciting things happening in this issue, but our main focus is the 50+ Lifestyle Expo at Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato on
entertainment. Next, check out the story about new test that is available called,
booths, free parking, free shuttle
Cologuard. Dr. Stephan Thome’,
service, and free entertainment.
Mayo Clinic oncologist and assistant
Editorial/Photography Amanda Dyslin Graphic Designer Sirena Tanke
professor of oncology explains the test
Production Heather Zilka
and how it takes advantage of the biology
and he is presented by Monarch Healthcare
of the polyp and the cancer. Colon cancer is
Management. The event is also sponsored
oftentimes referred as the “silent killer” and
by Mayo Clinic Health Systems. I promise
Dr. Thome’ is an advocate of being tested at
you that ZeVan’s presentation is going to be
age 50 or earlier if this type of cancer runs in
phenomenal! Barry seems to have “done it
your family. Screening is key...go in and get
all” in his life and he keeps going and going.
tested. It could save your life. Our travel feature this month focuses on
and will share his words of wisdom about
Dude Ranches and how they are the gaining
how he has navigated a television, theatre,
in popularity. I’m sure this family adventure
film and journalism career. And if you have a
would be talked about for years. They are
minute, read about him in his book, “My Life
raising the bar on this type of vacation by
Among The Giants: A Memoir: Thank You
including gourmet cuisine, exclusive fishing
Jerry Stiller.”
and horse travel beyond the trails.
Be sure to stop at the entrance of the Expo
Sales Executives Yvonne Sonnek Kim Allore Deena Briggs Dorothy Meyer
is a great value for some great local
There will be over 100+ vendor
I’m expecting him to have a “big personality”
Sales Manager Mary DeGrood
all four shows through May 28th. $66
colon cancer awareness and the
Barry ZeVan, is scheduled to speak at 2 pm
Publisher Kelly Hulke
summer and tickets are available on-line for
Tuesday, May 10, 9 am -2 pm.
Mark this on your calendar!
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And don’t miss the section of book reviews
and say hello to me and my staff. We will
and community events. This issue is packed
have a booth with copies of Mature. Even if
with stories that will keep you smiling while
you already have one, you may want another
you wait for real summer weather to come
for Barry ZeVan to autograph! Plus there will
our way. Enjoy!
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be some great take-away items to fill your
Barry ZeVan
bag. (We have back scratchers again!)
“The Weatherman” speaks at Lifestyle Expo, Verizon Wireless Center, May 10th, 2 p.m.
Also in this issue: Highland Summer Theatre 50 Years Colon Cancer Awareness Dude Ranches
Along with the stories about ZeVan and the Expo, read about getting your “golden ticket” 4 spring 2016 Mature Lifestyle
Kelly Hulke, Publisher
On the cover: Barry ZeVan, featured speaker at the 50+Lifestyle Expo, May 10
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Barry ZeVan is the author of “My Life Among The Giants: A Memoir: Thank You, Jerry Stiller... For Urging Me To Write This Book” Photo courtesy of pplofmpls.com
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“The Weatherman” by Amanda Dyslin
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t’s hard to know where to begin a story like that of Barry ZeVan. He may be known best as “The Weatherman,” due to the many years that he filled his on-air weather reports with so much personality and character. But his seven-page resume tells a much more complete story about a man who has worked in the fields of marketing and public relations, print journalism, broadcasting, television, theater, film and more. “The main thing is how lucky I’ve been and how blessed I have been to do all of these things,” said ZeVan, who will be the featured speaker at the 50+ Lifestyle Expo May 10 at the Verizon Wireless Center and is sponsored by Monarch Healthcare Management. It’s also difficult to know what stories ZeVan will choose to share with the Mankato-area crowd. He could say such things as, “I worked for Howard Hughes for three years,” “I interviewed President Truman,” or “I emceed Vice President Walter Mondale’s pre-inaugural banquet in Washington, D.C.” And these statements would just scratch the surface of a long and storied career. “It’s been one heck of a life,” he said. ZeVan began his career in broadcasting
Barry ZeVan has met and befriended numerous influential and creative people in his decades-long career. Opposite Page Bottom 1. Barry with Woody Allen 2. Barry with Colin Powell 3. Barry with Jesse Jackson Photos courtesy of Barry ZeVan
in 1943 as a 5-year-old child singer on KDKA radio in his native Pittsburgh. His television career began in 1946 when he became a cast member of the show “King’s Party Line,” which starred John Reed King and Bill Cullen. These early experiences opened up doors to numerous opportunities. He was a cast member of NBC’s “Mister Peepers” (1952-53); NBC’s “The Perry Como Show” (as a Ray Charles Singer, 1956-57); and he performed on “The Alcoa Hour,” “Studio One,” “The Big Story” and the soap opera “Search For Tomorrow.” ZeVan also has appeared in films such as “The Seven Year Itch,” starring Marilyn Monroe, “The Time of Their Lives, “Hiding Victoria” and “A Serious Man,” a Coen brothers film. He also has been no stranger to the stage. He worked with The Pittsburgh Playhouse, for example, and he understudied Dick Van Patten and Frank Gorshin on a national tour of Neil Simon’s play “The Sunshine Boys.” ZeVan’s local broadcasting career began in 1970 and would take him to stations in Montana and Idaho, Hawaii, Alberta, Nevada, Michigan, Washington state, Washington, D.C., and Connecticut. Perhaps due to the regularity of the job and the amount of screen time he got in front of his audiences, he is associated mostly as an on-air personality. “‘The Weather Man’ – that’s primarily what I was known for when I was on television on a regular basis,” said ZeVan, 78. “A 51 percent share of the audience tuned into KSTP. I did a pretty wild presentation. It just took off and apparently appealed to the audience, and I was grateful for that.”ZeVan was most popular as the weather man in Las Vegas from 1967-70, Minneapolis-St. Paul from 1970-74 (which
This 1960 photo shows Barry ZeVan early in his career. Photos courtesy of sagaftra.org
had the highest local ratings for weather in U.S. TV history), Washington, D.C., from 1974-77, and Detroit from 1977-83. With far too many other credits to list – including an award-winning documentary film production company, numerous other broadcasting gigs, extensive community work, entrepreneurial ventures, consulting jobs and others – ZeVan has enough stories to fill a book. And he did. The autobiography, “Barry ZeVan: My Life Among The Giants, A Memoir: Thank you, Jerry Stiller … for urging me to write this book,” is available on Amazon Stiller, ZeVan’s longtime friend, encouraged him to recount all the rich experiences in his life, writing to ZeVan: “You’re an express train that hasn’t reached its destination. … You should be more recognized.” (continued on next page) Mature Lifestyle spring 2016 7
ZeVan wrote about being welcomed into dozens of circles of the world’s most powerful and creative people, creating friendships with the likes of Elliott Gould, Sandra Dee and Patty Duke, among Mag numerous others. “The memories arch 2016 – Home MATURE LIFESTYLES 2.4x3.9 I’m sharing are related in awe and gratitude of my privilege to have had their private selves be shared with mine, and vice-versa, personally and professionally,” he noted about the book. It’s hard to imagine the book could contain all of ZeVan’s accomplishments, which include being inducted into The Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2013 and The Society of Montana Broadcasting Legends in 2011; Emmy Award nominations and a 2006 Telly Award win for a documentary production; and being named Local Canadian Broadcaster of the Year in 1960 by Liberty Magazine, among other things. But ZeVan said it was fun reliving all of the major moments of his life. A vintage advertisement for Barry ZeVan “The Weatherman” “It’s quite a book,” he said. Photos courtesy of theanalogage.blogspot.com ZeVan is looking forward to talking about the stories that surround many of these career highlights at the expo. “The basic premise of the talk is to inspire people who are of an older age to not feel as though they are worthless. We in this society here – as opposed to every other society in the world – treat our old people like they’re nothing,” he said. “(We have to) motivate ourselves and be proud of every achievement. We have a lot of wisdom to share, a lot of knowledge to share.”
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HIGHLAND SUMMER THEATRE
Get Your Golden Ticket by Amanda Dyslin
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CENE: A large one-room apartment on the top floor of an old brownstone in the East Forties off Third Avenue. The room is barren. A ladder, canvas drop cloth, and a couple of empty paint cans stand forlornly in the center of the room. There is a huge skylight, which pours the bright February SUNSHINE glaringly into the room. And with this, the stage was set – in more ways than one. This is the first scene in Neil Simon’s 1963 play “Barefoot in the Park,” setting the stage for the unfolding of the first few days of characters Paul and Corie Bratter’s marriage. But it’s also the first scene of the first-ever show of Highland Summer Theatre (HST) during the summer of 1967, setting the stage for the next 50 years of professional summer stock theatre in Mankato. This summer will mark the Golden Anniversary of Highland, which has
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featured several crowd-pleasing productions every summer. Plays and musicals have ranged from “Sweeney Todd” (the play version, capping off the first season in 1967), to “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (1987), to “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (the first production in Andreas Theatre in 2000), to “Xanadu” (2015). As with the Mainstage and Studio seasons in the Theatre and Dance Department at Minnesota State University, Highland has always offered something for everyone. This summer, to celebrate such a momentous year, Artistic Director Paul J. Hustoles said Highland Summer Theatre will both pay homage to the past and look toward its future. To honor the past, Hustoles is bringing back alumni to work on each of the four productions, both on the stage as actors and behind the scenes. To celebrate an assuredly bright future
of Highland, two of the productions this summer will be premieres at MSU. “What’s interesting is that I always think of theater as a slice of the past. Most plays are, in a good way, dated; they’re attributed to a certain time,” Hustoles said. “So what’s fun is finding the newness, doing a show that’s new to us.” Hustoles said the 50th season will strike a perfect balance between the two, with two shows that previously have been done and two new shows. He himself, serving as Artistic Director during his 31st year at MSU, also serves as an example of past and future. This year Hustoles surpassed the MSU career longevity of Ted Paul, the founding father of MSU Theatre and Highland Summer Theatre. “This is the year I vault ahead of Ted,” Hustoles said.
MSU Theatre produced “Footloose” during its Mainstage season in 2002. Right: Paying homage to its past. Left: “Footloose” will cap off the 50th anniversary season of Highland Summer Theatre. Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
Here’s a look at what the Golden Anniversary of Highland Summer Theatre has to offer: ‘Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike,’ by Christopher Durang (a premiere) Performs May 25-28 in the Andreas Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, MSU About the play: Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Penn., where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. “This play speaks to this century,” Hustoles said. “It’s very current.” ‘Seussical,’ book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty; music by Stephen Flaherty; lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; co-conceived by Eric Idle (a premiere) Performs June 8-11 in the Ted Paul Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, MSU
About the musical: Now one of the most performed shows in America, “Seussical” is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination—Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. “It speaks to all ages,” Hustoles said. “Dr. Seuss was way before his time. Even when you look at his stuff now, it looks futuristic.” ‘The Nerd,’ by Larry Shue (produced in HST 2001) Performs June 22-25 in the Andreas Theatre About the play: The action centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. The visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance. “This one has a timeless quality,” Hustoles said.
‘Footloose,’ music by Tom Snow; lyrics by Dean Pitchford; stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie; based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford; additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman (produced at MSU in 2002) Performs July 7-9 and 13-16 in the Ted Paul Theatre About the musical: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. “Footloose takes place in a very specific time and place, and yet, it still resonates right now,” Hustoles said. “Just think about the world as it exists now and the people Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 11
who don’t want to be on the cutting edge of social norms and those who want to bring society kicking and dragging into a new world. ‘Footloose’ demonstrates that beautifully.” Season tickets for the 50th “Golden Anniversary” Season of Highland Summer Theatre are $66 for all four shows and are available until May 28 by mail order only. Individual tickets for “Seussical” and “Footloose” are $22 regular or $19 discounted for seniors ages 65 and over and children ages 16 and under. Individual tickets for “Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike” and “The Nerd” are $16 regular and $14 discounted. Individual tickets go on sale May 16. Call the Box Office from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays at 507-389-6661 or the MSU Department of Theatre and Dance main office at 507-389-2118 for a brochure or more information. Or visit MSUTheatre. com.
“Xanadu” the musical was performed during the 49 th season of Highland. Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
‘Doubt” was the third production of the 2015 season of Highland. Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
The big musical “The Addams Family” ended the 2015 season of Highland. Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
“The Foreigner” was the first play of last year’s Highland season. Photos courtesy of MSU Theatre
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No More Excuses Screenings are the key to the fight against colorectal cancer by Amanda Dyslin
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o, depending upon how squeamish you are about number twos, there is some pretty good news with regard to colon cancer prevention. Thanks to a very effective alternative, you may choose to put your days of drinking a ton of liquid laxative in preparation for a colonoscopy behind you. Dr. Stephan Thomé is a Mayo Clinic oncologist and assistant professor of oncology. He is one of many medical professionals now offering a new test called Cologuard, which he jokes is as easy as “pooping in a bucket” at home. The test is non-invasive and was FDA approval last summer, Thomé said. Here’s how – and why – Cologuard works: The lining of your colon sheds cells, which tell a lot about what’s going on inside your colon, Thomé said. If there are cancer cells or even precancerous cells in your colon, they are picked up by your stool on its way through and out of your body. Using DNA technology, the Cologuard test finds elevated levels of altered DNA or hemoglobin in the abnormal cells. But before the detection can take place, a “specimen” must be collected, which is where the “pooping in a bucket” comes
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extremely important, Thomé said, because oftentimes the disease is referred to as a “silent killer.” Symptoms are often not present until advanced stages of the disease. “Anybody who goes to the bathroom can do the test,” he said. “You have no excuses anymore.” There is a lifetime risk of colon cancer in 4.7 percent of men and 4.4 percent of women in the United States. Currently, there are about 1 million colon cancer survivors living in the United States. The average age of patients who receive a colon cancer diagnosis is between 60 and 65 years of age. About 50,000 people died of colon cancer in 2016, many of whom were likely not routinely screened and weren’t diagnosed early enough for treatment to be effective. Although symptoms for colon cancer many times are not present, Thomé said some symptoms may include iron deficiency, anemia, lower quadrant pain, a change in bowel-movement habits and, in advanced stages, weight loss. If a patient does not have a family history of colon cancer, nor inflammatory bowel disease, nor other rare hereditary conditions, routine screenings for colon cancer should begin at age 50, Thomé
said. If you do have a family history of the disease, screenings should begin 10 years prior to that family member’s age of diagnosis. Although the causes of colon cancer are largely unknown (besides genetic predispositions), research does indicate links between obesity and the disease, Thomé said. “Obesity is a risk for many cancers,” he said. But for everyone – not just those who are overweight – screening is key, he said.
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1. Lord’s mate 5. End of a threat 9. ‘’The Colossus’’ poet 14. Jill, to Jacques 15. Widen, in a way 16. Buggy power 17. Person, place and thing 20. Like ‘’Aida’’ 21. Capitol VIPs 22. ‘’Wherefore ___ thou . . .’’ 23. Head lines? (Abbr.) 24. Legendary Giant 26. Irish lower house, The ___ Eireann 28. Baby bringer 30. George C. and Walter 34. Most recent 37. Bus part 39. Manage not to clash 40. Person, place and thing 43. One working at a trade 44. Bald head, slangily 45. Dennis the Menace types 46. Insist on 48. Feminist Abzug 50. Injure severely 52. Word shouted after a charge? 53. Biathlete’s need 56. Every last one 59. Deli spread 61. ‘’Annie Hall’’ star 63. Person, place and thing 66. Corporate raider Carl 67. LP player 68. Source of a leak 69. Military storehouse 70. Fringe group 71. Canvas support
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1. Starbucks selection 2. Love, in Rome 3. ‘’Joltin’ Joe,’’ for short 4. Slangy safecracker 5. Some hardhats 6. Creator of Boo Radley 7. ___ serif 8. Stick in cement, e.g. 9. Medical exam 10. ‘’Ha ha!’’ in chat rooms 11. Field of expertise 12. Alexandra’s husband (Var.) 13. Weight 18. Mob scene 19. Literary miscellanies 25. Out on a limb 27. ‘’Big’’ star 28. Mill site, perhaps 29. Cubed barbecue dish 31. British streetcar 32. Fill-in worker, briefly 33. Calls, Vegas-style 34. Friday’s employer 35. Hot rod’s rod 36. Highly unlikely, as a chance 38. Lady’s man 41. Nose ring, e.g. 42. Firmly constructed 47. ‘’Buenos ___!’’ 49. Scallion relative 51. Tales of the gods 53. Brownstone part 54. Eucalyptus dweller 55. Kind of circle 56. In the thick of 57. Ruffle material, perhaps 58. Act of faith? 60. Big Apple award 62. Charitable offerings 64. Funny first baseman 65. Patriots’ grp. D23493728701
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lanning a trip for 2016? While the beach is warm and a cruise ship is lovely, you’ve done those trips before. This year you want something unique that will create lasting memories and bring you closer to your family. “More people are visiting dude ranches due to the desire to do something out of the ordinary,” says Colleen Hodson, from The Dude Ranchers’ Association. “These aren’t the ranches from ‘City Slickers.’ High-end ranches across the country average 45 guests. You get to know everyone. By the end, you’ll have friendships and memories to last a lifetime, and you will reconnect with your family in a way you never thought possible.”
Travelers enjoy getting a taste of the dude ranch experience blended with a heaping serving of other popular vacation-type activities. Today’s dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd with attractions, services and things to do that travel far beyond the trail. “Dude ranches are the original Western adventure vacation,” Hodson said. “Though guest expectations have changed and ranchers have had to change with them, the core principles of dude ranching remain the same: horses, hats, hospitality, heritage, honesty and heart.” At a dude ranch, you can learn traditional ranching skills like riding a horse, driving cattle and throwing a lasso.
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Dude ranches are becoming popular destinations for their Western-style adventures. Photo courtesy of duderanch.org
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Today’s dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd with attractions, services and things to do that travel far beyond the trail. Photo courtesy of Brandpoint
In addition to discovering the beauty of nature and gazing into a crackling fire, here are other top reasons dude ranch vacations are a top trend for 2016: 1) Indulge the taste buds 2) Home cooked cuisine that oftentimes features ingredients from the ranch brings new meaning to farmto-table eating. From family-style meals to gourmet al fresco dining, the food is a central part of the dude ranch experience. 3) Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure 4) You can learn traditional ranching skills like riding a horse, driving cattle and throwing a lasso, but adventures on a dude ranch don’t stop there. Some ranches offer overnight pack trips, rodeos, target shooting, zip lining and white water rafting. 5) Enjoy exclusive fishing 6) Casting your line has never been more relaxing than at a dude ranch. The vast acres on these private properties often include secluded rivers and ponds ripe with fish. Forget about battling overcrowded hot spots, the water will be all yours. 7) Embrace an R&R mindset 8) While the unique dude ranch activities will keep you busy, there comes a time when cowboys and cowgirls just want a little rest and relaxation. Fortunately, many ranches now offer luxury spa services so you can enjoy a little pampering. 9) Bond over some friendly competition 10) Looking for a fun way to connect with your family and other guests? Friendly competition can be found in many forms on dude ranches, from roping contests to talent shows. If lassoing a speeding calf isn’t your forte, you can sing, tap or joke your way to local stardom in a talent show. There are a lot of dude ranches to choose from and The Dude Ranchers’ Association can help you find the perfect one to suit your family’s unique personality. Visit www.duderanch.org or call 866-399-2339 to work with someone directly to find the dude ranch right for you and your family. - Brandpoint Mature Lifestyle SPRING 2016 19
BOOK REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer
“Before I Forget” by B. Smith & Dan Gasby with Michael Shnayerson, foreword by Rudolph Tanzi, PhD c.2016, Harmony Books $25.00 / $33.00 Canada 322 Pages
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ou can’t remember what you came into the room for. That happens with disturbing frequency. Forgetting your glasses, losing your keys, it really bothers you because you’re not sure if it’s a normal part of aging or something else. And in the new book “Before I Forget” by B. Smith & Dan Gasby with Michael Shnayerson, the worry isn’t yours alone. For most of her life, B. Smith was a whirlwind of activity. She was a model, and had her own line of household goods, TV shows, and restaurants she co-owned with her husband, Dan Gasby. She was known for her sense of style and her elegance. And then, a few years ago, something uncharacteristic began to happen: the woman who was put together, inside and out, began to display emotional outbursts, use inappropriate language, and her fashion sense faltered. Her memory faded until it frightened the couple and they sought help. Smith, as it turned out, had mild-stage Alzheimer’s. A take-charge kind of guy, Gasby did his research. “Some 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s,” he says; half a million people die of it every year. Perhaps due to higher rates of diabetes and heart disease, it hits the black community the hardest: by age 85, “half of all African Americans have it.” Knowing the facts can be empowering, but they don’t make dealing with the 20 spring 2016 Mature Lifestyle
disease any easier. Smith lost things constantly; “hoarded” clothing, to Gasby’s irritation; and, though she was previously fastidious, ignored sloppiness. She shut family out physically and friends, emotionally. Long-ago recollections were sharp, but her short-term memory was all but lost. When things got worse and Smith was inadvertently put in a dangerous situation, the family found expert advice, only to learn that there was little they could do. Alzheimer’s has no cure. It can barely be “managed.” They would just have to deal with the day-to-day challenges and learn to cope… Of his wife, and their plans one day, author Dan Gasby says, “She sits…at the breakfast table, the love of my life, waiting quietly for me to tell her what to do.” Is there a sentence more heartbreaking than that? I don’t think so, and you’d be likewise hard-pressed to find a book that will affect you more than “Before I Forget.” Would you blame anyone if you saw a pity-party in this book? Probably not, but there’s no whining in Gasby’s words, nor will you find “poor me” in what B. Smith contributes (with Michael Shnayerson). Instead, there’s resignation here; a we’llget-through-this wrapped in a love story that gets more and more poignant as the story progresses. Gasby, who is fierce about Alzheimer’s education, also offers up-todate information and advice on what worked for him and Smith, and what doesn’t. Without being a spoiler, there is no happy ending to this book, save but the sheer love that makes it soar. If you’re an Alzheimer’s caretaker, or are facing the disease yourself, you absolutely will want this memoir. “Before I Forget” is a book you never will…
“The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in The White House” by Jesse J. Holland c.2016, Lyons Press $25.95 226 Pages
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f the walls could talk, imagine what they’d say. They’d reminisce about family meals, holidays, celebrations and romance, take sides in arguments, and watch children grow. If those walls could talk, they’d tell of triumph, disappointment, beginnings, and endings. And, as in the new book, “The Invisibles” by Jesse J. Holland, they’d talk of freedom and history. When Barack Obama moved into the White House in 2009, he was, by far, not the first black man to live there. From the beginning, as soon as America had a president, there were slaves residing in the Executive Mansion; in fact, says Holland,
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“ten of the first twelve presidents [were] slaveholders at some point in their lives.” When George Washington fought in the Revolutionary War, his “favorite” slave, Billy Lee, went with him so it was natural that Washington would bring Lee to New York, to the first presidential mansion. Lee reportedly loved New York but when he suffered physical disabilities, Washington summarily replaced him, sending him back to Mt. Vernon where Lee was later one of a handful of slaves who comforted Washington as he died. As a child, Oney Judge was brought up to learn sewing at Martha Washington’s knee. Years later, Washington would say that she thought of Judge as a “surrogate daughter,” but she was more than willing to give Judge away in order to keep her enslaved. Judge, by the way, was one of a few slaves known to have escaped from a president. Thomas Jefferson brazenly took a slave to France, where slavery was disallowed; the slave, who was the brother of Jefferson’s “concubine,” Sally, did not try to escape. When Dolley Madison fell on hard times
after leaving the White House, her husband’s former slave gave her money. Andrew Jackson kept slaves in the White House stables; they were jockeys and Jackson loved racing ponies. James Monroe spoke out against slavery, even as he owned slaves. Andrew Johnson possibly had a “’colored concubine.’” And just one ex-slave of a president was “honored by a holder of that office.” Wow. Please practice saying that word – “Wow!” – because you’ll need it even more when you start reading “The Invisibles.” In just under two-hundred pages, author Jesse J. Holland packs so many interesting stories, so many jaw-dropping facts that, even though there were small errors and minor repetition, I very much regretted this books’ shortness. Holland’s storytelling skills have a way of making a reader hungry for more, and the tales he tells are surprising and even inspirational. Some of those tales – mixed in between those of the presidents’ slaves - precede the White House, to look at slavery from the nation’s very beginning, even before there was a president. That’s where we learn that an African immigrant was the owner of the first legal slave… Admittedly, die-hard historians might not find much new here, but I simply couldn’t put this book down. If you want something that’s short on pages but long on interest, “The Invisibles” is the one you’ll be talking about.
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Boat Show Daily through 3/20 Madison East Center, Mankato Mapleton Marine at 507-524-4588 Some Time Away 3/23 and every Wednesday; 10 a.m. Faith United Methodist Church 801 Fourth Ave. NE, Waseca 507-834-4304 Thursday Live Trivia at Pub 500 3/24 and every Thursday; 8 p.m. Pub 500 507-625-6500 Free Poker at Pub 500 3/7 and every Monday; 7 p.m. Pub 500 507-625-6500 Kiwanis Weekly Meeting 3/7 and every Monday; noon City Center Hotel, Downtown Mankato 307-387-1775 Marketing Must-Haves: Paige Schuette 3/10; 4 p.m. Emy Frentz Arts Guild, 523 S. 2nd St., Mankato 507-387-1008 2016 Annual Spring Author Event 3/10; 7 p.m. St. Peter Treaty Site 507-934-3048 Young Historians 3/12; 10 a.m. Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566 Maple Syrup Tapping Demonstration 3/12; 1 p.m. Minneopa State Park scott.kudelka@state.mn.us
Where To Go & What To Do This Spring! The Vasa Wind Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles in Concert 3/12; 1:30 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter marketing@gustavus.edu Sample Wellness Saturday 3/12; 10 a.m. 201 North Broad St., Suite 302, Mankato 507-625-9355
Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Basics 3/23; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato, Centennial Student Union, Room 245 507-389-8875
Lightwire Theatre Presents: Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey 3/13; 3 p.m. Fairmont Opera House 507-238-4900
History Bits and Bites 3/30; noon Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566
Michael W. Smith: The Sovereign Tour 3/18; 7 p.m. Crossview Covenant Church 507-387-5606
MSU Theatre presents “Oleanna” 3/30-4/2; 7:30 p.m. Andreas Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato 507-389-6661
The Beginnings Band at the Wow Zone 3/18; 7 p.m. The Wow Zone, 2030 Adams St., Mankato 507-625-2695 Mankato Symphony Orchestra Family Series Handel Goes to Ireland 3/19; 11 a.m. Mankato YMCA Aerobics Studio 507-625-8880 In Concert: Davina and The Vagabonds 3/19; 8 p.m. Hooligans, 1400 Madison Ave., Mankato 507-389-5549 Keeping Mom & Dad Safe at Home 3/22; 4:30 p.m. Heritage Meadows, 1302 W. Traverse Rd., St. Peter 507-931-8545
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Bend of the River Photography meeting 3/22 and every fourth Tuesday; 6:45 p.m. Emy Frentz Arts Guild, 523 S. 2nd St., Mankato 507-345-3804
Remember When Coffee Club 4/5; 10 a.m. Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566 MSU Theatre presents “Mary Poppins” 4/7-4/10 & 4/14-4/17 Ted Paul Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato 507-389-6661 Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute 4/8; 7:30 p.m. Fairmont Opera House 507-238-4900 Young Historians 4/9; 10 a.m. Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra 2016 Home Concert 4/9; 1:30 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter marketing@gustavus.edu
MSU Theatre presents “Boy Gets Girl” 4/20-4/23; 7:30 p.m. Andreas Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato 507-389-6661
Special Screening of Remembering the Flood of 1965 4/9; 2 p.m. Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566
Home Tweet Home, Habitat for Humanity fundraiser 4/21; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Country Inn & Suites 507-388-2081
Sample Wellness Saturday 4/9; 10 a.m. 201 North Broad St. Suite 302, Mankato 507-625-9355 In Concert: Eliza Gilkyson 4/10; 7:30 p.m. Halling Recital Hall, Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato 507-389-5549
2nd Annual CADAkids Conference 4/22; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. South Central College 507-625-8688 Greater Mankato Business Showcase 4/26; 4-7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato 507-385-6640
Start-Up Lab 4/12; 4 p.m. Envision Lab, Ridgley Building, 227 E. Main St., Suite 200, Mankato 507-389-8875
Minnesota Sales Tax for Capital Equipment/Industrial Production 4/27; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato, Centennial Student Union, Room 254/5 507-389-8875
Passover Singing Workshop 4/13; 6:30 p.m. President’s Dining Room, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter marketing@gustavus.edu
History Bits and Bites 4/27; noon Blue Earth County History Center, 424 Warren St., Mankato 507-345-5566
River Hills Women’s Weekend Show 4/16-4/17 River Hills Mall 507-387-7469
Faculty Shop Talk 4/29; 4:30 p.m. Interpretive Center, Gustavus Adolphus College marketing@gustavus.edu
Mankato Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Series – Firebird 4/17; 3 p.m. Mankato West High School Auditorium 507-625-8880
Surrounded By History 4/29; 6-9 p.m. Centennial Student Union Ballroom, Minnesota State University, Mankato 507-345-5566
Preparing Passover Ritual Foods: A Hands-on Workshop 4/18; 2:30 p.m. Dining Service Kitchen, Gustavus Adolphus College marketing@gustavus.edu
Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Pops at the Kato - Bruce Henry & Adi Yeshaya’s All Star Big Band 4/30; 7 p.m. Kato Ballroom 507-625-8880
Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Music on the Hill - To My Nation 5/1; 2 p.m. Good Counsel Chapel 507-625-8880 Start-Up Lab 5/10; 4 p.m. Envision Lab, Ridgley Building, 227 E. Main St., Suite 200, Mankato 507-389-8875 Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Basics 5/11; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Minnesota State University, Mankato, Centennial Student Union, Room 245 507-389-8875 The Gustavus Wind Orchestra &amp; Vasa Wind Orchestra Spring Concert 5/14; 1:30 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter marketing@gustavus.edu Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Series - Paris in the Spring 5/15; 3 p.m. Mankato West High School Auditorium 507-625-8880 Work With Me: Bringing a Multigenerational Lense to Today’s Talent Management Challenges 5/17; 8:30-11:30 a.m. GMG Business Development Center, 1921 Premier Drive, Mankato 507-625-4171 Educare Foundation A Toast to Spring Benefit 5/20; 6-10 p.m. Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery 507-387-1868 Beginnings at Lake Front 5/21; 3-7 p.m. Lake Front Bar & Grill, Lexington billwencl@gmail.com angie.winter@ indianislandwinery.com Mature Lifestyle spring 2016 23