Lifestyles After 50 Marion/Lake/Sumter July 2014 edition

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I’m Leaving My Desk to Follow Mark Twain’s Advice Dear Readers, “…So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore.

Dream. Discover.”

– Mark Twain

Janice Doyle, Editor

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ell, Mark Twain, I’m going to throw off the bowlines and catch some trade winds. This is my last edition as editor of Lifestyles After 50. For 18 years I have written, scrounged, bought, created, and otherwise attained articles to fill the pages of the five editions of this senior magazine. I went from classroom teacher to proofreading for publisher, Kathy Beck. Soon I was at the editor’s desk, and I have worked with Kathy ever since.

I met incredible seniors over the years and added a treasure trove of good memories to my life.

I met grandparents struggling with raising grandchildren. I interviewed 85-year-olds still playing softball and artists creating their late-life dream works. I shared in our readers’ great joys and extreme sorrows as the years went by.

I not only published articles about senior issues, I personally experienced the death to cancer of my first husband Tom and eight years later married David, whom I met online.

With Kathy, I moved in the publishing world from page layouts glued

to old fashioned “boards” to the What next, you ask? There are computer age. Amazing changes. children and grandchildren to I interviewed long-time enjoy, siblings to connect with entertainers like Dick Smothers more regularly, cousins to get and Chubby Checker. Frankie re-acquainted with—important Avalon and Phyllis Diller. family things. David and I will be Andy Williams’ agent called me traveling for longer periods of time at 9 p.m. the night before I was but keeping a garden and a little flock to interview him. She told me to of chickens here in Florida. I plan call the Fairmont Hotel in San to be a curious traveler, a friendly Francisco at 9 a.m. Pacific Time and neighbor and a compassionate friend. ask for Paul Smith in room 914. I And I’ll still be covering the veterans did, and Andy himself answered. issues and travel for this magazine.

When I talked with Florence HenderSo, here I go—like so many of son, she turned the interview around you have done—throwing off the after about 10 minutes and said, “What bowlines of regular employment. about you? Tell me about yourself.”

I’m handing over the editor’s desk I remember how that made me feel. to Tracie Schmidt who has been Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex advice associate editor for seven years and guru, singled me out in a group over can handle anything that comes along. lunch and said, “If I weren’t under My best to all of you. contract to Clairol until I die, I’d have hair the color of Janice’s. I think nothing is more flattering than white hair as we age.” Truth is, I’m simply too lazy and too cheap to color my hair—never have, never will. And then to get such a compliment from Dr. Ruth—I found it all very amusing.

There was the 90+ yearold WWII Army nurse I traveled to Washington with on an Honor Flight.

From meeting her at 4 a.m. to delivering her back to the airport at 9 p.m. was not enough (L to R) Publisher Kathy Beck; Editor Janice Doyle; time to get to spend with Assoc. Editor Tracie Schmidt the charming lady.

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Too Few Wheels for the Meals get out, volunteers pick up packaged n 1973 a caring group meals and deliver of individuals in Marion them—bringing County realized they had meals to those who homebound neighbors can’t get out. who needed help preparIn all, 24 drivers ing food. They organized spread out over and began delivering Marion County meals to those neighbors. delivering meals to Today that attitude of carsenior “neighbors.” ing for those who can no Meals on Wheels volunteer Ten drivers are paid longer prepare nutritious staff members who driver, John Reiss meals for themselves is deliver in the more part of the national Meals on Wheels sparsely populated areas of the county. program, a program overseen loThe other 14 drivers are volunteers. cally by Marion Senior Services.

Julie Forehand, Nutrition Counselor One part of caring for the county’s for the program, says, “Five days a seniors is the Congregate Meals week volunteer drivers spend their Program, which has 12 sites throughown money for gas to do the routes. out the county for those who have Most drive one day a week. Groups transportation to a nearby center that from Ocala’s First Presbyterian provides space for the noon meal.

Church and First Methodist Church This program also includes activities have been a part of the program and speakers. For seniors who can’t since the beginning, organizing

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their own drivers. We also have businesses that participate and their employees drive a route.”

Sarah Stroh, Executive Director of Marion Senior Services, says, “The biggest benefit of Meals on Wheels is that each client is getting a well check every day. Someone is looking at the person and catching problems that might occur. If something changes, a driver reports it to the agency and they can intervene if necessary. Also, this short visit is often the highlight of an isolated and lonely senior’s day.”

2013 Volunteer Driver of the Year, John Reiss, started as a volunteer ten years ago with his church group. His route consists of nine to 13 homes in the northeast area of Ocala. He feels good about doing the work because it “keeps people in their homes.

It’s helpful to the clients. Many of them have no family connections.”

Even though Reiss is on a tight schedule when making deliveries

and doesn’t have time for long conversations, over the weeks of delivering meals, he says, “I enjoy hearing their interesting stories about the lives they’ve lived.”

Summertime brings a great need for volunteers. Drivers are needed to ensure that an elderly, disabled or ill person can have a daily nutritious hot meal.

When referring yourself or someone else to receive meals, call 352-620-3501.

(Something to remember: if you are calling on behalf of someone else, it is a good idea to make sure the person you are referring wants meals. Many times friends and family feel someone needs the meals but the person is not ready.)

To volunteer in Marion County, call 352–620-3501 and ask for the volunteer coordinator.

In Lake County, call 352-326-3644 to learn more. In the Clermont area, call 352-243-4016.

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hursdays Lake County Farmer’s Market. 8:15 am to 1 pm.

Lake County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Eustis. 352-357-9692. aturdays Summer Music Series. 1 pm to 4 pm. Wine, food and live music. Free admission.

Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. 352394-8627 or 800-768-WINE.

“Son of the Rat Pack” 5:30 and 8 pm. Frances Dey. This high energy show brings back the golden days when Sinatra, Davis, Martin and Darin would bring an audience to its feet. $22. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

COPD Support Group.

Hospice of Marion County, The Ocala Airheads, invites you to the only support group in town. 2 to 3:30 pm at West Marion Medical Plaza, Ocala. 352-433-7353.

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Talako Indian Dancers Performance. 2 pm. Free admission. Mount Dora Community Center. 352-735-7180.

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Summer Art Festival inside cool Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. 9 am to 3 pm. Free admission. 352-430-0787.

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TrueCouponing Coupon Class at Fighting Arts Emporium, 544 North U.S. Hwy. 27, Minneola. 10 am.

Learn the basics. Free. 352-408–9460.

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An Intimate Evening with Rick Derringer Concert. 7 pm. Rick Derringer is best known for the hit “Hang on Sloopy,” recorded when he was lead singer of the McCoys and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” recorded in his solo career. Tickets: $25 to $75. Mount Dora Community Theater, Mount Dora. 352-383-2165.

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Mount Dora Food Truck Bazaar. 5:30 pm. A variety of foods will be available at this event.

Mount Dora Chamber. 352-383-2165.

Downtown Summer Jams.

6 to 10 pm. Musicians will showcase their talents and food trucks will be on hand. Citizens Circle, Downtown Ocala. 352-368-5517.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

Live Music, Food & Wine JuLy 5th (1:00 p.M. - 4:00 p.M.) JuLy 12th (1:00 p.M. - 4:00 p.M.) JuLy 19th (1:00 p.M. - 4:00 p.M.) JuLy 26th (1:00 p.M. - 4:00 p.M.)

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“Remembering Red.” A Tribute to Red Skelton. 7 pm. Red Skelton tribute artist Brian Hoffman brings to life all of Red’s characters from the Golden Age of television.

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Riverside Coffee with the Birds. At Silver Springs State Park. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.

Bring binoculars. Meet at the Silver River Museum. Bring your coffee cup. No pets, please. Third Sat. of the month. 8 am. 352-236-7148.

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Play Disc Golf. At the Baseline Greenway Trail, 64th Ave. Trailhead, end of 64th Ave. Ocala. 9:45 am to 1 pm. Ocala Disc Golf Club. Experienced and beginners welcome. Club gathers at Hole #1. 352-236-7143.

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BY PAUL WYNN

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or more than three years, Helen Hicks had been lovingly cared for by her 43-year-old grandson, David Dunham, who balanced the demands of caregiving with his full-time position. Dunham was the primary caregiver to Grandma Helen who lived with the family because they couldn’t afford round-the-clock care. He received help from his wife, who had a full-time teaching position, and his mother, who is disabled and provided as much support as she could.

“Managing the stress related to daily caregiving is very challenging, but there are great rewards that come with the responsibility such as returning the love and care that my grandmother had unconditionally and generously given to me all my life,” says Dunham.

Dunham is part of a growing group of grandchildren providing care to grandparents. An estimated 5.3 million, or eight percent of all caregivers over the age of 18, are grandchildren, according to a joint report by the National Alliance for Caregiving, AARP and MetLife Foundation. That number is estimated to be even higher since there are many individuals under age 18 who also provide care, says Nancy Orel, Ph.D, director of the gerontology program at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, who has studied the grandchildren-as-caregiver trend.

She adds that close to four percent of families are multi-generational, so there’s a strong likelihood that grandchildren are providing some assistance or care if the grandparent is over the age Lifestyles After 50 • July 2014 • page 6

As seniors live longer and multi-generational families become more common, grandchildren are playing a bigger role in caring for grandma and grandpa.

of 70. “Multi-generational households will increase further as the population ages and young adults move home, so that will mean more grandchildren will be involved in caregiving.”

The Olsons are one of those multigenerational families. When Samantha Olson was eight years old, her grandparents moved in next door so the family could care for her grandfather who has multiple sclerosis. Now in her early 20s and attending law school, Olson recognizes how lucky she was to grow up helping her grandfather. “As a family, we have been able to work together as a team to provide most of his care and that has meant a lot to all of us.”

Young caregivers The way in which grandchildren care for grandparents varies considerably based on age and ability—and whether a parent is involved in taking care of grandma and grandpa. Older grandchildren may serve as primary caregivers and are sometimes forced to leave their jobs and postpone personal and professional ambitions. Activities can

range from everyday tasks like cooking meals and taking them to doctor appointments to more strenuous duties such as bathing and feeding loved ones.

Even younger grandchildren can play an important role, which is frequently less defined than young and older adults, but kids and teenagers can make ordinary tasks an important part of the overall care.

“Getting an occasional glass of water for grandma is not necessarily a caregiving task, but if a grandchild is asked to provide grandma with water on an hourly basis so she doesn’t become dehydrated then that becomes a caregiving job,” explains Orel. “Some grandchildren take on a lot of responsibility.”

She remembers meeting one young grandchild who was the only one in her family who could understand grandma because her speech was extremely unclear. Orel says, “In caregiving textbooks, that might not be listed as a caregiving task, but she became the interpreter and provided a very important need for grandma—and the entire family.”

Caring for a grandparent often puts grandchildren in a challenging situation—resulting in role conflicts and potential changes in the dynamic of the grandchild-grandparent relationship. Younger grandchildren still in school can be affected in different ways through missed classes, handing in late homework or not having time to do after-school activities.

Abusive situations No matter what the age or circumstance, providing care to grandparents is extremely challenging and highly stressful. The experience can sometimes lead to abuse such as physical neglect and mistreatment or financial exploitation of the grandparent by family caregivers.

Bruce Crumpler, a 19-year veteran with Florida’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, frequently sees seniors abused by family members. The most common instances are changing the Power of Attorney to steal money as well as physical neglect when the grandparent’s basic needs of feeding and washing are ignored.

“Naturally, the grandparent trusts his or her family member, but sometimes that trust is abused to drain the person’s funds,” says Crumpler. “Whenever there is physical neglect or abuse there is a high percentage of financial abuse, but rarely the other way around.”

If abuse is suspected by the vulnerable grandparent or friends and neighbors, there are a number of ways to take action, adds Crumpler. He suggests calling and reporting a situation anonymously to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873. A nonemergency call to the local sherriff’s office or police department is another way to report a situation. Crumpler adds: “It’s difficult to prove abusive situations, but the first step is reporting them so they can be investigated.”

Paul Wynn has covered healthcare trends for the past 20 years as a freelance writer.

Helpful Resources:

Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-96 ELDER (1-800-963-5337).

Area Agency on Aging offices: Lake/Marion Counties 352-378-6649 Hillsborough/Manatee Counties 813-740-3888 Pinellas/Pasco Counties 727-570-9696 Lee/Charlotte/Sarasota 239-652-6900

CT and MR Angiography—Advanced Vascular Imaging for a More Complete Picture M agnetic Resonance Angiography before they cause a more serious (MRA) and Computed medical condition. By conducting an Tomography Angiography (CTA) MRA, surgical procedures may be are considered the most thorough avoided. “MRA can catch problems and advanced methods of vascular before they have a chance to result in imaging, successfully replacing a heart attack, stroke or other serious invasive and riskier procedures like condition,” says RAO interventional catheter angiography. MRA and CTA radiologist Dr. Rolando Prieto. “When enable radiologists to achieve more a problem is found, MRA is also reliable and consistent diagnoses useful in helping us deliver treatment of vascular diseases. directly to the affected area without MRA is a special type of magnetic the invasiveness, risks or recovery resonance imaging test designed to times associated with surgery.” evaluate arteries, veins and the flow No x-ray or radiation of any kind is of blood within them. It utilizes used during an MRA exam, making MRI technology to detect, diagnose it a safe choice for patients requiring and aid in the treatment of heart repeated or follow-up testing. MRA disorders, strokes and blood vessel is performed without the need for diseases. It is an excellent diagnostic catheters, so there is no risk of tool for evaluating the arteries damaging an artery. Contrast medium serving the brain, neck, abdomen, may be needed in certain cases. kidney, pelvis and legs for stenosis “MRA is an exceptionally safe and (narrowing), plaque build-up, pain-free diagnostic and treatment 1 5/20/14 9:27 AM blockage,DrYap_MatureLifestyles.pdf weakening and ballooning tool,” says RAO interventional

radiologist Dr. Kareem Bohsali. “It is useful in not only discovering vascular disease, but also planning treatment and providing follow-up detail of a treatment’s efficacy.”

“What makes CTA a common follow-up test to MRA is its ability to capture tiny details and produce exceptionally crisp 360-degree views of arteries to help spot disease in its earliest stages and most intricate hiding places.”

RAO offers MRA at three locations: Medical Imaging Center, Medical Imaging Center at Windsor Oaks and TimberRidge Imaging Center.

When more detailed pictures of the arteries are needed, CTA is the

diagnostic tool of choice. What makes CTA a common follow-up test to MRA is its ability to capture tiny details and produce exceptionally crisp 360-degree views of arteries to help spot disease in its earliest stages and most intricate hiding places. CTA requires contrast medium to capture detailed pictures of blood vessels and tissues. Because it uses x-rays to help create computerized 3-D images, CTA involves some exposure to radiation. “When MRA shows possible disease, CTA provides the details needed to help pinpoint what, where and how extensive it is,” says RAO interventional radiologist Dr. Caleb Rivera.

RAO offers CTA at two locations: Medical Imaging Center at Windsor Oaks and TimberRidge Imaging Center.

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ealthy, cool and refreshing, watermelon is summer’s perfect go-to snack. This versatile fruit makes drinks, appetizers and desserts into instant crowd-pleasers. Try these creative recipes

Recipe Watermelon Malibu Surf 1 cup trimmed strawberries, cut in half 1/2 cup coconut cream 2 ounces spiced rum 1 watermelon wedge for garnish 1/2 cup sweetened whipped topping 1 cup seedless watermelon chunks Instructions: Blend watermelon, strawberries, coconut cream and rum just until smooth.

Watermelon Heaven

Place in freezer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Pour into chilled glass. Garnish with mini watermelon wedges and whipped topping. Serve immediately. Serves 1.

1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup toasted almond slices 7 cups watermelon puree 6 slices angel food cake

Watermelon Toasted Jalapeno and Shrimp Pico de Gallo 2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. minced seeded jalapeno 3 Tbsp. minced fresh shallots 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 limes (juiced) 2 cups minced watermelon 2 cups chopped, cooked, cooled, peeled and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup diced roasted red pepper Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions: Heat the oil in a heavy non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Sauté the jalapeno, shallots, and garlic until golden and toasted around the edges. Remove from heat and add soy sauce and cumin. Cool.

Scrape the cooled ingredients into a bowl and toss with lime juice, watermelon, shrimp, parsley and roasted pepper. Season with pepper to taste.

Serve with chips and margaritas, fish tacos or atop grilled salmon.

Serves 6 to 8

Instructions: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir in the toasted almonds.

Place a one-cup pool of watermelon puree on each of 6 serving plates.

Place a slice of cake on each pool.

Drizzle the remaining watermelon puree over the top of the cake slices and then put a dollop of the sweetened sour cream with almonds on each serving as a garnish. Serves 6.

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Thoughts on Retirement earth are former success stories, now retired. They build massive houses, strut out in the morning and wait for someone to care, which no one does. Which makes them behave even worse.

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etirement: Coming! In the Third Act of life—You played by You! Gonna be great if you get real, get personal and get over yourself. Ta-dah!

Some things to consider as you prepare for the Third Act of life: • We are hardwired to be connected.

There is a terrible risk of isolation with retirement and failing energy and so on in the Third Act of life, and one of your primary goals should be to stay involved—to connect to and care about others. Relationships often came as part of the context of the job when you were younger, but they are going to be primary in the Third Act. In fact, relationships are going to define the good life and what you actually fill your day with is going to be secondary.

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• We are taught, if we do well, to be crazy about ourselves. It is one of the weird luxuries of success.

Now, here’s some key advice for retirement: Get over yourself.

Your ego-crazed self, anyhow.

What will you do when the phone does not ring, the invitations do not pour in and you are not as funny as you used to be? The classic line is about the guy who gets up the day after he retires and climbs into the back seat of the car. Only there’s no driver.

Some of the most insufferable, most boring and most miserable people on

• One of the great tests of real character is being able to adjust to a change of station in life—to be satisfied with who you are, not your office.

A lot of people at the end of their first careers are numb and go wandering off as if they’d been thrown out of the club or something. They think of retirement as a long vacation.

It’s more than that, and chances are it’s going to last 20 or 30 years.

It has to be substantive or you’re going to go nuts. Play is good, but all play is not going to work.

• Sooner or later in life, you are almost certainly going to conclude

that family and friends count for far more than work. Losing track of or connection with family and real pals is a dreadful idea. A tragedy, in fact.

The obvious advice: Treasure your friends. If you’re sore at this one and that for some reason, see if you can’t get over it. “Cherish the love more than resent the betrayals” is a good line and much of the time a good policy. Relationships require care and feeding or they’ll go away. Everything you care about requires care.

• Success in retirement—the Great Play of your life—may very well turn, in the end, on your flair for “giving a damn” about someone or something else. And connecting and committing to them like crazy.

From “Thinner This Year” by Chris Crowley & Jen Sacheck.

The United States From A – Z

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merica is a large, diverse, creative, energetic country. Take a look at an A to Z glimpse of our great United States.

Automobiles. Early factories started

by Olds, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler and others were later influenced by Henry Ford’s assembly line production, cutting the cost and allowing families to be able to afford vehicles.

Baseball. Nicknamed the “great American pastime,” the game hails back to 1839 in Cooperstown, NY. Constitution. It created the three branches of government to work in creative tension to protect and enhance liberty for all Americans.

Dollar. This basic unit of currency has stood the test of time.

Edison. Life magazine ranked him as the most influential person of the last 1000 years for giving the world light.

Frontier. Much American history is connected with people moving to the frontier, usually designated as the place west of where most people were living.

Grand Canyon. Today, this great spot is as awe-inspiring as it must have been for the early people who saw it.

Hollywood. Movies moved to California to escape the powerful trust held

by Thomas Edison, who controlled the right to early filmmaking equipment.

Indians (Native Americans). The names of tribes have influenced names of states, cities, lakes, rivers and bays.

Jazz. This American art form began when African American music met European music in 19th century New Orleans. It’s a style of music based on collaboration and improvisation.

King. Using non-violent means, he led others to protest unfair treatment of African Americans.

Language. Unlike many other nations, America does not have an official language though most people speak English.

Motion Pictures. The first motion pictures took place at the Edison

laboratories at West Orange, N.J. in 1891 before 147 women from Mrs. Edison’s Women’s Clubs.

National Parks. Today there are more than 50 national parks visited by millions of people.

Oceans. From Coronado Beach in California to East Hampton in New York, and from Cocoa Beach in Florida to Waikiki in Hawaii, America has some of the world’s best ocean beaches.

Popcorn. This treat was introduced to the early Pilgrims by Native Americans.

Quakers. This group came from England in the 1600s and is best known for their opposition to all wars.

Redwoods. These famous trees can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall.

Space Exploration. America has led the way in outer space exploration.

Television. First introduced in the 1930s, Americans have been glued to the screens enjoying news, comedies, dramas, late night talk and more.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book about the sufferings of slaves was thought to be the start of the Civil War. Vote. The privilege granted by the 15th U.S. Constitutional amendment was granted to women by the 19th amendment in 1920.

Washington, D.C. became the capital of the U.S. in 1800 when the government moved there from Philadelphia. eXports. America is known for exporting corn, cars, airplanes, computers, music and movies.

Yellowstone. The first national park was dedicated in 1872 as a “public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.”

Zipper. Invented in 1893, little use was found for this invention until it was used for WWI clothing and equipment.

Victor M. Parachin is an ordained minister, full-time freelance writer and the author of several books.

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olleyball enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the new Hickory Point Beach sand volleyball complex at 27341 State Road 19, Tavares.

They will be holding a grand opening on July 5—an event that will feature adult and junior tournaments, competitive and recreational teams, food trucks, music, family entertainment and more. The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 am.

The sports venue, built on the shores of Lake Harris, will include professional level net systems, 24 inches of top-grade sand, lights, permanent restrooms, free onsite parking, a children’s playground, outdoor showers, nature trail, swimming area, BBQ grills with picnic table, free boat ramp with dock access as well as additional amenities.

For more info, or to register as a player, visit www.floridavolleyball.org or call 352-742-0080.

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Rehearsals are held at St. George Anglican Church, 5646 SE 5th St., Ocala, and new members are always welcome.

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Consequences Come With Discovering the Past

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esearching our past has become a favorite hobby. Technology allows us to take action from the safety of home or to engage a private genealogical researcher. Discovery of your past may bring big surprises. I recently delved into my past with an ignorance of the consequences. What I learned was not all pleasant. I would rather, however, discover the truth and work with the consequences than have the truth hidden from me. What the truth may do:

Retirement Living • Provide empathy: One year before my mother died at age 85, she told me the story of my birth that I still have difficulty comprehending and accepting. I am the product of a rape which occurred in July 1943 in war-torn England as Britain and its Allies were preparing to invade Nazi-occupied

Europe. My mother persevered and kept me after she discovered she was pregnant.

I now feel a closer bond to those who were adopted as babies or who went through foster care. The word abortion also takes on a much more personal meaning.

It is easy to sympathize or criticize ancestors using modern day measures when the events occurred under entirely different legal, medical, social or economic conditions. I still prefer to search to discover rather than to condemn and criticize, remembering that emotions come from discovery.

• Use caution about the truth. Check the facts and validate findings to separate opinion from fact. My mother told me that my father was a professor at Oxford University and that his wife was a world-renown opera singer. In fact Oxford University had no record of him, and apparently his wife was

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the lead singer for a local operatic society. I discovered that my father was a failed businessman, had faked his own suicide and ended his life living on his own in an English council house.

• Prepare to absorb family surprises as you collect data. Expect the unexpected. Decide what to disclose and what to keep secret.

Discovering your past helps you appreciate the many good fortunes that molded your future and helps you move on in life with equanimity.

• Be sensitive to the emotions and anxieties you can create in others as a result of ancestral discoveries, and know that your relatives can also be impacted by new discoveries.

Learning about my beginnings meant that those who had been my lifetime brothers and sisters suddenly became maternal half-brothers and half-sisters. You can experience a feeling of inadequacy when the

closeness of this relationship is undermined by biological separation.

• Think about how you are going to record your discoveries. This can range from preparing a summary with related photos and source documents all the way to authoring a published memoir. It is easy to ignore the importance of this documentation with the result that, while the knowledge can pass between generations, the evidence that supports this knowledge disappears. My mother stored away many documents that tracked her early life. When she died, these disappeared.

Be forewarned that pursuing the knowledge of your ancestry unearths tales of riches and power, but it may also bring mental and emotional anguish.

Jonathan R. Husband, a pseudonym, was born in York, England and spent much of his early life in remote areas of Yorkshire. Husband currently lives in Northern California. For more information visit jonathanhusband.com.

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hat do you think constitutes a disaster? Certainly, people think of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.

However, disasters also include events like extended power blackouts, house fires or floods. Disasters can happen anywhere, with little or no warning, but it’s possible to be prepared for them.

Research from the Federal Emergency Management Agency found that 85 percent of Americans are not prepared for potential disasters. It’s important for every household to have a disaster preparedness kit handy. Here are five inexpensive items that could protect you and loved ones in an emergency.

Whistle: A simple whistle can be invaluable in a search-and-rescue scenario. Three short whistle blasts tell a rescue team that you are in danger— and the sound can carry for miles.

Battery-free flashlight: A flashlight is a vital safety tool in the event of a power outage. You should never rely

on batteries that may be dead or depleted from years in storage. Instead, look for hand-cranked flashlights that will work when you need them.

Dust masks: Protecting your lungs from airborne debris and toxins is essential in an emergency situation.

First-aid kit: At a minimum, your first-aid kit should include bandages of varying sizes and antiseptic to help prevent infection. Consider having a family member trained in basic first aid. There are free and low-cost courses throughout the area.

Trash bags: You can use trash bags in multiple ways. Not only can you use them to remove harmful debris, but in an emergency, you can wrap the trash bag around your body to keep warm.

Emergency preparedness is crucial in hurricane-prone areas like Tampa Bay. You can also find free disaster planning resources at goodandready.org.

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BY JANICE DOYLE From hardtack to the MRE Ever since that first “line in the sand” at Lexington, Massachusetts, in the days of the American Revolution, commanders have been responsible for providing their soldiers with quality subsistence in a variety of environments and tactical situations. From the first food program in 1775 to C Rations in WWII, Korea and Vietnam to MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) during Operation Desert Storm to today, the military adapts to the soldier’s needs on the ever-changing battlefield or on-base mess hall. That’s not always an easy task.

A bunker-type mess hall; Korean War

From C-rations…

In 1966, Frank Mitchell, or “Mitch” was drafted and ended up as a cook in Mannheim, Germany, for the 51st Transportation Co. when he was 19. He didn’t know anything about cooking, but says, “I seemed to have a knack for it, and I wanted to know more.”

One day a month was C-ration Day when all mess halls were expected to cook every meal using the packaged rations left from WWII and Korean War days. “In the morning, we’d fry up rehydrated potatoes. There were scrambled reconstituted eggs. I always snuck in some real eggs so the guys would have a good breakfast. There’d be canned hot dogs for lunch. Oh, those were awful. Then we had a lot of rations we mixed for stews at night.”

GIs everywhere remember “going on maneuvers.” For cooks like Mitch, it

meant packing up the kitchen, loading everything on trucks, driving to the field in the dark, setting up in the dark and then cooking breakfast to serve at 4 am. “Then we’d pack it back on the trucks, go back to the base and clean it all up and be inspected.”

After his Army days, Mitch used the GI Bill to go to the Culinary Institute of America, newly opened overlooking the Hudson River in New York, and has spent his life as a chef.

…To MREs Recently, U.S. Marine cooks faced off in the challenge to transform military-issued field rations (MREs) into something palatable in a contest held at the National Museum of the Marine A Soldier adds Corps. Here’s water to his MRE. the question: Well, is there a way to make an MRE taste like anything but a 1200-calorie pre-packaged meal intended to last for an indefinite number of years?

The contestants each randomly picked an MRE packet and then brought out their small Ziploc bags of personally picked spices, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic and secret spice combinations. They mixed their concoctions in a canteen cup and heated with Sterno to see who could make the best combination.

Winner John Crist, a former Marine, said his secret was “Tabasco, a lot more than I used last year.”

A bystander did a taste test and declared: “The bottom line is, even with the effort they put into it, it was still an MRE. It still tastes like it has a shelf life of 10 years.”

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Tips for Summer Foot Care

BY STEVEN L. HADDAD, MD

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Sporting sandals? Stability, support and protection should be top-of-mind when you’re sandal shopping. Look for a sandal with a low, stable sole and a heel cup that allows the sandal to remain wellaligned on your foot while you walk. A toecap will keep your toes from being stubbed. And don’t forget arch support, which helps distribute pressure evenly and makes sandals more comfortable.

What about flip-flops? They’re everywhere, but flip-flops should not be worn as an everyday shoe. Flip-flops provide zero support for your feet and ankles, and their structure leaves you open to toe stubs and ankle injuries.

Limit your flip-flop use to the poolside or for short strolls up the block.

Never wear them on uneven terrain.

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Pass the sunscreen. When you’re slathering on sunscreen everywhere else, remember your feet need sun protection, too. The upper surface of the foot generally lies perpendicular to the rays of the sun when standing.

This positioning makes your feet susceptible to more ultraviolet radiation than other parts of the body. Rub sunscreen liberally over the tops and sides of the feet as well as in between toes. Creams generally are a better option than spray-on sunscreens, which may not cover all areas of your feet well enough.

Remember to reapply sunscreen to feet and legs throughout the day, especially after swimming.

Open shoes equal dirt and dryness. Clean feet resist infections, so wash your feet carefully, including between your toes. Dry thoroughly with your own towel. If dryness develops, apply moisturizer to the soles and the tops of your feet.

Some pre-pedicure advice: Before heading to the salon, inspect your feet. If you find cracked skin, cuts or blisters, you should delay your visit until the skin is healed.

These skin problems can provide an entry point for bacteria, which could lead to infection. Most nail salons are careful about cleaning footbaths between clients, but any bacteria that are left behind can cause infections in open skin.

Socks or no socks? It’s easy to slip in and out of canvas shoes in summer, but keep in mind that perspiration and bacteria quickly build up in shoes when you’re not wearing socks. If cotton socks are too much for you in warmer weather, try lightweight socks. Or choose light summer shoes with mesh uppers that can be washed easily to control bacteria growth and odor.

Watch those bare feet. When you’re at the beach, avoid walking barefoot along rocky shores or uneven surfaces. It’s easy to cut or bruise your feet or ankles when wading.

And if you’re taking to the woods or wild grassy areas, cover your feet and legs with shoes and socks to prevent ticks from attaching to bare skin.

Steven L. Haddad, MD, is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon with the Chicago-area Illinois Bone & Joint Institute and president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). Check their website at www.aofas.org for more foot care info.

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Panic disorder brings on sudden, unpredictable attacks of terror. These attacks create additional anxiety because victims worry about the next one. Older adults who get panic attacks usually had them when they were younger.

The following are some symptoms: pounding heart, perspiration, dizziness, fainting, numb hands, nausea, chest pain, feeling that you’re smothering, fear of loss of control, a sense that you’re losing your mind or about to die.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may be haunted by unwelcome thoughts or the need to engage in rituals. You may be obsessed with germs or dirt, so you wash your hands repeatedly. You may feel the need to check things repeatedly.

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the Mark Twain Room at downtown’s central library. The city is also filled with African American heritage; for starters, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and other giants of jazz performed at the Colored Musicians Club, which is now a museum and still hosts regular gigs by area musicians.

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