Lifestyles After 50 Marion/Lake/Sumter October 2014 edition

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Vol. 25 • October 2014

Live, Laugh & Be Scary!

Remember To:

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om from the late Howard B aker 4 Get the Candy 4 Keep the Spark in Your Marriage 4 Enjoy Fall Festiv als

Marion Beef O Bradys 3434 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

Ocala 10/23, 10 a.m.

Cals Place 11007 S.E. 66th Terrace Belleview 10/10, 10/14, 10/24, 10/28 11 a.m.

Carmelas Restaurant 12169 S. Williams St. Dunnellon 10/16, 10/23, 3 p.m.

Dennys 5751 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

Silver Springs 10/16, 10 a.m.

Francescos 16770 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 Summerfield 10/08, 10/16, 10/20, 10/29, 10 a.m

Golden Corral College Rd 2111 S.W. College Rd., Ocala 10/15, 10/21,10/22,10/24, 10/27, 10/29, 10/31,11 a.m. & 10/15, 10/16, 10/20, 10/23, 10/21,10/22,10/24, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 10/30,10/31, 2 p.m.

Holiday Inn Express 5360 E. Silver Springs Silver Springs 10/28, 2 p.m.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 3600 S.W. 38th Ave. Ocala 10/09, 10/13, 10/22, 10/30 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Homewood Suite by Hilton Heathbrook 4610 49th Rd. Ocala 10/08, 10/16, 10/20, 10/29 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

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Lake LaRoccos III 5545 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

Silver Springs 10/09, 10/21, 3 p.m.

10/13, 10/30, 10 a.m.

Logans Roadhouse 2621 S.W. 19th Ave. N. Ocala 10/10, 10/24, 3 p.m.

10/14, 10/17, 10/21, 10/28, 10/31, 11 a.m.

Pasta Faire Italian Ristorante 10401 S.E. U.S. Hwy. 441 Belleview 10/09, 10/13, 10/23, 10/27 9:30 a.m.

Pavarottis 8075 S.W. Hwy. 200 Ocala 10/20, 9 a.m.

Best Western 1321 N. 14th St, Leesburg 10/22, 10 a.m.

10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Best Western 1380 E. Burleigh Blvd.

Tavares 10/15, 10/29 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Dunkin Donuts 1561 Bella Cruz, Lady Lake 10/10, 10/17, 10/31,11 a.m.

10/14, 10/28, 3 p.m.

Golden Corral 1555 Grand Hwy., Clermont 10/16, 10/21, 10/23, 10/28, 10/30 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Hampton Inn and Suites 19700 U.S. Hwy. 441 Mount Dora 10/22, 10/27 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn and Suites 2200 E. Hwy. 50, Clermont 10/09, 10/23 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Holiday Inn 3601 W. Burleigh Blvd.

Tavares 10/06, 10/08, 10/16, 10/20, 10/27 9 a.m., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.

IHOP 10332 U.S. Hwy. 441 Leesburg 10/17, 10/31, 3 p.m.

10/21, 11 a.m.

IHOP 2589 S. Hwy. 27 Clermont 10/08, 10/13, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 3 p.m.

Perkins 17080 Hwy. 441 Mount Dora 10/29, 10 a.m.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 27811 U.S. Route 27 Leesburg 10/20, 10 a.m.

10/15, 10/22, 11 a.m.

10/28, 3 p.m.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 905 Bichara Blvd.

Lady Lake 10/14, 10/30, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

10/15, 11 a.m.

10/24, 3 p.m.

Plantation Country Club 4720 Plantation Blvd.

Leesburg 10/20, 2 p.m.

10/27, 10 a.m.

TownePlace Suites

by Marriott 1141 Alonzo Ave The Villages 10/09, 10/13, 10/21, 10/30, 3 p.m.

Boomers and Seniors, America Is Listening Dear Readers,

was known as “The Great Conciliator,” and he talked at length about how politics had changed over the years and olitics have been how a dialogue between the parties is on my mind a more important than ever. He emphalot lately. It’s an sized that relationships are the key to unusual subject for decision making and compromise. me to tackle—not only because of Tracie Schmidt, It struck a note with me. My parents are Democrats and most of my friends its controversial Editor here are Republicans. My relationships nature—but because I suffer somewhat from my generation’s with them have given me the opportudistrust or complacency when it comes nity to listen to and gain wisdom from to being active in our local and national both sides, as well as to better understand their passions about deeply held government. There are times when it ideals. My opinions have been swayed feels as though we are participating in on more than one occasion. But the line a system that has become broken or between a passionate defense of one’s corrupt, or an environment where one voice would never be heard or counted. beliefs and a dissolution into enmity Ironically enough, those are the times and closed-mindedness can be a thin one. When it gets to the point where when participation, rather than despair we can no longer have a dialogue with or cynicism, is most needed. Things each other, or when we dehumanize do not get better if we do not act.

Midterm elections are coming up this or discount another because our views differ, something is wrong.

Nov. 4. Congressional and local govIt led me to this conclusion: When did ernment seats are up for grabs. These elections affect us and our communities our perception of strength as a nation involve a dogged, uncompromising much more directly than a presidential adherence to one side or the other, election. Yet, only about 40 percent rather than a meaningful exchange of those eligible to vote actually go of ideas? We are a country founded to the polls in midterm elections, on freedom and diversity and, as a according to Pew Research Center. result, can never be satisfied with or It’s a chance to make our voices governed by only one way of thinking. heard. Boomers, who were once the When did politicians forget that we most populous voice in politics, are are stronger when we collaborate? about to be outnumbered by MillenEven founding father John nials as they come into voting age.

Adams had this to say: So now is the time to think about the future you want to create and the “There is nothing which I dread people you want making the decisions. so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged The Great Conciliator under its leader, and concerting Sam Hatcher, one of the board measures in opposition to each other. members of News Connection USA, This, in my humble apprehension, is to Inc., sent in a story about a meeting be dreaded as the greatest political with the late Senator Howard Baker in Tennessee. Among his peers, Baker evil under our Constitution.”

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From what I remember from the history books, when the Constitution was drafted, both parties left unsatisfied.

It was uncomfortable work, but compromise was always about progress toward a mutual goal that was ultimately more important than getting everything you wanted.

Maybe, to truly have a dialogue with each other, we have to be willing to step out of our comfort zones.

On aging in America The last of the boomers turned 50 this year, which means that a large percent of the U.S. population is now 50 or older.

The market has been listening. Look for more retirement communities structured like villages with customized housing, convenient access to medical centers, shopping, dining, entertainment and social activities, and varying levels of assistance depending on your needs.

Stores are starting to cater products to an over-50 market and changing the way retail centers are laid out.

Area Agencies on Aging are holding meetings so citizens can see and discuss how money is being spent on resources for seniors.

While new hospital and community health centers are being designed with elder patients in mind, health care is still undergoing revisions and the Older Americans Act is up for renewal, making the future of federal programs that provide social, nutritional, financial and legal services for aging adults in need uncertain.

In this issue you’ll find ideas on how to become more involved in your local government, if you are so inclined. America is listening— what do you want to say?

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Tickets and information at www.MountDoraLive.com or call 352-383-2165

Florida Travel—Oktoberfests and Fall Festivals Oktoberfest!

This German tradition rings in the autumn season with beer, traditional dishes, oompah bands, dancing, contests, family fun and more. Look for a festival near you: Tampa: Oct. 10 to 12 at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. Hours: Fri. 4 – 11, Sat. 10 –11, Sun. 11 – 6. $10, $25 (weekend pass), 12 and younger free; 727-518-4397; oktoberfesttampa.com.

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Pinellas Park: Oct. 10 and 11 at the German American Society, 8098 66th St. N., Pinellas Park. 4 to 10. $6/adults, 12 and younger free; 727-238-8201; germantampa.com.

Sarasota: Oct. 11; Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7051 Wireless Court. 11 to 6.Free. gulfcoastoktoberfest.com; 941-275-9096; Cape Coral: Oct. 17 to 19 and 24 – 26 at GASC, 2101 SW Pine Island Road. Fri. 4 – 12, Sat. 12 –12.

Sun. 12 – 10. $6. 239-283-1400; capecoraloktoberfest.com.

Fall Art in the Park Oct. 11 and 12. Sat. 10 to 5., Sun. 10 to 4. Arts, crafts, food, free admission and parking. Log Cabin Park and Streets, 106 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Lady Lake. 352-344-0657.

Wesley Chapel Fall Festival Oct. 11. 10 to 5. Live entertainment, food vendors and more. Free. Grove Shopping Ctr., Wesley Chapel. 813-994-8534.

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eekends through Nov. 2 Timberline Farm Corn Maze Festival. Music, train rides, craft and food vendors, antiques, blacksmith and more. $6. 4 – 8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat., 12 – 8 p.m. Sun. 3200 SE 115th St., Belleview. 352-454-4113 or timberlinefarm.net.

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Community Craft Fair. Free.

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Woodlands at Church Lake, Groveland. 352-429-8579.

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and 12 Vintage Venture. Wine, food and live music. Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. 352- 394-8627.

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eekends through 31 Haunted House Experience. This walk through exhibit features life-size recreations from iconic horror films.

Proceeds from this event benefit Mount Dora Public Library. $5. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Downtown Mount Dora. 352-383-1958.

aturdays Central Florida Dance Club. Admission: $6. 7:30 p.m.

– 10:30 p.m. Eustis Senior Service Center. Details at 352-383-0209. through 9 Theatre production of Neil Simon’s “They’re Playing Our Song.” $21. 7 p.m. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

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Informational volunteer lunch for those interested in patient or administrative volunteering. Short Q&A and lunch included. 12 p.m. Gentiva Hospice, Ocala. RSVP to 352-622-9331.

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Movie in the Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; popcorn and drinks provided. Movie: Million Dollar Arm. Free. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Citizens Circle, Ocala. 352-368-5517.

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2nd Friday Movie in the Park.

Free screening of family-friendly movie: Hotel Transylvania. Bring blanket or chair. In case of inclement weather, film will play in the Mount Dora Community Building. Sundown. Donnelly Park, Mount Dora. 352-735-7183.

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Freaking 5th Annual Weekistock.

Local vendors, musicians, artists, businesses and organizations showcase what they do best. Live music, games, fresh produce and more. Free. 12 p.m.

– 6 p.m. BeckyJacks Food Shack, Weeki Wachee. 352-610-4412.

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Ocala Cultural Festival. Celebration of racial harmony and cultural diversity. Live music, dance, arts, crafts, food. Part of the One Ocala One America week celebration. 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Downtown Ocala. 352-368-5517.

and 16 “An Evening at POPS.” Hear the music of Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, selections from Chicago and Symphonic Gershwins.

Pre-show entertainment in the lobby. $17 and $22. 7 p.m. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229. through 20 “Night Watch,” an ingenious thriller with a twist of an ending. $23. 6 p.m. Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

Family Night at the Museum.

Art activities, snacks, goodie bags, flashlight scavenger hunt, live entertainment and more. $10. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. 352-291-4455 ext. 1613.

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12th Annual Craft Fair. Over 100 crafters, live entertainment and food. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Town Square at On Top of the World, Ocala. 352-854-3670.

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“Hotel California,” an Eagles tribute band will perform their greatest hits. $29. 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

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and 26 Ocala Arts Festival.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried art festival that includes 150 artists.

Food and entertainment during the event. Free admission. Downtown Ocala. 352-867-0355.

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Featured performer: Charlie McCoy. $22 to $26. 7:30 p.m. Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale. 352-821-1201.

Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax 813-651-1989 or email calendar@srnewsconnection .com. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e.

October 10 for November event.)

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Boomer Power—Your Vote Counts!

BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

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icture a room with ten voters in it.

Four of them are baby boomers —people who came of voting age around the time of Kennedy’s assassination, the height of the Vietnam war, Woodstock and the hippie era, or later during Reagan’s election and the Iranian hostage crisis. Until recently, boomers have been the most populous generation in America, and since the 1970’s, they’ve been the largest and most influential voice in the political arena by numbers alone.

Also occupying this room is one innovative Gen X’er and one member of the Silent Generation—someone who has seen the Great Depression and World War II and lived to tell the tale.

The remaining four people roam the room in college gear or business suits, absorbed in smart devices. These are the Millennials—kids of baby boomers. While they are less civically engaged than their boomer parents, according to a survey by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCOC), they surpass boomers in number by almost 10 million. And as more of them hit voting age, the political scales may start to tip in their favor.

This room is a rough model of America’s voting pool as it stands today. Ask this group of ten people to take a vote, and more than half of the folks who submit their opinion will be over 45.

This is the first time this has ever happened.

Mature voices have the greatest say on issues that will affect how the nation ages as a whole. For now, boomers still have the power, and they can use it to improve their future.

How to use that power

#1: Know your benefits and familiarize yourself with local resources.

There are several social programs in place designed to help us improve or

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maintain our quality of life as we age. Some of you may take advantage of these programs already—Medicare being one of the most prominent. But there are other resources available to us as well. Here are a few examples from the National Council on Aging (NCOA): • The Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help) helps people with limited incomes and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs.

• Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help beneficiaries afford Medicare premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for their inpatient and outpatient health care.

• Medicaid pays for a broad range of medical services for poor seniors, younger adults living with disabilities, and children and their family caregivers.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the primary income support program for the poorest aged, blind, or disabled Americans who have either no other income or very low income and resources.

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) provides credits on electronic cards that enable recipients to buy nutritious food at participating stores.

• The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides grants to states to assist qualified individuals with their home heating and cooling costs, ensuring that lowincome people do not have to choose between paying their energy bills and buying food or other basic necessities.

Local programs are available as well: Meals on Wheels (mowaa.org) provides nutritious meals to homebound citizens; SHINE (floridashine.org) can offer counseling and help with Medicare enrollment (from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) and other issues; Ombudsmen (elderaffairs. state.fl.us) advocates for the rights of senior citizens, and Area Agencies on Aging (agingflorida.com) can also offer counseling and aid to seniors in need.

If you want to learn more about the benefits available to you, and which ones you qualify for, NCOA offers a helpful resource at BenefitsCheckUp.org.

#2: Stay educated on how those benefits may change.

Benefits and programs can change yearly depending on available funding and the current political environment.

For example, the Older Americans Act (OAA), which is responsible for funding many of the programs that support housing, food, health, job training and community centers for aging adults, is up for renewal and is at risk of being discontinued. These programs increase the independence and wellbeing of aging Americans and, in so doing, help reduce the health care costs associated with a decline in quality of life.

Funding for the act has remained relatively stagnant: $1.80 billion in 2004 to $1.88 billion in 2014, according to a report by AARP. At this rate, it hasn’t been able to keep up with inflation or the increase in the population of citizens turning 60 over the past ten years.

Organizations that advocate for older Americans are encouraging Congress to renew the OAA, and they need all the support they can get.

#3 Make your voice heard

Americans are getting ready to vote in midterm elections this Nov. 4. All the seats in the United States House of Representatives and the Senate will be contested, along with 38 state and territorial governorships.

The political landscape is changing, and issues on the table going forward range from the Keystone XL pipeline to the Affordable Care Act. But issues that affect a growing aging population on local levels— everything from senior employment, adult protective services, home care, caregiver support, medical access and transportation—may become more

important than the larger issues in the years ahead.

If you are a boomer or senior who sees a need in your community, you can help by attending town hall meetings and area agency on aging meetings, or by petitioning state and local governments.

NCOA (ncoa.org) offers a few tips to help influence your members of Congress: • Write letters-to-the-editor about issues. Members of Congress always read the letters in their hometown newspapers. Keep your letter concise, approximately 150 words.

• Go to town hall meetings that your members of Congress hold and ask questions about senior issues. Or make an appointment to meet with your member of Congress in the local office. Tell about the potential impact locally of proposed legislation (positive or negative), or tell about the ways that funding shortfalls have hurt the local service deliverers.

• If you are a member of a senior service group, invite your members of Congress to your organization.

If one accepts, you can show off your work, but also ask some direct questions about what they are doing in Congress that supports your work.

• Build relationships with Congressional staff who work in the state or local offices (District Offices). They represent the member of Congress at local meetings and events, and serve as caseworkers to help constituents with federal programs and benefits.

Write them a letter or invite them to regular meetings and events on your calendar, and let them know how you can help them serve the community.

• Share information and ideas with others in your community who care about aging issues, perhaps starting or contributing to a list-serve on senior issues.

• Remember, you are building a relationship that may last for years, and that puts you in a valued position where a member of Congress trusts you and may seek out your help or opinion. Keep the lines of communication open and well used.

Boomers do have the power, and your vote and opinion count more than ever!

Caring For Others Starts with Caring For Yourself N

othing says love like a caring hug— and there’s one quick squeeze that could actually save your life. It’s easy to focus attention on the people who matter most in your life and forget to include yourself, but your health impacts everyone who cares about you. One of the easiest and quickest ways to show your love for others and yourself is to get a screening mammogram.

In addition to healthy lifestyle habits, such as maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise and limiting alcohol consumption to one drink a day or less, the American Cancer Society and the Board Certified doctors of Radiology Associates of Ocala recommend that women ages 40 – 74 should have a mammogram every one to two years to catch changes early, when breast cancer is easiest to cure.

Because the rates of many cancers, including breast cancer, increase with age, it is important to remain vigilant about getting regular screenings. There are six Board Certified radiologists at RAO that are breast imaging and diagnostic experts who specialize

have been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, an honor given to only a select few women’s healthcare providers in Florida. For more information, please call 352-671-4300.

Since the widespread implementation of mammography in 1990, there has been a 30 percent reduction in breast cancer mortality rates, saving thousands of lives each year. This is great news not only for you, but also for everyone who cares about you.

After all, there’s no better way to help your loved ones than by taking steps to ensure you’ll be part of their lives for a long time to come.

Walk for the Cure in implementing and interpreting all types of breast scans, which the doctors review in-office to ensure faster, more reliable service. Because every RAO doctor lives and works in Ocala, each has a strong relationship with the local medical community and

its doctors, and a genuine commitment to patients living in the area.

To make getting a screening mammogram easy, RAO’s Women’s Imaging Center and TimberRidge Imaging Center accept appointments without a doctor’s referral. Both of these centers

As a Silver Sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, Radiology Associates of Ocala will have a team participating in the walk on Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the College of Central Florida. The event is open to all, so come out and show your support. Together, we can help stop breast cancer in its tracks.

A quick squeeze can save your life.

Nothing says love like a caring squeeze – especially the kind provided by a screening mammogram. RAO and the American Cancer Society recommend that women ages 40-74 get a mammogram every 1-2 years to catch changes early, when they’re most easily treated.

RAO’s Women’s lmaging Center offers the latest diagnostic procedures like breast MRl, ultrasound and more, plus screening mammogram appointments you can make just by calling.

A squeeze today can help you seize a lot of tomorrows, so don’t wait. Call RAO.

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Take Your Class Online!

What Was In Your Treat Bag? troops. The notes resulted at least a few friendships and even a couple of marriages.

1950: 100 Grand, Whistle

Nostalgic for an old favorite? You can still order some brands from retro candy stores online, like oldtimecandy.com and candywarehouse.com.

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emember coming home on Halloween night with a treat bag laden with goodies? Here’s what was in your bag if you grew up in:

1940: M&Ms were invented, along

with York Peppermint Patties, Smarties, Fun Dip, Bazooka Gum, Mike & Ike, Junior Mints, Jolly Ranchers, Teaberry Gum and Almond Joy, to name a few.

Fun Fact: From 1942 – 1945, to help maintain wartime morale, women at the Whitman’s Candy Company slipped notes to soldiers in boxes of Whitman’s Chocolate Samplers set to ship to the

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Pops, Pixy Stix, Mentos, Atomic Fireballs, Candy Necklaces, Satellite Wafers, Black Taffy, Cigarette Bubble Gum, Look Bar, Cup-OGold, Big Hunk, Long Boys Coconut and more.

Fun Fact: In 1954, Just Born introduces Marshmallow Peeps in the shape of Easter chicks.

1960: Lemonheads, Fruit Stripe Gum, Starburst, Banana Splits, Hot Tamales, Now And Later, Razzles, Rolo’s, SweeTarts, Swedish Fish, Twizzlers, Wacky Packages, Slap Sticks, Mint Julep, Zotz and Candy Watches, among others.

Fun Fact: Looking to create a healthy candy, M&M Mars introduces Starburst Fruit Chews in 1960, which are later fortified with Vitamin C. Info from candyfavorites.com and candycarrollton.com.

• Study at your leisure, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Simply read the course materials online and then answer a few quiz questions.

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• After completion, of course we will issue a state-certified certificate for you to turn into your insurance company to receive your discount for a three year period.

Take Your Mature Driver Course On The Internet!

If you have a Florida Driver’s License and are 55 years of age or older, you are now eligible to complete motor vehicle accident prevention course that will allow you to receive a mandatory reduction on your insurance rate for three years.

Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle Approved Course

To Register go to:

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or call 1-800-771-2255

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here’s no time like fall to experiment with new recipes, especially those savory and sweet comfort dishes that highlight the season’s favorite fruit—apples. Delicious when spread over a warm slice of fresh-baked bread, apple butter is also an ideal ingredient for creating rich flavors in baked, cooked and grilled dishes.

Traditional apple butter is made by simmering apples long and slow in kettles with sugar, apple cider and spices. This classic Pennsylvania Dutch spread is essentially a concentrated, spiced apple sauce and contains no dairy butter. The classic brown color reflects the apples’ sugar caramelizing during the slow cooking process.

While apple butter makes an excellent spread, with up to 70 percent fewer calories than peanut butter and traditional dairy butter, it’s also an easy way to instantly introduce fall flavors into your favorite dishes, whether dinner or dessert.

Bring the flavors of fall to your table with these simple, homestyle recipes. For more recipes featuring apple butter, visit musselmans.com. (Family Features)

Servings: 6 1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1/4 cup Musselman’s Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 medium apples, cored and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 6 boneless pork chops

In a small bowl, whisk together apple butter, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

Place chopped apples and onions in slow cooker. Add pork chops and pour apple butter mixture over top.

Cook on low for five to six hours covered.

Shred pork with two forks in cooker, and let meat marinate on low in sauce for 20 minutes uncovered. Serve warm over rice or mashed potatoes.

Servings: 8 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2/3 cup chopped pecans (divided) 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent sheet 1/2 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

In small sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir until melted and pour into baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 cup pecans.

On cutting board, unroll tube of crescent dough into a rectangle (seal seams and perforations). Spread apple butter evenly over dough surface and sprinkle with additional pecans and optional raisins.

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ou’ve invested a lot of time, effort and emotional energy in your relationship. Things are good, and you think you’ve found “the one”—that marriage-worthy person you’re prepared to spend the rest of your life with for better or for worse. But, before you say “I do” to a commitment that will last the rest of your life, first determine if you and your mate are compatible in key areas proven to foster happy, healthy marriages that go the distance.

Relationships This Marriage Compatibility Checklist will help you analyze the relationship hand you’ve been dealt so you can hold ‘em or fold ‘em!

of you may be an extravert, and the other an introvert. One a Type A and the other more passive. While these glaring differences may lead to conflict at times, these opposing temperaments often bring balance. If you are the Yin to your mate’s Yang or vice versa, you will better your chances of achieving a harmonious relationship. But, bear in mind these differing character traits should serve to create a well-rounded whole relationship. Beware if your respective tendencies are just too different to ever make the puzzle pieces fit.

3. You are both committed to do the work. The Beatles got it wrong—

don’t have to be exactly the same (let’s face it, that would be boring), you do need to have congruent core morals and values.

These shape expectations and direction and are essential ingredients of a resilient marriage. Are you on the same pathway in terms of wants, needs and desires or are you headed down opposite roads?

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must be based upon a solid friendship that can stand the test of time. You genuinely enjoy each other’s company and prefer to spend time together rather than alone or with others. You should like the person as much as you love them.

Respect, admiration and honor are enduring traits that remain even as passion ebbs and flows over time. Can you truly say that your mate is your best friend?

Would your partner say that about you?

This simple seven-item checklist can help you determine if your relationship has happy marriage potential for the long haul. Just like any other type of investment, it’s always wise to conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) to

love is NOT all you need. Effort and work are necessary to cultivate a strong and satisfying relationship for the long term. With respect to relationships, committing to always fine-tuning and bettering it is the glue that holds it all together. If your partner is not engaged in making the effort now, it is unlikely to change once you are married. In fact, the lack of effort and engagement could get even worse as complacency sets in.

4. You are able to speak your partner’s “love language.”

1. You are like-minded. While you

resolution in a healthy and productive manner. Marital life is filled with bumps, twists and turns, so having a partner that works well with you to work through conflict minimizes the stress on the relationship. This certainly doesn’t mean you can or should enter marriage with the intent to change the other person, and don’t change who YOU are simply to keep the peace. The key is to be true to yourself while learning when and how to compromise so that you can effectively work through problems without one or the other feeling resentful. If this isn’t possible now, take pause.

7. You genuinely like who your partner is as a person. A relationship

When two people with different dialects try to communicate, it is often confusing, frustrating and downright futile.

The same holds true in a marriage where each partner has their own “love language”—those romantic, sexual and emotional needs that make each individual feel fulfilled.

Is your mate taking the time to learn and speak your love language, and are you interested in speaking theirs—or is such emotional gratification already being lost in translation?

6. You are attracted to them.

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identify intrinsic qualities that may help or hinder your marital life as well as external issues that may assist or adversely impact your happily ever after.

“America’s Marriage Coach” Jacqueline Del Rosario is President and CEO of Recapturing the Vision International, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy marriages and family strengthening. Also a published author, speaker and nationally regarded media personality, Dr. Del Rosario has been a certified pre and post-marital counselor for more than 20 years. She has two children and currently resides in Miami, FL with her husband of over 20 years. Dr. Del Rosario may be reached online at www.DrJacquie.com.

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Distracted driving is the major source of preventable accidents that occur everyday. This relates to a host of incidents like falling asleep, daydreaming, adjusting dashboard electronics, not to mention all the added distractions caused by cell phone use.

Unfortunately, everyday distracted driving accidents result in more than 15 deaths and another 1,200 injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Added to distracted drivers, we see a growing population of 50+ drivers (23 million) gaining more mobility and independence. As these drivers enter their golden years,

it has become apparent that installing an anti-collision system will deliver more time to react to imminent danger for those with decreasing reaction time and vision/hearing impairment.

Rona Aharonson, CEO of Safe Drive Systems expresses, “When 90 percent of front-rear accidents can be prevented with only 1.5 seconds warning in advance, collision prevention technology becomes not a luxury, but a necessity.”

Safe Drive Systems’ technology provides the driver with 4 to 5 seconds of advanced warning, giving you more than enough time to react to imminent danger. The advanced radar operates effectively in all weather conditions— day or night, while the camera monitors if you are unintentionally drifting from your lane. Aharonson explains, “The system is certainly not a substitute for responsible driving habits.

However, its audio and visual alerts provide an important extra level of protection that keeps you and your passengers safe, despite inevitable distractions.”

Although collision prevention systems are offered in expensive luxury cars, Safe Drive Systems is offering this affordable technology that can be installed in your car today. It doesn’t matter if you are buying new, already own, or are leasing a car, our RD-140 system is available to all vehicle owners. So, don’t leave life up to chance. Even if you are a very cautious driver, others around you may not be as alert. Take control and put yourself in the safety driver’s seat today. Call 1-800-825-0997 or visit us at ww.safedrivesystems.com.

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Burial at Sea: A TimeHonored Tradition

BY JANICE DOYLE

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eople sometimes consider being buried at sea as their final deployment,” said HM2 Cader Brown, who is in charge of the U.S. Navy’s Burial at Sea office in Mayport, Florida. “It is also a way someone expresses how huge a part the military was in their life.”

Five U.S. Navy bases are points of embarkation for Burial at Sea, which means the final disposition of remains and the committal ceremony performed while the ship is deployed. Brown said a participating ship carries cremains for 20 people at a time. The cremains may be spread on the water or put into the water in a biodegradable container, according to the family’s wishes.

Only San Diego and Norfolk hold Burial at Sea for casketed remains.

Most people think a burial at sea is something that happens only in the movies, but it’s an honored choice still widely used today.

The Mayport office takes care of about 220 burials at sea per year.

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A Burial at Sea On board the ship, a chaplain, the commanding officer or an officer designated by him/her follows an ordered service that includes the ship being stopped if practicable.

The word is passed through the ship: “All hands bury the dead.”

As the assemblage stands at Parade Rest, scripture and prayer are read.

These are followed by Attention and the actual committal of the deceased to

the sea. Three volleys are fired, Taps is played and the ship resumes its course and speed at the last note of Taps.

While anyone can have their remains buried at sea by private companies, burial at sea from a U.S. military vessel is limited to active-duty members of the uniformed services, retirees and veterans who were honorably discharged as well as dependent family members of active-duty personnel, retirees and veterans of the uniformed services.

The tradition of burial at sea is an ancient one out of necessity. People died for many reasons while ships were at sea for long journeys. In earlier times, the body was sewn into a weighted shroud, usually sailcloth, and sent over the side. Many burials at sea took place as recently as World War II when naval forces operated at sea for weeks and months at a time.

Since World War II many service members, veterans, and family members have chosen to be buried at sea.

Family members are not allowed to attend a committal service for a loved one on board a military vessel. The commanding officer of the ship will send the family a personal letter describing the exact date and time of the ceremony, the burial flag, pictures or videotape of the ceremony and a chart showing the longitude and latitude where the service was performed.

HM2 Brown was a Marine who lost several friends in Afghanistan.

He said, “I can relate to families who have lost loved ones. I give each family very personal care.”

More information After the death of the individual for whom the request for Burial at Sea is being made, the Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) should print out and complete the Burial at Sea Request Form found online.

Several supporting documents must accompany this request. The Mayport Burial at Sea office is at 904-270-4285.

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It’s True—We Can Be

4 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

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oo!” Unexpected scares can be life threatening.

In this month of Halloween, we look forward to scary movies and haunted houses, and we often use the term “scared to death” to describe our response. The truly scary thing is that this phenomenon, while rare, can happen.

Intense emotion can trigger a heart attack in susceptible individuals. But even people without an underlying heart problem can literally be scared (almost) to death. It is a condition called stress cardiomyopathy, and it is caused by the fight-or-flight response.

The adrenalin surge When the body is responding to a sudden frightening, dangerous or stressful situation, it pumps out a lot of extra adrenalin—or catecholamines.

This surge in hormones causes immediate physiological changes that prepare the body for physical activity—the fight-or-flight response—meaning we

are either going to run fast to get away or we are going to fight hard to defend ourselves.

Some typical effects are increases in heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose levels and a general reaction of the sympathetic nervous system that tells us whether to run or fight.

This affects the heart’s electrical system. This can cause arrhythmias, constriction of blood vessels (even when there aren’t blockages) or spasms that can cause the heart function to decline. In this instance, the heart muscle might stop squeezing and not pump blood as efficiently as it needs to.

Fortunately, in most cases, this condition is reversible and the heart function returns to normal over time. In rare instances, it can cause sudden death.

What doctors say “Whether you have heart disease or not, the likelihood of sudden death from a scare is incredibly rare.

And it is difficult to predict who will be more likely to have such an event,” says Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeon A. Marc Gillinov, MD. Fear-related stress cardiomyopathy was first recorded in 1990 by Japanese physicians. While it has remained elusive through the years, cases of stress cardiomyopathy have become more commonly diagnosed since an article about them appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2005.

Caregiver Luncheon

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he public is invited to a free Caregiver Luncheon on October 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grace Episcopal Church Parish House (503 Broadway St., Ocala). The guest speaker will be Tom Rinkoski from Elder Options. He will talk about the importance of caregivers taking care of themselves.

The luncheon is presented by Grace Episcopal Church and the Transitions Program at Hospice of Marion County.

It is a time for caregivers to relax and

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have lunch. Attendees can access resource information and win door prizes.

In addition to the luncheon, they will host a Caregiver Conference on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hospice of Marion County in The Elliott Center (3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala). The theme is “Caregivers—Real-Life Ringmasters” with a circus atmosphere. Tom Rinkoski will present at this event as well.

For info, or to register for either event, please call 352-854-5200.

to stay asleep, make sure to eat four or five hours before bedtime.

Heavy meals, or meals high in fat, (think cheese, processed meats or fried foods) take time and effort for the body to digest. The resulting discomfort can lead to interrupted sleep. If you have to eat a late-night meal, make sure the menu includes fiber and easy-to-digest lean protein.

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1. Skip the Dessert: If you do indulge in dessert, make sure it’s at least two hours before you go to bed.

Sweets can cause blood sugar levels to spike and then crash as your body releases insulin. These rapid blood sugar fluctuations can make it difficult to stay asleep. Give your body time to regulate blood sugar levels before hitting the pillow for sweet dreams.

4. Curb the Caffeine: Caffeine is

hat thing that goes bump in the night? Chances are it’s your stomach.

If you find yourself waking up more than once in the wee hours, try these four tips for longer, more restful sleep:

2. Don’t Sleep on a Heavy Meal: Nothing puts one to sleep faster than a giant turkey dinner. But if you want

includes tomato products, curry, hot sauce or peppers, you might be in for a long night. Make sure to give yourself at least three hours upright—sitting or standing—to let a spicy dish settle to avoid heartburn. If you must sleep, keep an antacid on hand and use pillows to prop yourself up to ease symptoms. sleep’s greatest nemesis—even more so because it pops up in everything from soft drinks to chocolate. If you rely on coffee to get you through the day, drink your last cup before 2 p.m., as caffeine can linger in your system for four to six hours. If a hot drink helps you get to sleep, try decaf herbal tea.

Medicare Answers Dear Marci, I have had Medicare for a few years and recently got Medicaid. I also received a notice saying that I have Extra Help. Is this a mistake?—Louisa Dear Louisa, No, this is most likely not a mistake. Extra Help is the federal assistance program that helps people with limited finances pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs. If you have Medicare, the health insurance program for older adults and people with disabilities, and Medicaid, the health insurance program that serves people with limited finances, you qualify for Extra Help. In this case, you do not need to apply for Extra Help, and you should get Extra Help automatically.

Keep in mind that you must have a Medicare Part D plan, also known as a Medicare prescription drug plan, in order to have Extra Help. You can get Medicare Part D through either a stand-alone Part D plan that works with Original Medicare or through

a Medicare Advantage plan that offers prescription drug coverage.

Those who do not have Medicaid do not receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or do not have a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) will not automatically get Extra Help. In such situations, people with limited finances can still apply for Extra Help by completing an Extra Help application. To apply for Extra Help, visit https://secure.ssa.gov/i1020/start.

You can also apply for Extra Help by calling the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or by going in-person to their local Social Security office. —Marci

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period runs from October 15 through December 15 this year.

• If you have Original Medicare and a supplemental plan (often called a Medigap) and are happy with your coverage, you do not need to make a change.

• If you have a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, review all of your coverage options even if you are happy with your current coverage, because plans change costs and benefits every year.

(ANOC), which you received from your plan last month. It will list the changes in your plan, such as the premium and copays, and will compare the benefits in 2015 with those in 2014.

If you need assistance, SHINE (a volunteer agency organized under the Florida Department of Elder Affairs) is available to answer questions and clarify your various coverage options for 2015.

Call SHINE today at 1-800-963-5337.

Art In Celebration of Health

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new art exhibit is open at the College of Central Florida Webber Gallery, 3001 SW. College Rd., Ocala.

“Healthy ‘Art’ Styles” explores the positive results of art therapy on patients and features artists Holly Hanessian and Kathy Hettinga, along with photos from UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and AXIS Dance Company.

Hettinga, a digital artist and photographer whose work is featured in the book “The Next Generation,” said being a cancer patient gave her art new perspective.

Hours are Mon. – Fri.,10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission to the exhibit is free.

The closing reception will be held Monday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

After the reception, AXIS Dance Company will perform in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The company performs “physically integrated dance,” a contemporary dance form that evolves from the collaboration between dancers with and without disabilities. To purchase tickets, call 352-873-5810 or visit tickets.cf.edu.

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elcome to our new Tech Talk column, where we will cover the latest apps, gadgets and websites that make life a little easier.

This month, we’re featuring a giveaway for the Moneual: Rydis H68 Pro Hybrid Robot Vacuum Cleaner. The device delivers three cleaning modes including mopping and vacuuming, mopping alone and vacuuming alone, allowing you use the new touch button on its surface to sit back and relax as your floors and carpets are cleaned for you.

Rydis’ BLDC motor offers a lifespan of more than 5000 hours.

The vacuum also includes a Deep Clean mode for extra coverage and utilizes Smart Vision Mapping to track the best path for cleaning, reaching areas that are often overlooked.

The robot vac is valued at $499.99 and can be purchased at Best Buy, MoneualUSA.com and Amazon.com We are offering the product FREE to one lucky winner in this month’s giveaway! Just email editor@lifestylesafter50.com or snail mail us at:

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There was a time, once, when the box office clerk’s question would have ruffled my feathers. Do I look like a senior to you?

But then, 50 percent off of a $15 movie might just be worth the minor slight to my ego.

None of us like to admit that we’re senior citizens, but if you’re anything like me, you love getting discounts. And for those with a valid ID and the courage to ask, a world of savings opens up when you start to hit the 50, 55, 60, 62 and 65 milestones.

Here are a few places that offer discounts for us money-savvy boomers:

Finance AARP I mention AARP first because the organization is a gateway to all sorts of discounts, especially when it comes to travel, hotels, rental cars, dining, shopping and the like. At $16 a year, it’s relatively inexpensive to join and the benefits add up. Furthermore, you can start getting discounts at age 50.

Travel Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways offer discounts for passengers 65 and up if you call before booking your flight. Amtrak offers a 15 percent discount and Greyhound offers 5 percent off for folks 62 and up. Cruise lines like Carnival or Norwegian will also offer discounts for 55-plus travelers. And you can’t beat senior rates on your local city bus or trolley.

Theme Parks, National Parks and Museums Florida residents are lucky to have some fantastic parks nearby. While Disney doesn’t offer senior discounts at the moment, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have discounted passes for visitors 65 and up, and discounted admission to Legoland starts at age 60.

For nature lovers, a lifetime national park pass for ages 62 and up is only $10 ($20 by mail). It gets you and a vehicle with three other people into more than 2,000 parks and recreation areas across the country, as well as discounts on amenities like camping and interpretive programs. See nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.

Check local aquariums, museums and zoos for weekly or monthly “free senior days” in addition to five to ten percent discounts on daily admission.

Dinner and a Movie I’m a film fanatic, so this one is, by far, my favorite. Most local theaters will have a senior ticket or special discounts on certain days, like AMC Theatres, which offers reduced movie passes for viewers 60 and up on Tuesdays.

When it comes to eating out, always ask. Golden Corral, Denny’s, Subway, Burger King, Applebees—most major national restaurant chains have senior menus or discounts of ten percent or more on select items. They aren’t always advertised, though, so don’t be afraid to proclaim your seniordom if it means eating well for less.

Save on Bills You may qualify for help with energy bills and utilities or discounts on trash pickup, property taxes or home modifications, depending on your location and income. It never hurts to ask your local service provider about savings programs in place for senior citizens.

Choosing a no-frills senior phone plan is another way to save money each month. Both Verizon and AT&T offer 65-plus plans starting around $30/month, and Jitterbug’s plan starts around $15. If you don’t use your phone for much besides placing calls, it could save you some dough.

Retail discounts, auto services, thrift stores, pet services, fitness memberships, haircuts—the list of senior savings goes on. These discounts are always subject to change, so it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on them.

Online resources that are regularly updated like aarp.org, seniordiscounts. com and even some mobile apps can keep you in-the-know about where to save near you. Asking for a senior discount at any business, if you’re brave enough, is always the best policy. Embrace your age! You might be surprised at what you can save.

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Grand Circle Travel passengers make their passage through the Canal aboard the MS Discovery.

BY ANDREA GROSS; photos by Irv Green

My husband and I are in Panama with Grand Circle Travel on a tour offering country culture as well as ’m standing on the deck of a 24Canal cruising. After all, the famed passenger catamaran, watching the waterway has made the country sun rise over the Pacific. Yes, that’s a place to be reckoned with. right. The sun is rising over the Pacific.

One hundred years ago this year, Here, in the Central American country on August 15, 1914, the SS Ancon of Panama, which is positioned between made the first official Canal passage two continents and two oceans, I can between the Atlantic and Pacific. By see a bit of the Pacific that juts to eliminating the long trip around Cape the east, poking into a portion of the Horn, the ocean-to-ocean journey was Atlantic. So when the sun rises in the shortened by more than 8,000 miles. It east, it appears over Pacific waters. was a feat that transformed both global commerce and the country of Panama.

In 2015, after a $5.2 billion expansion is completed, the Canal will be able to handle larger ships, Many things in Panama force further fueling the country’s economy me to rearrange my mind. and increasing its importance.

The hot pink hibiscus, the bright beaked We begin our tour in the capital of toucans, the swirling skirts of the dancers… Panama, Panama City, which morphed Everywhere I look the country pulsates from a 15th century settlement to a with the psychedelic colors that inspired 17th century Spanish colonial town Paul Gauguin. Then, bingo, I board the to a 21st century metropolis that is MS Discovery for my cruise through the both an international business center Panama Canal. The bright colors disappear and a popular tourist destination. as I enter a more ordered world, one that’s In line with Grand Circle’s phimuted, mechanical and often confined by losophy that meeting local people is the gray cement bricks of the locks. The as important as seeing historic sites, right side of my brain wars with the left. we stop at an agricultural cooperative

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where farmers work together to bring their produce to market, a sugar cane farm where a husband and wife have a small candy-making business; a school where youngsters perform traditional dances and their mothers serve us a homemade lunch; and a private home where the owner teaches us to make one of his grandmother’s favorite dishes. At each place our hosts talk freely, giving us insight into their daily lives. We travel to an Embera, home to one of Panama’s seven indigenous tribes.

We take mini treks through the rainforest. Unlike the men who built the Canal, we’re slathered with sunscreen, protected with insect repellent, and our only goals are to see a monkey, spot a toucan and track a capybara.

We aren’t charged with digging a path through a thick jungle where the temperature is often above 80º and the humidity above 90 percent. Of the 80,000 men who worked on the Canal, more than a third died of yellow fever or malaria.

A normal trip through the Canal takes ten hours, but Grand Circle has arranged for us to have a full daylight passage. We enter on the Pacific, head northwest through two sets of locks that raise the Discovery 85 feet above sea level, cross the Continental Divide and spend the night on Gatun Lake. The next morning we go ashore to visit the Gatun Dam and take our final rainforest trek.

Then we re-board our ship, go through the final set of locks and descend to sea level in another ocean.

I go to the upper deck and look to the west. Yes, the sun is setting over the Atlantic.

More info at Grand Circle Travel – www.gct.com or 1-800-221-2610.

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he Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 is on the Nov. 4 ballot in the state of Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment. The measure, upon voter approval, would legalize medical marijuana for patients with a “debilitating medical condition” such as as cancer, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease “or other conditions for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh potential health risks for a patient.”

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Elder Helpline Provides a Wealth of Resources “Care Transitions coaches visit patients in the hospital who have chronic conditions with a high likelihood of being re-admitted.”

Their goal is guide patients to be able to go home and be independent again instead.

“Our field coaches go into homes to help patients be proactive with their care in areas such as taking medications and keeping followup appointments.”

The staff may be able to help delay nursing home or hospital re-admission by suggesting a variety of home services available.

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ife gets a bit more complicated as we get older. It’s good to know where to turn for help and advice.

In this area, the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337 is one of the best numbers to know for some of life’s issues. The number is a link to Elder Options, the new name for the Area Agency on Aging which provides information and referrals for a database of community resources.

Under the overall umbrella of The Department of Elder Affairs, Florida has 11 area service centers which provide this system for information and access.

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• Are you looking for help with transportation, meals, home care?

The Elder Helpline can provide resource information for your area.

• One of the important services of Elder Options is SHINE, which provides free counseling for seniors and their families when navigating the health insurance and prescription drug options available.

• A greatly expanded part of Elder Options is Care Transitions. Savannah Tanner, who works with Katina Mustipher, Director of the Office of Community Care Coordinations, said,

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Sitting around a table for four at a favorite meat-and-three just a short stroll from his law office in tiny Huntsville, Tennessee, the late U.S. Sen. Howard Baker spoke candidly about Washington’s affixation on “not getting along.”

It was in the summer of 2009.

Sen. Baker had long left the stage so-to-speak in D.C. but still wielded influence and openly showed his displeasure for public officials not being able to get along with each other.

After insisting that his three lunch guests try one of his favorites, a skillet-fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the former Senate Majority Leader, Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan, and Ambassador to Japan began a lengthy discussion about “how we (members of congress) got along with each other.”

He said often he could have a spirited disagreement on the floor of the senate with a Democratic colleague, and later he and his wife, and the senator with whom he had disagreed and his wife, would join each other for dinner.

Sure, they were members of different political parties, had different ideas— but fundamentally they all wanted what was best for the country and, for the most part, they were friends and could get along with each other despite their differences, Baker explained.

Reflecting on the change in Washington from the days when he served to today’s seemingly constant discord and bitterness, Baker, whose legacy recognizes him as the “Great Conciliator,” concluded that jet airplanes warrant as much of the blame as anything.

Today’s representatives, he said, are making a beeline to Washington’s Reagan National Airport just as soon as they can get free on Thursday and then don’t return until late Monday. He said with only a few exceptions most can be back in their home district in a matter of a few hours.

The problem, he suggested, is that they never get to know one another. They never make friendships, never have relationships, and therefore never have a path to try and compromise their differences.

Moving on past the first course, the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the main entree was ordered and the conversation continued.

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The late U.S. Senator Howard Baker, Tennessee

The veteran lawmaker and statesman who had such a high-profile role in the Watergate hearings talked about his many friendships on the other side of the aisle. He talked about his respect and friendship with the late House Speaker Tip O’Neill, the bigger-than-life Democrat who kept a tight grip on Congress at the time.

He recalled that often he and the Speaker would meet after a day on the “Hill,” share an adult beverage and talk. He said they’d inquire about each other’s family, about personal plans, vacations and such, and eventually they’d get around to talking about issues in Congress. While they wouldn’t necessarily agree, Baker said, they usually could find a way to compromise and move forward.

On the subject of relationships one of his most memorable stories, an amusing anecdote, was about a good friend and powerful Democratic member of congress from Tennessee.

The late Joe L. Evins, whose nephew, Dan Evins, incidentally was the founder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., served a congressional district in Middle Tennessee for 15 consecutive terms. He was a Democratic powerhouse who eventually resigned from office in 1977 and was replaced by Al Gore, the future senator and vice president.

As a result of redrawing Evins’ district in the early 1970s, Scott County, Baker’s home county and a predominately Republican county, was placed in the Democratic congressman’s district.

So the story goes as Baker told it, “Joe called me and said he needed my help because he didn’t know anyone in Scott County, much less any Democrats.”

Baker, a leading Republican, invited Evins to his home county, toured him around for a day and introduced him to a number of folks as his friend in Washington, a Democrat running for reelection in the Fourth Congressional District of which Scott County was now a part.

The next day Baker said he got a call from Evins who insisted that in some way he wanted to repay him for his kind gesture.

“I said, Joe, you don’t owe me a thing. I was glad I could be of some help.” But the conversation didn’t end there, according to Baker.

Evins, a key member of the powerful Congressional Appropriations Committee and chairman of a subcommittee overseeing the U.S. Postal Authority, demanded, “Howard, I want to build you a new post office.”

But Baker again responded politely “no” that Evins didn’t owe him anything, that Huntsville didn’t need a new post office, and that he was glad to help a friend.

The next day, Baker said, he got a call from the Post Master General in Washington asking if he wanted rock or brick on the facing of the new Post Office Evins had ordered.

Baker’s philosophy on how to make government work best was centered on friendships, relationships, listening and working together. He often mused he listened because “the other guy might be right.”

Sen. Baker died in June at his home in Huntsville. He was 88. He represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate for 18 years and served stints as Senate Majority and Minority leader.

On the first Tuesday in November, Americans will return to the voting booth to elect a new delegation of U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and in many cases local and state office holders.

Sen. Baker would likely want candidates elected who can get along with each other.

Sam Hatcher is a former Tennessee newspaper publisher and editor who now heads First Light Communications, a communications and public relations company in Lebanon, Tennessee. He, Nashville attorney Charles Bone, and Sen. Howard Baker’s close friend and law firm partner Don Stansberry, had lunch and an afternoon visit with the late senator in the summer of 2009.

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