Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee July 2014 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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Vol. 25 • July 2014

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Grand Caregivers • Ready to Retire? • Our Country From A-Z

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

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 pm 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 am. 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+ year-old WWII Army nurse I traveled to Washington with on an Honor Flight. From meeting her at 4 am to delivering her back to the airport at 9 pm 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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hrough Aug. 2 “Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World.” This exhibit examines five notorious art forgers from the 20th century to today, displaying imitations of artists like Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso and more. 10 am to 5 pm. $25. Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota. 941-359-5700.

hrough Aug. 2. Summer Circus Spectacular. Acrobatic, comic and magical entertainment for children of all ages. 2 pm at Asolo Theater, Sarasota. $15/adults, $12 children 12 and under. 941-359-5700.

Women: learn how to protect yourself against identity theft at the Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee luncheon at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd. Email welcomeclubreservations@gmail. com for time and to register; $24.

Rhythm & Moves. Dance, fitness and flow combine into a midimpact aerobic workout for body and soul. No experience needed. 10 to 11 am at The Friendship Center, Sarasota. Info/register: 941-556-3265.

and Aug. 4 Meet The Sky. Join Eve Plews and other sky observers as they explore constellations, stars and planets through telescopes provided. Weather permitting. Free for all ages! 8 pm at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion, 948 Beach Road. 941-952-1200.

14, 21, 28 Yoga in the Gardens. Learn alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation in a garden or indoor setting. Beginner to advanced students. 9 am to 10 am. $75. Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota. Register/ info: selby.org or 941-366-5731.

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Aimless Art. Creativity exercises encourage free thinking and endless possibility. 3 to 4 pm at Center Art Studio, The Friendship Center, Sarasota. Info/register at 941-556-3265.

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13, 24, 27. HD at the Opera House. See opera, ballet and theater performances from around the world on the big screen at the Sarasota Opera House. Pre-show discussion. Orchestra/Balcony: $20. Boxes/Mezzanine: $25. 10 “Aida,” 7 pm. 13: 1:30 pm. 24 “Manon Lescaut,” 7 pm. 27: 1:30 pm. Tickets/info: 941-366-8450.

– Aug. 2 “The Sty of the Blind Pig.” Characters struggle with life and love in 1950s Chicago’s south side, just before the civil rights movement began to burgeon. 2 pm and 8 pm shows at Jane B. Cook Theater, Sarasota. $28.50. Tickets/info: 941-358-5330. and 20 Vintage and Collectibles Fair. More than 40 vendors with antiques, books, collectibles, linens and more. Admission is $3 for the weekend. 10 am to 5 pm on Sat.; 10 am to 4 pm. on Sun. Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota. 941-954-4165. Art in the Park. Join Sarasota County staff to explore connection between art and nature. This month’s topic: Nature Journaling. 9 am, Urfer Park Pavilion. Info/register at parksonline.scgov.net or 941-861-5000.

ug. 6 GFWC Woman’s Club of Sarasota Sewing Bee to make pew pillow covers for Crocker Memorial Church. Everyone with sewing machine experience is welcome. Meets 9:30 am at the church. Call for details: Margaret Borrows at 941-924-9563. 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. July 10 for Aug. event.)

Your Surgical Team. The Unknown Force In The OR W ho are they? They are the quiet force that is critical for a positive outcome before, during and after the surgical process. Consisting of operating room nurses and surgical technicians, the team supports the operating surgeon and anesthesiologist.

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse: The primary job of the OR nurse is patient advocate. From start to finish, throughout the entire surgical experience, until the patient leaves the OR and is handed over to another nurse in recovery, the OR nurse will follow her/his patient, making sure that safety checks are followed. He or she will interview, review, assess and learn everything necessary in order to support the patient. Identification, mental acuity, specific allergies, incapacity such as hearing, eyesight, prosthesis and ambulation are noted. Consents are carefully reviewed, noted and checked. The surgical site is inspected for the surgeons mark.

The OR nurse will then assist in the transfer of the patient into a warmed OR bed. The patient is secured and made comfortable. After transport to the OR and before anesthesia agents are administered, a timeout is called with patient participation. The entire team is asked to go through a complete safety check identifying the patient, the procedure and the particulars, which are specific to that patient. “Right patient, right surgeon, right site and side, allergies and medications noted.” All quiet is demanded during this exercise. The Surgical (Scrub) Technician: The surgical technician works under the direction of an OR nurse or physician. He or she is primarily responsible for the sterile imperatives in the surgical field. They apply the sterile drapes to the surgical site, label medications passed from nurses to the site, assist nurses with patient care, scrub patients as needed, anticipate and assist surgeons with their every need.

No operation is the same. Each patient has a different profile and history. Anticipating those variances

while following protocol and safeguards is the role of the team. The nurse will order any blood products that might be needed and will make sure that specimens arrive safely at pathology. When the procedure is finished and final safety checks are done, the team will assist with the transfer of the patient to their post-op bed. At that time, a detailed ‘hand-off’ is given to the nurse taking over the patients care. The general patient population is often not aware of the superior care they are receiving by the surgical team while under anesthesia. Communication is usually with the surgeon and his staff. The OR team is never in the limelight, but they are always behind the scenes, caring for and reassuring patients. The mission of the OR is exceptional care to every patient every time; sufficiency is not acceptable. Excellence is the standard.

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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.

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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

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ear Marci, My mother has both Medicare and Medicaid. What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? —Pamela

Dear Pamela, This is a great question. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for older adults and individuals with disabilities. People with Medicare can get their Medicare benefits through Original Medicare, the traditional Medicare program administered directly through the federal government, or through a Medicare Advantage plan, also known as a Medicare private health plan. Medicaid, on the other hand, is a federal and state health insurance program for individuals with limited incomes. Those interested

in learning more about Medicaid benefits should contact their local Medicaid office for more information. While Medicare is different from Medicaid, keep in mind that someone can have both Medicare and Medicaid if he/she qualifies for both programs. Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid are oftentimes referred to as dual-eligibles. —Marci

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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.

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

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Sarasota. “A lot of our people are not physiolunteer Alvin cally handicapped, but Miller rapped his financially they are very knuckles on a weathstressed, and this just alered door. “Good lows them to maintain a morning! Hot meal!” balance. Social Security The face that greeted equates to $700 or $800 him as it opened was a month for everything. warm with gratitude. This helps to make For many of the people food one less worry.” on his route, Alvin may Meals on Wheels is Alvin and Eileen Miller, be the only friendly not a national organizaMeals on Wheels volunteers. face they see all day. tion, but rather a group Alvin and his wife Eileen are of independent organizations with volunteers for Meals on Wheels, an the same name and the same mission. organization that delivers hot, nutriEach community has its own service tious meals to homebound citizens— area, staff and volunteers, and receives often seniors who struggle to live funding through different methods. on their own with limited mobility, Sarasota’s branch runs entirely on financial resources or social support. donations from individuals and busi“Our mission is to allow people to nesses and receives no federal fundmaintain independence and dignity for ing, so community support is essential. as long as possible by bringing them a Five staff members coordinate meal,” says Terry McGannon, execufundraising, kitchen volunteers and tive director for Meals onWheels in drivers, cooking and packaging meals.

For two hours a day from 8 to 10 am, Mon. through Sat., the Meals on Wheels building is a flurry of activity. “We put out 526 meals a day,” says McGannon. “We have 32 routes, and every day we print out the routes and get 32 volunteer drivers to come in. These people are all volunteers—their car, their gas, their time—they come in, pick up a box of meals and off they go.” When volunteers are scarce, those same five staff members go the extra mile and deliver meals themselves so that no one goes hungry. Fresh ingredients are cooked daily, and a dietitian governs the menu, making sure each meal is balanced, flavorful and has enough calories to get a recipient through a whole day.. Meals on Wheels asks recipients to pay what they can—each meal costs about $4.50—but will never turn down someone in need. “About 70% can’t pay anything,” Terry says. “It’s my job to go out there and raise money to cover that amount.”

Alvin and Eileen Miller have been volunteer drivers for five years. They enjoy it and have a strong connection to the citizens on their routes. “It’s just a different world out here, and unless you’ve done it, you don’t see it,” Alvin says. For them, delivering meals is only part of the job. The rest is offering a friendly ear and a watchful eye. “One time we came over to a lady we’ve been to before, and she was just really sad. ‘What’s wrong,’ I asked? ‘I lost my husband,’ she replied. She just needed someone to talk to,” said Eileen. Volunteers have also saved lives by recognizing warning signs. “If they don’t come to the door, or if a meal from yesterday is still there, that’s the red flag,” says McGannon. Meals on Wheels is always in need of volunteer drivers, especially during the summer. If you’d like to help, or if you or someone you know needs Meals on Wheels, call 941-366-6693 or visit mealsonwheelsofsarasota.org.

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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.” Some things never change.

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id you know you can enjoy free or discounted movie screenings in air-conditioned comfort at local libraries? Discover film treasures you’ve never seen before. Here are a few offerings in July:

Monday Night Movies at Elsie Quirk Library, Englewood. Each Monday at 5 pm., enjoy a different movie on the big screen. Stop by the library for movie titles. 941-861-1209.

Tuesday Afternoon Movies at Jacaranda Library, Venice. Enjoy free movies on the big screen. 2 pm. 941-861-1260.

Conversation Group Summer Film Series. 10 –10:45 am. Bring a news article to discuss with the group. 10:45: Movie screening: a film based on the true story of Captain Richard Phillips, starring Tom Hanks. North Port Library. 941-861-1307.

VPL Film Festival Summer Playhouse. Movie: Ava

Gardner transforms into Venus, the Goddess of Love. 5:30 pm. Venice Library. 941-861-1331.

Movie and Popcorn. Bring a pillow and the grandkids for G and PG movies on the big screen. 2 pm at Selby Library, Sarasota. Call for titles: 941-861-5000.

Family Movie Mondays. 1 pm at Venice Library. Everyone’s invited for family-friendly films. Movie titles posted at the library. 941-861-1331.

The World of International Cinema features The Play. Al Pacino portrays Shylock in Shakespeare’s most controversial play. Film at 5:30 pm, Venice Library. 941-861-1331.

Cine Selby; We are all equal! Enjoy some award winning foreign films with English subtitles. This month’s movie: Two sisters become victims of a patriarchal, ultra-orthodox society. (Israel, 110m, 1999). 5 pm at Selby Library, Sarasota. 941-861-5000.

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The History of Jewish Humor Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 from 1 – 2:20 p.m. with Marden Paru, Lifelong Learning Academy. Explore the history of Jewish humor and its influence in the film and entertainment industry. Register online at www.LLA-SM.org or call Lifelong Learning Academy at 941-359-4296. The Amendments Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. with Carole Holland, Adult & Community Enrichment

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y mother is 91, blind, has diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s, mild dementia and heart problems, but besides that she’s in perfect health. I visit her three times a week at her assisted living facility. Sometimes I only stay for a few minutes but I still count it as a visit because I want to think of myself as a good son. And when I bring her bottles of juice or vitamins and the caregivers say, “Oh you got the good kind,” I feel like I am almost a saint. I know, I’m being an idiot trying to build up points for myself, but that’s who I am. I’m worried that the dementia is getting worse. My mom tries to hide it but she sometimes gets confused about what’s going on around her. To help keep her mind sharp I always try to have a conversation with her to jog her memory. I don’t mind doing it. Like I said, I’m almost a saint. We usually talk about Brooklyn. That’s where my mom was born and I grew up. “Do you remember what we did there for fun?” I ask. She nods but doesn’t answer “We went to the movies,” I tell her. “In those days there was a double feature and a cartoon and I remember I got in for a quarter.” “Movies are $2 now,” she says. Of course I don’t correct her. Like I said, I’m almost a saint. “We also saw Broadway plays,” I tell her. “Yes, we went to plays.” I could tell she was just repeating what I said so I asked, “Do you remember what kind of plays?”

She was thinking but didn’t come up with an answer. “Musicals,” I said. “Musicals,” she repeated. “Yes,” I said, “we went to musicals like Oklahoma and South Pacific.” I started to sing “OOOklahoma…” “You’ve got a terrible voice,” she said and laughed. My mother had a biting sense of humor and I’m glad that she still has it. And she’s right; I do have a terrible voice. As she talked she became more and more engaged and remembered a bunch of stuff. We talked about going to Coney Island and eating Nathan’s Hot Dogs. I was feeling pretty good about myself. I was almost a saint. Unfortunately as I was leaving she told me that Sy came yesterday. Uh oh. “I’m Sy,” I replied. I hated that she got mixed up and didn’t realize that all this time she was talking to me, her son. “You’re Sy?” she asked. “Yes, Mom, I’m your son Sy.” And I could see by my mom’s face that she knew her sometimes jumbled mind had betrayed her. I should have stayed longer but it’s hard seeing my mom like this, so I kissed her on the forehead and left. I tried to exit by the side door so people wouldn’t see that I left so soon. After all, I had to keep up my saintly image. On the way out I was stopped by an elderly man. “Are you Flora’s son?” he asked. I nodded, trying to get out of there as quickly as possible, but he kept talking, “She’s a very nice lady. I spoke to her yesterday. By the way, my name is Sy, too.” I may be almost a saint but I’m a complete idiot.

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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.

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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.

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any married couples will pay more in Federal income taxes than they would if they were not married. This so-called marriage penalty has long been established in the U.S. tax code. Tax increases that took effect in 2013 have the potential to impact married couples more than those who are single, especially when married couples earn high incomes. Higher-income couples usually take the brunt of it, because there is only a $50,000 difference between the thresholds for single filers ($406,750) and joint filers ($457,600) in the top 39.6% bracket. This was established by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which reinstated a phaseout of personal exemptions and limited itemized deductions. A new tax tied to the Affordable Care Act also implemented a 3.8%

income tax on net investment income and a 0.9% Medicare tax on earnings above unindexed thresholds which is $200,000 adjusted gross income for single filers and $250,000 AGI for joint filers. To understand how this impacts married couples is to realize that two single taxpayers, each earning $200,000, would not file the 0.9% Medicare tax but would likely pay an extra $1350 if they were married. A way to offset this marriage penalty is for married couples to contribute more income into tax-deferred IRA’s, which could keep them below certain income thresholds and thus reduce their tax liability. I would welcome the opportunity to consult with anyone who has an interest in discussing the benefits of tax-deferred income in IRA’s, or who may have other financial concerns. For more info, contact Platinum Planning Inc. at 941-444-5260 or www.platinumplanninginc.com.

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BY MR. BRIAN HAYDEN, Visit Buffalo-Niagara

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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. If performing arts are your thing, Buffalo has some two dozen theaters, anchored by the magnificent Shea’s Performing Arts Center, which hosts a Broadway Series and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Shea’s Performing Arts Center

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Before hurricane season, make sure your pet is current on his immunizations. I strongly advise that all pets be microchipped and registered in a national database. Do not leave your pet at home or endanger yourself by staying home with your pet if there are safer alternatives. If you are ordered to evacuate, where would you go that can also accommodate your pets? There will be many things to do in the days leading up to the storm. Having a ready-to-go disaster kit for your family and pets will save you precious hours as a storm is bearing down on you. Two great resources to help you plan are the Hurricane Guides from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (www.tampabayprepares.org) and the Florida Disaster (www. floridadisaster.org) websites.

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

1. Don’t buy gas additives that claim to make fuel last longer. Even though gas prices go up in the summer, the Environmental Protection Agency has not found any product that significantly improves gas mileage, and some could damage a car’s engine or increase exhaust emissions. 2. Unlicensed home repair or landscaping contractors may come to your door to offer services. Always research contractors, pay for services upon completion—not ahead of time—and consider using a signed contract outlining the work to be done and the exact price. 3. Interested in a summer concert or festival? If you buy tickets from a major vendor, remember that surcharges and additional fees

may be tacked onto the listed price. Some venues require the same credit card used to purchase tickets be presented when the tickets are picked up, so if you’re buying tickets for someone as a gift, they may have difficulty getting them at will-call.

4. When renting a beach or lake house for vacation, make sure the property actually exists. Do your homework before paying—check out the owner or rental company, consult maps and read the lease carefully. Pay with an online payment service or a credit card so you can dispute the charges if something goes wrong. 5. When flying, make sure you’re aware of the airline’s baggage charges and their policy when it comes to bumping passengers. Info from Consumer Action Handbook from USA.gov.

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Recent New Members

• SeniorSource.com, Inc. – Kristopher Chana – 1350 Main St., #1407, Sarasota, 888-373-7614 (senior resources, care information & services) • Sweet Treats and Gifts – JoAnn Newman – 530 US 41 Bypass S., #11A, Venice, 941-484-8675 (cookies, cakes, pastries, pies, cheesecakes) • The Gallery by Jenny Waring Photography – Jenny Waring – 207 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, 941-484-6580 (photography, art gallery) • The UPS Store 4023 (Larrann, Inc.) – Larry Fraczak – 1435 E. Venice Ave., #104, Venice (printing, facsimile, color and b&w copies, banners) • Better Pools – Kenneth Copes, Jr. – 400 Base Ave. E., #229, Venice, 941-716-3008 (pool & spa cleaning, chemical analysis & treatment) • Calusa Bank – Terri Williams – 247 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-488-7002 (local community bank) • Island Organics, LLC – Kathy Dippolito – 231 W. Miami Ave., Venice, 941-484-3565 (organic smoothies, juices, salad, vegetarian) • John Hancock Financial Network, The Partners Network – Sean Guthrie – 101 Paramount Dr., #102, Sarasota, 941-954-3833 (financial services) • La Bella Interiors – Lynda Krause – 248 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, 941-485-1488 (draperies, blinds, shutters, art, furniture, staging) • Marino Plumbing, Inc. – John Marino, III – 221 Auster Rd., Venice, 941-497-1806 (plumbing contractors) • Select My Energy – Beverly Booth – 121 Southampton Place N., Venice, 585-295-3777 (networking specialists, energy management)

Wherever you live in Sarasota County there is a Walgreens store nearby

Open 24 Hours 3601 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, 34233 ....................... 941-921-4681 3901 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231..................... 941-926-2522 6465 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231..................... 941-921-9222 5800 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, 34233 ....................... 941-377-1589 1120 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, 34275 ..................... 941-441-2909 15180 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, 34288................. 941-423-6100 1490 Venice Bypass, Venice, 34292 .......................... 941-493-3925 Other Stores - Call For Hours 3506 Clark Rd., Sarasota, 34231 ............................... 941-923-2885 5281 Clark Rd., Sarasota, 34231 .............................. 941-929-9443 3550 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, 34237 .......................... 941-955-4282 1224 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34239..................... 941-953-9804 1947 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, 34236 .......................... 941-955-2064 1921 Waldemere St., Suite 201, Sarasota, 34239 ..... 941-955-6012 391 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, 34285 .......................... 941-244-1977 1405 E. Venice Ave., Venice, 34292........................... 941-488-8122 4105 Pointe Plaza Blvd., Venice, 34293 .................... 941-497-0751 15 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood, 34223....................... 941-473-7787 2940 S. McCall Rd., Englewood, 34223 ..................... 941-475-8030 12600 Tamiami Trail, North Port, 34287 ..................... 941-244-1955 1009 N. Sumter Blvd., North Port, 34286 ................... 941-426-5083 1063 N. Toledo Blade Blvd., North Port, 34286 .......... 941-429-6174 4210 E. State Rd. 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 .............. 941-708-9161 4320 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ..................... 941-755-8596 1504 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203 ................... 941-752-0705 1455 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34212.. 941-462-1564

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Wherever You Live In Manatee County There Is A Walgreens Store Nearby

Open 24 Hours 6003 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 ..................... 941-755-8526 4220 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ............ 941-749-1561 5945 U.S. Highway 301 N., Ellenton, FL 34222 ......... 941-722-2884 Other Stores - Call For Hours 3248 E. Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 ................ 941-778-0451 3425 53rd Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34210 ................... 941-752-7997 5896 59th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209 ..................... 941-792-3817 8315 Market St., Bradenton, FL 34202 ...................... 941-907-2686 14415 Arbor Green Trail, Bradenton, FL 34202 ......... 941-739-5752 3155 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243 ........... 941-351-9290 1700 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 ... 941-926-6132 930 8th Ave. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 ........................ 941-729-5250 3535 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 ............... 941-360-3474 4210 E. State Rd. 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 .............. 941-708-9161 4320 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 ..................... 941-755-8596 1504 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203 ................... 941-752-0705 1455 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34212.. 941-462-1564 Ask About: • Our durable goods product lines: lift chairs, wheelchairs, walkers • Our “Go 90” prescription program • Our prescription savings club • Our exclusive savings for AARP members • Our prescription “auto fill” program • Our Balance Rewards Card Enroll in our balance rewards program today and receive instant points and endless rewards. Ask your friendly Pharmacist about the shingles vaccine and pneumonia vaccine.

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