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features 106 They Remember, We Remember
Three veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars talk about the challenges of deployment — and the challenges that awaited them when they returned. Plus: A business honors a fallen son, Florida State University’s quest to be “vet-friendly” and a call to show your support on Veteran’s Day.
118 Horse Sense
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From near and far, they bring their horses to Trey Young’s Wakulla County ranch for a little home training.
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style
culture
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Snapshot Climbing for fun and sport.
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TRENDS Now’s the time to break out the shine.
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SPOTLIGHT Adorn your door, help a senior.
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FLAVOR Eat, drink — it’s cranberries!
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CHAT Success becomes Karen Moore.
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A BETTER YOU Hangover advice. (It’s not what you think.)
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ON THE TOWN It’s easy to find a party this New Year’s Eve.
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ON YOUR TABLE The perfect place for persimmons.
Breaking down the holiday bird.
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MIND AND BODY The terrors of sleep paralysis.
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ON THE MENU Pastries are the stars at Treva’s.
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HABITAT Holiday décor with a man in mind.
CULTURE One artistic subject, created 70 different ways.
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PARENTHOOD Kids’ rules for saying “thank you.”
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DINING GUIDE Gobble, gobble. That’s what you’re hearing this holiday season.
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THE NUMERATOR We’re making the holidays count.
Seen Jane Marks makes a date with Tallahassee businesses.
CALENDAR Make your holidays jolly with dance, music, art and more.
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SOCIAL STUDIES Did we see you there? Look here.
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THE BUZZ Where to go when you want to be in the know.
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DECONSTRUCTION
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LOOKING BACK
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Hunting in the St. Mark’s wildlife refuge.
No tinsel and eggnog at Tallahassee’s first Christmas.
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WELL READ The first steps of Walkin’ Lawton’s campaign.
DÉCOR Small trees offer big decorating impact in a petite size.
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AGENDA News from the business community.
GETAWAYS High-rolling fun is just a few hours away.
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MS. GROW-IT-ALL What to give the gardener in your life.
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in every issue 18 Publisher’s Letter 20 Editor’s Letter 23 Contributors 24 Feedback 194 The Last Word
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Our greetings are as simple as the cover art: Wishing you and yours a joy-filled holiday season and a New Year filled with happiness.
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78 Gift Guide
Need to buy a present but don’t know what to give? We’ve got your back. You’ll find inspiration galore in the 2012 Gift Guide.
139 Tallahassee Community College Newsletter
How you can help “the community’s college” help others reach their educational and employment goals.
163 Top Salons
Now’s the time to nominate your favorite salon to compete in Tallahassee Magazine’s transformation competition.
157 T allahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation Newsletter
Read all about it: New services, physicians and technology improve health care in the Big Bend region.
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Keep an Attitude of Gratitude
Scott Holstein
Ever found yourself looking over your shoulder and comparing yourself, your relationship, your kids or your business/professional success to those around you? Does your observation — at least what you see on the surface — make you rethink your current life? Or get you thinking about how you wish your life might be? I was curious about how many people might actually make these comparisons. So, I conducted another one of my informal polls, asking the question of many people I know well — along with many I do not. The survey result: This tendency to compare ourselves with others is a lot more common than one might think. I do believe this comparative process is normal from middle school through college. It’s all part of our journey to become unique individuals, although in some cases it can be carried to the extreme. There are schools in our community where kids evaluate and judge one another based on where they live, what their parents do and what kind of car they drive. In my opinion this can become an incubator for developing and perpetuating a superficial and meaningless lifestyle. As we enter adulthood we usually go through the process of accepting our lives for what they are and ourselves for who we are. When making comparisons to others, too many evaluate their merits and accomplishments based on how they believe others perceive them. And, without knowing all the facts, it’s easy to convince ourselves that other peoples’ lives are better and more appealing. With the abundance of reality shows on television and the constant bombardment of lifestyle ads, it is also easy to slip into the assumption that your self worth is less than it really is. But don’t fall into that “smoke and mirrors” trap. The bottom line is that it’s just fine to look at others. But put whatever information you glean from that endeavor to a positive use. Comparisons can serve as motivating factors for us to get a better education, train harder to excel in sports, work smarter to make a company succeed or transform a destructive lifestyle into a healthier and happier one. When one starts to evaluate his or her value by what we do not have, it is quite easy to overlook what we do have — and who really cares for you. The “American Dream” is founded on working hard to create a better life. Fortunately, that path to a better life still exists in this country. People want better lives, and they deserve the opportunity to strive for that and make it happen. Ultimately, of course, it’s up to the individual’s vision, decisions made on life’s journey and motivation to make the changes necessary to achieve success. Our country and its people are beginning to emerge from four dreadful years during which jobs and homes were lost and the spirits of many were dampened or crushed. But there are signs the economy is beginning to return and, as a people, we are again beginning to look forward. My hope is that the people and families of this region embrace the simplicity and the quality of life that they have. Because having none is not necessarily better.
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A Special Note: I am proud to share some very good news with you. At the recent Florida Magazine Association annual conference, we brought home two awards in one of the most prestigious and difficult-to-win categories — Best Written Magazine (under 50,000 circulation). We compete with most of the major Florida titles in this category. And for the fourth consecutive year, we have taken home an award in this group. 850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida, which has won a medal in this category for four years running, took second place, and Tallahassee Magazine won third place. They were edged out by Sarasota’s Gulfshore Life. 850 also recently took first place honors for Best Trade/ Special Interest Magazine in Florida in a contest run by the Society of Professional Journalists. It is this recognition that separates our work from all others who try to emulate our publications. Congratulations to our editors, Linda Kleindienst from 850 and Rosanne Dunkelberger from Tallahassee Magazine, for riding on the high road where there is so little traffic!
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»from the editor
The Other Holiday
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kay meyer
I started out thinking this letter would be — once again — devoted to the holiday season. It might include reminiscences about love and family, traditions and good cheer. Or perhaps I’d write a humorous piece about once again trying (and invariably failing) to create the “perfect” Christmas. But in this issue, we devoted a lot of real estate to the holiday that comes before the “real” holidays — Veteran’s Day. While it’s on the calendar as a national holiday, it’s more of a day off for students and government workers than an actual day of remembrance — and just another day at the office for the rest of us. Which got me to thinking about just what it means to be a veteran in the 21st century. In my growing-up years, a “veteran” was from World War II, usually an “America, love-it-or-leave-it” greybeard who wore an American Legion cap. The draftees who returned from Vietnam turned that image on its head, and now, it seems the Iraq and Afghanistan wars of the past decade are creating yet another iteration of the veteran. Some cousins in my family served overseas, but essentially I am part of the 99 percent who have no direct connection with the people fighting America’s wars. I am grateful to the three veterans who sat down with Staff Writer Jason Dehart and shared stories of their deployments overseas and the challenges they faced when they returned home. And I am heartened by the story of Harry Chaires and Nan Cutchens, who lost a beloved son in Iraq. Although grieving, they were inspired to help those who did return by creating a company that provides good jobs — and sympathetic support — to returning veterans. There are 1.4 million veterans of the last two wars, and I’m sure each has a story that is equally compelling. Unfortunately, many of those stories start with multiple deployments and end with pain, sadness and struggle. In a gloomy job market, veterans have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the population, and it spikes considerably higher for minority vets and those aged 18–24. Fully 45 percent of returning veterans have applied for disability compensation. Some came home with grievous wounds that would have proved fatal in other wars, others have “invisible” injuries to their brains and their psyches. I hope the holiday season brings you peace and happiness in abundance. And that you’ll share that abundance with our veterans, young and old — and all those who could use your helping hand — throughout the New Year.
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Retail-Go-Round My Facebook universe blew up earlier this year when it was announced that the specialty grocery store Trader Joe’s was coming to Tallahassee. Seems I’m not the only one who stocks up Lime & Chili Cashews, MYNTZ! and Dunkers when I’m on the road and in a Trader Joe’s town. Once the word got around that it would be occupying the TJ Maxx space at Carriage Gate Shopping Center, my friends were horrified — but that was just an unfounded rumor. TJ Maxx is staying where it is and Trader Joe’s will be in the spot that once housed the Leon County Tax Collector’s office. The space that once housed My Favorite Things in Betton Place is going to be the new home of Haute Headz and, of course, we’re all keeping a weather eye on the construction of Whole Foods on Thomasville Road. We had to give up the Miracle 5 theater for that one, but it’s breathed new life into the All Saint’s Cinema and Movies 8, which are now showing the art house fare we used to see at the Miracle. Ed Murray of NAI TALCOR tells me Whole Foods is set to open Oct. 15, 2013, and his company has signed leases with several restaurant chains including Zoës Kitchen and KEBA Spitfire Grill. Which is the long way of getting around to say that it seems like business is picking up around here, and that we’ve perhaps come a little closer to “arriving” by attracting some of the cool big-city retailers. And it can’t happen soon enough to suit me. I’m craving some two-buck Chuck and pistachio cookies. Unfamiliar Faces I’ve been living in Tallahassee for almost 30 years now. In my job, I get around and meet lots of people, so my acquaintance is huge. I feel like I know just about everybody. So why is it that when they pan the stands during a Seminole football home game, I never see a face I recognize? Looks like I’ve got upwards of 80,000 more people to meet.
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Saige Roberts, Designer
A native Tallahasseean and graduate of Florida State University, Roberts is a dabbler in all things creative. Her current unfinished projects include countless short stories, a novel or two, an indie rock album, a paper clay sculpture and a knitted wool throw pillow. Fortunately, her finished projects include almost 10 years’ worth of regional publication design for Tallahassee and 850 magazines, among others. Before all that, Roberts sharpened her X-Acto knife skills and hot wax paste-up techniques in the newspaper industry.
Linda Kleindienst, Writer
A New York native and graduate of the University of Miami, Kleindienst is a government and politics junkie who has covered eight governor’s races and five governors, as well as presidential and U.S. Senate races. After covering state government and the Florida Legislature more than 27 years for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Kleindienst was named editor of 850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida and director of editorial services for Rowland Publishing Inc. For four years in a row, 850 has earned awards from the Florida Magazine Association for its writing quality and overall excellence. Kleindienst is vice president of the board for Triple R Horse Rescue, working tirelessly on behalf of abused and neglected horses as an advocate and foster.
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We were thrilled to see and read the wonderful article on Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary (“Where the Wild Things Are,” September/ October 2012). You have seen the results of many of their successful rehabilitations while looking out your window or on one of your many walks as we have released numerous waterfowl, woodpeckers, turtles, etc. in our (Lake Bradford) neighborhood. My mother has been one of their active volunteers for years and often recruits her family members to help out as well. My brother helped rescue a cormorant who had gotten entangled in fishing line at Waverly pond last week. I am happy to report that after an overnight stay at the sanctuary, which included a hearty meal, he too was released in our backyard. It was a beautiful sight to see him circling Lake Bradford to survey the lay of the land. Maybe he will decide to stay awhile now that there is some water in the lake! Thanks again for featuring such a wonderful group of hardworking volunteers. Dianna Norwood Thank you so much for the wonderful article on Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Educating people about GCWS saves lives! More people realize there is a place to go with injured wildlife. The pictures are great. Thank you! Susan May
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As I walk into an open warehouse, three teenagers are hanging around — literally — clinging to a vertical wall. They’re at Tallahassee Rock Gym, located in Railroad Square. With the blast of cool air from fans, Kayla and Aren Hendrickson are climbing too far away for formal introductions, but Brian Huang peers down to say hello before he continues to contort his body into a position that allows him to hang from the wall above, just one foot and hand balancing his entire body. These three climbers are regulars at the Rock Gym, but for very different reasons. Brian is a member of Team Tally, a youth rock climbing team that competes throughout the Southeast. The sisters have grown up with the sport and enjoy it as a family. While the gym is their social hangout, they also have been members of Climb-4-Fun, a recreational team for youngsters ages 8–14. Climbing has given each the opportunity to experience indoor courses as well as the most beautiful mountains throughout the United States. All eagerly agree climbing has given them a social outlet to belong to a community of climbers that reaches far beyond their friends and family in Tallahassee. While most might consider reaching the top of a vertical wall as merely a physical challenge, the teens see an additional benefit. Climbing, they say, teaches them how to, when faced with a problem, look at it as a puzzle to solve, and then figure out the best solution to solve it while achieving their goal. Tallahassee Rock Gym offers an introductory package including a beginners class and equipment for $20. Memberships and group classes are also available. For complete information about teams, operating hours and prices, visit tallyrockgym.com.
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Energized Entrepreneur Karen B. Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Communications Group, understands what it takes to pursue your passions in business and in life. When she launched her public relations business 20 years ago she took a “big leap of faith.” But she nurtured her one-woman shop until it blossomed to employ 24 people with offices in Miami, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C. Along the way, she achieved many of her professional goals including serving on the Board of Trustees of 11 different organizations. Under Moore’s leadership, her company has earned more than 375 industry awards. She has served as a speaker to more than 250 organizations and addressed the White House Summit on Women Entrepreneurs in the 21st Century. Moore has provided media training for Fortune 500 companies and even the British Olympic Team. A Florida native, Moore grew up in Orlando. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Russian history from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree from New Mexico State University, she served as adjunct faculty at several universities. Moore has seen a lot of her goals realized, but that doesn’t stop her from constantly stretching to reach the next one. The firm has been recognized as one of the 100 best businesses to work for in Florida three years in a row, an accomplishment that she is particularly proud of. Always eager for an adventure, Moore is a world traveler having visited more than 55 countries, including Ecuador, Turkey, Thailand, China and Iceland. Despite having a Starbucks gold card, she does all this while drinking only decaffeinated coffee. First job? Camp counselor for the Girl Scouts at Camp Ticochee. (During those camp counselor years, she was nicknamed Cottontail.) I also taught swimming lessons to seniors at the YMCA. In fact, I was 15 years old and one of my students was 84 years old! What did you want to be? A teacher for students with disabilities. “Away from work” passion? I collect antique prayer books. I have more than 600 books, some dating from the early 1500s. Last book you read? I am a voracious reader. I try to read two to three books a week. Just this morning, I completed “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson. I really enjoy nonfiction. I try and incorporate something of value, an inspirational point, from each book into my life. What I will take from this book is that committing to a corporate culture of innovation is a game changer. Favorite food: Anything my husband cooks. I love his jambalaya. My son Jarrod is also an awesome cook. Last vacation? Last month I went to Hong Kong. My next trip is to Iceland with my family to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday.
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If you could have a cup of coffee with anyone … I would have coffee at Starbucks with several folks — Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth 1, Thomas Jefferson and Mother Teresa. Each person having made a significant difference in history — can you imagine the conversation! Biggest challenge? The same as every other working professional, balancing work and family life.
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Most people don’t know ... I am actually very shy. I would be very comfortable sitting in a chair and reading a book, with a glass of wine and Baxter the cat on my lap.
Hidden talent? Photography. I have traveled to more than 55 countries and love to take pictures. Best advice you ever received? My parents said, “Just try it!” From eating fried rat in Thailand to canoeing for a week in the Okefenokee Swamp, I am willing to try anything once. Favorite pet: Rusty, our 19-year-old golden retriever mix. But I did have a pet boa constrictor named Pinky who would be a close second. Most prized possession: The engagement ring my husband gave me. We have been married 34 years. Fun adventure: My husband, son and I rode camels in the desert once. Fun! If you could do anything: I would create a foundation to assist young entrepreneurs help make their dreams come true. Or, I could be a world traveler and find unique destinations and write about them for travel magazines. There is plenty of time to do both someday. n
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anymore. The consumption of turkeys has doubled over the past 25 years, winning their way into our shopping carts — and our stomachs — as people increasingly consume it as a healthy food choice year round. Here are some facts and stats showing what makes this bird different than the rest. // Compiled by Lizeth George HEAD
The bare skin on a turkey’s head and neck can change color to red, white or blue when it is distressed.
EYES
Turkeys can see in color and have a 270-degree field of vision, which makes it hard to sneak up on them. Turkey has been linked to improving human eyesight because it’s high in zinc.
FEATHERS
Mature turkeys have around 3,500 feathers. Males spread their tail feathers like a peacock to attract females during mating season.
FACE
An adult of both genders has a snood, an appendage on its face that dangles. Studies have shown the length of a male’s snood is indicative of its health — and females prefer a mate with a longer snood.
WINGS
They have wings, but domestic turkeys are unable to fly. Wild turkeys fly for short distances up to 55 miles per hour.
neck
Only male domestic turkeys gobble. Female domestic turkeys make a clucking sound.
LEGS
Wild turkeys can run up to 20 miles per hour. Including the bone, drumsticks can weigh up to a pound and a half. An adult gobbler (what a male is called) has sharp spurs on his legs for fighting.
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yourself on Thanksgiving? Rumor has it that tryptophan — found in turkey — causes post-prandial lethargy. However, recent studies have shown turkey is not the culprit for fatigue. Rather, it’s eating a high-carbohydrate meal. In other words, blame all of the bread, potatoes and stuffing in your stomach.
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White meat vS. Dark meat White meat is preferred in the United States, while dark meat is preferred in other countries. White meat contains fewer calories and less fat than its dark counterpart.
» B enjamin Franklin nominated the turkey for the United States’ official bird. However, the bald eagle was chosen over the turkey as a symbol of strength, freedom and courage.
»W hen cooking turkey, allow 20 minutes per
pound for an 8-12 pound bird and 15 minutes per pound for a 12-16 pound bird.
» E ach year, the National Turkey Federation
(NTF) presents the President of the United States with a live turkey and two fully dressed turkeys. After the ceremony, the live turkey goes back home to live out the remainder of his life.
» T he average turkey contains 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat.
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Window-Shopping Etsy’s E-marketplace Gives Local Crafters an Outlet for Creativity By Kayla Becker
Mom-and-daughter team rock Game Day fashion
Rysa Ruth has always taken after her mom in the fashion department. Wanda Brown is a retired professor of fashion design at Florida State University. In need of a creative outlet for their designs, they took their hobby to Etsy. The two formed a mother-daughter team and started making
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If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, imagine shopping in a marketplace with more than 800,000 vendors and an average 40 million visitors every month. Are your feet hurting at the prospect of such a massive mall? Take a chill pill — it’s online. Etsy’s e-marketplace is a do-it-yourself shopping platform that offers anyone the ability to have an online shopping window to sell handmade or vintage crafts. Launched in 2005, Etsy has virtual storeowners from around the globe selling everything from handmade jewelry to furniture. More than three quarters of them are women working from home. The site may be just what the economy ordered. By the end of 2011 sellers grossed more than $525 million in sales profit, and the site has been making a profit since 2009. But what if you’ve made a vow to buy this year’s gifts locally? No worries. Etsy features a button labeled “Shop Local.” When you type in “Tallahassee,” more than 9,800 products pop up. You can narrow your search down to a more manageable number by typing in one of several categories such as This fall, Wanda jewelry, apparel, art or vintage. Brown and Rysa Ruth Some local vendors will waive the were knee-deep in shipping fee and let you pick up or school spirit, creating personally deliver a purchase. unique game day Here are the stories of a few dresses sold in their Etsy store. Etsy crafters and their businesses:
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Cathy Corredor’s “upcycled” creations include a charm bracelet (top right) featuring photos of her family. The peacock dress (above), which appeared in the Flaunt fashion show, was trimmed with recycled aluminum pop-tops. Corredor said she spent about 40 hours making a train entirely out of pop-tops, but “it was too heavy so I went with the tulle.” She also designed the pop-top clutch purse (top).
every Southern girl’s closet essential — trueto-your-school game day dresses. “We started with no expectations, really,” said Brown, who, along with her daughter, makes on average five dresses a week. Business picks up during fall football season, and the two have filled 100-dress orders to sororities that want to show school spirit. Not many high school seniors can say they’ve shipped handmade dresses to FSU, Texas and as far as California. With the shop’s popularity kicked into high gear, local boutiques were clamoring for one-of-a-kind pieces. “We’ve been thrilled with the interest,” Brown said. “For us right now, though, it’s probably not the best timing to expand.” After all, aside from the booming fashion boutique, Ruth has to do what average kids her age are doing and apply to college. “Etsy is a great community and a wonderful outlet for my creative hobby,” Ruth said. “It’s showed me that fashion is definitely something I want to pursue when I’m older.”
Lifelong artist gets found through Etsy
Cathy Corredor is a master at upcycling. The artist takes everyday items and repurposes them into wearable works of art. In November 2010, she ventured to Etsy to give herself an online presence for the business and, so far, it’s been turning heads. Two years after joining Etsy and selling jewelry, she found herself on the phone with the Thomasville Center for the Arts, which had found her on the website by searching for a “Tallahassee artist.” Along with some of the area’s most talented artists, she was asked to debut a recycled piece at their September 2012 event, “Flaunt: Upcycle Downtown.” She made a dress fashioned entirely out of metal. From pop-tops to metal screening and license plates to wire, the dress went down the runway along other “trash” treasures, including ones fashioned from car parts and paper. The dresses will be on tour for a year.
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“It’s outside my comfort zone, but it’s a great opportunity,” said the Tallahassee jewelry maker, who also sells in local shops like Sweet Patina. “It’s been a blessing really to have Etsy; I’ve been grateful for it.” One of the reasons she loves the site is its ease of use — she says she’s benefited from a seller’s handbook, webinars, a community blog and tips on how to sell items. “Etsy makes it easy. It gives me step-by-step instructions on how to build an Internet presence,” she said. “If you have a website, it gives you more credibility.” The site also offers visitors a chance to view and vote on a feedback rating system. Out of 25 ratings, Corredor’s is 100 percent positive. The reason she’s been so successful on Etsy, she says, is because she has learned how to tag items very specifically. “If you just tag ‘green Swarovski crystals’ or ‘peridot’ you’re going to be one of probably 850,000 hits,” Corredor said. “But if you type in ‘FSU watch,’ the only one that comes up is mine.” Indeed, the only searchable FSU watch is listed under Corredor’s store, Catbangles (“Cat” for Cathy, “bangles” for jewelry). The watches are part of a series of Sharri Moroshok has wildly popular bracelets found Etsy success she sells made out of a selling her intricate coin base with pictures beaded designs, including this on top, attached with a “Cascade” pendant resin coating. and earring set, and “People always say, beading supplies. ‘I’ve never seen anything like this,’ and that’s what you want,” Corredor said. “Right now, I’m doing a bracelet for a woman who just got married and making a history of her husband with pictures on dimes; their first date, trip, wedding dance, honeymoon, first home.” The woman found her on Etsy. Creativity was always in the cards for Corredor. The niece (by marriage) of late, great cooking virtuoso Julia Child, she has been playing with her own creative conscience for many years. “I can’t keep my hands still,” Corredor said. “I always have to be doing something. I’ve been that way since I was a kid. I couldn’t just sit and watch TV, I had to be knitting or drawing or making clothes for my Barbie.” Though Etsy allows her some outlet for the creativity she’s had since childhood, she still works in medical transcription.
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“I might still be in the red, but it’s rewarding to make a little money from the site,” Corredor said. “It makes you feel good when people are willing to pay money for your art, plus I meet the most wonderful people because of it.”
Business partners turned Etsy owners
Tana McLane and Sharri Moroshok were business partners for four-and-a-half years before becoming Etsians, attracting a strong following at their full-scale art gallery in Market Street, Humidity Gallery. The shop featured mixed media from more than 100 different artists. When the economy went south, the duo packed up their crafts and parted ways in January 2011, taking their artistic endeavors to separate storefronts on the Web.
Faithful fans, however, never lost sight of the local favorites — Etsy made it possible to keep the Humidity alive, in two shops — McLane’s is City Rustic Jewelry and Moroshok’s is The Beaded Bead. “The base that followed us with Humidity continues to find us on Etsy. It’s been nice,” said Moroshok. Moroshok and McLane are known for mastering different media and frequenting national shows. McLane works in copper, bronze, sterling and brass and precious gems, which (quoting an old artists’ joke) she says took her 25 years and an hour and a half to make. Moroshok is renowned for her intricate beadwork, some of which has been featured in Lark Press’s “500 Beaded Objects” book series. For these two art veterans, Etsy is not just a hobby; it’s another chance at a local business.
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You’ll find this hand-forged sterling “I have sold my art in every silver bracelet (above) and metal flower way you can possibly think of, pendant (below) at Tana McLane’s City and I’m making a bigger profit Rustic Jewelry Etsy shop. doing it this way than I have doing anything else,” said Moroshok, who makes most of her money from selling supplies to other sellers. “I don’t make a living, but I do make a profit.” That’s a substantial feat, considering there are well over two million new items listed each month in the competitive market. Posting store progress on sites like Facebook and Twitter are sometimes critical for a new owner’s survival. “As soon as I started marketing on social media, the synergy started working right away,” Moroshok said. “Social media is necessary; otherwise, you get lost because [Etsy] is so huge and new stores are opening every day.” With low fees (20 cents to list one item and 3.5 percent of the sale taken out for Etsy and Pay Pal) they found the site was user-friendly. “If you compare that to the expense of a show or traveling to sell, it’s just a whole different world,” McLane said. “You’d have to pay that anyway for every sale you make unless you use just cash and checks, but increasingly in the world you have to take credit cards.” McLane is so prepared for credit cards she even has a portable card-reader she can attach to her cell phone to make transactions on the go when she meets local and regional buyers that have found her through Etsy. After pioneering the site, the two say even if they never get successful internationally on Etsy, it still does facilitate being a local business owner. “It’s really pretty brilliant,” Moroshok said of Etsy. “Here I am, this little person in Tallahassee and I’m selling to people in Belgium and Australia and South America. It certainly keeps me busy.” n
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»life parenthood Tallahassee Magazine Facebook followers weighed in with their thoughts on thank yous and what has worked in their families. I wrote a thank you note to Santa Claus once. I think I was about 8 years old. I did it without being told, though. I think my mom was proud. — Kathleen Haughney
Etiquette Rules for 21st Century Kids By Rosanne Dunkelberger As modern technology gives our children ever-expanding ways to communicate instantaneously with friends and family, enquiring minds want to know: Is the handwritten thank you note hopelessly passé? It’s a question of particular import during the holiday season, when children receive a multitude of gifts and parents often tear their hair out trying to get their offspring to pen a word of thanks to grandma. For a definitive answer, we consulted Tallahassee’s etiquette maven, Molly Kellogg, director of the Leon County Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions, who has crammed the social graces into the minds of no less than 600 local youngsters over the past seven years. “When somebody took the time to give a gift, writing a thank you note, in your own handwriting, is appropriate,” she said. “A verbal thank you is a wonderful preliminary, but it should not take the place of a written thank you note. And that goes for text and email as well.” Growing up, “the rule in our house was we didn’t get to play with it, read it or wear it until there was a thank you note written for it,” Kellogg said. “And I teach my students the same thing. I think that it makes them much more thankful for what they receive and recognize that somebody took the time to do that for them.” Last year, Kellogg wrote notes for her then1-year-old, and this year she plans to let Savannah
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scribble on paper. Even the youngest of her students, at age four, get a lesson on the importance of notes. “Most of the time they just color on it and their mother or father writes on it,” she said. “I think it’s imperative to teach from a young age that it’s important to do throughout their lives.” One innovation is notes with pre-printed messages that include blanks where the youngster can fill in the giver’s name and what they received. “They’re not my favorite … they don’t really teach you to have your own thoughts, but it’s an option,” said Kellogg. They might be appropriate for 5 or 6 year olds, she conceded, but “if you’re 15 and filling them out — not so much.” Teens and young adults who have gotten out of the written thank you habit usually see the light when it’s time to get married. “I think the wedding industry does a good job of making them realize ‘Hey, this is on your to-do list.’ It’s on every timeline and I think that really jogs people’s memory,” according to Kellogg. While it may be simpler to write an email or send a text with your thanks, Kellogg says they’re no substitute for putting pen to paper. “As new technologies emerge, people think ‘Oh, I’ll stick this technology in for a handwritten note,’ but there truly is nothing better than going to your mailbox and getting a piece of mail from an actual person that isn’t a bill or a magazine,” she said. “It really makes such a difference.” n
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I tell all grandparents to feel free to stop sending gifts if not thanked properly. — Terri Paul Yes, they still need to be handwritten. And to everyone. And for birthday presents, too. Designing thank yous on the computer is fun, too. With a signature. — Gina Davidson When my kids were little, they drew pictures and dictated the text of the note. I taught them to say “thank you for thinking of me” AND “thank you for the gift.”— Jillian Kaplan Fry I strongly believe that kids should write handwritten notes. And then they can grow up to be adults who also write handwritten notes — for example, after an interview. — Erica Thaler I think a thank you is in order but handwritten is old fashioned. I had my kids call and say their thank you. My parents much preferred a phone call. As a grandmother myself now, I don’t need handwritten thank you. I’m even fine with an email or text. — Boot Camps ToGo I think a verbal thank you suffices only when you receive the gift in-person. If someone goes to the trouble to ship a gift, you should take the five minutes to write a note and put it in the mail. — Amanda Clements I am 27 and I still feel guilty spending money or using a gift before I send a handwritten thank you. — Lindsay Link I am a Grandma and I’ll never stop sending gifts, thank you note or no thank you note. Texting is fine also ... saves paper ... notes do help with learning proper sentence structure. — Gena Varn
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stats of the season From Thanksgiving through the holidays and into the New Year … here are a few fun facts to enjoy. // CompILed by LINDA KLEINDIENST
1621
149
years since
Christmas 30,000
1.76B candy canes are produced in the U.S. each year.
candles are on a Hanukkah menorah. Eight are Hanukkah candles. The ninth is used to light the others.
New Year’s
Kwanzaa
No.1
* million turkeys
were raised in the U.S. in 2011.
billion boxed and individual
environmentally friendly LED lights on five miles of wire adorned a 74-foot Norway Spruce at Rockefeller Center in 2011.
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President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as a national holiday and day of Thanksgiving.
The first Thanksgiving is celebrated by the Plymouth Colony. It lasted three days.
Thanksgiving
Christmas cards were sold in the U.S. last year.
16 lbs. The average weight for a turkey consumed on Thanksgiving last year.
A champagne cork is under
90lbs. of pressure.
Americans buy between 25 and 30 million live Christmas trees each year. There are close to 350 million live Christmas trees currently growing on 15,000 U.S. farms. It takes up to 10 years for a Christmas tree to grow to 7 feet.
Hanukkah
1966
The Kwanzaa holiday was created and is celebrated by an estimated 3 million African-Americans.
New Year’s resolution for 2012: lose weight.
45% of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. *estimation
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Merry Christmas They were here. They had the priests. But did Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto really celebrate the first Christmas in North America? By Jason Dehart The idea that Spanish conquistadors celebrated the first Christmas in North America in Tallahassee has been part of the city’s folklore for a quarter of a century. Ever since 1987, when the late Calvin Jones and a team of volunteers discovered artifacts dating to the 16th century near the historic Gov. John W. Martin house, the image of Spanish conquistadors enjoying the first “merry Christmas” in the New World has been a playful subject for reporters and visitor guides.
However, the actual history is cloudy at best. There really isn’t any documentation backing up the legend, according to state archaeologist Mary Glowacki of the B. Calvin Jones Center for Archaeology. All we have is conjecture and supposition. “I imagine that they did, but there is absolutely no mention of it,” Glowacki said. “We don’t have any historical documentation for it, but we do know there were a number of priests
This depiction of America’s first Christmas was painted in 1975 by local artist Claribel Jett. Based on what was known at that time, she envisioned the event occurring near Lake Jackson.
that were part of the expedition, and that they did bring all the required items, vestments and so on to be able to perform mass.” Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his 600-man army occupied the principal Apalachee village, Anhaica, from October 1539 to March 1540. The natives, dispossessed of their homes and food by the Spaniards, didn’t take kindly to the strangers and ambushed them constantly during this time.
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“The first Christmas Mass celebrated in La Florida could not have been a very festive one,” wrote anthropologist Charles R. Ewen in his 1998 book, “Hernando de Soto Among the Apalachee: The Archaeology of the First Winter Encampment,” which was co-authored by noted historian John H. Hann. On the record, de Soto and his men spent their Christmas (which, according to archaeologists, would have fallen on Dec. 15) basically trying to stay alive. Indeed, Rodrigo Ranjel, de Soto’s personal secretary, recorded that the Apalachee burned the settlement at least twice and killed many of the Spaniards. “They were essentially under siege the entire time,” Glowacki said. Even if they hadn’t been busy warding off attackers, 16th century people just didn’t place the same emphasis on Christmas that we do today. The Spaniards would have treated it like any other religious observance. “We don’t have “We know that many of the Spaniards who were here in the any historical New World, whether they were documentation in Mexico or South America, would go to midnight mass for it, but we and possibly an early mass in do know there the morning; that was pretty common,” she said. “They also were a number recognized all the saints’ days of priests that and Easter, so it was just ... a holy day of obligation. You were part of would go to church, but there really wasn’t anything festive the expedition, about it.” and that they There’s plenty of circumstantial evidence to support such a did bring all the conclusion, Ewen said, because required items, these were Catholics living vestments and so during the Inquisition. “Although not mentioned speon to be able to cifically in any of the narratives (which are all extremely sketchy perform mass.” concerning the in-camp events — Mary Glowacki of that first winter), surely the priests conducted some sort of Christmas service for the men,” Ewen wrote. “It was, after all, the time of the Inquisition, and strict adherence to religious ceremony was observed by all Spaniards.” If they did celebrate Christmas, it would have definitely been the first for the New World. According to Ewen, there’s no record of any other Christian expedition, with the appropriate clergy, being in the future United States before the de Soto expedition. When springtime came, the Spaniards provisioned themselves with confiscated Apalachee corn and headed north. Their decision was based on native stories of gold smelting in Yupaha, a settlement north of Apalachee. To commemorate the mass likely said at the camp, the Trust for Public Land sponsored a Christmas service at the site on December 20, 1987.
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coins, rosary beads, bits of chain mail and a pig jaw have been found at this site and point to the possibility of another de Soto encampment, and perhaps the location of a mission site from a later period as well. Glowacki said the finds are tantalizing, but she wants to see better data. “My jury is still out. If it’s true, it’s an incredible discovery,” she observed. However, several red flags pop up in her mind when she considers the artifacts in question. The copper coins, chain mail fragments and pig jaw are in remarkable condition considering the site’s sandy, acidic soil doesn’t lend well to preservation, she said. Pigs are an important indicator because de Soto brought a herd with him on the expedition. These are said to be the first pigs in North America. “Nobody’s saying (the relics) are not authentic, it’s just ... odd,” she said. “Here, our clay environment preserves better than the sandy soil down there.” As was the case with the Tallahassee site in 1987, the news media have jumped on this new finding, proving that once again, people remain fascinated with de Soto. “There’s something about de Soto that just intrigues people,” Glowacki said. “That’s the potential of archaeology. You never know what you’re going to find.” n
about the archaeologist Archaeologist B. Calvin Jones was a digger with a talent for reading the landscape. If there was a lot being cleared somewhere in Tallahassee, the developer could expect Jones to drive up in a pickup with shovels in the back and start asking questions. That’s basically how the de Soto winter encampment was discovered. In 1987, Jones, an archaeologist with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, was driving along Lafayette Street when he noticed some land being cleared for an office development near the historic Gov. Martin House. The rest is history. Discoveries made there of ancient Spanish artifacts and the significance of the site led the developers, the Tallahassee Development Corporation and Mad Dog Construction, to sell the property to the state, according to Mary Glowacki, state archaeologist and bureau chief of the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research. Jones died from cancer in February 1998 after some 30 years of service but remains a legendary figure with an impressive record of discovery. “He worked for the bureau for quite a long time, since at least ’68, and he was involved in numerous sites,” she said. “He seemed to have a real gift for reading the landscape and identifying where sites would be located. That’s a gift. Not many archaeologists can do that really well.” Jones discovered one of the more famous Paleoindian and early “Archaic” sites, the Harney Flats, down in Hillsborough County when a segment of the Interstate 75 corridor was being surveyed. He also did extensive work at Wakulla Springs Lodge and found an early Paleoindian presence there as well. And, one of his duties while working for the BAR was to locate and identify Spanish mission sites that had been known only from the historical record. His reputation and discoveries were significant enough that when the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research moved into the Governor Martin House in 2005, the residence was co-named the B. Calvin Jones Center for Archaeology in his honor. // jason dehart tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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It was the campaign that nearly wasn’t. Lawton Chiles had represented Polk County for 22 years in the Florida Legislature and in 1970 wanted to go to Washington as a U.S. senator. But he was barely known outside his central Florida district and the opposition would be formidable. He would be one of four candidates, including former Gov. Farris Bryant, vying for the Democratic nomination — and the others would have access to the kind of campaign money Chiles could only dream about. The first major challenge was to convince friends and longtime supporters he could win the seat being vacated by his longtime political hero, Spessard Holland. Unable to raise the funds needed to hire a big staff and launch a statewide advertising campaign, he employed a strategy that had served him well in his legislative races, opting to walk across Florida and hope that free press and word-of-mouth would get him the support he needed. From Century, an Escambia County town near the Alabama line, Chiles embarked on a 1,003-mile journey that would earn him the nickname “Walkin’ Lawton” — and a seat in the U.S. Senate. Chiles died 14 years ago on Dec. 12, just three weeks before his second term as governor ended.
At his funeral, former Georgia U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn reflected, 28 years later, on how Chiles spent his first day in Washington, wandering the city in awe. “And that night he sat on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and wept tears of joy at a Florida cracker being given the opportunity to serve in the U.S. Senate.” The evolution of Chiles’ decision to run for the Senate — and the reaction of his inner circle — is detailed in an authorized biography of
Chiles, “Walkin’ Lawton,” authored by John DP A relative unknown, Lawton Chiles took Coggin and scheduled a hike in 1970 that for release in November. would propel him Nunn wrote the introducto the U.S. Senate. tion to the book. Coggin said he learned of Chiles’ walk across the state and his legendary boots when he moved to Orlando in 2004 to work on the League of Conservation Voters’
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In this excerpt from the book, Coggin tells how Chiles shared his plan to walk the state with his campaign brain trust: Chiles called together his inner circle to his Lakeland home on Lake Hollingsworth. A recent poll showed that only 12 percent of Florida voters had heard of him. How could the campaign vault its candidate into the imagination of 2.7 million voters with a two-person staff and an empty bank account? The group kicked around ideas all afternoon. Then Rhea returned to an idea proposed in 1966 when Lawton had contemplated running for governor. He could canvass the state on foot, county by county, town by town. The candidate said, “I’ve either got to give up, sell out to somebody, or go on the walk.” Rhea, adamant that the campaign finish debt-free, worried for Lawton’s safety on the highway, but smiled at the walk’s serendipity. Friend and future American Bar Associate President Chesterfield Smith called the plan “the most damn fool idea I ever heard of.” College buddy Bill Skipper agreed. Bill Henry, another college classmate, advised against it: “How are you going to capture the imaginations of Floridians by putting on an old pair of boots and looking like a country hick?” Burke Kibler thought it was “one of the dumbest things I ever heard of.” Homer Hooks counseled that “it would produce zero votes if any, or fewer than zero, that he could spend his time more effectively in going to the cities and going some house-to-house and door-to-door of course, but what good would it be to walk from Clewiston to Bonifay Springs and see eight people, to put it in stark terms.” Most of his friends, Dexter Douglass recalls, “thought it was stupid … and told him so!” By nightfall, Chiles had resolved to lace up his walking boots. He would walk for economy and face-to-face conversation; to introduce himself to Florida one person at time, and leave the million-dollar chase to the competition. His message would reach voters on Florida’s dirt driveways and tractor trails as well as its TV and radio airwaves. Outside shacks and in back alleys, he would give the penniless as long a hearing as the Rotary Club. Each day would teach him solutions to agricultural policy, the Vietnam War, and pollution — all transmitted directly from farmers, soldiers, and student advocates. The media events earned walking, whether watching cattle cross the road or finding a stash of snakeskins, would enchant reporters more than the champagne-and-caviar circuit. Rhea envisioned brass bands and confetti advancing this campaign asking voters to “Walk a Few Miles with Chiles.” Chesterfield Smith called Spessard Holland to relate the news. After a long pause, Smith asked, “Do you hear me?” Silence followed. Then Holland murmured, “You know, it just might work.”
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»life agenda Local Honors ▪ It’s cool and green and shady. Now, it’s nationally recognized again. The Park Avenue Chain of Parks, a leafy and green source of pride for many residents, was recently celebrated as a prestigious work of landscape architecture by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The downtown park system was one of only three sites in Florida recognized during ASLA’s “Celebrate Our Public Landscapes” campaign, which emphasizes the role landscape builders play in creating a valuable sense of place. “Our park system as a whole is one of the best in America,” said Mayor John Marks. “It’s the centerpiece of the downtown community.” The Chain of Parks was renovated 18 years ago, and has since been the venue of choice for many downtown festivals and special events. In 1999 it was honored by the ASLA as a Centennial Medallion recipient in celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary.
Heard on the Street ▪ Moore Communications Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary and has added more glory to its wellknown reputation with a third consecutive appearance on Florida Trend’s annual ranking of the “Best Places to Work” in the state, and a second showing on Inc. Magazine’s 5,000, the annual list of fastest-growing companies in the nation.
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▪ Beth Kirkland, CEcD, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County Inc., has been elected by the members of the Florida Economic Development Council to serve as the group’s 2012–13 chair.
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▪ Ohio Wesleyan University administrator Eric S. Algoe has been appointed associate vice president for administration at Florida State University. He will assist with the development and implementation of programs that have a university-wide impact.
at the Florida Department of Insurance/Office of Insurance Regulation for more than 10 years. ▪ Global consulting company North Highland has added Barbara Ray as vice president and new local office leader in Tallahassee. She will also serve as a member of North Highland’s Public Sector Global Expertise Network leadership team and will lead company efforts to expand its public sector footprint in existing markets as well as create opportunities in new markets. ▪ Scott Fennell has joined Workforce Florida Inc. as executive vice president for operations and chief financial officer. A certified public accountant, he has more than 15 years of experience working with workforce and economic development budgets and policy as well as governmental audits. Fennell will also serve as Workforce Florida’s treasurer. ▪ Pea Green Solutions CEO Samantha Strickland has launched a new brand for her firm: The Pod Advertising. The new name reflects the firm’s emergence as a fully operational advertising agency. ▪ Kelly Layman has joined MedAffinity Corp. as an executive and shareholder. MedAffinity is a Tallahassee-based start-up company providing doctors and other health-care practitioners with next-generation software for Layman creating electronic health records. Layman most recently served as executive director of communications at the Florida Board of Governors for the State University System. ▪ Crump & Associates, a training and professional development company founded by Christy Crump in 2008 and headquartered in Tallahassee, has been acquired by the Center for Individual Excellence. ▪ John Wayne Smith, former legislative affairs director at the Florida Association of Counties, has joined William Peebles, whose Tallahassee firm represents several cities, counties and other local governments.
▪ Leon County District 4 Commissioner Bryan Desloge is the new president of the Florida Association of Counties. Desloge has served on the Leon County Board of County Commissioners for six years and was chairman from 2009–2010. He is the owner of Desloge Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment. But wait, there’s more: Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Desloge chairman of the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region. Desloge was also awarded the Presidential Advocacy Award during the 2012 Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Exposition in Orange County.
▪ Washington-based government affairs firm Three Bridges Advisors has opened an office in Tallahassee that will be managed by Vice President Alan J. Suskey, who previously worked for SRI International in Washington and as a congressional aide. The Army veteran served two tours of duty in Iraq.
▪ Holland & Knight has expanded the firm’s Florida government advocacy team by adding Kimberly Case and Beth Vecchioli as senior policy advisors in the Tallahassee office. Case has 15 years of experience in state government, most recently serving as legislative affairs director and policy advisor for Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. Vecchioli represents clients in the areas of insurance regulation, lobbying and financial services matters. She was a senior level manager and regulator
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▪ Florida-based marketing and communications firm Taproot Creative has named Stacey Getz, APR, as partner and vice president of public relations. Getz, 29, previously served as director of strategic communications for the agency.
▪ Lyndsey Cruley has rejoined the public relations shop at Bascom Communications after serving as spokeswoman for Senate President Mike Haridopolos. ▪ The Florida Sheriffs Association has named David Brand as public safety services coordinator. Brand spent 28 years with the Tallahassee Police Department, where he retired as the Internal Affairs
Commander, and 10 years with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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▪ Logan Lane and Mike Tucker, owners of SignDesign Promotionals Inc., have opened a SIGNARAMA store, the world’s largest sign franchise, at 2915 E. Park Ave., Tallahassee. ▪ Pennington Partners Mark K. Delegal, Peter M. Dunbar and Cynthia S. Tunnicliff are among the attorneys profiled in the 2012 Florida Super Lawyers publication. Delegal is being recognized for his practice in the area of governmental and legislative representation, Dunbar for real estate law and Tunnicliff for administrative law. ▪ Cyndy Loomis, chief executive officer of the national management consulting firm ISF, has been named to the board of the North Central Division of the Children’s Home Society of Florida. Loomis’ Loomis 17-year-old son was born 12 weeks premature and received in-home services through CHS. ▪ Karol Schneider, assistant vice president/market service manager at Capital City Bank, was recently elected president of The Pilot Club of Tallahassee. Other elected officers include: Yvonne Salfinger, president-elect; Belinda Mizell, vice president; Claire Mikko, secretary; Charlotte Edenfield, treasurer; Carol Wolfe, one-year director; Carol Heiman, two-year director; and Pam Schilling, immediate past president/director. ▪ Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet, managing director of Uber Operations, has passed a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. He has been designated a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems. ▪ Nick Waller, regional vice president of Gray Television, Inc. and president and general manager of WCTV (Tallahassee-Thomasville)/WSWG (Moultrie-Albany), was presented with the American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award for his contributions and commitment to advertising in the Tallahassee area. “I am honored to receive this award from my peers and join such an esteemed group of previous Silver Medal winners,” Waller said. ▪ Bill Moor has succeeded Randy Pople as Capital City Trust Company president following Pople’s retirement. Moor, formerly the president of Capital City Banc Investments, now serves as president of both areas and unites the two divisions under common leadership. ▪ Anne Carpenter, program specialist for the Early Learning Coalition, was recognized as a Home Town
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▪ A $1 million gift to the Florida State University College of Business from Dollar Tree Inc. President and CEO Bob Sasser and his wife, Pam, has kick-started the college’s $65-million campaign for a new building. The university has committed to matching private donations raised for the new facility. ▪ Ron Sachs Communications has acquired What’s Next Marketing, a full-service social/digital media/marketing practice. The Ad Club of Boston in 2011 named What’s Next as an Emerging Interactive Business, and last year it was a finalist for Forbes’ “Most Promising Companies” list. The digital division will be called What’s Next Marketing. ▪ Chance Partners and the Carlyle Group have broken ground on Catalyst, a mixed-use development on a 2.9-acre industrial site on West Madison Street near Florida State University. Catalyst will have a five-story parking structure and an adjacent four-story residence building with 130 apartments with a mix of one- to fourbedroom units. ▪ The Tallahassee Regional Airport completed its annual comprehensive Federal Aviation Administration Airport Certification Inspection in August and met all the required standards for keeping its federal Airport Operating Certificate. “Special thanks go to everyone that assisted in preparations for this inspection and their continuing vigilance to ensure that Tallahassee Regional Airport is inspection ready at all times,” said Sunil Harman, director of aviation. ▪ Simply Southern Restaurant Group, the exclusive franchisor of Chicken Salad Chick, announced that two new franchises will open in Tallahassee. ▪ Red Hills Powersports is now open for business at two locations in Tallahassee. Red Hills Powersports is the factory-authorized dealership for new Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Zero motorcycles. “There is a special breed of individuals who know the rush of fun and exhilaration that comes from the right powersport vehicle,” said Cody Langston, vice president of Red Hills Powersports dealership operations. “That incredible feeling is something we want to share with outdoors enthusiasts throughout our area.” ▪ The newly renovated 12,000-square-foot Lake Jackson Branch library at 3840 N. Monroe St. is now open for business after being fixed up to support the needs of the growing community in that part of town. ▪ The new Leon County Veterans Resource Center welcomes veterans and urges them to stop by for a chat in the historic Amtrak Station at 918 Railroad Ave. The office is devoted to connecting men and women who served in the military with employment opportunities, education benefits, counseling and on-site job training in partnership with Workforce Plus. n
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The Party’s Over, My Friend Myths About Hangover ‘Cures’ and How to Feel Better the Morning After By Chelsey Germani
With every late night of drinking comes the impending possibility of tomorrow’s hangover. There are many triedand-not-so-true methods of hangover avoidance. Now that the party-filled holiday season is upon us, here are three popular hangover “cures” that don’t work — and some alternate strategies to consider.
only crack in that martini glass is that acetaminophen, brand name Tylenol, actually becomes toxic when mixed with alcohol, and could cause liver damage. The decision to take acetaminophen before bed doesn’t work in your favor either, because the drug’s peak effectiveness will occur while you’re still sleeping.
1. Hair of the Dog
TRY INSTEAD Take an Ibuprofen first thing in the morning. “Get up and take 800 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour before you need to be functional,” advises Dr. David Clayton. “You’ll feel awful when you wake up to take it, but you’ll feel much better an hour later.”
Not sure which fraternity brother came up with the idea of consuming more alcohol the morning after a night of partying, but his efforts to produce an effective hangover cure have failed. According to WebMD, a hangover begins when the blood-alcohol level starts to fall, with the hangover reaching its most painful levels at a blood alcohol content of 0.0. Therefore, drinking a beer (or mimosa, for the ladies) in the morning only prolongs the hangover you will inevitably feel later in the day. TRY INSTEAD Drink Gatorade or water the following morning. Even though Gatorade may not return the pink stiletto you lost, it will replace the electrolytes you “misplaced” the night before. Drinking water throughout the night of partying can also ease the effects of tomorrow’s hangover.
2. Take a Tylenol Before Bed
Conspirators get an “A” for effort for this hangover myth. It seems logical to take a painkiller before turning in to ensure the impending pain will be gone by morning. The
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3. Eat Before You Hit the Sack
We’d all like to think that the 3 a.m. binge at Whataburger or scarfing down last night’s leftovers before calling it a night is absorbing the consumed alcohol. In reality, it is just adding calories to the list of unhealthy things you’ve consumed in the last five hours. TRY INSTEAD Eating before drinking. Drinking on an empty stomach allows the alcohol to travel straight to your bloodstream, speeding up the drunk-to-hungover process. But if you eat a decent-sized meal before a night of revelry, your body will be busy digesting your meal even after you’ve started drinking, slowing down the “drunk process” as well. n
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The ‘Hag Phenomenon’ Recurring Sleep Paralysis Might Be a Symptom of a Deeper Sleep Disorder By Jason Dehart
YOU’VE just fallen asleep and it’s happened again: You’re suddenly wide awake, but you can’t move, can barely breathe, and you have this creepy sensation something dark and foreboding is stalking you from across the room, or maybe sitting on your chest. Try as you may, you can’t get up, and you find yourself unable to speak. The more you struggle, the more exhausted you become. Suddenly you snap out of it and gasp for air like a drowning swimmer breaking the surface. You quickly flip on a light; nothing is there. Everything is OK. Supernatural as it may seem, you haven’t been abducted by aliens or possessed by demons. You’ve just experienced sleep paralysis, a phenomenon that’s been plaguing some sleepers for centuries. In folklore it’s been called the “Hag Phenomenon,” “Old Hag Syndrome” or “night mare” because of the monstrous, demonic hallucinations sometimes encountered. The monsters may not be real, but in some cases sleep paralysis can indicate there’s a real problem needing attention. “If you have sleep paralysis as you’re waking up, it’s not all that
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uncommon. The (episodes) that happen when you’re falling asleep are often signs of a sleep disorder, and the one most likely is narcolepsy,” said Dr. David Huang, medical director of the Tallahassee Memorial Sleep Center. According to the National Sleep Foundation, narcolepsy is a neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleepwake cycles normally. The main features of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy (sudden collapse without loss of consciousness). The disease is also often associated with sudden sleep attacks, insomnia, dream-like hallucinations and sleep paralysis. There’s no widely accepted cure for narcolepsy but symptoms can be alleviated, and treatments may involve medication and behavioral therapy. Huang said you can cut down on the episodes of sleep paralysis by simply getting into a regular sleep pattern, and sleeping between seven and eight hours a night. But if you’re susceptible to frequent episodes of sleep paralysis at the onset of sleep, then you need to see a sleep specialist. n
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Christmas JT Burnett’s Holiday Home Trimmings Coordinate With His Vintage-Style Décor By Terra Palmer, Photos by AJ Abellera To create a comfortable atmosphere when decorating a home, I make sure it represents the owner’s personality — and local businessman JT Burnett has plenty of personality. While his signature development project, Hotel Duval, oozes urban sophistication, JT is a country guy at heart. He started his entrepreneurial career raising chickens for profit when he was 15 and had his own construction company by the time he was 17. Currently JT focuses his efforts as a principal of Inkbridge, LLC, which specializes in investments and what he calls “financial engineering.” In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter, Sophie, and flying. JT has great style and taste, which tends toward the masculine. He’s a man who knows what he wants, and perfection is of the utmost importance. His home is decorated in a manly style, with vintage-style leather, turn-of-the-century industrial antiques and an abundance of style and quality. After decorating his home, he then asked me to decorate it for the holidays, carrying on with the same inspirational style we focused on with his furniture.
The wreaths on the front door (above) offer a preview of the rustic holiday décor inside JT Burnette’s Bobbin Trace home (top). Natural materials — including pine cones, evergreen branches and antlers — are highlighted in the living room decorations (left). The tree sits in a vintage urn and the bottom is wrapped with bright red burlap.
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While the glass bubble light fixture just like those found in Hotel Duval steals the show, the staircase (left) is dressed with a simple garland. Two red balls and an antique crate filled with greenery, mercury glass and starry lights dress the hallway (below). Fur throws hang on antique hooks for guests to snuggle up with. Throughout the year, the glass domes on the dining room table (opposite page) are filled with seasonal decorations. For Christmas, it’s red birds, silver balls and pinecones.
To accomplish this, we used spectacular large-scale holiday products handmade by an international roster of artisans. The red and silver holiday color palette runs throughout all the decorations. Starry lights added a festive glow to mantles, centerpieces, trees and wreaths. Using Mercury glass, antlers and natural materials, we were able to keep the flow cohesive but very manly and festive! n
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munications director of the Florida Retail Federation. And it’s triply important to point out local options when you consider the soaring growth of online shopping. In January 2011, with the backing of local businesses and chambers of commerce, Mayor John Marks declared the second Saturday of
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each month as “Local Business Saturday.” On that day, residents were encouraged to go out and buy at least one product or service from a local business. The website localbusinesssaturday.com cites statistics that show for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the community, and that for the past 10 years, 60 to 80 percent of new jobs were created by small business. After the announcement, Tallahassee’s First Lady was asked by his staff if they could follow her around while she shopped on the inaugural Local Shopping Saturday. “We just want to follow you around when you do what you usually do,” Jane Marks said they told her. “Well, what I normally do, I was out of a hair product and I go down to the
If you want an honest opinion about how the shoe looks on you, ask Jane Marks (right) or Aysha Jaber. The daughter of the Heels & Handbags owner (top) offered a running commentary during a Shop Local visit, when she wasn’t “helping” Chandler Keenan set out treats for the shoppers. Opposite page: Jane Marks (front and center) is surrounded by her cohort, who often dress in red for their Local Shopping Saturday adventures, at Heels & Handbags on Market Street.
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favorite barbecue places — all locally owned. One of the girls took a picture Jane Marks debates and she said, ‘You know what? This is the merits of a purse with Harriet Williams interesting. I think a lot of people would (left) and Judy Sheridan enjoy it.’” (right), who is shown And they have. The second month, below trying on a comfy the group mushroomed to about 18 platform shoe. women who took in shops at Midtown and the following month they visited Market Street. So far, the diverse group (and the occasional husband tag-along) has been making monthly forays to businesses and hasn’t had to go back and visit one twice. Now, her shopping crew ranges between 15 and 45 people. (Low participation can usually be attributed to game days or rotten weather. Unfortunately, in September, it was both.) Because Marks’ Local Shopping Saturday wasn’t really planned as an ongoing event, there was a bit of a learning curve. She said the group’s first forays were too ambitious, trying to take in too many stores. Now the monthly shopping trips that start at 11 a.m. are limited to three or four businesses in a single area and are planned to last about three hours. “It’s lovely for so many reasons now, because each time we go it is an entirely different experience. When I started out, we were going to do it for a year, to see if businesses would pick up 72 November–December 2012
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on it. And the beauty of it is, they have,” Marks said. “What we disAttorney Christine Pejot consults with her covered is … the businesses would daughter about shoes. call us back and say, ‘We’d like for you to come to our business, would you please continue?’ Now, I don’t have to worry. Businesses will call us — or alternatively, if I see a new business that’s opening up, I’ll make an inquiry.” Marks personally contacts the owners of each establishment the group is planning to visit before the group descends, and they often roll out the red carpet, offering refreshments, swag and — best of all — special discounts. During a visit to Market Street, Lila Jaber, owner of Heels and Handbags, provided an exceptional welcome to the group. “I had never seen such a spread she had fixed … figs and cheeses and things that were indigenous to her culture,” said Marks. “The girls stayed there almost two hours because it was so inviting.” Mary Brown has been on many Saturday local shopping trips. “I think it’s great because somebody keeps picking different areas, and it’s fun to explore parts of town that I never get to. I hadn’t been to Gaines Street at all and that was amazing.” And she admits to not being much of a shopper. “Usually I don’t buy anything, but … it’s just fun being with the girls.” And don’t tell Marks you have to travel to big cities to find unique things.
‘X’ Marks the Shop If you’re looking to shop local, follow in the footsteps of Jane Marks and her girls. Here’s a listing of all the stores and restaurants they’ve visited in nearly two years of exploring the Tallahassee retail scene, broken down for you by geographic areas of town. Happy shopping! Market Street/ Market Square Honeytree Natural Foods Nic’s Toggery Polka Dot Press Heels & Handbags My Favorite Things Lofty Pursuits Cotton Etc. Morelia’s Coton Colors Simply Entertaining Glasshopper Tasty Pastry Bakery Gidget’s Shaw’s Athletics Bedfellows Tres Chic Chrysalis Fine Fabrics and Furnishings Ten Thousand Villages My Kids A La Mode Hopkin’s Eatery Fashion Pointe/Kids Pointe Consignments by Jane Eldridge’s Kid’s Shoes Art Nails Awards4U Spriggs Laid Back Luxe
Midtown Cole Couture Paisley Café Lucy and Leos Narcissus Sweat Therapy Fitness Luna’s Italian Food Quincie Hamby Art Jewelry Kanvas Way Out West Urban Thread Divas and Devils Quarter Moon Imports The Grey Fox Peculiar Goods Uptown Café and Catering Tre Sorelle Boutique Prissy Lily Cabello’s Hair & Nail Studio
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She’s known for her signature style that includes on-trend separates and eye-catching, bold jewelry. All of it purchased locally. “My girlfriends used to laugh at me because I used to get Good Housekeeping and Vogue. Years and years I’ve been devoted to them — I love them. I kind of learned how to put things together. You do not have to go to New York to get that look. People are always asking me, ‘Where did you get it?’ And I’ve always shopped here. I get frustrated when I go to big cities because things are so high end and basically unaffordable. Here in Tallahassee things are accessible. And they have the looks here — you just need to know where to find them.” If you’re not sure about your style, the group is happy to give advice, led by an enthusiastic Marks, who calls herself a “shopping coach” and bops around each store, wrapping a scarf around someone’s neck or pointing out jewelry. “We’ve got shoppers who come from all over the community,” Marks said. “The thing I like about this group as it has grown is its diversity. We have college students, we have business owners, we have people that work for the state, we have judges, we have attorneys, we have ministers’ wives and people who work in insurance companies. It doesn’t matter: If you hear about it, just come join us.” n City Manager Anita Favors Thompson chats up business owner Saed Jaber.
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2013 GIFTING TIPS Start your gifting for next season with these helpful tips: » Pay attention to what your loved ones mention and start a “wish list.” Keep it in your car’s glove box, or, if you’re tech-savvy, on your smartphone. » Set an overall gift budget. Apportion an amount to people on your list. » Look for off-season deals such as bicycles in the fall and jackets in the spring. Don’t forget to buy kids’ clothes up a size, though. » Whether it’s in a seperate account or a piggy bank, put a little money aside for gifts during the warmer months. It will help reduce some holiday stress next December. // LAURA PATRICK
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I can still remember the adventure like it was yesterday — my first hunting trip. I was only seven years old and my grandfather allowed me to tag along to a seemingly faraway place. I’d heard the tales, and in my young mind it was a place of mythical proportions; to him it was simply a hunting camp located in the Mississippi Delta near the town of Benoit. No big game was taken on that outing, though a lifelong fire and appreciation for the outdoors and the sport of hunting was fueled, which still burns strong today. Hunting is a time-honored Southern tradition, and every fall Tallahassee area residents take to the woods in search of some wild, elusive quarry; although any avid outdoors sportsperson will tell you a chilly early morning sunrise, strong coffee, campfires and the camaraderie of friends far outweighs a bulging game bag or a big buck.
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Over the last several decades the sport of hunting has grown in popularity among those living in suburban areas and in cities like Tallahassee. And, due to urban sprawl and population growth, the amount of land open to the public for hunting has decreased. Oftentimes people who don’t own land, have permission from a landowner, or pay to participate in hunting activities on a privately held lease, have a hard time taking to the outdoors to enjoy the sport. Fortunately, Tallahassee is located in a region rich with public land — resources that are hunter friendly and provide great opportunities to pursue a variety of wild game animals and migratory waterfowl. One such public land owned and controlled by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and funded by U.S. tax dollars is located just a short drive south of Tallahassee — the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (St. Marks NWR). Established in 1931, the St. Marks NWR is one of 500 national wildlife refuges and part of the national refuge system. The Refuge is presently comprised of 70,000 acres and spans three coastal counties: Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor. Covering approximately 43 miles of coastline that borders Apalachee Bay, the Refuge is part of a diverse ecosystem. While its primary purpose is to provide conservation and protection of all species of wildlife, hunting is a tool used to maintain sustainable wildlife populations compatible with the habitat on the Refuge. St. Marks NWR provides outdoors enthusiasts with a unique landscape to enjoy
With the proper permits, hunting is permitted on nearly half of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge’s 70,000 acres.
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various activities in the great and print media. The process is outdoors, and hunting is one of fairly simple if you just follow the The Refuge’s season for hunting with guns lasts just them. Hunting is permitted on instructions and become familiar a few days in December and approximately 32,000 acres that with the regulations. If you have limited permits are issued. comprise four units: Panacea, any questions, just call the Refuge Wakulla, Piney Island Waterfowl office at (850) 925-6121. The staff Hunt Area and Aucilla. Each is very knowledgeable and more year, during specified times, hunters have the than willing to help. opportunity to take various wild game with The hunts that draw the most attention are for both conventional firearms and/or archery whitetail deer and the Eastern wild turkey. Deer equipment. and turkey hunts are by quota only and hunters It’s a great opportunity, but you must first must posses a quota hunt permit to participate. know and understand the details and regulations Permits are limited and issued lottery-style. involved with participating in the hunts held on Participants must have applied during a specific the Refuge. For the most part these hunts are timeframe to be included in the drawing. Quota used as management tools and do not provide hunts are unit specific and held only on specified total unrestricted access to the hunter. dates. If you are lucky enough to draw one of St. Marks NWR goes through lengths the coveted quota hunt permits, you will have to explain the regulations and the processes the opportunity to enjoy hunting in a pristine involved in being eligible to hunt through both environment that offers a distinctive experience. online (fws.gov/saintmarks/huntinginfo.html) St. Marks NWR also offers a quota hunt for
Spending time in the woods with a child is the perfect time to talk about conservation and how we should respect wildlife and the environment. Also, how we should preserve special places for future generations so everyone can enjoy the outdoors.
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the mobility impaired and this year, for the first time, a youth deer hunt is being conducted in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Whitetail deer and the Eastern Wild Turkey are not the only species of upland game animals available to hunters on this Refuge. Each year a small game season is opened for a short period. There are no quotas, but hunters must possess a nonquota hunt permit that can be obtained for the small game season free of charge by visiting, writing or calling the Refuge office. This permit contains all of the current rules and regulations pertaining to small game season and hunting on the St. Marks NWR. The upcoming non-quota hunt for small game this hunting season will run from Dec. 26th, 2012–Jan. 6, 2013. A signed non-quota hunt permit must be on your person during all times while participating in the small game hunt. In my opinion the small game season on the St. Marks NWR is a prime opportunity to spend time in a pristine place on quality hunt that doesn’t take a lot of effort. As an adult, I try not to forget how I was introduced to hunting when I was a young person. I spent many hours roaming the fields and woods hunting small game. A small game hunt presents the perfect opportunity to introduce a young person to the sport. Small game hunting is not as restrictive as hunting whitetail deer or turkey. Sitting still in one place for long periods of time is not necessarily required for success, and it can be much more interactive for younger children with shorter attention spans.
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Spending time in the woods with a child is the perfect time to talk about conservation and how we should respect wildlife and the environment. Also, how we should preserve special places for future generations so everyone can enjoy the outdoors. It’s much easier to mentor a child about healthy habits when they’re spending uninterrupted time with you and not glued to a television set. Gray squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and hogs can all be taken during the refuge small game hunt. These species don’t necessarily carry the cachet of a whitetail deer or turkey trophy, but believe me they are plenty glamorous, especially to a child. And, as for table fare, wild game is a delicacy — especially when recounting an outing with others. If you enjoy the sound of whistling wings and watching waterfowl pitch into a decoy spread, Piney Island Waterfowl Hunt Area may be for you. Located in the western reaches of Apalachee Bay and within the Refuge boundaries, the bay waters surrounding Piney Island play host to a number of different species of migrating waterfowl each winter, especially diving ducks. No special permit is needed to hunt in the waterfowl area, and the season runs consistent with Florida’s waterfowl season. State and federal regulations apply. However, you are best served to do your homework before embarking upon a hunt, or hunt with someone who is familiar with the area. This portion of the bay is Even if the quarry proves elusive, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge offers a great opportunity to enjoy a pristine natural environment very close to home.
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Extra Tips If you’re planning on spending time on the Refuge hunting, here are a few suggestions from the author, host of the talk show “North Florida Fish and Game Report,” which can be heard Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. on ESPN Radio 97.9: ► Access can be limited, especially during inclement weather, so plan on walking. Wear a good pair of boots that will keep your feet comfortable, dry and offer protection — preferably to the knee. ► A compass, map and flashlight are a must. A GPS with extra batteries isn’t a bad idea, but it isn’t necessary. I always include a small whistle as well. I know several people who spent more time than they initially intended in the St. Marks NWR, and not by choice. ► Depending on what you are hunting, a length of rope or a game drag is nice to have for use in retrieval. A sharp knife is always a must. I carry a small bottle of water and disposable latex gloves to aid in field dressing game. ► We’re in Florida, and it doesn’t take much to bring out the biting bugs, so either make sure you have some good bug spray or a ThermaCell. ► Travel light. Most of the items I pack don’t take up much room, weigh very little and can be carried in a small pack or stored handily in my hunting vest. 90 November–December 2012
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Trees shown were designed by Terra Palmer and Patricia Greene of Greene with Envy.
Germany’s first Christmas trees were small, decorated with apples, nuts, dates, pretzels and paper flowers. As with many things, the Americanized take on the tradition over the years has trended toward bigger-is-better supersized holiday trees — soaring evergreens requiring miles of lights, piles of ornaments and hours and hours to assemble.
But what if it were possible to pack an impressive decorative punch without pulling out the stepladder? We’ve taken the Christmas tree back to its roots with small trees that pack a lot of style into three or four feet of height. The trees shown here get a lift by being placed in decorative urns (this is also a good idea if you want to make a 6-footer
get closer to the ceiling). Then, the decorating fun starts. Because they’re small, they’ll fit on top of a table or counter (no rearranging furniture!). And it’s easy to create trees with themes, load them with ornaments and place them throughout the house — copper and cookie cutters in the kitchen, pearls and sophisticated ornaments for an Evening in
Paris tree would be perfect for a bedroom, or perhaps a pink fir with teacups in a little girl’s room. But here’s the best part: After the New Year has been rung in and the parties are over, just put a dust covering on the tree and plop it into a closet. It will be good to go for years to come and decorating will be a breeze — leaving you more time to enjoy your holidays. n
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Wind Creek Casino Offers an Entertaining Escape
A three-and-a-half-hour drive from Tallahassee puts relaxation seekers in Atmore, Ala., where the 17-story Wind Creek Casino & Hotel rises from the ground like a monument. Opened in January 2009 on the Poarch Creek Indian reservation, Wind Creek Casino & Hotel is an oasis of relaxation, healthy living and entertainment. The 57,000-square-foot casino features 1,600 electronic games. The large gaming floor allows smoking, and there is a small non-smoking room of electronic games near the elevators. Friendly waitresses come around to take drink orders while guests spin with the hopes of winning the next jackpot. Hedge your bet with Wind Creek “Escape” packages. Escape at Wind Creek is a world-class facility boasting a spa, fitness center and culinary studio. The weekend “Escape” inspires a healthy lifestyle along with serenity, relaxation and wellness. A variety of packages and programs allow guests to mix and match services, ranging from spa treatments and yoga classes to hands-on cooking classes and private chef dining. The AAA Four Diamond hotel features 236 wellappointed rooms with ultra-plush beds and fine linens. The 15th floor has been upgraded specifically for the Escape package and features spa-like decor, flooring and scents. Beautiful earthen, stone tiles frame amenities within the spa, including the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The floating meditation deck outside serves as the serene location for wellness classes, including yoga and Pilates. The culinary studio, located adjacent to the spa, features six individual cooking stations with state-of-the-art Wolf appliances. Each class features a highly skilled chef instructor, custom menu and friendly mix of participants. Students pair up at each mini-kitchen for a handson lesson that teaches a variety of techniques. Somebody’s shouting “My goal is for you to “jackpot” at Jimmy learn something while Buffet’s Margaritaville you’re here,” said Master Casino (left) slot machines Chef Louis Chatham, who every 30 minutes. Gambling isn’t the only helped open the school. “I fun to be found at Wind want the class to know why Creek Casino (opposite we do it one way. There are page, top). The resort 100 ways to do something, also includes a culinary and you can use the recipe studio (opposite page, as a roadmap to select your bottom), spa and outdoor own path.” amphitheater hosting world-class musical acts. The result is an evening
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of hands-on education, camaraderie, a three-course meal and libations. Themed classes range from Asian to Mediterranean to Middle Eastern to Turkish cuisine. Menus continuously change to feature new dishes and techniques. The property also features multiple restaurants, including Fire Steakhouse, Taste Buffet and the Grill Café, which are ready to satisfy any craving. Since opening, Wind Creek has hosted live performances from a broad spectrum of musical talents. Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Kool & the Gang, Huey Lewis & the News, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boyz II Men, Blake Shelton and the Commodores are among a long list who boast performances at the outdoor amphitheater. Tribal traditions and handcrafted items are subtly located throughout the resort. Near the elevators, a handmade canoe by tribal member William “Bubba” Bailey showcases the tribe’s traditional mode of transportation. In the gift shop, tribal member Carolyn Parker Peterson’s handcrafted woven baskets and jewelry are beautifully displayed next to a framed summary of her story and techniques.
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Harrah’s New Orleans New Orleans, La. (504) 533-6000 / (800) 847-5299 harrahsneworleans.com The Perk: Located in the heart of New Orleans near attractions, dining and nightlife Best Bet: Complimentary parking with 30 minutes of play Lodging rates starting at $129 weekday/$199 weekends
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Calling all Parrot Heads! Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritavilla Casino & Restaurant has brought the island vibe to gaming. The smallest casino in Mississippi, Margaritavilla is not short on fun. Unlike most casinos, Margaritaville features floor-toceiling windows, welcoming natural light and scenic views of Biloxi’s Back Bay. The casino has table games and 820 slot machines. Margaritaville appeals to slot players and boasts a $1,000 jackpot every 30 minutes. Coastal-themed games such as Big Fish Record, Goldfish, Mermaid’s Gold and Turtle Treasure complement the tropical decor while cocktail waitresses happily serve boat drinks and signature margaritas. Three restaurants, including the Margaritaville Restaurant, Feeding Frenzy Buffet and Landshark Landing keep gamers hydrated, nourished and entertained. Throughout the day volcano eruptions are followed by an attractive female staff member who slides into a giant margarita. The 5 O’Clock Somewhere bar offers bar-side electronic games, In the casino (top) or restaurants (bottom) it’s and the entertainment venue always lively at Biloxi’s accommodates up to 900 guests for Margaritaville. The concerts and events. nightclub Masquerade When it’s time to cash in the (center) is located in the chips, guests head outside to the heart of the Harrah’s New marina for live music by a variety Orleans Casino. of local, regional and national acts every Thursday through Sunday. The expansive multi-level dining decks and marina make it an ideal place to come by boat, and complimentary boat parking is an added perk. “One of the exciting parts of coming here is a chance sighting of Jimmy Buffet,” said Margaritaville Greeter Cody Wilson. “He has been known to come in unannounced and start playing slots in the corner or give an impromptu concert.” Since Margaritaville does not include accommodations, there are ample nearby casinos to choose from for an overnight stay. The Grand Casino is close, as is The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Hard Rock Casino. A 20-minute scenic drive along the coast to the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport offers a comfortable and entertaining spot to rest up for round two.
Big Fun in the Big Easy at Harrah’s New Orleans
For those who love gaming as much as they love the Big Easy, the place to be is Harrah’s New Orleans. Opened in 1999, Harrah’s New Orleans Casino features more than 2,100 of the hottest slots and more than 100 fast-paced table games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and more. Beyond the tables, Harrah’s features John Besh, an award-winning steakhouse that has received the James Beard Foundation award
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for Best Chef. The centerpiece of the casino is Masquerade, a hip club at night and quiet Even in New bar by day. The impressive 42-foot media Orleans, a city known for its tower is complemented by an Ice Bar at the cuisine, the base. A variety of musical entertainment is restaurant Besh featured from DJs to jazz bands. The Theater Steak in Harrah’s at Harrah’s is a multi-million dollar venue is a standout, hosting casino shows, including musical acts, renowned for its comedy performances and special events. food, service and “Harrah’s New Orleans is unique because casual elegant atmosphere. it keeps the New Orleans theme alive,” said Harrah’s greeter Reuben Washington. “You have a chance to catch the mini-Mardi Gras parade with jazz band playing the trumpet, tuba, drums; you feel the city.” Opened in 2006, Harrah’s Hotel is located across Poydras Street from the casino and connected by an underground walkway to keep gaming enthusiasts close to the action. The hotel features 450 generously sized rooms and infuses Mardi Gras colors into the upscale decor. Rooms include 24-hour in-room dining, refrigerator and coffee maker as welcome amenities, especially after a night on the town. Butler service is available for all suites. Harrah’s concierge team is full service with no request too big or small, from tickets and transportation to area attractions to replacing a bridesmaid dress. Harrah’s is centrally located and within five blocks of many activities, restaurants and attractions. Nearby Iberville Street is loaded with dining options; Julia Street offers ghost tours; Royal Street is renowned for antiques. For breakfast, head one block north on Poydras to Mother’s, which opened in 1938 and boasts the “world’s best baked ham.” Harrah’s is also within walking distance of Bourbon Street, giving guests access to bars, live music and local restaurants such as Arnaud’s, which dates back to 1918 and is rich with ghost stories, celebrity sightings, culinary excellence and live jazz. Across the street from Harrah’s, a streetcar stop ferries passengers up and down the rails from the Farmer’s Market to the north to the Audubon Zoo in the south. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located directly across Canal Street from the casino and immerses visitors in an underwater world. Sharks, tarpon and rays are impressive in the 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico Exhibit, and interactive exhibits such as the stingray touch tank and parakeet feeding area are fun for all ages. A Harrah’s New Orleans Casino offers an active, exciting gaming getaway. Laissez les bon temps rouler! n
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more than a dozen gardening books and botanical field guides. One of my favorites is “Best Native Plants for easy to please. Whether you’re saying “thank you” to Southern Gardens,” published in 2010 by the Univeryour Thanksgiving host/hostess or playing Santa to sity Press of Florida. “Daffodils in Florida: A Field loved ones who love to toil in the soil, you have plenty Guide to the Coastal South” was the culmination of of options in a variety of price ranges. years of research by John Van Beck. His widow, Linda I can say with near certainty that gift certificates Van Beck, and daughter Sara took the data and comfrom nurseries are always appreciated, and they’re piled the authoritative work on daffodils for North available in most any amount you want to give. But Ms. Grow-It-All Florida and South Georgia. if you still hear your grandmother’s cry of dismay at “Gardening for Florida’s Butterflies” by Pamela F. even the thought of a gift certificate — “It’s so imTraas identifies our butterflies as well as the larval and personal, honey; it’s almost as tacky as giving money” nectar plants they need for a complete life cycle. It breaks the infor— then take heart. You can select a gift that would make Grandma mation down by region — North, Central or South Florida — to creproud and definitely make the recipient happy. ate a handy primer for creating and maintaining a butterfly garden. You can’t go wrong with books about gardening. Local garden Most locally owned nurseries, including Tallahassee Nurseries, shops stock a nice selection of how-to books that are specific to our Esposito Garden Center & Nursery, Native Nurseries, Purple Marregion, USDA Zone 8b. Aspiring and seasoned vegetable gardeners tin Nurseries and Just Fruit and Exotics, have gift shops brimming alike will enjoy the updated second edition of “Down to Earth Vegwith garden-related gifts and artwork this time of year. A gift basket etable Gardening Down South” by Lacy F. Bullard and the late Art containing a few packets of seeds, a pair of garden gloves and a hand Cheek. Bullard, a former garden writer for the Tallahassee Demotrowel is a project ready to be launched. On the relatively inexpencrat, collaborated with Cheek on the first edition back in 1974, when sive end of the spectrum, you’ll find hand-held pruners, garden clogs he hosted a gardening show on WFSU-TV. Copies were so hard to and garden- or nature-themed jewelry. On the higher end, you’ll come by that friends prevailed upon Bullard to re-release it, with find elaborate raised-bed kits, rain barrels and garden sculpture. updates, several years ago. Rain gauges and thermometers that give the current temperature, Local naturalist, writer and field botanist Gil Nelson has written ®
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as well as the high and low, can be both functional and decorative. Does your current economic situation preclude spending much, if any, money for gifts? Time and talent will carry you where treasure can’t. You can divide perennials such as daylilies and agapanthus and make gifts of the extras, weave a wreath from sturdy vines, or dig up and pot the crepe myrtles that have sprouted up a couple of feet from the mother tree. These truly are gifts from the heart. Wishing you a garden of peace and joy this holiday season. n © 2012 Postscript Publishing, all rights reserved. Audrey Post is a certified Advanced Master Gardener volunteer with the University of Florida IFAS Extension in Leon County. Email her at Questions@MsGrowItAll.com or visit her website at msgrowitall.com. Ms. Grow-It-All® is a registered trademark of Postscript Publishing.
November/December Garden Events » Nov. 2: First Friday Brown Bag Lecture
Series presents Bill Finch, executive director of the Mobile (Ala.) Botanical Garden, who will discuss the longleaf pine and its contribution to garden history and urban and suburban life in the South, noon to 1 p.m., Jubilee Cottage at Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road. Free, no reservations required. Attendees may bring lunch.
» Nov. 7: Tallahassee Garden Club’s
Caladium Bulb Sale begins. Go to the TGC’s website at tallahasseegardenclub. com for more information.
» Nov. 10: Tallahassee Nurseries
presents Artisans in the Garden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local artists display their work for sale, local musicians perform and local food vendors will have a variety of tasty treats available for purchase.
Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road. Free, no reservations required. Attendees may bring lunch.
» Dec 7: 24th Annual Camellia Christmas at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 6 to 9 p.m. View camellias in bloom, tour the Maclay House, view fresh arrangements created by local Garden Club Flower Show judges, and bid on festive wreaths and decorations donated by local merchants. Proceeds benefit the park. Enjoy refreshments and a visit with Santa. Half a mile north of I-10 off Thomasville Road on Maclay Road. Free admission, although donations are accepted.
» Dec. 13: Tallahassee Garden Club’s Christmas Tea & Flower Show, 4 to 7 p.m. The Garden Center, 507 N. Calhoun St. Visit tallahasseegardenclub.com for details.
» Nov. 13: Wendy Adams and Kathy
Carmichael of Gardening Friends of the Big Bend will present a program on the Public Gardens in Maine at the University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. Visit thegfbb.com for program time and details.
» Nov. 15: Tallahassee Garden Club’s
Horticulture Program and Plant exchange, 9:30 to 11 a.m. The Garden Center, 507 N. Calhoun St. Visit tallahasseegardenclub.com for details.
» Dec. 7: First Friday Brown Bag Lecture Series presents florist Mimi Livingston, owner of Mimi’s Garden Gate Flowers, who will share new and different ways to decorate with flowers and greenery during the holiday season. Noon to 1 p.m. in Jubilee Cottage at Goodwood
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Normalcy heir grandfathers fought the Axis powers and came home to a housing shortage and a looming, nuclear-tipped Cold War. Their fathers, who fought the Viet Cong in impenetrable jungle, were reviled for participating in an unpopular war. The young veterans of the 21st century come home to reshape their lives amid the worst recession since the Great Depression. Each generation of veterans may have had different experiences. But the common thread tying them together is the need to get back to normal life. How do you do that, having seen what you’ve seen? How do you just go back to living in suburbia and comfortable surroundings when your most vivid memories are of people trying to kill you? For many new veterans, returning to the old life is hard. Retired Navy medical logistician Pia Woodley and former Marines Tyler Douglas and David Stuart are among many forging ahead with new lives following tours in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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“Returning home from deployment was honorable, but returning home from Iraq alive was the bigger story,” said Pia Woodley, an independent insurance agent in her mid-40s. Woodley spent 20 years in the Navy and took a tour of duty in Baghdad four years ago. “Knowing that I would retire shortly after my return from deployment was a breath of fresh air for the Woodley family. It gave us something to look forward to achieving.” A Miami native and a Florida A&M graduate whose first love was teaching, Woodley served as a medical logistician for the multinational force in Iraq. She worked in the fortified Green Zone — but that doesn’t mean she was completely safe from harm. “Serving in a war zone had its set of challenges,” she said. “The Americans were the occupiers, and we served in a place where some of the people did not want the presence of American troops in their country.” In March of 2008, the Green Zone came under attack by the Mahdi Army, a Muslim militia formed by Muqtada al-Sadr in 2003. “They fired rockets and mortars for 40 straight days. It was brutal,” she said. “I worked 12 hour days, six days a week. I traveled to checkpoints that were dangerous, and I participated in meetings with people that supposedly had blood on their hands.” Not only did she have to put up with rockets and mortars, but also the daily physical stress of austere conditions and extreme heat. Summer temperatures soared to a searing 140 degrees, and she had to cope with that while wearing 40 pounds of body armor. “During my tour in Iraq, there were so many opportunities to be overcome by fear, anxiety and depression … when it was time for me to go to bed, when I traveled in a convoy, helicopter and when I went back and forth to meetings,” she said, “I leaned on the strength of the Lord and not my own.” Being in a war zone wasn’t the only challenge for Woodley or her family. Her husband, Anthony, was in the Navy, too, and both husband and wife found themselves on deployment — and away from their young son. “When I received orders to deploy to Iraq, I was married and my son was four years old. My deployment orders came at a time when I was managing the affairs of my family as a single parent because my husband was deployed to Bahrain,” she said. As a dual military family, the Woodleys were required to have a “family care plan” should both service members be deployed at the same time. In this document you designate who will have guardianship over your dependents in your absence. In their plan, they designated her brother, who was married and had three boys living in San Antonio, Texas.
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“The deployment was difficult for the family,” Woodley said. “I was deploying into a war zone, my husband would not return to the states for another four months and our son was sent to Texas to stay with my brother and his family.” Woodley explained that having both parents gone was especially tough on their son. He had hydrocephalus and had never been far from his parents before, she said. “He experienced separation anxiety,” she said. “The anxiety got worse when my husband picked him up from Texas then brought him to Virginia where he thought his Momma would be when he got home. Our son acted out in school and there were various school and medical issues that arose during this time.” When she retired in 2010, the family moved to Tallahassee and Woodley set out on a new path, one that involves some “changing and rearranging.” She had given some thought about learning how money and finance work, but then decided she would pursue her “first love.” “My path began to turn when I was given an opportunity to teach, and when that opportunity emerged I fell back in love with the idea of teaching,” she said. “My calling is teaching. I am a gifted teacher and communicator. And that is still evolving for me, because it has been
dormant for so many years. I am waiting to see what is going to happen next.” Today, she is an adjunct professor in her alma mater’s healthcare management program, the same program she graduated from in 1989. She is also an independent insurance agent with ACSIA Long Term Care Inc. And, as a recipient of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill, she will continue her education and earn a doctoral degree that will allow her to become a full professor at the university (she had previously received her master’s degree from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif.) Overall, Woodley is proud to have served and thankful for the opportunities she was exposed to in the Navy. “I would say the military is one of the best-kept secrets in the whole United States,” she said. “It’s a place where you can gain experience, gain work experience, travel and get an education.” The education Woodley received from FAMU and the Navy prepared her well for civilian life. For other soldiers, though, it’s a challenge to find work back home. Especially if all you know how to do is fire a machine gun or rocket.
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Tyler Douglas, 23, grew up in Wakulla County and he said without hesitation that had he known then what he knows today, he would have taken his high school studies a little more seriously. Instead, he joined the Marines right out of high school in 2007. “I didn’t have the grades and didn’t have the desire to originally go to college. It was the
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excitement of being in the Marines,” he said. “There was actually a group, me and some friends, and we were like, ‘Let’s all join the Marines together. We can all try and get the same jobs, request the same contracts and we’ll all go in together.’ I’d say there were seven or eight of us who were in on it and then, after graduation, one didn’t meet the standards, another one ended up getting a good job opportunity, so there ended up only three of us that joined.” Douglas, a dark-haired, soft-spoken young man, signed up for “security forces” and at the end of boot camp and infantry training qualified for a position in the Marine Corps’ Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) in 2008. The period of enlistment for this occupation is five years, instead of the regular four-year stint, he said. “Have you ever seen the movie, ‘Rules of Engagement,’ where the embassy gets attacked? The opening to that movie, when the embassy is under attack and Samuel L. Jackson comes in, he was in a FAST company,” Douglas said. “When deployed, they’re the first people in to an embassy crisis and they’re supposed to be there in 24 hours.” But his experiences were less than cinematic. His group was home-based in Virginia, and there they trained and waited for deployments to occur. They can be anywhere, and in time he was deployed to Navy bases in Washington state, Virginia and Bahrain, a small island country near the western shore of the Persian Gulf. “While we were in Bahrain we did a lot of side missions. When the Somali pirate thing was going on, we were over there during that, and we actually sent out some of our designated marksmen,” he said. “We sent some of those guys out on a Navy ship for two weeks just in support, in case they were attacked by pirates. We also spent three weeks in Kuwait helping train the embassy
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guards, and then some of our guys spent two weeks in Jordan helping train the Jordanian special forces.” But in true military style, the only easy day was yesterday. Douglas’ FAST unit came back to the states, and the men were tasked out to regular infantry units. Douglas ended up with the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. He arrived in 2009 as the 1/8 came back from another deployment, and soon he was training to go to war. The next deployment was the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, to a sprawling collection of villages called as Nawzad (also spelled Now Zad). Nawzad was not a place for picnics. This is the home turf of the Taliban insurgency, and the heroin poppies that grow there provide their financial muscle. The town has been fought over repeatedly, and many civilians have been caught in the crossfire. It used to have a population of 80,000, but in 2011 it had less than 10,000. About 700 NATO troops have also been killed here. “When the war first started, Nawzad was considered one of the most hostile zones there was, and it was the second-most populated city in Afghanistan,” Douglas said. The Marines had set up a forward base in the heart of the city, and Douglas’ unit was in charge of handling security. This meant regular patrols, by truck and by foot, every day. Fortunately for him, all the previous combat action before their arrival meant that the situation had calmed down a little bit. The other thing in their favor was the weather. He was deployed as winter, was coming on, and winter is not a big campaign season for the Taliban. “We were there through the winter and you might not expect it but it gets really cold in Afghanistan,” he said. “It got cold enough to snow there. But in the winter, everything slows down. Any unit will tell you that spring and summer, that’s when the attacks heat up. That’s when (the enemy) is comfortable.” Douglas spent seven months there in 2010, and when he came back to the States there wasn’t enough time left on his contract for another full deployment. While waiting for his time to expire, he was ordered to California to help train other units for deployment to Afghanistan and other places. Six months later he was back in North
Parade Organizers Seek to Rally the Community Recognizing a need is what led Vietnam veteran Joe West to create VET — Veterans Events Tallahassee — and take over the annual Veterans Day Parade in 2010. The county had been managing it for several years, and the decision by city and county leaders to move it from Monroe Street to Adams Street angered and offended some veterans. “I’m sure it wasn’t intended that way, but it was like a slap in the face to move us from the main street to a back street,” West said. “It was just like when we came home from Vietnam.” The lowest point came when storms the day before led to the cancellation of the parade in 2009. In February of 2010, the county gave control of the parade and a little seed money to Vietnam Veterans of America, and Veterans Events Tallahassee, a nonprofit, taxexempt organization was formed. Participation has steadily increased over the past couple of years, but West wants something bigger and better to honor veterans on their day. And he doesn’t want veterans to have to pay for their own tribute. He has had limited success with business sponsorships, in part because some businesses want to use the parade as a marketing tool instead of focusing on veterans, and in part because the economy is still depressed. “I had one guy ask me, ‘What’s in it for me?’ and I answered, ‘Well, a few of us died for you. Is that enough?’ ” West recalled. “So we decided we would ask citizens to make small contributions.” The “365/1” campaign was the brainchild of VET webmaster Melissa Raulston of Plato Wynne Consulting.
“The idea is that veterans served us 365 days a year,” Raulston said, “and we’d like to honor them one day a year and say ‘thank you.’” West believes small donations throughout the year from a lot of people will be key to the parade’s success. “If people would make monthly donations, five dollars or 10 dollars a month, we could put on a parade that would be the finest in the country. We could make the day an educational one so the children could learn about the sacrifices that veterans made and continue to make for our freedom.” There are a number of traveling educational exhibits, such as a mobile Vietnam Memorial, that could be included in a Veterans Day festival, West said, but there are transportation costs associated with bringing them to town. He’d also like to bring giant balloons with patriotic themes, and he hopes to have an air show and a flyover as part of the festivities eventually. “A lot of people think the county funds this, and it does what it can to help, but it’s only about 10 percent of the cost,” he said. Veterans Day originally was called Armistice Day in honor of the armistice that ended World War I, which was signed at 11 a.m. on the eleventh of November, the 11th month of the year. Veterans Day parades traditionally begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, but because Nov. 11 falls on a Sunday this year, the parade will held on Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. There is no charge to participate in the parade, and entries will be accepted until midnight Nov. 11, West said. “Of course, if you’re a veteran, you can show up when we’re staging,” he said. “We’ll find a place for you.” // Audrey Post
Anyone who wants to contribute to the Veterans Day Parade can send a check made to “VET Inc.” with “parade” in the memo line to VET Inc, 241 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
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Carolina — just in time to say farewell to the 1/8 as it was heading overseas again. “I stayed with what’s called a ‘remain behind’ element. Every battalion has one. They help take care of administrative things, and if they take casualties while they are deployed they have people to help do things for the families, things like that,” he said. “I was in the RB until my time ran out ... .” When a Marine is released from his or her contract, they then go through a one-week separation assistance seminar to guide them through their transition back to the civilian world, Douglas said. “It gives you an idea of how the G.I. Bill works, they give you pamphlets, paperwork, things like that, and they’ll talk to you about how to manage your finances,” he said. Which is all well and good, but it does have a downside. “It’s all broad, general information, or it’s a lot of good information, but it’s pushed at you so fast that it’s hard to retain,” he said. Now, finally back at home, older and wiser, Douglas is looking forward to picking up civilian life. But this time, things are going to be different. He wants to use the G.I. Bill and go back to school. Back in Bahrain, he took some EMT training and really enjoyed it. So much so that he thinks there may be a career in it. “I absorbed it like a sponge. It came really easy to me, so I’ve considered the medical field as my long-term (goal). I want to go to medical school,” he said. “I’m going to finish my AA here in Tallahassee and transfer.” In late August, Douglas had landed a job and was training to be an Xfinity home security salesman, and his goal is to start classes at Tallahassee Community College next spring. As he was looking for work, he availed himself of the services provided by the new Leon County Veterans Resource Center in Tallahassee. However, he said that in these economic times it’s tough for anybody to find a job — civilians and veterans alike. “No one can find a job right now so no one can really help. My being a veteran really doesn’t make that big a difference,” he said. But he got greater satisfaction when counselors were able to help him apply for disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs. “I didn’t know how to start that process. I was going to go to the VA hospital and start there, and he said we can do all that here. So he did, which was cool, and he also wrote me up a referral thing telling how to go to the VA hospital and apply for healthcare because you rate five years of health care after you get out,” he said. “So I thought, wow, that’s really great. I knew that I could, I just didn’t necessarily know where to go or how to start.”
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Ultimately, despite a nagging tinnitus, bad knees and the need for eyeglasses, Douglas relishes his newfound freedom. “When you’re in, that’s what people talk about. They want the freedom,” he said. “They don’t want to constantly be calling people and say, ‘Hey I’m here, do you need me at the office?’ I guess that’s the dream. When you’re ready to get out of the military, that’s the dream, it’s the freedom. Get away from all this structure.” His only regret? Not having picked a military occupation that had a better civilian application. “I know how to guard something,” he said with a laugh. “I’m not saying none of it will translate … (but) no one needs someone who can operate a grenade launcher or a .50-caliber machine gun.”
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Fellow Marine Corps veteran David Stuart, who lived in Tallahassee for two years before recently moving to Jacksonville and taking on a new job, thought of nothing but being a soldier when he joined up in 2006 at the age of 23. His only thought was to become a warrior — not accountant or programmer or electrician. “I come from a long line of Navy pilots,” said the lean, blond-haired 29-year-old who could easily pass for a fighter pilot or a college frat boy. “My brother is a pilot in Jacksonville, my dad was a pilot for 27 years in the Navy, and my biological father was a Navy pilot who crashed and died when I was a year old. I never had anything else I wanted to do except fly planes.” Growing up, Stuart lived the life of a typical Navy “brat,” bouncing around the globe starting in Jacksonville, where he was born, to Virginia Beach and Italy. When it came time to go to college, he went to Texas A&M University. But he admits that he wasnt’ the best of students. “I was one of those kids that thought you showed up for just the tests and didn’t actually go to class much. That didn’t work well,” he said. “I bounced around, (attended)
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some junior colleges around Texas for a while, and finally wound up in Tallahassee when my sister started going to Florida State University, and I started taking classes at TCC.” While he was living the life of a college student in Tallahassee, the “War on Terror” was in full swing on the other side of the globe. One day in 2005 he got a call from a friend in Texas who told him that a buddy of theirs, Justin, had joined the Army and was killed in Iraq. The news got under Stuart’s skin, and he realized it was his time to step up to the plate. “I found myself going to bars and AJ’s and all that good stuff around here, and I’d look around and see all these frat daddy guys with their collars popped having a great ol’ time at two in the morning chasing women, and meanwhile there are guys younger than me, guys like Justin, who were ‘hating life’ in Iraq. So that was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” he said. “That day I broke up with my girlfriend, quit my job, dropped out of school and called my parents, said, ‘I’ll see you in nine hours,’ packed up all my stuff, drove up to Charlotte and joined the Marine Corps.” However, his dream of becoming a pilot didn’t quite materialize, and so he became an infantryman. In 2008, he experienced his first wartime overseas tour of duty as an “assaultman” in 1st Battalion, 6th Marines. His unit was deployed to the village of Garmsir, in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The Marines were sent there to reinforce British and Afghan forces, and it was the scene of heavy fighting. “It’s still a pretty big hotspot. We were the first ones to go in there, and we took Jugroom Fort (a big Taliban and al Qaida stronghold),” he said. “The Brits had been trying to take it for the past four years. We went in there, it was supposed to be a seven to 10-day op, and it lasted 137 days. So when you pack only one extra pair of underwear and socks they rotted off you pretty quick.” During his second deployment in 2010, the assignment wasn’t as easy. He found himself in the middle of Operation Moshtarak, a coalition effort to sweep away insurgents who wouldn’t cooperate with the new Afghani government. A combined force of 15,000 Americans, British, Canadians and Afghans were committed to this operation, which concentrated on the city of Marjah. “It was called the ‘last bastion of Taliban strength in the south,’” Stuart said. And Marines started taking casualties almost right away. “When you’re the bait on the hook it’s not that fun because all you’re really doing is just throwing a squad out there to see what they do. And immediately we started losing guys. First deployment we lost three total. Total. And this one, just in my company alone, we lost 13,” he said. The invasion began on Feb. 13, 2010, and Stuart — whose specialty was shoulder-fired rockets — said it was nonstop fighting. “I mean every day there were firefights and rockets,” he said. “In the assaultman world, even back in Iraq during the invasion, if you came back from a deployment and you fired a rocket, or two or three, you were, ‘Hey, that’s Jones, he fired a rocket in Iraq, whoa!’ Usually you’re not 114 November–December 2012
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Aiming to Serve Those Who Served Eric Barron has big dreams for serving veterans in Tallahassee The president of The Florida State University, Barron wants FSU to be the most veteranfriendly public university in the nation. He’s making progress, but there’s still work to be done and money to be raised. It was just a year ago that Barron and the FSU chapter of the Collegiate Veterans Association held a press conference to announce several initiatives to assist veterans, including establishment of a
campus Veterans Center where all services and resources geared toward veteran success could be housed under one roof. Temporarily located in the Pearl Tyner House at the FSU Alumni Association complex on West Tennessee Street, the FSU Veterans House will ultimately share space with campus ROTC and the World War II Institute in a new building on campus. Retired Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder is leading the fundraising drive for the 35,000-squarefoot facility. With the hiring of retired Air Force Col. William “Billy” Francis to lead FSU’s Veterans House, student-veterans have an administrator who knows their issues. A 1986 FSU graduate in economics who went on to earn three master’s degrees in a 25-year military career, Francis had been a professor and chairman of FSU’s Department of Aerospace Studies. One of the first things he implemented was a special red, white and blue cord denoting military service to be worn by veterans and ROTC cadets during graduation ceremonies. “We wanted to offer this
allowed to, or it’s such a big deal to try and get permission,” he said. “(But, in Marjah) between my gunner and I, we fired 17 rockets. So we were busy.” Stuart said he lived every day with the gnawing possibility in the back of his mind that he could get “smoked” at any time. Miraculously, he survived that tour. “I was happy to get out of there,” he said. But some of the replacements coming online weren’t so lucky. “They actually lost, during the first week of them replacing us, they’d already lost three guys. Just in that first week. I’d like to say that … and I’m not just saying this because it’s the Marine Corps, but we are really good at what we do. We’re not very good at the ‘nation building’ and everything else, but we’re really good at kicking ass. And it was a dogfight every day.” Stuart mustered out of the Marine Corps and came back to the States in July 2010. His future wife landed a job in Tallahassee, so the couple came back to Florida. At first he was kind of hesitant about returning here because at that time all he knew about the city was the college scene, but once he got to know the place better he loved it. “We lived in Midtown. And it really blew me away there were actually not just neighborhoods but really nice places to live around here. You got the small town vibe but with the big city kind of attitude,” he said. How is he handling the transition back to civilian life? It’s all about the search for normalcy, he said. “It’s funny, during this whole process of trying to find a job these last couple of months a lot of times people ask the classic interview question, ‘What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?’ Everybody assumes I’m going to talk about something military-related or Afghanistan-related,” he said. “But to me, the hardest thing I’ve ever done has been getting out of the Marine
campus in the country,” said Larry Dennis, dean of the college. “We strongly believe that our vets have traveled enough in serving our nation, and they and their families deserve to get their speech and hearing care closer to home.” According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 923,836 service members and veterans received federal education benefits in 2011. Of that number, almost twothirds served after the 9/11 terrorists’ attacks. The number of veterans taking advantage of the educational benefits under the latest version of the GI Bill, passed in 2008, is expected to increase. But the overwhelming majority of veterans are not completing their degrees. According to a report released by the University of Colorado at Denver earlier this year, 88 percent of veterans drop out during the first year, and only 3 percent go on to graduate. Student-veterans tend to be older than other students, and they have been out of school longer because of their time in the military. With the United
States fighting wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan for much of the past dozen years, most veterans have seen combat and bear the scars of their sacrifice. The transition from military to civilian environment can be difficult, and adjusting to the unstructured life of a college student even more so. Studies have shown that studentveterans progress at the same rate as non-veterans at schools with support services tailored to their unique needs. Nathan Basford Jr., a financial aid specialist at FSU, said sometimes in the course of dealing with students, he learns something that doesn’t pertain
Corps, getting married, having a dog, paying bills, car payments, all while getting 93 hours under my belt toward a marketing degree in a year and a half, and graduating and getting a job.” To return to normal, you can’t just simply fall into depression and wallow in a bottle, he said. You have to think about all the guys who didn’t get a chance to come home. You have to do it for them as much as for yourself. “They don’t get a chance to live life to the fullest. So we owe it not only to ourselves, but we owe it to them to make the best of it,” he said. “It’s hard. I got a lot of friends of mine that have gotten into drugs and really haven’t handled it well, and crawled into a bottle, stuff like that, but I think I’m pretty good. “It’d be easy to be like other guys and crawl into a bag of weed or a bottle of booze, but I got a dog, and you go run the dog. I started refinishing furniture down in the basement. What is that saying? Idle hands? I mean it’s definitely a challenge, but it’s one of those things that if you don’t stay on top of it, it can definitely get the better of you.”
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to financial aid but still can affect student progress and wellbeing. For example, a young man recently came to check on his financial aid and mentioned that his mother usually kept track of his benefits. Through the course of their conversation, Basford learned the mother had died three days earlier. Basford alerted a colleague in the Office of Undergraduate Studies to the situation. “It takes the entire campus working together to create a supportive network,” Basford said. “Veterans often won’t ask for help, so we have to make sure they know it’s available.” // Audrey Post
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special recognition to show the university’s respect and gratitude for our student veterans’ service to our country and for the future service of our ROTC graduates,” Francis told a reporter at the August graduation ceremony. “The cord is important because it is worn by someone who wrote a check payable in an amount up to and including their life to the people of the United States of America. It is a salute to this most honorable commitment.” The School of Communication Science & Disorders, a part of the College of Communication & Information, is raising money to open a Veterans Specialty Clinic on the fourth floor of its new home in the renovated Warren Building in downtown Tallahassee. Currently, veterans in the Tallahassee area have to travel to Pensacola or Gainesville for treatment of speech and hearing problems, often the result of concussion blasts and other combat injuries, but sometimes related simply to the aging process. “This is another initiative in the effort to make Florida State the most veteran-friendly
The young veteran making the transition back to civilian life can call upon several services for help. Perhaps the biggest problem for new civilians is finding work. According to Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, the national unemployment rate among veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars stood at 11.6 percent in 2011. In Florida, that number is 9.3 percent. This includes different groups of veterans from wars over the past 20 years. “The biggest obstacle to their transitioning is actually the translation of their service skills to the civilian resume. That is the biggest barrier,” said Kim Moore, CEO of Workforce Plus. “That’s where we see the greatest need regardless of what war they served in. What are the
Sculpting The Troops Seven Tallahassee-area troops will be among 21 soldiers to be immortalized in bronze and displayed during a nationwide exhibition in 2013 and 2014. But before the first one could be fashioned, Tallahassee sculptor Michael D. Jernigan first had to put on body armor and camo and go visit the troops in the field. Jernigan spent 28 days in Iraq and 24 days in Afghanistan on his research mission, which will yield 21 portrait sculptures for a exhibit titled “Honoring the Troops: A Sculptor’s Perspective.” He took 100 photographs and 27 facial measurements of his subjects as they performed their warzone jobs. Once completed, the busts will be packed up and shown in 10 major locations across the U.S. tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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transferrable skills, like supervising, budgeting, purchasing, training, how all that translates to real-world civilian resumes. They’ll likely say, ‘I was only an infantryman,’ and we may ask, ‘But did you supervise somebody?’ That makes you a supervisor, which speaks to leadership, and if you bought anything for the unit then you have purchasing skills, and worked within a budget.” The Workforce Plus Satellite Center in partnership with Leon County expands the outreach and serves as an access point for veterans. Workforce Plus also partners with local Veterans Affairs offices by helping veterans connect with local resources. “Our colleges and universities also have veterans’ chapters tailored for returning veterans seeking education as a pathway (to jobs). There are veteran centers on campus to make it a smooth transition,” she said. The Tallahassee Veterans Village, owned and operated by Volunteers of America, is another resource for veterans. This facility is a transitional housing program that serves 52 veterans in an apartment community. The goal of this program is to help residents with per-
sonal, employment and health-related needs so that they can become self-sufficient and regain independent living. Moore said Work Force Plus provides residents with on-site training in basic job skills, like resume writing, and helps them track down job leads. In some ways it is hard for former military members to adjust to the civilian job market. Moore said they have to recognize that civilian job interviews are much different and require a different style of communication. Again, this helps them transition from the military culture back to the civilian culture, which has changed since they’ve been away, she said. In partnership with Workforce Plus, Leon County’s new Veterans Resource Center now provides veterans direct access to one-on-one counselors to assist with individual employment and job skill needs. “We consider our service to our veterans to be a core function of Leon County,” said Leon County Administrator Vincent Long. “Through the new Veterans Resource Center, returning veterans won’t have to search
One Brave Marine The night before 20-year-old Daniel Burroughs Chaires was deployed to Iraq, his father, Harry Chaires, asked him if he had gotten right with God. “Yes, Daddy, I’m OK in that respect,” the Marine lance corporal answered. And then he added: “If anything happens, I’d like to get buried in Arlington, but at your age, you wouldn’t get up there that often. So, why don’t you just put me in the backyard?” Six weeks later, Daniel’s family did just that after he was killed in a gun battle with Iraqi insurgents in Al Anbar province on Oct. 25, 2006. By doing so, they not only honored their son’s wishes, but kept him in the center of a community his ancestors founded back in the 1820s. Six years later, Daniel is still
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A Family’s Grief Becomes a Business Helping Veterans
Daniel Burroughs Chaires
in the middle of things, as the face of One Brave Marine, an armed-security contracting company founded by his parents two years after his death. The company hires mostly veterans and contracts work for them ranging from personal/celebrity protection to special event security. Their larger clients include Florida State University and the Tallahassee Auto Museum, but many companies around town use their services. Chaires, a former Marine who served 40 years with the Leon
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County Sheriff’s Office, and his wife, Nan Cuchens, who spent 40 years in nursing, began the business as way to reduce their grief, stay connected to the military and raise funds for returning soldiers. “We started with one mission, and now we have another,” said Cuchens. “We needed to be connected because it was a link to Daniel, but now we find that the veterans come to us. They need us as well.” There are currently 35 men on the payroll working full-time
in Tallahassee, and they’ve come from across the U.S. and from as far away as Puerto Rico after finding out about One Brave Marine by word-of-mouth and the company website, onebravemarine.com. One recent hire, Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Trudo, was introduced to Chaires through a friend who had also served in the military. Trudo served two combat tours in Afghanistan, in ’08 and ’10. As an infantry assaultman, he was stationed in Garmsir during a period of heavy fighting, and in Marjah, a haven for the Taliban. He came to Tallahassee in 2010 and worked as a bouncer and bartender before meeting Chaires. Now a security officer at an Internet cafe on South Monroe Street, Trudo said he is proud to be employed by One Brave Marine because of what the company stands for. “They’re succeeding at what they do,” said Trudo. “They’re helping me and everybody who works for them.” “We hire the young men that are coming back, that have to find their own niche in life and get back in society,” said Chaires. “Working helps them reenter the civilian world,”
throughout Leon County for career and educational resources. They now have a home to access many resources in one location.” Other services include interviewing skills training, career planning and counseling to increase veterans’ marketable skills for employment. In addition to the partnership with Workforce Plus, Leon County has also partnered with local colleges and vocational institutions to better serve veterans. Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities at Florida State University offers business training and small business management to service members of every branch who were disabled during the post-911 wars. If they have the vision to start a new business, the bootcamp can teach them how to create and sustain the new venture. The Veteran and Dependent Educational Benefits Department at Florida State University acts as a liaison with the Regional Processing Office in Decatur, Ga. It’s their job to help veterans, or the dependents of veterans, apply
added Cuchens. “They’re good, strong men. They just need this adjustment time.” For Adam Shepherd, a former Marine Corps military police officer, meeting the Chaires family came just in time. He and his wife had been living on their savings for three months following his return to Camp Lejeune, N.C. After serving for five years, Shepherd was having a hard time finding a job, like many fellow veterans. Cuchens found out about Adam through his wife’s mother, and it wasn’t long before the Shepherds were welcomed into the family business. “Harry pushed me to get my security license, and now I’m a security supervisor. I have nothing but respect for them,” said Shepherd. The salaries and profits from the company help returning vets with everything from keeping a roof over their heads to caring for their families to buying a needed belt or holster. Knowing how important every dollar is to them, Chaires and Cuchens often give up a portion of their profit so they can pay higher wages. “Many security companies in Tallahassee pay their employees minimum wage and below,” says
for benefits. Students who are eligible for the Montgomery G.I. Bill under Chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, 1607 or VEAP can apply for their respective educational benefits with help from this office. Call the national call center at 1-888-GIBILL1 for more information.
A Note on Casualties
More than 2.3 million Americans have been sent to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan in the 10 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. As of Aug. 28, 2012, 6,588 U.S. sons and daughters have been killed and 49,609 wounded during the global war on terror. The U.S. Department of Defense updates the casualty numbers daily. That list can be found at defenselink.mil/news/casualty.pdf. These figures include military and civilian Department of Defense casualties incurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. While any battlefield death is unacceptable and tragic, many lives have been spared over the past 10 years thanks to modern medical science, logistics and skill. By contrast, a total of more than 48,000 American soldiers were either killed, wounded, captured or reported missing during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg — which lasted only three days.
Faces of the Dead
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Chaires. “I will not ask one of my men to put a gun on and put their life back on the line for minimum wage.” But the business is about much more than money. “When they contact me, we get a rapport going,” said Chaires, “and they come and sit in our living room and we talk. This business is a method for me to tell Daniel’s story, and it’s a way for us to help 35 other Daniels. Our business is to help our young men, to support them and to deal with the issues of stress that they have. We’re like a mother and father to them.” And their help goes far beyond the 35 they employ. Every month, they send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, the Injured Marine Fund and the LCpl Daniel B. Chaires Nursing Scholarship, which was established in November 2006 by the FSU College of Nursing, where Cuchens is a teacher. “When we started, I wanted to provide more money to the Wounded Warrior Project,” says Chaires. “I wanted to help the ones that were coming back that were in worse shape than Daniel, because there (are) a lot of things worse than death.
The whole purpose of One Brave Marine was to raise money to give to the charities.” Being the head of a protective-service company seems a natural fit given Chaires’ extensive background in the Sheriff’s Office, where he served his last 17 years as Bureau Commander of Special Operations. His duties included coordinating helicopters, the K-9 unit, the traffic unit and the security operation at some of Tallahassee’s largest events, including the Red Hills International Horse Trials, Springtime Tallahassee, the North Florida Fair and FSU football games. But, according to Chaires, it’s Daniel who deserves credit for the birth of this business with literally spiritual inspiration. Daniel was killed at 11:30 a.m. Iraqi time. With the seven-hour time difference, it would have been 4:30 a.m. in Tallahassee. “He came to me at 4:30 that morning,” says Chaires, “and stood by my bed. I got up and embraced him and just for a second there was substance, and then he was gone.” That was in 2006. “In 2008, at 4:30 again, he came to me during a sound
sleep, and said to me, ‘Dad, you’re going to die. The stress is going to kill you if you don’t find something to do. You spent 40 years with the Sheriff’s Office. Why don’t you start an armedsecurity business?’” “That was in August,” said Cuchens, “and by September, we pretty much had the framework of it, and had filed the papers with the state.” “I haven’t had any other contact with him since I got everything started,” says Chaires. “I think he’s happy and satisfied. And I see a little piece of Daniel in every one who works for us.” // Gina Davidson
One Brave Marine onebravemarine.com Office: (850) 877-8210 Cell: (850) 510–0665 Fax: (850) 877–8210 info@onebravemarine.com Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.org The Injured Marine Fund semperfifund.org LCpl Daniel B. Chaires Nursing Scholarship onebravemarine.com/ scholarship.aspx
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an American Horseman Trey Young’s Passion for Horses Pays Off By Lazaro Aleman
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Always a cowboy, Trey Young knew he wanted a career with horses. He had no idea that by the age of 32 he would be filming a television show and sharing his style of horsemanship across the country.
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ith a television show on HRTV, a horse boardingand-training operation that’s gone national and bookings for horse-training clinics and demonstrations across the country, 32-year-old Wakulla County native Trey Young will tell you business is good — real good. He will also tell you he’s living his dream; that what he does is hard, but fun and rewarding work; that it’s the last thing he expected or wanted to be doing a few years back; and that it’s his plan one day to take his American-style horsemanship international. Visit with Young at his rustic office on the 800-acre 3Y Ranch that he, his dad Skip and brother Brian operate just southeast of Crawfordville, and you find a man who’s on top of his game; and who is by turns extremely confident, disarmingly modest, unsparingly honest and equally amazed by — and grateful for — his good fortune. It’s heady stuff to be sure, when you consider that in 2008, when Young took up horse training seriously, he was riding and training local horses of questionable quality, and the office, barns, corrals and other outbuildings and trappings that define his present-day operation didn’t exist. Yet a mere five years later, he is riding, training and boarding some of the best horses in the country. And demand for his expertise is national. On this particular day in late June, for example, he had 45 horses under his care, several from as far away as California, North Carolina, Virginia and Massachusetts. And his itinerary for the remainder of the year included clinics and demonstrations in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and North Carolina, not to mention the weekend clinics he regularly holds at the 3Y. “I knew it was going to come to this,” Young says. “I just didn’t know how fast it was going to come.” He credits the exposure on HRTV, a horserelated network, in large part for his success. “It’s been great,” he says of the show, which weekly reaches some 20 million viewers on Dish, Comcast, Cox Cable and Verizon Universe. “Ever since it started, it’s been a whirlwind. I’ve got sponsors of every kind and I’ve got horses from all over. And my clinics have gone through the roof. Yeah, business is crazy — crazy good.” 120 November–December 2012
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I was a cowboy when cowboys weren’t cool.” Trey Young took away several top honors during the recent Extreme Mustang Makeover in Salado, Texas, including first place in reining and team roping and third in steer stopping. The wild mustang he “made over,” Monster, was the high-selling horse after the event.
How the show came about is that a man he met at a horse show in Central Florida connected him with a would-be producer who shot five pilots, all of which HRTV accepted. That was in December 2010; the rest is history. Convinced as he is that he’s doing what he was meant to do, however, it wasn’t what Young
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wanted to be doing growing up, or even a few years back. “I said my whole life I’d never do what Chris Cox does,” he says, referring to the highly regarded horseman, clinician and author, who is a longtime family friend and mentor. What he wanted to be, ever since he was kid,
was a rodeo cowboy. It started with his first horse, which he got at age 2, and which fostered a passion for horses and riding that has sustained and defined him to the present. By high school, Young was riding bulls and roping in the Florida Rodeo Association, on his way to achieving his dream. Then, a bull-riding
accident just shy of his 16th birthday nearly killed him. As it was, he spent 15 days in intensive care and had nine plates implanted in his face. “It makes you understand why you’re here,” Young says, reflecting on the experience. The accident ended his bull-riding, but it didn’t end his rodeo days or his passion for riding
and roping. In 1999 at age 19, he left Wakulla to attend Weatherford College in Texas on a scholarship while living and working on Cox’s Texas ranch. A year later, he quit college to join the pro rodeo, intent on making the national finals. He figured if the rodeo gig didn’t work out, he always had his father’s funeral business as a fallback. Call his years on the pro rodeo circuit his rite of passage. Young got to meet and make a great many friends, some of them future champs. He also got to travel the country, ride some excellent horses and experience life’s ups and downs full tilt, including drugs. In 2005, he hit bottom. That’s when his dad went and got him and brought him back to Wakulla. Young, one to draw lessons from life, looks back philosophically on that period. “I don’t know if everyone goes through it, but I know I did,” he says. “I was pretty wild; I’m pretty wide open still, but not in that respect. You live and learn. The good and bad things I learned along that road were the best things I could ever learn in my life. I learned about people. And that’s what this industry, any industry, is about, is learning to deal with and read people. And it was great for me because I was born and raised here, and my dad, he had money and businesses and I was always Skip’s son. But when I was out there I wasn’t Skip’s son, I was Trey Young. And that was a big deal to me. That helped me to figure out who I was as a person.” On his return to Wakulla in 2005, Young went to work at his dad’s funeral home. It took him a while to regain his bearings and decide the funeral business wasn’t for him. “I couldn’t do anything if I didn’t love it,” he says. That’s when he settled on horse training as a career. He decided also that if he was going to do it, he had best learn from the best: Hence, his nearly two-year apprenticeship starting in 2006, first under Cox and then under Jay Holmes, another outstanding horseman. “I got to learn from two of the best,” Young says. What he learned he combined and expanded to develop his own style and techniques, which is what he teaches in his clinics and demonstrations. It’s all about gaining mastery over a horse to the point the animal is perfectly attuned to the rider’s least pressure and responds accordingly. It involves gaining the animal’s respect and trust and establishing a bond, accomplished via a method called pressure and release.
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“It’s all about being able to control that horse with your legs and your seat and not having to use your hands,” Young says. “If I press on this part of his body, he’s going to do this. If I push on this part, he’s going to do that. I want, if I point him at that wall there, for him to run through it for me because he trusts me that much, because I haven’t put him in a position to hurt him. I’ve got his trust that much.” He compares it to teaching a child: You ask the first time, ask a second time and the third time you tell, accentuated by a whack to the behind if necessary to emphasize the point. “You want to be as soft as you can, but you have to be as firm as you have to be,” Young says. Allow a horse to get away with unacceptable behavior once, and it takes a hundredfold to correct it, he says. One of the most common problems he encounters is horses that aren’t properly trained and riders who can’t control their mounts. Typically, the horses are easier to retrain than the owners. “Bad habits in horses can be fixed in no time,” Young says. “It’s hard to retrain adults who have been doing something wrong for 20 years.” He finds children and women the easiest to teach, the former because they “get it” quickly and naturally, the latter because they’re open to learning. Men, particularly older ones who have been riding a while, tend to resist learning, especially from a younger man. Young finds the latter attitude is changing, however, as the legitimacy of his program becomes more established. It’s always a good feeling for him to see a horse and rider evolve, he says. Do most people eventually get it? Most people do; some sooner than others, he says. It depends on how much work they’re willing to put into it. He can always tell the folks who go home and practice and those who don’t, he says. It’s also a matter of recognizing a horse’s limitations.
At his 3-Y Ranch in Wakulla County, Trey Young’s goal is to train “using” horses with practical skills.
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but you have to be
as firm as you have to be.”
“You have to learn a horse’s strong points and let him excel in these and not try to make him do things that he’s not capable of doing,” Young says. “You’ve got smart horses, athletic horses, and smart, athletic horses. You want the smart athletic horse that’s willing to learn and can learn, but then again has the athletic ability to do what you’re asking.” His goal at the 3Y Ranch is to produce all-around horses. “I want a using horse — a horse I can go use,” Young says. “Whether I want to go rope on him, cut, jump, do a trail competition or whatever.” Beyond that, his goal is to promote and improve the equine industry, particularly among the young. Ultimately, it’s to take his program international. “It’s going to happen,” Young says. “I want it to be a worldwide thing where we go and show what we do, which is the American horseman way. This isn’t something I came up with; this is something that’s been around 100 years. I got to learn it from some of the best guys, and I’ve been able to take it to this level. It’s all about pressure and release, and it all came originally from America. That’s what I want people to understand.” Are his former Wakulla High classmates impressed or surprised by his success? “My friends in high school didn’t know where I was going, but they knew it would involve horses and the rodeo,” Young says. He smiles appreciatively. “Cowboys are cool now, but for a long time, they weren’t,” he says. “I was a cowboy when cowboys weren’t cool.” n tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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Spotlight Buy a Wreath, Support Our Seniors
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(clockwise from top left) “Berry Christmas” by Gert Ladd; “Stained Glass Christmas Candy” by Ruth Nickens; “Cardinal Feather Haven” by Kathy Wilson; “Plum Dove on Grapevines” by Leslie Puckett; “Nest of Pinecones” by Rosemary Ferguson; (above) “Party Umbrellas” by Ann Camp.
Wreaths symbolize good will, peace and unity and you can buy one, two or more to welcome guests to your home at “Deck the Halls: A Celebration of Wreaths,” a holiday fundraiser to benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center on Nov. 30. Guests are invited to bid in a silent auction to win one of more than 100 wreaths created by local artists, businesses and community supporters of the Senior Center. Or they can pay a “buy-it-now” price and be assured of getting the design they desire. Wreaths aren’t the only items being auctioned at the evening event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can bid on memberships, massages, gift certificates, jewelry, vacation stays, community event tickets and half or full days with local celebrities. There will also be cash giveaways. A $35 ticket to the annual holiday event also includes live entertainment from the Deborah Lawson Band and a variety of catered food stations. There will also be a cash martini bar. There will be an early-bird preview at “Wreaths and Sweets” on Nov. 2 from 6–8 p.m. at the Senior Center. You’ll get a sneak peak at the variety of Christmas wreaths created for “Deck the Halls,” as well as designs for other seasons and holidays, memorials and everyday use. All proceeds from the event benefit the Senior Center’s programming efforts. The Senior Center provides programs, activities and services to citizens older than 55 in the Tallahassee area and is located at 1400 N. Monroe St. For tickets or more information call (850) 891-4008 or visit talgov.com/ seniors. // Lizeth George
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Countdown to
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Here’s How Tallahassee Plans to Ring in the New Year
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By Jason Dehart Tallahassee isn’t Times Square, but New Year’s Eve celebrations in our town might just get a boost this holiday season, thanks to the efforts of downtown business leaders. The Downtown Business Association and the Downtown Improvement Authority are working with local businesses to host a special New Year’s Eve gala in the streets of Tallahassee behind City Hall. Curt Reilly, president of the Governor’s Inn and president of the Downtown Business Association, said about 90 percent of downtown’s businesses were on board with the idea when the event was being planned. “It will be the major event of this area,” Reilly said. “The concept is bringing an upscale New Year’s Eve celebration to Tallahassee.” The free (there will be charges for food and drink vendors) festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and entertainment will include the local band Tom & The Cats and headliner Sister Hazel. Local restaurants, a focal point for revelers, will offer New Year’s Eve specials and a VIP pavilion will be set up for special sponsors and their guests. “It is not geared for the 18-year-old rocker out to drink a bunch of beer,” Reilly said. “It’s for people who enjoy a fashionable and classy New Year’s Eve with family and friends.” When the magic hour happens, everyone on the scene will be able to watch the Times Square ball drop on big television screens located throughout the venue, and fireworks will be shot off from the top of the League of Cities building. The event will take place “within the footprint” of the Brogan Museum, the Challenger Learning Center and Kleman Plaza. “There have been attempts to do something like this before, but this is the first kind of this magnitude,” he said. Reilly said events like this can remind people that Tallahassee has a beautiful downtown worth living and working in, and that the streets don’t just have to roll up at closing time. “We are the downtown for everybody,” he said. “There is a desire to be a full-time downtown and to do that, you need those things that you need for any community, like shopping and entertainment. Tallahassee has all the potential. Downtown was a vibrant area years ago and maybe, I think, people have forgotten the core of the city. Fireworks will The people who live and work here realize what kind of light up downtown gem we have. We’re dusting off that gem to remind people Tallahassee during of the beautiful area we have.” the inaugural New Year’s Eve party. Tallahassee residents are no strangers to all the various
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»culture ON THE TOWN venues for ringing in the New Year. In a town full of college kids, young professionals and politicians, the holiday can be celebrated in any number of ways depending on age level, proclivities and thirst. If you’re a young college kid out on the prowl, there are many opportunities to whoop it up. If you’re more of the seasoned and sophisticated sort, there are upscale lounges tailored for your kind of temperament. If you’re a parent and like wholesome family activities, consider turning the celebration into an elaborate and intricately planned block party. Lisa Carey, host of WCOT’s “Tallahassee Matters” and a local realtor, likes that last idea best.
“We party at five houses with different dinner courses … a dance party, fireworks and toasting the New Year … ” — Lisa Carey, Midtown resident
“We dress up and househop on our street,” located in Lafayette Park, she said. “We progressively party at five houses with different dinner courses, ending with a dance party, fireworks and toasting the New Year at the final destination house. “Plus two houses host kids; one house for little ones with babysitter, and one for tweens/ teens who supervise themselves with occasional parental check in. Each with pizza and age-appropriate movies. At midnight the kids join us for fireworks in the street. No driving, lots of fun, everyone chips in. (It is a) super progressive party. Love it.” Meanwhile, down at the Fermentation Lounge on All Saints Street, the New Year’s party involves a bottle of beer so big that it takes two to pour. The beverage of choice is a 9-liter
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bottle of the Belgian-brewed St. Feuillien Triple. Bartender Forrest Lee said the low-key lounge known for its mid-1950s atmosphere and futuristic Googieinspired decor brings in college-age patrons to folks “up in their 80s.” The bar is located on the first floor of a three-story condo in the art district, which allows it to do something special. “We drop a ball from the third story, and everybody comes outside to do a countdown,” he said. “We’ve had something every year since we opened four years ago. The program is changed every year — except for the ball drop and the Belgian triple.” Of course, when it comes to hanging out with friends on a special night in Tallahassee, there are plenty of other options to choose from. For example, Midtown’s popular Irish pub Finnegan’s Wake offers up a live band, free champagne at midnight and no cover charge. No reservations are required, and there’s plenty of room to party the night away. The crew at Krewe de Gras on North Monroe Street usually blocks off their parking lot and has a block party with a live band and a free champagne toast. But for the serious, upscale consumer there’s always Hotel Duval and Aloft hotel. These two establishments have put their signature on downtown Tallahassee in recent years and are quickly becoming the scene where you want to be seen. Aloft doesn’t have quite the facilities for an extravagant festival atmosphere as its neighbor across the street, so guests here will celebrate with low-key style. However, there will still be party hats, party favors and champagne at midnight. The hotel’s snazzy bar, the W xyz Lounge, will be open, and guests will be able to see the ball drop in Times Square from the hotel’s big screen television. At Hotel Duval, Shula’s 347 Grill features special menus just for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas — and especially New Year’s Eve. The hotel takes on a Parisian atmosphere on New Year’s Eve, and LeRoc Bistro offers champagne and live entertainment. At the top of the hotel, Level 8 and the Horizon Ballroom continue the “Night in Paris” motif. Tickets to the gala event come at a premium price but include complimentary champagne, French cuisine, wine tasting, party favors and a ball drop. n When you celebrate at a local hotel, the New Year’s Eve celebration is first class — and you can take the elevator home.
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The Arts
A Taste for Fruit Dick Puckett’s Art Collection Focuses on Pomegranates By Lizeth George Photos by Ray Stanyard
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n the outside, Richard “Dick” Puckett’s house looks just like any other in his neighborhood near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. But walk in the front door, and you’re in for a surprise courtesy of its owner, who was the founding director of LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts. Every room and every wall is plastered with art, but his collection is dominated by more than 70 pieces dedicated to just one subject — pomegranates. Puckett’s collection demonstrates how one subject can be interpreted in myriad ways — using ink, paint, clay and metal; two and three dimensional; realistic, abstract and whimsical. When asked, “Why pomegranates?” Puckett grinned. “I started because my father was in his twilight years and he always had to stay busy. He rented some land, and he grew (pomegranates) from seeds into plants. I was interested in the fruit and the beauty,” he said. Puckett’s childhood experience was what it took for him to start his artistic collection. Eventually Puckett’s pomegranate collection will be sold and the proceeds will go to nonprofit organizations close to the artist’s heart. In the meantime, Puckett’s collection, and all of the memories attached, will stay with him at home.
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Richard Puckett discussing select pieces from his collection: “This is an original print. And I don’t know the artist. And it has the pomegranate. I just liked it. I got it from Shaw’s, a furniture store. Mrs. Shaw was a decorator, so she bought prints to go with jobs she was doing sometimes. Sometimes they worked, sometimes they didn’t. Since I had it, I went and framed it.”
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“I had heart valve replacement and (the artist) was thinking of me. Notice the seeds … those are hearts. It’s just a fine piece.”
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“That’s Persephone spitting out the seven seeds. This is made of shells pressed into a concrete plane. And the part that you see that terracotta is painted and the rest is, those shells, are the actual color. I paid $50 for that piece. (Artist Artimas Jegert) said ‘I can’t give it to you Dick. I have to get a little something.’ ’Cause she was a single woman then.”
“That’s by Rowland Hockett, and (it) was a gift. It’s a wood block and you can make prints from it. I love it.”
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ere at TCC, we think of ourselves not just as a community college, but as the community’s college. We make it our business to respond to the needs of the community, especially when it comes to educating skilled employees for in-demand jobs in the region’s workforce. If you hear that a new program has been created at TCC, you can be sure that it is based on local employers’ need to hire individuals with those skills and community members’ desire to fill those jobs. That’s certainly true of the programs that will launch in the Spring semester. One is the surgical technology certificate program that will be offered at the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education. Our local hospitals have asked us to prepare more skilled practitioners in this fast-growing field, and we have responded. Surgical techs assist in the operating room, handling instruments and supplies and maintaining the integrity of the sterile field. This program is made possible in part through a generous
bequest from the late Amy Lynette Bailey. It is exciting to realize we are about to take yet another step forward in meeting the community’s need for highly trained healthcare professionals. O t h e r n e w p ro g r a m s b e i n g o ff e r e d in January include a college credit certificate in Water Quality Management as
well as an Associate in Science degree in Environmental Science Technology. Both programs are the forerunners of many exciting initiatives that will develop from t h e Wa k u l l a E n v i ro n m e n t a l I n s t i t u t e . These programs will be offered online in conjunction with mini capstone activities that will provide hands-on experience working in the environment. As you may know, the Wakulla Center has moved its main operations to a larger space in the Centennial Bank building in downtown Crawfordville, where we offer for-credit classes, Green Guide certification and workforce training. These initiatives reflect the values of this community and represent future employment directions for our region. I know we can count on the TCC Foundation to help us build community support, equip programs and provide scholarships to keep us moving for ward in these and other vital areas. Thank you for your dedication to this institution and its mission.
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fter years of struggles and sacrifices, Sharon decided it was her turn to earn a college degree. Sharon, like so many of our students, is a wonderful wife and mother who worked hard at a full-time job to provide for her family. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1982 with plans to attend college, but life’s challenges got in the way, and her college dreams were put on the back burner. She and her husband supported their three daughters and were pleased to see them all earn a college degree. Sharon felt inspired by her daughters’ accomplishments and wanted to make them as proud of her as she was of them.
She enrolled at TCC in 2011, not sure how she would financially make her goal a reality. S h a ro n w a s s e l e c t e d t o r e c e i v e t h e G F W C Wo m a n ’s C l u b o f Ta l l a h a s s e e Scholarship. Had it not been for the scholarship, Sharon would not be on target to reach her goal. We s e e m a n y s t u d e n t s a t T C C w h o have the desire to work hard like Sharon, but need a little extra support to be able to make their dreams come true. A s y o u m a k e y o u r y e a r- e n d g i v i n g plans, please consider Sharon — who put her own goals on hold to provide for her children and who had the determination and courage to enter the classroom
after 30 years of being a full-time mother and employee. You can fulfill the dreams of someone like Sharon by making a gift to the TCC Foundation Scholarship Fund. To make a gift, visit www.tcc.fl.edu/Foundation or call Robin Johnston at 201-6067.
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TCC Foundation Begins Journey to Help International Students
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ephas Kaburu had a serious problem. The 21-year-old Kenyan student, who had arrived in the U.S. just two weeks earlier, received a phone call from home that shattered his dream of earning a degree from TCC. His financial sponsor had been murdered. As a result, he would have to retur n home immediately. His family simply could not afford for him to attend college. Fortunately, Betty Jensen, international s t u d e n t s e r v i c e s c o o rd i n a t o r, b ro u g h t Kaburu’s situation to the attention of the TCC Foundation, which was able to provide support for him to remain at TCC. H o w e v e r, t h e e m e r g e n c y h i g h l i g h t e d Jensen’s concerns about the obstacles faced by international students. Their expenses are high because they must pay out-of-state tuition. They often struggle to find safe accommodations because many landlords are reluctant to rent to someone who does not have a U.S. credit history. To make mat-
ters more difficult, international students are prohibited from working off campus while they attend college. Many good students like Cephas — who has a 4.0 GPA — simply cannot afford to study in the U.S. According to Jensen, TCC’s international student cohort boasts students from 86 countries. “Their presence helps us provide all our students with a robust global education,” said Jensen. “We don’t want these students to find the door closed when they try to come to TCC.” In fact, the College has been working to expand its global focus and just last year began the Global Gateway program, which offers a special endorsement for students who complete courses and Cephas Kaburu extracurricular activi-
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s the American population ages, the healthcare sector continues to offer burgeoning possibilities for employment. Working with its employerp a r t n e r s t h ro u g h o u t t h e r e g i o n , T C C learned that one of the Big Bend’s greatest needs is for healthcare professionals trained as certified surgical technologists (CSTs). Accordingly, the College has been d e v e l o p i n g p l a n s t o l a u n c h a s u rg i c a l technology program. S u rg i c a l t e c h n o l o g i s t s a re s k i l l e d i n sterile and aseptic technique and are the
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p e o p l e w h o h a n d s u rg e o n s t h e i n s t r u ments needed to perform surgery. These valuable team members assist with surgeries in hospitals, stand-alone clinics, physicians’ offices and other settings. A c c o r d i n g t o B a r b a r a S l o a n , T C C ’s provost, adding the program makes good sense for all concerned. “Employers need more surg techs, and students have the opportunity to train for a growing and rewarding career in just one year.” Despite the potential of surgical technology, finding funding to launch a new
ties with an international component. So the Foundation, with the help of board member Dr. Russell Rainey, is creating the Global Horizons International Student Scholarship Fund for students with extraordinary financial need. Cephas Kaburu is the first sch olarship recipient, and he has been visiting local ser vice organizations to share his stor y and build support for the scholarship. “Many of us have communities and families who supported us and are looking up to us. We are also role models for younger students. So if you help one international student, you are really helping a whole community,” said Kaburu. To help, contact the TCC Foundation. Contributions to the Global Horizons International Student Scholarship will be used to create a pe rm a n e nt e ndowment. Each year, income produced by the endowment will fund scholarships for international students at TCC.
program was a challenge in these tightbudgeted times. Enter Amy Lynette Bailey. Late in 2011, the TCC Foundation received word that Ms. Bailey — who had no known affiliation with TCC — had passed away, leaving Amy Lynette Bailey half of her nearly $2 million estate to the College. From this g i f t , t h e T C C F o u n d a t i o n B o a rd re a d ily approved dedication of $500,000 toward the surgical technology program, a key initiative in the College’s Healthcare Provision and Excellence Campaign. In honor of Ms. Bailey and her generous support of the College and its students, the program will be known as the Amy Lynette Bailey Surgical Technology Program. TCC plans to outfit a new lab at the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education and will begin the one-year program in Spring 2013. The possible need for a twoyear Associate in Science degree program will be evaluated as the first graduates are placed and feedback is received from students and employers.
Program Connects New Eagles with College and Work
The TCC District Board of Trustees will host the Eagle Connections students at their November meeting. Here’s what they may learn about these dedicated young Eagles: ➢ Phillip Cheeseborough is taking a graphic design course. He is planning to join the lm club. ➢ LeErin Ferguson has chosen a computer basics course and speech. She is a swimmer and hopes to start working out at the gym with her mentor.
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here are five new faces on TCC’s campus this fall, thanks to the Eagle C o n n e c t i o n s p ro g r a m . T h e s t u dents, who have developmental disabilities and hold special diplomas from area high schools, are auditing classes, working with mentors, participating in campus organizations and developing employability skills. The purpose of the program is to promote independence and prepare the students for successful employment and adult life in the community. The two-year curriculum includes four required courses: College Success, Computer Basics, Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communications and Marketing the Individual. Students also take courses in areas of interest to them. They will do an on-campus internship each semester and an off-campus internship during their final semester. According to Stephanie Crosby, TCC’s disability services coordinator, they are also working on specific skills related to employment and independence. Students receive supports such as tutoring, notetaking, mentoring and workshops. Much of that support is provided by part-time program assistant Margaret H a rd e e . T h e f o r m e r d i s a b i l i t y s e r v i c e s c o o rd i n a t o r c a m e o u t o f re t i re m e n t t o work with Eagle Connections. She helps students register; teaches them how to stay organized; and coordinates with mentors, tutors and instructors. Crosby said that the participating f a c u l t y a re e n t h u s i a s t i c a b o u t o p e n i n g
“It’s a golden opportunity for students with developmental disabilities to have a college experience … and to prepare for employment so that they have a real shot at an independent future.” more opportunities to students. “We’re astounded at the lack of hurdles. It’s gone as smoothly as we could have hoped.” According to Crosby, Eagle Connections is probably the most economical program of its type in the nation. The tuition of $3,500 per semester is significantly lower than at other institutions because TCC has brought in partners to provide supports without additional cost. For example, mentors come from FSU’s masters-level special education program. The College also received federal grant funding through Transition and Postsecondar y Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps pay for tuition and books and will fund on-the-job training. The students also received scholarships from KEYS to Exceptional Youth Success, an organization affiliated with the Foundation for Leon County Schools. KEYS chair Allison Tant is a member of the TCC Foundation’s board of directors and was instrumental in developing the Eagle Connections program. “It’s a dream come true for me because I have a child with an intellectual disability who was looking at having his
➢ Charles LeMoine is taking a geology course and College Success. He likes the outdoors and hopes to go on some trips with Eagle Adventures. He is interested in archaeology and landscaping. ➢ Michael Hessman is taking a course on preventing athletic injuries. Michael is thinking about participating in the anime and gaming club. ➢ Wade Shealy is taking American Experience, a history course. He is also working on a speech about Stonehenge for his communications class, and has joined a campus ministry organization.
formal education come to an end when he leaves the school system. It’s a golden opportunity for students with developmental disabilities to have a college experience just like their siblings do and to prepare for employment so that they have a real shot at an independent future.” Eagle Connections will soon apply to the USDOE to be a “comprehensive transition program” for students with intellectual disabilities, allowing future students to apply for Pell grants based on financial need. The students seem to relish the college experience. When asked what he liked best about being a TCC student, Charles LeMoine said, “I like the environment — or let’s say the ‘attitude.’ In high school I felt uncomfortable because I was older than the other students, and they seemed i m m a t u re . H e re t h e s t u d e n t s a re m o re mature.”
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President’s Circle
President’s Circle Honor Roll
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hile raising money for individual scholarships may be relatively easy, supporting the needs of those students who do not meet specified criteria, or supporting programs suffering from budget cuts, becomes even more challenging during difficult economic times. The President’s Circle was launched in 2007 as a way t o m e e t t h e n e e d t o r a i s e u n re s t r i c t e d d o l l a r s . M o re than 35 individuals this year have supported the call for unrestricted donations of at least $1,000 each, qualifying them to become President’s Circle members. M a r y P a n k o w s k i w a s re c e n t l y h o n o re d a s t h e f i r s t recipient of the President’s Circle Outstanding Member Aw a rd . S h e w a s re c o g n i z e d i n A u g u s t a t t h e A n n u a l P re s i d e n t ’s D i n n e r. P a n k o w s k i h a s r a i s e d m o r e t h a n $160,000 for the New Start Scholarship. This award is given to a member of the President’s Circle each year to honor that individual’s commitment to TCC. Membership comes with several benefits, including recognition in the President’s Circle honor roll in the TCC Foundation annual report; an invitation to the President’s Dinner, an exclusive event hosted by TCC President Jim Murdaugh and his wife, Sara; invitations to as many as three Artist Receptions; two tickets to any TCC production held at Tur ner Auditorium; invitations to president’s forums throughout the year; VIP parking and seating at TCC’s graduation ceremony; and a President’s Circle lapel pin.
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TCC Foundation 2012 Board of Directors OFFICERS: Mary L. Pankowski, President Susan Payne Turner, President-Elect Greg Thomas, Vice President Pamella Butler, Secretary Allison Tant, Secretary-Elect Jimmy Suber, Treasurer Patrick H. Dallet, Treasurer-Elect Douglas S. Bell, Past President Almena Pettit, At-Large Officer Curtis Richardson, At-Large Officer 4 TCC FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
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It’s the most event-full time of the year! Compiled by Elizabeth Kossakowski
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Belt Buckle Ball Nov. 2 Break out your boots and polish up your fanciest belt buckle for this denimand-diamonds-style fundraiser supporting Shands Hospital for Children, located at the University of Florida. Every year this Children’s Miracle Network Hospital provides hundreds of Tallahassee children with medical care they desperately need. The evening begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner of Southern barbecue and a Shands presentation. The fun continues with funny-money poker and a corn-hole tournament. Test your rodeo skills on the mechanical bull, or bid on unique items in live and silent auctions. The event returns to The Space at Feather Oaks, located at 6500 Miccosukee Road. All proceeds go Shands Hospital for Children. Tickets are $75. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Stephanie Nichols at (850) 386-6417 or andres@shands.ufl.edu.
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Market Days Dec. 1–2 Turn holiday shopping into a celebration of the arts at
“There’s something for everyone,” says Arts and Crafts Co-Chair Kay Cunningham. Shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the North Florida Fairgrounds. $6 for adults, $4 for children 6–12, free for children 5 and younger. Want first dibs on the good stuff? Purchase an Early Bird ticket for $25 and shop from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. Premium parking is $3, perimeter parking is free. Proceeds support the Tallahassee Museum. For more information call (850) 575-8684 or visit tallahasseemuseum.org/marketdays.
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Market Days. This annual fundraiser draws crowds of more than 15,000 for the chance to buy unique handcrafted items from exceptional artists and craftspeople, including 40 brand new exhibitors.
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The Nutcracker
An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein Classics
Dec. 8–9 Generations of little girls have watched the Tallahassee Ballet’s presentation and dreamed of sharing Clara’s magical adventures in this classic Christmas story. This extravagant production at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on the Florida State University campus includes beautiful costumes, spectacular sets and the Tallahassee Ballet Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s memorable music. The 10:30 a.m. matinee on Saturday is a special abbreviated performance for children. Full-length performances are set for 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices range between $20 and $45. To purchase tickets, visit tallahasseeballet.org. For more information, call (850) 224-6917.
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Downtown Thomasville’s Victorian Christmas
Dec. 15–16 Florida State University’s School of Theatre combines the celebration of music with patronage of the arts for their 6th annual holiday benefit concert. Distinguished alumni and current students join forces to present a revue of songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night and 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon. After the show, a catered reception will be held onstage featuring a champagne toast. Patrons can “mix and mingle with the cast and crew,” says Associate Development Manager Amanda Chandler, adding that the reception will include student scholars who directly benefit from the event. Come enjoy the show, proceeds of which help fund scholarships for FSU Theatre students. Performance-only tickets are $45, $75 for show and reception. For more information contact Development Coordinator Brad Brock at bbrock@ fsu.edu or call the ticket office at (850) 644-6500.
Dec. 13–14 Our neighbor to the north decks the streets in turn-of-the-century style during this holiday event. Victorian Christmas is the annual festival for family fun, where “food vendors and musicians line the streets,” says festival coordinator Felicia Brannen. Walk or take a carriage ride around the historic downtown area. Tickets are $5. Kids can see St. Nick or visit the Winter Wonderland, a donation-based event to support the Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy live entertainment from strolling carolers and street theater by local performers, including the F.I.R.M. Dance Company. Don’t forget to take advantage of the fine dining and holiday shopping complete with shopkeepers in costume. Special events include performances by the Rose City Strings Project and the South Georgia Ballet, both on Friday evening. 6 to 10 p.m. Most events are free. For complete ticket information call (229) 227-7020 or visit downtownthomasville.com.
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Through Nov. 18
The Power of a Greater Vision Don’t miss this culturally diverse art exhibit of the African American experience in Florida. Displayed are historical photos, artifacts and political, educational and civil memorabilia. $2 for adults, $1 for children. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Riley House, 419 E. Jefferson St. (850) 681-7881, rileymuseuem.org
Nov. 1–12
North Florida Fair For 71 years, people have anxiously awaited the arrival of the North Florida Fair with its corndogs and funnel cakes, amusement rides, performers and entertainers. This annual event will keep the whole family entertained with tons of activities. For ticket prices and times visit northfloridafair. com. North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road. (850) 878-3247
Nov. 2
Wreaths and Sweets Come out and enjoy a preview of the Tallahassee Senior Center’s holiday extravaganza. Eat, laugh and be merry while admiring the art show provided by First Friday. 6–8 p.m. Railroad Square Art Park, 567 Industrial Dr. (850) 891-4000, visittallahassee.com
Nov. 2–3
Jingle Jubilee Start your holiday shopping and support a good cause at this annual Junior League of Tallahassee event featuring vendors selling a variety of giftable items. Friday evening is Girls’ Night Out and will feature signature martinis, a photo booth and prizes. Enjoy pancakes at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning. $5 admission, $15 Girls’ Night Out, $20 Breakfast with Santa. Friday noon–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Leon County Civic Center. (850) 224-9161, jltallahassee.org.
Nov. 2–4
Orpheus in the Underworld Join the Florida State Opera as they take you on a journey of the life of ancient Greek’s mythical character, Orpheus. Jacques Offenbach’s French opera will keep you entertained right down to the last vibrato. Call (850) 645-7949 or (850) 644-4744 for ticket information. 7:30 p.m. Matinee is at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 644-5248, music.fsu.edu/Ensembles/Opera
Nov. 2–11
Summer and Smoke Experience Alma Winemiller’s fiery coming-of-age story set in Glorious Hill, Miss. Tennessee Williams’ play entices the audience with unforgettable characters and plot twists. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students. Nov. 2–3, 7–10 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4, 11 at 2 p.m. Lab Theatre, Florida State University. (850) 644-6500, theatre.fsu.edu/PerformanceSeason/Summer-and-Smoke
Nov. 2, Dec. 7
Railroad Square First Friday On the first Friday of every month, Tallahassee residents flock to Railroad Square to experience a night of the arts. Most of the shops and studios in the park are open and selling artwork, jewelry and vintage clothing and almost all of the galleries are open as well. FREE. 6–10 p.m. Railroad Square Art Park, 567 Industrial Dr. railroadsquare.com/first_fri.html
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Deer Run Race for Education Help support local education by participating in the 3rd annual Deer Run, featuring a 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds will help benefit students who attend Tallahassee schools. 8 a.m. for the 5K and tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 8
Downtown Market Here’s your last chance to check out Tallahassee’s premier open-air market featuring food, music, art and crafts. Come and pick up some original local art and treat yourself to locally produced food. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Downtown Tallahassee, at Park Avenue. (850) 224-3252, downtownmarket.com
Nov. 3
Yellow Jacket Swarm 10K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Run out to support Conley Elementary School’s goal to better the education of Tallahassee children. Following the race will be an awards ceremony and food and drink booths. 8:30 a.m. for the 5K/10K and 10 a.m. for the mile. Conley Elementary School, 2400 E. Orange Ave. Contact Jen Turner at turnerjst@gmail.com or visit gulfwinds.org.
Nov. 3
Flagler College Tallahassee 5K ‘Run/Walk for the Books’ Support Tallahassee elementary schools by participating, with all proceeds going directly toward local elementary schools to help educate our children. 9 a.m. Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Drive. (850) 201-8070, raceit.com
Nov. 3
Avago Mud Run Introducing Tallahassee’s first Avago Mud Run, the dirtiest and most exciting mud race. The mud course will include running, climbing, toting and jumping. Following the race there will be bands, drinks and prizes. $60–$70. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Mahan Farms, 8150 Mahan Drive. (850) 545-5952, avagomudrun.com
Nov. 3–4
4th Annual Pat Ramsey Big Bend Hospice Benefit Festival The late Pat Ramsey was known as a famous blues musician and for giving back to the community. This annual event will showcase many musicians from Tallahassee and the surrounding cities and all proceeds will benefit Big Bend Hospice. $20 per couple. 2 p.m.–2 a.m. Bradfordville Blues Club, 7152 Moses Lane. (850) 745-8340, patramsey.com
Nov. 4
Tallahassee Supermoto Jam Check out the 4th annual supermoto event, with more racers and new event sponsors. Don’t miss out on the excitement! FREE. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Tallahassee Regional Airport, 3300 Capital Circle S.W. (800) 804-1815, flsupermoto.com.
Nov. 4
Punkin’ Chunkin’ This 17th annual event will gladly dispose of your Halloween pumpkins. Watch pumpkins fly in the air and land with a big splat as competitors compete over whose homemade catapult launched the pumpkin the farthest. For more information visit mickeefaust.com.
Nov. 5
FAMU Football Cheer on the Rattlers as they take on North Carolina A&T. 6 p.m. Bragg Memorial Stadium. (850) 559-3141, famuathletics.com
Nov. 8
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»culture CALENDAR Hands.” Special guest appearance from All Sons & Daughters. 7 p.m. Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. (850) 222-0400 or (850) 322-3602, tlccc.org
Nov. 9
Florida State University Chamber Choir Enjoy the soothing sounds of the Chamber Choir as they showcase their music talent for Tallahassee residents. $9 for adults, $6 for seniors, FREE for students with ID. 8 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 645-7949, music.fsu.edu/Concert-and-Events
Nov. 9–18
‘Annie’ America’s favorite redhead is at it again as Annie tries to escape the “Hard Knock Life” of the New York City Orphanage. Advanced reservation tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $14 for children under 12. Young Actors Theatre, 609 Glenview Dr. (850) 386-6602, visit youngactorstheatre.com
Nov. 10
Trash Dash 5K The annual run hosted by Sustainable Tallahassee is back and ready to teach everyone about recycling. After the race, participate in America Recycles Day, hosted by Leon County, for fun-filled activities for the whole family. 8:30 a.m. Solid Waste Management Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy. Contact Nancy Paul at (850) 216-1006 or visit growinggreen.org/recycling.
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Nov. 10
Race for the Rackets Come out and support Chiles High’s tennis team for their inaugural 5K and 1 mile races. The 5K will be held on a certified race route and all proceeds go directly to the Lawton Chiles Tennis Team. 8 a.m. for the 5K and 9 a.m. for the 1 mile. Lawton Chiles High School, 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane. Contact Kim Vinson at (850) 488-0923 or vinsonk@leonschools.net.
Nov. 10
2012 AIDS Walk Get fit for a good cause at Big Bend Cares’ 21st Annual AIDS Walk. All proceeds from the 5K and 10K races will be used to help community members in the nonprofit’s eight-county service area who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. SouthWood. (850) 656-2437, bigbendcares.org
Nov. 10
America Recycles Day Go Green while having a blast at America Recycles Day, hosted by Leon County. Activities include live music, a book swap and facility tours. They will be collecting shoes and eyewear for charity, and you can bring your aluminum can collection for recycling. FREE. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Solid Waste Management Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy. growinggreen.org/recycling
Nov. 10
Xtreme Amateur Championship Leave the kids at home and enjoy a live Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing and Boxing championship. $20. 7 p.m. Leon County Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 505 W. Pensacola St. (850) 508-1132, xacfighting.com
Nov. 10, Dec. 8
Second Saturdays in Historic Apalachicola Each month Apalachicola locals welcome you to enjoy the “open house” provided by business owners, artists, chefs and supporters of the region. FREE. 6–10 p.m. Historic Apalachicola, 86 Water St. (855) 272-5224, historicapalachicola.com
Visit the historic Gadsden Arts Center Five galleries with exhibitions changing quarterly–Sara May Love gallery: Inside/Out: Beth Appleton & Deborah LaGrasse - through November 3 24th Art in Gadsden - November 16, 2012–January 26, 2013 Southern Watercolor Society - February 8–April 27, 2013 Guided Tours & Luncheon Tours - call to schedule (850) 627-5020 (850) 875-4866 www.gadsdenarts.org
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Tallahassee Bach Parley Concert The Bach Parley consists of musicians trained in historically informed performances. Performing music of the Baroque era, Bach Parley brings historical elegance to Tallahassee residents. $5 suggested donation. 3 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 211 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-8025, tallahasseebachparley.org
Nov. 12
Allen Beal Memorial 5K Race by Full Press Apparel After his passing, the race name was changed from the Full Press Apparel VetFest 5K to honor Allen Beal, a charter member of Veteran Events in Tallahassee Inc. and a lifelong Tallahassee resident. $15 for early registration. 7 a.m. Myers Park/Downtown Tallahassee. veteventstally.org
Nov. 12
Sgt. Daniel Dale Green Memorial Weekend 5K To honor the life of Sgt. Daniel Green, a 5K will be held to benefit a memorial scholarship named for the Tallahassee police officer killed in the line of duty in 2002. All proceeds from the event will benefit the scholarship. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Tom Brown Park, 1125 Easterwood Dr. (850) 766-1532, fb.com/dalegreenfund
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The Monster Under the Bed Travel through young Ben’s imagination as he explores new worlds and faces his fears. $15 for adults, $10 for students. 7 p.m. Nov. 15–17, 2 p.m. Nov. 17–18, 4 p.m. Nov. 18. Fallon Theatre, Florida State University. (850) 644-6500, theatre.fsu.edu/Performance-Season/The-Monster-Under-the-Bed
Nov. 16–Jan. 26
24th Annual Art in Gadsden Regional Exhibition of Fine Art This annual tradition showcases the artwork of about 100 local and regional artists, which has become a major cultural and regional attraction. $1 suggested donation, FREE for children and members. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Tue–Sat. Gadsden Arts Center, 13 N. Madison St., Quincy. (850) 875-4866, gadsdenarts.org
Nov. 17
Marzuq Shriners Bradley’s Country Fun Day Since 1970, people have run in an annual 5K race. Following the run, families can enjoy live music, clogging, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and lots of food. FREE. 8 a.m. Bradley’s Country Store, 10655 Centerville Road. (850) 893-1647, bradleyscountrystore.com
Nov. 17
Kickoff to a Cure Watch the Seminoles on big screen TVs and enjoy Tallahassee’s finest restaurants as they serve you their signature dishes. All proceeds will be used in the fight to beat cystic fibrosis. $65. Grand Ballroom at the FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W. Tennessee St. (904) 733-3560, cff.org
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Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival Each year at this pre-Thanksgiving event, people are invited to admire and buy the work of more than 60 of the nation’s best wildlife and sporting artists. Money raised during the weekend will go to art and educational programs at Thomasville Center for the Arts. $15 adults, $5 children 5–11, FREE ages 4 and younger. Two-day passes $20. Festival parking is across the street at Thomasville High School football stadium in Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-0588, pwaf.org
Nov. 17–19
Festival of Trees Created in 2009 to raise awareness for Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, this event has become one of Tallahassee’s holiday season hot spots. $50 on Thursday’s opening ceremony, FREE Fri–Sat (donations accepted). 7-9 p.m. Thur, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri–Sat. Kleman Plaza, 306 S. Duval St. (850) 574-2288, bigbendhabitat.org
Nov. 17, Dec. 15
3rd Saturdays at Railroad Square Art Park On the third Saturday of every month, Railroad Square hosts live music and tasty food from Tasty Treats Restaurant In the Square. There are also children’s activities, vendors and live music. FREE. 1–5 p.m. Railroad Square Art Park, McDonnell Drive. (850) 766-1257, railroadsquare.com
Nov. 18
Kingdom of Sweets Treat your children to a magical world where they can decorate cookies, have their face painted and take pictures with Santa. Families can also enjoy sweets provided by Carrie Ann and Co. and pictures provided by award-wining photographer, Dina Ivory. Proceeds support the Tallahassee Ballet. $20. 2–4 p.m. Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Road. (850) 224-6917, tallahasseeballet.org
Nov. 18
‘Missa Solemnis’ Join the Tallahassee Community Chorus’ production of one of Beethoven’s most challenging pieces. The performance features more than 200 singers, including four soloists, and a full orchestra. $20 adults, $15 seniors (62+), $5 students with ID. 4 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 597-0603, tcchorus.org
Nov. 20
Symphonic Band Florida State University’s College of Music students present a variety of musical styles. $9 for adults, $6 for seniors, FREE for students with ID. 8 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 645-7949, music.fsu.edu/concerts-and-events
Nov. 22–Dec. 29
LeMoyne 48th Holiday Show and Sale More than 100 artists will present their handmade holiday crafts at this annual event. Make this Tallahassee holiday tradition your onestop shop for those last-minute holiday gifts. $3, FREE to members. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, 125 Gadsden St. (850) 222-8800, lemoyne.org
Nov. 24
Tallahassee Turkey Trot Each year before stuffing themselves full of Thanksgiving dinner, thousands of people come out to participate in the Tallahassee Turkey Trot’s 1 mile, 15K, 10K and 5K races. Come out and show your support by running for the Boys and Girls Club, The Shelter and the Refuge House. 8 a.m. SouthWood, 3196 Merchants Row Blvd. tallyturkeytrot.com
Nov. 24
Giving Thanks: Exploring 17th Century Food Traditions Visit Mission San Luis to explore food from the 17th-century Spanish and Apalachee Indians. $5 adults, $3 seniors (65+), $2 children 6–17, FREE children under 6 and active duty military. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St. (850) 245-6406, missionsanluis.org tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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FSU Football Cheer on the Seminoles as they attempt to dominate the University of Florida Gators. Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State University. (850) 644-1830, seminoles.com
Nov. 27–30
Prism Band Extravaganza Florida State University’s College of Music students put on a show that’s not your mother’s concert. $18 for reserved seating. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27–29 and 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 645-7949, music.fsu.edu/concert-and-events
Nov. 29
‘West Side Story’ One of the greatest love stories of all time is back as Maria and Tony fall in love again in this classic Broadway musical. Prices start at $39.50. 7:30 p.m. Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. (850) 487-1691, tlccc.org
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‘The Curious Savage’ Enjoy Tallahassee Community College’s rendition of Ethel Savage’s experience in an asylum. This comedy will make you laugh out loud, and you’ll take away a memorable message. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children and non-TCC students. FREE for TCC students, faculty and staff. 8 p.m. Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Drive. (850) 201-9882, nielsene@tcc.fl.edu
Nov. 30
Deck the Halls: A Celebration of Wreaths Make a dent in your holiday shopping with a selection of silent auction items and handcrafted wreaths. A wine tree, martini bar and good food are also part of the evening’s good times. $25. 6:30 p.m. Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. (850) 891-4000, talgov.com/seniors
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Market Days is one of the largest and ďŹ nest juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast, with an attendance of 15,000+. Approximately 300 arts and craftspeople display and sell their original and handmade creations, from ďŹ ne arts to charming stocking stuffers. Market Days is the perfect venue for unique and well-priced gifts for the holiday season.
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Dec. 1
Gulf Winds Track Club 10 Mile Challenge/5 Mile Run Come out and compete with more than 150 area distance runners in this annual race. The race determines the fastest of the fast in one of Tallahassee’s most challenging courses. 8 a.m. Hawks Rise Elementary School, 205 Meadow Ridge Dr. (850) 591-7891, gulfwinds.org
Dec. 1
13th Annual Rock-A-Thon Hosted by the Riley Museum, this holiday event will have everyone in the spirit with live entertainment, food and shopping. For $100, you can purchase one of the 30 rocking chairs for the Rock-A-Thon event. FREE. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Florida A&M University Gymnasium, 1835 Wahnish Way. (850) 681-7881 or (850) 339-2757, rileymuseum.org
Dec. 1
The Winter Festival — A Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts Treat the whole family to a night of holiday magic at the 26th annual Winter Festival. There will be five stages of entertainment, including the Lighting Ceremony, the 3K Jingle Bell Run, Nighttime Holiday Parade, Children’s Activity Area and Candy Cane Lane. FREE. 3–10 p.m. Downtown Tallahassee. (850) 981-3860, talgov.com
Dec. 1–2
Seasonal Celebration Join Florida State University’s College of Music as they entertain you with Christmas choral favorites. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Sat
and 4 p.m. Sun. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 645-7949, music.fsu.edu/Concerts-and-Events
Dec. 7
24th Annual Camellia Christmas Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends by strolling through the candle-lit park while enjoying hot cider and cookies. Participate in the fun by bidding on holiday wreaths and decorations. FREE. Donations are accepted. 6–9 p.m. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road. (850) 487-4115, floridastateparks.org
Dec. 7
Joe Bonamassa Tallahassee blues-rock fans are lining up to see this musician’s one-ofa-kind guitar skills and stylistic lyrics. Help support his newly released DVD and his upcoming studio album by experiencing a musical tour of a lifetime. 8 p.m. Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. (850) 222-0400 or (800) 322-3605, tlccc.org
Dec. 8
‘A Run Through the Jungle’ Take a run through the historic Wakulla Springs State Park in this challenging cross county event. The course contains a flat, fast paved loop course ready to test even the fastest ultra-distance runners. 7 a.m. Wakulla Springs State Park, 550 Wakulla Park Dr. tallahasseeultra.com
Dec. 8
‘Just One More’ Stop by the 17th Annual Holiday Art Festival to support local artists. Pick up fresh food from local farmers and enjoy the final Downtown Market of 2012. FREE. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Downtown Tallahassee, at Park Avenue. (850) 224-3252, downtownmarket.com
Dec. 8
Plantation Family Christmas This holiday event returns, bringing friends and family holiday cheer. Don’t miss this memorable evening, featuring wagon rides, crafts, lights, food and Santa Claus! $20 per car. 3–9 p.m. Pebble Hill Plantation, 1251 U.S. Highway 319. (229) 226-2344, pebblehill.com
Dec. 8
Urban Disturbance: 5 Miles, 15 Obstacles Race through a five-mile competitive obstacle course hosted by the Social Design Group. A huge success last year, this urban obstacle course will keep you on your feet and ready for the next challenge. $45–$75. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Downtown Tallahassee. (800) 804-1815, theurbandisturbance.com
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Gloria! Fall Concert Celebrate the holidays with family and friends with the soothing sounds of Tallahassee’s Civic Chorale. Listen to holiday favorites and get in the celebration spirit. 8 p.m. Faith Presbyterian Church, corner of John Knox and Meridian Road. (850) 942-1893, civicchorale.org
Dec. 13
Capital Chordsmen Holiday Concert Enjoy the barbershop harmonies of the Capital Chordsmen. This holiday show is perfect for the whole family. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 7 p.m. Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. (850) 891-4008, talgov.com/seniors tallahasseeMagazine.com November–December 2012
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Dec. 15
Tannenbaum Trail 6K Come out and support Gulf Winds Track Club (GWTC) by signing up for one of the Southeast’s most challenging cross-country courses. Last year was the first time GWTC, Florida State University and Leon County teamed up to host the Tannenbaum Trail 6K and they plan on keeping the tradition alive. Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Parkway. gulfwinds.org
Dec. 15
‘Holiday Magic’ Enjoy a world-class vocal quartet, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and a special appearance from the Tallahassee Youth Orchestra Symphony. This night of holiday cheer will keep you mesmerized with the talented orchestras and will keep you singing along to classic holiday tunes. Call (850) 644-6500 for tickets. 8 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University. (850) 224-0461, tallahasseesymphony.org
Dec. 15–16, Jan. 12
‘Snow Queen’ Enjoy the Killearn Performing Arts 7th annual event, a story where good triumphs over evil in this Irish dance classic. If you can’t make it in December, you have a chance to check it out Jan. 12 at Quincy Music Theatre. $10 for adults, $5 for students/children. 7 p.m. Sat, 3 p.m. Sun, 7 p.m. Jan 12. Lawton Chiles High School, 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane. (850) 443-7512, killearnpa.com
Dec. 16
Winter Solstice Celebration Experience a day full of Native American tradition with all of your family this holiday season. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family, including a drum circle, performances by Theater with a Mission, storytelling, food and more. $5 adults, $2 children 6–17. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St. (850) 245-6406, missionsanluis.org
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Elf Night Enjoy the lights that transform Dorothy B. Oven Park into a holiday wonderland. The family friendly evening includes photo opportunities with holiday “celebrities,” including Mr. and Mrs. Claus, cookies, apple cider and hot chocolate, and holiday music. Parking is available next door at Thomasville Road Baptist Church, next to the park at Capital City Bank and across the street at Piedmont Park Alliance School. FREE. 5:30–9 p.m. Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Road. (850) 891-3915, talgov.com
Dec. 31
Downtown New Year’s Eve For the first time, Downtown businesses are working together to host a gala night to ring in 2012. Local restaurants will offer specials and free entertainment is planned for revelers in and around Kleman Plaza, including fireworks, a New Year’s countdown and a concert by Sister Hazel. For additional information, see the story on page 127.
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‘First Christmas in La Florida’ To kick off the commemoration of Florida’s 500th anniversary in 2013, Tallahassee’s Mission San Luis and St. Augustine’s Florida Living History, Inc., have created a new heritage event to re-enact the first Christmas mass celebrated in the continental United States in 1539. There will also be living history demonstrations, period vocal and instrumental music, Spanish Golden Age plays and more. Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (850) 245-6406, missionsanluis.org n
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TMH Expands Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Care for the Big Bend Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is continually bringing new physicians, services and technology to the Big Bend so patients in this region can receive needed care close to home. Recently, TMH experienced particularly significant growth in the areas of cardiovascular and neurovascular services, opening two new laboratories and introducing revolutionary treatment options to the region. The first of these expansions occurred in August when TMH opened a new electrophysiology (EP) lab, enhancing diagnostic and treatment options for patients with heart arrhythmias. The lab is equipped with advanced x-ray, 3-D mapping and recording technology that will make it easier for physicians to both diagnose and treat arrhythmias, helping to decrease patients’ risk factors for stroke, additional heart rhythm problems and heart failure. TMH took another step forward in enhancing cardiac care with the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, a minimally invasive procedure for aortic stenosis. Patients with this condition experience a narrowing of the aortic valve, which limits blood flow to the heart and can cause shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain, and even sudden death. TAVR offers an alternative treatment option for patients who suffer from aortic stenosis but would be considered inoperable or high-risk candidates for open heart surgery. In addition to these advances in heart and vascular services, Tallahassee Memorial has also made significant strides in neurovascular care, opening a new state-of-the-art neurovascular suite and also welcoming fellowship-trained neurovascular surgeon Matthew Lawson, MD.
TMH is now the first and only center in the area to offer treatment for intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), and endovascular intervention for acute stroke. Until now, patients who presented with these conditions required transport to Jacksonville, Gainesville or Tampa. The new neurovascular service offerings at TMH have dramatically improved the level of care available locally for patients with cerebrovascular disorders and include the ability to perform both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive neurovascular procedures that do not require an incision to the head.
Tallahassee Memorial’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patient, Eunice Sloat, surrounded by members of her care team. From left to right: Wayne Batchelor, MD; Eric Henry; Stacy Etheridge, RN; Nicole Robertson, RN; Angie Colwell, RN; Eunice Sloat, patient; Leah Corley; Ann Valentine, RN; Mary Lu Williams, RN; Jim Totten, MD; Gary James; Linda Johnson, Manager of Cath Lab; Carter Brown; Shafi Mohamed, MD; Julian Hurt, MD; Tom Noel, MD; Holt Sanders, CRNA; and Penny Burroughs, RN, Valve Clinic Coordinator.
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Although Tallahassee Memorial’s latest expansions reach across many areas of medicine, the singular goal is to provide the highest quality of care. With new physicians and
technology, more treatment options are available in this region than ever before -- meaning a greater number of people can receive the care they need right here in Tallahassee.
Neurosurgeon Matthew Lawson, MD, stands in Tallahassee Memorial’s newly constructed Siemens biplane site where he performs both traditional neurovascular procedures and minimally invasive operations through an artery in the leg.
Designed with leading edge treatment capabilities for heart arrhythmias, the new electrophysiology (EP) lab is part of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar expansion in the TMH Heart and Vascular Center that includes equipment upgrades, service expansions and a focus on acquiring additional specialists and clinical staff.
MIKE AND JUDY SHERIDAN
Benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center Judy Wilson Sheridan and Michael Sheridan are successful business owners. Since 1992, Judy has been the Owner/President of Wilson Realty and a Past President and Realtor of the Year of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors. Mike is founder of four companies, the Chairman of the Board of Fringe Benefit Management Company and has been in the insurance business for almost 50 years. They have called Tallahassee home for more than 30 years. In 2011, Mike was diagnosed with cancer and the couple had to decide where to obtain the best treatment. Judy said, “We have always been secure in our knowledge that TMH would be a competent and caring medical facility so Mike received his treatments at Tallahassee Memorial.” Mike and Judy were impressed with the physicians, staff and the facility and wanted a way to show their appreciation. After discussing their options, they decided to make a donation to the TMH Foundation for the Cancer Center. “We gave,” said Mike, “because we were grateful for the wonderful care that I received during my successful cancer treatment. The staff was most caring and we realized that without contributions from members of the community, the Cancer Center is unable to advance its goals and be the premier facility for cancer treatment in the region.”
Mike and Judy Sheridan stand before the room that will bear their names in the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center.
The Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center opened its new first floor outpatient center and Healing Garden on the TMH campus in January 2011. The second floor with the Cancer & Hematology Specialists clinic and a new, larger infusion suite opened in July 2012. Paula Fortunas, President/CEO of the TMH Foundation said, “The new second floor will offer further ‘naming opportunities’ for donors to support TMH.” Please contact Janet Borneman at the TMH Foundation 850.431.4048 or janet.borneman@tmh.org for more information on donations to benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center.
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The Junior League of Tallahassee Makes COPE Donation The Junior League of Tallahassee (JLT) celebrated the beginning of the 2012-2013 League year with an exciting and inspirational event that included a $7,200 charitable gift to the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation for the Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Services COPE program -- Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment. COPE is a new program implemented within Pediatric Services – the first of its kind in a pediatric unit in the United States. “The JLT is so excited about the fantastic year we have planned, including new community projects, partnerships — like this one with TMH to help launch an amazing new program — and the formation of our first-ever community Advisory Committee, ” said Jill Pope, JLT President. “These new endeavors will allow us to continue our focus on creating school success in Tallahassee and be the perfect complement to our signature community events.” The Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Services COPE team will include the unit Nurse Manager, Assistant Managers, Pediatric Nurses, TMH Child Life Specialist and a trained intern. The team will use medical play kits, puppets, children’s books and pinwheels as a form of therapy for hospitalized children, as well as train parents on how to support their child with play post-hospitalization. Pediatric Services Nurse Manager Kim Outlaw explained the benefits of the program, “Long-term benefits of fostering medical play for pediatric patients include greater adaptability, reduced stress and fewer overall negative behaviors before, during and after treatment.”
decorate the Pediatric Unit Treatment Room. And, each year since 2006, the League has offered the October Pumpkin Palooza day of fun for children at TMH. During Pumpkin Palooza, toys and goody bags are distributed and League members spend several hours in the playroom with patients. In 2007, the League donated $1,000 for the PC Pal laptop program for pre-teens and teenagers hospitalized at TMH. With the PC Pal, these young patients learn about relevant medical procedures and can communicate via e-mail with others who have the same illnesses.
Left to Right: Gil Ziffer, Tallahassee City Commissioner; Judi Taber, TMHF Annual Giving Officer; Paula Fortunas, TMHF President/CEO; Jessica Bahorski, TMH Pediatric Services Clinical Specialist; Kim Outlaw, TMH Pediatric Services Nurse Manager; Jill Pope JLT President; Nancy Click, JLT; Marissa Gajos, FSU Intern in TMH Pediatric Services; Nancy Blum-Heintz, JLT.
The TMH Foundation, Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Services and the Junior League of Tallahassee have a history of partnering for the benefit of hospitalized children and their families at TMH. In addition to the $7,200 gift for COPE, the League provided a $10,000 donation in 2010 for the Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Services Waiting Area resulting in more comfortable surroundings for families of hospitalized children. In 2011, the League created beautifully painted ocean themed ceiling tiles to
According to Paula Fortunas, TMH Foundation President/CEO, “The TMH Foundation is profoundly grateful to the Junior League of Tallahassee for its support and generosity in providing this wonderful gift to establish the COPE Program for the children and families served by Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Services. Judi Taber, TMH Foundation Annual Giving Officer, concluded, “The COPE Program will be enormously beneficial by offering parents the education and tools needed to use medical play as a form of therapy during their child’s hospital stay and after discharge, while recovering in their own home.”
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Chrome Divas 11th Annual Poker Run for A Woman’s Place at TMH The Chrome Divas of Tallahassee, a local women’s motorcycle group, hosted the 11th annual Breast Cancer Poker Run on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The Poker Run began at Capital City Harley Davidson on Capital Circle Northwest with the first bikes out at 9:30 a.m., last bike out at 10:30 a.m. and ending with lunch, festivities, music and prizes at the K and K Fish Camp on Lake Iamonia. The Divas traditionally stage a “Fight Against Breast Cancer Poker Run”on the first Sunday of October -- to benefit A Woman’s Place at Tallahassee Memorial. Since 2001, the Chrome Divas have served as an enthusiastic fund-raising organization advocating support, education and counseling for women in the community diagnosed with breast cancer. Jill Soderberg, 2012 Chrome Divas and Poker Run Director, explained the Divas passion for helping the breast cancer patients served by Chrome Divas Pat Kossmann, Kika Falomo, A Woman’s Place, and Georgie Reffner prepare to serve lunch for “It continues to be a Poker Run riders at K and K Fish Camp. joy and pleasure for the Chrome Divas of Tallahassee to partner with the TMH Foundation and A Woman’s Place to benefit women in the local community diagnosed with or Poker Run participants are riding in to K and K Fish Camp to enjoy festivities and games. recovering from breast cancer who need support. Many members of the club have family, friends or have experienced themselves the diagnosis of breast cancer and understand how important it is to have resources before, during and after treatment.”
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for the Tallahassee Memorial Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center On October 1, Florida State University and the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation held a joint press conference where Monk Bonasorte, Senior Associate FSU Athletics Director, announced that the Florida State University Women’s athletics teams are once again joining forces with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the TMH Foundation for the fourth annual “Paint It Pink” campaign to benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center. During the 2012-2013 seasons, each of Florida State’s 10 women’s athletics programs will host games and/or other “Pink” events to raise money for the Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center. Maye Walker, a breast cancer survivor and mother-in-law of the late Sharon Ewing Walker, thanked the coaches and staff “for involving these young women athletes in community, charitable work. You are teaching them valuable life lessons on how they can make a difference in the lives of others.” Paula Fortunas, President/CEO of the TMH Foundation added, “The FSU women-student-athletes are a credit to their generation and a tribute to the philanthropic spirit and the strong partnership between FSU and TMH.” Matt Sherer, Administrator of Tallahassee Memorial’s Oncology Service Line, noted that “over the first three years of the “Paint It Pink” campaign, FSU Women’s Athletics programs have raised over $30,000 which has been used toward acquisition of cutting edge technology in the Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center.” In addition to the “Pink” games and events, pink shirts will be sold at each “Paint It Pink” game and other venues. Also, online auctions will be held at Seminoles.com and will feature “Pink” themed memorabilia including gameworn jerseys. For more information about “Paint It Pink,” please contact either Nicole Haves at nhaves@fsu.edu or 850.644.8623 or visit Seminoles.com/genrel/paintitpink.html or Janet Borneman at janet.borneman@tmh.org or 850.431.4048.
In 2007, the Tallahassee Chrome Divas organization was recognized as the outstanding fund-raising organization in this region by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in celebration of National Philanthropy Day for the Divas’ work on behalf of women with breast cancer and pediatric patients with diabetes. A Woman’s Place at Tallahassee Memorial is an accredited facility which provides breast prosthesis, mastectomy bras and post surgical garments for women who have had mastectomies, lumpectomies, reconstruction or other breast surgeries. Certified Mastectomy Fitters provide personal and private fittings. Other products available are compression garments for those diagnosed with Lymphedema, and a variety of hats, wigs and skin care for those who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The staff at A Woman’s Place provides services and care in a warm, friendly environment. According to Sherry Kendrick, A Woman’s Place Manager, “A Woman’s Place continues to be very grateful for funding received from proceeds of the Chrome Divas Poker Run, providing help for those women who do not have insurance or are under-insured and in need of breast prosthesis, mastectomy bras and compression garments.”
Left to right, front: Chris Poole, Head Coach FSU Women’s Volleyball; Paula Fortunas,President/CEO, TMHF; Danalee Corso, Head Coach, FSU Women’s Sand Volleyball; Janet Borneman, Planned Giving Director, TMHF; Morgan Toles, FSU Women’s Basketball Team; Craig Snider, Assistant FSU Women’s Softball Coach; Mark Marple, Major Gifts Officer, TMHF; Maye Walker, Breast Cancer Survivor and TMH Volunteer; Neil Harper, Head Coach, FSU Swimming & Diving; Mark Krikorian, Head Coach, FSU Women’s Soccer; Matt Sherer, TMH Oncology Service Line Administrator; Monk Bonasorte, Senior Associate Director of Athletics.
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A Real PAL® for NICU Babies at TMH On September 26, 2012, representatives of Florida State University, Powers Device Technologies, Inc., Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the TMH Foundation gathered in the TMH Women’s Pavilion to celebrate Powers Device Technologies’ donation of a Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL®) for the critically ill infants served by Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The PAL® is a medical device invented by Dr. Jayne Standley, a Florida State University Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Music Therapy and the Ella Scoble Opperman Professor of Music and internationally-acclaimed researcher. Dr. Standley’s innovative device uses musical lullabies to help premature babies overcome one of their greatest growth hurdles — learning how to suck and feed. Research studies, such as the ones conducted at TMH, have shown that PAL® can reduce the length of a premature infant’s hospital stay by an average of five days. “PAL® has been a decade in the making and would never have been possible without the partnership and support of TMH, the TMH Foundation and the hospital’s state-of-the-art NICU,” said Dr. Standley. “The hospital’s willingness to open its doors to my research has helped many premature babies get a healthier, quicker and stronger start on life, and I could not imagine a better home for one of these devices.” The device is on the market through a partnership with Powers Device Technologies, Inc. “The medical music therapy partnership between FSU and TMH commenced in 1999 and, under the direction of Dr. Standley, it has become a model program for clinical practice, education, training and research – one of the most innovative in the world,” according to Paula Fortunas, President/CEO of the TMH Foundation. “TMH is profoundly grateful to Dr. Standley for her life-saving research and for the patient centered music therapy interventions she has introduced. And, of course, our gratitude extends to Powers Device Technologies’ generous gift of the new PAL® and especially to Powers’ leader, the forward-thinking and remarkable Kathleen Lovell. “ “The PAL® technology represents a life-altering experience for these very vulnerable infants and it also serves to reduce their hospital length of stay and their readmission rates – both measurable and real cost savings to the hospital,”
FSU’s Dr. Jayne Standley, Linda Frimmel NICU Nurse Manager and Jeff Ahsinger, Interim Women’s and Children’s Service Line Administrator
said P. Kathleen Lovell, President and CEO of Powers Device Technologies. “I am honored to donate one of our PAL® units to such a talented and dedicated NICU and look forward to hearing about their successes with the device in the years to come.” TMH offers the only Level III (highest designation) NICU in a 20-county area of North Florida and South Georgia. The NICU supports 32 beds, including a 19-bed intensive care unit and a 13-bed intermediate care unit. There are also four “nesting rooms” for families to use prior to taking their babies home. More than 650 infants annually are admitted to the NICU and their stays can range from one day to weeks. “In the TMH NICU, we often see babies improve their sucking and feeding skills after only a session or two with the PAL,” explained Linda Frimmel, RNC, BSN, NICU Nurse Manager. “Improvement in feedings is a contributing factor to a sooner discharge home.”
Kathleen Lovell, Powers Device Technologies President/ CEO, describes the Florida manufactured PAL® and salutes the dedication, commitment and collaborative caring of the NICU staff at Tallahassee Memorial.
Miriam Hillmer, Coordinator of Medical Music Therapy at Tallahassee Memorial, expresses thanks for gift of PAL®.
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Protocols for Philanthropy Year-End Generosity, Gratitude and Questions Traditionally, as the year draws to a close, the TMH Foundation expresses its gratitude for your generosity and Paula S. Fortunas President/CEO offers gift-planning information for TMH Foundation your consideration with your family and professional advisors. And, 2012, is no exception. Your kind and generous acts and gifts have again positively influenced the hospital and the care of its patients and their families. TMH is profoundly grateful to you, one and all. While taxes are rarely the primary motivation for a charitable gift, tax considerations may influence the size, timing and form that a gift takes. Consequently, there are four year-end questions each of us would do well to consider as we wrap up our 2012 financial matters.
What is my tax situation for 2012? If your income has been particularly high this year and you expect it will decline, you might consider increased giving before December 31 and even make some of your 2013 gifts in advance to capture this year’s tax benefits. Counter to this strategy is the acknowledgment that – if tax rates increase, the charitable deduction will be greater provided, of course, that none of the presently-entertained Congressional charitable deduction limitations are enacted.
Do I expect my income to increase in 2013? Knowing that maximum federal tax rates are scheduled to rise in 2013 from 36.4 to 41.9 percent, you may want to take the extra income in 2012. The Medicare surtax on investment income is effective in January 2013 and this will impact those with adjusted gross incomes exceeding $200,000 for single tax payers and $250,000 for those who are married. The top federal tax rate on investment income from interest, rent and dividends is currently 35 percent and is scheduled to be 43.4 percent in 2013. There are also major estate and gift tax implications for 2013 that should be contemplated in your planning.
Have I taken my required minimum distribution? Anyone over age 70 1/2 can consider taking an excess distribution now when the top tax rate is below what it is scheduled to be in 2013. This will also have the effect of reducing future distributions and the accompanying taxes.
With so much uncertainty, should I delay my contributions to 2013? The contents of this article are based on the federal tax structure as it exists on October 1, 2012. Be vigilant in your contact with your professional advisors with respect to any Congressional action that may affect your 2012 gift and financial planning and please know that the TMH Foundation will also welcome your inquiries. The U. S. Congress will not reconvene until after the November 6 election. At that time, it may address a number of the current areas of uncertainty with respect to federal tax rates and associated matters along with six important tax incentives to charitable giving that expired on December 31, 2011. Congress has re-enacted these lapsed provisions in the past, sometimes retroactively. The most popular of the lapsed six is the charitable IRA Rollover followed by favorable basis adjustment to stock of S corps making contributions, enhanced deductions for food inventory gifts, book inventory gifts, corporate gifts of qualified research and computer technology and special benefits for conservation gifts.
Now, a reminder – December 31 is the last day to make a contribution for which you may claim a 2012 income tax charitable deduction. If mailed, gift checks must be postmarked by December 31 and the deadline for on-line donations is 11:59 p.m. on December 31. To make gifts other than cash, such as securities or real property or to discuss a gift within your estate plan, please call or e-mail the Foundation – contact information appears below. Note: The contents of this article and any materials you request and receive from the TMH Foundation are general in nature and are not intended as either legal, financial or tax advice. You should consult your own professional advisor(s) before making a final decision with respect to gift plans and agreements.
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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Leadership Tallahassee – Distinguished Leadership Awards September 20, 2012 The luminaries of Tallahassee’s business world turned out in their best during the event, which honors local leaders who have made significant contributions to the community. // Photos Caroline Conway
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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES Cards for a Cure October 6, 2012 The Tallahassee Automobile Museum sparkled during this high-rolling event sponsored by the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, which raised funds for the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center. The Atlanta band Bobby & the Aristocats played ’70s funk/pop tunes that had the crowd dancing the night away. The evening’s honoree was Darcy Cavell, a cancer survivor and inspiration to those who know her. // PHOTOs TMH Foundation
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»culture SOCIAL STUDIES 7 Days of Opening Nights Preview Party August 7, 2012 Florida State University unveiled the lineup of performances for the 2013 edition of Tallahassee’s premier festival of the arts, which will include several acts that have proven to be crowd-pleasers in the past. // Photos Caroline Conway
“The 2012-2013 Seven Days of Opening Nights’ season showcases FSU’s commitment to the arts — music, theatre, dance, visual art, film and literature with outstanding performances and educational outreach by internationally known artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Anthony Zerbe, Bernadette Peters and Richard Thompson.” — Chris Heacox, Executive Director, Seven Days of Opening Nights Festival
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He’s a “storm who came through Tallahassee,” leaving his mark across the landscape — especially when serving in the Legislature and as president of Tallahassee Community College and then Florida State University. That’s how friends described T.K. Wetherell as he was feted in late September by Leadership Tallahassee, which bestowed on him its Lifetime Leadership Award. The gala at the University Center Club brought out the town’s political and social elite to honor Wetherell and other award winners: Cecilia Homison, CEO of First Commerce Credit Union, winner of the Leadership Pacesetter Award; Mike Sheridan, founder of FBMC Benefits Management, winner of the Servant Leadership Award; and Jim Murdaugh, president of Tallahassee Community College, winner of the Leader of the Year Award. Wetherell used his years in the legislative leadership — including time as House Appropriations chairman and House Speaker — to steer state funds to projects for his alma mater, FSU. Joked Bill Smith, president and CEO of Capital City Bank Group: “TK’s leadership got things done. He kept the construction industry in Tallahassee going for years.” Among the initiatives pushed by Wetherell during his political and academic career are the refurbished football stadium, the FSU medical school and the university’s largest ever fundraising campaign ($640 million). Wetherell attended the event with his wife, Ginger, and his son, Kent, and daughter-in-law, Edie. Former legislative colleagues Frank Messersmith and James Harold Thompson were there, along with current state Rep. Michelle Rehwinkle Vasilinda and her husband, Mike Vasilinda. Other attendees included: Bill Gunter, DuBose Ausley, Sandy D’Alemberte and Patsy Palmer, Ron Sachs and Gay Webster-Sachs, Caryn Beck-Dudley, Vince Long, Anita Favors Thompson, Mark O’Bryant, Pam Forrester, Lane Green, Walter Dartland, Mark Wallheiser, Lee Daniel and multitudes of others.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend hosted the Third annual BIG Champagne Bash at Hotel Duval in true silent movie style. More than 250 community-minded guests partied like it was 1929 with free-flowing bubbly, dinner by-the-bite and dancing all night, including Raoul Clarke, David Wengert, Gail Alexander, David Shafer, Alice and Jack Diestelhorst, Linda Clarke, Pat Greene, Dale and Sherrie Kishbaugh, Karyn Shafer, Sen. Al Lawson and Marilyn Cox. Also vamping it up at the event were R. Jai Gillum, Audrey Moore, Jeanette Yaeger, Lilly Rockwell and Mark Hollis. Bringing in more than $20,000, this fundraiser will help the nonprofit fulfill its mission of providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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A top contender for Place to Eat a Power Breakfast would have to be Fred Tedio’s Uptown Café on Miccosukee Road near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. On one Thursday in September, the patrons included business leaders Karen Moore, Kim Williams, Martin Proctor, Drew Mitchell, Drew Jones, Sean Donovan and Tallahassee Chamber President/CEO Sue Dick. Also grabbing something to get the morning started were local commissioners Kristin Dozier, Brian Desloge and Gil Ziffer. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The spacious Ox Bottom home of Barry and Allison Tant Richard was filled to the brim Sept. 27 with a crowd of about 200 people on hand to support the nonprofit Keys to Exceptional Youth Success at its annual Wine Tasting and Auction. Beer was served in addition to wine samplings, and event organizers created a variety of appetizers to feed the ravening horde. Those hosts included Susan and Mark Baldino, Victoria Zepp, Lisa and Brian Miller, Jill and Lance Conley, Hiram and Dr. Monica Verra Tirado, Forrest and Barbara Van Camp, Heather and Mike Wilson, Denise and Mark Wilson, Stephanie and Paul Whitfield, Drs. Lynda and John Thabes, Kim and Kevin Peaden, Susan and John LaJoie, Cindi and Bart Goodson, and Kathy and Jay Brooks. There was a silent auction, and bidding was brisk during a live auction with guest auctioneers Dr. Jim Murdaugh, president of Tallahassee Community College and Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons. KEYS is dedicated to advancing the post-secondary education of young people with disabilities, exceptionalities and other learning difficulties. The nonprofit has provided instructional supplies and scholarships to dozens of students in need and endowed a TCC scholarship. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte was the high bidder for a painting by Malcolm Hosford during a fundraiser for the MAC Crutchfield Foundation. The internationally renowned swimmer donated $1,500 to the nonprofit and went home with Hosford’s trippy beach scene painted in psychedelic colors. Hosford, a swimmer as well as an artist, appeared on the cover of Tallahassee Magazine’s newly redesigned May/ June 2012 issue. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Visit Tallahassee’s annual year-in-review/kickoff definitely had a Spanish accent — held at Mission San Luis, and featuring dinner by Real Paella — all to highlight Viva Florida, a year-long celebration of our state’s Spanish heritage. Executive Director Lee Daniel introduced the presentation with a welcome in (bad) Spanish and the news that next year Tallahassee will be vying for a place in the Guinness World Records book by baking the world’s largest birthday cake. Enjoying the event were Jeana Brunson, the crew from The Zimmerman Agency, Michelle Wilson, Georgia Ackerman, Mike Kelly, Karen Lambert, Molly Blanton, Tina Schmitz and Derek Horne. n
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“Cranberries are a tasty and versatile ingredient,” says Chris Leynes, executive chef at Hotel Duval. “Their tartness lends itself to both savory and sweet dishes. I like using them in savory dishes to balance out heavier, rich flavors.” He suggests cranberries for desserts because they serve as a counter to sweet flavors. “Try them in a hot sauce and serve over vanilla ice cream with pound cake for a simple, yet delicious dessert for the holidays,” he says. Whether you use them to trim your tree, simmer in a pot or garnish your cocktail, cranberries are a festive ingredient for holiday fun. We raise our cranberry cocktail glass and honor the berry that makes us merry all year. Cheers! n
Here’s a refreshing holiday cocktail created by the mixologists at the Midtown bar Alchemy: Cranberry Ginger Smash » 1 orange wedge » 13 cranberries » 2 pieces (1-inch each) crystallized ginger, minced » 2 ounces Aperol » 1 ounce Lillet Blanc »4 dashes Fee Brother Cranberry Bitters
or Peychaud’s bitters
» Ice
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» 4 ounces ginger beer Directions: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange wedge with 10 of the cranberries and the minced ginger. Add the Aperol, Lillet Blanc, bitters and ice. Shake well. Double-strain the drink into an ice-filled Collins glass and top off with the Ginger beer. Garnish with the three remaining cranberries.
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»food FEASTING A Cookie to Keep 'em Happy Susie Murray, the “Curious Cook” and co-author of “The Happy Everything Cookbook” by Coton Colors, gives us an elegant update on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. “The cookie has the sweet and salty thing going on, with the sweet taste of the white chocolate to start and then a bit of salt lingering after you finish eating the cookie,” she says. “I love the orange flavor, and the cranberries are what make them the perfect holiday cookie.”
White Chocolate & Cranberry Orange Cookie Makes 4 dozen cookies » 1 ½ cups dried cranberries » 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour » ½ teaspoon baking powder » ½ teaspoon baking soda » ½ teaspoon salt (optional) » 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup
butter-flavored Crisco*
» ½ cup granulated sugar » ½ cup light brown sugar, packed » 1 egg, slightly beaten » 1 orange, zested » 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice » 1 cup pecan halves, chopped » 1 cup white chocolate baking chips » 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate baking chips (optional) Directions: In a small bowl, pour enough warm water over dried cranberries to cover and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in egg, orange zest and juice. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture until combined. Drain the cranberries. By hand, stir in cranberries, pecans and chocolate pieces. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. When ready to bake cookies, preheat oven to 375 degrees and adjust oven rack to middle position. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough and shape into a ball. Gently flatten the top of the cookie. Place 2 inches apart on a clean cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookie is golden around the edges. The cookie will appear to be “doughy” but should not be raw in the center. Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool on cookie sheet for 1–2 minutes before transferring them to cooling rack. Wash cookie sheet and bake remaining cookies.
*Buttery Tip Butter-flavored Crisco is an easy substitute
when you need to quickly whip up a batch of cookies, because you do not have to wait for the butter to soften. It is vital for butter to soften before creaming with sugar and a baker should NEVER soften butter in the microwave.
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THE BEST LITTLE STEAKHOUSE IN TALLAHASSEE
From the kitchen of Chef Chris Leynes, Hotel Duval Duck and Cranberry Salad » 2 cups mixed greens » 4 ounces duck confit » 3 tablespoons dry cranberries » 2 tablespoons spiced walnuts » 1 ½ ounces Sweet Grass Dairy Lil’ Moo Cheese » 2 tablespoons diced red onion
Join us for lunch and dinner at our beautiful location on Apalachee Parkway. Our steaks are not only the best in Tallahassee, but USDA choice midwestern corn-fed beef, specially selected, aged to our specifications and cut daily. We also serve fresh jumbo shrimp and fish – grilled, blackened or fried. So please join us for lunch and dinner or just meet up for drinks at our fully-stocked bar.
» ½ cup hot water » 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil » 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar » salt and pepper to taste Directions: Soak the dry cranberries in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove from water and dry on towel. Wash and dry the salad greens. Toss the greens with oil, vinegar and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Layer the ingredients in a serving bowl, starting with the lettuce, followed by the onion, walnuts, crumbled cheese, cranberries and duck.
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»food ON YOUR TABLE
Steamed Persimmon Pudding Cake
Meet the Persimmon A Mystery to Many, This Versatile Fruit Grows Well in North Florida By Butch Osterbye
Bright orange persimmons
are referred to as the Apple of the Orient, because in shape and size they resemble the fruit, and they grow on trees. Many folks in this area are unfamiliar with the fruit, which is too bad, because persimmons are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow from central to north Florida. The fruit starts to come into season in September, and some varieties are not ready until January. The tree is beautiful as the large glossy leaves start to turn brilliant colors and fall, leaving behind the fruit for easy harvest.
There are two types of persimmons: astringent and non-astringent. Astringent varieties cannot be eaten until they are bright orange and very soft. The more popular non-astringent varieties can be eaten like an apple when crunchy. The fruit’s texture resembles ripe mango or banana. And it tastes like — well, like persimmon! My best description is that it’s similar to mango with a hint of cooked pumpkin. No matter which variety you get, very ripe fruit can be used to make a puree for baking breads, puddings, cakes, pies, cookies and ice cream.
Chef Butch Osterbye grew up in Tallahassee, works as a personal chef and gives in-home cooking lessons. Contact him at (850) 294-7595 or chefbutchcooks@gmail.com. To find out more about Chef Osterbye and the many healthy uses of persimmons, read the full story online at tallahasseemagazine.com/November-December-2012/Meet-the-Persimmon.
» ½ cup unsalted butter » 1 cup cane sugar » 1 cup all purpose flour » 1 cup persimmon puree » 2 large eggs slightly beaten » 2 tablespoons baking soda mixed
with 2 teaspoons warm water » ½ teaspoon vanilla extract » ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon » 1 teaspoon ground ginger » 1 teaspoon ground cloves » ½ cup chopped pecans » 1 cup golden raisins soaked in
1 ounce brandy until absorbed Directions: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the flour ½ cup at a time, alternating with the persimmon puree, eggs and baking soda slurry. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, mixing on low speed until batter is smooth and consistent. Heavily butter a 2-quart pudding mold with lid. Pour mixture into mold and place lid on securely. Place mold in a water bath and bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Add more water to bath if necessary; it should not get low or dry out. Insert a toothpick into center of cake. It should come out clean. If not, bake until clean. Remove lid and let cake cool in the mold for 45 minutes and then flip it out. The cake is best served warm with some fresh whipped cream or ice cream. Refrigerate cake, and eat within two weeks.
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Where Dessert is the Star By Rosanne Dunkelberger
everyone, is going to want dessert at the recently opened café, Treva’s Pastries & Fine Foods. The entrée menu is limited — chicken salad on a croissant, chicken salad on a salad, quiche and a soup of the week — but there are more than two-dozen choices for dessert. You could spend several minutes standing in front of the refrigerated case trying to decide between the Key Lime Mousse Cake, Rum Baba, Double Chocolate Cheesecake, Tiramisu or Crème Caramel. We’ll make it easy for you. Get the Almond Blueberry Croissant. She hasn’t done much advertising yet, but Patissier Treva Pasquarelli says the word-of-mouth has them flying out the door. If you’ve lived in Tallahassee any length of time, you’ve probably enjoyed Pasquarelli’s work in the past. She started out in the early ’90s at Chez Pierre and worked for several years at Au Peche Mignon when it opened. After an extended sojourn cooking in French restaurants in Atlanta, she returned to Tallahassee and for a short time this year, made desserts at the newly reopened Sage restaurant. She had been there just a month when she heard La Lanterna was closing and decided to take the plunge and open her own pastry shop. While most customers grab and go, there are a few bistro tables inside and out where you can sit and chat with friends while you dig into your Chocolate Mousse. In addition to the light lunch fare, frozen soups are also available to take home. The treats are sold by single servings, but they will take special orders for full-sized cakes and other dessert treats.
Treva’s is located at 2766 Capital Circle N.E. in The Festival (the shopping center that surrounds Calico Jack’s). The shop is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. n
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Owner Treva Pasquarelli offers up a sampling of the sweet delights available at her new café on Capital Circle Northeast.
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A LA PROVENCE French. A rich décor and graceful atmosphere create a memorable dining experience, offering French-Mediterranean cuisine, including Crepes De Mer and Escargot de Bourgogne. A complimentary amuse bouche, a bite-size appetizer, allows chefs to show off their culinary skills to guests. 1415 Timberlane Road. (850) 329-6870. $$$ L D
The restaurants that appear in this guide are included as a service to readers and not as recommendations of the Tallahassee Magazine editorial department, except where noted.
Andrew’s 228 American and Italian. A chic urban restaurant serving signature blends of creative American and Italian cuisine in stylish surroundings. Named one of the Top 20 Restaurants in Florida three years in a row by Florida Trend. Private rooms are available for banquets and meetings. 228 S. Adams St. (850) 222-3444. $$$ D Anthony’s Wood Fire Grill American and Italian. After 26 years in Betton Place, restaurateur Dick Anthony has returned in a new location with a new menu featuring grilled chicken, steak, fish and hamburgers. Italian favorites that made the original Anthony’s so popular have returned on the “First Loves Second Chances” portion of the dinner menu. 1355 Market St. (850) 224-1447, anthonyswoodfiregrilltallahassee. com. $$ B L D Avenue Eat & Drink American Fusion. A chic restaurant offering a melting pot of flavors fresh from the South, served in scrumptious dining presentations. Sunday brunch is a notto-be-missed treat. 115 E. Park Avenue. (850) 224-0115. $$$ B L D Cypress Restaurant ★ New Southern. Voted “Best Fine Dining” and “Best Special Occasion” by Tallahassee Magazine readers in 2012. Sophisticated Southern regional dining in a contemporary, metropolitan setting. Menu features chef-cut fish and aged meats, fresh in-house preparations, a comprehensive wine list and full bar. Valet parking available at night. 320 E. Tennessee St. (850) 513-1100. $$$ D Food Glorious Food ★ American. Choose from several savory soups, nearly a dozen salads and a great selection of sandwiches and pastas with hot entrées that represent a variety of world cuisines. Heavenly dessert concoctions — voted “Best Dessert” and “Best Outdoor Dining” in 2012 by Tallahassee Magazine readers — will please even the most discriminating diner. 1950 Thomasville Road. (850) 224-9974. $$$ L D Georgio’s American. If George Koikos is in the house, you can count on a visit to your table from him during your meal. His hands-on commitment to quality, food, service and a personal touch have kept his restaurants in business for more than 45 years. 3425 Thomasville Road and 2971 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 877-3211. $$$ D Kitcho Japanese Restaurant Japanese. The specialty here is sushi, but you’ll also find other Japanese cuisine, including noodles, tempura and box combinations. 1415 Timberlane Road. (850) 893-7686. $$ L D
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Liam’s Restaurant American. Located in historic Downtown Thomasville, Ga., Liam’s serves delicious, sustainably sourced, natural, organic foods. The menu changes based upon what the owners find to be the best available ingredients from small artisanal producers. 113 E. Jackson St. (229) 226-9944. $$$ B L D The Front Porch Southern, Seafood. Formerly the home of Chez Pierre, the newly renovated Front Porch is known as much for its fresh Florida seafood as it is the extensive outside dining. The locally owned restaurant has a casual, contemporary Southern vibe. Enjoy the Southern hospitality as you slurp the mouth-watering oysters at the raw bar. 1215 Thomasville Road (850) 521-5821. $$ L D The Melting Pot Fondue. This restaurant offers a variety of fondues including cheese and chocolate dessert. The Melting Pot earned two “Best of” awards in 2010, for “Best Romantic” and “Best Celebration/Special Occasion” restaurant. 2727 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-7440. $$$ D Mockingbird Café Fusion. Enjoy hand-cut steaks and Gulf seafood along with American regional, Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes in an upscale refined atmosphere. Food is fresh, locally purchased and seasonal, made from scratch by talented in-house chefs. 1225 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-4956. $$ B L D
Specialty Andrew’s Capital Grill and Bar American. Andrew’s, a Downtown landmark for nearly 40 years, is an energetic, casual, see-and-be-seen spot. House favorites include a popular lunch buffet, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Downtown delivery. 228 S. Adams St. (850) 222-3444/Fax (850) 222-2433. $$ B L D The Egg Café And Eatery ★ American. Made-to-order items using the finest ingredients, cooked to your liking. Voted Tallahassee’s best nine times, including the 2012 awards for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch.” In Evening Rose at 3740 Austin Davis Ave. and 3500 Kinhega Drive. (850) 907-3447. $$ B L AZu — a Lucy Ho’s restaurant Asian. Serving Tallahassee since 1970, Lucy Ho’s offers Japanese-style cooking
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with Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Peking and Taiwanese influences. Diners will also find a full bar and the freshest sushi. 3220 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 893-4112. $/$$ L D
3491 Thomasville Rd. Ste. 12 (850) 222-5458 kikufl.com
Backwoods Bistro Italian. After five years of business in its historic Sopchoppy locale, Backwoods Bistro now has a second, equally appetizing restaurant in the Capital City. The hip restaurant/bar offers live music until 2 a.m. on the weekends and a rich array of food that’s a little bit backwoods, a little bit bistro. Enjoy the bold Italian flavors of the Backwoods pizza (pesto, chicken, artichoke, tomato, mushroom and feta) or Eggplant Parmesan. 401 E. Tennessee St. (850) 320-6345. $$ L D Bella Bella ★ Italian. Cozy home-like atmosphere and authentic homemade traditional Italian food made this Midtown dining hotspot the “Best Italian” winner in 2012. Try their famous Bubble Bread and delicious pasta specials. Catering available. 123 E. 5th Ave. (850) 412-1114. $$ L D
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EL JALISCO ★ Mexican. With two-for-one margaritas most nights of the week, where can you go wrong? And the food, named “Best Mexican/Latin American” in 2012, is great too. Endless chips and salsa complement any menu item; the chicken quesadillas and beef tamales will keep you coming back for more. 2022 N. Monroe St. (850) 878-0800; 2915-301 Kerry Forest Pkwy. (850) 668-1002 and 6497 Apalachee Pkwy. (850) 402-0733. $$ L D Jonah’s Fish & Grits American Southern. Soups, salads, pastas and specialty sandwiches focused on fish and seafood with a Southern twist are featured in an alcohol-free, familyfriendly atmosphere. Dinner also includes a more extensive selection from their wood-burning grill. 109 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-0508. $$ L D Kiku Japanese Fusion. With a wide selection of sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, Kiku caters to a variety of tastes. 3491 Thomasville Road Suite 12. (850) 222-5458. $$ L D Kool Beanz ★ Fusion. This colorful and casual spot has been serving up gourmet dishes since 1996. Diners can expect delicious modern American cuisine, as well as dishes influenced by the worldwide travels of the kitchen staff. Menus change daily so guests can expect something new with each visit. 921 Thomasville Road. (850) 224-2466. $$/$$$ L D
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LUNA’S ITALIAN FOOD Italian-American. Gourmet deli sandwiches and pasta dishes to take home. Large selection of imported wine, cheeses, sauces and Italian grocery items — plus Italian gelato. 1122 Thomasville Road. (850) 421-5862. $ L Masa ★ Asian Fusion. This sister restaurant to Lucy Ho’s serves up a creative menu with items such as Chilean Sea Bass with mango
salsa, Tropical Fruit, Sweet and Sour Chicken and a Fried Cheesecake Roll. In 2012, Masa repeated its win in the “Best Asian” and “Best Sushi” categories. Enjoy an extensive selection of wine, beer and sake in a dark, original and casual dining setting. 1001 N. Monroe St. (850) 847-0003. $/$$ L D Moonspin Pizza Pizza. Moonspin offers gourmet pizza and calzones, salads and desserts. Its toppings are fresh from local farms in the South Georgia and Tallahassee area. 113 N. Crawford St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 226-4488. $ L D Old Town Café American. Southern hospitality is embedded throughout this family-owned restaurant. Mom’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans makes you feel like you’re home, not to mention their world famous prime rib, which slowly roasts all day. 1415 Timberlane Road. (850) 893-5741. $$ L D Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar ★ Japanese. Knives flash and patrons gasp as talented hibachi chefs “play” with your food while creating delicious chicken, steak and seafood dishes in front of you. Voted “Best Hibachi” by readers of Tallahassee Magazine. 1690 Raymond Diehl Road. (850) 531-0222. $$$ D Paisley Café ★ American. Guilt-free lunch has never been easier since this “Best locally owned new business” has served up food with seven natural ingredients or less. Where plantain chips replace greasy potato chips and the tea is sweetened only with Florida cane sugar, this new Midtown spot boasts a fresh bakery and garden full of wholesome treats. 1123 @ Midtown on Thomasville Road. (850) 385-7268 $ L Sakura Japanese. Sleek interior design mixed with amazing dishes equals a spectacular meal experience. This new and exciting Japanese cuisine rewards not only your taste buds but also your eyes with its beautifully prepared dishes of sushi and other traditional Japanese fare. 1318 N. Monroe St. (850) 222-9991. $$$ L D THE WINE LOFT Wine Bar ★ American. Enjoy delicious items off the small plate menu and a vast selection of wines in a chic, sophisticated atmosphere. The Wine Loft boasts a generous array of more than 50 wines by the glass and more than 70 by the bottle that earned it “Best Wine List” honors in 2012. 1240 Thomasville Road, Suite 100. (850) 2229914 thewinelofttallahassee.net. $$ D
Family/Casual Beef ‘O’ Brady’s ★ American. A 2012 Tallahassee Magazine winner for “Best Sports Bar,” this neighborhood pub serves up a wall of prime TV coverage for the biggest games and some killer hot wings. With three Tallahassee locations, the family-friendly atmosphere is never far away. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy. #A-7: (850) 668-8580; 1800 Thomasville Road: (850) 222-2157; 1208 Capital Circle S.E.: (850) 504-2333. $L D
Coosh’s Bayou Rouge ★ Cajun. Voted “Best Cajun,” Coosh’s offers the best of Louisiana with its signature crawfish, po’boys, gumbo, muffalettas and jambalaya. 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 101. (850) 894-4110. $$ B L D The Crepevine French Fusion. Delicious signature crepes are stuffed with fillings that make them savory or sweet. You can order from the menu, or create your own. Breakfast-style crepes are served all day long. The menu at this casual bistro also includes salads and yogurt bowls. 2020 W. Pensacola St., (850) 562-7373; 1304 N. Monroe St., (850) 329-6754. thecrepevine.com. $ B L D Earley’s Kitchen American Southern. For 33 years, Earley’s has been dishing up “good ole Southern” country cooking for breakfast and lunch. The SouthWood restaurant also serves a Sunday brunch buffet. 1812 S. Monroe St. (850) 224-7090 and 3196 Merchant’s Row Blvd. (850) 692-3491. $B L Fickle Pickle ★ American. If you’re in a pickle about where to head for lunch, the 2012 “Best Lunch” winner is a perfect spot for some “fickling” good salads, sandwiches and desserts. Located in the heart of Tallahassee's medical community, this Mad About Food successor offers a refreshingly playful atmosphere and good service. 1605 E. Plaza Drive (850) 561-3663. $L D five Guys BURGERS & Fries ★ Burgers. Five Guys was a quick hit with the readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who named its burgers the best three years in a row. 1872 Thomasville Road (850) 597-7514 and 3499 Thomasville Road (850) 894-1490. $ L D Hopkins’ Eatery ★ American. Sandwiches, salads, delicious sweets and more. Voted “Best Deli” by the readers of Tallahassee Magazine in 2012. 1660 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-4258; 1415 Market St. (850) 668-0311; and 1208 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 325-6422. hopkinseatery.com. $ L MOMO’S ★ Pizza. Boasting the largest pizza you’ll find in Tallahassee, Momo’s offers big flavor that’s gotten a “Best of” award in 2012. Fill yourself up with a slice for yourself or order a pie to share. 1410 Market St. (850) 412-0222 and 1416 W. Tennessee St. (850) 224-9808. $ L D Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina Mexican. It’s a fiesta every day at Pepper’s. Enjoy mariachi music as you chow down on fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and other Mexican specialties served with their homemade sauces. 1140 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 877-2020. $L D Po’ Boys ★ Cajun. Voted “Best Cajun,” Po’ Boys brings a little bit of New Orleans to Tallahassee. Take a bite out of the Big Easy at three locations and enjoy bold flavors with their Louisiana jambalaya, gumbo, po’ boys and mufflettas. 224 E. College Ave. (850) 224-5400, 1425 Village Square Blvd. (850)
906.0020, 1944 W. Pensacola St. (850) 5744144. $ L D Red Elephant PIZZA AND GRILL ★ American. Enjoy a fresh, fast and filling meal that will satisfy your taste buds and your wallet. The casual atmosphere is perfect for social gatherings with friends and family, say readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who voted Red Elephant “Best Casual Dining” restaurant. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy. Suite C-3 (850) 668-7492 and 1872 Thomasville Road Suite A. (850) 222-7492. $ L D Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q ★ Barbecue. Enjoy Sonny’s “feel good” barbecue and special sauces. Voted “Best Barbecue” in 2012. 3101 Dick Wilson Blvd., (850) 878-1185; 2707 N. Monroe St. (850) 385-2167 and 1460 Timberlane Road (850) 906-9996. $ L D TOMATOLAND ★ American. This takeout only deli offers comfort food staples for breakfast and lunch such as quiches, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and a daily blue-plate special. Pick up some chicken tetrazinni or eggplant Parmesan for dinner. 1847 Thomasville Road (850) 425-8416. $ L D Wing Stop ★ Wings. Named “Best Wings” winner in 2012, Wing Stop offers freshly made wings sauced and tossed in a choice of nine flavors. 1964 W. Tennessee St.. (850) 574-9464; 3111 Mahan Drive (850) 942-9464 and 6668 Thomasville Road (850) 219-9464. $ L D
Steak/Seafood BONEFISH GRILL ★ Steak/Seafood. Although a chain, Bonefish works hard to make each restaurant — and each meal — unique with an array of seafood and sauces that can be mixed and matched to diners’ tastes. The restaurant earned 2012 “Best of Tallahassee” honors for its appetizers (Can you say Bang Bang Shrimp?) and the star of its menu, seafood. 3491 Thomasville Road. (850) 297-0460. $$$ D
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Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill Cajun. A New Orleans dining experience you won’t soon forget! Delicious Creole cuisine, fresh seafood and steaks, rich pastas, sensational salads and more. 301 S. Bronough St. (850) 222-3976. $$ L D Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse ★ Steak. This restaurant specializes in steak — named Tallahassee’s “Best Steakhouse” once again in 2012 — but also serves seafood. Marie Livingston’s has moved to a new location with a sophisticated decor, but the quality and value remain the same. 2705 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 562-2525. $$ L D Shula’s 347 Steak. The legendary Miami Dolphins’ head coach brings his philosophy for winning football games — the quest for perfection — to the dining table at his namesake restaurant, located in Hotel Duval. Keep it light and casual with Premium Black Angus Beef burgers or a gourmet salad or opt for one of their signature entrées — “Shula Cut” steaks. Reservations are suggested. 415 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-6005. $$$ D
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Don’t Panic, It’s Just Doomsday! Some Simple Tips to Take the Bite Out of the End of the World By Jason Dehart
According to the Mayan calendar, 2012 is the end of time. On December 21, the world is expected to come to an end in something resembling the cataclysm witnessed in “2012,” a disaster flick which also went down in flames. How the real “doomsday” will go down is anyone’s guess, but there’s no reason to go into The Big Finis unprepared. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, here are some things to consider as the Big Checkout looms:
1. No Zombie Flash Mob for You! Despite the earth-
quakes, enormous tidal waves and gaping plot holes, law and order must be maintained. Don’t drive drunk, don’t go looting and pillaging, don’t overthrow the government, don’t buy up all the gas and water or cause any other kind of mayhem. It won’t mean anything in The End.
2. Update Your Status
You know, you could spend your final moments down at the church gettin’ right with the Lord. Chances are, though, you’ll be head down in your smartphone tweeting and Facebooking. Don’t deny it! For goodness sake, though, try for something original. What not to say: “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine!” Now hurry up, before your carrier cancels your unlimited text and data plan.
3. The Last Supper I don’t know about you, but nothing says
“Armageddon outta here” like a fine last meal. And, like me, you’ll agree that at some point a final evening at the local steakhouse will be in order. (Hopefully the chefs will still be on the job.) But don’t stop there. Head over to your favorite adult beverage establishment for a few last rounds. Best part of all: No hangover!
4. Look Your Best There’s no excuse for not looking cool
and dignified as the planet collapses around you, so run down to your favorite haberdashery for some new apparel. Go ahead and splurge! After all, Doomsday is all about making a final statement. Speaking of final statements, you won’t be getting one of those from VISA, so max out the charge card while you’re at it.
5. Quit Your Job If you haven’t already been released in the lead-up to the Final Time Card, now’s your chance to tell that squinty-eyed, flat-topped boss of yours to take this job and … well, you know.
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6. Play The Lottery Who knows? Wouldn’t it be ironic if … 7. Shelter in Place Don’t even bother trying to leave town.
Planetary catastrophes are no time for a desperate road trip home. First of all, anything resembling a road will already be jammed up with other crazed evacuees trying to reach loved ones across town or across the state. Second of all, there won’t be any open gas stations, and that means the highways will become parking lots. Your best bet? Stay home. Phone Mom. Snuggle with the wife and kids. Or, if it makes you feel any better, stand on your roof and shout defiance to the cosmos. Your choice, but just remember: There’s really no place to go.
8. Circle the Wagons You’ve been stockpiling food, water
and other provisions for years in anticipation of an earth-shattering disaster. Now that it’s actually happening, your less-than-prepared neighbors are coming for you in zombie-like waves. No need to go all “Resident Evil” on them. I say let ’em have it. Literally. It’s not like you’re going to be able to eat it all anyway. n
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