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CONTENTS MARCH 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 03
ON THE COVER – University of Florida coeds on the Plaza of the Americas hold Albert the Alligator on a leash (1960s). PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ARCHIVES PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, UFDC.UFL.EDU/UAPC
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Tapas Farm Tales Charity of the Month
columns 30 37 41
Calendar of Events Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle
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Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell
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Tinseltown Talks by Nick Thomas
features 10
Symbol of Strength The History of Rosie the Riveter BY KACEY FINCH
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Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D.
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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
Recipe Wonders Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake BY CYNTHIA WONDERS WINTERROWD
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Hidden Herstory Women Pioneers at the University of Florida BY PEGGY MACDONALD
WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our FEBRUARY 2018 issue…
Gail Axtell from Bell, Florida
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from left to right CYNTHIA WONDERS WINTERROWD is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been passed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com
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EDITOR’S NOTE œ ERICKA WINTERROWD Growing up in a house filled with women, I never felt held back in any way because of my gender. My parents raised my sisters and me to believe that being a woman is one of our greatest strengths, and there was no limit to whatever we wanted to do or be. When my sister wanted to play baseball – she played baseball. And both my mom and dad were at every game, supporting the only girl out on the field. Breaking gender stereotypes has always been a big part of my family. I’ve never really given much thought to it until now, and for that I am very grateful. You see, my parents simultaneously championed our womanhood while also paving a gender-neutral playing ground when it came to our goals and dreams. My big sister wanted to be a doctor. And why wouldn’t she? She in fact became one. My little sister wanted to be a dentist. And why wouldn’t she? She graduates this June from dental school. I wanted to be an artist, a writer, and a mermaid. And why wouldn’t I? (I’m still working on the mermaid part, but I can tell you that in the meantime I’ve become a pretty good swimmer.) This issue celebrates the history of women who were trailblazers in our community. With International Women’s Day on March 8th, let’s remember the incredible ladies who have come before us — lighting the way for so many others to follow. Enjoy!
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Bruce Willis MARCH 19, 1955 The American actor who is now a household name did not have an easy start in the entertainment industry. After graduating high school, Willis immediately began working odd jobs, such as his role in a chemical factory and as a security guard. He briefly attended Montclair State University, before dropping out to move to New York City. Biography.com credits Willis’ “tough, blue collar edge” to his upbringing in a military household with 3 additional siblings. It was this grit that landed him his first break out role in “Moonlighting,” a crime solving show on ABC. From there, Willis continued making blockbuster movies including “Die Hard,” “Armageddon,” and “The Fifth Element.” Now, Willis is raising his two daughters with his wife Emma Hemming, but has shown no signs of slowing down his acting career.
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Eddie Money (69) March 21, 1949
Steven Tyler (70)
Chuck Norris (78)
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March 10, 1940
Gloria Steinem (84)
Catherine O’Hara (64)
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Diana Ross Born March 26, 1944, the Detroit Michigan native showed signs of talent from a young age. By the time she was a teenager, she had already formed a group known as the Primettes, and the group quickly began gaining some traction. Soon, Barbara Martin left the group, which left the remaining trio with an opportunity to rebrand. The singers transformed into The Supremes and they began making history through their R&B and pop style. By 1965 they became the first group to have five songs reach No. 1 on the charts through hits such as “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “Back in My Arms Again.” By 1969 Ross decided to pursue a solo career, and maintained her position at the top of the music industry through works such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Ross has withstood the test of time and has received awards including a Golden Globe, a Tony and numerous American Music Awards, according to biography.com. Ross is the mother of five children.
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International Women’s Day MARCH 8 The earliest observance of a Woman’s Day was held in New York on February 28, 1909, and was organized by the Socialist Party of America. A year later, at the International Women’s Conference in Copenhagen, Socialist representatives proposed that there be an International Women’s Day, inspired by the demonstration in New York. The delegates agreed that an international day should be formed as part of a strategy to promote equal rights for women and women’s suffrage. It was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19, 1911. Two years later, in 1913, it was proposed that the date be moved to March 8 and it has been celebrated on this day ever since.
First Girl Scout Meeting MARCH 12, 1912 At the age of 51, Juliette Gordon Low gathered 18 girls together in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, in the hopes of starting an organization to educate young girls about the outdoors, service and the world around them. She was inspired after talking to Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts, to start the Girl Scout movement. Before the meeting, she told her cousin on the phone, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” The Girl Scout movement now has 2.6 million girls and women involved.
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Spring Equinox Myths MYTH: THE SPRING EQUINOX IS ON THE SAME DAY EVERY YEAR. Actually, it can take place on March 19th, 20th or 21st. The last time it happened on the 21st was 2007, and the next time will be in the year 2101. MYTH: THE EQUINOX OCCURS ALL DAY. The equinox occurs at a specific moment in time when the Sun crosses the imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s Equator. At that point, the Earth’s axis is perpendicular to the Sun’s rays instead of tilted toward or away. MYTH: AN EGG CAN BE BALANCED ON ITS HEAD ONLY ON THE EQUINOX. This myth implies that there is something magical about the equinox that allows for an egg to be perfectly balanced. However, this can happen any other day of the year.
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Middle Name Pride Day MARCH 10 This unofficial holiday is a day to celebrate and proudly share middle names. It is unknown how long middle names have been used in Englishspeaking countries, but experts have said it was a common practice among royalty in the late 17th century. However, the phrase “middle name” was not recorded until 1835. Now, it is sometimes used figuratively to suggest a notable attribute of a person, as in “Danger is my middle name.”
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing Life Rose-Colored Glasses
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his column is dedicated to Esther Pauline Friedman, better known as Ann Landers. In 1978, she was dubbed, by the “World Almanac,” as the most influential woman in the United States. Ann Landers is a hero. She was one of the first women writers to include taboo topics in her publications. I am grateful to her for paving the way for columns such as “Embracing Life.” Don’t worry, be happy! Count your blessings! Your thoughts become your reality. Think positive! These affirmations, and many more, are embedded in my being. Years ago, a boss called me a Pollyanna (someone excessively or blindly optimistic). I was proud of her description of me, as my belief in goodness was steadfast. She enjoyed my upbeat spirit, but privately warned me about seeing life through rose-colored glasses. Fast forward a few decades. In spite of studying and practicing every positive life skill available, I face serious challenges. My former supervisor’s wise words surfaced. Perhaps she was correct. Was I an irresponsible optimist? Is that possible? My journey began with the “Cambridge Dictionary.” It defines optimism as, “The tendency to be hopeful and to emphasize or think of the good part in a situation rather than the bad part, or the feeling that in the future good things are more likely to happen than bad things.” Scientific studies seem to indicate
that our brains are wired for optimism. Scans reflect registering more positive messages than negative ones. Motivational speakers have promoted optimism from every angle – financially, medically and spiritually. I fell for their theories hook, line and sinker. It simply made me feel good about life.
My new vision is clear. Optimism must be fluid. It only works when I am willing to continually re-evaluate my life. Furthermore, I believe that humans are divine expressions of God and inherently good. How can evil possibly exist when every sin is considered the same in eyes of God? I discarded confusing thoughts, such as why do good things happen to bad people. When adverse incidences occurred to me or others who did not deserve the treatment received, I rationalized that it was a lesson that needed to be learned. On a regular basis my response was, “It’s all good!” Today I am not sure if that is true. World Affairs Columnist for the Miami Herald, Frida Ghitis, states, “Optimism without realism, drive and follow-through can lead to real-world disaster.” Of course, my calamities are not at the global level, but her philosophy helped
me resolve my personal dilemma. Hard work, drive and follow-through were never an issue for me. My work ethic is stellar. Sadly, somehow, I became too idealistic. But how? My search for the missing links ensued. My first hint of reality came when I was reminded that humans are granted free will. We all make mistakes, but some are considered to be morally evil. Individuals who intentionally execute unethical events, should be held culpable and take responsibility. Unfortunately, my individual positive thoughts cannot change their adverse actions. Also, I discovered a loophole in the Laws of Attraction – a belief that all thoughts manifest into things. Basically, what you imagine, you create. The flaw was found in an excerpt from “The Five Principles.” Author, Ellen Debenport, wrote, “Now even if you have crystal clear intentions and perfect focus, you are creating along with nearly seven billion other human beings who don’t necessarily want the same thing… Don’t be surprised if something shows up that you don’t like.” Voila! I removed those old worn out rose-colored glasses! Perhaps they were the wrong prescription. Ann Landers said, “Rose-colored glasses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams.” My new vision is clear. Optimism must be fluid. It only works when I am willing to continually re-evaluate my life. Sometimes I need to acknowledge that my goals require tweaking. Optimistically embracing all available options must faithfully follow. Who knows what the future has in store? Maybe yesterday’s tragedies could be tomorrow’s blessings! s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com
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Symbol of Strength The History of Rosie the Riveter WRITTEN BY KACEY FINCH
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hen thinking of female cultural icons, Rosie the Riveter appears at the front of many peoples’ minds. The star of a government-sponsored media campaign that encouraged women to take on untraditional jobs during World War II, Rosie the Riveter served as motivation for women during the 1940s to take on jobs typically fulfilled by men. The bandana-clad, strong-looking female character functioned as one of the most successful propaganda ads in American history.
The Birth of Rosie the Riveter Working women were rare outside of gender-norm female jobs, such as teaching and waiting tables, but that all changed after the Pearl Harbor attacks on Dec. 7, 1941. The United States was at war. With men enlisting, industries saw an immense decline in the workforce during a time when they needed all the help they could get. “We went from building refrigerators and automobiles to building tanks and airplanes,” said Angel Kwolek-Foland, a professor of history and women’s studies at the University of Florida. “It took a lot of people power to make that transition happen.” To fill the gaps in the manufacturing sectors labor force, the government created the Rosie the Riveter campaign. Norman Rockwell’s portrayal of the empowering factory girl character first appeared May 29, 1943 on the cover of the
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Saturday Evening Post. While some sources claim this to be the first appearance of Rosie, history.com stated she actually debuted in 1942 on a poster for the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company with the famous slogan “We Can Do It!” Although this prototype was only displayed briefly at the company’s factories, according to The National Museum of American History, the poster “has become one of the most famous icons of World War II.”
Was Rosie the Riveter Successful? “Between 1940 and 1945, the female percentage of the U.S. workforce increased from 27 percent to nearly 37 percent,” according to history.com. “Rosies,” which working women were referred to as, practiced complex, dangerous jobs such as riveting and welding.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Blog, the number of women in the labor force has climbed since World War II from 32.7 percent in 1948 to 56.8 percent in 2016. Riveting is defined as joining plates of metal or other material with a rivet, as would be done to build ships or airplanes. But was Rosie responsible for the drastic increase in female workers? seniortimesmagazine.com
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It’s hard to say, Kwolek-Foland said. “Having a publicity campaign that said it’s OK for you to do that, real women are patriots, real women can weld, it probably helped in the sense that having women in those working jobs became less threatening of our gender norms and stereotypes,” she said. However, the campaign wasn’t the only motivation that brought women into the work force, Kwolek-Foland said. Women were earning a lot more money than they would be doing the more traditional women’s jobs, and they were working for the war effort to bring the men they loved home quicker. “The campaign’s primary contributions were making the transition really visible to people, kind of letting them know that there was work out there, and normalizing it so that having a woman welding a battleship didn’t seem so off,” Kwolek-Foland said.
The End of WWII and Rosie After the war ended, the workforce’s need for female workers dwindled, and the Rosie the Riveter campaign was replaced with one of opposite meaning – a campaign to get women out of the workforce. The new campaign wanted to tell women to go back to the traditional female jobs and testified to just how powerful the gender roles were. “It’s a real investment on the part of the company to train
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someone to do [riveting],” she said. “After the war was over, the companies wanted to rehire men and get the women out, even though they’d invested all this money in developing their skills.” A plethora of women had no interest in retreating back to their stereotypical jobs and “take a 49 percent pay cut,” Kwolek-Foland said. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Blog, the number of women in the labor force has climbed since World War II from 32.7 percent in 1948 to 56.8 percent in 2016.
Rosie’s Symbolism Then Versus Now When Rosie the Riveter first originated as a campaign to get women working in a man’s world, it communicated to women the idea that doing this would not be unordinary. “I think what it symbolized at the time was the idea that even though you’re a delicate, little woman, you can contribute to the war effort by working in a munition factory or an airplane factory,” Kwolek-Foland said. It symbolized femininity by expressing to women that they could also make a sacrifice to do dirty, hard jobs for their country to get ahead in the war, she said. Nowadays, Kwolek-Foland thinks Rosie the Riveter’s true meaning has been simplified. “I think people tend to see it as a symbol as we came a long way; women’s lives are so much better than they were before; seniortimesmagazine.com
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women were strong,” Kwolek-Foland said. “It’s unfortunate because I think the real story about women’s activities in World War II is much richer and interesting than that.” Although the campaign may not have been the sole motivating factor, women’s presence in the workforce drastically increased during World War II and has yet to stop climbing. Rosie the Riveter illustrated what women could be and, in a way, what they have become. s
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children, and surviving because they pulled together, their sister-bond remained strong throughout their lives. They actually spent their adult lives living less than a mile apart, having
both married farmers in the community. My aunt had a large family of seven children—five of which were girls. I was an only child; however living so close to my cousins, I was often a part of their family activities. Through the years I saw my female cousins grow and take on the vast household duties necessary for a family this size, while the two boys helped their father with
the farming and dairy cows. My eldest cousin helped with the babies as they arrived, while the next eldest seemed to be endlessly washing dishes and helping her mother with the meals. The younger girls grew into those positions as their older sisters married and moved to homes of their own. I grew up with my strong mother for a role model. Since I had no siblings, my mother and I were constant companions. I watched her strength on a daily basis, and saw her tackle “the impossible” in a multitude of ways. She used to say, “Your father will do anything I ask of him, if he can do it while sitting on a tractor.” So that would leave just about everything else up to her. As I said, she was physically strong, and she loved the outdoors. It was nothing unusual to see her with a shovel or sledge hammer in her hands, mending a fence or planting trees, flowerbeds and her garden. She also wallpapered the house, painted woodwork and trim, sewed my clothes and baked amazing pies. Oh, and the meals she prepared were better than a 5-star restaurant! I like to flatter myself and say that I am a strong woman too. In the early 1970s I braved the unknown and moved with my newlywed husband from my roots in that small Midwest community. Like my pioneer great-grandmother, I picked up everything and moved to an unknown land of opportunity. My husband and I made a life for ourselves and raised three daughters of our own. My “chicks” are all strong women as well, having worked hard, gotten degrees and made successful careers for themselves (in male dominated professions) while overcoming many obstacles along the way. Not surprising, though. It’s in their genes. s seniortimesmagazine.com
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mon Coffee Cake – and that was how she prepared it. After pouring over these treasured cookbooks for several days (a task that is tedious, but also a very sentimental journey), I still hadn’t found the prized recipe. What is a gal to do in these trying times? Well, fortunately in this day and age we have—ta da—Social Media! First I private messaged several of my cousins, but after a few days had no luck. I decided to be a little bolder with my next step and just put it out there on Facebook. It took a day or so, and then… success! One of my cousins recalled the recipe, but she remembered it as my mother’s recipe. To her it
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was “Aunt Ronelva’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake.” A few phone calls later and the next day I was whipping up this recipe in my kitchen! Just the aroma as it was baking took me back to a place and time of happy childhood memories. So whether this is Grandma Bessie’s recipe, or my mother Ronelva’s, it makes no difference. Both of these women were amazing cooks, loving mothers and wonderful grandmothers. They were pillars in their community — a dear friend and good neighbor to all. These are the women I grew up with, and the memories I am pleased to share with you along with this recipe. Happy Baking!
Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been handed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com
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GRANDMA’S CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE BATTER BASE: 2¼ ½ ½ 1 ¾ ¾
cup regular flour teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon salt cup brown sugar (packed down) white sugar cup oil (any cooking oil)
METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan with butter and dust with flour, being sure to shake off excess flour. Mix the dry ingredients well, then add oil and mix on medium speed until well blended. There will be a few lumps. Remove ¾ cup of the base mixture and put it in a medium bowl for topping. INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING: ¾ ½ 1 1
cup of the flour/sugar base mixture you set aside cup pecans or walnuts teaspoon baking soda teaspoon cinnamon
To complete cake batter, add to base: 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon powder 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk
If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon vinegar and regular milk to measure one cup.
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omen were always at the University of Florida. Their presence can be traced back to East Florida Seminary, a precursor to U.F., where women excelled in the classroom, at sports and even on the drill field. By 1915, 70 percent of students enrolled at U.F. during the summer session were women. Female students also served as editors or staff of The Florida Alligator. In one of the student newspaper’s final issues of the 1915 summer session, student Kathryn Salter wrote a piece calling for U.F. to become a coeducational institution. However, this would not come about until 1947, when the University of Florida and Florida State College for Women (whose name was changed to Florida State University) became coeducational. At the time, U.F. struggled with the role and image of female students on campus, where the ratio of male to female students was 14-to-one, according to the 2003 book, Women at the University of Florida. Some of these pioneering female students were World War II veterans on the G.I. Bill. Nonetheless, for years U.F. photographers depicted female students as coed pin-up girls, swimming with the live Albert the Alligator mascot or holding him on a leash while en pointe, dressed in bathing suits on dry land. As female students started to live in U.F. dorms and integrate campus life, male students responded with panty raids and other pranks. Fortunately, the fad of male students invading women’s dormitories to steal underwear was shortlived. Adapting facilities at the formerly all-male institution proved to be a greater challenge. For instance, many campus
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buildings, which were equipped for male students, lacked women’s bathrooms. “Going coed in 1947 and continuing through the years, required facilities for women such as refitting buildings, constructing residence halls and a women’s gym, allowing sororities, and hiring some women administrators and faculty,” Anita Spring, a coauthor of Women at the University of Florida, wrote in a Feb. 12 email. “It also affected male students, who were admonished to watch their language and wear appropriate clothing.”
“Going coed in 1947 and continuing through the years, required facilities for women such as refitting buildings, constructing residence halls and a women’s gym, allowing sororities, and hiring some women administrators and faculty.” Spring is a former associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at U.F., board president of the Matheson History Museum, and a former president of the Retired Faculty of the University of Florida. She stated that the numbers of female faculty and administrators are slowly improving. Spring said Women at the University of Florida remains the first and only complete study of women at U.F. Retired English and Florida studies professor Kevin McCarthy approached Spring and several other female administraseniortimesmagazine.com
Women have been present at UF from its earliest days. Clockwise, from top: East Florida Seminaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drill team, the Morton Maidens (1890s); members of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, which was originally founded at Howard University nearly a century ago (1980s); East Florida Seminary female students with their professor (1898); woman student inside the WRUF studio (1940s).
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At top: These images from the 1950s show women swimming with the live Albert the Alligator mascot (at left); and playing with a stuffed alligator (at right). At bottom: The East Florida Seminary girls’ basketball team in 1903, three years before U.F. came to Gainesville.
tors, faculty and staff to encourage them to coauthor a history of women at U.F. with him to commemorate the university’s sesquicentennial in 2003. To date, McCarthy has written or coauthored almost 70 books, most of which are about local and Florida history. One notable finding Spring and her coauthors discovered while researching the book was the intricate connections between women students and faculty at U.F. and Florida State College for Women (now F.S.U.). U.F. traces its origins to the
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East Florida Seminary, which was founded in Ocala in 1853 and moved to Gainesville in 1866. The West Florida Seminary was founded in Tallahassee in 1851. In 1863, the state legislature changed the school’s name to the Florida Military and Collegiate Institute, and in 1901 the school changed its name to Florida State College. In 1905, the Florida Legislature passed the Buckman Act, which reorganized the state’s educational system. According to the Florida State University website, Florida State College seniortimesmagazine.com
(West Florida Seminary) became Florida Female College (later Florida State College for Women). The University of the State of Florida (later renamed the University of Florida) was relocated from Lake City to Gainesville. When the new Gainesville campus opened in the fall of 1906, East Florida Seminary became superfluous. The Buckman Act segregated Florida’s public universities by gender and race. Florida State College for Women (F.S.C.W.) was reserved for white women, U.F. was designated for white men, and the Negro Normal and Industrial School (now Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University) educated African American men and women. However, white women were permitted to enroll in summer school at U.F. in certain subjects, if the courses were not offered at F.S.C.W. “Women students could attend summer school at U.F. starting in 1909 and in 1913 it became the official site of the state’s summer school because there were so many women attending,” Spring stated.
Gehan graduated from the U.F. College of Law in 1933 and became the first woman to start, finish and practice law. She also earned the Harrison Award that year for the highest grade point average, according to Women at the University of Florida. By 1918, U.F. had hired its first regular female faculty member, Ida Mai Lee, an assistant professor of chemistry. In 1925, Lassie Goodbread Black became the first woman to enroll at U.F. after the Florida Legislature passed an act that allowed women who were at least 21 years old and had completed two years of college at a reputable institution to attend U.F. if their chosen major was not already offered at F.S.C.W. Black became U.F.’s first female agriculture student. She withdrew from school when she married and started a family but later returned and graduated in 1940. The first female student to earn a B.S. in agriculture was Kathleen Vertrees Wheeler, who graduated in 1937. The following year, Juliet Carrington, an entomology major, became the first woman to earn a degree from the College of Agriculture with high honors. Another first came in 1929, when Clara Bachus Floyd Gehan applied for graduate school. She was ineligible to be admitted to U.F. because the courses she needed were offered at F.S.C.W.
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A law professor encouraged her to apply for a law degree and she was accepted in 1930. “On the first day of class, as she entered the school,” Spring stated, “she was met by two rows of male students who had lined up at the front entrance to Bryan Hall. She had to pass between the two lines as the men loudly shuffled their feet.” Such sexist acts continued. “For example,” Spring explained, “one professor asked her not to attend his lecture on rape because he could not tell his good stories with her in attendance.” Nevertheless, she persisted. Gehan graduated from the U.F. College of Law in 1933 and became the first woman to start, finish and practice law. She also earned the Harrison Award that year for the highest grade point average, according to Women at the University of Florida. In 1938, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings taught a creative writing course at U.F., Spring wrote, noting that the course was reserved for male students because female students were only permitted to attend summer school. At the same time that Rawlings was teaching at U.F.,
Marjorie Harris Carr, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of F.S.C.W., started graduate work in zoology at U.F. She completed her master’s degree in 1942. Carr and Rawlings, who made important professional contacts during their time at the officially all-male U.F., were two of Florida’s “Three Marjorie(y)s,” along with Marjory Stoneman Douglas. These contacts proved particularly useful in Carr’s later career as President of Florida Defenders of the Environment, an environmental organization that stopped construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal. In 1959, Daphne Duval Williams became the first African American woman to enroll at U.F. A 1920s graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Williams taught at Lincoln High School in Gainesville and did not want to commute to Tallahassee to complete more education courses. When she attempted to eat at the U.F. cafeteria, Williams was turned away twice and was only allowed to eat there when a school administrator intervened on her behalf. Even then, she was asked to eat in a separate room away from the main dining hall, but the harassment seniortimesmagazine.com
Opposite page: Female East Florida Seminary students celebrate May Day (1890s). Top right: this freshman woman wearing a rat cap near Floyd Hall was a member of one of the first classes to attend U.F. after coeducation officially began in 1947; bottom right: two women work in a campus lab (1950s).
continued. She eventually stopped trying to eat at the cafeteria. Asked how this made her feel, Williams said that her grandmother had been a slave and that the integration of U.F.’s classrooms and cafeteria would take time, according to Women at the University of Florida. Although women encountered resistance at U.F., they started to climb the ranks as staff, faculty and administrators. There are many examples in the book of women deans of the Library and Nursing through time. In 2003, U.F. hired its first female deans of the College of Chemistry and College of Education. That same year, U.F. hired the first female police chief at a state of Florida public university, Linda J. Stump-Kurnick. Subsequently and currently, there are women deans of Journalism and Engineering. In 1996, U.F. appointed its first female Provost, Betty Capaldi. As Provost, she was (and still remains) the highest-ranked woman on campus. She served until 1999. Spring said that there has been talk of a book update to reflect the many strides female students, faculty and staff have made since the first history of women at U.F. was published 15 years ago. “We need to know the history to help change present inequities,” Spring stated. “Now that U.F. is in the top 10 and headed for the top five, there’s more motivation to dispense with gender discriminations.” Perhaps there still may be too many men shuffling their feet. s
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eginning in 1960 and for some three decades thereafter, Marlyn Mason appeared in almost one hundred television series, earning the unofficial title of TV “Guest Star Queen.” While her film roles were far fewer, fans of Elvis Presley movies remember the actress as Elvis’s vivacious co-star in his nextto-last film, 1969’s “The Trouble with Girls.” However, Marlyn left Hollywood – literally – in the early 1990s. “When my Hollywood career came to a halt I moved to Oregon,” said Mason from her home in Medford. But she didn’t retire from acting completely. Taking advantage of the lush, natural settings and charming towns for location shooting as well as regional talent, Mason has written, starred in, or produced several dramatic Oregon-based short films over the past decade. “I wrote a screenplay about a lonely woman who’s an aging, nude artist’s model (‘Model Rules,’ 2008),” she said. “The only way she can get attention and fulfill her fantasies is to pose nude for artists. It’s kind of a sad piece but there is humor in it.” A local filmmaker, Ray Robison, directed the film which won best actress or best screenplay awards for Mason at several film festivals around the country. In 2010, the duo teamed up again for “The Bag,” a very personal account of Mason’s mother’s decision to end her life and which featured Hollywood veteran actors Richard Erdman and Peggy
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Stewart playing Mason’s parents. “It’s a rather grim topic, but the actors bring a natural humor to the piece,” said Mason. “I wanted to make a non-political, non-religious comment on the mere fact that some elderly people simply want to go to sleep and not wake up. My mom was one of those people. She was 92 and deserved the right to die the way she wanted.” In 2013, Mason headed back to California briefly to film her romantic drama “The Right Regrets,” directed by veteran TV director Ralph Senensky. “He was turning 90 and came out of a 26-year retirement to direct this love story I did with Maxwell Caulfield. It’s beautifully photographed and looks like a mini-feature. Ralph has the special touch that translates magnificently onto the screen.”
Last summer, Mason also returned to feature films with the release of the thriller “Besetment” (see www.barbedwirefilms.com). “It’s very creepy, and I’m very creepy in it!” she said, laughing. “The director, Brad Douglas, wrote the role for me and I had a wonderful, fun 20 days filming.” While her early Hollywood days remain fond but distant memories now, they are ones she is often asked to share at film conventions, especially in connection with Elvis. “I just got invited to Quebec for the annual Elvis show in October.” Mason was one of the numerous actresses (‘Elvis Girls’) to appear in Presley’s 31 feature films, but was not a fan of Elvis or his music when they began filming “The Trouble with Girls.” In fact, she was prepared for Elvis to flaunt his seniortimesmagazine.com
tains three additional life goals. “I want to be feeling good – not sick – when I die and I want to be the next Betty White, still working at 95.” Finally, she adds jokingly, “and I want Marlyn Mason (left) and Abby Wathen in “Besetment” from Barbed Wire Films. Photo provided by director Brad Douglas to be the sole surviving Elvis superstar status but “he turned out to be leading lady – there are about 18 of the best guy in the world to work with.” them left who I have to kill off! But seriWhen not looking back and sharing ously, I’ll be 78 this year, I’ve had a good Hollywood memories, Marlyn continues life, and have nothing to cry about.” s to look forward to more filmmaking. Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn Univer“It’s not about the length of the film sity at Montgomery, Ala, and has written or even the role. I just love to keep features, columns, and interviews for over working!” 650 newspapers and magazines. Her current ‘bucket list’ also con-
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OPERATION: CONE The coolest truck in town This past summer, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new ice cream truck under Operation Cone, which stands for Community Outreach and Neighborhood Engagement. “Our goal here, thanks to our great sponsors: SunState Federal Credit Union and The MARC Radio group – specifically Magic 101.3, is that we meet children right where they stand,” said Chris Sims, Sergeant Public Information Officer for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. He explained that the ice cream truck would go into the neighborhoods where there may not be the best perception of law enforcement, or where children may not have had the best experience with police officers — and begin to unveil the human side of the badge. “We go out and we start with ice cream,” he said. “Which leads into conversation and playing sports.” The idea came about a year ago, after taking note of a similar initiative at the Boston Police Department. “We decided this would be such a great idea for our community,” Sims said. “We have a way to interact with our community in an extraordinary way.” Sims said that they want to give children a “face to the name” and that zone deputies would be participating in the operation as well. “These are the deputies they interact with everyday,” he said. “And even when a bad situation may occur and we have to come into the neighborhood and take some kind of enforcement action, they’ll understand who we are and what we’re about. They’ll realize we have a job to do, and they’re still
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“We always look for ways to involve the credit union in community projects like this. We just loved the idea of finding a way for our hard working law enforcement officers to build trust and rapport with members of our community.” Deeply involved in our community, SunState Federal Credit Union and The MARC Radio Group worked together to provide the Sheriff’s office with the resources they needed to fund Operation Cone. “We always look for ways to involve the credit union in community projects like this,” said Robert Hart, Vice President of Marketing for SunState Federal Credit Union. “We just loved the idea of finding a way for our hard working law enforcement officers to build trust and rapport with members of our community. Without the partnership of Magic 101.3, we could never have pulled off donating an ice cream truck to ASO.” “To have kids do a coloring contest to design art for the truck was MARC Radio GM Dave Cobb’s idea,” Hart continued, “His concept was to introduce the idea to the kids and get them involved from the very beginning. Dave and I both couldn’t be happier that both of our organizations bought into the ice cream truck idea. From now on in Alachua County, instead of those blue lights necessarily meaning THE MAN is coming, they might just mean THE ICE CREAM MAN is coming…how cool is that?” Since ice cream is a big hit for most children, Sims believes it will be a great way to open the door for starting conversations and building relationships. We’re going to meet them wherever they are,” he said. And we’re going to show them the human side of the badge that is commonly worn by law enforcement.
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GAINESVILLE SBAC SPRING FESTIVAL
March 3 - 4 from 10am - 5pm Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th Street
Saturday, March 10 from 10am - 1pm 312 NW 16th Ave
GAINESVILLE - Produced by the Gainesville Fine Arts Association, The 11th Annual GFAA Fine Arts Fair at Tioga Town Center includes 125 talented artists, live stage entertainment, local student art, and a Kid’s Zone in a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, with ample parking and convenient access. gfaaartsfairtioga.org
GAINESVILLE - A fun and informational event for children with disabilities and their families. There will be music, snacks, arts and crafts, face painting, door prizes and lots of fun for all. Free and open to the public. card.ufl.edu
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Monday, March 5 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - Revolutionary vision, artistic mastery. The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a leader in the development of contemporary dance since its founding in 1926 by pioneering choreographer Martha Graham. performingarts.ufl.edu
FASHION SHOW AND GARDEN PARTY HAT COMPETITION Thursday, March 8th from 10am - 1pm 1350 NW 75th Street
GAINESVILLE - Wear and/or create a fashionable hat for a fun competition. Fashions by Chico’s and lunch. Buy a table with friends, neighbors or tennis team! ggcfl.org
THE WIZ Saturday, March 10 at 1:30pm and 7pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - The Danscompany presents their Spring Concert. Delight in watching professional performers from across Florida as they light up the stage. Join Dorothy and her friends as they dance their way down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. Will the Scarecrow find a brain? Will the Tin Man find a heart? Will the Cowardly Lion find courage? Will the trio escape the Wicked Witch? Ease on down the road to the Performing Arts Center and find out! performingarts.ufl.edu
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SANTA FE RIVER SPRING HOP Saturday, March 10 at 10 am Hwy 27 Boat Ramp, 27004 FL-20
HIGH SPRINGS - A nine-mile section of Santa Fe River, from Hwy 27 to Hwy 47 will be paddled over five hours, guided by Master Naturalist Lars Andersen. The route will include the river’s most famous springs: Poe, Rum Island, Blue, Ginnie, Devil’s Ear & Eye, July and Myrtles Fissure. In addition, paddlers will pass swallets, where the water drains through underwater cracks into the underground aquifer. Andersen, a full-time river guide, also will discuss the river’s unique geology, history and lore of the area plants and animals. OurSantaFeRiver.org
WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE Sunday, March 11 from 2:30pm – 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street
GAINESVILLE - A panel of award-winning WAG members will discuss submitting your work to writing contests and journals. They will share their experiences in researching possibilities and the pros, cons, benefits, and challenges of contest and journal submissions. Free and open to the public. writersalliance.org
questions you have been wondering about. Bring your specimens and find answers during an afternoon of discovery and learning. floridamuseum.ufl.edu
WILLIAM HAGEN, VIOLIN Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30pm Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - At just twenty-three years old, American violinist William Hagen is already a seasoned international performer. performingarts.ufl.edu
ANDY MCKEE Monday, March 12 High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave.
GAINESVILLE - Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. highdivegainesville.com
SHEN YUN March 14 - 16 Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Heroes, mischief and miracles, everyone likes a good story. Chinese culture has 5,000 years of them. Folktales, legends, and timeless classics make up this magical world of immortals and miracles. Its heroes — a quirky monk, a fearless general, or maybe a mischievous monkey — fly up to the heavens, split mountains, and visit deep-sea palaces. Dive into the action-filled stories embodying the wisdom and virtues of ancient China with Shen Yun. performingarts.ufl.edu
2018 AMALIE OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS March 15 - 18 Gainesville Raceway
GAINESVILLE - Each year, Gainesville Raceway hosts the East Coast opener as the world’s best drag racers power down the quarter mile. gainesvilleraceway.com
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NEWBERRY MAIN STREET SPRING FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 11 from 1pm – 4pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
Saturday, March 17 from 9am - 4pm Downtown along the Railroad tracks
GAINESVILLE - Science is all around you! Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with researchers from the UF Department of Geological Sciences and ask those
NEWBERRY - FREE to everyone! There will be arts, crafts, and food vendors, face painting, pony rides, and free bounce house for the kids. www.Newberrymainstreet.org
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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ Saturday, March 17 from 7pm – 11pm Hilton UF Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street
GAINESVILLE - The 31st Annual Puttin’ on the Ritz, scheduled for Saturday March 17, 2018, guarantees a fun night of food and entertainment for a good cause – to support Children’s Home Society of Florida’s efforts to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. The event includes an extensive auction, live entertainment, dancing, an open bar and samplings from the community’s finest restaurants. chsritz.com
CAN YOU DIG IT? Saturday, March 17 from 10am – 3pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Dig into geology and discover the Earth at your feet! Enjoy hands-on activities and watch demonstrations of volcanic eruptions. Explore the Museum and check out displays and activities on geology, fossils, gems, minerals and much more from Florida and around the world! A free, fun event for all ages! floridamuseum.ufl.edu
ST. PATRICK’S SHAMROCK 5K Saturday, March 17 550 NE 16th Avenue
GAINESVILLE - Run, walk or roll (wheel chairs and strollers-no bikes please!) through Northeast Park and Gainesville’s charming, historic Duckpond Neighborhood. The event will be followed by the St. Patrick’s “Pot o’ Gold Festival,” with plenty of food, activities, fun and fellowship for everyone. bit.ly/2018stpatrick
BLUES CANOE CRUISE Saturday, March 17 from 9:30 am - 1 pm Hwy 27 Boat Ramp, 27004 FL-20
HIGH SPRINGS - An enjoyable paddle of the Santa Fe River from Hwy 27 to Rum Island. Rendezvous at Lazy Turtle Lodge’s beautiful riverfront lawn and enjoy an old-style picnic with live music featuring award-winning Bear & Robert. Paddlers will meet at the State Road 27 Bridge just north of High Springs to unload boats and gear. Paddlers will have the option of taking their vehicles to Rum Island Park and catch a shuttle back to the boats or shuttling themselves. Paddlers should bring picnic lunch and liquids, blanket or chair. (Rum 138 is offering shuttle, lunch and canoe and kayak discounts for this event.) No charge. OurSantaFeRiver.org
Bill Gaither & Gaither Vocal Band Friday, March 9 at 7pm First Baptist Church, 2801 SE Maricamp Rd OCALA - Multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of the prestigious Gaither Vocal Band. This event will celebrate timeless themes of faith, unity and eternal hope through a variety of music the whole family will enjoy. www.gaither.com or www.premierproductions.com
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OSFR SONGWRITERS REUNION @ MUSIC IN THE PARK
Saturday, March 17 from 2:30pm – 3:30pm Headquarters Library, 401 E University Avenue
Sunday, March 18 from 1pm - 3:30pm at James Paul Park and 4pm - 7pm at Great Outdoors Restaurant
GAINESVILLE - Wendy Thornton will tell about writing her book, “Sounding the Depths”, in which she explores the past fifty years of music, the way it’s changed and how it’s stayed the same, through humorous essays and remembrances. A founder of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville, widely published, and winner of many awards for her writing, she will sign books and answer questions after her talk. Free and open to the public. aclib.us/author-series
HIGH SPRINGS - The OSFR Songwriters’ Reunion hosts March’s Music in the Park concert to promote both live local music and the preservation of our local waters. Previous songwriting contest winners and select contestants from the annual contest sponsored by Our Santa Fe River organization will showcase their love of local resources as well as their songwriting and performing talent. Free and open to the public. OurSantaFeRiver.org
AUTHOR SERIES: LINDA CASTILLO Sunday, March 18 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm Headquarters Library, 401 E University Avenue
GAINESVILLE - Meet Linda Castillo, author of the New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series which are crime thrillers set in Amish country. Her latest novel published in July 2017, “Down a Dark Road”, is number nine in the series. aclib. us/author-series
LIL BUCK AND JON BOOGZ: LOVE HEALS ALL WOUNDS Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - Lil buck and Jon Boogz don’t identify with the title “hip-hop dancers.” They prefer to be called movement artists. You could be forgiven for thinking the dancing Lil Buck and Jon Boogz do is computer-generated; it seems impossible for the human body to move in such a way. performingarts.ufl.edu
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PLANT HIKE A RIVERSIDE HAMMOCK Saturday, March 24 at 9am Gilchrist Co Santa Fe River Park (Hwy 47 boat ramp)
HIGH SPRINGS - Join Colette Jacono, PhD, a botanist and plant ecologist specializing in aquatic and wetland plants, as she explores a north Florida mesic hammock on a 1.5-mile hike along the Santa Fe River. This area contains the largest numbers of tree and shrub species per unit area in the continental U.S., with canopy is so dense that sunlight touches the ground only in the winter. Participants will search for flowering herbs of early spring, learn the common and uncommon hardwood trees, and recognize the diversity of flowering shrubs that flourish in this fire-free habitat. OurSantaFeRiver.org
Cirque Eloize: Saloon
TRAIL OF PAYNE 10K
Saturday, March 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 24 100 Savannah Blvd.
PHILLIPS CENTER, 3201 HULL RD
MICANOPY - The 8th annual Trail of Payne 10K at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a pure trail race you wont want to miss! After a brief park-road start, this challenging course is all trails. Expect every type of surface: packed dirt, roots, grass, soft sand and even a little mud. Bring your friends and get ready to go off-road! This race has the potential to be very muddy depending on weather leading up to the event. bit.ly/2018payne
GAINESVILLE - Cirque Eloize has created performances filled with magic and continues to be one of the leaders in contemporary circus acts, combining acrobatic feats with music, dance and theatre in a breath-taking and original manner. Saloon tells the story of the American West through the lens of a small desert town’s saloon. Driving folk music, amazing acrobatics, colorful characters, and original choreography highlight this family-friendly spectacle. performingarts.ufl.edu
ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JOSHUA BELL, VIOLIN Thursday, March 22 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - One of the most celebrated violinists, one of the most distinguished orchestras. The partnering of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields with music director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell seems almost too good to be true. Regarded as one of the world’s greatest chamber orchestras, The Academy has been long renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s most-loved classical music. performingarts.ufl.edu
STEEP CANYON RANGERS Friday, March 23 at 7:30pm University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive
GAINESVILLE - Serious chops, fun music. Seventeen years and ten studio albums since forming in Chapel Hill, this sextet has
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proven time and again that it’s safe to say that these boys know bluegrass. Effortlessly walking the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra, they’re as danceable as any party-oriented string band but equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony. performingarts.ufl.edu
THEATRE OBSERVERSHIP: THE CHRISTIANS March 23 - April 18 Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
GAINESVILLE - Go behind-the-scenes at the Hippodrome during our rehearsals and planning of “The Christians” by Lucas Hnath, directed by Lauren Warhol Caldwell. Alongside the director, designers, actors and staff, you will be immersed in the theatrical creative process and experience as the production team takes “The Christians” from page to stage. 5 sessions. Includes preview performance. tickets.thehipp.org
8TH ANNUAL OSFR SONGWRITERS CONTEST Sunday, March 25 from 1pm - 7pm Rum 138, 2070 SW County Rd 138
FORT WHITE - This competition of original songs written about the Santa Fe River brings local and regional songwriters and music lovers from around the state to celebrate and learn about a special spring-fed river. Original song submissions about the Santa Fe River are due March 1, 2018. This annual fundraising event, now in its eighth year, offers music, food and drinks, a silent auction and an afternoon of family fun. Proceeds go to educational and advocacy activities designed to protect the aquifer, springs and waters in this area. OurSantaFeRiver.org
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CANCER CONNECTIONS EDUCATIONAL MEETING Wednesday, March 28 from noon to 1pm HealthStreet, 2401 S.W. Archer Rd.
GAINESVILLE - Cancer Connections is a free monthly educational and networking meeting for cancer healthcare professionals, cancer patients/survivors/caregivers. Speakers include researchers, specialists, therapists, dietitians, hospice workers, nurse navigators, etc. RSVPs are requested. For more info contact: Barb Thomas bnbbarb@aol.com
FREE UF HEALTH SEMINAR Thursday, March 29 from 9am - Noon UF Hilton Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street
GAINESVILLE - Matters of the Heart: Today’s Innovative Procedures, Treatments and Research. Breakfast and Speakers on heart failure, minimally invasive valve procedures and stem cell research. Register at UFHealth. org/HeartMatters or call 325.733.0000.
DIEGO FIGUEIREDO AND KEN PEPLOWSKI Friday, March 30 at 7pm & 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s famous album Jazz Samba from April, 1962 hit #1 on The Billboard Pop Chart. Now the world-renowned artists Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo recreate music from this era, but in their own special way. Two show times available. performingarts.ufl.edu
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Spring Garden Festival March 24 - 25 KANAPAHA BOTANICAL GARDENS GAINESVILLE - This is Gainesville’s premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features about 150 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and foods. Also featured are a children’s activities area, live entertainment and live auctions. Parking is free and two off-site parking areas are serviced by shuttle buses. Please no pets at this event. kanapaha.org
March 30 & 31 University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive
GAINESVILLE - What’s Opera, Doc? The answer, Bugs Bunny, is The Barber of Seville! This hilarious comedy is for music lovers of all ages and features the famous Overture, Figaro’s song, and numerous other favorites. The performances are a joint production of the UF Opera Theater and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the world’s most popular shows. performingarts.ufl.edu
lead to various booths where vendors will be giving away assorted prizes for our egg hunters. In previous years there have been goldfish, arrowheads, cash, rings… all kind of interesting treasures. Grand Prizes will be awarded to the two lucky kids that find the Gold and Silver Eggs. Bring your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny. waldofleamarket.com
NERD 5K EASTER EGG & TREASURE HUNT Saturday, March 31 at 10am Waldo Flea Market, 17805 NE US HWY 301
WALDO - This is a FREE event for all kids ages 1-10. There will be over 3,000 eggs filled with candy, trinkets and other surprises. Special Scavenger Hunt Eggs will
Saturday, March 31 UF Gale Lemmerand Drive
GAINESVILLE - The Nerd 5K is hosted by UF’s Honors Program and Honors without Borders. Proceeds benefit the Micanopy Tutoring Center in their efforts to help at-risk students attain their full
educational potential. The race will begin at the Commuter Lot by Hume Hall. Prizes will be awarded for best nerd attire. Dress your nerdiest and support a great cause. squareup.com/store/nerd5k
LGAA 5K TEAM CHALLENGE Wednesday, April 4 Ironwood Golf Course, 2100 NE 39th Avenue
GAINESVILLE - Enjoy a scenic 5K run on the Ironwood Golf Course. A fun course with a combination of grass and cart path running. Shot gun start at 6 p.m. Bring your strollers and walking or running buddies. You can walk or run. Enjoy food, music and beer after the run. This is a fun event benefiting LGAA’s scholarship and grant program. bit. ly/2018LGAA5K
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SPRING PLANT SALE April 6 – 8 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - The Museum’s spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 150 species of difficult-to-find and pollinator-friendly plants. Learn how to attract butterflies to your home and which plants are proven winners. Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Rainforest. floridamuseum.ufl.edu
O’Leno Ole’ Chili CookOff & Springs Celebration Saturday, April 7 from 9am - 3pm 410 SE O’LENO PARK RD. HIGH SPRINGS - The event includes a chili cook-off, arts and crafts vendors, live music with the Weeds of Eden, a guided walk, children’s activities, and environmental exhibits. Park admission is waived with the donation of a canned good to benefit local food banks. bit.ly/2018oleno
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Thursday, April 5 Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - Glass slippers are so back. From the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony-Award®-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more—plus some surprising new twists! This hilarious and romantic Broadway experience is for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes. performingarts.ufl.edu
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reason to celebrate the natural beauty of our community. Enjoy food, prizes, and a party afterwords! Sign up at www.kacb.org.
GATOR FLY IN AND ARMED SERVICES APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, April 7 from 8am – 2pm Gainesville Regional Airport
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GAINESVILLE - This is the 4th Gator Fly in at the Gainesville Airport. The event will have civilian and military aircraft on display, music, food and arts and crafts Vendors. This is a event for the whole family. Free and open to the public. bit.ly/2018gatorfly
April 6 - 29 High Springs Playhouse
THE RING
HIGH SPRINGS - Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Written by AR Gurney. Directed by Matt Walters. Shows are 8pm Fridays & Saturdays and 2pm Sundays. highspringsplayhouse.com
PLANT SALE AND GARDEN SHOW Saturday, April 7 from 9am - 4pm Van Ness Park, 5835 Ave. G, McIntosh, FL 32664
MCINTOSH - The Seedlings Garden Club of McIntosh, Florida is presenting its 13th event! Numerous vendors will be on site displaying various plants, crafts, garden art, and antiques to enhance your garden and home. Food trucks, entertainment, raffles, a Children’s Garden Activity Corner and more. Free entrance and parking. Contact Eva Jo Callahan for more info at 352-316-1613 or visit www.mcintoshseedlings.com.
THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP Saturday, April 7 from 8am - noon Albert “Ray” Massey Park, 1001 NW 34th St
GAINESVILLE - Clear your schedule, and grab a few friends for the “Clean Your Block Party”. Keep Alachua County Beautiful will be hosting this event. Engage community volunteers in a full day of picking up litter, renewing parks and collecting and sorting recyclable materials. This beautification of neighborhoods and restoration of waterways through debris removal gives
Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - The UF Symphony Orchestra joins Dance Alive National Ballet in a fantasy story of love, romance, greed and power based on Wagner’s Ring cycle. performingarts.ufl.edu
WORLD AUTISM DAY CELEBRATION April 7, 10am – 3pm Skinner Field, 15120 NW 141st Street
ALACHUA - April is Autism Awareness Month! Join your community as they lead the charge to promote and educate autism awareness for World Autism Day in Alachua. bit.ly/2018autism
GATOR CLOT TROT 5K Saturday, April 7 Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave.
GAINESVILLE - 5K and Fun Walk is a fun, healthy, and effective way to show your support for all those living with Hemophilia or other related bleeding disorders. Come run or walk in your best Gator (or favorite team’s) gear to raise funds for HFGF to fulfill their mission to improve the quality of life for the bleeding disorder community. hemophiliaflorida.org
RUN THE GOOD RACE 5K & 10K Saturday, April 7 NFRMC, 6420 W Newberry Rd.
GAINESVILLE - The race, hosted by Drs. Peter and Katheryn Sarantos, and sponsored by the humanitarian organization, World Help, is held to generate awareness and support for the persecuted refugees along the Syrian and Iraqi border. This fun, family activity for a great cause is for all ages. bit. ly/2018goodrace
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RECURRING EVENTS CONTRA DANCE First Sundays & Third Saturdays Thelma A. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave
GAINESVILLE - Contra dancing is energetic, social dancing that’s fun for everyone (all ages are welcome) and no partner is necessary. The music is live. Dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or special dress is required. Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. godsdance.org
GAINESVILLE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOP First Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30pm Aurora Downtown, 109 SE 4th Ave
GAINESVILLE - Join your music community for a workshop on a carefully developed aspect of different areas of the music business. These events begin with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched topic that our organization thinks will genuinely help our music community. gainesvillemusicassociation.com
ADULT COLORING PROGRAM Third Mondays from 1pm – 3pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
GAINESVILLE - Get together for a fun hour of coloring! Coloring lifts your spirits, enhances creativity and brings out the child in you. No artistic expertise is required, and supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. For more information, contact Linda Dean: ldean@aclib.us
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Mondays 6:45 – 9:30pm 1624 NW 5th Avenue
GAINESVILLE - This is the kind of dancing which began in the 16th century and is still being written and danced today around the world. All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner, experience, or special dress required. If you are new please come to the beginner lesson each evening at 6:45. Dance to jigs, reels, and beautiful waltz music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Everyone is welcome. This is easier than ballroom because there are no partner holds and the caller does the leading. Visit our Facebook page to see videos. bit.ly/EnglishCountry
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Second Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm The Village at Gainesville (Tower Club Ballroom)
Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
GAINESVILLE - Weekly presentations by respected doctors and healthcare professionals on a variety of topics like Cardiology, Vision, Alzheimer’s and more. Offered by North Florida Regional Medical Center. Details at www.thevillageonline.com/events/
FUN WITH FLOWERS
GAINESVILLE - PrimeTime Institute (PTI) provides a wide variety of educational programs and social activities for people age 50+ that foster wellness, encourage personal and intellectual growth, and that provide an environment for developing new interests, making new friends, and becoming involved as volunteers. Schedule at www.primetimeinstitute.org
Third Tuesdays from 9:30am - noon Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St
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GAINESVILLE - Hands-on floral design program includes lecture, demonstration and materials. Coffee social at 9:30 am. RSVP requested rsvp.ggcfl@gmail.com or www.ggcfl.org
STORYTIME AT THE ZOO! Second Wednesdays (until Sept.) Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
GAINESVILLE - Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 2nd Wednesday of the month for Storytime at the Zoo starting at 10am. Typically this lasts 30-45 minutes and is a great way to start your visit! Storytime is free. Zoo admission info is available online. sfcollege.edu/zoo
UNION STREET FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays from 4pm – 7pm Bo Diddley Plaza
GAINESVILLE - Bring a bag and pick up some locally-grown and produced vegetables, meat and dairy to take home for your kitchen. Browse local vendors offering a variety of hand-crafted items from jewelry to kombucha. There’s also food trucks and live entertainment — all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy downtown and support local producers, musicians and artisans while sharing some quality time with your neighbors. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com
HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET Thursdays from 12 noon – 4pm First Saturday each month from 9am – 1pm 115 NE Railroad Avenue
HIGH SPRINGS - Florida grown fruit, vegetables, dairy & meats as well as honey, handmade treats and more. The Farmers Market is produced by The City of High Springs. farmersmarket.highsprings.com
Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm Downtown
GAINESVILLE - Artwalk Gainesville is a free self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. Artwalk is an exciting, fun way to experience the amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community has to offer. Free and open to the public. artwalkgainesville.com
ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 1pm 5920 NW 13th Street
GAINESVILLE - Don’t forget to bring shopping bags, your grocery list, and plenty of small bills. The market prides itself on being a grower’s only market – meaning the vendors selling produce, plants, and other products must have grown the items themselves. 441market.com
HAILE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm Haile Plantation Village
GAINESVILLE - Take a stroll down the treelined streets of the Haile Village Center to browse for groceries, prepared food, and handmade gifts, then continue on for more shopping or brunching at the Village Center’s locally-owned shops and restaurants. hailefarmersmarket.com
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dvances in healthcare, clinical research, and health technology made by women at the helm have become more commonplace—improving our lives’ quality and safety. This article honors just a few of the game-changers, disruptors, and door openers. Elizabeth Blackwell, MD In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell, MD earned a medical degree alongside an all-male student body that voted—as a joke—to admit a woman to their school, Geneva Medical School in New York. After becoming the first women to receive a medical degree in the U.S., Dr. Blackwell opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, providing care to vulnerable populations. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD worked as a nurse before her acceptance at New England Female Medical College. There, she became the first black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. and was one of the first black authors of a medical publication. For much of Dr. Crumpler’s career, she provided care to freed slaves. Only about 300 of the 54,543 physicians in the U.S. were women in 1864, when Dr. Crumpler received her medical degree. Gerty Cori, MD In 1947, Gerty Cori, MD became the first woman in the U.S. to earn a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for an important discovery for diabetes management.
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Helen Brooke Taussig, MD Helen Brooke Taussig, MD, a pioneer in pediatric cardiology, became the first female president of the American Heart Association in 1965. Dr. Taussig helped invent the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt, prolonging the lives of children born with a combination of four heart defects called Tetralogy of Fallot (tehTRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW). Tetralogy of Fallot causes babies to turn blue episodically because of lack of oxygen. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD was a pioneer in the study of death, dying, and grief—improving end-oflife care. Her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, aids healthcare professionals as they have compassionate and realistic discussions about terminal sickness and mortality with patients and families. Kathrine Switzer The all-male Boston Marathon did not sit well with Kathrine Switzer. She officially ran in the marathon in 1967. She hid her gender initially by not using her full first name on the entry form. As soon as the race director noticed that a WOMAN was running, he chased her down the course. Switzer’s then boy-
friend shoved the official to the ground, allowing her to cross the finish line. Women’s marathon would not be an Olympic Sport without Kathrine Switzer’s advocacy for the event. Barbara McClintock, PhD Barbara McClintock, PhD was an American geneticist who won a Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1983 for her discovery of transposons—genes that change position on the chromosome. Once thought of as ‘junk’ genes, “transposon parts are at the very heart of what makes humans human,” says Gennadi Glinsky, University of California cancer biologist. These jumping genetic elements make key aspects of human embryonic development, immune systems, and brainpower possible. Karen Blanchette As a Navy Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, Blanchette served as the first woman senior administrator of an aircraft carrier hospital, the USS John C. Stennis. Blanchette’s early technology work led her to serve as the Naval Dental Command Headquarters’ Chief Information Officer. Today, a veteran, Blanchette leads the national Professional Association of Health Care Office Management that is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida to improve healthcare delivery, technology, and the health administrator profession. s To find more stories about women in healthcare history, begin exploring at the National Women’s History Museum website at: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ elizabeth-blackwell. Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist, medical writer, columnist and president of the non-profit CommunityHealth IT at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center. For Dr. Siler’s depth and breadth of work in helping the nation’s rural health systems with health technologies, she received a Critical Access and Rural Hospital Champion Award from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator, the federal agency that oversees the nation’s health technology efforts.
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Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in this endearing musical. Join Charlie Brown and the gang as they contemplate what happiness is and how to find it. Brothers and sisters, love, baseball and peanut butter sandwiches – it’s all explored in this fun for the whole family musical.
A couple reveal to one another that they are each in love with opposite members of their closest couple friends. They hatch a plan to break up the other couple to further their own romantic interests – until greater forces intervene. Funny, dark and poignant, All’s Fair navigates the labyrinth of contemporary romance in a whole new way, exploring love, partnership and consequence of choice in the modern age.
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March 16 – 31 Hopeful, hard-working Mae lives in bleak rural poverty, but plans to better her life through education. Lloyd spends his time caring a little too much for the farm animals and scorns reading, which causes him to butt heads with Mae. When Lloyd becomes ill, she goes searching for a diagnosis, and brings their simple, yet eloquent, neighbor Henry home with her. The ensuing love / hate triangle that brews between the three creates a toxic environment, leaving Mae with decisions to make. The stark and uncompromising drama, in which self-improvement is a wistful, far-off goal, shows that in the end, bleak nature of everyday life is impossible to escape.
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March 22 – 31 Luna Gale tells the story of Caroline, a social worker, who happens upon a case that is far from typical. After meeting two teenage drug addicts, Karlie and Peter, Caroline must decide the fate of their infant daughter, Luna Gale. In an attempt to place the child with Karlie’s mother, Caroline uncovers a host of unspoken motives from everyone involved in the baby’s future.
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BOOK REVIEW BY
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That meant that Rose would die a cruel death filled with fever and sores but without Tom by her side. Her sister
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