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Tapas Charity of the Month Calendar of Events
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After Irma at the Prairie Hurricane rains inundate Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, bringing ongoing obstacles to humans but also ecological perks
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Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell
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Farm Tales from Mother Hen Roller Skates and Easter Bunnies
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Queen Elizabeth has ruled for over 65 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch. In 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, the Duke of Edinburgh, whom she had known since age 13. She became Queen on February 6, 1952, and her coronation took place the following year. She is mother to Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. As the Queen, she has made the monarchy more modern by relaxing strict formalities. She has been the subject of many movies and TV shows, but in real life she enjoys a quiet life out of the spotlight. The Queen surrounds herself with her corgis and likes to read mysteries, work on crossword puzzles and breed thoroughbreds, according to reports. A FEW OTHER NOTABLE
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Al Pacino (78) April 25, 1940
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar APRIL 16, 1947 Born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. in New York City, the NBA Hall of Famer was already 5’8” by the age of nine. During his time in the NBA, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He retired in 1989 as the alltime leading scorer and was inducted to the Hall Years Old of Fame in 1995.
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Dennis Quaid (64)
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Enjoying Act Three The Dutch have come up with a way to prevent falls for seniors aged 65-94.
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ccording to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four Americans age 65+ fall each year. Every 11 seconds, a Senior is admitted to the ER for a fall, and every 19 minutes a Senior dies from a fall. “Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury,” NCOA states online, “and the most common cause of non-fatal traumas and hospital admissions among older adults.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 49.2 million Americans are 65 and older, up from 35 million in 2000 and a mere 3.1 million in 1900. By 2050 the older population will number 83.7 million. Dutch therapists in Leusden bring together six or seven Seniors and teach them how to avoid falls. All that’s needed is a room large enough for the simple and inexpensive obstacle course, consisting of: a sidewalk; a wooden platform fashioned to simulate loose tiles; a sloping ramp, angled 45 degrees; and “the slalom” and “the pirouette.” Two persons at a time go through the obstacle course while the others look on, offering encouragement and kindly ribbing as the two exercisers struggle, sprawl, and tumble on well-padded, mattress-like surfaces. Trainers are on hand to offer protection and guidance. The obstacle course trains the participants to maintain balance, avoid
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falls, sprains, and broken bones, and, in the event of a fall, how to come out of it without injury. Such classes are in vogue in the Netherlands, according to Diedeke van Wijk, the instructor of the Leusden class, who told the New York Times that the Dutch, like Americans, are living longer than ever, and many live alone. Dutch health insurance pays for fall-prevention courses, one of which teaches Seniors how to stand up and sit down. In Gainesville, the University of Florida has similar fall-prevention classes that are free and open to the public, according to Dr. Judi Schack-Dugré, assistant director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. “We are currently assembling a task force to create something similar to the Dutch program for the community at large and to train students,” she said. Dr. Schack-Dugré is in charge of two services at the Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. The first is a screening clinic in which UF students studying to become doctors of physical therapy assess the needs of Seniors and others who are seeking help in preventing falls. The second is a onehour class featuring an obstacle course and tai-chi exercises. The clinic and the class begin at 2:30 p.m. on April 6 and
April 12 at the Senior Recreation Center, where a schedule of forthcoming classes will be available. “Just because someone is of a certain age doesn’t mean they have to fall,” Dr. Schack-Dugré said. “There may be something physiologically or environmentally wrong.” Some falls may be due to health issues that need the attention of a doctor; others result because of such dangerous conditions in the Seniors’ living quarters such as throw rugs, swivel chairs, or lack of hand rails in the bathroom. Another fall-prevention service in Gainesville, not only for Seniors but for everyone, is the Equal Access Clinic. Sessions are conducted by UF physical therapy students, with many UF faculty members present. Screening and therapy are available every Thursday, 6-8 p.m., upstairs at the CVS pharmacy, 1621 SW 13th St. Take the elevator. In my own ongoing struggle not to fall, I’ve discovered I should never plop into a chair, but ease my weight down while holding onto armrests or my locked walker. The same goes for entering a car: Do not “collapse” into the seat sideways. Instead, lower the body onto the side of the seat, turn, and swing the legs into the car. Avoid trying to walk on sloping surfaces. I staggered helplessly after stepping out of a car on a hilly parking lot. The slope threw me against the car parked next to us, fortunately breaking the fall. s Ellis Amburn has written seven celebrity biographies and has another on the way. Ellis Amburn is in the Hall of Excellence at TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism. His 2000 biography of Elizabeth Taylor, “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” has recently been reissued by HarperCollins. ellis.amburn@gmail.com
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After Irma at the Prairie Hurricane rains inundate Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, bringing ongoing obstacles to humans but also ecological perks story and photography by Michael Stone
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n the days after Hurricane Irma, as water continued to rise across Paynes Prairie, Donald Forgione noticed something off about Camps Canal to the southeast of the park’s center. The canal was dug in 1927 by the Camp family to divert incoming water from their farmland on the prairie, providing more dry grazing for their cattle. It flows under a bridge on County Road 234, and while driving over the bridge, Forgione observed that the water had drastically dropped from its Irma-induced high mark. Forgione — a longtime Florida State Parks employee who now serves as Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park’s park manager — instantly presumed where the canal’s water was going. He walked along the canal to the dike the Camps built up on its bank to hold back the flow. Sure enough, it was as he suspected: water rushing through a 50-foot gap in the dike, moving along its pre-canal, natural path. Wind-toppled trees had left root craters, but the main problem was the dike being built prior to modern engineering standards and oversight. So it couldn’t withstand the influx caused by the September 2017 storm, which was first a Category 1 hurricane and then a tropical storm on the Sunday and Monday it swept across the region. The park brought in O’Steen Bros. construction company, based in Gainesville, for the dike repair, and in under a week, it was fixed.
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Despite the attention the breach got at the time, flooding at the prairie — known to most because of the lane closures it caused on U.S. 441, which slices through the park — would have likely happened anyway because of the considerable amount of rain, Forgione said.
“Instead of it filling up with water once a year for a month, the prairie fills up with water about every 10, 15 years for about a year. So it’s very cyclic. It’s very normal.” One of the keys to all this, though, is to not think of the water as flooding per se, regardless of how it impacts humans, he said. Instead, it was just water flowing over the region’s 200,000-acre watershed, into Newnans Lake, down Prairie Creek, and ending at Paynes Prairie in southern Alachua County, its natural destination. “The flooding that we think of as flooding isn’t flooding at all. It’s just simply high water,” Forgione said. “So lots of times, we think of flooding like, ‘If my kitchen had water in it, that would be flooding, but if my lake had water in it, that would be natural.’” seniortimesmagazine.com
Elevated water from Hurricane Irma at the end of the La Chua Trail boardwalk at Paynes Prairie on Oct. 16, 2017, about a month after the storm swept across Florida. The water â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is an ecological rejuvenator for the prairie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has since receded some, but hindrances to humans, notably U.S. 441 lane closures and trail inaccessibility, continue.
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The water provides a rejuvenation of sorts that pulses into the prairie after big storms float over the land, like Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004, the last ones to cause comparable high water. “Instead of it filling up with water once a year for a month, the prairie fills up with water about every 10, 15 years for about a year,” Forgione said. “So it’s very cyclic. It’s very normal.” The prairie’s top water mark after the 2004 storms was about 10 inches below Irma’s, which was roughly 60 feet above sea level, Forgione said. For the first half of 2017, the high mark bounced around mostly at 50 and 51 feet, according to an analysis of the state’s water-level data. That means Irma (when coupled with the intense summer rains that preceded it) loaded the park with about 10 additional feet of water. Forgione and other park staff have turned aspects of the elevated water into lessons about the ecosystem and its natural rhythms for inquiring park visitors. And even with the water down 1 ½ feet (as of early March) from that 60-foot mark, the visitors are still taking notice. “Before, you couldn’t see the water from the observation deck (on 441), and now, that’s all you see,” University of Florida social work student Brianna Hoeffer, 26, said after she pulled off 441 with her dad to take pictures of a lone horse grazing in a small patch behind a fence along the road. “You’d almost be able to walk out onto the prairie it was so dry,” added the dad, Dane Hoeffer, a 47-year-old quality manager who was visiting from Connecticut. “There was nothing like this,” Brianna Hoeffer said, “and then to see it now is just mindboggling — the amount of water that has come.”
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(Top) Cars pulled off along U.S. 441 at Paynes Prairie during the Aug. 21, 2017, solar eclipse. (Bottom) That strip of grass and the road’s right lanes were almost completely free of standing water from Irma by March, but officials are keeping the lanes closed because the base layers under the asphalt still need to dry out.
(Top) An alligator climbs out of the water along La Chua Trail in March. Though some of La Chua’s grass section is now traversable, park staff has stopped access at the end of the trail’s boardwalk because of elevated waters extending the bank and thus alligators’ closeness. (Left) Kurt Bark, a semi-retired golf professional, walks down the water-surrounded boardwalk that extends over the prairie next to U.S. 441.
HANG-UPS TO HUMANS Motorists traveling on 441 to and from Gainesville had to deal with all four lanes being closed over several days in October 2017, and they continue to see Irma’s effects lingering. “We’re on month seven for 441,” Florida Department of Transportation spokesman Troy Roberts sighed, referencing the north and south outside lanes being closed starting in September 2017 and continuing into at least mid-March, when Senior Times went to press. “Every 10 to 20 years, I think there may be the occasional lane closure, but obviously nothing of this type that anyone
I’ve spoken to can remember.” (The other thoroughfare that passes through the prairie, Interstate 75, never had any lane closures because of the park’s flooding.) Through continuous testing, FDOT has determined that 441’s outside lanes should be re-opened in the near future. Yet because the water has left the road, some have wondered why that hasn’t already happened, Roberts said. It’s not an issue with the asphalt top, he said, but the supporting limestone layer underneath, which needs to dry out to remain strong and be able to withstand traffic. April 2018
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The prairie’s most iconic animals — the roughly 50 bison and 30 horses — received some assistance in the months after Irma, when many of their grazing areas were submerged.
“If we put traffic out there and we didn’t feel that the base layer was suitable to bear the weight of that traffic, we could start seeing cracks in the roadway,” Roberts said, “and then we’d have to go in and actually redo the entire road.” FDOT didn’t incur any repair costs from the heightened water at the prairie, Roberts said. Meanwhile, Forgione estimated total costs for the park, the adjoining Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, and nearby Price’s Scrub Preserve at $150,000. This paid for the dike repair; bringing in other contractors to clear downed trees in visitor areas; and supplies, like sandbags for the Paynes Prairie visitor center and chainsaw chains. Along with the 441 lane closures, trail closures are also con-
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tinuing. But Forgione is quick to note that none of the trails are technically “closed” (though the gates at the end of the La Chua Trail boardwalk are latched to stop visitors from stepping onto the new bank line and possibly too close to alligators). Instead, the trails simply cease where the water starts. They’ll continue to “reopen” as the water recedes, thanks to evaporation, infiltration and percolation (downward and through the soil and rock), and the Alachua Sink, the Paynes Prairie basin’s main drain into the aquifer. “They’re not closed by park staff; they’re closed by nature. And if you wanted to wade out there, you’re welcome to,” Forgione joked. seniortimesmagazine.com
Another consequence that might come to people’s minds disconnected ponds that hold mosquito larvae — just like in is mosquitos. After all, doesn’t water equal mosquito larvae? cases of rivers flooding. Not necessarily, said Peter Frederick, a wildlife ecology “That’s the story of floodplain wetlands along rivers,” he and conservation research professor at the University of said, “is the fish come out of the rivers, go into the floodFlorida and a wetlands expert. plains, feed, breed, and then all of that stuff comes back in.” “If you call up the mosquito control people, they’ll say a PLANT, ANIMAL SHIFTS lot of water is bad, and it will mean more mosquitos. And Along with the food and space for fish, another ecological that’s generally true,” he said. But at Paynes Prairie, “it boost that comes amid the high might well be producing less.” water is, oddly, dead trees. “A Rain that causes shallow, dead tree standing is biologicalstagnant puddles in backyards ly as important as a live tree,” are good for mosquitos, espeForgione said. cially because the larvae won’t Some insect species, he addface aquatic predators, Fredered, are attracted to the lifeless ick said. wood and, being near the botBut with so much water tom of the food chain, are imtransforming Paynes Prairie portant to many other animals into more of a continuous, (woodpeckers, for example). deeper lake, it’s less of a mosBrianna Hoeffer, a University of Florida social work student, posDeath comes after the trees quito haven because fish can es near a horse while her dad, Dane, takes a picture of them. sprout and grow (sometimes up swim — and eat — freely across to 15 feet) in the “ecotone,” or the expanse. the transitional zone between wetlands and uplands, the latter In fact, Frederick said, such high water can be even more of which is noticeable from afar as the oak-dotted forest lining beneficial for fish because their territory could join with
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A bison on the prairie in 2015. Though wild, the roughly 50 bison and 30 horses on the prairie were provided with hay after Hurricane Irma to help them through the winter but especially because the elevated waters covered their grazing areas.
the prairie. Then, when water moves in, it blocks the ecotone trees’ roots from receiving oxygen, and they suffocate. As for the animals that call the prairie home, Forgione figures not a single one would have died specifically from drowning because the water rises slowly, providing ample time to flee. “I am confident all of them escaped. It’s just now that they live a mile away,” he said. Meanwhile, more wetland birds — especially duck species — have settled in and are taking advan-
tage of all the area in which to forage and fish. Other animals that have come into the prairie are non-native apple snails. (Florida is home to five species of apple snail, but only one is native.) Forgione isn’t sure if the snails flowed in with Irma waters, or if they’ve been in the park for a while and are just now being noticed. Either way, the main ecological problem they cause is forced competition for native freshwater snails.
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Meanwhile, the prairie’s most iconic animals — the roughly 50 bison and 30 horses — received some assistance in the months after Irma, when many of their grazing areas were submerged. Park staff opened up gates to offer access to more grazing as well as provided them with hay, which also helped them get necessary nutrition amid the harder winter months.
Forgione isn’t sure if the snails flowed in with Irma waters, or if they’ve been in the park for a while and are just now being noticed. The park stopped handing out hay upon springtime, when the animals started fending for themselves again. “We stop when they no longer eat it,” Forgione said. “We let them decide.” No bison, horses, or other animals could been seen with the naked eye as Kurt Bark, a semi-retired golf professional, recently practiced his swing (sans balls) at the end of the 441 boardwalk, which was surrounded by lake-like water. In the weeks after Irma, the boardwalk had been largely inaccessible because of flooding at its entrance and 441’s closure. Bark, a 30-year Gainesville resident, usually practices there often, but this sunny day was his first time returning since Irma. “Before, you could see the ground level, you could see snakes, you could see some gators,” the 54-year-old said of the boardwalk’s view, which he explained was made “nice and peaceful” by Irma’s inundation. “I don’t know which way I like it better. I like the water, but you don’t get to see any wildlife.” s
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here’s a lot to be said about being raised in the country. My mother told me that her father would say to her as she grew up, “You must observe.” My grandfather was right—a lot of lessons are learned by observation. And so it was at a very young age that I began to ponder the Easter Bunny. You see, we had chickens and I knew that chickens lay eggs. I knew how they made a nest and that’s where they would deposit their eggs. I realized that a bunny, being an animal, might conceivably have the capability to lay eggs. Even though I hadn’t seen it happen, my mind could wrap itself around the possibility. Several Easters had come and gone with no concerns, and I looked forward to the egg hunt in our yard each year. Somewhere around maybe four years old, I saw my cousins and friends skating with the clamp-on roller skates that require a key to tighten onto your shoes. Oh how I wanted a pair of my own! I begged and begged for them. It was probably a similar scenario to the Red Ryder BB Gun in “A Christmas Story”–but instead of “shooting my eye out” my mother was sure I’d fall and break my leg. I didn’t get the skates, no matter how many times I asked.
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Then one day Easter arrived. As I ran from one colorful egg to another, I filled up my basket with delight. But wait, what was this? Tucked along the base of an oak tree was a nest of eggs with roller skates alongside. And they were just my size! How did the Easter Bunny know?
… And, how did he “lay” roller skates? That was the million-dollar question, and it stuck with me for a few days before I got the courage to ask my mom how the Easter Bunny could “lay” roller skates for me. To my inquisitive mind it seemed impossible, even for a chicken. I can’t remember exactly what she said, but that discussion cleared up the mystery for me. I got the true picture of who
the Easter Bunny was and how he came to visit each year. Like most farm kids, my observations of life and reproduction out in the country were early introductions to later health/sex education classes in school. Uncomfortable as it was, since it was a classroom of my peers, the subject matter was not shocking. I’d grown up with litters of kittens being born in our home. Baby chicks, geese and ducks were hatched every spring. Sometimes even puppies were born into the family. The circle of life was just a normal everyday occurrence out in the country. Another thing my mother used to tell me was how lucky I was to be born in the country. She would say, “You can take a farm girl to live in the city, but you can’t bring a city girl to live on the farm.” That is, of course a generalization. I am sure there are many women who have made that transition. But if you knew them well enough, I think you would see what my mother meant. There is just something special you gain from growing up in nature’s classroom—an inner “instinct” for nature and life itself. Something beautiful is gained by observing baby animals birthed and nurtured by their mothers, and then watching them grow to have young of their own. Not to mention planting seeds and reaping a harvest. These life lessons can be learned later in life, of course, but when experienced as a child it becomes a natural part of his or her essence. So even though my observations brought an abrupt end to the Easter Bunny’s visits to my back yard, I wouldn’t trade a day of my childhood growing up on the farm. After all, it formed who I am today. s seniortimesmagazine.com
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and don’t have a garden of my own, I enjoy weekly visits to our local farmer’s market. I love to try new varieties of vegetables such as rainbow carrots, red turnips and purple potatoes. You never know what you will find. I always ask the vendors for suggestions on how to prepare the veggies. Sometimes they say they eat them raw, as a healthy snack. But sometimes I get tips on roasting or stir-frying, as well as other recipe ideas. I encourage you to explore your local farmer’s markets and try something new. I think you will find your favorites such as strawberries and lettuce are even better from the market. And you might want to try some farm fresh eggs gathered from free-range chickens.
So why not color up your own dinner table with some fresh vegetables? There is no need to fall into a rut, making the same hamburger patty night after night. My personal favorite way to use these colorful vegetables goes back to my mother’s kitchen where she would make a “farmer’s skillet.” Mother would use ground beef or ground turkey as the base and then throw in whatever vegetable she had on hand. Add some fresh herbs, and let the magic happen. Each time you make it, it will come out a little different—but the result will be the same: fresh, fragrant and delicious! I have a included a few ideas for making your own “farmer’s skillet”—but let your imagination (and taste buds) lead the way.
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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FARMER’S SKILLET INGREDIENTS: 1-2 pounds ground beef or turkey. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Fresh chopped vegetables (the more varied and colorful, the better). Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh herbs such as rosemary, oregano or basil. ¼ cup frozen sweet corn, more or less. METHOD: Wash and pat dry the vegetables, then chop or slice them into medium size pieces. Suggested veggies I have used are rainbow carrots, red turnips, cherry tomatoes, sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, peppers (green, red, yellow, orange), peas, onions and mushrooms. I usually add frozen sweet corn a few minutes before serving (unless fresh corn is in season). Start by sautéing the meat and chopped onions in a large skillet to which the oil has been added. Stir with a spatula until nicely browned. Drain off some of the grease, but not all. You will need some grease to cook the chopped veggies. I add the more dense vegetables first, like potatoes and carrots, etc. The more tender vegetables, such as mushrooms and peppers, are added a few minutes later. Salt and pepper to taste, and then add your favorite fresh herbs. Finally, I add the frozen sweet corn a few minutes before taking the skillet off the stove. Keep a watch on the skillet while it is cooking, and stir with your spatula so that the mixture doesn’t burn on the bottom. Complement the meal with white rice and a nice fresh salad. If you haven’t used potatoes in the skillet mixture, a nice variation is to place it on top of a serving of mashed potatoes. It gives the dish a nice hearty flavor similar to shepherd’s pie. Take it from me — I think you’re going to like it! There’s nothin’ like home cookin’... s
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Tinseltown Talks Hayley Mills puts on her ‘Party Face’ by Nick Thomas
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s one of the best-known child actors from the 1960s, Hayley Mills starred in a half-dozen Disney films including box-office hits “Pollyanna” and “The Parent Trap.” Now in her early 70s, Mills continues to perform with a preference for theater work. “In January, I opened at the New York City Center on Stage II in the lovely Irish play called ‘Party Face’ by Isobel Mahon,” Mills explained recently while preparing for an evening performance. “It’s a sweet, funny, touching play. I knew immediately I wanted to do it when I read the script.” Featuring an all-female cast, “Party Face” is set during a housewarming party where hilarity and personal conflicts intertwine and ends in April (see www. nycitycenter.org). While her appearances in film and on television have been rarer in recent years, Mills doesn’t rule out a return. “As an actor, you just don’t know what you’ll be doing next,” she noted. “But now I have four grandchildren and we all live within an hour of each other, so I enjoy spending a lot of time with them.” Reunions with her siblings are rarer. “My brother Jonathan and his wife live in Tasmania and run a fabulous Bed & Breakfast called Harpers on the Beach,” said Mills (see www.harpersonthebeach.com). “It’s just heaven there, but such a long way so I don’t get down often enough.” Older sister Juliet Mills is also an accomplished film, television and theater
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Gina Costigan and Hayley Mills currently appearing in “Party Face” at the NY City Center. PHOTO BY JEREMY DANIEL. USED WITH PERMISSION
actress. “Juliet lives in California and I live in London, but we’ve toured together on the stage over the years.” Both sisters began their careers as children, but were they rivals competing for the same roles? “No, we never were,” said Mills. “She moved to America as a teenager and theater became a big part of her career whereas I focused on film. So our careers took us on different trajectories.” Despite the dominant family acting genes – their father was beloved British actor John Mills – Hayley says her father never pushed her into acting. When director J. Lee Thompson visited the family farm in Sussex to talk with Mills about his role in 1959’s “Tiger Bay,”
Thompson was impressed by Hayley as she played in the garden. “I was messing around pretending to do television commercials. At lunch, he suggested using me in the film, so I did a screen test.” Barely a teen, her career took off after Tiger Bay’s success. Recognizing her talent, Walt Disney signed Hayley to a 5-year contract beginning with “Pollyanna” in 1960. The following year “The Parent Trap” was released, perhaps her best-known role playing teenage twin sisters. Remade in 1998, Mills says a theater tour prevented her from accepting a cameo and only has praise for Lindsay Lohan’s performance in the remake. seniortimesmagazine.com
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“I’ve never actually met her but thought she was a very good actress. However, it was a rather bizarre experience to watch the film because it felt so similar. I felt like Rip Van Winkle!” Her next film for Disney was “In Search of the Castaways,” released in 1962, where Mills teamed up with suave French entertainer Maurice Chevalier and the always delightful British character actor Wilfrid Hyde-White. “I loved them both. Maurice was a genuine charmer with a tremendous warmth and a wonderful twinkle in his eye. Wilfrid Hyde-White was just a darling man. He was a huge horseracing fan and always had a portable TV set in his dressing room to watch the races. It was such a privilege to work with those two.” Now a true Hollywood icon herself, Mills is still thrilled by the chance to take on rewarding projects, such as the “Party Face” role. “As you get older such wonderful opportunities don’t come along quite so often. It’s a very uncertain business, but I’m very grateful for the opportunities I’ve had.”
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
Warming Up to Green Gardening Global warming may be a political “hot potato,” but according to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the vast majority of climate scientists—at least 90 percent—are convinced that human-influenced climate change is happening. Recommendations from the scientific community focus on changing to cleaner energy and reducing emissions, conserving finite resources and transitioning to a greener economy. But there are simple steps you can take right in your own backyard that are good for our environment as well as your physical and mental health.
by Mary W. Bridgman 1. PULL OUT THE RAKE AND BROOM. Gasoline powered garden tools emit lots of carbon dioxide (CO2). When CO2 builds up in the Earth’s atmosphere, it can cause warming by trapping the sun’s rays. If you rake leaves or sweep them off driveways and sidewalks instead of using a blower or other mechanical tools, you’ll cut down on harmful gases and get the added benefit of invigorating cardio-vascular and upper-body exercise. If manual removal isn’t an option, consider switching to electric tools. They have no emissions and are more environmentally friendly than their gasoline-powered counterparts.
If manual removal isn’t an option, consider switching to electric tools. add carbon to the soil. This practice has the added benefit of preventing erosion and keeping weeds down. And remember to cover bare patches in your flower beds with mulch, which also keeps moisture in the soil and reduces weeds.
3. PLANT BIG. 2. SAY NO TO NAKED SOIL. If you plant a spring or summer vegetable garden, don’t leave the soil bare during the winter. Plant winter cover crops such as grasses or legumes (clover, peas or beans) that convert nitrogen in the air into natural fertilizer. When it’s time to plant again, turn the cover crops under and they will
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Because they are larger and live longer than other landscape plants, trees and shrubs remove more CO2 from the atmosphere. Additionally, properly placed trees can shade your home in the summer and protect it from winds in the winter, cutting down on emissions from heating and air conditioning—as well as reducing your power bill! seniortimesmagazine.com
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Natural mulch of leaves and pine straw is earth-friendly. Check for power lines near and above trees. Improper placement of this orange tree (middle) near a power line makes harvesting fruit difficult and risky. “Old school” yard tools emit no greenhouse gases. PHOTOS BY MARY BRIDGMAN
4. RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE. If your kitchen and garden waste is destined for a landfill where there is little oxygen, it will generate methane as it decomposes, which traps heat at a much higher rate than CO2. Composting these items in your yard will minimize methane production and produce a nutrient-rich soil, which has the added benefit of reducing the need for synthetic fertilizer and aiding the soil’s ability to store carbon. See http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep323 for compost tips.
5. GROW A “FLORIDA FRIENDLY” LAWN. While it’s true that lawns absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, this benefit may be offset by heat-trapping nitrous oxide emissions produced by fertilizer use and over-watering. Choose drought-tolerant species of turf grass and other landscape plants, mow high, water during the coolest part of the day and leave grass clippings to fertilize the soil naturally. For more information about Florida friendly practices, see http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_ffl. Be on the lookout for changes in your garden and adapt accordingly. With warmer temperatures, weeds may get a foothold earlier in the season and you may need to remove them as early as January, instead of waiting until March or April. Insect pests may have three generations a year instead of one so greater vigilance may be required to control them before they get out of hand.
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Some changes brought about by warmer weather can be difficult to manage. Jim DeValerio, Agricultural Extension Agent with IFAS, says local blueberry growers have experienced flowering in December instead of March or April for the past three years. This leaves them vulnerable to freezing temperatures such as those we experienced early this year. “Plant breeders, entomologists and food scientists, among other faculty, at the University of Florida and across the nation have been working to develop vegetables, fruits, grains and landscape plants that will thrive in these changing weather patterns of warming temperatures and erratic rainfall events,” DeValerio said. In the meantime, he suggests that home gardeners order seed and plants suited to a broader range of climate zones and alter planting and harvest dates and methods as needed. For example, plants such as tomatoes and peppers can be negatively affected by higher temperatures, producing smaller and poorer quality crops. You may want to shield them with a shade cloth to protect them from heat. Experts at your local nursery can make suggestions for expanding the range of plants in your garden to include those that can handle more extreme weather conditions—heat, cold and drought. s seniortimesmagazine.com
SUSTAINABLE GARDENING SUSTAINABLE GARDENING TECHNIQUES REDUCE YOUR GARDENING FOOTPRINT ON THE PLANET. THESE TECHNIQUES FALL INTO EIGHT CATEGORIES:
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1. Minimize impact on the environment—reduce or avoid use of artificially produced chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, quickrelease fertilizers) and powered devices. 2. Maximize use of available resources—use rain barrels to collect rainwater, plan garden areas to make use of rainwater overflow, mulch bare soil and enrich soil with compost. 3. Save time and money by using good gardening techniques. Follow instructions for planting so that you won’t have to replace plants later. 4. Install large plants. Greater biomass increases the amount of photosynthesis, the process by which green plants absorb sunlight and transform CO2 and water into sugar, with oxygen as a byproduct. 5. Offset some of the heat absorbed and stored by buildings, roads and other hard objects with landscapes rich in trees, shrubs and understory perennials, which absorb more storm water and increase transpiration (movement of water through plants and its evaporation from aerial parts). This puts more water into the atmosphere, reducing the air temperature in the immediate vicinity of the plantings. 6. Increase habitat for wildlife with appropriate plants and shelters. An active ecosystem involves plants, microbes, insects and other animals all depending on one another.
Across the United States, but specifically in Gainesville, we have a rare and special ability to find top notch healthcare services. The mission of HarborChase of Gainesville, a nationwide and well known Assisted Living Facility, is to ensure that every resident leads a full, cherished life. “We play a vital role in our resident’s lives,” says Janell Dunn, Executive Director of HarborChase. “We give our seniors a very viable option to keep their independence and dignity while thriving in a home-like environment. From chef prepared meals and a wide variety of activities and excursions, I like to see that we do all we can to create a wonderful space. Our residents have spent their lives giving back to others; I believe it’s our duty to now pour back into them our affirmation, love, and kindness.” HarborChase of Gainesville offers 24/7on call care as well as respectful assistance with dressing, grooming and walking when needed. Their desire to see their residents living an enriched and fulfilling life is evident. “There is no reward greater than knowing a family of a resident is happy and that I’m a part of helping their loved one achieve this,” says Dunn. “It sounds cliché, but it is truly my pleasure to serve our seniors. I feel like it’s a part of my purpose here on earth. I am one of the privileged people that get to go to work excited & loving what I do every single day”.
7. Call before you dig—and avoid underground wires and pipes. Look up for overhead wires and plan your landscape to avoid them. 8. Prepare your landscape for disaster and weather extremes by designing to it withstand or minimize damage.
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing Life A Magical Spring Carpet Ride …With Michelle Marcotte and Ken Vick
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magination is the true magic carpet ride.” Motivational writer, Norman Vincent Peale’s quote inspired me to accept an impromptu invitation. Regular readers know my continuous quest to solve life’s dilemmas and soak up goodness. Oftentimes, the journey’s purpose differs from the original plan. Such was the outcome of this adventure. Michelle Marcotte reached out after reading my column, “My Secret Ingredient.” She introduced herself as a visual artist with a passion to paint food, an illustrator of unique greeting cards, “Sayitwithvegetables,” and co-author of a bilingual children’s book, “ABC Vegetables – Abécédaire des legumes.” Her website’s artist statement piqued my curiosity. She said, “…foods in my paintings might bounce, fly or take a magic carpet ride over the fields.” Marcotte’s words paralleled Peale’s passage, which I had just coincidentally (perhaps) pondered. Clearly, my next mission included meeting Marcotte. Ken Vick, her husband, was an unexpected perk and equally extraordinary. Ken Vick worked 40+ years as a scientist and manager for the United States Department of Agriculture, beginning his career in Gainesville. After retiring from the USDA, he joined Marcotte Consulting (Michelle’s business) to continue working on global agri-environment
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issues and agriculture research. In his spare time, Vick perfected his meticulous woodworking skills. He sculpts high quality rocking chairs, adapting techniques and designs from eminent chair makers – Sam Maloof and Hal Taylor. Michelle Marcotte was born in Canada. She took art lessons as a young child and attended a fine arts high school. At the University of Windsor, she majored in food science and home economics and minored in art. Even though painting was her passion, Marcotte was apprehensive about earning a comfortable living in that arena. The next quarter-century, her international trek took tremendous twists and turns. Marcotte earned recognition as a renowned technical expert in food and agriculture. She became (and still is) a consultant and traveled extensively, representing government agencies and corporate development. Vick and Marcotte met while serving on a United Nations international committee, comprised of approximately 40 scientists from 30 countries. As the panel evaluated the economics of environmental issues and protocol for policy decisions, they began to cultivate their own cosmic chemistry. “The Buffalo News,” quoted Marcotte as saying, “When we met on this panel, we called it “international détente.” With Marcotte’s vast knowledge of food and agriculture, it was easy to see
why food is her focal point in painting, creating cards and writing books. In addition, she adds another special component – imagination. She stated, “My paintings are about life; they provide a portrait of family, reveal local food styles, discuss culture… I do not see paintings as still life. As food is being prepared it moves; kitchens are busy... dining rooms are lively. The food bounces…” Today, Vick enjoys full retirement and Marcotte is planning to fulfill her lifetime goal of becoming a full-time artist. They divide their time between living in Lewiston, NY and Archer, FL. I asked Vick for his final thoughts. He replied, “Urge readers to plan for a productive retirement; always seek new challenges; never let aging interfere with living life to the fullest.” Magic was in the air that spring morning. While sipping on a delightful cup of cappuccino, I learned about their talents, unified goals to protect the environment and spirit for life. When our magic carpet ride ended, I reluctantly bid my gratitude and goodbyes. Initially, I thought this column would be about decorating for spring with vibrant vegetable artwork. Alas, when I left, I knew it would be much more. I gave myself time to absorb their enchanting tales. Wise words from Harry S. Truman mystically (maybe) appeared in my email. He said, “There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” Mystery solved! Marcotte and Vick found the perfect combination of imagination and enthusiasm – their secret ingredients to embracing life! Learn more about Michelle Marcotte and her inspirational work by visiting: www.michellemarcotte.com. 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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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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going to love us where we are — just as we love them where they are.” Sims explained that the ice cream truck and everything else needed for operation Cone was a donation. None of the operation is funded by county taxpayers. “There is no fee, this is all donated by community partners,” Sims said. This ice cream is free. We’re not coming out to collect any money from you, we simply want your participation and your conversation.”
“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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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION 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
ART ATTACK! Friday, April 6 at 6pm High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave.
GAINESVILLE - Art Attack is back! A collection of local artists and craft vendors on display, for sale, and live composition. Free and open to the public, so come on out and bring your friends and family! highdivegainesville.com
SPRING ART WITH THE POPS! Saturday, April 7 at 3pm First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St
SPRING PLANT SALE
GAINESVILLE - The GPops! invite you to join in at the 49th Annual Santa Fe Spring Arts Festival, featuring a variety of musical selections, including Light Classical, Broadway Showtunes, Hollywood Soundtracks, Popular Hits, and Jazz Standards. Free and open to the public. Contact Richard Hord for more information. 352-339-6833 or rehord@me.com
April 6 – 8 Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
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
SYLVIA April 6 - 29 High Springs Playhouse
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
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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 reason to celebrate the natural beauty of our community. Enjoy food, prizes, and a party afterwords! Sign up at www.kacb.org.
THE RING 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
O’LENO OLE’ CHILI COOK-OFF AND 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
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 GATOR FLY IN AND ARMED SERVICES APPRECIATION DAY
Saturday, April 7 NFRMC, 6420 W Newberry Rd.
Saturday, April 7 from 8am – 2pm Gainesville Regional Airport
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
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
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PLANT SALE & GARDEN SHOW Saturday, April 7 from 9am - 4pm Van Ness Park, 5835 Ave. G, McIntosh, FL 32664
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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.
GAINESVILLE SUN HOME AND GARDEN SHOW April 7 & 8 Stephen C. O’Connell Center
GAINESVILLE - , the show will feature products and services related to home improvement, landscaping, remodeling, decorating and home sales. In addition to the many home and garden exhibits, the Home Show also includes informational seminars and how-to clinics. Presented by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and The Gainesville Sun. www.bancf.com
NOLL/GALLMAN: FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS
Florida Gators Football: Orange & Blue Game Saturday, April 14 at 3pm BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM GAINESVILLE - UF’s annual spring game returns to Saturday afternoon for the first time since 2015 with the intent of allowing fans to experience a real Gators game day. Free and open to the public. bit.ly/2018orangeblue
Sunday, April 8 from 2:30pm - 4pm Millhopper Library, 3145 NW 43rd St
GAINESVILLE - Learn about this elite contest from a previous winner and juror in the non-fiction category, Steven Noll, PhD, University of Florida — a master lecturer and author of three books including co-author of “Ditch of Dreams.” Joining him is Matt Gallman, PhD, who teaches, reads, and writes about the American Civil War. His nonfiction book “Defining Duty in the Civil War” won a silver award in the 2015 Florida Book Awards. Dr. Gallman earned his PhD in American History from Brandeis University and taught at Loyola College, Gettysburg College, and Occidental College before joining the Department of History at the University of Florida in 2003. writersalliance.org
SPRING WINDS
AUTHOR SERIES: JAMIE FORD
Tuesday, April 10 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St E-127
Saturday, April 14 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm Headquarters Library, 401 E University Avenue
GAINESVILLE - An enchanting musical evening of traditional concert band classics featuring solo performers and small ensembles all under the direction of Dr. Steve Bingham. sfcollege.edu/finearts
GAINESVILLE - Meet bestselling author Jamie Ford’s and learn about his debut novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”. This best seller is also a favorite of book clubs and was named the #1 Book Club Pick in 2009 by the American Booksellers Association. He has followed it with “Songs of Willow Frost” and his latest “Love and Other Consolation Prizes”. aclib.us/author-series
JAZZ UP SPRING! Thursday, April 12 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St E-127
GAINESVILLE - Hot Jazz featuring the Santa Fe Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. Steve Bingham. sfcollege.edu/finearts
THE OH HELLOS EDGAR MOREAU, CELLO Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30pm Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - A rising star of the French cello, twenty-three-year-old Edgar Moreau has been consistently captivating audiences with his effortless virtuosity and dynamic performances. performingarts.ufl.edu
Friday, April 13 High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave.
GAINESVILLE - Recently featured on NPRs Tiny Desk Concert series, this sibling duo from Texas brings their touring ensemble of musicians to Gainesville to perform their unique mixture of eclectic folk rock. highdivegainesville.com
MARCH OF DIMES: MARCH FOR BABIES Saturday, April 14 Celebration Pointe, 3528 SW 45th Street
GAINESVILLE - Join more than 3000 people at the Alachua walk in support of moms at every stage from preconception to post-delivery with research, programs and education. Be sure to sign your little one’s up for the Superhero Sprint Race. marchforbabies.org
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DANISH STRING QUARTET Sunday, April 15 at 2pm University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive
GAINESVILLE - Since meeting as children at a music summer camp, the members of the Danish String Quartet have been destined for international acclaim. The quartet have established a reputation for their integrated sound, impeccable intonation, and judicious balance. With their technical and interpretive talents matched by an infectious joy for music-making, the quartet is in demand worldwide by concert and festival presenters alike. performingarts.ufl.edu
SAM HAYWOOD LIVE!
60th Spring Parade of Homes™ April 21 - 22 and 28 - 29 from 12 – 6pm Since 1955, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 1500 brand new homes in over 100 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County. The Parade showcases the latest in home design and décor with the most up-to-date energy saving construction techniques and the newest in land development. Free and open to the public. www.bancf.com
TAYLOR MAC’S 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC: ABRIDGED
MUSEUM FOR ME AUTISM EVENT
Saturday, April 14 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
GAINESVILLE - A morning of exploration at the Museum! Adults and children on the autism spectrum, including their friends, families and caregivers, are invited to explore the Museum at their own pace in a peaceful and less-crowded environment. In addition, a separate quiet space will be available to decompress or desensitize, as needed. All members of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Community are invited to attend. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit
GAINESVILLE - Taylor Mac (who uses “judy,” lowercase, as a gender pronoun) is impossible to ignore. Judy’s on-stage costumes involve clashing patterns, glitter, large feathers, some more glitter, elaborate face paint, potato-chip bags, towering wigs, and even more glitter. But beneath all these layers of fabulously draggy camp and kitsch is an exhilaratingly sharp social critic engaging audiences with keen wit, brazen humor, and courageous vulnerability. This performance includes content that may not be suitable for children. performingarts.ufl.edu
PARTAKE OF THE PAST April 14 & 15 from 9:30am - 3pm Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Road
NEWBERRY - Girl Scouts, as living historians, will reenact various tasks and skills common to farm life in the 1880’s. Even then, chores aside, fun and games were vital. Fun and educational for all ages. 352-472-1142
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Sunday, April 15 from 10am - 1pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
JEST FEST! Sunday, April 15 Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Avenue
GAINESVILLE - Hilarity, hijinks, and feats of derring-do will thrill and amaze the entire family at this free event. The legendary Flying Wallendas star with their famous daredevil high-wire act, along with a revolving cast of clowns, jugglers, magicians, sword swallowers, stilt walkers, a one-man band, and a fabulous food court! Plus pony rides, ice cream, roving entertainers, and so much more! Arrive early for the best seats. gnvculturalseries.org
Friday, April 20 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St E-127
GAINESVILLE - Sam Haywood has performed to critical acclaim in many of the world’s major concert halls. As a chamber musician he is a regular duo partner of Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis, and performs with many leading chamber ensembles. His latest album ‘Composers in Love’ brings together both well-loved and lesser known music inspired by composers’ muses. His work is broadcast widely in USA and Europe and he was recently a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Midweek. sfcollege.edu/finearts
THE CHRISTIANS April 20 – May 13 The Hippodrome Theatre
GAINESVILLE - This off-Broadway hit and New York Times Critics’ Pick now comes to Gainesville. Pastor Paul has worked for 20 years to build his church from a modest storefront to a mega-church of thousands. But the day he delivers an unexpected sermon, everything changes in ways that will shake his congregation to its core. One of the most talked about plays in regional theatre, The Christians takes you on a wild ride, as it explores the power of faith in our country. thehipp.org
39TH ANNUAL 5TH AVE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, April 21 at 10am NW 5th Ave and 6th Street
GAINESVILLE - Two days of stage performances, exhibits food and children’s activities. Free and open to the public. culturalartscoalition.org
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NATIONAL PARKS: FREE ADMISSION DAY Saturday, April 21 All National Parks
NATIONWIDE - Experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. April 21st is the first day of National Park Week and admission is free all day long. Visit the website to discover which National Park you’d like to see next! nps.gov
PASSPORT TO THE GALAPAGOS GALA Saturday, April 21 from 7-11pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Road
GAINESVILLE - Sail across the equator to the magical Galapagos Islands with renowned naturalist Doug Jones! Tropical Cuisine by Blue Water Bay, Custom Caterers and Thornebrook Chocolates. Equator Crossing with Keith Watson Events. Island Rhythms by Tropix. Proceeds support educational programs at the Museum. Your ticket to Passport is a ticket to change the world! Ticket and sponsorship information at www. floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/passport or call 352-273-2047.
EARTH DAY AND HERITAGE NURSERY PLANT SALE Saturday, April 21 from 9am - 1pm Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Rd.
NEWBERRY - Celebrate Earth Day with us at Dudley Farm Historic State Park! Learn how to recycle, make a rain barrel and who our pollinators are. Browse our Heritage Nursery Plant Sale where we will be selling plants which grow at Dudley Farm, and also many native plants and trees. 352-472-1142
HOGTOWN 5K BEER RUN Saturday, April 21st at 9am 5030 SW 91st Court (Haile Village)
GAINESVILLE - The 6th Annual Climb for Cancer Foundation Hogtown 5k Beer Run presented by Swamp Head Brewery. A unique cross country run in association with the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival benefiting the Climb for Cancer Foundation, plus a great new 1/2k “pint sized” Root Beer Run for kids 10 and under. All proceeds go to support oncology programs at UF Health Shands Hospital. www.cfc-foundation. org/20185kBeerRun
Alice’s Adventures: Spring Youth Concert Saturday, April 21 at 2pm PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT P.K. YONGE, 1080 SW 11TH STREET GAINESVILLE - Sun Country Dance Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Spring Youth Concert featuring an original story ballet, “Alice’s Adventures,” as well as guest artists from the Orlando ballet and distinct works by both resident and guest choreographers. “Alice’s Adventures” is a new production created by Judy Benton, Artistic Director, based on the classic stories of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll and set to an exciting compilation of music from wellknown composers. For more information, contact 352-246-9763 or dance@suncountrysports.com
PLANT EXPO
GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING 5K
Saturday, April 21st from 8am - noon Persimmon Farm, 17010 W. Newberry Rd.
Saturday, April 21 University of Florida Campus
NEWBERRY - Newberry Garden Club’s fund raiser to support community projects and scholarship funds. Flowers of all kinds, bulbs, shrubs, trees and fruit & vegetable plants. Plant/yard related vendors welcome. For info call 352-472-3928
GAINESVILLE - Girls on the Run is a program for girls in 3rd-8th grade that encourages girls to recognize their individual strengths and celebrate connections with others. This is a celebratory, non-competitive event. alachuagotr.org/5K
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Tree Fest
Saturday, April 28 from noon – 11pm
SWAMP HEAD BREWERY GAINESVILLE - Tree Fest celebrates the environment by raising money to plant trees with the Alachua Conservation Trust in an event that features food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music, and of course, Swamp Head beer. Five trees will be planted for every beer purchased during Tree Fest, 20 trees for every Tree Fest T-Shirt bought, and all sponsor donations will increase our tree planting. Attendance is free. bit.ly/2018tree
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE April 21 - 25 Friends of the Library Bookhouse, 430 N. Main St.
GAINESVILLE - Book sale to benefit Alachua County Library System and Literacy programs. Browse thousands of books, artwork, comics, manga, software, CDs, DVDs, videos, records and more. Cash or check only. Visit folacld.org or call 352-375-1676.
ALACHUA COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
MOONLIGHT WALK
Sunday, April 22 at 7pm UF University Auditorium
GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha’s Moonlight Walk is a magical experience where there will be twinkle lights, lanterns, and approximately 1500 luminaries along a 1.25 mile walkway. There will also be live entertainment and the Alachua Astronomy Club will be out with telescopes to view the cosmos. Free Lovin’ Foodery, Backyard Grill & Smoke & Kona Ica will be out selling food and refreshments! Feel free to bring a picnic basket, blanket or lawn chairs. kanapaha.org
GAINESVILLE - The Alachua County Youth Orchestra’s annual Spring Concert. This free performance showcases middle school and high school students under the direction of UF Professor Emeritus Gary Langford. acyo.org
ALACHUA MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL
A CHORUS LINE
Sunday, April 22 Main Street, Alachua FL
Sunday, April 22 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd
ALACHUA - The first annual Spring Alachua Music & Arts Festival brought to you by Alachua Happenings. Enjoy the day with vendors and shops along Main Street in downtown Alachua. Listen to the best in local and regional music while observing great art and delicious food! Bring the kids to enjoy activities and your fourlegged friends are welcomed as well. Free and open to the public. facebook. com/alachuamusicandart
GAINESVILLE - Musical theatre in its purest form! Its celebration and true-tolife depiction of performers and their struggle to achieve greatness on the Broadway stage has earned the show unanimous praise as one of the true masterpieces of live theater. The iconographic stories, simultaneously touching, funny, and inspiring, will haunt you long after you leave the theater. performingarts.ufl.edu
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April 28 from 7pm – 10pm Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
VOICES RISING SPRING CONCERT Saturday, April 28 at 3pm First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St
GAINESVILLE - The varied program features music from the Renaissance through 2017, including the premiere of a piece composed especially for Voices Rising by Willis Bodine, UF School of Music professor emeritus. Special guest artist will be clarinetist Bess de Farber. vrccgainesville.org
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GARDEN TOUR
ADULT COLORING PROGRAM
Saturday, May 5th from 9am - 1pm 1350 NW 75th Street
Third Mondays from 1pm – 3pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
GAINESVILLE - To u r a s e l e c t f e w o f Gainesville’s most beautiful private gardens at your leisure. Each chosen for its creativity, stunning garden features and interesting horticulture specimens. Maps will be provided. ggcfl.org
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
WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE Sunday, May 6 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street
GAINESVILLE - Meetings feature a speaker or a panel discussion on a subject of interest to story-tellers and poets. Free and open to the public. writersalliance.org
WINDSOR ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL Saturday, May 12 from 9:00am – 4:00pm Windsor Volunteer Fire Department Grounds, 1401 SE County Rd. 234
GAINESVILLE - Over 100 arts and crafts vendors from all around the state, Old Tyme Auction and a bake sale with zucchini bread and fried zucchini, zucchini cornbread and zucchini ice cream. Free to the public. 352372-4875 or www.windsor-z-news.org
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
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
HEALTH AGING SERIES 2018 Second Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm The Village at Gainesville (Tower Club Ballroom)
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 Third Tuesdays from 9:30am - noon Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St
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
GOOD MORNING GAINESVILLE First Wednesdays from 7:30am - 9am 4650 NW 39th Place
GAINESVILLE - Join Jennifer Webb at St. Leo University on the first Wednesday of each month for a free, compassionate networking event. You’ll introduce your company, make great connections,
and engage in a lively discussion on a topic that is designed to improve the community. For more information email Jennifer@magiccomm.com
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 information 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
PRIMETIME EDUCATION SERIES Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.
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
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HIGH SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT First Fridays from 5pm - 8pm Downtown
HIGH SPRINGS - Join the fun in lovely downtown High Springs. Local merchants will offer special sales, a raffle and more. Family fun for all ages. facebook.com/HighSpringsDowntownMerchants
ARTWALK GAINESVILLE 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
THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre .................... 619 S. Main Street, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ............................................ Museum Road, Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre ................................ 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse.............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre........... Museum Road, Gainesville
ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE
HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE
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April 5 Cinderella is the Tony-Award-winning Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This production features an incredible orchestra and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, and the masked ball – plus some surprising twists. Be transported back to childhood in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream…or a really great pair of shoes.
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You’re a good man, Charlie Brown
Thru April 22 Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in this endearing musical. You’ll 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, are all explored in this “fun for the whole family” musical.
The Christians This off-Broadway hit and New York Times Critics’ Pick now comes to Gainesville. Pastor Paul has worked for 20 years to build his church from a modest storefront to a mega-church of thousands. But the day he delivers an unexpected sermon, everything changes in ways that will shake his congregation to its core.
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The Barber of Seville
Thru April 7 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 Theatre and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
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The Foreigner
Thru April 8 In this Southern-fried comedy, two Englishmen, Froggy and Charlie, arrive for what should be a peaceful weekend at a finishing lodge in rural Georgia. Charlie, depressed and painfully shy is terrified of talking to strangers – so Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is a foreigner and doesn’t know English.
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Sylvia
April 6 – 29 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 dog tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention.
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The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure CARL HOFFMAN c.2018, Wm. Morrow $27.99 / $34.99 Canada, 347 pages
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Borneo, where he accidentally met Michael Palmieri, a “buccaneer” who left the modern world decades ago, who now makes a living by discovering and selling primitive art to the worlds’ top museums, and who had a likewise thrilling story. To Hoffman, these men were two sides of a coin, like yin and yang of adventure, and that fascinated him. Manser and Palmieri seemed to want different things from the people of Borneo – but were they so different, after all? It’s hard not to get swept up in the adventure of “The Last Wild Men of Borneo.” It’s equally hard not to think it’s a novel, because it feels like it is – but nope, this is a true, jaw-dropping story that pulls you in with a shiver. In a way that makes readers eager to find out more and learn why, author Carl Hoffman tells a mouth-drying tale of beauty, risk, and opportunity, so
Hoffman, and you alter things significantly. Why are we so fascinated by people who live primitively? Carl Hoffman wanted to understand that question, and that of his own “persistent Western obsession,” so he headed to Bali with Bruno Manser on his mind. Born in Switzerland, Manser was a man who’d try anything. He craved adventure, and was fearless, calm and self-sufficient. Those were skills that served him well when, in 1984, he traveled to Borneo to live with the Penan nomads of the rainforest. Many before him Over time, the Penan slowly folded had gone into the jungle; Manser went him into their tribe and taught him deeper. The Penan their ways; Manser cut his hair like were elusive but a Penan, wore a loincloth, hunted he found them – or rather, they found and ate like a Penan. him when his supplies were depleted and they allowed him into bring something to drink when you start their homesite. Over time, the Penan this book. Then sip slowly: using great slowly folded him into their tribe and details in these parallel narratives and a taught him their ways; Manser cut his perfectly-worked ending, Hoffman carehair like a Penan, wore a loincloth, hunt- fully preserves two mysteries: one with ed and ate like a Penan. And when he a contented life, and one in death. Who realized that his beloved rainforest was could resist? being destroyed by the logging industry, Armchair adventurers or those who he fought like a Penan and organized want to live vicariously through this them into a rebellion, which brought the tale shouldn’t even try. Just go, now, get desecration to a halt. “The Last Wild Men of Borneo,” and Hoffman was fascinated by Mansjump in. You’ll find the account to be er’s story, that Manser had escaped quite stirring. s death and capture several times, and Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading had done the impossible with a group since she was 3 years old and she never goes of illiterate hunters before totally anywhere without a book. She lives with her disappearing without a word in 2000. two dogs and 11,000 books. He thought of Manser on his way to
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