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CONTENTS MAY 2015 • VOL. 15 ISSUE 05

ON THE COVER – Meet Sidney Homan.

Professor Homan, 76, is a scholar, actor and author still going strong at an age when many people have retired, or are certainly thinking about retirement.

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Tapas Community Page Calendar of Events

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Theatre Listings Charity of the Month Crossword Puzzle

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by Donna Bonnell

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Catching Zzzz

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UF Health’s Sleep Center and Research Lab

BY GABRIELLE CALISE

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Vietnam Rollers In 1974, a Group of Vietnamese Teens Embrace an All-American Game for a Season to Remember

BY RICHARD DENNISON

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Healthy Edge

by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

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Embracing Life

Homan’s Odyssey Tales of a Lifelong Learner

BY BRINN STRANGE

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One Craftsman’s Kindness Honoring the Families of the Fallen

BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

Tinseltown Talks

by Nick Thomas

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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our APRIL 2015 issue…

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“Working with my hands is a labor of the heart…

That’s why I decided to put my heart in the hands of UF Health. “ — Victor Hahn Trenton, FL

“As a 3rd generation farmer, I have dedicated 75 years to working the land … until a problem with my heart — an irregular heartbeat — slowed me down.

Dr. Floyd Burke was able to find the problem.

He quickly sent me to Dr. Charles Klodell for heart surgery that saved my life. I know that UF Health has the brightest medical minds, and the most advanced technology and research in North Central Florida. I’m thankful to everyone there for getting me back to doing what I love.“

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

Appreciate Teachers Since May is designated as National Teacher Appreciation Month (among other things), we caught up with University of Florida Professor Sidney R. Homan who was chosen as the university’s Teacher/Scholar of the Year for 2013-14. A Shakespearean scholar, Homan has worked in professional, university and community theatres, and has directed and acted in the plays of Shakespeare, Beckett, Stoppard, Chekhov, Wilde, Shaw and Wasserstein, among others. In February of 2003 he made his New York debut in “All Our Yesterdays,” a piece in five movements for string quartet, piano and actor. In this issue you can find out what the professor is up to these days, and his plans for the future.

The month of May is also recognized for a gazillion other things, with every day designated for one thing or another — it would take an encyclopedia to cover it all. For example, May 3rd is National Lumpy Rug Day, Two Different Colored Shoes Day and Infertility Survival Day (the Sunday before Mother’s Day), among others. May 4th is National Star

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Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You) and May 16th is National Sea Monkey Day. Yes. Sea Monkeys. The list goes on and on. And on. (If you’d like to learn more, visit nationaldaycalendar.com.)

We’re not going to go into all that. But since May is also Better Sleep Month we will talk a bit about sleeping. In this issue you can read about the UF Health Sleep Center as well as learn some interesting sleeping tips.

On a more serious note, 2015 marks the 40th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. With that in mind we have two stories, one harkening back to the days of the Vietnam War, the other very much in the present, illustrating one man’s efforts to give back to the families of fallen soldiers.

In “Vietnam Rollers,” Richard Dennison shares his experiences playing baseball in Vietnam and recruiting a ragtag group of youngsters that couldn’t even speak English. Fast-forward to present day and read Darla Kinney Scoles’ story about a craftsman who creates special gifts for families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country.

And now, on another note, it brings me great pleasure to mention that we recently returned from the Association of Free Community Papers conference in Savannah Georgia, where Tower Publications came away with 21 national awards. This is particularly impressive when you consider there were 1,250 entries. We were honored with awards in writing, photography and production. Additionally, Tower Publications took Second Place for Best in Show, meaning we had the second highest number of awards.

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The Gainesville Award Program has awarded The Atrium it’s annual Best of Gainesville Award. clockwise from top left GABRIELLE CALISE is a freshman journalism major at UF who is interning for the first time at Tower Publications. In her spare time she enjoys collecting vinyl records, taking photographs and watching movies. gcalise@ufl.edu RICHARD DENNISON is a 72-year-old semi-retired businessman in the entertainment industry. He is married to Kim, his lovely wife of 45 years, and has traveled extensively throughout his career. Writing credits include various freelance articles of subjects that interest him, and the publication of the novelty golf book “Just Fore Laughs.” rideninc@aol.com DARLA KINNEY SCOLES remembers taking a high school journalism class and falling in love with the process. Oodles of years, one husband, three daughters and multitudinous stories later, she’s still in love with it all. That, and dark chocolate. darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com BRINN STRANGE is a California native who loves her recent relocation to Gainesville. When not writing, she teaches Barre classes at Barre Forte, trains for triathlons, and takes her two mutts to the dog park. brinn.strange@gmail.com May 2015

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The Chunnel THE ENGLISH CHANNEL TUNNEL OFFICIALLY OPENED MAY 6, 1994. ACCORDING TO HISTORY.COM, COLONEL BEAUMONT MADE THE FIRST REAL ATTEMPT IN 1880, BORING A TUNNEL MORE THAN A MILE LONG BEFORE ABANDONING THE PROJECT. HERE ARE SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THE CHUNNEL:

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Engelbert Humperdinck MAY 2, 1936 Before achieving international musical acclaim, Engelbert Humperdinck was born Arnold George Dorsey in India. One of 10 children, Humperdinck found joy playing the saxophone. He began to perform in English nightclubs as a teen. His music career was pu put on hold while he served in the national service in the British Army Royal Corps of Signals. Upon his return, he recorded his first music with Decca Records in 1958.

He stole his stage name from the 19th century opera composer Engelbert Humperdinck. He went on to perform hits such as “The Last Waltz,” ”After the Lovin,’” Years Old and “Release Me.” He married Patricia Healey in 1964 and has raised four children despite his hectic work and travel schedule. When he isn’t performing, Humperdinck works as a real estate businessman.

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It’s time to celebrate the 90th Annual VA Research Day. On May 15, this event will commemorate the history of the VA research program and announce recent medical breakthroughs that have resulted from the work of the VA researchers.

The VA Research program was established in 1925, just four years after the organization was founded. Originally researchers worked at three facilities in Cincinnati Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Palo Alto, CA. The VA professionals studied cures for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric issues. Since its founding, the research program has helped to develop a myriad of medical procedures. VA researchers were responsible for building the prototype of the first CT scanner, realizing the link between tobacco and disease, and developing a treatment for tuberculosis.

“The world of medicine has been transformed over the past 40 years. In large part this can be credited to medical

Stephen E. Nadeau, M.D., Associate Chief of Staff for Research Service speaks at last year’s VA Research Day. Dr. Nadeau continues as MC this year and will also be presenting a research topic.

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research,” said Associate Chief of Staff for Research Stephen E. Nadeau, MD in a recent email. “Today we celebrate the VA’s 90 year-contribution to this research.”

Speakers from the VA will be presenting their studies on a variety of topics.

Attendees will have the special opportunity to discuss this research with the speakers after the presentations.

“Our program will include pathways to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, the neural basis of language, treatment of language impairment after stroke, mechanisms of blast injury to the brain, and optimizing use of nuclear cardiac stress testing,” Nadeau said.

This free event is open to the public.

This year the University of Florida’s guest speaker will be David R. Borchelt, Ph.D., the director of Santa Fe Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and investigator at the McKnight Brain Institute and Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease.

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Catching Some Zzzz UF Health’s Sleep Center and Research Lab

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or those who toss and turn all night, there is a solution. With a doctor’s referral, patients can attend a diagnostic slumber party at the UF Health Shands Sleep Disorders Center and hopefully get some answers.

The clinic is open seven days a week. There are 12 rooms in the Sleep Disorder Center, each with a single bed to provide a private sleep scenario for the patient. Each patient gets their own room and can bring a spouse. Here is where patients will be monitored using state-of-the-art equipment. For example, polysomnography (an overnight sleep study) records functions of the body while the patient sleeps so that a diagnosis can be made. The test measures the sleep cycles by monitoring factors such as the rate of breathing, eye movement and air flow in and out of lungs.

Polysomnography monitors the two sleep states that alternate throughout the night. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is when active dreaming takes place. The parts of the body remain still except for breathing muscles and the eyes, which move back and forth. During tests at the Sleep Center, doctors place electrodes at the edge of a patient’s eyelids in order to track these rapid movements.

The other sleep stage is non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. There are three parts to this stage, and each is deeper than the last. An electroencephalogram (EEG) device monitors the brain waves during NREM sleep. Ideally, a normal night of sleep consists of REM sleep switching with NREM every 90 minutes. If patients are getting enough sleep, they

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should experience four to five of these cycles.

Patients with symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime sleepiness and restless sleep, can be referred for tests at the clinic by their primary care physician. The sleep center treats both adults and children. Conditions such as sleepwalking, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea can affect anyone, and according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, about 69 percent of children 10 and under experience a sleep issue.

Parents can accompany their child during an overnight stay as they undergo the sleep study process.

UF also has the Sleep Research Lab. Directed by Christina McCrae, Ph.D. The lab is staffed by clinical psychology graduate students who are focusing on Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology. The objective of these researchers is to figure out new ways to measure sleep and cure sleep disorders.

One of the projects at the lab is curing insomnia. According to a 2014 article by NPR, one in 10 Americans has chronic insomnia. UF researchers are currently working on ways to treat this disorder without drugs. Instead of popping pills, patients are guided through cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, for insomnia.

Sleep can be a tricky thing to manage, but UF is working towards solving the mystery of getting a solid night of shut-eye.

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Vietnam Rollers In 1974, a Group of Vietnamese Teens Embrace an All-American Game for a Season to Remember

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he Vietnamese youth grasped something tightly in his hand as he sprinted past us, arms and legs pumping furiously, panicked eyes wide open. Some 20 yards behind the boy a half-dozen GIs were following in hot pursuit shouting, “Stop him, stop him!”

It was the fall of 1973, and we were watching a slow-pitch softball game at Tan Son Nhut airbase in Saigon, Vietnam. The young thief had charged into the American players’ dugout, snatched his booty, and then careened out, racing past us and leaping onto the back of a motorcycle where his accomplice was standing by with the engine running. In a split second, they were out of sight.

We had seen this type of thievery many times before at the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) ball field. With no secure place to store their valuables while on the field, the players often wrapped those items in bags or towels and left them on the dugout bench. If the opportunity presented itself Vietnamese youngsters would take advantage of the situation, frequently scoring a watch, a wallet or both. It was too easy and the temptation too great. The American players were angry, but no one had ever been able to figure out what to do about it.

In previous years, with more than 500,000 military personnel in Vietnam, the DAO-organized softball leagues were filled with dozens of teams playing in seasons that lasted for many months. But by 1973, with the American forces drawing down, only a single playing field was in use and the season was reduced to just a couple of months. Still, a large number of Americans, including Marines, Army soldiers, contractors,

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USAID workers, U.S. Embassy employees, US postal workers and American Legion members, participated in the league — and the competition was fierce.

Following the game that day, a group of us who played for different teams in the league went out for a beer, the stolen wallet incident fresh in our minds.

“Well, it’s just a shame,” said Walt, a former Army officer who had mustered out in Vietnam and then stayed in Saigon to work for an American contractor. Wally was a big, strong man and a superb ballplayer and as such he was our de facto leader.

Other members of our group included Dave, Tom and myself, all working for different civilian companies.

“Yeah,” replied Tom, “but it’s never going to stop.”

Our first practices had the feel of an Abbott and Costello comedy routine.

Dave chimed in: “They’re the kids of the Vietnamese military personnel who live on the base. They play on the field when we’re not using it.”

“I’ve watched them,” Wally said. “When they’re not playing soccer, they fool around mimicking the Americans playing softball. Some of them aren’t half bad.”

As our conversation continued, an idea began to take shape.

It was suggested that perhaps we could stop the frequent thefts by getting the Vietnamese youngsters involved on a seniortimesmagazine.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD DENNISON Team photos of the Vietnam Rollers. At the end of the season each player received an individual award that they accepted with great pride. The younger Vietnamese always attended the team’s games and were enthusiastic and loyal fans.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD DENNISON An opposing team’s catcher in a squatting position was often times as tall as the Vietnamese player at full height, but both teams were equal in the quest for victory.

team, starting with our group of four Americans.

A new league was starting soon, and existing teams were beginning to fragment because of the many ongoing departures, so we Americans needed to put together a new team anyway.

“What would we call the team?” someone asked. My company represented a number of American firms, including The Timken Company, a manufacturer of ball and roller bearings.

“I’ll ask Timken to sponsor us,” I said. “We can call ourselves the Rollers.”

Organizing the team proved to be the easy part. With our nucleus of four Americans, we started recruiting the teenagers who loitered around the field. When asked if they would like to join our team, most quickly agreed. We began practice sessions, and Vietnamese boys with names of Phuc, Vo, Tu, Yo, Loc, Dung, So, Nhan and Tho became our regular players.

With our coaching, they quickly soaked up most of the game’s nuances and grew more proficient day by day. After just a few weeks, we knew we had a team that could compete with some of the other American teams.

The hard part came when we approached the DAO to enter our team in the league. They had misgivings about allowing the Vietnamese to play against Americans. They did agree to put the matter up for discussion and subsequent vote at a

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meeting of the league’s team captains. The captains were less than enthusiastic and their objections were numerous: The Vietnamese boys would get hurt; they didn’t know how to play the game; the games would be an embarrassment, etc. We vigorously countered every argument, and at last our team was narrowly approved.

Initially, we believed that while we would certainly not be one of the better teams in the league, we would be competitive enough to win at least a couple of games. But the more obstacles our team faced in getting started in the league, the more determined we became. The laughter and ridicule aimed at our team provoked us to dig in our heels with an unspoken attitude that said, “Oh, yeah, just wait until the season starts — we’ll show you!”

The biggest problem was teaching the Vietnamese boys the rules of the game. Aside from the simple problem of identifying our players — with three Phucs on our team (we called them Phuc-A, Phuc-B and Phuc-C) — communication was a major hurdle. None of the boys spoke conversational English and none of us spoke adequate Vietnamese. Our first practices had the feel of an Abbott and Costello comedy routine.

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of our early practices, we had Phuc-B at third base and Phuc-A at first base.

The coaching went something like this: “Now listen, Phuc-B, if the ball comes to you on the ground and there are two outs, throw the ball to Phuc-A. If there is a runner on first and less than two out, throw the ball to Dennison at second base, who will try to get a double play by throwing the ball to Phuc-A. Got that?”

The player, as a rule, would smile, nod positively, stare blankly — and then just stand on the base without moving, no matter where the ball went. We ended up depending mostly on our simplest guideline: Watch the coach! Some of the first English words our kids learned were “run,” “get back,” “go, go,” and “no, dammit, no!”

Slowly we came together and the Rollers’ first game of the season against the American Legion was a stunning 16-to-6 upset victory. In the second game against the LSI contractor team, the Rollers won by a final score of 14 to 4. Unbelievably, after the first two games of the season, we were tied for the league lead!

The team was on cloud nine but quickly returned to reality with a thud, getting stomped in its next two games against Northrop and the Marines, followed by four more losses in the next five games, including a 29-to-2 humiliation at the hands of the USAID team.

As the first half of the season ended, with three wins and six losses, the Rollers were mired near the bottom of the league standings.

When the losing became more frequent, things really started to deteriorate. The Rollers starting pitcher was drafted into the Vietnamese army, and the rest of the boys on the team were feeling the pressure of losing and were starting to bicker with each other. Morale was low.

But we continued to practice every chance we got and the Vietnamese kids were extraordinarily quick, smart

and amenable. The learning curve was sharp, but they caught on so fast that we soon took it for granted that they would make correct in-game decisions, and the attitude of both the Americans and the Vietnamese players started to change.

We all began to believe in ourselves, and the confidence among the team grew progressively. We now expected to win!

Among the Americans on the team, it was no longer just fun or just a challenge — it became an objective. With a newfound passion, we couldn’t wait to get to the ballpark for our games.

We knew we could win, and as the second half of the season began we went on a four-game winning streak.

Some of the teams we beat had players who originally didn’t want us in the league because they were afraid they might hurt us. After we beat them, we frequently asked them who was hurting now. The Vietnamese kids were enjoying it immensely.

We knew it was unlikely that the Rollers could win the league championship, but every opponent now expected a real fight to the finish. As the season wound down, there was one more big game that would be remembered forever.

The DAO scheduled the Rollers against the league-leading undefeated U.S. Post Office team on July 4, 1974.

The game was even promoted on the local armed forces radio station, and, combined with the holiday celebration and free refreshments supplied by DAO, several hundred Vietnamese and American spectators were on hand. No one on the Rollers had ever played in front of more than 20 or 30 fans. The idea of taking the field against an undefeated team with all those screaming spectators was scary enough for us American players, but the Vietnamese boys were petrified.

A light mist didn’t dampen the spirits of the players or the fans as the contest seesawed back and forth. At the end of seven regulation innings, the score was

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tied at eight runs apiece. Going into extra innings, spectators were still screaming on every pitch, each hit or out, and the players were wound tight as a drum. In the bottom of the ninth, the Post Office team had a leadoff single and the runner advanced to second base on a ground out. The next hitter doubled to the gap, and the game was abruptly over.

The Vietnamese boys hung their heads, many with tears in their eyes, as they began to slowly walk off the field. Then something magical occurred. Everyone in the stands stood and cheered the Rollers. The winning Post Office team players were applauding along with the rest of the fans, and they rushed over to meet us.

“That was the toughest game we had all season,” said one of the opposing players. “Your team has the respect of every team in the league.”

The players exchanged high-fives and handshakes with the loud and long ovation from the fans still ringing in their ears.

As it turned out, 1974 was the first and only season for the Vietnam Rollers. The young players were eagerly looking forward to the 1975 schedule, but that would never be, as Vietnam fell to the Communists before the team could play together again.

We were proud of what we had accomplished with the Vietnamese teenagers and how, in a small way, we had bridged a divide and changed people’s perspectives. As for our original goal — as trivial as it now seems — that, too, was a success. Before the Rollers joined the softball league, some 30 to 40 thefts were attributed to Vietnamese teenagers every season at the DAO field. During the time the Rollers played in the league, we knew of only one theft at the ballpark. That was when an “outsider” Vietnamese teenager stole a wallet — and “our” Vietnamese kids chased him down and returned it to the owner. s

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Embracing Life Mother’s Day in Sebastian

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celebrated an early Mother’s Day — at Mom’s gravesite in Sebastian. This has been an annual sabbatical of mine for 27 years. However, my trip this year was different. As I relaxed and reminisced at Mom’s burial place, I discovered something that was more than just a coincidence.

Mom was the youngest child of six; her mother (my grandmother) had 11 siblings. She was the last (unexpected) baby, born into a very large poor family, was frail and received little attention.

Barely growing to five feet, she perceived herself as an unwanted runt.

Mom was never an animal enthusiast, but ironically loved brown pelicans.

Part of her infatuation was their strange appearance, especially since many considered them ugly pests. While reflecting, I began to believe Mom paralleled how she felt about herself with her beloved pelicans.

My ancestors are from the Bahamas and Florida Keys. For generations our roots were deeply embedded in saltwater. My parents lived on Grassy Key, where brown pelicans became permanent pet-like residents. Dad had a fish-cleaning station set up on his boat dock, used by family and friends. As the anglers beheaded, scaled and gutted their catch, they threw the unwanted

parts in the ocean. The pelicans somehow knew about those easily obtainable snacks and simply showed up for the free feast. Their uncanny ability to arrive and clean up the scraps was good for the environment.

However, the pelicans’ scanning skills were a nuisance. Once aware of where the easily accessible treats were available, they quickly learned to follow the food source — the boats! The brown beasts turned into stalkers, zeroing in on the fishing lines and bait. They were excellent divers, could easily snare fish and quickly slid their prey into their elastic throat pouches. They drained the water and immediately swallowed their catch.

In that process they sometimes hooked themselves and got tangled in fishing wire. Not only was it frustrating for the anglers, but the birds were sometimes seriously injured.

Mom anguished when her fowl friends were hurt, while other folks simply considered them annoying unsightly scavengers who got what they deserved.

Could Mom’s endearment towards them be due to her own deep emotional wounds? Perhaps.

I have always wondered why Mom chose Sebastian when she was ready to relocate from the Florida Keys. Since Sebastian offers similarities to life in

the Conch Republic, I initially thought that was the reason. Today I suspect her interest was due to her love of the somewhat unloved brown pelicans.

Since learning about Pelican Island and its captivating history, I am convinced.

Pelican Island is a three-acre refuge on a natural mangrove island in the Indian River Lagoon. It became our nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge in 1903. Paul Kroegel, a German immigrant, moved to Florida in 1881 and lived on the west bank of the Indian River Lagoon. He, like my mom, was fascinated with these water birds.

Kroegel was able to watch the pelicans on the island from his home.

Unfortunately, the bird population on Pelican Island was threatened because of increased human settlement and from greedy hunters who slaughtered them for their valuable feathers. Fearing extinction, Kroegel took an avid interest in their safety. Laws had not been enacted, so he voluntarily stood guard. Eventually, Kroegel was hired by the Audubon Society to protect the birds.

Frank Chapman, from the American Museum of Natural History, learned that Pelican Island was one of the last rookeries of brown pelicans on the east coast of Florida. He and other advocates, such as the American Ornithologists’ Union and the Florida Audubon Society campaigned to pass legislation for protecting non-game birds. Ultimately, President Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation.

Mom passed in 1987. We had pelicans engraved on her tombstone, beside “Beloved Mother.” After decades, I finally slowed down enough to understand the reason for that connection. 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. dbnewberry@aol.com

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proving dental health to the residents of the SWAG community.

This latest proposal would develop a childcare and early education center to support and enhance the quality of life, health, and early education for young children and families in the SWAG communities. The Children’s Health Imagination Learning & Discovery (C.H.I.L.D.) center is a partnership between SWAG, Baby Gator Child Development Center and O2B Kids.

Although the group has enjoyed a great deal of local support since 2010, if the C.H.I.L.D. Center is to become a reality, a significant amount of fundraising is needed. With access to a large matching funds grant, SWAG is close to making this dream a reality, but only if a significant amount can be raised.

“When I heard they had access to a $1 for $1 matching grant, I wanted to do what I could to help,” explained Nicholson. “I personally donated $1000 and am challenging people I know to donate whatever they can.” With $200,000 available as a matching grant, every dollar helps. It didn’t take long for others to take notice, including SunState Federal Credit Union, where Nicholson serves on the Board of Directors.

“When we see one of our directors become passionate about a local cause, contribute their own time and money, and work with others for the benefit of our community, it compels us to follow that lead,” said Robert Hart, VP of Marketing with SunState. “As a member-oriented credit union, it’s our duty to step up when we can to improve the lives of our members and our community.”

SunState Federal Credit Union is matching Nicholson’s initial donation, adding another $1000 in hopes of sparking additional support. With a rich history of working with local charities, SSFCU, in conjunction with Our Town Magazine and Tower Publications, currently donates to many area charities through their “Charity of the Month” program. To learn more about how charities are nominated for the monthly donation, visit SunState’s Facebook page.

Members have known for over 57 years that SunState’s commitment to their financial well-being, and to the community as a whole, is at the core of who they are as a financial institution. Hart explains, “We want our members to consider SunState FCU not just as a credit union, but as

How You Can Help We are seeking funds to assist in the various projects and daily programming needs of the Resource Center and the Health Clinic. Donations can be made through our Razoo donation page, or mailed to: SWAG Family Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32607. All checks should be made payable to Southwest Advocacy Group.

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Nicholson was hoping SunState would help when he threw down the challenge, and they did, but it’s going to take many more donations for the C.H.I.L.D. Center to be realized. For more information on how you can become involved with SWAG and this initiative, visit their web site at swadvocacygroup.org.

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Homan’s Odyssey Tales of a Lifelong Learner

by Brinn Strange

“My teaching has never been better, and I’m doing the type of scholarship I want to do.” –SID HOMAN

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t 76, University of Florida English professor Sidney Homan is at his peak, in fact, he was named the 2013-2014 UF Teacher-Scholar of the Year. Not only is he powerfully impacting others through his teaching, but he is also doing the research he loves while staying continually fascinated by the lessons he learns from his students on a daily basis.

In a recent interview, Homan animatedly described his “learn-by-doing” teaching style. For instance, in his Modern Drama English course, Homan asks students (non-theatre majors) to act out scenes from the plays they are reading.

He explains that his students become “the role’s authority,” which encourages them to be more accountable for their work, but also obligates them to carefully understand each character. His students tackle challenging authors and often obscure works, such as Samuel Beckett’s “Not I.” Homan’s unique ap-

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proach produces original thinking and unique interpretations.

Blue Collar Beginnings While Homan could not be happier with his chosen profession, his family initially met a degree in English with resistance. Homan’s father was a hardworking telephone installer who came home tired, but accomplished, each day. He spent his time doing something tangible; he could count the number of telephones he had installed that day and quantify what he had contributed to people’s homes. Few people in Homan’s neighborhood went to college, and Homan’s enrollment at Princeton University in the late 1950s felt almost like an “experiment,” Homan said. Predictably, Homan’s father had initial qualms when his son told him he was pursuing academia.

“Back in my day, when you majored in English, you went to law school. My

classmates became lawyers and doctors and diplomats, but I fell in love with the great discussions I had with my professors. It was thrilling! Just thrilling,” Homan reminisced. He went on to get his Ph.D. at Harvard University before taking a teaching position at The University of Illinois and then Boston University. Homan has been teaching at The University of Florida since 1972.

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PHOTO BY BRINN STRANGE Sidney Homan, winner of the UF 2013-14 Teacher-Scholar of the Year Award, relaxes in his eclectic Gainesville home.

always change your profession,” Homan said. “I would humor him by listening, but I would never, never, ever do that!”

Before he died, Homan’s father finally reconciled himself to Homan’s career path by concluding, “Well, I suppose we are both in communications.” It may have taken awhile, but his father recognized that Homan was doing something solid. Still holding on to some of his father’s influences, Homan admits that, with teaching, it is sometimes harder to

quantify your accomplishments; this is just one of the reasons why the prestigious Teacher-Scholar of the Year award means something significant to Homan.

Innovative Instruction While it is obvious that Homan has had a powerful and positive impact on his students, he talks mainly of their incredible influence on him.

“That kid sitting there in the first row can be your teacher too,” Homan

said, before describing a lecture he had prepared with five key points. “I was deep into point one when this wonderful student got up and offered his own explanation. Suddenly, I am providing evidence for his interpretation. Now we are just two buddies in a bar talking.”

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incorporate their ideas into plays he later directs.

“They bring a uniqueness to each character,” he said. “It is like having one hundred collaborators, and, when a student sees on stage what he has suggested in the classroom, that is really special.”

Current Projects and Plans “I am at my peak,” Homan said before describing how content he is with this current phase in his life. Without the pressure to publish, he is truly following his interests and, when he’s lucky, those interests intersect with his family. For example, he recently crafted an article with his son Danny — who writes scripts and plots for video games — comparing the parallels between video games and interactive theatre. Together, they discussed braking down audience barriers. Their article was accepted into the esteemed journal “Comparative Drama.” The father-son duo is also collaborating on a fiction piece titled “Hamlet Online,” which sets themes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a modern university. In the story, “the chairman of the English Department is an evil guy hell bent on changing the entire university system to online and doing away with those messy students,” Homan said with a wink.

Homan’s second son, David, is a composer in the New York area. Last fall, Homan and his wife Norma stayed with David’s family in Jersey City for the semester. While there, Homan was involved in a production called “All Our Yesterdays.” In the play, Homan acted as an old man afflicted by Alzheimer’s, who could only speak using the lines of Shakespeare.

During his time up north, Homan took care of his granddaughter Eva and had the opportunity to go on long walks around town, some anecdotes of which are making there way into a book he is working on entitled “One Wednesday in New York City,” in which blue-collar workers (inspired by his childhood) experience various epiphanies on a seemingly mundane Wednesday afternoon. Not only that, but Homan is in the midst of a historical fiction novel, “The Dove Society,” about a German resistance group who uses theatre-esque tactics to kill Hitler.

Additionally, Homan recently acted in a friend’s play reading the diary of an inmate from the Attica riots. And the list of current projects and accomplishments goes on…

While acting in “All Our Yesterdays,” Homan admitted to himself, and to his son, that, unlike some younger actors, he could no longer memorize eight pages of dialogue in a short period of time. His son gave him the idea, much like the musicians he was acting alongside, to come out with a black folder, which would make sense because he was playing an old

scholar who might be carrying lecture notes. Equipped with his “cheat sheets,” Homan ended up reciting his lines impeccably. When he walked off the stage, his son informed him that he had not even opened his folder. Homan laughed.

“I guess I had it all in my head the whole time,” he said. “It all came out. I don’t know what brain surgeons would make out of that.”

Homan likes to joke about his age, but asserts that he has no plans to retire.

“I love my students and will continue teaching until I’m losing it,” Homan said. “I have gifted my body to Shands, so when my students — or wife Norma — have decided that I’m no longer useful, they can just roll me down there.”

In discussing his age, Homan referenced a recent article from “The Atlantic” entitled “Why I Hope to Die at 75” in which columnist Ezekiel J. Emanuel opined, “living too long […] renders many of us, if not disabled, then faltering and declining, a state that may not be worse than death but is

“I love my students and will continue teaching until I’m losing it. I have gifted my body to Shands, so when my students — or wife Norma — have decided that I’m no longer useful, they can just roll me down there.”

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nonetheless deprived. It robs us of our creativity and ability to contribute to work, society, the world.”

Conversely, Homan — already one year older than Emanuel’s recommended age cut off — believes he can still be of service to the university, and a quick scan of his recent and current projects supports the fact that the charismatic professor is still peaking both in his teaching and scholarship (as his recent award further confirms).

In short, Homan has had a full and impressive career. He has helped prisoners feel a sense of power even behind bars through interactive plays of Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” he has assisted psyche ward members in expressing themselves through improvisation comedy, and he has allowed his students to take ownership of the plays they are reading by inviting them to become the characters they are studying.

“I know this will sound like boasting, but I don’t think I’ve ever been better in terms of being a teacher and a scholar,” Homan said with a smile. “At 76 years old, I’m doing the scholarship I want to do, and I know my students don’t think of me as an old man. That’s not our relationship. So I guess I’m not ready to die yet.” s seniortimesmagazine.com

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Healthy Edge Are You Out of Shape?

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f you’re out of shape, you’re not alone. Let’s all put the “winter hibernation” excuse behind us. With the tips below, let’s get in shape and stay there…

We’ve all taken breaks from exercise and fitness. Sometimes it’s professional or personal priorities; sometimes we’re hurt or dealing with illness. Sometimes we just don’t wanna.

The good news is that, if you aren’t a world-class athlete, truly getting out of shape (called “deconditioning” by fitness professionals) takes longer than we think.

If you typically do moderate workouts two to three times a week, you won’t notice much of a change in your fitness level until after two to four weeks of inactivity, reports Jo Zimmerman, a University of Maryland Instructor in the Department of Kinesiology. Jo says that serious athletes notice the decline more readily than less committed athletes. So, sensing “deconditioning” is proportional to how much effort we put into getting fit.

The first sign that you’re out of shape is a drop in aerobic capacity (notable muscle loss takes 4-8 weeks). Going 1014 days with little or no physical activity decreases your body’s capacity to consume and use oxygen (here, a fitness professional would say that your “VO2 max” has reduced). According to the American Council on Exercise, VO2 max reductions within 2-4 weeks of non-training

are mainly due to decreased cardiac output and decreased blood volume.

So, what does that mean? It means that when you work out, your heart can handle more blood, and your muscles develop more capillaries. If you work out regularly, your body will receive more of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to be vibrant and active.

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For more of a challenge do stairs two at a time. Just be careful!

• Other great exercises to do in miniintervals are squats or light weightlifting. Too strenuous? Try a chair workout.

• Common household products make great weights. Try jugs of laundry detergent, cans of food, or books. Set goals like “I’ll lift these ‘weights’ 8-12 times every time I get out of my chair.”

• Work your way down to push-ups.

Start out with your hands on the kitchen counter and feet stepping back, leaning about 45 degrees to protect your shoulders. After you master those modified push-ups, get down on the floor and try push-ups on your hands and knees. Traditional push-ups on your hands and toes are the next level.

If you’re more of a serious athlete, getting back into shape takes more time and effort. For instance, if you’re a runner, it takes two days of running for every one day of inactivity. For cyclists

When you can, walk one or two flights of stairs. do that won’t leave you in intense pain or with little time to do other things.

The Misfits, a group that writes fitness news for The Washington Post, has the following tips for “recreational athletes” wishing to get back into shape gradually but effectively: • If running isn’t for you, consider what works. Can you (and do you want to) bike, swim or walk? What other aerobic activities interest you? Make sure your medical provider gives the activities the “A-OK” for you.

• Consider adding stairs to your routine. When you can, walk one or two flights of stairs. Walking stairs takes about the same time as the elevator.

who are “re-conditioning,” Jo says to start back with your shortest distance and then take a day off. If you lift weights, cut how much you lift back 3050 percent, and let your muscles build back up gradually.

For a free 120-page book from the National Institute of Aging called “Your Everyday Guide: Exercise and Physical Activity,” check out: www.nia.nih.gov/ health/publication/exercise-physicalactivity/introduction.

See you on the stairs! s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council.

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Tinseltown Talks Leslie Caron Danced Her Way to Hollywood

by Nick Thomas

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nly a handful of actresses danced in feature films with both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. One was Leslie Caron.

Although her last feature film was a decade ago, she hasn’t been exactly idle since.

“I won an Emmy in 2007 for a guest role on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,’ which was a grand moment for me,” said Ms. Caron from London, where she moved in 2013 from her native France to be near family.

Her autobiography, “Thank Heaven,” was published in 2010, and in 2013 she appeared in an episode of the French TV crime series “Jo.” “So I’m not retired and would love to do more television or a movie,” she emphasized.

Shortly before her birthday last year, at the age of 82, Caron even tackled a demanding stage role.

“I traveled to California for a play — ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ at the Laguna Playhouse — which was one of the best parts I’ve ever had. It was a two-character play with six dance numbers and seven costume changes. A person of 50 would have found it a bit difficult. I would love to have continued with it to Broadway, but that would have been too strenuous.”

Trained as a dancer, Caron’s film career took off after Gene Kelly discovered the teenager performing in the Ballets des Champ Elysees in Paris in the late 1940s.

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“The husband of a dancer I shared my dressing room with somehow knew Gene, who had seen me and wanted me to do a screen test for a movie,” she recalled.

The film turned out to be “An American in Paris” and rehearsals were tough.

“I wasn’t used to dancing in ballet shoes for 6-8 hours a day,” she said. “And when I arrived in America I had mononucleosis and was undernourished having lived through World War II and food shortages. So I was very anemic.”

Throughout the ‘50s, Caron appeared in other musicals, including “Daddy Long Legs” with Fred Astaire.

“Fred and Gene came from different eras,” she noted. “Fred danced on his toes and barely touched the ground — an elegant, fluid dancer. Gene’s dancing was very athletic.”

Astaire’s wife — ill from lung cancer — died during production.

“He would bury his head in a towel and cry,” Caron remembered. “Fred loved the film, which had a lot of youth and joy, so I think it helped him through a very bad time.”

Caron continued to work in film and TV into the ‘90s but said, “I was hitting 60 and beginning to think my career was over, so [I] embarked on a new venture.”

Proving you are never too old to start a new chapter in life, she purchased and renovated an old building by the river just outside Paris, turning it into a successful Bed and Breakfast.

“I managed it for about 15 years until the economy crashed,” she said.

Today, Caron hopes for more roles, but remains realistic.

“I’m not aiming for any Academy Awards,” she said. “It just gives me a great deal of pleasure to keep working.” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 550 magazines and newspapers.

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One Craftsman’s Kindness Honoring the Families of the Fallen

by Darla Kinney Scoles

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hen the body of Private First Class Donald Wayne Vincent was returned to Gainesville from Jacksonville Naval Air Station in the summer of 2009, thousands of people lined the roadways to show respect for the fallen Marine, the first local military member killed in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sworn in by his father in January, 2008, Wayne — as he was known —- was deployed in May of 2009 and killed in combat just two months later, having spoken to his parents by telephone the week before.

“We both talked with him June 18th,” said Wayne’s father, Lee Vincent, a retired Navy captain. “We told him we loved him.

He told us each that he loved us.”

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wooden interment flag display cases and personally delivering them to the loved ones left behind after the combat and in-service deaths of veteran personnel in the Gainesville area.

Girard met Donald Vincent’s parents, Lee and Betty Sue Vincent, soon after, when he presented them with one of his cases.

Being a Marine myself, I can understand what their loved one has gone through, and though there is not much I can do, I can offer this token of appreciation.

“If people are going to die for our country and be lost by a grieving family, someone needs to do something,” Girard said. “These cases are given with the intention that the family knows their community has not forgotten them and their sacrifice.” seniortimesmagazine.com

PHOTOS BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES For the last five years, Gainesville resident, Ray Girard, has spent no small portion of this time keeping track of local military deaths in order to show his respect by doing the one thing he knows how to do best — working wood — to create a personalized flag interment case.

Though meeting grieving families and presenting the cases in person can be emotional, Girard is grateful to be able to show them that someone from their community cares.

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PHOTO BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES Betty Sue and Lee Vincent have received many mementos of their son, Wayne, from family members, local caring citizens, and other military families nationwide.

In addition to the flag interment case presented to them by local wood worker Ray Girard, the Vincents have been given paintings, pencil sketches and even a bust of Wayne, who was killed in action in 2009.

Lee and Betty Sue were told by a Marine on bended knee at the time their son’s casket flag was presented to them: “On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s service to Country and Corps.” With Girard’s gift of a case for

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that flag, they knew that not only did the Marine Corps care, but members of their community cared as well.

“To me the casket flag and this case stand for the service Wayne has provided to this community,” Lee said. “It stands for freedom. Freedom has a price — sometimes the infinite price that includes some giving their lives.”

More than a dozen of those lives have been lost locally since that first death, and Girard has visited those families as well, to express his gratitude in the form of a personally crafted interment flag display case.

“The families are always appreciative,” Girard said. “Sometimes they get emotional. Being a Marine myself, I can understand what their loved one has gone through, and though there is not much I can do, I can offer this token of appreciation. Of course I, too, feel sad about what this case represents, but I am happy to show them that someone else cares.”

Girard’s cases have also been auctioned off at charity events benefitting veterans.

It was back in those early days of Operation Enduring Freedom, that Girard — impressed by the efforts of Gainesville Health and Fitness’ owner, Joe Cirulli, who offers special deals to veterans and their families — attended an event at that facility and shared the idea for his newly launched initiative. Cirulli seniortimesmagazine.com

told the woodworker to come see him if he needed more names of fallen military men and women. Girard, who tries to stay within Alachua County with his project, also consults official websites for news of local service member deaths.

Other local businesses have donated the glass fronts and name plaques for Girard’s flag cases as well.

Armed with the names of the fallen and with skills learned in junior high school, Girard carefully crafts each flag case as a small, yet powerful way of honoring a fallen hero. His experience gained serving in Vietnam, a sense of home found when he moved to Gainesville in 1976, an early retirement, and a desire to give back all contribute to his newfound cause.

“The presentation of the case is always emotional,” Girard said.

He continues to create more cases, but hopes that there is no need for them in the end. “Over the last few years, the deaths have decreased,” Girard said.

“That is a good thing.”

Lee and Betty Sue Vincent have received many such remembrances of their son, including cards, letters, paintings, pencil sketches, and even a life-size bust of Donald Wayne. They remember clearly meeting with Girard and receiving the wooden flag interment box, which replaced the cardboard case given by the military when the flag was presented at burial.

“A lot of people, including Mr. Girard, have come forward,” Betty Sue said.

“It has been heartwarming. We have learned to look for the good in all of this — even spotting a rainbow out on the lake once and deeming it, and all these other tender moments, ‘Waynebows’.

“We have three surviving children, and thanks to the kindness of Mr. Girard, and three others like him, each of our children also has a flag, case and steel casing from the 21-gun salute at the funeral.

These things mean a lot to those left behind. It is heartwarming and helps you

to know that your child is being remembered and honored. Such kindnesses help disguise that sorrow while reinforcing that there is good in humanity.”

Donald Wayne Vincent was 26 years old when killed. A resident of Gainesville most of his life, he was a Gainesville High School graduate who briefly studied as an electrical journeyman and then spent time in the food service industry before discussing a career in the Marines with his father.

“Is that a dream of yours?” Lee asked when his son expressed his intent.

Donald Wayne affirmed that yes, it was indeed his dream.

“Then you need to do it,” Lee said.

The same could be said for Ray Girard and his retirement dream of making a difference for grieving military families such as the Vincents, whose loved ones have sacrificed so much for our freedoms — including the freedom to make our dreams come true. s

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Mondays

Through September 13

4:00pm - 7:00pm JONESVILLE - Tioga Center, 13005 W. Newberry Rd. Market features a selection of vegetables, crafts, organic food, fruits and local specialties.

1:00pm – 5:00pm GAINESVILE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. In the temporary exhibit “A T. rex Named Sue,” explore how this remarkable creature interacted with its world and what we can learn from studying its bones. Enjoy family-friendly interactive activities, climb into the dig pit to uncover fossils and learn about dinosaurs through touchable bone replicas and other hands-on activities. 352-846-2000; www.flmnh.ufl.edu.

GAINESVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St. Interested in learning and singing Women’s A Cappella Barbershop Harmony Music? Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus, of Sweet Adelines International. For more information, call Beckie 352-318-1281.

LADY GAMERS Fridays 1:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited.

Meet old friends and make some new ones.

OCALA FARM MARKET

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, May 7 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Seniors vs. Crime.

Barbara Thomas will present information about the Seniors vs. Crime program that has been successful in assisting thousands of Seniors who may have been victimized or otherwise taken advantage of by businesses or service providers. Discussion will include warning signs and precautions to avoid becoming a victim. 352-332-6917.

Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm OCALA - Downtown Square, SE Watula Ave. Visit the market to reap locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, delicious kettle corn, boiled peanuts, homemade crafts, and plants. 352-426-8244.

FAMILY GAME DAY Sundays 1:00pm ARCHER - Archer Branch Library, 13266 SW State Rd 45. Connect with your family and friends over a board game at the Archer Branch Library. Free.

BIOTECH CELEBRATION Thursday, May 7 9:30am – 1:00pm ALACHUA - RTI Surgical campus in Progress Park, 11621 Research Circle. This free community event offers vendors, tours of local biotech companies, food trucks and much more. Interact with hundreds of life sciences professionals in one place. The event’s atmosphere is designed to encourage conversations and connections that will help attendees grow in their respective fields.

FREE YOGA FOR VETERANS

NATURE AS AN INSPIRATION FOR ART

Wednesdays

Thursday, May 7

12:15PM OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave. Bliss Yoga & Wellness Center is proud to offer free yoga classes for our active-duty and military veterans.

Classes are taught by a resident military veteran.

Breath, movement and relaxation are combined in a way that supports overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Classes are suitable for all fitness and experience levels. 352-694-9642.

9:30am GAINESVILLE - Alachua Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild will present a unique program with award-winning fiber artist Linda Krause. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. The meeting begins 10 a.m. Guests are welcome. Info: call Beverley Hilton at 352-373-7791 or go to www.qacdg.org.

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS TEA AND CONCERT Saturday, May 9 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Celebration United Methodist Church, 9501 SW Archer Rd. Join the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus in celebrating the special women in your life!

Tickets are $10. Reservations: 352-371-1013.

WINDSOR ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL Saturday, May 9 9:00am GAINESVILLE - Windsor Volunteer Fire Department Grounds, 1401 SE County Rd. Festival activities include over 100 arts and crafts vendors from all around the state, Old Tyme Auction and a bake sale with famous zucchini bread and fried zucchini, as well as zucchini cornbread and home-made zucchini ice cream. There will also be pony and cart rides, a plant sale, a bungee jumper and more! Free.

STOP CHILDREN’S CANCER Saturday, May 9 5:30pm ALACHUA - Santa Fe River Ranch, 29220 NW 122nd St. Join Stop Children’s Cancer at the 27th Annual Fantasy Event which includes dinner, dancing, entertainment, silent auction and much more. Stop Children’s Cancer supports pediatric cancer research at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $150. www.stopchildrenscancer.org.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Sunday, May 10 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Trinity United Methodist Church.

The Gainesville Community Band recently began its 41st Concert Season under the direction of R. Gary Langford. www.gnvband.org.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Tuesday, May 12 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Understanding Our Death Care Choices. Freddie Johnson, Executive Director and one of the founders of Conservation Burial, Inc., will identify the environmental, financial and emotional consequences of our conventional death care choices and provide information about the various options available today. He’ll explain how and why conventional choices came about, and what some alternative choices, such as “green burial,” and more “traditional” methods of death care have to offer. 352-332-6917.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Wednesday, May 13 11:00am - 1:00pm GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church, NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet on the second Wednesday of each month, October through May. gainesvilleDAR@gmail.com.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE ANNUAL PICNIC Thursday, May 14 11:00am GAINESVILLE - San Felasco Park, off NW 43rd St. Gather at 11:00am and eat at 11:30am. PTI will provide the hot dogs and hamburgers.

Sign up at a PTI meeting and indicate whether you will bring a side dish, dessert, or other items, such as beverages, buns, condiments, paper goods, or cups. 352-332-6917.

WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Rockin’ ‘60s Party

Thursday, May 14

Saturday, May 9

11:30am - 1:00pm GAINESVILLE - Hilton UF Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St. Join the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council as they pay tribute to five of Gainesville’s most accomplished women whose professional achievements and community service have made lasting impacts to the Gainesville area and residents. 904-421-3485.

OCALA * Circle Street Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. Paul Revere’s Raiders featuring Mitch Ryder are a non-stop ball of energy from the moment they hit the stage to their last encore. Comedy and showmanship fuse together for an evening of entertainment. Ticket prices range from $29 - $33. www.csculturalcenter.com.

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, May 16 8:00am - 4:00pm ISLAND GROVE - Intersection of SR 301 & CR 325. The 9th Annual Blueberry Festival features fun for the whole family. Delicious Florida foods, blueberry bake sale, yard sale, local arts & crafts vendors, turkey shoot, cake contest, kids activities and live entertainment. Blueberries and plants will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Info: crosscreekfestival.com; 352-466-3353.

MAY DAY GLOW RUN Saturday, May 16 2:00pm NEWBERRY - Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th St. Glow big or glow home! Run, jog, or walk through the beautiful Town of Tioga.

The race starts at 8:00 pm; glow necklaces will be provided. Proceeds will benefit Newberry Christian Community School.

Early registration cost is $30 and includes a shirt (while supplies last). For registration details and tickets: 352-363-6322.

7:00pm

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Sunday, May 17

8:00am OCALA - The Elliot Center, 3231 SW 34th Ave. The 8th Annual Frank Polack Memorial Ride, sponsored by Ocala Eye, is held in honor of Frank M. Polack, a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology. Riders can choose between an 80-, 62- or 30-mile ride escorted by Ocala Police and Marion County Sheriff Departments. The event includes a light breakfast, commemorative T-shirt and lunch. Cost is $40 per riders, after May 8 cost increases to $45. Proceeds directly benefit Hospice of Marion County’s patient care.

For more information call 352-854-5218. Register online: www.hospiceofmarion.com/events.html.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GAINSVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. Talk one-on-one with researchers from UF’s Department of Geological Sciences. Bring your specimens and find answers during an afternoon of discovery and learning. 352-273-2062.

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FLORIDA’S GLOBAL KITCHEN May 18 - July 31 GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513 E University Ave. Celebrate Florida’s diverse food history as the museum will showcase artifacts, recipes and stories that highlight Florida’s food culture, which is one of the most diverse food cultures in the world.

Sunday, May 17

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12:00pm GAINESVILLE - Historic Haile Homestead, 8500 SW Archer Rd. Completed in 1856 by enslaved craftsmen, the 6,200 square foot homestead stands today as one of the few remaining antebellum homes in North Central Florida. The Haile family wrote on the walls of their home — over 12,500 words in almost every room and closet. Docent-led tours will be offered.

Tuesday, May 19 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Visiting Yellowstone in Winter and the United Kingdom in Spring.

Two PrimeTime members will share pictures and tales of their travels. Cynthia Karle had a recent trip to Yellowstone, when no cars were allowed, but snow coaches and snowmobiles

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EAT LOCAL MONTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Sunday, May 31 1:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Matheson History Museum, 513 E University Ave. Join the museum and Hogtown HomeGrown for a celebration of Eat Local Month. This Community Celebration will feature local food entrepreneurs, gardening and health organizations. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the first ever Hogtown Pizza Cook Off with local pizza food trucks and local judges. The event is free and includes activities for children and adults.

LOCAL FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday, June 6

Guided Walk Saturday, June 6 10:00am – 12:00pm GAINESVILLE * Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 Southwest 58th Dr. Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. The docent is Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge. www.kanapaha.org.

let visitors enjoy the wonders of the park in winter. Last year, Prue Tucker revisited places where she’d spent time in 1962, including her grandmother’s birthplace in Cornwall, London, Stratford, and the Lake District. 352-332-6917.

A CULINARY HISTORY OF FLORIDA Saturday, May 23 1:00pm – 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Matheson Museum, 513 E University Ave. Learn about the history of Florida reflected on your dinner plates with a multimedia presentation and cooking demonstration by Joy Sheffield Harris, who is the author of “A Culinary History of Florida.” From the very first prickly pears harvested by Paleo-Indians more than twelve thousand years ago to the Seminole tribe’s staple dish of sofkee, Florida’s culinary history is as diverse as its geography. $5.

SHINE HEALTHCARE INFORMATION WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 26 9:00am – 12:00pm GAINESVILLE - 5701 NW 34th St. SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential health insurance counseling through a network of volunteer counselors. SHINE Counselors empower Florida seniors and the disabled to make informed healthcare choices. Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions,

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need information, and would like to speak to a SHINE counselor? Info: 1-800-963-5337.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Thursday, May 28 8:30am GAINESVILLE - Hilton UF Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 St. Come get a snapshot of your health at the UF Health community health fair. This event is free and open to all. There will be free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings.

Find out if you are at risk for osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, stroke or diabetes. There will be a variety of health information tables with games and prizes. Advanced registration is requested. Register: 352-733-0000.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, May 28 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Healthy Weight: What is it and how do I get there? Dr. Sarantos, of North Florida Regional Medical Center, will explain using Body Mass Index to define obesity and discuss the risks associated with added weight. He will also talk about the options for achieving healthy weight through medications, diet modification, and, as a last resort, surgery. 352-332-6917.

Watch for information about PrimeTime Institute programs resuming in September.

11:00am – 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Celebrate both the beginning of summer and our local community through good music, delicious food, and family fun activities. Forage Farm is a 501c3 nonprofit that focuses on fostering healthy land, food and community through outreach and education. All proceeds will support Forage’s programs, ensuring the continued cultivation of a locally conscious and resilient community. An afterparty will follow at First Magnitude featuring musical guest Danny Black. www.foragefarm.org.

JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE Saturday, June 6 7:00pm OCALA - Circle Street Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. Live Bait has been changing the latitude worldwide for seven years. In addition to performing all of the hits by Jimmy Buffett, Live Bait also covers tunes by Alan Jackson, Kenney Chesney, Bob Marley and KC and the Sunshine Band, just to name a few. The show always includes audience participation with leis, beach balls and giveaways. Live Bait is sure to entertain and change your whole latitude! Ticket prices range from $14 - $16. www.csculturalcenter.com.

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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ........................... 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ................... Museum Road, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse .............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE

A Piece of My Heart May 15 - June 7 Six young women go to Vietnam — an Army brat turned Navy nurse, a wannabe rock-star turned USO performer, a nurse who wants to save the world, a debutante and Vassar grad who wants adventure, a streetwise kid who wants to pay for school and protest the war by taking part in it, and a black WAC who finds the racism in her department too limiting — and discover deep truths about themselves and about our world. Recently named “The most enduring play on Vietnam in the nation,” by The Vietnam Vets Association, it’s guaranteed to touch even the most hardened heart.

ACTORS’ WAREHOUSE

Copenhagen May 22 - June 7 In 1941 the German physicist Werner Heisenberg made a clandestine trip to Copenhagen to see his Danish counterpart and friend Niels Bohr.

Their work together on quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle had revolutionized atomic

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dreadful accent. “Why can’t the English teach their children how to speak?”

Higgins laments, declaring that in six months, he could turn Eliza into a lady by teaching her to speak properly.

Tempted by the “loverly” idea of a comfortable life, Eliza accepts, and Higgins, aided by his friend Colonel Pickering, gives her speech lessons to pass her off in high society. Timelessly delightful, this charming classic is just as fresh and fair as ever.

physics, but now the world had changed and the two men were on opposite sides in a world war. Based on actual events, Heisenberg and Bohr meet once again to discuss the intricacies of physics and to ponder the metaphysical — the very essence of human motivation.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

The Game’s Afoot May 29 - June 14 Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut home for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit production.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

My Fair Lady May 14 – June 7 Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle is selling violets outside Covent Garden in Edwardian London when phonetics professor Henry Higgins hears her

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATRE

Man of La Mancha May 29 - June 21 This is a play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” We have a poignant story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. It’s All the Same, Dulcinea, I’m Only Thinking of Him, The Impossible Dream, I Really Like Him and Little Bird remain in your thoughts and in your soul well after you see the show. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure.

Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the “Man of La Mancha” speaks for humankind.

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The winner of $500 random charity donation is 10 Can and the winner of the $100 random voter prize is Tia McKenzie Bonnell.

The charity’s purpose is to help as many equine friends as possible when they are in need. They network with other rescue organizations and individuals, and work to educate others about horse slaughter in an effort to make it illegal — not just in the United States but also in Canada, Mexico, and other countries.

Congratulations! The March Charity of the Month and winner of the $1,000 donation is the Chi Omega Sandblast. Sandblast is Chi Omega’s annual philanthropic volleyball tournament that benefits the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Fraternities, sororities and independent teams — coached by the ladies of Chi O — spend the day in the sun and sand bumping, spiking and setting to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Chelsea Hanks will receive $300 for nominating them. The winner of the $500 random prize is the Newberry High School AP European History Program, raising money for a trip to Scotland. The winner of the $100 random voter prize is Jessica Little.

Prizes provided by a partnership between Sunstate Federal Credit Union and Tower Publications, Inc.

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Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania

BY ERIK LARSON c.2015, Crown $28.00 / $32.50 Canada 431 pages

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t almost scared you to death.

That’s what it seemed like: heart pounding, palms sweaty, legs weak — but still in one piece, breathing again, thankful that you only had a near-miss. History, however, is not so benign, as you’ll see in “Dead Wake” by Erik Larson.

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ant, but Schwieger ensured that his men were happy.

He had much less compassion for anyone on a ship in his sights.

On May 1, 1915, the Lusitania prepared to leave New York City en route to Liverpool but first, it had business to tend to: a nearby British luxury liner had his job. been conscripted and its passengers reThough no one would call him assigned. Getting them aboard took an charming — he hated pretending as extra two hours; the Lusitania, theresuch — Turner had steadfastly worked fore, was late getting out to sea. through the ranks to become Captain Says Larson, “Even the briefest delay of the Cunard Steam-Ship Company’s could shape history.”

Lusitania, a premiere ocean liner. With So you think you know what happened more than 200 successful trips across nearly a century ago. So did author Erik the Atlantic Ocean, “The ship endured.”

Larson, but as he researched, he “quickly That record was important to her realized how wrong” he was about the 1,265 passengers. Each of them appreciLusitania. And so will you, as you imated the luxury (lengthy menus, gardens, merse yourself inside “Dead Wake.” and “20 cubic feet” of luggage allowed), This story of a ship, however, wouldn’t and speed (up to 25 knots) that the be nearly as fascinating without the story Lusitania promised. And since Germany of those hating it, in charge of it, on it, had issued warnings to all ships and not on it. Indeed, as Larson entering British waters, tells a thousand tiny stories passengers appreciated of passengers and foes, the ships’ safety, and bravery and duty, we Author Erik Larson they scoffed. become wrapped up thought he knew what “The Lusitania in each tale, needhappened nearly a century ing to know each was simply too big ago, but as he researched, and too fast” for individual fate. any real threat.

It’s also, therefore, he “quickly realized how In Washingeasy to become wrong” he was about ton D.C., President uneasy: menace is the Lusitania.

Woodrow Wilson was like fog here because doubly bereft: with his we know. Larson’s account wife Ellen dead not quite a of this historic event made year, he’d fallen in love again. Edith Bolme want to scream, “Watch out!” loud ling Galt gently discouraged him as war enough to be heard 100 years ago. waged between Britain and Germany, While it’s a sure-bet for historians, but Wilson would do “all he could to I also think thriller fans will love this keep America neutral”… and to get Edith book too. If your heart doesn’t pound to marry him. while reading “Dead Wake,” get it To those who served with him, Kptlt. checked. You might be dead too. s Walther Schwieger was a conundrum: known for his sense of humor with those Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading aboard Unterseeboot-20, Schwieger was since she was 3 years old and she never goes also renowned for his “callousness.” Life anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books. aboard a German U-boat was not pleasseniortimesmagazine.com

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