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Meet Janice Garry, Gainesville Beekeeper

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2015 • VOL. 15 ISSUE 09

ON THE COVER – One World Trade Center, also known as the “Freedom Tower,” refers to the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, NYC. It is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, and the fourth tallest in the world.

departments 8 12 42

Tapas Community Page Calendar of Events

columns 45 46 47

Charity of the Month Crossword Puzzle Theatre Listings

Embracing Life

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by Donna Bonnell

Tinseltown Talks

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by Nick Thomas

features 14

To Bee or Not To Bee?

by Ellis Amburn

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Work Bee-fitting A Queen

BY MICHAEL STONE

Liquid Gold The Magic of Honey

BY MARY W. BRIDGMAN

WWII Veteran Bud Shipbaugh

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Hallowed Ground Remembering Those We Lost On 9/11

BY ERICKA WINTERROWD

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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

“I’m no hero. The heroes are still there.”

BY BRINN STRANGE

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Enjoying Act Three

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

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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

Happy National Honey Month!

It wasn’t until I began working here that I had even heard of a National Honey Month. In fact, I never knew there were so many different things recognized in any given month.

For instance, did you know that September is also Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month? How will you celebrate?

Well, the Princeton University Press Blog suggests sending a card or note to your favorite editor or writer.

And if you find a mistake in one of our magazines, please be kind. We do our level best to provide you with the finest content that we can, but we’re human and far from perfect. I’ve had messages from well-intentioned readers criticizing me for a typo or fact error, yet their message contained the same error (or other misspelled words).

We all do it.

It’s surprisingly easy to miss things, despite innumerable rounds of proofreading. This is because the human brain can do an amazing thing: it can read words that are completely misspelled.

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For instance: “Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteers be at the rghit pclae.”

And if you can read that you may have some idea what all of us are up against when writing and proofreading.

(And just for the record, there is no such research at Cambridge University.)

So, be kind to your editors and writers — it’s not as easy as you might think. And remember, we do want to hear from you.

This is also the month to celebrate jazz, Southern Gospel and Classical music, mushrooms, and… well, the list goes on and on and could easily take up the rest of this fascinating editor’s note.

We can’t have that.

So moving right along, with Honey Month in mind we have stories about bees, the magic of honey, and a local beekeeper. Reading them makes me want to take up the hobby myself. But, to date, my only experience with bees was the time I discovered a gigantic hive under the eaves of our house in Miami.

After the bees left I squeezed the honey out of the honeycomb. It was very tasty.

That was 40 years ago.

On a more serious note, we continue with our World War II veteran series, this month featuring Bud Shipbaugh.

September also marks a dark day in American History — the September 11 terrorist attacks. Last summer, Ericka Winterrowd traveled to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City.

Read about her thoughts and feelings as she shares her experiences visiting this remarkable place.

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ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates its 20th birthday this month.

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he enormous pyramid-topped building ng opened to the public on September 2, 1995 and has since welcomed elcomed over eight million visitors.

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Accordin to Food.com, a According honey m mushroom spanning 3.5 miles in Oregon is the largest liv living specimen that growing. Celebrate is still gro National Mushroom Month by enjoyi enjoying the fungi in dishes fro from pizza to pilaf.

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Write it on Lone Star Publishing of San Antonio, Texas established September as Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month in 1984. Whether it be sharpening all of the pencils in the house for the wordsmith in your life or leaving a positive comment on a story online, try to incorporate an act of kindness this month!

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Lily Tomlin SEPTEMBER 1, 1939 From the big screen to the Broadway stage, Lily Tomlin has enjoyed a lengthy acting career since starting as a stand-up comedian in the 1960s. After making her television debut on The Merv Griffin Show in 1965, Tomlin went on to record multiple comedy albums. Her first dramatic role in the t television show “Nashville” earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also provided the voice of Ms. Frizzle in the animated television program “The Magic School Bus.” Onstage, Tomlin was the first woman to appear solo on Broadway, which earned her a spot on the cover of Time Magazine.

Years Old Tomlin also achieved success as a film actress.

She is best known for acting in “9 to 5” alongside Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda. Most recently, Tomlin stars in the Netflix original series “Grace and Frankie.”

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September Birthdays Dr. Phil McGraw (65)

Born in Hamburg, Germany on September 10, 1933, Karl Lagerfeld moved to Paris at 14 years of age to pursue an education in fashion. He has since worked around the globe as a designer, photographer and artist.

Lagerfeld provided the creative vision for Fendi, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger and his own fashion label. In addition to Years Old clothing, Lagerfeld designs accessories, perfume and crystal art. His global fashion empire continues to rapidly expand. According to thezoereport. com, his company opened a store every three weeks in 2014.

Bob Newhart (86) September 5, 1929

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June Foray (98) September 18, 1917

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“What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before.”

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Through the observership experience, participants will have gained a unique perspective on theatre as a collaborative art and the transformative power artists share in order to prepare a play for performance.

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ TELL ME WHAT’S A HAPPENIN’

To Bee or Not To Bee? Work Bee-fitting A Queen

by Brinn Strange

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anice Garry’s one-story, screened-in porch home on 14th Avenue in the middle of Gainesville, is in a tree-laden, quiet neighborhood that feels peaceful and serene. In fact, Garry describes her house as her “sanctuary in the city.” One would never know that her backyard is literally buzzing with activity. At any given moment, around 120,000 bees are busy tending to the three hives tucked away in Garry’s backyard. They clean the hive’s cells, provide food for the growing larvae, keep their queen happy, and — most importantly — make honey for themselves, Garry, and all of her friends to enjoy.

BEE-GINNINGS Janice Garry is a self-proclaimed “Mother Earth lover who also loves honey!” She minimizes her water use and practices other conservation efforts, so it made sense for her to produce her own honey too. She eats honey every day; she adds it in her coffee and drizzles it on her fruit and yogurt in the morning and on her bowl of cereal in the evening. One day, while staring out at the backyard, Garry, her boyfriend, and her neighbor each expressed interest in having bees and finally decided — let’s do it! They could share some of the labor and start up costs by working together.

The three friends immediately began attending the Gainesville Area Bee Club (GABC), which meets at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of each month in the University of Florida’s Entomology building. After being in the club for only a few months, a vacancy opened up in the presidency and no one stepped up.

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“I don’t have bees, I don’t know much about bees,” Garry said, “but if you need someone who can organize and be enthusiastic, I’m your gal!”

As the president of GABC, Garry has seen the group grow from a small gathering of mostly the same people to a large club of almost 100 members with fresh faces turning up each week.

“Every meeting you learn so much, and it is always so interesting,” Garry said. “The knowledge you gain from the club is outstanding.”

The club is open to anyone desiring to learn. Part of the fun is that people come from all walks of life and all levels of interest.

“Neither hive pays much attention to me. Perhaps if I had a strong cologne or strong body odor after a run — but I think they kind of get used to me.

They have a collective memory.”

“We have members who have no intention of having bees, they just find it interesting,” Garry said.

During meetings, experts, often state inspectors, come and talk about bee-related topics and more experienced beekeepers mentor newbies by answering their questions or looking at pictures of their hives. After attending (and leading) club meetings for six months, Garry bought her first bees from Dadant in High Springs. seniortimesmagazine.com

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PHOTO COURTESY OF HONEY BEE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION LABORATORY AT UF

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PHOTO COURTESY OF HONEY BEE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION LABORATORY AT UF

TOP: Honey bee drones (males) are larger than the female workers and have enlarged eyes for spotting queens in flight.

ABOVE: Eggs are laid by the queen in the cells of the comb and they look like grains of rice.

RIGHT: Bees extending their tongues to share food in a behavior called trophilaxis.

BEEKEEPING In addition to her three hives, Garry also has several chickens that provide fresh eggs while also working as pest controllers for the bees. Common bee pests that can be harmful to the hive include wax moths, hive beetles and Varroa mites.

“Bees have several insect pests that can harm or destroy their hives,” Garry said. “My chickens forage around the hives to keep the pests under control so that my bees stay healthy, so it’s actually kind of a symbiotic relationship. My hives are up on concrete blocks so that my chickens can feed under and around them. The bees and chickens don’t mind each other one bit.”

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The bees don’t mind Garry’s presence, either.

“Neither hive pays much attention to me,” Garry said. “Perhaps if I had a strong cologne or strong body odor after a run — but I think they kind of get used to me. They have a collective memory.”

Garry checks on her hives about once a week during the month leading up to harvesting, but when it is not peak season, she will investigate them every three to four weeks.

“Beekeeping takes knowledge, skill and time commitment,” Garry said. “You need to learn about it, which is fun because its so fascinating. You cannot believe how intelligent these seniortimesmagazine.com

Janice Garry demonstrates how docile her 120,000 bees are as she stands calmly between her three hives — the most that are allowed in the City of Gainesville.

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creatures are. I think one of the things that appeals to me most about them is they have such a strong community and numerous forms of communication.”

Bees communicate through a special dance to tell the other bees where to find food, through sounds, and through pheromones. In short, bees are a tightly knit group that makes communal decisions as to what to do to make a healthy hive.

“I work to facilitate their health to get them to make more honey than they need, so that I can steal it,” Garry exclaimed.

“I rearrange the frames for efficiency, take care of pests, and look for signs of a good, strong queen.”

BEEHIVES Garry’s beehives are specially designed with a precise “bee space” to maximize baby and honey production. Once she had cultivated two strong hives, Garry set up creating a third hive from the preexisting hives. She took some live bees and babies from the two existing hives and, over a few months, continued to transfer baby bees into her new hive.

“The bees know immediately if they do not have a queen,” Garry said. “The entire health of the hive depends on a healthy queen.”

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the newly created hive, they designate several larvae to be queens. Simply by feeding the larvae “royal jelly” — a rich protein substance — a queen develops rather than another worker bee. When she emerges, she flies high into the air and mates with several male bees (drones). If she does not get eaten by a dragonfly, a bird, or come to some other unfortunate fate, she will return to the hive and start laying eggs. The queen lays 1,000-2,000 eggs a day.

“Better her than me,” Garry said.

BEE-NEFICIAL HONEY “Tasting the honey is so much fun because you never know what you’re going to get,” Garry said.

The batch she harvested in July was completely different in color and flavor from a batch she collected the previous fall.

“The variation usual depends on what the bees are eating,” Garry said, “which makes me wonder why the honey you buy at the market is all the same color.”

While people can often get unfiltered and unprocessed “real honey” at the farmers market, much of what is available at the grocery store has been manipulated.

“You don’t get all the benefits of a true honey when it is mass produced,” Garry said. “Honey is a healthy, natural sweetener and a natural antibiotic.”

It can be used as a salve on a cut, and it can help fight sickness.

The frames Garry provides her bees have a light coat of wax, which “gives the bees a head start,” Garry said. On their own, bees make spontaneous, unusual shapes of their cells, so the frames provide a very efficient pattern to help them make the most honey possible, which is then harvested using a honey extractor. August is the end of the honey flow season. Garry knows her honey is ready when the box is too heavy to lift.

“If it weighs about 40 pounds, it’s ready.”

Garry harvests her honey in September, and she expects to harvest between 40-50 pounds of honey from each of her established hives this year. Then, she will take some of the levels out of her hive stacks so that they are strong enough to last through the winter without the honeycomb.

“When you see hives on the side of the road, you may notice jars sticking out on the top,” Garry explained. “The jars are filled with sugar water similar to hummingbird water to feed the bees.

But I don’t need to do that.”

Garry described the middle of Gainesville as the “best place to have bees” because there are so many people that have fruit trees and gardens for the bees to eat from. Bees typically search for food within a five-mile radius. In the winter, Garry leaves at least 50 pounds of honey for the bees to enjoy for themselves, unlike some beekeepers that harvest all of the honey and leave the bees with sugar water.

Bees typically search for food within a five-mile radius.

“I don’t think it’s very fair to steal their honey and give them second class food,” she said. “Beekeeping is such a fascinating hobby. Also, I like knowing that nearby gardeners or organic farmers might be benefiting because my bees are helping to cross-pollinate their crops. This is really satisfying to me.”

At 62, Garry is passionate about the benefits of beekeeping.

“Beekeeping is the perfect pastime for Seniors because it is intellectually stimulating, keeps you in shape, and gives you a sense of community with other beekeepers.” s seniortimesmagazine.com

COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life Never Say Never

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n 1837, Charles Dickens coined the expression, “Never say never.”

Dickens was correct.

Who would have ever believed that I would get a tattoo? I NEVER considered one, even in my wildest dreams. However, an unimaginable life-altering event led me to get a tattoo at the age of 61.

Regular readers know my young nephew recently lost his battle with depression. Many folks read my column, “Gone Too Soon.” In it, I shared Shane’s tragic story. In addition, I described how our family faced the gut-wrenching reality that society degrades and ignores mental illness. Even before it appeared in print, someone read it on the Tower Publications website and posted it on Facebook.

“Gone Too Soon” spurred more feedback than any other piece I have had published in more than a decade.

Readers contacted me to share their personal horror stories and to express their condolences. What shocked me, though, were the multiple expressions of gratitude for being brave enough to broach the taboo subject.

Included in a particularly enlightening response was the suggestion of a semicolon tattoo. As a writer, I knew the purpose of that punctuation mark. It separates two similar thoughts, almost with a pause button. However, why should I have this symbol engraved permanently on my body? My research began.

Project Semicolon’s website explains the meaning of the tattoo. It states that the optional semicolon continues a sentence rather than ending it with an abrupt period. In other words, humans are the authors of their destinies. The semicolon symbolizes a chance to continue life. The semicolon tattoo is a public symbol that represents the per-

portive unit to fulfill our goal.

We had a lot in common: no one had a tattoo; we all incorporated a semicolon in our design; everyone loved and missed Shane. Proud of our decision, one by one, we took turns doing something we all said we would NEVER do. Of course, having a tattoo artist with patience, humor and genuine concern helped immensely. Mike Salay understood our fear and purpose. We appreciated his kindness and for creating an atmosphere conducive to our specific needs.

Afterwards we had a group photo, all wearing yellow t-shirts, gifts from the I AM ISIAH nonprofit organization, whose initiative is to promote suicide awareness and prevention. Individuals who lost loved ones to suicide founded I AM ISIAH and Project Semicolon.

My guess is they NEVER thought they would be helping people across the country in this manner.

My tattoo is a broken heart, connected with a semicolon and shaded with yellow. It is a perfect outward portrayal of my inner feelings. son’s willingness to share their stories and offer support. In this case, a period signifies the end (or suicide). Individuals struggling with depression and suicide survivors embrace this venture.

Many of Shane’s family and friends pledged to pursue the project, even though Shane NEVER wanted a tattoo.

More ironic was his nickname, “Shane the Pain.” In spite of his beloved pet name, he had a very low threshold for pain tolerance. Clearly having a tattoo was not on his bucket list.

Yet, our purpose was to perpetuate our desire to communicate the importance of suicide prevention. Therefore, we moved forward. With the help of a friend, we arranged a special session with Anthem Tattoo Parlor. Family from out of town flew to Gainesville and we met as a sup-

My tattoo is a broken heart, connected with a semicolon and shaded with yellow. It is a perfect outward portrayal of my inner feelings. In case you are wondering, yes, the procedure stung a bit. However, the pain endured as a suicide survivor hurts ever so much more.

If I can spark even one conversation that could lead towards healing, it was well worth the minor discomfort.

We must spread the message that depression is real. Research and treatment for mental illnesses are important and every family is vulnerable. No one is exempt from the pain.

Never say never! 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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t’s easy to get swept away by “honey-hype” — claims that the sweet gooey substance produced by bees and craved by humans and bears alike can cure everything from wounds to allergies to acid reflux. The truth is, there are many medical benefits that can be derived from honey, but curing your seasonal allergies isn’t one of them. Pollen from non-flowering trees, weeds and grasses blowing in the wind triggers those pesky spring-time sniffles, not the pollen in flowers carried by bees. So even local honey won’t have much of the pollen that is making your nose run and your eyes sting.

Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that promote healing.

Ancient Greek physicians used honey to treat sunburn and infected wounds.

Its healing properties are mentioned in the Bible, Torah and Koran. Interest in the medicinal properties of honey for wound care has been renewed in recent years, with special medical-grade varieties readily available. Used to treat surgical wounds, chronic leg ulcers, abscesses, burns, abrasions, cuts and places where skin was taken for grafting, honey seems to reduce odors and pus, help clean the wound, fight infection, relieve pain and decrease time to healing. In some cases, honey healed wounds when other treatments failed to work.

Taking a small amount of honey at bedtime can reduce coughing spells, and has been shown to be at least as effective as certain types of over-the-counter cough suppressants. Researchers theorize that the sweet taste of honey triggers salivation, promoting the secretion of mucus, which wets the airways and calms coughing.

Research also indicates that taking honey or applying honey gauze to mouth sores caused by radiation treatments reduces their seriousness and helps relieve painful swallowing and weight loss associated with head and neck cancers.

There is growing evidence that mixtures of honey and vinegar may be effective in fighting acid reflux — apple cider may relieve reflux by breaking down fats or buffering stronger stomach acid. It can also bind to toxins, enhancing their removal from the body. Honey can help by coating the esophagus, cutting down on

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typical reflux “heartburn.”

Claims that honey is beneficial for diabetics should probably be viewed with caution. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not use the hormone insulin properly, which causes high blood sugar levels. This, in turn, can lead to hardening of the arteries and decreased blood flow to internal organs.

One randomized controlled trial of 48 diabetics found that those fed honey for eight weeks lowered their body weight, triglycerides and total cholesterol while their HDL (good) cholesterol increased. However, subjects also experienced an increase in HbA 1c, a marker of blood glucose levels, which is unfavorable.

Another study found that honey raised blood sugar less than dextrose (glucose) and sucrose (glucose and fructose), the important point being that it raised blood sugar, just not as much as the other sweeteners. The same study found that honey reduced Creactive protein, a marker of inflammation, and confirmed that honey lowered LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood triglycerides and raised HDL (good) cholesterol. It also lowered Homocysteine, another blood marker associated with disease.

After a workout, honey can boost the performance of athletes by maintaining blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and restoration of glycogen (a substance that serves as a form of energy storage). During the ancient Olympics, athletes ate honey and dried figs to enhance performance.

Plant-based chemical compounds called phytonutrients found in honey have been shown to have cancer-preventing and tumor-fighting properties. Research has shown that these substances prevent colon cancer in animals by shutting down the activity of certain harmful enzymes.

Antioxidants found in honey called nutraceuticals are effective in removing free radicals from the human body, thereby improving its immunity.

Another property that makes honey unique is its long shelf life. Modern archeologists have excavated pots of honey, thousands of years old, which are still preserved. Many factors,

including honey’s acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide, allow it to last virtually forever.

Nectar, collected by bees to make honey, has a very high water content — 60 to 80 percent. In the process of making honey, bees remove much of the water by flapping their wings to dry it out. An enzyme in the bees’ stomachs mixes with the nectar, breaking it down into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Honey’s acid pH — between 3 and 4.5 — combined with the hydrogen peroxide, kill off most anything inclined to grow there, which helps explain why it is so effective in wound care.

Honey purchased at the supermarket has likely been heated, strained and processed so that it contains no impurities, so there is nothing in it for molecules to crystalize on; it will look the same indefinitely. However, honey purchased from small-scale vendors will likely contain some particulates, from pollen to enzymes, meaning the honey might crystallize. Nevertheless, if it’s sealed, it isn’t spoiled.

The seal on a honey jar is an important factor in assuring honey’s long shelf life.

If left out unsealed in a humid environment, it will spoil. But as long as the lid stays on it and no water is added, it will not go bad.

A versatile substance, honey can also be used as a fragrance and moisturizer in soaps and cosmetics.

There are a number of cautions about use of honey — sources advise against giving raw honey to infants and very young children because of the chance of botulism poisoning. Also, honey is likely unsafe when it is produced from the nectar of Rhododendrons because this type of honey contains a toxin that may cause low blood pressure, chest pain and other serious heart problems.

Probably one of the most bizarre uses of honey on record is attributed to Herod the Great, who was said to have preserved the body of his beautiful wife Mariamne in honey for seven years. s The information in this article should not be considered medical advice. Use of honey for medicinal purposes should be discussed with your personal health care practitioner.

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Tinseltown Talks Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels Remember 9/11

by Nick Thomas

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aughter is often cited as a key ingredient for a successful marriage. Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels would agree. In 1974, Shirley was leaving an art exhibit at Michael Landon’s home when Marty bumped into her. Literally.

“I was getting into my car and as Marty was arriving, he knocked me over onto a chez lounge,” Shirley said with a laugh from the couple’s home in Encino, Calif. “That’s how we met.”

Marty, however, didn’t hit and run. The two actors became friends and were married three years later.

“That was 38 years ago,” Shirley said. “He’s still making me laugh every day.”

But there were few smiles on September 11, 2001 when, like the rest of the world, Shirley and Marty watched in horror as terrorist attacks left almost 3,000 people dead on American soil.

“Like everyone, we were devastated,” Marty said. “Just days before the attack, we had purchased some land in Fawnskin, on the north side of Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, Calif. We weren’t quite sure what to do with it, but after 9/11 decided to turn it into a park to remember the victims. Today,

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Fawn Park is still the only 9/11 memorial in Southern California.”

The couple had purchased a cabin in the area a decade earlier and when a small parcel of land became available in the center of Fawnskin’s main street, Shirley and Marty acquired it to prevent commercial development.

Marty even contacted former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who sent a 600 lb. piece of girder from the World Trade Center to use as a centerpiece in the park. There’s a fountain around it and photographs of people who died as well as first responders.”

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“It’s a very small town, only about 300 residents,” Shirley said. “They’re always nervous about anyone doing anything new and, coming from a small town myself, I understood that. It took a while to get things moving, but the park is now pretty much full with visitors on the weekends, which is wonderful.

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“I thought they would at least provide some grant money, but we’ve been on our own mustering funds,” he said. “Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston, and other friends helped financially to get it started, and we’re always looking for more donations. Our coffers are often close to empty, but we’re keeping it alive.”

Visitors to Fawn Park will also see a collection of children’s play structures, including a horseshoe pit and giant tire, picnic benches, and a collection of life-sized Americana statues including a fireman, policeman, Indian chief and cowboy, as well as a sign reflecting Marty’s sense of humor: “Children left unattended and running will be towed away at the owner’s expense.”

A comedian throughout much of his career, Marty appeared in over 70 films and TV shows, including the short-lived but fondly remembered comedy “I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster” from the early 1960s. His wife, however, has claimed more of the entertainment spotlight, being widely recognized for playing the matriarch in the popular musical sitcom “The Partridge Family” and winning an Oscar for her role in “Elmer Gantry.”

But Marty takes his wife’s fame in his stride. Mostly.

“When people call me ‘Mr. Jones,’ that’s a little hard to take,” he said with a laugh. “I tell myself they’re mistaking me for Tom Jones and I can live with that!”

As they continue to share humor in the every-day aspects of marriage, the couple hopes their park will remain a place to not only celebrate life, but to remember a terrible tragedy that took it away from so many.

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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E

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o most people, “care enough to get involved” is just a nice thought; to Janet Larson, a member of the SunState Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, it’s a way of life. As the list of Janet’s career/volunteer awards, accomplishments, and certifications would more than fill this page, one would think she might be slowing down - such a thought couldn’t be further from the truth.

In addition to her many current and long standing community affiliations, Janet has been on the board of Peaceful Paths since 2000. Her husband, James F. “Swede” Larson also serves as a trustee for Peaceful Paths.

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Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic abuse network that serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Peaceful Paths provides a wide range of services including emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis hotline, victim advocacy, children’s programming, education and training, counseling and support groups, community awareness and intervention, violence prevention programs, and batterer’s intervention programming.

This important organization strives to promote relationships free of violence and control by providing a safe place to receive intervention, advocacy, and education services using prevention strategies and community partnerships.

In 1974, Janet delivered one of the first domestic violence victims to a new sheltering organization known as SPARC, and she has maintained a significant concern for victims of domestic violence ever since. In 2000, SPARC transitioned into Peaceful Paths. Together, the two organizations have helped thousands of domestic violence victims right here in our community.

Most recently, Janet was involved in the development of Peaceful Paths’ (insert the name here) Emergency Services Campus, a 4-year project that offers victims of domestic violence an expanded housing campus.

“The impact of the campus will be substantial”, stated Dr. Theresa Beachy, Executive Director of Peaceful Paths. “We anticipate serving 300 adult and child survivors seniortimesmagazine.com

annually with residential services.”

Although money had been donated and raised for the land, building and construction efforts, additional fundraising is always needed. Knowing this, Janet spearheaded an additional fundraising campaign. As a board member with SunState Federal Credit Union, she was well aware of the credit union’s commitment to our community. She knew her fellow Board Members would do all they could to help, especially if they knew she was willing to bac k her comments with a cash. With that in mind, Janet and her husband personally donated $2,000, then challenged SunState to do the same. As she expected, the credit union rose to the occasion and matched her donation. Her real surprise, though, came from the individual employees at SunState.

SunState Federal Credit Union Employees Charities of Choice donations are funded by the credit union’s individual employees in the form of automated payroll deductions. The employees themselves determine where donations are made and which groups benefit. When the employees found out about Janet and Swede’s personal commitment, and the credit union’s match, they, too, appropriated a $2,000 donation from the employee fund.

In all, $6,000 was raised thanks to the generous contributions from Janet and Swede Larson, the Board of Directors, and the employees of SunState Federal Credit Union.

“Peaceful Paths is just an incredible organization that I am so happy to serve and to help’, Janet said, ‘and I just can’t say enough about how proud I am of SunState as an organization, and the individual employees especially for stepping up in this situation. ‘People helping People’ has been a saying associated with credit unions for over 75 years, and nowhere is it more alive and put into practice than at SunState Federal Credit Union.”

If you are not familiar with Peaceful Paths and the tremendous service they provide in our community, Janet and Swede Larson, and everyone associated with SunState Federal Credit Union, encourage you to find out more at www.PeacefulPaths.org. If at all possible, make a donation of time or money to help further their good work. If you are interested in some of the other community projects/organizations SunState is currently working to promote and help, look up their Charity of the Month program on the credit union’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/sunstatefcu.

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How to Choose an Implant Dentist

By Dr. Arthur Mowery

Well known as an accomplished cosmetic dentist and former University of Florida instructor, Dr. Art Mowery also places hundreds of dental implants each year.

A recent increase in dental implant marketing has prompted many to ask how does one chooses the right dentist to place single-tooth implants or implant secured dentures.

Experience—is

certainly one of the most important factors in choosing a dentist. In the long run, experience means the professional is able to draw from his or her knowledge to assess the person, the procedure, the materials and the situation to create the optimal outcome.

When it comes to performing dental implant surgery, there are many variables to consider including the type, length, thickness, and durability of the implant itself. Then there’s the patient. How much bone is there to work with? Are the sinus cavities close to where the implant will be located?

How will the doctor make the implant look natural with the rest of the patient’s teeth? What are the patient’s expectations? These are but a few considerations for the

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implant dentist. Experience is the great teacher, and great results are generally associated with great experience.

Before and After Photos—one of the first things to notice about most dental marketing is that they almost always contain ‘stock photography’. This means the photos were purchased or have come from a dental vendor of someone else’s work; or they just use happy smiling face photos. This may be fine for marketing, however, when meeting with a dental office during a dental implant consultation you should ask to see before and after photos of the dentist’s actual work and patients. You should ask to see specific examples of the procedure being recommended to you so you can see the level of experience (how many case seniortimesmagazine.com

photos do they have), and do the end results look natural?

Part-time versus Full-time—another trend in dentistry is part-time doctors. These doctors are usually trying to figure out their career path (which practice do they like or likes them), or do not want the responsibility of owning their own office. It’s not unusual for these practice associates to leave the office they are part-timers in for a full-time position, obviously leaving their patients behind, sometimes in the middle of treatment.

It may be prudent to ask how long an associate or part-time doctor has been in the practice and whether they can guarantee they will be there for you in the long run. Again, implant dentistry is complex; I mean we are replacing a body part! It could be very important months or years down the road to see the same doctor in cases of dental implant maintenance or if you have a complication.

Type of Implants—this

may be a difficult piece of the puzzle to understand and get answers too. I have seen some crazy stuff used as implants. The worst cases I have seen are from countries that solicit dental/medical tourism.

The best advice here is to ask what name-brand of implants the doctor uses so you can do a little research about them.

Is it a generic copy of a name brand implant? I suggest implants made by a large experienced company so that in the case of an implant failure (less likely with an established company), they are guaranteed and improved replacement

parts are easily found. I use BioHorizon or Strauman dental implants.

One Comprehensive Doctor—it

is common practice for general dentists to refer their patients to a prosthodontist to place a dental implant; usually in another office. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this practice.

However, some dentists have continued their dental education well beyond their original training so they can help their patients with most any dental necessity.

The advantages to having one comprehensive doctor is that doctor knows you and your dental past. You go to one office and one doctor for all your dentistry needs.

You won’t need to see multiple doctors in multiple locations. This can reduce your number of visits and speed up treatment time.

Sedation—whether

you have a fear of the dentist or want to be more relaxed during surgery, sedation is a wonderful option.

Not all dental practices offer sedation and very few offer IV sedation. Again, the experience of the doctor will help determine your experience in the chair. A qualified IV sedation dentist could actually make your dental implant surgery the best dental visit you’ve ever had. IV sedation helps the patient relax, recover to alertness more quickly with less memory of the procedure than some forms of sedation. You may want to choose a dentist that can offer this option based on your dental experience.

I hope this article helps potential dental implant recipients understand how to find the dentist that is right for them.

Dental advertising is designed to create a perception. It’s important to read between the lines and ask lots of questions.

Visit several offices for consults and go with experience, how they treat you during your visit, and your gut feeling.

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WWII Veteran Bud Shipbaugh “I’m no hero. The heroes are still there.”

Story and photography by Michael Stone

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he Sirius station devoted to Frank Sinatra croons in the dark house — the lamps are set to switch on at other times — that stands along a dirt road in rural Levy County.

“Make it one for my baby,” Ol’ Blue Eyes sings, “and one more for the road.”

At the sun-lit kitchen table, Bud Shipbaugh, a 94-year-old with plenty on top for a high-and-tight haircut, mostly bypasses the formalities and goes straight into his reverence for big-band music, like that of Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and the rest.

The last time Shipbaugh danced to such music was at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, in 1942, when he was 20. The child of the Great Depression had been carried to the West Coast from his hometown of Navarre, Ohio, by a storm that had flooded the world with oppression, violence and destruction.

Shipbaugh is a member of a group that fought against that storm: the fascism and genocide in Europe and Japan’s imperialism in the Pacific. By the day, these World War II veterans become all the more special because of their dwindling numbers, estimated by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be at roughly 850,000 from the original 16 million who served.

As a newly enlisted Marine, Shipbaugh’s first international role in the war was a stop in New Zealand, which was followed by Guadalcanal, the South Pacific island in the Solomon archipelago that, along with neighboring smaller islands, saw the first major offensive launched by the Allies against Japan during World War II.

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Though Shipbaugh arrived on Guadalcanal after the land battle had been won — at a cost of 1,600 U.S. soldiers on the ground and many others in the air and at sea — he would have his turn at battle, indeed three times, before his two years of service in the Pacific were over.

“If you’ve never been in war — and I hope you never have to be — it’s a bitch,” he said. “You’re scared. You don’t want to do this. You don’t want to do that. But you do it, and don’t ask me what motivates you ‘cause I don’t know.

“Sometimes, I was scared beyond you wouldn’t believe, but I still had all my senses and my faculties and I did what I was told to do.”

Though he enlisted in August 1942, the same month the Guadalcanal campaign commenced, combat wouldn’t come his way until November 1943. The private first class, and later

“If you’ve never been in war — and I hope you never have to be — it’s a bitch.” corporal, had trained on South Carolina’s Parris Island and in California, New Zealand and Guadalcanal. He was a BAR (Browning automatic rifle) man in a scout company meant for front-line reconnaissance in the Third Marine Division’s Third Tank Battalion.

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“I wouldn’t share nothing for a long, long time, and I still don’t tell everything. I keep a lot of stuff to myself that doesn’t need to be told — how I feel and what I saw and what happened. I’m selfish.” of the destination, which ended up being a place later nicknamed by historian Harry Gailey as “the forgotten campaign.”

Bougainville Island, the northwest most island for the Allies to capture in the Solomons, came ready with a strategic airfield and would help in attacking Rabaul, a city in neighboring Papua New Guinea that housed a major Japanese air and naval base.

Shipbaugh arrived at Bougainville on Nov. 11, 1943, 10 days after the Allies’ first landings. He described the island as a “hell of a mess” when he arrived, not because of the Japanese but because of the jungle and swamp that turned any advance into one of wading and chopping.

In his time on Bougainville, scouting the front lines with others from his company, Shipbaugh ran into Japanese fighters twice. The first was uneventful because as soon as Shipbaugh and the others saw the Japanese, the Americans took

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off and reported the enemy position to their commanders.

“We didn’t get in firefights because colonel said don’t get in any firefights,” Shipbaugh recalled. “You report back, and we’ll send people that it’s their job to go get ‘em.”

The Japanese position was shelled relentlessly, and when Shipbaugh returned the next day, all that was left were mangled trees.

The second enemy encounter happened as Shipbaugh and six others were walking along a trail, and a machine gun opened up. They scattered, uninjured, and again reported the position. A combat company went out to face the Japanese there, but Shipbaugh never found out what happened.

He remained on the island for almost two months, leaving in January 1944, but enemy forces wouldn’t be fully expelled from Bougainville until August 1945, the last month of the war. seniortimesmagazine.com

LEFT: Shipbaugh holds a photo — one of only two relics he has from the war — of himself and other Marines on the island of Bougainville.

RIGHT: Shipbaugh points to himself in the other relic, another group photo taken on Bougainville.

The battle claimed 423 Marines and many Australians.

Shipbaugh returned to Guadalcanal for about six months before moving out in July 1944 to the next island: Guam. This time, he landed on the first day of the battle, in the third or fourth wave.

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The Higgins boats weren’t able to carry troops all the way to shore because of coral, so Shipbaugh had to wade through the ocean under mortar fire that splashed water around him, the constant sounds of explosions filling the air.

He said he didn’t record too much of the peripheral in his memory, though, because of his focus on getting off the beach and digging in.

Shipbaugh didn’t encounter any enemy fighters during the landings and, like on Bougainville and despite being there for the whole 21-day battle, mostly avoided them all together.

The closest he came to the Japanese was when he and another soldier were asked to guard two prisoners, workers in their 20s who were drafted and weren’t given weapons. The other soldier told a translator to ask the Japanese men if they had families, and one said yes, a wife and two children.

Shipbaugh remembered this as the first time he’d humanized the Japanese. “And I thought, ‘Well hell, they’re the same as we are,’” he said. “We do not realize that other countries are sometimes like ours. We don’t realize that everybody isn’t as bloodthirsty as other people.”

In the three weeks of fighting, Guam claimed about 1,700 U.S. lives.

Shipbaugh’s final time in battle was on perhaps the most infamous island in the Pacific front: Iwo Jima. He arrived early on Feb. 23, 1945, four days after the first landing waves and a few hours before Joe Rosenthal captured his iconic photo of the American flag being raised on Mount Suribachi.

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Shipbaugh’s certiďŹ cate of honorable discharge from the Marines.

Like many Marines there, Shipbaugh didn’t see the event: “I wasn’t worried about that ag, my friend; I was worried about my butt. I was digging in.â€?

Other than a mortar shell landing a short distance from his foxhole, his nearly two months on Iwo Jima were uneventful, at least in the sense of enemy encounters and from what he’s willing to discuss. “I wouldn’t share nothing for a long, long time, and I still don’t tell everything,â€? the career plumber, pipeďŹ tter and welder said, revealing this is only his third interview. “I keep a lot of stuff to myself that doesn’t need to be told — how I feel and what

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In the end, the month-plus-long battle of Iwo Jima claimed about 6,800 U.S. lives.

Shipbaugh left the island on April 14, and by May, he had made it back home to serve as a drill instructor on Parris Island, where he’d remain for the war’s ďŹ nal months. He’d return to Ohio, marry, have a son and, in 1986, retire to Levy County with his second wife, Katie, who passed away in 2008.

He’s found a home in the Gainesville organization the Iwo Trio, a group open to all veterans and military supporters but that has six members who served on the island during the war. “I feel a camaraderie there that prevails among men who were in combat together — not exactly foxhole to foxhole, but in the same battle,� said Bob Gasche, a friend of Shipbaugh’s and one of the three Iwo veterans who founded the group. “It gives us a sense of belonging, a sense of friendship; it just builds a relationship that doesn’t come about in normal circumstances.�

On the back of his honorable discharge certiďŹ cate, Shipbaugh’s fortunes from the war are revealed: “Wounds received in service: —None—.â€? He said he doesn’t know exactly what pushed him through, but he does have an idea. “I’ll tell you what I think: I think the Lord had other things for me to do, really and truly,â€? he said. “I was no hero. The heroes are still there.â€? s

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he hot summer months can take their toll on anyone, but for seniors the threat is especially dangerous.

“Dehydration is a significant issue with the elderly,” said Jami Proctor, a clinical manager at Mederi Caretenders of Gainesville. “It can occur in less than eight hours and it’s a significant reason for hospitalization.

Approximately 18 percent of seniors admitted to a hospital for dehydration die within 30 days.”

Seniors often have a decreased level of perspiration, a delayed sense of thirst or decreased senses of taste and smell. Medications can suppress hunger or thirst. And even in hot weather many seniors choose not to use air conditioning, opting instead to open windows or turn on fans to avoid high energy bills or a house that feels too cold for them.

Caretenders personnel educate seniors and caregivers on the signs of dehydration and ways to avoid it.

Some obvious symptoms may include increased confusion or disorientation, fainting, headaches and dryness of the nose and mouth.

“The tongue can get sticky or tacky, and the skin loses elasticity,” Proctor explained. “If you pinch the skin up and it very slowly goes back down, that is a sign of dehydration.”

Left unchecked, dehydration can lead to complications such as stroke or heart failure. Yet the danger can be averted with simple planning. Proctor suggests providing attractive containers such as colorful glasses and pitchers to entice clients to drink fluids, or adding a little fruit to water to give variety in appearance and flavor.

“Have things prepared ahead of time and placed where seniors can easily reach them,” said Proctor. “Call them through the day and monitor their eating and drinking habits.”

Water does not have to be the only option; liquids that are low in sugar can help keep dehydration at bay. Incorporate plenty of fruit, vegetables and other foods with high water content into the diet. Sugar-free popsicles and smoothies are also good ways to get fluids into a senior’s diet.

Save outdoor activities for the early morning or evening when temperatures are lower, and wear a hat and loose fitting, cotton clothes that allow skin to breathe. If a senior shows signs of heat stroke – high body temperature, rapid pulse and vomiting – get him or her to a hospital immediately.

With a little knowledge and some preventive measures, independent seniors can still enjoy “the good old summertime!”

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FORGET-ME-NOT

Hallowed Ground Remembering Those We Lost On 9/11 “She had a business suit on, her hair was all askew. This woman stood there for what seemed like minutes, then she held down her skirt and then she stepped off of the ledge…

I thought, how human, how modest, to hold down her skirt before she jumped… I couldn’t look anymore.”

— JAMES GILROY, LOWER MANHATTAN RESIDENT.

Story and Photography by Ericka Winterrowd

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t’s interesting how memories can sometimes fade. If you asked me where I was at a certain time yesterday I would probably have to think a while — and I’m not sure I’d be able to recall exactly what I was doing or how I felt.

There are moments, though, where time seems to bow down in complete awe, when our hearts are stunned and everything around us seems to stand still. Sometimes those moments are beautiful and sometimes they are filled with such ugliness, sometimes both. It is during these moments when we have no choice but to remember, because forgetting would be a sin.

My father was sitting in geometry class the day President Kennedy was shot. Thirty-eight years later I would be sitting in algebra class when the twin towers were struck. I wonder where my grandparents were when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I’m sure they would remember.

On September 11th, 2001, I was 14, and the only thought in my mind was trying not to look like such an obvious freshman. I’d like to say I was also trying to flirt with the cute boy who sat next to me in class, but I didn’t have enough courage for that.

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It was just a normal day, and in New York City it was one of the most beautiful blue skies, not a cloud in sight.

But it did not remain a beautiful day. On that day, September 11th, 2001, life as we knew it changed for every American.

We were all affected, near and far.

When I walked up to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, it was almost too much to take. I broke down.

The area surrounding me felt like hallowed ground and in that moment I was so very small. It was as if the 14-yearold me came out to say hello, to let me know that she still remembers.

Resting in the shadow of where the Twin Towers once stood, are two massive reflecting pools — each nearly an acre in size. The Memorial features the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. Here, visitors are able to read the names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks, which are inscribed into bronze panels trimming the Memorial pools.

This scene is a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history. seniortimesmagazine.com

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Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center site, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pa. The National 9/11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to them, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.

Nestled near the Memorial is the Museum, which is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site. With over 100,000-square-feet of exhibition space, visitors have the opportunity to not only learn about the events that took place that day, but also about the lives of those lost.

The Museum’s mission is to tell the story of 9/11 through a collection of authentic artifacts, multimedia displays, narratives, and archives — so that we will never forget.

Exhibitions are divided into three parts: Foundation Hall, which visitors enter first, and then the historical exhibition and the memorial exhibition.

In Foundation Hall, visitors will have the chance to witness surviving artifacts such as the “slurry wall,” a retaining wall of the original World Trade Center that has withstood the devastation of 9/11. Also present is the “Last Column,” which stands 36-feet high and serves as a symbol of perseverance.

Visitors are able to gaze at the mementoes, memorial inscriptions, and posters of missing people placed there by rescue workers and others.

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The historical exhibition presents the events of the day as they transpired on 9/11. Here, visitors will come to understand how such a normal beautiful day was overshadowed by escalating panic, confusion, and horror as our country came under attack.

The Museum also provides insight into the human drama that existed within the twin towers, the hijacked airplanes and the Pentagon, by using images, artifacts, video, first-person testimony and real-time audio recordings from that tragic day.

Visitors will learn about the experiences of people near and far from the attack sites as well as the heroic actions of first responders and civilians aiding one another.

I think every American would agree that after that day there would forever be a “before 9/11” and an “after 9/11.” The exhibitions prove that.

Visitors enter a series of galleries that chronicle what led up to the attacks on 9/11, as the Museum examines the World Trade Center as a symbol as well as a target. It then addresses the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the evolution of the terrorist network al-Qaeda.

From presentations on global responses, collective grief and the search for the missing in the immediate days and weeks after the attacks, the Museum also explores the valiant efforts of recovery and rebuilding at the three attack sites. Incredible

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acts of compassion and public service are preserved through archival footage and oral testimony.

The final chapter of the historical exhibition discusses the immediate aftermath of 9/11 up to the present moment. Visitors will examine the challenges of the post-9/11 world as well as the significance of this event in our history.

One of the most moving exhibitions is “In Memoriam,” which commemorates the lives of those who perished on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Here, visitors have the chance to learn about the men, women and children who died.

As I entered this exhibition through a corridor filled with photographs of the nearly 3,000 victims, the massive scale of human loss hit me. The “Wall of Faces” creates a quilt-like image filled with patchwork portraits of women in wedding dresses, men with graduation-day smiles, and some who are just wearing regular everyday clothes — all with a look of contentment.

As I yearned to learn more about the faces that were staring back at me, I noticed touchscreen tables that allowed visitors to discover additional information about each person. I scrolled through photographs, read bios and listened to audio remembrances by friends, family and coworkers. Each face I learned about came alive. It was like meeting a new friend.

I remember looking at the photographs of the brides and thinking that they must have been so excited that day; they

must have thought they looked so beautiful. Then I thought about the faces that would never get the chance to have a bridal portrait taken, such as 8-year-old Zoe Falkenberg and her little sister, Dana who was only 3. The girls, along with their mother and father, had boarded hijacked flight 77 bound for Los Angeles. On their way to Australia for a family vacation, they would never reach their final destination. On 9/11 Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.

In 2014, Zoe would have been 21, her little sister 16. Memories of a first legal sip of alcohol and taking a driver’s license photo are forever lost. Frozen in time are the images of two little girls — children who would never get to grow up.

Rotating selections of personal artifacts are also featured in this exhibit, including a Christmas needlepoint stocking owned by United Flight 93 passenger Lauren Grandcolas — a donation by the victim’s mother. She said that Christmas was her daughter’s favorite holiday and that she looked forward to decorating the tree every year.

This hit home as I thought about the stocking my mother made me with a Raggedy Ann on it. I never met Lauren Grandcolas but we both have Christmas stockings that our mothers made for us. Suddenly, when I looked at her portrait, I saw more than the word “victim.” I saw the word, “daughter” — I saw myself.

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There is a room dedicated to the rest of United Flight 93; the flight that never made it to the terrorists’ intended target, but instead crashed in Shanksville, Pa. after the passengers and crew fought back. In a seven-minute video timeline, visitors are able to understand the events and travel path of this flight.

Included in the film are written translations of some of the conversations that were captured over the airplane’s black box. There is also audio of the hijackers telling passengers to remain calm and that they were heading back to the airport for more fuel. Voicemails that passengers left for their loved ones are played, and the entire mood of the room changes as visitors silently take in the last moments of these passengers’ lives.

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voicemail to her husband was overwhelmingly calm as she explained to him that the plane had been hijacked. She ended her message by saying that she hoped to be able to see his face again. At this point her voice began to crack and she finished the phone call by saying that she loved him and then finally, goodbye.

Lauren Grandcolas also left a voicemail. Before I entered this room I learned she was 3-months pregnant with her first child. She left a message for her husband and the peace and serenity that this woman carried in her voice was so soothing it almost sounded like a lullaby. She explained that they were having a little problem on the plane but that he shouldn’t worry, and she wanted him to know that she was comfortable.

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“Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning.”

This art installation is composed of 2,983 individual watercolor paintings, each a distinct attempt by artist Spencer Finch to remember the color of the sky on the morning of September 11, 2001. Finch’s work centers on the idea of memory. What one person perceives as blue might not be the same as what another person sees. Yet our memories, like our perception of color, share a common reference.

voicemails were so calm under the circumstances. After I left, I began thinking about the word comfortable. What an interesting word to use. Then I started thinking about what it must be like to have a loved one who is dying, witnessing their progression to death. I think what you would want most for them is comfort as they passed on. Perhaps Grandcolas wanted to give that last gift to her husband. I know I’d want to give that to my family — I didn’t know that before this trip.

As I made my way outside of the Museum I found myself standing in-between both reflecting pools and looking upon a Callery pear tree. With burned, broken branches and snapped roots, this tree was discovered at Ground Zero and became known as the “Survivor Tree.”

Severely damaged, this survivor was removed from the

wreckage and placed in the care of The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010 after its full recovery and rehabilitation.

My eyes feasted on its new, silky limbs, which extended from the gnarled stumps. Its physical appearance is a perfect documentation of the tree’s past and present. As I stood back and marveled at its resilience, I noticed children leaning forward to trace the tree’s scars. In that moment I was witnessing a bridging of generations — those who were not alive during the attacks touching a living piece of history that was.

I found comfort in knowing that the events of that day and the stories of those we lost are being passed on, never to be forgotten.

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COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN

Enjoying Act Three Olivia de Havilland

“G

one With the Wind” might be a good place for Olivia de Havilland to begin her book, I thought as we lunched in Paris shortly after I’d arrived from New York in a desperate attempt, as her editor at the Delacorte Press, to dislodge her long overdue autobiography before being forced to invoke the non-delivery clause in her contract.

Hoping to jar her memory and jumpstart the book, I began to pelt her with questions about her Oscar-nominated performance in “GWTW.” Was it true that she’d won the role of Melanie because her sister Joan Fontaine, after declining it as not glamorous enough, told producer David O. Selznick that Olivia would be perfect as the plain and soft-spoken Mellie? Joan hadn’t grabbed it because she was holding out for the sexier role of Scarlett.

I thought it would be a good talking point, and would lead to other relevant stories. As I’d later learn from Joan herself, when we were both associated with publisher William Morrow and Company, which had contracted her to write her autobiography, “No Bed of Roses,” Selznick was madly in love with her, and although he didn’t cast her in “GWTW” he gave her the lead in “Rebecca,” which he was producing at the same time, and for which he’d considered both Olivia and Vivien Leigh. As the innocent and lovable Ms. Maxim de

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Winter, Joan Fontaine received her first Oscar nomination, but, to Selznick’s dismay, gave her virginity to actor Conrad Veidt, Joan Crawford’s leading man in “A Woman’s Face.”

The record shows that Olivia was proud she’d convinced Clark Gable to cry when Rhett Butler nearly cracked up over the serial deaths of his two children. The actor feared that crying would damage his he-man image, and though he was the king of Hollywood at 38 and Olivia a relative newcomer of 23, she “shyly” helped him overcome his embarrassment, and he managed to shed real tears, resulting in perhaps the most gut-wrenching scene in the film.

When I asked her to elaborate, all I got from her was, “You seem to have ‘Gone With the Wind’ on the mind today.”

I had better luck when I changed the subject to “The Heiress,” perhaps because she’d received an Oscar for the role.

“What did you think of Montgomery Clift? I asked.

“Monty was wonderful,” she said, but she objected to his acting coach Mira Rostova. Ignoring director William Wyler, Clift looked to Rostova for a nod of approval after each take.

I wondered why the best actor of his generation would want advice from one of its worst. I’d seen Clift and Rostova on stage at the Phoenix Theater in New York in 1954 in Chekhov’s “The Seagull,”

and while Clift’s celebrated intensity was compelling, Rostova was virtually invisible, totally lacking in stage presence.

During filming of “The Heiress” Olivia clashed with both director William Wyler, who insisted she wear drab costumes, and Sir Ralph Richardson, who tried to upstage her, but she expressed nothing but the highest respect when we spoke of Monty.

“Monty sang a haunting love song to you” I said. “Do you remember it?”

“0h, yes. ‘The Joys of Love.’ Monty loved it too. He sat down at the piano and played it for me in our scene in the parlor at Washington Square.”

The lyrics of the old French song — “the pleasure of love lasts only a moment, the pain of love lasts a lifetime” — gave the film its sweetest moment, abruptly followed by heartbreak when Monty deserted her. Years later he attempted a reconciliation, but she turned him away, having evolved through suffering into a self-respecting and independent person.

“You excel at portraying women who at first appear weak,” I said, ”but in the end they emerge as the strongest characters in the film.”

“I certainly do,” she exclaimed, and suddenly a strange thing happened to us as we sat tarrying over lunch. “The Joys of Love” came wafting from the restaurant’s sound system.

“See,” she said, “we were just talking about that song, and now we’re hearing it!”

“Some call it coincidence,” I said. “To me it’s a sign from God we’re on the right track.”

I began to think her overdue book might be salvaged after all. s Ellis Amburn is in the Hall of Excellence at TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism. Involved daily in volunteer community service, the High Springs resident is the author of biographies of Roy Orbison, Elizabeth Taylor and others. ellis.amburn@gmail.com.

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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION TIOGA MONDAY MARKET

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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 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.

FREE YOGA FOR VETERANS Wednesdays 12:15PM OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave. Free yoga classes for active-duty and military veterans, 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.

Wednesdays 6:00pm OCALA - First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 SE Maricamp Rd. Free English as a Second Language Classes, providing three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) taught by certified ESL teachers. Provisions for childcare and additional programs for teens and adults. 352-629-5683.

LEARN ENGLISH Wednesdays 6:00pm OCALA - College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Rd. Free weekly classes for adults to learn English. Nursery, children, teen activities, adult bible study and assistance in applying and studying for the Citizenship test are also available. Childcare is provided.

All activities are free and everyone is welcome. Wednesdays. 352-854-6981.

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. Beckie: 352-318-1281.

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Saturday, September 5 2:30pm – 3:30pm GAINESVILLE - Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 4000 W. Newberry Rd. Learn basic escapes, grabs, strikes, defense against a knife attack, choke hold and on the ground striking/kicking. This free class is offered to females on the first Saturday of the month.

Women are encouraged to attend every month.

352-371-1007 or email globalmmaacademy@ gmail.com. www.globalmmaacademy.com.

KANAPAHA GUIDED WALK Saturday, September 5

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

QUILTERS GUILD Thursday, September 3

FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

9:30am GAINESVILLE - Alachua Senior Recreation Center, 5701 N. W. 34th Blvd. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild will present MaryJeanine Ibarguen, founder of the Florida Quilt Network. She will demonstrate stash-buster quilts and quick projects. Free. Visit www. qacdg.org for a new member application.

10:00am – 12:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month. The docent is Master Gardener, Alicia Nelson. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge.

OCALA CARNIVAL Sunday, September 6 12:00pm – 8:00pm OCALA - Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW 4 St. Live music, cultural celebration with a parade, vendors and family activities. Info: Elgin Carelock of the North Central Caribbean Culture Carnival Association at 404-993-7189.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS FREE FRIDAYS CONCERTS

Thursday, September 10

Friday, September 4

2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Legal Concerns for Seniors. Scott Toney, Elder Law Attorney with the Toney Law Firm, will share his expertise on legal issues important to Seniors. Jean Outler – 352-367-8169.

8:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - SW 2nd Ave. and SW 2nd St. The City has purchased a mobile stage, which will be placed in parking lot no. 10, the same location that the Union Street Farmers Market occupies on Wednesdays. The public is invited to attend the annual concert series of free, family-friendly concerts, featuring some of the best local and regional musicians. Performing this week is Ricky Kendall (Americana, Blues, Folk).

INVITATIONAL ART SHOW September 4 – 29 Times vary BELLEVIEW - Gallery East Art Center, 11761 SE US Highway 441. This show spotlights the 2D and photo artwork of Marion, Lake and Sumter County artists. A reception and open house will be held on Friday, September 11 from 5pm to 7pm, with a ribbon ceremony at 6pm. Meet the artists on the open house or swing by during gallery hours during the month of September to see the art. Gallery East is open from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday through Friday and from 10am to 1:30pm on Saturdays. www.galleryeast.org.

FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT Friday, September 11 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - 100 SW 2nd Ave. Performing this week is Flat Lands. Their dreamy melodies over flashes of Stevie Wonder tinged funk, and the occasional chaos of avant-garde blues revivalist Jack White, makes for an adventurous time that will surely bring you to your feet dancing.

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.

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PAINT OUT September 11 - 13 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Local landscape artists will be gathering to create live paintings at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. The 3-day event is part of the 13th Worldwide Artist Paint Out, linking artists and locations all over the world and promoting art as a universal language that has no borders. Witness the mysterious creative process as you stroll through the gardens from artist to artist. Regular admission price for non-members. Members are admitted free of charge. www.kanapaha.org.

WALK OF HOPE Saturday, September 12 7:00am – 12:30pm OCALA - Ocala Police Department’s Community Room and parking lot, 402 North Pine Ave. Walk of Hope: Honoring Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence. Join the Annual Domestic Violence Walk to raise awareness of domestic violence. Info: Monica Bryant of the Marion County Children’s Alliance Family Violence Prevention Workgroup at 352-438-5993 or 352-875-1248.

WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE Sunday, September 13 2:30pm GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. WAG presents a talk by Mark Wayne Adams, an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher, who will offer valuable insight and marketing techniques and reveal the untapped potential in writing for children.

The event is open to all who are interested in the written word. www.writersalliance.org.

ButterflyFest Plant Sale September 18 – 20 10:00am GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. ButterflyFest features a large 3-day plant sale with more than 150 species of difficult-to-find and butterflyfriendly 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 museum’s Butterfly Rainforest and museum events like Earth Day and ButterflyFest. 352-846-2000.

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6:00pm – 10:00pm OCALA - Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave. Local young bands perform live music in downtown Ocala. Food trucks will be on hand to satisfy your appetite. 352-368-5517.

2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. The Influence of Daily Activities on Health. Dr. Duane Corbett of the UF Institute on Aging will share how the calories and energy burn doing common daily activities, the reactions of our brains to pain (such as arthritis and knee pain), and how the effects of watching television influence our health. Jean Outler: 352-367-8169.

WORLDWIDE PAINT OUT Friday, September 18 6:00pm – 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. The Worldwide Paint Out show will hang in the Summer House Gallery through the end of 2015. A commission of 40 percent on art sales benefits Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.

There is no cost associated with attending the Art Opening. The outside Gardens will not be open at this time. www.kanapaha.org.

FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT Friday, September 18 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - 100 SW 2nd Ave. Performing this week is reggae group De Lions of Jah.

Enjoy butterfly releases and come dressed in your favorite pollinator attire for the Pollinator Parade! www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflyfest.

MARION COUNTY GOURD ARTISTS Saturday, September 19 10:00am BELLEVIEW - Cherokee Park Rec. Center, 5641 SE 113 Place. Join gourd enthusiasts exploring the world of gourds. www. marioncountygourdartists.com.

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2:30pm GAINESVILLE - Matheson Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Join Leslie Poole, author of “Saving Florida: Women’s Fight for the Environment in the Twentieth Century,” at Matheson Museum for a book talk and signing.

“Saving Florida” reveals how women’s clubs prompted legislation to establish Florida’s

10:00am GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. Explore the lives of bats, bees, birds and butterflies while learning about wings, wildlife and biodiversity. Learn about butterfly gardening, native pollinators, conservation, backyard wildlife and more.

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18730 W. Newberry Rd. This day is set aside for citizens to help enhance our public lands.

Volunteers will restore a historic road and work in the historic flower garden. Entrance fee waved for participating volunteers. 352472-1142; www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.

Times Vary GAINESVILLE - UF College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 SW 16th Ave. Operation Catnip’s flagship spay-neuter clinic, during which they will spay or neuter approximately 150 cats. All cats will receive a full set of vaccinations and parasite treatment. Sterilization can control the community cat population, decrease aggression and odor and prevent cancer. Contact Operation Catnip to make your mandatory reservation at 352-380-0940 or clinic.reservations@ ocgainesville.org. www.operationcatnip.org.

DOVER QUARTET Sunday, September 20 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr. The Dover Quartet swept the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, winning the Grand Prize and all Special Prizes. Members of the Quartet have appeared as soloists with some of the world’s finest orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Tokyo Philharmonic.

RAISIN’ CANE: A HARLEM RENAISSANCE ODYSSEY September 27 - 29 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd. Inspired by the classic 1923 Jean Toomer novel Cane and works by the musicians, composers, poets and actors of the Harlem Renaissance. Starring the award-winning actress, singer and dancer Jasmine Guy, a modernday Griot, and the acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio, Raisin’ Cane celebrates and honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement and imagery. General admission is $25.

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7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd. Ukrainian violinist Aleksey Semenenko is praised for performances replete with “verve, wit, delicatesse, and beautiful phrasing” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer). Winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, he was presented in debut recitals at Merkin Concert Hall and the Kennedy Center. Reserved seating tickets are $35. 352-392-2787.

2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Florida Toxic Plants. Dana Griffin, a local expert on Florida wildflowers and plants, will use slides to explain common toxic plants found in our area. Jean Outler: 352-367-8169.

FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT Friday, September 25 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - 100 SW 2nd Ave. Performing this week is classic rock cover band The Shambles.

THE HARN’S 25TH BIRTHDAY Friday, September 25 6:00pm – 12:00am GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Rd. “Conversations: A 25th Anniversary Exhibition” will debut, illustrating the growth of the Harn’s collections over the past 25 years and will feature recent works given in honor of the Harn’s anniversary. Dinner under the stars at the UF Cultural Plaza or cocktail buffet will offer savory cuisine. UF Bands will provide multiple instrumental ensembles throughout the Harn featuring genres from jazz to classical, and a cappella group “No Southern Accent” will also perform. DJ Jarad Bowens of Genius Entertainment will rev up the dancing at the after

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FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT Friday, October 2 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - 100 SW 2nd Ave. The Imposters (The Beatles Tribute Band). The Impostors play a wide selection of The Beatles’ favorites from the popular hits of the early heydays, and are known to occasionally throw in some great covers of other groups such as The Byrds, The Hollies, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young and The Left Banke.

SPORTSABILITY OCALA Friday, October 2 10:00am – 2:30pm OCALA - E.D. Croskey Recreation Complex, Hampton Aquatic FUN Center, MLK Recreation Complex. SportsAbility, the premier event of the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA), enhances the lives of people of all

abilities by promoting active living. SportsAbility provides first-hand access to recreation and active leisure, resources and demonstrations.

This event will introduce and demonstrate a wide variety of recreation and leisure activities, including therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with disabilities. Info: Diane Leaf of the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks at 352-401-3916 or visit www.fdoa.org/ sportsability-ocala. Registration required.

YARD SALE Saturday, October 3 8:00am – 2:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - The GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 40 NW First Ave. Collectables, Housewares, Decorations, Ladies Boutique and more. 386-454-0794.

SENIOR GAMES October 3 – October 18 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Locations vary. This community event is catered to adults 50 and over to promote an active and healthy lifestyle in today’s Seniors.

Hundreds of athletes from Alachua County and across the state will compete in archery, basketball shooting, billiards, basketball bowling, cycling, golf, swimming, table tennis, track and field and 5K road race. Info: Gainesville Sports Commission at 352-338-9300 or email mcrimmins@gainesvillesportscommission. com. Registration booklet is also available online at gainesvillesportscommission.com.

METROPOLITAN OPERA Sunday, October 4 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr. For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world, and is the launching pad for the opera stars of the future. Another generation of young singers is waiting in the wings to be discovered. “Rising Stars” offers fans across North America a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers.

Tickets: $25-$35. www.performingarts.ufl.edu.

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The July Charity of the Month $1,000 winner is Dance Marathon at the University of Florida benefiting UF Health Shands. This annual 26.2-hour event benefits the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

Each year, more than 800 students stay awake and on their feet to raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Shands Hospital for Children at UF. In the 20 years of Dance Marathon’s existence, more than $8 million has been donated, making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States.

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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 Playhouse ................................ 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

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Escape of the Unicorn September 3 – September 20 In the 13th century, in the year of the final crusade, the troubadour Robert de Chanson was imprisoned under sentence of death in the tower room of a castle in Southern France.

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Ruthless August 28 – September 13 Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical.

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The 39 Steps September 11 - September 27 Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This comedy is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance.

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Simple Lessons for a Better Life CHARLES E. DODGEN c.2015, Prometheus Books $18.00 / $19.00 Canada 288 pages

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Yes, you’re happy to note cat videos, new babies and neighbors having fun. But who likes to see word of war, destruction, accidents, or death? Yes, life means having both — but at this point, you feel as though there should be some sort of balance. Seek it in “Simple Lessons for a Better Life” by Charles E. Dodgen.

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Things sure have changed since you were a kid.

That’s a common sentiment. People have probably been uttering it since two years after time began — but today, how do we “not exist in a perpetual state of fear and misery?” Dodgen, a clinical psychiatrist, answers that question with what he found in a nursing home.

As we age, and especially when we reach Senior Status, we become “dispossessed of the material features that defined… identities.”

Dodgen says that’s the “original identity theft,” and while there’s no alternative to this loss, we can learn to cope with it. Everyone endures suffering and pain to some degree, but there is a way to separate the two, for instance.

“Pain in life is inevitable,” but a good support system can help overcome it to the point of toleration. If that support system is you, resist the need to “do something about it” and just comfort.

Simple love and companionship work wonders; reach for it, and give it.

Recognize that depression lasts longer than demoralization; to ease the latter, positive reminders of the past are sometimes all you need. Try to remember that, though it’s certainly no fun, “loss allows for personal growth.” Understand that phantom pain can come

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from missing people, too, but activity helps and “a… gaping hole can be filled with new experiences.” Keep in mind that you are your best health plan, and you can improve your own attitude and experiences, love your body, and balance your mind. And finally, remember that there’s pain in life but what matters is what you do about it.

War, racial tensions, financial problems, dead lions, the list of woes all depends on where you sit. “Simple Lessons for a Better Life” may be able to help you relax about things — or it may not.

As self-help books go, this one is unique: by examining the emotions of those who’ve lost a lot (home, partner, independence, health) and have moved to a nursing home, author Charles E. Dodgen shows how richer lives can come from adversity. Yes, it sounds simplistic (and there are pages where it definitely is), but what Dodgen says consistently makes sense on at least some level. Though it may take a bit of between-thelines reading, that’s particularly true when his advice encompasses the needs of caregivers, elders, and their children.

This is not a book of wisdom, so much as it’s a book of inspiration that needs to be savored and pondered to get the best from it. If you’re dealing with adversity or just watching too much news, “Simple Lessons for a Better Life” may be just the thing. s

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Mary’s Story Stroke survivor Mary Green returned to North Florida Regional to thank a special group of people.

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