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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 11

ON THE COVER – In honor of Veterans Day we salute not only those who have served, but the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacriﬁce as well. Here, Gold Star Family Mike and Tammy Clark hold their son Philip’s boots. Happy Veterans Day to all of our heroes! PHOTO BY STEPHANIE RICHARDS

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The Ultimate Sacrifice Remembering Families of Fallen Soldiers

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Shared History Veterans Add Personal Experience to Classroom Lessons BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

In Treble The life of Dr. Willard Ray Kesling STORY BY EMMA WITMER

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NOVEMBER 6, 1946 You may recognize Sally Field from her hit roles in iconic American films like “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Sybil.” This film actress started her career in television with the show “Gidget”in 1965 with her first serious film roles coming along during the 1970s. Her role as Sybil led to her first Emmy in TV film for the vast emotional range she was able to capture on the screen. Her first Academy Award came along in 1979 for her role in “Norma Rae.” More accolades such as another Oscar were awarded to the actress for the diverse roles she played throughout the rest of the 20th century. Her more recent work can be seen in the show “Maniac” on Netflix. Field has also become active in the directing community by applying what she has learned as a TV, film and streaming actress to the production side of Hollywood.

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Birthdays this month

Whoopi Goldberg (63) November 13, 1955

Dennis Miller (65)

Prince Charles (70)

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November 14, 1948

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Danny Devito (74) November 17, 1944

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Pat Buchanan NOVEMBER 2, 1938 Pat Buchanan is a well-known face in the political sphere due to his service to three presidential administrations; however, the political icon was originally an avid journalist having obtained degrees from Georgetown and Columbia University. He utilized his writing skills and journalistic knowledge to write speeches and campaign strategies. By 1975, Buchanan’s primary line of work was in policial columns, until 1985 when he returned to the White House to work as the Director of Communications under Ronald Regan. Today, Buchanan has dozens of books published regarding various ideals in the political sphere.

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The Ultimate Sacriﬁce Remembering Families of Fallen Soldiers

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hilip Paul Clark always had a smile on his face. He was a leader and encourager, who always loved joking around too. As he grew up surrounded by family members in the military, he developed a passion to enlist in the service. While a student at Buchholz High School, he talked with recruiters from all branches but made up his mind to wear the Marine Corps Dress Blues, according to his dad, Mike. “Philip’s focus in his final year of high school changed. He gave up football his senior year – he was a starter - and focused on being as physically fit as possible for boot camp,” Mike said. “He would jog around with weights on his back and do early morning and evening PT with the recruiting officer.” Philip enlisted in the Marine Corp, graduated from boot camp and went on to the School of Infantry, after which he was selected for Sniper School. However, that would have meant leaving his unit which had received orders for deployment to Afghanistan. “Philip said he couldn’t be separated from his brothers and was deployed with them in 2009. Three days before he died, we had a phone conversation that went on for 45 minutes. It seemed as though he didn’t want to get off the phone,” Mike said. “Although he couldn’t say specifically what was going on, he did tell us to watch Fox News. It was about the push for the stronghold in Marjah and there were Marines in the background. There was Philip’s picture on TV, larger than life. It was the last time we saw him alive.”

Now, his uniform hangs in a case on the wall, and a clay statue of his likeness sits on a table in the Clark home. His empty boots are on the floor, never to be worn again. Lance Corporal Philip Paul Clark gave the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on May 18, 2010. Mike and his wife Tammy became members of the Gold Star Families, which is a designation given to those who lost a loved one in active military duty. Every day the Clarks and other Gold Star Families remember the empty seat at their table and the price their loved one paid for our freedom. Now, a movement is underway for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to honor families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving. Project Chairman James Islam is the Honorary Board Member for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (Gainesville), Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation (HWWMOHF). He and his wife Donna are a Gold Star Family. The couple’s son, Joshua, was a Marine whose life ended tragically after a Recon training exercise at Camp Pendleton in California in 2014. Shortly after his death, they formed the Joshua 1:9 Foundation, which supports causes important to him. “I put out a Twitter post and saw it was liked by the Williams Foundation. I didn’t know anything about it, so I decided to investigate further,” Islam said. Established in 2012, the HWWMOHF is a non-profit orga-

A picture of what the front of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (top) at Veterans Park will look like. Fundraising is now underway for the project. Buchholz High School Air Force JROTC at the August 26, 2018 groundbreaking (bottom) with Foundation Co-Founder and Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams (center in red).

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PHOTO BY STACEY AASVED PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE RICHARDS Hershel “Woody” Williams (center) with Gold Star Family Donna and James Islam. James is the project chair for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument project at Veterans Park. Gold Star Family Tammy and Mike Clark (top right). Mike holds a photo of his son Philip, who was a Marine killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. An oil painting of LCpl Philip Paul Clark (bottom right) that was given to his parents hangs in the family’s home. Veterans Memorial Park includes recognition of each war and residents who gave their lives. The global war on terror monument (below) includes Philip Clark’s name.

“A lot of people may not think about the families; they made a sacriﬁce too.” nization that encourages the establishment of Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the country. It also provides scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children. The idea was planted in Williams’ mind while he was delivering Western Union telegrams to inform Gold Star families of the death of their loved one at the beginning of World War II. He thought the “recognition of the families of those lost in war was very inadequate” and would years later form the organization to honor them and preserve the memory of the fallen, according to the website. In addition to the Islams and Clarks, other committee members include Gainesville residents Cary and Jamie Hill.

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Cary served six years in the Marines and is retired from Gainesville Regional Utilities. He serves as Unit Commander (and his wife helps with the administration) of the Milton Lewis Young Marines, a youth education and service program for boys and girls ages eight through high school. The group is also involved in the project. “A lot of people may not think about the families; they made a sacriﬁce too,” Jamie said. “Our Young Marines are involved and will be doing fundraising for the project. At the same time, they are being educated about the sacriﬁces made for freedom too; that is very important for our future.” seniortimesmagazine.com

Committee members agreed that Veterans Memorial Park was the ideal place for such a monument. “People are there all the time. It has information about all the wars and the lives of area residents that were lost. It really is an educational teaching tool,” Mike said. “This project is about education too.” A groundbreaking ceremony was held August 25 for the project. Williams attended the event and made time to talk with families and youth. “It is important to educate a generation that may be less familiar — and we are glad less familiar — with loss of life, but we want them always to remember,” Islam said. Each Gold Star Family Memorial Monument is made of black granite and bears the words: “Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, a tribute to Gold Star Families and relatives who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.” At the center is a cut out of a soldier, representing the fallen. “The monument is seven feet at the highest point and 13 feet wide. It will have a 25 to 30-foot apron across and be wheelchair accessible,” Islam said. “The back will be a custom design by the committee and we plan to involve other Gold Star Families from this area. It will include all branches of service represented with images that are as meaningful as possible.” There are 43 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the U.S., with another 47 currently being planned. The estimated cost of the project is $60,000 with $10,000 donated for labor and materials. So far, approximately $5,000 has been raised of the remaining $50,000 and the committee members hope to raise enough to hold a dedication ceremony in the spring. The Williams Foundation covers the administrative costs for online donations, providing a secure page for each project. “All the money donated through the Gainesville page on the website goes directly to this specific project,” Islam said. While business donations are welcomed, committee members say they also want individuals to be involved through a $10 or $20 donation in memory or honor of a veteran. “Our vision is to have 5,000 separate donations for this and then display the names of each veteran on a star in some type of visual illustration at the dedication,” Islam said. “Each star is like a personal thank you and letter of encouragement to Gold Star Families. It says their loved ones are not forgotten.” Focusing specifically on families is unique and that is what makes this project so important, Tammy Clark said. “There are monuments honoring the fallen, which we should do, but the families have to go on with a missing piece of their life. After 9/11, there was a lot of talk and support for what [the military] were doing; now there is a silence,” she said. “As Philip’s stepmom, it is hard because I don’t want his death to be in vain — what he died for was freedom for all of us.” s

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tanding Bear wrote, “My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know the red man has great heroes too.” Chief Bear feared that the beliefs and traditions of the North American Indians were in danger of being lost. The Sioux Chief requested assistance (from Gutzon Borglum in 1931) to build a memorial honoring an Indian warrior. Borglum was busy working on Mount Rushmore and did not respond. Determined, Bear corresponded with Sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski, pleading for help. That letter included the above quote. Ziolkowski met with Bear in 1947. One year later work began on the world’s largest memorial, located 17 miles from Mount Rushmore. Both on sacred Sioux grounds, in the Paha Sapa (Black Hills of South Dakota). Last summer I visited both landmarks. Mount Rushmore was on my bucket list. Sadly, I was unfamiliar with the Crazy Horse Memorial. Fortunately, it was part of the pre-planned tour. Its story grabbed my soul. Ashamed of my ignorance, I vowed to share its powerful message. The incredible carving struck me as not only the ﬁrst recognition of Native American heroes, but also veterans. White man immigrants invaded their land. The warriors served as militia to defend their lives and lifestyle. Crazy Horse epitomized the Indians’ idea of an idol. Hence, chosen to represent those who bravely fought to remain free. Curly, a Teton Sioux, was born in 1843

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and lost his mother at age four. At 12-yearsold he witnessed an attack on the Lakota Indians over a lost cow. The result was a war, lasting more than two decades. During his teenage years he proved himself in battle. Curly earned his father’s name, Tasunka Witco, and became known as Crazy Horse. The President of the United States signed the treaty of 1868. It guaranteed Indians necessities (clothing, meat, tents) to sustain life. It stated, “As long as the rivers run, and the grasses grow, and trees bear leaves, Paha Sapa, the Black Hills, will forever and ever be the sacred land of the Indians.” Crazy Horse never signed a treaty but wanted peace. His goal was to maintain the lifestyle of his people on their land. When the US broke their promises, the Sioux leader fought back. Crazy Horse motivated warriors with his warpath chant, “It is a good day to ﬁght. It is a good day to die.” The Battle of Little Big Horn (dubbed by white men as Custer’s Last Stand) took place in 1876. Some folks say that Crazy Horse killed General George Custer, but there is no proof. He did, however, lead warriors into battle and later stopped Custer’s reinforcement cavalries in route to the combat. His prowess resulted in the deaths of Custer, nine ofﬁcers and 280 soldiers. After that loss, the US Government sent scouts to the Northern Plains. Their mission: force the tribes to surrender. The US soldiers followed the Indians until they were starving, suffering from exposure or wounded. Tribes traipsed all across the

country until they died or admitted defeat. Crazy Horse was sarcastically asked (by a white man) to describe where his tribe’s lands are located. He replied, “My lands are where my dead lie buried.” In 1877, a truce was declared. Crazy Horse went to Fort Robinson to negotiate. Arbitrations failed. Commanding Officers ordered for Crazy Horse to be imprisoned. He attempted to flee, drew his knife and was stabbed by an infantry guard. Crazy Horse died from that wound on September 5, 1877. In the years following, Native American children were placed in boarding schools. The Government wanted to eliminate their culture and indigenous dialects. Fortunately, their languages were not forgotten. During World War I, the military formed “telephone squads” of Native soldiers. They formulated coded messages to send vital information. In World War II that concept expanded. Code Talkers (cryptologists) developed communications based on tribal languages. Enemies could not decipher those messages and were significant in the outcome of both wars. Approximately 12.5 % of Native Americans served in WWII and since 9/11 have the highest percentage of veterans of all ethnicities, according to veteranaid.org. A long overdue national memorial will be built by The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Its purpose – honor Alaskan, American Indian, and Hawaiian Native veterans. Scheduled to be built by 2020, the memorial will be located on the National Mall in Washington DC. Would Crazy Horse embrace the monuments? Hopefully in his spirit world he will see that his people are finally being recognized. Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com

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hen military veterans return home from active duty, they bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge that when added to classroom curriculum — be it history, geography or political science — provides a much richer, fuller understanding of the world to American students than they would obtain from a textbook or teacher alone. Thanks to the Veterans in the Classroom program in Marion County Public Schools (MCPS), local veterans are able to visit K-12 classrooms there and share their unique perspectives on the times, the places and the people that were all a part of their service to our country. Serving again as school volunteers, these veterans can be found each week offering ﬁrst-hand knowledge to Marion County students and supporting teachers in a way no one else could. “We assist with whatever is needed, whether that means offering historical knowledge or day-to-day insight into living in a foreign country, or how to properly fold an American ﬂag,” said volunteer veteran and member of the Marion County Veterans Council, John Rose, in a recent phone interview. “Students often have little or no frame of reference when it comes to the concept of the size of our military forces or a relationship to dates, as their understanding of time is limited, especially with respect to military history. If I say I served in Germany during Vietnam, they have no concept of when or what that was. I can help teach them about this important part of our nation’s past in a way that is interesting and personal.” “My favorite question from the students,” said retired Marine, Tony Burke, “is when they ask if I know their uncle-fa-

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ther-cousin who was also in the Marines. I always get a charge out of this. They think we all know each other.” Veteran volunteers are always carefully matched with a teacher’s needs, with MCPS’s Suzanne McGuire working to ensure both students and veterans gain the most from the shared experience. As Coordinator of Family, School and Community Engagement for MCPS, McGuire has seen the program make a difference in areas beyond simply history and geography.

“I’ve gone from seeing students who had no idea what a vet was, to where now many are familiar with the military because of the deployments of family or friends.” “Our military veterans have so much to offer,” said McGuire via email, “not just about their service but in what makes them a veteran. Their sense of service, sacriﬁce and character that should also be recognized. Not everyone is willing to serve. They encourage patriotism and respect, which is wonderful.” Burke said that because he served in post-Vietnam, society didn’t always express gratitude for his service and he often felt devalued because of that. He also wasn’t sure his mostly non-combat experience would be of use in an interactive presentation. “My message to the kids focused upon service to country, readiness and opportunity, he said. “I described seniortimesmagazine.com

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some of the training I had, the military schools I attended, the places I traveled to and tried to relate that to real-life beneﬁts that I have reaped as a result of my service.” For Rose, Burke and other veterans, sharing their stories is a highly-rewarding experience. Talking out loud about their military years is welcomed and accepted in this school setting, which is not always the case in society in general. “Things have changed, though,” Rose said. “I’ve gone from seeing students who had no idea what a vet was, to where now many are familiar with the military because of the deployments of family or friends.” Burke said that since Operation Desert Storm there has been an awakening of patriotism that does make it valuable to have given service to country. “It is rewarding to share this continuing legacy with students. And I probably gain as much from the experience as I give to the kids,” he said. The Veterans in the Classroom program itself has also helped increase awareness, at least in Marion County, where

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military veterans can regularly be found in a classroom, whether for an elementary school presentation about Memorial Day or as a guest speaker in an AP European History class to talk about being stationed in another country. World War II veterans have even visited with students about what it was like to grow up during the Great Depression. “These volunteers have often had unique careers following their military service,” Rose said. “Many were involved in the nuclear industry, for instance, and can share that knowledge in the classroom, too. I always try to reinforce that learning can be fun and that we should never stop learning throughout our lifetime. Graduation is not the end of education.” McGuire explained that this is a simple, yet powerful, program that could be replicated anywhere. “Military veterans have so much to offer the students,” she said. “I also like to see the veterans sometimes ﬁnding themselves out of their comfort zone with the student’s questions. Veterans in the Classroom is a unique opportunity for everyone involved.” s seniortimesmagazine.com

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3D Printing takes applied learning to a new level at Einstein School Developing 3D props for living biographies and plays. Creating 3D manipulatives to understand geometry, fractions and improve multiplication skills. These are just a few examples of how students at The Einstein School are using cutting-edge technology to take learning to a whole new dimension using a 3D printer, made possible through a donation by the SunState Community Foundation, a partner non-profit organization of SunState Federal Credit Union. Founded in 1999, The Einstein School serves Alachua County students with language or speech impairments, dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. Founded by Dr. Tim Conway and Zack Osbrach, The Einstein School is a tuition free charter school designed for students in grades 2-8 who struggle academically due to these difficulties. After hearing the school’s mission, Janalyn Peppel saw an opportunity that a 3D Printer could make in the classroom now and in the future. Peppel is Program Coordinator for New Technology Made Simple Now, a local non-profit whose goal is to introduce 3D Technologies to veterans, seniors, disabled citizens and underserved youth by bringing people together to improve their lives through technology. She approached SunState Federal Credit Union about making a donation and they saw the value of investing in advanced technologies for students at the school. “It is important for kids, even at the elementary

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school level, to understand ever-progressing technology,” Peppel said. “Technology engages the visual learner and exposes them to new areas of augmented reality, coding, computer-aided design, and 3D scanning. A 3D printer is just one of the many tools we use to spark imagination that will lead to unlimited potential in a child’s future.” Through small, hour-long demonstrations and printing 3D models, Peppel introduced teachers and students to the 3D printing system. Teachers have been integrating its use into their lesson plans and the impact in the classroom has already been far-reaching. “Students must use critical thinking skills in order to design the virtual item in a way that the printer can successfully create the physical item,” said Christine Aurelio, Principal at The Einstein School. “There are numerous ways 3D printing can enhance core curriculum,” Peppel said. “It takes applied learning to a new level. For example, students can create a physical model of a telescope. They create the model by using 3D design software to arrange basic geometric shapes. The software allows them to view models from different angles to develop skills in understanding ratios and measurements, as well as, visualizing forms. It is a way to tie everything together in practical applications,” she said. “The reality is most students will be using advanced technologies in some form by the time they graduate. Exposing them to it now prepares them for higher paying careers.” Teachers and students at The Einstein School continue to discover the endless possibilities of how the 3D printer can spur creativity and enhance learning. “We are very excited to have students using their imaginations to determine how to incorporate the printer into our curriculum in ways we have not even recognized or considered yet,” Aurelio said. “For instance, our eighth graders printed personalized tokens with words of wisdom for the fifth graders entering middle school this year.” Aurelio said the SunState Foundation’s donation exemplifies a community partnership that impacts education. “This partnership gives our teachers the ability to develop Einstein students’ job-related skills, providing them with exposure to unique opportunities for creative problem-solving,” Aurelio said. “Since all of our students face academic challenges, especially in reading and language, it is exciting to expose them to the realm of 21st century skills and give them tools to be successful contributors to society. The access to an emerging technology, such as 3D printing, is immeasurable and we are extremely grateful to SunState Federal Credit Union and the SunState Foundation.” As a locally-based community credit union, SunState Federal Credit Union and its charitable foundation have always been dedicated to funding projects that make a difference right here in North Central Florida. From its Charity of the Month program to projects like the one Peppel recently developed, SSFCU believes investing in local programs that improve the community is just the right thing to do. SunState’s investment in this initiative is just a small step forward for our youth, and the credit union encourages other local businesses to jump on the band wagon. By working together with a strong vision, we can make our futures, and the futures of our kids, so much brighter! For more information on how you can help sponsor a similar program, contact Janalyn Peppel at Programs@NewTechNow.org or call 857.331.5018.

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My Heroes

hey come from every community, every walk of life. They are the men and women who answer the call of duty, making personal sacrifices for their country. Every family has a story to tell about their heroes. This is my story about mine. You may be surprised to learn that farmers played an important part in the World War II effort. Everyone has heard about “Rosie the Riveter” and how women stepped up to fill the vacancies left in factories when the men went off to war. But did you know there was a shortage of food in our country as well? When the war began, our government was confronted with many challenges for the American people. It became necessary to ration food, gas, and clothing. The citizens were asked to conserve on everything, and rationing meant sacrifices for all. In the spring of 1942, the Food Rationing Program was established. The federal government did this to control supply and demand. This rationing was based upon a point system. Different foods required more points, and each family had a booklet of

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stamps used for the various foods when shopping. You couldn’t purchase any food item if you didn’t have the proper stamp. Food became in short supply, and because of this farmers were necessary

to the war effort as well. They were being asked to produce more food, with fewer laborers to do it. The hired hands many farmers depended on were sent off to war, leaving a shortage of help. This meant that the farmer’s family was relied on to keep the farm running.

My father was the eldest son in his family and had been helping his father on the farm since he was 13. When the war began he was 20, old enough to go off to war. However, my father was desperately needed to help keep the farm running, as the only other son in the family was a small child. According to livinghistoryfarm.org, Congress realized the crises farmers were experiencing and enacted draft deferments for farmers and farm workers who were “necessary to and regularly engaged in agricultural occupation.” For this reason my father was given a farm deferment. Although he wasn’t in active duty overseas, my father was a patriotic hero at home, doing his best to fill the needs asked of him by his country. All Americans sacrificed in some way during this time of war. Many friends and neighbors lost their sons, and whenever my father spoke of them, his eyes would tear up with emotion. I’m sure a part of him wished he wasn’t needed to stay on the farm. Other men in my family have gone into the military, however. My father’s brother (who was a child during World War II) joined the Navy when he was young man. After finishing his training, he was stationed in Key West, Florida. I was just a little girl at that time, and all I remember is that he looked very handsome in his Navy uniform. Sadly, I don’t have any more information on when or where he served. Later, cousins of mine were drafted or joined the military during the Vietseniortimesmagazine.com

(Opposite) My father with newly born piglets in the farrowing quarters of the family barn. (Below) My uncle enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Key West, Florida. (Right) My cousin, enlisted in the Army National Guard, was surprised during tank maneuvers when my mother and I came across them near our home.

nam War. One was injured by a grenade and given a medical discharge. He dealt with his leg injury for the rest of his life, but considered himself lucky to be alive. The other cousin served his country in the Marines and came home to us all in one piece, but forever changed from his experiences. Another cousin of mine, the eldest son of a farm family, had a similar situation as my father. He was needed on the farm by my uncle to keep the farm running. So he enlisted in the Army National Guard where he attended local meetings at our nearby townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armory. Several times a year he and his group

would go to camp, to train and be ready if they were called upon. Once when my mom and I were headed into town, we saw a tank approaching us on the highway. For some reason my mom was pretty sure that my cousin would be driving it, and began waving her arm out the window as we came nearer. Sure enough, the tank pulled off the side of the road, and my cousin and three other young men in uniform popped out. My mother, being my mother, happened to have an angel food cake in the back seat (why she did, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember). So she offered it to those young boys, who were totally surprised by November 2018

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of just a few days made such a difference. Once I joined my husband’s family through marriage, I learned the very colorful history of their patriarch. My father-inlaw was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Third Army during World War II. He was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in Texas and ordered to join General George Patton on February 16, 1944, missing the birth of his first child by just a few hours. He became General Patton’s motor officer responsible for all the equipment needed for the advancement of the Army. He met with General Patton on a daily basis to discuss the readiness of the equipment and route to be taken. Like most veterans, he didn’t talk a lot about his time during the war, but I could see the impact those experiences had on him. My mother-in-law said that when he came back, he expected his family to respond to (his) orders in a no nonsense military fashion, probably following the example of his time spent with General Patton. My final story is about my son-in-law who was so moved by the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, that he decided to enlist during his first semester of college and postpone his education until after serving his country. He joined the Navy and after basic training was assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt naval aircraft carrier. He was trained as an air traffic controller on this ship and was part of the shock and awe military action against Iraq. I can only imagine the stress and responsibility he carried on his shoulders at that young age. Once again, like most veterans, he carries his stories and experiences within — not wanting to speak about what happened in the past, but going forward with love for his country and the family he has created with my daughter. These are my heroes. I know you have heroes in your family too. If you haven’t already, take a moment to let them know you are proud of their service and sacrifice. It is a conversation they will appreciate more than you know. s

My husband’s father, Chief Warrant Officer and motor officer for General George Patton during WWII, was the family’s very colorful patriarch.

this unexpected treat. I can still remember their huge smiles. When I started dating my husband, it was during the Vietnam draft lottery. He was in college, and for a while that was a deferment in itself. However, as the war continued, more young men were needed to go overseas. That was when the government came up with a lottery based upon birthdates. When the numbers were called, everyone watched their televisions, holding their breath while waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones. It was mere chance whose number was drawn and in what order. There are 365 days in a year; so 366 birthdates were pulled, allowing for Leap Year. A lower number determined you would be drafted. The higher numbers meant you likely wouldn’t be called. My husband (boyfriend at the time) received a high number, nearly in the 300s. A best friend of his, who was born two days after him in the same year, received a very low number. That friend went off to war, but my husband was never called. Strange how the matter

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Tinseltown Talks A “Happy Days” Thanksgiving with Mrs. C by Nick Thomas

s the TV matriarch of the Cunningham clan in the sitcom “Happy Days,” Marion Ross appeared in over 250 episodes during the hit series 11-season run from 1974 to 1984. But one episode has special significance for the actress this time of year. In “The First Thanksgiving,” broadcast two days before the November holiday (40 years ago this year), Ross’ character (also named Marion) leads the cast in a departure from the show’s usual Milwaukee-based setting. She narrates a flashback story set in the Plymouth Colony with the cast doubling as historical characters to remind her family that sharing and giving thanks are the traditions behind the annual festivities. “Tom [Bosley] and I were dressed up as pilgrims and I had on a lovely outfit with a white bonnet,” recalled Ross from her home in Woodland Hills, California. “Then Fonzie [Henry Winkler] comes in wearing traditional clothes, but with his leather jacket over them!” It was classic “Happy Days” humor: Fonzie on a wooden motorbike; later, when he invites Indians into the pilgrims’ compound, he’s punished and restrained in the stocks but breaks free with a characteristic Fonzie move (“He broke the stock – hey, a first stockbroker!” quips Anson Williams’ Potsie character). Ross’ own family roots trace back to Minnesota, where she remembers Thanksgivings as being “rather brisk.” “I was a middle child and the rambunc-

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tious one,” she recalled. “I would run out and shovel the snow off the walkway.” Thanksgiving included a large extended family seated at tables stretching into the living room. “I remember by the time I was about ten having the traditional meal of turkey, stufﬁng, pumpkin pies, and also rutabagas. Guests would say ‘Rutabagas? We feed those to the pigs!’ But we liked them mashed with salt and pepper.” Ross said it was more than just the harsh Minnesota climate that toughened her for a career in the brutal entertainment business. “I was raised not only with that ‘You can do anything’ attitude, but also ‘You must do it.’ So I was always determined to get into acting.” Marion was 16 when the family headed west to settle in San Diego. Now a seasoned Californian, family Thanksgiving traditions include playing bocce ball with a few friends. And in the spirit of the season, the family often invites a guest who might otherwise be alone – somewhat akin to the “Happy Days” Thanksgiving episode where Fonzie convinces the pilgrims to welcome the local Indians.

“In the end, they join our family for the meal,” explained Ross, who turned 90 in October, and published her autobiography “My Days: Happy and Otherwise” in March. The pilgrim episode concludes with the cast returning to then present-day Milwaukee. Marion serves the meal to her attentive family, adding: “This is a day to count your blessings – everyone has something to be thankful for.” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala, and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 700 newspapers and magazines. See www.getnickt.org

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A VETERAN’S TUNE

In Treble The Life of Dr. Willard Ray Kesling

Story by Emma Witmer Photography by Cary Ader

illard Kesling’s is a life scored by music, each stanza presenting a new challenge. Today known as an internationally renowned conductor, Kesling’s draft call to fight in Vietnam came just days after receiving his music degree. This background in music would lead Kesling across the country with the naval choir to perform at professional football halftimes and Johnny Carson Late Night shows. First, however, music would keep him out of the line of fire. “Agent Kesling, report to the old man right away,” a lieutenant had called after Kesling decades ago. A pair of gold wings. Though cast in heavy metal, the wings flew right across the office of Kesling’s Naval Flight Captain and landed in his hands. These wings symbolized the final step. Kesling was now a certified fighter pilot on track for the skies and seas that would take thousands of American lives from those waiting at home. In just two days, Kesling was to join the American forces in Ticonderoga, Vietnam. “I got my orders,” Kesling said. “I was supposed to go to Whidbey Island, Washington, to join my squadron, pick up my A6, and fly to Honolulu, then fly to the Ticonderoga aircraft carrier station to fly raids over the North.” But that would never happen. “We spent all this money training you to be an air warrior,” Kesling remembers his captain booming, “and some pansy admiral has ordered you to come back to Pensacola and to take over the music unit and direct the choir.”

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Music saved Dr. Willard Ray Kesling’s life, and it wouldn’t be the only time. Perhaps the ﬁrst time music altered Kesling’s life was in his senior year of high school when the new choir director reignited his childhood musical dreams. Mr. Bennet was his name. Bennet overheard Kesling singing on his way to wrestling practice and offered to teach Kesling to read music and give him acting lessons if he would try out for the spring musical: “Oklahoma.”

“Everything that’s happened has been pretty much by accident. The breaks. I haven’t sought them, they just came.” Kesling hadn’t performed since an elementary choir director told him his voice was no good. Still, that spring, Kesling sang lead in front of the whole school, and that was it. A chance exchange redirected the trajectory of the young man’s life. “I never thought I would ever be a performer,” Kesling said. “And now, [I’ve been] all over the world.” More than 30 years later, Kesling had his debut conducting the National Chamber Orchestra with some of the world’s most talented musicians, and a familiar face among them. Mr. Bennet, an old man, but a powerful organist had been hired to perform with the orchestra, and the two shared a long tearful reunion. seniortimesmagazine.com

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Such moments of musically-charged serendipity are a theme in the life of Dr. Kesling. “As an old man, I can look back at these pillars that have created this career,” Kesling said. “Everything that’s happened has been pretty much by accident. The breaks. I haven’t sought them, they just came.” Still, Kesling said, he was ready when they came. His story is one of perseverance. His life exempliﬁes the phrase, “The show must go on.” No matter how daunting or unpredictable, the beauty in life makes it worth living. In 1982, Kesling faced a new challenge, a new doubt. When a church picnic went awry, Kesling was struck in the neck with a stray baseball, cracking his larynx. He was told he may never speak again, much less sing. As the assistant conductor, choir master and head of the

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music department at the University of Southern Indiana at the time, Kesling’s whole life became faced with uncertainty. “I didn’t know what my future was going to be like when I walked down that hallway before my senior year,” Kesling said with a now knowing smile. The future had never been certain, but he retained his faith. Though he regained his ability to speak after a year of therapy, Kesling cannot sing more than a few lines even today. In the middle of a long story, he croaks a bit, closes his eyes and swallows hard. It seems painful, but he doesn’t say so. Since this injury, Kesling has gone on to conduct all over the world. From Japan to Mexico and Soviet Russia, Kesling has performed with the best and under the threat of death. He has been lauded with accolades and followed by the KGB. Now 70 years old, Kesling’s eyes are wise and tempered, seniortimesmagazine.com

but his demeanor is disarming and warm. He is a professor at the University of Florida now, his ofﬁce shrouded in posters and playbills from every corner of the world. Kesling’s career as a conductor has ﬂown him further than any naval jet would. “The way he conducts and communicates the music is revolutionary,” said Colombian Director for the Corporación Ensamble Vocal de Medellín Jorge Hernán Arango García in an email translated from Spanish. “No director removes himself so much from the ego of being a director and gives himself to the music in that way. Every interpretation that master Kesling makes is a miracle of life. The most sublime feeling that can be taken from a masterpiece.” Since Kesling’s choir did a guest performance with the ensemble about eight years ago, Kesling and Arango have invited

each other back and forth many times, including a performance at the 2017 Sounds of the Season. Kesling has been teaching at the university level for nearly 40 years, but his passion for his students has not dimmed. In addition to teaching, Kesling is the head of the choral program at UF. He oversees the activities and training of each chorus and plans major events such as the annual Sounds of the Season. Each December, Kesling conducts the orchestra and chorus in the special program for the holiday season. Kesling said he has lived the top and the bottom of life. High standing ovations have been tempered by low thoughts, but music has spoken to him. He calls it the language of God. And those heavenly words won’t let him give up. There is more to do. s November 2018

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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION UF HOMECOMING

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Monday, November 5, 2018 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Florida’s game against Missouri on Nov. 3 will serve as the 2018 Homecoming contest for the Gators. The Gators own a 67-25-2 record in Homecoming games all time, including a 25-4 mark since 1989. The last time Florida and Missouri met in a Homecoming game was October 15, 2016, a 40-14 win for the Gators. floridagators.com

GAINESVILLE - What started as a group of Senate staffers setting out to lampoon the very people and places who employed them, has grown into a national treasure of farcical proportions. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can be sure this group will tackle all sides of the political spectrum. performingarts.ufl.edu

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GAINESVILLE - Guts & Glory GNV’s “Pants on Fire” series is back! – The audience listens to all four storytellers and then questions them afterward to see who the “liar, liar, pants on ﬁre” is! This is a wildly fun, high energy event that will likely sell out, so get your tickets now! thewoolygainesville.com

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Wednesday, November 7 from 7 - 9pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

Sunday, November 4 from 11am - 5pm Main Street

GAINESVILLE - Enjoy beer from area breweries in the shadow of the mammoth, sample local fare beside the mastodon and enjoy live music during this popular after-hours event. Proceeds beneﬁ t the Florida Museum’s Butterﬂy Garden program at area schools. Participants must be 21 or older. floridamuseum.ufl.edu or 352-273-2047

ALACHUA - Shop the local businesses and specialty street vendors, savor delicious foods from the local restaurants and food trucks and listen to local musicians on two different stages. Enjoy a variety of crafts, rides and games. facebook.com/ablfestivals

WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE Sunday, November 4 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.

GAINESVILLE - Free and open to anyone interested in readings of prize-winning work from the organization’s ninth annual international print journal Bacopa Literary Review 2018. Refreshments and conversation afterward with journal editors and local writers and poets. writersalliance.org

FABIAN ALMAZAN Sunday, November 4 at 7pm UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - The Cuban-born jazz pianist Fabian Almazan is moving quickly, and he’s changing the genre along the way. Almazan’s piano playing revels in the space between styles, and between structure and improvisation. Anyone who attended the 2017|2018 season Gala will remember his striking talent, and now he’s returning for more. performingarts.ufl.edu

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VETERAN’S DAY CONCERT Friday, November 9 from 7 - 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd

GAINESVILLE - Members of the public are invited to donate a canned good or other non-perishable food items for local food banks. Includes performances by the Buchholz High School Band and the Buchholz High School Chorus. performingarts.ufl.edu

JESSICA LANG DANCE

THE THREETLES AT THE HIPP

Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

Friday, November 9 from 7 - 10:30pm Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Pl.

GAINESVILLE - Committed to artistic collaboration and always defying categorical deﬁnition, Jessica Lang Dance has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, thrilling audiences with a signature brand of inventive stage design and diverse movement styles. Modern and eclectic, Lang’s artistry is not only in dance, but in the excitement of the senses, and a bold vision that, while demanding admiration, doesn’t shy away from being playful. performingarts.ufl.edu

GAINESVILLE - They’re an unlikely bunch — a chemistry professor, a student and a drum instructor. But together, they form the closest band we’ve got to The Beatles. Get ready to twist and shout, and come on down to the Hipp to rock out to your favorite Beatles tribute band, THE THREETLES, keeping the beat alive. thehipp.org

2ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER & KIRTAN DANCE PARTY

GAINESVILLE - Brought together by family ties and a shared appreciation for folk, pop-rock, and roots music, The Currys are an Americana trio. They’re relatives — two brothers and one cousin, to be exact — and like many family groups, their songs are anchored by the sort of elastic, entwined harmonies that only seem to exist among kin. heartwoodsoundstage.com

Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Bhaktiland invites you to an evening of devotional music and dance featuring special guest artists C.C. White, The Mayapuris and Sita’s Fire Trilogy. heartwoodsoundstage.com

THE CURRYS Friday, November 9 from 8 - 11pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St.

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POKER CHIP HORSEBACK RIDE Saturday, November 10 at 9:30am 373 SW US Hwy. 27

HIGH SPRINGS - Poker chips instead of cards. Each color chip has secret point value. Winners are announced at awards ceremony! First riders out: 9:30 a.m. - last riders out: 11:30 a.m. Awards approx. 2:00 p.m. CASH Prizes & Local vendor Prizes. Food available for purchase. Fun for all ages. (501c3) Fund raiser for O’leno State Park. cathyfalconer@me.com or 407-325-8581

SWALLOWTAIL FARM FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, November 10 from 11am - 9pm 17603 NW 276th Ln.

ALACHUA - A celebration of the fall harvest and everything green and good on the farm, our brilliant local community, and beyond! A sustainable farm & homestead revival that will affirm, empower and uplift! Enjoy the best in local eats, drink, music, homesteading and gardening skills, arts and farming, all in one lovely day on the farm hillside! swallowtailcsa.com

AN EVENING OF JAZZ Thursday, November 15 at 7:30pm Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall

GAINESVILLE - The Santa Fe Big Band, Jazz Combo, and Rhythm & Blues Band, directed by Professor Steve Bingham, perform traditional jazz arrangements. sfcollege.edu

HANSEL AND GRETEL PRESENTED BY UF OPERA THEATRE AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA November 16 & 17 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd

GAINESVILLE - The famous fairytale by the Brothers Grimm is a holiday favorite and a treat for the whole family, young and old. This lavish production features talented singers from the UF Opera Theatre, the 80-piece UF Symphony Orchestra, stunning sets and costumes, and all the moments you adore — rambunctious children, fretful parents, a beautiful, candy-sprinkled gingerbread house, and of course… the Witch! Discover opera in a delightful way and create family memories that will last a lifetime. performingarts.ufl.edu

Woofstock Thursday, November 8 from 6 - 10pm THE BARN AT REMBERT FARMS ALACHUA - Get groovy with live music, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction all to benefit the Alachua County Humane Society’s mission to end the needless euthanasia of companion animals in our community. woofstock2018.com

12TH ANNUAL NEWBERRY FALL FESTIVAL

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I

Saturday, November 17 from 9am - 4pm Seaboard/Keene Drive

Monday, November 19 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd

NEWBERRY - Organized by Newberry Main Street Organization, the annual Newberry Fall Festival will have Arts, Crafts, Music, Dancers, FREE Bounce House for the Kids, Face Painting, Pony Rides / Petting Zoo. newberrymainstreet.com

GAINESVILLE - Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as Getting To Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Shall We Dance and Something Wonderful. performingarts.ufl.edu

CRITTER TRAIL 5K WALK/RUN Saturday, November 17 at 9:30am 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd

SILVER SPRINGS - The 5th Annual Critter Trail 5K Walk/Run race will begin at the Silver Springs Boardwalk and run through trails within the park. Marked trails will guide you through the race which you may choose to run, walk or stroll. All monies stay local and will be used to aid the Silver Springs State Park in it’s mission to conserve, protect and enhance this pristine park and its diverse habitats. www.TheFriendsofSilverSprings.org

CRAFT FESTIVAL Saturday, November 24 from 10am - 5pm O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr.

GAINESVILLE - Shop for cool and unique items made by local crafters and artisans at hundreds of different vendors. Come ﬁnd something special for yourself or that hard to shop for person in your life. oconnellcenter.ufl.edu

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THE SH*TTY BEATLES LIVE! Friday, November 30 at 9pm The Wooly, 20 N. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Come celebrate 50 years of the White Album with the Sh*tty Beatles. Another sold-out show is expected, so grab tickets while you can! thewoolygainesville.com

FLIPTURN Friday, November 30 from 8 - 11pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - In late 2015, a group of high school friends started playing music in a Fernandina Beach, Florida garage. It did not take long for the five to realize their mutual ambition for playing music on the national stage. With a fun, feel-good sound that takes influence from artists such as Hippo Campus, Alvvays and Coast Modern, flipturn seamlessly blends elements of surf rock, garage, new wave, and pop. heartwoodsoundstage.com

TRASHFORMATIONS Friday, November 30 from 6 - 8pm Florida Museum, 3215 Hull Rd.

37th Downtown Festival & Art Show December 1 & 2 from 10am - 5pm DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE - Come celebrate the arts with a creative blend of art, music and culture. Explore a stunning collection of art work by 240 artists and marvel at world-class paintings, vivid photography, unique sculpture, dazzling jewelry and so much more. Enjoy continuous entertainment on four stages all weekend, including a Downtown Blues Concert on Friday evening. Bring the kids for free art activities at the Children’s Imagination Station. gainesvilledowntownartfest.org

GAINESVILLE - The 20th annual ‘Trashformations’ event! See how Alachua County middle school, high school and college students transform “waste” into creative works of art. Winning entries will be on display at the museum through Monday, Dec. 10. The application deadline is Nov. 23 by 5 p.m. For more information or to complete the online application, visit www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/ event/trashformations or call 352-273-2061.

AGBEDIDI PEARL & THE OYSTERS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Saturday, November 24 at 8pm The Wooly, 20 N. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Pearl & The Oysters gathered their favorite bands to celebrate the release of their sophomore album “Canned Music” Y’all are cordially invited. No dress code BUT aquatic/sci-fi costumes are encouraged! Special musical guests are Edmonsons, Ami Dang (Baltimore) and Dirtbike. Don’t miss it! thewoolygainesville.com

AMARYLLIS BULB SALE Thursday, November 29 from 12 - 2pm Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St.

GAINESVILLE - Sale will also occur on Saturday, December 1st from 9am - 11am or while supplies last. 352-331-0426 ggcfl.org

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FREDDY & FRANCINE Thursday, November 29 from 8 - 11pm Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Nashville based Folk-PopAmericana-Soul duo that’s too energetic to classify into one musical genre. heartwoodsoundstage.com

Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm Constans Theatre, 687 McCarty Dr.

GAINESVILLE - Agbedidi celebrates the interactive continuum of West African dance and music along with modern dance. Agbedidi connects our local and global communities as it advances cultural diversity in education, outreach, and performance. arts.ufl.edu

HOLIDAY GARDEN DESIGN WORKSHOP

HOLIDAY AT SANTA FE!

Thursday, November 29 at 9am Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St.

Saturday, December 1 from 2 - 6pm Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall

GAINESVILLE - Join us for breakfast, followed by a workshop at 10am for forcing Amaryllis bulbs presented by Ann Marie Rainer, VP Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Co. and designer Bruce Cavey, Gardener Extraordinaire – fee includes a take-home bulb. 352-331-0426 ggcfl.org

GAINESVILLE - There will be kid-friendly crafts and refreshments in the lobby, a great Holiday musical performance in the Theatre, and a chance to meet Santa Claus after a bit of Winter Wonderland Magic! A Holiday tradition for the whole family! sfcollege.edu

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GAINESVILLE YOUTH CHORUS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, December 1 from 5 - 7pm Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE 1st St.

GAINESVILLE - Celebrate the holidays for an evening ﬁlled with beautiful music by an amazing group of children. Concert is free and open to the public. gainesvilleyouthchorus.com

BORN RUFFIANS Saturday, December 1 at 9pm The Wooly, 20 N. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Delivering a playful variety of indie rock that weaves shifting guitar patterns though spare, hooky melodies and sweet but snarky vocals. The trio earned a reputation on the Toronto club circuit for their witty songs and lively stage show. thewoolygainesville.com

HOMESTEAD HOLIDAYS Sunday, December 2 from 12 - 4pm 8500 SW Archer Rd.

GAINESVILLE - FREE Admission! Stroll through the Historic Haile Homestead – an 1856 plantation home decked out in an array of traditional greenery and Victorian ﬁnery. Docents in Victorian costume! See the famous “Talking Walls”. Free horse & carriage rides! Sip some hot cider as you browse a selection of home-baked goodies, and special holiday ornaments. 352-3369096 www.hailehomestead.org

HOLIDRAMA Monday, December 3 at 7pm The Wooly, 20 N. Main St.

GAINESVILLE - Guts & Glory GNV is back to bring you a night of the holiday spirit from uhhh, maybe a different angle. We’ve all got those strange holiday stories that involve gifts gone wrong, the black sheep of the family, or maybe the turkey that burned in the oven. Enjoy a celebration of those tinseled tales! thewoolygainesville.com

SONGS FOR THE SEASON Thursday, December 6 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall

GAINESVILLE - Under the direction of Lynn Sandefur, the Santa Fe Singers create an evening of memorable holiday music certain to be a delight for audience members of all ages. This concert also features a variety of percussion sounds and rhythms. sfcollege.edu

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RECURRING EVENTS CONTRA DANCE First Sundays & Third Saturdays Thelma A. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave

GAINESVILLE - Contra dancing is energetic, social dancing that’s fun for everyone (all ages are welcome) and no partner is necessary. The music is live. Dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or special dress is required. Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. godsdance.org

GAINESVILLE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOP First Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30pm Aurora Downtown, 109 SE 4th Ave

GAINESVILLE - Join your music community for a workshop on a carefully developed aspect of different areas of the music business. These events begin with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched topic that our organization thinks will genuinely help our music community. gainesvillemusicassociation.com

ADULT COLORING PROGRAM Third Mondays from 1pm – 3pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

GAINESVILLE - Get together for a fun hour of coloring! Coloring lifts your spirits, enhances creativity and brings out the child in you. No artistic expertise is required, and supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. For more information, contact Linda Dean: ldean@aclib.us

TIOGA MONDAY FARMERS MARKET Mondays from 4pm – 7pm Tioga Town Center (under the trees)

GAINESVILLE - At this market you will ﬁnd a variety of produce (Fruits & Vegetables) from several local organic, hydroponic and conventional farms. Fruits and vegetables offered are seasonal and change throughout the year. Also available are artisan food vendors; jams & jellies, baked goods, confections and more. facebook.com/TiogaMondayMarket

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Mondays 6:45 – 9:30pm 1624 NW 5th Avenue

GAINESVILLE - This is the kind of dancing which began in the 16th century and is still being written and danced today around the world.

All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner, experience, or special dress required. If you are new please come to the beginner lesson each evening at 6:45. Dance to jigs, reels, and beautiful waltz music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Everyone is welcome. This is easier than ballroom because there are no partner holds and the caller does the leading. Visit our Facebook page to see videos. bit.ly/EnglishCountry

HEALTH AGING SERIES 2018 Second Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm The Village at Gainesville (Tower Club Ballroom)

GAINESVILLE - Weekly presentations by respected doctors and healthcare professionals on a variety of topics like Cardiology, Vision, Alzheimer’s and more. Offered by North Florida Regional Medical Center. Details at www.thevillageonline.com/events/

FUN WITH FLOWERS Third Tuesdays from 9:30am - noon Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St

GAINESVILLE - Hands-on ﬂoral design program includes lecture, demonstration and materials. Coffee social at 9:30 am. RSVP requested rsvp.ggcfl@gmail.com or ggcfl.org

GOOD MORNING GAINESVILLE First Wednesdays from 7:30am - 9am 4650 NW 39th Place

GAINESVILLE - Join Jennifer Webb at St. Leo University on the ﬁrst Wednesday of each month for a free, compassionate networking event. You’ll introduce your company, make great connections, and engage in a lively discussion on a topic that is designed to improve the community. For more information email Jennifer@magiccomm.com

UNION STREET FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays from 4pm – 7pm Bo Diddley Plaza

GAINESVILLE - Bring a bag and pick up some locally-grown and produced vegetables, meat and dairy to take home for your kitchen. Browse local vendors offering a variety of hand-crafted items from jewelry to kombucha. There’s also food trucks and live entertainment — all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy downtown and support local producers, musicians and artisans while sharing some quality time with your neighbors. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com

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THIRD THURSDAY ON MAIN Third Thursdays from 5 – 9pm Downtown Main Street

ALACHUA - This is the perfect event to get your “pre-weekend” on! Alachua’s Downtown area comes alive with the sound of music, unique dining, shopping, craft vendors, and so much more! cityofalachua.com

PRIMETIME EDUCATION SERIES Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

GAINESVILLE - PrimeTime Institute (PTI) provides a wide variety of educational programs and social activities for people age 50+ that foster wellness, encourage personal and intellectual growth, and that provide an environment for developing new interests, making new friends, and becoming involved as volunteers. Schedule at www.primetimeinstitute.org

HIGH SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT First Fridays from 5pm - 8pm Downtown

HIGH SPRINGS - Join the fun in lovely downtown High Springs. Local merchants will offer special sales, a raffle and more. Family fun for all ages. facebook.com/ HighSpringsDowntownMerchants

ARTWALK GAINESVILLE Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm Downtown

GAINESVILLE - Artwalk Gainesville is a free self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. Artwalk is an exciting, fun way to experience in amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community. Free and open to the public. artwalkgainesville.com

ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm 5920 NW 13th Street

GAINESVILLE - Don’t forget to bring shopping bags, your grocery list, and plenty of small bills. The market prides itself on being a grower’s only market – meaning the vendors selling produce, plants, and other products must have grown the items themselves. Open air pavilion with additional outdoor booths protected by shade cloth. 441market.com

THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre .................... 619 S. Main Street, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ............................................ Museum Road, Gainesville Squitieri Studio Theatre .............................................. 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre ................................ 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse.............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Playhouse ........................... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

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Into the Woods

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Nov. 1 – Nov. 18

David Tuttle is moonlighting as a department-store Santa so that he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas. He tells her he’s working late at the office, but she ﬁnds out he isn’t at the office. A rollicking tale that is hilarious Christmas entertainment.

In Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, several fractured fairy tales intersect and go off the rails. Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel collide with a witch and a childless baker in the dark woods as a vengeful giant tears apart the kingdom.

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HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Born Yesterday

Nov. 23 – Dec. 22

Thru Nov. 11 Crooked businessman Harry Brock is in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 1946 to bribe government bigwigs into shady deals. He’s brought along his showgirl mistress, Billie Dawn. When he hires an idealistic young reporter to educate the brassy Billie, it turns out she has a sharper mind than anyone guessed. Immortalized by Judy Holliday, this clever classic is one of the longest-running comedies in history.

Beyond Glory

Nov. 15 – Nov. 18 Ocala Civic Theatre is proud to present award-winning ﬁlm, television and Broadway actor Stephen Lang in this powerful one-man show. With grit and spirit, Lang portrays eight Medal of Honor recipients from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, sharing the true stories of these veterans in their own plain-spoken yet eloquent words.

Three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture and every carol ever sung.

A Christmas Carol

Nov. 25 – Dec. 22 Share the joy and tradition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The Hipp’s production carries the timeless messages of redemption, charity and goodwill in a heartfelt adaptation.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

Peter and the Starcatcher

Nov. 23 – Dec. 16 Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be Peter Pan. November 2018

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in the midst of the Great Depression, his parents didn’t enjoy the benefits of electricity or running water. Those things didn’t arrive at the Apps household for many more years, so the family led a simple life with a bounty of goodness. For instance, on the farm, Apps says, one of the first things you learned was to appreciate tools. Different kinds of shovels did different kinds of jobs, and a boy knew he was a man when he had his own three-tined pitchfork. Apps’ dad was never without a pocket knife or pair of pliers, and Apps’ mother had a different kind of tool: her apron, which was a towel, hot pad, bucket, and tear-wiper. Today, we notch up a thermostat when the temperature dips but in the Apps household, keeping warm was a complicated task. Apps says his father rose early each day to start fires in the two wood-burning stoves that kept the family warm, putting a bucket of water on one stove to thaw for coffee-making. He then lit a fire in the pump house, one beneath the cattle water tank, one in the “potato cellar,” and then he started barn chores. “Not once did I hear him complain…” says Apps. “It was winter, after all, and

that is what you did when you lived on a farm in Waushara County in 1946.” Back then, it was scandalous when one had a messy haystack. Christmas meant two gifts: an article of clothing and a (single) toy. And a radio plus an imagination were all the entertainment a boy needed, except for the stories told on the back porch, at the feed mill, and at the Mercantile on Saturday night… No celebrity gossip. No bumper-tobumper trafﬁc. No bars on windows and deadbolts on doors. No need to imagine: instead, read “Simple Things.” Better yet, read it with someone who was also once a mid-century kid, because author Jerry Apps’ words will lead to conversations you’ll be glad you had and surprise stories you’ve never heard before. Apps is a master at description, so it’s hard not to take a magic feed-sack ride back seventy years when reading this book, hard not to hear farm sounds, impossible not to miss your grandparents ﬁercely. Indeed, this book may be slim, but it’s big on tale-telling and even bigger on nostalgia. You may notice some repetition here and there inside this book but you probably won’t mind a bit. It’s too charming for that; in fact, if you’re a certain age or you grew up on a family farm, “Simple Things,” will be a gem. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.

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