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It is always fun to view your readers’ comments and bellyaching, like the approval of the Texas senator who tried to shut down the federal government and the person who wants Obama to stop playing golf, or the complainer about Washington fat cats for taking all the money. Oh! I sound like one of your bellyachers. But kudos to the few logical writers, like the person who cannot figure out how the homeless cook their free turkey. How do I say this: It’s not I dislike redneck Arizonans. I dislike Arizonans being rednecks. Hi. Everyone in Arizona hates government. It’s not pretty. It’s not efficient. It costs a lot of money. There are all kinds of ways to improve it. How come that never happens? The people we send to government come from Arizona. They are living here. They have to be residents. What’s the riddle there? We hate the

people we have living here. We hate the people we have to represent us. We also hate the idea that we have four levels of government and people are crazy about HOAs. Planned development and neighborhood associations are alright. People who just want to band together behind a wall, and have a hippy-like commune where nobody has a fence around their property and everyone’s allowed to wander up around their property. There’s no privacy and they gossip all the time. You’re right I’m talking about a retirement community. That just strikes me as a conflict. The people can’t figure out what they want. They don’t want more government, but HOAs are more government. Why do we need a fifth entity to tell us our weeds are too tall? I don’t get it. But it’s Arizona, folks. If you live here long enough your brain gets fried. Social media has Twitter awards? What next will advertise the general public’s ignorance and pettiness? Wake up, dummies! There is a war against education and you are its victim. Pay attention! Wake up! I want to “Sound Off ” about that Drew Alexander. He thinks he’s so clever making

The Curmudgeon The Offense of Offending

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dministrators at a California high school sent five students home for refusing to remove their American flag T-shirts on Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday, because it would be “insensitive” to be displaying Old Glory on another nation’s day of celebration. A rodeo clown was permanently banned from performing by the Missouri State Fair because he wore an Obama mask. All other rodeo clowns in Missouri are now required to take “sensitivity training.” Seattle officials have banned the words “citizen” and “brown bag” because one might be offensive to noncitizens and the other because of some remote, long ago racial connotation. A 6-year-old girl student in North Carolina was told to remove the word

“God” from a poem she wrote in tribute to her two grandfathers who served in the military during the Vietnam War. The Obama administration has banned all U.S. government agencies from producing any training materials that in any way link terrorism to Islam. In San Francisco, residents who have pets are no longer their “owners” but “guardians,” while in other parts of the country, gender neutrality dictates that a “manhole” cover should be called a “maintenance hole” or “utility hole.” On and on it goes, the manipulation of language into something considered more “acceptable” and less “offensive.” Instead of “gang,” it’s “youth group.” An “illegal alien” is now an “undocumented immigrant,” and an “abortion” is a “near-life experience.”

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fun of President Barack Obama by comparing him to Frankenstein. President Obama is a great man who is giving cheap medical insurance to millions of deserving people. Alexander’s disrespect and meanness toward the president is un-American. He should be fired by your newspaper and should be investigated by the Secret Service.—Betty Jean Parker To Jim Wilson: I read Krugman and a lot of other guys with credentials. A Ph.D. and a commendable track record does not make a better analyst. One of

Krugman’s recent pieces, “Raise That Wage,” promoted Obama’s suggestion to raise the minimum wage but omitted facts to support his position. A similar piece by Mark Calabria asked the same question, then gave facts to show how minimum wage was never meant to support a family. To get an accurate picture on any issue, I go beyond New York Times writers.—Lorin Wainwood, Tucson To all retail managers, executives and decision makers: If you want to sell ...continues on page 9

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It’s almost a capital offense to offend anyone in this era of political correctness. A common knee-jerk reaction to someone with whom one disagrees is to call for their silencing. Those upset at media opinion writers and commentators who hold views contrary to their own, routinely demand their firing instead of stepping into the arena of ideas to engage in forthright debate. I don’t see conspiracies lurking behind every unusual event or political movement. What I do see are certain repetitive historical patterns, among them an application of language filtering that leads to imposing conformity of thought. Tyrants have long known that when they control language they control the populace. The fascists knew this, the communists knew this, and so has every other despotic form of government. In Oceania, the dystopian super state in George Orwell’s classic novel “1984,” government-invented language was called “Newspeak,”

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chillingly corresponding to present-day politically correct speech. In Orwellian society, anyone harboring controversial or anti-societal thoughts was guilty of a “thoughtcrime.” In America, the majority of states have enacted “hate crime” legislation based on the fallacy that what is in someone’s mind and heart in the commission of a crime requires extra punishment for feelings exhibited toward the person or property victimized. This makes no sense. Hate is an ugly emotion, but it’s not a crime—at least not yet. The degrading of language is the means by which the right of free speech is eroded. As Orwell put it, “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” Drew Alexander, also known as “The Curmudgeon,” is a monthly columnist writing about political issues. Send comments to drewalexander@cox.net or to Drew Alexander, in care of Lovin’ Life After 50, 3200 N. Hayden Road, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

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The Up Side Attack of the Shadow People : : by Michael Grady

K, I’m going to sound old now. I’ve been trying to avoid this. There’s a subtle self-consciousness that settles over you once you reach the far side of 40: “Don’t say anything that betrays your age,” it tells you, “Don’t gripe about progress. Don’t lament the current era or compare it with a previous one. Don’t complain about new-fangled inventions and don’t EVER use the word ‘newfangled.’” You don’t want to be perceived as a geezer. Because, once you are, there’s no going back. Break off a single, “In my day…” and perceptually, people put you over by the pickle barrel with a checkerboard, a spittoon, and a pinch of tobacky. That’s why many of us middle-aged folk choose our observations carefully. We accept popular culture’s neverending and infantile obsession with superhero movies and video games. We pretend not to notice the Grammy Awards are now weird enough to resemble the “Star Wars” cantina. We accept the emergence of reality stars and the odd cable show-public disgracegossip magazine eco-system they live in—because, these are just societal trends. They come and go. And, as long as “Seinfeld” is in reruns, who cares? But when a societal trend almost crushes you, you realize the label of “old” isn’t really so bad if the only other choice is “dead.” Let me hitch up my geezer pants and explain: The other day, I was driving down the highway when, for some unknown reason, the car in the adjacent lane seemed intent on killing me. We’ve all experienced this, to some degree: the mystery car, shouldering ever-closer; crossing the white line—forcing you to weave and swear and cozy up to the howling 18-wheeler on the other side. And suddenly a routine errand has become the chariot race from “BenHur.” So you manage to cheat death with a defensive maneuver or two. Then, when you pass the offending driver and you look across, what do you see? Not the apologetic wave of shame. No circumstantial explanation—like

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a wobbly steering wheel or a badger loose in the vehicle. No, this driver is on the phone. This person, unrepentant and unaware, is still absorbed in the conversation that almost killed you. Why are people allowed to talk and text on their phones when they drive? If getting behind the wheel with three vodkas in your bloodstream is a crime, why is driving one-handed, with an interactive distraction in the other, a good idea? Is this Natural Selection at work? Did nature create cell phones and texting as a way for our species to thin its own herd? Or did God just say, “People drive too well, now. They need more of a challenge”? I’m all for progress and mobile access and the “American Way” and whatever. But I don’t want to end up in the morgue, the victim of a phone-happy teenager, who died between choruses of: “You hang up!” and “No, you hang up!” Twice in one year, my wife was hit by drivers who were talking or texting at the time. On the second occasion, the driver got out of his car and actually told the cop: “Sorry, I just got this new phone and I was texting.” And the cop, utterly used to this phenomenon, asked him what kind of phone he got. What the hell? I don’t believe in the death penalty. But I do believe in poetic justice. And I think distracted drivers who cause accidents should be required to undergo some kind of invasive medical procedure while their surgeon trolls for kitten pictures on the Internet. Forget the blinding stupidity behind phoning and driving. Forget that future generations will look back on us as morons. (“You texted while driving?” They’ll ask. “Why not juggle while you were at it?”) They will regard us the same way we look at those who bled the sick with leeches, drove without seatbelts and smoked cigarettes as a “pick-me-up”—distracted drivers are the most dangerous expression of a societal trend that I find destructive and sad. We see it every time a phone caller breezes through a checkout line without so much as a word to the cashier. We

see it in restaurants, when two people sit down to eat and then one or both of them takes calls at the table. I see it every time parents glance away from their children to read or send a text. We are subdividing our focus so much, we are becoming a race of halfattentive shadow people. Technology now allows us to act with the powers of multiple people: we can sit at our desks at work, talking on the phone to clients across town as we email a colleague in another continent and scroll for shoes on Amazon to the music of a composer who died centuries ago. We have the capacity of being in so many places at once that we inhabit none of them fully. While this is tremendously attractive from a time management standpoint—and it really rocks your to-do list—it does have its long-term drawbacks. Very few of us are Einsteins in the first place. Even if you get my full attention, you’re not going to twitch under all that crackling cerebral wattage. But then, if you cut my attention in half—give me two tasks, a live conversation and a TV screen to follow—do you think I am more or less effective? (Ask my wife this question any time she’s talking and Paul Goldschmidt is at bat.) Halve it again: add a crawler on the TV screen; add a child in the background. Suddenly, your consciousness is playing a prevent defense, and it’s all you can do to keep up with the stimulus in front of you— let alone think about it. People spend

their days this way. People operate heavy machinery this way. People sit in boardrooms and make decisions this way. (Which, I believe, is the only reason why “American Idol” is still on the air.) The problem isn’t so much what we do (although I’m convinced the superficial sound bite politicians we elect depend upon our short attention spans) it’s what we miss: I wonder what if our critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving and literacy rates will suffer because we’re so busy walking into mall fountains as we scroll for the latest Grumpy Cat post. I know, as far as society goes, the multitasking toothpaste is pretty much out of the tube. We’re never going to go back to mud huts, where we live like shamans and watch grass grow. But the really powerful moments in life only come when we are fullyfocused on something, and we can’t lose the ability to do that. I want my grandsons to be able to contemplate the stars and their significance without wondering what’s on their Twitter feed. And I hope we carve out time to cultivate quiet for the solitary exercises that feed our souls: things like reasoning, contemplation, appreciation… And driving. Those of us who survived the “Me Generation” don’t want to be casualties of the “Huh? What?” Generation. Michael Grady is a Valley-based freelance writer, reporter and playwright.

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I don’t remember much after getting into bed except when I opened my eyes again it was four hours later. The biopsy results will be in tomorrow or the next day. The surgeon asked me to call his office on Wednesday for the pathology report. I went to work the following day feeling confident that my lump was benign and I had no intention of calling the doctor for the results. I knew if the report wasn’t favorable, I’d hear from the surgeon soon enough. I was at work sitting at my desk the next morning when my surgeon dropped by. “I’m so glad to see you,” I said as he walked in and pulled up a chair next to mine. “I want you to take a look at the incision.” “Let’s not worry about that now,” he said. “Are you bringing me bad news?” I asked him knowing the answer by studying his mannerisms; his directness, his somber looking face, and hearing the sternness in his voice. “I just received your pathology report. The news isn’t good. You have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.” Just like that, I passed through an invisible membrane that separates the healthy from the ill. “How bad is it?” I asked holding in a cry which I knew was forthcoming sometime in the future, but not now. No, not at my office with an open door to patients, their families, the community—the same group of people who would often come here after receiving this type of news. I couldn’t possibly cry at my desk. Not yet. I placed my right hand on the doctor’s left thigh and said, “I can’t believe the news.” I wondered if my intimate action had breached some type of doctor-patient relationship. I didn’t

was the only one here to comfort me. We had this secret. Thinking back, the simple gesture of touching his thigh with my fingertips was a way for me to feel closeness with another human, a kind of support I needed after hearing the devastating results of the biopsy. It was a silent way to communicate. The surgeon and I had a long history— he operated on my husband when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He thought he got it all. He thought it might not spread. He was deeply moved when he told us six months later that the cancer had metastasized and he had tears in his eyes two years later when I told him I had just buried my husband. “I’m hoping we caught it early. This is what you’ll need to do,” he told me as if he had a list prepared in his head. “Wait one minute,” I said as I opened up Microsoft Word on my computer and positioned my fingers on the keyboard. “I’ll need to take notes because I’ll never remember what you’re about to tell me.” Somehow it helped me to comprehend the news by concentrating on the next steps needed for treatment. It was a way to process the information by categorizing it, organizing the instructions in terms of what to expect, what was to come, the exact order, including time constraints between each treatment. Small Grade I Invasive Ductal Carcinoma MRI of both breasts Second surgery in two weeks (Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy) Oncotype DX test Brachytherapy radiation versus partial breast radiation I thanked the surgeon for personally coming into my office to discuss the results. I sat in shock after he left trying to digest what he said, trying to convince myself it wasn’t a dream, it really happened. I have breast cancer. Terry J. Ratner, RN, MFA is a health educator at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Visit her website at www.terryratner. com. Send comments to info@terryratner. com.

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ear Old Bag: This may seem petty to you, but it has become a sore spot that I am finding it hard to overcome. My husband of 45 years has complained about my food one too many times. The other night we had our neighbors over for dinner and my husband embarrassed me to no end. He said several things, but most notably he said, “What in the world did you put in this sauce? It is not good.” I thought it tasted good and my guests said they liked it and ate it all. I have the feeling that he just wants to embarrass me, and there is nothing wrong with my food. By the way, I have a reputation for being a good cook—maybe that is why it hurts. Signed, Fried

see your way to cut your hours on Facebook, I would take you to lunch and a movie.” Something tells me that she might be spending six hours a day communicating with others because she just might be bored with you? It is a challenge after many years together to keep yourself interesting and not boring to your spouse. You must be creative. Facebook, texting, email, have all given an outlet to people who would otherwise be sitting around twiddling their thumbs. This is the yardstick which I use to measure whether something is an excess: If it is causing problems, it is probably an excess. That goes for eating, drinking, texting, etc. Good luck. Signed, O.B.

ear Fried: Maybe I am a spiteful person, but at a comment like that from my husband, that was so uncalled for and embarrassing, I would get up from the table, walk over and retrieve his plate, and scrape it into the garbage disposal, and say, “I am sorry you do not like the food.” Then I would sit down and finish my dinner. Furthermore, I would do that every time he complained about my food. It is hard enough to continue planning meals and cooking after years and years; none of us deserve to be unappreciated! Signed, O.B. ear Old Bag: I would like to have your womanly opinion about this: My wife talks on her phone, texts or is on Facebook for at least six hours every day. I think this is excessive. She says it is normal and that it is what other women do. I spend about two hours a day total on my computer...none on cell phone. Don’t you think this is excessive? Signed, Bored

ear Bored: It sounds like the real problem here is that you are bored without her company? Maybe you should tell her something sweet like, “I really miss you when you spend the day communicating with others.” Or: “Honey, if you could

ear Old Bag: I am a widower, newly retired and living in an over 50 community. Since I moved here, I have had a good number of casseroles delivered to my door and have made some pretty good friends. I enjoy the attention but I am not romantically interested in any of these women. However, there is a woman who walks by here every day with her dog that I believe I could like. We have spoken a few times briefly. Now I find out that her husband has Alzheimer’s and is in a facility. Would I be wrong to ask her out? Signed, Tired of Casseroles ear Tired: Yikes! All I can say is: Each of us has our own ethics and morality. My morality may not be your morality. If you think I am skirting the issue, I am. If I tell you to ask her out, I will receive “Burn-inhell letters” from the moralists. If I say, “No, No, Never,” I will hear from the liberals. I say follow your own set of rules, whatever they are. You have to live with yourself. Good luck. I would like to hear how you decide and how it works out. Signed, O.B.

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“Ben began going to fan conventions ow much mileage could a studio expect from a 1950s film starring in the 1990s and convinced me to a biologist with a fascination for a attend my first one in 2003. It’s secluded fishpond? Quite a bit, when wonderful to meet so many people the scientist is beautiful Julie Adams who still enjoy your work.” Fans have also shared some wrapped in a skin-tight white latex bathing suit and the fish turns out interesting admissions with Adams. “Some told me they became to be an angry piscine amphibious humanoid—aka “Creature from the zoologists or paleontologists because of the film. And I met a little girl who Black Lagoon.” Premiering 60 years ago, the success was named after my character!” of the now-cult film continues to In 2011, the Arkansas-raised actress astound Adams who, self-published her at age 87, remains a autobiography, “The popular guest at fan Lucky Southern Star: conventions and film Reflections from festivals across the the Black Lagoon,” country. In March, she coauthored with her will be appearing at son, Mitch Danton. the Williamsburg Film Julie Adams signs a replica of her The book contains nemesis on Halloween 2013 at Festival, WV. some 200 photographs, “It’s amazing the life Spooky Empire in Orlando, Fla. many unpublished this movie has,” says Adams, who from her personal collection, with portrayed scientist Kay Lawrence a chapter devoted to the “Black abducted by the infatuated Gill Man Lagoon.” toward the end of the creature feature. Of course, the Creature wasn’t the “It’s a classic beauty and the beast only biped Adams costarred with story, with stunning underwater during her career. She received top photography filmed at Wakulla Springs, billing with less scaly characters such as Fla., because of its clear waters,” says William Powell, Glenn Ford, Charlton Adams, from her Los Angeles home. Heston, Elvis Presley, Rock Hudson “The lagoon scenes were shot at and many others. “Rock and I were about the same the Universal Studios backlot where age, so we became close friends and ‘Gilligan’s Island’ was filmed.” Underwater, Adams was doubled by often played bridge.” One of her favorite costars was Ginger Stanley, while Ricou Browning donned the rubber creature suit Jimmy Stewart, with whom she for swimming scenes. On land, the appeared in “Bend of the River,” two creature was played by Ben Browning. years before the “Black Lagoon.” Two

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decades later, she reunited with Stewart in 1971 for the “Jimmy Stewart Show.” “After I read for the part of Jimmy’s wife, he gave me a little nod as if to say ‘you’ve got the job’—and I did. Jimmy was wonderfully informal but professional, so it wasn’t hard to

pretend to be in love with such a lovely man and talented actor.” However, critics and audiences were not so enamored with the show, which was cancelled after the first season. “It was quite a charming show, but came out the same time as more edgy sitcoms like ‘All in the Family,’” says Adams, who still remembers it fondly. “My idea of heaven was going to work with Jimmy Stewart every day for six months!” Unlike the littleremembered TV show, “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” continues to gain fans from new generations. “Some projects just take on a life of their own,” Adams says. “The Creature still walks among us.” Nick Thomas has written features and columns for more than 400 magazines and newspapers. He can be reached at his blog, http://getnickt.blogspot.com

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Feb. 1 Saturday Savor Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, $65, http://saaca.thundertix.com. Surrounded by the colorful floral blooms of the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Savor will feature up to 40 of the region’s finest chefs and local restaurants, as well as the favorites in specialties like wine, beer, cheese and coffee.

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The German-American Club of Tucson’s “Faschings Tanz” (Mardi Gras Dance), 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd., $8 (dinner), $2 (coffee and cake only), $8 (dance), 546-6663. This Mardi Gras dance features prizes for best costume. Birthday Night Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos Ave., $5 members, $7

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Feb. 5 Wednesday Tubac Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., thru Feb. 9, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, free, $8 parking, 398-2252. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists and craftspeople from around the country and Canada. Feb. 6 Thursday Gordon Lightfoot, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., $35 to $65, 547-3040, www. foxtucsontheatre.org. Feb. 7 Friday Nature Stories at Agua Caliente Park, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Bring the grandchildren and enjoy outdoor nature story reading followed by an art activity. Feb. 8 Saturday American Association of University (AAUW) Tucson Branch’s “A Celebration of Women of Distinction,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hilton East Ballroom, Salon C, 7600 E. Broadway, $28, 721-9295. The fundraiser benefits several funds, including AAUW, Legal Advocacy, Educational Opportunities, Eleanor Roosevelt, Leadership Programs and the Public Policy funds. Valentine’s Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos Ave., $5 members, $7 nonmembers, 623-7875, www.singlesandfriends.inc. Join the group for chicken and salads. Bring a dish to share. Gabriel Ayala Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh St., $15 in advance, $20 day of show, 398-2542, www.theseaofglass.org. Gabriel Ayala teams up with his quintet to play his unique “Jazzmenco” music. Green Valley Genealogical Society Seminar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, $45, includes lunch, 3964630, joannherbst@cox.net, www.rootsweb.ancestry. com/~azgvgs. Marian Pierre-Louis will discuss researching in Colonial New England; pirates and prisoners; cemetery research and “Don’t Call Your Relatives. Let Them Call You.” Feb. 9 Sunday Bob Kay, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos, $4, 883-5491. The singing drummer/DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance. Bring snacks for the potluck.

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Talias Van and The Bright and Morning Star Band, 7:30 p.m., The Sea of Glass—Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh St., $18 in advance, $23 day of show, 398-2542, www.theseaofglass.org. An evening of CosmoPop filled with love. CosmoPop is a fusion of many styles including rock, jazz, Celtic, world, mantra, country and more to create a spiritually hip and visionary new style.

Tucson Community Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., University of Arizona Medical Center, Cafeteria Dining Room C, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., free but reservations required, 626-2901. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, find positive solutions to shared concerns and unite in support of each other.

Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., repeats Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $10, reservations required, 398-2252. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene Fridays through March.

Feb. 11 Tuesday Engelbert Humperdinck, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., $35 to $98, 547-3040, www.foxtucsontheatre.org. Feb. 12 Wednesday Final Exit Network Meeting, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ward VI Council Office’s Conference Room, 3202 E. First St., free, 235-5646. The organization hosts an open forum with Dr. Richard MacDonald on the subject of “What is the Support Program That Final Exit Network Offers to Members.” Walking Tours of Tubac’s Art History, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $15, reservations required, 398-2252. Join Gwen Griffin and Nancy Valentine for the Tubac Presidio Park’s newest walking tour to discover where Tubac’s first artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. Feb. 13 Thursday Lonestar, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., $22 to $64, 547-3040, www. foxtucsontheatre.org. Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., Green Valley, free but reservations required, 626-2901. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, find positive solutions to shared concerns and unite in support of each other. National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees Inc., 11 a.m., The Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $11, 722-7994, 885-5649. Katherine Kragnes will discuss elder abuse, fraud and scams. The meeting is open to all veteran railroad employees, retired or still working. River Road Ramblers, 6 p.m., Oro Valley Marketplace, southwest corner of Oracle and Tangerine roads, Oro Valley, free, www.saaca.org. The River Road Ramblers were created to provide a Dixieland band alternative for Tucson.

“Arizona... Lens, Lyrics and Lore: Special Statehood Concert by Dolan Ellis,” 7 p.m., Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $20, reservations required, 398-2252. Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, guitarist, singer and songwriter will entertain the group with songs, images and stirring tales of the state’s glorious history with drama and humor.

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Worldwide Travel Talks: “A Trip to the Five Stans,” 2:30 p.m., Nanini Branch Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd., free, 594-5365. In this presentation, the group will explore the deserts and mountains of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to immerse the group into the daily lives of the local people. Presented by Dick Englert and Dolores Rohrer.

Feb. 15 Saturday Chris Mann, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., $25 to $45, 547-3040, www. foxtucsontheatre.org. Rodeo Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos Ave., $8, 623-7875, www. singlesandfriends.inc. Join the group for barbecue beans. Bring a dish to share. The 2 Lazy 2 Ranch Band performs. No passes. Third Saturday Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave., free, 360-1880, MHArtistCoop@gmail.com. “The Columbian Exchange: Presentation by Jack Lasseter,” 2 p.m., Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $15, reservations required, 3982252. Feb. 16 Sunday Bob Kay, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos, $4, 883-5491. The singing drummer/DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance. Bring snacks for the potluck. “Love Affair with Chocolate,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $10, reservations required, 398-2252. The event features an exploration of history, a film, and a number of pairings of chocolate with several varieties of wine. Feb. 17 Monday Happy Presidents Day from all of us at Lovin’ Life After 50. ...continues on page 14

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... from page 13 National Active and Retired Federal Employees $5 members, $7 nonmembers, 623-7875, www. (NARFE) Chapter 1874 Meeting, 11:30 a.m., singlesandfriends.inc. Join the group for enchiladas and Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr., $7.95 beans. Bring a dish to share. DJ Dale spins. for senior meal, 400-3456. David Clark from Wells Fargo will discuss retirement investing. Current and retired federal “Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited to join. Period,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Histoic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. Volunteers dressed in period clothing describe the combination of Feb. 18 Tuesday native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish Spring Butterﬂy Walk, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Molino soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Basin, 12949 N. Sabino Canyon Pkwy., Mount Lemmon, Colonial period (1752-1776). free but reservations required, 615-7855, eeducation@ pima.gov. Join butterfly expert Jeff Babson on a walking tour of the Molino Basin area as the group looks for butterflies that are on the wing early in the season. Feb. 19 Wednesday Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site, 2 p.m., Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $10, reservations required, 398-2252. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Feb. 20 Thursday

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“How Paramedics and Hospitals Work to Preserve the Brain during Sudden Cardiac Arrest,” 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, free, 626-2901, http://tinyurl.com/http-Green-Valley-Lectures. Presented by the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center with Dr. Karl B. Kern. Feb. 21 Friday Ceramics Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats Feb. 22, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, free, 742-6455, www.tohonochulpark.org. About 20 artisanal ceramicists from Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) will be offering their gallery quality wares throughout Tohono Chul’s grounds. “Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. Explore the history, geography and culture of chocolate in New Spain. Feb. 22 Saturday

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Don Pooley Greens for Seniors, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W. Valencia Rd., $150 golfer entry fee, 305-3401. The sixth annual tournament benefits the Pima Council on Aging.

Feb. 23 Sunday Bob Kay, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Singles and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos, $4, 883-5491. The singing drummer/DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance. Bring snacks for the potluck. Feb. 24 Monday Sweater Nanas, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library, 601 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, free, 594-5295. Feb. 25 Tuesday Birding at Hacienda de la Canoa, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free but reservations required, 877-6004, CanoaRanch@pima.gov. Join a guided birding walk at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and other desert and grassland birds. Feb. 26 Wednesday Honey Bee Canyon Plant Walk, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Honey Bee Canyon Park, 13880 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, free but reservations required, 6157855. Join botanist Meg Quinn for an easy 3-mile hike in Honey Bee Canyon to learn about the trees, shrubs, and cacti that inhabit the area. Feb. 27 Thursday “Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. Feb. 28 Friday George Thorogood and The Destroyers, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., $27 to $59, 5473040, www.foxtucsontheatre.org.

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Texting and Driving—It Can Wait ::by Rachel Brockway W e all do it. We get behind the wheel, start driving, our phone dings and, without even thinking, we pick up our phone and see what it is… and more often than not we will even answer. But everyone should think twice before answering that “very important” text or email. According to the National Safety Council, using a cell phone while driving makes it four times more likely that you’ll crash—while using handheld or hands-free devices. “But those who read and send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash,” said Lee Sams, outreach manager for Arizona Relay Service. “Would you put yourself at that much risk with anything else that you do?”

Some startling statistics according to TextingnDriving.com • Five seconds is the average time a driver’s eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling 55 mph, that is enough time to cover the length of a football field.

• In 2011, at least 23 percent of auto collisions involved cell phones, equaling 1.3 million crashes. • Using a cell phone while driving, whether it is handheld or hands-free, delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. AT&T has a great “It Can Wait” campaign that is quickly catching the attention of millions. They have some great tips for drivers of all ages. Be smart Don’t text and drive. No text message is worth being distracted while you drive. Be in control Remember it’s your phone. You decide if and when to send and read texts, so take control. Consider turning your phone off, setting it to silent or even storing it in the glove box before hitting the road. Be caring Never send a text message to a friend who is driving to meet you, or to anyone

you know is likely behind the wheel. Wait for them to call or text you once they have arrived safely at their destination. Be a BFF Friends don’t let each other text and drive. Visit www. facebook.com/att to take a pledge not to text and drive, and encourage your friends to do the same. Be a resource Share information about the risks of texting while driving. Be an example Don’t send the wrong message by texting while you drive. Your children and others will follow your example. “The message from AT&T is simple but important, when it comes to texting and driving, it can wait,” Sams said. “In the instance that you find that you can’t resist the temptation and you think you will still be tempted to text and drive, put your phone somewhere you can’t reach it, like the back seat of your car,” suggested Sherri Collins, executive director of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing.

If you still can’t resist the urge check your phone when it dings, AAA of Colorado has some extreme tips to help. The first thing they recommend is that you turn off your cell phone. But if you can’t turn the phone off, let voicemail capture your voice and text messages and if you must to call or text while driving, pull off the road safely and stop. For more information on AT&T’s campaign visit www.att.com/ txtngcanwait. And, if you’re on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/ att to take the pledge online and encourage your friends (and family) to do the same.

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Home to Stay ‘Aging in place’ is the goal of nine out of 10 boomers, requiring high tech, smart building … and the perfect in-home caregiver. By Jimmy Magahern

t last month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, silver was the new black. Beyond all the ﬂashy curved TVs and in-dash car computers, two of the biggest attractions were the Digital Health Summit, showcasing new health and fitness gadgets like wearable health trackers and real-time remote monitoring devices, and the so-called “Silvers Summit,” focusing on tech innovations designed more specifically to meet the growing needs of the aging boomer population. In both showcases, the bulk of the new products introduced were technologies aimed at keeping older adults living independently at home longer. It’s a hot trend today in both tech and architecture, where practices like incorporating handrails in shower stalls and other unobtrusive accessibility features around the house are part of smart “aging in place” design. And for good reason: according to the latest data from the Center for Aging Services Technologies, 89 percent of the country’s baby boomer

generation (those roughly 78 million born between 1946 and 1964) say they prefer to live out their golden years at home, rather than go to assisted living communities—even if they or their spouse comes down with a debilitating illness. In addition, some 80 percent of boomers say they’re willing to pay $100 or more per month for technologies that will help them live longer and more independently at home—and 90 percent of them are counting on technology to develop apps for that, and soon. Michael Sumner, CEO of the Mesa-based in-home care provider Beech Home Care, was one of the more than 150,000 in attendance at this year’s CES, and says he was blown away by many of the new digital health gadgets on display. “I think by the end of 2014, technology will be starting to have a dramatic inﬂuence on home care delivery,” says the London-educated businessman, who still speaks with a commanding British accent. ...continues on page 21

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data? How can I turn that into a service to make you safer and happier in your own home?” The answer, Sumner says, lies in that oldest of commodities: people. Specially trained caregivers who can interpret all that diagnostic data ﬂying through the cloud but also ﬂy to your side with the proper assistance when needed. Choosing a Caregiver Choosing the perfect in-home caregiver, though, can be trickier than picking the best smartwatch to monitor your biometrics, balance and bathroom visits. And Sumner says most of us wait until it’s too late to intelligently choose the partner that will, in all likelihood, serve as the last faithful companion for our loved ones or ourselves. “One of the problems in the industry is that very often when families go to look for care, they’re actually at a point in crisis,” he says. “So it becomes very complex and bewildering. And when you buy in-home care, you’re never quite sure if you’re buying it from a reputable agency, which employs the caregiver and pays their occupational safety insurance, or from a registry,

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Connecting with the Patient One would think that for such a common disease as heart failure, the treatment would Author/Grammy be universal and cutAward-Winning Singer and dry, as well.84Unfortunately, that is as well as their friends, who Age: not the case. There is no cookie cutter include Cary Grant; Phil approach to heart failure. The treatment Challenging Project: Spector; Bill Medley of the plan not only has tothecomplement the Righteous Brothers; Atlantic Penning book “Teach patient’s lifestyle, likeswas andmore dislikes, Me Tiger” diffibut cult Records founder Ahmet also has tothan be consistent his abilities Stevenswiththought. “I Ertegun; Ozzie and Harriet and habits.had Mostnever importantly, writtenthe a heart book Nelson; Cher; Anthony failure treatment to conform in my plan life. Ihaslove to write Quinn; and Bobby Darin. to the beliefs of the patient. All thea letters; this certainly wasn’t above-described patient characteristics letter. I didn’t know how to Sage Advice: “Cary used have to beeven identifi ed, My recognized and to come to our house and begin. friend John acknowledged by the doctor. Sullivan helped me so much. have spaghetti dinners. He The cardiologist must respect He said just to write the and way said, ‘Have fun on the way accept these characteristics in her you talk. Put it all down and up because there are no patients. then, if you have to, erase rewards at the end. The fun certain things. I don’t type. is trying to get there.’ He Active Listener I had papers everywhere. I was right. He was absolutely To be thought an active listener, this was going tothe be right. He was a wonderful cardiologist is lucky, as she already friend.” the biggest book ever.” has the important ingredients of compassion and care. However, active Info: www.amazon.com Noteworthy Friends: listening also requiresand timeTempo and patience. Stevens have and TeachMeTiger.net To have time, the vitalofcomponent on the support their parents her side, the cardiologist would need to schedule her Heart Failure Clinic with

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or Grammy Award winner April Stevens, penning the book “Teach Me Tiger” was a true labor of love. Stevens, who along with brother Nino Tempo earned the 1964 Best Rock ‘n’ Roll Recording prize for “Deep Purple,” admitted she wept while writing the autobiography. “There was a lot of crying going on,” she said. “I got lost sometimes, and I had to stop. I had a little ankle surgery. I thought, ‘Well, great. I’ll be able to work and just finish it.’ I didn’t even want to look at it. When you’re in pain and your body is trying to get well, you just can’t do anything like that.” April Stevens was born Carol LoTempio in Niagara Falls, N.Y., in 1929. Blessed with a beautiful voice, she found success in the 1950s through 1970s, recording for a number of labels, including RCA Victor.

The book “Teach Me Tiger” tells the story of her career and her life between 1950 and the present. It is named after her sexually suggestive 1959 hit, which peaked at No. 86 on the Hot 100 chart. “I remembered so much that I didn’t expect to remember,” said Stevens, who is married to Bill Perman. “I thought, ‘How will I remember every incident?’ But one incident reminded me of the next incident.” One of those memories is of her and her brother’s Grammy win. Stevens keeps the award on her mantle in her home and is contemplating taking it with her on book-signing events. “We never expected to win,” she said. “I had my mouth full of food. I was chomping away. I couldn’t believe it.”

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The Roles of the Doctor The role of the cardiologist does not stop after diagnosing and treating the failing heart with medications, surgery and/or devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. The role of the cardiologist is fourfold in such a setting. The cardiologist wears several hats. She not only has to connect with the patient, engage as an active listener, convey and deliver the treatment plan, but most importantly, she assumes the role of the patient’s coach, as well.

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Gem & Mineral Show M CELEBRATES 60 YEARS Sparkling hobby dazzles enthusiasts of all ages. By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

This April, Lovin’ Life After 50 will debut its new travel section. The monthly supplement will be written and edited by Ed Boitano. Ed has been a well-known and accomplished travel editor for more than 12 years, sharing his experiences on his travels the world over. Ed brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and will bring you a wide array of destinations near and far. Look for our April issue and be sure to let us know what you think… Lovin’ Life After 50, the world is in your hands.

ark Hay remembers well his first Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 1979. “I was overwhelmed,” Hay says. “I had a background in rocks and geology but I had never seen anything like the show ... There were hundreds of rocks from all over the world. I definitely got the bug.” A geologist by education who now works for a utility company, Hay hasn’t missed a show since, and he plans on attending this year’s event as a dealer. Celebrating its 60th year, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show boasts the “best of the best,” according to show chairman Paul Harter, noting there are few activities that can boast six consecutive decades of activity. “We believe the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is the third-largest continually occurring event in Arizona, behind the Prescott Rodeo and Phoenix Open. Clearly the Prescott Rodeo we know is the oldest. The Phoenix golf tournament we know was going on back in the ‘30s.” The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show—set for Thursday, Feb. 13,

through Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.—has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world, Harter says. It is the largest gem and mineral show in the United States. Show times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10. However, Friday, Feb. 14, is active military and senior citizens day. Those ages 62 and older receive $2 off regularly priced tickets. The event features 250 vendors from around the world, from every continent except Antarctica. “Australia, South Africa, England, Austria, Germany, Brazil, Tanzania, China, Russia, Mexico, and of course, Canada, immediately come to mind,” Harter says. “There are South American countries like Uruguay, Venezuela, as well as Morocco, France and Spain. It’s a worldwide event.” The show is open to the public and presents retail dealers only. The show’s proceeds remain in ...continues on page 28

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Tucson and are used to support you can put your collection on display,” mineral knowledge and appreciation. Harter says. “We have literally millions The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society of items that will be on the show Inc. and Tucson Gem and Mineral floor—truly millions.” Pieces range from $2 to $250,000. Show Committee remain dedicated “We don’t have a lot of diamond to presenting extraordinary mineral, dealers,” Harter says. gem, fossil, lapidary “It’s primarily color. It’s and jewelry exhibits, not really a diamond he says. These exhibits marketplace. Of course, provide a rare window you have finished pieces into private and of jewelry and loose museum collections pieces of jewelry. You from around the world. have other vendors who “It just brings out have used minerals and the best in the mineral world and the gem The Tucson Gem and gems and incorporated world in terms of Mineral Show partners with those into other items.” He described one museum participants,” museums worldwide to exhibit private collections of vendor who turns Harter says. gems and minerals. wooden bowls on a lathe “The Smithsonian is our greatest partner, but we have and inlays them with turquoise. “It appears the wood formed around other museums from around the world that brings out the best collectors the turquoise,” Harter says. “It’s absolutely wonderful.” worldwide. It’s the best of the best.” More than 100 guests will also display The Tucson Gem and their mineral collections. “If you want to bring your mineral Mineral Society Inc. The Tucson Gem and Mineral collection down, we have the cases and lighting and everything you need so Society Inc. was formed in the late

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society Inc. and Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Committee remain dedicated to presenting extraordinary mineral, gem, fossil, lapidary and jewelry exhibits, Paul Harter says. These exhibits provide a rare window into private and museum collections from around the world.

1940s with the mission of promoting earth sciences education. “The primary focus is education, outreach programs for younger grade- and high school students and scholarships for university-level students,” Harter says. The society supports the promotion

of mineral knowledge in Tucson through scholarships, grants and awards. The society funds a graduate scholarship in the Geosciences Department at the University of Arizona and provides a scholarship for the Boys and Girls Club of Tucson.

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Tucson Gem and Mineral Society grants have supported the mineral collections at the University of Arizona Mineral Museum, and the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum annually for more than 40 years. It reaches out to the larger community of rock and gem lovers with support for publications such as Rock and Mineral Magazine, the GeoLiterary Society, Mineralogy of Arizona and the Mineralogical Record. Important to the society is its work with schools. The monthly educational classes can touch on anything from identification to metalworking to the use of gemstones. It also hosts fieldtrips. But at the show, the lecture series is “probably the best bargain in Tucson.” “We have truly world-renowned people,” Harter says. “I will tell you the best lecture we’ve ever had was a professor at U of A, Bob Downs. He has been instrumental and one of the lead participants in the Curiosity project.” Curiosity is a car-sized robotic rover exploring Gale Crater on Mars as part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission (MSL). “He gave a lecture last year on the Mars Rover that was supposed to last 45 minutes to an hour,” Harter says. “It lasted two hours. It was standing room only. It was probably the best lecture we’ve ever had.” Longtime participants Gene Schlepp of Tucson won a blue ribbon for his exhibit at the first Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, which was held at a grade school. “I had been collecting mineral specimens and won a blue ribbon for best self-collected minerals as a teenager,” Schlepp says. “That was the very first show.” Consequently, Schlepp and his wife, Jackie, have been in the gem and mineral business for 50-plus years. “I sell mineral specimens to collectors,” he says. “We’ve done mineral and gem shows for the better part of 50 years. I enjoy every minute of it. It’s a great time, and it’s been a great lifetime. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people who are lifelong friends.” Hay says he feels the same way. Besides the friendships he has forged, the show has provided a financial means for his hobby.

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“For me, minerals is just a hobby, but it’s a very comprehensive one,” Hay says. “When I get the inventory, either I dig it or I buy it. The less I dig, the more I buy. None of it is drudgery. The hobby itself is just wonderful. I love the history, and the people I meet.” But one of the real benefits, he adds, is the acquired rocks increase in value. “Over the past 20 years, they’ve escalated at a stunning rate. That only applies to nice ones,” he says. “If you spend $15 to $30 on a rock, chances

are good that it’ll be worth $15 to $30. If you can afford to spend $500 to $800, in 20 years, it’ll be 10 times that.” Harter contends gems are an excellent pastime for all ages. “There is no age restriction or age limit on this hobby. You will see there are a lot of people over 50 who Minerology is a hobby that appeals to both the young and old. It is an excellent pastime for people of all ages. are highly active.”

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Bear Market Report A 70 Percent Chance of Showers : : by Teresa Bear

ith 296 days of sunshine in Phoenix (and Tucson slightly behind with 284 days, according to Current Results), here in sunny Arizona we don’t worry much about rainy days. However, if you read “70 percent chance of showers tomorrow,” what would you do? Postpone your golf game? Cancel your picnic? Grab an umbrella? While rain in Arizona can certainly upset your short-term plans, nothing spoils a long-term retirement plan more than disability. Even more frightening is the forecast. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “70 percent of people turning age 65 can expect to use some form of long-term care,” reports Thomas Day on www.longtermcarlink.net. Wow! That’s a huge number. Most people do not believe that disability can happen to them. To clear up some misconceptions, let’s dive into the facts and fallacies of long-term care with this quick quiz. True or false? 1. “Most people who need long-term care receive care in an institution.” 2. “I don’t have to worry. I’m covered by Medicare.” 3. “I’m a veteran—I’ve heard that I can get care.” 4. “Long-term care is primarily a woman’s problem.” Answers: 1. Most people who need long-term care receive care in an institution.”— FALSE Surprised? When people think of long-term care, they typically think of skilled nursing or assisted living facilities. However, approximately 73 percent of all long-term care is provided in the home—usually by unpaid caregivers. The primary caregiver for those needing in-home care is a spouse (38 percent), daughterin-law or daughter (33 percent), son or son-in-law (9 percent) with other friends and family members making up the other 20 percent, Day reports. I remember a colleague of mine— Elaine Beaver—the mother of three boys. She used to say to me (as the mother of one boy) “Be nice to your daughter-in-laws—because your son

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is probably not going to take care of you.” This was her informal advice, but the statistics certainly bear this out. 2. “I don’t have to worry, I’m covered by Medicare”—FALSE again Many retirees assume that Medicare will take care of you when you are disabled. Unfortunately, Medicare is designed to fix you up and send you home—sort of like a MASH for retirees. Medicare will pay for rehabilitative care “under certain conditions for a limited time,” according to Medicare.gov. Like the 4077 MASH, Medicare patches you up and sends you off to “Tokyo General.” The problem is, that unlike the wounded soldier, the stay at “Senior Tokyo General” is not paid for after the first 100 days—and in some cases not at all! The rules are complicated, so check with your doctor or Medicare to find out if you are eligible for these limited benefits. 3. “I’m a veteran. I’m covered”— maybe TRUE and maybe FALSE If you are a wounded soldier or the widow of a veteran, you may be eligible for what is known as “Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits.” It goes without saying there’s lots of paperwork to claim this benefit, but it is available. It won’t pay the full cost of skilled nursing care, but it will help. To apply, write to your local VA regional office and they will determine if you qualify. Keep in mind that you must meet financial as well as medical needs tests. 4.“Long-term care is primarily a woman’s problem”—TRUE TIMES 2! Women often face a double burden for long-term care. Let’s take the case of an “average” American married couple. Statistically, the wife will be 3 1/2 years younger than her husband (in my case I’m 4.3 years younger than my husband). At age 65, according to the standard insurance mortality tables, the husband is going to live to be about 80. The wife will make it to age 84. Sad to say, but based on these averages, a married woman can expect to be a widow for 7 1/2 years. The

implications for long-term care for the woman is enormous. Remember the home caregiver statistics above? Thirty-eight percent of caregivers are spouses. In this case, the loving wife takes care of her husband until he passes away—and then she desperately hopes that her daughter (or daughter in-law)—the next 33 percent—will attend to her needs. However, if there are no family members who can care for her, she may well join the sea of female faces found in the cafeteria of your local assisted living or skilled nursing facility.

So after identifying the problem, what’s the solution? Next month, I’ll explore several options for planning for a potential disability. Teresa Bear, CFP, CPA (www.TeresaBear. com), specializes in retirement planning and asset preservation for retirees and those about to retire. Bear is the author of the new book “She Retired Happily Ever After.” Send questions to TBear@JCGrason.com. Investment advisory services provided by Brookstone Capital Management, LLC., a SEC registered investment advisor. The information in this article describes general guidelines and suggestions for preventing identity theft. In no way should it be deemed as advice for any individual circumstance or situation.

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The MS Discovery, a 24-passenger catamaran used by Grand Circle Travel, stands by as passengers take a shore excursion to Taboga Island before beginning their full-daylight passage through the canal.

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:: by Andrea Gross | photos by Irv Green

My husband and I are in Panama ’m standing on the deck of a with Grand Circle Travel precisely 24-passenger catamaran, watching the sun rise over the Pacific. Yes, that’s because their tour offers country right. The sun is rising over the Pacific. culture as well as canal cruising. After Here, in the Central American all, there’s no doubt that the famed country of Panama, which is waterway has made the country a positioned between two continents place to be reckoned with. One hundred years ago this year, on and two oceans, I can see a bit of the Pacific that juts to the east, poking into Aug. 15, 1914, the SS Ancon made a portion of the Atlantic. So when the the first official canal passage between sun rises in the east, it appears over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. By eliminating the long trip around Cape Pacific waters. I find this intriguing but at the same Horn, the ocean-to-ocean journey was time unsettling. But then, many things shortened by more than 8,000 miles. It in Panama force me to rearrange my was a feat that transformed both global commerce and the country of Panama. mind. In 2015, after a $5.2 billion The hot pink hibiscus, the bright beaked toucans, the swirling skirts expansion is completed, the canal will be able to handle of the dancers larger ships, thus ... Everywhere I further fueling the look the country country’s economy pulsates with the and increasing its psychedelic colors importance. that inspired Paul We begin our tour Gauguin, and I’m in the capital of on sensory overload Panama, Panama for the first part City, which has of my trip. Then, morphed from bingo, I board the a 15th century MS Discovery for (now my cruise through A member of the Embera community takes settlement the Panama Canal. visitors to his tribal village in a motorized evident in the The bright colors dugout canoe. Along the way, he points out ruins of Panama disappear as I animals and birds that live in the rainforest. La Viejo) to a 17th enter a more ordered world, one that’s century Spanish colonial town (quickly muted, mechanical and often confined becoming the go-to neighborhood by the gray cement bricks of the locks. for after-hours fun) to a 21st century The right side of my brain wars with metropolis that is an international business center and a popular tourist the left.

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Today’s ships often have less than one foot of clearance on either side as they go through the canal, but after the canal expansion is completed in 2015, even larger ships will be able to use the waterway.

destination. The city’s history is fascinating, the atmosphere electric, but still, I’m glad when we head out to the rural areas. In line with Grand Circle’s philosophy that meeting local people is as important as seeing historic sites, we stop at an agricultural cooperative where farmers work together to bring their produce to market, a sugar cane farm where a husband and wife have a small candy-making business, a school where youngsters perform traditional dances and their mothers serve us a homemade lunch, and a private home where the owner teaches us to make one of his grandmother’s favorite dishes. At each place our hosts talk freely, giving us insight into their daily lives. I emerge from these visits well fed and well informed. We learn about yet another Panamanian lifestyle when we meet the Embera people, members of one of Panama’s seven indigenous tribes. I step out of our dugout canoe to ﬁnd a village of thatched huts perched on stilts, an open-air schoolhouse, a soccer ﬁeld, meeting hall, a woman weaving baskets and an entire community of

people in traditional attire. The tribal spokesman explains that opening their village to outsiders allows the Emberas to earn a living while continuing to live according to the ways of their ancestors. It’s a Margaret Mead experience, and I love every minute. In between people visits, we take mini treks through the rainforest. Unlike the men who built the canal, we’re

slathered with sunscreen, protected with insect repellent, and our only goals are to see a monkey, spot a toucan and track a capybara. We aren’t charged with digging a path through a thick jungle where the temperature is often above 80 degrees and the humidity above 90 percent. Of the 80,000 men who worked on the canal, more than a third died of yellow fever or malaria. A normal trip through the canal takes 10 hours, but Grand Circle has arranged for us to have a full daylight passage. Therefore, we enter on the Pacific, head northwest through two sets of locks that raise the Discovery 85 feet above sea level, cross the Continental Divide and spend the night on Gatun Lake. The next morning we go ashore to visit the Gatun Dam and take our final rainforest trek, which reminds us of the travails that went into building the canal. Then we reboard our ship, go through the final set of locks and descend to sea level in another ocean. I go to the upper deck and look to the west. Yes, the sun is setting over the Atlantic.

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recently by the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation Board of Directors. “We are excited and happy that Humana and Healthways/ SilverSneakers will once again be sponsoring our annual Arizona Senior Olympic Games,” said Irene Stillwell, ALFF executive director. “They bring to the table not only a much-needed financial resource, but they are active in recruiting volunteers from their employee family, to help with many aspects of the games.” Humana has long been connected to the senior games movement. It is not only a sponsor in Arizona but in other states as well. It is the primary sponsor of the National Senior Games held every other year and for which the 2014 ASO Games are a qualifier. SilverSneakers is well known in the senior community as the leading provider of exercise programs with more than 100 sites in Arizona and more throughout the United States. “We love SilverSneakers because they offer a way for all our athletes to stay in shape and for beginners to get in shape for participation in the games,” Stillwell said.

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ASO Volunteers Rock! Although the Arizona Senior Olympics involves nearly 600 people each year, there is a core group of volunteers who will be featured in this and the next issue of The Finish Line. Sometimes people ask why we have an administration fee for the registration of the games. That fee is what allows us to run an office, yearround, where volunteers can come to help with the work of planning and executing the games and other key programs.

Here are profiles of some of the great volunteers who work in the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation office. Roxie Allen Once a staff person, now a dedicated volunteer, her job is to assist in all areas of planning and implementation of the ASO Games. Allen helps out with many clerical tasks that are important to ASO. She works with registration and is a liaison for several sports during the games. Allen works Tuesdays and Wednesdays and is in charge of the design and sale of athlete shirts. Ellie Kallal Kallal comes all the way from Scottsdale to work in the ALFF office every Tuesday. She writes articles about health and fitness

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for The Finish Line and works as a receptionist for guests who come in the office or telephone. Kallal does general clerical work as well as overseeing incoming calls and voice mail. She is an ASO racewalker and a certified official. She conducts free racewalk clinics for ASO throughout the year. Lilly Jovanovich When Jovanovich left Canada to come to the United States, it was our northern neighbors’ loss and our gain. She is a native of Serbia and an expert seamstress who works in the ALFF office on Wednesdays. Although Jovanovich is a relatively new volunteer, she does important clerical work and is organizing all of ASO’s lists of athletes on the computer. She has a gift for organization and works with the ALFF computer files.

HELP WANTED Arizona Senior Olympics is looking for volunteer mentors from each of our sports who would be willing to be a resource to those who are new to the games or the sport. ASO will provide training.

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