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Aging in Place
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CONTENTS
JANUARY 2011 • VOL. 12 ISSUE 01
departments
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Tapas
Senior Center
Calendar of Events
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Crossword Puzzle
Theatre Listings
Reading Corner
ON THE COVER – Jim Weimer, park
biologist for the Paynes Prairie Preserve
State Park, stands on the boardwalk
overlooking a portion of preserve on a
recent December afternoon. Since 1985,
Weimer has worked at Paynes Prairie,
home to bison, cracker horses and cattle,
alligators, sandhill cranes and more than
270 bird species. Weimer is making plans
to retire early next year.
PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS
columns
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Embracing Life
by Donna Bonnell
features
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by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
Aging in Place
Universal Design
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Moonlight & Martinis
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Annual Fundraiser to Support Al’z Place
Leaving the Prairie Behind
Perspectives on Aging
by Carlos Muniz
BY JANICE C. KAPLAN
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Community Voice
Reader submitted writing
BY MOLLY LARMIE
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Healthy Edge
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Enjoying Act Three
by Ellis Amburn
Long-Time Biologist Sees Retirement in his Future
BY AMANDA WILLIAMSON
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Cracking Computer Crises
Tech Tips to Try Before Hitting the PC Panic Button
BY CRYSTAL HENRY
WINNER!
Congratulations to the winner from our
DECEMBER 2010 issue…
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from Ocala, Florida
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
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“We will open the book.
Its pages are blank. We
are going to put words on
them ourselves. The book
is called Opportunity
and its first chapter is
New Year’s Day.”
– Edith Lovejoy Pierce
2011. Wow. That date once seemed
so far away, and now it is here. Another
year awaiting exploration. Another year
to better ourselves and perhaps honor
our resolutions. Another year to train
ourselves to write 2011 and not 2010.
And another year to fill these now
empty pages of Opportunity.
One thing I learned some time ago
(but always seem to forget) is that the
only thing we can count on is change.
And now with a new year upon us, it
is time for Senior Times to see some
changes as we celebrate its 10th
anniversary; it is time for Senior Times
to experience an extreme makeover.
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Those of you familiar with our
magazine will quickly notice many
differences. Outside, you will discover
a traditional magazine format with
a glossy cover. Inside, you will find a
somewhat different style, but the same
types of interesting stories about the
fascinating people living in our area,
as well as important information on all
kinds of topics.
So take some time to enjoy this edition
of Senior Times, and then feel free to
contact us with your thoughts and
suggestions. What other types of things
would you like to see in the magazine?
All of us here at Tower are committed to
offering you a better reading experience.
In the coming months, Senior Times
will continue to evolve, striving to bring
you top-notch stories and pertinent
information. We think you will enjoy
what you find. §
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TAPAS œ JOG YOUR MEMORY
12
WATTS
of power
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The brain uses 12 watts of power.
Over the course of a day, your brain
uses about 12 watts of power — the
amount of energy contained in two
large bananas. Curiously, even though
the brain is very efficient, it’s an
energy hog. It is only 3 percent of the
body’s weight, but consumes 1/6 (17%)
of the body’s total energy.
— TIMESONLINE.CO.UK
Healthy Habits to
IMPROVE
MEMORY
Regular Exercise
Getting regular excercise
ncreases oxygen to your
brain, and reduces the
risk for disorders that
lead to memory loss,
such as diabetes and
cardiovascular disease.
Six to
Nine
miles a week
Manage Stress
New research indicates
that walking six to nine
miles every week can
prevent brain shrinkage
and memory loss. Older
adults who walked
between six and nine
miles per week had more
gray matter in their brains
nine years after the start
of the study than people
who didn’t walk as much.
Researchers say that those
who walked the most cut
their risk of developing
memory loss in half.
Maintain Good
Sleep Habits
to concentrate.
Sleep is necessary for
memory consolidation.
Sleep disorders like
insomnia and sleep
apnea leave you tired and
unable to concentrate
during the day.
Quit Smoking
Smoking heightens
the risk of vascular
disorders that can cause
stroke and constrict
arteries that deliver
oxygen to the brain.
— AMERICAN ACADEMY
OF NEUROLOGY
Drink Plenty
of Water
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Toxins can have an
adverse effect on
memory. Drinking
plenty of water helps to
flush away toxins from
your body.
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Cortisol, the stress
hormone, can damage
the hippocampus if the
stress is unrelieved.
Stress makes it difficult
January 2011
The number of people 65 and older
in the United States as of July 1, 2008. This age group accounted
for 13 percent of the total population. Between 2007 and 2008,
this age group increased by nearly 1 Million people.
— HELPGUIDE.ORG
COMMUNITY œ RECREATION CENTER
Be Aware of the
“Silent Killer”
This Winter
Special to Senior Times
PHOTO TAKEN DECEMBER 20, 2010.
THE ALACHUA COUNTY
SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
As the use of natural gas increases
this winter, so does the risk for
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide, commonly
referred to as “the silent killer,” is
an invisible, odorless, colorless gas
created when fuels (such as gasoline,
wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil
and methane) burn incompletely.
Project Update
Groundbreaking and land clearing for the
Alachua County Senior Recreation Center has begun at Northside Park, located
at 5710 N.W. 34th Street.
“One hundred percent of the plans
have been completed,” said Anthony
Clarizio, executive director of ElderCare
of Alachua County. ElderCare is a division of Shands HealthCare that provides
services to homebound Seniors. “Now
we are tearing down the trees, moving
the old parking lot and using the soonto-be new parking lot so they can begin
construction.”
The center is slated for completion between November and December of 2011.
Clarizio said all of the interior selections
have been chosen and the center is coming in on budget, $125,000 to $130,000,
which doest not include operating costs.
“The focus for us is looking for people
who are wanting to step up and help
us raise operating funds,” Clarizio said.
“We are giving people the opportunity to
name portions of the building.”
One company has already made a
financial pledge.
“Comfort Keepers is the first organization that has committed a significant
amount of money over the next few
years,” Clarizio said. “We also need
The center is slated for
completion between
November and
December of 2011.
people to host parties so people can have
fundraisers for ongoing operations so
that we can provide services and programs to Seniors for little or no cost.” §
Anyone interested in helping should contact
Anthony Clarizio via e-mail at claria@
shands.ufl.edu or call 352-265-9205 and
leave a message with Andrea.
Continue to watch this spot for updates,
Gas-powered appliances in the home
are potential sources of carbon monoxide. Vehicles or generators running
in or near the home (or an attached
garage, for example) can also produce
dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning can be easily confused with
signs of the flu, food poisoning and
other illnesses, including shortness
of breath, nausea, dizziness, lightheadedness or headaches. But high
levels of carbon monoxide can be
fatal, causing death within minutes.
Install carbon monoxide alarms
in homes that have gas-powered
appliances and place them in central
locations outside each sleeping area
and on every level of the home.
upcoming program listings and to see how
to volunteer as the Alachua County Senior
For additional information, visit www.
Recreation Center gets closer to completion.
marioncountyfl.org or call 352-291-8000.
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NOTABLE BIRTHDAY
65
John Paul Jones
Years Old
January 3, 1946
John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin on 3 January 1946) is an
English multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, arranger and
record producer. Best known as the bassist, mandolinist, and
keyboardist for English rock band Led Zeppelin.
Since Led Zeppelin dissolved in 1980 with the death of
drummer John Bonham, Jones has collaborated with a number
of artists, including R.E.M., Jars of Clay, Heart, Ben E. King,
Peter Gabriel, Foo Fighters, Cinderella & Brian Eno.
— WIKIPEDIA.ORG
A Few Other Notable
January Birthdays
Stephen Hawking 69
January 8, 1942
Dyan Cannon 72
Alan Alda 75
January 4, 1939
January 28, 1936
Don Shula 81
Jeanne Moreau 83
January 4, 1930
January 23, 1928
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HOME SWEET HOME
Aging in Place
Universal Design
By Molly Larmie
I
n 2011, the first baby boomers
will turn 65.
Then, the rate at which the
number of Seniors 65 and older will
accelerate until this group represents
20 percent of the total population,
according to the U.S. Census.
These Boomers are planning for
the future — a future in which older
homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to
spend in their own homes, according
to the AARP. But for some Seniors with
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disabilities because of illness and age,
assisted living and retirement communities can seem like the only option.
Enter Jim Stafford.
Stafford, a residential contractor
in Gainesville, wants Seniors to know
about universal design, a set of concepts
that can help Seniors age in place — that
is, stay in their homes longer.
Universal design already pervades
much infrastructure: curb cuts or
sidewalk ramps, essential for people in
wheelchairs but used by all; buses that
kneel and are equipped with ramps
rather than lifts; closed captioning on
television networks.
As a Certified Aging-in-Place
Specialist with the National Association
of Home Builders (NAHB), Stafford
wants to take these principles a step
further —into the home.
“Of course, if there is a time and
need for a person to go into assisted
living, that’s a different story,” Stafford
said. But for people who can stay in
their homes with just a few structural
alterations, universal design principles
can save time and money.
The Center for Universal Design
(CUD), part of the College of Design
at North Carolina State University, is
working to develop and publicize this
alternative. The CUD, which develops
and promotes universal design in
housing and buildings, believes that all
new environments and products should
be usable by everyone regardless of their
age and ability.
Some of the CUD’s recommendations
for universal design include entrances
without steps, which make it easier
for people to enter the home, and
wider hallways, doorways and
foyers to accommodate strollers
and wheelchairs. These features are
common in older homes that were
constructed before builders began to
mass-produce housing and cut down on
space to save on materials.
Other concepts include no-step
entry showers, light switches and
electrical outlets located at heights
more convenient and accessible to
young children and Seniors, raised
dishwashers to facilitate use without
causing unnecessary back stress, and
specific surfaces to make housecleaning
more efficient.
Stafford said it is much easier to
incorporate universal design principles
into the original construction of a house
than to retrofit. But modifications do not
need to be intensive to have benefits.
Stafford said his girlfriend’s mother
looked into assisted living and decided
it was too expensive. Instead, she
remodeled her own house — chiefly the
bathrooms and bedrooms — so she could
keep her independence. Home visits
from her nurse were still cheaper than
paying for assisted living.
“Most people, including my relatives,
don’t want to move from their homes,”
Stafford said. “There is an alternative.”
The universal design trend has caught
on across Europe and in some states like
California, Stafford said, but the concept
has not gained much of a following
in North Central Florida. It has been
difficult to get the word out, he said,
and many people seem uninterested
or uninformed. Stafford thinks it is a
matter of education: proponents of
universal design are not doing enough
to show Seniors that there are other
alternatives to assisted living and
retirement communities.
Stafford said he was surprised and
appalled when he found out many
assisted living organizations and health
care providers are not familiar with the
concept of universal design.
“If the frontrunners of the aging
population don’t know about aging in
place, how can the public?”
Stafford said he put the aging in place
concept in the back of his mind until he
turned on the TV and saw a man in a
wheelchair looking for a place to live.
“And the man in the wheelchair
said, ‘People have no idea how difficult
simple things are,’” Stafford said. “There
are a lot of people with needs out there
and we are not addressing those needs.
The needs could be met.”
Stafford hopes builders will gradually
start to incorporate the principles of
universal design to benefit all ages and
abilities of the general population.
He also thinks many misconceptions
— like the notion that universal
design makes the homeowner “look
handicapped” — will be set straight.
He would like to set up a showroom to
demonstrate the style and flexibility of
universal design principles.
“A lot of the principles, if you didn’t
know [they were universal design], you
couldn’t tell,” he said. §
For more information, visit:
Post-Construction
Modifications
1. Install lever door handles rather
than round knobs for people
with grasping difficulty due to
arthritis or other ailments.
2. Install light switches with large
flat panels rather than small
toggle switches.
3. Install task lighting under
cabinets to make daily chores
easier to perform for people with
sight loss.
4. Install grab bars in bathrooms to
increase safety and accessibility.
5. Consider ramp access to
entranceways for people in
wheelchairs or who have
difficulty navigating stairs.
The NAHB offers
these tips on how to
choose a remodeler:
• Figure out how much money
you want to budget on the home
modification project.
• Seek referrals from friends,
family, neighbors, co-workers and
others who may have had similar
work done to their home.
• Contact trade associations such
as the local Home Builders
Association.
• Verify the remodeler has the
appropriate license(s).
• Look for professional
designations such as Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).
• Ask the professional remodeler
for a written estimate of the work
to be done based on a set of plans
and specifications.
www.design.ncsu.edu or www.nahb.org.
January 2011
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CHEERS œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing
Life
To my knowledge, my father, Donald
E. Pinder Sr., is not of Italian descent,
neither is my stepmother.
D
ad and Samantha, however, are
fixtures at the Italian American
Club (IA), and instrumental in its
success. For many years, I abstained
from the IA. Frankly, in my mind, it was
just a bar.
Members may smoke anywhere
in the establishment except in the
restrooms and it has a reputation for
inexpensive alcoholic beverages. I spent
too many childhood years in stalesmelling, smoked-saturated saloons. As
an adult, they make me physically sick
and emotionally saddened by the folks
who frequent the dark dreary taverns,
and completely lose track of time.
Unfortunately, that meant shunning much
of Dad’s existence in his elder years.
Dad (lovingly called Pinhead or Pinder
by his IA cohorts) is 79 years old and
not in good health. An intense sense of
urgency enveloped my psyche. My New
Year’s resolution was to discover why
Dad chose to devote his final years to
the club. My sister (Sandy) and nephew
(Chad) helped me achieve my goal.
On a beautiful Tuesday morning,
we picked up Pinder at his home in
Sebastian and went for a drive to the
beach. The brisk wind and bright
sunshine created the perfect winter day
in the small fishing town my parents
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moved to 23 years ago.
Sebastian was to be their safe
retirement sanctuary. It was extremely
heartbreaking when Mom died after
only spending one night in her new
home. More than two decades later, all
Characters similar to Cliff, Diane, Frasier,
Norm and Sam graciously greeted us,
and then offered their condolences for
being Pinhead’s children. Father’s friends
ruthlessly teased him, but it was easy to
tell they adored him.
Chad, Sandy and I were famished at
this point, but learned the only available
food items were peanuts, pretzels and
potato chips. The cook would not arrive
until dinner. As we tried to decide
where to go eat, Samantha brought us a
deck of cards from the game table. We
proceeded to play Old Hell for hours,
consumed a mountain of munchies and
indulged in another drink or two.
IA associates made their way in and
out of the bar. The same Cheers-like
scenario repeated many times. Everyone
knew Don Pinder, a one-of-a-kind eccentric whose claim to fame is the expansion
of the Italian American Club. That day I
learned many things about dear old Dad.
The cook would not arrive until dinner. As we tried
to decide where to go eat, Samantha brought us a
deck of cards from the game table. We proceeded to
play Old Hell for hours…
of us could almost feel her presence
as we reminisced, reunited and
remembered good times. The morning
flew by, hunger hit and it was time for
lunch. Dad suggested we go to the IA.
According to Dad, food service began
at 1:00. Since we had some time to wait,
he encouraged us to have a noontime
nip. Normally I would have declined,
but this day was definitely different.
Therefore, I ordered a Salty Dog, my
mother’s favorite cocktail. As I sipped on
the sour snifter, Dad’s cronies continued
to arrive. Most were regular IA patrons
on their mid-day break from work.
It could have been the stiff drink
and empty stomach or the sentimental
setting, but it suddenly seemed like we
were sitting with the cast of Cheers.
When the IA wanted to construct a new
building, he sold them his prime business property and held their mortgage.
Samantha and Dad have served on the
Board of Directors of the IA ever since.
In years past, I was unable to
comprehend why he chose to be a local
club hero. Fortunately I have matured
spiritually, and now realize everyone
must take his or her own path. The IA is
a non-profit organization that provides
financial support to the Special Olympics
and offers scholarships. My father is
doing his best to contribute. I am proud.
The day unfolded exactly as God
planned, even though it was not a
traditional holy sequence of events.
Have a blessed 2011 — cheers,
everyone! §
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ON THE TOWN
Shands and Eldercare Hosts Annual Fundraiser
to Support Al’z Place
By Janice C. Kaplan
O
n Saturday, February 5, the RD
Air Services hangar at Gainesville
Regional Airport will be transformed
for an evening of fine food, great drinks, live music and
dancing as Shands ElderCare hosts its annual Moonlight &
Martinis gala.
The event raises money to support Al’z Place, a daycare facility for adults with memory impairment due to Alzheimer’s
disease or other disorders or injuries. ElderCare of Alachua County runs the facility, which is a program of Shands
HealthCare. ElderCare’s mission is to be an advocate for the
elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize
independence and enrich the quality of life for the Seniors in
Alachua County and North Central Florida.
“We keep a pretty routine schedule of cognitive and physical activities,” said Robyn Katz, program manager and recreational therapist. “We find that music is really stimulating.
Somebody who may not remember what they had for lunch
will remember all of the words to songs from years back.”
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The clients’ daily schedule includes seated exercises set to
lively music, classic movie showings and a variety of games
like bingo, beanbag toss and a memory game called Reminisce.
Breakfast, a hot lunch and a light snack are served during the
day. Clients are admitted based on a combination of a wait
list and medical need for services. While most are Seniors,
the center does see younger patients who qualify. The only
requirements are that the client has a medical diagnosis of a
memory disorder and lives in Alachua County.
Moonlight & Martinis is the center’s biggest fundraiser of
the year, which is especially important given a tight budget and
the personal attention the patients need. With a staffing ratio of
one caregiver per three clients (Katz said the industry standard
is closer to 1:6), Al’z Place relies on a variety of personnel.
Compassionate out-patient
cancer services in a
setting designed specifically
for your mobility needs.
Among the highlights of the
evening is an art auction, where
framed paintings by Al’z Place
clients will be put up for bidding.
“All of our staff members are CNAs or nurses, and I am
a recreation therapist,” she said. “We also bring in a lot of
volunteers from the community to help with that ratio. We
have some people whose family members had been clients
here for years, and they’ve decided to give back by staying on
as volunteers.”
One such volunteer is Barbara, whose husband was a client
until he passed away in 2005. She has volunteered since then
and enjoys the camaraderie she shares with the clients.
“I have been here more or less ever since as a volunteer,”
she said. “I really enjoy it because I’m in the same age group,
for one thing. There are many different things we can do. I
work basically through the kitchen, but that does not stop me
from being a companion to the many different individuals we
have here.”
Josette is a client who started going to Al’z Place after a
brain aneurysm and stroke left her with short-term memory
loss. She lives with her son and daughter-in-law, but comes to
the facility everyday while they are at work.
“They’re very nice, very caring people, and they try to keep
us active,” Josette said, explaining it is no easy feat finding
activities for everyone in a group that has such a wide range of
memory issues.
“They work very hard,” she said. “You can see what they’re
doing, but they make it fun. And I have never seen any one of
them lose their cool, ever.”
The benefits of Al’z Place reach well beyond the client.
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Caring for a loved one with memory loss is exhausting both
them to move the brush left and right, or dab the brush, to get
physically and emotionally. Adult daycare centers such as Al’z
them to use that side of the brain or one of their senses.”
place provide a respite for caregivers who dedicate their lives
The patient then names his or her work and the picture is
to friends and family who are unable to stay alone safely. Al’z
framed for auction. Copies of the paintings are also sold as
Place also offers a caregiver support program on the third
prints, cards and other products to raise money for the center
Thursday of every month, a group that is open to caregivers re- throughout the year.
gardless of whether their loved
While sponsors such as
ones are enrolled at the facility.
The Atrium, GW Mills and
Moonlight & Martinis will
Comfort Keepers have lined
include food and drinks by O!O
up to help, Al’z place is still
Tapas and Tinis, Dragonfly
accepting sponsorships and
Beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Sushi, The Flour Pot bakery,
selling tables for the evening.
RD Air Services hangar, Gainesville Regional Airport
Omi’s Kitchen and more. The
Businesses and individuals
For tickets and sponsorships call ElderCare: 352-265-9040.
band September Rent will be
wanting to sponsor the event
on hand to supply the tunes for
or purchase tickets ($75 each
partygoers to dance the night away. Among the
or $700 for a table of ten) can call ElderCare at 352-265-9040.
highlights of the evening is an art auction, where framed
With the growing number of county residents with
paintings by Al’z Place clients will be put up for bidding.
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory disorders,
The work is done through The Art Without Boundaries
Al’z Place needs help to continue providing an uplifting,
Association, an organization that uses painting, movement,
positive place for those who need it.
singing and storytelling known as Mneme™ Therapy to
“It’s a caring and fun environment,” Katz said. “A lot of
stimulate brain activity.
people say, ‘How can you do it every day, isn’t it depressing?’
“The client will pick a picture out of a book, and the therapist But we have a lot of fun. Our clients know that they’re
will help guide them through the process,” Katz said. “She’ll tell accepted when they come here.” §
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WORTH THE WEIGHT œ KENDRA SILER-MARSIGLIO
Healthy
Edge
Over the holidays, did “sugar plum
fairies” simply “dance in your head,”
or did decadent desserts take a joy
ride to your stomach?
I
f you’re like me, resisting sweets
was a rocky road. Mmmm… rocky
road… ice cream… Fortunately, here are
some tips to help you shed your holiday
pounds and feel great in the new year.
Every year, between Thanksgiving
and New Year’s Day, most of us gain
one to two pounds. Doesn’t sound like
much? Well, those pounds build up over
time, leaving many of us “overweight”
overnight. At least that’s how it feels.
Mirabai Holland, Prevention Magazine-recommended mid-life fitness program designer and former chair of the
American Council On Exercise Instructor Examination Committee, suggests
the following six weight loss tips:
1. Think mathematically about weight
loss. About 45 minutes of moderate
exercise or 30 minutes of intense
exercise burns 200 calories. One
pound is equivalent to about 3500
calories. Need to lose one pound in
one week? Cut 300 calories from
your diet a day (300 x 7 = 2100 calories) and add 45 minutes of moderate exercise per day (200 x 7 =1400
calories).
2. Add strength training to your exercise
routine. A pound of muscle uses
30-50 more calories per day than
a pound of fat. If you need to amp
up your metabolism, build some
muscle! To do so, add 30 minutes of
strength training every other day to
your aerobic exercise activities.
3. Bend and flex! Stretching is important
to keep your connective tissue in
shape and to keep pain at bay.
Take a yoga class or just do some
gentle stretches while watching TV
or your grandkids.
different muscles and stimulate
your mind. Identifying new talents
in yourself can be exhilarating!
6. Maximize workouts by minding your
target aerobic heart rate zone.
7. Drink Plenty of Water. To some, mild
dehydration gives the sensation of
hunger. Drink plenty of water to
avoid false hunger pangs that can
lead to binging.
According to the National Institute
on Aging, you should acknowledge that
sometimes you won’t want to exercise or
life just gets in the way. Don’t be too hard
on yourself, just keep trying to make
long-term changes that prioritize fitness.
And remember, before you make any
changes regarding your physical activity
or diet, run it by your medical provider.
Need more information on how to get
fit? As part of it Go4Life campaign, the
National Institute on Aging offers a free
online guide called Exercise & Physical
Activity. The guide has separate chapters
on endurance, strength, balance, and
flexibility to help you prevent falls/injuries and keep moving. Sample physical
FIND YOUR TARGET HEART RATE
Subtract your age from the “Maximum Heart Rate” Number (220).
Example: If you are 55, 220 - 55 = 165 beats per minute.
Multiply that number by the Lower and Upper Target Heart Rates
(55 percent and 85 percent, respectively).
Example: 0.55 x 165 = 90.75; 0.85 X 165 = 140.25.
Using a heart monitor, make sure you are within your zone for at least
20 minutes of your aerobic workout. Example: If you are 55, your target
heart rate zone should be between 91 and 140 beats per minute.
4. Break it up! Is it hard to block time
off for exercise? If so, do miniworkouts. You can do 10-15 minutes
in the morning, at lunch, and right
before bed. While making dinner,
tone your arms with vegetable-can
bicep curls. Get creative.
5. Mix it up! Try a new activity to work
activities and unique ways to test your
progress are provided. To learn more
about how Go4Life can help you be more
active, visit www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life. §
Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the
Director of the Rural Health Partnership
at WellFlorida Council.
January 2011
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JIM WEIMER
Leaving the
Prairie Behind
Long-Time Biologist Looks to Retirement
By Amanda Williamson
J
im Weimer’s office is 21,000
acres. While that may seem like
a lot, it is not much considering
he shares it with a multitude of reptiles,
birds and mammals. Paynes Prairie
stretches as far as the eye can see, its
vast and watery fingers covering the
terrain and mingling with humanity.
“We are between the human
landscape and the natural landscape,”
Weimer said, admiring the wetland in
front of him. The water would soon flow
into the Alachua Sink, and eventually
into the Floridan aquifer.
As the only park biologist on the preserve, Weimer tries to manage the reality
of the converging ecosystems. The effects
of humans are easy to see. Even from the
middle of the prairie, the Gainesville skyline is visible and the sounds of 441 are a
distant, but evident, roar.
Weimer started working at the prairie
in 1985, after moving from Indiana
with his wife, Susan. In 2003, he won
the Resource Manager of the Year, the
state’s highest environmental honor,
for the work he has contributed to the
prairie throughout his years.
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Weimer feels that it is soon time to
retire. He will be leaving the park April
30, 2012.
“Am I going to miss it? Of course,”
Weimer said. “It occupies a big piece of
my imagination. You spend a lot of time
thinking about it. That will all, of course,
now be empty.”
Park Manager David Jowers feels that
Weimer has been an integral part in most
of the projects, especially the Ecopassage
and the Sweetwater Branch project.
holds a degree in Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences from Purdue
University, but he feels like the job he does
on the Prairie is not an academic one.
“Nobody’s education prepares you
to do this work,” Weimer said. Weimer
believes it takes five years to become
fully proficient in managing the prairie.
It takes a lot of skills, he said. His one
job requires him to be knowledgeable
in various areas: hydrology, prescribed
fires, and wildlife identification,
“If there’s anything typical about our day,
it is that we don’t have a typical day.”
“We are going to miss him tremendously,” Jowers said. “He’s just a huge
part of the Paynes Prairie Preserve.”
The Ecopassage is a wall barrier
along the two-mile stretch of 441, with
culverts built underneath at varying
lengths. It is designed to reduce animal
deaths on the highway.
Weimer works four, 10-hour days
during the week, driving an hour every
day to and from his house in Alachua. He
especially since the understanding of
natural systems is constantly changing.
“A lot of what we do involves a fair
amount of art,” he said.
Across the prairie, a wide range of
species contributes to the ecosystem. To
comprehend the landscape, he said one
must understand how the wildlife and
the environment interact.
Jowers agreed. “It’s a huge place, very
diverse, and it takes a long time to get a
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PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS
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PHOTOS BY AMANDA WILLIAMSON
Jim Weimer and his partner measure dip vats, a trough-like concrete hole in the ground built by cattle herders. The dip vats were filled with a
chemical brew, which the cows were then herded into and submerged. The process was to rid them of ticks that carried diseases. The soil around
the dip vats is most likely contaminated by arsenic and other chemicals used in the dip.
sense for it.”
Years ago, Weimer drove past the
two-mile strip of prairie on 441. Before
he had even relocated to Florida or
gained his job as a park biologist,
Weimer was moved by the stretch of
preserve. He had to pull over.
“I just had to look at the place, and I
think I was smitten then,” he said. “I just
don’t think I’ve ever gotten over it.”
His team helped
remove five miles
of canals and dikes
within the preserve
to restore the natural
sheet flow in that area
Weimer has been all over the eastern
United States. After the grant ran out for
his work at Indiana University, he took
a year and a half break from the career
world to ride his bicycle with his wife. It
was then that he first visited the prairie
and fell in love.
“I was always a child of the outdoors,”
Weimer said.
As a child, he recalled constantly
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being in the water splishing and
splashing — much to his mother’s
chagrin, he said.
According to the Florida State
Park website, Paynes Prairie became
Florida’s first state preserve in 1971.
Even though the Gainesville skyline is
visible from the prairie, the land almost
seems like a hidden gem tucked into the
countryside.
“It’s so big it’s almost hidden,”
Weimer said. “We love it. We think
it’s just the coolest thing in the world,”
he said.
The prairie is definitely a diverse
place. It has been inhabited by people
for 12,000 years, and has gone through
a variety of changes. In 1871, rains
flooded the prairie and created a lake
that allowed steam-powered boats to
transport goods. It is even home to scrub
cattle that were brought over by the
early Spanish explorers.
Paynes Prairie has always been
Weimer’s focus. The human world
creates problems for the prairie, such
as pollution and animal fatalities.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey
website, close to 10,000 cars travel the
U.S. 441 Paynes Prairie expanse. Prior to
the Ecopassage, many animals fell prey
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PHOTO BY AMANDA WILLIAMSON
Jim Weimer walks down the La Chua trail,
a part of the prairie that he feels he does
not visit often enough. Weimer said that
his stay as the park biologist went on far
longer than he thought it would. He had
the desire to just finish the next project
before retiring; but there is a lot to do on the
prairie and the projects just kept coming.
to motor vehicle traffic.
Because of such hazards, there are
a many different projects that must be
accomplished. Since starting, Weimer
has been a part of the Ecopassage
construction, the removal of dikes and
canals, the extermination of the Pine
Beetle outbreak, and the Sweetwater
Branch Project.
“If there’s anything typical about our
day, it is that we don’t have a typical
day,” he said. One day, he could be
filling out paperwork. The next, he
could be bouncing along roads older
than the park in search of cultural
landmarks hidden in the prairie, such
as dip vats used by the cattle ranchers
to kill ticks on the cows.
The problems that originate in
downtown Gainesville seem to be the
most damaging to the park. Nitrogenrich water is flowing from Main Street
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the Floridan aquifer.
Weimer is working with Gainesville
employees to help remove the nitrogen
and phosphorus from the water, and
to restore it to its natural sheet flow,
instead of diverted it into canals.
“Anything that has to do with water
is big,” Weimer said, looking out at
the tannin-stained water dotted with
American lilies and hyacinth from across
the rest stop along La Chua trail. “When
you stand there and look at the water in
Alachua Sink, you know that somebody
somewhere is going to get a chance to
drink that water.”
Around 2003, Weimer was involved
in the largest hydrological project ever
attempted at the prairie. His team
helped remove five miles of canals and
dikes within the preserve to restore
the sheet flow in that area as well,
attempting to bring the open wetland
back to its natural state.
The prairie is natural Florida, and
the projects Weimer has been involved
in are all focused on restoring that
environment.
“Sometimes I call it Florida BC - or
before condominiums,” he joked. But,
in all seriousness, his job at the prairie
allows people to see the landscape as it
was before humans came along and built
high-rises, roads and parking lots. §
READER SUBMITTED œ LEW MANN
Community Voice
In 1991 my wife, my two dogs and I exchanged the
hustle-bustle of life in Miami for the relaxed atmosphere
of northern Florida.
M
y wife began work at UF as a department
administrator. I was a self-employed insurance agent
and financial planner. The dogs kept watch over us, our house
and grounds. Life was good.
Before coming to Gainesville, I had never been north of
Disney. North Florida was an exciting destination waiting to
be explored, and Gainesville — being about halfway between
the Atlantic and the Gulf — was (and is) a great starting point.
We began by taking weekend trips. We would board the dogs
at a kennel, make reservations at a hotel, pack our suitcases and
point the car toward St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Tallahassee
or even Panama City, and hit the road. We did this for a few
years and learned some things along the way…
• We learned that boarding the dogs could
have consequences - like fleas.
• We learned that hotels sometimes had ant infestations
and bedding that was of questionable cleanliness.
• We learned that eating every meal in restaurants
could get old fast - and expensive.
• We learned that packing and unpacking suitcases
was a real pain in the (you know where).
When Friday afternoon came around we loaded up the
dogs, hooked up the tow car, unplugged and headed east.
Driving an 18,000-pound motor home while towing a
4,000-pound car was an interesting experience for me; there
certainly was a learning curve. If you’re not a defensive driver,
then don’t even consider owning one of these.
We arrived at the resort unscathed, registered then parked
in our assigned site. I plugged in, attached the waterline and
sewer house, opened the large main awning and set up two
beach chairs. We were home… in St. Augustine… almost on the
beach. Life was good.
A while later we took the dogs for a walk on beautiful white
sandy St. Augustine beach. For the dogs, the beach and ocean
surf made for an exciting, if wet, adventure. For my wife and
I, the stress of work and daily life melted away as the ocean
breezes caressed us along with the warm glow of the now
setting sun.
We headed back to the coach knowing that we could cook our
meals or eat out at our pleasure, sleep on sheets we knew were
clean, and that we could put our suitcase in long-term storage. §
So, what should we do? My wife and I talked it over for
some time. We decided to buy a second home. It would have
one bedroom, one bathroom, a small but efficient kitchen, a
sleep sofa and a comfy recliner for yours truly. Oh, it would
also have six wheels, an engine and transmission.
In August of 1999, we found that home at J.D. Sanders RV
center in Gainesville. (They have since moved north to Alachua).
This Class A coach (looks like a bus) was 36 feet long. It really
was a home on wheels. I drove it to our other home, parked it,
plugged it into electric and we began to plan our first trip.
We decided on St. Augustine and Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort
on the Atlantic. We spent a week loading more cloths than we
needed and more food than we could possibly eat. We added a
coffee maker, a few pots and pans, flatware, plates and glasses.
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CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION
PROSPEROUS LIVING GROUP
FEED-A-FROG-FRIDAY
Every Sunday
1st Friday of Every Month
6:00pm - 8:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Prosperous Living Center, 1135 NW
23rd Ave, Suite F/2. A community of like-minded
truth-seekers studying, sharing and teaching
multiple paths to prosperity in all aspects of life wealth, relationships, health, personal missions,
professions and spirituality.
352-514-3122. www.prosperouslivingcenter.com
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Morningside Nature Center, Education Building.
Join the fun, get the facts! Youngsters, with
an adult, can join a Morningside Nature
Center animal caretaker for amphibian and
reptile feeding. Free. 352-334-5000
QUILTERS OF ALACHUA
COUNTY DAY GUILD
First Thursday
9:30am - Noon
GAINESVILLE. Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1521 N. W. 34 St. A quilters’ travelogue
of Roumania will be presented by two QACDG
members, Lynne Capehart and Carol Wyatt. They
will share adventures and experiences from
their trip to Roumania in October of 2010. One
surprise: Quilting is BIG in Roumania!
352-375-2427. www.qacdg.org
BARNYARD BUDDIES
Every Wednesday
3:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Morningside Nature Center at
the Living History Farm. Youngsters with an
AMRIT YOGA WITH VEDA
Every Thursday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Downtown Library. 401 E. University
Ave, 4th floor. Think you’re not flexible enough?
Learn that yoga is not just about postures. We
begin with a 15-minute relaxation and then
move, with evenness of mind, into skillful action
for your body. Experience all the benefits of
this guided practice. Appropriate for all levels.
No registration needed. vedalewis@aol.com
GAINESVILLE INTERNATIONAL
FOLK DANCE
Every Friday
8:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,
4225 NW 34th St. Come join our experienced and
expanding International Folk dance group in the
new year. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No
partners needed. Beginners welcome.
352-359-2903. www.gifd.org
The Gainesville Wedding Expo
1/9/11
12:00 noon
GAINESVILLE - Curtis
M. Phillips Center of
Performing Arts, 315 Hull
Rd. You have a once-ina-lifetime chance to plan
your dream wedding in
one day, under one roof.
COMEDY SHOWCASE
Every Friday and Saturday
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Clarion Inn and Conference Center,
7417 W. Newberry Road. A live stand-up comedy
show on Friday and Saturday nights, featuring the
best of local amateur and professional stand-up
comedians. Free admission before 9pm, and $7
for the general public after 9pm. 352-332-2224
gainesvilleweddingexpo.com
352-371-0761
LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT
MORNINGSIDE NATURE CENTER
Every Saturday
9:00am - 4:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Morningside Nature Center. History
comes to life at the little Farm in the Piney
Woods of Morningside Nature Center. Join us
for Living History Days as park staff interprets
day-to-day life on an 1870s rural Florida farm.
Come try a syrup-topped biscuit or cornbread
baked in a wood cook stove. 352-334-3326
HAILE HOMESTEAD TOUR
Every Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Kanapaha Plantation. 8500 SW
Archer Road. Tours every Saturday from 10am to
2pm and on Sunday from noon to 4 pm. $5 per
person, children under 12 are free.
www.hailehomestead.org
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adult can meet and greet animals by helping
staff with afternoon feeding. Learning about
heritage breeds is fun! Free. 352-334-5000
UNION STREET
FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Wednesday
4:00pm - 7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Community Plaza at
111 E. University Ave. Each week local farmers,
bakers, artisans, musicians, and dancers join
with our intensely loyal customers in a timeless
celebration of this community’s seasonal bounty.
Cool weather crops like greens, kale, broccoli
and salad mixes are starting to be plentiful. Open
year round - rain or shine; hot or cold.
www.unionstreetfarmersmkt.com
FRUIT TREE AND PLANT SALE
Wed. 1/5
4:00pm - 7:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Community Plaza.
The Edible Plant Project’s spring sale, at the
Union Street Farmers’ Market. An eclectic
selection of edible plants, fruit trees, &
seeds will be available. 352-393-7527
NOTES FROM CROSS CREEK
Sat. 1/8
11:00am
DUNNELLON. Dunnellon Public Library, 20351
Robinson Road. “Notes From Cross Creek” is
an interactive, Chautauqua-style performance
in which the audience is encouraged to ask
questions both in and out of character. It is
entertaining, factual and very interesting.
Award-winning author Betty Jean Steinshouer
will be talking about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
JOIN US ON JANUARY 22ND
Shake, Rattle
Dance!
THE NATURE OF MUSIC
Sun., 1/9
3:00pm
OCALA. Appleton Museum of Art. The Ocala
Symphony Orchestra will present a three-event
series of music and art at the Museum. Musical
experts will talk about, play, and explore classical
chamber music inspired by the great outdoors.
The afternoon will include an introduction
from OSO conductor Matthew Wardell and
opportunities for audience members to interact,
ask questions, and be a part of this intimate
music-making experience. Tickets are available
at both OSO and the Appleton front desk for $15
each or $40 for the series. Ticket price includes
museum admission, the performance and guided
tours of the museum.
www.ocalasymphony.com.
BITS & SPURS 4-H CLUB OF
ALACHUA COUNTY
Tues., 1/11
6:00pm
ALACHUA. Hipp Construction. Join the
equine 4-H club! Horse-related speakers,
games and activities each month. Meets
the second Tuesday of each month at Hipp
Construction in Alachua. 352-955-2402
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VETERAN’S SEMINAR ON
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MEDICARE AND ALMOST ALL
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
NEWBERRY STAR PARK
OPENING
Tues., 1/11
7:00pm
NEWBERRY. The Easton Newberry Sports
Complex. This special Grand Opening will
coincide with the monthly AAC meeting, which
will be shortened to accommodate tours of the
NSP. After the meeting portion of the evening,
escorts will take ambulatory visitors the 200
yards to the observatory. People needing special
assistance will be driven by golf cart. Astronomy
students from the UF, SFC and possibly Newberry
High School will be escorting our guests.
Bob Lightner: 352-871-6479
AN EVENING WITH RAY
KURZWEIL
Wed., 1/12
7:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Phillips Center for the Performing
Arts, UF Campus. The evening will include a talk
delivered by Ray Kurzweil, a screening of the film,
“The Singularity is Near” followed by an audience
Q&A and book signing with Kurzweil. Doors will
open at 6:30 p.m. Admission to this event is free.
www.arts.ufl.edu/kurzweil
New Patients Welcome!
GENERAL DERMATOLOGY
SKIN CANCER SURGERY
MOHS SURGERY
SKIN CANCER SCREENING
Anthony Aulisio, M.D.
Keith Whitmer, M.D.
Miranda Whitmer, M.D.
Erica Canova, M.D.
Jennifer Thompson, P.A.-C
Tara Andrisin, P.A.-C
114 NW 76TH DRIVE
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
352-332-4442
www.gainesvilleFLderm.com
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
POTLUCK
choose
any 3
Thurs. 1/13
7:00pm
MICANOPY. Micanopy Branch Library. Potluck
dinner, a short program and business meeting.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
PARADE
$
Sat. 1/15
11:00am - 12:00pm
LEESBURG. Historic Downtown. 4th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
Parade/March. 352-365-3592
CLEMHAVEN MOTHER/
DAUGHTER PANDA PARTY
Sat. 1/15
8:00am - 5:00pm
DUNNELLON. Rainbow Springs State Park, 19158
SW 81st Place Rd. Chinese food party, a guided
bird walk, a horse whispering clinic combined
with a free psychic reading for you and your
horse. The party will benefit Panda conservation.
Dogs welcome! 352-465-8555
www.wix.com/aileenb/default/youth-events
JOHN LOWE, ORGANIST
Sun. 1/16
3:00pm
OCALA. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3453 E.
Silver Springs Blvd. Concert series presents John
Lowe, organist, in a recital. Free will offering.
THE ROOTS OF
AMERICAN MUSIC
Sun. 1/23
GAINESVILLE. Millhopper Library. John Rogers is
a musician and storyteller living in Gainesville.
He has been playing guitar for more than
40 years and has been playing blues since,
as he says, “The blues grabbed me by the
lapels, spun me around, slammed me down
on the ground and said: ‘This is the music you
will play.’” John’s presentation, The Roots of
American Music, traces the sources and the
growth of that most-American of music, the
blues. It includes both music and stories about
people you’ve heard of and many you haven’t.
DISMANTLE STRESS
Glenn Miller
Orchestra
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story home, 40 feet of driveway.
(price may vary. paint not included.)
1/18/11 at 7:15pm
GAINESVILLE - Buchholz High School
Auditorium, 5510 NW 27 Ave. Tickets
are $15 each in advance and can be
purchased online; $20 at the door, if
available. 352-339-1127
www.buchholzband.com
EXTERIOR FRESHEN UP
Pressure wash house
Pressure wash
sidewalks & driveway
Paint front door
HOGGETOWNE
MEDIEVAL FAIRE
Beginning Sat. 1/29
10:00am - 6:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Alachua County Fairgrounds. Step
back in time to the 25th Annual Hoggetowne
Medieval Faire Jan. 29-30 and Feb. 4-6. Witness
compelling jousts on horseback, visit the human
chess match where knights battle for victory,
enjoy eight stages of entertainment where the
forgotten skills of full flight falconry, gripping
aerial acrobatics and astonishing magic acts are
brought back to life. www.gvlculturalaffairs.org
Roof/ gutter cleaning
Clean exterior of
windows (UP TO 10)
Caulk exterior perimeter
of windows
INTERIOR FRESHEN UP
Floor tile grout
cleaning (up to 100 sf)
Paint one room
THE 24TH ANNUAL
GAINESVILLE CHILDREN’S
CHORAL FESTIVAL
Sun. 1/30
4:00pm
GAINESVILLE. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,
100 NE 1 Street. Children from Gainesville area
churches and schools sing music learned in
their Saturday workshop in this closing service,
with guest conductor Vincent Oakes (The
Chattanooga Boys Choir) and John Lowe at
the Visser-Rowland organ. 352-372-4721.
Thurs. 1/27
7:00pm - 8:30pm
GAINESVILLE. Downtown Library. 401 E.
University Ave, 4th floor. Problems are
unavoidable. Stress is optional! Start living a
stress-free life. Learn a simple, easy technique
to dismantle the stress in your life. Join John
Hiester for a free class in the Amrit Method of
Integrative Relaxation. Experience immediate
results. No registration needed. Dress warmly &
bring a light covering. Free audio relaxations also
available for download at www.amrityoga.org.
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If you would like us to
publicize an event in
Alachua or Marion counties,
send information by the 13th
day of the month prior.
All submissions will be reviewed and
every effort will be made to run qualified
submissions if page space is available.
(UP TO 400 SF OF WALL)
Clean interior of
windows
(UP TO 10 WINDOWS)
Clean ceiling fans
Install Safety Grab Bar
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Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville
Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville
Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville
Insomniac Theatre Company ............................E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs
352-392-ARTS
352-376-4949
352-375-4477
352-897-0477
352-236-2274
386-454-3525
CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Celtic Crossroads
Jan. 16, 2:00pm
Patty Larkin
Jan. 14, 7:30pm
Celtic Crossroads is critically
acclaimed as “the most exhilarating
and authentic show to come from
Ireland in decades - not to be
missed.” It is an explosion of youthful
energy and dazzling musicianship.
Celtic Crossroads abounds
with fusions of traditional
ditional
Irish music, bluegrass,
rass,
gypsy and jazz
whilst pulsating
with the rhythms
of exciting Irish
dance percussion..
Spontaneous mid
show ovations
are the norm, and
enraptured Celtic
Crossroads
audiences
are always
compelled
to shout, and
SHOUT for more.
Patty Larkin has been redefining the
boundaries of folk-urban pop music
for 25 years with her inventive guitar
wizardry and uncompromising vocals
and lyrics. Acoustic Guitar hails her
“soundscape experiments” while
Rolling Stone praises her “evocative
and subtle sonic shading.” She has
been described as “riveting” (Chicago
Tribune), “hypnotic” (Entertainment
Weekly) and a “drop-dead brilliant”
performer (Performing Songwriter).
Larkin is bringing her well-heralded
skills to the Squiteri Studio Theatre
on January 14, 2011, for a single
performance in the Squitieri Studio
Theatre.
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Jan. 15, 2:00pm
The ancient art of Chinese Acrobatics
is an old and long running tradition
that began in China more than 2,000
years ago. Over its long and rich
history it has developed as one of the
most popular art forms among the
Chinese people. Chinese acrobatics
has served an important role in the
cultural exchange between China
and Western nations including the
United States. The citizens of China
continue to present their acrobatic art
for the world today, as it portrays the
hard working nature of their people
and sets forth an example of the rich
traditions of Chinese culture.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jan. 24-26
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the
classic story of Belle, a young woman
in a provincial town, and the Beast,
who is really a young prince trapped
in a spell placed by an enchantress.
If the Beast can learn to love and be
loved, the curse will end and he will
be transformed to his former self.
Disney
Disney’ss Beauty and the
Beast has become
an international
sensation that has
played to more than
35 million people
in 13 countries.
PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS
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St. Paul. The show ended in 1987,
resumed in 1989 in New York as The
American Radio Company, returned
to Minnesota, and in 1993 resumed
the name A Prairie Home Companion.
A Prairie Home Companion has more
three million listeners on more than
450 public radio stations each week.
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HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE
End Days
Jan. 7- 30
Meet the Steins in this outrageously
quirky comedy. Mom has taken
Jesus into her life literally - he’s in the
kitchen making coffee. Dad hasn’t
been out of his pajamas in a really
long time and daughter Rachel is a
Goth and means it. And the Rapture
is coming on Wednesday! Enter new
neighbor Nelson, a teen science
genius with a crush on Rachel and a
penchant for dressing like Elvis. Will
he save the day along with Stephen
Hawking, his spirit guide?
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Dog Sees God
Jan. 7 - Jan. 23
When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB
begins to question the existence
of an afterlife. His best friend is too
burnt out to provide any coherent
speculation; his sister has gone
Goth; his ex-girlfriend has been
institutionalized; and his other friends
are too inebriated to give any sort
of solace. Drug use, suicide, eating
disorders, teen violence, rebellion,
and sexual identity collide and
careen towards an ending that’s both
haunting and helpful.
GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSE
The Murder Room:
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Jan. 21 - Feb. 6
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CLASSES
EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
Keep Depression
in its Place
Thursday, January 13, 6pm
Presenter:
Dottie Baker
Church of God by Faith
735 SE 15th Street
Shands Eastside Education Series 352-265-7020
The University of Florida Shands Eastside Community
Practice Education series is comprised of a host of health
care issues and is offered free of charge to all citizens at a
variety of venues throughout Gainesville.
Colon Cancer
PrimeTime Institute Education Series 352-332-6917
PrimeTime Institute, a program of ElderCare of Alachua
County, provides educational programs and social activities
intent on keeping Seniors active, healthy and participating
in lifelong learning through low cost, social networking.
Membership costs $20 through August 11, 2011. Nonmembers may attend (small donations are appreciated).
Medication Management
SHANDS EASTSIDE
COMMUNITY PRACTICE
EDUCATION SERIES
Are You Living the Life
YOU Choose?
Monday, January 10, Noon
Presenter:
Tracy Hickmon
Cleather H. Hathcock Center
15818 NW 140th Street,
Alachua
Colon Cancer
Tuesday, January 11, 6:00pm
Presenter:
Albert White
Archer COGIC
520 Busy Avenue, Archer
CHOICES Health
Services Introduction &
Enrollment
Presenter:
CHOICES
Friendship Baptist
426 NW 2nd Street
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Coping with Uncopables
Wed., January 12, Noon
Presenter: Dottie Baker
Oak Park Apartments
100 NE 8th Avenue
Using Your Slow
Cooker for Fast and
Healthy Meals
Wed., January 12, 10am
Presenter:
Dr. Brenda Williams
Thelma Boltin Center
516 NE 2nd Avenue
Presenter:
Albert White
Faith Missionary Baptist
2905 SE 21st Avenue
Presenter:
Elder Options
Community Outreach
& Healthy Aging
Shady Grove Primitive
Baptist Church
804 SW 5th Street
Stroke
Wednesday, January 19,
6:00pm
Presenter:
University of Florida
College of Medicine
Greater Bethel AME
701 SE 43rd Street
10:00am
Presenter:
Amanda Andrade
Thelma Boltin Center
516 NE 2nd Avenue
Abuse and Neglect
6:00pm
Presenter:
Crystal Holmes
Pine Grove Apartments
1901 NE 2nd Street
Making the Most of Your
Doctor’s Appointment
Presenter:
Michelle Banfield
Alachua
PRIMETIME INSTITUTE
EDUCATION SERIES
Aging
Tuesday, January 11
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Atrium
2431 NW 41 St.
Shingles
Local Florida Cheese
6:00pm
Presenter:
Elizabeth Dalusio-Floyd
New Beginnings COGBF
2800 NE 59th Street
Thursday, January 13
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Atrium
2431 NW 41 St.
Diabetes 101
6:00pm
Presenter:
College of Medicine
New Beginnings COGBF
2800 NE 59th Street
Food Fixes
Stroke
Presenter:
College of Medicine
Alachua
Keep Depression
in its Place
A Good Night’s Sleep
Thursday, January 13, Noon
Presenter:
Dottie Baker
Church of Christ
1034 SE 10th Avenue
Monday, January 24, 6:00pm
Presenter:
Kenitra Robinson
Gateway Christian Center
5135 NW 21st Street
Senior Health Series
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Atrium
2431 NW 41 St.
Living in Japan
Tuesday, January 25
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Atrium
2431 NW 41 St.
International Living
and Working
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Atrium
2431 NW 41 St.
AYER y HOY œ CARLOS MUNIZ
Perspectives
on Aging
Yesterday’s Psychiatrist used to be
a wise and compassionate physician
with special expertise in the art of
listening with empathy.
H
is main concern was the welfare
of his patients, so he was never in
a hurry and more often than not the sessions lasted close to an hour. At the end
of each encounter, the patient felt he or
she was not alone in the fight against his
or her problems. Patents felt relieved after the emotional catharsis experienced
during the session; felt understood,
that someone cared, that they were not
alone. That was the role played by the
Psychiatrist of yesterday.
In modern times, the Psychiatrist is
a different creature altogether. Time
is short, so the sessions only last 20 or
30 minutes at the most. After all, time
is money and money is a huge concern.
In such a short session there is not time
enough for listening. There is only time
for asking questions. The Psychiatrist is
in a hurry to end the session and the patent, sensing that, becomes more anxious
and often forgets to talk about important
issues of his concern. There is often no
face-to-face encounter, as the eyes of
the Psychiatrist are mostly fixed on the
computer. There is not enough time
for empathy, for the establishment of a
trusting relation to develop. At the end,
the doctor prescribes a pill and sometimes more than one. He then proceeds
to describe in detail the possible side
effects of the medication, even magnifying them a little, as to avoid lawsuits.
After the session has ended, the patent feels unsatisfied, and so does the
Psychiatrist. The patent because he still
feels alone and misunderstood, the Psychiatrist because deep inside he is not
satisfied with his performance. At the
end there are two losers and no winners.
Some time later, some of the symptoms have improved but have not
disappeared altogether. There is only a
partial remission of the disorder, prone
to recurrence. In the worst scenario,
the patient that does not trust the doctor “forgets” to take the medication as
prescribed and the illness is then labeled
refractory, starting another battle with
no end in sight.
What a pity that we now cannot combine the science of the present with the
art and compassion of the past.
What I have attempted to describe is
a caricature of the practice of Psychiatry
at the present. There are many exceptions to this. In most cases is not the
fault of the Psychiatrist; it is a reflection
of modern times. §
Dr. Carlos Muniz is a retired psychiatrist
from Gainesville. He may be contacted
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DIGITAL LIFE
Cracking
Computer Crises
Tech Tips to Try Before Hitting the PC Panic Button
By Crystal Henry
A
lthough humans thrived for centuries before
computers, few things strike fear into one’s heart
like a computer on the fritz. Terror can take hold as
that frozen or even blank screen stares back at you during an
innocent game of solitaire or while reading an e-mail from a
friend. But before you chuck the monitor in the trash or spend
a ton of money to get it fixed, take a deep breath and try some
of these technological tips and tricks from the pros.
Erik Herrera, operations manager of Geek 3 Computer
Repair, said there are plenty of things even the tech novice can
try on their own to get their computer back in shape. So when
people call on him for help, he tries to walk them through a
few trial solutions.
“We don’t mind making the money, but we try to help
them out over the phone first,” he said.
DUST IT OFF
A vibrating computer or one that is making a lot of noise
typically has hardware issues. Herrera said it could be as
simple as some dust in the system. You can carefully use an air
can to blow air into the computer while it is turned off. But he
said it could potentially damage the system, so those who feel
uncomfortable should call a professional to help.
PULL THE PLUG
Herrera said one of the most common and easy fixes for
an ornery computer is to simply unplug it. If a computer is
randomly shutting down, the first thing he said to do is remove
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all the cables from the computer, leaving only the keyboard,
monitor, mouse and power cord plugged in. All other cables,
including the printer, should be disconnected. Eject any CDs
or floppy disks. Then turn the computer off, and turn it back
on again. He said sometimes a faulty cable or even certain CDs
could prevent a computer from turning on or booting properly.
CLEAN IT OUT
If the computer is running slow or seems bogged down,
Herrera suggests stripping it of unnecessary programs. Go to
the start menu (Windows), find the control panel and go to
uninstall or add/remove programs. The first thing to remove
are any add-ons, such as toolbars. Herrera said they are unnecessary and bog down the computer. Also look for unnecessary third-party applications that load when your computer
starts, and get rid of any games you do not use. He said to use
your best judgment to remove programs you know you have
installed yourself and no longer use. He said if you are not
familiar with the program, or you do not remember installing
it, leave it alone or ask a professional. But if it is a game or has
the word “toolbar” in it, you can get rid of it.
WIPE IT DOWN
If the computer is still slow after removing unwanted programs, then it might be time to do some heavier cleaning. Herrera said the computer should have a recovery CD. If so, back up
all your information — such as documents and photos — onto an
external storage device, and then insert the recovery disk. The
disk completely wipes the computer and puts a fresh copy of
your operating system on it. He said this process does require a
little more patience and know-how, but it should be done about
every two years. Windows relies on a registry to operate, which
is basically like a giant Excel spreadsheet behind the scenes,
Herrera said. He said this registry records everything that goes
on, so when you set up a new background or a new font, it creates a new code entry. Those code entries start to add up and
bog down the system, so wiping it with a recovery disk every few
years will keep the system operating at optimum performance.
The harder a computer has to work, the sooner it will break
down. So optimizing its performance will make it last longer. It
is a good way to save money all the way around, and it works to
fix problems a good percentage of the time, Herrera said.
KEEPING IT CLEAN
Sometimes a computer will freeze in the middle of a process,
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and you are unable to move the mouse cursor, the first thing to
do is turn off the computer. If the problem is virus, spyware or
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have or make a recovery disk. He said every computer should have
a way to create a recovery disk. If your computer is working great,
find out how to create your own recovery disk if you do not have
the original. Once the computer is on the fritz, it is too late. If the
computer is already sick, contact a tech company to acquire a disk.
Another way to protect your computer is to have some sort
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the computer. However, he reminds users that no one virus
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If all else fails, or you just are not sure what to do, Herrera
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CULTURE œ SPOTLIGHT
The Glenn
Miller Orchestra
“The hardest thing in
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– Hans Richter
T
hat bit of wisdom was uttered by
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ago, but he might very well have been
speaking about the Glenn Miller Orchestra, which appears in Gainesville at the
Buchholz High School Auditorium on
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:15 p.m.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one
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bandleaders back in the Swing era of
the 1930s and ‘40s. A matchless string
of hit records, the constant impact of
radio broadcasts, and the drawing power
at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions
built and sustained the momentum of
popularity.
Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942, at the height of its
popularity, volunteered for the Army
and then organized and led the famous
Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It
went to Europe to entertain servicemen,
and then, on December 15, 1944, Major
Miller took off in a single-engine plane
from England to precede his band to
France, never to be seen again. The army
declared him officially dead a year later.
Due to popular demand, the Miller
Estate authorized the formation of the
present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956
under the direction of drummer Ray
McKinley, who had become the unofficial
leader of the Army Air Force Band after
Glenn’s disappearance. Since then, other
leaders have followed Ray including
clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts
Hucko, trombonists Buddy Morrow,
Jimmy Henderson, Larry O’Brien and
tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart.
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many of the original Miller arrangements
that keep exciting fans that have not
heard them played for a while. Addition-
ally, they are also playing more modern
selections in the big-band style, selecting
only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and
sound. The entire repertoire, which now
exceeds 1,700 compositions, keeps the
band popular with both young and old.
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AT DAWN œ ELLIS AMBURN
Enjoying
Act Three
When I was younger, in the first two
acts of my life — youth and middle age
— I hated to wake up each morning
I
n fact, I dreaded the stressful rat race
that lay ahead.
The unpleasant truth I have had to
face in Act Three, my senior years, is
that the problem wasn’t the rat raceambition — work, competition, office
politics, success, burnout — the problem
was me. I didn’t like me. Never had.
Retirement, even with a golden parachute, was worse than the rat race, because now I had more time to be unhappy. In flight from myself, I started moving
around the U.S., from New York to LA
to Key West to North Florida, thinking a
change of scene would help, but I always
ended up with the same old me.
I went in and out of several relationships, thinking another human being
could make me happy. Another big lie.
People don’t have that kind of power.
Most can’t even make themselves happy.
Next, I traded my SUV for a powerful roadster, only to discover that things
— that’s anything outside of me — can’t
alter the way I feel about myself.
If people, places, and things can’t
change me, what can? Action, that’s what.
I can’t think my way into right action, but
I can sure act my way into right thinking
— and right feeling. What I’m going for
here is a total transformation of character, from which I’ll emerge as a person
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who likes himself, is comfortable in his
own skin, and ready to enjoy Act Three.
Here are the simple actions that have
brought about a profound sense of ease
and resolution in my senior years.
On arising every morning, I have to
do something that gets me out of the
self-critical attitude that characterized
so much of my life. I call it F.T.T.F. — forehead to the floor. In that position I make
it unmistakably clear to my creator that I
am surrendering 100 percent to his will.
Then I ask G.O.D. (Good Orderly Direction) to please show me what to do today.
Often, what I hear is, “First, do
no harm.”
Okay, Big Guy. That means I will hurt
no one today, including me. No scolding
myself when I forget where I put the
keys; no nasty looks at people who talk
on cell phones in public.
Now I’m ready to take a good look at
myself in the mirror and say, “I love you.
I love you. I love you.”
After a few years of doing this, I’m
actually beginning to believe it. My
problem had always been that I believed
every lie that had been told about me:
You’re a mistake… you’re less than…
you’re different… you don’t belong.
In Act Three, I came to realize that
God didn’t make any mistakes, including
me. He created me and still cares about
me, passionately, so who am I to criticize
his magnificent creation?
My morning routine includes finding
a quiet place for prayer and meditation.
To stop the chatter in my mind, I bring
my attention to my breathing. Before I
know it, I am conscious of the presence
of my higher power.
I don’t just sit and meditate, I read
spiritual literature, and it always seems
to provide the tools I need for coping
with the day’s issues.
During a recent meditation, I read, “Is
your life in turmoil? Then rejoice. You are
learning patience, which leads to virtuous
action. And virtue is the tempered steel
that can cut through any calamity, and
you’ll come out the other side with your
serenity in tact.” As I meditated I began
to pray for patience, and in the following
days and months I noticed a change in
my behavior: less lashing out, fewer temper tantrums and emotional meltdowns.
More patience. More silence. Between
the provocation and my response, more
living in the “and.” More peace.
If people, places, and
things can’t change me,
what can?
I read that there are but two
purposes in life: 1) Love God, and 2)
Help others. We do the first by paying
attention, more or less constantly; consulting Him before we act or speak; and
following directions. This requires 100
percent surrender to his will, F.T.T.F.
The second requires turning off the
TV, and helping those less fortunate.
I have been gifted with a clear, sober
mind, enough money, a house and a car,
and so my path today is clear: help those
who don’t have these blessings.
To keep what I have, I must freely give
of what I have freely been given. I have a
solution to share: my experience, strength
and hope. Those I help also have a soluseniortimesmagazine.com
tion for me. In giving, I overcome myself
and connect with God, and get happy.
That seems to be the way life works. The
haves and the have-nots have something
priceless that only they can give to each
other: the keys to the kingdom.
Prayer is easy because we pray for
only two things: knowledge of His will
and the power to carry that out. Whether
I’m praying for you or for me, my higher
power already knows what we need, and
is not particularly interested in what we
want. Neither am I these days, since Act
Three has taught me the point of life is
giving rather than receiving, and that an
expectation is the first step to a disappointment. All I want in Act Three is
another day just like today. §
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is the author of biographies of Roy Orbison,
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BOOK REVIEW BY
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Stone, he knows something you don’t.
Long before Modern Medicine,
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What they said was intriguing...
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Thank Mom and Dad for the genes
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lot of the time. But be aware that not
“Quirky, fun, and filled with
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sense or make you cringe.”
The Secrets of
People Who
Never Get Sick
BY GENE STONE
c.2010, Workman Publishing
$23.95 / $29.95 Canada
212 pages, includes index
Y
ou hate shots. Who doesn’t?
But still, you get one every fall.
You’re the model of conscientiousness,
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crosswalk, you see your doctor, and
take your vitamins. Still, there you are,
sneezing and coughing while your coworker blithely walks around, bragging
about how grrrrreat he feels.
The ratfink.
So why is he well while you’re ailing?
Maybe, as you’ll see in “The Secrets of
People Who Never Get Sick” by Gene
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January 2011
everything in this book can (or should)
be used by everyone.
Author Gene Stone, who tried many
of these tips himself, freely admits that
not all “secrets are worthwhile... some
are downright wrong, while others
are simply strange.” Some, I might
add, are dangerous (like a recipe that
includes raw eggs). Still, they worked
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If you’re sick of the sniffles, weary
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Who Never Get Sick” might be the shot
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A
s we welcome 2011 with excitement of the good things it is sure to bring,
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