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Healing
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Home
GAINESVILLE’S
FISHER HOUSE
NOVEMBER 2013
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A LIFE OF
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CONTENTS
NOVEMBER 2013 • VOL. 13 ISSUE 11
ON THE COVER – Rick and Patti
Fabiani, president and executive
director of the Gainesville Fisher House
Foundation, respectively, take a moment
out of their busy schedules for this photo
opportunity at the Kanapaha Verterans
Memorial Park in Gainesville.
PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS
departments
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Tapas
Community Page
Charity of the Month
Tinseltown Talks
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Calendar of Events
Community Voice
Theatre Listings
Crossword Puzzle
features
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A Life of Service
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Military Support
Local Group Focuses
on Giving Soldiers a
Taste of Home
by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
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Enjoying Act Three
by Ellis Amburn
Embracing Life
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Reading Corner
Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
BY ELLIS AMBURN
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Healing Away
From Home
Navigating Manhattan as
a New-York-City Novice
Gainesville Fisher House
to be Complete in Spring
BY SARAH A. HENDERSON
BY NATANYA SPIES
November 2013
Healthy Edge
by Donna Bonnell
BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES
Big Apple,
Bigger
Adventures
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James Rockwell:
Retired, Yet Tireless
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columns
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SEPTEMBER 2013 issue…
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from Gainesville, Florida
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is upon us once again,
officially celebrated on the 11th hour on
the 11th day of the 11th month. This is a
time to remember and recognize our Nation’s heroes.
I did not serve, having missed the
Vietnam War, which came to an end a
mere two months after I had received
my selective service card. I dodged that
bullet (pun intended).
My father was a veteran. Years before
my birth (but not too many years), Dad
served in the United States Navy during
the Korean War. If memory serves me,
he and his childhood friend enlisted
soon after their 18th birthdays. I believe
he spent most of his time onboard his
ship where he was a radar operator.
I still have a box of his old color transparencies, photos he snapped during his
time spent in Japan. Those slides look as
pristine as the day he got them processed. I’ve always been curious about
the people in those photos — his fellow
servicemen, the people, the places.
Some veterans enjoy talking about
their service while others do not. For
whatever reason, Dad never talked
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much about his time in the U.S. Navy,
other than the story about an incident
in which his ship struck a Japanese junk
and split it in half. If he were still with
us I know I’d be asking him questions
about his time spent in the service.
So with Veterans Day in mind, we
offer you some stories highlighting a
pair of local organizations and a very
active veteran.
For several years now the Military
Support Group of Alachua County has
supported our troops and their families.
Regardless of one’s viewpoint on the
war, members will tell you it’s all about
supporting the troops. Learn more about
this group of hard-working heroes and
see what you can do to support our men
and women.
We also offer a story about the
soon-to-be-completed Fisher House in
Gainesville. Situated near the Malcom
Randall VA Medical Center, the Fisher
House is intended to provide assistance
to veterans and their families during
hospital stays.
Also read about Ocala resident James
Rockwell, 81 and going strong. Although
this veteran of the Korean War retired
some time back, he still stays busy with
both the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and
also the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Lastly, one of our writers visited
New York City – once as a teenager and
again as a college student — and so we
have a travel piece for your perusal.
Read about her experiences exploring
The Big Apple.
I hope you will enjoy this edition of
Senior Times. And if you get a chance,
be sure to thank a veteran for his or her
service. s
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TAPAS œ NOVEMBER
TRUTH BE TOLD
We’ve heard all of these before. But is there
any truth behind these widely held beliefs?
If you go outside with wet hair,
you’ll catch a cold.
FALSE. Cold weather, wet hair, and chills don’t cause
colds; viruses do. People tend to catch colds more often
in the winter because these viruses are spread more
easily indoors, where there may be more contact with
dry air and people with colds. Dry air — indoors or out —
can lower resistance to infection.
Too much TV is bad for your eyes.
FALSE. Watching television won’t hurt your eyes
(no matter how close to the TV you sit), although
too much TV can be a bad idea for the grandkids.
Research shows that children who consistently
spend more than 10 hours a week watching TV
are more likely to be overweight, aggressive and
slower to learn in school.
Reading in dim light
will damage your vision.
FALSE. Although reading in a dimly lit
room won’t do any harm, good lighting
can help prevent eye fatigue and make
reading easier.
— WWW.KIDSHEALTH.ORG
ALL ABOARD!
On November 28, 1928 Disney’s Steamboat
Willie premiered and Mickey Mouse was
“born!” It was the first cartoon to feature
a fully post-produced soundtrack which
distinguished it from earlier sound cartoons.
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NOV 28
1928
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in November
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NOV 1
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patented. (1914)
NOV 10 The United
States Marine
Corps was
created. (1775)
NOV 13 The Holland
Tunnel opened
to the public,
connecting NYC
and New Jersey.
(1927)
NOV 15 The Continental
Congress
approved the
Articles of
Confederation.
(1777)
NOV 19 Abraham Lincoln
delivered the
Gettysburg
Address. (1863)
NOV 22 President John
F. Kennedy was
assassinated.
(1963)
NOV 30 The US and
Great Britain
formally
ended the
Revolutionary
War. (1782)
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the homes of most Americans
during each fall season, but the
feast in 1621, known as the First
Thanksgiving, looked (and smelled)
a lot different. In the 17th century,
hunters caught more than just
wild turkeys; different types of
birds, including ducks, geese and
swans, were served and herbs and
onions were used to add flavor to
the meat instead of bread-based
stuffing, according to plimoth.org.
Corn and other fried and fresh
vegetables such as onions, beans,
lettuce, spinach, and carrots were
popular side dishes during the fall
season, according to history.com.
Potatoes were not yet imported
in North America during this time,
and the butter and flour needed to
make pumpkin pie did not reach the
country until later years. The First
Thanksgiving meal also included
deer that was roasted and turned
into a filling stew. Although the
menu changed over the years, the
purpose of the holiday — a time
of camaraderie, reflection and
gratitude — has remained steadfast.
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and blues has made him one of the most prominent of
his generation. In junior high school, he started his first
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folk-rock band known as the Squires. After dropping out of high
school, he started performing in Fort William and recording demos with his
four band mates. Young moved to California in 1966 where he co-founded
the band Buffalo Springfield, which was known for its experimental
instrumental songs and creative songwriting. Young was initiated into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. As a solo artist, he recorded music with
the Californian band, Crazy Horse, and he later released his solo albums:
Freedom and Harvest Moon. Young will always be known for his hit songs
“Old Man,” “Harvest Moon” and “Heart of Gold.”
A FEW OTHER NOTABLE
Birthdays this Month
Lilly Pulitzer
“The quickest way
to a man’s heart is
through his chest.”
— ROSEANNE BARR
George Thomas Seaver
November 10, 1931 (82)
November 17, 1944 (69)
Prince Charles
Calvin Klein
November 14, 1948 (65)
November 19, 1942 (71)
Gary Player
Anna Mae Bullock
(Tina Turner)
November 1, 1935 (78)
November 26, 1939 (74)
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Years Old
As an Emmy-winning actress, writer, television
producer and director, Roseanne Cherrie Barr is
not only known for her career in television, but also
for being one of America’s funniest comedians.
She started as a stand-up comedian until her
appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny
Carson.” She later had her own show on HBO: “On
Location: The Roseanne Barr Show.” Her popular
sitcom “Roseanne,” co-starring John Goodman,
ran on ABC for nine seasons. Barr was also the
presidential nominee of the California-based Peace
and Freedom Party in 2012.
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ABOVE: RFUF President Anita Spring and UF President Bernie Machen
RETIRED UF FACULTY
GOING STRONG
The Retired Faculty of the University
of Florida, better known as RFUF, is a
way for retired faculty members to stay
involved in the community, specifically
with university affairs. The organization, which was established about 25
years ago, has about 400 members
throughout Florida and the United
States and about 120 members meet
weekly and have monthly events with
guest speakers. The group welcomed
UF President Bernie Machen at the
fall luncheon at The Paramount Plaza
hotel on Sep. 2 to learn more about the
three main initiatives he is focusing on
before his retirement: UF Online, a new
12-credit core curriculum for undergraduate students, and a move toward
preeminence with new staff for research
and graduate education. President Anita
Spring and President Elect Hank Connor helped plan the event where retired
faculty members had the opportunity
to ask President Machen questions and
voice concerns about the upcoming initiatives. The organization not only gives
members the chance to stay updated
about changes within UF and contribute
to the university’s programs, but also
to socialize with past colleagues and
communicate with university administrators. The group meets weekly at the
Harn Museum of Art to hear different
speakers covering various topics. Upcoming speakers include Evans Haile,
conductor of the Gainesville Symphony
Orchestra, Paul Doering, distinguished
service professor of Pharmacy Practices Emeritus and Film Maker Curtis
Craven. Joining Spring and Connor on
the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014
year are Secretary John Scott, Treasurer
Jane Brockmann and Past President
Richard Kilmer. s
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH
Carson Springs Wildlife
SEPTEMBER 2013 WINNER – 2,204 VOTES
They first fell in love with big cats on the
plains of South Africa.
C
hristine and Barry Janks would travel to Shingwedzi a
few weeks out of the year to visit the cheetahs and other
wild animals and work with a conservation nonprofit.
“But it was too far to go,” Barry said. “We decided to take a
rescue or two here. It turned into 50.”
The couple now runs Carson Springs Wildlife
Conservation Foundation, which won SunState Federal
Credit Union’s September Charity of the Month contest with
2204 votes on Facebook.
Their nonprofit is located in the northeast corner of Gainesville, a nearly 300-acre swath of land housing everything from
Bengal tigers to lions to giraffes. They used their experience
working with wildlife
in South Africa to get
started.
“When you start
working with the
animals and the large
exotics, you realize
how much people
need to see and know
these animals to understand them,” Barry said. “That kind of scared me. A lot of
these animals are going extinct.”
In South Africa, a large part of their goal was education,
specifically for the local kids.
Since moving their conservation work home to Florida,
the focus has stayed the same. The facility is not open to the
public, but tours are available by appointment. Donors, school
groups, 4-H clubs and birthday parties come to the property
to see Sunflower, the 3-year-old Bengal tiger, or Jay and
Mocha, the rescued cougars.
But along the way, visitors learn the crisis these animals
face, as well.
While natural habitat is disappearing, most of the animals
taken in by Barry and Christine come from neglectful or abusive owners.
“We call it the ‘pets-gone-wrong’ section,” Barry said.
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“Someone gets a little cute cat that they think is going to be
such an adorable thing — and they are until they get to about 2
years old. Then they decide they’d rather be out in nature.”
Their first rescued animal, Tocatta the African serval, came
from a woman’s apartment in Oklahoma City. With a proper
diet and enclosure, they were able to save Tocatta from severe
health problems including seizures. With the appropriate
space and knowledge to house these animals, Christine and
Barry have been able to pull dozens of others from life-threatening conditions.
Because so much of their work is rehabilitation, many of the
volunteers are students from UF’s veterinary school. Additionally, the nonprofit’s current big project is to build an animal
hospital on-site so that treating them will be easier.
But for as much as they give to the animals that need them,
they still feel blessed.
“I had no idea they could be as sweet and wonderful and affectionate as they are. The big cats, as long as they have a nice
life — they’re really giving back to you.” s
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FORCE OF NATURE
A Life of Service
James Rockwell: Retired, Yet Tireless
by Darla Kinney Scoles
F
or many, the idea of retiring
and moving to Florida is the
perfect scenario for a later-inlife experience. For 81-year-old James
Rockwell, the Florida part was fine;
the retiring part — not so much. Since
bowing out of the trucking industry
and moving to the Sunshine State, the
Ocala resident has taken on work with
both the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
(USCGAUX) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and has
no plans to slow down any time soon.
In return, both organizations have
recognized Rockwell for his efforts
with awards and citations lauding his
willingness to step in, help out and
reach higher, through continued service
and education.
“I used to hang up all my certificates,”
Rockwell said, “but now there are too
many.”
One official USCGAUX report documents a portion of Rockwell’s service:
“Following the devastation caused by
Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Rockwell
offered his services to the Coast Guard.
He was called by a Coast Guard officer
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in Panama City to see if he could help
out FEMA with hurricane survivors in
Louisiana. Rockwell was then called
by FEMA in late September to report
to Atlanta for training and inoculations. Rockwell was then based in Baton
Rouge as a Coast Guard volunteer
did was to bring people down from that
frantic place they were in at the time.
Then we could move on to documentation and planning for their future.
Katrina was my first disaster work and
it was certainly the worst. The depth
of the disaster itself was unbelievable.
Recognized for his four years of military service
to the Air Force early in life, James Rockwell
still enjoys his military connections and service
to others as he now works with both the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary and FEMA as a Senior.
assigned to FEMA from October 22 to
October 29, assisting Katrina survivors
for 18 hours a day.”
Though his days were long and the
assignment intense, Rockwell enjoyed
his time in Louisiana and grew to care
deeply about the people he assisted.
“I was grateful to be involved in helping there,” said Rockwell, who was responsible for assisting hurricane victims
with the process of receiving assistance.
“Many times the most important thing I
Nothing can compare. Nothing there
was repairable.”
Yet, Rockwell worked tirelessly to repair the hearts and minds of the people
left to live among such devastation,
finding — in his words — the people who
did not know where to go to get help.
One of his specialties is assisting small
businesses with the paperwork needed
to receive assistance.
“FEMA finds a way to help people get
back on their feet,” Rockwell said. “As
PHOTOS PROVIDED
James Rockwell’s work with both FEMA and the USCGAUX has found him helping human victims of hurricanes, floods, ice storms and tornadoes. “FEMA,” said
Rockwell, “finds a way to help you get you back on your feet.” The only work
he hasn’t done -- but would like to try -- is helping wildlife after such disasters.
“I would have loved to have helped clean birds after the oil spill in the Gulf of
Mexico,” said the avid birdwatcher. (photo by Rosemary Rockwell)
James Rockwell’s Air Force assignments involved squadron security and intelligence and left him with a love of military duty. “I like the service,” Rockwell said.
“You do things to help people.” (photo by Rita Rockwell)
I was getting ready to leave Louisiana, I
stopped for dinner at a local restaurant
that was still operating. After finishing
my meal and heading up to pay, I was
informed that an anonymous patron had
paid for my meal in gratitude for my help
with hurricane recovery. I was deeply
touched and grateful, knowing my efforts
were appreciated. I knew that already
from my one-on-one contact with victims, but I knew it again from a stranger.”
Following his work post-Katrina,
Rockwell headed up to Evansville, Ind.,
where a tornado-ravaged city awaited
the help he was now more experienced
in providing. Two weeks working in the
Midwest added to both his personal and
governmental knowledge.
“You learn what Mother Nature can
do,” Rockwell said of the F-5 tornado
that killed 25 residents and earned a
spot among the most destructive lateseason storms that state has seen. “Everything I do for FEMA and the Coast
Guard provides a learning experience.”
Rockwell then headed home to for
Thanksgiving with his family. Later, he
would spend time in Missouri, Texas,
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and New Jersey,
following ice storms, floods, hurricanes,
post-tropical storms and more tornadoes. By 2008 he was working on-site
with FEMA four months out of the year.
“Every one of those disasters has a
story,” said Rockwell, who now keeps a
bag packed at all times and is ready to
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PHOTO BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES
James Rockwell has earned a notebook full
of awards and certificates from the U.S. Air
Force, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“I used to hang up all my certificates,” said
Rockwell, “but now there are too many!”
roll out on 24-hour’s notice to the next
disaster and the next story. He enjoys
the teamwork and the quality relationships developed under such circumstances the most.
Saying goodbye to him each time he
leaves is his wife Rosemary, a retired
bookkeeper and musician who loves to
travel, but does not accompany him on
his assignments. She tries not to worry
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about him while he is away and busies
herself with projects. Once, though, a
call came that changed all that.
“It was during the ice storm work
and the FBI called to ask me questions,”
Rosemary said. “What a shock that
was! The last I had heard from him, he
had checked in and was fine. Now, they
said, he was missing. Of course we were
scared something had happened, but
four hours later they called to say he
was working where he was supposed to
be and had simply missed a scheduled
planning meeting. That sounded like
James. He loves helping people and
has had some good trips doing so. The
hardest part for him is focusing on doing
what he can and not absorbing the hardship these people have endured. He feels
bad for those who have lost everything.
He’s a good guy.”
It was that same “good guy” quality
that motivated Rockwell, at the age of
18, to join the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean War. His assignments involved
squadron security and intelligence. Four
years and 30 days later, he was honorably
discharged, having completed his high
school education there. He still suffers
hearing loss from his time in service.
His USCGAUX experience began
when, after retirement, he felt the need
to do something more than stay home
bird watching and collecting coins, Red
Sox memorabilia, Japanese mementos,
and smoking trinkets — some of his
post-employment interests.
“Boy, they put me to work!” said a
smiling Rockwell. “I like the service. You
do things to help people. In the Coast
Guard I learned how to help people
navigate safely on the water. I did a lot
of public outreach, safety permits, lessons, on-the-water patrols and searchand-rescue. Once, while conducting a
water search mission in Massachusetts,
I heard the words over the radio, ‘We
found a body over here.’ I was glad the
person was found, but also that someone
else found them.”
Rockwell said that a documentary on
the number of accidents on Chesapeake
Bay and its bridges prompted him to
become involved. Boating safety was
a large part of his work there and he
enjoyed it all.
“I’ve done about everything growing
up,” Rockwell said. “I went to the school
of hard knocks. Now I’ve been married 46 years to my wonderful wife and
we’ve had a good life. I even survived a
bout with lung cancer in 1994, but now I
have a clean bill of health.”
Rockwell said that if he can do this
work, anyone can, and if everyone does a
little, together a lot can be accomplished.
“The Coast Guard is a good thing
and I think they could use a lot of help.
Anyone would find it worthwhile,” he
said. “The same is true of FEMA. There
are some excellent people there. If you
want a job where you are respected and
appreciated, that is the place. Of course,
it’s nitty-gritty stuff and they need you
to really do your job.
“I’m grateful to be involved.” s
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Tinseltown Talks
Saluting Marvin Kaplan
by Nick Thomas
alf a century ago, the country was embroiled in civil
rights conflicts, a war in Asia, and mourning the loss of
a president. When released in the midst of this social turmoil
in 1963, Stanley Kubrick’s “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”
must have seemed appropriately titled. In reality, the film
was an epic comedy featuring one of the greatest casts of
comedians ever assembled on film.
“There was a pall on the whole country and not a lot to
laugh about,” recalled Marvin Kaplan, who appeared in the
movie’s memorable gas station sequence. “With stars like
Mickey Rooney, Milton Berle, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar,
Phil Silvers, Buddy Hackett and Spencer Tracy, the film soon
became a comedy classic.”
In the gas station scene, Marvin is paired with Arnold
Stang. Their characters, Irwin and Ray, attempt to subdue a
highly agitated Jonathan Winters whose character is competing in the mad race to locate buried money. When Winters
erupts in anger, he reduces the building to rubble.
“Unfortunately, the gas station was destroyed before all the
close-up scenes were filmed,” Marvin recalled. “It had to be
rebuilt overnight — a mistake that cost $100,000!”
The film, which took two years to make and was shot in 30
California locations, had its world premiere at the new Cinerama Dome in Hollywood which was completed just days before
the movie’s first showing.
While filming his scenes, Marvin was pleased to share
quarters with Winters who had one of the few air-conditioned
trailers on the set — a blessing in the 107 degree California desert. He also recalls experiencing firsthand Winters’ brilliance at
improvisation and mastery of madcap mimicry and mime.
“We would play a game in the trailer called, ‘Who are you
today, Jonathan?’ He would go on for 45 minutes making
up characters while we waited to shoot the next scene. I’ve
worked with two comedy geniuses in my life and one was
Jonathan Winters.”
The other was Charlie Chaplin.
In 1948, a youthful Marvin Kaplan was stage manager for a
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play called “Rain” at the Circle Theater in Los Angeles. Chaplin was the director.
“He was so graceful and walked like a ballet dancer. One
time he did a handstand on a table — he was around 60 at the
time! And during the shows, he couldn’t sit in the audience
and watch because he was too hyper. So he’d walk around the
theater with a handkerchief in his mouth, but all the audience
was watching him!”
Kaplan also recalls performing one Christmas in a play, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” with Chaplin in the audience.
“I was in dark Egyptian makeup with my glasses removed.
During the show I was supposed to hold up cards, but couldn’t
see a thing, so they were all the wrong way. It was really
messed up. Chaplin came backstage after the performance to
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see the cast and Sydney, his son who was in the show. We asked
him how he liked it: ‘Sydney was good,’ he said. ‘The monkey
was good, too. But that nearsighted Nubian slave really cracked
me up.’ It was one the greatest compliments I ever got!”
Since the 1950s, Marvin has appeared in numerous films
and TV shows, and was a regular cast member on the ‘80s
sitcom, “Alice.” With his distinctive Brooklyn-flavored accent,
he also worked as a voice actor, notably in the popular “Top
Cat” cartoon from the early 1960s where he voiced Choo-Choo.
“People tell me all the time they named their cat ChooChoo after that character,” he said.
In recent years, Marvin, who turns 87 in January, has
concentrated on writing and producing, including the plays “A
Good House for a Killing” and “Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife” (see
www.marvinkaplan.com) and is especially interested in working with veteran actors.
“I also executive produced and wrote the screenplay for
‘Watch out for Slick,’ which was in nine film festivals and won
several awards,” Marvin said. “The average age of the cast was
70 and one was 98 at the time. It’s a myth that actors over a
certain age can’t memorize lines. We did one-takes mostly, and
they came prepared and on time — none of the nonsense or
tantrums we see from some young stars today!”
In addition to writing and producing, Marvin still acts.
“The great thing about growing old is that I can do whatever projects I want,” he said. “I have to keep busy.” s
Nick Thomas has written features and columns for over 330
magazines and newspapers and is author of “Raised by the Stars,”
published by McFarland. He can be reached at his blog:
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EMPIRE STATE
Big Apple – Bigger
Navigating Manhattan as a New-York-City Novice
feature story and photos
by Sarah A. Henderson
E
ighteen. That is how old I was
when I stepped aboard a plane
for the first time. I was nervous but mostly from excitement. Not
only was this my first flight ever, but the
plane was headed to one of the largest
cities in the world.
New York City. The City That Never
Sleeps. The Big Apple. As much as I
wanted to savor my first airborne experience, the flight could not have landed
soon enough.
I have now visited New York City
twice — once with my family and once
with a college friend and her cousin,
who lives there. My trips were more or
less confined to the borough of Manhattan, with the exception of a touristy,
double-decker bus ride to Brooklyn and
a ferry ride to Ellis and Liberty islands.
As most probably know, New York
City consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx
and Staten Island. Both trips, I stayed
in Manhattan, which is a great choice
because it’s the location of many of the
city’s most popular sites.
A Times-Square hotel can be exciting,
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which is where I stayed on my first trip,
but I would recommend a hotel uptown,
if that suits your travel plans. My second
stay in the city was at the apartment of
my friend’s cousin on the Upper East
Side. Staying in a more residential area
of Manhattan, I discovered, gives you
floors of this magnificent Manhattan retail icon, but do not stay too long – there
is much more Fifth Avenue window
shopping to be done. You will see familiar names such as Harry Winston and
Louis Vuitton and Giorgio Armani. You
might pop into the Apple Store to charge
As most probably know, New York City consists
of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn,
Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
added trip bonuses: a temporary escape
from tourist-heavy areas and a better
feel for how locals live, if that piques
your interest.
While I am far from being an expert on
Manhattan, there are certainly aspects of
the city I enjoy most and would suggest
to anyone who visits. In no specific order:
FIFTH AVENUE
I’ll never forget the moment I walked
into Tiffany and Co. on Fifth Avenue.
I didn’t have breakfast in hand like
Audrey Hepburn, but it felt just as magical. Tourists are welcome to browse the
your phone after taking too many photos, find yourself in Starbucks for a quick
caffeine pick-me-up, or spend your stroll
people-watching and weaving through
the crowd — that’s half the fun, anyway.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
If you do no other site-seeing in Manhattan, this is your tourist go-to spot.
The lines for a trip to the top can get
long, but the view is worth it 10 times
over. Be sure to schedule time for this
in your itinerary, and plan to go on a
sunny day for the best 360-degree view
of the bustling city below. Extra camera
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batteries or a fully charged photo-taking
phone is a must.
ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
This Manhattan hangout might not suit
everyone’s taste, but I love it for many
reasons. On my first trip to Rockefeller
Plaza, I visited the outdoor portion of
The Today Show set, where I saw Matt
Lauer and Katie Couric chatting with
fans and celebrities. Bouchon Bakery
across the way is a delicious pit-stop for
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culinary treats, and the Top of the Rock
is another thrilling, bird’s-eye view of
the city, complete with photo opportunities with the Empire State Building in
the background.
pools with waterfalls in the locations
of the fallen World Trade Center Twin
Towers along with victims’ names. It is a
memorial every American should visit if
they have the chance.
9/11 MEMORIAL
Your emotions may get the best of you
at this powerful patriotic tribute to the
lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 1993
World Trade Center bombing. The beautiful memorial includes twin reflecting
STATUE OF LIBERTY
At the time I visited the Statue of Liberty, visitors were not allowed to climb
the stairs inside the statue to Lady Liberty’s crown. Lucky for visitors today,
it has reopened. Make sure you check
availability before your trip for pedestal
and crown access; advance registration
is highly recommended, according to the
national park’s website. However, a boat
ride to Liberty Island and a walk around
the iconic statue is worth it alone.
CENTRAL PARK
If there’s one site in New York City
that unites tourist destinations with
local hangouts, it is Central Park.
You cannot go wrong with a visit
to the Central Park Zoo, a row-boat
ride on the lake adjacent to the Loeb
Boathouse, or an afternoon of peoplewatching from a bench along the
Mall. One of my favorite spots to visit
is Strawberry Fields, where you will
find the famous Imagine mosaic, in
honor of John Lennon. This area is a
designated Central Park “quiet zone”
and great photo op, with the mosaic
often adorned with flowers and Lennon
memorabilia from fans.
BROADWAY
Times-Square is high-energy and high
on the list for sightseeing, but it is also
high on the talent scales with the Broadway theater district nearby. If you have
the chance to see a Broadway show in
New York, do it. My recommendation is
to see one you’re truly interested in, not
just any show just to say you have seen
one. Research the shows before your
trip, and buy tickets in advance. Also,
matinees are best for tourists because
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you can watch a performance in casual
attire; no need to run back to the hotel to
change clothes.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
If there is room for only one museum
visit during your stay in the Big Apple, let
this be the one. There is probably no way
you will see its entire contents in one
visit, but some of the most iconic pieces
of artwork can be found here, including a
personal favorite, “Washington Crossing
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the Delaware.” It is gigantic and magnificent, perhaps a symbol of the museum
itself, which is also stocked with Monets,
Van Goghs, Egyptian artifacts, Greek and
Roman sculptures, and so much more.
LOCAL FOOD
You can visit all of the museums, shop
all of the shops, and visit all of the iconic
sites, but New York is not New York
without its culinary creations. Find your
perfect slice of pizza, enjoy macaroons
from a local bakery, taste the gloriousness of a fresh New York bagel, and find
your favorite cannoli in Little Italy. You
don’t want to miss dim sum in Chinatown, either, or grabbing a hot dog to-go
in Central Park. And there’s a piping-hot
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world, go all the way with your adventure and give the subway a try. When
booking your hotel, make sure you are
within a comfortable walking distance
to a subway line; it truly is the most
efficient and cost-affordable way to get
around the city. And it is loads of fun. If
you really want to experience the thrill
of a New York City cab ride — I know I
did on both visits — save taxi trips for
rides to the airport or for late-night outings. Also, if during your visit you hap-
pen to find yourself at the Grand Central
subway stop, make the quick walk to
street level to see the main concourse of
Grand Central Terminal, which features
a beautiful ceiling mural of zodiac-sign
constellations.
On a recent connection flight from
John F. Kennedy International Airport
back to Florida, I met a New York native seated next to me on the plane. We
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The Imagine mosaic in Strawberries Fields
of Central Park is a Manhattan must-see as
well as a quiet escape from the sounds of
the city streets.
The gentleman asked if I ever visited
New York City during the holidays. I answered no, only in the summer, because
I am a Floridian guilty of a common fear:
snow. He laughed and said winter was
a special time in New York, something I
definitely needed to experience someday
— once I bought a decent coat, of course.
From his cell phone, the man shared
photo after photo of holiday-lit shops
and snow-covered city streets. I admitted I was impressed but, most of all, I
was pleased, for during our conversation
I stumbled upon another reason to visit
the city for a third time — to experience New York City during the holiday
season. I cannot wait to find myself
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A growing number of
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Many experiencing these challenges
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can be prevented and—if they occur—
treated. There are also easy preventative
steps and accessible treatment options
available for those with common visionthreatening diseases of the retina
like age-related macular degeneration
(ARMD) and diabetic retinopathy.
The incidence of ARMD increases with
age as it affects 30% of people over
the age of 70, 40% of people over the
age of 80, and 50% of people over the
age of 90. Those most at risk of ARMD
include smokers, individuals with high
cholesterol, excessive sun exposure
and those with a family history of the
illness. However, the last ten years have
seen dramatic advances in treatment
for the disease. Dr. Shalesh Kaushal,
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expert of Retina Specialty Institute (RSI)
explains, “As the various components
of this disease have been identified, less
invasive, novel therapies have been
developed and newer ones are being
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with these new advances in technology,
attention to these risk factors, as well
as regular retinal exams, can help
prevent the occurrence of ARMD.
Even more, as people age, their risk for
developing diabetes also increases.
According to the American Diabetes
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over the age of 60 has diabetes and
nearly 45% of diabetics are at some
stage of diabetic retinopathy as reported
by the National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion. Dr. Kaushal explains,
“Blindness caused by diabetes is
preventable with early detection and
treatment. And like ARMD, there are
new treatment options that are available
to patients.” Because a dilated eye exam
is the only way to detect changes in
the retina, people with diabetes should
schedule yearly comprehensive retinal
exams for early detection and treatment.
Regulating blood glucose levels, a diet
rich in fruits and vegetables, as well
as quitting smoking can help prevent
diabetic retinopathy or its progression
if you already have it.
While preventative measures can ease
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Many retinal researchers are working
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Among them is Retina Specialty
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Wearing sunglasses to protect your
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A diet rich in antioxidants, zinc,
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COLUMN œ KENDRA SILER-MARSIGLIO
Healthy
Edge
Type 2 Diabetes (and Tom Hanks)
J
ust a few days ago Tom Hanks
revealed on the Late Show that
he has type 2 diabetes. He’s not alone.
More than one in four Seniors over age
65 has diabetes.
Tom’s announcement comes just in
time for American Diabetes Month, a
time to support diabetes awareness,
prevention and control.
When you hear that someone has type 2
diabetes, it means that his or her body isn’t
using sugar (glucose) correctly due to insulin resistance or low insulin levels. Glucose
is needed to provide energy to all of your
cells/tissue and insulin is what transports
it there. Those with type 2 diabetes end
up with extra sugar in their bloodstream.
Untreated, type 2 diabetes is deadly.
What are the symptoms?
According to the Mayo Clinic, those
with type 2 diabetes experience:
• Increased thirst with frequent
urination. Excess sugar in the bloodstream pulls fluid from the cells/tissues. That often makes people drink
and urinate more frequently than usual.
• Increased hunger. If the sugar is not
getting into someone’s cells, their muscles and organs will run low on energy.
Usually, this causes people to eat more.
• Weight loss. Some people lose weight
when they develop type 2 diabetes.
Since they can’t use glucose for energy
well, their bodies may try to use alternative (and less effective) energy sources.
• Fatigue. Tissues/cells not getting
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the glucose they need to function is
exhausting to the body, chronically.
• Blurred vision. Blurred vision in those
with diabetes is caused by fluid being
pulled from the lenses of their eyes
by excess blood sugar. Complications
from uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to other eye conditions as well.
• Slow-healing sores or frequent
infections. Those with type II diabetes
have a more difficult time healing from
injuries and resisting infections.
Who’s at risk?
According to healthfinder.gov, you’re
type 2 diabetes risk increases if you:
• Are overweight
• Exercise less than 3 times a week
• Are over 45 years old
• Have high blood pressure or high
cholesterol
• Have a parent, brother, or sister with
diabetes
How can you prevent type II diabetes?
You can do a lot to lower your chances of
getting type 2 diabetes by:
• Eating healthy
• Being active
• Controlling your blood pressure and
cholesterol
• Watching your weight
What happens if you have type II
diabetes and don’t manage it?
Usually long-term diabetes complications develop gradually. Below are some
of the complications that diabetes that is
not well-controlled can lead to:
• Heart and blood vessel disease
• Nerve damage (neuropathy)
• Kidney damage
• Eye damage
• Foot damage
• Skin and mouth conditions
• Osteoporosis
• Alzheimer’s disease and other forms
of dementia
• Hearing problems
How is type II diabetes treated?
To prevent complications, type 2 diabetes has to be controlled for life. The
object is to keep blood sugar levels close
to a “normal” range. This requires:
• Blood sugar monitoring: Those with
type II diabetes may have to monitor their blood more than once a day.
Monitoring is the only way to make
sure that blood sugar levels are within
the target range.
• Healthy eating: Blood sugar levels
typically peak one to two hours following a meal. The type and quantity
of meals affect blood sugar.
• Regular exercise: Because physical
activity moves sugar from your blood
into your cells, exercising lowers
blood sugar levels.
In some cases, controlling diabetes may
require insulin therapy or other medications. Diabetes medications, for instance,
can stimulate insulin production, block
carbohydrate breakdown in the intestines or increase insulin sensitivity.
Please note that Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
has been linked to heart attacks and has
increased FDA restrictions.
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VET LIFE
Military Support
Local Group Focuses on
Giving Soldiers a Taste of Home
by Ellis Amburn
W
hen the Military Support
Group of Alachua County
(MSG) meets monthly at
the First United Methodist Church of
Alachua, 100 members enjoy a potluck
dinner and then grab boxes and fill them
with such items as socks, candy, V8
juice, tampons, and maxi pads.
The boxes then go to soldiers, many
in Afghanistan.
“Tampons and maxi pads are used not
only as feminine hygiene products, but
the guys carry around tampons to temporarily plug bullet holes until they can get
men evacuated for medical treatment,”
explains the group’s website. “Maxi pads
are good for the temporary application
of pressure/absorbency to wounds.”
Receiving a care package from home
is also a morale booster.
“It meant a lot,” said Marine Lance
Corporal Jamie Yakubsin, who served in
Iraq. “We didn’t have much over there.
Iraq cigarettes weren’t real.”
Other items he liked to receive in care
packages from the MSG included socks
and underwear because “we didn’t get a
chance to take a shower.” Nor do laundry.
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As the MSG web site points out, black
or white heavy socks are always needed
because they often cannot wash socks.
Jamie’s father, Marine Master Sergeant Jim Yakubsin, founded the Alachua support group in 2003 after having
fought in Desert Storm in 1990-1991.
“Hey, I’ve been in the Marines 30 years,”
he said in a telephone interview, “with
three sons in the Corps: one in Iraq, one in
Okinawa, one in Afghanistan. I know what
they need for support, and that’s when we
started sending the care packages. Once it
got out that we were supporting the troops,
people started showing up at our meetings
These soldiers never got anything at
mail call, so the soldiers who received
care packages from Alachua started
distributing their goodies.
“It boosted morale,” Jamie said. “We
were all one group sharing.”
He gave the names and addresses of
lonely soldiers to his father, and soon
they were receiving their own packages.
“The look on their faces was awesome,” Jamie said. “Getting their own
stuff was different.”
In 2004 Jamie was wounded in Iraq,
“blown up by an IED [explosive device],” his
father remembered. “He’s doing fine now,
“Our support group is made up of parents,
grandparents, anyone who wants to help our
servicemen and women.”
to pack boxes.”
His oldest son, Adam, a sergeant
major, is still on active duty. Matt, a corporal, is now an Alachua deputy sheriff.
Jamie recalled his experience in Iraq.
“I told Dad a lot of guys in my platoon
didn’t have families.”
and is a police officer in the High Springs
Police Department. Publicity ensued after
Jamie was injured. I was promoting the
Military Support Group at the same time,
and there was a big spurt in growth.”
Gainesville’s Pam Krueger, MSG
president, said in a telephone interview,
PHOTOS BY ALBERT ISAAC
Once a month, members of the Alachua Military Support Group
gather for dinner and to pack boxes to send to the troops. In February, the group honored two of its own, Bob Gasche and Caitlin
Mixson, with the Silver Star Banner during their monthly meeting.
The awards are the work of Ronna Jackson, a Gold Star Mom and a
strong advocate for fallen and wounded veterans.
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PHOTOS BY ALBERT ISAAC and ELLIS AMBURN
The group held a fundraiser during the Memorial Day Celebration at Hitchock’s. OPPOSITE: Alachua Military Support Group Founder Jim Jacobson
(left) and Ronna Jackson award Bob Gasche with the Silver Star Service Banner. Gasche was wounded while fighting on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.
“Our support group is made up of parents, grandparents, anyone who wants to
help our servicemen and women.”
Meetings are open to the public and
everyone is welcome to participate.
“Our volunteers are usually persons
who have someone overseas or here,” said
Krueger, who works at the University of
Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences.
“We send 60 boxes to troops per month.”
From the program’s inception, gifts
for the soldiers were selected based on
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“letters to Jim Yakubsin from servicemen
and women who said ‘we can use a little
of this and a little of that,’” Krueger said.
Hard candy is a popular item because
of the dry, hot conditions of the desert.
“We don’t send chocolate to Afghanistan [in the summer], because the temperature reaches 103 degrees,” Krueger
said. “People buy Girl Scout cookies for
donation to us. They love Girl Scout
cookies over there.”
Gifts come from various sources;
people contact the group or come to the
church to drop things off.
“A dentist donates candy he bought
from kids,” Krueger said. “Veterans fully
support us. We always have fundraisers.
The yard sale [held in May at Alachua
Mini Storage] brought in $1,800.”
An annual breakfast at Applebee’s
recently raised $1,200. Art Pina’s Rolling Thunder veterans motorcycle run
to Washington, D.C., benefits the MSG.
Hitchcock’s Market scheduled a Memoseniortimesmagazine.com
rial Day parking-lot event for May 25
featuring an ice slide, dunking tank,
bounce house, and obstacle course.
“We help Hitchcock’s,” Krueger
said, “and all the money raised comes
to the group.”
Bill Rossley, 70, was in charge of 20
MSG volunteers for the Hitchcock affair.
He was on his way to a meeting of the
Marine Corps League, carrying a tray of
brownies and a chocolate cake.
“They let me in, though I’m Navy,”
he said.
Other MSG fundraisers included the
July 4 fireworks festival at the Hal Brady
Alachua Recreation Complex, where
tables were set up to sell umbrellas,
patriotic jewelry and cookbooks.
MSG dinners at First United Methodist Church of Alachua are held at 6:30
p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.
A special feature of many meetings
is hearing from recipients of the MSG’s
generosity.
“We read their cards at meetings saying how much the troops love our care
packages,” Krueger said. s
Want to help? Meetings are held at 6:30
p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at
First United Methodist Church in Alachua.
(14805 NW 140th St.)
For more information: visit msgfac.com or
email Militarysupgrpinfo@yahoo.com Pam
Krueger, President: 352-222-9738
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COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN
Enjoying
Act Three
Milton Berle
M
ilton Berle sold me his autobiography when I was editor-inchief of Delacorte Press in the 1970s.
The next day I shared an elevator at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, our
Manhattan headquarters, with George
Delacorte, owner of the Dell Publishing
conglomerate, in which Delacorte Press,
the hardcover division, was the prestige
component.
“What’s new, Ellis?” George asked.
“I mean, apart from your beard and
green velvet suit.” (Remember, this was
the ‘70s.)
“I think the Berle bio’s gonna best-sell.”
“How did you land Uncle Miltie?”
I explained I was close to his agent,
Carl Brandt Jr., as well as Carl’s mom,
Carol, who was a legend in the book
industry, having had a notorious affair
with her husband Carl Brandt Sr.’s client
John P. Marquand, author of “The Late
George Apley.”
One day George asked me where I
was going to throw Berle’s publicationday party and added, “How about my
apartment?”
I jumped at the idea. No one at Dell
to my knowledge had ever seen George’s
lavish digs.
“Of course I’ll have to clear it with
Valerie,” he said.
His wife Valerie, a stately, handsome
woman, was a figure in international society. I knew her socially, and we’d once
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discussed her former husband, movie
producer Gabriel Pascal.
“How did he persuade George Bernard Shaw to give him the rights to his
plays?” I asked.
“Sheer force of personality,” she
replied. “Gaby was a swashbuckling
Hungarian.”
Pascal had visited Shaw at Ayot-St.Lawrence without a penny and later
filmed “Pygmalion” and “Major Barbara” with Wendy Hiller and “Caesar and
Cleopatra” with Vivien Leigh. GBS had
appeared as one of the extras in “Barbara’s” big Salvation Army scene.
At another party, as Valerie and I
chatted, I couldn’t take my eyes off of
her clunky necklace and finally asked,
“What are those big red rocks?”
“Uncut rubies,” she replied. “I
understand you want to open my home
to Milton Berle, the press, and half the
Dell staff.”
“It was George’s idea. I’m just beginning to work on the manuscript.”
Milton flew from Los Angeles and
kept me in stitches. In conversation he
turned me into his straight man. No
matter how ordinary my remarks, like “I
ran around the park for exercise today,”
Milton would come back with a punch
line like “Gee. Babe Ruth had to hit a
homer to do that.”
One day he said, “You know how in
the book I tell the story about that broad
who killed herself over me? It was Carole Landis, but don’t ever tell anyone.”
When publication rolled around, Ross
Claiborne, Dell’s editorial director, told
me, “Valerie doesn’t want the pub party
to be held in the apartment.”
She feared reporters and Dell “workers”
might tamper with her Cellini Salt Cellar,
which dated back to the Renaissance.
Instead of a party, Dell CEO Helen
Meyer hosted a dinner at “21” for
Milton, me, Ross, George, herself, and
her Wall Street husband Abe. George
left Valerie and her rubies at home and
proudly sported our Uncle Miltie promotional T-shirt over his suit jacket.
The Dell paperback edition appeared
one year later, and Milton yelled bloody
murder. Someone — probably a disgruntled junior editor — had blown Milton’s
secret about Carole Landis, revealing
their affair in a caption.
Milton forgave me when I saw him
15 years later in Los Angeles. I was Zsa
Zsa Gabor’s escort when the Friars Club
of California roasted her at the Beverly
Hilton, with Milton emceeing.
Milton had founded the organization
in 1947 with Jimmy Durante, George
Jessel, Eddie Cantor, Robert Taylor, and
Bing Crosby. At the Roast, referring to
Zsa Zsa’s trial for assaulting a policeman, Milton introduced her as “the
biggest cop socker in Beverly Hills.”
Furious, she stormed the lectern
and started scolding the Friars. Milton
and 1,000 others slowly filed out of the
hall, leaving me, Mama Jolie Gabor, and
sisters Eva and Magda alone at our table.
Getting the message, Zsa calmed down,
everyone filed back in, and the show
went on. s
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the High Springs resident is the author of
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PAY IT FORWARD
Healing Away
from Home
Gainesville Fisher House to be Complete by Spring
by Natanya Spies
W
ith a Fisher House comes
family, and with family
comes healing.
Veterans being treated in Gainesville
will soon have loved ones staying just a
doorstep away.
“People get better faster when they’re
sick if there’s a loved one around them
to help them get better,” said Rick Fabiani, a veteran and the president of the
Gainesville Fisher House Foundation.
The Gainesville Fisher House, the
Fisher House Foundation’s 63rd house,
is currently being built solely through
public donations and is expected to be
complete in April or May 2014.
Located directly next to the Malcom
Randall VA Medical Center on Archer
Road, the 20-suite house will provide
free temporary lodging for families
and loved ones of veterans living in 50
counties in the North Florida and South
Georgia area.
The idea for the Gainesville Fisher
House Foundation sparked in 2009 after
Rick started a Veteran’s Services Committee and wanted to initiate a project
to respond to the needs of veterans.
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After hearing about the national Fisher
House Foundation, he came up with the
idea to establish the non-profit foundation with a fellow Rotary Club member,
Roger Brower.
“Unfortunately, our military tends to
get a lot of pats on the backs, but they
kind of get forgotten when it comes to
the real need,” Rick said. “Doing more
is to really get out there and be involved
besides just saying ‘thank you.’”
Patti Fabiani, executive director of the
Gainesville Fisher House Foundation,
said the16,000-square-foot house will
have a communal kitchen, laundry facili-
days for a family to be able to stay at the
Fisher House.
Patti said having their families
nearby is part of the veterans’
therapeutic process, and the
camaraderie of the guests will make it a
positive environment for families.
“They get to also be with other families that are going through medical crises,” she said. “They have an automatic
support group at the Fisher House.”
The foundation is being maintained
by the 16-member Board of Directors,
about half of which are veterans, and
several large committees working on
“Awareness is probably the biggest obstacle. Just
getting the word out of why this is so critical.”
ties, living areas, a study area and an
outdoor garden, and it can host guests
for about 10,000 nights per year.
“That’s 10,000 nights that someone
doesn’t have to pay for in a hotel to stay
near their loved ones,” she said.
The veteran must be staying in the
VA Medical Center for longer than three
different parts of the project, including a
gardens committee, fundraising committees and golf and 5K committee.
Ed Van Buren, former commander of
the American Legion Post 16 in Gainesville and a member of the board for
the past two years, has helped with the
planning of annual fundraisers and with
PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY
INTERIOR PHOTOS COURTESY OF GAINESVILLE
FISHER HOUSE
Above: Patti and Rick Fabiani have been steadily working to see the Gainesville Fisher House
-- the Foundation’s 63rd home and five-year
labor of love -- come to fruition. When complete by May of 2014, the16,000-square-foot,
20-suite home will provide temporary lodging
for families and loved ones of veterans during
prolonged hospital stays. The facility will offer
all the amenities of home, including a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, a study area and
an outdoor garden.
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PHOTOS BY NATANYA SPIES
Lined up along Archer Road are 136 trees to honor Korean and Vietnam War veterans and direct the way for future guests to the new Fisher House.
“It’s just a wonderful memorial to all of them,” Patti Fabiani said. The Gainesville Fisher House, which should be complete by May 2014, is expected
to have a turnover of about 750 families per year. “That’s what it’s all about -- the families,” said Fisher House Board member Ed Van Buren.
advertising to ensure people are aware
of services Fisher House will provide.
“The beauty of this house — and I
hesitate to call it a house because it’s
only a house now but when they cut
that ribbon and walk in there it will be a
home — rather than sitting in a waiting
room of a hospital, they will be able to be
comfortable in a home,” Van Buren said.
Turning the house into a home will
not be difficult with the overwhelming
support that the community has shown
for the foundation.
“Everybody knew that we had something that was going to be really special,”
Rick said. “That was one of quite a few
miracles that came along.”
Patti said she gets calls every week
from people who want to volunteer.
“Gainesville is pretty amazing, a
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pretty amazing city,” she said.
Local organizations such as the
Korean War Veterans Association will
provide and prepare community meals
for guests, and there are plans to have
barbecues, Taco Tuesdays and dinner
nights on Thursdays.
“Interestingly enough, our group here
in Gainesville is the most active community group in Florida,” she said. “We’ve
been doing a lot of things here that no
one else in the country has been doing.”
She said many professionals have already offered their services for therapy
and religious guidance.
“That’s what we’re trying to set up
prior to the house opening; a network of
people that are available for the guests,”
she said.
The ongoing fundraising project,
Operation Endowment, recruits
individuals or businesses from the North
Florida and South Georgia region to
donate. The endowment’s purpose is
to provide funding for the immediate
needs of the new Fisher House and its
guests, and it is separate from the money
used to build the house.
“We want to be able to tell the house
manager to give them a Target card or
Publix card to get a change of clothing
until somebody can bring their stuff for
them,” Patti said. “We want to have the
funds ready for them.”
The endowment, which is invested
with the Gainesville Community Foundation, has reached about $200,000, and
the goal is to reach half a million dollars
in order to provide about $250,000 a year
for emergency needs for family members.
“That’s a couple thousand dollars a
month to help folks that are at the house
if they need it,” Rick said. “So we think
that certainly will help.”
But the 5-year project took a while to
build momentum.
“Awareness is probably the biggest
obstacle,” Rick said, “just getting the
word out of why this is so critical.”
Another challenge was raising enough
money to start building, Rick said. After
the first 10 years of the establishment
of Fisher Houses across the country,
Founder Zachary Fisher realized that
the foundation needs help from local
communities to raise enough money to
build the houses, and the goal now is for
each community to raise 50 percent of
the funds needed to build a house.
Rick said there are at least 60 to 100
houses that need to be built around the
country.
“That’s how great the need is,” he
said. “We have a lot of veterans, a lot of
folks that have given up a lot of time for
our country. And unfortunately what
happens is…when time goes along, your
needs get greater as you get older.”
The Gainesville house cost about
$6 million to build, and the goal of the
foundation was to raise half in order
to match at least half with the national
Fisher House Foundation: about $2.5 to
$3 million.
In order to get more money for the
foundation to pay forward to the national foundation, a brick pathway will
be installed between the hospital and the
house, known as the Walk of Courage.
About 200 bricks and 100 pavers have already been bought to add to the walkway.
Van Buren said anybody can buy
bricks or pavers and get an encouraging
customized message engraved, making it
a living memorial as well as a monument
for veterans.
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Zachary Fisher, a Brooklyn native and
notable figure in the New York real
estate industry, used his experience
in construction for more than just his
career. According to fisherhouse.org,
Fisher was not able to serve in World
War II because of a leg injury. Instead,
he used his skills in construction to
build coastal fortifications for the
U.S. Coastal Service. He stayed
dedicated to the Armed Forces
through continuous philanthropic
contributions. In 1990, Fisher and
his wife, Elizabeth, started the Fisher
House program and dedicated about
$20 million to the construction in an
effort to provide housing for families
of hospitalized military veterans. The
first two Fisher Houses opened in
1991: The National Naval Medical
Center in Bethesda, Maryland, which
was dedicated by President George
H. W. Bush, and the Walter Reed
Army Medical Center in Washington,
D.C. Today, 62 houses have been
built at military bases and VA Medical
Centers across in the United States
and Europe, according to fisherhouse.
org. The chairman, Kenneth Fisher,
oversees the foundation that helps
more than 19,000 families of veterans,
saving them a total of about $200
million in travel and accommodation
costs, according to the website. The
20-suite Gainesville Fisher House will
be the 63rd house built with the help
of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher’s initiatives 23
years ago.
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“I’m convinced that these men and
women — these veterans — are in the
healing process, and they’re walking on
these bricks and are reading these messages…from the hospital to the home,”
he said. “I think it will be absolutely
amazing and very inspiring to assist
them in their healing process.”
A professionally built garden with
benches will surround the walkway to
give it a pleasant atmosphere.
The foundation will host its next
fundraiser, “Fallen Heroes 5K,” with the
UF Navy ROTC on March 29 and the
Gainesville Fisher House Charity Golf
Classic, sponsored by
Gainesville Cadillac, will
be held on April 6.
“I think the most
effective part of the
fundraising has been the
new public awareness of
what veterans are going
though — especially with
the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan and people
returning — just everything that they have to
deal with,” Patti said. “It
lets them focus back on
what veterans from past
conflicts have endured.”
After the house is
complete, it will be
turned over to the VA Medical Center,
which will hire the managers and staff
and maintain the operations.
Heather Frebe, public affairs officer
for the North Florida/South Georgia
Veterans Health System, said they plan
to start hiring new or existing VA staff
for the Fisher House at the end of 2013.
Staff will include a manager and employees for cleaning, maintenance and
checking in guests.
“It’s just going to be such an asset for
us and our veterans,” Frebe said.
The house is built specifically for
families living at least 50 miles outside
of Gainesville, but local families will be
accepted according to vacant rooms.
Patti said the long-term plans for the
house after its opening are to install a
summer kitchen, extra gardens and a
children’s play area.
She said she expects an average stay
of seven to 10 days for guests, but guests
in some Fisher Houses have stayed for as
long as two years.
“It’s just according to need,” she said.
Although the VA Medical Center will
manage the house after it opens, Rick
said he still wants to stay involved.
Rick spent 10 years serving in the Air
National Guard as a navigator on the
C-130 military transport aircraft, and he
was mainly stationed in Oklahoma City
at the time.
“I’ve always been attached...to the
military or a military cause just because
it’s all part of what I believe in: serving
your country,” he said.
A dedication ceremony and open
house will allow those who were involved in the project to celebrate the
house’s opening in April or May 2014.
“It is certainly a jubilation,” Rick said.
“You can’t help but get a warm feeling
about it.” s
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing
Life
Falling for Yellow
F
all’s vivid colors signal the welcomed end of sweltering scorching
summer days. Orange, red and yellow
fruits and vegetables and scenic shades
of picturesque foliage are God’s garish
gifts. Autumn is the season to celebrate
cooler temperatures, carved pumpkins,
creative Halloween costumes and carefree craft festivals.
This Fall I found myself falling in love
with one of Mother Earth’s precious
primary colors. After nearly six decades
of overlooking its magnificence, the
once silent shade seemed to scream for
recognition. Yellow, one of American’s
least favorite colors, grabbed my attention and adoration. Finding the meaning
of this unexpected vibrant visual message sent me on quest. How and why do
colors help humans embrace life?
My mission began by probing the
complex subject of color psychology,
which explores color’s relationships to
human behavior. It is not an exact science, which makes it even more fascinating. Many factors influence our attraction to particular colors, which include
environmental stimuli, how we feel, how
we want to feel or how we remember
certain experiences. Other important
puzzle pieces are age, gender and race.
Blue, the most favored, is commonly associated with sadness and depression. In
spite of its affiliation with despair, it also
has a calming and relaxing affect. Blue is
one of life’s unexplained dichotomies.
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Purple has always been my color of
choice. As a youth, my bedroom walls
were painted bright purple. More than
four decades later, purple curtains and
pillows adorn my home. When I close
my eyes and have personal quiet time
with God, I see brilliant shades of lavender, lilac and violet. Aura readers always
say mine is amethyst.
Studies show that regardless of
contributing components, the following
lists the preference for colors in
descending order:
Blue . . . . . . 42%
Orange. . . . . .5%
Green . . . . . .14%
Brown . . . . . .3%
Purple . . . . .14%
Yellow . . . . . .3%
Red . . . . . . . . .8%
Grey . . . . . . . .2%
Black . . . . . . .7%
White. . . . . . .2%
It is not surprising that of the three
traditional gemstones associated with my
birth month, alexandrite is by far the most
appealing. Alexandrite is uncommon
and has an enchanting chameleon-like
personality. In daylight, it appears as a
beautiful green. Under artificial lighting,
the stone turns reddish-violet or violet.
Purple fits my personality perfectly.
Purple people are spiritual and sensitive,
with a strong desire to be unique. We are
independent and imaginative individuals, with a tolerance for the unconventional. Friends and family who know
me well will verify my extreme need for
self-reliance. I have always been envious
of those who felt worthy enough to ask
for assistance.
So, why suddenly, am I falling for yellow? Children’s preferences for colors
change and vary. Adult color inclination is
usually non-malleable. Therefore, I examined the implications of the beautiful hue.
Ironically, while it was almost invisible to me for many years, yellow is the
most highly visible of all colors (used to
mark pedestrian crossings). Blind folks
can sometimes see yellow. Further investigation revealed the most phenomenal parallels to my evolving persona.
The color yellow represents:
• Intellect and mind
• Mental challenge
• Enthusiasm
• Confidence and optimism
• Inquisitiveness
• The integration, manifestation and
communication of new thoughts
and ideas
Are the similarities completely
coincidental? Possibly, but most likely,
my yellow traits surfaced late in life. According to the website, www.empoweryourself-yellow.html, “The color yellow
relates to acquired knowledge.”
Perhaps this explains why only 3
percent of the population prefers yellow.
It takes time to develop an appreciation
for the presence of yellow.
The most exciting and enlightening finding of this journey was to learn
that many journalists are yellow people.
What an amazing discovery, as yellow
attributes drive my purpose for writing.
Exploring the perplexing dilemmas of
everyday life and sharing possible solutions is my goal for Embracing Life.
Purple remains my favorite color, but
yellow is now a close second. s
Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who
moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls
home. dbnewberry@aol.com
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CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION
SHINE HEALTHCARE
ASSISTANCE
HIGH SPRINGS MUSIC IN THE
PARK
Through December 7
Third Sunday of Every Month
Times Vary
Helpline – The annual Medicare Open
Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
During this period, beneficiaries may change
how they get their Medicare coverage, both
Prescription Drug Plans and Health Plans.
They may switch between Original Medicare
and the various Medicare Advantage plans.
SHINE (Serving Healthcare Insurance Needs
of Elders) volunteers can help beneficiaries
compare these plans so that they can select
the best plans for them in 2014. Call the Elder
Helpline 1-800-963-5337 for SHINE assistance.
2:00pm - 4:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS – James Paul Park and Community
Garden, 200 North Main St. Every third Sunday,
come enjoy local music and fresh air out in
the park. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments, and
blankets. Admission is free. 352-275-4190.
PIECES OF DREAMS
Through January 4
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE – Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave.
The Thomas Center’s newest exhibition, “Pieces
of Dreams: The Art of Lorelei Esser,” features
immersive installations of three-dimensional
sculptures, mobiles and wall reliefs created
from repurposed materials. 352-334-5067.
A 10,000-MILE JOURNEY
Through April 13
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE – The Florida Museum of
Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. Art joins science
to reveal the wonders and perils of the
Swallow-tailed Kite’s migration in a six-month
installation at the Florida Museum of Natural
History in Gainesville, Florida. The paintings,
poetry, and photography of Margo McKnight,
Chris Cock, and Jim Gray bring to life Avian
Research and Conservation Institute’s exciting
discoveries about the year-round ecology
of this alluring raptor. 352-846-2000.
HIGH SPRINGS AARP CHAPTER
Second Wednesday of Every Month
(September thru May)
11:00am
HIGH SPRINGS – St. Madeleine’s Family
Center, 17155 NW Highway 441. Come visit
the monthly AARP meeting for a meet-andgreet at 10:30 a.m., a presentation often
including a guest speaker at 11 a.m., and a
noon covered-dish luncheon. 386-454-9834.
FREE CONCERTS
Fridays
8:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Bo Diddley Plaza. From April
to November, Friday nights come alive as local
and regional bands are showcased under
the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy the
free live music and shows in a family-friendly
environment. www.gvluculturalaffairs.org.
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
TALK
Tuesday, November 5
Time TBA
GAINESVILLE – Oak Hammock Retirement
Community, 5100 SW 25th Blvd. Ken Meyer, the
executive director of the Avian Research and
Conservation Institute in Gainesville, will give
a talk on the ecology and conservation of the
swallow-tailed kite. The talk is a part of Oak
Hammock’s Independent Learning for Retirement
program. Call 352-338-8350 to register.
LADY GAMERS
First Friday of Every Month
CHRIS TOMLIN
1:30pm
HIGH SPRINGS – The High Springs Woman’s
Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet
for fun, friendship and food — and let’s not
forget the cards, board games and any other
activities you would like to bring to the group.
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7:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Chris Tomlin, contemporary Christian music artist,
will be coming to the UF campus. Call 352-3925500 for information on purchasing tickets.
DUDLEY FARM FIELD TRIP
Thursday, November 7
11:00am
NEWBERRY – Dudley Farm Historic State Park,
18730 W. Newberry Rd. Primetime Institute is
organizing a day trip to Newberry’s historic
working farm and homestead for Seniors 50+.
Meet at Dudley Farm at 11am. There will be a
90 minute guided tour of the property. Bring a
bagged lunch and a $5 entrance fee per car.
352-332-6917. www.primetimeinstitute.org.
SUMMERGLEN HOLIDAY AND
CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, November 9
9:00am - 2:00pm
OCALA – Summerglen, 15050 SW 20th Avenue
Rd. Summerglen’s annual Holiday and Craft
Fair will feature unique crafts, purses and
totes, gourmet goodies, floral arrangements,
original artwork, handcrafted jewelry and much
more. Lots of door prizes and refreshments are
available. Open to the public. 352-245-3897.
SUGAR CANE DAY
10:00am - 2:00pm
NEWBERRY – Dudley Farm Historic State Park,
18730 W. Newberry Rd. Each second Saturday
Dudley Farm will host “Dudley Kids Day” with
activities for the whole family. 352-472-1142.
SALUTE TO VETERANS
CONCERT
Sunday, November 10
3:00pm
OCALA – First United Methodist Church, 1126
East Silver Springs Blvd. The Marion County
Civic Chorale is beginning its 27th year with a
Salute to Veterans performance, including the
beautiful patriotic tunes we all know and love.
It will include The Star Spangled Banner, Battle
Hymn of the Republic, and a medley of Civil War
songs. Admission is free. Donations support the
student scholarship program. 352-537-8833.
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, November 10
12:00am - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Congregation B’nai Israel, 3830
NW 16th Blvd. This free Farmers Market will
feature locally grown fresh produce, arts and
unique handmade crafts (ideal for Hanukkah
gifts) and delicious baked goods prepared for
sale by the award-winning B’nai Israel Bakers.
Enjoy music by Gainesville’s Klezmer Katz
Band. Children activities will also be available.
Bring cash or checks as many vendors are
unable to take credit cards. 352-317-3502.
VETERAN’S DAY SPECIAL
Monday, November 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Kanapaha Gardens, 4700 SW
58th Dr. Kanapaha thanks you for your service.
Active or retired military have free access to
the gardens on Veteran’s Day. 352-372-4981.
VETERANS CHARITY AUCTION
Monday, November 11
3:30pm
OCALA – SummerGlen Community Great Hall,
15050 SW 20th Avenue Rd. The SummerGlen
Veterans Club is hosting its annual Veterans
Charity Auction. Last years’ items included
airline tickets, wine gift baskets, golf club
sets and more. All proceeds support veterans
and their families. 352-245-3897.
ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION TALK
Tuesday, November 12
Time TBA
GAINESVILLE – Oak Hammock Retirement
Community, 5100 SW 25th Blvd. Ken Meyer,
the executive director of the Avian Research
and Conservation Institute in Gainesville, will
give a talk on the ecology and conservation
of imperiled birds. The talk is a part of Oak
Hammock’s Independent Learning for Retirement
program. Call 352-338-8350 to register.
FAMILY LEGACY
CONVERSATIONS
2:30pm - 4:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Senior Recreation Center,
5701 NW 34th Blvd. PrimeTime class. Learn
how to start and guide Legacy Conversations
using the “Four Pillars of Family Legacy.” This
discussion of values and wishes, goals and
dreams will be lead by Patrick J. McNamara,
founder of the Gainesville Alliance. 352332-6917. www.primetimeinstitute.org.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
MEMORY GARDEN
4:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Cofrin Nature Park, 4810 NW 8th
Ave. The Survivors of Suicide Memory Garden
has been a labor of love by the Friends of the
Crisis Center volunteers and artist, Greg Johnson.
Come support their efforts and see Johnson’s
beautiful and meaningful basalt column artwork
pieces. www.friendsofthecrisiscenter.org.
SHOULDER AND HIP PAIN
2:30pm - 4:00pm
5701 NW 34th Blvd. PrimeTime class. In this
month’s program from the UF Institute on
Peter Rowan & Yungchen Lhamo
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave. Appalachia Meets Himalaya.
Shakerag Culture Center Inc. and the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Affairs Department proudly present Peter Rowan with special guest Yungchen Lhamo.
Each is a legend in their respective genre. This is the first time such a combination of
diverse artists have joined to bring their perspective musical histories together. Rowan
is a bluegrass legend with a career spanning over five decades. Lhamo is the world’s
leading Tibetan vocalist. Advanced tickets online $25, $30 day of the performance.
352-334-5067.
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DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL AND
ART SHOW
November 16 - 17
10:00am - 5:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Downtown Community Plaza. A
masterful blend of art, music, and entertainment
during the 32nd Annual Festival and Art Show.
Enjoy the displays from the more than 250
participating vendors, performers on three
different stages, and the Blues Concert on
Friday night. www.gvlculturalaffairs.org.
ART IN THE PARK
November 16 - 17
Gainesville Civic Chorus
9:00am - 4:00pm
DUNNELLON – Rainbow Springs State Park,
19158 SW 81st Place Rd. Gallery East, Florida
Artists Gallery, Ocala Art Group and Citrus
Watercolor will come together to offer their
finest artwork for a fundraiser and art show. A
portion of the proceeds will be donated to the
Friends of Rainbow Spring Park to help maintain
the park. There will be paintings, watercolors,
prints, photography, cards, jewelry, pottery
and much more. Come rain or shine the artists
will be there (under pavilions). $2 entrance.
www.floridastateparks.com/rainbowsprings.
Sunday, November 17
PRIMETIME INSTITUTE SOCIAL
4:00pm
GAINESVILLE — Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Spirit of America VIII, A Salute in
Song. The 60-plus members of the Master Chorale will perform with the Philharmonic
honoring veterans. www.GCChorus.org.
Aging, Dr. Jason Zaremski and Dr. Dan Herman
will present information about research
they are conducting in the Department
of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. 352332-6917. www.primetimeinstitute.org.
Thomas Center Mezannine Gallery. There will
be 50 pieces from around 20 artists, including
everything from paintings and sculptures to
mosaics and photographs. 352-334-5067.
2:30pm - 4:00pm
5701 NW 34th Blvd. Prime Time Institute is
celebrating its 5th year of operation as a
volunteer organization. Meet other Seniors in a
fun session of icebreakers and a time of sharing
with one another. There will be refreshments.
352-332-6917. www.primetimeinstitute.org.
NEXT GENERATION FALL
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
STARRY NIGHT
Friday, November 15
6:00pm – 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Florida Museum of Natural
History. Tour the universe with astronomy experts
during the seventh annual Starry Night event.
Space-themed activities include a portable
planetarium show and the opportunity to view
the universe in 3D as well as rocks from space
including a 70-pound meteorite. Gaze at the
moon, planets and stars through professional
quality telescopes and learn about the night
sky with members of the Alachua Astronomy
Club and UF astronomy department.
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Gainesville High School. Dance
Alive National Ballet’s Next Generation presents a
program of classical ballet, contemporary dance,
classical jazz, modern and theatrical dance. Come
out and see the stars of tomorrow in powerful
performances. Admission $15. 352-371-2986.
7:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Millhopper Library, 3145 NW
43rd St. Karl Miller will discuss the ecology,
distribution and population status of the
Southeastern American Kestrel, sharing
insights and photographs from nearly a
decade of research and monitoring. Miller is a
bird biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission. 352-334-1272.
THE ARTIST IN ALL OF US
Through November 16
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE – Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th
Ave. “The Artist in All of Us” gallery features
work by both art teachers and employees of
the Alachua County public school system in the
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LADYBUG: ACTION HERO
2:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Gainesville High School, 1900
NW 13th St. Dance Alive National Ballet presents
“Lady Bug: Action Hero,” the story of a brave little
ladybug who is “small in size, but big of heart”
and her mighty efforts to save her forest friends.
Imaginative sets and costumes plus amazing
dancers make this a memorable experience for
all children. Admission is $15. 352-371-2986.
Wednesday, November 20
ART WALK AND PARTY
Friday, November 22
6:00pm - 10:00pm
HIGH SPRINGS – Downtown offers an
evening of fun. The third annual Art Walk will
showcase 12 artists at various businesses.
Get tickets from these businesses for free
art drawings at the High Springs Art Co-op’s
Black & White Party (6 to 10 pm; drawing at
8:40). That same evening is the Christmas
tree lighting and merchants’ open house.
GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA
CONCERT
Friday, November 22
7:30pm
GAINESVILLE – Santa Fe College Fine
Arts Hall. An “Evening with Evans Haile &
Friends.” In addition to being the Gainesville
Orchestra’s musical director, Haile is an
accomplished pianist and a raconteur.
and lots of gift ideas. Opening Night will be
Friday, 7 - 9 p.m. with refreshments and music.
Admission is $5.00 at the door. Saturday’s
hours are 9 - 3 p.m. with lunch available
11:30 - 2 p.m. for $6.50. Sunday’s hours are
noon - 2 p.m. (no admission charge for Sat. or
Sun). Credit cards accepted. 352-372-4721.
GARDEN CLUB FUNDRAISER
WOMEN’S CLUB HOLIDAY EXPO
Artwalk
Gainesville
Nov. 22 - 23
Time Vary
HIGH SPRINGS – High Springs New Century
Women’s Club, 40 NW First Ave. Friday, 11:00am
- 6:00pm, Saturday, 11:00am - 4:00pm. There will
be new and returning vendors, offering beautiful
and unique items for gift giving. The chance
drawing for the many gift baskets will be held at
3:00 pm. Frito Pies, sandwiches, desserts and
beverages will be available. 386-454-0794.
Last Friday of
Every Month
7:00pm - 10:00pm
GAINESVILLE – Bo Diddley
Plaza. Self-guided tour of downtown’s
galleries, eateries and businesses.
Pick up a map near Bo Diddley
Plaza, visit more than a dozen spots,
including local landmarks like the
Hippodrome and The Sequential
Artists Workshop. Watch live
performances throughout the night, as
well. www.artwalkgainesville.com.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
November 22 - 24
Times Vary
GAINESVILLE – Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,
100 NE 1st St. This year’s bazaar will feature
designer seasonal decorations, attic treasures,
baked goods, hand-painted furniture, jewelry,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
NEWBERRY – First United Methodist Church,
24845 West Newberry Rd. The Newberry
Garden Club will host its Soup and Dessert
Fundraiser. All proceeds support Newberry
High School’s Scholarship Programs. Donation
is $8.00 per person and $15.00 per couple.
For information, call 352-472-4162.
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.
352-416-0175 (fax) or email:
Gainesville Civic Chorus
Dr. Will Kesling Music Director & Conductor
Proudly Present
Spirit
of America
A SALU
SALUTE
TE IN SONG - HONORING VETERANS
4:00pm, Sunday
November 17, 2013
Held at the Facilities of the
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
Featuring: 100 Years of Broadway Medley arranged by Mac Huff
$
10 DONATION REQUESTED
This promises to be an amazing evening. www.GCChorus.org
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READER SUBMITTED œ Mary W. Bridgman
Community Voice
The End of Innocence
L
ike millions of Americans, I remember exactly where
I was on November 22, 1963, when I learned that
President John F. Kennedy had been shot. I was in
first grade, standing near my teacher, when I overheard a
classmate’s mother whispering the news into her ear. Not
fully understanding what it meant, I was frightened. In the
following days, I watched Kennedy’s funeral on television
with my family. I remember asking my mother if everyone had
to die. For me, it was the beginning of the end of childhood
innocence.
Several years ago, my husband and I visited the Kennedy
Library in Boston. The tour began with a recording of JFK as
he explained why he got into politics. Listening to the familiar,
historic voice, I was struck by the honesty, simplicity and
humility of his message. He said that he never intended to be a
politician, having contemplated a career in academia instead.
That changed when his elder brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.,
was killed in an explosion while piloting a plane during World
War II, leaving the role of family political standard-bearer to
Jack. The rest is history.
As we wandered through the halls of the library, my heart
broke all over again as I thought about what our nation lost
when Kennedy was taken from us. I can’t help but wonder
how things might have been different if he had lived to fulfill
his promise.
Though Kennedy’s presidency and its legacy are treated
with reverence at the library, revelations of his sexual
improprieties have tarnished his image. Sadly, we’ve come
to accept similar failings from present-day politicos. But the
media operated by different rules in Kennedy’s day, keeping
silent on such matters.
I wonder what Kennedy would have had to say for himself.
Perhaps he would have said that we’re all human, we’re all
creatures of mixed motivations and inclinations, and we all
make mistakes.
Like many of us, Kennedy had his demons, and they took a
toll on him and on the people and nation he loved. We wish it
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were not so — we wish that we could keep the memory of our
handsome, young martyred president burning bright and pure,
like the eternal flame that guards his grave. But even people
who do extraordinarily good things can make terrible choices.
We can only hope that despite our failings, we will leave the
world a better place for our having been here.
On Friday, November 22 our nation will commemorate
the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination. And, just
as it did in 1963, Thanksgiving Day will fall on the following
Thursday, November 28, six days after the date of the
shooting. It’s a strange juxtaposition, one of the darkest days
in our nation’s history followed closely by a day dedicated to
giving thanks.
This year, when I reflect on the things for which I am
grateful, and there are many, I will think of JFK’s seminal
imperative. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask
what you can do for your country.” s
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Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville
Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville
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Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville
UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville
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Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
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BOOK REVIEW BY
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Flames and
Smoke Visible:
A Fire Fighter’s Tale
BY D.S. LLITERAS
c.2013, Rainbow Ridge Books
$17.95 / $21.95 Canada 196 pages
T
he air conditioning is on.
It’s been on a lot this summer
because, without it, you’d probably
melt. Yes, you’re hot, and we’re not
talking Wow-You’re-Looking-GoodTonight hot. We’re talking about
Sitting-In-Front-of-the-A/C-VentsJust-to-Survive hot. Whew!
And you know, there’s one group of
people who willingly spend hours, if
needed, in a place that’s even hotter.
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rarely know its full extent.
It may be a burning car, a fight made
more urgent when someone is trapped
in the front seat. It could be a house fire
that needs “knocking down,” requiring
teamwork, special equipment and a
deep trust in those who are fighting
fire behind you. It could be a medical
In the new book “Flames and Smoke
emergency, a domestic violence call,
Visible” by D.S. Lliteras, you’ll read
or a three-alarm conflagration. It
about one of them.
could result in an extinguished fire, or
While many people complain about
“unwarranted guilt.”
work stress, D.S. Lliteras has a job that
As Lliteras remembers all this, and as
almost killed him: he’s a firefighter and,
he gets some bad news from his doctor,
while on a fight, he was stricken by a
he also recalls one thing about his job:
“I loved it. God help me, I
No matter what a firefighter’s
loved it.”
At first, “Flames and
position, the “brass” could hit at
Smoke Visible” starts
any time, signaling an emergency. out a little odd. Author
When that happens, everything
D.S. Lliteras begins this
skinny memoir with a
in the firehouse is put on hold:
major fire and an even
hot meals go uneaten, showers
more major heart attack.
I wondered if his story
untaken, bladders unemptied.
could possibly continue
heart attack. An EMS team — including
with that level of excitement.
some men he worked with — took him to
I’m happy to say that it could,
a nearby hospital, where Lliteras spent a mostly. Like any job, firefighting has its
weekend recalling his job…
downtime but Lliteras nicely mixes the
For most workers, an 8- or 10-hour
quiet with the heart pounding. He also
day is usual, but a firefighter may pull a
includes a bit of comic relief (which is
“half-trick” (12 hours) or a “full-trick”
needed!) and some wonderfully warm
(24 hours). He might spend that time
moments that came as a welcome
at his home station, or he might report
surprise in a story that otherwise
as fill-in, which could mean assignment
seemed more thriller-like.
to a different job than he’d be used to
Though this book surely could
doing. He might fight fires. She might
have used a glossary — there’s a lot of
perform CPR. Lliteras remembers a time technical jargon in here and words
when his shift included midwifery.
that I’m not really sure are words —
No matter what a firefighter’s
I enjoyed it. I think that if you’re a
position, the “brass” could hit at any
firefighter, want to be one, or are proud
time, signaling an emergency. When that of one you know, then “Flames and
happens, everything in the firehouse
Smoke Visible” will light you up. s
is put on hold: hot meals go uneaten,
Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading
showers untaken, bladders unemptied.
since she was 3 years old and she never goes
A crew usually knows the nature of the
anywhere without a book. She lives with her
emergency they’re facing when they
two dogs and 11,000 books.
leave the “apparatus floor” — but they
AD VERTISEMEN T
November is
National Home Care Month
WHILE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO
MAKE HEALTH CARE MORE AFFORDABLE, SENIORS ARE SEEKING
WAYS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. BOTH GROUPS ARE
FINDING A COMMON SOLUTION – HOME HEALTH CARE.
O
ur goal is to keep Seniors as
independent as possible and
in their homes for as long as
possible, along with keeping them out
of the hospital,” said Pamela Morgan,
Senior Director of Professional
Services with Mederi Caretenders of
Gainesville. “It’s cheaper for a patient
to be seen by a home care nurse once
a week for two years than it is for
an emergency room visit. Hospitals
are looking at how to decrease rehospitalizations, and home care is
going to be the big component to
doing that.”
So what exactly does “home care”
encompass? With National Home Care
Month upon us, Morgan discussed the
many facets of quality in-home care
that Mederi Caretenders provides.
Nursing – Nurses care for wounds,
give injections, reconcile and assess
medication regime compliance and
perform other medical care functions.
They also assess the patient’s
situation and educate relatives
or caregivers. “When you have
caregivers suddenly taking care of a
family member, they don’t understand
the disease process, they don’t
understand all the medications,” said
Morgan. “We can teach them how to
take care of their family member and
know what to expect.”
Physical and Occupational
Therapy – Physical therapists help
Seniors regain their strength and
maximize their ability to move about,
“
prevent falls and improve balance.
Occupational therapists help with
everyday tasks such as bathing,
dressing and preparing food. Many
elderly patients are not easily able
to travel to another therapy location,
where their in-home environment
is not always replicated. “We can
modify things that they can’t when
they’re going to an outpatient facility
or hospital,” Morgan explained. “We
look at their home and, for example,
explain how to negotiate stairs.”
Speech Therapy – Speech therapists
assess and assist patients in regaining
or improving communication
and swallowing. They can also
administer VitalStim, a therapy that
uses electronic stimulation along
with swallowing exercises to help
the patient relearn how to swallow.
Speech therapists also provide therapy
to teach the patient and caregiver
about foods to eat or avoid.
Home Health Aide – A home
health aide can help a client
perform basic tasks like bathing
and grooming, making a light meal
and changing linens.
Medical social workers – These
professionals can identify resources
and offer counseling and support to
patients and caregivers.
Finding such help individually would
be a monumental task. Caretenders’
ability to assemble such a team
quickly is a key component in its
quest for Senior Independence.
“I wondered if my
family could manage all
the care I needed after
leaving the hospital.”
A Special
Kind of Caring...
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highly skilled healthcare
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patients like family is our hallmark.
• SKILLED NURSING
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Marian’s Story
When Marian Dolan experienced the worst pain she’d ever felt, she came to the ER at North Florida Regional for help.
General Surgeon Peter Sarantos and ER Physician Kerry Henderson worked together with registered
nurses and paramedics to cure Marian’s pain and offered hope and comfort along the way.
Today, Marian is going strong and enjoying the things in life that she loves.
The full story about the people who were there when Marian needed them most is on our website.
The ER at North Florida Regional. Lifesaving care for life’s emergencies.
www.NFRMC.com/ER
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