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Dear Readers,

It’s that time of year again: Start

a new calendar and think about what we want to accomplish in a new year. For me, I’m going to start by trying to lose a few pounds and slow down to more fully enjoy beautiful flowers. Dear Husband has worked hours and hours over the past two years we’ve been married creating a backyard full of beautiful plants. This picture is just one of the twelve colors of hibiscus

now in bloom. And, because we also need to laugh, I want to share this poem again.

A Time For New Beginnings

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The Month After ChristmasT’was the month after Christmas, and all through the house,

Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse;The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I had to taste,

At the holiday parties had gone to my waist;When I got on the scales there arose such a number!

When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber),I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared,

The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared;The wine and the rum balls; the bread and the cheese,

And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt,

And prepared once again to do battle with dirt,I said to myself, as only I can,

“You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”So, away with the last of the sour cream dip.

Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.Every last bit of cheese that I like must be banished,

’Til all the additional ounces have vanished.I won’t have a cookie, not even a lick.

I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,

I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore,

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The Best Kept Secret in Mount DoraBY SUSAN BOURRILLION

While Mount Dora is a charming little town of restaurants and

shops, one of its major attractions is hid-den behind the town’s main street. The Mount Dora History Museum is on Don-nelly Street, on an alley called Royellou (pronounced Roy-el-lou) Lane. Histori-cally it is the first fire station (1923) and the Old City Jail. The fire station was moved to 4th Avenue in 1941, but the city jail remained in use until 1969. Those enjoying the museum first encounter pictures of the full-length Hollywood movie, Honky Tonk Freeway, made in Mount Dora in 1981. The town was painted a bright pink for the movie and if the sun is shining just right, you can still catch a glimpse of pink in the buildings. Tourists see the Fire House Bay with its double door, similar to the one used by the 1923 American LaFrance fire engine. There are pictures of the

Donnellys and their Queen Ann mansion. There are also early pictures of the Lakeside Inn built in 1882 and samples of its early 1900s china. The museum has several kitchen appli-ances to see includ-ing a non-electric Mix Master, a sau-sage stuffer, an early 1900s wringer washing machine and apple peelers. A fine old Hoosier cabinet is there also and brings many stories from guests about the old ones in their families. It is the jail, of course, that appeals to the young viewers and those wishing for a “Kodak Moment” in a jail cell. Of the four cells, three have original heavy red iron doors. When ushering some Cub Scouts into the restored jail cells, one mom in

the group turned to an older sibling of one scout and

said, “See, your room is not too small!” (The cells are 4’ x 8’ and hold small beds similar to the racks that were attached to the wall that the prisoners slept on.) Small open

windows invite small critters entrance

and remind visitors that there was no air

conditioning. The fact that there was no air conditioning

in the cells gives many people pause along with the true story of one prisoner in the 1920s who escaped by bashing through the concrete block under the half-window in his cell. There is a picture commemorating the event which was painted on the repaired block wall by a local artist.

The museum is funded by public gifts and donations. At present, funds are being raised to restore the Fire House Bay Doors and roof replacement. The Museum is managed by Carolyn Green, a central Florida native and treasurer for the Mount Dora Historical Society. “Helping preserve Mount Dora’s history means a lot to me.” says Green. “There are so many great stories about this area of Central Florida that was still frontier when the West was already being won. People came here to escape cold wet winters, to find fresh land and new business opportunities. Sharing these stories connects me to the past and the visitors we have in the museum. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admis-sion is $2 for adults and $1 for students. For more information about the museum or groups, call (352) 383-0006 or email to [email protected].


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sion. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. Call for details: (352) 394-8627.

4 – 20 “Six Women With Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know.”

Ocala Civic Theatre. (352) 236-2274.

12 Mel Tillis performance. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Orange Blossom

Opry, Weirsdale. (352) 821-1201.

10 “Salute to Vienna: Some Enchanted Evening” concert by

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra. St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. 11 Same program: Family Christian Center, Clermont. $42/ advance, $45/door. (352) 589-1500.

11 “The Fifth Dimension” fea-turing Florence La Rue. $31

to $35. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. (352) 854-3670.

11 through Feb. 10 “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Moonlight Warehouse Theatre, Clermont. (352) 319-1116.

12 Food Truck-n-Flick Night. 5:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.

Downtown Leesburg. (352) 365-0053.

12 “Doors Alive: A Musical Trip! Show.” Recreates original sound

of rock band The Doors. 7 p.m. $15 general; $25 VIP with meet and greet. Mount Dora Community Center. Tickets: visitmountdora.com or (352) 735-1191.

13 Central Florida Lyric Opera Performance. 3 p.m. Williams

Aud., Lake Sumter College, Leesburg. $28, $25/seniors. Info: centralfloridalyricopera.org or (877) 211-5346.

14 “An Evening with Barbra & Frank. Tribute to Streisand

and Sinatra.” Tickets: $22 and $27. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 753-3229.

17 “Simply Sinatra” tributeshow. $25/ door. 5 and

7:30 p.m. Church on the Square, The Villages. (352) 753-3229.

18 through Feb. 15 “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story.” Sonnetag

Theatre, Mount Dora. (352) 383-4616.

19 Dr. Martin Luther King com-memoration and parade. 11 a.m.

Downtown Leesburg. (352) 365-3592.

19 Big Band Memories Live Show. 7 p.m. $20/door. Mount Dora

Comm. Building. (352) 735-1191.

19 Health and Wellness Expo. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. (352) 854-3670.

19 through Feb. 24 Chick Swartz: Cedar Key Artist

exhibition. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. (352) 291-4455.

24 A Taste of Eustis. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $20. The Eustis

Community Center. (352) 357-8555.

25 and 26 Cagan Crossings Art and Craft Festival. Saturday,

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Free admission. Cagan Crossings, Clermont. (352) 344-0657.

25 through Feb. 17 Theatre production of “Avenue Q.”

Bay Street Players at the State Theatre, Eustis. (352) 357-7777.

26 The Kingston Trio. 7 p.m. $24 to $28. Circle Square Cultural

Center, Ocala. (352) 854-3670.

29 Jay and the Americans perfor-mance. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets:

$24 and $29. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 753-3229.

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Find Inspiration, Classes, Friends at The Bead StrandThe Bead Strand offers

much more than beading supplies. Cus-tomers can learn a craft that provides personal enjoyment and relaxation. Nancy, long-time patron of The Bead Strand, commented, “My husband has been ill and taking care of him can often be stressful. Making jewelry takes my mind off of everything and allows me to create beautiful jewelry that gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment.” Donna, currently undergoing che-motherapy, says, “beadweaving has been a type of therapy for me and being able to make handmade Christmas gifts for my family is something I’ve always wanted to do.” The store provides classes for all skill levels in a variety of beading tech-niques including stringing, wire wrap-ping, weaving, polymer clay, glass

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the relaxed and friendly environment and just looking around the store provides inspiration on all the types of beaded jewelry that can be created. “We are constantly adding new items to keep up with the latest trends in beading and offer one of the best selections of beads and findings in the area. We are more than just a bead store. Here, our customers can make new friends while sharing their creative ideas and achievements,” says Mari, store owner. The Bead Strand is located just three miles west of I-95 off S.R. 200 in Ocala. Visit thebeadstrand.com for general info or to view the current class schedule.


STIR UP SOME SUPER BOWL FUNWhen it’s Super Bowl time—

or any party, for that matter—you can stir up some fun with easy-to-make appetizers that are sure to please the whole crowd. These four recipes are a breeze to make and all share one simple secret ingredient—Musselman’s Apple Butter. Here are some delicious ideas for turning these dips and sauces into great party appetizers.

Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce Makes: 6 to 8 servings 1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1 cup chili sauce Mix ingredients. Brush on chicken wings or shrimp during the last few minutes of grilling. It is simple to make BBQ pulled pork, as well as the sauce for a crockpot of meatballs or bacon-wrapped smoked sausages.

Apple Butter Mustard Dip Makes: 6 to 8 servings

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

Mix ingredients. Delicious with just hard or soft pretzels. Set out a plate of cheese cubes or mini egg rolls for dipping, and you have easy snacking.

Kickin’ Horseradish Sandwich SpreadMakes: 6 to 8 servings

1 cup Musselman’s Apple ButterC reamy horseradish sauce depending on

spice level (1/4 cup for light, 1/2 cup for mild, 1 cup for hot)

Mix apple butter with desired amount of horseradish. This tastes great with roast beef, chicken, or pork—try mini sandwich sliders or pinwheel wraps. Another great idea is to use the spread as a dip for chicken tenders, sweet potato fries or even veggie chips.

Caramel Apple DipMakes: 6 to 8 servings1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter1/2 cup caramel sauce Mix ingredients. Set a dish of this warm dip on a pretty tray and surround it with freshly sliced apples or pears, and simple gingersnap cookies. For a family fun dessert, dip marsh-mallows and then roll them in chopped nuts. For more ways to stir up some fun at your party, visit www.musselmans.com.(Family Features)

Recipe

The Ultimate Burger

Burger toppings are like football teams—everybody has their favor-

ites, and they swear by ‘em. You could do it Philly-style with melted cheese, onions and green peppers; Chicago-style with fresh relish and spicy slaw; or throw some barbeque sauce and fried onions on top, Texas-style. Swiss and mushrooms, bleu cheese and cajun spices, even mac and cheese—burger toppings abound; but the secret to the ultimate burger is a juicy, flavorful patty. This recipe for the ultimate patty comes from Kittencal at Food.com:

Kittencal’s Juicy Hamburger2 lbs ground beef1 egg, slightly beaten1 ounce envelope dry onion

soup mix (can use the whole package if desired)

2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 /4 cup dry breadcrumbs (or crushed soda cracker crumbs, more if needed) (optional)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1 -2 tablespoon Frank’s red hot

sauce (or 1-2 teaspoons crushed chili flakes, or can adjust to heat level) (optional)

Directions:1. In a bowl, crumble the ground beef with clean hands. Add in the dry soup mix, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs or crushed soda cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, black pepperand hot sauce (if using).

2. Mix until combined, adding bread-crumbs or cracker crumbs as needed to hold the mixture together (do not overwork the meat or it will be tough).3. Divide the ground beef into 6 equal patties (or make 8 small patties).4. Using your large finger or the back of a small spoon, make a shallow dent into the center of each patty (about1-inch wide).5. Place the patties onto a large plate or a small cookie sheet; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a mini-mum of 6 – 24 hours to blend flavors.6. Grill or pan fry the burgers until cooked through (if desired, sprinkle a small amount of seasoned salt on top while cooking the patties). Serve on toasted buns with choice of condiments.7. For extra juiciness; shape the ham-burger into a ball. Press 1 tablespoon cold butter into the middle and seal the meat around the ball, then flatten into patties.

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Super Bowl: Fun FactsThe first Super Bowl was held

in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The

Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 – 10.

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year

for food consumption in the US. Thanksgiving is first.

Every year, more than 700,000 footballs are made for official

NFL use. 72 of them are set aside for use during the Super Bowl.Which NFL team has played in

the most Super Bowls? The Pitts-burgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys

have each played in 8 of them. The Steelers have won six of those games (also a Super Bowl record). The Cowboys have a 5 – 3 record.

The Super Bowl is the second most watched sporting event

in the world. The first is soccer’s Champions League Final.

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A Few Defining Moments

The first disco opened in the Whisky A Go-Go

night club in Los Angeles. The first inductees into the Pro Foot-ball Hall of Fame were announced. Travel, financial and commercial transactions by U.S. citizens to Cuba were made illegal NASA’s Mercury program, which put men in space, was completed with the June launch of Mercury 9. Bob Dylan released “Blowin’ in the Wind.” The “red telephone” was established between the Soviet Union and the U.S. in June. LSD was taken for the first time in July, opening the way for the drug culture yet to come.

In August, Martin Luther King led a March on Washington, demanding a law prohibiting racial discrimination in unemployment and a $2 per hour minimum wage for all workers among

other things. He delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the National Mall, put-ting civil rights at the top of the political agenda. In August, James Meredith became the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi. In September, CBS Evening news began the first half-hour

weeknight news broadcasts. In Britain, the Beatles recorded “Twist and Shout” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Studebaker ceased production in South Bend.

And finally, the Motor Trend’s Car of the Year choice was the American Motors (AMC) Rambler.

Cost of Living• Yearly Inflation Rate: 1.24% • Year End Close Dow Jones

Industrial Average: 762 • Average Cost of new house:

$12,650. • Average Income per year:

$5,807. • Gas per Gallon: 29 cents• Average Cost of a new car: $3,233. • Loaf of bread: 22 cents• Bedroom Air Conditioner:

$149.95

News

The biggest news from 1963 was the assassination of the U.S. President Kennedy on November 22. This thrust Lyndon Johnson into the role

of president. It was a difficult time to become president with the mounting troubles in Vietnam where the Viet Cong Guerrillas had killed 80 American Advisers and in the

U.S. The continued campaign for civil rights by the black community caused violent reactions from whites includ-ing Mississippi, Virginia and Alabama where the black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested.

Technology 1963 was the first year for:• touch tone phones• zip codes• lava lamps• tape cassettes• pull tab cans for sodas

1963From

Popular CultureThis was the year State

Mutual Life Insurance invented the Smiley Face that was soon found on anything and every-

thing around the world.

Popular Musicians• Roy Orbison • Buddy Holly • The Drifters • Jim Reeves

Popular TV Programs• The Virginian

• Lassie• The Andy Griffith Show

• The Flintstones • Mister Ed

• The Avengers • The Dick Van Dyke Show

Popular Films • The Birds• Cleopatra

• The Longest Day • Lawrence of Arabia

• Mutiny on the Bounty • To Kill a Mockingbird

Flight A members,Mercury Program

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President John F.

Kennedy

The “Beatles”



Veterans Corner

SEAL Team 6 Author Discusses Value of Legit Nonprofits

With the war in Afghanistan set to end in 2014, and the Iraq

war having ended two years ago, charities that help veterans and their families may be busier than ever—but without the public awareness generated by an ongoing conflict. Support for the war effort in Afghanistan is on par with the unpopular Vietnam War during the early 1970s, according to a recent Associated Press-GfK poll; only 27 percent of Americans support the effort in Afghanistan. A fundamental differ-ence between then and now, however, is Americans’ nearly unanimous support of U.S. troops, says J. L. Narmi, author of SEAL Team 6, bin Laden and Beyond. “The vitriol expressed toward our Vietnam veterans by many was disgust-ing, but I think we learned from that injustice, and most Americans think the troops deserve much more support than they’re getting,” says Narmi, who comes from a military family. All proceeds from his book sales will go to support veterans’ charities. “The problem is that funding, whether it’s through government or private charities, doesn’t match the expressed support,” he says. “And I worry that will only get worse as these soldiers move out of the public eye and try to take up peace-time lives.” Narmi cites some good resources for Americans looking for quality charities that support the troops:

• The Wounded Warrior Project (wounded-warriorproject.org): With advances in protective

gear and life-saving medical technol-ogy, fewer troops are coming home in coffins than in previous wars, but more are coming back with lifelong injury. This charity seeks to foster a generation of well-adjusted

U.S. Veteran Charities: Beyond Lip Service

wounded service members, and to raise public awareness about their needs and how fellow military men and women can help each other.

• The Navy SEAL Foundation (navysealfoundation.org): As detailed in Narmi’s novel, SEALs

are among the most physically and mentally talented individuals in the world. But they, along with their families, endure enormous stressors, many of which are never discussed due to the nature of their duties. This charity supports these elite warriors and their families.

• Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org): Whether or not you think you know about the legiti-

macy of a charitable organization, it doesn’t hurt to take a few minutes to verify an organization’s status. This site is widely recognized by investigative reporters to be a reliable resource in reporting a nonprofit’s activity. The above two groups, in which Narmi has donated money, have been verified via Charity Navigator.

Still not sure? …Skepticism is under-standable. It seems the more we hear or read about charities, the more we learn that we shouldn’t simply take their word for how donations will be spent. Media coverage spotlights those outlier groups that are clearly fraudulent; however, most charitable organizations are absolutely streamlined, with work-ers donating their time or receiving a minimal wage. It has never been easier to verify a charity’s reputation. “If everyone who said they support the troops gave just a modest amount to help a veteran who has risked his or her life for our freedom, we would come across far fewer tragedies on the news about vet-related joblessness, homelessness and suicide,” he says.


New BooksArt

If you got “too soon old”

without learning to be a great artist, here’s help. The Wrinklies’ Guide to Drawing: New Pursuits for Old Hands by Richard Pomfret is a an easy-to-follow manual to help mature readers exercise their brains and try something new. The book begins with basic drawing techniques and advice on materials and goes on to cover drawing land-scapes, animals, cartoons and still life. Other “Wrinklies” easy guide books include The Wrinklies Guide to Gardening, The Wrinklies Guide to Home Computing and The Wrinkl-ies Guide to Keeping Supple.

iPads AARP’s book iPad: Tech to Connect takes the complex little flat-screen iPad and teaches how to tap, swipe and pinch to get places. Then it shows and tells how to download apps and connect with friends before advising on ways to protect and secure the little machine. Large text and clear visuals make the book easy to use.

Caregiving Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver by Dr. Ruth Westheimer is the author’s simple, straight-forward message for caregivers: You are not alone. The book includes resources, strategies, tips, tricks and attitudes to create the most

supportive environment possible for both patient and caregiver. She deals with behavior management, home safety, doctor interaction and facilities.

Computers The easiest way to get what you want from your computer is to use The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Using Your Computer—for Seniors. This book is packed with what a beginner needs to know to get started in every aspect of computers. It is written to be understood and is full of practical, easy tips and instructions.

Money If you now have time to learn money management, you might like Managing Retirement Wealth, An Expert Guide to Personal Portfolio Management in Good Times and Bad by Julie Jason. The author is a portfolio manager who includes real-life scenarios, rewards, risks and direction for a variety of in-vestments. The book is written to help retirees establish a system to get on course and stay on course with goals.

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Someone Left the Cake Out In the RainThe Rise And Fall Of The Easy-Bake OvenBY LISA SORG

Come here, kiddos, and sit on grandma’s knee. I’ll tell you about

the years when we Toughskinswearing moppets, our shoulders scabbed and oozing from our smallpox shots, not only used phones that were attached to the wall by a cord but also baked cakes in an oven using two measly light bulbs. These kinds of trials are what made our generation what it is today. The Easy-Bake Oven debuted in 1963 in a shade of deep teal unseen in nature. In addition to the oven, the appliance featured “burners” and came with a pint-size rolling pin and small alumi-num pans in which to make cakes and cupcakes, pies and pizzas. The cake flavors included artificial white and artificial devil’s food, while the pie fill-ing was All-American artificial apple. Add (real) water to the mix, slide the pan in the oven and prepare to live your dream, embodied in the slogan “Bake your cake and eat it too!” The eating part, yes, well, there was that. The heat of two 100-watt light bulbs was ostensibly sufficient to cause mol-ecules to vibrate and to convert starch to sugar. In 4 to 16 minutes, voila! You had a dessert concoction that tasted of indus-trializated food systems: treacly, mealy and faintly chemical—and oh, so good. The Easy-Bake Oven was made by Kenner (now Hasbro), the company that also brought you the Spirograph. The appliance was marketed to girls to encourage them to be like their moms: unable to get a credit card in her name, sequestered in the kitchen fixing another drab green bean casserole with Campbell’s mushroom soup and fried onion rings.

There were knock-offs, of course: the Junior Chef Magic-Cool Oven, which resembled an incinerator; and the Suzy Homemaker, which one-upped the Easy-Bake by not only featuring an oven and stove, but also nearly a full kitchen, including a sink and dishwasher, perfect for scrubbing cake pans and rinsing glasses. By the mid-1970s, the oven’s color scheme had taken on the drab tones of the Nixon/Ford era: burnt umber and avocado. The 1983 model had progressed to the point that the oven needed only one 100-watt bulb. In the last 20 years, the mystique of the Easy-Bake Oven has declined. Blame the drive-thru. Blame the avalanche of snacks in school vending machines, which give kids immedi-ate access to their sugar fixes. Me? I blame the microwave. Easy-Bake had a microwave model, but why would a third-grader accept a substitute when she already knows how to use the real microwave to make dinner? Here’s the real bummer: The 21st-century version, the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, comes with games, videos and downloads, but it requires no light bulbs. That’s right, no light bulbs. What’s an Easy-Bake Oven without light bulbs? Well, since it has a heating element similar to a conventional oven, it’s really just a miniature oven. “Why wouldn’t I just use a real

oven?” reads one of the online Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven FAQs. And the answer? “The Easy-Bake brand is a fashionable fun food brand that inspires ‘tween girls

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Dealer Goofs—The Road to Riches

BY MARK PILARSKI

Dear Mark: I was recently play-ing blackjack at one of Detroit’s

casinos, and I was dealt a blackjack with the dealer showing an ace. I opted not to take “even money” as I had always thought you shouldn’t take insurance. After checking her hole card and turning over a face card for a dealer blackjack, the dealer told me I was wrong, that it was not the same as insurance, that it was free money. Was the dealer correct? Also, I recently had another situ-ation and wonder if what I did was correct. Playing blackjack again, the dealer inadvertently pulled two cards and dealt them both to the first player. She called over the pit boss who proceeded to give the top (first) card to the first player, burned the second card and then had the dealer continue dealing the rest of the hands, including her own. The pit boss then gave everyone at the table the option of playing their hand or pulling back their bet and folding their hand. The dealer showed a face card. Everyone at the table, except me, pulled back. I had a hard 18. I figured that was a decent hand and gambled I’d have a chance to win. I didn’t. What should I have done? —Suzanne R.

When I pitched cards, it amazed me how many players jumped on the opportunity of taking even money, or insurance, when I showed an ace. Except for counting cards, making either of these wagers is fiscally not a sound move, even if, as in your case, being dealt a blackjack. The reason being, Suzanne, ten-point cards (10, J, Q, K) make up 31 percent of the deck,

so there is a 69 percent chance that the dealer does not have a blackjack. Add to that you are sitting on one ten-point card, and with a quick scan of the table, you will probably note addition-al ten-point cards; consequently, the chances now become even greater than 69 percent that the dealer doesn’t pos-sess one. Therefore, Suzanne, based on the 3 to 2 payoff that you receive for a blackjack, even if you possess a snap-per, you will make more money over the long run by never taking insurance or even money. Suzanne 1, Dealer 0. As to your second question, when your dealer’s handicraft at dealing cards falters, the dealer is not the one who settles any squabble. All authoritative moves are made by a pit boss. Now, switching hats and speaking as a former pit boss, my decision would have duplicated the one you received. That is not to say that different pit bosses couldn’t render contrary conclusions. All the same, giving everyone at the table the opportunity to withdraw their wagers was something I always did. Further, on your second question, an 18 against a face card will NOT make you a long-term winner at blackjack; so, you actually should have pulled your bet. Even a 19 will lose more often than win when the dealer’s upcard is a 10 or an ace. What

constitutes a strong hand are those 20’s, which you didn’t get. With a 10-10 against any dealer’s upcard, this is where you make money over the long run. Approximately, 70 percent of your overall winnings at blackjack result from these two hands: 10-10 and A-10. Next time a pit bull playing gambling referee corrects a dealer gaff and gives you

this same opportunity, yank your bet. The House 1, Suzanne 0.

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8 Ways To Quell The Fire Of HeartburnHeartburn is a common problem.

It’s caused by the backwash of stomach acid into the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach. This is formally called gas-troesophageal reflux disease (GERD). More than just a minor discomfort, heartburn can significantly reduce quality of life. “Heartburn can cause damage to the esophagus and even in-crease the risk of cancer if ignored and untreated,” says Dr. William Kormos of Massachusetts General Hospital.

These eight steps can help ease heartburn:1. Eat in a heartburn-smart way. Large meals put pressure on the muscle that normally helps keep stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus. The more you eat, the longer it takes for the stomach to empty, which contributes to reflux.

Try smaller, more frequent meals and don’t wolf down your food.2. Avoid late-night eating. Having a meal or snack within three hours of lying down to sleep can worsen reflux, causing heartburn. Leave enough time for the stomach to clear out.3. Don’t exercise right after meals. Give your stomach time to empty; wait a couple of hours. But don’t just lie down either, which will worsen reflux.4. Sleep on an incline. Raising your torso up a bit with a wedge-shaped cushion may ease nighttime heartburn. Wedges are available from medical supply companies and some home goods stores. Don’t just prop your head and shoulders up with pillows. Doing so can increase pressure on the stomach by curling you up at the waist.5. Identify and avoid foods associated with heartburn. Common offenders include fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, garlic, milk, coffee, tea, cola, peppermint and chocolate.

Carbonated beverages cause belching,which also causes reflux.6. Chew sugarless gum after a meal. Chewing gum promotes salivation, which helps neutralize acid, soothes the esophagus and washes acid back down to the stomach. Avoid peppermint gum, which may trigger heartburn more than other flavors.7. Rule out medication side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether any of the medications you take might cause pain resembling heartburn or contribute to reflux.8. Lose weight if you need to. Being overweight puts more pressure on the stomach and pushes stomach contents into the esophagus. Tight fitting clothing and belts that come with weight gain may also be a factor.

When to consider medication:

If the lifestyle steps above don’t get heartburn under control, the most

effective treatment is a type of drug called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by drastically reducing acid secretion by the stomach. You can get some PPIs over-the-counter—for example, lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec). Others are available by prescription only. A PPI can get heartburn under control, but many people end up taking one indefinitely. This isn’t ideal since research has linked PPIs to increased susceptibility to bacterial infection and long-term risk of hip fracture, among other potential risks. After a PPI cools your heartburn symptoms, ask your doctor if you can taper it off and then combine good pre-ventive measures with targeted use of other medicines to keep heartburn from returning. H2 blockers are good for this purpose. They include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), famoti-dine (Pepcid), and nizatidine (Axid). If your symptoms persist, you may need additional testing.

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Dear Rebecca, yes, you might qualify for a Medicare Savings Program (MSP), which is an assis-tance program that helps people with limited income pay for the Medicare Part B premium. While the primary purpose of an MSP is to help pay Medicare premiums and Medicare-related costs, another benefit of this program is that by enrolling into an MSP, you are automatically enrolling into Part B. MSPs also eliminate any premium penalties you may have for delaying enrollment into Part B. To qualify for an MSP, you must have Medicare Part A and meet


BY FRED CICETTI

Q. I heard that marijuana helps glaucoma. I’d like to try it,

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Marijuana can help your glaucoma and it

could definitely get you in trouble because it’s illegal. Marijuana refers to the parts of the Cannabis sativa plant, which has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 4,800 years. Doctors in ancient China, Greece and Persia used it as a pain reliever and for gastro-intestinal disorders and insomnia. Cannabis as a medicine was com-mon throughout most of the world in the 1800s. It was used as the primary pain reliever until the invention of aspirin. The United States, in effect, made prescriptions for Cannabis il-legal through the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. The only opponent to the legislation was the representative of the American Medical Association. Marijuana contains at least 60 chemicals called cannabinoids. THC is the main component responsible for marijuana’s mind-altering effect. Marinol (dronabinol), a prescrip-tion drug taken by oral capsule, is a man-made version of THC One of THC’s medical uses is for the treatment of nausea. It can improve mild to moderate nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy and help reduce nausea and weight loss in people with AIDS. Older people, especially those with no marijuana experience, may not tol-erate THC’s mind-altering side effects as well as young people. Doctors gen-erally prescribe several kinds of newer anti-nausea drugs with fewer side effects before resorting to Marinol. Glaucoma increases pressure in the eyeball, which can lead to vision loss. Smoking marijuana reduces pressure in the eyes.Your doc-tor can prescribe other medications to treat glaucoma, but these can lose their effectiveness over time.

Researchers are trying to develop new medica-tions based on cannabis to treat pain. THC may work as well

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in people with mul-tiple sclerosis, a disease of the

nervous system. Though some doc-tors and patients

suggest marijuana has a legitimate use, the federal gov-ernment disagrees. The law classifies marijuana as

one of the “most dangerous drugs that have no recognized medical use.” The penalties for posses-sion of marijuana can range from a small fine to a prison sentence. Along with the legal implications of smoking marijuana are the health problems such as memory impair-ment, loss of coordination and the potential for withdrawal symptoms and hallucinations. And, inhaling marijuana smoke exposes you to substances that may cause cancer. One study has indicated that the risk of heart attack more than qua-druples in the first hour after smok-ing marijuana. The researchers suggest that a heart attack might be caused by marijuana’s effects on blood pressure, heart rate and the capacity of blood to carry oxygen. Most polls show that about three out of four people approve of medical marijuana. This has led to the intro-duction of bills in Congress that would eliminate federal controls in states that approve medical marijuana. None of these bills has been voted into law. Marijuana is now available by prescription in many states. However, federal agencies con-trol the power to prescribe. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.

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Five Ways to Help Avoid Caregiver BurnoutElder Care Expert A. Michael

Bloom offers these practical coping strategies for the 60 million American family caregivers to re-charge their energy while avoiding burnout, and he notes that “the life you save may be your own.”

1. Put chocolate in your pill box. Caregivers rarely provide themselves with rewards that release stress. Determine your special “chocolate” (which is a metaphor for something that provides ultimate joy) and dose yourself regularly so you create endur-ing satisfaction and success during the long journey of care.

2. Get those stressful thoughts out of your head and say YES to requests for support. Set a 5 – 10 minute time block at least once per week to deal with your stress. Make a list of all the issues rolling through your mind. Put

the items on paper and make plans to address them. When a friend or family member asks how they can help, be prepared with this list of tasks that oth-ers can perform to lighten your load. 3. Schedule regular breaks. Seek assistance from friends, relatives or vol-unteers so you take a class, go to the gym, go on a date with your partner or enjoy other fun recreational activities.4. Use High Tech to Deliver High Touch. Free, easy-to-navigate systems to build support networks can be found at seniorcaresociety.com. Through these online communities, family caregivers can post vital medical and support information, use an online cal-endar to schedule volunteer assistance for activities/appointments and send updates with just the click of a button. 5. Low Tech Packs a Punch, Too. Old school options such as calendars, post-it-notes and dry erase boards are just as effective. Create an information binder for family, friends and vol-unteers so vital medical and support needs are at their fingertips. For caregivers who are serious about exploring ways to recharge your care-giving energy now, learn more or take a Free Caregiving Burnout Risk Assess-ment by visiting bloomforcoach.com.

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Home Solicitation Sales: Who’s That Knocking On Your Door?Home solicitations account for a

large number of consumer com-plaints each year. A home solicitation is any sale, lease or rental of a consumer good or service with a purchase price that exceeds $25, including all interest, service charges, finance charges, post-age, freight, insurance and handling charges, and the sale is consummated in a place other than at the seller’s fixed establishment or business location. If a home solicitor knocks on the door and cannot show a county-issued permit, ask them to leave or call your local law enforcement agency.

What Consumers Should Know About Home Solicitations• It is unlawful for any person to conduct a home solicitation sale in the state of Florida without a valid home solicitation sale permit issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

• Home solicitors are required to carry and display their permit and certificate.• This permit is very important because it requires the salesman to file a sworn application providing all of their personal information, a photograph and a complete set of fingerprints.• The Clerk forwards this informa-tion to the Sheriff and Florida Department of Law Enforcement for criminal background checks.• Consumers should “verify before they buy.” Ask the solicitor to see the permit.

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How Consumers Can Cancel A Home Solicitation Agreement• Consumers have until midnight of the third business day after signing the contract to cancel the agreement.• Buyers should provide the seller with a written notice of cancellation in per-son, by telegram or by certified mail with a return receipt; the cancellation is effective the date of the postmark.

• Don’t be intimidated by high pressure sales tactics.• Always demand a copy of any sales agreement.• The seller is required to refund the buyer any payments made within 10 days after the sale has been cancelled and has approximately 40 days in which to retrieve any goods delivered to the buyer.

• The buyer must take reasonable care of the goods in their possession before cancellation or revocation of the agreement. Any home solicitor who violates the terms and conditions of Florida’s home solicitation law can face criminal charges punishable as a first degree misdemeanor, with a second conviction resulting in a third degree felony.

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Hidden Benefits of ExercisePhysically, when you find you can

no longer climb stairs or walk eas-ily from the car to the mall door, it’s time to look to exercise. Otherwise, “It’s possible to find yourself getting into a downward spiral of less and less physical activity,” writes Dr. Miriam Stoppard in her book Defying Age. The benefits of exercise go far beyond how your clothes fit and keeping major diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease at bay. These hidden benefits of exercise go a long way toward keeping your body, mind and spirit younger longer. With regular physical exercise, you will…Look good! Exercise produces younger looking, more blemish-free skin: “The increase in circulation and perspiration that occurs with exercise delivers more nutrients to your skin while allowing impurities and waste to be removed,” says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps. “The result? A healthier complexion!”

Feel great! Physical activityreleases endorphins, the brain chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel happy. Exercise has also been shown to increase neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which give the body a natural high and promote better sleep. Any type of physical activity increas-es the rate at which antibodies flow through the blood stream, resulting in better immunity against sickness.

Think clearly! Scientists believe that exercise is good for the brain by enhancing the heart’s function, which means there’s a richer supply of blood for your memory and mental function.

Dr. Harry includes the usual caveat for exercising: Talk to your doctor and do not overdo exercising or you won’t see all of these benefits. And research shows that asking a friend to join you in an exercise program increases socialization, a key factor in overall wellbeing and feelings of optimism.

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BY EVELYN MACKEY

Floridians shopping at their neigh-borhood Publix grocery store are

aware of the diversity of ages in the employees. “Not many folks can say that they have four different genera-tions working with and for them,” says Shannon Patten, Media & Community Relations Manager at Publix headquar-ters in Lakeland. “We hire associates as young as 14 years of age and our eldest, active associate is 96 years young.” She continues, “We find that mature workers come to Publix looking for a second career at a place where they can interact and give back to their commu-nities. Our associates, regardless of age, recognize our family-oriented values and find our track record appealing—in our 82 year history, we’ve never had a lay-off.”

That is not true in many companies today, even though 75 percent of Americans 50 and older expect to work well into the traditional period of retirement—many because they must, and others by choice. Not every company is able to adapt its workplace and job descriptions to accommodate older workers like Publix can. Frank McVay, a registered nurse with WellStar Health Systems in Marrietta, Georgia, thought he would work into his seventies. Nursing, his second career, was his dream. Injured on the job four years ago, Frank called it quits last year when 12-hour shifts and lifting and moving heavy patients became too much. “I just couldn’t keep up with the demands of the job,” he says. He was 58 years old. His story proves nothing is easy. Despite expectations, people continue to retire early—at age 64 for men; 62 for women. For occupations involving work that is physically demanding and mentally taxing, it’s

even earlier. Most nurses, for example, retire at age 55, fully 40 percent of them for health reasons. Karen Mathews, the Director of Work Life Services for WellStar’s 12,000 employees, says she sees too many Franks: “Some of our best people are aging out of the jobs we rely on for quality service.” WellStar’s nurses average 42 years of age, and that’s a big group heading into retirement at the same time that an aging population will increase demand for health services. According to Spiva, the company estimates that replacing an experienced nurse costs between $75,000 and $100,000. “So yes,” she says, “we’d like to hang on to the older worker.”

What companies do Harley-Davidson has a gym at its Menomonee Falls, Wis., factory where workers get exercise routines tailored to their jobs. The company also has train-ers ready to ice down inflammations be-tween shifts at one of its engine plants.

To avoid the early retirement of key workers, some employers have redesigned work areas to minimize kneeling or awkward twisting of muscles and joints. Others have gone even further. Duke Energy Corp. offers a special stretching program for its line technicians (people who make repairs on power lines) before they start a shift. That’s a skill requiring about eight years of training. And right now, the average age of line techni-cians at Duke Energy is 50 to 55. Shannon Patton of Publix cites ca-maraderie, stability and great benefits for having over 25 percent of their workforce composed of associates 50 and over (of 153,500 associates).

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The Yellowstone Association Institute (YAI) offers five “Lodg-ing and Learning” sessions in the winter. Sponsored in part by the Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Xanterra Parks & Resorts (the managing company of park lodging, restaurants and activities), vacation packages offer accommodations in either Old Faithful Snow Lodge or Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Rick Hoeninghausen, a director for the program, says, “Our wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing and geology all stand alone as world-class, but combined they create an unparalleled experience.” Each program includes accom-modations, some meals and a “Snow Card” good for 10 percent off meals, in-park transportation, tours, ski shop services and most retail items. Some Lodging & Learning package components vary based on location. Choose from the following: Old Faithful Winter Expedition (from $1,075/per person/double) Winter Wildlife Expedition for the wildlife observers (from $665)

Winter In Wonderland–Yellowstone on Skis for five days of cross-country ski trails (from $1,995)Winter Wolf Discovery (from $705)Winter in Wonderland park exploration (from $1,385) Getaway Packages and Adventure Packages have different options and prices. Info at 1-307-344-7311 or 866-439-7375 or on their website at YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com.

Chinese New Year Parade One of the top 10 parades in the world, this year over 100 units will participate in the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 23, 2013. A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush, the parade continues to delight and en-tertain the many people who come to watch it on the street (or buy bleacher seats on the parade route). Now sponsored by Southwest Airlines, it is one of the few remaining night illuminated parades in the country. Nowhere in the world will you see a lunar new year parade with more gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrack-ers, and of course the newly crowned Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court. One entry loved by everyone is the spectacular 268-foot-long Golden

Luxury in the Canadian Rockies

If you want winter with everything taken care of in grand style, book a winter escape to The Fairmont Banff Springs with genuine Rocky Mountain adventure. Spend your day snowshoeing on top of the world in magnificent Banff National Park or dogsledding in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. Then escape to the ultimate in comfort and relaxation at The Fairmont Banff Springs resort.

Originally built in 1888 and modelled after a Scottish castle, the hotel has constructed its own upscale version of a mineral pool infused with healing salts from thermal waters in Europe. There’s also an outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi. The hotel offers choices from cozy rooms tucked away in quiet corners of the castle all the way to spacious suites with panoramic mountain views. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel’s Willow Stream Spa is considered the most deluxe spa in the Canadian Rockies. The spa can be a place to spend your days in indoor luxury relaxation or combined with days outside in vigorous activities. No hurry! Winter lasts several more months in Banff. See package prices at fairmont.com/ banff-springs.

Dragon (“Gum Lung”) It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group White Crane to carry this dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco. For info, go to chineseparade.com and make your reservations today!

Rodeo San Antonio Dig out the cowboy hat, shine the belt buckle and put on those boots that were made for walkin’ as you head for the mild weather in San Antonio and the annual Stock Show and Rodeo Feb. 7 through 24. You’ll find a roster including 21 rodeo performances, star-studded entertainment as well as a Cowboy Golf Classic, a Texas BBQ Cookoff, and the Go Rodeo Ball. All of the Rodeo staples are included: Grand Entry, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bullriding, Calf Scramble, Steer Wrestling and Mutton Bustin’. Get all the details and order event tickets online at sarodeo.com.

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Can Seniors Be Safe Drivers?It’s an ongoing question—can seniors

be safe drivers? The answer varies from one person to the next. Here are 8 tips that could save your life: For most Americans, driving is such a regular part of everyday life that we don’t think twice about slipping behind the wheel. Years in the driver’s seat give us a lot of valuable experience, but there’s a downside, too: As we age, our risk of getting in car accidents goes up. Road safety analysts predict that by 2030 when the last of the baby boomers has turned 65, seniors will be respon-sible for 25 percent of fatal car crashes. Here’s what you can do to stay safe:

Listen to your body. Aches and pains can impair your driving

ability, but sometimes you can mitigate them with simple adjustments. Do your hands ache from gripping the steering wheel? Try a padded steering wheeel cover. Does you back hurt during longer trips? Get an orthopedic seat cushion.

Test your eyes and ears. Today, 6.5 million Ameri-cans over age 65 suffer

from severe vision loss, according to the CDC. Any changes to vision and hearing can make driving dangerous. Visit your doctor for regular check-ups to make sure your eyes and ears are in tip-top shape.

Consider a new car. Many older adults find that a vehicle with large

mirrors and dashboard gauges, and that is easy to get in and out of, makes driving a lot more comfortable. Check out carfit.com, a service offered by AAA that tests your vehicle to find out if it’s ideal for you.

Stay physically active. Regular exercise can help keep your body performing

well behind the wheel. Try yoga to improve your flexibility and sterengthen your core for comfortable long drives and light weight lifting to keep your arms from getting tired.

Drive only in good weather. 17 percent of car crash fatalities occur

during bad weather. Stay off the road when the weather is inclement, and you’ll lower your chances of getting in a crash.

Limit distractions. AAA estimates that 25 to 30 percent of all accidents

are caused by a distracted driver. To keep from being one of them, get settled before you press the gas pedal, choose your radio station and adjust your mirrors and seat. If you’re using directions, make sure you’ve printed out and reviewed them beforehand, or if you have a GPS, enter your destination before you start driving. Put your cell phone in the back seat to keep yourself from

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Take a refresher course. If you had to take a high-school biology test now,

how well would you do? It’sbeen that long since you’ve learned the rules of the road, so consider updating your driving skills in a local or online class. Some insurance companies will even lower their premiums if you do. (See the AAA website to find a class.) Info from Griswold Home care.

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Disney has been busy over the past several years, cooking up magical

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Perhaps East should have tried 5♦ over 4♠; that would be a cheap

sacrifice if 4♠ is making. Instead, she guesses to defend and must find a nice defensive play if she is to justify her shyness in the bidding. You are that shy East, so try looking at only the N-E hands. West leads the ♦K, won by Declarer’s Ace. A Diamond is ruffed in Dummy, followed by a Spade to Declarer’s Ace. Then a Club to Dum-my’s Jack and your Queen. What next? At this point, you cannot play a Club or a Diamond without blowing a trick, so you must shift to a Heart. Which Heart? It seems routine to play a low Heart, but let’s stop and think.

If Declarer has the ♥K it won’t matter what you do, so let’s assume that West has the King. If West has the ♥J to go along with that King, then you can shift to any old Heart; again, it won’t matter. So the case to worry about is the one you see looking at all four hands. Look what happens if you shift to a low Heart. Dummy plays low, West must play the King, losing to the Ace. That’s only one Heart loser for Declar-er. The required shift is the Heart Ten! Your Ten and Eight have Dummy’s Nine “surrounded” and that’s what makes the surprising shift to the Ten the winning play. The Ten is covered by the Jack, King and Ace, after which East’s Q8 sits over Dummy’s 92, pro-viding two Heart tricks for the defense. Surrounding plays don’t happen every day, and are easy to miss in the heat of battle. But now that you are an expert on the subject you will no doubt spot this one right away:

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1,320 – Onion flower

1,135 – Smoked turkey leg (with skin)

1,200 – Large 10-ounce kettle popcorn

790 – Cinnamon sugar funnel cake

655 – 6-ounce cheesecake on a stick

625 – 5 ½-ounce bag cotton candy

600 – Large 16-ounce Dippin’ Dots ice cream

240 – Frozen chocolate-covered banana

330 – Candied apple

300 – Three fried Oreos

470 – Foot-long hot dog and bun

444 – Fried Snickers bar

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“All my friends have new cell phones. They carry them around with them allday, like mini computers, with little tiny keyboards and hundreds ofprograms which are supposed to make their life easier. Trouble is…my friends can’t use them. The keypads are too small, the displays arehard to see and the phones are so complicated that my friends endup borrowing my Jitterbug when they need to make a call. I don’tmind… I just got a new phone too… the new Jitterbug Plus. NowI have all the things I loved about my Jitterbug phone alongwith some great new features that make it even better!

GreatCall® created the Jitterbug with one thing in mind – to offerpeople a cell phone that’s easy to see and hear, and is simple to useand affordable. Now, they’ve made the cell phone experience evenbetter with the Jitterbug Plus. It features a lightweight, comfortabledesign with a backlit keypad and big, legible numbers. There iseven a dial tone so you know the phone is ready to use. You canalso increase the volume with one touch and the speaker’s beenimproved so you get great audio quality and can hear everyword. The battery has been improved too– it’s one of the

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Introducing The 2013 Florida State Fair—“Discover The Fun”Celebrating the 500th anniversary

of the arrival of Juan Ponce De León in Florida, this year’s 109th Annual Florida State Fair fully embraces Florida: 500 Years in the Making with a “Discover the Fun” theme. From February 7 – 18, the Florida State Fair deserves a top spot on the calendar as THE go-to destination for fun in February. The 2013 Florida State Fair is showcasing new and unique agricultural and cultural exhibits such as the new “Discovery Center,” a Tampa Bay History Center curated exhibit, and Florida Department of Agriculture’s new Traveling Exhibit. Get a map at the entrance and explore the “ConquistaTOUR,” a self-guided adventure through the State Fair including the new Florida Cattle-men’s Museum, Florida’s Learning Garden and Cow Hunter’s Camp in Cracker Country. In addition, fairgo-ers will “Discover Florida” with a Broadway-style musical performance

certain to please those who want to learn more about Florida. And new this year, there is a concert series planned including Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and the Bellamy Brothers, among others. Fairgoers can also expect the traditional favorites such as thrilling rides, shopping in Expo Hall, arts and crafts, a giant sand sculpture, tropical fish and more Aquaculture, the “Mooter-nity Ward,” horse shows, lots of animals, live entertainment and fun fair food from the traditional corn dog to crazy food on a stick. This year’s fair provides so many new ways to “Discover the Fun.” The Fair’s “COWquistador” logo provides a tribute to the European’s influence in the Sunshine State as well as a highlight of the state’s rich agricultural heritage. “The 2013 Florida State Fair of-fers many cultural and agricultural highlights,” notes Charles Pesano,

Executive Director of the Florida State Fair Authority. “We have added remarkable entertainment, fantastic exhibits and new features to this year’s State Fair that we know everyone of all ages will love.” “The Florida State Fair is not only a destination where families can find good food and great ad-ventures; it’s also a celebration of

Florida’s rich agricultural heritage,” said Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam. The Florida State Fair is a sure ticket to “Discover the Fun.” For 12 days in February, the Florida State Fair will captivate visitors with special discount days, making it sure to be an excellent overall value. The Fair will be held from February 7 – 18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 North, Tampa 33610. Admission Tickets and Ride Armbands are $8 for adults or $4 for ages 6 – 11. Children 5 and under are free. Ride armbands are $25. You can purchase tickets online until February 6 at www.floridastatefair.com, or in person at Walgreens stores (beginning January 2) and at the Florida State Fairgrounds Box Office—discounts through Feb. 6. Parking is free. For more information, go to www.floridastatefair.com and Like them on facebook.com/floridastatefairgrounds.

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Lifestyles After 50 Lake/Marion Jan. 2013 edition