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o there I was, with an armful of baby chickens. I was maybe four or five years old, and my hands were full of squirming balls of Tracie Lukens, Editor yellow down and peeping orange beaks. You should have seen the smile on my face. My folks came to their rescue, carefully scooping the chicks out of my hands and returning them to the hay pile they had been resting in. It was the first trip to the North Carolina State Fair that I can remember, and the first time I had met a chicken in person. Cows, sheep, pigs and goats were equally amazing, and I left having had a chance to see and touch and interact with creatures I had only seen in books. It made a big impression on me as a kid. Unless you grow up on a farm, a fair or a field trip is one of the first and few interactions we have with agriculture. And it becomes easier, as an adult, to lose touch with the earth and where everything comes from. We can take for granted what’s on our plate and how it gets there. There’s a movement you might have heard of called Slow Food that’s all about getting back to the basics—adding more fresh, locally grown produce to your diet when you can, and getting to know the people who grow it. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, as I was, you’ll learn more about the movement in this issue and how to participate by growing your own food at home or taking advantage of local farmers markets. Florida has a wealth of them! I had no idea until I first moved here from up north. Scattered at street corners across town were stands advertising ripe oranges and tangelos, flats of fresh-picked strawberries, crisp peppers and onions,

sweet corn, orange blossom honey, bulging watermelons and boiled peanuts. It was a special treat to pile the family in the car and head down to one of the neighborhood fruit stands for a handmade strawberry milkshake. That stand has been run by a local family farm for as long as I can remember. Still is. Florida has a wonderful agricultural tradition, and now is great time to celebrate it. Grow your own It’s also a good time to try your hand at planting your own edibles, if a rewarding hobby is what you’re looking for. There’s something wonderful about eating food that was grown right in your own backyard. Even by accident. When I was a kid, my family ended up with a rogue watermelon one year. It probably came from one of our seedspitting fights the previous summer. But my little brothers and sister and I watched with fascination as it grew in our backyard. It went from a golf ball, to a softball, to a football-sized fruit in a few weeks. It never got any bigger than

that, and it wasn’t as sweet as the grocery store variety, but we didn’t care. It was our watermelon, and somehow that made it taste better. (I just hope it wasn’t from one of the seeds my brother shot out of his nose.) A neighbor of mine is more professional about the whole thing, and he has a home garden full of broccoli, squash, loquats, kale, pineapple, (proper) watermelon and other fruits and veggies. He usually ends up with more than he can ever use, and enjoys sharing the bounty with others. Our editor emeritus, Janice Doyle, has fond memories of growing up on her family farm. Shortly before she retired, Janice and her husband decided to build a chicken coop in their backyard and have been having adventures raising hens. “We’ve become very 1970’s Mother Earth-y in our conversations,” she told me. “Fresh for us now means eggs that go from nest to skillet in a matter of minutes. We’re inundated with fresh greens from the garden this month and that’s wonderful as well.” The benefits to reconnecting with the earth are manifold. If you can, try growing one edible this year (even if it’s a rogue watermelon) and taste the fruits of your labor. It’s an amazing feeling. Even better, get a grandkid involved and watch the “wow” moments as a seed becomes a plant, and then a tomato, and then spaghetti sauce. Trust me, it’ll make a lasting impression. Spring is here with all its goodness, and there are many seeds to be planted. —Tracie Lukens

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This year’s event was a big success. The inaugural GeorgeFest 5K was held on the 21st, and proceeds went to fund a grant for Eustis Middle School. During the festival from Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, the cornhole tournament, Re/Max Premier balloon rides, animal adoptions, live entertainment and carnival were also huge hits. Look for another great GeorgeFest event coming up next spring! To learn more, visit www.eustischamber.org.

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hrough March 29 A Treasury of Indian Miniature Paintings. The complex cultural heritage of India is woven into a rich, colorful fabric in this compilation of Indian miniature paintings. $8. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. 352-291-4455.

20: 7:30 p.m., South Lake County Family Christian Center, Clermont. Call 352-589-1500.

– 22 7th Annual Wine and Seafood Festival. Includes arts, crafts and live music. $2 admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. 352-394-8627.

7, 8 International Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Bike Show. Used and accurate new replacement parts. Food and drink concessions. Free admission. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds, Eustis. 904-626-0664.

Lake-Sumter New Home and Remodeling Expo. Vendors, live entertainment, demonstrations, door prizes, cash drawing and more. Free admission. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Leesburg National Guard Armory. 352-787-4545 ext. 325.

Art auction of work by local artist Arrachme, whose work has been internationally exhibited. Theme: the “Spirit of Spring.” 7 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom, Ocala. 828-230-6613.

Community Craft and Gift Fair. . Free admission. 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Woodlands at Church Lake, Groveland. 352-429-8579.

2nd Annual Habitat Strawberry Festival. Live entertainment, pet parade, kid’s zone, beauty pageant, car show, food and more. Free admission. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. McPherson Government Complex, Ocala. 352-351-4663.

and 8 Art in the Park Art Sale. $2 admission. Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunnellon. 352-465-8555.

Leesburg Tri/Cities Women’s Connection (CWC) luncheon. All women invited. Topic: “The Little Girl With Curls.” $13. 11:30 a.m. Tavares Civic Center. RSVP: 352-253-0561.

– 28 Pro Rodeo Returns. Shows and competition in saddle and bareback, bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling and more. $14/$17. 5:30 p.m. gates open. Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, Ocala. 352-401-5900.

Wine A-Fare. Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, heavy hor d’oeuvres, silent auction and fine art sale. $35. 6:30 – 10 p.m. Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Eustis. 352-483-2900.

– 15 17th Annual Pig on the Pond Festival. Barbecue competition, carnival rides, chili cook-off, mac & cheese contest, 5K run/walk and more. $5. 13: 5 – 10 p.m. 14: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 15: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, Clermont. 352-625-3818. 14th Annual Taste of Mount Dora Boots and Denim Party. An evening of culinary delights, blackjack, Texas hold’em, roulette, craps, poker and more. Western attire encouraged. $35. 6 – 11 p.m. Sunset Park, Mount Dora. For tickets call 352-383-2165.

and 20 “Romantic Love.” Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra spring concert. $45. 19: 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora.

– 29 Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival. Seaplane and train rides on the Orange Blossom Cannonball. Food and beverages available. $5. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wooten Waterfront Park, Tavares. Info at acbs-sunnyland.org.

“The Lettermen.” One of the top American male pop music vocal trios performs over 50 years of hit music. $23/$32. 7 p.m. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. 352-854-3670. 2nd Annual Jazz on the Green. Live music, food, dancing and more. $30 general admission/$60 VIP admission. 6 p.m. to midnight. Jumbolair Estates, Ocala. 352-239-8436.

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Slow Down, Eat Better With Farmers Markets By Tracie Lukens

here does your food come from? Is it healthy? Is its production beneficial to you, other people or the environment? In today’s culture, it can be easy to lose touch with what we eat. Convenience and cost can lead us to questionable choices that ultimately affect our wellbeing. In response, a growing movement called Slow Food has emerged with a mission to reintroduce the world to everything wholesome about food, from local farms and markets to your table.

Why Shop at a Farmers Market? store. Dragonfruit? Prickly pear? Why For starters, you have access to fresh food, harvested at the peak of its ripeness and nutrition, free of preservatives. Small markets also cut out the middleman, so you have a chance to score some deals on in-season produce, especially if you buy in bulk. Furthermore, you’re bringing money back to your community by supporting local farmers. Debbie Butts, one of the workers at EcoFarm in Plant City, Fla., has been selling produce at the downtown Lakeland farmers market for eight years. “I think buying local and organic is important,” she said. “Farmers markets connect people with the community. It’s a big social event, and now that we can take food stamps, we can get good food to the people.” Here are some tips for getting the most out of your farmers market trip:

not! You may discover a new favorite. Also, don’t be put off by “ugly” fruits and veggies, as they are just as flavorful and nutrient-rich as their waxed, uniform grocery store counterparts. 5. Talk to the farmer. The heart of the Slow Food philosophy is getting to know where your food comes from, and most small farmers are happy to answer your questions. You may find that they offer organic produce, even though they are too small to afford an organic certification. Don’t be afraid to ask for samples or recipe ideas—they want you coming back for more. 6. Make it a trip. Farmers markets can be fun, social experiences. Take a friend or a grandkid, learn more about agriculture and enjoy the fresh air and community fellowship.

These vouchers increase the amount of produce in the diets of some families on food assistance, according to research led by NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. “In terms of healthy food options, farmers market incentives may be able to bring a low-income person onto the same playing field as those with greater means,” said Carolyn Dimitri, an associate professor of food studies at NYU Steinhardt and the study’s lead author. Currently, only low-income elders living in Alachua, Bay, Dixie, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Sumter, Suwannee, Union, and Washington counties may apply for the program in Florida, though it will expand as program funding increases. Visit elderaffairs.state.fl.us/ doea/farmers_market.php to learn more.

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What is “slow food?” Think of the term as the opposite of fast food. The movement is founded on three principles: Good: Our food should include a fresh and flavorsome seasonal diet that satisfies the senses and is part of our local culture; Clean: Food production and consumption should not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; Fair: There should be accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for small-scale producers. Since the global, grassroots movement was first established in 1989, it has grown to include millions of people in over 150 countries. Chefs like Stefan Mahan, founder of Mahan’s Eatery in Lakeland, Fla., are helping to champion the cause. A farmers market opens outside the restaurant’s doors every Saturday, and Mahan relies on its fresh, local goods for his dishes— everything from produce, bacon and seafood to spices and coffee. “It’s something that a lot of chefs don’t do,” he told me. “They rely on a produce company to drop things off. Here, I can touch everything, see everything, and if it’s not up to our standards, I don’t use it.” Like Mahan, you don’t have to travel too far to take advantage of neighborhood farmers markets, which offer benefits to your health and your local economy. Lifestyles After 50 • March 2015 • page 6

Find a Market Near You

USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory: This database includes directions, hours, products, federal nutrition program participation and more info on 8,100 farmers markets nationwide. Visit search.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/.

Local Harvest: A great online resource for farms, farmers markets, cooking classes and agricultural events happening in your area. See localharvest.org.

1. Go early or late: The best produce can go fast, so it pays to arrive when it opens. However, if you show up right before closing, you can find some decent sales. 2. Bring a canvas bag or wheeled cart. This keeps plastic bag costs down for farmers and makes bulky produce easier to carry. Don’t forget a small cooler for meats, dairy or frozen treats. 3. Bring change. A few vendors will have card scanners, but most markets operate on cash. 4. Try new things. Local growers will sometimes have offerings that you wouldn’t otherwise find in a grocery

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): In this program, community Accessible Nutrition members can pledge funds to a local Farmers markets are also a huge part farm at the start of a growing season of making healthy food accessible to to cover the farmer’s salary and operaeveryone through federal programs like tion expenses in exchange for a share the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition of the farm’s bounty throughout the Program, or (SFMNP). It provides low- season—usually in the form of a box income seniors with vouchers that can of assorted fresh produce or meat and be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, dairy products set aside for pickup each vegetables, honey and herbs) at farmers’ week. Members share risk with the markets, roadside stands and communi- farmer—some yields may be heartier ty-supported agriculture programs. than others, but the reward is a regular Economically disadvantaged families supply of fresh food at prices that are tend to consume diets low in fruits and usually cheaper than grocery stores. vegetables, partially due to poor access to To find a CSA, or to learn more, visit healthy food and the income to pay for it. localharvest.org/store/csa.jsp.

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It’s Never Too Late To... Play Pickleball! By T. Bryce Reeves

t’s never too late to…pick up a paddle and play pickleball. This game with a funny name is actually one of the fastest growing sports in America. Combining elements of tennis, badminton and Older adults get a vigorous workout playing pickleball Ping-Pong, pickleball at Clearwater’s Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex. may be played by all Accounts of how the name pickleball ages, including those in their 90s. originated vary. A July 16, 2013 article in It is appealing to seniors because it is The Wall Street Journal says, “The name less strenuous than tennis, yet it can procomes not from the family dog, Pickles, vide challenging competition for more as popularly related. According to a advanced players. Pickleball paddles are newspaper column by Pritchard’s wife, smaller than tennis racquets and larger Joan, it was so heavily based on other than Ping-Pong paddles. The plastic balls games it reminded her of the pickle boat have holes and are similar to Wiffle balls. in crew, ‘where oarsmen were chosen Check with your city’s recreation defrom the leftovers of other boats.’” partment and see if they offer open play Popular belief is that the game was sessions. If they don’t, you may want to named after the dog, Pickles, who chased ask them to look into it. after the ball. Others claim both accounts may be true. Regardless of where it came A quick history: The game was created in 1965 by Joel from, the name pickleball has endured. (From Pickleball Fundamentals by USA Pritchard, a congressman from Washington, and Bill Bell, a businessman, to en- Pickleball Association with Mary Littlewood. For more, visit HumanKinetics.com.) tertain their families during a barbecue.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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hey are common suggestions to remedy stress: You just need a breath of fresh air. Walk it off. Get out and see people. Turns out all those things combined may, in fact, make you feel better—a lot better—a new large scale study suggests. Something as simple as joining a walking group may be one of the best ways to improve your overall health. Group nature walks are linked with significantly lower depression, less perceived stress and enhanced mental health and well-being, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan with partners in the United Kingdom. People who had recently experienced stressful life events like a serious illness, death of a loved one, marital separation or unemployment especially seemed to see a mood boost after outdoor group walks. “Walking is an inexpensive, low risk and accessible form of exercise and it turns out that, combined with nature and group settings, it may be a very powerful, underutilized stress buster,” says Dr. Sara Warber, associate professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School.”

All of this is good news for individuals looking for effective, non-pharmacological ways to help treat conditions like depression. The physical benefits are also significant, according to a recent report in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers reviewed 42 studies involving nearly 2,000 adults in 14 countries, some of whom had chronic health problems such as arthritis, diabetes, obesity, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Joining a walking group led to decreases in blood pressure, resting heart rate, body fat, weight and total cholesterol, as well as improvements in overall physical functioning and lung power. And the social aspect of the walking groups was a powerful motivator to get and stay fit. Three-quarters of the walking group participants stuck with the exercise program. You can reap the same benefits, and it’s easy to start. Try these:

Park and Ranger-guided Walks – Free or low-cost group hikes and guided nature walks are available in many state parks: floridastateparks.org/things-to-do/events. AVA (American Volkssport Association) – This nationwide, grassroots network has about 300 active clubs for noncompetitive walks, hikes, bike rides, swims and events. Find a local club at ava.org. Silver Sneakers – If you’re part of a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Health plan, you may already have a SilverSneakers membership. This program hosts walking groups, general fitness classes and more. Register/info at silversneakers.com. Charities and Events – Join a local fun run or fundraising/awareness walk team. Search on active.com/walking. Meetup.com – Join a walking club or start your own! Visit walkers.meetup.com. Local health, community and fitness centers will also offer group walking classes. So grab your shoes and hit the trails for a healthier, happier you. (Info from HealthDay, British Journal of Sports Medicine and University of Michigan)

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In 1943, the War Department and the publishing industry stepped in with an extraordinary program: 120 million small, lightweight paperbacks for troops to carry in their pockets and their rucksacks, in every theater of war. Comprising 1,200 different titles of every imaginable type, these paperbacks were instant hits with the troops who often had many hours of waiting to deal with. “Soldiers read them while waiting to land at Normandy, in hellish trenches in the midst of battles in the Pacific, in field hospitals and on long bombing flights. They wrote to authors, many of whom responded to every letter,” says one writer. This effort by the Council on Books turned many service members into lifelong readers. They helped rescue The Great Gatsby from obscurity. Betty Smith’s book A

Tree Grows in Brooklyn became a favorite and she received letters daily from soldiers. In a new book, When Books Went to War, author Molly Manning traces the history of the program which provided books to troops. She tells stories and quotes letters revealing how much the men loved the books and some of the strange politics that sprang up around the program. Republican senators at one point, hoping to keep servicemen from voting to re-elect Roosevelt, passed a law prohibiting any kind of political references in the books. Pretty much everything, including course material for Army training, includes some kind of political reference. Eventually there was enough flak by servicemen and their families that the politicians adjusted the law. An impressive part of Manning’s book is about the long-term influence on our culture of getting hundreds of thousands of men to read for pleasure. It turned many men into life-long readers who might not otherwise have done so. My favorite parts of the book are the stories of the soldiers and sailors who read the books and the letters they wrote about what books meant to them. For example, when American troops stormed Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of France, they faced a barrage of machine-gun fire and almost certain death. Troops landing on the beach later that day found many badly injured soldiers propped up against the cliffs of Normandy reading books while waiting for medics to arrive. Truly it was when books went to war. When Books Went to War is yet another tribute to the so-called Greatest Generation.

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1. Earthboxes: Container gardening systems like Earthboxes are portable gardening solutions that work well in small spaces. After initial setup, they last for years with minimal maintenance and use less water and fertilizer than conventional farming methods. Earthbox.com.

which produce a strong output of the blue spectrum, can fill in. Use your own compost bin to help dispose of organic waste while building your own soil. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, which can save money and spare the environment. Vermicomposting, which uses a special kind of earthworm to produce compost, can help you build soil in a small space. Use rain barrels to capture rainwater for irrigation and enjoy the water bill savings! 5. A-Frame Chicken Tractors: These portable, lightweight coops offer grazing and roosting room for a small group of hens and have a small backyard footprint. Plans/kits available online.

3. Aeroponic Farming: In this soilfree growing system, plants are rooted in a vertical container through which a nutrient-rich solution is circulated. This method conserves space, water and materials. Learn more at vertigro.com.

6. Green Roof: If you don’t have a yard, but you have a flat roof other outdoor space that you can modify, a “green roof” might be your

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reetings, web-crossed lovers! In last month’s article, we talked about a few ways to narrow down a dating site. This month is all about making your online dating experience a safe one. We’ve heard the horror stories about predators with fake profiles arranging meetings with unsuspecting dates, or about con artists or phishers who seem caring and forthright at first but then ask for money and aggressively persist if you refuse. Lonely seniors make especially appealing targets for scammers. Rather than allow a few bad apples to ruin it for the genuine beaus out there just looking for a good match, stay one step ahead of them by keeping these safety tips in mind:

worry about offending the other person; an honest mate will understand your taking precautions. 3. Watch for red flags: These are a few signs that your match might be a scammer trying to lure you into parting with your money or information, according to Match.com: • Your new match quickly asks to chat on an outside email or messaging service • Claims to be from U.S. but currently travelling, living or working abroad • Asks you for money

• Vanishes mysteriously from the site, then reappears under a different name • Talks about “destiny” or “fate”

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1. Protect personal information. Don’t give out your address, phone number, credit card number or other details. This sounds like a no-brainer, but sometimes we can let our guard down in our attempts to please others. You do not want this information to fall into the hands of a stranger, con-artist or potential stalker. Exercise sound judgment and give the relationship time before you trust anyone with sensitive info, for your safety. 2. Meet on your terms. Choose somewhere familiar, safe and preferably public when meeting someone for the first time, and drive yourself. If you take your own car, you have the freedom to leave should the date go awry. Make sure to tell a friend where you are going and the name of the person you are with, and have an exit strategy. Never bring a new date home. Don’t

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et’s imagine this scenario: your son calls to ask if you want to go out for dinner, but it sounds like there’s something wrong with the phone line. His voice sounds muffled and distant, too quiet. “What was that? You sounded muffled,” you say. He repeats himself, but it sounds the same. “Sorry, one more time?” He sighs and asks you to dinner once more. Finally you hear and understand his invitation but you also hear frustration in his voice. And it’s not the first time this has happened; you noticed the same thing when your best friend, coworker, other family members and doctor called. You are tired of asking everyone to repeat what they said. Eventually you stop answering the phone because it’s too frustrating, too painful to continue straining to understand the conversation. Unfortunately, that is an all-toocommon problem. In fact, millions of people suffer with hearing loss, yet only 20 percent do something about it. What the remaining 80 percent might not know is that, in addition to causing frustration and isolation, untreated hearing loss leads to a higher probability of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and falling. Thankfully, the Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) program offers a solution for Florida residents experiencing hearing loss. FTRI distributes a variety of amplified telephones to qualified Florida residents to ensure that they’re able to have the best quality of life at no cost. The no cost rationale was made possible with the passage of Florida’s Telecommunications Access Systems Act of 1991 that implements the current eleven cents surcharge on all landlines in Florida. This not-for-profit program serves any eligible Florida residents over the age of three with a certified hearing loss or speech-challenge that has a working landline at home.

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he world will never forget the day when four young men from Liverpool, England walked onto the stage of The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. The bright stage lights and the squeals from the crowd rained down on the group, and that grainy black and white image was pinned as a major moment in music history. The introduction of stem cell research to the world stage was not filled with as much fanfare. There were no screaming fans or standing ovations when the first stem cell therapy was conducted in the form of a bone marrow transplant in 1956. The long hours that scientists spent diligently researching and studying cells in laboratories across the world were not recorded in the pages of Life magazine. Even in 2012, when the two scientists who discovered the application of stem cells as the building blocks for human life won a Nobel Prize, the response was limited to the medical community. While the history of stem cell research may seem dwarfed in comparison to

that of the Beatles or Elvis Presley, its impact on the healthcare and medical industry is anything but small. Adult stem cells live all over the body, and if extracted and reintroduced to the body,

they can specialize as whatever type of cell they are near. For example, if stem cells from a patient’s abdominal fat were removed, isolated and reintroduced to the lungs of the patient with a progressive lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the stem cells would become lung cells. These new cells would be disease free and would regenerate more disease-free lung cells, inevitably increasing lung function. For someone with a debilitating disease, a stem cell treatment like this could mean the difference between struggling for air and breathing easier.

The staff at the Lung Institute have successfully performed such procedures on over 500 patients. Many of these patients have shared their personal stories online at www.LungInstitute.com. The Lung Institute’s Medical Director, Dr. Burton Feinerman said, “Stem cells are important because they offer a different approach. Instead of just treating symptoms and making the patient a little more comfortable, stem cells target the disease and can repair the damaged tissue.” It’s difficult to imagine a medical breakthrough taking center stage over a story about the latest sensation. However, that isn’t to say that life-changing advancements in medical therapies, like stem cell treatments, aren’t occurring every day. The people that have sought these innovative treatments are already seeing these advancements in action, and although they may not be screaming like the crazed Beatles fans of the sixties, the stem cell fan base is growing every day with people that can now breathe easier.

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Seniors Getting Together WOMEN SEEKING MEN 4119 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Florida. 4344 SWF LOOKING FOR SWM 70-84 YY, SWF Looking for SWM who has an easygoing personality, between the ages of 70 – 84 and at least 5’9” or taller. I like movies, cooking, dining out, long walks, day trips and country music. ISO a man to laugh with me and enjoy the simple things. NS, ND. Ocala, Wildwood area. 4402 CHRISTIAN LADY W/H, 70’s, blue eyes, brown hair, likes to exercise, travel, cooking, gardening, dancing, music and more. ISO nice gentleman to share life together. Send a recent photo please. 4447 FRIENDS FIRST SW lady looking for man who likes to slow dance, take walks, go to movies and dine out. I am 76, a Southern Belle and I do not cook! In search of a kind and funny gentleman to spend time with. NS, social drinker, slim and dark hair. Ocala area.

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enver—so many reasons to go; so much to enjoy. I first put Denver on my travel bucket list in the 60s watching Colorado’s heroine, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” That musical told her rags-to-riches story and led my heart straight to Denver. In real life the Titanic survivor Margaret Brown was typical of those whose spunk and spirit during the Silver Boom and Gold Rush made Denver what it is today. Whatever your interests, today’s Denver and that area of Colorado provides vacation diversity.

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1. Visit the unique downtown area The Tattered Cover bookstore is just one gem in downtown Denver where the Wild West blends with urban chic. In the 16th Street Mall find decades-old bookshop Tattered Cover full of oldstyle lamps, leather couches, and all the books you could ever wish for. Or buy a

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2. See the Denver Botanic Gardens— three of them! Woody Allen’s film Sleeper was filmed at the central Denver Botanic Garden. It is huge and features a large amphitheater, a conservatory, themed gardens and rotating exhibits. One of the Gardens’ satellite locations is the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, a working farm located along a creek in southern Jefferson County. Prepare for exceptional trails and great bird watching. Another satellite garden is the alpine and subalpine location called Mount

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6. Stay at the Brown Palace Hotel At this iconic and elegant old hotel, you brush your teeth with water from the hotel’s own artesian well. Almost every president since Teddy Roosevelt has visited this elegant, classic hotel. (About $300/night)

5. Find your organic self Imagine a huge warehouse called The Source. Now put an organic-centric Colorado spin on it. Do that and you have 26,000 square feet of local everything from food to crafts to beer. From coffee shop to restaurant to art gallery—take your foodie self to The Source for a taste of Colorado on Brighton Boulevard.

7. See Western art Western Art rarely looks at home anywhere but in The West, but I admire it at every opportunity in my travels. The Denver Art Museum houses the Petrie Institute for Western American Art. The American Museum of Western Art— The Anschutz Collection is downtown in the Navarre Building. The Visions West Galleries of Denver specializes in Western art and wildlife motifs, and small galleries in the area almost always include Western artists’ works. So, plan a trip to enjoy a spirited time a mile high. For more ideas, go to www.denver.org.

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open the box, you’ll realize how different the WOW Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internet connection Then you’ll see the screen – it’s now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system, without the cluttered look of the normal computer screen. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games– you name it… and a new screen opens up. It’s so easy to use you won’t have to ask your children or grandchildren for help. Until now, the very people who could benefit most from Email and the Internet are the ones that have had the hardest time accessing it. Now, thanks to the WOW Computer, countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isn’t it time you took part? Call now, and a patient, knowledgeable product expert will tell you how you can try it in your home

for 30 days. If you are not totally satisfied, simply return it within 30 days for a refund of the product purchase price. Call today. • Send & Receive Emails • Have video chats with family and friends • Surf the Internet: Get current weather and news • Play games Online: Hundreds to choose from! Call now toll free and find out how you can get the new WOW! Computer. Mention promotional code 60779 for special introductory pricing.

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MEMORIES WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS ARE PRICELESS. DON’T LET MACULAR DEGENERATION TAKE THEM AWAY.

A CURE IS IN SIGHT.

Blind spots or blurry vision aren’t necessarily signs of old age. More than 10 million people in the U.S. are affected by Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. The Foundation Fighting Blindness provides information about diagnosing and managing AMD, so you can continue enjoying time with your grandchildren. To learn more and for a free AMD information packet, call 800-434-1974 or visit FightBlindness.org.

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