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The game that dissolves our differences Dear Readers, In the wake of recent tragedies and a circuslike presidential race, it can seem like the world Amanda Smith, is more divided Editor than ever. While our ideological and socioeconomic disparities may seem impenetrable, there’s always one thing Americans can rely on to transcend it all – good old fashioned football.

As a high school student, I attended a magnet program for academics that, like most specialized public school curricula, was offered at a district school located in a lower socioeconomic neighborhood. Although technically we were all educated under the same roof, administrative officials did little to bridge a glaring gap between a mostly minority population commonly referred to as “traditional” students and the far less diverse population of the magnet program. One of the more cringeworthy ways by which we were divided was by actually structuring our courses on different bell schedules, meaning we didn’t even cross paths during lunch. We each had our own prom king and queen, as well as dual student governments,

creating a silent tension that flooded the high school halls.

The one thing we all did together was celebrate the extraordinary season of our state championship-winning football team. Dressed in red and white, players and fans dissolved a sea of separateness in a way only sports can facilitate.

It was here I met and made dear friends from the “other side” as we celebrated victory after victory that sealed our solidarity. For a few hours every Friday night, my high school’s dual population came together as one.

For much of our society, sports offers a sense of identity for individuals and our nation as a whole. Throughout history, sports has brought America together in times of turmoil, civil rights issues, and global tension. Not without its fair share of controversy, it has also served as a platform for opportunity.

With enough practice and natural

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ability, doors are opened to receive an education, defy physical limitations and be a part of something bigger than ourselves. While the recent Olympic Games in Rio have helped to promote global peace and equality through an array of athletic activity, here in America the pigskin reigns supreme.

From the legendary Herschel Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner and an exceptional student, to football idol John Heisman himself, the game has long produced storied figures of inspiration.

In addition to its ability to break barriers of race and status, the game has a way of bridging what seems to be an ever-widening generational gap. While the technological revolution may capture the attention of your next of kin in a way that seems frighteningly robotic, differences often suddenly fall away with a little help from football. Much like music and food, tossing the old pigskin around the backyard provides a comforting simplicity devoid of the complications of a modern digital world.

While both college and professional football have spawned egos and scandals worthy of disdain, its gifts of healthy competitiveness and camaraderie dissolve diversity in unique and powerful ways. This issue was created to celebrate the very best of the game - its ability to unite us all. However you may feel about a bunch of grown men tackling each other on the turf, in a world full of tragedy, uncertainty and divisiveness, it’s important to remember that there are still some things that transcend our differences and our difficulties. In the words of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, “Sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to unite in a way that little else does.”

Sincerely, Amanda Smith

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Around Town WHAT’S HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 2016

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Adult Sign Language. Join us for this bi-weekly class that includes basic sign language vocabulary, daily phrases, and facts about the deaf community and culture. Free. 6 – 8 p.m. Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, 33771. (727) 5876715. Largo.com

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- 11 Wizard of Oz. This cast consist of a blend of bay area professional actors across a spectrum of abilities. Dorothy, is a young girl with Down Syndrome who finds herself swept into the land of Oz surrounded by friends who are just like her. 7:30/8 or 2 p.m. (Depending on day.) $20.50, Add $5 at the door. ALS Interpreters will be provided on Friday the 8th.

Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, 33778. Call for times (727) 587 – 6751. Or visit our website at Largo.com

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Guided Nature Walk for Fort De Soto Park – Beach Tour. Come out and enjoy the beauty of Fort Desoto Park with a free onehour nature walk great for the entire family. Nature walks wander through one of the park’s six different natural communities including Arrowhead Trail, Mangrove Tour, Campground Tour, Beach Tour, Soldier’s Hole or Bird Watch. Call the park for tour information, registration or meeting locations by calling (727) 582 – 2267 – (select option 8 from the menu.)

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THIS FALL, FEAST ON SQUASH

by Teri Pizza

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s a natively grown vegetable cultivated by the Wampanoag Indians, squash occupies a special place in American history. Today, they’re conceived as the green or yellow vegetables vaguely resembling cucumbers; the uniquely shaped gourds that signal a coming Halloween and Thanksgiving. Yet this uniquely beloved crop far precedes the fall holidays of modern folk; in fact its very name is derived from a Native American word used by the Narragansett tribe: Askutasquash.

Part of the Cucurbitaceae family, with fellow members including melons, pumpkins, gourds and cucumbers, squash come in many shapes, colors and sizes - and their looks can be deceiving - squash is technically a fruit! Then there’s the “winter/summer” idiom which should probably be more like “soft/hard” since the peel of summer squash is thin and tasty (think zucchinis) while its siblings - winter squash and the like - have hard, thick inedible skin. Winter squash actually got its nickname from the common practice of hanging the fruit out in cool, dark root cellars until winter ergo, “winter squash”.

Although originally harvested in America, it was greatly popularized by Eastern Europeans who were exposed to its dried seeds by returning explorers from the “New World.” Perhaps familiarity breeds contempt or at least indifference. As the turn of the century has

brought a new conscientiousness about the food we put in our bodies, Americans have embraced produce of all kinds, discovering a newfound love for all kinds of derivitatives of squash, a true American classic.

All squashes provide health promoting substances and vitamins like A, C, and a fair amount of B. Just a mere ½ cup of butternut squash contains 225% of a person’s daily vitamin A, and deep-colored squashes have tremendous amounts of beta-carotene. All are low in calories and acorn squash is packed with fiber and potassium. They’re also one of the easiest plantbased foods to digest and therefore one of the first introduced into a baby’s diet.

When selecting winter squash, pick hard, blemishfree, mold-free “fruit” with rinds that are dull, not glossy. Acorn squash should have a little orange tint indicating maturity, but too much suggests it’s too ripe.

Be sure to feel its weight in your hands, if it’s too light it may have lost moisture and will turn out dry and stringy.

Still smaller is better when choosing acorn or butternut squash - each should weigh about two to five pounds.

When storing, raw winter squash, they’ll last about two weeks in the refrigerator; but once cut, use it immediately or cover in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator one to two days.

The best part about the winter squash? Preparing it is a cinch! Roast it with a little butter, salt and pepper; mash/squash it with a fork and enjoy.

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honoring heisman A new book chronicling the most lopsided game in college football history reminds fans why John Heisman ranks as one of the sport’s true legends.

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ture down south for a six or seven month winter stay after Labor Day. This year, college football celebrates EN PUBLISHING, LLC the 100th anniversary of the most lopsided game in its history, a contest between tiny Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee and a Georgia Tech team coached by the legendary John Heisman himself. Tech won by a baffling score of 222-0, still an unrivaled collegiate record Franklintoday.

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Tech won the national college football championship in 1917, thanks largely to its demolition of Cumberland.

A book about this era of football, the game itself, Heisman’s personality and contributions to the sport, as well as tons of trivia about the Heisman Trophy, legends of the game, how Alabama got the name “Red Elephants,” and other gridiron tidbits not so well known can all be found in the book, “Heisman’s First Trophy,” written by Sam Hatcher.

Described as “a riveting novel based on a true story featuring romance, revenge and greed about a historically significant game played 100 years ago,” the book provides the uncanny details of a game nil of any first downs - but full of a record number of extra points, and only 14 Kappa Sig fraternity brothers on the sideline representing Cumberland’s team.

It also reports about the brutality of the sport at the time, including the number of tragic deaths recorded and ultimately, Heisman’s heroic acts that helped to stimulate a much-needed turn in the tides.

Despite canceling its football program the spring before, Cumberland was forced by Heisman to play the game as scheduled or face a lawsuit for breach of contract, an action that likely would have closed the already financially stressed institution. To save their university, a group of frat boys made the trip to Atlanta for a head on collision against the Heisman-led Yellowjackets.

Packed with photographs of the legendary game, as well as all sorts of quirks, twists and turns, the 240 page book is stocked with fun facts that recall moments when a Cumberland player actually hid on the Georgia Tech sideline so he wouldn’t have to go in the game and the cost of a pint of Jack Daniels in 1916.

For the diehard football fan, the read couldn’t be more fun, as well as offering an in-depth and accurate portrayal of how football in the South got its rise to glory.

“Heisman’s First Trophy” by Sam Hatcher is published by Franklin Green Publishing and is available for purchase at Amazon.com and select bookstores.

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MAKE FOOTBALL SEASON SWEET & SAVORY

Spice up the usual tailgating fare with fun recipes that satisfy any fan’s tastebuds

Mini Football Brownies DifficulTy: EASy / SErvES: 12

Ingredients:

• favorite brownie mix • chocolate frosting • white icing pen

Instructions:

• Bake your favorite brownies, cutting cooked pieces into the shape of mini footballs.

• Top with chocolate frosting and icing details to create an adorable dessert.

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verybody has their own reason for loving American football season - for some it’s the nostalgia of rooting for their alma mater, for others it’s the primal competitiveness revealed by players and fans alike. Whatever compels one’s love of the game, the social aspect of coming together to show team spirit and rivalry is a defining aspect of American culture’s affinity for the game - one that offers transcendence of all age, education and socioeconomic barriers as fans of any background gather around the television set to enjoy the thrill of fighting for the win.

Much like sports, food offers a universal appeal hard to contest, making a good tailgating party a prime opportunity to bring any and everybody together in joy and community.

This year, bring together the sweet and the savory with our picks for the best tailgating snacks around.

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Game Day Deviled Eggs DifficulTy: EASy / SErvES: SiX

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• 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise • 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish • 2 tsp. spicy brown mustard • Salt and pepper to taste • chives

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• Scoop yolk mixture into each egg white half.

• rather than topping with traditional paprika, cut little bits of chives to make eggs resemble tiny footballs

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RETHINKING RETIREMENT

Master the “Pensionless” age as one of the nation’s leading finance experts serves up planning deadlines by the decade I n the past 30 years, Americans have braved a technological revolution spawned by the internet, the largest loss of life by a foreign attack on American soil (September 11, 2001) and the historic election of the nation’s first African American president. Coinciding with so many changes in the country’s social and political landscape, the American economic climate also underwent radical, unprecedented change, as the aftermath of the 2007-2008 financial crisis continues to unfold almost a decade later.

To understand just how much retirement has changed in the last few decades, consider this: in 1985, retirees relied on Social Security for 65% of their income - meaning most Americans could live on their Social Security benefits alone. Today, Social Security accounts for just 27% of the retirement income of an average American.

In addition to the dwindling cushion of Social Security, perhaps the biggest change in how Americans fund their retirement has come in the staggering decline of pension plans - in 1980, 46% of all private-sector workers were covered by a pension plan, by 1990, that number had dropped to 43%, and today, a mere 19% of companies offer pension plans - with more disappearing everyday. While the past afforded Americans a retirement pretty much covered between Social Security and pensions, modern day retirees find themselves faced with conquering the tasks on their own - including health costs, once routinely supplemented by employers well into a worker’s retirement. Medicare doesn’t cover everything, and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses are growing like never before. The rise in retiree’s medical burdens are due much in part to a radical “new normal” in life expectancy for the average American, now expected to live a whopping 20-30 years after the once well-established retirement age of 65. While the medical advancements that prolong life are truly miraculous, the longer people live, the larger the financial nest egg needed to support them.

For those coming to grips with the dramatic changes inherent to planning for retirement in our modern age, including the increasingly popular advice to plan for the life of a centenarian, the holy grail of practical guidance may have just arrived in the form of “Pensionless,” a compilation of a decade’s worth of advice from U.S. News and World Report’s finance editor Emily Brandon, one of the nation’s leading experts on retirement planning. Inspired by the intimate experience of helping her parents through their own overwhelm and confusion when confronted with planning for post-career life, Brandon decided to gather up the very best of advice she’d encountered through her time as a finance journalist so other “pensionless” Americans wouldn’t face the same plight as her parents.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed simply because there are so many different aspects to retirement planning,” Brandon says. “I wanted to distill everything I’d learned down into a ten-part book with each chapter elucidating a specific aspect of retirement planning, in a way that was very straightforward and easy to understand.”

In addition to tackling so many different decisions at once, Brandon notes the other major challenge of retirement planning is making all those decisions at the right time. “Knowing all of the sign-up dates and deadlines can make all the difference,” Brandon stresses. “And making age-appropriate decisions can pay dividends on your quality of life. Depending on your age, whether you’re 50, 60 or 70, there are still decisions you can make that will greatly improve the fate of your retirement.”

Broken down by age, here are a few crucial strategic moves found in Emily Brandon’s new book, Pensionless: The 10-Step Solution for a Stress-Free Retirement.

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When you reach age 50, you’re eligible to play catch-up in ways that can add substantial bulk to your retirement nest egg. 50 is the age when you may begin making catch-up contributions to your 401(k) and IRA accounts, and 2016 figures estimate workers can defer taxes on as much as $24,000 in 401(k) plans and $6,500 in IRAs, which is $6,000 and $1,000 more, respectively, than the amounts for younger employees.

perfect time for a power plaY If you’re just realizing you’re behind on your planning, 50 is a prime age to make a power play in regards to home equity or cost of living. If your children are all grown up and out of the nest, seriously consider whether downsizing your home could be a crucial move for you. If the market is favorable, making a move to a smaller, more man-

ageable home has the potential to be a win on two fronts - you’ll pocket the difference in cost between your bigger family home and your new house, as well as possibly enjoying a major drop in your cost of living for a long time down the road. If you’re open to a really big change, this is also a great time to explore different areas of the country that may provide a less expensive lifestyle. Dream big and be open to adventure!

62 - reDuceD ss paYout At 62, you are eligible to claim Social Security benefits, but keep in mind if you claim this early, your payments are permanently reduced. This is a crucial time to make the very personal decision as to whether the pros of collecting early outweigh the cons of a reduction in total benefits if you were to decide to wait.

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Define the Dream Start thinking seriously about how you’d like to make the most of your retirement years.

Have you always dreamed of traveling the country in an RV? Is there a cause you’d like to support by starting your own charity? Dream big and plan practically so you know the steps you need to take to make it a reality in the decades ahead.

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60 - assess the social situation If you haven’t already retired, your 60s are a time to start thinking seriously about an often overlooked aspect of retirement planning - your social life. Are you ready to leave the comeraderie of the workplace? How will you supplement these friendships and social interactions? Unearth hidden talents that could provide you with social opportunities and unexpected fulfillment.

Maintaining social circles is a key part of staying well.

The seven-month initial enrollment period for Medicare begins three months before your 65th birthday. If you don’t sign up on time, your Medicare Part B and D premiums could permanently increase, and you could even be denied the opportunity to purchase supplemental coverage. This is one deadline that you absolutely should not miss.

66 - full social securitY Benefits Officially coined your “full retirement age” for those born between 1943 and 1954, 66 is the age that qualifies you to collect your full Social Security benefits. 67 is the full retirement age for people born in 1960 or later.

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mmitt Smith. Michael Irvin. Deion Sanders. Hall of Famers and undeniable pro-football royalty, these three marquis players have one special thing in common – they’re all native Floridians. While other parts of the country like California and Texas may be football meccas, Florida remains a perennial powerhouse of the game, producing player after player, year after year, from high school to college and from college to the NFL. High school talent is so prolific in the state that even smaller programs like UCF, USF, and FAU have begun to make impressive showings in Division 1 college ball. And then of course there are the big three, UF, FSU and Miami, all multiple National Championship winners in the last 25 years.With so many teams in fierce competition, football in Florida is more than just a sport, some say it’s a religion.

Attend a game in any Florida football town to witness a passion nothing short of sacred as fans and players exhibit everything from devotion to sacrifice to commitment to suffering and tenacity to celebration. All of the collective excitement make for an unforgettable spectator experience as Florida’s grandiose allegiance to football brings out a social euphoria the way that only the Sunshine State can. While all three major teams create intense excitement and foster the spirit of community, each offers an experience all its own. Here are a few of our top reasons to become the ultimate Florida football fan and attend a game at all three, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Miami.

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Meet a pair of married mascots As the evolution of the Gator mascot is a storied one with the original being a live alligator named Albert, several live alligators – an even a robotic one took turns until a costumed version of Albert was introduced in 1970. In 1986 Albert got lucky and met his better half, Alberta both of whom now appear at games.

Join a sea of Gators chomping Participate in one of the most widely known traditions in college sports. Use your arms to simulate a gator’s chomp traditionally used as the band plays the Jaws’ theme song before every kickoff, after a big play or win, or just because you feel like chomping.

Drink Gatorade where it was firstcreated In 1965, coach Ray Graves sat down with a team of university physicians to solve a big problem of so many players - a never-ending struggle with heat related illnesses. Researchers discovered two key factors that were causing the Gator players to ‘wilt’: the fluids and electrolytes the players lost through sweat were not being replaced, and the large amounts of carbohydrates their bodies used for energy were not being replenished.

From this was born the now world-famous sports-drink, Gatorade - a carbohydrate-electrolyte-infused beverage claimed to adequately replace the key components lost

by Gator players through sweating and exercise. Now even fans can’t enjoy a game without it.

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When a 200 year old Cypress was struck by lightning, Seminole Indians carved and painted it into a war canoe. This precious artifact was donated on behalf of the City of Hollywood in 1955 as a trophy for the annual game between Miami and Florida. The canoe symbolized the magnificent spirit and fighting determination of the Canes. You can still check out the canoe on display in UM’s Sports Hall of Fame on campus.

Florida State’s unusual bond with Seminole Tribe puts mascot debate in a different light Chief Osceola the FSU mascot who rides out and plants a flaming spear at midfield before each home game has been approved by Florida’s Seminole Indian tribe.

Own the fourth quarter Visit the uber-strange Sod Cemetery One of the strangest traditions in all of college football is on display at the FSU Sod Cemetery. When the Noles are travelling or playing in a bowl game, if they win, the victorious players remove a small piece of turf, return it to Tallahassee and promptly bury it. Visit the cemetery to see the grave markers of more than 85 pieces of turf from all across the nation.

Enjoy a less fanatical tailgating scene If you’re not into the debauchery of wild college tailgating, attending a game in Tallahassee is a great choice. Because the campus is relatively small, the tailgating scene is refreshingly spread out with lots of happenings at local breweries, block parties throughout the city and home-television viewing. There’s plenty of fandom - just without all the typical chaos.

At the start of the last quarter of every home game, Miami fans and players can be seen holding up four fingers.

The sign indicates their belief that a game is won in that crucial final period. True Hurricane fans and players use the sign as a symbol that they own that last quarter.

Learn the famous team name controversy.

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In subsequent years had arisen to the name claiming to reinforce Miami’s negative reputation as a weatherbeaten community living constantly under the threat of destruction. But as one UM official rationalized in the 1960s, “Does anyone think Chicago is overrun by Bears just because the town has a football team by that name.”

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Your guide to choosing the best Florida Orchestra concerts

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rom the office to school to politics, life is crazy. Beethoven can help. Feel the pure joy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with its triumphant “Ode to Joy” on Sept. 30-Oct 2 at opening weekend of The Florida Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Michael Francis and featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. But don’t stop there. It’s easy to Compose Your Own series of concerts to last all season long. It’s just $25 a ticket for some of the best reserved seats when you buy three or more concerts. (Regularly $30 and $45 tickets.) Mix and match from 23 classical Masterworks and crowd-pleasing Pops concerts.

Here’s a guide: All Beethoven, all the time: Just pick all five Beethoven concerts and you’re done. In addition to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Sept.

30-Oct. 2), there’s Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with TFO Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer (Dec. 2-4); Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 (Feb. 17-19); Beethoven & Rachmaninoff (March 31-April 2); and Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto with Dejan Lazic on piano (May 19-21).

Pay tribute: In the Ray Charles, Motown and Beyond concert (Oct. 28-30), nobody pulls it off quite like Ellis Hall, whose mentor was the legendary Ray Charles, with hits like I Can’t Stop Loving You, Hit the Road Jack and Georgia on My Mind. Celebrate the one and only Ella Fitzgerald in the Singin’ and Swingin’: A Century of Ella concert (April 21-23), and honor the great tradition of pops concerts with Great American Pops: From Fiedler to Williams (Nov. 18-20).

Classical guitarist MILOS will take the stage in The Dali Experience Show me: The whole family will flip for Cirque de la Symphonie, with acrobats performing in front of (and above!) the orchestra while they play symphonic favorites (Oct. 7-9, with a Saturday matinee). The Dali Experience will tantalize all your senses, with music that inspired Salvador Dali, featuring superstar classical guitarist and heartthrob MILOS, images of Dali’s paintings and dancers (March 3-5).

How to Compose Your Own series: Choose from 23 classical and pops programs at ComposeYourOwn.com. (Service charges apply.)

Single tickets, which start at just $15, are available Aug. 8. Get tickets at www.floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

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hen I was a child living in Pittsburgh, I used to dream of traveling to Paris. I wore a red beret and tried to speak with a French accent. Recently, at 69 years old and with the love of my life by my side, my dream became a reality.

When we started planning our trip, there were two things on our list to see and do. First of all, we wanted to hang our wedding lock on the Bridge of Love, and secondly, to picnic under the Eiffel Tower with a bottle of wine and croissants. We soon learned the Bridge had been torn down due to the extreme weight of the locks. Worst of all, terrorists attacked the city of Paris one week prior to our departure. We were devastated, but agreed to continue on with our plans.

We arrived and opened the blinds in our 9th floor room to reveal the most beautiful sight, that of the Eiffel Tower. Soon we were unpacked and on our way to see the Louvre’, the Cathedrals, shopping areas, and the Art District. We learned that the wonderful people of France had built a new Bridge of Love and so we tied our wedding lock on the fence together with ribbons from our family and friends. On our last day there, we packed a big purse with 2 wine glasses and a bottle of Chardonnay, some tea towels, a butter knife,

croissants, crème fraiche and creamy butter. Next to the Tower we found a spot on the green soft grass and laid our blanket down. Hours went by and we laughed, talked, drank our wine, and enjoyed our pastries. As we approached the Tower, we entered what was like an airport security check and they scanned my purse.

The next thing I knew, police and security from all around were running toward us; they pulled me aside asking if I had a knife. I immediately responded “no,” not even thinking about the butter knife.

They asked me if I had glass on me and at that exact moment I saw my purse pass through the x-ray machine where one could plainly see the outline of the wine glasses wrapped in the tea towels and the knife lying next to the empty wine bottle. Ooops! I thought we were in big trouble because I had just accidently lied to the French government. Just as I began to apologize, an officer pulled out the glasses, which unrolled from the towels, fell on the concrete floors, and shattered into a million pieces. He then pulled out the butter knife and, with a scowl on his face, showed it to me. Tom helped calm things down and they let us go.

We got in the elevator and soared to the top of the Tower. It was a windy, starry night. We were happy to be in love and to be in Paris; happy to be making my dream come true.

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or many years, my best friend Lee and his wife Diane would invite us to join them on their annual trip to England. We’d always smile and say “one of these days”, knowing down inside that such a trip was likely to remain on our “wish list” forever. Then one year he asked, “If I provide your transport over and back, can you cover your food and lodging?”

We responded “Yes!”, and then we began scrimping and saving in order to make it a reality.

The reality finally happened on May 18, 1994.

We landed at Manchester airport and Lee’s annual hired-chauffer drove us from there to the small town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

In a short while we met their longtime friends Keith and Jean who lived in nearby Bagby. We found lodging at The Three Tuns Hotel and a day later Keith arranged for us to stay at The Kirkgate Hotel, just three doors down from the clinic of veterinarian James Alfred Wight, better known as “James Herriot”. The six of us would spend the day together doing ‘touristy’ things until the evening. Lee and Diane always retired early and went to their hotel around 7pm, after which Keith and Jean would “collect” us and show us around the nearby villages, take us out to eat and visit with friends. Then we’d go park and watch the pub-crawlers until it got dark at 11pm. We really bonded with them, as well as with John the hotel manager, his friend Judy, and Kate the housekeeper from Australia.

Some nights we would return late, to find that John and Judy had waited up, hoping we would join them for drinks by the fireplace. One Evening, John asked us to get up early the next morning because Judy was going to take us to see something “that not even the locals get to see”. Judy had worked for Donald Sinclair; it was he upon which the character of “Siegfried Farnon” in the TV series “All Creatures Great and Small” was based. She actually took us to a stud farm to see a horse named ‘Primitive Rising’ have his ‘seed’ collected. After the deed was done, the farm owner asked us “So! How are you enjoying your holiday?” I said “We absolutely love it here!” “Love it!?...” he said, “what is there to love in this town?” I said “the people!” and he grew quiet. Later in the day, in a quiet moment, I turned to my wife and loudly said “Joy!” “What?” “WE’RE the snobs!” “What are you talking about?” “WE’RE the snobs! We’ve been led to believe that the British were snobs, but it’s US!” My mind settled briefly on thoughts of a high school book report I did on “The Ugly American”.

Before the end of our vacation, Keith and Jean took us aside and made us an offer similar to the one that Lee had presented: “If you can cover your transport and come back to England, you’ll stay with us.” And we did, several more times, in fact. We’d stay in town for a few days, eating, visiting the shops and the farmers market on Wednesdays, then we’d pool our money, jump into Keith’s caravan and travel all over middle and northern England as well as southern Scotland, visiting with their many friends and relatives, making memories that will never die.

We cried twice on each return flight, once when our plane took off and again each time it began its descent; we didn’t want to be back just yet.

What did we learn in our travels? 1. Don’t accept anyone else’s preconceived notions. 2. The British are a warm and caring people. 3. If one thinks British food is bland, they’ve not eaten at the right places. 4. If the Brits take to you, they love you with all their hearts. We long to get back.

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By definition, a dividend is a sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits. Investors who own stock in a public company may be eligible to receive dividends if they own the stock as of the ex-dividend date. Most American-based companies that pay dividends do so on a quarterly basis, while many foreign-based companies only pay dividends once a year, based on their annual profits.

Paying a dividend every three months would seem to imply a certain stability to this quarterly payment, and many investors assume that it’s guaranteed. This is not at all the case, as the payment is ultimately a reflection of the future profitability of the company, which is obviously uncertain. According to Standard & Poor’s, last year 394 companies reduced their dividends, a 38% increase over 2014.

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Virginia is for Lovers...and Waterfalls Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park offers some of the best waterfalls on the East Coast.

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eing that July was the hottest month on record, and it could be many more months until we can actually wear a sweater in Florida, we think it’s about time to head north for a cool September journey. And what could be more refreshing and soothing to the soul than looking at and hearing a waterfall.

Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, a gorgeous, historic national treasure, features a 105mile long scenic byway called Skyline Drive. Here, travelers are treated to endless breathtaking views from atop the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is easy access to numerous trails including the Appalachian Trail from this highway and that is where you can access some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the nation. Bring your hiking

boots, park your car from one of the parking places along Skyline Drive and get ready to relish the splendor of early fall along the blue-blazed, forested trails.

Find your perfect waterfall from the list below: Overall Run Falls, from mile 21.1 in the North District of the park, is the tallest waterfall at 93 feet. It’s an impressive drop and also provides a view of the Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain to the west. You’ll have rock ledges to sit on as you enjoy the scene. The hike to the falls and back is 6.4 miles round-trip, with a climb of 1850 feet.

Rose River Falls, from mile 49.4 along Skyline Drive, is a dazzling cascade of 67 feet.

After lots of rain, there are as many as four cascades. For most of this hike, you’ll be on

a beautiful trail in one of the park’s federally designated wilderness areas. The hike is 2.6 miles round-trip, with a climb of 720 feet.

South River Falls, at mile 62.8 in the Central District of the park, is truly spectacular. It’s a waterfall of 83 feet, the third tallest in the park. A rock ledge with a stone guard wall offers you a good resting place as you enjoy the sight— and the thundering sound—of falling water. The hike is 2.6 miles round-trip, with a climb of 850 feet.

Jones Run Falls is at mile 84.1 in the South District of the park. Those that want a waterfall to soothe spirits and bring peace should try this one. The hike is 3.4 miles round-trip, with a gradual climb of 915 feet. The waterfall is a jewel— a cascade of 42 feet, surrounded by rocks, moss, and bushes.

While sitting on flat rocks right in front of it, you become part of the scene.

Other waterfalls in the park are Whiteoak Canyon Falls, mile 42.6; Cedar Run Falls, mile 45.6; Dark Hollow Falls, mile 50.7; Lewis Falls, mile 51.4 and Doyles River Falls, mile 81.1. There are five additional falls beyond the first one in Whiteoak Canyon, for those who are true long hikers and climbers, and there’s a second falls beyond the first one on Doyles River. In fact, you can make longer hikes of each of these nine hikes to a waterfall. Just be sure to have a good map. All of the falls are described, with a map, in the inexpensive guide Hikes to Waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park. Most of the waterfalls are less impressive in a dry season, so it may be wise to check with a ranger about water flow.

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For adult learners across Pinellas County this has never been easier, thanks to the latest offering from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a top leader in adult education. OLLI will offer nearly 150 non-credit classes aimed at providing the most innovative educational experiences available to those 50 and over.

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