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hen a major music tour makes its second stop (of an 18-city tour) in Tampa on July 8th, the combined ages of its two flamboyant, awardwinning headliners will total 136 years. Rockin’ Rod Stewart is 72, with stage sister Cyndi Lauper close behind at 64. But these troopers aren’t ready for afternoon naps or shuffleboard courts. In fact, expect the Stewart-Lauper team to knock the socks off all those in attendance at Amalie Arena. Opening act Lauper will be offering her string of iconic 1980s hits, which include Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop and True Colors. Growing up in Queens, New York, Lauper began singing and writing songs on an acoustic guitar at age 12. She quit school at 17 after being rejected and taunted for her eccentric clothing and hair colors. With her dog named Sparkle, she spent two weeks in a tent in Canada, contemplating her future. Eventually Lauper worked her way through a series of unsuccessful bands—Doc West, Flyer, Blue Angel— where her powerful four-octave voice never failed to impress. In 1981, she signed with Portrait/Epic Records. Her debut album She’s So Unusual included four Top 10 singles, which along with quirky MTV videos, helped make her a superstar.

Headliner Stewart was the pampered youngest of five children. Growing up in North London, he embraced the music of American rockers Little Richard, Bill Haley and Eddie Cochran who inspired him to sing and master the acoustic guitar. A natural athlete, Stewart captained his school’s football (soccer) team. He left school and tried, but failed, to become a pro athlete. No problem. Stewart once said, “A musician’s life is a lot easier, and I can also get drunk and make music, and I can’t do that and play football.” He worked with a series of London bands, singing in a voice that became increasingly raspy. Soon he was known as “Rod the Mod” after fashioning the spiky rooster hairstyle that became his visual trademark. Stewart broke into the Big Time in 1971 with the worldwide hit Maggie May, the first of three dozen hits he would cut during the next three decades. He will undoubtedly offer up Maggie at the Amalie, as well as such other crowd favorites as Tonight’s the Night, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, Downtown Train and Have I told You Lately. As with pal Lauper, ageless Stewart still thrills at being the consummate performer. “Being on that stage is highly addictive,” he once testified. “There’s no drug like it in the world.” But then, some guys have all the luck, don’t they, Rod?

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aul McCartney wrote When I’m 64 when he was a teen. I remember his angst. “Will you still need me? Will you still feed me?” The song is on the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper ’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, released in the summer of 1967. Back then the ditty seemed so old, so irrelevant. So square. In my teenage mind, 64 meant retiring, knitting, wearing hairstyles that looked and felt like helmets thanks to the miracle of Aqua Net -- I would only have to shampoo once a week(!) But Paul’s vision of a sleepy old age in the song didn’t exactly pan out. He turned 75 on Father’s Day and he still has his hair. He doesn’t have to scrimp and save as predicted. In fact, fans are still needing him and feeding him with love, screams and sold-out concerts. We’ll see him July 10 when he bounces around the stage in the Amalie Arena during a threehour concert, part of his “One on One” world tour. Feed him well Tampa. He is holding the hands of Boomers as they cross the threshold of old age. Also defying age and expectations are rockers Rod Stewart,

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72, and stage sister Cyndi Lauper, 64, slated to play the Amalie July 8. They will do their part to help shatter the age barrier with their powerhouse chops and avant-garde style. Will Cyndi don pink hair? Will Rod have his trademark spikes? Who was it that said the Baby Boomers will never grow up? I think they were right and I am glad. On August 21, the first total solar eclipse visible in the continental U.S. in 38 years will happen. The next North American total solar eclipse won’t take place until 2024 so you may want to get a good seat. One great place to watch the eclipse is Asheville, N.C., weather permitting. That city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, will see a 99 percent eclipse – plus, there are plenty of fun things to do and see once it’s over. We’ve prepared two full pages of info about this pretty city, a country blend of mountain adventures, farm-fresh eateries, craft beer, outdoor concerts and hipster culture. Be sure to enter our Asheville Eclipse trip giveaway contest. The winning couple will stay

at the pet-friendly DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore. The package includes a three-night stay, breakfasts, museum tickets, an eclipse party and special viewing glasses. Also in this issue, you’ll learn about the first successful gasoline-powered car for sale in America, the first auto accident and the first crash. It all happened in the little village of Ohio City, Ohio which celebrates the accomplishment with a Lambert Days festival this month. If you happen to be in the Midwest, be sure to stop on by. We hope you have a wonderful Fourth and be sure to stay happy, healthy and as independent as you can.

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Starfruit: A Tropical Vacation for the Eyes and Taste Buds

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The First Gasoline-powered Car for Sale in America BY TERRI BRYCE REEVES, Lifestyles Editor Many people are under the impression that Henry Ford invented the automobile, but the legendary automaker known for mass producing affordable cars, was not at the head of the race. Charles and Frank Duryea of Massachusetts built their first car in 1893 and Charles B. King of Michigan was seen driving his in 1896, six months before Ford’s first car was complete. In Europe, Carl

Benz produced the first practical three-wheeled car powered by an internal-combustion engine in 1885. But in America, there is another, little-known inventor that deserves our recognition. John W. Lambert of Ohio City, Ohio. In 1891 – two years before the Duryea brothers made their car -Lambert built and test drove his “Buckeye” in this tiny town with

a big-sounding name. And in full disclosure, my great grandfather, James A. Swoveland, was often by his side. “Grandad,” as we called him, is credited with being the first passenger in the first gasolinepowered automobile in the nation. Not only that, he was involved in the first car accident in America. Little did he realize what kind of trend he would set.

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randad was 20 years a buggy chassis with two old and about to large rear wheels and a graduate from Ohio single front wheel from Northern University a wheelbarrow. Lambert with a pharmacy steered it with a lever. degree, when the Finally, it was time horseless carriage for a road test down mishap occurred. Main Street. Sitting high Lambert, then 30, on the buttoned-leather had done much of his seat under the fringed experimenting at night top, Lambert unveiled in a secret location, as the secret project he had James A. Swoveland, first Grandad would later passenger involved in first built inside his granary. auto accident in America testify in a sworn As the combustion affidavit now held in engine burped and the Smithsonian Institution. The belched along the roads, people single-cylinder auto was built on gawked, dogs barked and horses shied away. During one of these outings with Grandad onboard, Lambert hit a tree root, causing the vehicle to careen out of control and smash into a hitching post. Injuries were minor. The car was later destroyed in a 1904 fire but not before being documented by Van Wert photographer Walter Lewis in August 1891. The 1891 Buckeye Gasoline Buggy Lifestyles After 50 • Tampa Bay • July 2017 • page 6

My great grandfather’s affidavit and that photo were part of several pieces of evidence that Antique Automobile Editor L. Scott Bailey used to conclude – after a five-year study -- that Lambert’s Buckeye was indeed the first practical gasoline-powered auto in the U.S. that was available for sale. (The wording is important as many early inventors worked on various renditions of the car.) Lambert would go on to patent the first complete gasoline engine as well as 600 other inventions, most affiliated with the automobile industry. In the meantime, Grandad would live to the ripe old of age of 97, being involved in many other “firsts” in Ohio City. He helped establish the town’s local telephone exchange in 1900, helped organize the Farmer’s Bank, and owned a drugstore, a weekly newspaper, a grain elevator, coal yard, livery stable and plenty of real estate. “Yessiree Bob,” he would tell me as a kid, “it was a rootin’ tootin’ ride.”

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This summer marks the 50th Anniversary of the first Lambert Days, a town-wide celebration in Ohio City to remember Lambert’s achievement. The festival will be held on July 21, 22 and 23. The small northwestern Ohio town has planned a beauty pageant, parade, classic car show, food offerings, live music, kids’ games, fireworks and more so come join the revelries. See where the first car accident in America took place. For more information: Check out www. lambertdays.com and Lambert Days on Facebook.

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Creative Corner

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Congratulations to our winner, Manfred Spikereit of Largo, who created this oil “Father and Son,” to remember his father Karl Spikereit and their duck hunting adventures.

Congratulations to our winner, Heather Alexis Moore of Holiday, who had a great time coloring in this image of Sir Paul. She’s a devoted McCartney fan and is planning to attend his July 10th concert in Tampa. We’d like to thank all the readers who sent in submissions. We were inundated and wish we had the space to show them all off.

Do you love to write, create poems, paint or take photos? Send us your literary corner submissions (450 words or less), poetry submissions (150 words or less), or a digital image of your artwork or photograph to Terri@LifestylesAfter50.com on or before July 13th. Include name, address and phone number. You may win one of our ticket giveaways. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, etc.

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e was genius-level brilliant, as handsome as a Greek god, and his rich baritone voice defined late 1960s rock. But to everyone who knew James Douglas Morrison, the Doors’ lead singer, he was also a frustrating study in rebellion and excess and, ultimately, self-destruction. The son of a Navy admiral and his wife, Morrison was born in 1943 in Melbourne. He graduated from high school in Virginia in 1961, attended St. Petersburg C o l l e g e i n C l e a r w a t e r, transferred to Florida State University, and eventually moved to Los Angeles to earn a B.A. in film studies at UCLA. After graduation in 1965, he devoured philosophy books and wrote dark, abstract poetry and offbeat song lyrics. At a Santa Monica dive called the Turkey Joint West, former fellow UCLA film school grad, Ray Manzarek, led a blues band called Rick and the Ravens. One night Manzarek invited his former classmate onstage. Morrison, unprepared for his stage debut, belted out Louie Louie until his voice went hoarse. Manzarek eventually broke up his band and re-formed it as the Doors, with himself as keyboardist, Morrison as lead singer, and friends Robbie Krieger on guitar and John Densmore on drums. They chose their new name from Aldous Huxley’s The Doors of Perception, a book that advocated the use of psychedelic drugs. The quartet became a fixture at hip Sunset Boulevard clubs before signing

with Elektra Records late in 1966. The Doors, the first of their ten platinumselling albums, featured Light My Fire. The original track ran over seven minutes in length—much too long for radio airplay. Trimmed to under three minutes, Light My Fire rocketed to Number One on the 1967 Billboard charts. When the Doors performed Light My Fire on The Ed Sullivan Show,

he Lifestyles After 50 crew traveled to the Art Center Sarasota on June 14th, where attendees enjoyed diverse art displays and a beautiful sculpture garden along with a variety of informative exhibits on health, finances, home services and more. It was our first time at this new location and the event was very well attended. Dixie Mc Bride of Nokomis won the grand door prize: tickets to the Summer Sizzler Series at The Players Center for Performing Arts. A fantastic lunch by Mr. Rick’s included his famous chicken salad and pulled pork sandwiches. Don’t miss our next Lifestyles event at Sun City Center Community Hall on August 3.

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Jim Morrison the boundary-pushing Morrison reluctanltly promised to sing “Girl, w e c o u l d n ’ t g e t m u c h b e t t e r, ” substituting “better” for “higher,” which Sullivan feared was a drug reference. Actually, its meaning was intended to be erotic. Morrison defiantly sang the original lyrics when the show was aired live. The band was never invited back. On July 3, 1971, Morrison was found dead in the bathtub at his Paris apartment; his heart failed due to substance abuse. He was 27 years old. It was reported that he had the slightest of smiles on his face.

Randal C. Hill, a former disc jockey, English teacher, record collector and author, confesses to being hopelessly stuck in the past when it comes to music appreciation. He lives on the Oregon coast and can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com. Lifestyles After 50 • Tampa Bay • July 2017 • page 12

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July 4th, 1975: Feeling the Fireworks

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he Fourth of July holds a very special place in my heart, but it has nothing to do with the birth of our nation. During an Independence Day weekend in 1975, my high school held its 10th year reunion – just after my husband and I divorced from a six-year marriage that produced two children. My decision to attend the event created an interesting mix of dread, excitement, curiosity and apprehension. The fact that I was single and finally thin (!) only heightened my anxiety. Would Arnold Rosenberg still be nerdy and funny? Would Jill Paxton still be beautiful and charming? Would there be anybody for me to date? Yes. Yes. And Yesssss. There Steven Pastor stood in a white suit with a tanned face, massive shoulders and startling blue eyes. It was pure fireworks. “Whatever happened to the creepy little kid from Bond Hill Elementary School?” I screeched. He smiled shyly. My stomach aflutter, I naturally regressed to high school behavior. My laugh was high pitched; my words came out silly. I flirted outrageously. By October, we were dating steadily. By March, we were discussing marriage. By August, we had tied the knot.

Steven acquired two sons and a wife. I acquired a cat and a chance to have the kind of marriage of which I had always dreamed. Over the next several years, we bought a house, gave my sons Harry and Frank three more brothers –Max, Sam and Louie -- and more or less functioned as a cohesive family unit. Then one morning Steven came back from driving Frank to the airport to catch a flight to Tampa to see his Dad. He had a heartbreakingly sad look on his face. “What’s the matter?” I demanded. “I’m tired, I’m cold, and I’m speeding down the freeway at 6 a.m. so Frank won’t miss his plane. He turns to me and says, ‘Pop, do you know what the best part of my vacation is? It’s the very first moment I step off the plane and see my Daddy,”’ he replied. Step-parenting can hurt. The “Post- Tampa Blues” was a syndrome we dealt with for many years as the older boys would come back every summer regaling the younger boys with glowing reports of their summer with their Dad. We on the other hand, were strapped with handling rebellions against homework, healthy meals and bedtime curfews. The passage of time, a sense of humor, and talking things out all helped. Steven and I are better in-laws and grandparents today because we have learned to share holidays, accept differences, and encourage our children to freely love others. When we finally declared our independence from the tight “nuclear family” concept, and embraced the idea of an extended family network, things fell into place. And we’re still feeling the fireworks.

Iris Ruth Pastor is a slice-of-life author, blogger and motivational speaker. Reach her at irisruthpastor@gmail.com

Join Us At The “Fun Fest” in Sun City

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e’ll be on the road again, this time headed to the Sun City Center Community Hall. On August 3rd we’ll be putting on another Fun Fest, featuring free admission and parking, free coffee and goodies, free BINGO, free health screenings and a senior-friendly sports center. Put on your dancing shoes; Denise Looney, “the DJ with a twist,” will be cranking out the tunes. The Fun Fest takes place on Thursday, August 3, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sun City Center, Community Hall, South Campus, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. For information on directions call (813) 653-1988.

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he summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. Follow these tips to keep your pets safe.

Never leave your pets in a parked car Not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die. Limit exercise on hot days Ta k e c a r e w h e n exercising your pet. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer, and short-nosed pets, who typically have difficulty breathing. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet’s paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible. Always carry water with you to keep your dog from dehydrating. Provide ample shade and water Any time your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun and plenty of fresh, cold water. In heat waves, add ice to water when possible. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don’t obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from heat—in fact, it makes it worse.

Cool your pet Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with a cooling body wrap, vest, or mat or collar. Put out a wading pool for your pet. Watch for signs of heatstroke Dogs’ temperatures should not be allowed to get over 104 degrees. If your dog’s temperature does, treat for heat stroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness. Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are very old, very young, overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease. Some breeds of dogs—like boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles—will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat. How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian. Source: Humane Society of the United States

Summer Heat DangerS

Heat is a huge threat during Florida summers If you see any of these sIgns get medical help immediately Heat Stroke – Signs and Symptoms • Very high body temperature (above 103 degrees F) • Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating) • Rapid, strong pulse • Throbbing headache • Dizziness • Upset stomach • Confusion • Passing Out Heat Exhaustion – Signs and Symptoms • Heavy sweating • Paleness • Muscle cramps • Tiredness • Weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Upset stomach or vomiting • Fainting

While waiting for medical attention, you can HElp someone with heat stroke or exhaustion. heat Stroke Move the victim to a shady area or indoors. Do not give the person fluids. Cool the body by: • Placing person in a cool (not cold) bath or shower • Spraying with a garden hose • Sponging with cool water • Fanning Continue efforts to cool the person until help arrives or his or her body temperature falls below 102 degrees F. heat exhauStion Get medical attention if symptoms get worse or last longer than 1 hour. Cool the body with: • Cool, nonalcoholic beverages • Rest • A cool (not cold) bath, shower, or sponge bath • A move to an air-conditioned room • Lightweight clothing

Save your energy and focus on the important things in life. Let the energy experts at Tampa Electric show you how to save on energy costs. When you participate in our free Home Energy Audit, one of our energy analysts will visit your home and identify areas where you can save valuable energy. You’ll also learn about our other energy-saving programs including Energy Planner, Ductwork and more. Visit tampaelectric.com/save to schedule your free Home Energy Audit today or call 813-275-3909. Stop at our table on August 3rd at the Lifestyles After 50 Funfest to be held at the Sun City Center Community Hall, South Campus, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring this ad and receive a free energy-saving kit, made available through Tampa Electric’s Energy Education Outreach program.

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Asheville:

Mountains of Fun (and a solar eclipse too!) BY TERRI BRYCE REEVES, Lifestyles Editor

sheville, N.C. wins so much it might be getting tired of winning by now. Forbes magazine has named it one of America’s prettiest towns, while Good Morning America has proclaimed it of the 10 most beautiful places in America. Money magazine says it’s one of the best places to retire; the Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, crowned it the top U.S. destination in 2017. So what is it about this hippyzippy, mountain town with its eclectic architecture and diverse cultural scene that seems to generate such positive vibes? For starters, it’s pet- and pedestrianfriendly, inclusive, and a magnet for artisans, musicians, buskers, actors, movie makers, balladeers, brewmasters, chefs, vegans and endless amounts of entrepreneurs. Travelers and bon vivants come to consume, imbibe, relax, and refresh, all while enjoying

the gorgeous blue mountain vistas in the backdrop. As if that weren’t enough, Asheville will be a prime viewing spot on August 21st, weather permitting, to witness the cosmic event of the decade – the first total solar eclipse visible in the continental U.S. since 1979. Everyone in North America will be able to experience some degree of the eclipse, but Western North Carolina will offer one of the best chances to see a total eclipse. “Asheville will experience a 99 percent eclipse,” said Landis Taylor, a spokesperson for the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Those that want to be in the path of totality will need to travel to nearby Jackson, Swain and Graham counties (about 50-70 miles away).” The drive might be an hour or so, depending on where you land, but it would make an excellent day trip.

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There will be plenty to see and do when you get back including: • Biltmore Estate, Asheville’s Photo Courtesy of: The Biltmore Company.jpg crown jewel, built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt, a distant relative of CNN’s Anderson Cooper. The 250 rooms on four acres of floor space make it the largest private home in America (it’s owned by Vanderbilt’s descendants). A concert series runs this summer and a new restaurant, the Village Social, opened as part of the Village Hotel. • Sweet Honey Scene -- The city now has BEE-cred as the homegrown pollinator protection initiative “Bee City USA” goes national (Seattle recently joined the hive). Honeys here are both grown locally and imported from all over the world. A sweet escape could include foraging for hyper-local honey, a tasting at the downtown honey bar, sips of local mead and honey cocktails, or a honey body wrap in a world-renowned spa. The Sourwood Honey Festival gets buzzing August 12 and 13. • The outdoors is even greater in Asheville with ziplines, paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking and more. Checkout the Adventure Center of Asheville, Navitat Zipline Canopy Tours, the Smoky

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Mountain Adventure Center and Cimbmax Climbing. Take in the area’s beautiful waterfall cascades or natural swimming holes. • Asheville a.k.a. Beer City USA has more breweries per capital than anywhere else in the nation. So, cheers. Asheville’s Wine and Food Festival, Aug. 18 & 19, pays homage to the area’s field-to-table culture allowing attendees to taste their way through a bounty of wine, craft beer and artisanal food. • The city is also becoming one of the nation’s top music cities with all genres from bluegrass to opera, drum dance parties, funky festivals, and street musicians on nearly every

corner. Stage shows and informal jam sessions take place during the summer at Pack Square Park. • Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes place July 21 to 23 and features traditional and contemporary crafts made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. • The nation’s longest running folk fest, the 90th annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, runs Aug. 3-5. It showcases a repertoire of mountain performers who share songs and dances from Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. • The hip River Arts District, with its art studios and galleries set in old industrial buildings, is undergoing a Renaissance and features fresh experiences for travelers. For more information visit www.exploreasheville.com

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Experience the rare total solar eclipse on August 21st in Western North Carolina and stay at the beautiful, pet-friendly DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville -Biltmore, located one block from The Biltmore Estate and within walking distance of the historic Biltmore Village’s quaint shopping and restaurant district. The Asheville Eclipse package includes accommodations for three nights, breakfast each morning in the Ducker Tea Room, tickets and transportation to the new Asheville Museum of Science in Downtown Asheville, invitation to the Asheville Science Museum Eclipse Party at Pack’s Square in Downtown Asheville, special glasses to wear during the solar eclipse and a map of the best viewing areas. The giveaway package is for two adults.

Rules: Email your name, address, age and phone number to Terri@lifestylesAfter50.com. Entry deadline is on or before July 18th, 2017. Must be 21 years of age to win. Limit of one (1) entry per person using only one (1) email address. Winner is responsible for own transportation. One winner will be selected in a random drawing held on July 19th. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winner agrees that their name and photo (if available) will be published in the August edition of Lifestyles After 50. Need not be present to win. Lifestyles After 50 • Tampa Bay • July 2017 • page 17

The First Beatles Concert, Jelly Beans and All

Lifestyles After 50 writer, Kathy Megyeri, was there for the earliest Beatles concert in the U.S. In honor of Paul McCartney’s July 10th concert in Tampa, we wanted to share her first-hand experience.

By KATHy MEGyERI

n Feb. 11, 1964, I was in Washington, D.C. and got tickets for the first Beatles concert in the U.S. I hadn’t even heard of them, I just wanted to see their opening act, the Righteous Brothers. Along with over 8,000 others, we braved over eight inches of snow to get into the now defunct Washington Coliseum. When the mop-topped Brit boys took to the stage, the screaming was so loud some policemen plugged their ears with bullets. The Beatles sang crowd-pleasers like I Saw Her Standing There, All My Loving, Please Please Me, She Loves You, and I Want to Hold Your Hand. Unfortunately, the crowd was so pleased, listening to the lyrics was impossible. But even worse than the deafening screams, the adoring fans started pelting the Fab Four with Jelly Beans.

Aerial view of the first Beatles concert in U.S. The Washington Coliseum where the Beatles played to a hysterical, Jelly Bean-tossing crowd.

Girls grabbing for Jelly Beans on stage During a previous television interview, George Harrison, “the quiet Beatle,” told the host that Jelly Babies (the English version) were his favorite treat. Though the crazed girls meant it as an act of love and worship, the Beatles hated it because they feared damage to their instruments and selves. George would later tell a reporter:

“That night we were absolutely pelted by the f-----g things. They don’t have soft Jelly Beans there, they have hard Jelly Beans. To make matters worse… they hit us from all sides. Imagine waves of rock-hard little bullets raining down on you from the sky. If Jelly Beans traveling about 50 miles an hour through the air hit you in the eye, you’re

finished. You’re blind, aren’t you? … Every now and again, one would hit a string on my guitar and plonk off a bad note as I was trying to play.” The Jelly Bean shenanigans at Beatles concerts continued for a while but then fizzled out. Fortunately they didn’t stop the Beatles from becoming the greatest rock band of all time.

Letters to the Editor

Beatlemania: Still in Full Bloom Here are excerpts from our favorite letters: Reader Jeff Block of Okeechobee met the Beatles in February 1964 when he worked at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. At a later date, he saw John Lennon and reintroduced himself. Eventually the two became friends and occasionally lunched at Zabar’s, a New York City deli not far from The Dakota where Lennon resided. He had painted a portrait of Lennon that he hoped one day to give him. He writes: When the Beatles arrived at the airport to appear on the “Ed Sullivan show,” I had the pleasure of escorting them through customs, to the press room, and out to their limousine. When Ringo had entered the limo, a teenaged girl looked at him through the window and said “Oh, I’m going to die!” Ringo rolled down the window and said, “Don’t do that Luv.” Afterwards, a photo of John Lennon and myself appeared “Teen Beat” and “Vanidades,” two magazines that covered their arrival. Lifestyles After 50 • Tampa Bay • July 2017 • page 18

Reader Heather Alexis Moore of Holiday is planning to attend the McCartney concert July 10th, but it won’t be her first: I have been a fan of Paul’s from the beginning. When I was a girl, my father took my friend and me to Shea Stadium (Queens, N.Y.) to see the Beatles. I was wearing white “go-go boots.” We could not get tickets. We lingered in the parking lot and a man came up to us and said, “Would you like to see the Beatles?” “Yes! Yes!” we yelled. He gave us two tickets and in we went.

Feb. 7, 1964. The Beatles invasions begins.

Keep up the feedback! We love hearing from you. For August, tell us about your favorite summer vacation memory and why it was so special in 250 words or less. Or, write about a topic of your choice. You may win tickets to a concert or sporting event. Send your Letters to the Editor to : Terri@LifestylesAfter50.com

On Feb. 9th, 1964, the Beatles began their American invasion with an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. A record setting 73 million people tuned in. Several concerts and 15 days later, they conquered our nation. In 1966, they would play together before a paying audience for the last time. Nonetheless, their success was profound – and it still is. The response from our readers to June’s Paul McCartney tribute was overwhelming. From the artistes who colored and sent in Sir Paul’s image to those that shared personal stories about the Beatles, we loved it, ya, ya, ya!

Divorce voids designation of spouse as Beneficiary on life insurance by William R. Mumbauer, Attorney www.flwillstrustsprobate.com

reader asks: A number of years before we divorced my then husband named me as beneficiary of his life insurance policy. My former husband recently died, having never removed me as beneficiary. The attorney handling the probate of my former husband’s estate says I am not entitled to receive the life insurance proceeds. Do I get the money or not? Response: Florida Statute 732.703, which became effective July 1, 2012, states that a life insurance beneficiary designation naming a spouse is void in the event the marriage is later dissolved. However, the validity of this relatively new statute has yet to be challenged in Court.

If the beneficiary designation was made before July 1, 2012, you could make an argument that the retroactive application of the statute is illegal, but this argument will probably fail as the Court would most likely hold that it is reasonable to assume that a policy owner should expect that beneficiary designations are subject to future legislative regulation. Also, I think the Court will hold that public policy favors revocation upon divorce. Additionally, you could argue that this new statute violated your former husband’s freedom to contract, under the so-called Contract Clause of the United States and the Florida Constitution, but I think this argument would fail as well because the court will most likely hold

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Social security and medicare -- lasting sources of independence T his month, communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, family, and friends. A strong community also creates independence as we help each other recognize our full potential. Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for over 80 years. And Medicare has been doing the same for over five decades. Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65. For many older Americans, this is their primary health insurance and without it, they might not enjoy an independent lifestyle. The four parts of Medicare are as easy as A, B, C, and D. • Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premium-free since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. • Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health care

providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period and then decide to do so later, your coverage may be delayed and you may have to pay a higher monthly premium for as long as you have Part B.

• Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. This plan includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, and may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on the state where you live, private insurer, and whether you select a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization. • Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and resources may qualify for Extra Help to pay the premium and deductible. If you don’t enroll in a Medicare drug plan when you’re first eligible, you may pay a late enrollment penalty if you join a plan later. You will have to pay this penalty for as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. To see if you qualify for extra help visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ prescriptionhelp. Lifestyles After 50 • Tampa Bay • July 2017 • page 19

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hat is a sustainable withdrawal rate of a retiree’s investment portfolio? In other words, how much can one spend without running out of money? Several white papers have been written on this topic, so we are only scratching the surface here. I will try, however, to point out a common misconception I believe too many investors make. In my experience, most clients take the mindset of only spending the income generated from a portfolio, and wanting to avoid “dipping into principal.” While this conceptually makes sense, I believe it is the wrong way to look at it, especially in this extended period of low interest rates. In this environment, it is challenging to generate reasonable income out of fixed-income investments, without either going out many years in maturity, or investing in lower-quality bonds that pay higher interest. For retirees, these options rarely, if ever, make sense. Fortunately, there are other options for investors other than just collecting interest income. These include receiving dividends from stock investments, as well as selling assets that have appreciated. As an example, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index returned almost 10 percent last year, only about 2 percent of which was from dividends. This other approximate 8 percent of return was from price appreciation. So, if an investor needed to take 4 percent of the portfolio value for

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