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As 9 year olds, we all glowed with the idea of hitting double digits. The same holds true for those few fortunate enough to hit triple digits—the century mark!

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Here there be dragons.

Well, actually, there will be dragon boats.

Dozens of them will take to the water in the fourth annual Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, November 14 at Lake Hernando Park. The day-long event features live music, an arts and crafts village, a food court and a kid’s play area. And taking center stage among the festivities is a full slate of fun and competitive dragon boat racing.

“The festival has become a great community event, and people come from many surrounding counties,” says Andy Smith, the LH Dragon Boat Festival event coordinator. “It’s a fun day for the whole family, and once people see dragon boat racing, they love it.”

Dragon boats originated as fishing boats in China more than 2,500 years ago—think an elongated canoe, generally more than 40 feet long needing 18 to 25 people to man the oars and paddle.

Over the years, dragon boat racing has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport and popular community fundraiser. Basically, a team consists of 20 paddlers seated in 10 rows of two with a drummer sitting in the bow. Paddlers paddle in unison, and the drummer, who wears the team’s colors, beats the drum in sync with the paddlers to motivate them. There is also

a professional steerperson, provided by the festival, who stands in the boat’s stem to guide it straight down the race course with a 10-foot oar. The 300-meter races and an optional 2,000-meter race will be along the shoreline of Lake Hernando.

“For our festival, eight of the 20 paddlers must be women. There is also an age restriction of no younger than 14 years old,” says Smith. “All the boats and equipment are provided by the festival. We had 57 teams last year and expect to have at least that many this year. Many businesses, communities and clubs sponsor a team.”

After the completion of the dragon boat races, the Hernando Elks Club will host an awards ceremony, teams party and free concert from 5-10pm. And all this fun is focused on community involvement and charitable giving.

“Proceeds raised by the festival will go to the Citrus County Food Bank and the Citrus County Veterans Foundation,” says Smith.

“Both of these organizations do great work in the communities throughout Citrus County.

There is no general public admission fee, so we want to welcome everyone to come out and enjoy a great day.”

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TAKE EVERY SINGLE THING OUT OF YOUR CLOSET. Clothes,

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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS to weed out what you can

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DOES IT STILL FIT? HAVE I WORN IT WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? IF I SAW IT IN A STORE NOW, WOULD I WANT TO BUY IT? DO I LOVE THE WAY IT MAKES ME LOOK? ARE THERE ANY BROKEN ZIPPERS, HANGING STRINGS, MISSING BUTTONS OR MYSTERY STAINS?

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In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, people are more connected than ever. But for a segment of the population—those deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or speech disabled—there remain communication challenges. But the good news is that there is a no-cost solution to keep the lines of communication open.

In 1991, the Florida Legislature passed the Telecommunications Access System Act (TASA F.S. 427) to provide a Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program to the aforementioned individuals.

Funded by a monthly surcharge on regular landline phones, the program supplies free specialized phones and ring signaling devices to keep these individuals connected through the Florida Relay service. Provided through a contract with Sprint, the Florida Relay service assists communications between people who use text phones and those who use voice phones.

Specially trained operators facilitate confidential communication between the two callers, 365 days a year, 24/7.

Overseeing both parts of TASA is Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc., a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. There are currently 29 FTRI distribution centers throughout the state, including one each in Marion and Citrus Counties.

The former is located in the Ocala-based Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida, while the latter is associated with the Crystal River-based Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services.

“We distribute 60 to 90 phones a month,” says Craig Stock, the senior program specialist with FTRI’s Ocala distribution office. “We have all kinds of volume control phones for mild, moderate or severe hearing loss. We also have captioned phones and those with visual cues, such as a red

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light when the phone is ringing. The phones are loaned to qualified individuals for as long as they need it.”

To qualify for an FTRI phone a person must be a permanent Florida resident, at least 3 years old and have a hearing loss or be speech challenged.

“We even administer a five-minute hearing assessment written test in our office,” says Stock. “We encourage people who have a hearing or speech issue to come by the office. I also go to Beneficial Hearing Aid Center and Audibel Hearing Center and make presentations in many of the senior communities. We want people to know about this free service to help keep them connected with their family and friends.”

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let’s be frank D o you ever see those trendy foods, beauty techniques or odd products and think “now that I have to try?” Here in the test lab, i.e. our editorial office, I’m trying one of the latest beauty products taking over the social media world: Scrub Frank Original Coffee Scrub.

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Frank Body boasts what can only be described as a cult following on Instagram (see #thefrankeffect). One bag of Frank Original Coffee Scrub costs $14.95, but with an ingredient list of pantry staples, one has to wonder if it can’t be DIYed for less. Also, all emails from customer service refer to the product as a person named Frank and say he’s on his way to your house (meaning “your order shipped”), and personally, I could’ve done without that.

Made with coffee, sweet almond oil, salt, brown sugar, orange oil and tocopherol (vitamin E), Frank’s site says it “targets dry skin, stretch marks, cellulite, eczema, psoriasis and acne.” No doubt it’ll make my skin softer, so my goal is to see how it stands up in cost and effectiveness to my kitchen-cloned version.

the experiment I purchased vitamin E oil and sweet almond oil to stick with Frank’s formula, then used my own pantry staples for the rest. MY RECIPE WENT LIKE THIS:

the results The one category Frank swept was texture. It’s made with finely ground coffee as opposed to Folger’s breakfast blend, so it felt gentler on my skin. As for the rest, and I may be biased, I think my DIY Frank (which I lovingly call Fred) was just as luxurious.

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cup coffee grounds cup brown sugar tbsp salt cup almond oil tsp vitamin E oil

Frank’s instructions say to hop in the shower, grab a handful, scrub in circular motions (be prepared for a messy shower!) and let dry for five to 10 minutes, so I Frank-ed one side of my body and DIY-ed the other accordingly.

As expected, the end results of each scrub felt the same. Both were excellent exfoliators, and my skin felt softer than maybe… ever. About 7 ounces of Frank scrub cost $14.95 versus my 8-ounce mason jar of DIY scrub. Although it required investing about $12 in vitamin E and almond oil from Amazon.com, I could easily make about five or six more

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Besides being easy on my wallet and turning my bathtub into a massive coffee pot, it’s customizable. It’s a fragrance and chemical-free full-body scrub safe for even the most sensitive skin. That’s five stars for Fred!

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hat started as a groundbreaking in September 2014 came to an end when Ocala Regional Medical Center admitted the first patients to its brand-new ICU expansion this past August 26. And that’s just the beginning of the 56,000 square feet being added to ORMC.

BY KATIE MCPHERSON

ORMC, a Level II Trauma Center, went from 14 to 48 beds available for intensive care. Twelve are dedicated to trauma, 10 to surgical ICU, 10 to medical ICU and two swing beds for any need. The hospital began the expansion in response to the community’s growing medical needs, particularly stays in the ICU unit.

“In the last few years, we’ve seen a significant increase in the use of our ICU services,” says Suzanne Santangelo, Ocala Health director of marketing. “In 2010, our ICU capacity was at 65 percent. Two years later, after we opened the trauma unit, capacity jumped to 87 percent. Earlier this year, our ICU capacity was at 98 percent. In addition to trauma patients, medical and surgical patients are needing more specialized care, which is why the opening of this new unit couldn’t come at a better time.”

Each patient room is 300 square feet, flooded with natural light and

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decorated with artwork selected to promote patient healing. Bedside computers were installed so nurses and physicians can take notes from the patient directly. They will be cared for by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians and specialty-trained intensive care nurses 24/7, including 50 newly hired staff members. The ICU also features equipment that helps staff ambulate critically ill patients earlier in their recovery process.

Guests visiting the ICU will find a spacious waiting room just for them

with a consulting room attached to chat with doctors privately.

The expansion is a nurse’s dream come true, too. Glass doors on each room allow full view of patients’ monitors and vitals without having to enter and disturb them while resting or when loved ones are visiting.

“They’re designed to do documenting and charting while outside the room,” says Mal Taylor, a trauma and intensive care nurse.

The nurses’ station is equipped with a chute for lab work to be sent directly to technicians without having to leave the floor. Nurses’ computers are located between two patients’ rooms, and from there, all monitors and vitals are visible. The design of this ICU keeps patient care at its focus and allows health care professionals to do their best work.

“It’s keeping the nurse at the bedside as much as possible,” Taylor says with a smile.

The improvements to ORMC come in three phases totaling $30 million, all dedicated to better patient experience.

The 34-bed ICU addition is phase I. Phase II begins in September and will be completed

by January 2016. Phase II will provide a new postanesthesia care unit for surgical patients and a six-bed cardiovascular ICU. Phase III, beginning in January 2016 and ending in April 2016, involves the construction of a new outpatient surgery area.

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With 81 percent of the United States’ 39.5 million senior citizens still taking their place behind the wheel, you can be assured that feelings on the subject vary, with seniors hands down for Team Road! And after the latest data in AAA’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers report, findings may have earned the elderly a few more sympathizers.

THE STUDY FOUND SENIORS WHO STOP DRIVING:

• HAVE TWO TIMES THE RISK OF DEPRESSION • ARE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO ENTER LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES • REDUCE THEIR SOCIAL NETWORKING BY 51 PERCENT The study also suggested that families discuss future driving plans before they become a concern, allowing loved ones to avoid the initial shock when their freedom is minimized and alternate travel arrangements must be made.

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pox vs. shingles Chicken pox and shingles are both caused by the same virus, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

For some people, if they have already contracted chicken pox, VZV can become active again later in life, taking on the new name: shingles.

Although shingles is not contagious, the VZV virus that causes it is very contagious, meaning someone who is not immune to the virus (someone who has not had chicken pox) can easily catch the virus, therefore contracting the pox for the first time and supplying them with an active supply of VZV for later.

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hingles is an itchy, painful virus that affects upward of 3 million Americans annually—most of them adults over the age of 60.

It may not be life threatening, but that doesn’t mean shingles doesn’t put a serious damper on your quality of life when you’re dealing with an outbreak. Shingles appears as a rash on your body, often as a single strip around the torso. Known by many as the “adult version of chicken pox,” there is a lot more to the shingles virus than that unfortunate title.

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In the unfortunate event of coming in direct contact with a shingles carrier, there are a few preventative steps you may want to consider—a vaccine, for one thing.

The shingles vaccine can roughly cut in half your chances of contracting shingles. And if you have already had shingles, the vaccine may help prevent it from coming back. The vaccine, which contains a weakened chickenpox virus, or the “varicella-zoster” virus, is meant to prime your immune system and fight hard to defend against the disease. The vaccine is approved and encouraged for healthy individuals 55 years and older. YOU SHOULD NOT GET THE VACCINE IF: • YOU HAVE A WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM • YOU’RE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT, SUCH AS RADIATION OR CHEMOTHERAPY • YOU HAVE ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS • YOU’RE ALLERGIC TO GELATIN OR THE ANTIBIOTIC NEOMYCIN

• YOU’RE PREGNANT • CONTACT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VACCINE, INCLUDING RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS.

THE STAGES OF SHINGLES

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CHICKEN POX Chicken pox is a highly contagious disease characterized by a red, itchy, blistery rash that eventually scabs over. Children are the most susceptible to this disease, and it generally goes away after five to 10 days.

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VIRUS REACTIVATION Developing certain medical conditions or taking certain medications can greatly weaken the immune system. When your body’s defenses are down, the varicella virus can reactivate, triggering the development of shingles.

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Patches of blisters will begin to appear over seven to 10 days, usually confined to single areas of the body, commonly forming on the side of your waistline or part of your face.

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home help Although no home remedies claim to fully alleviate the pain that comes along with shingles, these tips are still worth mentioning.

• USE A COOL, MOIST COMPRESS TO EASE DISCOMFORT. • APPLYING LOTIONS TO THE RASH COULD HELP WITH SCABBING. • CORNSTARCH OR BAKING SODA APPLIED TO THE SKIN HELPS DRY THE SORES AND ALLOWS THEM TO HEAL MORE QUICKLY. • BUROW’S SOLUTION CLEANSES SORES GENTLY TO DECREASE OOZING AND HELP THEM DRY.

After a week to 10 days, the blisters will crust over and begin to fall off. The shingles rash begins to clear within three weeks.

• PICKING AND SCRATCHING IS BEST TO AVOID. INSTEAD LET THE BLISTERS FALL OFF NATURALLY.

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• TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF THE PAIN PERSISTS. GETTING PAIN UNDER CONTROL CAN PREVENT PERMANENT NERVE DAMAGE.

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Even after the rash has healed the pain may persist. This is known as postherpetic neuralgia. For most, this will resolve in one to three months, but for some, the pain may last for a year.

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esponsible for over 3 million cases of extended nerve compression a year, carpal tunnel has begun to stir up more trouble than just a painful, tingling sensation. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, carpal tunnel is the cause of nearly half of our nation’s missed days of work.

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Typing, gripping pens and pencils, lifting heavier objects and even shaking hands can be extremely painful for those suffering from carpal tunnel. Far different from arthritis, carpal tunnel is a disease of the nerves, not the joints, and resides almost solely in the hands—whereas arthritis causes stiffness throughout the whole body and commonly progresses with age. It most often comes about from years of repetitive motion (think

typing, writing, scanning products, grasping tools, etc.), and women are three times more likely to develop the condition. As it turns out, treating carpal tunnel is a personal preference issue. The choices range from braces and medications to surgery for those severely inflicted. In the meantime, though, here are some exercises to provide some relief to both you and your nerves, as well as some preventive measures.

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Start with your hands together, in the prayer position. Next, spread your fingers as far apart as you can; then separate your palms up to the base of your fingers. Press fingertips together, and push out, separating fingers to the tips.

This exercise is as easy as it sounds. Simply shake your hands, like you are air drying them to keep the median nerves from getting too tight during the day. Try to integrate this into your hand-washing routine.

Place one arm straight out in front of you, elbows locked and fingers pointing toward the floor. Spread your fingers slightly and use your other hand to apply gentle pressure to your down-facing hand, stretching your wrists and hands as far back as you can manage. Hold the pose for 20 seconds. Next, point the fingers toward ceiling, and use other hand to pull fingers back. Switch arms, and repeat on other side.

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ews about the Food and Drug Administration’s warning that NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can be heartrisky has made lots of you worried about taking those painrelieving pills for everything from a once-in-awhile headache or sore muscles to chronic arthritis pain.

BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D.

NSAIDs—those ache-reducing drugs that include over-thecounter ibuprofen and naproxen as well as prescription versions like celecoxib (Celebrex), oxaprozin (Daypro) and diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren etc.)—can increase your risk for heart attack, stroke or heart failure. There seem to be two reasons why these meds are risky: • FIRST, THEY REDUCE PAINFUL INFLAMMATION BY INHIBITING AN ENZYME CALLED COX2. But COX-2 is also beneficial; it relaxes arteries and discourages blood platelets from forming clots. So dialing down this enzyme's activities can increase blood pressure and the risk for clots.

• SECOND, NSAIDS INTERFERE WITH THE HEARTAND BRAIN PROTECTING ACTION OF DAILY, LOWDOSE ASPIRIN. NSAIDs block aspirin's ability to reduce the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

We'll know more about the safest NSAID doses when results are released next year from a study of 24,000 people taking NSAIDs regularly. In the meantime, these strategies can keep you comfortable while keeping your risks low:

TRY ASPIRIN. If your doctor says you're not at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, try taking the dose recommended on the package with a half-glass of warm water before and after. (Warm water helps dissolve the pills faster, decreasing chances for damage to your stomach lining and intestines.) Studies show that if you're at high risk, low-dose aspirin can cut your chances for a first heart attack by at least 22 percent and at the same time lower

risk for blood clot-triggered strokes (the most common kind) and for the leg pain associated with peripheral artery disease. If you need to take another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain reliever (like ibuprofen), do it 24 hours before or after your aspirin.

THINK LOW-DOSE/SHORTEST TIME. If you really need an NSAID, go with the smallest dose for the shortest period of time.

We think that means the occasional dose may be OK for most people... but read on for an important warning.

At risk for a heart attack or stroke? Think twice about NSAIDs. The FDA says risk for problems is higher in people who already have heart disease or those who have high LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure or other issues, like diabetes.

It's also risky if you have already had a cardiovascular "event"— say, a heart attack.

FIND WAYS TO EASE ARTHRITIS PAIN, HEADACHES AND SORE MUSCLES WITHOUT TAKING NSAIDS. Research shows

that physical activity can slash aches and prevent worsening problems for many people. So try the Arthritis Foundation's "Arthritis Self Help" program (at arthritis.org), proven to reduce pain by 20 percent. Practice stress reduction with mindful meditation; it really does work. Rely on warm Epsom salt baths for sore muscles. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet that includes lots of fruits, veggies and good fats.

TRY A TOPICAL PAIN-RELIEVER OR ACUPUNCTURE. Creams and gels that contain capsaicin (derived from red peppers) can reduce joint pain 40 percent if used regularly. If you need more help, ask your doc about NSAID creams or gels, which ease pain for about 60 percent of those who try them. Acupuncture works for some of these conditions as well.

Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of The Dr. Oz Show, and Mike Roizen, M.D., is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into The Dr. Oz Show or visit sharecare.com. (c) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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YOUTH GROUP, OCALA UNITED, PULLS OFF OCALA’S OWN EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER.

By Cynthia McFarl

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All you have to do is turn on the nigh tly news or scan the headlines to be reminded we’r e living in troublin times. There’s no g denying that dark ness and evil abound, yet we re cognize them be cause they stand stark contrast to in their opposites: go odness and light And make no mist . ake, goodness an d light also abound. Just ask Landon and Jenn i Cassidy, and th children, Carolin eir e, 9, Clayton, 6, an d Callie Rae, 1.

BEFORE

Married 11 years, Landon and Jenni have lived in Ocala that entire time, and Jenni’s lived here since she was born. Landon works at SPX, while Jenni, a stay-at-home mom since her last child was born, has worked as a Marion County teacher and also led Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H groups. The couple is actively involved in their church and community, routinely helping others and offering assistance in any way possible. Yet, despite their diligence and work ethic, the

Cassidy family had stumbled into hard times.

During a storm in 2011, a tree limb fell on the roof of the house they owned in Silver Spring Shores, damaging the structure’s integrity and eventually leading to mold and other problems. Over the next year, Landon and Jenni struggled to come up with enough money to repair the roof but could not afford a complete fix. After trying everything possible, they ended up having to “short sell” the house, which caused

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their credit rating to take a huge hit.

Jenni’s parents, Steve and Julie Upton, also of Ocala, owned an older house in the Fore Acres neighborhood, which they’d bought as a “fixer-upper” and intended to turn into a rental. They agreed to let Landon and Jenni rent to own, and the Cassidys moved into the house in December 2013. The house needed a new roof and drain field, which they were able to replace, but Landon and Jenni simply didn’t have the money to address the failing AC/heating unit, faulty windows and crumbling driveway.

“We were able to save enough money to do some necessary work, but everything else was on hold,” relates Jenni, who was pregnant at the time with the couple’s third child. When that baby, Callie Rae, was born in June 2014, she had health issues, which required testing and doctor visits. Those mounting medical expenses only added to the Cassidy family’s financial difficulties.

“This is a working family trying to help themselves.

They never complained.

You’d never know they were struggling because they never asked for help.

They just worked harder and harder, but they needed help to get their feet back under them. This is a family that has been known for their generosity; they’ve always been willing to help someone if needed,” says Judy Overfelt, who first

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OCALA UNITED RECEIVED NEARLY $60,000 IN MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, LABOR AND MONETARY DONATIONS.

met the Cassidys in 2001 through their 4-H club when Jenni helped the Overfelt children get ready for the Southeastern Youth Fair.

That’s when Judy’s son, Matt, came up with an idea.

Matt had founded Ocala United, a Christian youth group in Ocala in 2014.

The students involved in Ocala United had traveled to Nicaragua the last two summers for a mission trip and had already conducted several fundraisers to raise

money in anticipation of this year’s trip. Why not, Matt suggested, help a local family instead of traveling overseas?

The idea was to renovate the Cassidys’ home reminiscent of the former TV reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

The kids needed no convincing. They were all in.

Matt and Judy stepped up to help solicit donations from area businesses. When all was said and done, Ocala United received nearly $60,000 in materials, products, labor and monetary donations. It was an amazing accomplishment, especially considering Ocala United is such a young organization.

“We live in an awesome community. Ocala is a family.

This town pulled together unbelievably,” says Judy, who’s lived here her entire life. “When you see others helping someone, businesses and people want to get on board and help.

It’s contagious.”

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TH E S U A C E B G IN L G G WORKED STRU T S JU Y E H T P. L E ASKED FORRDHER, BUT THEY NEEDED HARDER AND HA EIR FEET BACK UNDER THEM. HELP TO GET TH Once Ocala United was committed to the project, there was the matter of logistics. For instance, getting precise measurements so materials could be ordered and specific items (countertops, cabinets, etc.) built. Unbeknownst to the Cassidys, Jenni’s mother, Julie, provided the Overfelts with a house key and frequently had to come up with a reason to get Jenni out of the house. The Cassidys had no clue that contractors had been secretly coming and going for months.

It took some creativity to get the family away from home for a week, but Ocala United had that covered, too.

“We told Landon and Jenni that Ocala United had chosen them as the family they wanted to send on an all-expensespaid Daytona Beach vacation,” explains Judy. “They said they thought another family would be more worthy, but Matt told them they were deserving because of how they serve their community.”

On August 2, as soon as the Cassidys left town, Ocala United showed up, along with a contractor, sub contractors and volunteers, and the makeover was underway.

That they accomplished as much as they did in five days is nothing short of miraculous.

The 20 young people from Ocala United who participated approached the project as though it wasn’t in their own town. They stayed in donated rooms at a local hotel and didn’t keep their

cell phones on. They might not have been in a third world country, but they put in the same amount of effort as if they’d been on the other side of the world.

Andrew Hurst, 17, a dual enrollment student at Forest High School and the College of Central Florida, took part in the makeover as a member of Ocala United.

Andrew has participated in missions in other countries before but found this “trip” no less remarkable.

“I went to Nicaragua the last two summers for missions, and it was amazing but nothing quite like this.

This was a different kind of amazing,” says Andrew. “We worked our tails off. That last day, Thursday, we worked until after midnight. We’d also done a lot of fundraisers beforehand, everything from a pancake breakfast to a three-day yard sale. The best part of the whole thing was ‘reveal day,’ to see how the community came together and how we impacted this family. They were so grateful for everything we did. For me, that put it over the top.

It was the reward for all our hard work.”

Pulling off the magic of a makeover of this magnitude indeed required hard work.

Installing countertops, cabinets, flooring, a bathroom sink and vanity, ceiling fans and lighting, a new front door, windows, a new AC/heating unit, dog kennel and redoing the concrete driveway took a team of experts and dedicated volunteers.

Painting, bedding, dishes, cookware, enough new furniture to fill several

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BEFORE

AFTER rooms, home décor items, a new push mower, sod and mulch, the donation of a 2004 Mazda mini-van and lifetime garbage service were also part of the intensive project. Several area eateries donated meals every day to those who were working at the house.

At least one neighborhood teen got involved early in the week after walking over to find out what was going on. One of the volunteers offered him lunch, and he decided to pitch in and help out.

Although the Cassidy family drove their own vehicle to Daytona, Ocala United had to be sure they didn’t get back to Ocala before Friday morning. Because Jenni’s parents were in on the surprise, they offered to help. Judy Overfelt texted the Cassidys to let them know a limo would be arriving in Daytona to bring them home

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under the pretext that it would be a fun “first” for their kids. Jenni’s folks rode over in the limo so they could drive the family’s car back.

On the morning of Friday, August 7, the Cassidy family was due to arrive home between 11am and noon.

Following in the tradition of the television show, a bus (in this case, a 37-foot RV) was parked to block the driveway of the house on NE 52nd Street. As the limo pulled up, the Cassidy family stared out the windows in shock at a crowd of close to 400 cheering people, some waving signs that declared, “There’s No Place Like Home,” “We Love the Cassidy Family” and “Welcome Home.”

And what a welcome it was.

The stunned family stepped out of the limo into an enthusiastic crowd shouting, “Move that bus!

Move that bus!” As the RV

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you hope,” says Jenni. “It was so moving to know that complete strangers gave of their precious time and resources so selflessly. This was an act of generosity, love and kindness we could have never imagined. God truly worked through Ocala United, our community, local businesses, and I know there will be many treasures laid up in heaven for the love of Christ shown to my family. Landon and I really want to pay it forward. Nothing we can say can express our deepest, most sincere gratitude and appreciation.

We are ever humbled at the outpouring of love into our family and can’t wait to see how God continues to use this for His glory. It’s the blessing of a lifetime.”

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it Ocala Un stian local Chri ) 3 )( 501(c iddle istry for m youth min nd h school a school, hig not dents. It is college stu n o e with any pulled away from the front of the home, the Cassidys got the affiliated ing nday even first view of their totally renovated home. church. Su Grace are held in Walking through the house, they were overwhelmed at the meetings om ro assembly abundance but especially at the attention to detail that included Place, an n n Luthera some very simple things, such as closet doors in 9-year-old at St. Joh fo, visit or more in Caroline’s bedroom, something that was missing before.

Church. F ebook. .us or fac d e it n u la “We feel so humbled; it’s hard to even talk about it,” oca united. admits Jenni, who still gets emotional thinking about what com/ocala happened to their family. “Not many people knew our situation. We’ve always been willing to help others but didn’t ever expect it would happen to us. This is the kind of thing that happens on TV, not in real life.

It’s just so unbelievable; it’s really miraculous.

“My husband keeps saying they gave us the gift of time,” she adds. “It was so stressful having so much to do, both time-wise and money-wise. It would probably have taken us 15 years to have done this.

We’ve already played basketball in the new driveway!

“You hear so many bad things about young people today, and then this happens and it gives

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Qu ts It’s finally time to make good on your promise to give up the dangerous habit of using tobacco.

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incomprehensible as it sounds today, just a few short decades ago advertisements abounded with doctors (yes, medical doctors and dentists) actually endorsing smoking and certain brands of cigarettes.

One print advertisement from 1930 boasts, “20,679 physicians say that Lucky Strike cigarettes are less irritating.” An ad that appeared in 1946 proudly proclaimed, “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.” A 1950’s ad depicts a whitecoated dentist announcing, “As your dentist, I would recommend Viceroys.” (You gotta love a brand that uses the word “vice” in its name. Talk about truth in advertising…)

Eventually, the tide turned and the truth began coming out. A report by the Surgeon General of the United States in 1964 noted that nicotine and tar in cigarettes cause lung cancer. A year later, Congress passed the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act stating that cigarette packages must carry a warning label.

In 1971, Congress passed a law forbidding companies to advertise cigarettes on TV and radio.

The days of doctors advocating smoking may be history, but tobacco use is still the greatest single preventable cause of disease and premature death in America. It’s responsible for over 440,000 deaths each year, including those caused

18%

of female high school students use some form of tobacco

7%

of middle school students use some form of tobacco

by secondhand smoke. At least 30 percent of all cancer deaths are related to smoking.

The good news is that far fewer Americans are smoking cigarettes today, down to 18 percent of the population in 2012 (the latest year for which statistics are available) as compared to 42 percent of the population in 1965. But that still means: • 42 million adults smoke cigarettes • 13.4 million smoke cigars • 9 million use “smokeless” or “spit” tobacco • 2.5 million smoke tobacco in pipes If you think today’s youth are wise to the dangers of tobacco, think again.

Government surveys show tobacco use is more common than you might imagine given the wealth of information

about its inherent dangers.

As of 2012: • 23 percent of male high school students use some form of tobacco • 18 percent of female high school students use some form of tobacco • 7 percent of middle school students use some form of tobacco

The “N” Word

A major reason it’s so hard to stop using tobacco is because of nicotine, a chemical naturally found in tobacco. Before you beat yourself up, you should know that research suggests nicotine may be as addictive as alcohol, heroin or cocaine.

It holds the dubious honor of having more people under its addictive hold than any other drug in America.

Many people quit using tobacco for a brief period but quickly find themselves reaching for it again because of nicotine’s nasty withdrawal symptoms, which may include: • Craving tobacco • Anxiety, anger, irritation, feeling “down” • Hunger • Difficulty concentrating • Trouble sleeping Plain and simple, it’s no fun as your body adjusts to not having nicotine, but if you can hang tough, most symptoms are gone after that first week when withdrawal symptoms are strongest.

(Tobacco cravings, however, can last longer.)

That’s why it often takes multiple attempts to quit for good—and why it makes sense to follow a proven method for getting off tobacco.

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smoking by region

Where you live may influence whether or not you “light up.” Here’s a quick breakdown of cigarette smokers by population:

South: 20% Midwest: 21% West: 14% Source: American Cancer Society

why quit?

SMOKING CAN SHORTEN YOUR LIFE BY AS MUCH AS 14 YEARS. IF YOU NEED MORE REASONS TO QUIT, KEEP READING: • Lowered risk for lung cancer and many other types of cancer • Reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease • Reduced heart disease risk within one to two years of quitting • Reduced respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

• Reduced risk of developing some lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, one of the leading causes of death in the United States • Reduced risk for infertility and babies of low birth weight in women of childbearing age • Better breath • Financial savings, both from cigarettes and health problems Sources: CDC.gov, familydoctor.org

quitting for good Because November marks National Smoking Cessation Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, if you use tobacco, now’s the perfect time to pick your “quit date.” Of course, if, like

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many smokers and tobacco users, you’ve tried to stop before, you know there’s a lot more to quitting this habit than just picking a date.

Here’s some good news: The number of former smokers has outnumbered current smokers since 2002.

The following treatment and methods have been proven effective for people who want to quit using tobacco: counseling (may be telephone, individual or group); advice from a health care professional; treatment and support via cell phone; behavioral therapies; nicotine replacement products (over-thecounter and prescription); and non-nicotine prescription medication.

Nicotine replacement products include nicotine

patch, gum lozenge, inhaler and nasal spray.

Non-nicotine medications include bupropion SR (Wellbutrin or Zyban®) and varenicline tartrate (Chantix®) and require a doctor’s prescription.

Bupropion SR medications are meant to reduce symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and reduce your urge to smoke. Varenicline helps ease withdrawal symptoms and blocks the effects of nicotine if you start smoking again.

Always follow doctor’s recommendations when using any of these prescription medications. They are not for everyone, and some have possible side effects.

“THERE ARE MANY ANECDOTAL STORIES RELATED TO SMOKING CESSATION, RANGING FROM THE BIZARRE TO THE SIMPLY UNPROVEN,” notes Norman H. Edelman, M.D., senior consultant for scientific affairs for the American Lung Association. “We can only rely on those that have been tested scientifically and found to be effective.

Using untested methods usually results in a waste of both time and money.”

For the record, it’s been shown that using medication, together with counseling, is more effective for treating tobacco dependence than using either method on its own.

Coverage may be provided by your insurance, health plan, clinic or a quitline, making the cost of medication greatly reduced or even free to eligible adults.

different ways to quit:

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

COLD TURKEY: Giving up tobacco completely and all at once.

Extra inspiration to quit: You’ll start noticing some health benefits right away.

WEANING: Gradually cutting back on tobacco use over time until you’ve totally quit.

Extra inspiration to quit: It’s been said, “Quitting smoking is a marathon, not a sprint.” Don’t beat yourself up when you slip. Instead, evaluate your weaknesses and renew your commitment to stop.

BACKSLIDING: Trying again to quit after several failed past attempts.

Extra inspiration to quit: Stay away from alcohol; it lowers your resistance to tobacco use and typically puts you in a setting where you’re surrounded by smokers.

SUBSTITUTION: Using tobacco/ nicotine substitutes to overcome cravings.

Extra inspiration to quit: Create a tobacco-free environment to improve your odds of success.

PHARMACEUTICAL HELP:

Using medication to break the habit.

Extra inspiration to quit: Realize that you’ll have a better outcome if you get extra help, such as therapy or counseling.

avoid triggers You may have never even thought about how ingrained tobacco has become in your life… until you attempt to quit using it.

THE FOLLOWING CAN HELP: Consciously change your routine to avoid tobacco temptation.

Avoid alcohol.

Stay away from situations and people where you’ll be tempted to use tobacco.

Keep your hands busy.

Spend more time with people who don’t use tobacco.

Find another outlet for stress (exercise, walk, squeeze a “stress ball,” etc.).

don’t fall for the

smokeless myth Contrary to what you’d like to believe, smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco, snuff, e-cigarettes, and waterpipes (hookahs), aren’t harmless or safer than cigarettes. The truth is that these “cigarette alternatives” can actually expose you to the same—or even greater—amount of toxins and chemicals.

“IT IS WELL ESTABLISHED THAT SMOKELESS TOBACCO IS NOT A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO SMOKING AND LEADS, FOR EXAMPLE, TO CANCERS OF THE ORAL CAVITY, WHICH CAN THEMSELVES BE FATAL,” says Dr. Edelman.

Some smokeless tobacco products contain more nicotine than cigarettes and can increase your risk of mouth and throat cancer, along with gum disease and tooth decay.

It can be helpful to use an “oral substitute” for smokeless tobacco. You can use nicotine replacement products or something that

doesn’t contain nicotine, such as sugarless gum, sunflower seeds and even beef jerky.

Thousands of dippers have successfully quit using smokeless tobacco by using Bacc-Off, a non-tobacco chew, which came on the market in 1993. Clinical studies at Mississippi and Oklahoma universities showed that participants had significantly lowered stress and withdrawal symptoms when using BaccOff to stop dipping.

The process involves mixing Bacc-Off with your regular chewing tobacco and gradually reducing your tobacco and nicotine dependence. Because the process is gradual, withdrawal discomfort is lessened and the odds of successful quitting are increased.

The herbal product contains no tobacco and is made from FDA-approved ingredients, including tea and mint leaves. Because the product has a taste and

note to friends and

family members Someone you love uses tobacco, and you’d like for them to quit for a host of good reasons. Those reasons may be positive, but keep in mind, you can’t force someone to end a bad habit. The following techniques have been used by a multitude of people trying to get a loved one to quit. What they have in common is that they don’t work!

• Using a negative or fear-based approach • Acting angry and judgmental • Pushing someone to set a “quit date” • Using guilt tactics

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You’ve put in your time, paid your dues and now it’s time to retire, relax and live the good life… so, if you’re like most Americans,

where do you go from here?

By JIM GIBSON

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he celebration that took place following the end of World War II evidently lasted quite a while — from 1946 through 1964 — at least that’s the time span statisticians use to define the “baby boomer” generation.

This 18-year celebration of life produced more births per capita than at any time in American history… and it produced something else—10,000

retirees each and every day for the next 18 years. ..

This potpourri of seniors encompasses every hue of the economic spectrum from super rich to super poor… with the overwhelming majority falling somewhere in between, with most on the lower end of the scale.

Government Accountability Office statistics show that one-third of retirees have no savings or pension plan and only half have any savings at all, and in the vast majority of cases, these savings aren’t sufficient to maintain the retiree’s working lifestyle.

This means the odds are that you aren’t planning a trip to Tahiti this year or preparing the backyard for that luxurious in-ground pool and spa. So, if you’re like most retiring Americans, what are some good options for a retirement itinerary worthy of all the hard work you put in to make it this far—on a retiree’s budget?

IMPROVE YOURSELF Retirement age for most of us is an age where two things become increasingly important: maintaining or improving our physical health and the need for some form of spiritual fulfillment. According to Colette Carroll, director of recovery programs at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, yoga could fulfill both those needs.

“We offer a type of yoga that is perfect for seniors,” says Carroll. “It is for everyone regardless of age, health status, religious belief or whatever… it is healing for the body and the mind.”

Carroll says that retirement is the perfect time to consider yoga.

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“I have worked with many seniors who now have the time to play golf or tennis, but their bodies, especially their shoulders or knees, may be giving them problems. Yoga exercises are ideal for strengthening, increased flexibility and healing in these situations. We also offer five-day classes in a program called Yoga Nidra that teaches yoga meditation, which promotes physical healing and spiritual awareness.

It is absolutely perfect for seniors, as it has a very gentle approach.

All you have to do is lie down to participate. It is a meditative state of consciousness, and it is a dynamic transformational tool that is healing in all its aspects.”

According to Carroll, yoga can help transform your life, from the spiritually profound to the everyday simple.

“I once instructed a woman in her 90s who had a lot of trouble turning her head to see oncoming traffic because of stiffness and pain in her neck.

Within just a couple of weeks, she could turn her head in any direction and was amazed at the improvement. But what makes yoga so good for retirees is that yoga and meditation are for the whole person, body and mind.”

For more information, visit amrityoga.com or search for “yoga in Marion and Citrus Counties.”

MENTOR A YOUNG PERSON You have tons of experience and wisdom that you’ve garnered over the years, and what better way to put it all to good use than mentoring? The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is looking for a few good men and women to donate their time to help educate, guide and build strong character in our area’s youth.

“We have volunteer positions for people of all business backgrounds and experiences,” says Boys & Girls Club of Marion County CEO Stan Creel. “Mentoring falls into all areas of what we provide, whether it be sports related, education, health, finance, tech or computer-related, or any area… it covers a very broad spectrum of what we do.”

Mentoring will allow you to pass on any skills you have picked up over the years to a young person in need of guidance. And those skills don’t have to be professional or technical.

“For example, we have health-related programs that involve teaching good eating habits that only require a mentor to be able to cook,” says Creel. “The mentor teaches the child to cook good, nutritious meals, and this enables the child to improve or maintain good health. Whatever your ability or interest, we have an area where you can help a child. Even if it’s in our administrative department; whenever a volunteer comes in and helps out our staff, it frees us up to have more time to give to the kids.”

The only requirement for volunteering or mentoring at the Boys and Girls Club is a background check for those volunteers who deal directly with children. Creel said the background check is paid for by the club. Mentors can volunteer for as few or as many hours per week as they choose.

There are clubs in Ocala, Silver Springs Shores and Dunnellon in Marion County and in Inverness, Beverley Hills and Homosassa in Citrus County.

Regular club hours during the summer are Monday through Friday 7:30am until 5:30pm, and they vary from club to club during the school year.

For more details and local contact information, visit bgca.org.

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SURF Yeah, right. No, we’re not talking about hanging ten in an ocean full of sharks. We’re talking about the Internet.

And yes, there is a whole different kind of shark found in those electronic waters, but most of them are fairly easily spotted before it’s too late. So don’t be afraid to enter these waters, because they may contain a bounty of new friends who might share similar interests. Research shows that more seniors are using the Internet than ever before, and that means more senior-oriented sites will become available over time.

Social media sites online offer seniors the chance to meet people from around the world they might never have come in contact with in any other way. Besides Facebook and the usual social media fare, there are sites designed specifically for seniors. You have to make sure that whatever site or sites you choose to visit are not just for senior online dating… unless of course that is part of your retirement itinerary. There are plenty of sites available where seniors can meet other seniors just for the sake of good conversation and forming new friendships.

And don’t be intimidated by the idea of maneuvering your way through the Web. If your PC skills aren’t up to par, there are plenty of beginning computer classes available. Some are offered through continuing education programs at local colleges.

For information on beginning computer classes, visit the College of Central Florida website at cf.edu.

RELOCATE Now is the time to decide exactly where you want to spend those Golden Years.

You may have been tied to your present home by job location or family responsibilities. Your job has now ended, and your children likely have families of their own and live somewhere other than nearby. With little left to tie you to your present location, this could be the perfect time to make your move.

The world is at your fingertips, but the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers up a few things to consider when making your decision.

Consider affordability of housing, the cost of living for the area you are considering, availability of public transportation (as you age you may find yourself dependent on alternative transportation), availability of good health care facilities, climate, local crime rate and proximity of services, to name a few.

Many seniors are opting for adult retirement communities. Even though AARP says the vast majority of Baby Boomers are choosing to remain in the homes they have lived in for years, communities such as The Villages, partly located in southern Marion County, are enjoying phenomenal growth rates. The Villages community now has more than 110,000 residents and is the fastest growing community in the United States.

This means plenty of seniors located in one place, which draws businesses marketed directly for senior services. It doesn’t get any better than that…

VOLUNTEER Few things in life can be more rewarding than being a volunteer. Now that you’re retired and no longer tied to a mandatory work schedule, you can pick and choose when and where you want to “work.” Nothing can offer a more flexible schedule than the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). There are only two requirements to join: be 55 years old or older and volunteer at least one hour every three months.

“We have more than 400 volunteers participating in more than 25 local programs,” says Carolyn Warnell, RSVP Coordinator for the College of Central Florida. “We utilize whatever skills our volunteers have and match them up with a program best suited for them. Some volunteers like a set schedule, such as working four hours every Tuesday at the same place, for example, and some like to try different things at different times. We have something for everyone. And what is great is that we offer free supplemental accident insurance to all our volunteers.

RSVP is federally funded, and we secure supplemental insurance that covers our volunteers to and from their assignments and while they are on the job.”

More than a half million volunteers utilize the services of RSVP nationwide.

It is a great way to give back to the community and offers volunteers a chance to learn new skills or put old ones to good use.

“We offer a variety of opportunities,” says Warnell “and we train each volunteer for the specific job he or she will be performing. Our volunteers are fully prepared for whatever task they are asked to perform. We offer opportunities as diverse as reading to a 4 year old, mentoring a high school student one on one, helping build a house with Habitat for Humanity, assisting at area nursing homes, helping local veterans— the list just goes on.”

Warnell says that the program also offers frequent lunch workshops with guest speakers providing information pertinent to senior living. The group also meets once each year to celebrate the gift of volunteering and recognize those who donate their time to the community.

Being a member of RSVP doesn’t mean that you are limited to only volunteering for programs or projects for which they provide access. Members can still volunteer anywhere in the community they choose and are encouraged to do so.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD Research has shown that senior retirees who remain active tend to live longer, healthier lives. Whatever activities you choose to pursue in your retirement, make sure you get plenty of exercise for both your body and mind. Just because you’ve retired from a job doesn’t mean you’ve retired from life.

In fact, this can be the most active time of your life. Once the pressures of providing for and raising a family or making a living are past, you can sit back, relax, take a deep breath and plan exactly what will bring you the most pleasure and make your Golden Years truly golden.

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More than 2.5 million American grandparents are now the head of “grandfamilies.”

What’s it like having to raise a family the second time around?

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Almost one in every 10 children in the state of Florida lives in a home where their parents are not the head of the household. This means either grandparents or close relatives are responsible for providing shelter, food, clothing, health care, education and the love necessary to ensure these children get to experience a childhood as close to “normal” as possible.

Many times in the past, these children would have ended up in the foster care system, living in the homes of strangers, but now the focus is on first providing homes with relatives whenever possible. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), working in conjunction with community-based care (CBC) agencies such as not-for-profit Kids Central, is utilizing the fact that children adapt more easily to the familiar surroundings of relatives’ homes to help ease the transition into alternative care for children in need.

CBC agencies collaborate with other pertinent area notfor-profit agencies that provide child welfare services. They then make caregivers aware of these agencies and the services in place to assist them in times of need.

“We focus on the needs of the child,” says Kids Central Kinship Care Program Supervisor Tawnya Drent. “The goal of our Kinship Care Program is prevention. We hope that by educating relative caregivers, such as grandparents, about the local services available and by providing as much support as possible, that we can keep these children out of the formal foster care system. And our program is working. We have a success rate of 99 percent when it comes to keeping kids out of foster care.”

“It is common knowledge in our business that the child is less traumatized when separated from a parent or parents if they are placed in the home of a familiar relative,” adds Kids Central Director of Community Affairs Nicole Pulcini Mason.

“Usually, family traditions, especially holidays, birthdays, that sort of thing, continue to be celebrated in a customary fashion, and this helps maintain stability for the child.”

According to Mason, there can be many reasons why children require alternative care: family economic hardship, abandonment, neglect, physical abuse, parental drug use or other criminal activity and incarceration are just a few. She says that in Citrus, Marion, Hernando, Lake and Sumter Counties more than 14,000 children are being raised by a

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relative. Of this number, only a very small portion (less than 5 percent) are taking advantage of CBC agencies and the continuum of support they provide. Kinship Care served 550 children last year. Additionally, about 700 others are placed with relatives and non-relatives through the Dependency System with very little overlap between the two groups.

“The vast majority of grandparents and close relatives who are making the sacrifice necessary to ensure their loved one has the best chance at a good life are probably not even aware there are services and programs available to assist them both financially and emotionally,” says Melissa Casto, a Kids Central caseworker. “Our goal is to make the connection between the caregiver and these programs.”

Who are these caregivers? They are the older couple shopping in the grocery store with a young child in tow. They are the ones sitting in the pediatrician’s office caring for the baby in a stroller. They are the neighbors just down the street…

Almost Retired

“I never dreamed I would end up raising my granddaughter,” says Sue Hanson, who lives in Hernando. “My husband, Steve, and I retired here from Minnesota expecting to take it easy and relax… and all that has changed.”

Sue and Steve now have temporary custody of their 4-year-old granddaughter, Aurora, providing for all of her care and needs. The couple’s daughter, Abbey, struggled with drug and alcohol addiction before passing away earlier this year due to health issues arising from substance abuse.

Abbey had made the decision to let Sue and Steve care for Aurora on a temporary basis prior to her death, hoping to get her life back on track. The couple only filed for emergency custody once Abbey fell seriously ill.

“Once doctors told us that our daughter probably wouldn’t make it, we immediately filed for emergency custody to keep Aurora out of the system,” she says. “We believe in family, and we believe that family is meant to be there for one another.”

The child’s father, who lives in Minnesota, refused to relinquish his parental rights, and the case ended up in court.

After seven months of court dates and investigation work, Sue and Steve were finally granted temporary custody.

Now Sue, 58, and Steve, 64, who raised their own blended family of six children, find themselves raising a small child—along with all the responsibilities that entails—again. Sue says it is a great help to her that all her children have been very supportive of her and Steve’s decision and are very active in her granddaughter’s life.

“There are so many concerns. We realize that at our age we will both be near 80 when she graduates high school,” says Sue. “Even though we aren’t on a fixed income like some other grandparents we know, we find that a major part of our income goes into raising our granddaughter.

The money we had planned on using for cruises and vacations, all the things that come with retirement, will now go into raising Aurora. It even affects us in that when we moved here, we bought a two-bedroom home that we felt was perfect for the two of us, and now it is too small for us and a young child. There are so many things that most people never think about.

It just feels so strange to be buying everything all over again… the toys, the clothes… all the things that it takes to raise a child.”

One thing that has helped Sue and Steve cope with the pressures of raising a grandchild is the support of other grandfamily heads they have met through the Kinship Care Support Group at Kids Central.

“I remember thinking, ‘Poor me,’ but then I met other grandparents raising their grandkids, some of them with three or four to take care of, and I realized that I am blessed,” Sue says. “I have learned to have much more patience while raising Aurora, but it is demanding. However, as exhausting as it may be, I wouldn’t change a thing. She is the light of our lives and such a true blessing to our family.”

Worth The Sacrifice “Now that my life is the way it is, I wouldn’t have it any other way,” says Inverness resident Georgia Bass. “I am just so happy that I can be a part of my grandsons’ lives and know that they will grow up happy and healthy and safe. It is well worth any sacrifice I have had to make in my life.”

Georgia, 49, and her husband, James, 47, are raising their two grandsons Cameron, 7, and Blaze, 2.

“At first, I did a lot of crying and said, ‘I can’t do this… I’ve already done this all before,” she says. “Then I realized how selfish I was being and saw that these two boys were so much more important than anything else in my life.”

Georgia and James have been together 13 years and raised a blended family of three children. Seven years ago, Georgia’s then-15-yearold daughter gave birth to Cameron, and the couple has “been taking care of him ever since.” Blaze is the son of Georgia’s oldest daughter, who is presently incarcerated in Lowell prison on drug-related charges, and they have been raising the young boy for almost one year.

“We just completed the adoption process for Cameron, and I couldn’t

A Lifetime Of Helping be happier,” says Georgia. “But I am concerned about our future with Blaze. My oldest daughter refuses to relinquish her parental rights, and we have a court hearing in December to determine if we retain temporary custody. My daughter writes and says she has changed… that she will be a better mother, but I went through this same thing with my youngest daughter and Cameron. I am so worried that Blaze will go right back into the life he had before. I know that when he is with us he is safe, and I am so concerned.”

Georgia left her job as a nurse to stay home and take care of her grandsons because the physical and mental strain was simply overwhelming. James’ salary from his job as an air-conditioning technician only went so far, and the couple found that funds were tight. One day, while talking with her next-door neighbor, who is also raising her own grandchild, Georgia found out about the Kinship Care Program.

“When I first went to a support group meeting, it was so comforting. I wasn’t alone. I had felt so alone and frustrated, but when I heard the stories of others going through the same thing, it gave me strength and hope,” she says. “And they made us aware of help that we never knew existed.”

Georgia and James have utilized several of the support programs promoted through Kinship Care. Kids Central assisted in finding the attorney who handled Cameron’s adoption proceedings at a reduced cost, helped them apply for relative-caregiver supplemental funds and assisted in procuring Medicaid health insurance for Blaze.

Georgia’s words exemplify the feelings of so many grandparents who now find themselves raising a second wave of children.

“I have realized that this is now my life… I will be a mother again until the day I die,” she says. “I will be 65 when Blaze finishes high school, and then there will be college, and it just never ends. But that is OK with me. I love them both so much that I would do anything for them. They are my life now.”

Pablo and Cyndi Morales, now both age 50, have been together since they were 16 years old. At just 18 years of age, the young couple decided to take their 2-year-old nephew into their home and raise him as their own. They raised him alongside their son and daughter and never regretted it for one moment.

So this Ocala couple knew what lay ahead when they decided to seek custody of their own son’s child 14 years ago.

“Our son’s girlfriend became pregnant, and due to unfortunate circumstances, she was in jail when it came time for their daughter to be born. My son was no longer seeing her, but Pablo and I continued to visit her in jail, knowing that she was carrying our grandchild. We learned that the baby would be put in foster care once it was born, and we approached DCF and asked to be granted temporary custody. Our relationship with the girlfriend wasn’t very good, and she told the caseworker that she didn’t want us to have custody… that she would prefer the baby go into foster care.

So, we were denied temporary custody, and our granddaughter was placed with a foster family.”

Six months later, the Morales’ son quite accidentally came across his daughter, Erica, who had been left alone in a baby stroller in the foster family’s yard. Erica had a large knot on her head and was in need of medical care.

He called Cyndi, and she called 911. The incident resulted in a judge granting temporary custody to the Morales’.

Once Erica’s natural mother was released from jail, she took custody of the child, but soon ended up leaving

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Erica with Cyndi and Pablo while she pursued her own interests. The babysitting became more and more frequent. One day Cyndi called the child’s Guardian Ad Litem and reported what was happening. An investigation led to an emergency hearing, and the court granted the couple temporary custody.

Pablo and Cyndi have raised Erica for the past 13 years. According to Cyndi, Erica’s mother has visitation rights that have only been used approximately four times in the last 12 years, and Erica hasn’t seen her mother since January 2014. Even when armed with this information, the Morales’ are finding it hard to convince the courts to allow them to adopt Erica.

When they initiated adoption proceedings in July 2013, Erica’s mother refused to relinquish her parental rights, and the adoption was denied.

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and spite,” says Cyndi. “And even though she hardly ever saw her and Erica wanted to be with us, it didn’t matter. We weren’t allowed to adopt her.”

The Morales’ also use the services of Kids Central, and they plan on enlisting the agency’s aid in eventually securing their adoption of Erica. The couple has nothing but praise for the agency.

“They have helped us with legal assistance, Flex funds and in helping get Medicaid for Erica. And the support group has been great,” says Cyndi. “It not only helps us, it helps Erica. While the relatives meet and support one another, Erica has the chance to meet with the other children whose caregivers are there. She is a very sensitive child, and it really helps her to meet and talk with other kids who are going through the same thing. It is such a blessing.”

Help Is Available Kids Central is but one of many CBC agencies statewide. If you are a relative caregiver, search out a communitybased support provider in order to find out what programs might be available to assist you.

For more information concerning the Kids Central Kinship Care Program, please call Tawnya Drent at (352) 387-3406.

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fed a diet including soybean oil gained nearly 10 percent more weight than their fructosefeasting counterparts. The soybean-oil-fed mice also suffered from fattier livers and insulin resistance, both possible signs of future diabetes and metabolic syndrome. So go ahead, snack on that homemade cookie. Just do it in moderation!

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is the season for good eats, but it seems most traditional favorites are laden with unhealthy amounts of sugars or fats. Although casseroles may be some of the most beloved dishes at family gatherings, perhaps it’s time they did some lightening up. The easiest, most flavorful way to healthfully repurpose old recipes? Instead of cooking them into casseroles, roast your vegetables.

roasted green beans & mushrooms Green bean casserole is a must-have, but it could be a little lighter sans fried onions and heavy cream of mushroom soup. Get all the same flavors using this recipe from Krista Rollins, who blogs at joyfulhealthyeats.com. A bonus sprinkling of cheese should win over those last few casserole holdouts.

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cup of shredded parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss green beans, mushrooms, thyme, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper until beans are evenly coated. Place green bean mushroom mixture onto baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, place in serving dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Krista Rollins, joyfulhealthyeats.com.

Sweet potatoes are often outshined in their own casserole by the heaps of melty marshmallows on top. But believe it or not, the veggies underneath are just as delicious, and you can still get those sweet notes with just a pinch of cinnamon in the mix. Try these roasted carrots and sweet potatoes from Sonnet Lauberth of insonnetskitchen.com and you probably won’t even miss the ‘mallows.

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Sea salt to taste Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots and sweet potatoes with coconut oil and spices. Lay flat on a sheet pan. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add salt to taste, garnish with fresh herbs as desired and serve warm.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sonnet Lauberth, insonnetskitchen.com.

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rthritis sufferers know traditional exercises can be too painful for joints to handle, but the right moves can actually alleviate symptoms of inflammation and discomfort. However, a national survey conducted by Harvard Medical School says only 23 percent of patients meet the guideline of walking for 150 minutes each week.

Aaron Watkins, certified personal trainer and fitness supervisor for Trilogy at Ocala Preserve, regularly works with arthritic clients. He’s an expert at tailoring exercise routines to each client to minimize discomfort and maximize results.

The proper workout routine will help improve joint movement, increase strength and flexibility and keep cartilage healthy.

He answered a few of our burning questions and created an at-home workout that requires no equipment (which means no excuses!).

For exercising stiff fingers and hands: “What I’ve used in the past is Play-Doh. It’s nice because it helps with their dexterity. I like to have them roll it into a ball, then into a little snake and connect it like an O, then put their hand inside it with all of their fingers together and then open them.

“You can do the same with a bowl of dry beans. Just moving around, opening and closing the hands with the beans providing resistance helps. And it’s therapeutic, the beans are like a nice little massage on the hands.”

When not to work out: “Generally working out in the mornings is worse for people with arthritis. You can wake up a little stiff, and it’s multiplied with someone who has arthritis, so it makes it very painful for them to do that.”

On equipment to keep at home: “Resistance bands come in all different styles, and they’re usually my go-to. They’re cheap, easily transported and you can hide them in the house because they don’t take up much space. They come in a variety of resistances you could work with if you have multiple bands.”

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befit This channel stars famous trainers like Jillian Michaels and Jane Fonda, and the channel posts a new workout video every day. Check out their playlists section to see their series on power strength training, booty boosters, prenatal and postnatal workouts and more.

blogilates Trainer Cassey Ho is all about overall health with a focus on body positivity. Her channel boasts high intensity interval training (HIIT), awesome dance jam workouts and videos for each area of the body so you can choose what you target. Her energy will keep you upbeat until the end.

fitness blender With HIIT workouts trending right now, this channel is perfect. The husband-and-wife duo offers full-length workout videos—up to an hour and a half in length—so if you’re new to the realm, they’ll walk you through the whole thing.

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xhit daily New videos each day to teach you the moves you need to know. The best part of this channel? They incorporate videos from all disciplines—kickboxing, CrossFit, Pilates and more—so you’re never bored and your muscle tone never plateaus.

yoga with adriene Check out her yoga for beginners series before starting the 30 Days of Yoga Challenge. Adriene also has a video series with sequences specifically for runners and for weight loss, as well as educational videos teaching the different varieties of this ancient exercise art.

scott herman fitness This channel is perfect for body building, perfecting your technique for safe lifting and learning new tricks to boost muscle tone. Check out his videos to perfect your techniques or to build muscle on a busy day between gym visits.

tone it up Who wouldn’t be enticed by workout videos filmed on gorgeous beaches? Trainers Karena and Katrina have workouts that are easy to replicate at home or outdoors, plus some fun varieties like a movie night workout. And hey, it’s still not too late to try out their Frisky Fall Fitness Challenge to get a head start on bikini season.

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Instructors Lauren and Kelsi always choose popular songs you can’t sit still to anyway, and they have hour-long workouts as well as specific choreography to target the upper or lower body.

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adies, the days of just “doing” your makeup are long gone. Instead, let’s talk four new methods celebrity makeup artists are using to create beautiful looks for their clients and how you can try them for yourself. Which trendy makeup verb will you work this month?

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clown contouring

The time commitment means saving this look for special occasions only, but beauty bloggers are swearing by its effectiveness. Clown contouring is just like regular contouring but exclusively uses liquid and cream cosmetics. And yes, it means painting perfect circles of pink on your cheeks and triangles under your eyes, but fear not, everything is blended to perfection using a cosmetic sponge.

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Strobing is replacing contouring for daily wear because it’s less about drama and more about a vibrant, dewy finish.

Start with a moisturizer for maximum glow, then apply makeup as usual. When your foundation is done, apply a highlighting cream or powder to areas that catch light naturally: the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, inner corners of the eyes, under the brow bones and the Cupid’s bow of your top lip. Blend out with fingers or a brush and prepare to light up the room.

OUR TIP: KEEP THE REST OF YOUR MAKEUP MATTE AND SANS SHIMMER TO AVOID LOOKING TOO SHINY.

blurring

Just like blurring imperfections out of your selfies but in real life. Perhaps the most natural looking verb-y trend, blurring started in Korea. It’s all about using products that disguise imperfections without looking heavily made up—but more like you live life with your own personal Instagram filter. Try a CC cream to banish blemishes and pores with light coverage, and a lip primer to fill in lines and make color glide on smoothly.

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If you want flawless, airbrush-like application without a team of makeup artists, you should be baking. Complete your makeup routine as usual. At the end, apply concealer in a triangle shape—down from the inner eye corner next to the nose, under the eye and up to the temple. Blend with a cosmetic sponge and apply a heavy layer of translucent setting powder on top. Allow to sit while the natural warmth of your face “bakes” the concealer into any fine lines. After 10 minutes, use a brush to gently flick the powder away. (This is how Kim Kardashian’s glam squad fixes her up for photo shoots, so you know it’s legit.)

OUR TIP: CONCEALER SHOULD BE TWO SHADES LIGHTER THAN YOUR SKIN TONE FOR A SEAMLESS APPEARANCE.

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Surely you’ve heard that the later in life a couple gets married, the less likely their marriage will end in divorce.

Nicholas Wolinger, who penned a study called The Goldilocks Theory, agrees‌ but only to a certain extent. According to Wolinger, the best age to get married and have it stick is your late 20s or early 30s. Using data from the National Survey of Family Growth, he reports that although getting married too early in life might spell disaster down the road, so does getting married too late in life.

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il diffusers just may be the next big thing. Can you say move over, pumpkin spice? Pumpkin lovers, no fear, though. Pumpkin oil is a must for your diffuser. In addition to creating that sweet, autumn smell, the scent is believed to be a bit of an aphrodisiac. It’s a win-win! Of course, pumpkin oil is just one of the many essentials oils thought to have restorative, healing and relaxing properties.

ROSEMARY: Known for stimulating the brain and improving mental performance, rosemary is a crowd favorite.

LEMON: The light, citrusy scent is said to promote mental clarity and reduce stress and depression.

PEPPERMINT: Used to relieve mental fatigue, peppermint oil enhances alertness and memory. It’s also said to help alleviate an upset stomach.

EUCALYPTUS: Oil from this plant is commonly used to open the sinuses and bronchial passages, making this a go-to oil when a cold creeps up on you. Eucalyptus can also help with headaches and mental fatigue.

LAVENDER: This popular oil is known for its relaxing and sleep-inducing properties.

JASMINE: Used to fight stress and conquer

anxiety.

THYME: Apparently, all it takes is a little bit of time, and thyme, to improve memory and concentration.

SANDALWOOD: Encompassing warming properties, sandalwood calms nerves and induces relaxation.

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Editor’s Note: Be sure to talk to your doctor before beginning an oil regimen and do your homework to know how to properly use each oil.

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Essential oils are made up of tiny molecules that are very easily absorbed through the skin and lungs before being distributed throughout the body. Each contain a unique composition of terpenes, esters, oxides, alcohols, phenols, ketones and aldehydes. (Did you get all that?)

The components work together with your body’s natural chemistry to stimulate the immune system, aid in cell growth, eliminate toxins or even kill bacteria. Each oil has its own job… here are some that have proven themselves time and time again.

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hen it comes to sexting, 24 percent of teens ages 14 to 17 and 33 percent of college-age students from 18 to 24 have tried it.

What makes this sharing even more disturbing? About 17 percent of people who receive sexts show them off, usually to more than one person, and that’s just the beginning.

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Sexting—sending a sexual photo, video or text message using a cell phone—is often the product of pressure from peers or a significant other. So what exactly are the risks?

We live in an online world, one where nothing touched by the Internet ever truly goes away. Employers and elite schools often investigate applicants online, and unearthing explicit photos may be difficult to explain away, even as a teenage mistake.

Of course, perhaps the most immediate toll brought on by sexting is embarrassment and peer shaming if the photo is shared.

The consequences of sexting don’t stop at the emotional—there can be legal ramifications, too. Minors creating, sending or possessing nude images of a minor will receive community service, a fine and have to attend classes on the dangers of sexting.

Teens not considered minors will be charged as criminals, may face up to 15 years in jail and will have to register as sex offenders.

Talk to your teens.

Use recent studies or news stories about sexting to start a conversation about the risks of sexting and the consequences if caught.

Knowing the outcomes can help them stay strong when someone asks for a risky picture.

one little helper

ZIP IT is an app designed to help teens diffuse the awkwardness of saying no to sexting. If a contact is pressuring them by sending explicit photos or asking for them, the app provides a variety of hilarious memes intended to divert the conversation.

4 dangerous apps YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD OF THE INFAMOUS SNAPCHAT. NOTORIOUS FOR “DISAPPEARING” MESSAGES, THIS APP ALLOWS USERS TO TAKE SCREENSHOTS OF ANY MESSAGES THEY RECEIVE. UNLIKE SNAPS, SCREENSHOTS ARE FOREVER AND CAN BE SHARED.

IDELETE IS LIKE A REVAMPED SNAPCHAT, BUT WITH THE SMALL ADDED FEATURE OF SCREENSHOT PROTECTION. HOWEVER, THIS FEATURE CAN BE TURNED OFF, SO PARENTS SHOULD STILL BEWARE.

KIK ALLOWS USERS TO GROUP CHAT WITH UP TO 50 PEOPLE AND EXCHANGE PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND GIFS WITH ONLY A USERNAME, MEANING TOTAL ANONYMITY.

TINDER ALLOWS FOR NEARLY ANONYMOUS MESSAGING (ONLY PHOTOS AND FIRST NAMES ARE KNOWN) WITH OTHERS IN YOUR AREA, MAKING IT EASY TO SHARE RISQUÉ IMAGES.

NOVEMBER 2015

Sources: dosomething.org, mobilemediaguard.com, huffingtonpost.com, bustle.com.

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Sources: dosomething.org, mobilemediaguard.com, huffingtonpost.com, bustle.com.

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uying your first home? Don’t let dollar signs overwhelm you. As a first-time homebuyer, you can take advantage of various government and housing assistance programs and watch a few of those dollar signs disappear.

PROGRAM FIRSTTIME BUYER PROGRAM MORTGAGE

PROPERTY TYPE

MARION COUNTY HOMEBUYER PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

WEBSITE

We’ve rounded up the best programs for first-time homebuyers in the area and nationally, so take a look and find the option that’s best for you.

LOCAL SHIP FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM IN CITRUS & MARION COUNTY

FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROGRAM

HUD GOOD NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR

30-YEAR FIXED, LOW-INTEREST RATE

30-YEAR NO INTEREST, DEFERRED PAYMENT SECOND MORTGAGE LOAN

SECOND SUBSIDY MORTGAGE WITH ZERO INTEREST AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS WHILE LIVING IN HOME

REFINANCE 97 PERCENT OF HOME’S VALUE AND PUT UP TO $2,000 IN EQUITY TOWARD CLOSING COSTS

MUST SIGN “SILENT SECOND” MORTGAGE (ONLY PAID IF THREEYEAR COMMITMENT IS BROKEN)

INCOME-BASED HOUSING OPTIONS

MUST BE OUTSIDE OCALA’S CITY LIMITS AND CANNOT BE A MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND CONDOMINIUMS

FORECLOSURES OR FORFEITED HOMES

CHOOSE FROM WEBSITE LISTINGS

PROVIDES UP TO $10,000 FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS

LOWER-PRICED HOMES, REFINANCING OPTION AND HELP WITH CLOSING COSTS

50 PERCENT OFF LISTING PRICE

BENEFITS DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING DOWN PAYMENT AND COST ASSISTANCE CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE

REQUIREMENTS

get assistance

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER, A VETERAN OR PURCHASING IN A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED AREA. MUST COMPLETE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS, QUALIFY FOR MORTGAGE LOAN AND HAVE FICO SCORE OF 640 OR HIGHER.

MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS, ATTEND A HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE AND MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN A HOME.

FUNDING IS NOT ALWAYS AVAILABLE.

MUST USE REAL ESTATE AGENTS WITHIN THE FANNIE MAE NETWORK. MUST BE A FIRSTTIME HOMEBUYER OR THREE YEARS WITHOUT OWNING A HOME.

MUST BE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, A TEACHER, FIREFIGHTER OR EMT. MUST WIN A BIDDING LOTTERY AND OCCUPY HOME FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS.

FLORIDAHOUSING.ORG

MARIONCOUNTYFL.ORG

CITRUSBOCC.COM, OCALAFL.ORG

HOMEPATH.COM

HUD.GOV

energy-efficient upgrades

Looking for a home to upgrade with energy-efficient features? The Federal Housing Administration’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Program might be perfect for you. Though not necessarily made for first-time homebuyers, you don’t have to meet specific qualifications to incorporate this loan into your mortgage. You can save on utility bills and pay for the upgrades in your monthly mortgage payments. Visit hud.gov to find out more.

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LEARN THE LINGO BEFORE YOU DIVE IN HEADFIRST, LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF THE REAL ESTATE WORLD

BY REFERENCING TERMS ON REALESTATEABC.COM/GLOSSARY.

Sources: mortgageperspectives.com, hud.gov, floridahousing.org, marioncountyfl.org, citrusbocc.com, homepath.com

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not a latte energy CAFFEINE-FREE ENERGY BOOSTS

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ragging in the middle of the day? Skip the caffeine jitters, and boost your energy the natural way. Sure, that cup of coffee may give you a quick fix, but these natural wake-me-ups will keep you going longer without the inevitable crash.

exercise Use your lunch break to get your body moving. Take a walk, or do some yoga at your desk.

Either way, some movement will get your blood flowing and your brain refocused.

learn new things That window of sluggishness seems to hit every day between 2 and 4pm, right? So, instead of knocking back another cup of joe, take a few minutes to learn something new. Whether it’s watching a work-related podcast, brushing up on computer skills or researching a new concept, engage your mind with something new.

improves mental function.

So, open up the blinds or step outside for a quick dose of natural energy.

snack on protein Toss the candy and chips. Fix midday munchies with proteinfilled snacks. They’ll fill you up and give you sustained energy instead of leaving you more exhausted after a sugar crash.

cold water chill

POP ON YOUR HEADPHONES, CRANK UP THE MUSIC AND LET THE TUNES WAKE YOU UP. IF YOU’RE NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OFFICE, DON’T BE AFRAID TO BUST OUT THE LYRICS FOR AN EXTRA SHOT OF ENERGY.

savor sunlight Artificial lighting in the office can take a toll on energy levels and cognitive function throughout the day. But, one study shows that even a short amount of time in the sunlight

take five Stop working, and take five minutes to do nothing. This small break will fight fatigue and boost productivity. Take a few short breaks each day to keep you going strong.

chew gum Chewing gum freshens your breath and increases your heart rate, causing more blood to flow to the brain. It also stimulates the autonomic nervous system, making you feel more alert.

Sources: activebeat.com, prevention.com, webmd.com

TURN UP THE TUNES

For a mini adrenaline pump and surge of energy, drink a glass of ice-cold water. If it’s a makeupfree day (we all have them), splash some cold water on your face for a quick refresher.

And, because most people can’t shower at work, take a cold shower in the morning before work to jumpstart your day.

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