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Some people foolishly declare that we are putting a burden on the backs of our children and grandchildren by increasing the national debt because they will have to pay it back. That is not true. It is not going to be paid off. The debt the government talks about is the $17 trillion it has borrowed. They never mention the other obligations of the government. Add those in, and the total is over $30 trillion.

We’re borrowing another $1 trillion every year. Half the workforce is employed by the city, county, state and federal governments. Most of the remaining workforce is employed in nonproductive activity. The airlines, railroads, bus lines and taxis just move people and stuff around. They create nothing. The telephone, television, AOL, Facebook, Twitter and others allow us to communicate with each other but they create nothing. All the barbershops, beauty solons, tanning parlors and other personal services keep us neat and attractive but they produce nothing. All the grocery stores merely

distribute what they buy. They create nothing. Big-box stores like Walmart, Target and Macy’s just distribute what they buy from China and Third World countries but they create nothing. The construction industry builds a lot of houses and commercial property but it all stays here. Sure, we have some major aircraft plants, a few automobile factories and the finest pharmaceutical industry in the world. Beyond that, we produce virtually nothing that we can sell to other nations. We print tons of money which is worth little more than the paper it’s printed on. Before long, people are going to stop recognizing that as legal tender. So, just like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico did, the United States of America is going to go through bankruptcy. The national debt and all other obligations will be canceled so we can start over. So our children and grandchildren will not have to pay off the national debt. It will happen sooner than you think. It can be delayed but not forever.—Pete Davies The Arizona Republic had an article by Mary Jo Pitzl about dark money, which is anonymous and unlimited campaign contributions that are influencing our elections in Arizona. Even though

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ver the years, readers with a left turn to their politics have pointed their pens at me saying that I’m essentially a zombie lackey writer who follows orders from some higher right-wing power.

I have vehemently denied such assertions in the past. But reflective soul-searching prompts me to reveal the deeper truth to my political surface that my liberal critics have barely scratched.

I’m outing myself. I’m coming clean.

First of all, you were right about the Fox News Channel clandestinely transmitting official talking points to me and other commentators who hold politically conservative points of view.

With my television screen permanently set on Fox, and employing my Sean Hannity secret decoder ring, I dutifully

transcribe what I’m ordered to say in my next column.

Periodically, I am required to travel incognito to the Southern Command Compound somewhere in Florida to attend the mandatory Conservative Worship Service Event (ConServe).

Security is tight at ConServe, with armed men in black uniforms and jackboots ringing the colossal temple where we meet in a circle wearing white robes and pointy hoods around a burning effigy of Jane Fonda.

When high priest Rush Limbaugh appears at the altar, he leads us in a reaffirmation of our conservative principles. We swear to pollute the oceans, rivers, streams and ponds of the world, to release as many harmful particles in the atmosphere as possible so that the ozone layer is impacted and

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you can’t find out who (is donating) or where the money is coming from, one thing everyone knows for sure: all this cash isn’t coming from average Arizona voters and probably not even from within the state. Dark-money candidates must have an idea where their support is coming from. Do you think that when they’re elected they’ll work for the people of Arizona to solve Arizona problems or will they work faithfully to carry out the secret corporations’ and out-of-state think tanks’ agendas? Now that corporations are more human than people according to the Supreme Court,

average Arizonans have lost their right to express their free speech because they will not have wads of cash to influence elections. The candidates supported by dark money are more than happy to watch the largest (and most abundant) signs I’ve ever seen for a primary-election campaign going up on every street corner. Dark-money candidates are thrilled to see huge signs posted against their opponents, signs with pictures of President Obama and hearts, or lists of liberal adjectives like “pro-union,” and “pro-Obamacare” falsely accusing their opponents of ...continues on page 8

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to frequently ride in our limousines and fly our private jets to accelerate global climate change. Our carbon footprint is huge.

We further pledge to keep waging a war on women (coded as Operation Burka). Our aim is to keep women from earning as much as men for the same job, to deprive females from having birth control pills and devices, and to prevent them from seeking an education above the fifth grade.

Women belong in the home caring for their children and husbands.

Of course, every conservative is filthy rich. We accumulated our illgotten gains by exploiting the working class and the poor or we inherited our wealth from daddy, who made a fortune on the backs of underpaid, overworked employees.

He was an inspiration to us all.

We avoid paying much in taxes by keeping a lot of our money in offshore accounts, Swiss banks and hermetically sealed coffee cans in subterranean caves. It’s largely up to the rest of you taxpaying suckers to pay for things

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Big government is anathema to us conservatives. In fact, we prefer anarchy to government. But because anarchy is so damn disorganized, we temporarily settle for the chaotic, inept, bloated federal government we now have until conservatives take over the White House and both legislative chambers in 2016.

So there you have it. I’ve come out of the conservative closet. You leftwingers were right about my being a robotic scribe slave to my extreme right-wing masters.

Pardon me, gotta go. Time to channel Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan.

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The Up Side The Wreck of the Diamondbacks’ Season : : by Michael Grady

(With apologies to Gordon Lightfoot, and everyone on “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”)

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he legend lives on down from Cooperstown Of a game meant to make the fans happy.

But baseball, it’s said, gives your club up for dead If the arms of Spring Training turn crappy.

The D-backs, revived with a young 25, Kicked off the new season Down Under.

Who knew, hush my mouth, once the team plane turned south, They’d head that way all season after?

Presumed to contest in a tough NL West, With Corbin pitching, and Goldschmidt a-whacking Quick with the leather, the D-backs together Might send the vile Dodgers a-packing.

But even before March was out the door, Arizona’s high hopes started slackin’.

When the MRI sang: “Corbin’s tendon went twang,” They were set for an epic shellackin’.

Ev’ry third pitcher’s gone, gettin’ Tommy John.

And the rest leave us less than enamored.

When the big bats fell through, all Kirk Gibson could do Was watch the arms of Spring Training get hammered!

That they needed a big acquisition.

But LaRussa—their catch—is way too old to pitch In this wreck of a Diamondbacks season.

Does anyone know where the love of God goes, When the pitching turns innings to hours?

The pundits all say, “Deal the vet’rans away— And no more trades from Kevin Towers.”

For some, it’s retire or the waiver wire; For the fans, this October looks shoddy.

Instead of playoff games, we’re learning to say names Like Kieschnick and Inciarte.

Los Angeles sails, on their mighty payroll, Toward a sure NL West coronation.

The Giants still steam, with a reason to dream; For the Wild Card could be their redemption.

And farther below, we see San Diego Treadin’ hard just to keep above water, Down deeper we go— down by Colorado— Are the D-backs, and Davey Jones’ Locker.

In their churches each day, the Sedona Red pray For some pitching, a win, or a reason.

If Karma’s on track, we’ll get five Goldschmidts back, For this wreck of a Diamondbacks season.

Any offense that came with Mark Trumbo went lame When his left foot cracked like a tostada.

Cahill threw walks like The legend lives on an auctioneer talks down from Cooperstown Miley’s gopher balls said, “Sayonara!”

Of the game meant to make the fans happy.

When Easter time came, fans still But baseball, it’s said, gives its teams up sounded game: for dead, “We can win once the roster relaxes.”

When the arms of Spring Training turn When April was through, crappy! they were 8-22— Done long before even my taxes!

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So we’re celebrating man on the moon of Aldrin and Armstrong, but my kids never heard of Collins, the third astronaut.

What happened to him?

Thomas Jefferson stated, “Most bad government results from too much government.”

How true that statement is today under Obama’s administration.

Concerning the uproar about nontreatment at the VA hospital in Phoenix: In July 1959, my husband (I was not married to him at the time) noticed blood in his stool. He applied for admission at the hospital and was told there was no room at the time. He went to Prescott, where he spent a few days. Then he was admitted to the Phoenix VA. He was told that he had an “irritated colon” and he was put on a series of vitamins.

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hose of you who have followed my column, you know about my October 2013 diagnosis of breast cancer. Before you start feeling sorry for me and saying, “What a shame she has cancer,” I want you to know that I am a lucky person. My dream came true in May, and I went on a trip to New York followed by Paris. No matter what else occurs in my life, I’m blessed to be able to say, “I spent eight wonderful nights in Paris.” I’d like to share my trip with all of you.

Paris is heaven for most women.

It’s a place where their fantasies come alive: hot men; beckoning pastries; sexy lingerie; the latest trends in fashion; mouth-watering chocolates; colorful umbrellas; and don’t forget the fabulous shoes.

Landing midday at Orly began the magical journey. After finding a taxi, I felt like a child in a candy store as I pressed my nose to the cab’s window to take in the changing landscape. As we drove closer to the city, I couldn’t help but ask my driver to slow down while I snapped some photos of the colorful architecture and the people walking the boulevards of Paris.

We arrived at the Hotel Pas de Calais (named after a state and major ferry port in northern France) just after 1 p.m. The town of Calais came to be called the “brightest jewel on the English crown,” which became our sentiments as well.

This charming family-owned establishment combined comfort with historical significance. The structure, built in 1750 as a residence, was home to famous writer and philosopher Chateaubriand and later transformed into a hotel in 1810. Madam, whose father bought the property in 1930, still lives in the hotel six months out of the year. We had the honor of meeting her and her grandson, Alexi. She told us that her father was born at this hotel and died there. We sat with them in the lobby on our last night sipping rosé and talking about the hotel’s colorful history; a meeting place for Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and J. Greco.

When we inquired about Hemingway, she replied, “Oh no, he stayed at The Ritz.”

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Alexander Calder and Jan Voss were some of the artists who stayed there.

Madam added with a smile, “My father tossed Jan Voss out in the street when he couldn’t pay for his room. Then he burned some of his early paintings that were offered up as payment.”

We loved everything about the hotel, from its magnificent tended orchids in the front lobby to the narrow, decorative elevator which allowed only two “very friendly” people to use the lift at one time.

Streets were cobblestoned and narrow.

People drove fast in small cars with loud horns and liked to park on the sidewalk; sirens screamed from police cars just like in the movies. American music played in stores and eateries. Motorcyclists and bicycle riders without helmets raced by us. Gypsies begged on street corners, and homeless people sat on benches and curbs. One indigent man sat under an ATM machine. There seemed to be a constant movement on the streets; men and women sitting in front of cafes sipping wine, people with their dogs (mostly French bulldogs), people on cellphones and smoking cigarettes.

Shopkeepers were busy with customers, and the general feelings in Paris seemed to be calmer than in America.

On my last day in Paris, I remember the cab ride to Charles de Gaulle airport.

I rolled my window down and enjoyed the soft misting of rain. Looking like a paparazzi, not wanting to miss any part of the city, I videoed all that I could. A tremendous wave of nostalgia mixed with a premature yearning for a place I had not yet left overwhelmed me. I kept snapping photos—in hopes of bringing a slice of Paris home with me, not knowing when or if I’d ever return.

Looking out the window, I watched the twilight descend and the capital became bathed in a translucent misty lavender glow.

You can view photos of my trip here: http://animoto.com/play/ zwemVVZsmxFYTw2PD3PkkQ. Terry J. Ratner, RN, MFA is a health educator at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Visit her website at www.terryratner. com. Send comments to info@terryratner.com.

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: : by Chad Winn

hen I was a kid, I loved road trips— especially at night. I remember lying in the back seat of our 1972 Duster, pillow wedged against the door, covered in a blanket, my sister’s feet in my face.

There was nothing as soothing as the sound of tires on road, radio quietly playing and the low hypnotic drone of my parents’ conversation.

We were part of the annual summertime mass exodus of “Zonies,” escaping the desert heat and heading for the beaches of Southern California.

I was relaxed, but excited. Most of all, I felt safe. I didn’t have to worry about what road we were on, how much gas we had, if the car was well maintained or if we had everything packed. I just had to close my eyes, drift off to sleep and when I woke up we would be at the beach. I still love road trips, but now that I am the parent with all the parental pressures and worries that go along with travel, I’ll admit the trips through the desert night are a little less magical.

The road trip to retirement is much the same. In our youth, we jump in the car of life and hit the road. Where we are going isn’t much of a concern; it’s what we are doing on the way that consumes our time. Kids, schools, homes, jobs, etc.

For the last 20 years, I’ve been helping people retire. It’s my experience that usually in our 50s we get serious about the “how” and begin to start planning for our retirement.

Retiring now is a lot different than it was even a few decades ago. Driven by longevity, careful planning is necessary to take full advantage of the 30-plus years “age bonus” experienced by retirees today. Investment planning, income distribution strategies, estate, insurance, and tax planning are all important parts of a healthy retirement. But, equally if not more important, are several things that tend to receive less focus by people retiring as well as by the financial planning industry. The investment plan is the how, but what about the where, what and who of retirement?

Where will you retire? Do you want to live at home, buy a new home, rent, move into a planned-retirement community, or hit the road in an RV?

If you want to live in your own home, maintenance and remodeling costs may need to be considered. As we age, fewer stairs, higher cabinets, easy-toreach appliances, and step-in showers may need to be planned for. How close is medical care? Someday, some of us may lose the ability to drive. How is the mass transit where you live? All of these things and many more must be discussed to help determine the “where.”

What will you do and who will you do it with? I recently read a study that asked people what they want most to do in retirement; the most popular answer was travel, but the close second was work. For many of us, our social networks (the real kind not the online kind!) are built around work. Studies show that socializing, especially as you get older, is not only important for you psychologically but physically as well.

So, before you retire, it’s important to think about what you will do to stay socially active. Will you work part time doing something fun; full time in a dream job; start that business you’ve always wanted; or volunteer? Also, think about how you will continue to do the things you love that make life special for you, whatever that is. Do you like sports or entertainment? Are you a foodie?

Wherever you end up, it is so important that you have access to the things that bring you joy. If you are married, it is very important to work through these things together. If husband is dreaming of a hunting lodge and wife is thinking condo in town, there may be trouble in river city!

So, when you’re preparing for retirement, there’s a lot more to think about than money, wills and insurance.

Pack right, plan well, get out the GPS, and enjoy the journey!

Chad M. Winn is a financial adviser and chartered retirement planning counselor for Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, 4051 E. Sunrise Dr., Suite 200. For more information, call 584-3017 or 240-4848. Call toll-free at (800) 548-3567.

His email is chad.winn@wfadvisors.com. Wells Fargo Advisors does not render legal or tax advice.

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Ask Gabby Gayle Advice for the Over-50 Crowd

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: : by Gayle M. Lagman-Creswick

ear Readers: I ask myself: What makes me different in my attitudes toward aging, specifically being “old”? And why would I not be offended by the title, “The Old Bag”? Then I answered myself. I believe it is because I grew up near old people. As a youngster I had seven or eight oldsters that I visited on my way home from school. I loved them. They showed me their gardens, offered me cookies just out of the oven, gave me little bouquets of flowers and shared their life experiences with me.

Later in my life, I became an R.N. and was offered a job as director of nursing in a skilled-nursing facility. I was asked how I felt about working with older people. I replied that I loved them.

And I did. For the next 40-plus years I worked in retirement communities which had all levels of care. My love for older persons grew and grew.

I learned so much from them. One dear soul always saw that I had a flower on my desk. One gentleman who had a doctorate in psychology always showed up when I was having a rough day... to cheer me and provide me with an attitude adjustment. Oh, the stories they shared with me. I was always in awe of the fact that I had a job working with such wonderful people. This was not a job. It was a lifetime education that I could not imagine getting any other way. I was amazed by their resiliency and their sense of humor. I should have saved the little notes they would send my way—sometimes with jokes, or a cut-out column from a newspaper, or just a smiley face.

I learned from them how to face adversity and death. I learned not to take myself so seriously, and to laugh and not be critical of others, so that it clouded my perspective. I learned that it is OK to be wrong and to admit it. I learned that old is not a bad word. It is synonymous with gold.

By the way, I met some “Old Bags” along the way. They had their lessons to teach me as well. So, when I was called “an old bag” by an elderly woman, it shocked me. The lesson I learned from that was that we often judge people by how they look, without knowing them at all. I found that when I am not smiling, I could be mistaken for an old bag.

Then guess what happened? I woke up one day, and I was old. It felt good.

Maybe my bones didn’t feel that good, but I relished the thought that I could be myself, my real self. I didn’t feel I had to work hard on my makeup or my hair to please others. If I felt like sprucing up, I would, if not I just might go back to bed and read a book. I felt free as the breeze. My dog loves me just the way I am. In a day’s time, I have so many good laughs. I have turned to gold! Old is not a bad word...old means gold!

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Ask the Geriatrician Fall Travel Health Tips

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: : by Marlene Bluestein, M.D.

aybe it’s the colorful foliage, the economical seasonal fares or the breathing room between the busy summer and the major holidays, but now is the time folks start making fall travel plans.

Nothing wrecks a vacation faster than spending it sick. Here are some tips for a safe time away: Medication I get calls all the time from vacationing patients who lost their medications.

Always bring your medications with you on the plane, in their original packaging. Keep a medication list and your physician’s phone number handy.

Be ready for physical rigors If you have plans for snorkeling, skiing or a good deal of walking, ramp up your physical-fitness readiness now!

That means aerobic activity for cardio conditioning, but also more balance

and core strengthening. A hike up at Mount Lemmon might help you gauge how your body will react at elevation.

See your doctor for an evaluation if you’ll be doing unusual activities or visiting an unusual climate or elevation.

On the plane Avoid taking sleeping pills on the plane. They could affect your mental state, making navigating new environments trickier.

Drink plenty of water, but skip the alcohol, which is dehydrating. Avoid dangerous blood clots by wearing compression hose or moving about the cabin every hour.

Style Vacations aren’t the time to worry about style trends! On a recent trip

to an area known for its cobblestone streets, I wore running shoes and closed-toe sandals. The wrong shoes can literally trip you up. In fact, falls are a big reason people 65 and older account for more than half of tetanus infections.

Diet Practice restraint if you are on a diet to manage diabetes or sodium intake.

If the water is not safe, drink bottled water, avoid drinks with ice cubes and steer clear of salads or uncooked vegetables that you can’t peel.

Immunizations Immunizations vary from area to area, so give your physician time to research the appropriate prevention measures. But if you’re older than 65, make sure you’re protected against pneumonia, shingles and the flu. And build in plenty of time—it can take weeks for vaccinations to be effective.

Final tips • Check with your insurance company

beforehand about travel coverage.

Identify nearby medical facilities and bring advance directives.

• Pack sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and bug spray, especially given mosquitoborne diseases. Don’t forget the painkillers, antacids and Band-Aids.

• Wash your hands all the time, and bring hand sanitizer for those times when you can’t. It is the No. 1 thing you can do to prevent illness.

• Know that if you are traveling with anyone who has been exhibiting changes in memory, being in an unfamiliar environment will likely magnify those symptoms.

• Have fun, but don’t push yourself. If you aren’t on the go 12 hours a day at home, you’ll be exhausted if you try that in a strange environment.

You don’t have to see everything all at once!

Happy travels!

Dr. Marlene Bluestein, who is the medical director for geriatrics at Tucson Medical Center, is board certified in internal medicine with a sub-specialty focus on geriatrics. She believes life is a journey and enjoyment should be experienced in every year and phase of life.

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September 2 Tuesday APDA Education: Parkinson’s Disease—Coping with Cognitive and Behavioral Changes, 2 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 3 Wednesday Coffee with Congress: A Conversation about Alzheimer’s, 9 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 4 Thursday Computer Help, 12 p.m., Geasa-Marana Branch Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Rd., Marana, free, 594-5255. Topics include basic computer, Internet and email use, e-readers, job help, Microsoft Office and staying secure while using the Web. September 5 Friday Nature Night: Desert Night Shift, 7 p.m., Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Rd., free, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Join Pima County naturalists on an easy hike to discover “who” is out and about in the desert at night.

September 6 Saturday Bite Nite, 6 p.m., Westin la Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., $100, http://bitenite.org/tucson.

This benefit for the Arizona Chapter of the ALS Association is new to Tucson. It has been one of the organization’s most successful fundraisers in Phoenix since 2008.

September 7 Sunday Bob Kay, 4 p.m. Sundays, American Legion, 5845 E. 22nd St., $2, 883-5491. The singing drummer/DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance. Dancers are asked to participate in a finger-food potluck.

September 8 Monday The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, Chapter 55, 11 a.m., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., charge for food, 444-6970. Current and retired federal employees, their spouses, guests and visitors are welcome.

Tucson Community Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m., University of Arizona Medical Center, Cafeteria Dining Room C, 1501 N Campbell Avenue, free, registration required, 626-2901. For stroke survivors and

caregivers to learn more about stroke, to find positive solutions to shared concerns and to unite in support of each other.

•Wellness Lectures •Screenings •Demonstrations & Special Events Designed to help you live a healthier, happier, more active lifestyle.

“Cyber Seniors” Screening, 10 a.m., Pima Community College’s Community Campus Room, A109, 401 N. Bonita Ave., free, registration required, (877) 9268300. The documentary promotes tech-literacy amongst an aging population through intergenerational collaboration.

September 9 Tuesday The Gardeners of Tucson, 7 p.m., Ward 6 City Council office, 3202 E. First St., free, reservations requested, 622-0905. Chris Schmidt, Ph.D., Native Seeds/SEARCH interim executive director, discuss “A Practical Guide to Collecting Our Own Seeds, Identifying, Harvesting, Saving and Planting Seeds.”

Tucson Christian Writers Group, 9 a.m., Amphitheater Bible Church, 226 W. Prince Rd., free, www. tucsonchristianwriters.org. Meg Villanueva will speak about “Broken to Bless,” a presentation about how she was drawn from brokenness into freedom.

Butterflies of Agua Caliente Park, 8:30 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free, 6157855. Take a guided walk with naturalist Jeff Babson to look for butterflies and caterpillars and their food plants.

Alzheimer’s Film: “Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter,” 1:30 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 10 Wednesday Prickly Pear Harvest Workshop, 8 a.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Pima County Desert Discovery Center, 7798 W. Gates Pass Rd., $15, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Learn to harvest and process the abundant and nutritious fruit of our local prickly pear cactus.

Ask the Doctor Series: Diabetes, 9 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

Elder Circle: The Wisdom Journey, 10:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

Neurological Series: Vertigo and Other Balance Disorders, 2 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345. ...continues on page 14

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Pro-Active Wellness Series: Happiness as a Habit

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Women’s Health Series: Health Screenings for Women 65+: What You Should Know – Marlene Bluestein, MD/Karen Narum, NP

Sat., Sept. 27

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Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., free, registration required, 626-2901. Facilitated

by Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, and supported by The University of Arizona Medical Center, College of Nursing and Sarver Heart Center. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, and to support of each other.

Bob Kay, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, American Legion, 5845 E. 22nd St., $2, 883-5491. The singing drummer/ DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance.

Dancers are asked to participate in a finger-food potluck.

Arizona Hearing Specialists Presents “Use It or Lose It!—Auditory Deprivation,” 9 a.m., Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd., Green Valley, free, registration required, 399-7633. Untreated hearing loss can erode a person’s quality of life and undermine family relations as well as lead to auditory deprivation which occurs when the brain gradually loses some of its ability to process information due to a lack of auditory stimulation.

Dry Mouth Syndrome, 9 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 12 Friday Warm Up America, 10:30 a.m., Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd., free, 594-5390. Chat with friends while you knit a blanket or crochet a hat to share with the community.

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National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 1874 Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr., $7.95, 400-3456. The meeting will offer a report on the 2014 convention.

Qigong Exercise Series, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 16 Tuesday Spiders of Agua Caliente Park, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Spiders are incredibly diverse, beneficial and often colorful creatures.

Take a guided walk with naturalist Jeff Babson to look for these amazing and misunderstood animals.

Exercising for Your Heart, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 17 Wednesday

American Association of University Women (AAUW), 11 a.m., Mountain Oyster Club, 6400 E. El Dorado Circle, $25, 742-7493. Judge Anne Fisher Segal will address the group. She is the first of three speakers explaining how she made it “to the top” of the county court system in Arizona.

Digital Download Drop-in Session, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dusenberry-River Branch Library, 5605 E. River Rd., free, 594-5345. Get help on a variety of topics, including eBooks, audio downloads, digital magazines and streaming video. No appointment necessary, but space is limited.

Kick In for Anza at Canoa Ranch, 10 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, $25 donation, 289-3940, www. anzadays.com. Take a self-guided tour, visit information booths, meet members of the Anza Trail Color Guard and have lunch with entertainment. Donations help fund the Anza Trail Color Guard to appear in the White Elephant Parade and the second annual Anza Day at Canoa Ranch.

Pro-Active Wellness Series: Happiness as a Habit, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

A Night with the Stars, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Rd., free, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and a lawn chair.

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Friends of the Pima County Public Library’s Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., repeats Sept. 14, Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club, free admission, 795-3763, www. pimafriends.com. Check out thousands of used books and DVDs at great prices. The theme for the month is Sports for All. Gift certificates and memberships are available for teachers or avid readers.

September 18 Thursday Great Literature of All Times, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oro Valley Branch Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, free, 594-5580. A monthly discussion presented

by Dr. Bill Fry on Great Literature of All Times. Today’s discussion will focus on “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou.

September 19 Friday Botany Field Trip to Brown Canyon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd., free, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

In the company of expert botanist Dan Austin, the group will hike about 3 miles identifying and learning about plants along the way.

September 20 Saturday Many Hands Fair, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Many Hands, 3054 N. First Ave., free admission, 331-2908, mhartistcoop@gmail.com. Visit art vendors and shops that have an emphasis on wooden items. There will be food, music and adult beverages.

Iris Rhizome Sale, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St., free 743-7993. Sponsored by the Tucson Area Iris Society.

September 21 Sunday Bob Kay, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, American Legion, 5845 E. 22nd St., $2, 883-5491. The singing drummer/ DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance.

Dancers are asked to participate in a finger-food potluck.

Southeast Arizona Author Series, 11:30 a.m., Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco, Classroom 3, free, donations accepted, 488-8284, molly.nelson@q.com.

Jerry Harris discusses “The Broken Circle,” a story of loss, quests, redemption and relationships between blacks and whites in America today. He’ll also provide a glimpse into his latest novel, a modern-day western set in Southern Arizona.

September 22 Monday Women’s Health Series: Health Screenings for Women 65-Plus: What You Should Know, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 23 Tuesday Introduction to Computers, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd., free, 594-5390. In this fun, hands-on course, students will learn basic computer skills including using the mouse and keyboard, working in Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Word, surfing the Internet and using email.

It’s Your Move: Choices for Senior Living, 10 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 3244345.

Alzheimer’s Film: “Into the Other Lane: Driving Issues,” 1:30 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 24 Wednesday Plant Walk at Cienega Creek, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Rd., free, reservations required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

Enjoy a morning hike along the cottonwood/willow forest of Cienega Creek and learn about the unique vegetation of the area including trees, shrubs, grasses and annual and perennial post-monsoon wildflowers.

Identity Theft and Medicare Fraud, 10:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 25 Thursday Greek Festival 2014, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., repeats 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 26, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 27, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Rd., $3, free for seniors older than 60 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 27, 888-0505.

Canceled last year due to a fire, the event will help raise funds to continue the restoration of the sanctuary, which was destroyed in the blaze.

“I Love Books” Club, 10:30 a.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345. “Stella Bain” by Anita Shreve will be discussed.

Dining with a Dietitian, 4:30 p.m., TMC Senior Services, El Dorado Health Campus, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., free, registration required, 324-4345.

September 26 Friday Strings Attached, 11 a.m. to 12:25 p.m., DusenberryRiver Branch Library, 5605 E. River Rd., free, 594-5345.

An informal group for knitters, crocheters and fiber fanciers.

September 27 Saturday The German American Club of Tucson’s Oktoberfest 2014, 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd., $8, food extra, 546-6663.

The deadline for meal reservation is Sept. 21. Dinner includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, roll, coffee and cake for $7. Two brats for $8.

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September 28 Sunday Bob Kay, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, American Legion, 5845 E. 22nd St., $2, 883-5491. The singing drummer/ DJ plays “oldies but goodies” at a nonsmoking dance.

Dancers are asked to participate in a finger-food potluck.

September 29 Monday Mahjongg Monday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Himmel Park Branch Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave., free, 594-5205.

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Balancing Tuscan and native The view of the Oasis Pool and touches, the Leo A. Daly- its VIP cabanas is enticing.

The spacious casino makes it difficult to tell if designed 20-year-old resort embodied ($7). I always thought that it’s day or night with the lovely sky painted on everything one would expect in Las Gordon Ramsey’s Plane the ceiling.

Vegas. We were welcomed into the Food at London’s Heathrow Airport entertained as they drop coin.

We promptly lost our $40 and bustling lobby by vaulted, domed had the best steaks. This ranks pretty ceilings, patterned terrazzo tile flooring, close. My prime rib was tender and retreated to bed. I wanted to be sure I melted in my mouth. My husband’s was ready in the morning for my facial wood accents and rustic ironwork. at the award-winning Hiapsi Spa and We proceeded to the ninth floor for rib-eye was succulent and juicy. our gorgeous suite ($379 to $449). The Afterward, we headed to the Fitness Center.

The perfect way to wake up is to luxurious, expansive room boasted a 5,000-person-capacity AVA Amphitheatre head downstairs and personal welcome message to us on our to see a concert. The have a facial, a Hiapsi oversized flat-screen TV. Overlooking cozy, open-air venue Signature Facial ($65) the Oasis Pool with five VIP cabanas boasts a stellar lineup to be exact. Dubbed “a and Oasis poolside bar, our suite between April and great way to experience featured an immense bathroom with a December, having skin care for the first glass-enclosed travertine shower with welcomed a variety of time,” the Europeanrain showerhead, and the vanity had acts ranging from Toby deep poor an in-mirror TV. We took advantage Keith and Tim McGraw The standard guest room style of the panoramic pool and mountain to Peter Frampton. AVA comes complete with a cleansing balances the views from our living room balcony. also hosts a variety of work station for those skin with all-natural skin care products. It The evening we arrived, we headed national sporting events, who just can’t unplug.

by PY Steakhouse, which is worth including boxing and mixed martial was incredibly relaxing and refreshing. every bit of hype that it receives. The arts (MMA). Upcoming shows include Like most folks in the Sonoran Desert, resort’s contemporary, fine-dining Mexican musician Marco Antonio my skin is really dry, so I’ll take any destination, PY Steakhouse was lush— Solis on Saturday, Sept. 13, and the opportunity to moisturize it.

Casino del Sol is the ultimate both in terms of food and atmosphere. Desert Rocks Septemberfest, featuring staycation. Tucson-area readers can A Forbes Travel Guide four-star rated Extreme, on Saturday, Sept. 27. restaurant, PY Steakhouse is cozy Admittedly, after the show, we pack up, drive a short distance and with oversized chairs “indulged” in the stay in a luxurious spot for the evening. and booths, and dark 22,000-square-feet of There’s a spa, live music, casino games mahogany woods gaming, including a and fine dining. What else would you throughout. few of the 1,300 slot want?

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Fun & Games Around Tucson September 2014 Mavis Staples Mavis Staples has spent her career effortlessly enjoying success in the soul, R&B, jazz, blues, rock and gospel musical genres.

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vertical ground to the 5-foot-7-inch Persoff.

“I was supposed to be a gunman who challenged Marshal Dillon,” he explains.

“I suggested to the director that perhaps I might be more of a threat if I wore lifts in my shows to make me taller. So : : by Nick Thomas the wardrobe people gave me high heels to make me about 6 ince retiring from acting more than Brando and Rod feet. When I walked a decade ago, versatile character Steiger. Director Elia on the set and the actor Nehemiah Persoff has become a Kazan offered him showdown came, successful artist painting from his seaside $75 for the role.

I looked over at “There were home in Cambria, California.

Arness, and he was The Cambria Center for the Arts Brando and Steiger suddenly seven feet in the back section of hosted a birthday celebration on Aug. tall. He had heard I 4 for Persoff, who turned 95 a few a sawed-off car,” says was getting shoes to days earlier. This included screening a Persoff. “I sat on a make myself taller, selection of his films, and the artist even milk box with Brando so he got a pair too auctioned some of his works, donating and Steiger behind and was still a foot me. When it was the proceeds to the center.

But in 1989 Persoff experienced a time for my close-up, Persoff costarred in the “The Little Dictator” taller than me!”

Today, Persoff TIA—transient ischemic attack—which Kazan whispered in episode of “Gilligan’s Island” in 1965. enjoys retirement is similar to a small stroke and often my ear to imagine that ‘the guy behind you killed your mother.’ When I saw the and paints several hours a day while considered to be a “warning stroke.”

“The doctors told me to slow down,” film I was surprised to see how effective basking in the West Coast sunset, rather than the Hollywood spotlight. But he says Persoff. He heeded the medical the close-up turned out.”

He went on to work with other greats gives credit to his first career for helping advice and believes that painting including Karloff, Cagney and Bogart his second. contributed to his recovery.

“When I got a role, I set my sights “It certainly helped avoid another on his final film in 1956, “The Harder on being able to get under the skin They Fall.” incident,” he says. “I “He was already very of the character,” he said. “At first, it would recommend to sick, and his eyes teared a would seem like a formidable task, but all seniors that they try great deal,” recalls Persoff somehow I always got the job done. painting. They will be of Bogart. “But he had It’s the same with painting. When you surprised by their ability, moments when he was sit in front of a blank canvass, there and the peace and calm very sharp. He wasn’t the is a feeling of ‘I can’t do it’ for many that concentrating on the sort of guy you wanted painters. But because of my acting painting provides.” to tangle with. I heard experience, I always felt that I could do Persoff ’s screen career him give one wise guy a it, and I did.” spanned six decades, For more information about his artwork, tongue-lashing that was beginning in the late see www.nehemiahpersoffpaintings. devastating—you didn’t 1940s, and he became Nehemiah Persoff com. get smart with Bogie!” one of Hollywood’s most With more than 400 film and TV prolific character actors.

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University Raised in Jerusalem, his natural talent roles to his credit, Persoff admits he has for dialects was quickly exploited when forgotten details about some. But he at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, Persoff moved to Hollywood after a does recall an episode of “Gunsmoke” columns and interviews for more than 400 decade of stage and early TV work with James Arness in which the six- magazines and newspapers. His website is in New York. Often cast in the role and-a-half-foot lawman refused to yield www.getnickt.com. of ethnic villains, he crafted a career playing slick gangsters, ruthless outlaws and menacing military leaders.

“I did play many villains, but also diplomats, doctors and scientists,” recalled Persoff. “So I don’t think I was typecast. I enjoyed playing any character that was well written.”

In his second film, “On the Waterfront” in 1954, Persoff appears on screen for just a few seconds as the tense cab driver in the famous “I could-havebeen-a-contender” scene with Marlon Persoff often works in oil and masonite from his home in Cambria, California.

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Free iPhone and Android Apps • Dragon Dictation: Telephone conversations can sometimes be difficult for people with a hearing loss. It is here that Dragon Dictation can be very helpful. As a person is speaking, Dragon will transcribe the words for the person who is hard of hearing to read. Though it is not perfect, it will usually give enough information to improve understanding of the conversation.

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If you peer into the deep, A group of scientists surveying the 10-mile strip of crystal-clear pools, you can Cienega Creek, north of the Pantano Dam. witness the teeming life that and may be even more important to needs this beautiful land for its very protect for the future. It has hosted existence and that needs us to protect life for more than 10,000 years, so it. we should enjoy it and learn what we This is Cienega Creek on the Cienega may while it is here and alive. Bedrock Natural Preserve, an unexpected mortar sites, mammoth kill sites and natural treasure that awaits everyone other important historic and prehistoric who ventures to Vail to explore it. remnants exist throughout the preserve, Cienega is a 4,000-acre area of reminding us of the simplicity of life protected lands that is managed jointly thousands of years ago. Here I have by the parks and recreation division seen bugs, plants and animals that are and departments within Pima County not easily encountered anywhere else and is advocated for by the wonderful in the region. For example, I saw the Cienega Watershed Partnership.

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hile everyone seemed to be relocating north to my hometown of Seattle, I bolted for the bright lights of Los Angeles. I would return often to my ancestral homeland, but I would frequently kick myself for never exploring the amazing attractions outside of the western part of the state. Sure, I knew western Washington’s Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, the islands of Puget Sound, the rainforests and the rugged Washington coast well. I never really gave the rich agricultural eastern part of the state, known more for sun than rain, a chance. This year I decided to do something about it.

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First Stop: Spokane Nestled on the far eastern border of the state, Spokane was originally the home of The Spokans (children of the sun), who were drawn to the hunting grounds and abundance of salmon in the Spokane River. This changed with the arrival of the first European settlers who established a trading post and eventually a railroad industry that built the city.

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radar when it hosted the world’s first environmentally themed World’s Fair, Expo 1974. The event transformed the city’s urban core, removing the rail yard along the river, converting it into the 100acre Riverfront Park, the centerpiece of the fair. Its legacy remains with many of the attractions still in use.

On what was a perfect Sunday afternoon, I strolled through the park, watching families frolicking on the Looff Carrousel and the Skyride that glides over the Spokane Falls. As I branched out into the city, it was easy to see that Spokane boasts the best of both worlds: a setting in spectacular natural beauty; but with a plethora of urban pleasures of a reinvented downtown, restaurants, book stores and vibrant nightlife thanks to the presence of Whitworth and Gonzaga universities. I was hungry to see more.

So I rented a car for an exploration of the Spokane region, where I discovered a world of ancient cedar forests, pristine rivers, quaint small towns, deserted ghost towns and scores of golf courses.

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beaten path will lead you to stunning views of waterfalls, cascading 198 feet hotel of the gilded age. It helped into a round salt-rock canyon. Just transform Spokane’s dying city outside the park is a small cluster of core into a vibrant destination historical basalt houses and cabins. where people have returned to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn work live. The district is even named at a restored dairy barn surrounded by the Davenport Arts District. With a fence consisting of more than 1,000 that said, it is well worth a selfwagon wheels. Here you can watch guided tour, but it can be hard local artisans at work. It’s also a great on the pocketbook. A pleasant place to shop for regional gifts. Then alternative to the Davenport is just head down the road to the historic St. down the street: The Montvale Boniface Catholic Church (circa 1904).

Hotel. On a much smaller scale The Palouse Scenic Byway combines 208 The church houses the original stainedthan the Davenport, this property miles of spectacular sweeping vistas and glass windows. Make sure, though, you farm. has reimagined itself as premier check out the cemetery overlooking the for hiking and biking, and, above all, Dahmen Barn. boutique hotel with a modern twist, while still maintaining the photography. If you ever needed to Other highlights include the J.C. ambience of downtown’s bygone era. stop the world and simply relax, this is Barron Flour Mill, built in 1890; the If you’re in town just for the day, it, too, the place for it.

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John Wayne Trail; the Rosalia Visitor Selected Stops Center, housed in a historic Texaco gas From Kamiak Butte’s 3,641-feet crest, station; the 4-acre Steptoe Battlefield On to the Palouse In October 1805, Lewis and Clark travelers enjoy awesome panoramic State Park in Rosalia, the 1858 site arrived in the Palouse region. They were views of the Palouse’s rolling hills and where Lt. Col. E.J. Steptoe led 159 U.S. stunned by the beauty and magnitude a patchwork of the soldiers in a running of this sweeping landscape of rolling fields and farmlands fight with a large hills and plateaus. As with other tribes below. Its 298 acres band of Spokane, on their historic exploration, they are ideal for hiking, Palouse and Coeur made friends with the nomadic Palus picnicking, camping D’Alene American tribe, renowned as expert equestrians. and sightseeing. For Indians. Make sure viewing, The term Appaloosa is a derivation wildlife your day ends or of the Palouse horse. Traditionally, the Kamiak Butte evening begins with the Palouse region was defined as the area features more The Dahmen Barn’s attractions a visit to one of the fertile hills and prairies north of the than 130 species of include a gift shop featuring art, many wineries or Snake River in southeast Washington birds, 170 species fine crafts and products from the pubs in Pullman. of plants and close Palouse. Artisans at work in their and north central Idaho.

Today, the Palouse Scenic Byway to 30 species of studio spaces will share their Pullman: My Make creative process with visitors. combines 208 miles of sweeping hills mammals.

Home Base and spectacular vistas, expansive sure you hike to the crest for unsurpassed With a population of 27,030, the wheat fields of amber autumn gold, photography opportunities. charming town of Pullman is similar Steptoe Butte presents a to the much larger Spokane with lentil farmlands and small towns with distinctive, rich history and spectacular 360-degree view of the spectacular natural beauty surrounding Palouse. Drive or hike the 3 miles to its core, plus offering urban amenities unpretentious charm.

There is no center to the Palouse the top of the 3,618-feet butte for bird thanks to Washington State University Scenic Byway; it is a place to simply watching, hang-gliding, paragliding, towering above it. It’s also located right leisurely drive along the gentle curving photography and picnicking. smack in the middle of the Palouse.

The Snake River Trail, nestled There’s a refreshing small town feel, and highways, sprinkled with antique shops, wineries, easy access venues at Boyer Park and Marina, is a 4-mile the locals are welcoming and excited trail that leads to the banks that you are exploring their area. Just of historic Almota Creek, across the river is the university town which was a resting place of Moscow, Idaho, which also makes an for the Lewis and Clark attractive home base. expedition. The trail offers A number of Pullman restaurants a series of interpretive signs have embraced the slow-food movement explaining the Columbia with the emphasis on seasonal and and Snake River’s system, locally grown food. With bread made dams, river geology and with local wheat, produce from nearby hydroelectric power. farms, Cougar Cheese made at WSU, The Palouse Falls and fish from the Snake and Columbia State Park, a short rivers, you are quite literally tasting the drive off the byway, rests a landscape. hidden oasis. The off-theEntering the small town of Palouse.

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eating out “a lot” in San Francisco.

Recommended Pullman Her restaurant reflects this passion Restaurants South Fork Public House is the brain with unique parings, using regional child of co-owner Jim Harbour, a WSU items as much as possible. My favorite professor. Using regional ingredients, it dish: Gazpacho—the best I’ve ever is known for its wine and beer pairings had—made completely with local with seasonal local food items. My produce, followed by sage-chipotle favorite dish: mac and cheese—penne pork tenderloin with vanilla-fig sauce, noodles tossed in WSU-made Cougar Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and baby Gold cheese sauce, topped with locally bok choy. smoked bacon and seasonal scallions.

The torpedo-like grissini, made with If You Go Palouse wheat, is Where to ideal for dunking.

Stay: A Holiday The Black Inn may not Cypress is a venue seem regional that reflects the or unique, but qualities of the there’s something Palouse region that about Pullman’s keep people living Holiday Inn here. A hybrid of Express Hotel Greek and local and Suites that food items, owner takes service and Nick Pitsilionis A number of Pullman restaurants have amenities to the places an emphasis embraced the slow food movement next level. And on an appreciation with the emphasis on seasonal and even better, with for honest food, locally grown food. The South Fork many self-guided company and Public House offers a Palouse twist tours beginning drink. Many of on mac and cheese—penne noodles and ending in the produce items tossed in WSU-made Cougar Gold Pullman, the Cheese sauce, topped with locally come from his own Palouse is right smoked bacon, seasonal scallions and farm. My favorite at your doorstep. grissini, made from Palouse wheat. dish is a tie between w w w. i h g. c o m / golden lentil soup served with seasonal holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ bruschetta that consists of grilled local pullman/puwex/hoteldetail Panhandle Bakery bread made with Southwest Airlines offers nonstop Palouse shepherd’s wheat. (Washington flights from Phoenix to Spokane: www. is the United States’ leading producer southwest.com of lentils.) And in-house smoked back bacon from a hog raised on the WSU Pullman Chamber of Commerce: campus, along with local apples and www.pullmanchamber.com Guinness mustard served on the side.

Guinness is made from hops exported The Palouse Scenic Byway: from eastern Washington. www.palousescenicbyway.com Swilly’s owner Joan Swensen’s love for fusion-style cooking was piqued Visit Spokane: www.visitspokane.com during her decade of living and

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Which Flu Shot Should You Get This Season?

Flu shots are already available for the 2014-2015 flu season. This year, there are different types of flu shots available. Each flu shot may differ from another in terms of how it is given or how much of the inactivated flu virus it contains. Nonetheless, all of the shots have one common purpose—to prevent you from getting the flu. Listed below is information about the different flu shots that are available this season.

Trivalent flu shot: For years, the trivalent flu vaccine has been the only flu vaccine on the market. This shot protects against three strains of the flu—two influenza A viruses and one influenza B virus. Last year, most of the flu shots given were trivalent flu shots.

Quadrivalent flu shot: The quadrivalent flu shot is a newer vaccine becoming available for the first time last year. It protects against four strains of the flu, including two A strains and two B strains. By adding the second B strain to the vaccine it may give the benefit of added protection.

High-dose flu shot: The highdose flu shot is a trivalent vaccine designed specifically for individuals age 65 and older. This version contains four times the dose of the regular flu shot. Because our immune systems get weaker with age, and aging decreases the body’s ability to have a good immune response after getting a vaccine, the higher dose is intended to create a stronger immune response. The highdose shot has been shown to create a stronger immune response versus the regular dose. However, whether or not this stronger response leads to less cases of the flu is still unknown.

Intradermal flu shot: The intradermal flu vaccine was first available during the 2011-2012 flu season. It is approved for use in adults ages 18 to 64. This vaccine differs from the other flu shots because it is injected into the skin rather than the muscle. It uses a much smaller needle and contains a smaller amount of the inactivated flu virus. The intradermal flu shot only comes as a trivalent vaccine and has been shown to produce a similar immune response compared to the regu-

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Exploring California’s Gold Country

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Highway 49 Revisited

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Step back in time to 1852 and discover what life was like in a gold-digging encampment at Columbia State Historic Park.

Top: Sonora’s Historic Morgan House.

Right: Sonora, located 3 miles from Jamestown on Highway 49, is home to the iconic St. James Episcopal Church (Historic Red Church) built in 1860.

:: by Ed Boitano | Photos courtesy Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau

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here’s Gold in Them Thar Hills.”

In the 1840s, the population of California was only 14,000, but by 1850 more than 100,000 settlers and adventurers had arrived from all over the world—and they came for one reason: gold. James Marshall discovered the first gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in El Dorado County, creating the largest goldrush in history. Adventurers poured into the area in search of quick riches, creating a period in American history that has never been repeated. Mexican miners called the area La Veta Madre (The Mother Lode), and the locals called the new arrivals 49ers, due to their year of arrival. Camps and towns sprang up wherever gold was found and then were abandoned when it ran out.

Highway 49 Revisited Today, visitors still flock from around the world to California Gold Country to discover the area’s rich history. Reminders of those glory days can be found everywhere along historic Highway 49, which runs 321 miles along the Heritage Corridor and links many of the 19th century Mother Lode mining towns. The region extends from the sweeping Sierra Nevada Foothills in the west to the spectacular mountains of the High Sierra in the east. This is an area brimming with state historic parks. Almost 300 camps have vanished or are ghost towns in decay. Some are just a stop at the side of the road, but if it is Gold-rush history that you want—this is the place. On these back highways, you’ll find a wealth of charming small towns, pristine lakes and rivers; giant sequoias, and green hillsides, dotted with seasonal flowers.

Jamestown When you see the sign, “Jamestown, California—

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Gateway to the Mother Lode!” you know you have arrived. Located on Highway 108/49, this small goldrush town is your first stop when visiting Tuolumne County. Main Street is lined with Victorian hotels, saloons, restaurants and antique shops. Historic Jamestown proves to be a good introduction to the heritage and authenticity of a Sierra Nevada foothill town.

Angels Camp Angels Camp is nestled on scenic Highway 49, with a history similar to that of many California Gold-rush towns. In 1848, Henry Angel, a shopkeeper from Rhode Island, opened a trading post. Soon there were as many as 4,000 miners working the surface gold of Angels. Today, Angels Camp’s population is nearly 3,000, and the entire town remains honeycombed with miles of mine tunnels. One popular attraction is Moaning Caverns, an immense limestone miracle with a main cavern large enough to hold the Statue of Liberty.

Columbia State Historic Park Established in 1850, Columbia State Historic Park is the best preserved of all California gold-rush towns.

Once known as the “Gem of the Southern Mines,” more than $500 million in gold (at today’s currency rate) between the 1850s and 1870s was mined in the area. At that time, it was the state’s second-largest city. Today, it is a year-round getaway that offers a unique blend of museums, tours, live theater, shops, restaurants and saloons. No other location offers a better overview of California’s gold-rush history.

Docents (trained volunteers) appear in costumes throughout the park and interpret life in a California gold-rush town with living-history demonstrations.

Popular events include the annual “Columbia Diggin’s”—a recreation of the “tent town” days of early Columbia. Gold-rush Days are offered the second Saturday of each month. The park is located three miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49.

Chinese Camp During the mid-1850s, an estimated 5,000 Chinese immigrants from Canton lived in this area that was known by names like Chinee, Chinese Diggins and eventually Chinese Camp. Like everyone else, the Chinese came for the gold. Many had been driven away from other camps and settled here due to the openness of the early population of Salvadorans, who accepted the outcast miners without problem.

Others then gravitated to the camp, feeling safe and comfortable among others of their nationality.

Chinese Camp is easy to find: It’s right on Highway 49 about 5 miles south of Jamestown. Today, it has less than 200 residents, but there is ample evidence of its colorful past. St. Xavier’s Catholic Church (circa 1855) and cemetery sits on a hill, making a great stop for photo opportunities.

Sonora Known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines,” this pristine city offers historic charm with many of its existing buildings dating back to the 1800s.

Even side streets are lined with Victorian homes and old-fashioned gardens that hark back to the days of ‘49. Mark Twain’s cabin, where he wrote “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” is located on Jackass Hill.

For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov

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Sound Off

... from page 8 to campaign for the Democrats. The Please have more single people and poor president needs a rest from all his things for people to do who are single in there, instead of couples. Otherwise, fund-raising.

I love the Curmudgeon. I love the Old Hey Congress, pay attention. Bag. I love everything. Thank you for If you are not worried about a listening. taxpayers’ revolution, listen to your history. We have a standard-size Well, there’s some more shoebox holding tax records, copies, government nonsense that we from 1978 to 2008. Can you picture it? learn about every day. Now, We also have an oversized bankers’ box when you have to go to your primary overstuffed with tax records from 2009 doctor, he must refer you to the other to 2013, all because everything on specialist doctors you have been seeing computer records must be copied by for the last five or 10 years. What kind paper for proof of information. Now, of a job is that? Drive everybody crazy history says that the French Revolution or just make more paperwork for the was about too much government government workers. Americans are paperwork. Wake up, you do-nothings. going crazy, but it’s not hard to know It’s the people’s time for a revolution why. It’s paperwork, paperwork, again. Check your history because it’s paperwork not the funny papers anymore.

Is this some kind of a phone joke? You just called back How to fix America’s broken and said my recording is still government: Step No. 1: Term limits. recording. It is a little crazy world.

President—only one term (and must Grandma does have some crazy ideas. prove citizenship before elections); She likes to call and alert people. It’s Senate—two terms; House of really not that crazy, and I think the Representatives—three terms. Must rest of the world needs to know that.

Whoever this is calling me back, I’m read all bills before passage.

Step No. 2: Replace Democratic willing to talk to you. You already have my phone number. Just keep recording.

Party with Tea Party.

Step No. 3: Seat Congress I’ll talk to anybody just to get some alphabetically (mix and mingle, not left opinions printed. This world is a mess, and the people need to be informed. against right).

Step No. 4: Declare English as our I’m really not that nutty. I just want to get the word out for people to pay official language.

Subnote: In 1776, we went to war attention to the things that are going against King George for his taxation on around them. If I’m still recording, without representation. Now on good for you!

Election Day this November, we must defeat the Democrats and their Truth at last, and the truth taxation without hesitation.—Bob and hurts when three Central Betty, Tucson American presidents are right: America is now all about making Well I notice that the front money Hollywood-fantasy style, and it page, the couple—the happy drives people to discontent and greed couple—also were in a and drugs. No problem with the toohearing-advertising commercial in The many, just-mellow and lost-to-reality Arizona Republic the very next day after I people, including the legislative and picked it up. Why can’t you have actual judicial systems, blaming the executive readers’ photos on the front, instead of session on causing everything to go actors? Give me a break here. Also, give funny. I do mean funny, funny, funny me a break with the Widow’s Corner. brains.

She already has another boyfriend.

Isn’t that quite interesting? I’ve been a Hey, remember when only one widow for 20 years, and I didn’t find generation ago we only had another boyfriend in five minutes. a dust devil or so within the Please why don’t you have real people seasonal rain storms. These haboobs instead of actors, and the woman came to I-10 area, sands were no always looks younger than the man. longer green with cotton fields and

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water was stolen from the Gila River Valley’s productive lands. Thanks for your population explosion. It didn’t do the Valley any good. Shame on the stolen water.

For Harry Reid to say that our border is secure is further proof that this man is delusional. He’s in denial, and he needs to be removed from the Senate.

If a tested system fails twice, why would anybody try it a third time? Oh! That’s right.

Anybody would not, but a politician would because that’s the standard, selfserving mental level of their decisions.

Never in all my years have I seen a president with such little class as Obama. He constantly criticizes and demeans the Republicans, yet refuses to meet with them. His thing is, “My way or the highway.” I’ve never seen such an arrogant and power-hungry president as we are cursed to have now.

Of course, no one remembers and no one bothers to study the mistakes of history, so no one remembers what happened when nations legalized opium 175 years ago.

It changed all the borders of Russia and China, England, France and the United States and gave us World War I and World War II, and now we are going to have (World War III) because we’re going to legalize marijuana.

We really need that little change in civilization such as it is. Poor slobs, legalize and find out what happens to your grandchildren.

Did you hear the latest news from Russia? Maybe Putin isn’t as crazy as we think. He’s trying to save Russia’s youth. He’s outlawing profanity, immorality, drugs and crazy hippy music from America.

Wow, what a concept! Save the youth for the future. Wow, unbelievable, and he just may pull it off.

There’s probably not enough senior citizens left, but remember in the 1950s, when all the beautiful hotels were built along Van Buren, and they were all wired to accommodate gambling machinery?

But then the voters said, “No thanks.

Go away.” Now you’ve got the same

problem again. More people wanting to make use of more hotels, and now they want brothels. How stupid can citizens be to let this happen again?

The old times are going, but the newtimers are going to pay the bill. We tried to help you; now you try to help your grandchildren. It’s that easy. Vote it out, vote it out, vote it out.

Disgusted. If some people took better care of neglected children, as well as the overbred dogs and cats, we’d have a better nation. Don’t you think?

My grandchildren asked what’s so important about Massachusetts, Iowa and South Carolina voters and why they’re supposed to represent the rest of the voters of the nation. Well, they don’t anymore. All they ever represented was the overcrowded Northeast, the farmers of the Midwest and the confederates of the South. It doesn’t work that way anymore, Grandma.

School starts, new lessons to be learned by children. Evil is never out of business, and it’s always looking for new employees. Pay attention to your civic studies, as well as your spelling and history.

Question: What good are the U.N. troops if they’re not allowed to go anywhere to stop the fighting in Palestine or the Ukraine or anywhere else? Is stupidity going to win again, as it has in other places?

The people who vote for Doug Ducey or Christine Jones for governor are obviously haters, and they don’t have a mind of their own.

Hey, you folks who have fallen for the recycling scam: Did you know that you are doing more harm to your planet than good? All serious studies have shown that more energy is expanded than is saved in the overall process? So why exactly do you recycle? You’ve been brainwashed into increasing profits for recycling companies. As always, follow the money.

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stupidity ever seen on television. Oh, it’s just disgusting.

Regarding the children in the store-robbery picture: Did you notice the girl wouldn’t stand for that? She took her purchases away. That’s why women are going to rule the world from now on. You have to have a chuckle over that one. They only interviewed the boy, and how he scooted away. But the girl knew what to do. “You’re not taking my things, you bad guy. That’ll teach you!”

When referring to illegal immigrants, the brothers’ keepers like to quote from the Bible to justify the lawlessness. They send a message to those people that it is OK to break the law, thus providing them a head start in crime and corruption. Hey, after 2,000 years, it is disgusting that anyone should have to flee any Christian country because of crime and corruption. If the brothers’ keepers are as effective as they would have us believe, they should remove the motes from their own eyes and go to the root of the problem.

A little tardy, but I suspect the politicians won’t acknowledge this historic event that keeps them entrenched in office, and they sure won’t acknowledge the fraud feature. So if any politician can read this, honor your oath of office to support the Constitution and restore FICA- payers’ 10th Amendment rights by reserving Socialist Insecurity to the states, or to the people. While privatesector Ponzi schemes get all the press, Socialist Insecurity deserves equal coverage, and victims of this political scheme who`ve lost their retirement money to the government deserve to have their own money returned to their families.

Only one word can describe the Congress: disgusting. Today this week, this year, disgusting.

How dare you collect a salary from the taxpayers! How dare you.

Have you noticed around town it is so much nicer to see human bodies displaying clothing, rather than to see stretchy materials displaying unattractive, bulging bodies? It’s time to go back to better fashions. Don’t you think?

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Well, in typical self-serving style Congress did nothing, and they’re to brag about it.

They better not come around this neighborhood, though. I see people gathering stones—or is that a rail they’re cutting and heating up a pot of tar? My, my, my some things never change.

To the fire department: Please educate yourself and call a beekeeper. Stop killing the bees. There’s no fruit on any trees in this neighborhood now because everybody’s so happy to go kill all the bees. Wait until they have nothing to eat in a year.

In case you’re too new here to know it, we never had these crazy haboobs and horrendous monsoons. We had a nice, seasonal monsoon rain that took care of all the needs of the desert. Now, we have all this other stuff because some smarty in Washington decided the Indians didn’t need to plant Pima cotton on all that land between Tucson and Phoenix.

That’s what you’re getting now.

The result of another congressional decision—dirt, dirt and more dirt.

Blow, blow, blow. Thanks, Washington, for nothing, as per usual.

Nancy Pelosi’s unprecedented outburst on the congressional floor, where she attacked another congressperson, combined with her bizarre statements, is just further proof that this woman is mentally unbalanced and needs to go.

It’s way overdue for term limits for these politicians who make it a career.

Time for Nancy to go.

Unfortunately, for human nature, it’s rather obvious that someone in Mexico just hasn’t been paid enough yet to let the accidental Marine visitor come back home.

The Treasury Department just announced it expects to borrow $192 billion in the third quarter of 2014. It is $22 billion more than the treasury expected to borrow. A drop in revenue is the primary reason given for the increased borrowing.

Our federal debt has increased by 66 percent under Obama’s presidency.

Our federal government has grown

substantially under the Democrats.

It’s time to throw them all out before our country completely goes down the tubes.

U.N. must stand for useless nations. Why aren’t they offering food and relief drops for the poor, stranded people in Iraq?

What are they doing besides spending money visiting New York all the time?

Shame on them. Help the people that need help, and quit passing the buck to U.S. taxpayers.

I have asked Congressman Ron Barber on two different occasions how the Medicare program is going to remain a viable program after giving up more than $700 billion dollars to the ACA (Obamacare) while at least doubling the number of recipients of Medicare over the next 10 years. His response has been on both occasions that he was not in the Congress when the ACA was passed, but he was doing everything he could to protect senior citizens from other benefit cuts. He uses as an example that he has voted against his own party line to protect us, knowing full well that any bill sent to the Senate, with or without his vote, will be disregarded by the devil “Demon-crat” Harry Reed. People, you—like myself—have contributed to Medicare since its inception. Now, when we need these benefits and we are at an age that we cannot go back to work to supplement our income, we may be losing access to our health care provider and preferred hospital.

Think about what Obama said, “You can keep your doctor and your health care plan, period.” He is a liar, period.

Think about the federal government’s handling of Native American health care and also veterans’ health care.

Why are the buffoons in Washington, D.C. placing themselves between you and your doctor? Do you trust anyone in Washington, D.C., to handle your health care? I don’t—especially a “Demon-crat.”—Thomas A. My response to the fourth item of last month’s quiz was Leif Ericson. You gave your answer as Juan Ponce de Leon. To do so, I believe you were too narrowly defining “America” as what we now know of as the United States of America. No, this continent when Ericson was here (hundreds of years before de Leon)

wasn’t known as “America”—and wouldn’t be until Vespucci had been here. Nor were Central and South America known as such. In like vein, however, de Leon did not land in Florida. Rather, he landed at a spot in America that we now call Florida. (And golly, I haven’t found reason to question one of your responses for some years now.)—Bruce Memo to Texas Gov. Rick Perry: Thank you for showing leadership by sending 1,000 National Guard troops to the border to stop hundreds of thousands of illegals walking into our country and demanding benefits. Perhaps our “fundraiser-in-chief ” can take a lesson in leadership and do the same thing.

These people are coming in with only the clothes on their backs. Where are the jobs for them? Who’s going to pay for the education of the children? Cities and states are already heavily burdened, and many are bankrupt. Our country is being destroyed from within.

After doing something wrong, young children blame someone else and claim they are innocent. The “children” in the Obama administration and the Democrat Party keep blaming President Bush, the Republicans and whoever else they choose to blame. I was especially appalled by the letter from J. Wilson, Tucson. So, where do you find the proof that President Obama has led this country out of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression? The fact is that our country is in the worst financial crisis in U.S. history since Obama came into office. Do you have the guts to get yourself educated by watching major news media? The Republican Party has repeatedly tried to pass laws to stop the destruction of America. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid refuses to allow the Senate to vote for anything.

And President Obama claims he will veto it anyway. President Obama has managed to raise the national debt by trillions of dollars to the point that the American taxpayer will never be able to pay for it. When Obama wants to spend millions of dollars, he just puts together an “executive order” and doesn’t even ask the U.S. Congress.

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Italian Crème Cake : : by Jan D’Atri

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love this recipe. Love, love, love it.

Elaine Nall’s Italian Crème Cake is just plain crazy out-of-this-world delicious. Period.

I got my hands on it a few years ago, and it’s always on my short list of favorite desserts. The recipe was given to Elaine, a longtime Scottsdale educator, more than 40 years ago, and it has withstood the “friends and family favorite” test of time.

It’s apparently the most requested dessert at Nall family birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gatherings and even at Elaine’s church group—the one that has met for four decades every Christmas for a white elephant

sale. I’m just happy that when daughter-in-law Donna Nall quietly mentioned to me that Elaine was famous in the family for this cake, I paid attention.

In between three ever-so-richtasting layers of buttermilk cake is a luscious slather of cream cheese and pecan icing. The combination is either perfectly sinful or heavenly; I just haven’t quite decided which. Now that we’re heading into fall harvest and baking season, Elaine’s Italian Crème Cake is a must! A big thanks to Donna for sharing a family treasure. And, Elaine is not Italian, but a true Texan, so, “Buon appetito, y’all!”

Italian Crème Cake 2 cups flour 2 cups white sugar 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 5 eggs, separated 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (use up to 2 cups if desired.)

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. • Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. (Line with parchment paper if desired) • Set aside.

• Separate eggs and beat egg whites to form still peaks.

• Put sugar, butter and shortening in mixing bowl and blend until fluffy.

• Add vanilla and yolks to batter and blend well.

• Add baking soda to buttermilk and let set for a few minutes (needs to be in a container larger than 1 cup because it will foam).

• Add flour and buttermilk alternately into mixture until blended. Do not overbeat.

• Add coconut and mix until incorporated into batter.

• Fold egg whites into batter.

• Pour batter into the three 8-inch cake pans, spread batter evenly.

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• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened 1 (1 pound) box powdered sugar 2 cups chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Put cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in mixer. Blend until creamy.

• Add vanilla and chopped nuts. Add frosting in between cake layers and then frost top and sides.

Note: This cake is delicious cold, so it can be made in advance. It also freezes well.

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Five Ways for Borrowers to Keep Their Cool in a Warming Mortgage Market T he slump of the previous years’ housing market is starting to thaw. It’s an exciting time of recovery and change. Whether you’re hitting the open houses, fixing up your home for sale, or just renovating, being fully prepared is key to a low-stress experience.

“Buyers and homeowners in today’s market still have historically low rates available to them,” says Navy Federal’s Vice President, Mortgage Lending, Katie Miller. “But they will need to follow a few steps to ensure they’re able to get the best deal possible.”

Miller shares her top five recommendations on how to make applying for your home loan a positive, stress-free experience: Know where you stand. Knowing your credit history, score and what you can realistically afford are the most important factors in seeing how lenders view you in 2014. It’s easy to check up on your own credit worthiness because you’re given one free credit report annually at www.annualcreditreport. com. Review it for mistakes, missed payments, and collection accounts and fix them before you apply for a loan.

For a small fee, you can also find out your numerical credit score. Scores range from 300 to 850; overall, the higher your score, the better you’ll qualify for a loan.

Curb your spending. Remember, lenders are watching your credit report from the time you apply until the time you close. Sometimes even slight changes will bring up a red flag—so this is not the time to apply for any new credit, rack up balances, or make late payments. Cut unnecessary expenses and boost savings. Lenders like Navy Federal offer free online calculators to get a picture of monthly payments and how they’ll fit in to your budget.

Come prepared. Lenders want to make sure that you have the ability to repay your loan. Getting all your documents in order helps speed up the process when it comes time for getting approved. Your lender may require more information to complete your loan application, but having the following ready helps get things started: your last two pay stubs/Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), W-2s/tax returns for

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the past two years, and two months of bank/stock statements. Make sure you keep good records of your finances and can explain all deposits—including that birthday gift from mom and dad.

Know your options. Remember to make sure that the lender who preapproves your loan is offering you the best deal—some lenders even offer to match competitor’s rates. Look into all

loan-product options. A good lender will consider all of your factors to find a mortgage that’s right for you. Compare interest rates at financial institutions— even a half-percentage point can lower your monthly payment and can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your home loan. This is also true of unnecessary or unexpected fees. Be sure to shop around.

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Sound Off

... from page 35 to grab land and U.S. assets and give it only if we see them as such. But there’s to the country that we owe large debts, another way. There is no argument namely China at this point. The Grand that the parents who encourage their Canyon and Yellowstone National unaccompanied minor children to cross Park are already listed as collateral. international borders are unfit. So...a Why don’t idiots like Mr. Wilson and lot of American families would like to others who put down the Republicans adopt healthy children. It is obvious become educated before casting stones that youths who are capable of walking in the wrong direction? You could start thousands of miles on their own two by reading a couple of books that you feet are healthy and fit. So, it seems to could get from the library or buy from me that with the blessing of the federal Barnes and Noble such as “America government, the kids can be turned the Beautiful” by Dr. Ben Carson and over to private charities that arrange “Things That Matter” by Charles adoptions. Let the kids be handed off Krauthammer. Another interesting to American families who are eager book is “Blood Feud” by Edward to have them. Let it be publicized in Klein. There, you will understand how Central America that if you throw rich politicians operate and how they away your kids by encouraging them “bleed” this country. Two Democrat to invade our country, you’ve given up presidents are fighting it out in order your legal rights. The U.S. government to determine who should be the will take no responsibility to hunt up Democratic president in 2016. It makes any blood relatives, and the children will be raised by loving American me want to “puke.”—Judy Johnson families instead of you. When grown, Are you thinking what I am these American ex-children will not be thinking? To me, it is feasible looking for relatives from their country for Americans to rethink their of origin to help to resettle in the U.S. outrage about unaccompanied minors because the legal ties will have been cut crossing our borders from Central forever. I see nothing wrong with this.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness Deadline Extended for ASO Writing Contest Senior Olympians are welcome to enter a new essay contest that carries the theme of “Why Arizona Senior Olympics is Important to Me.” The new deadline is Oct. 1.

“The purpose in having the contest is to inspire our Senior Olympians to stay fit, based on their own experience and that of their peers,” says Irene Stillwell, director of Arizona Senior Olympics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to: • Read your article at the ASO Opening Ceremony.

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Here are the rules: • The writer must have been in the ASO games in the last two years • The essay must be between 500 and 750 words • The writer must pen the piece in its entirety • It must express the theme, “Why Arizona Senior Olympics is Important to Me.” Share your story! Inspire others!

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A Walk Can Help Protect Your Eyes

By Ellie Kallal I’m a big fan of walking. It’s low impact. It’s cheap. It’s easy to do even if you are away from home. You can do it almost anywhere. It has many benefits to our health. I recently found a new reason to get out of the house and enjoy the weather: my eyes! I had my eyes examined, and my doctor happened to mention that simple walking can help prevent macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can present in a variety of ways: blurry vision; wavy lines; fuzzy or dark spots in the center of your line of sight; straight lines start to slant. If not caught, AMD can lead to blindness.

There is both “wet” and “dry” AMD. While most people develop the dry form, 90 percent of those who develop the wet form experience blindness.

There is no known cause, but some risk factors are: Age: The risk increases with age.

Cigarette smoking Family history of AMD Excessive exposure to sunlight High blood pressure and/or cardiovascular disease

Being female and/or Caucasian.

These groups tend to get the disease more than their counterparts.

While there is no known cure, there are things you can do to prevent the onset of this disease.

1. Don’t smoke. Studies show that it more than double your chances of developing AMD. 2. Wear sunglasses with 100 percent UV and hats with a brim.

3. Eat your veggies! Fruits and vegetables contain all those vitamins you need. Studies have shown that a diet rich in dark, leafy green vegetables will help decrease an individual’s risk of developing AMD and/or help delay progression of the disease once it has begun. You especially want to focus on those rich in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxanthin.

4. Limit dietary fat as found in ice cream, but look for those in vegetable oils and nuts.

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“After taking other risk factors for age-related macular degeneration into account, including weight, cholesterol levels and age, researchers found those with an active lifestyle were 70 percent

less likely to develop wet AMD than those who had a sedentary lifestyle.

The risk of age-related macular degeneration was also 30 percent lower among people who walked more than 12 blocks regularly.

These guidelines are those we try to follow every day, but exercise is proving to be more important to so many areas of our lives that we really need to get out there and get moving.

Sources: Orlin Sorensen www. rebuildyourvision.com and WebMD.

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Calling All Ambassadors Arizona Senior Olympics will conduct its first ambassador orientation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will be held in the ASO offices’ board room and will include information about Arizona Senior Olympics, the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation and training in the areas of various kinds of promotion.

Anyone interested in becoming an ASO ambassador must attend an orientation prior to working as a volunteer in the program.

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National Senior Games Workshop Offered A workshop about the National Senior Games will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Arizona Senior Olympics office, 4205 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, 85013.

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Reservations are required. Call (602) 274-7742 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

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