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6 Sound Off 6 The Curmudgeon 7 The Up Side 9 Your Finances 10 Ask Gabby Gayle 11 The Widow’s Corner health

8 Ask the Geriatrician entertainment

12 Calendar of Events 16 Interior Designer Makes Transition to Jewelry Maker 16 Fun & Games Around Tucson 17 Bingo Happenings 19 Trivia Contest 20 Dance and Dessert 37 Puzzles home improvement

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opinion Sound Off

I live in the Palo Verde neighborhood of midtown Tucson.

In general a wonderful place but for one exception: Irresponsible people and their offensive dogs. I refer to my home’s location as being in the middle of the Bark-muda Triangle.

I am literally surrounded by barking dogs in every direction. They bark at all hours of the day and night as their “humans” are gone at different hours of the day and night. I would ask that these pet owners take better care of their animals and see to it that they are not left unattended for long periods of time. I would also ask my neighbors to report offending animals to the county animal control. So folks, I’m sounding off about the howlers, growlers, yappers and crappers that are making my home uninhabitable!—Emma Goldman Obama met secretly in the White House with Muslim leaders, several of whom belonged to the terrorist organization the Muslim Brotherhood. The next day at

the prayer breakfast, Obama criticized Christians and brought up the crusades where he said terrible acts were committed in the name of Jesus. This happened over 800 years ago. President Obama will not blame Islam for the barbaric acts that are committed now in this day. Do we need further proof that this man sides with the Muslims and indeed is a Muslim? America, Wake up!

I live a few miles from the gas station where the young man was brutally murdered by a Mexican who was in the U.S. illegally.

An investigation should be done on how his wife died. Pretty unusual for a woman in her 20s to die of natural causes. This man might have been on his way to becoming a Jeffrey Dahmer.

World history for dummies: Throughout world history, one religion has persecuted another and wars occurred because of this. Religious wars are the history of mankind, folks. Just because we have religious freedom in America, doesn’t mean that (others have it.) When Obama points out the negative side of religion, he’s accused of being a Muslim sympathizer. When he points out

The Curmudgeon

It’s Time to Kick Some Butt

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:: by Drew Alexander

s commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense...No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory...

“Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

“With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph—so help us God.” So said President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at a Joint Session of Congress on Dec. 8, 1941, the day following the sneak air attack in Hawaii by Japan on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor.

Only four months later, on April 8, 1942, Roosevelt’s words were followed by daring and ingenious action when 16 B-25 medium bombers took off from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet and bombed Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya and the Japanese capital, Tokyo.

By this time, America and her allies were at war with Japan, Germany and Italy. As young as I was then, I understood that something malevolent had been unleashed on the world.

But I didn’t live in fear, because even as a kid, I had faith that President Roosevelt would see us through this enormous threat. We all held that trust back then—our parents, our relatives, our neighbors, and all those men and women in uniform who were doing the bloody fighting.

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that ISIS persecuted every other kind of religion in the territory it operates and wants world domination, he’s accused of being Muslim sympathizer.

Your ignorance is showing. Americans did not invent Christianity.

Beware: If this storm Juno is like anything of the 1947 storm, when it leaves the United States it’s going to Europe again, also. Let your friends know if they’re anywhere over there.

Measles has been eradicated in the United States and now we have an outbreak in 15 states.

Does anyone else see a connection between the fact that thousands of young people from Central America came illegally into our country and were allowed to stay?

Well it’s back on the job for TV news’ frantic pace Sunday morning busybodies. Now that the world’s Christian holidays have ended, and Congress is back on the job, I say, “Lots of luck, Washington.” ...continues on page 8

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Now I’m an old man, and once again the specter of evil is contaminating the Earth. Call it ISIS, Al-Qaida, Hezbollah or the Taliban, the evil they harbor has declared war on humanity, their iniquity expressed through the beheadings, shootings, rapes, and burning alive of defenseless men, women and children.

We are at war. But unlike FDR and his successor Harry Truman who defeated the Nazis, Italian fascism and Japanese imperialism, I have zero confidence in the current commander in chief. President Barack Obama can’t even bring himself to identify the enemy as Islamic terrorists, let alone provide inspiring leadership to an alliance of nations pledged to destroy the savage jihadists.

Reflective of Obama’s absurd and naïve foreign policy is State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf, who said, “We cannot kill our way out of this war. We need to go after ISIS’ root causes, like lack of job opportunities.”

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Yeah, sure, Marie. And let’s send your boss John Kerry to the world’s hot spots to give the barbarians a hug and have sleepy-voiced James Taylor serenade them with “You’ve Got a Friend.” This should bore them to death.

As a civilian and during my years as a soldier, I rarely doubted the ability of my country to meet any challenge and to defeat any foe—until now.

This is one of those crucial periods in our history when we must act forcefully to preserve all we value by kicking some butt.

We have the means, though I fear today we lack the will and a president with any semblance of a backbone to lead the way.

Drew Alexander, also known as “The Curmudgeon,” is a monthly columnist writing about political issues. Send comments to drewalexander@cox.net or to Drew Alexander, in care of Lovin’ Life After 50, 3200 N. Hayden Road, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

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The Up Side What Can We Do About March?

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:: by Michael Grady

have a problem with March.

It dates back to my first-grade teacher in Michigan. When she wasn’t frantically pounding the classroom radiator for heat, she described March to us this way: “If it comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.”

Translation: This month is an animal. And at some point, it will hurt you.

We meet today at the rockiest trailhead of the year. The buzz from the holiday season has faded. And as we shrug off the thrill of the National Championship Game, the Super Bowl and the romance (or crippling loneliness) conjured from Valentine’s Day, we emerge at a sprawling, hostile stretch of the calendar where festivity goes to die. This is a month of Lenten sacrifice and tax return preparation. This is the month when Julius Caesar went to the Roman Senate and they stabbed him enough to make a colander out of him.

This is the Wednesday of months. The dour middle child between winter and spring—the Jan Brady, if you will, of the calendar year.

Simply put, March sucks.

I don’t say that lightly. As an upbeat person, who writes an upbeat column, I consider it my duty to gaze ahead and find moments worthy of celebration.

What can you say about March? As a kid, I found even the “In like a lion/ out like a lamb” thing wholly untrue: March would flop on you, like a big blue whale of snow. Then, at the end, it would flop on you like a different blue whale of snow. Sometimes it would go out like a yak of sleet. But that’s about as good as it got.

I frequently write about holidays because, in our very eclectic society, holidays offer us common ground. They give us a moment where we can throw off the yoke of our daily routines and do something to warm our hearts, remember on our deathbeds and perhaps require bail money.

But there is very little yoke-throwing in March.

Yes, yes, I hear you: St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s put aside the obvious fact that no one gets St. Patrick’s Day off. This is a half-baked holiday that people either

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celebrate too little or too much. Either you’re meekly wearing an article of green clothing to work that day, punching someone on the arm for not wearing an article of green clothing to work that day, or vomiting prodigiously in the alley behind the tavern where you decided green beer was a good idea.

And while I’m sure the snake-banishing bishop of Ireland is beaming with pride from heaven, there’s no hiding the fact that St. Patrick’s Day is a weak effort to build an oasis in the holiday desert that extends from here to Memorial Day. That’s why I’m making a dramatic proposal. I think we should re-align the holidays. If the NBA can realign to keep bad teams out of the playoffs, and if Major League Baseball can realign because no one really wants the Houston Astros, is it asking too much to realign the holiday calendar? Because March needs a little help.

A few possibilities:

looks good anyway? Again, park it right after St. Patrick’s Day. A lot of festive opportunities present themselves when you combine disguises and pranks with people and alcohol.

The costumes would seem scarier, the ghosts and vampires would seem real, and you could videotape lots of people running into arcadia doors and hiding in dumpsters and such. Good times!

Or, perhaps the really controversial: Move Christmas to March. There’s no good reason for doing this except, well, accuracy. Many Biblical scholars believe a March or April Christmas would probably be closer to the actual date of Jesus’ birth. But a Spring Christmas would require cherished holiday songs to be rewritten for March, (“A beautiful sight/we’re happy tonight/pulling up the crabgrass with our hands”). And the proximity to tax season would set up a rather depressing race, to see whether Santa Claus or Uncle Sam could get to your money first.

And yet, as I write them out, these measures seem kind of ill-advised.

Maybe moving holidays isn’t the answer. Perhaps, we are destined to accept

March on her own terms: suffering a little through the blustery, inconsistent weather; lamenting the terrible firstrun movies Hollywood releases during this toxic dumping ground of the film season. March trains us to find sustenance in little things, like the incandescent joy you’ll see on the faces of whatever team plays Cinderella in the NCAA Basketball Tournament this year. Or the next horrifying, cringeworthy speaking gaffe one of the 2016 presidential candidates will inevitably offer.

Maybe the sparse, tiny pleasures that we find in March help us better appreciate the rewards of spring. In the Midwest, “pitchers and catchers report” was always our winter mantra. “Pitchers and catchers report,” we would say, as the snow turned slushy grey and the sky stayed a relentless bone-white.

“How far away can spring be?” it implied, “when the Boys of Summer have already taken the field?”

Baseball, like March itself, starts with very little fanfare. But lots of room for hope.

Michael Grady is a Valley-based writer. His eBook, “Death Calls a Meeting,” is available on Amazon.

Move Thanksgiving to late March.

Think about it. The last three months of the year are so back-loaded with holidays that half of the time you don’t know what you’re celebrating. Moving Thanksgiving to March gives you all November to catch your breath (and football season!) before you have to sit down and argue with relatives at the holiday table. If you put Thanksgiving right after March 17, then the people who drink irresponsibly on St. Patrick’s Day can have a little something to eat when they wake up. (Ever wave a turkey leg in front of someone with a hangover? Plenty of holiday memories to be had there!) This would also unify America’s bingeing holidays. So overeating and drinking too much would be confined to one month. And what a glorious month that would be! Or, if this idea doesn’t appeal to you, how about: Move Halloween to late March.

When you think about it, this makes sense. Why dress up as hideous creatures in autumn, when the weather’s nice and football is on? Why not dress up in March, when everyone’s pasty and fat from the winter and nobody

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Ask the Geriatrician Sound Off Spring Travel: A Checklist for Comfort, Wellness and Safety

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: : by Marlene Bluestein, M.D.

ant to know the fastest way to bring a fun spring trip to a screeching halt?

It’s packing your medication in your suitcase, only to find it hasn’t made it to your destination.

If you’re heading out to enjoy time away during this season of renewal and growth, remember to always keep medications with you in your carry-on, along with your medication list and your primary provider’s contact information.

If I were to draw up a suitcase checklist for spring travel, I would: • Favor your feet. Make sure to pack good, broken-in walking shoes that provide comfort, support and protection. Open-toed sandals may be comfortable, but they may not be the best choice in inclement weather or paths of rock or gravel. Good socks and blister protection are a must because you may be walking more than you usually do.

• Squeeze, please. Compression hosiery are useful on an airplane to reduce swelling in the limbs. These special stockings also are used to reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis, a serious condition in which blood clots form in the veins and break loose, potentially blocking blood flow. They’re also a good choice if you’re planning to take any escorted bus trips that might require sitting for a long period of time.

• Weather the weather. Make sure to bring a raincoat, an umbrella and a warm wrap. People don’t get sick from getting a chill per se, but there’s no point in being uncomfortable or running the risk of complicating certain medical conditions. If you’re taking an international flight, remember that layering is your friend, because many places in the world don’t have central heating.

• Tame the tummy. Over-the-counter tummy fixes are a good companion, because it isn’t always convenient to go searching for relief for gastric troubles if you start feeling discomfort after a late-night dinner or in the middle of the night. Since traveling can wreak havoc on your digestive sys-

tem because you may not be drinking enough liquid or may be eating unfamiliar cuisine, it wouldn’t hurt to bring something for diarrhea and constipation.

• Pain medication. Headaches, muscle aches. You never know.

• Eradicate the irritants. Even if you don’t have allergies, bring an antihistamine anyway, because you’ll be in a new environment with different stimuli. People sometimes worry about active ingredients in bug repellent, but in all likelihood the risk of that exposure is less than one posed by a serious mosquito-borne illness, such as malaria or dengue fever.

• Jab the germs. Hand washing is always important, and particularly so when traveling. But because restroom facilities may be limited or of varying quality, hand sanitizers are indispensable. Hand wipes are practical ways to wipe toilets, sink handles and doorknobs. Although I often get questions about the utility of taking preventive antibiotics on a trip, I’m going to leave this one between you and your provider. It is an individual decision based on where you’re traveling, what kind of medical access you might have and your underlying health conditions.

• Cover your assets. Make sure to pack a high-quality sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. If you plan to spend a great deal of time in the sun, it wouldn’t hurt to bring clothing with sun protection in the fabric, along with a crushable hat. And don’t forget the lotion. You don’t want your skin to crack if you have a propensity for dry skin.

• Douse the dryness. Even if you’re sightseeing and on the go, make sure to drink enough fluids. If you don’t, you could put yourself at risk of a urinary tract infection and even passing out. Saline washes may also be good for those who get dry nasal passages.

It’s not that any of these items can’t be found elsewhere, whether you’re visiting Alaska or Aruba, or that local help isn’t available. But it’s just so much more convenient to have them with you.

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... from page 6 The State Department under It’s amazing to watch my felObama is the most inept, unlow Sun City West neighbors truthful one we have ever had nonchalantly driving back the misfortunate to have. Their deci- and forth on their driveways through sions have put all Americans in danger. wet tar just laid down by the road department, obviously knowing of prior Interesting. Why are some notices—both verbal and written, orpeople willing to pay thou- ange cones, signs, etc. Nothing stops sands of dollars for a ticket to them from their endless shopping trips. this NFL fiasco when they cannot see They vote. without binoculars, but will never donate needed educational equipment to The Obama administration a school for any kid’s better education? claims they are the most transWhat happened to common sense parent. If so, why have they since World War II? What happened? refused to reveal who were the MusWe’re in World War III and World War lim leaders who attended the closedIV is on the way. Nobody seems to be door meeting at the White House. The paying attention to it. Are we going to White House is the people’s house. We sacrifice the best of America again? have a right to know who goes there and why they go there.

I would just like to say that seniors—and even others— For all the latest arguments should beware of repair workabout religion and politiers for companies. They may try to sell cal ethics, now the naysayers you equipment or parts that you really of the world will begin another fight do not need. I had an incident where about the mistakes of just telling the this heating company advised me that facts and truths of historical memories.

I had a gas leak and I needed a part, Just tell the truth. a valve that was $700. I called the gas I can see why I see bumper stickers saying, “We are spendcompany and there was no leak. My ing our kids’ inheritance.” I heating system was in excellent condition. However this repairman tried to am a loving caring mother and grandsell me a part that was not needed. Dou- mother. I gave my life to kids and ble check before you buy any parts that grandkids. But they have gone on for only fame and fortune. No soup for are recommended by repair people. you.

Aren’t these nuisance calls illegal after 9 o’clock? SomeObama is the No. 1 hypocrite. one is still looking for Robert He again is criticizing a busiWolf and it’s after 9 o’clock. Can you ness—Staples. Businesses have do anything about those other annoy- been hit hard financially because of ing credit card people except answer Obamacare. He criticizes them and them and scream back at them. It’s just brings up how much the CEO is makso annoying even though the cellphone ing. Obama loves the big money when company says they can’t do anything he goes to fundraisers, which he goes about it. After 9 is too late. to constantly. It’s $35,000 a plate to attend. He loves the big money, but he I worked for Republican can- is such a hypocrite when he criticizes didates since the eighth grade, business. He’s a disgrace. He should 1960. I voted for Doug Ducey become a dictator of a Communist in the primary and general election. country. That’s what he is—a ComHaving lived in six states, I’ve seen munist. many people win and lose. I’ve never seen anybody move so fast within the A retired U.S. Navy four-star first four weeks of office as Gov. Duadmiral has testified to the fact cey. If he keeps it up, he’ll never been that the Muslim Brotherhood a Chris Christie, Rick Perry or Scott has penetrated all of our national seWalker. I question his appointment as curity agencies. Egypt has banned the the new Department of Public Safety Muslim Brotherhood. Obama has weldirector. Slow down governor. comed them into our government. If ...continues on page 38

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Your Finances

Are Municipal Bonds Right For You?

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:: by Chad Winn

hen I was a kid growing up in Tucson, springtime was all about chocolate bunnies and rodeo days. Today, spring involves cleaning closets and the garage, cutting back frozen bougainvillea in the yard and paying taxes.

As we gather our shoeboxes full of receipts and statements, some people may wonder if there are ways to reduce their tax burden or even a way to earn income, tax free. The answer is yes. One way to do this is by investing in municipal bonds.

Many municipal bonds—munis for short—pay income to investors that can be federal, and in certain circumstances, state income tax free. However, income from municipal bonds may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and capital gains from the sales of bonds may be subject to state or local taxes.

As an investor, when you invest your money in any type of bond, you are, in effect, lending money to an entity that promises to pay you back in the future and in the meantime will pay you “interest” on the money you lend it. Keep in mind that the promise is not a guarantee and you can lose money by investing in bonds.

The interest rate a bond pays to investors is generally called the bond coupon rate. For example, if a bond has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 5 percent, then it pays a total of $50 (5 percent of $1,000) in interest per year. The date you are promised to be paid back for the original $1,000 is the bond’s maturity date.

Once the bond is issued, generally at par ($1,000), and begins trading, it can be priced at a discount or premium to its par value. The price is affected by many things including interest rates, supply and demand, and the length of time left until the bond matures or can be called. The call date is when a bond issuer has the right—but not the obligation—to pay back the investors prior to the stated maturity date.

The price of bonds moves inversely to interest rates. I like to think of a bond like a seesaw. On one side is price and,

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on the other side, interest rates. The center pivot is the bonds coupon, which is the only thing that never moves. If interest rates go up, bond prices will go down, and vice versa. For an investor who plans to hold a bond to maturity, the change in the bond price before maturity may not be a concern.

But if you needed to sell the bond before maturity, you may incur a capital loss or a capital gain as a result of a shift in the bond’s price.

Municipal bonds are issued by state and local governments, including cities, towns, counties, school districts and other municipal authorities to finance and maintain infrastructure projects and civic services. For example, Pima County or the City of Tucson may issue a bond to raise the money to improve or maintain county or city roads.

Nearly all municipal bonds are federally tax free.

If you are an Arizona resident and want to ensure you don’t pay state taxes on the income you make from your bond, you need to make sure to buy bonds issued by an Arizona municipality. So, if you are a full-time Tucson resident and invest in a Casa Grande bond, you would not pay state or federal income tax on the income paid to you by the bond. If you buy a Texas municipal bond, you’ll owe income tax to Arizona for the income you earn on the bond.

Before buying any bonds, consult your tax adviser to ensure whether or not you will be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax. Also, keep in mind if you are collecting Social Security that the IRS considers that interest part of your “modified adjusted gross income” for determining how much of your Social Security benefits, if any, are taxable.

Municipal bonds are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. They are also subject to various other risks including

changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, default, inflation and other factors.

Municipalities can issue two types of bonds—revenue bonds and general obligation bonds, or GOs. A GO allows the issuing agency the ability to pay the bond back using revenue from any of their sources. GOs are said to have the backing of the full faith and credit of the issuing municipality. Revenue bonds will pay the investors using revenues generated from a particular source.

For example, a water revenue bond will pay the interest and principal back using income generated from the specific water project for which the bonds were issued.

Many investors like general obligation bonds versus revenue bonds because the repayment base is much broader.

But many revenue bonds, especially

those associated with utilities, have very stable repayment sources.

If you decide municipal bonds may be right for you, it is important to do your research, know what you are buying and diversify. Plan on holding the bonds you buy until their maturity date.

You can sell them any time, but you only know what you will get for them if you hold on to them until they mature.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the sale of any financial product or service or as a determination that any investment strategy is suitable for a specific investor.

Investors should seek financial advice regarding the suitability of any investment strategy based on their objectives, financial situations and particular needs. Waddell & Reed does not provide tax or legal advice.

For additional information or questions contact Chad Winn, financial adviser with Waddell & Reed Inc. at 903-6807 or by email at cwinn@wradvisors.com. Investing involves risk and the potential to lose principal. Securities offered through Waddell & Reed Inc., member SIPC.

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Ask Gabby Gayle Advice for the Over-50 Crowd

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ear Gabby Gayle: I am in a relationship with a man who thinks he knows everything. He was not like this in the beginning, but as our relationship has matured (we have gone together for two years), he seems to have gotten worse. He is extremely intelligent and has accomplished much in his life. I consider myself to be intelligent, but somehow he manages to show me where I am wrong. When we are around others, especially my grown children, I can see them roll their eyes when he gets started on one of his diatribes. I gently suggested to him once that he doesn’t always have to be right.

He looks at me with great surprise, and says “I only speak up when I know I am right. It wouldn’t be very nice if I let the other person think they are right when they are not.” Is there an answer to this dilemma? Signed, Growing Weary

to beg, and blessed that I have something to give. If I did have to beg, I hope you would be the one who comes along. Stand up for what you believe!

Signed, GG

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ear Weary: Yes, there is an answer. I say, “Dump him!” Life is too short to spend it with such egotistical people. There are many smart people in this world; it is a gift. In my estimation he is misusing his gift to lord over others he deems inferior. Yikes. I can see why you are weary. Let him go!

Signed, GG

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ear Gabby Gayle: Some of my friends criticize me for giving a couple of dollars to people who are begging. I know some of those who beg probably do not need it, and some will spend it on alcohol, and some should get a job (according to my friends). I don’t give to all of them. Some of them just ring true to me, and I am a good judge of people. What do you think, and have you given to beggars?

Signed, Sucker?

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ear Sucker?: No, I don’t think you are a sucker. And if you are, I am a sucker, too. My theory is biblical. “Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, you do also to me.” If the person out there begging misuses what I give him, the sin is on him, not on me. I feel blessed that I do not have

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ear Gabby Gayle: I swear my husband is going to drive me crazy. There is no pleasing this guy.

We just celebrated our 40th anniversary, and he was pleased with me for about 10 years of that time. Then he started picking on my handling of our children. If they got a cold, he blamed me for it. If they got hurt, he said I was not watching them. If the house was a mess, he would ask what I did all day.

Then the kids were gone, and he still found fault with my cooking, my cleaning, etc. It is not getting better. Sometimes I feel like walking out the door.

Sometimes I do, but just for a walk to cool off! Signed, Fed Up ear Fed Up: Your letter brought up some very bad memories for me. I was married to him, or at least one who was like him! I put up with it for 20 years. We had one year of marriage counseling, and it did not help. I suppose I should advise you to try marriage counseling, but I am inclined to answer you with a similar answer to “Weary” up in the first letter: Dump him. Life is too short. If he doesn’t drive you crazy, he will drive you to great unhappiness.

It is not too late for you to find peace and happiness. My best wishes go out to you. Signed, GG

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ear Gabby Gayle: The advice you gave to the person worried about her father who was falling, but refusing to go to assisted living, seemed cruel to me. Signed, Just Sayin’

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ear Sayin’: That is probably because you are thinking like a daughter, and not able to put yourself into his place! Signed, GG If you have a question for Gabby Gayle, please send it to: Ask Gabby Gayle c/o Lovin’ Life After 50, 3200 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 or lagmancreswick@cox.net.

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sophageal cancer (EC) sneaks up on people.

My husband, Michael Ratner, previous owner of Tom’s Restaurant & Tavern, was diagnosed with EC on my birthday, Oct. 9, 2008. He had difficulty earlier in the week after he swallowed a piece of carrot, which left him coughing when it became stuck in his esophagus. Two days later, after an endoscopy, the diagnosis was official.

Michael’s health grades were excellent, except for a history of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which he frequently treated with Tums. He bicycled more than 20 miles twice a week, worked out three days a week, and watched his weight.

None of those things would save him.

As many as 15 million Americans experience heartburn every day. Persistent heartburn (two or more times per week) or GERD can cause stomach acid to splash into the esophagus, producing cellular changes that can ultimately result in cancer.

About 3 million Americans have a potentially precancerous condition known as Barrett’s Esophagus that results in as much as a 125-fold increase in an individual’s chance to develop esophageal cancer. Often, esophageal cancer is not discovered until it has reached advanced stages. Early detection saves lives.

The good news is that new medical techniques have been developed that can virtually cure patients if detected at an early stage.

As a result, I started a support group that meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. The formation of the group came about after I called several well-known Phoenix cancer centers looking for a support group for EC patients and their families. After finding there were no specific groups for EC, due to low survivor rates, I started my own.

The American Cancer Society estimated 18,170 Americans were diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2014.

The estimates include: 14,660 men diagnosed 3,510 women diagnosed 15,450 deaths

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when he was hospitalized. It is in honor of him, that we offer the Michael Ratner Memorial Community Support Association to all cancer patients, their families and friends, and the community.

The group celebrated its seventh anniversary in February. We have now Terry J. Ratner, RN, MFA is morphed into a general cancer group, a health educator at Banner Good including esophageal, breast, lung, Samaritan Medical Center. Visit colon and others. Our goal is to con- her website at www.terryratner.com. tinue to provide comfort, teach coping Send comments to info@terryratner.

Terry Ratner and her late husband, Miskills, help reduce anxiety and provide com. chael. a place for people to share common experiences.

Our group has unique attendees: EC survivors (22-year, 12-year, 10-year, eight-year and five-year survivors), NOW CONDUCTING along with other cancer survivors, famTHE FOLLOWING CLINICAL ily, friends, and community members.

Call: 520.398.7959 STUDIES AT Some come to learn about a specific NO COST: www.aarclinic.com disease process while others attend SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE IN TUCSON because they are supporting a family Study Medications member or friend.

Provided and At each meeting, an expert speaker High Triglycerides • Diabetes Compensation for Time presents information on the latest canHigh Cholesterol • Fibromyalgia cer treatments and related topics from and Travel for Every Visit.

Tinnitus (ringing of the ears) • Belly Bulge nutrition to healing touch, radiation Osteoarthritis • Migraines • Nasal Polyps and chemotherapy, clinical trials, toxic ingredients in our environments, researching techniques and naturopathic medicine.

Visit Us Online at We are hosted by Bink’s Midtown Restaurant, 2320 E. Osborn Rd., in www.pacificatucson.com Phoenix. Refreshments are provided along with complimentary valet parkPacifica Senior Living features the ing. Our March 19 speaker, Dr. Colleen Huber, a naturopathic medical docrespected and innovative Legacy™ tor and president of the Naturopathic Program, a specialized memory care Cancer Society, will present “Choose program developed by Pacifica Senior Your Foods Like Your Life Depends on Them.” Seating is limited, so RSVP at Living. This program was developed (602) 527-3776. to help residents rediscover and enjoy One of our original attendees, their remaining abilities.

Deanne Poulos, lost her brother to esophageal cancer two weeks before • Professional 24-hour staffing • Legacy Program his 50th birthday. She attended her • Loyalty Pricing - or - Customized Pricing • Respite available first meeting, passed around a photo of TOUR TODAY! her late brother and said, “I’m here to • Group residents of similar ability levels in “cottage” environments honor my brother and to support all of CALL • Accomodate the needs of difficult behaviors • Recently renovated you.” Poulos has attended every month (520) 320-7505 • Beautiful walking paths • Ambassador Program over the past few years. Another member, Harold Riffer, our 22-year EC survivor (he’s 84 years old), plays Klezmer music on his saxophone during special occasions. Ken Lange, a 15-year survivor, has been blessed with surviving Tucson cancer twice.

2675 North Wyatt Drive • Tucson, AZ 85712 Michael died on Nov. 16, 2010, after a 25-month EC battle with metastasis Call (520)314-9167 to the spine, bone and liver. He missed www.pacificaseniorliving.com only one meeting before he died—

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Guys and Dolls, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., UA Centennial Hall, 1020 W. University Blvd., $25 to $75, (800) 7453000, www.ticketmaster.com.

March 2 Monday

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We offer these rehabilitative services: • Amputation • Arthritis • Brain injury • Chronic pain • Neurological disorders • Oncology, lymphedema • Orthopedics • Spinal cord injury • Stroke HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient programs, including home health, that can help you maximize functional independence.

March 3 Tuesday Anniversary of The Weekly Arizonian, 10:30 a.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. Join the park for cake and a celebration of the 156th anniversary of Arizona’s first newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859.

Osteoarthritis Under the Microscope, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Banner—University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium, room 2600, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., free, registration required, 626-5040. University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director Dr. C. Kent Kwoh, an internationally recognized expert in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other joint diseases, will discuss new information on the causes of osteoarthritis and how to prevent the disorder.

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Art Talk with Sandy Cord, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, 325-4800.

Tucson Museum of Art docent Sandy Cord will give an in-depth presentation on how Georgia O’Keefe’s visit to Mabel Dodge Luhan’s estate in 1929 changed her life.

March 4 Wednesday

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Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., repeats March 3, March 5, March 9, March 10, March 12 and March 24, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859.

March 6 Friday IONS Tucson Presents “UFOs, ETs and Consciousness,” 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco, $5 suggested donation, 577-1478. Dr. Joan Bird, author of “Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials,” will present evidence that advanced civilizations from elsewhere are visiting Earth and probably have been throughout human history.

“Family Jewels,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through April 4, The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave., $16 seniors and students (cash or check only), 270-9310. A comedy confection about a family of swindlers who have given up their unsavory past to retire to a farm in Kansas.

March 7 Saturday The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Diversity Luncheon and Fundraiser, 11 a.m., Tucson YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave., $10 members, $16 nonmembers, 663-9692, armstrong606@gmail.com.

Features live entertainment by Mexi-Catiahul of Tucson.

Surprising Marana Bus Tours, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., departs Marana Civic Center, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr., Marana, $10, $5 children younger than 12, 572-5601, reservations required, jfsmith@maranaheritage.org, www.maranaheritage.org. The 2.5-hour trip includes visits historical sites in and around Marana.

The German-American Club of Tucson’s Spring Dance, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd., $8, reservations required, 546-6663. Meals will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an additional $8.

March 8 Sunday Edward Cross, 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $7.50, 398-2252. This talk will explain why Edward Cross, the first editor of Weekly Arizonian, was so opposed to Arizona becoming a territory.

March 9 Monday The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, Chapter 55, 11 a.m., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., charge for lunch, 444-6970. Lunch is followed by a business meeting.

Current and retired federal employees, their spouses, guests, and visitors are welcome.

Tucson Community Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., University of Arizona Medical Center, Cafeteria Dining Room C, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., free, reservations 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.

March 10 Tuesday Ethnobotany Presentation, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Gardeners of Tucson meeting, Ward 6 City Council office,

3202 E. First St., free, 622-0905. The Tohono Chul docents will present the free, public program.

History Talk with Sue Ward, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, 325-4800. Sue Ward, international relations specialist, will lead a discussion on how the idea of “privacy” and privacy “harm” has undergone significant changes in the digital age.

March 11 Wednesday Future Innovators Night at Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., TCC Exhibit Hall, 260 S. Church St., free, www.sarsef.org. A family-friendly event, the night includes science scavenger hunt, prizes, “Star Wars” stormtroopers, entertainment, hands-on, and interactive science displays from local companies.

March 12 Thursday National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees Meeting, 11 a.m., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $11, 288-8221, 2964576. Mike Carson, the Tucson Water public relations representative, will speak at the meeting that is open to all veteran railroad employees, retired or still working.

Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., Green Valley, free, registration required, 6262901. 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.

March 13 Friday Living History: Chocolate! 1,000 Years and Counting, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., repeats March 27, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest.

Casas Adobes American Legion Auxiliary Easter Holiday Bazaar, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 and March 15, Plaza Palomino, 2960 N. Swan Rd., call for admission price, 4047646, 742-0468. Features select Easter gifts (March 13), Easter egg hunt for kids (March 14) and a shopping extravaganza (March 15).

March 14 Saturday Tucson Area Iris Society Monthly Meeting, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E. River Rd., free, 594-5345, 310-5222, www.tucsoniris.org.

President Kristee West will discuss “Advice on Displaying Iris at a Show.”

March 15 Sunday The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society’s Spring Rescue Plant Sale, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sunday, March 15, at 4342 N. Fourth Ave., ree admission, 256-2447, www.tucsoncactus.org. There will be barrels, hedgehogs and small saguaros for sale (under 2 feet), as well as

plants from TCSS member nurseries and other TCSS members.

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1874, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, 6865 N. Thornydale Rd., charge for meal, 400-3456, www.narfe.org/chapter1874. Current and retired federal employees, spouses, guests and visitors are invited to join NARFE Chapter 1874.

March 17 Tuesday Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lifestyle, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, 325-4800. Join author Robert Zucker as he takes a nostalgic look back at the Tucson entertainment scene from the 1960s through the 1990s, highlighting musician and entertainers from those decades.

March 18 Wednesday Plant Chat, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2160 N. Alvernon Way, $12, 326-9686. Retired University of Arizona plant sciences professor, Paul Bessey, can help diagnose plant problems, including pests, disease and nutrient deficiencies.

March 19 Thursday Innovations in Hearing Aid Technology, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd., free, reservations required, 399-7633.

The seminar will focus on some of the features that are available in hearing instruments. In addition, Arizona Hearing Specialists representatives will discuss some important considerations regarding different models, styles and accessories that are on the market. Complimentary breakfast served.

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An Update on Options for Treating Atrial Fibrillation, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, free, bit.ly/183c9Mi. Dr. Peter Ott will discuss stroke prevention, determining the right anticoagulation medicine for each patient and new options for those who cannot tolerate anticoagulants.

Spring Tea and Open House, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, 325-4800. Come enjoy The Forum’s signature brews and its chef’s freshly baked hors d’oeuvres, and indulge in the soothing sounds of a harpist.

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March 21 Saturday

Mark your calendar for our free: •Wellness Lectures •Screenings •Demonstrations & Special Events Designed to help you live a healthier, happier, more active lifestyle.

Tucson Chamber Artists, 3 p.m., Holy Resurrection Antiochian Orthodox Church, 5910 E. Fifth St., $20 to $40, 401-2651 or www.tucsonchamberartists. org/buy-tickets/. Tucson Chamber Artists will present Rachmaninoff’s St. John Chrysostom to wrap up its 11th season, featuring TCA’s Chorus.

Many Hands Artist Cooperative, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Many Hands Cooperative, 3054 N. First Ave., free, 331-2908. Art vendors in the courtyard and neat shops are open.

March 22 Sunday

Go to www.tmcaz.com/CommunityCalendar for details about all of our upcoming events.

Thurs., Mar. 5

Journey for Control: Diabetes Education (Four Week Series) – Mohave Suitt

Mon., Mar. 9

10:00am -11:30am

Invest in Your Health Lecture Series: 10 Day Express Detox Program – Molly Griffis, RN

Mon., Mar. 16

Qigong Exercise

Thurs., Mar. 19

The Power of Pets – JoAnn Turnbull, Handi-Dogs, and

Mon., Mar. 23

10:00am -11:30am

Invest in Your Health Lecture Series: The Silver Lining of Healthcare-Prevention! – Molly Griffis, RN

Tues., Mar. 24

Elder Law Series: Wills and Trusts

Thurs., Mar. 26

Pro-Active Wellness Series: Seven Steps to a Healthier You – Jill Jones

Fri., Mar. 27

10:00am -11:30am

Getting The Most From the 2nd Half of Life: Whose Life is it Anyway? – Ted Dreisinger, PhD

Tues., Mar. 31

Controlling YOUR Healthcare Costs

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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Tucson Chamber Artists, 3 p.m., Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., $20 to $40, 4012651 or www.tucsonchamberartists.org/buy-tickets/.

Tucson Chamber Artists will present Rachmaninoff’s St. John Chrysostom to wrap up its 11th season, featuring TCA’s Chorus.

Tucson Chamber Artists, 7:30 p.m., Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Rd., $20 to $40, 4012651 or www.tucsonchamberartists.org/buy-tickets/.

Tucson Chamber Artists will present Rachmaninoff’s St. John Chrysostom to wrap up its 11th season, featuring TCA’s Chorus.

March 23 Monday American Legends, 7:30 p.m., UA Centennial Hall, 1020 W. University Blvd., $25 to $75, bit.ly/1vFx1V3.

A celebration of all things American, including music by Frank Sinatra and choreography by Twyla Tharp.

– Patricia F. Rascob, EA, CFP, ATA and William Asdell, Esq.

– Jeffrey Selwyn, MD, and Merri Miller, NP

Ask about our newly opened Health Assessment Clinic for Older Adults.

Healthy Aging Consultations by appointment Wednesdays & Fridays. Call for more information.

All listed events take place at: TMC Healthy Living Connections Seniors Classrooms El Dorado Health Campus 1400 N. Wilmot Road

RSVP 324-4345 Pre-registration is required.

For more information call 324-1960.

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March 24 Tuesday National Association of Women Business Owners, 8 a.m., Radisson Suites Hotel, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., $15 to $18, http://bit.ly/1DYYF0N. Mena Latas is the guest speaker.

March 25 Wednesday The Final Exit Network Arizona, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, free, 235-5646 or johnwithen@earthlink.net.

During this forum, Final Exit Network will give a general overview of the right to die issue and what FEN has to offer.

Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $10, 398-2252.

Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch.

March 27 Friday Friends of the Pima County Public Library, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30, Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club, free admission, www.pimafriends.com. Seniors receive a 25-percent discount on Saturday.

March 28 Saturday Splendor in the Desert Biennial Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Las Campanas Recreation Center, 565 W. Belltower Dr., Green Valley, $7, 648-7669, www.vqgaz. com. Show features more than 100 quilts on display, a quilt appraiser, food by Sweet Peas Catering, a mini raffle, quilt vendors and an Opportunity Quilt drawing.

Park Place Chalk Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., repeats 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29, Park Place, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., free, 797-3959, www.saaca.org.

March 29 Sunday Teodoro Ted Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert: Don Armstrong, 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $18, 398-2252. With nearly 50 years of songs to draw from, Don Armstrong returns to the schoolhouse stage with old Western ballads.

Splendor in the Desert Biennial Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Las Campanas Recreation Center, 565 W. Belltower Dr., Green Valley, $7, 648-7669, www.vqgaz. com. Show features more than 100 quilts on display, a quilt appraiser, food by Sweet Peas Catering, a mini raffle, quilt vendors and an Opportunity Quilt drawing.

March 30 Monday Better Breathers’ Club, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, 325-4800. Anyone with breathing issues will benefit from this new support group at The Forum.

March 31 Tuesday Presentation on Low-Carb Cooking, 6 p.m., K Building, 3050 N. Country Club Rd., free, 326-4200.

March 26 Thursday Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site, 10 a.m., Tubac Presidio State

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Ten Foods for Sight 1. Cold water fish (sardines, cod, mackerel, tuna) are an excellent source of DHA, for structural support to cell membranes and to treat dry eyes and macular degeneration.

2. S pinach, kale and green leafy vegetables are rich in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxanthin, to protect against sun damage.

3. Eggs contain cysteine, sulfur, lecithin, amino acids and lutein. Sulfur protects against cataract formation.

4. G arlic, onions, shallots and capers are also rich in sulfur, necessary for glutathione, an important antioxidant for the lens.

5. Non-GMO soy, low in fat and rich in protein, contains essential fatty acids, phytoestrogens, vitamin E and natural anti-inflammatory agents.

6. F ruits and vegetables contain vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene.

Yellow and orange vegetables, such as carrots and squash, are important for daytime vision.

7. Blueberries and grapes contain anthocyanins, which improve night vision.

A cup of blueberries or a 100-mg bilberry supplement, can improve dark adaptation within 30 minutes.

8. W ine has many important nutrients to protect the heart, vision and blood flow.

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Entertainment Interior Designer Makes Transition to Jewelry Maker M

aking the transition from interior designer to jewelry maker hasn’t been an easy one for 64-year-old Rodney Casebier, who has been designing one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings since 2009.

He recently left the University of Arizona Medical Center as project manager for interior projects to devote full-time to jewelry making.

“You must learn fabrication, taking a piece of metal and building jewelry through soldering and cold connections, combining metal without soldering,” as well as wire wrap, taking metal wire and several pieces of stone and wrapping wire around the stones, Casebier explains.

A final step is stringing, putting beads on the wire.

“It takes years to become proficient.” he says.

After completing two years of jewelry-making classes at Randolph Park’s Tucson Art Center and taking nationally known Ann Turpin Thayer’s Phoenix wire wrap classes, where he drove five Sundays, Casebier was ready to exhibit.

“I sent photos of my work to a juried 2009 show in Pinetop and was accepted in its contemporary gallery,” Casebier says. “Of the 40 pieces I submitted, 20 sold. That’s when I thought jewelry making could be more than a hobby.”

Influenced by living in Japan as a young child, his designs reflect Casebier’s experiences in the rural countryside of and exposure to a different culture near Nagasaki. His father was a U.S. military pilot during the Korean War. “I had a Japanese nanny and Japanese was my first language,” Casebier says. “The culture was imprinted on me and this is shown in my simple graceful lines and the beauty of natural materials. I was exposed to Japanese art, prints and ceramics.”

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Rodney Casebier, 64, is up at 4 a.m. to work on his unique necklaces and earrings.

“In contrast to the Japanese aesthetic is my interest in 17th century European art,” Casebier says.

He is especially touched by the Baroque artists’ use of contrasting textures, color and light.

“I like to incorporate these elements in my work by combining unusual stones, metals and vintage pieces, creating pieces with unusual lines and colors.”

Casebier prefers working with coral, aquamarine, amethyst, chrysoprase, turquoise and pearls. He buys most of his stones at Tucson’s gem show.

“In reality, I am more interested in the uniqueness of the stone more than the type,” he says. “I like different cuts, especially those that are not highly polished, which contrasts with the metal.”

His prices range from $45 for copper and freshwater pearl earrings to a $1,500 sterling silver necklace with tanzanite (blue) beads and a sterling silver pendant with blue chalcedony, as well as a $120 cuff with crystals and fresh water seed pearls strung on a gold filled wire. There is also a $225 necklace adorned with red coral-like and onyx beads with a cubic zirconia and coral

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design. His work can be seen online at www.bountifulbeauty.artspan.com.

His routine is getting up at 4 a.m., grabbing a cup of coffee, then heading to his home studio.

The Tucson native neared a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in interior design from the University of Arizona and taught interior design at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and the University of Nevada in Reno.

He earned a Ph.D. in design from the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he was the 13th individual to obtain this degree.

This is Casebier’s third career; after teaching, he worked as a furniture designer for Steelcase, then for the University of Arizona’s Medical Center as a design project manager. But jewelry making is his “passion.”

He has exhibited at the following galleries: Jo Ott Fine Art Gallery, Mesilla, New Mexico; Tubac Art Center; and in Monterey Court. He can be contacted at BountifulBeautyJewelry@gmail.com.

“It’s the uniqueness of each piece that is the challenge for me in jewelry making, the combinations that make each piece different,” he says.

Don Williams Don Williams is considered an American classic.

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WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $34 to $78 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows Anjelah Johnson Anjelah Johnson has brought the laughs on TV and movies.

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WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $29 to $69 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows Marc Cohn This Grammy-winning artist’s career took off in 1990 when he released the song “Walking in Memphis.”

WHEN: Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m.

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Entertainment Fun & Games Around Tucson Paula Poundstone Comic Paula Poundstone creates humor on the spot—with only a microphone and can of Diet Pepsi in her hand.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $29.50 to $45 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows

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Pink Floyd Experience The PFX—The Pink Floyd Experience will perform four complete album sides off four classic Floyd albums.

WHEN: Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $28 to $66 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/show

Monroe Crossing Bluegrass Band Named in honor of Bill Monroe, this popular Minnesota band plays an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Vail Theatre of the Arts in Tucson, 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way COST: $22 and $25 INFO: www.vtota.org

Blues Hall of Fame Tour Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton and John Hammond hit the stage.

WHEN: Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $25 to $78 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows The Hit Men—Former Stars of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons The Hit Men take fans on a trip through rock ‘n’ roll history performing songs like “Oh What a Night” and “Sherry,” as well as songs from other artists like Cat Stevens, Elton John and Jim Croce.

WHEN: Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $32 to $74 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows

Sister’s Easter Catechism Celebrate the Easter season with Sister as she ponders “Who was Mary Magdalene?,” “Why isn’t Easter on the same day every year like Christmas?” and “Will My Bunny Go to Heaven.”

WHEN: Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress COST: $35 to $80 INFO: 547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events/shows

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f you watched television ing a message to the during the 1950s and ’60s, New Orleans stock exthere was no avoiding Wilchange: ‘Gentlemen, liam Schallert. gentlemen, the bank His distinctive, mellow of the United States in voice and comfortingly faPhiladelphia has closed miliar face have appeared on its doors!’” series ranging from “Father Schallert says the Knows Best” to “Desperate scene was memorable Housewives” and everything because it called for in between (see www.william- William Schallert poses with another actor to shoot schallert.com). himself, but was una model of the creature from “I’ve never added up the “The Man From Planet X” at able to coordinate firtotal, but I did work a lot!” Monsterpalooza. ing the gun with the says Schallert, from his home gunshot sound proin Pacific Palisades, California. duced by crew backstage.

The tally of his TV appearances is “They couldn’t see each other, so the close to 300, with another 100 feature shot would go off sometimes before or films—the first being an uncredited sometimes after the trigger was pulled. role in “The Foxes of Harrow” in 1947 It got to be hysterical,” laughs Schalwhich Schallert still vividly recalls. lert. “But they kept me over and I ended “I had one line as a banker deliver- up getting three day’s pay for one. So I

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“I have peripheral neuropathy and wear braces,” he says. “They help me stay balanced if I use a walker, but it’s just easier to get around in a wheelchair.”

Despite the physical limitation, Schallert doesn’t entirely rule out working in the future.

“Although I’m more or less retired, if someone offered me a stage role and it was something I could manage, I’d probably do it,” he says. “But working in film or TV would be too difficult now. Besides, I did my share!”

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figured this was a great way to make a living!”

In the beginning, Schallert says roles came slowly, but by 1959 he was hot.

“I worked 57 times that year, then got a recurring role on ‘Dobie Gillis,’ and of course as the father on ‘The Patty Duke Show’ in 1963,” he says.

However, the uncertainty of series work would be unsettling.

“I knew the show was coming to an end, and was concerned what would happen,” he says of “The Patty Duke Show.” “Fortunately I started doing voiceover work in commercials and that really paid the bills for the next 20 years.”

Schallert still gets invited to sci-fi conventions due to roles in ’50s film classics such as “The Man from Planet X,” “Them” and “The Incredible Shrinking Man.” He also guest starred in “The Trouble with Tribbles,” one of the most popular “Star Trek” episodes.

But he says one of his favorite TV guest roles was in “Get Smart,” where he appeared in several episodes as the very elderly and unsteady Admiral Hargrade who would fall over at the slightest touch—and—an irony not lost on the 92-year-old Schallert, now coincidentally the exact age as his character during the

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his time of the year, when we’re drinking green beer, eating corned beef and trying not to get pinched, it’s easy to forget the history behind St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish.

“The luck of the Irish” is a saying steeped in sarcasm, not literal luck.

Dreary weather and a past packed with misfortune led to the tagline’s inception. Not that we can really relate in Arizona, a land of sun and an abundance of resources.

The Irish, historically, might be unlucky, but they’re not the only unlucky country throughout time. These historical mishaps changed history, for better or worse.

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What is the name of the so-called “luckiest man on Earth,” who escaped death seven times and then won the lottery in 2003?

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The first man to die constructing the Hoover Dam was J.G. Tierney. The last man who died constructing the dam was related to him how?

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‘Dance and Dessert’ hits Ballet Tucson’s Sweet Spot B

allet Tucson will host the 2015 Dance & Dessert, the perennial spring favorite offering a variety of dance forms on one program.

The company soars to new heights with world and Tucson premieres, as well as classics and works from some of Tucson’s favorite choreographers.

Held Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22, Dance & Dessert is an eclectic treat that showcases the talent and versatility of Ballet Tucson’s dancers and artistic staff.

A dessert reception after each performance provides a medley of dessert tastings from area restaurants to cap off a sweet afternoon or evening.

This year’s repertoire includes “Aposiopesis” with choreography by Charles Anderson; “Steps” by Daniel Precup; “Laura’s Women” by Ian Horvath; “Sound Effects”

by Sam Watson; “Hibiki (echo)” by Chieko Imada; “Black Swan Pas de Deux” by Suzanne Erlon” “Here We Are” by Imada; and “Spartacus Pas de Deux by Precup.

Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre at the University of Arizona.

Tickets are $35. For more information, call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Guest choreographer Anderson brings the Tucson premiere of his striking ballet “Aposiopesis” to Dance & Dessert. A former member of New York City Ballet, Anderson has become one of the leading forces of the San Francisco Bay Area contemporary dance movement. He continues to present important new works on his own troupe, Company C Contemporary Ballet.

Precup, Ballet Tucson’s ballet master, presents the world premiere of “Steps” that explores the history of dance through a collage of musical styles. Precup’s cutting edge choreography has received tremendous audience acclaim in ballets such as “Boler-O,” “Carmen” and “Gemini.” Precup also creates his new version of “Spartacus Pas de Deux” for Ballet Tucson principal dancers Jenna Johnson and Isaiah Sumler. Impressive for its show of strength and sensuality, this duet has been a favorite of Russia’s famous Bolshoi Ballet for decades.

Brilliant Founder and Artistic Director of Cleveland Ballet, the late Horvath created his signature ballet “Laura’s Women,” an enduring trio for three women. The work depicts three stages of a woman’s life and is haunting and emotionally stirring. Ballet Tucson’s Artistic Director, Mary Beth Cabana was a

founding member of Cleveland Ballet and rose to the ranks of principal dancer under the guidance of Horvath. “Laura’s Women” has entertained, enthralled and touched audiences for more than 35 years and remains timeless in its impact.

Always entertaining, Watson offers up his eccentric and fun “Sound Effects.” Watson has been contributing choreography to Ballet Tucson for almost 25 years and his works are treasured gems in the repertoire of the company. Sound Effects is joyfully presented by Ballet

Tucson’s versatile ensemble of dancers.

Assistant Artistic Director Imada provides two works “Hibiki (echo)” and “Here We Are.” Imada, a native of Japan, danced professionally as a soloist with the Inoue Ballet of Tokyo and throughout the world before coming to Tucson to dance and now serves as assistant artistic director. Set to Japanese kodo drums, “Hibiki” is a colorful, pulsing and high-energy contemporary ballet. “Here We Are,” a cute and frisky duet, returns to the repertoire and is a charming addition to this

eclectic program.

Ballet Tucson Guest Coach and Master Teacher Erlon puts her unique stamp on “Black Swan Pas de Deux,” set to the lush music of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.” First performed in 1878 at the Bolshoi Theatre, “Swan Lake” remains a staple in ballet companies and continues to be enjoyed by audiences worldwide. Erlon was a member of New York City Ballet under the legendary George Balanchine and also was a principal dancer with Ballet West.

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When seniors can no longer drive, they often become reclusive, not wanting to ask friends or family for help and not knowing where to turn. It is easy

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It doesn’t have to be this way. While physicians and other health care professionals treat diseases of aging, ITN Greater Tucson can treat loneliness, helplessness and boredom by offering safe affordable rides to seniors 60 and older and people of any age with visual impairments 24 hours a day. With a little planning, seniors can still do the things they love, get to necessary ap-

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John visits his wife daily at her care home; Angie gets her cat to the vet, and Mary plays bridge every week. Matt gets to his many doctors’ appointments without having to inconvenience his daughter. Sara has dementia, but can still go bowling three days a week. Grocery shopping is easier for Jane when she can get some assistance with packages. For these people and many others, ITN Greater Tucson has begun to alleviate loneliness, helplessness and boredom and support seniors and others in being active and involved in the community.

ITN Greater Tucson will schedule a friendly, caring driver to accompany seniors. The drivers open doors, and ensure that when seniors arrive, the expected friends are there or doctors’ appointments will happen as scheduled. The drivers also provide an arm to hold.

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A 12-day Mediterranean Dream on the Royal Clipper

By Ed Boitano

T The Royal Clipper is the largest and only fivemasted full-rigged sailing ship on the sea. Its full capacity is 148 passengers.

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ravel writer and novelist Paul Theroux once said—and I paraphrase—that it’s one thing to be happy, but to be aware of the happiness at that very minute is something unique and gratifying.

At the end of October I was happy. It was a perfect Sunday afternoon. I stood on a seemingly impenetrable granite cliff on the island of Corsica, the late western Mediterranean sun was just setting,

but still creating warmth that counteracted the breeze from the sea. I gazed in wonder at all the anchored cruise ships in the harbor.

One easily outshined the others: The 439-foot-long Royal Clipper, which was my mode of transportation for the next 11 days.

Ports of call included four in Spain and three in Morocco with debarkation in Lisbon, Portugal— ...continues on page 24

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The Royal Clipper

At 439 feet, the Royal Clipper is the largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship on the sea. Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, which sank in 1907, the Royal Clipper is the only tall ship built in the last 100 years. With her complement of 42 sails, it is a magnificent vessel to behold, a hybrid of old world grandeur and modern technology.

I noticed that many of the 148 passengers were nautical buffs, with some owning their own sailboats. For them the voyage was as important as the des-

tination.

A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools offered a spacious and expansive outdoor environment, where there were also quiet and ample areas for sunbathing and reading. A highlight for many passengers was climbing the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the 197 feet “Crows Nests” for spectacular views of the sea and landscape.

There was also a marina platform, which lowered from the stern, for various water sports. Evening sailings began with the hoisting of the sails to the accomClimbing to the Crow’s paniment of Nest on the Royal Clipper. the title theme music from the film “Master and Commander.”

Interior creature comforts included a dazzling three-deck atrium, elegantly TONY CHISHOLM

destinations that I used to dream of visiting—plus, there also will be three days at sea.

The chaos and stress of stateside airports, which weighed heavily only two days earlier, were now an afterthought.

As the sun disappeared below the expansive sea, I snapped to attention, realizing that I had to hurry to catch the last tender to the vessel. As I ran down a hill, I realized that I was just as excited about going back to the ship as I was exploring Corsica.

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D’Alt Vila in Ibiza, Spain, is Europe’s most ancient fortress city. appointed state rooms, three-level dining room featuring gourmet cuisine, spa and health club, and a lounge area with full bar that featured evening entertainment, including fashion shows, dancing and games.

That area also served as a location to learn pertinent news about the voyage and participate in discussions. I was fortunate to be with a small group as Russian Capt. Sergey shared unique tidbits. He spoke about the corruption and payoffs in African ports, usually done with cigarettes. The ship carried dozens of cigarette cartons to pay off the pilots and harbormasters. Without this, they would require the ship to wait outside port and totally disrupt its schedule.

I learned from the captain about a Russian maritime superstition that no one should whistle on a ship. Evidently it is thought they would be calling the wind. Ships leaving port on a Monday is also considered bad luck in Russia, so sailors will come up with any excuse to stay in harbor another day.

used it as a base for the British Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. Mahon’s heritage includes the invention of mayonnaise (though the French claim it as their own) and the first distillation of gin from juniper berries. A popular stopover in the harbor area is the Xoriguer gin distillery, where you can help yourself to free samples.

I saw numerous senior locals wearing Menorcan sandals with the soles made from discarded tires. Judging by the battered look of some of them, they seem to last forever.

Ibiza, Spain: For me, the stunning architecture of D’Alt Vila (or High Town), Europe’s most ancient fortress city, perched high on the summit, is the one place you must visit. Stroll twisty, narrow cobblestone streets up to the 14th-century cathedral for views of the city and the Mediterranean beyond.

Bonifacio, Corsica: The Island of Corsica is the birthplace of Napoleon.

I should have done more research on Napoleon, who was born on the other side of the island, so there was no “Napoleon experience.” Bonifacio, Corsica, is now part of France, and the ancient citadel town rests high on the granite cliff, and features totally protected harbors, an array of local seafood restaurants and a modern marina.

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Mahon, Spain: The capital of the island of Menorca, this pristine city enjoys one of the world’s largest natural harbors, which is why Lord Nelson

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Calat Alhambra in Grenada, Spain, is a Moorish palace and fortress.

Grenada, Spain: Calat Alhambra is a Moorish palace and fortress; the last stand of the Moors (Arab and Berbers) in Spain. While touring the palace, I was overwhelmed by its Islamic architectural splendor. Most of the palace buildings are quadrangular in plan, ...continues on page 26

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there’s Djemaa el-Fna square with its snake charmers, fire eaters, tooth pullers, acrobats, hundreds of makeshift restaurants, musicians, and peddlers selling everything under the sun.

Casablanca, Morocco: Nestled by the Strait of Gibraltar, this is where the Moors crossed the sea and conquered Spain. The official language is Arabic, followed by French. It is an exhilarating town for exploring with a guide, sipping a mint tea at an outdoor café, and taking in the entire exotic atmosphere that tantalizes your senses.

Safi to Marrakech, Morocco: Safi is a minor port, but a gateway to the three-hour bus ride to Marrakech, the cultural center of Morocco. Like many Moroccan cities, Marrakech comprisCadiz, Spain: The es an old fortified city cruise was winding packed with vendors down and I found and stalls (medinas), Cadiz to be a good bordered by modern town for sightseeing neighborhoods. It on foot or shopping is one of the busiest for that last-minute cities in Africa and gift. Like all of our serves as a major Spanish destinations tourist destination, it was remarkably which is strongly advocated by the reign- The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca well-kept and a great place for tapas. ing Moroccan mon- is the largest mosque in Morocco and The voyage disemarch, Mohammed Africa. It is open to the public.

VI. Be prepared for chaos with locals barked in Lisbon, Portugal, and I was aggressively selling souvenirs. Mar- excited for more exploring.

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with all the rooms opening on to a central court. Alhambra was extended by the different Muslim rulers who lived in the complex. The palace follows the consistent theme of “paradise on Earth.” Resting high in the mountains, it is filled with the sound of running water from several fountains and cascades. Alhambra was finally overrun by the Spanish on July 3, 1942, ending the Muslim’s 800-year rule of Spain.

The next day was christened the Spanish day of independence.

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The Kaatskill Flyer provides great views as well as great help for folks who want to get to the top of Hunter Mountain.

Ripping Through the Catskills

:: by Andrea Gross | photos by Irv Green

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the area’s unspoiled wilderness. His paintings spoke to something deep in the American soul, a feeling that the young country wasn’t constrained by the stuffiness of Europe, but rather offered possibilities that stretched as far as the mountains and as high as the sky.

Other artists followed Cole, and thus was born the Hudson River Art School, a loose association of artists whose work celebrated their environment. Soon people from all over the Eastern United States, as well as those from as far away as Europe, rushed to visit the pristine areas portrayed in the paintings.

My husband and I decide to do the same. While we get a panoramic view of the hills and valleys, forests and lakes from atop Hunter Mountain, we want to get up close and personal with the actual sites that inspired some of the most well known paintings. Thus we head back to town to embark on the Hudson River School Art Trail.

On our way down the mountain, we stop to see the larger-than-life blue sandstone statue of Rip Van Winkle, carved by sculptor Kevin Van Hentenryck. The Catskills are Rip-country, the place where Washington Irving’s most famous character Rip Van Winkle is one of the Catskills’ most slumbered for 20 years before awakening to find himself in a famous residents.

ver there, to the east, I can see Massachusetts and Connecticut.

There to the north is Vermont. And here under my feet is New York. I’m at the fire tower atop Hunter Mountain, high in the Catskill mountain range.

It took me a good part of the morning to get here—11 minutes in the aptly named Kaatskill Flyer, a six-passenger chairlift that whisked me to a spot more than 3,000 feet above sea level, and many times that long to huff and puff my way up another 1,000 feet. But it was worth every ragged breath. The view is stupendous.

It’s a scene that has inspired writers and painters, attracted hikers and skiers, and made New York’s Great Northern Catskills one of the United States’ oldest and most desirable vacation destinations.

In 1825 a young British expat named Thomas Cole came to the area and began painting landscapes that depicted

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A leisurely stroll takes us along railnew and totally unfamiliar world. Will we too find a whole new world when we road ties that date back to the 1880s go to the sites depicted by the Hudson when the development of the railroad River School artists? How much have made it easier for vacationers to reach these places changed over the years? the Catskills. A visit to the RamsHornLivingston Sanctuary introduces us to Are they still gloriously unspoiled?

To prepare for our trail-walk, we the area’s wildlife, from muskrats and stop at the Mountain View Historical beavers to great blue herons and what Society, where a large display shows us seems like hundreds of dragonflies.

In Coxsackie paintings of the variwe’re introduced ous sites—works such to the architecas Thomas Cole’s tural, agricultural “Lake with Dead and social hisTrees,” which we see tory of the area when we visit Northwhen we visit South Lake, and the region’s oldAsher B. Durand’s est home. The “Kaaterskill Clove,” Bronck House, which is best viewed built in 1663, is from an overlook near now part of muNYS Route 23A. seum complex The first two that includes 11 stops—Cedar Grove, structures and has which is the home and been designated a studio where Cole created his paintings, A zipline ride proves that some of the National Historic and Olana, the home unspoiled wilderness celebrated by 19th Landmark.

Finally, on our of his disciple Freder- century painters still exists. last day we get a ic Church—ground us further in the beliefs and work of fly-over view of the region via a ride these two painters, but it is the six other on the longest and highest zipline in sites that give us the spirit of place for North America. As we soar 600 feet above the forest, it’s easy to see why the which the school was known.

As for the answer to our question... Great Northern Catskills has always Yes, most of the sites have remained captivated people, from the landscape remarkably unspoiled. In short, fol- artists of the nineteenth century to the lowing the Hudson River School Art vacationers of today.

What isn’t so easy to understand is Trail is like taking a long walk through an open-air museum, one that has pre- why, when he lived in such a beautiful served the past while making it acces- place, Rip Van Winkle spent 20 years asleep? sible to present-day visitors.

We also explore places that aren’t directly related to the Art Trail. www.GreatNorthernCatskills.com

At 1,900 feet, Tannersville is one of the highest villages in New York state.

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Train Trip to New Orleans Set for April

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ourneys by Train, a Tucson-based escorted deluxe travel company, will conduct special journeys around the United States and Canada this year.

The centerpiece of the spring travel season is an eight-night, nine-day trip to the Big Easy during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival via The Sunset Ltd. Departing Tucson Monday, April 20, and returning Monday, April 28, the trip costs $2,895 per person, based on double occupancy,

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Passengers will depart in roomettes at 8:15 a.m. Monday, April 20, from the Amtrak Train Station at 400 N. Toole Ave. The 920-mile, 36-hour train trip will feature the magnificent views of

New Mexico, the heart of Texas and the bayous of Louisiana, arriving in New Orleans at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Passengers depart New Orleans on Monday, April 27, and arrive in Tucson at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 28.

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A special private dinner will be prepared for the Journeys by Train group at the New Orleans Cooking School.

For dessert, travelers will enjoy ice cream at Creole Creamery, which was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

At an additional cost, patrons on this “spectacular odyssey” can also attend the jazz festival and the bicentennial of the War of 1812, says tour director, Jennifer Davis-Paige. There will be tall ships from around the world within walking distance of the harbor.

Davis-Paige, who retired to Tucson in 2014 after working for Amtrak in New York City and Chicago, is a veteran tour operator who escorted film crews that came to America from Europe and Asia to film America through the eyes of train travelers. She has traveled to every state that has passenger rail service, and went across Canada from Toronto to British Columbia on the Canadian transcontinental rail system.

Journeys by Train trips consist of train-to-train travel. No extensive bus travel; the only buses that will be taken are deluxe motor coaches for sightseeing trips in various cities. The tours of New Orleans will be conducted by Deluxe Motor Coach.

Train Travel Journeys by Train can arrange the trip. Offering professionally escorted group tours by train, the company uses Amtrak to travel throughout the United States and VIA Rail in Canada.

“See America the way it should be seen,” Davis-Paige says.

“The fascination begins when we are young, a train appears in the distance and your mind races, ‘Who are the passengers? Where are they going?’

Trains are alive with beautiful scenery, easy camaraderie and time just to be.”

Journeys by Train is also booking trips to San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Antonio, Chicago, Seattle, Napa and Sonoma Valley wine country, food festivals in Aspen, Colorado, and a balloon festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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The complete lineup is at www.nojazzfest.com.

Jazz Fest, as the locals call it, offers a taste of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole. Besides outstanding jazz, there are more than 70 food vendors with delicious local and regional delicacies, and homemade arts and crafts, too.

The “Big Easy” will also celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a viewing of the tall ships from around the world in the harbor. A flotilla of U.S. and foreign war- A trip to New Orleans has to include a stop on Burbon Street. ships and tall sailing ships will of its tour members a six-month be on the Mississippi River. There will membership to the Tucson Jazz Soalso be an air show over Pontchartrain ciety, so that they can continue to featuring the Blue Angels, the flight enjoy great jazz at home. For more demonstration squadron that head- information about that festival, visit lined the N’Awlins Air Show last year. www.tucsonjazz.org.

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The coach swings by for a look at the mammoth Trans-Alaska Pipeline outside of Fairbanks—a true marvel of ingenuity.

All aboard the Denali Wilderness Express.

Alyeska—The Great Land of Alaska :: by Ed Boitano |Photos by Deb Roskamp

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n Alaskan tour operator once said to me, “First you do all the other cruises, and then you do Alaska.” Though biased, she was right. With its pristine fjords, sweeping glaciers and endless snowcapped mountains, Alaska’s Inside Passage is a tough act to follow.

So what to do after having finished the cruise, particularly when the cruise experience only whets your appetite for more Alaskan wonders? Well, an exploration of the state’s interior seems definitely in order.

With more than 3,000 rivers and over 5,000 glaciers, the state is one-fifth the size of the continental United States and two-and-one-half times the size of Texas. Vast expanses of wilderness encompass Alaska, with millions of acres of national parkland and wildlife refuges, much of which is accessible only by boat, train or plane.

Fortunately, many cruise companies offer extended land packages that are fully escorted, giving one a comprehensive overview of some of Alaska’s amazing sights. My pick was Royal Caribbean International’s inland option from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seward.

I opted for Royal Caribbean’s four-day trek from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Covering more than 400 miles, through stunning mountains and untouched wilderness, I found it the ideal way to explore what the Aleuts call Alyeska—The Great Land.

Fairbanks: Located 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks was established in 1902 as a goldrush town. Today it is the bustling capital of the north and has the distinction of having the widest temperature swings in the United States. Temperatures may fall to 65 degrees below zero in winter, and regularly hit 80 degrees above in summer.

I was glad I had selected June to visit, when the weather is moderate and there are more than 21 hours of sunlight in a day. Locals relish the midnight sun,

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and even have midnight softball leagues. A cruise on Denali National Park: Denali National Park and the Tanana, the largest glacier-fed river in the world, Preserve is 6 million acres in size. Larger than the state then a “wedding of the waters,” where the Chena and of Massachusetts, it is one of the world’s last great Tanana rivers meet, frontiers for wilderness adventure. Escame next. tablished as a national park in 1917, From the deck of it remains largely wild and unspoiled, the 156-feet-long just as the native people knew it. At Riverboat Discov20,320 feet, Mount McKinley is the ery Sternwheeler, highest mountain in North America you will see workand the centerpiece of the park. ing Alaskan villages Named for President McKinley, it is and uniquely built still called Denali by the Athabascans. homes, designed to The one activity that should be on evwithstand the brutal eryone’s list is a helicopter tour over From the deck of the Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler winters. The river the park. Though not inexpensive, it in Fairbanks, you will see working Alaskan villages cruise also includes a is worth every penny. To have such and uniquely built homes, designed to withstand the stop at an Athabasa heaven’s view of the majesty and brutal winters. can Indian Village, scale of the park, it is as if you were where locals demthere at the moment of creation. onstrate traditional hide tanning, beadAnchorage: The following day it’s ing, fishing and dogonto the bus for Anchorage, where sledding techniques. your Royal Caribbean adventure speYou quickly learn cialist will greet you as you transfer to that a strong bond your Anchorage hotel. Make sure you between man and plan your time carefully in Anchordog is essential to age. This capital city boasts all the survive during the urban pleasures of fine dining, shoplong, harsh winters. ping, nightlife, arts and world-class Survival, it seems, is View the majesty of Mount McKinley and Denali museums. There’s a lot to see and do the word that domi- National Park from a helicopter. in 24 hours. nates the thoughts of people who live in the interior.

Not to be missed is the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which details the arts, customs and lifestyles The Wilderness Experience: The next morning of the 11 indigenous native cultures found in Alaska. it’s all aboard the Wilderness Express train car for This 26-acre wooded site, with exceptional displays a ride to Denali National Park. There is no better and demonstrations, provides fascinating insights into way to view the magnificence of the Alaskan scenery Alaska’s amazing past. than from the comfort of this luxurious glass-domed For further information, v isit train car. www.RoyalCaribbean.com.

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Even Exchange by Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

Sudoku Time Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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24. Get the picture 25. Till bill 26. Ornamental flower arrangement 30. “Back to the Future” actress ___ Thompson 32. Fashion line 33. Satellite path 36. Disney dog 40. Warner or Palmer?

44. “While You ___ Sleeping” 45. Hand over (to) 46. Secure, as shoelaces 47. Neighborhood shade provider 50. Dictatorship essentially 52. Interplanetary transport 55. Ambiance 57. Bird that doesn’t fly 58. You can get an incredible view of Glendale and Scottsdale from here 63. “Do ___ others as you . . .”

64. Graceful bird 65. Wyle of “ER” 68. Arabian port 69. Splendid 70. U2 guitarist The ___ 71. Come-on 72. Cordwood measure 73. A couple of bucks, say Down 1. Cash withdrawal machine 2. Greek “P” 3. Cornfield bird

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4. Keep under wraps 5. Like some “lights” 6. Chills and fever 7. Automobile tycoon 8. Events 9. Country since 1948 10. Monopoly square 11. Pregnancy test, familiarly 12. Relay race object 13. Excelled 21. White house?

22. Korean name 26. Plug of tobacco 27. Roll call reply 28. Mideast ruler 29. Skier’s aid 31. First three-time heavyweight champ 34. Jewel thief’s loot 35. President who later became Chief Justice

37. Opposing 38. Rostrum 39. The original “matter” 41. Last letter 42. Move again 43. Excitement 48. Note 49. Charades players 51. Kaput 52. Customary 53. Dish with melted cheese 54. Kind of space 56. Man of many words?

59. Answering-machine sound 60. Spur 61. Warm, so to speak 62. Protuberance 66. Lifetime 67. Self starter?

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Sound Off

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Ha! Congress is snowed in.

Good! Keep them there until they keep something accomplished. Poor dummies! Get over your resentments. Get something done for the country instead of their own brouhaha. There’s so stupid. They don’t even know they’re stupid and ruining the country. Shame on them.

Can you believe that handwriting will soon be a lost art?

My wife and I still take pride in our ability to use a pen to create words in a print or cursive form. Some things should always be taught in school, even when they are rarely, if ever, used.

There is nothing quite like getting a handwritten letter from a loved one.

—Jay

Consider that movie ratings warn you when there’s content that might be objectionable with MA, R, PG-13; TV shows have MA, TV-14 that warn you the rating is for language, explicit sex, violence, and so on. Some of the letters you print in Sound Off should get their own subsection rated AN for Aryan Nation or KKK for white supremacist content, bigoted, hateful rhetoric against Muslims, Mexicans, “the Spanish,” blacks (including Obama), Chinese and others so readers can be warned ahead of time before reading that offensive crap.

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Well, do-gooders of the world, you’ve turned your cheek and had it slapped. Your fingers are being bitten off. Pretty soon it’ll be your heads lying in the dust with the rest of the world because you’re not strong enough to stand up in fight. Time to clean your house of your enemies. It says so in a lot of books.

America has a Humane Society, but America is not a humane nation. The National Humane Society animal abuse division based in New York recorded 2,610 cas-

es of animal abuse in the United States in one year. That same year there were 1.45 million reported abortions in America. According to God, the unborn is a life, a child, a human being.

If it’s not, where did we come from?

Why don’t we pay attention to lives of human beings like we do of animals?

First, let me state that I did not vote for Obama and I would not vote for him. I would suggest that many of the callers get away from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Fox News and expand their horizons, read some other newspapers and magazines and you may, indeed, find out he’s not such a horrible person after all. Obama is not running for reelection. I’m really interested in what is the Republican agenda with respect to Medicare and health care.

A few of us at the Second Amendment rally Saturday at the capital were talking about the lawsuit Jeff Flake’s son has filed.

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What is wrong with people that they cannot do simple arithmetic to manage finances?

I always knew there would be stupid people in this world.

If you’re watching the “50 Shades” garbage, it only takes 50 pages of stupid people to have to be rescued by the fire or police department.

If all these ISIS recruiters are so proud of themselves, why are they all hiding behind masks and beards? They all hide their face. They don’t want anybody to know who they are, but they want everyone to be afraid of them?

The Curmudgeon should see the cops through the eyes of black people.

Dear Mr. Pete Davies: We are pleased to announce that, after an 80-year battle, the Social Security Adjustment Act, commonly known as “The Notch Baby Bill,” has been passed by Congress and signed by the president. As you know, the original bill gave those of you born between 1917 and 1923 a choice of (1) a modest increase in your annual Social Security payments or (2) a lump-sum payment of $5,000 payable on four annual payments of $1,250 each. Because there are only 17 of you “Notch Babies” still alive and, due to your advanced ages, we have decided to grant you the entire adjustment in one lump sum.

(See attached check in the amount of $5,000. By the way, congratulations on your recent 124th birthday. Sincerely, The Congress of the United States of America ISIS terrorists burn to death a Jordanian pilot and Americans are shocked and outraged.

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by Jan D’Atri “You’re the top! You’re a Waldorf salad.

You’re the top! You’re a Berlin ballad.” Lyrics from Cole Porter’s “You’re the Top” It’s just a mystery to me. How could something so simple and delicious virtually vanish from the culinary scene?

After all, this is the type of recipe that everyone is looking for these days— light, healthful and with just a few ingredients that you can find at any store, any time.

I’m talking about the iconic Waldorf salad, the beautiful and colorful plate of apple, celery, grapes and walnuts served on a bed of greens that was a staple on the menu at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (before it became the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1897).

This recipe is more than a century old

Waldorf Chicken Salad

For the Salad: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (or turkey) 1 cup red apple, diced 1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced in half 1/2 cup sliced celery (slice from the small end) 1/2 cup raisins, or dried tart red cherries 1/3 cup walnuts, rough chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce leaves tossed gently with 2 teaspoons of olive oil For the Dressing: 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons honey

and has yet to make a splashy comeback in the way cupcakes and whoopee pies have. I say it’s time we give this seminal salad its due and, while we’re at it, let’s give it an update.

By adding some diced chicken and lightening the dressing by substituting yogurt, honey and ginger for the mayonnaise, the classic Waldorf salad gets a hearty and healthy makeover! It’s a beautiful plate as an appetizer, side salad or light main meal and should be enjoyed as much today as it was 120 years ago.

By the way, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel also gave us the original red velvet cake. For the recipe and story of the original Waldorf-Astoria red velvet cake, visit www.jandatri.com. Search red velvet cake in the recipe box.

2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, honey, lemon juice and ginger.

In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken or turkey, diced apple, sliced grapes, celery, raisins or dried cherries, walnuts, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over mixture and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate for one hour.

When ready to serve, gently toss salad greens with olive oil. Prepare four plates. Place 1 cup of lettuce greens on each plate. Distribute chilled salad mixture evenly over top of lettuce on all four plates.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness

Arizona Senior Olympics Continue

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aby Boomers who want to be surprised or even inspired should mark their calendars for the 2015 Arizona Senior Olympics.

The games continue through the month of March and admission is free.

Many games across the United States charge admission to spectators, who also must register and receive credentials, but the ASO has a long-standing policy of welcoming visitors to the games.

“We hope that our spectators will catch ‘fitness fever,’ no matter what their age,”

says Irene Stillwell, ASO executive director.

Here are the events to watch: • Softball, 8 a.m. Friday, March 6, and Sunday, March 8, Rio Vista Sports Complex, Peoria • Archery, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Papago Park, Phoenix • Billiards, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, Lakeview Recreation Center, Sun City • Cycling, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, Pecos Road and 40th

Street, Phoenix •F un Walk, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Pecos Road and 40th Street, Phoenix •R acquetball, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, ASU Student Recreation Center • Power Lifting, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Body Technologies, Scottsdale • Road Races, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Pecos Road and 40th Street, Phoenix • Swim Relays, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Bell Recreation Center, Sun City • Volleyball, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, ASU Student Recreation Center •G olf, 8 a.m. Friday, March 13, Palmbrook Country Club, Sun City • Basketball, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, ASU Student Recreation Center •H andball, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, ASU Student Recreation Center •P istol, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, Phoenix Rod and Gun Club •H igh-Power Rifle, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, Phoenix Rod and Gun Club •S keet, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, Ben Avery Clay Target Range •T rapshooting, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15, Ben Avery Clay Target Range.

For more information about these events and others, visit www.seniorgames.org.

March 30 Is ‘Take a Walk in the Park Day’

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rizona Senior Olympics is challenging all Finish Line readers to participate in “Take a Walk in the Park Day” on March 30.

Parks are an important part of every community in the Valley of the Sun. Here are some reminders of why parks are important: • Parks encourage exercise.

• Parks increase property values.

• Urban parks clean urban air.

• Parks allow for people to connect

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with nature.

• They promote walking and other health benefits.

• Parks provide a place for social interaction.

Parks can be used for grandparents to get to know their grandchildren.

Whether you have a spouse or a friend or want to spend the day by yourself, you can take a walk in the park on March 30.

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Medicare Encourages Preventive Care

Sport Commissioner Mick Walker, at right, front row, enjoyed a great morning at the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club.

Shooters Enjoy a Sunny Day, Great Scores

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he Phoenix Rod and Gun Club is located at the base of South Mountain. The day was sunny. The air was clear and still—just the kind of day that those shooting a small bore rifle enjoy.

Although the crack of the rifles requires that shooters and spectators wear ear plugs, rifle shooting is mostly a quiet sport as participants lie on the hard cement floor with elbows bent and hands supporting the heavy rifle during 20-minute sessions.

Shooters concentrate on the target, their sun visors shading their eyes as they calculate the first shot. As they squeeze the trigger, the crack of the rifle sounds and they momentarily relax. No one

speaks or comments. This is a serious sport.

Small bore target rifles bear little resemblance to the rifles used to hunt game. They are very heavy, usually made of metal and wood, with sight mechanisms made for precision. The shooters wear padded vests and bring pads for the cement floor. When the 20-minute session is complete, the range master calls for an end to the shooting. Shooters then walk to the target and retrieve them to calculate their scores.

After several rounds, the match is complete and the awards are given. It’s been a good day on the range.

Don’t miss the special April issue of The Finish Line featuring pictures and stories about the 2015 annual Senior Olympic Games.

It is available in Lovin’ Life After 50 in all Valley Walgreens stores.

ASO’s most popular shirt is on sale at the ASO office. Black with a bright “Fitness Champion” design, this shirt is a real bargain for only $15. (including shipping)

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s a flood of Baby Boomers approach age 65, many face health challenges they may not have anticipated—but help may be at hand.

Consider this: Thirty-one percent of people who turned 65 in 2011 said their physical health is worse than they thought it would be, according to the 2010 AARP report “Approaching 65: A survey of Baby Boomers Turning 65 Years Old.” In addition, 14 million—or one out of every four boomers—will be living with diabetes by 2030, so reported the American Hospital Association in May 2007.

As boomers continue to age, it’s important for them to focus on their health and well-being. Medicare and Medicare Advantage, the private sector Medicare option, can help them prepare for a healthier future.

“Boomers need to realize there is an array of preventive care benefits the federal health care system provides for them,” says Rick Beavin, Arizona Market president for Humana’s Senior Products. “It pays to learn what Medicare and Medicare Advantage deliver and how to access these benefits.”

Benefits include preventive screenings, such as blood glucose tests, now offered by all Medicare Advantage plans. In addition, beneficiaries can participate in a comprehensive “Welcome to Medicare” session with their physician, whatever plan they choose. These provide preventive tests and screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies; a review of medical history; and planning for a healthy future.

“Preventive health care is essential to

ensuring boomers aging into Medicare and other beneficiaries live healthier, more productive lives,” Beavin says.

“Boomers should start researching Medicare health care and prescription drug plans before they enroll.”

Although choosing a health plan can be daunting, boomers and other Medicare beneficiaries can use these three tips to help them make the best choice.

1. Before choosing your Medicare plan, you need to understand your unique needs. How would you classify your overall health? What are your prescription drug needs? Make a list of your current medications and consider which prescription drugs you may use in the future. Talk to your doctor about your current health to get a better overall picture of your coverage needs. Review the past year’s health care expenses, including hospital, pharmacy and physician costs, to determine if that year was typical.

This will help you make the best estimate for the year ahead.

2. Each of the different parts of Medicare delivers something unique. Make sure you understand them so you can make a confident choice. Use www. medicare.gov as a resource to help find and compare Medicare health plans and prescription drug plans.

3. Visit Family Health Budget (www. familyhealthbudget.com) for help estimating costs.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Humana. For more information on Humana’s senior products in Arizona call (602) 760-1700.

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Technology: Friend or Foe?

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othing in our lifetime has pointed out or exaggerated the divide between generations so much as the computer. The “Greatest Generation” grew up without many of the electronic devices that the following generations have come to take for granted. Millennials know nothing of a world without cellphones, computers and all the electronics that swirl around in their everyday lives.

Many seniors have adapted to the electronic revolution due to the requirements of work. However, others had jobs where computer knowledge was not required. Some seniors have learned to use computers to be in step with their children and their grandchildren. Others have resisted the use of technology for a variety of reasons. Being free to choose, many seniors reject the personal technology of today.

Arizona Senior Olympics began

using computers for registration in 1984, two years after the games were founded. Although registration forms were accepted on paper, it became very cumbersome to sort the many pieces of information necessary to produce the games. Too many volunteers had to work too many hours for it to be practical when a computer could do it in a matter of minutes.

Over the years ASO has used several registration software systems.

The current system was developed

by FuseSport for the National Senior Games Association.

There is probably no perfect, custom software. Technicians—no matter how talented—cannot possibly understand and write perfect programs, with all the nuances that entails, when it takes years to know all the ins and outs of managing 32 different sports, all with

different requirements.

Couple imperfect software with people of limited computer experience— and a resistance to learning it—and you have the recipe for frustration.

Although ASO does allow for paper registration, the goal is to have all registration done online. Paper registration must eventually be entered into a computer by someone so that the data can be efficiently sorted. This requires the work of a limited number of volunteers.

The two areas that seem to create most problems during registration are email addresses and passwords. Registrants can help solve some of those problems by writing down their passwords and keeping them in the same place from year to year. Emails can also be retained by having a free email account such

as those provided by Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. These accounts are free and can be retained indefinitely for limited use, such as registration in ASO or the national games.

These can be kept in addition to an email account used for things such as family correspondence.

Is technology a friend or foe? That depends upon your viewpoint and your willingness to learn what is needed to do the things you need or want to do.

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Managing Diabetes

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iabetes is a condition in which a person has high blood sugar due to a problem with insulin. Insulin is a hormone which your body produces to lower blood sugar. Diabetes is characterized as either a decrease in the amount of insulin your body produces and/or by an inadequate response from your body to insulin.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, there are many ways that you can stay healthy. Listed below are steps that can help you reduce your blood sugar.

Understand carbohydrates: An important aspect to managing blood sugar is understanding carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a component of food that causes your blood sugar to increase.

There are three types of carbohydrates: starches, sugars and fiber. In general, fiber is the best of the three as it helps you feel full for a longer amount of time. Starches and sugar do not have this effect. Ideally you want to consume starches along with high fiber and try to minimize your sugar intake.

Carbohydrates are found in bread, rice, grains, sugar-sweetened beverages and sugar-sweetened foods. The easiest way to keep track of the carbohydrates in your diet is to read the nutrition label. A nutrition label must include the total carbohydrates in the food product.

The total carbohydrates will include fiber, sugar and starch so you don’t have to add up the three different numbers.

Choose your foods: Listed below are four steps you can take to improve your diet.

1. Switch from eating white bread and white rice to whole grain products.

Whole grain products will contain less sugar and more fiber.

2. One of the easiest ways to reduce blood sugar is to limit the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages you drink.

If you were to cut a can of soda from your diet you would reduce your carbohydrate intake by 39 grams! As a reference, in general, diabetic adults you should be having approximately 45 grams to 60 grams of carbohydrates per meal. You can also switch to diet soda products which offer similar tastes without the sugar.

3. Just because you need to be careful about what you eat doesn’t mean you can’t eat what you want. Reducing your portion size allows you to eat the

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foods you want while still controlling blood sugars.

4. The balance meal plate is a great method to help choose your foods wisely. This method recommends filling half of a 10-inch diameter plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter of the plate with lean meat and the other quarter with carbohydrates that contain 2 to 3 grams of fiber.

Exercise: Physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes. By exer-

cising, your muscles will use up the sugar in your blood for energy. By performing physical activity on a consistent basis your body will begin to use blood sugars more efficiently. The more intense the activity, the better the effects.

Even simple activities such as walking, gardening or cleaning the house can have a positive benefit. As exercising can immediately impact blood sugar, speak with your doctor or pharmacist with recommendations on how to manage your blood sugar when starting an exercise regimen.

Manage your medications: Your medications all work differently to help reduce your blood sugar. Knowing how and when to take your medications will maximize the benefits you obtain from them. Some medications have to be taken with food.

Your Walgreens pharmacist can help you sort through your medication and can even give you a printed list of all the medications you are taking! For more information on how to manage diabetes talk to your Walgreens pharmacist.

On medicare part B and have diaBetes?

New Medicare changes may limit where you can get your diabetes testing supplies. The good news is that diabetes testing supplies are available at every Walgreens along with: • Easy, direct billing of Medicare Part B and most supplemental insurance • A wide selection of major national brands • Convenient 90-day supplies

It’s easy to switch!

Visit your local Walgreens or call 888-380-8051.

Walgreens is an accredited Medicare Part B supplier of diabetes testing supplies.

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