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Stem cells take center stage ::by David Ebner

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he world will never forget the day when four young men from Liverpool, England, walked onto the stage of “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964.

The bright stage lights and the squeals from the crowd rained down on the group, and that grainy black and white image was pinned as a major moment in music history.

The introduction of stem cell research to the world stage was not filled

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with as much fanfare. There were no screaming fans or standing ovations when the first stem cell therapy was conducted in the form of a bone marrow transplant in 1956. The long hours that scientists spent diligently researching and studying cells in laboratories across the world were not recorded in the pages of Life magazine. Even in 2012, when the two scientists who discovered the application of stem cells as

the building blocks for human life won the Nobel Prize, the response was limited to the medical community.

While the history of stem cell research may seem dwarfed in comparison to that of The Beatles or Elvis Presley, its impact on the health care and medical industry is anything but small.

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ever type of cell they are near. For example, if stem cells from a patient’s abdominal fat were removed, isolated and reintroduced to the lungs of the patient with a progressive lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the stem cells would become lung cells. These new cells would be disease free and would regenerate more disease-free lung cells, inevitably increasing lung function. For someone with a debilitating disease, a stem cell treatment like this could mean the difference between struggling for air and breathing easier.

The staff at the Lung Institute have successfully performed such procedures on more than 1,000 patients. Many of these patients have shared their personal stories online at www.LungInstitute.com. The Lung Institute’s medical director, Dr. Burton Feinerman said, “Stem cells are important because they offer a different approach. Instead of just treating symptoms and making the patient a little more comfortable, stem cells target the disease and can repair the damaged tissue.”

It’s difficult to imagine a medical breakthrough taking center stage over a story about the latest sensation. However, that isn’t to say that life-changing advancements in medical therapies, like stem cell treatments, aren’t occurring every day. The people that have sought these innovative treatments are already seeing these advancements in action, and although they may not be screaming like the crazed Beatles fans of the ‘60s, the stem cell fan base is growing every day with people who can now breathe easier.

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opinion Sound Off

After 20 or more Obamagates, I’m reminded that George Washington could not tell a lie.

Barack Obama could not tell the truth.

I can’t imagine why in a magazine dedicated to “loving life” you would think it is a good idea to print the hateful, cynical ravings of Drew Alexander, Pete Davis and all the anonymous callers. Showing us the ravings of brains with hardened arteries and bad hearts that can’t be cured by medical science does not give one hope.

It only shows us the horror of an aging mind. I’m curious, did you edit out the part where it is all Obama’s fault, climate change is a hoax, rape victims were asking for it and more guns would solve all our problems or were you saving the rest of the screed to delight us next time? Leave these aging fools to Fox

News, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.

We don’t need another political rag to help us enjoy our retirement. Sound Off should dedicate itself to people sharing good things to do, happy stories and loving life.

So “the Donald” thinks he knows everything and he talks with a split tongue. But how many other billionaires do you know?

Really? And you don’t trust them? Well, listen to them anyway.

Have you noticed yet that there are a million people or more who are only a little bit better off than the refugees in Syria and other countries around the world? What are you doing to help your brothers?

A request from the 2016 voters: Will the elected representatives please stand up and the rest of you seventh-grade argumentative crybabies just shut up?

The Curmudgeon

About tragedies and statistics

:: by Drew Alexander

“A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic.”—Joseph Stalin ince the Supreme Court legalized abortion in the United States with its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, there have been over 55 million abortions in this country. This is a statistic. A cold, impersonal number.

But maybe it can be brought closer to home and made a little more relatable as a human tragedy. Fifty-five million babies killed in the wombs of their mothers is the equivalent of annihilating every human being in the following 105 American cities: New York City Yonkers Buffalo Rochester Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego San Jose Fresno Sacramento Long Beach Oakland Bakersfield Anaheim Santa Ana Riverside Stockton Irvine Bakersfield Fremont Modesto Oxnard Fontana Moreno Valley

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Huntington Beach San Bernardino Philadelphia Phoenix Austin Indianapolis Fort Worth Detroit Seattle Memphis Nashville Baltimore Las Vegas Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Miami Plano Henderson Jersey City Norfolk Durham Lubbock Tulsa Wichita Tampa Honolulu

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Chicago Houston Tampa San Antonio Jacksonville Columbus Charlotte El Paso Denver Boston Washington, D.C. Portland Louisville Tucson Atlanta Raleigh Minneapolis Virginia Beach Orlando St. Petersburg Laredo Madison Gilbert Cleveland New Orleans Arlington Aurora

How do you handle a 3-year-old temper tantrum? Oh interesting, the same way you handle people like Donald Trump—ignore them.

Poor Wickenburg being flooded again with many other neighborhoods. So many people come

to Arizona to develop it and they know nothing of the topography, let alone the weather. Arizona is at the mercy of all the other people from other places who think they’re going to improve the great, vast desert. Too bad suckers, just build again in another wash area. ...continues on page 8

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St. Louis Lexington Pittsburgh Anchorage Cincinnati St. Paul Toledo Newark Plano Henderson Orlando Jersey City Fort Wayne Chandler Lubbock Durham Norfolk Gilbert Reno Hialeah Garland Chesapeake Scottsdale Richmond Winston-Salem Boise How many potential teachers, scientists, doctors, nurses, attorneys, inventors, authors, actors, astronauts, electricians, plumbers, diplomats, pilots, mechanics, restaurateurs, accountants, grocers, farmers and law enforcement officers have been lost to us? How many religious, business, military and political leaders might have been in that 55 million number—including perhaps a president of the United States?

God only knows.

We do know that those lives are lost forever. They didn’t have a name. They were not even afforded the respect of what their lives might have been by according them a funeral.

Through widely viewed undercover video footage, we now learn that some of the aborted human babies are desecrated by having their body parts “harvested” to be sold for profit by Planned

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Parenthood. Dr. Deborah Nucatola, the organization’s senior director of medical services, is seen in one video having lunch and sipping wine as she matter-of-factly discusses how a partial-birth abortion is performed to save body parts and how they are able to avoid crushing them.

“We’ve been very good at getting heart, lung, liver, because we know that, so I’m not gonna crush that part, I’m basically gonna crush below, I’m gonna crush above, and I’m gonna see if I can get it all intact,” she said.

The dispassionate Nucatola sounds more like an auto mechanic speaking about car parts than a medical doctor who, in taking the Hippocratic Oath, swore to do no harm.

Compounding the barbarism committed by Planned Parenthood is that American taxpayers underwrite it at $500 million a year. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party are on record as fully supporting Planned Parenthood.

By giving Planned Parenthood an annual half-billion dollars from the public treasury, doesn’t this make the president, Congress and every American taxpayer complicit in the criminal enterprise of selling human body parts?

We pride ourselves in being a nation of laws and being a moral people.

The ghosts of 55 million infants would say that our pride is horribly misplaced.

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The Up Side

I Will Not Vote Angry :: by Michael Grady

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hey’re standing at their podiums, They wave to you and me: The billionaire, four governors A senator or three.

We watch as these distinguished gents Their hosts and country thank.

Then they turn on one another, Like piranhas in a tank.

Well, let them throw their soundbyte jabs Like monkeys flingin’ poo.

But I will not vote angry.

I’ve got better things to do.

The country we love is still found’ring On the wrong side of “thick & thin.”

Good jobs and college are scarce, To my knowledge, But guns? Over there, in a bin.

You’d think candidates would be eager To say, “We can solve this! Here’s how...”

Instead all the drama was “who hugged Obama?”

And said Rosie O. was a cow?

They cultivate our outrage As they talk right past our needs.

But I will not vote angry ‘Cause I know where all that leads.

“Overreact to your friend!”

“Tell that loudmouth where to go!”

“Stop bleeding, and do it again!”

So the candidates ginning up anger Don’t win hearts and minds, as they ought.

They want rage-addled oxes, To check ballot boxes Without too much troubling thought.

In these days of highlight-reel outrage, Where front-runners point, bray and honk, I am saving my vote— Able candidates, note— For the very first policy wonk.

Roll out a clear manifesto.

Take a tough, principled stand.

Show me some insights, Too long for a sound byte, You don’t win by making me mad.

The vote is a sacred invention For which folks have struggled and died.

So mine will not go To the podium schmo, With the bitchiest sitcom reply.

Yes, anger feels empow’ring.

In cinematic spheres It ends each Western with a bang And made Clint Eastwood’s career.

I’ll watch these next months from a distance As the rhetoric turns fiery red.

‘Til they offer details, the whole process flails Like a cat with a sack on his head.

We’re decisive people when angry, Our decisions are not overthunk.

But the stuff we decide? When anger’s our guide?

Well, we would’ve been better off drunk.

Maybe somebody will “wow” us.

A candidate out of left field Or a mid-to-frontrunner, a breaking news stunner, Who says what he—gasp!—really feels.

Look back at the decisions You’ve made in the grip of rage I look at my list, of decisions-made-pissed, It’s a less-than-admirable page:

But it’s early. If this were Pamplona The bulls would be just out the door A long way to run, before it’s all done, And plenty of asses to gore.

There’s “Punch your stalled computer!”

“Kick that vending machine!”

“Scream at the sad!” “Mouth off to your dad!”

“Show the DMV you can be mean!”

In the meantime, I’ll be watching baseball I want to vote hopes and not fears.

And that’s why I will not vote angry.

So come back for me in a year.

There’s “Bellow for your English muffin!”

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Sound Off

... from page 6 Mass media is named that be- and has been tossed around lately. The cause it serves the masses—the local food bank in Tucson has a system lowest common denominator. where you can buy food from them with If the mass is young, then they kowtow a food stamp card and get more than the to them. If the mass is older, then they value on the card, i.e., spend $1 and get kowtow to Lawrence Welk crowd. If you $2 worth of food for instance. Nonprofit don’t like it, don’t listen or watch. Any- food banks from churches, etc., help. But the gap is still wide. Food programs in thing else is censorship. schools help some kids with low incomes When something happens in have food as well. Food is thrown out on politics you don’t like, it is un- a regular basis. There are some organiconstitutional. If you find a pic- zations that collect unsold produce and ture of the Supreme Court building, the give it to the poor and to food banks. Profaçade says, “Equal protection under the duce has to be pulled to make room for law.” That is for everyone. Laws the Su- the produce that comes in almost daily. preme Court interpret are based on the The same for nonperishables. This could Constitution. Just because you don’t like be given to the food banks, if not already. or are afraid of gays, that is no reason to show your ignorance. Every president There are billions of Muslims, has done something someone doesn’t to paraphrase Carl Sagan. And like. I wonder if the rhetoric will be as all of them want to destroy us. bad for the next Democratic president.

If that was the case, we would have been destroyed by now. If you read the Quran, The food stamp program was as I am doing, you will see language that set up for seniors at first then the is violent, not any less than the Bible government said that all should you adhere to. The few thousands of be fed who are low income. The food Muslims who are at war with us are the stamp program is part of the farm bill fringes of the Islamic world. The AG is

in error, in part. The fringes or extremists are backed by religious fervor. The Quran does state that nonbelievers will be destroyed. Read Exodus and other books and see how wonderful your God is. Christians went on crusades three times. They didn’t go for a picnic.

Thank you PBS world news for actually showing us world news that’s worthwhile and not just a repetitive pictures of one man—a generally ignorant jerk—still being a popular jerk.

Are there any Roosevelts left in politics anymore in the country?

What this country really needs is another Teddy or Franklin. Come out, come out wherever you are!

Gee if stupid hiker laws are just too much to confuse the legislators, how about signs that say no hiking during temperatures over 98 degrees? No hiking between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.? It’s hard to believe some people are that ignorant of common sense—in the public and the Legislature.

Staying connected with the younger generation

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s we get older, we feel the gap widening between the younger generations in the families, especially between grandparents and their grandchildren. Families with kids are always on the go, sticking to tight schedules with after-school activities such as sports practices, games, performances and—let’s not forget—homework. It may be difficult for older adults to find where they fit into the lives of their busy grandchildren. This separation gap may get worse when the older family members start to experience a hearing loss.

What causes the generation gap?

In today’s busy society, finding extra time becomes increasingly more difficult.

Everyone is always rushing to get from one activity to the next. Planners are constantly booked, and each day is scheduled down to the minute. This can make it difficult for grandparents or great-grandparents to connect with the younger generations in their families.

When kids start talking about Snapchat,

Facebook or the latest and greatest video game, grandparents can feel left out, with nothing to add to the conversation.

Communication styles are vastly different amongst the generations. For anyone born before 1965, cellphones weren’t even introduced until late adulthood. Generation Z kids (anyone born after 2001) don’t know a world without cellphones and computers.

How do you overcome these obstacles to stay close with your kin?

Don’t let these hurdles stand in the way of developing relationships with your younger family members. Here are some tips: Find common interests: Take the time to figure out what your grandkids are interested in. Plan outings; find a common hobby that you can both participate in. If your granddaughter is really interested in scrapbooking, find a scrapbooking class nearby and take her. If your grandson enjoys baseball cards, dig up your old collection and

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share those with him. These are especially beneficial as typically these activities can be done in a quieter setting which may allow for a hard of hearing individual to fully engage in the activity.

Making memories with a common interest in mind will go a long way. These common connections will make it much easier to plan activities you both will enjoy.

Support their activities: At the beginning of each month, check in with your family and find out about the activities they have going on that month. It will amaze you how appreciative your family will be when you make the effort to go to dance recitals, choir concerts and soccer games. Most kids love knowing they have a cheering section and they will love having you as a part of that.

If your schedule doesn’t allow you to make the bigger events, try to show support by being at practices, or even picking up the phone after a game to ask how it went.

Leave a legacy: Think of all of the

At times, I think Sound Off should be renamed Comedy Central.

Obama’s National Security Adviser Susan Rice has admitted there are secret portions of the deal with Iran. Obama is setting America up for destruction by Iran.

Oh dear, the teenage groupies are out again, crying for sympathy for the menopausal grandmas. What country this has become when ignorant and indiscretion is more important news than anything on TV. The initials U.S.A. now stand for “understanding attrition.”

Get it? U.S.A.? The new nation is training citizens to be ignorant. If someone doesn’t like horses in their area, just kill them. If they see too many children in their neighborhood, get rid of them, too.

This is a new problem. Who is making your medical pharmaceutical decisions: Your doctor ...continues on page 36 family stories and photos hiding in the storage closet. There is so much history in every family that can be shared through each generation and carried on as more and more family members are added. Invite your family members over for an afternoon of family legacy and history. Walk them through your family tree and share stories from family reunions or memories of traditions passed down. They may have holiday traditions they partake in every year, but don’t know the meaning. Finding out the stories behind these traditions can give so much more meaning. You can also give them photos that will be meaningful for them to have.

The next time you think about your family, think about what you can do to stay connected. Carve out time each month to spend with your children and grandchildren. Make plans to support them and engage in activities they enjoy.

Share your family legacy with each member of your kin.

For more information on the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing visit www.acdhh. org or Arizona Relay Service visit www.azrelay.org.

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Straus’ Place Party disfavor

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:: by Bill Straus

itizens’ dramatic disapproval of Congress and the president is reflected in the roles of our two major parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, neither of which are popular anymore. Oh, they do provide a convenient format for collective political ideologies, but their bloated bureaucracy and ineffective, money-consuming operations are appalling.

I’m guessing that many of you agree with this, because voters are fleeing the two major parties in droves—and have been for a long time. In fact, a Gallup poll from early last year revealed that a record number of Americans (43 percent) now self-identify as Independent.

That’s a dramatic 7 percent higher than a mere four years earlier. And just for the record, the same poll shows that the Democratic Party fell from 36 percent to 30 percent between 2008 and 2014, and the Republicans from 28 percent to 26 percent in the same time frame.

I registered as an Independent in 1980, and voted for an Independent candidate for president that year, John Anderson from Illinois. I have sincerely enjoyed being unaffiliated with what I consider the two biggest special interest groups in America. Up until a few years back, I couldn’t vote in primaries. That ended a few years ago, and I now get to choose which ballot I want for the primaries. In Arizona, that’s a treat.

I don’t think we’re on the verge of electing an Independent as president.

But we’re closer now than we have been for a long time. Independents have played major roles before in presidential elections, even without getting close to being elected. Oh sure, third-party candidates can have a profound effect on who is eventually elected. Think H. Ross Perot in 1992 or Ralph Nader in 2000.

But sometimes those candidacies have a much further reach. In 1968, George Wallace ran as a third-party candidate on an anti-civil rights platform. He garnered about 17 percent of the vote, mostly concentrated in the South. And the Republicans soon changed their platform to include many of Wallace’s issues. This was called the Republicans’ “Southern Strategy.”

Before that, most of the South was Democratic, but the Democratic Party was different on the East and West coasts. All the Southern Democrats moved to the Republican Party as a part of the “Southern Strategy.” Another example was Perot’s campaign in 1992. Perot ran on the single issue of balancing the budget, an issue neither of the two major parties placed atop its priorities. Bill Clinton was elected, and whatever criticisms you might have of Clinton, he did give us the most balanced budget we’ve had in quite a few decades.

Our two-party system is broken, and has been for quite some time. It simply isn’t getting the job done. Do any of you really feel that the parties give us the “cream of the crop” when it comes to quality candidates? How many times have you justified your vote as representing “the lesser of two evils?” I don’t know what our political process will look like in 20 years, but I bet it will look a lot different than it does today. And I bet the roles of our two major parties will, too.

Bill Straus is a retired native Phoenician. He spent 21 years in the radio business and the last 13 years of his career as the Arizona director of the Anti-Defamation League. He can be reached at strausplace@cox.net.

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here are few things I look forward to with as much anticipation and excitement as the beginning of fall.

Many people who call the Old Pueblo home will agree that after a couple of months of 100-plus degree weather and everything that comes with it (like sticking to leather car seats when you wear shorts, wearing oven mitts to touch your steering wheel and paying a sky-high electric bill), fall is a beautiful word and a season we cherish.

I love that first day you step outside, feel the air and think, “this is why I live here.” I love driving up the Catalina Highway to watch the leaves change colors. I love apple and pumpkin picking in Willcox and I love making my first batch of butternut squash soup.

Fall as a season is awesome, “fall” as a stock market direction, not so much. But, without summer, we wouldn’t have fall and without stock market corrections and bear markets, we wouldn’t have rallies and bull markets.

We can get through the summer season with less pain and be in a position to enjoy the change of seasons.

We all know we need to stay hydrated.

We plan trips to cooler climates, we wake up early for our walks, we take advantage of the southwest tradition of siesta and we swim...a lot!

Like summer, “fall” (the market direction) isn’t fun but if we don’t panic and with a little planning, we’ll get through it. When the stock market falls, the first emotion most people feel is fear and it triggers a flight response, but this is the opposite of what we should do. The stock market is one of the few places that when stocks go on sale, buyers flee. We all know swimsuits go on sale at the end of September, sweaters are a better deal in June and the best date to buy Halloween decorations is Nov. 1. Most of us have heard that in the stock market, you should buy low and sell high. But that knowledge doesn’t translate into appropriate action. Why? Because it is scary to buy when others are not. But,

just as we can more reasonably enjoy a “staycation” at one of our lovely resorts in August than in December, your dollar, on a long term basis, will most likely go further buying during stock market dips.

“Fall” (the market direction) is also a good time for reflection and reassessment. Are you the type of investor you thought you were? If you consider yourself a long-term, moderate risk investor but you haven’t slept a wink in weeks because of the market volatility, maybe you’re more conservative than you thought. That’s OK. If you have a good idea what your long term goals are and what your tolerance for risk and volatility is, you can match your investments up accordingly and utilize times of market volatility to rebalance your portfolio.

If your goals and risk tolerance allows for it, you may even want to make a shopping list and start looking for sales.

Diversification and asset allocation strategies attempt to manage risk within your portfolio. Dollar-cost averaging involves making continuous investments over time regardless of fluctuating prices; you should consider your financial ability to continue making purchases through periods of high and low prices. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in declining markets. Investing involves risk and the potential to lose principal.

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 advisor with Waddell & Reed Inc. at 903-6807 or by email at cwinn@wradvisors.com. Investing involves risk and the potential to lose principal. Securities are offered through Waddell & Reed Inc., member SIPC.

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Advice for the over-50 crowd

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ear Gabby Gayle: I have come to think that communication is the most difficult, yet one of the most important things there is. I am speaking specifically of doctors’ offices. Both my friend and I are fed up with office staff saying they will call you back, and then they don’t, or they call you with results, and they have no idea what they are reporting, so you ask them a question about it, and they do not know the answer. My friend said they called her to go have a bone density test when she just had one. I realize they have to protect their busy doctors, but it is getting out of hand. Not to mentions that lots of them speak so fast you can’t tell what they are saying. Signed, Fed Up

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ear Fed Up: Communication is very important, not just with doctors’ offices, but with all relationships.

I agree that communication has been eroded to the point of frustration for a lot of us. We also need to communicate with our doctors how we feel about the problems with staff. Things do not get better unless you let them know. Sometimes you have to change doctors. I changed my cardiologist because the communication in the office was so bad you could never get hold of a doctor. I loved the doctor, but what good is he if you cannot reach him? Please let your doctor know. Good luck, GG

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ear Gabby Gayle: I want you to say something about depression in the over-50 crowd. My friend committed suicide, and none of us realized that she was depressed over growing old. She left a letter saying that she saw nothing but loneliness and illness in the future, and she chose not to live it. She had just retired at age 66.

Thank you, Shocked

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ear Shocked: Depression is more common than people realize. Some of the symptoms to look for are puzzling, too: Sleeping too much or can’t sleep, eating too much or not eating, isolating oneself or being constantly on the go, talking too much or not wanting to talk to anyone. You see? It

is difficult to pinpoint sometimes, and to top it off, the depressed person often does not know they are depressed.

Some people go from doctor to doctor thinking they have a disease, because they are tired and have no energy.

Hopefully, the doctor will check out the medical, and if they find nothing, they will talk about depression and how it can manifest itself. By the way, depression crosses all walks of life, both sexes and all ages, although common in the elderly. The best advice I can give you for your friends, is to get them to go see their primary doctor. We now have good treatments available. Signed, GG

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ear Gabby Gayle: I am a decent guy, however, I do not see anything wrong with meeting up with a decent woman and having a sexual relationship for enjoyment, with no strings attached. My sister said I am a “dirty old man.” What do you think?

Signed, Fun Lover

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ear Lover: Yikes! I am inclined to agree with your sister. Just meeting up with someone to have sex sounds like prostitution without pay, to me. To most women and some men, the gift without the giver is bare. I know that “Men Are From Mars,” but you might be from Pluto. There may be women who feel like you do, but I think very few. I subscribe to the motto: “Love people and use things.” Not the other way around! Signed, GG ear Gabby Gayle: I am so disgusted with dating. I have been going out for the last year, so I have probably gone out with six different men, all who were turned off when I refused to have a sexual relationship with them. Don’t men ever grow up?

Signed, Sick of It

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ear Sick: You must have met up with “Fun Lover” from the letter above. Hang in there, there are decent and caring men out there.

Some are even attracted by brains.

Signed, GG

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Celebrating Tucson One person...Six questions

What is your main job at the J? I help to set the vision of the agency while working together with staff and volunteers to ensure that we earn our reputation every day. I am continuing to look for new ways to serve the Tucson community.

: : by Barbara Russek

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ne person...Six questions” is a continuing series of columns about Tucson-area residents who have made an impact on the community.

This month, Lovin’ Life After 50 focuses on Todd Rockoff, president and CEO of the Tucson Jewish Community Center.

Rockoff yearned to work in Jewish community centers since he was a teenager. Born in Rochester, New York, he had the opportunity to work as a camp counselor at his hometown’s Jewish Community Center and it was a watershed moment for him.

After graduation from State University of New York (SUNY) in Cortland, New York, he served as youth director of the Jewish Community Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Subsequently, his career in Jewish community centers took him to Calgary Alberta, Canada, Akron, Ohio, and, finally, Tucson, where he has worked since July 2013.

of our community. Our guidelines and the lens through which we plan and implement services are based on our mission of promoting Jewish values.

Rockoff recently celebrated 30 years working professionally in this field.

The married father of four adult children is an avid sports fan who attends theater often. He loves to explore Tucson, a city he has found very welcoming. As Rockoff said, “Tucson has proved to be the perfect fit that I thought it would. I am honored to serve this amazing community.”

Lovin’ Life After 50 spoke to Rockoff about the Tucson Jewish Community Center Todd Rockoff, Presiand his work there. dent and CEO of the Lovin’ Life After 50: I un- Tucson Jewish Comderstand the J is open to munity Center everybody regardless of religious affiliation. Is this true?

Yes. We welcome everyone. Our programs for all ages are filled by the mosaic

The J recently underwent a major remodeling. Can you tell us about the changes?

Through the generosity of many benefactors, we have recently completed a full renovation of our sports and wellness area and are in the process of adding some new program space for our special needs program as well as our after-school care program. Lastly, we are building a 1,300-square-foot indoor play space for children ages 2 through 8. All of the above is aligned with our vision that the J be a total wellness center, and that well-

ness takes many forms: physical, spiritual, social, educational, nutritional and much more.

Can you describe the most enjoyable aspects of your job?

People are No. 1. The ability to help make people’s days a little better and, when I have time, to innovate and create mean everything to me.

Can you tell us a little about your fall programming?

There are so many new programs this fall that I encourage people to download our program guide. To name just a few, we will be offering nutritional consulting and glassblowing workshops for adults and children ages 9 and older and Senior Shabbat luncheons.

If someone is interested in joining the J, what should he/she do?

I invite everyone who would like more information to call the J at 299-3000 or logon to Tucson www.jcc.org.

Barbara Russek, a Tucson freelance writer, has been in love with language since the age of 2. She has been asking questions since she became a French teacher at age 22. She is fascinated with people and their lives.

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Ask the Expert

Food for thought: Making sense out of nutritional information

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reasonable person would be forgiven for lacking a clear gauge about what a healthy diet looks like.

First we were told to steer clear of the salt shaker. Later we heard maybe that was too hasty. The same thing happened with butter. We switched to substitutes— only to find out that trans fats were even more dangerous. Are low-fat diets the answer? What about high-protein diets?

Depends on which study you read.

How is one supposed to weed through the tumble and clutter?

Laurie Ledford, a registered dietitian at Tucson Medical Center, shared her top tips to help you decide what to put on your plate.

Use common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

If you read the recent finding that chocolate is a weight-loss accelerator, don’t be too quick to celebrate. The study’s author admitted it was junk science, after it had been accepted for pub-

lication by multiple journals and picked up by media outlets worldwide. The goal: show how easy it is to release inaccurate information into the world – a serious problem when even well-founded, legitimate research into dietary science can be inconclusive.

“There is a lot of noise and confusion out there, but if you hear that you can eat chocolate and lose weight, you should really look at that information critically,” Ledford said. Was there a control group?

Was it a randomized control trial? How many subjects participated in the study?

Miracles don’t come in pills or powder, Ledford said. “If you’re looking for the key to good health, nutrition, physical activity and emotional health all work together. You shouldn’t just focus on one and neglect the others,” she said.

Eat real food “Don’t eat garbage and try to make up for it with supplements. That doesn’t work,” Ledford said. She also advises

against cutting out entire groups of food unless you have an allergy or intolerance.

A varied diet, one that’s colorful and includes all food groups, should give you the nutrients you need, Ledford said.

Seek expert advice If you make any significant shift in your diet, check in with your medical professional, Ledford said. Primary care providers can determine if your new regimen exacerbates any existing health conditions or conflicts with current medications. For those with a health condition such as diabetes or heart disease, a referral to a dietitian likely will be covered by insurance.

If you don’t have a condition that warrants a covered visit, Ledford recommended seeking professional nutrition advice on your own. A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has gone through extensive training on health science and nutrition and must adhere to a code of ethics.

Consider metrics Blood tests might be useful in spotting some deficiencies, from anemia to Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies. Bone density tests also can help determine whether

you are getting sufficient nutrients. Still, they aren’t necessarily the final word.

Some tests are hard to interpret. It may require more study to find out if anemia, for example, is a result of a deficiency in iron, folate or B12.

Be willing to change—at least in incremental steps A nutrition or fitness assessment, such as those offered at TMC, is another tool that might help you meet the wellness goals you set, but you have to be ready.

“There has to be a willingness to make changes, but change doesn’t mean massive upheaval all at once,” Ledford said.

“If you have a handful of strategies to try, pick one first. If it doesn’t work, tweak it or try another route. The important thing is to continue taking small steps toward a goal.”

Laurie Ledford, MS, RD, is a graduate of the nutrition program at Georgia State University.

She is a member of TMC’s Wellness Department, which helps fellow employees and others in the community improve their quality of life and overall health.

TMC offers nutrition and fitness assessments with a registered dietitian or exercise physiologist.

For more information, call 324-2673.

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September 1 Tuesday Quetzally Coronado—Paintings on Display, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., repeats throughout September, Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., free, www.library. pima.gov.

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September 3 Thursday The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society Meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Junior League of Tucson, 2099 E. River Rd., free, 256-2447, www.tucsoncactus.org. Gregg Starr will present a tour of Baja California, discussing cacti and succulents of the region. Starr will discuss the Mexican Candle, the nonsaguaro, bloomin’ barrels and agaves.

Art Walk Including Madaras Gallery, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., free, 6153001, www.madaras.com. Join the gallery for its weekly wine and cheese party. Diana Madaras will attend as her schedule allows.

September 4 Friday IONS Tucson Presents Dr. Victor Shamas, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco, $5 suggested donation, 577-1478, www.ionstucson.org.

Dr. Victor Shamas will discuss “Self-Transcendence, Repose and Fractal Consciousness.”

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Bite Nite, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Westin la Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., $100, http://bitenite.org/ Tucson/. Bite Nite guests are invited to enjoy an evening of bites from a wide variety of Tucson’s top restaurants, wine and craft beer tastings, live musical entertainment, as well as a live and silent auction featuring a variety of restaurant gift cards/certificates, wine dinners, etc. to participating restaurants, special mystery boxes and more.

September 6 Sunday

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Pony Up for Anza Days!, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $25,

398-2252. Come to a community party to raise funds for the horses for the Anza Day reenactment ride from the Tumacacori Mission to the Presidio.

September 8 Tuesday “Police and Predators vs. Women: Karla Ember Memorial Meeting,” 7 p.m. The K Building, 3050 N. Country Club Rd., free, registration required, 326-4200.

Elder Circles, 2:30 p.m., Atria Campano del Rio, 1550 E. River Rd., call for charge, 405-1926, www.ourfamilyservices.org. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life.

History Talk with Sue Ward, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, reservations required, 325-4800. Sue Ward, international relations specialist, will discuss the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution, forced labor or other forms of exploitation.

September 9 Wednesday Wednesday Sonoran Desert Weedwackers, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, call for location, free, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work may require hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes.

Elder Circles, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., TMC Seniors—El Dorado, 1400 N. Wilmot Rd., call for charge, 405-1926, www.ourfamilyservices.org. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life.

September 10 Thursday National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees Inc. Meeting, 11 a.m., The Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $11, 288-8221, 296-4576. All veteran railroad employees—retired or still working—are invited.

Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., free, reservations required, 626-2901.

Facilitated by Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, and supported by Banner-University Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Nursing and Sarver Heart Center. 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.

Art Walk Including Madaras Gallery, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., free, 615-3001, www. madaras.com. Join the gallery for its weekly wine and cheese party. Diana Madaras will attend as her schedule allows.

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September 11 Friday Collectible Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., repeats same time Sept. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd., free admission, 219-0650.

The antique and collectible books fundraiser returns to Foothills Mall with books as old as the 1700s. Signed, limited, and first editions available. Net proceeds benefit the Tell Me A Good Story educational nonprofit.

Elder Circles, 10 a.m., St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd., call for charge, 405-1926, www.ourfamilyservices.org. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life.

September 12 Saturday Patriots Day Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3000 Club Warehouse, 250 S. Toole Ave., free, 742-0468. Prizes awarded to adults and children for patriotic colors attire.

Patriotic program begins at 9 a.m., with music and entertainment.

Laughing Yoga with Marsha Perry, RN, BA, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Northwest Community Park, 7601 N. Mona Lisa Rd., free, reservations required, 382-8166, eescobedo@tucsonortho.com. The Patient Appreciation Committee (PAC) at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute has adopted a park on the northwest side of town. It presents a free lecture monthly.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway Blvd., $30, 622-0905.

Representatives of the American Friends Service Committee, Tucson, will speak. The group challenges mass incarceration in Arizona and combines advocacy for incarcerated people and their families with statewide policy change to document and improve prison conditions while working to reduce the number of prisoners in Arizona.

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., repeats Sept. 26, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252.

A knowledgeable volunteer describes the combination of native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period.

September 13 Sunday

Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., cost for meal, 615-3001, www. madaras.com. The brunch comes with a 2016 calendar signing with Diana Madaras. The gallery also features the largest collection of Madaras’ award-winning watercolor and acrylic originals and reproductions, plus bronzes, jewelry and hand-painted wooden desert animals.

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

September 14 Monday The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, Chapter 55, Monthly Meeting, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $10, 444-6970. Current and retired federal employees, their spouses, guests and visitors are welcome.

September 15 Tuesday Mahjongg Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Elle Towne Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Rd., free, 887-9786, www.library.pima.gov.

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

September 16 Wednesday Art Project: Anza Days Decoration Fiesta!, 10 a.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, free, reservations required, 398-2252. The Presidio needs the public’s help to create and decorate the poles that are used to guide its Anza Day horse riders into the park grounds during the celebration on Oct. 17.

Living with Incontinence, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, reservations required, 325-4800. Join the Forum rehab team as it presents new information and techniques to help those dealing with incontinence issues.

September 17 Thursday Art Walk Including Madaras Gallery, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., free, 6153001, www.madaras.com. Join the gallery for its weekly wine and cheese party. Diana Madaras will attend as her schedule allows.

September 18 Friday Intro to MS PowerPoint Part 2, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave., free, registration required, 594-5305, www.library.pima.gov.

September 19 Saturday

Frontier Printing Press Demonstration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., repeats Sept. 26, 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.

Friends of the Pima County Public Library Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., repeats Sept. 20, Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club, free admission, 795-3763, www. pimafriends.com. The theme for the month is photography.

The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Auction and Ice Cream Social, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sky Islands Charter School, 6000 E. 14th St., free admission, 256-2447, www.tucsoncactus.org. A 50-year tradition, the event features silent auctions, free plants with $2 to $10 plant-sale tables and ice cream with all the toppings.

Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $5, 398-2252. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by healers to treat illness and injuries. ...continues on page 16

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Mark your calendar for our free:

Thur., Sept. 10

Brain Training: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Wed., Sept. 16 10am - 11:30am

Alzheimer’s Association Lecture Series: Effective Communication at Every Stage.

Wed., Sept. 23

Your Financial Health Series: Understanding Social Security – Brian Sonnleitner, Wealth Advisor, United Capital

10am - 11:30am

Learn what works and what doesn’t to keep your mind in shape.

– Lynn Oelke, PhD

10am - 12 noon

Financial Advisors, John D. Levin, CLU, Levin Financial & Ins. Services and Patricia Rascob, EA, CFP, ATA, Pres. Rascob Kambourian Financial Advisors.

Thur., Sept. 24

Elder Law Series: Wills & Trusts

Tues., Sept. 29

TMC One Physician Lecture Series: COPD, Asthma & Bronchitis Q & A

10am - 11:30am

10am - 11:30am

– Ron Zack, JD, Udall Law

– William Abraham, MD It’s like a 1½ hour talk with your physician. Bring your questions!

Tues., Sept. 29

It’s a Date…Dates to Know to Keep Yourself Healthy

2pm - 3:30pm

Join Karen Narum, NP, TMC for Women health specialist, as she explains the importance of regular tests and why timing can make all the difference.

Wed., Sept. 30

Maintaining & Improving Lung Health

3pm - 4:15pm

– Abhilash Nair, MD Session includes free lung health testing and risk assessment.

Ask about our newly opened TMC Geropsychiatric Center at Handmaker.

Listed events take place at: TMC Senior Services (Unless noted otherwise)

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Register via email: seniorservices@tmcaz.com or call: 324-4345 All events are free but registration is required.

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Society of Military Widows Meeting, 12 p.m., Mirage Club at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 2720 S. Craycroft Rd., charge for lunch; reservations due Sept. 9, 574-6628.

The Tucson Area Iris Society’s Iris and Rhizome Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St., free admission, 886-5475, 310-5222, www.tucsoniris. org.

Glow! 2015, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd., Oracle, $10 in advance, www. trianglelranch.com. Stroll through the 5-acre setting lit with thousands of twinkling lights.

Many Hands Artist Cooperative Art Fair, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave., free admission, 331-2908, mhartistCoop@gmail.com.

September 20 Sunday Arizona Biennial Celebration, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., repeats through Oct. 11, Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., $10 for seniors, 624-2333, www.tucsonmuseumofart.org.

September 21 Monday National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1874 Meeting, 11:30 a.m., The

Golden Corral, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr., $7.95, 4003456. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) has been safeguarding and improving the earned rights and benefits of America’s active and retired federal employees since 1921. Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests and visitors are invited.

Art Walk Including Madaras Gallery, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., free, 6153001, www.madaras.com. Join the gallery for its weekly wine and cheese party. Diana Madaras will attend as her schedule allows.

September 25 Friday

Fall Fashion Show and Open House, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont, free, reservations required, 325-4800. Enjoy light refreshments as the Forum models showcase chic and affordable fashions from Draper’s and Damon’s.

Tucson Mountain Full Moon Hike, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Rd., $5, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

Join botanist Meg Quinn to explore the moonlit desert landscape on this easy 2- to 3-mile hike in the Sweetwater Preserve.

September 22 Tuesday

September 26 Saturday

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA) Presentation, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Del Webb Lodge, 10260 S. Blendu Way, Vail, free, http://olli.arizona.edu. The organization is hosting “Discover OLLI” and the fall class schedule. No tests. No grades. Just the joy of learning.

Diaspora Showcase Africa, 6 p.m., Sabbar Shriner, 450 S. Tucson Blvd., $39, 882-4955, www.diasporashowcase.com. The event includes an evening of dinner and African fashion, music and dance.

September 23 Wednesday Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA) Presentation, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Harrison Hills Clubhouse, 4675 S. Harrison Rd., free, http://olli.arizona.edu. The presentation will describe OLLI-UA and the fall class schedule. No tests. No grades. Just the joy of learning.

Glow 2015! Full Moon Glow, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd., Oracle, $15, www.trianglelranch.com. Art, music, performance, food and illuminated costumes.

Elder Circles, 3 p.m., Casa Community Center, 780 S Park Centre Ave., Green Valley, call for charge, 405-1926, www.ourfamilyservices.org. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life.

September 29 Tuesday One-on-One Computer Help, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., free, appointment required, 594-5225, www.library.pima.gov.

September 30 Wednesday Picture This: An Introduction to Digital Photography, Session 2, 9:30 a.m. to 1130 a.m., Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., call for charge, registration required, 594-5225, www.library.pima.gov.

Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., repeats through Jan. 3, Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, $18 for adults, 326-

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Entertainment Toto, Yes pairing makes perfect sense to bands

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Yes with Toto Yes, a pioneer of the progressive rock movement, joins Toto, an American rock band that formed in 1977 and went on to sell more than 35 million records.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m.

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hen booking agents paired prog rockers Yes with the softer sounds of Toto for a summer tour, some saw the lineup as odd. Toto’s guitarist/vocalist Steve Lukather acknowledged this, but said the partnership works on several levels. Namely, both bands have recently witnessed the deaths of core members—Yes’ Chris Squire and Toto’s Mike Porcaro.

“They lost Chris tragically,” said Lukather of the musician who died in Arizona of leukemia. “He was one of the greatest musicians ever. We lost our brother, Mike, couple years ago. There are no egos on the tour.”

Although they play different genres of music, Toto and Yes have utmost respect for each other, said Lukather, who goes by the nickname “Luke.”

Those differences actually make for the perfect tour.

“We just wanted to be a little more eclectic,” Lukather said. “It was so exciting. Chris was supposed to get better and he didn’t. It’s really tough for their camp. It was like us losing Jeff Porcaro, our leader, our guy. We just lost Mike, we’ve lost two.”

Throughout the run, which includes a Wednesday, Sept. 2, show at the AVA Amphitheater, Yes and Toto are paying tribute to their fallen musicians.

“If I was to go (die), I’d like the guys to continue playing music,” he said.

Toto is in the midst of a rare U.S. tour that brings the band to The Pool at Talking Stick with Yes on Friday, Sept. 4.

“Not playing isn’t going to bring me back.

“If anything, we celebrate the memories. Mike was a legend. Chris was one of the greatest musicians ever. We have to carry on with respect. All this does is remind me that every day is a blessing.

We have to make the most of it. I’m a very sensitive cat, but I also have a great sense of humor.”

His silliness shines during the second half of the interview, which focused on Toto’s new album “Toto XIV,” which hit stores March 20. It is one of the band’s most critically acclaimed albums.

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is like comparing a massive rump steak to a vegetarian. You can’t put the two on the same plate.

“We survived it all. It’s been a great long career. It’s a rollercoaster ride, one we had to hang on to without being flung out from the top. We all went to school together. There’s something we have that very few people understand.”

The AVA Amphitheater gig is a rarity for Toto, who primarily tours overseas. But he’s excited to bring the noise to the United States “We’re bringing it,” he said. “The band’s tight. We’re having fun. We haven’t toured the U.S. as much, so we’re kind of fresh meat, if you will, for the lost era.”

Yes and Toto perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tickets are $20 to $250.

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Bob Kay Bob Kay, singing drummer DJ, presents a couples and singles nonsmoking dance.

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WHERE: Shall We Dance Ballroom, 4101 E. Grant Rd. COST: $4; finger-food potluck INFO: 488-2994 or 883-5491 An Evening with Smokey Robinson The Motown legend spends an evening with Desert Diamond Casino patrons.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd brings its classic Southern Rock sound and rock anthems like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” to the stage. This band has sold more than 30 million records and amassed a catalog of 60 records.

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m.

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WHEN: Thursday through Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Herb Alpert and Lani Hall The iconic trumpeter Herb Alpert performs with his Grammy Award-winning wife, Lani Hall.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

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Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell The duo headlines the fifth annual Fox Theatre Foundation’s Chasing Rainbows Gala.

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.

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Yes, it’s time to embrace all of that lovely winter Arizona weather. We can hardly wait to brag about cool temps to our out-of-state family when they’re busy shoveling show. After all, it’s only fair considering they’re rubbing our faces in their perfect summer weather now.

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Nova Scotia he Old Town Clock sits on a grassy bluff, overlooking Halifax’s historic downtown waterfront.

Erected in 1800 for the British garrison at the Citadel, it is the most important symbol of Halifax’s rich history.

From where I rested on the lawn below the clock’s octagon tower, I could see a hybrid city of elegant 18th-century architecture alongside modern buildings of glass and steel.

Groups of tourists, locals and laughing school children strolled past me, while ships glided in the distance on the world’s second-largest natural harbor.

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Tomorrow I would rent a car and head north, but the rest of today would be devoted to exploring Halifax, the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. As the clock on the tower hit 2 p.m., I realized it was time to get moving.

Day one Established in 1749, Halifax was Canada’s first permanent British town. Due to its proximity to the British Isles and the Caribbean, it has been Canada’s leading port city since it was founded. Even as I wandered down the narrow streets, all roads seemed to lead to the watercontinues on page 26

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Top: The Old Town Clock overlooking the historic waterfront is the most important symbol of Halifax’s history.

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Top: The historic Pictou Lodge is a quintessential Nova Scotia resort.

Right: The sweeping Nova Scotia coast as seen from the Cabot Trail. front, where 19th-century privateers’ warehouses have been transformed into boutiques and restaurants.

An essential stop was the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which covers almost 140 years in the history of Nova Scotia. Special exhibitions are devoted to the Halifax Explosion of December 1917, the largest manmade explosion prior to the atomic bomb; the sinking of the Titanic, which met her doom just 700 nautical miles east of Halifax; and the history of Sailing Ship Rigs.

Dinner that night on the waterfront was local scallops and a solid microbrew. The whole lively city seemed to be out. Live music played from three different venues. It became obvious that this was a city filled with people who liked living here. Our accommodations were at the elegant Lord Nelson Hotel, located across the street from The Victorian Halifax Public Gardens (circa 1867).

Day two Morning began with a tour of the Halifax Farmers Market, considered the oldest in North America. Once again it was a setting packed with happy Haligonians as well as the bounty of the season, including local berries, fruit and maple syrup. I loaded my rental car with delicacies, knowing they would come in handy for the long day on the road.

The town of Pictou is located on the stunning Northumberland Shore.

Coined the “Birthplace of New Scotland,” it is here that the first Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. After a stroll through the quaint little town, I drove over to the historic Pictou Lodge Resort, a quintessential Nova Scotia oceanside resort that features log cottages and its own private beach.

It had been a scenic, but taxing, twohour drive from Halifax, so I decided

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to make camp at the resort and conserve my strength for the next two days of driving. Besides, I overheard that the lodge’s restaurant was serving local crab and halibut that night.

Day three Today, I would have to put the pedal to the metal. My goal was to make it to the legendary Keltic Lodge on the world-famous Cabot Trail (also known as Caboto Trail; named for Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto) by nightfall.

I knew, though, that I would have to make two important stops. One was the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, located in the very New England-like town of Baddeck, where Bell made his vacation home in 1885. The museum is devoted to the life of this inventor of the telephone and significant figure in the education of the deaf. The other stop was the Gaelic College; spread over 350 acres of woodland overlooking St. Ann’s Bay. Founded in 1938, it is the only college in the world devoted to the study and preservation of the Gaelic language, and Celtic arts and culture. The college is so renowned that once while visiting Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, I found a number of locals were sending their children there to study Gaelic language and culture, much of which had been destroyed in Scotland by the English in the 18th century. They were literally traveling to the New World to learn about their own history, culture and language After a few more hours back on the road—thank heavens for the snack at the college—Cape Smokey came rising out of the sea and soon I was at Keltic Lodge. Resting on a peninsula, overlooking Ingonish Beach, this is one of those historic resorts that feature its own 18-hole golf course, swimming

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Switzerland is made up of three dissimilar geographical regions: the Jura, the Mittelland and the Alps, perhaps best known to Americans for its Interlaken area and its mighty Matterhorn.

One area within the Alps not much explored by American tourists, but popular with Europeans for decades, is the Graubunden region in the southeastern portion of the nation. Covering approximately one-fifth of the country’s area, this remote and sparsely populated region offers some of the wildest and most breathtaking landscapes in the Alps.

The varied alpine world of the Graubunden is brought within reach by a dense network of railways that offers journeys so scenic that many visitors can’t resist hanging their heads out train windows to bask in a world of lush valleys, sweeping mountain peaks and glacier-fed rivers and lakes.

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The area around St. Moritz is legendary for its many funiculars and gondolas, making the surrounding mountains ideal for endless hiking—the Swiss national pastime. Everyone from young children to seniors can be seen on the well-designed trails. Swiss cows replete with cowbells, undisturbed Alpine villages and vistas more spectacular than any postcard can depict are guaranteed rewards on every hike.

Regional isolation is reflected in the Graubunden’s ethnic mixture and its series of Romansch villages. The Romansch are a composite of mountain people and Roman soldiers, who stayed and married after the collapse of their empire. Their language—along with French, Italian and Swiss German—is

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one of Switzerland’s four national languages and considered to be the closest living language to Latin. While only 1 percent of the population speaks Romansch, those who do speak it with pride and honor. Another characteristic of Romansch pride is the use of sgraffito—not completely unlike our graffiti—a decorative design that is affixed into a building’s façade throughout Romansch villages. Virtually every Romansch house has its family crest on the exterior.

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The two and a half hour RomanIrish bath, a blending of two ancient cultures, is a not to be missed, a oncein-a-lifetime experience. Even the “champagne” mineral water in Scuol is famous, with locals lining up at the many fountains that grace the village, filling their jugs for the day. There is an array of pensiones and hotels in Scuol to choose from, but the charming family-owned Hotel Engiadina is perfectly situated for the local hiking, spas and other attractions.

A visit to Switzerland also means eating, and the Swiss cherish their national cuisine. Regional delights include bundnerfleisch, an air-dried beef similar to Parma’s prosciutto, and nusstorte, a flaky crusted hazelnut pastry. Local cheeses and breads rival the world’s finest. Milk chocolate, a Swiss invention, seems to work its way into virtually every meal.

There is so much more to see and do in the Swiss Graubunden, but I know my next journey will include more spas and more hikes. Perhaps I’ll even do the Heidi Trail—yes, there really is one.

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It’s cool in Scuol And then there is Scuol. If ever there was a place to kick your feet up and enjoy the water, this is it. The quiet village resort specializes in spa experiences that are as historic as the Roman Empire.

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Top 5 reasons you should get a flu shot

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he 2015-2016 flu shot season is here and you might be asking yourself, “Should I get the flu shot this year?”

The flu shot protects against the influenza virus, which is a respiratory infection that can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing or even talking. Complications of the flu include pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, hospitalization and even death. It is estimated that 200,000 Arizona residents caught or had symptoms of the seasonal-flu last year, and this number could be much lower if more individuals were vaccinated.

Below are five key reasons why you should get the flu shot this year.

always inform your health care provider about your allergy history before receiving the flu vaccine.

4. Zero copay An annual flu shot is covered under most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D. If you take your chances and do not get the vaccine, medications to treat the flu can cost you around $50, not including the copay to see your doctor. Add in the number

1. There is a vaccine for everyone Whether you are 8 or 80 years old there is flu shot just right for you! The high-dose flu shot, specifically for patients 65 years of age or older, contains four times the dose compared to the standard vaccine. If you dislike needles, FluMist is a flu vaccine for patients ages 2 to 49 that is sprayed into the nose instead of being injected into the arm.

For anyone with severe egg allergies, there is a flu vaccine, called FluBlok, which does not contain any egg content. Walgreens offers many flu-shot options, so ask your Walgreens pharmacist which vaccine would be the most appropriate for you.

2. Vaccine is reformulated every year The flu vaccine is reformulated every year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone over the age of 6 months receive the vaccine annually. The CDC identifies which influenza virus strains will be most common for the upcoming year so that the vaccine can be made to specifically protect us from those strains. If you received a previous flu shot, that vaccine provided you with immunity to flu strains for that particular year only, and so you would need to continue protecting yourself by getting the flu vaccine yearly.

3. Flu vaccines are safe The flu shot cannot give you the flu.

Patients reporting runny nose or cough symptoms after receiving the flu vaccine are likely experiencing symptoms of a cold, which they were infected with already, and not the flu. Common side effects of the flu shot include soreness or redness in the arm.

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of workdays you will have to miss and how bad you will feel, and you should reconsider getting your annual flu vaccine.

5. Protect yourself and your loved ones Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you, but it also protects those around you. If you choose not to be vaccinated and catch the flu you are putting your loved ones at risk of catching the virus from you. Young children and elderly family members are especially at risk as they usually have weak-

er immune systems and might not be able to fight off an influenza infection as easily.

So for their sake, it is important that you and your loved ones protect yourselves by receiving the annual flu vaccine.

Now that you know more about the flu vaccine and why it is important to be immunized annually, you will hopefully get vaccinated every year. Walgreens pharmacists are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the flu vaccine, so feel free to visit your local Walgreens today!

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or a relative working for him in the office? Patients in AARP are curious in Mesa lately. What’s going on? Stop blaming Washington. It’s local, always local.

With primaries fixing to start up soon, I would just like to urge everyone, regardless of party affiliation or viewpoints, remember to take the time and get out there and vote. Make it a priority. Too many times I come across people who refuse to vote and some have never voted in their life, yet they are always the first to criticize when someone they can’t stand gets in.

Sorry, but if you don’t vote, shut up. You lost your right to an opinion on the matter. Take care and God bless and go vote.

I’m just wondering about this caller in Sound Off in the August edition of Lovin’ Life who’s complaining about the White House being lit up in rainbow lights. How did Obama spit in the face of those Americans for what he did? I think you’re the one who spit in our face. If you don’t

approve same sexes getting married, I have a suggestion: Don’t marry someone of your same sex. If you’re married, did anybody yell and scream and object to your getting married? It’s not any of your darn business who gets married.

How is a same-sex couple hurting you?

You must be a very bigoted person. I am surprised that Drew Alexander, who I’ve respected since I started reading the paper years ago, made a comment about what the Supreme Court did. Drew, I’m sorry. I agreed with you in the past. I just don’t know why you are so upset about same-sex marriages. All I can say is get over it.

America is feeding the world in the world food bank and Mr. Putin is burning the surplus in Russia because it came from America. Who do you think is the nuttiest one in the world? Certainly not Washington, when we have Russians starving their own and they think Putin is a good leader. Oh boy.

It’s getting sicker all the time. Too bad.

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Considering home health care?

Be sure to check all the boxes

::by Joe Schifano, CEO, Dependable Health Services

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ome health services are a nearly $82 billion industry with an everincreasing customer base. Today, about 13 percent of Americans are over the age of 65 and by 2020 that number will increase to 20 percent, with 500,000 people joining this age group every year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2030 health care spending in the United States will have increased by 25 percent due to the rise in the population of those 65 years or older. In addition to the increasing number of seniors, demands for home health services are being driven by those who prefer to “age in place,” as opposed to receiving care in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation hospital.

Home health services can be confusing to understand because it often means different things to different people. Understanding the facts, especially here in Arizona, will assist you in making one of the biggest decisions in your or your loved one’s life.

Home health care refers to skilled medical care provided in the home by a specially trained, licensed clinician. This includes providers of skilled nursing services, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and social workers to assist you in transitioning from a hospital or other health care facility to the familiar comfort of your own home. It also encompasses home medical equipment, medical supplies and pharmaceutical delivery services, which includes everything from the machines used to monitor patients in the home to wheelchairs and other durable equipment.

Using a licensed agency will ensure proper accreditation and training while providing a level of protection to the patient. It is important to note, only 10 percent of home health service providers are licensed by the state of Arizona.

In addition to utilizing a licensed agency, it is important to find a home healthcare provider that is Medicarecertified. An individual with Medicare is eligible for home health benefits if he or she is under the care of a doctor and is getting services under a plan of care established and reviewed regularly by a doctor.

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The doctor must certify that the patient needs one or more of the following services: intermittent skilled nursing care; physical therapy; speechlanguage pathology services; or continued occupational therapy. In order to receive the benefits, the patient must receive care from a Medicarecertified home health agency, and the doctor must certify the patient’s status as homebound. A Medicare-certified agency will act as the patient’s advocate and work closely with the doctors and hospitals to ensure a continuum of care.

The confusion for patients and their families often comes when presented with the option of employing a privateduty caregiver or non-medical home health aide. This level of assistance is for clients who have difficulty doing tasks like house cleaning, cooking or are in need of companion services. Private-duty caregivers provide tasks and errands allowing the client to maintain a sense of independence. In the state of Arizona, 90 percent of the companies providing nonmedical elder care services to individuals and families are not licensed and thus, they require little to no screening when hiring their caregivers and there are no federal guidelines to meet to qualify as a private-duty service provider. Private-duty care is not covered by Medicare, thus their service fees are paid directly by the client.

After deciding on the most beneficial mode of care for you or your loved one, it is imperative to go into the relationship with your questions answered and a full understanding of each party’s responsibilities.

Check the boxes that apply, and then decide for yourself which level of care and which company is best for you or your loved one:

 Liability for an accident is assumed by the agency.  All caregivers are screened and fingerprinted and required to complete orientation and in-services training.  Offer free assessments and work closely with your physician and family to determine the best course of treatment.  Able to provide specialty and medical services (i.e., respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home rehabilitation and home infusion)  A case manager or supervisor is available around the clock for problems or concerns  Registered nurses are available to provide guidance on patient health issues  Ongoing training is conducted for infection control, personal care, CPR and First Aid  Trained professional are available around the clock to facilitate increased care or placement assistance

 Able to provide medical equipment, home medical supplies and pharmaceutical delivery services (i.e., home monitoring machines and wheelchairs)  Acts as patient’s advocate and works closely with doctors and hospitals  Payroll and tax deductions processed in accordance with the law It is crucial for patients and families to assess their needs for health care and learn which option of services is best suited for them.

While private-duty caregivers certainly provide clients assistance in completing household tasks and errands, licensed agencies and skilled practitioners are necessary for those patients who require medical assistance and/or monitoring, and who are eligible for Medicare financial help in receiving such benefits. And finally, because only 10 percent of home health service agencies are state licensed, doing one’s due diligence on the agencies and available services is imperative.

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Checklist for skilled home health care and private-duty caregivers  The agency is state licensed and Medicare certified.  The agency is bonded and insured to provide intermittent and continued care in your home with licensed skilled personnel or private-duty care staff, depending on your need.

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ith summer in full swing, now is a perfect time for a vacation. If you’re planning to be among the one in four people expecting to take a road trip this year according to AAA, there are a few steps you can take to prepare for your trip to ensure it goes off without a hitch.

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Plan ahead and include all your travel companions. Be sure everyone in the car will have a special destination or point of interest to look forward to during the trip. Gather ideas of potential pit stops along your route in advance and let your group weigh in to chart the course. There are a variety of online trip planning tools that make it easy for everyone to offer suggestions and rank their choices.

Road trip activities. Good playlists and great conversations are the cornerstone for all memorable road trips. The games you played on road trips during your childhood are still fun and entertaining. Eye Spy, the license plate game and 20 questions are all good, low-tech ways to engage all your travel companions who are along for the ride. Try a seated “scavenger hunt.” Write out a list of likely items to spot along the route or at the sites you visit and the first one to check off the whole list gets to choose the next rest stop.

Keep the car comfy. Anticipate the various needs and comfort of your travel companions by stashing a few pillows and blankets in the car. Having a pillow will allow your passengers to take a quick nap before it’s their turn to drive. And keeping an extra blanket or two in the car will eliminate the battle over the air conditioning. Bring along cookie sheets or cutting boards for the kids to have on their laps so they can write, draw or do small puzzles in the car.

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Pack smart snacks. Keep your body fueled while you’re on the road with portable and shareable snacks. Granola bars, fruit and crackers are easy options for snacking in the car. If you can’t decide between sweet and savory, try COMBOS Sweet & Salty Caramel Crème Pretzel and COMBOS Sweet & Salty Vanilla Frosting Pretzel. The new snack is perfect for road trip noshing and satisfies both sweet and salty cravings! For more information visit www.Facebook. com/COMBOS and www.COMBOS.com.

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Prepare for the unexpected.

Even the best-laid plans can hit a bump in the road. Road construction, flat tires and traffic can all put a damper on your road trip causing delays and frustration.

Make sure your car is road ready before you head out—check the oil and wiper fluid levels and make sure all the tires, including the spare, are properly inflated.

And as a precaution, program the number of a nationwide emergency automobile service in your phone.

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Tammy Hines’ Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies :: by Jan D’Atri

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o many of my fondest memories are related to food, and the beginning of the school year is no exception.

I had a best friend in first grade. Didn’t everyone? To this day, I still remember the beyond-delicious homemade chocolate chip cookie that Michele’s mom would pack in her lunchbox.

I would have traded everything I had in my brown bag and then some for just one bite of that cookie. Fortunately, Michele had a generous heart and would share the cookies with me every time her mom would bake them.

I’ve been on a lifelong search to find a recipe that even came close to that treasure. So you can imagine my excitement when I received an email from Valley resident Lee Hines about his wife’s chocolate chip cookies. Tammy Hines was determined to duplicate a wellknown winner and finally succeeded.

And I had found the recipe that has come the closest to the cookies I loved so many years ago! Lee shares the story of Tammy’s quest: “Yes, I remember that fateful day. It was a few years ago when Tammy announced she was going to make chocolate chip

cookies. The first thing that popped into my head was Doubletree. If you’ve ever stayed at a Doubletree Hotel, you know that the first thing that happens when you check in is you’re handed a wonderful chocolate chip cookie.

“After searching the Internet she tried and modified several recipes that claimed to duplicate the Doubletree cookies. After baking and testing batch after batch, the results are a cookie that our friends and family can’t resist. Be prepared to never love another chocolate chip cookie like this one!”

As I plant my face in a plateful of decadent chocolate chips, I’m thanking Tammy and her dedication to the pursuit of “The Cookie,” while reliving memories of snowy Lake Tahoe school days and the best warm-out-of-the-oven chocolate chips a 6-year-old could ever dream of !

If you have a recipe that you think our readers would love to try, email me. While you’re there, check out more recipes and cooking tips at www.jandatri. com.

Tammy Hines’ Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 large eggs 3 cups semisweet premium chocolate chips (Ghirardelli or Guittard preferred) 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the oats, flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, vanilla and lemon.

Add eggs and mix until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix in chocolate chips and nuts. Spoon rounded balls (about 1/4 cup each) onto a parchment or foil-lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown on outside edges but still soft in the middle.

Makes 40 large cookies.

Note: Tammy refrigerates the dough, which helps to hold the cookies together. And Lee (who says he hovers over every batch to make sure he gets to scrape the bowl clean) tells me that these cookies freeze well, too.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness It’s never too clay shooting. The shooter typically late to shed a :: by Ellie Kallal stands directly behind the trap thrower. ary Hightower, the ASO’s new When the clays are launched, either few pounds

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commissioner for skeet, is not one or two at a time, they always fly your average lady. She works a full-time away from the shooter. job in data analysis, then stays involved Skeet shooting requires two skeet after work hours. throwers usually facing toward one Hightower is an artist and a another. The trajectories of the clays photographer. When taking photos, are usually set and do not change. she focuses mostly on The shooter walks landscapes and birds. in a semi-circle It’s very similar to pattern between hunting with a camera, the two throwers she explained. When stopping at different she draws, though, stations along the Hightower likes to do path. Because the graphite portraits. The shooters are moving fruits of her labor are in an arc, the shown at local galleries, pigeons’ perceived including the Shemer trajectory and speed Art Center and change from station Museum. Hightower to station. The belongs to the Phoenix clays routinely cross Artist Guild, and will paths, requiring the be exhibiting some Mary Hightower shooter to quickly of her work in an shift directions while upcoming show. tracking the clays.

Hightower has another, unexpected “Sporting clay is like playing golf love: shooting. She started shooting and with a shotgun,” she explained. hunting as a young newlywed. While Hightower encourages other women no longer married, she still enjoys it. to come out and learn to shoot. She In fact, she is on a local weekly league explained that many women don’t that is very similar to a bowling league. think of shooting as a hobby or a sport You have a team. You shoot, then wait of choice and that the sport could use your turn to shoot again. At the end of more female shooters, especially in the night, the team with the best score competitive shoots. wins. It sounds like an average bowling The Ben Avery Shooting Range league, but this is with a shotgun. And offers ways to introduce new shooters, she loves it. She has five shotguns and six especially women, to the sport. pistols, each with a different purpose— Women in the Desert Rose program bird hunting, target shooting and home pay a fee and the range provides guns, protection. Hightower explained that ammo and teachers to help learn the the right gun for the person has a stock basics. There is also the Cactus Wren that fits its owner and doesn’t leave program, which features classes for the shooter with a sore shoulder. A big beginners. Although it is designed for problem in the summer can be a barrel women, it can include men who want that gets too hot. improve their skills.

The ASO recognizes three kinds of

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Although the children have gone back to school and the weather is starting to cool, there are still a few weeks of summer left and soon we will all start thinking about the holidays.

Whether you want to look better in a bathing suit, or slim down for the holidays, this is a great time to start shedding a few pounds. Here is the famous Dash Diet (condensed to make it easy). Folks on this diet consume 1,800 to 2,000 calories and the plan is appropriate for most seniors.

Dash 2015 Grains: 6 to 8 servings a day Vegetables: 4 to 5 servings a day Fat-free/low fat dairy: 2 to 3 servings a day Lean meats, poultry or fish: 6 or fewer servings a day Nuts, seeds and legumes: 4 to 5 servings a week Fats and oils: 2 to 3 servings a day Sweets: 5 or fewer servings a week All of the experts agree that longterm, lasting weight loss must be a combination of diet and exercise. So get out those dumbbells (or cans of soup), put on your walking shoes and move. Just 10 minutes a day or 30 minutes three times a week can make a big difference.

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Help for seniors living with diabetes :: by Dr. Tom Roben, Humana Arizona Medical Director

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e often hear health care discussed in terms of big numbers— millions and billions. Take diabetes, for example. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 29 million Americans have diabetes and its treatment and impact cost about $245 billion a year.

However, the number that matters most to people making decisions about their own health is the number one.

That’s because each of us would ideally like one health plan that addresses our own individual set of needs and concerns. For seniors dealing with chronic conditions like diabetes, there’s a specific type of health care coverage designed to do just that: the Medicare

Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP).

SNPs provide medical and prescription drug coverage for people who have specialized health needs and offer more focused and personalized health care with health benefits tailored to the individual.

SNPs can provide significant benefits for people dealing with diabetes in particular, because they assist people in coping with the disease’s wideranging health impacts. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with diabetes are at least twice as likely to develop heart disease or suffer strokes as those who don’t have the condition. Nerve problems are also common, and can lead to pain,

numbness and other problems in the feet. For tens of thousands of people every year, that means amputation.

Blindness, kidney and gum diseases are frequent consequences as well.

However, not everyone’s diabetes is the same in terms of symptoms and severity, which means treatments vary as well. Diabetes SNPs provide added benefits to manage the condition.

Some plans cover unlimited podiatry exams as well as insulin and diabetes medication at no charge—even through the coverage gap. Many SNPs also provide access to the services of a care coordinator.

If you’re dealing with diabetes, a care coordinator can help you get the right information and care at the right time.

This can be a crucial service for anyone dealing with multiple chronic conditions because not all treatments work well together. It can be overwhelming for patients or their caregivers to keep track of complex medical and pharmaceutical information. Care coordinators can assist people with tasks essential to managing their condition, such as:

• Tracking blood sugar • Following a diet plan • Exercising regularly • Getting their prescriptions filled •T aking medications on time and in the proper dose •S cheduling doctor appointments, (particularly important for preventive care measures like foot and eye exams).

Anyone with diabetes who has both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B is eligible to enroll in an SNP. Enrollment in a SNP is year round. Talk to your doctor to see if a Special Needs Plan might be right for you. Find a plan that’s flexible and allows you choose the services that are most relevant to your needs, goals and preferences as an individual.

Humana offers Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans for diabetics in Arizona. For more information, go to www.humana-medicare.com or call (602) 760-1800. Humana is a coordinated care plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in a Humana plan depends on contract renewal.

New track and field committee hammers out ideas :: by Ellie Kallal

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here is an art to organizing a track and field meet and ASO called on some very active members of the track and field community to come together and help design, organize and stage the future events. Arizona Senior Olympics has a new Track and Field Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

The goal is to make the event not only run smoothly, but to allow athletes to participate in as many events as possible.

Athletes often mention that if they are traveling to an event, they want to do more than one thing. For example, many athletes run three races in track and jump two or three events. Some who jump also throw. Many of the throwers participate in javelin, shotput, discus and hammer.

As times change, the way to reach runners, jumpers, race walkers and throwers varies, too. Attendance at

track and field meets has slowed in the past few years, in both the senior and masters events. In previous years, high school athletes would resume the sports as they got older, competing in masters events.

Now, some schools are phasing out athletics and many are understaffed, so that the programs are not as well populated.

However, many athletes did not participate in school sports.

For example, a few years ago a woman from Tucson decided to participate and just started entering the shorter running events, called “dashes.” She really liked it, did well and won a medal in the Baton Rouge National Senior Games. This author never did any

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sports at all, and became a race walker in her 50s. She’s now been doing it for 20 years. One of the issues discussed was how to try to reach and introduce beginners to the various sports.

Coach Hugh Morrison who has served as track and field commissioner for many years, will serve as adviser emeritus and will aid in the selection of a new meet director.

Committee members also talked of ways to recruit other members to the LOC to help with the planning of the annual ASO Games Track and Field Meet and to possibly bring back the Fall Classic as well.

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Stillwell urges athletes to pay it forward

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or the past 32 years, thousands of volunteers have worked to make Arizona Senior Olympics a program whereby people who are 50 and older will be inspired and helped to begin and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

ASO is not about sports, it’s about providing an incentive for older people to exercise. All Senior Olympians have been recipients of the goodwill given by those volunteers in providing them with a program from which they benefit.

Irene Stillwell, ASO’s executive director, is urging Senior Olympians pay it forward by becoming active volunteers as well as participants.

“There has never been a time in ASO’s history when we needed specialized help more than we do now.” Stillwell said.

Due to government cutbacks many

of our Games Management Team members are no longer able to serve, and the organization is struggling to find replacements for this vital group that is responsible for the planning of the annual Arizona Senior Olympic Games.

So, what are we looking for? People who believe in the mission of ASO and have these abilities: • Work well on a team with other people.

•B e organized and give attention to detail.

• Be willing to learn about their sport(s).

• Attend planning meetings.

•W ork with the commissioner as a resource and helper.

•B e present at their sport during the Games.

To volunteer and “pay it forward,” call Irene Stillwell at (602) 697-7349 or email irene.stillwell@gmail.com.

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