February 2014

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SINGING THE BLUESMeet Living Legend, Willie Green

BATTLE OF OLUSTEEDedicated Re-enactors Keep History Alive

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Tai ChiTune your body and spirit toward a fuller, healthier life

FEBRUARY 2014 seniortimesmagazine.com

SINGING THEBLUESMeet Living Legend, Willie Green

BATTLE OFOLUSTEEDedicated Re-enactorsKeep History Alive

INSIDE

Tune your body and spirit toward a fuller, healthier life

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columns20 Enjoying Act Three

by Ellis Amburn

26 Healthy Edgeby Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

28 Tinseltown Talksby Nick Thomas

34 Embracing Lifeby Donna Bonnell

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER – Gracing our cover

this month is Paul Campbell, Tai Chi

instructor. Campbell teaches a program

developed especially for Seniors,

although it is appropriate for anyone who

would like an introduction to Tai Chi.

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WINNER!Congratulations to the winner from our

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16 Singing The BluesWillie Green: Living LegendBY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

22 The Battle

of OlusteeDedicated Re-enactors

Keep History Alive — 150

Years LaterBY COURTNEY LINDWALL

30 Tai ChiImproving with AgeBY MARY W. BRIDGMAN

36 Dudley Farm

Historic State ParkStep Back in Time to

Where Your Time is a

Great GiftBY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS

departments8 Tapas14 Charity of the Month40 Calendar of Events

45 Theatre Listings46 Crossword Puzzle50 Reading Corner

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Happy February,loyal readers. This month, we continue with our se-ries on volunteering for a day, brought to you by Senior Times writer Darla Kin-ney Scoles. Darla recently volunteered at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park to see what opportunities await those who enjoy paying it forward. If any of you have eaten at The Year-ling Restaurant in Cross Creek, you may have come across self-taught musician Willie Green. He can be found most weekends at The Yearling. You can read all about this 78-year-old bluesman in this issue. In the coming months, we’ll be visiting with other local blues musi-

cians and sharing their stories with you, as well. Looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise? Tai Chi may be the activity you’re looking for. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that comes from Qigong, an ancient disci-pline with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. I’m no expert by any means (I’ve taken one class), but it does make me feel better. Now, if I can just stop be-ing so lazy and remember to do it. In this issue, Mary Bridgman brings us a story about this ancient art and the health benefi ts to Seniors. Lastly, we offer an article for all you Civil War buffs: The Olustee Battle Re-enactment, held at Olustee Battlefi eld Park, the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle. These folks take their work seriously. Hundreds of re-enactors come from miles around to participate in this historical event. Courtney Lind-wall wrote the story and professional photographer Ray Carson provided the photos. Ray is also an historian with a deep interest in the Civil War. Most of the images in this article were black and white shots that he painstakingly hand-painted, as they would have done prior to the advent of color photography. Enjoy! s

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TAPAS œ FEBRUARY

In order to determine who

their Valentine would be,

young men and women in

the Middle Ages picked

names out of a bowl. They

would then pin the name

on their sleeve for a week,

so everyone could see.

It is thought that this is

where the phrase “to wear

your heart on your sleeve”

came from.

• Fifteen percent of

American women send

fl owers to themselves on

Valentine’s Day.

• Hallmark introduced its

fi rst valentine in 1913.

• Japanese women

are supposed to give

chocolates and gifts to

men on Valentine’s Day.

Men reciprocate on March

14, known as White Day.

• The oldest existing

valentine dates back to

1415. Charles, Duke of

Orleans, wrote a poem to

his wife while imprisoned

in the Tower of London.

• Men spend nearly twice

what women do on

Valentine’s Day. The

average man spends

about $156 compared to

$85 spent by women.

• Teachers receive the most

valentines, followed by

kids, mothers and wives.

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Kermit the Frog didn’t start out ribbiting. When he made his fi rst appearance in 1955 on the

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muppet.wikia.com. He had lizard-like features, but his exact species was unclear. Back in

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the characters in those days were abstract because that was part of the principle that I was

working under, that you wanted abstract things.”

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“THE FROG PRINCE.”

In a 1982 interview,

Henson said that’s

when the lovable green

puppet got his fl ippers

and pointed collar,

cementing his frog-

dom. However, in 1985,

Henson said it wasn’t

always the plan.

“He just slowly became a

frog. I don’t think there was a

conscious move to do that.”

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Every time the clock chimes, it

will be a new melody. It is being

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same tune twice in its lifetime.

The Clock in the Mountain

is a project of the Long Now

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by computer engineer Danny Hills

and biologist Stewart Brand in order

to promote long-term thinking and

responsibility. It caught the attention

of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff

Bezos, who funded the clock, giving

the group land to build on.

By building the clock, the

foundation hopes to get people

thinking about the bigger

picture: future generations and

the millennia to come. It’s all

about remembering to be good

ancestors, according to the Long

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Alice Walker BORN FEBRUARY 9, 1944

American author, activist and feminist Alice Walker is

perhaps best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel

“The Color Purple,” which later became a successful movie

starring Oprah Winfrey and a Broadway musical. One of

eight children, she grew up poor, attending segregated

schools in Georgia. With the help of a scholarship, she was

able to attend Atlanta’s Spelman College, later transferring

to Sarah Lawrence College in New York City. After graduation,

Walker was an active fi gure in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

She worked as a social worker, teacher and lecturer in Mississippi,

publishing her fi rst poetry collection, “Once,” in 1968. Her writing brought

her attention as an important contributor to the black feminist movement.

However, it was her 1982 novel, “The Color Purple,” that really put Walker

in the spotlight. The critically acclaimed book tells the tale of Celie, a

women who suff ers abuse from the men in her life, shedding light on

the female African-American struggle. Despite a writing career spanning

more than 40 years, Walker continues to publish books to this day and

remains a prominent human rights activist.

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70Years Old

Jerry Springer is the infamous host of “The Jerry

Springer Show,” which debuted in 1991 and has been

causing controversy ever since. The popular talk show

features everyday people who are confronted on stage

by a spouse or family member’s darkest secrets. Born

in a tube station in London to Polish Jews escaping

Nazi Germany, Springer immigrated with his family

at a young age to New York. He served two

terms as the mayor of Cincinnati, followed by an

unsuccessful attempt to become Ohio’s governor

in 1982. Springer began working as a television

anchor for a Cincinnati NBC affi liate, eventually

winning seven Emmys.

“With a face like mine,I do better in print.”

Alan RickmanFebruary 21, 1946 (68)

Joe PesciFebruary 9, 1943 (71)

Carole KingFebruary 9, 1942 (72)

Carl BernsteinFebruary 14, 1944 (70)

A FEW OTHER NOTABLE

Birthdays this Month

— JERRY SPRINGER 70Years Old

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W hen Theresa Batchelor received a call about a young Arabian mare that had been seized by the county due to neglect, she knew the mare, now

named Beauty, was not the only one in need of rescuing. After a surgery to remove a tumor that was growing inside Batchelor’s spinal cord, she received the news that the extrac-tion caused permanent nerve damage. She was left quadriple-gic and was told she would never walk again. Through physical therapy, tenacity and faith, she did regain use of her limbs. However, Batchelor has no feeling or proprioception below her neck — she has no idea where her arms and legs are unless she is looking at them. She is what is known as an incomplete quadriplegic. She was advised to give up many of her favorite activities, including horseback riding. Enter Beauty. The mare had been traumatized by prior abuse, and to say she did not like people would be an under-statement. Gaining her trust seemed impossible, but Batchelor has experience with overcoming impossible situations. She had a plan. She would spend each day with Beauty, teach-ing her voice commands. Over the course of a few months, Beauty fi nally began to heal. She seems to sense that Batchelor is different. This has only helped strengthen their bond, which developed into a beautiful and trusting relationship, one that led Batchelor to be able to horseback ride again. Because of this experience, Batchelor was inspired to start a nonprofi t organization in 2006 called Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Recue. The purpose is to help as many equine friends as possible when they are in need. The charity net-

works with other rescue organizations and individuals, and works to educate others about horse slaughter in an effort to make it illegal — not just in the United States, but also in Canada, Mexico and other countries. Horses that arrive at the rescue come from auctions and kill buyers. Some are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, and some are seized by authorities. The organization tries to help horses that are desperately in need of a safe place to go. Once a horse is at the rescue, then comes the costs of reha-bilitation, training, proper feed and care. Expenses include initial care, grain, feed and other necessities, which are costly. Some horses with special needs will live out their days there. Jeanne Bartsch is on the board of directors for the rescue, and said this organization is unique because Batchelor takes in horses that other rescues might not because of the cost required to rehabilitate them. “If they need acupuncture, they get it. If they need massage therapy, they get it,” Bartsch said. “She never gives up on them.” s

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T he noon crowd gathered at The Yearling Res-taurant in Cross Creek, ordered their cracker cuisine and fi lled the space with lively chatter. Minutes later, a lanky, unassuming, weathered

man entered the room, carrying a guitar, and all conversation came to a halt. Settling in, hand-in-glove-comfortable on his one-man stage, Willie Green dove right into a smooth-yet-ragged blues strain that fi lled the diner’s frame the way a hearty meal there fi lls the belly. For the remainder of the lunch hour, Green serenaded, entertained, enlivened and amazed the roadside eatery’s patrons. His performance was mingled with a steady stream of tip jar contributions, handshakes, clapping, whoops and hollers, autographs and photo snapping. As one fi rst-time visitor took a mid-song phone camera shot of Green — harmonica and guitar both going strong — a nearby regular piped up, “Mr. Green is a living legend.” “When I came here, I wasn’t famous,” Green said. “But now, I guess I am. All my life I wanted to be a musician but never had the money to get a break. Life was hard. I couldn’t get a job. But I always managed to work, pickin’ oranges, layin’ pipe, haulin’ pulp wood. I always fi gured I’d make it, though. God put that in me.” Green recalled the day he was walking down the road with his instrument when he spotted a guy with a guitar. “He asked me could I play that thing, and boy, I showed him how,” Green said. “That night we started a three-piece band and played all over the place — Fort Lauderdale, Clewiston,

Okeechobee, Key West. This was back when money was tight.” Green said sometimes they would make $50 a night that they would split among the band members, but they would pack the house. “I like the big shows and the small ones,” he said. “You nev-er know. Sometimes you think, ‘Ain’t nothin’ here,’ but walk away with $700 in your pocket. Since then, I’ve played across the state — Orlando, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Live Oak. Heck, now I’m even on YouTube!”

“Retired” now and living in Ocala, Green talked about “sleeping standing up” (living homeless) for a while after mov-ing to the area, and of the time he got sick and was unable to walk or talk, much less make music. But then he smiled and said, “Fate came in.” Green spent time in rehabilitation. He feels that the people who were praying for him got him walking again. Still living in the facility that helped him heal, he is able to come and go as he pleases, driving the car he proudly owns back and forth to The Yearling Restaurant where he performs for tips, four days a week. His CD, “Slow Train Blues,” is for sale at the counter there, with titles such as “Downtown Baby,” “Doin’ my Thang!” and

Singin’ the BluesWillie Green: Living Legend

MUSIC

“When you do it, go at it good and stay at it. Don’t ever stop.”

— WILLIE GREEN, ON HIS ADVICE TO YOUNG MUSICIANS

Story and Photography

by Darla Kinney Scoles

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“You’re so Fine” featured in the easy-on-the-ears collection. With three other CDs under his belt, the blues singer is indeed somewhat famous. Notoriety, however, is not what keeps the 78-year-old self-taught musician serenading the folks in Cross Creek or even at the elementary school where he teaches children the harmonica. It is making people happy with his “real deal” blues, mixed with the occasional rock ‘n’ roll tune or gospel rendition, that keeps him — and them — coming

back for more. But there are still things he would like to do, such as go to New Orleans. “Yes sir, I’d like that,” he said. “That would be quite a trip.” And while he never thought he would open for the likes of Eric Clapton, he did, in Jacksonville at Veteran’s Memo-rial Coliseum. “I didn’t think I would fi t in with the big-time musicians, but boy was I wrong,” he said. “John Hammond called me ‘the real deal’ and my CDs sold out at

the shows. I’m old but I can still twirl it like a top!” Green admitted that getting old is challenging and something he has to deal with, but it is not really that bad. “Life was hard when I was young, too,” he said. “I picked fruit, but wasn’t no good at it. I kept falling out of the tree! I picked cotton, corn, peanuts, beans and squash to make money. I fi g-ured I was too ugly to do anything else! Later on, I worked construction.” He is philosophical about his meager belongings, saying that he used to want to have things like everybody else, but not any more. “Ain’t no use in that,” he said. “I decided it was time to stop doing what I had to do and fi gure out what it was I needed to do. Havin’ a place to go and sing the blues gets me up in the morning. “Now, nothin’ stops me from playing my music.” s

Find now-famous Willie online at:

www.williegreenblues.com

“When I come here, I wasn’t famous. But now I guess I am. I’m even on the Internet.”

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C hances are you’ve known someone in your

lifetime who has suff ered from heart failure.

Contrary to how it sounds, heart failure does not

mean the heart stops beating. It simply means

the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should.

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require a more comprehensive approach.

This is exactly what happened to 78-year-old

John Olsen, who was diagnosed with congestive

heart failure in 1998.

John’s local cardiologist, Dr. Mark Hepp of Clearwater

Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants,

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failure. Eventually, John was given a defi brillator

in 2002 and a heart stent in 2011 to help manage

his symptoms. Shortly after attending a cardiology

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pump device they might consider if the time came

to treat his condition more aggressively.

Called a ventricular assist device, or VAD for short,

this mechanical pump is surgically implanted in

either the right ventricle, left ventricle (LVAD) or

both ventricles to help a failing heart do its job

better. VADs are either used temporarily for patients

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After telling John about the device, Dr. Hepp

referred him to Dr. Juan Aranda, a cardiologist at

UF Health Heart and Vascular Care in Gainesville,

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VAD surgery. Dr. Aranda, part of the UF Health VAD

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John continued his day-to-day life, feeling

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heart failure.

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M s. Elvis Presley was the pretti-est thing I’d ever seen when she

came to my offi ce on Madison Avenue in the early 1980s. I’d signed her for $350,000 to write about Elvis. She gave me the fi rst half of the book over the course of several years, but the remainder was long over-due, and she’d fl own in from Beverly Hills to see if I could jump-start it. “My life is now so busy,” she ex-plained. “I’m raising a teenager, starring in ‘Dallas,’ and trying to fi nish this book. What do you think of what you’ve seen so far?” “It will best-sell and go to No. 1.” “Do you like it?” “I fi nd it appealing and poignant, like a plaintive country song about love and heartbreak.” She was the only celebrity of her caliber in publishing history to hold absolutely nothing back. I had to pinch myself when she revealed intimate de-tails about her affair with ‘E’ when she was only 14. They’d met in Germany, where both Elvis and Priscilla’s dad were on overseas military duty. The night before Elvis returned to the U.S., she implored him to make love to her, but he wisely declined, mindful she was jailbait. “Okay, Little One, it’s time to go,” he said. “Promise me you’ll stay the way you are. Untouched, as I left you.”

By 16 she was in L.A., where in bed one night Elvis “gently put my hand on him. I could feel for myself just how much he desired me, emotionally and physically. He pressed his body to mine and it felt wonderful.” She changed the title from “Always on My Mind” to “Elvis and Me,” explaining, “Elvis is not always on my mind.” She was devoted to her dashing ex-Marine lover of over seven years, model Michael Edwards. And now there was “Dallas.” When she returned to California, I had to advise my employer, G.P. Put-nam’s Sons, we still had no fi rm delivery date. They were panting for a list leader for the fall and insisted I fl y to L.A., adding, “Don’t come back without the completed manuscript.” I stayed with agent Dorris Halsey high in the Hollywood Hills. As a New Yorker who’d never learned to drive, I tried to fi gure out how to get to Priscil-la’s house in Benedict Canyon, where we were to meet before driving to her ranch in Montecito. “You’ll need your own car,” she said, “since Michael and I are taking the Jag-uar, and it’s a two-seater.” Kelly Lange, anchor of NBC’s nightly L.A. newscast, got wind I was in town, and remarked, when she learned I couldn’t drive, “Would that be from birth defect or brain damage?” Finally a limo and chauffeur were en-

gaged at great expense, and I appeared early Saturday morning at Priscilla’s sprawling hacienda. Greeting me in the courtyard was Michael Edwards — lean, mean, black-haired and buff. He’d been the Marlboro Man in ads and Faye Dun-away’s lover in “Mommie Dearest.” Friendly enough, he busied himself packing the Jag and told me, “Priscilla’s in the house somewhere.” A wan and wistful 15-year-old Lisa Marie drifted through the kitchen, where Priscilla offered me leftover sushi for breakfast. “I’m afraid you’ll be lonely in the limo,” she said, handing me a kitten. Wandering around the house, I came upon a Doberman Pincer. Fortunately he was too fascinated by something he’d spotted in the patio to take any notice of me, and I escaped unscathed. Why, I wondered, would anyone subject a guest to an untethered and un-supervised Doberman? It was a sinister omen, a harbinger of the perilous roller-coaster ride ahead. The effect Priscilla, Michael, and I had on each other proved to be pro-foundly transformative for us all. A year later I moved from New York to California and from being an editor to being an author. Priscilla moved from Michael Edwards to Elvis look-alike Marco Garibaldi, and “Elvis and Me” made publishing history with a fi rst printing of 1 million. Michael Edwards and I became involved, co-authoring a book called “Priscilla, Elvis, and Me.” A controver-sial bestseller, it enabled me to buy an 1892 story-and-a-half in downtown Key West and a 1929 Cracker house in High Springs. s

“American Pie’” songwriter Don McLean

called Ellis Amburn’s “Buddy Holly,”

published by St. Martin’s Press, “the

comprehensive book all Buddy Holly fans

have been waiting for.”

Enjoying

Act ThreePriscilla

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F or the Battle of Olustee re-enactors, it can be hard to tune out the 21st century for very long. As Civil War buffs, they have recre-ated the North Florida battle meticulously — but the “smudges

on their living history picture” still come often. Cars drive up. Visitors in modern clothing walk by. Someone makes a call on a cell phone. But every so often, 1864 comes alive. It is the night before Saturday’s battle, and deep in the North Florida woods, the soldiers march on. Dozens of re-enactors are participating in what is called an “immersion event” — an opportunity to embody com-pletely the life of their Civil War character. They will march to the battle the night before — just the way Union soldiers did 150 years ago. For as far as they can see, men outfi tted in the deep blue of the North trudge along. Their wagon, packed full of supplies, lags behind. The February cold bites the soldiers for the dozen or so miles to Olus-tee, where thousands of other re-enactment troops will be waiting. And for a moment — they can feel it. The year is 1864 and they are Civil War soldiers. “You get a little tingle up and down your spine,” said James Permane, who has played the Union’s General Seymour for a decade. “This is what it was like.” The re-enactment, now in its 38th year, draws thousands to Olustee Historic State Park. For two days, men and women recreate Florida’s most important (and bloodiest) Civil War battle.

The Battleof OlusteeDedicated Re-enactors Keep

History Alive — 150 Years Later

Story by Courtney Lindwall

Photography by Ray Carson

TRUE GRIT

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“You get a little tingle up and down your spine. This is what it was like.”

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The re-enactment runs Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. Thousands of re-enactors participate. As 2014 is the 150th anniversary, more than usual are expected. “Settlers” will also provide period goods and music at the event. The Battle of Olustee Historic Re-enactment is at once entertainment and education. Many people do not realize that Florida has Civil War history at all. But in fact, the Battle of Olustee was one of the most costly battles of the entire war when measured as deaths per number fi ghting. About 3,000 total were either killed, wounded or reported missing — with the Union accounting for nearly twice as many casualties. The battle raged for fi ve hours on Feb. 20, 1864 — 14 months before the end of the war. General Finnegan eventually led the Confederate troops to victory, and General Seymour led the Yankees to a hasty (and costly) retreat. Additionally, Florida was the site of political and military strategy. The Confederates fought for Florida’s vast beef re-sources to feed their troops. The Union fought to cut off their supply lines and important contributions were made by U.S. Colored Troops, including the now-famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. And towns such as Jacksonville exchanged hands many times. The re-enactment brings this often-overlooked part of Florida’s history to life. “Seeing helps a lot more than reading about it,” Permane said. “If it’s just a bunch of words on a page, it’s hard to grasp. Seeing people doing it and acting it out makes it more of a real event and drives them to pursue more education.”

The accuracy of the battle is the result of intense study and research by Civil War historians and enthusiasts across the country. The Battle of Olustee in particular has been a team ef-fort by groups of Florida Civil War buffs — building upon and editing one another’s discoveries constantly. Thomas Fasulo has been dedicated to creating an honest and detailed picture of the time period and battle itself for decades. He is the webmaster for the Battle of Olustee website, a board member for the Citizens Support Organization for the park, and an annual participator in the re-enactment. Fasulo is not a general or commander — he goes simply as Private Fasulo. “I get to dress up like a 19th-century soldier, do some role-playing and be a little bit of an actor,” Fasulo said. His main passion is behind-the-scenes — digging into the records and books left behind. “We’re constantly reading and fi nding things we didn’t know before. A picture emerges and looks like the way something occurred,” Fasulo said. “But a story may change over the years.” Since he was young (as is the case for many Civil War hobby-ists), Fasulo has found a passion for the details — the battles, the soldiers and the military strategy. “The United States Civil War was the fi rst large war in which we had a literate mass army,” Fasulo said. “They kept diaries, wrote letters home constantly, wrote memoirs.” Many of the soldiers’ records show more honest portrayals of the war — as the memoirs of generals often exaggerated or lied to bolster reputations, he said. “The Civil War was so important that men in Washington

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were tasked with developing the offi cial records,” Fasulo said. In fact, 178 volumes worth, he said. The Battle of Olustee Re-enactment has used this expansive re-serve of information to create an increasingly accurate portrayal. The soldiers, dressed in matching period uniforms, carry 19th-century weapons. The generals call out orders using 19th-century vernacular. The re-enactors attack, retreat and move position accurately, mimicking the true order of events. Two or three re-enactors will run into the open battlefi eld at the same time the records show a man was returning with artillery supplies. Even if some of these details are lost on the average spectator, Fasulo and others care deeply about the history they are preserving. For all involved, it’s about having fun, as well. “People don’t do Civil War re-enactments because it’s work — this is your hobby. You’re having a good time. You’re out there with your friends doing history,” Fasulo said.

Even at intense moments of battle, it can be all laughs. “This would work a lot better if we didn’t all shoot at the same person,” one Union soldier joked. Fasulo recalled the time when a re-enactor fi red a single “shot” into the opposing Confederate troops and 10 men dropped dead. Spectators roared. And even Permane, playing the Union general who brings his troops to defeat, has a good time. “It’s actually more exciting from my point of view,” Per-mane said. “We are the attacking force. We make the fi rst aggressive move. When we kind of get whooped, we fall back. We have a lot more going on. They can show some panic and some excitement.” The re-enactment coincides with a related but separate event, the Olustee Festival in downtown Lake City. Vendors, music, exhibits and food come together to commemorate the battle. Events such as the Olustee 5K and the Blue Grey Square Dance put spirit and life back into the town’s history. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Olustee — a century and a half removed from the realities of Civil War America. But every once in a while, it comes alive again — while watching cavalry charge on the open fi eld, while smelling the gunpowder of a thousand fi red shots. Or while marching through the North Florida woods with fellow soldiers, on the way to battle. “You get the magic moments,” Permane said. s

Olustee Festival and Craft ShowFebruary 14th & 15th

Downtown Lake City (Marion St.)For more info: Phil Adler at 386-438-3131 or Angie Adler at 386-984-5142

Olustee Battle Re-enactmentFebruary 15th & 16th

Olustee Battlefi eld State ParkFamous site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle.

Call 386-758-1312 or visit www.battleofolustee.org

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D o you know what THE number one killer is? Heart disease. This

includes heart valve problems, conges-tive heart failure, arrhythmia, heart attack and stroke. Reduce your risk with healthy heart tips from the American Heart Association (AHA). One American dies from heart disease every 39 seconds, according to the AHA. It’s a daunting statistic, yet we’ve made great strides over the years in heart disease prevention and management. For instance, deaths caused by heart disease have declined 30 percent from 1998-2008. With each coming year, we can continue to better manage (and help loved ones manage) heart health with the knowledge we’ve gained about nutrition, exercise, psycho-social well-being and medication. The AHA recently published new prevention and management guidelines and outlined the 2013 advances in heart disease research. Using these recommendations and fi ndings, you and your medical provider can develop a heart-healthy plan that fi ts you. Immediately below are snippets of the newest information you can fi nd on the AHA website (www.heart.org).

• Seek out a healthcare professional to help you lose the weight and keep it off if you are one of the 78 million Americans who has a BMI of 30 or higher. AHA recommends that most everyone (unless your medical

provider advises against it): does moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for 40 minutes, three-four times a week; prioritize fruits, veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry, fi sh, and nuts; and limit red meat, high-sodium foods, and sugary foods and beverages. AHA now believes that obesity (BMI of 30 or higher) is an issue that can’t just be addressed by working on lifestyle adjustments; AHA asserts that patients who are obese should receive long-term weight management assistance from a healthcare professional.

• Get your blood pressure under control, especially if you’re female. If you have “high blood pressure,” it means your blood’s pushing through your arteries with too much force; over time, arterial walls develop microscopic tears. Scar tissue forms to repair the tears. The scar tissue acts like a hangnail — plaques and white blood cells “catch” on it —leading to blockages and blood clots. Although high blood pressure can be controlled, it often goes undiagnosed. Plus, only half of the 75 percent of patients who know they have high blood pressure control it to a healthy level. A new study in “Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease” shows that high blood pressure is more dangerous to women than men. Women with high blood pressure have 30-40 percent more heart disease

than men with the same level of high blood pressure. Don’t put off getting your blood pressure under control.

• Ask your medical provider if you should be considering statin drugs to reduce cholesterol if you are in one of the below four high-risk groups. AHA guidelines have changed considerably regarding statins. They no longer recommend a target level for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Although it’s well documented that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces heart attack and stroke risks, there’s no known ideal target “level.” The AHA recommends that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs (and lifestyle changes) should be considered for the following risk groups:

1. Those ages 40-75 who are without heart disease, yet have a 7.5 percent (or higher) risk for heart attack or stroke within 10 years.

2. Those with a heart disease history.3. Those 21 and older with

high LDL cholesterol levels(190 mg/dL or higher).

4. Those ages 40-75 with Type 1or Type 2 diabetes.

Ask your medical provider if you should ditch the niacin supplements. In 2013, the largest niacin study (25,000 people) showed that niacin doesn’t benefi t people at risk for heart disease and may even be harmful. Niacin didn’t reduce the chances of heart attack, heart-related death or stroke. It also didn’t reduce the need for angioplasty or bypass surgery. For more information about heart disease contact the AHA at 888-MY-HEART (694-3278). s

Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director

of Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida

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H ow much mileage could a studio expect from a 1950s fi lm star-

ring a biologist with a fascination for a secluded fi shpond? Quite a bit, when the scientist is beautiful Julie Adams wrapped in a skin-tight white latex bathing suit and the fi sh turns out to be an angry piscine amphibious humanoid — aka “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Premiering 60 years ago this month, the success of the now cult fi lm continues to astound Julie who, at age 87, remains a popular guest at fan conventions and fi lm festivals across the country. In March, she will be appearing at the Williamsburg Film Festival, WV (see wff5.tripod.com). “It’s amazing the life this movie has,” Julie said from her Los Angeles home. Julie portrayed sci-entist Kay Lawrence abducted by the infatuated Gill Man towards the end of the creature feature. “It’s a classic beauty and the beast story, with stunning under-water photography fi lmed at Wakulla Springs, Florida, because of its clear waters. The lagoon scenes were shot at the Universal Studios backlot where ‘Gilligan’s Island’ was fi lmed.” Underwater, Julie was doubled by Ginger Stanley, while Ricou Browning donned the rubber creature suit for swimming scenes. On land, the creature was played by Ben Browning. “Ben began going to fan conventions in the 1990s and

convinced me to attend my fi rst one in 2003,” Julie said. “It’s wonderful to meet so many people who still enjoy your work.” Fans have also shared some interesting admissions with Julie. “Some told me they became zoologists or paleontologists because of the fi lm. And I met a little girl who was named after my character!” In 2011, the Arkansas-raised actress self-published her auto-biography, “The Lucky Southern Star: Refl ections from the Black Lagoon,” coauthored with her son, Mitch Danton. The book contains some 200 photographs, many unpublished from her

Tinseltown TalksJulie Adams Revisits the Black Lagoonby Nick Thomas

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personal collection, with a chapter devoted to the Black Lagoon. Of course, the Creature wasn’t the only biped Julie costarred with during her career. She received top billing with less scaly characters such as William Powell, Glenn Ford, Charlton Heston, Elvis Presley, Rock Hudson and

many others (see www.julieadams.biz). “Rock and I were about the same age, so we became close friends and often played bridge.” One of her favorite costars was Jimmy Stewart, with whom she appeared in “Bend of the River,” two years before the Black Lagoon. Two decades later, she reunited with Stewart in 1971 for the “Jimmy Stewart Show.” “After I read for the part of Jimmy’s wife, he gave me a little nod as if to say ‘you’ve got the job’ — and I did. Jimmy was wonderfully informal but professional, so it wasn’t hard to pretend to be in love with such a lovely man and talented actor.” However, critics and audiences were not so enamored with the show, which was cancelled after the fi rst season. “It was quite a charming show, but came out the same time as more edgy sitcoms like ‘All in the Family,’” said Julie, who still remembers it fondly. “My idea of heaven was going to work with Jimmy Stewart every day for six months!” Unlike the little-remembered TV show, “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” continues to gain fans from new generations. “Some projects just take on a life of their own,” Julie said. “The Creature still walks among us.” s

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F ew types of exercise promise improvement as participants grow older, particularly as they enter the years euphemistically referred to as “golden.” Tai Chi, a traditional

Chinese exercise practiced in slow motion for relaxation, vitality, health and grace, does exactly that. Described paradoxically as a nonaggressive martial art, it is based on yielding and awareness rather than force and re-sistance. Tai Chi takes seven to 10 minutes to practice, requires no special equipment except fl at shoes and open space, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Two area experts offer a wide range of opportunities to learn about Tai Chi in their Gainesville studios. Paul Campbell, who is also a licensed massage therapist and li-censed mental health counselor, runs the School of Tai Chi Chuan. Anthony Korahais directs the Flowing Zen Studio. Campbell, who teaches 10 classes a week, often starts students with a course called “The Eight Ways of Tai Chi Chuan,” a gentle exercise program developed especially for elderly persons, although it is appropriate for anyone who would like an introduction to Tai Chi. Unlike exercises that use exertion and stress to build muscular strength, The Eight Ways uses gentle, fl owing movements to relax and loosen the body and the joints, to stimulate circulation, to build stability in the legs and feet, and to develop an awareness of one?s internal strength. For Seniors, this can translate into grace in walking, better balance and greater confi dence in move-

ment. Everyday tasks such as lifting, reaching into cupboards, open-ing doors and walking up and down stairs or curbs are emulated in movements taught in the class. This simplifi ed version of Tai Chi is ideal for persons who are unable or unwilling to make the commit-ment to learn the complete Tai Chi form, a process that can take several years. Each of the exercises of The Eight Ways has an image associated with it, such as “sculling,” which mimics the motion of an oarsman rowing a gondola on a canal. These mental images enhance the learner’s experience, making it imaginative and enjoyable. Partici-pants develop internal awareness and confi dence that provides a sense of well-being. Campbell began his journey with Tai Chi in 1973 as part of a personal search for the life he wanted to live.

Tai ChiImproving with Age

by Mary W. Bridgman

GO WITH THE FLOW

“Understanding the training of the human body as the ground for training the human spirit, Tai Chi tunes us to inner principles that lead to continually fuller, healthier life.”

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“I was in a state of intense indecision about how to proceed,” he said. “I recognized that what was between me and living the life I wanted to live was fear. I was looking for ways of dealing with that fear that weren’t just theoretical. My fear was of not liv-ing for real — living a life that was not really by my choice but what was acceptable, what I was taught to want, a pre-programmed agenda.” Campbell started to get results through the prac-tice of Tai Chi and meditation, realizing “what was generating the fear in my mind was ignorance, not understanding how to work with the mind, how to process the existing fear and how to awaken the natural human state that is fearless.” Finding both religious dogma and exclusively rational approaches

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to living lacking because they failed to satisfactorily address ethical principals for decisions as well as man’s “profound spiritual nature,” Campbell found a home at the Shr Jung Tai Chi School in New York City’s Chinatown, studying under the legendary Cheng Man-ch’ing. Cheng, who died in 1975, was known for

Tai Chi Chuan and his “Yang-style short form,” which is comprised of 37 move-ments that take less than 10 minutes to practice instead of the 20 to 30 minutes required by the Yang long form. Campbell also had the benefi t of the teachings of Oscar Ichazo, the Bolivian-born founder of the Arica School, a

human potential movement group that teaches “a body of techniques for inher-ent consciousness-raising and an ideol-ogy to relate to the world in an awak-ened way.” Ichazo eventually introduced his school to Cheng’s school. Anthony Korahais, like Campbell, was attracted to the spiritual, healing aspects of Tai Chi, which he hadn’t found in oth-er martial arts such as karate and kung fu. He began his Tai Chi journey — also in New York City — as a result of an inner struggle, specifi cally, a debilitating case of clinical depression. He recalled living with a “fog of despair” that returned each morning, engulfi ng him in darkness. Through the study of Qigong — a practice of aligning breath, movement and aware-ness for exercise, healing and meditation — as well as Tai Chi, he found relief. In Malaysia, studying with Grandmaster Wong, Korahais learned that when hu-man energy systems were functioning optimally, it was possible to reach a state that Chinese masters called a harmony of yin and yang. When this happened,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY KORAHAIS

Sifu Anthony Korahais teaches Qigong and Tai

Chi at Flowing Zen Studio. He said his mission is

to bring the secrets of these ancient arts out into

the open and give people the tools to heal them-

selves without drugs or surgery. (Left) Korahais

leads a Tai Chi class in his studio in Gainesville.

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he said, “the energy that mobilizes and powers the immune system produces the proper enzymes for digestion, repairs damaged cells, fl ushes away toxic wastes and balances the emotions. All of this energy starts to fl ow harmoniously, thus keeping us happy and healthy.” After Korahais began to experience harmonious energy fl ow and balance for himself, he quit his job as a network engineer at the school of architecture at Columbia University in New York City. He said it was the right job for many years, especially with a schedule that gave him the freedom to travel and learn the discipline of his true calling — teach-ing Qigong and Tai Chi. Eventually, he earned the title of “Sifu,” a Chinese word that means “father and teacher.” Korahais followed his parents, who were professional musicians, when they retired and relocated to Florida. He enrolled in an acupuncture school in Gainesville, where he met his wife, Akemi, a native of Venezuela. Eventually, Korahais dropped out of school to teach Qigong and Tai Chi full time. Akemi continued her acupuncture studies and later opened the Painless Acupuncture Center, which is located in the same building as her husband’s studio, Flowing Zen.

Now, Korahais teaches 12 classes per week at Flowing Zen. “Zen means meditation,” Korahais said. “Meditation can be drinking coffee, eating food, not just sitting meditation, which is diffi cult for a lot of people. Ev-erything I do has a fl owing component.” All students at Flowing Zen begin with a three-hour Qigong workshop that costs $47. Also available are monthly memberships, which include classes and one-on-one instruction. Most of Camp-bell’s classes cost $100 for 10 weekly one-hour sessions. Free “Tai Chi: Moving for Better Bal-ance” (TCMBB) classes are available for Alachua County residents age 60 and older at the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. TCMBB is one of the scientifi cally tested and proven inter-ventions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an effective community-based exercise program to prevent falls for older adults. Like The Eight Ways offered by Camp-bell’s school, it is derived from tradi-tional Tai Chi but uses only eight single forms. All TCMBB classes at the Senior Center are currently full, but interested persons may call Elder Options at 352-692-5219 to be placed on a waiting list.

Campbell notes that in a culture that celebrates youth, Tai Chi offers a more positive perspective on growing older. “Understanding the training of the human body as the ground for training the human spirit, Tai Chi tunes us to inner principles that lead to continually fuller, healthier life,” he said. The fi rst principle is uprightness, which means being in perfect equilib-rium with gravity and facing reality without pretense. The second principal is relaxation, meaning that at rest, a person is serene and attentive, while in action every cell is available for the sim-plest, most complete response. The third principle is the Tan Tien — the body’s physical center of gravity. “Having our heart-mind focused at the Tan Tien means harmony in all aspects of our life, means our full being, our spirit, our internal unity can mani-fest,” Campbell said. “Seeing the human body as an exact expression of the maturing human spirit and training it accordingly,” Campbell said, “Tai Chi Chuan is like fi ne wine — the older you get, the better you get!” s

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Flowing Zen: 352-672-7613

Senior Recreation Center : 352-692-5219

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T his winter I received a breath-taking bouquet of beautiful roses. The stunning spray

spurred hours of reminiscing about my special guardian angel granted by God. My earliest cherished memories are of an altruistic woman who cared about my well-being. She was the wife of my father’s brother, not even a blood rela-tive. Yet, Aunt Rusie supported me emo-tionally and always looked out for my best interest. She simply loved me (for me) and did not want or expect anything in return. In many ways, she helped me endure my chaotic childhood and tumultuous teenager years. Moreover, our adulthood bond was indescribable (by mere human words). No one else has ever come close to the deep regard I felt for Aunt Rusie. This amazing tale of love is almost im-possible to believe, yet the absolute truth. In 1983, my husband, two babies and I moved from Miami to Newberry. Our fi nal stop out of town was to say goodbye to my beloved aunt. While tears were streaming down our cheeks, Aunt Rusie chopped a branch from her rose bush, tossed it in the truck and asked that we plant it as soon as possible. I promised we would and blew her a farewell kiss. We left behind family and friends and moved to a place where we did not know anyone. Upon arrival with our children — ages fi ve weeks and 16 months — we settled

in to our new homestead. We faced a huge challenge. Belongings were hap-hazardly unloaded; we did not have a telephone or air conditioning, or anyone to ask for assistance. In spite of sleep deprivation and extreme anxiety, we managed to salvage the cutting.

Miraculously the shriveled stalk survived long enough to receive special attention from my aunt when she came to visit. Meticulously she cared for and nourished the bush with Miracle Grow. Today, I know the miracle was beyond the contents of the fertilizer. Over the years, the original rose bush sustained neglect — mowed to ground level, frozen from frigid temperatures and withered by severe heat. Over three decades have passed. Our children are grown and we have two precious grandchildren. Just before the start of 2014, we moved the clipping (that insisted on living) to a prominent location in our front yard. To say it is thriving, is an understatement.

This surprisingly spectacular shrub must have been nourished by the spirit of Aunt Rusie. Its radiant red roses (the same color of her favorite lipstick) seem to be smiling. The fl owers emit an indescribably sweet scent, remarkably similar to my aunt’s perfume. Many believe after their loved ones’ physical bodies die, their souls continue to care. They often give signs that even the most skeptical cannot ignore. Possibly, the most interesting part of this phenom-enon is humans do not need to search for signs. They just mysteriously appear. Spirits, from those who have passed, communicate in various forms. They come to us in our dreams, give off fragrances, move objects, arrange for meaningful music to play and provide a peaceful atmosphere. One fascinating theory is that their energy can briefl y transfuse an animal’s body. The being (such as a bird, butterfl y or dragonfl y) will do something out of the ordinary to attract attention. They may deliberately rest on your shoulder or materialize in weather conditions not conducive to their species. These magnifi cent mani-festations occur without any scientifi c or logical explanation. My aunt was my Earth angel who lived long enough to see the plant’s fi rst buds. Shortly after, she journeyed to Heaven. I mourned her departure, but her spirit never abandoned me. Her bright and brilliant essence exists. Even my doubting husband believes that my dear aunt has remained in my life — in the form of wild wonderful fl owering fl ourishing angelic fl ora. Happy Valentine’s Day, Aunt Rusie! Thank you for my roses; for your ever-lasting protection and guidance; and for showing me the meaning of pure love. s

Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who

moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys liv-

ing and working in the town she now calls

home. [email protected]

Embracing

LifeRoses from My Guardian Angel

COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL

Many believe after their loved ones’ physical bodies die, their souls

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through Friday from 8:30 AM until

5:00 PM to accept voter registration applications.

The offi ce locat-ed at 111 S.E. 1st Av-

enue has an after-hours mail drop located at the main

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L ike with any other working farm, the chores at Dudley Farm State Park never end. Whether it is picking up sticks after a Florida storm or picking fi gs during the

summer harvest, there is continually more on the to-do list than park staff can accomplish. “Without our volunteers,” said Park Services Specialist Sandra Cashes, “we would not be able to offer most of our activities here, or any event days. We would just be a self-guided, standing farmstead and not a working, interactive farm where visitors can experience what life was like years ago here in Alachua County.”

>> THE NEED:The phrase “many hands make light work” is never truer than when a farm is involved. Cashes appreciates those who self-lessly work to keep Dudley Farm operational and the “symbi-otic” relationship the park has with its support organization — Friends of Dudley Farm. “For me,” Cashes said, “whether a volunteer is here every week running the commissary or periodically helping with special events such as Cane Day, it’s important that they enjoy coming out here and having fun.” Cashes could quickly list off more than a dozen ways in which an individual or group might help at the farm, from hand-making small “whimzies” to sell at the park’s well-stocked commissary, to acting as an historical guide for school fi eld trips. Each job is integral to the farm’s operation and vital to enhancing the visitor experience. The wish list Cashes offered, however, had only one item: more volunteers.

“We have far fewer volunteers than we need to keep all aspects of the park operational, much less expand on them,” Cashes said. “And when we have events, we need even more. We need docents, crafters, musicians, hosts, guides, research collection archivists, people with carpentry or maintenance experience and natural resource management knowledge, as well as extra hands to help in the gardens, visitor’s center, com-missary and with administrative projects.” Then there are the “extra” needs such as cleaning the buildings monthly, transcribing oral histories, sewing period costumes for docents and spraying herbicides where needed. “The clover has taken over!” Cashes declared. “I would love to one day have an “adopt-a-plot” program for the gardens where individuals or groups can be responsible for keeping one section of a garden tended. That would be wonderful.”

>> THE WORK: Some of the tasks at Dudley Farm are large and physically demanding, such as plowing the cane fi elds or rebuilding fences. Others are as easy as picking up a phone, knitting a few stitches or playing a favorite instrument. No matter what an individual’s talents or interests might be, there are several farm tasks to match. Choices include helping with Dudley Kids events, manning the parking lot during busy days, creating crafted items with the Domestic Skills Group, working on publicity and serving on the committee to bring a new education center at the site. Over the course of two half-days, I was able to go through a basic orientation and training, sit in with the Domestic Skills

Dudley FarmStep Back in Time to Where

Your Time is a Great Gift

HANDS ON

Story and Photography

by Darla Kinney Scoles

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From 1880-1930, Dudley Farm operated as a family

farmstead. Now the gardens and operations are for the

most part managed by volunteers. As volunteer coordinator

for the park, Sandra Cashes is always looking for more help.

“There is no end to what can be done,” Cashes said. “And

it’s simple, not hard.”

Marchant Commissary at Dudley Farm (top) off ers

volunteers the opportunity to make and sell handmade

items to benefi t the park, as well as help customers shop

the hundreds of farm souvenirs available.

Volunteer Clare Shoemyen (right) has been helping at Dudley

Farm for eight years in a variety of areas. Fabric dolls made by

the Domestic Skills Group are just one item crafted and sold

at the farm’s commissary, where Shoemyen often volunteers.

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Group, spend time keeping the commissary and learn tips to tending the gardens. Each area I visited was interesting, creatively led and enjoyable. The experience certainly left me wanting to come back.

>> THE REWARDS: My time spent in the gardens with Cashes was peaceful and meditative. Working on a pioneer farm is not like working in your backyard. The heirloom plants, primitive implements and historical aspects to both the surroundings and the work add meaning in a way that brings purpose to the service beyond

the service itself. “There are a lot of advantages to helping here at Dudley Farm,” Jim Dekle said. Dekle is a volunteer at the commissary. “Some days I sit here on the front porch listening to music from a stringed instrument or talking to people from around the world. I’ve lost track of how many years I’ve been here now because I enjoy myself so.” Clare Shoemyen has spent the past eight years helping around Dudley Farm in one capacity or another. “When my grandchildren outgrew me,” Shoemyen said, “I came out and started helping. I drift around and dabble in

— BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, “UP FROM SLAVERY.”

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”

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different things, always helping people and trying to be a good PR agent for the farm.” Domestic Skills Group member Bettye Roberts put it this way: “At my age, I need to volunteer. I can’t work, but I have energy and this gives me a place to use it.”

>> THE FIT: “Many of our volunteers are elderly,” Cashes said. “Some are limited in their physical capabilities and some are not. But really, we can accommodate anyone. Perhaps our greatest current need is out in the gardens and with simple chores. A person can bring a stool to help them weed in the fl ower gar-dens or clear pathways. Someone limited in mobility can greet guests at the visitor center or help clean the homestead.” Commitment level is fl exible at Dudley Farm as well, with Cashes happy to receive help whenever it is offered. Schedul-ing is fl exible; some volunteers never leave their home, creat-ing craft items to sell in the commissary where sale proceeds go back to the farm to fund programs.

>> HOW TO GET INVOLVED: As volunteer coordinator, Cashes can be reached via email or phone at [email protected] .us or 352-472-1142 to set up screening, training and orientation or offer more information. The Dudley Volunteer Program, which is open to the pub-lic, meets at the visitor center there the third Wednesday of each month, October through May from 9:30 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located at 18730 W. Newberry Road in Newberry. Park admission is $5 per car up to eight occupants. Thanks to you! -Darla

EDITOR’S NOTE

Each month Darla Kinney Scoles participates fi rsthand in, and then

shares with readers, a local volunteer experience opportunity. The

needs are great. The rewards, even greater.

If your organization would like to be featured in an upcoming

column, contact Senior Times Magazine.

The Domestic Skills Group at Dudley Farm works year-round on a quilt for Quilt Day, while simultaneously creating additional crafts sold to benefi t

the farm. “I love the ladies here,” said crafter Bettye Roberts. “We have a common purpose and we get a lot of things done.” Group members Lorraine

McDowell and Pat Belden reconnected at Dudley Farm after meeting years before. “It’s been fun,” McDowell said. “We’ve become friends and I’ve

learned new things here. I feel accepted and appreciated.”

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A 10,000-MILE JOURNEYNow Through April 13Times Vary

GAINESVILLE - The Florida Museum of Natural

History, 3215 Hull Rd. Art joins science to reveal

the wonders and perils of the Swallow-tailed

Kite’s migration in a six-month installation

at the Florida Museum of Natural History

in Gainesville, Florida. 352-846-2000.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASSThursday, February 62:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center,

5701 NW 34th Blvd. “Understanding Mental

Illness and Gainesville Resources” by Bruce

Stevens, PhD, UF College of Medicine. The

purpose of an interactive seminar is to gain

understanding of mental illnesses and what

resources are available in Gainesville to improve

quality of life for everyone. 352-332-6917.

QUILTERSThursday, February 69:30am

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. A

Look at Modern Quilts and the Modern Quilt

Movement. Quilters of Alachua County Day

Guild member Marwin Smith will present a

slide show of how “modern quilts” are being

defined and, through this visual tour, how we

might identify them and join in the fun. Info:

Beverley Hilton, 352-373-7791, www.qacdg.org.

VAZQUEZ MEMORIAL POETRY SERIESFebruary 6 – February 7Times Vary

OCALA - College of Central Florida, 3001 SW

College Rd. Award-winning poet and U.S.

Army veteran Brian Turner will read his poetry

collection “Here, Bullet,” Thursday, Feb. 6, at

7 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center and

Friday, Feb. 7, at noon in Building 8, Room

110. His poetry chronicles his service as an

infantry team leader in Iraq. His visit is part of

the Debra Vazquez Poetry Series that honors

College of Central Florida English and creative

writing professor Debra Vazquez who died

as a result of domestic violence in 2004.

MARDI GRAS FIRST FRIDAYFriday, February 75:00pm - 10:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Downtown. Live music, Mardi

Gras-themed live street art, King Cake

provided by Sarkara Sweets, a Mardi Gras

mask decorating contest, multiple bead drops

throughout the night with a prize for the person

with the most beads, and balcony parties at

Union Street Station. www.pledge5.org.

UPTOWN ART HOPFriday, February 76:00pm – 9:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Thornebrook Village, 2441

NW 43rd St. An evening of arts, music, food,

entertainment and hospitality. Follow the balloons

to enjoy gallery hopping and outdoor shopping.

www.thornebrookvillage.com/uptownarthop.html.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKFriday, February 76:00pm – 9:00pm

OCALA - Downtown and Citizens’ Circle, SE

Osceola Ave. The walk spans 15 city blocks

within Ocala’s historic downtown core. Includes

numerous indoor, restaurants, businesses

and open-air spaces hosting visual and

performing artists. www.ocalafl.org/artwalk.

THE ICHETUCKNEE TIME MACHINESaturday, February 89:00am

FORT WHITE - Ichetucknee Springs State Park.

Take a journey to the site of the 17th-century

Mission de San Martin de Timucua. Learn

about the ancient capital of Aquacalquen. Tour

will begin at the headspring parking lot at the

north entrance off Elim Church Road. Long

pants, sturdy shoes and insect repellent are

recommended. Reservations recommended.

$6.00 per vehicle. 386-497-4690.

GAINESVILLE HEART BALLSaturday, February 86:30pm - 11:00pm

GAINESVILLE - UF Hilton Conference Center,

1714 SW 34th St. An elegant celebration of

life. Proceeds benefit the American Heart

Association. Contact Robin Weller: 800-257-

6941 x8024 or email [email protected].

AUDUBON BACKYARD BIRDING TOURSaturday, February 89:00am - 3:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Wild Birds Unlimited, 4212 NW

16th Ave. Six of Gainesville’s best backyard

birding habitats will be featured. Local

experts will discuss their personal successes

and how to attract a wide variety of birds.

Tickets $10 each, available at Wild Birds

Unlimited. Ron Robinson: 352-332-4867.

ASK YOUR MASTER GARDENER

Saturday, February 82:00pm

OCALA - Ocala Public Library Headquarters,

2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Learn techniques for

butterfly gardens from the masters. Presented

by the University of Florida/IFAS Marion

County Master Gardeners. 352-671-8551.

MYSTERY THEATRE

February 8 and 9Times Vary

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Woman’s Club,

2809 W University Ave. “Knockback” depicts

an original ‘40s radio show written by Norman

Gilliland, directed by Jeff Jurgens and featuring

the University of Florida Jazz Band. Doors open

for Saturday’s performance at 6:15 pm with

dinner at 7:00. Silent auction, prizes and other

surprises. The matinee on February 9th will

open at 12:15 with lunch at 1:00. Dinner and

Matinee catered by Omi’s Elegant Catering.

Proceeds will benefit the Alachua County

public schools. Dinner: $85; Matinee: $35.

376-3901. gfwcfl-gainesvillewomansclub.org.

‘AMERICA’S DARLING’ FILM

Sunday, February 92:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History.

Discover the story of an artist who changed the

face of conservation education and preservation

in the screening of “America’s Darling: The Story

of Jay N. ‘Ding’ Darling.” www.flmnh.ufl.edu/

calendar/grid/americas-darling-film-screening/.

JAZZ, WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTING

Sunday, February 94:00pm - 8:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Embers Grill, 3545 SW 34th

St. Gainesville High School baseball team

fundraiser. Live music with the Marty Liquori

Jazztet. Tasting will include 20+ wines and

craft beers with delicious samplings of Embers

signature appetizers. 352-219-5472.

AUTHOR TALK

Sunday, February 92:30pm – 3:30 or later

GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library,

3145 NW 43rd Ave. Writers Alliance of

Gainesville presents “Making Realistic goals

for Your Writing and Sticking to Them.” Mary

Ann de Stafano, editor, writing coach and

owner of her company, Mad about Words

develops writing workshops and edits the

Florida Writer’s Association magazine and

newsletter. WAG meetings are free and open

to anyone interested in the written word.

madaboutwords.com, www.writersalliance.org.

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PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASSTuesday, February 112:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW

34th Blvd. “Decisions, Decisions: Adapt My Home

or Downsize and Move?” What do you need

to know when it’s time to decide to downsize,

move, or improve your existing home to continue

living independently? Glenn Gatley and Mike Hill

will discuss the benefits, pitfalls and realities of

home ownership as we age. 352-332-6917.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONWednesday, February 1211:00am – 1:00PM

GAINESVILLE *Wesley United Methodist

Church, 23rd Ave. DAR monthly meeting,

reservations required. Cost of lunch is

12.00. [email protected].

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASSThursday, February 132:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center,

5701 NW 34th Blvd. “Heart Healthy,”

presented by Greg Kapra, RN, from UF Health

Shands Rehabilitation. 352-332-6917.

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERALThursday, February 136:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Pugh Hall (Bob Graham

Center), UF campus. Pam Bondi will bring her

experience and insight for a discussion on

a range of issues from education to politics.

The event will be moderated by the center’s

director, David Colburn. It will also be streamed

live at www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu.

FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERSaturday, February 154:30pm

ALACHUA - Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276

Ln. Featuring Chef Gail Johnson of Delicious

Delivered, food from Swallowtail Farm

and surrounding local farms will be artfully

prepared by Gainesville area celebrity chefs.

Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.

Tour the farm. At 6:30 guests will gather at

the harvest table for cocktails, music, good

company and appetizers. Cost: $80. 352-

840-7170. www.swallowtailcsa.com.

CONCERT WITH A CAUSESunday, February 164:00pm

OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126

E. Silver Springs Blvd. The Gainesville Civic

Chorus, conducted by Dr. Will Kesling and

accompanied by a professional orchestra,

will perform a concert titled Sublime Visions.

Admission is free but a free-will offering will be

taken to benefit the church’s Tuesday Morning

Outreach Ministry to help the homeless.

352-537-0207. www.fumcocala.org.

Air ShowSaturday, February 89:00am - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. American Heroes Air Show. Free.

Explore helicopters from law enforcement, fire service, military, ENG/EMS with static

displays from local, regional, state and Federal/DOD agencies. www.heroes-airshow.com.

Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts FestivalFebruary 13 – 16 Times Vary

GAINESVILLE - Depot Park Building 201 SE Depot Ave. The festival features more

than 30 films on topics including food, water, waste, energy, animals, sustainable life,

business and government. Film selections include: GMO OMG, The Atomic States of

America, Cape Spin!, Scott Camil Will Not Die, Terms and Conditions May Apply, A Will

for the Woods, The Wisdom to Survive, and The Paw Project. 352-327-3560. www.

CinemaVerde.org. cinemaverde.org/festival/schedule.

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I, TOO, SING AMERICA

Sunday, February 16

4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Shanelle Woods is joined by Charleston, SC

mezzo-soprano Laquavia Alston, for a vocal

concert that explores the rich history of spirituals

and poetry that has shaped the African-

American experience. Music of Margaret Bonds,

Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, Moses Hogan, and

more! 352-372-4721. holytrinitygnv.org.

WOLF TO WOOF:

THE STORY OF DOGS

Feb. 15 - Sept. 1

Times Vary

GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural

History, 3215 Hull Rd. An exhibit on the history,

biology and evolution of dogs. This family

friendly exhibit reveals the fascinating history

of dogs, their connection with wolves and what

makes them man’s best friend. 352-846-2000.

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Sunday, February 16

2:00pm - 4:00pm

HIGH SPRINGS - James Paul Park and Community

Garden, 200 North Main St. Every third Sunday,

come enjoy local music and fresh air out in

the park. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments, and

blankets. Admission is free. 352-275-4190.

CANCER EDUCATION &

SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, February 18

1:30pm

OCALA - West Marion Medical Plaza Conference

Room, 4600 SW 46th Ct. A new education

and support group for cancer patients, family

and friends will meet on the third Tuesday of

each month, facilitated by a team of cancer

care professionals including oncology social

workers, oncology patient care navigator

and genetic counselor. Information or

to reserve a seat: 1-800-530-1188.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS

Tuesday, February 18

2:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center.

“Behind the Smile: The Real Pat Nixon.” The

image of Pat Nixon, with a permanent, fixed

smile, standing next to her husband, is only

part of her story. This underappreciated First

Lady bought both a warm personality and many

substantial accomplishments to her role, and

was greatly admired abroad. 352-332-6917.

Battle of Olustee Re-enactmentFeb. 14 - 16 8:00am - 5:00pm

OLUSTEE - Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, 5815 Battlefield Trail Rd. Take

yourself back to the 19th century at the 38th Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of

Olustee. This year will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Thousands

will come out for an accurate period re-enactment of Florida’s most important Civil War

battle. 386-397-4478.

Sebastian Ferrero Foundation EventMonday, February 246:30pm - 9:00pm

JONESVILLE - Fluid Lounge,

Tioga Town Center, 13005 SW

1st Rd #129 Tapas, Bourbon

Tasting, Bourbon and Cigar

Pairing. Sabore and Fluid

Lounge. Dress Business Casual.

Space is limited, RSVP a Must!

$45. 407-414-7428.

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PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS

Thursday, February 20

2:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “The

Role of Brain Alerting Mechanisms in Conscious

Behavior.” Adam Woods, PhD, Cognitive Aging

& Memory Clinical Translational Research

Program, describes research being conducted

at the UF Institute on Aging. 352-332-6917.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

PANCAKE DAY

Saturday, February 22

7:00am – 11:00am

OCALA - Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver

Road. All-you-can-eat pancakes with take-

out service available. $4.00 per person.

Proceeds go to Silver Springs Shores Boys

and Girls Club. Lew Kindburg: 352-687-8917.

TRAIL RIDE

Saturday, February 22

8:00am

OCALA - Florida Horse Park, Central Florida

Greenway. The “Horses for Hospice” Trail Ride.

Registration at 8 a.m., first ride leaves at 9:15

a.m. Riders spend 2-3 hours on the trail and

then can enjoy a BBQ lunch, door prizes and

live entertainment by Bordertown. Proceeds will

benefit Patient Care Programs. The minimum

donation to ride is $30. Wagons are welcome,

$30 for driver and $10 per passenger. Those

unable to ride may purchase a $10 ticket to

enjoy lunch and entertainment. 352-854-5218.

FRENCH COOKING CLASS

February 22 and March 1

11:30am – 1:30pm

GAINESVILLE - UF/IFAS Extension Office, 2800

NE 39 Ave. Charmes de la France and UF/

IFAS Extension Alachua County Office will

host the two French cooking classes with an

authentic French chef, as well as nutrition

comments during the program. Cost: $35. The

aim of the program is to be fun, educative,

and open to the public. 352-338-1820.

THE HIT MENSaturday, February 22

7:30pm – 9:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center. Relive the glory

days of rock ‘n’ roll with The Hit Men — a

group of musicians, vocalists, arrangers and

composers from headlining acts of the ‘60s,

‘70s and ‘80s, including Frankie Valli & The

Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Barry

Manilow, Elton John and Kiki Dee. Tickets

range from $20 to $45. Tickets online at

www.ticketmaster.com or 352-392-2787.

CPR TRAINING

Sunday, February 23

2:00pm – 4:00pm

HIGH SPRINGS - Middle School gym at High

Springs Community School. Learn adult/child/

infant CPR, adult/child/infant choking emergency

assistance and how to operate an Automated

External Defibrillator (AED) device. Event

open to the public and participants of all age

levels. No American Heart Association course

completion card is issued for this course. $10/

person. Proceeds will help support the HSCS

FFA Chapter and HeartSafe City’s mission to

place an AED into the community. Register: www.

HeartSafeSchool.com or pick up registration

forms at the school front office. 352-870-9646.

SATURDAY MORNING MARKET

Sunday, February 23

10:00am

LEESBURG - Towne Square, 500 W. Main

St. Multitude of vendors selling produce,

plants, flowers and specialty foods,

including fish, meat, cheese, eggs, baked

goods, jams, honey, nuts and coffee. www.

leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com.

Dr. Will Kesling Music Director & Conductor

and Orchestra

SublimeVisions

M A S T E R W O R K P R E S E N T A T I O N

7:30PM SATURDAY, FEB 15TH 2014

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church100 NE 1ST ST. GAINESVILLE, FL

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4:00 PM SUNDAY, FEB 16TH 2014

First Methodist Church1126 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA FLFor more information:

WWW.GCCHORUS.ORG

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SPRING BLINGTuesday, February 25

Times Vary

GAINESVILLE - ET York Care Center, 4200 NW

90th Blvd. Haven Hospice Alliance’s inaugural

Spring Bling. Shop for lightly used jackets,

handbags and jewelry. Enjoy a variety of teas

and treats donated from Celebrations Catering

and Simply Delightful Confections. $5 entry fee.

Advance reservations preferred; email your

name and total guests in your party to alliance@

havenhospice.org or call 352-692-5177.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASSTuesday, February 25

2:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “Town

Hall Meeting with Rep. W. Keith Perry.” Meet

with the District 21 member of the Florida State

House of Representatives. 352-332-6917.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASSThursday, February 27

2:30pm - 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center.

“Travel Tips from a Pro.” Learn something

new and useful from travel professional Ann

Hudson. Topics will include packing, weather,

transportation, communications, currency,

staying healthy, mapping it out and itinerary.

Unique tips and her experience (sometimes

funny) with each will be provided, which will

demonstrate problems she has encountered

and solutions found. 352-332-6917.

ART EXHIBITThursday, February 27

10:00am

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Garden Club, 1350

NW 75th St. “Art From Nature - Hand in Hand.”

Brent Wigglesworth, known for his sculptures

using driftwood, palm fronds, shells and other

objects found in nature, will be the speaker.

His home, garden and wall art is already a

favorite of many of the Garden Club members

and others in the community. 352 331-0426.

ARTWALK GAINESVILLEFriday, February 28

7:00pm - 10:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Bo Diddley Plaza. Self-guided

tour of downtown’s galleries, eateries and

businesses. www.artwalkgainesville.com.

ARTWALK CRAFT AND COTTAGE FOOD FAIRFriday, February 28

7:00pm - 9:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Citizen’s Co-op, 435 S.

Main St. Art, food, music and drinks In the

Courtyard. Peruse art, crafts and food offerings

from local vendors. 352-505-6575.

STRAWBERRY & CRAFT

FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 1

6:30am

OCALA - Historic Downtown. Habitat For

Humanity Strawberry & Craft Festival. Strawberry

pancake breakfast, shortcake, chocolate-covered

strawberries, smoothies, cupcakes and more.

Two stages will showcase local talent, and

food by Ocala’s Mojo Grill and Catering Co.

Games, face painting and prizes for the little

ones. www.habitatstrawberryfamilyfest.com.

RACE THE TORTOISE 5K

Saturday, March 1

7:00am

HIGH SPRINGS - O’Leno State Park. This is an

out-and-back race along the Park’s scenic,

paved main road. Gates close at 7:30am. Race

begins at 8:00am. For more information about

prices and registration, call 386-454-0723.

GAINESVILLE JUNIOR LEAGE

TOUR OF KITCHENS

Saturday, March 1

10:00am – 4:00pm

GAINESVILLE - Visit Gainesville’s Finest

Homes, Kitchens and Outdoor Spaces. $35

per person and can be purchased from www.

gainesvillejrleague.org. Proceeds benefit the

Junior League’s community projects: Kid’s

in the Kitchen, Miracle on Main Street and

Read with Me: Children’s Literacy Initiative.

TIOGA TOWN CENTER

WINTER ART FAIR

March 7 – 9

Times Vary

NEWBERRY - Tioga Town Center. Only art fair

in area with pedestrian-friendly streetscape,

ample parking and convenient access. More than

100 artists will participate, and entertainment

will be located at the Square. Friday: 5:00pm

– 9:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm;

Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm. 321-739-4136.

If you would like us to

publicize an event in

Alachua or Marion counties,

send information by the 13th

day of the month prior.

All submissions will be reviewed and

every effort will be made to run qualified

submissions if page space is available.

352-416-0175 (fax) or email:

[email protected]

CanstructionOcala 2014February 21 - March 9Times Vary

OCALA - Appleton Museum of Art. A

creative design-and-build competition

in which artists and community

groups construct fantastic giant-

size structures made of canned

foods. A preview party and awards

presentation will be held Friday,

Feb. 21 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are

$40. www.AppletonMuseum.org,

or 352-291-4455 ext. 1834. The

party includes Hors d’oeuvres by

Chef Sharon and music by the CF

Woodwind Ensemble. Afterward, the

can sculptures will be dismantled and

used to feed the community through

three regional food banks: Brother’s

Keepers, Daystar Life Center and

Tri-County Outreach. Proceeds from

will support the museum’s exhibit and

education programs.

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ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE

The Peppermint King

Through - February 9

Join Acrosstown in the world premiere

of this delightful voyage and return story.

It begins in the Ukraine in the 1920s, but

soon whisks us away to a magical land

where everything is red and white. As with

“Alice in Wonderland” and ”The Wizard

of Oz,” before it, you’ll discover themes

of family, war, peace, history, power and

the supernatural as our reluctant heroine

discovers a surprising secret about herself.

www.acrosstown.org.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes

Really Refl ect Up?

February 6 – March 2

From the fi rst day of Catholic school to

senior prom, Eddie Ryan is a late bloomer

who spends as much time catching up as

growing up. Looking back, he takes us on

a nostalgic coming-of-age journey through

the 1950s along with seven classmates,

the kindly priest and the good sisters

who share their wisdom with tough love.

It’s a delightful musical romp through the

milestones of their schooldays: confes-

sion and catechism, patron saints and

poodle skirts, guardian angels and gym

class, rosaries and rock ‘n’ roll, best friends

and “the birds and the bees.” This is an

aff ectionate valentine to the good times

and growing pains of a baby-boomer

childhood. Whether or not you went to

Catholic school, you’ll be charmed by this

warm-hearted, humorous refl ection on a

simpler time. It’s a divine comedy! www.

ocalacivictheatre.com.

CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER

Man of La Mancha

February 11 at 7:30 pm

“Man of La Mancha” returns to the stage

in an all-new production, complete with

the Tony Award-winning score and book

that has inspired theatergoers since the

fi rst note of “The Impossible Dream” was

heard on opening night. Enter the mind

and imaginary world of Don Quixote as

he pursues his quest for the impossible

dream. Against all odds, a man sees the

good and innocence in a world fi lled with

darkness and despair. This lyrical and

amusing adventure is a classic tale of the

triumph of man over his own follies. 352-

392-2787.

Memphis

February 21 at 7:30 pm

From the underground dance clubs of

1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new

Broadway musical that bursts off the stage

with explosive dancing, irresistible songs

and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden

love. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards

including best musical, “Memphis” is

inspired by actual events and tells the

story of a white radio DJ who wants to

change the world and a black club singer

who is ready for her big break. Experience

Broadway’s most exciting new destination,

which the Associated Press called, “The

very essence of what a Broadway musical

should be.” 352-392-2787.

UF CONSTANS THEATRE

Hobson’s Choice

February 8 – February 16

Henry Hobson, the pompous owner of a

boot shop, has his hands full with three

unruly daughters. Needing his eldest,

Maggie, to run the business for him, he

makes the mistake of telling her she’s

past marrying age. Chaos ensues when

headstrong Maggie rebels and matches

herself with Will Mossop, the shop’s fi nest

but lowliest employee. Playwright Harold

Brighouse’s renowned play gives us a

comic glimpse into the life of an English

middle–class family in 1880 headed on a

collision course with the social changes of

the 20th century. 352-273-0500.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY

PLAYHOUSE

Aida

January 31 - February 23

Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a con-

temporary musical take on a grand classic

tale of the timeless bond between an

enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian

soldier. As forbidden love blossoms be-

tween them, the young lovers are forced

to face death or part forever. Together,

they set a shining example of true devo-

tion that ultimately transcends the vast

cultural diff erences between their warring

nations, heralding a time of unprecedent-

ed peace and prosperity. 352-376-4949.

HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

Leveling Up


Award-winning playwright Deborah Zoe

Laufer (“End Days,” “Sirens”) is back. This

time, she explores the addictive world of

online gaming. Three roommates and a

girlfriend spend hours with their Xbox in

the quest to level up, avoid things “IRL”

(in real life) and engage in “RPG” (role

playing games). To get paid to play games

would be a dream come true. But when

the government comes off ering a seem-

ingly dream job to one of the gamers, the

line between reality and virtual reality gets

rather fuzzy. www.thehipp.org.

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY

THEATER

The Nerd


From the popular playwright, Larry Shue,

of “The Foreigner” fame, this sidesplit-

ting comedy centers on the problem

of a young architect who is visited by a

man who saved his life in Vietnam. The

visitor, an inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd,”

outstays his welcome with a vengeance!

First presented at the Milwaukee Reper-

tory Theatre then on to the London and

Broadway stage, The Milwaukee Journal

summarizes: “Shue delivers a neatly

crafted package that uses some classic

comic forms to bring the audience to its knees, laughing!” 386-454-3525.

THEATREAcrosstown Repertory Theatre .....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville 352-371-1234

Curtis M. Phillips Center ...........................................315 Hull Road, Gainesville 352-392-ARTS

Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ...........................3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville 352-395-4181

Gainesville Community Playhouse .......4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville 352-376-4949

Hippodrome State Theatre .................................25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville 352-375-4477

UF Constans Theatre .................................................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-273-0526

Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ...................Museum Road, Gainesville 352-392-1653

Insomniac Theatre Company ............................E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-897-0477

Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-236-2274

High Springs Community Theater ..........130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs 386-454-3525

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You know who your friends are. They’re the ones who keep

your secrets, or your car keys when you need them to. They’ll loan you fi ve minutes or fi ve dollars, tell you when your ideas are good and your breath is bad, and can be counted on, but never out. You’d like to think they’d even take

a bullet for you but, as in the new novel, “The Thicket” by Joe R. Lansdale, you hope you’ll never have to know. It all started with the pox. Right after Jack Parker and his Grandpa fi nished burying Jack’s Ma and Pa, dead from the disease, Grandpa de-cided that Jack and his little sister, Lula, would be better off in Kansas City with their Aunt Tessle. And that might’ve been true — they’d never know because, while crossing the Sabine River, they were attacked by bandits and Lula was kidnapped. His Grandpa dead, his sister gone, 17-year-old Jack ended up in a nearby town where he hoped to fi nd The Law but instead found a dead sheriff, a black boar hog with tusks, and a tall Negro man who was commencing to bury the after-math of mob justice. The man introduced himself as Eustace, and told Jack that he was a tracker and could help him fi nd the men that took Lula, but it wouldn’t come cheap and he wouldn’t do it unless they could “get Shorty to sign up.” With the hog tagging alongside, Eustace took Jack down a “rabbit path” to meet with Shorty. As they neared Shorty’s home, Jack saw a child peer-ing through a telescope and it took him a minute to understand that he wasn’t meeting with a child. He was meeting with a dwarf.

Eustace seemed a little unstable. Shorty seemed to want to kill, but Jack was a Parker and that wasn’t how Park-ers did things. He didn’t want violence or bloodshed. He didn’t want any trouble at all, really. He only wanted his sister back. And he’d learn quick enough what it would take to get her. Let’s say you planned to write a story set in, oh, about 1916 in Texas. Borrow a little from “The Wizard of Oz,” a little Mark Twain, and make a nod toward classic western literature. Add humor, some savagery, and remove just about everything “PC” — and you might come close to the perfection that is “The Thicket.” Actually, scratch that. Don’t even try. Nobody does a modern-western novel like author Joe R. Lansdale. And that’s good because you won’t fi nd any fully stereotypical “western” characters in a Lansdale novel. You’ll fi nd the gunslinger, a prostitute, and a man-boy who grows up fast, yes, but they don’t do things the way they do in other westerns. You’ll fi nd them in shocking situations of cruelty and vio-lence with rays of goodness and surpris-ing playfulness, though, and it works. It works wonderfully. If you’re in the mood for something down-and-dirty but oh-so-enjoyable, here’s your book. Read “The Thicket” and then loan it out carefully. You know who your friends are... s

Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading

since she was 3 years old and she never goes

anywhere without a book. She lives with her

two dogs and 11,000 books.

BOOK REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

The ThicketJOE R. LANSDALE

c.2013, Mulholland Books

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