Sam Elliott “I Think Anytime You Can Affect People in General, in a Positive Way, Then You’Re a Lucky Individual.” —Sam Elliott

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AUGUST 2019 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974” Sam Elliott “I think anytime you can affect people in general, in a positive way, then you’re a lucky individual.” —Sam Elliott

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“I couldn’t walk anywhere in E-Y,” etc.) and occasionally month “The Mickey Mouse the United States without be- offered little morality lessons Club” made its debut. Funicel- ing recognized.” called “Doddisms.” lo quickly established herself --Original Mouseketeer as the show’s superstar — and Tommy Cole Roy Williams, a Disney artist the object of desire for mil- and the second “Mooseke- lions of hormone-fueled boys. With its telegenic cast of teer,” suggested the wearing In time, she would cut five Top singing, dancing and emot- of Mouseketeer ears by each 40 hit singles on her boss’s ing performers who would performer, an idea disdained Disneyland/Buena Vista label soon become the most popular by some. Lonnie Burr, for ex- and co-star with fellow teen and envied kids in America, ample, grumbled that the stiff idol Frankie Avalon in several “The Mickey Mouse Club” appendages messed up his vacuous but popular “Beach show captivated up to 10 mil- “cool” pompadour hairstyle. Party” movies. (At Disney’s lion viewers a day during the He would later donate his request, she always kept her 1950s. It remains today one of stage ears to the Smithsonian. navel covered.) Funicello died the most iconic television se- in 2013 at age 70 after battling ries ever. Each weekday’s show featured multiple sclerosis for 26 years. a special theme. Monday was “The Mickey Mouse Club” Fun with Music Day, Tuesday “The Mickey Mouse Club” was an ABC-TV variety show was Guest Star Day, Wednes- ended its first run in 1959 and with a revolutionary concept day was Anything Can Hap- had a short-lived 1977 resur- for its time — a show for pen Day, Thursday was Circus gence that very few remember kids that featured kids as the Day and Friday was Talent today. A third series, though, performers. The hundreds of Round-up Day. Each after- became a landmark event in enthusiastic youngsters audi- noon’s events were divided 1989 when “The All-New tioning for the series includ- into 15-minute segments and Mickey Mouse Club” became ed future actors Paul Petersen were rife with commercials the career launching pad for and Candice Bergen and future and product placement. They such stars of today as Britney songwriter/singer Paul Wil- featured newsreels, Mouse- Spears, Justin Timberlake, liams. Growing up in an era keteer performances, a Mick- Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gos- much simpler than our current ey Mouse cartoon (voiced by ling and Keri Russell. one, the 28 original Mouseke- Disney himself as the world’s Bibliography teers chosen tended to be nor- best-known rodent) and such Books: mal youngsters whose biggest Armstrong, Jennifer. Why? Because We serial dramas as “The Adven- Still Like You: An Oral History of the problems were overbearing tures of Spin and Marty” and Mickey Mouse Club. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2010. The Tommy stage mothers and niggling in- “The Hardy Boys.” Cole quote is from the back of the dust tra-cast jealousies. jacket. Internet: “Backstage with the Original Mickey Several cast members became “The Mickey Mouse Club,” Mouse Club.” npr.org. November 1, 2010. well-known, but none more en.wikipedia.org. Printout: Mickey Mouse whose target audience was age Club so than Annette Joanne Funi- Erickson, Christine. “Celebrating the 12 but also included many par- Magic of ‘Mickey Mouse Club.’” mash- cello. The only Mouseketeer able.com. October 3, 2012. ents, was hosted by “Moose- “The Mickey Mouse Club.” disney.wikia. keteer” Jimmie Dodd, a ban- hand-picked by Disney af- com. Pierce, Leonard. “Jennifer Armstrong: joist/actor/songwriter who ter he had spied her at a local Why? Because We Still Like You.” aux. dance-school recital, the al- avclub.com. December 9, 2010. composed the show’s iconic Newspaper articles: “The Mickey Mouse March” ready-developed girl turned Lawson, Greg. “The ‘Club’ Remembered.” seniorlifenewspapers.com. February (you remember…“M-I-C…K- 13 in October 1955, the same 2018, March 2018 (2-part series) Page 9 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Grilled California Blessed Smile Dentistry Sweetpotatoes of Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda and Lake Forest Trusted, Caring & Comfortable Dentistry Always welcoming new patients!

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One of the most colorful “char- with his family when he was His big screen breakthrough acter actors” in Hollywood, 13 years old, and spent his came in the 1976 movie, “Life- Sam Elliott, seems larger than teenage years living in Port- guard,” in which he played the life, both for the roles he has land and graduated from David starring role as a lifeguard in played on the Silver Screen Douglas High School in 1962. Southern California who re- and TV. At 75, he’s still the He attended the University of evaluates his life choices after “Marlboro man” cowboy with Oregon for two terms before being invited to a reunion. the voice that is mellow, pure dropping out then later attend- and unmistakably distinctive. standing Performance by a ed Clark College in nearby Male Actor in a Supporting Vancouver, Wash., where he was as a card player in “Butch Role, as well as the Academy completed a two-year program Cassidy and the Sundance Award for Best Supporting Ac- and was cast as one of the Kid” in 1969. The following tor, his career-first nomination. leads in a stage production of “Guys and Dolls.” year he starred as Doug Rob- ert for several episodes in the His lanky physique, thick TV hit series “Mission: Im- moustache, deep and resonant The Vancou- possible.” In 1975, Elliott was voice and Western drawl have ver Columbian cast in a lead role as Charles As recently as last year, his led to frequent roles as cow- newspaper sug- Wood in the television film “I star shone brighter than ever in boys and ranchers. But he gested that El- the blockbuster remake of “A liott should be Will Fight No More Forever,” admits that his role in “A Star Since then Elliott starred in Star Is Born,” in which he co- a professional a dramatization of Chief Jo- is Born” and the honors it has several key TV and motion stars with Bradley Cooper and actor. seph’s resistance to the U.S. brought him are finally recog- picture projects, including the Lady Gaga. government’s forcible removal nizing a career of relevant qui- miniseries “Aspen” in 1977, After his fa- of his Nez Perce Indian tribe to et success. “Murder in Texas” in 1981 Playing Bobby Maine, the el- ther died of a a reservation in Idaho. with his future wife Katharine der half-brother of Cooper’s heart attack, Elliott heeded the Ross, and in “A Death in Cali- lead character, Elliott received advice and moved to Holly- fornia.” By the end of the 70s, critical acclaim for his perfor- wood. He worked in construc- he co-starred with Tom Selleck mance, winning the National tion while studying acting and in the popular miniseries, “The Board of Review Award for served in the California Air Sacketts,” and “The Shadow Best Supporting Actor. He was National Guard’s 146th Airlift Riders.” also nominated for the Screen Wing (the Hollywood Guard) Actors Guild Award for Out- at Van Nuys Airport before the During the 1980s, his credits Born in Sacramento in August unit moved to Channel Islands include supporting roles or 1944, he is the son of Glynn Air National Guard Station. guest appearances in “Mask” Mamie, a physical training in- opposite Cher, the Christ- structor and high school teach- Elliott began his career as a mas film “Prancer,” “Felony er, and Henry Nelson Elliott, character actor; his appear- Squad,” “Gunsmoke,” “Lanc- From 1976 to 1977, he played an employee of the Depart- ance, voice and bearing were er” and “Hawaii Five-O.” ment of the Interior. His par- well-suited to Westerns. In the lead character Sam Damon ents were originally from El 1969, he earned his first tele- in the miniseries “Once an Ea- As the ultimate cowboy, Elliott Paso and Elliot has a relative vision credit as Dan Kenyon gle,” an adaptation of the An- has played Wild Bill Hickok who was in the Battle of the in Judd for the Defense in the ton Myrer novel of the same in the movie “Buffalo Girls,” Alamo. episode “The Crystal Maze.” name, opposite Amy Irving, and Sam Houston in the TV Kim Hunter, Clu Gulager, and film “Gone to Texas.” He moved from California One of his early film roles Melanie Griffith. Continued on page 25 Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Page 12 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 The Gadget Geezer By Les Goldberg

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As I inched closer to the pump, The Archies MBA, Realtor I frantically called the By Randal C. Hill dealership with the phone Seniors List for as low as 1% number on it from the rent- The Archies’s “Sugar, Sugar” cise a fractured wrist, he took Kirshner knew Top 40 radio al agreement to ask how to was the best-selling single of up playing the guitar and mas- stations probably would steer open the cover on the gas 1969, yet the singing group was tered the instrument so quickly clear of a single by a cartoon tank. The lady who an- never photographed together, that he formed a Rock group band, so he directed his pro- swered the phone directed never gave an interview, never called the Persuaders just one motion men to visit radio sta- me to a small hidden but- appeared on “The Ed Sullivan year later.) tions and play “Sugar, Sugar” ton below the dashboard Show,” never headlined in Las for the program directors but that I had to press just as I Vegas and never traveled the Dante had worked for Kirsh- not reveal the group’s name got the gas pump. lucrative tour road. The rea- ner for years, mainly as a until proper interest had been Planes of son was simple: beyond the demo (demonstration) singer, shown and the 45 had secured The final straw was when walls of the recording studio, although he had briefly tasted a place on the station’s playlist. Fame Air I realized that I had no the Archies didn’t exist. The fame in 1964 as a member of Museum license plate hanging in outfit was as fictional as the the Detergents. They had en- The strategy worked, and Continued from page 3 the front of the car. It absurdly wholesome teenag- joyed a Top 20 novelty 45 with “Sugar, Sugar” subsequently was in the glove compart- ers from John L. Goldwater’s “Leader of the Laundromat,” reached No. 1 on the “Bill- the Wright Flyer to the space ment and this car although “Archie” comic books that had a spoof of the Shangri-La’s board” charts and sold 3 mil- age Apollo Capsule. We house brand new was not man- been around since 1942 and on “Leader of the Pack” that had lion copies. over 150 Aircraft and displays. ufactured with a place to which the series was based. resulted in a lawsuit from its Many of the Aircraft are fly- hang a front plate on the composers. But later attempts And Ron Dante? Later in the able, including the P-51 Mus- car. For those that may In 1968, Filmation Studios at finding success in the en- year he became the lead sing- tang, F4U Corsair, P-47 Thun- not know it, in California released a Saturday morning tertainment world had eluded er of the one-hit wonder Cuff derbolt, P-40 Warhawk, B-25 a ticket can be issued to CBS-TV cartoon program Dante until the day Kirshner Links, another studio-only Mitchell, P-38 Lightning, F-86 a driver for driving a car called “The Archie Show” and signed him as the lead voice of group whose 15 minutes of Sabre & Russian Mig 15. without displaying a front featured the whole clean-cut the non-existent Archies. fame included the little-re- plate and the fine is $196 gang from mainstream River- membered 1969 Top 10 win- Our Mission is to preserve avi- and up. Maybe if you get dale High. Music mogul Don Pop-music fans probably ner “Tracy.” ation history, inspire interest such a ticket you can have Kirshner, a savvy businessper- thought they heard the entire in aviation, educate the public, the engineers who de- son who knew the music youth group of Riverdale chums — Bibliography and honor aviation pioneers Books: signed this car pay it for market inside and out — he Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jug- and veterans. Bronson, Fred. The Billboard Book you. had managed the Monkees’ head and Moose — vocalizing of Number One Hits (Third Edition). career — was hired to supply on “Sugar, Sugar,” but in truth New York: Billboard Books/Wat- We are a non profit 501 (c)(3) son-Guptill Publications, 1992. tunes for the prepubescent-ori- the recording Archies con- organization that has grown Cooper, Kim and David Smay (Edi- ented show. sisted only of Dante’s multi- tors). Bubblegum Music is the Naked for the past 57 years through tracked voice and Wine’s sim- Truth: The Dark History of Prepubes- donations. We receive no mon- cent Pop. Los Angeles: Feral House, He brought together virtuoso plistic two-line contribution ies from the government. 2001. studio musicians, a 19-year- of “You make life so sweet!” Shannon, Bob and John Javna. Be- For more info please visit: old singer/songwriter named and “I’m gonna make life so hind the Hits: Inside Stories of Clas- www.planesoffame.org sic Pop and Rock and Roll. New York: Toni Wine (who, at 16, had sweet!” She would later tell Warner Books, Inc., 1986. co-written the Mindbenders’s Internet: Planes of Fame Air Museum songfacts.com: “It was just a “A Groovy Kind of Love”) and very easy session … it was a allbutforgottenoldies.net. “Interview 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chi- with Ron Dante.” no, CA 91710 23-year-old vocalist Ron Dan- blast, and at the session we just en.wikipedia.org. Printout: Sugar, Tel - 909-597-3722 te. (Dante’s musical career had knew that this was something, Sugar songfacts.com. Sugar Fax - 909-597-4755 begun at age 11 after he had and something huge was going “The Surprising Origins of the www.planesoffame.org fallen out of a tree. To exer- to happen.” Archies’ ‘Sugar Sugar’.” cbr.com Page 17 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 IRS Releases Draft Form of New 1040 Technology in Our Lives Tailored for Seniors Cyber Criminals Offer Free Easier-to-read form highlights IRA distributions, and Movies, Make You Pay Later retirement income streams pensions and annuities. The average American house- and other tax benefits for “AARP supported the hold now has nine Internet-en- citizens 65 and older development of the abled devices to connect to simpler 1040 SR tax the Internet, watch movies or By Rachel L. Sheedy, Editor form since most seniors television shows, or “smarten” Kiplinger Magazine could not use the 1040 the thermostats, doorbells or EZ due to their different nanny cams. These products A new Form 1040 tailored sources of income,” says let people save energy, buy to taxpayers 65 and older is David Certner, AARP groceries, connect with family making its debut today. In legislative counsel. Don’t let pirates into your premis- members and access a seem- mid-July, the IRS released a es: To protect your cyber devices, ingly limitless catalog of en- avoid rogue entertainment equip- draft form of the inaugural But the IRS says you ment that illegally accesses TV tertainment. version of the 1040-SR, “U.S. modified for aging eyes. The don’t have to be retired to use shows and movies. Tax Return for Seniors.” font is bigger to make the text the form. The agency says the It’s important, however, to re- Commission warned consum- easier to read. The shading in form is appropriate for older alize that some devices may ers about these devices: “If The new form was created boxes on the regular 1040 has workers to use, too. not be as secure as others. For you want to avoid download- by the 2018 Bipartisan been removed to improve the example, millions of rogue ing malware when you stream Budget Act, which among contrast and increase legibility. You can take a look at the draft entertainment boxes are now video, don’t watch pirated its provisions called for A highlighted feature of the form of the 1040-SR at IRS. in homes. While these devic- content. Period. Not online and the development of a tax new form is the addition of a gov/DraftForms. Of course, the es look like an Apple TV or not through a video streaming return that would be easy for standard deduction chart, said draft form is subject to change Roku box, they are unsecured device.” seniors to use and highlighted Darren Hamilton, an official before it is finalized later this and can expose consumers to retirement income streams and in the agency’s forms and year. Industry players, such as malware. Typically, they are For years, hackers have used other tax benefits for seniors. publications division who certified public accountants used to illegally access pirat- pirated content as a lure to ex- Those age 65 and older will presented information about and enrolled tax agents, will ed movies, TV shows or live pose consumers to malware. be able to use this form to file the new form. get a chance to comment on it events. “Criminals use trickery to en- their 2019 tax returns, and the and suggest improvements. ter into consumers’ homes,” IRS presented an overview The form lists the standard The Digital Citizens Alli- said Tom Galvin, executive of the new form at the IRS deduction amounts, including ance (DCA)investigated apps director of DCA. “The en- Nationwide Tax Forum in the extra standard deduction on these devices and found ticement of free movies and National Harbor, Md., earlier amount that taxpayers age malware on them that stole television shows on products this week. 65 and older qualify for “so researchers’ user names and without a reputable company seniors don’t have to hunt behind them creates a fertile passwords, probed user net- Using the new form isn’t for it,” said Hamilton at the ground for malware to spread. works and surreptitiously mandatory, but seniors can Maryland tax forum. If it is too good to be true, it uploaded user data without choose to use it if they want probably is.” consent. Most consumers are to. The form is based off the The chart makes it simpler unaware of the security risks regular 1040, and the IRS says for seniors to take advantage Keeping an eye on the devic- it uses all the same schedules, of the full standard deduction that can occur when plugging es that are brought into your instructions and attachments. for which they are eligible, one of these devices into a home, including by your chil- Older taxpayers who use tax particularly for those who may home network, and if they did dren, is critical to your cyber software to file are unlikely to not even be aware of the extra know, they would be much safety. Consumers who stream even notice. amount for which they qualify. less likely to allow them in pirated content are six times The form has lines for specific their home. more likely to report an issue But for taxpayers who still file retirement income streams, with malware than those who by paper, the new form will be such as Social Security benefits, Recently, the Federal Trade don’t use piracy devices. Page 18 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

Fabulous Food Summer Entertaining Hosted By The California Avocado Commission With longer days and warmer to 20 minutes or turn gas grill nights, entertaining becomes on high. almost inevitable during the 3. Season each trout with salt summer months. Thanks to the and allow to sit for 10 minutes. abundance of fresh produce, 4. Spray the grill and each like California avocados, your trout with cooking spray to backyard barbeques, pool par- Grilled Trout with California avoid sticking. ties and beachside picnics will Avocado Watermelon Slaw and 5. Place each trout on flesh Green Goddess Dressing never have to sacrifice versa- side down for 3 minutes, then tility or taste. flip and cook for an additional their peak, so I’m taking full 3 minutes. Not only does summertime advantage of their availability 6. Repeat step 5 two additional offer the perfect opportunity and unmistakable rich flavor times, 2 minutes on each side. to gather friends and family to spotlight on my seasonal 7. To serve, plate the fish with around the table, the season menus.” the flesh side up, drizzle with Fridays most games also welcomes a vast variety California Avocado Green will pay $500 & $400 of vibrant produce and local Grilled Trout With Califor- Goddess Dressing and the Cal- ingredients to enjoy togeth- nia Avocado Watermelon ifornia Avocado Watermelon er. So to celebrate the peak Slaw And Green Goddess Slaw evenly. of California avocado season, Dressing the California Avocado Com- Recipe created by Chef Brad California Avocado Green mission (CAC) sought the Cecchi of Canon, East Sacra- Goddess Dressing help of Michelin-recognized mento for the California Avo- Ingredients: chef, Brad Cecchi, Executive cado Commission. 1 ripe, Fresh California Avo- Chef and Partner of Canon, a Serves: 4 cado, quartered, seeded and fine-dining destination in bur- Prep time: 55 minutes peeled geoning East Sacramento, to Cook time: 15 minutes 2 Tbsp. sour cream develop a shareable dish star- Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes ½ lime, juiced and zested ring fresh California avocados. 2 Tbsp. basil leaves, chopped Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. parsley leaves, Originally from Sacramento, 4 whole trout, cleaned, de- chopped Cecchi takes full advantage of scaled, deboned and halved 2 Tbsp. tarragon leaves, the region’s remarkable access Cooking spray (for grilling) chopped and robust quality of fruits and 2 tsp. sea salt 2½ Tbsp. cilantro leaves, vegetables, especially fresh, California Avocado Green chopped California avocados—avail- Goddess Dressing (see make 1 small shallot, peeled and able now through late sum- ahead recipe below) quartered mer. “With my roots so deeply California Avocado and Water- 1 cornichon or small sweet embedded in California’s cen- melon Slaw (make ahead reci- pickle, quartered tral valley, I’ve always been pe below) 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil committed to cooking with ½ tsp. sea salt, or to taste the fruits and vegetables that Instructions: our neighboring communities 1. Remove head and tail from California AvocadoGreen grow,” said Cecchi. “Califor- each fish. Goddess Dressing nia avocados are currently at 2. Preheat charcoal grill for up Continued on page 25 Page 19 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 The Human Heart By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

This is a picture of your heart. ed people who would stop Well, not necessarily yours, whatever they’re doing just to but everybody’s heart unless coochy-coo a puppy or help a they’re chicken-hearted. The small Boy Scout across a busy Heart shares with the Brain as street and their heart would the two most important organs take on the appearance of a he- of the human body. They have lium balloon just for the sheer a delicate relationship. Heart righteousness of what they frequently leads you into some were doing. An impassioned blood and putting it back in peccadilloes from which Brain request for something usual- circulation. I’m sure there is has to extricate you unless ly gets a better response from a less scientific explanation your Brain is akin to a door- “Have a heart!” than “Have a for all this, but you’d have knob that anybody can turn. brain!” to press your doctor, or get a We need to have a head on us Google-savvy 6 year old to for the same reason a pin does: You can stop staring at the level with you. to keep us from going too far. picture now. There are many other variations of the Heart The bottom of the Heart is a That is why we will study the and you will meet all of them quiet area in comparison. Its Heart first. Cardiologists have if you live long enough. Just primary purpose is to assure that organ pretty well figured know this is the Brain’s fault. listeners that what is about out and have concluded there The Heart would be willing to be shared comes directly is no better combination than to just hang there inside your “from the bottom of my heart” a hard head and a soft heart. chest doing its pumping duty and you can take it to the bank. Clinical psychologists, on the to keep you alive at some rea- No one has ever trusted an im- other hand, often find them- sonable rate called the Pulse portant revelation like “I love selves as far adrift as their between 60 and 100. If you you” to his sweet patootie, or patients who present with live to be 80 your heart will “I’ll be right back” to an anx- “feelings” and an assortment have beat 3,363,840,000 times. iety-nervous dog to come from of “syndromes.” In less sym- Pulse beats-per-minute well the top of his heart. pathetic times the Brain often below or above those perime- heard its owner summarily dis- ters spell trouble. Brain has a Look at the Heart picture missed as “nuts.” little lobe “in the back of my again. You can’t feel it, but it mind” where it stores things is soft and sort of squishy. Yet Study the picture of the Heart to promptly forget. Another there are people who are iden- carefully. Notice the top half smaller lobe labeled “off the tified by the term “steel-heart- is a plumber’s nightmare. It top of my head “ is deployed ed.” Your Brain can demand is a busy place acting as a frequently to avoid dead air in they get out of the fast lane or conversations, or to offer an round house for pipes coming shut the hell up and they won’t idea unencumbered by useful- from all over the body as far do it. It is a fickle organ syn- ness distant as your big toe. Incom- apsing this way and that, keen ing blood pipes are delivering as mustard one minute, dumb If I appear to be favoring the tired blood that has been on a as a box of rocks the next. Heart over the Brain in this long trip. Outgoing pipes are taking the scrubbed-up fresh In contrast, there are soft-heart- Continued on page 26 Page 20 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

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glimpse of move- Three Women birthday and make love all day; ment. Suddenly By Lisa Taddeo instead, he breaks up with her Molly finds her- on the morning he turns thir- self face-to-face ty. A few years later, Maggie with an intruder has no degree, no career, and who knows far no dreams to live for. When too much about she learns that this man has If you’ve got the summer her and her family. As she at- been named North Dakota’s blues and are sick of the heat tempts to protect those she Teacher of the Year, she steps why not pick up one of these loves most, Molly must also forward with her story—and new books and start reading acknowledge her own frail- is met with disbelief by for- in a cool place. There’s some- ty. Molly slips down an exis- thing for everyone who likes mer schoolmates and the jury tential rabbit hole where she to read especially in the sum- that hears her case. The trial must confront the dualities of mer season when the load is a will turn their quiet communi- motherhood: the ecstasy and nior and Henrietta live a com- little easier overall. ty upside down,” according to the dread; the languor and fortable, solitary life on their “We begin in suburban Indi- Publisher Avid Reader Press/ the ferocity; the banality and farm, far from the city lights, ana with Lina, a homemak- Simon and Schuster. The Need but in close quarters with each the transcendence as the book er and mother of two whose other. One day, a stranger from By Helen Phillips hurtles toward a mind-bending marriage, after a decade, has the city arrives with alarming The Vagabonds conclusion. lost its passion. She passes news: Junior has been random- The Story of Henry Ford her days cooking and cleaning ly selected to travel far away and Thomas Edison’s “In The Need, Helen Phil- for a man who refuses to kiss from the farm ...very far away. Ten-Year Road Trip lips has created a subversive, her on the mouth, protesting The most unusual part? Ar- By Jeff Guinn speculative thriller that comes that ‘the sensation offends’ rangements have already been to life through blazing, arrest- him. To Lina’s horror, even made so that when he leaves, ing prose and gorgeous, haunt- her marriage counselor says Henrietta won’t have a chance ing imagery. Helen Phillips her husband’s position is val- to miss him, because she won’t has been anointed as one of the id. Starved for affection, Lina be left alone — not even for a most exciting fiction writers battles daily panic attacks. moment. Henrietta will have working today, and The Need When she reconnects with an company. Familiar company. is a glorious celebration of the old flame through social me- bizarre and beautiful nature of dia, she embarks on an affair “Told in Reid’s sharp and our everyday lives,” according that quickly becomes all-con- “When Molly, home alone evocative style, Foe examines to Publisher Simon and Schus- suming. with her two young children, the nature of domestic rela- ter hears footsteps in the living tionships, self-determination, room, she tries to convince and what it means to be (or not “In North Dakota we meet herself it’s the sleep depriva- Foe to be) a person. An eerily en- Maggie, a 17-year-old high school student who finds a tion. She’s been hearing things A Novel trancing page-turner, it churns “In 1914 Henry Ford and nat- confidant in her handsome, these days. Startling at loud By Iain Reid with unease and suspense from uralist John Burroughs visited married English teacher. By noises. Imagining the worst- “We don’t get visitors. Not out the first words to its shocking Thomas Edison in Florida and case scenario. It’s what moth- here. We never have. finale,” according to Publisher Maggie’s account, supportive toured the Everglades. The ers do, she knows. Gallery/ Scout Press. nightly texts and phone calls following year Ford, Edison, “In Iain Reid’s second haunt- evolve into a clandestine phys- and tire maker Harvey Fires- “But then the footsteps come ing, philosophical puzzle of a ical relationship, with plans to again, and she catches a novel, set in the near-future, Ju- skip school on her eighteenth Continued on page 30 Page 22 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Celebrating the Magic of Cambria Story by Ronnie Greenberg • Photos by Joe Hilbers A capsule collection of the good life, Cambria, part of the refreshed. Acoustics are good vorite among locals and vis- Highway 1 Discovery Route, in the dining room, and there is itors alike. With its trumpet is coastal cool, colorfully vi- a comfortable bar area as well. vine covered patio and cozy brant, and totally relaxed. Owned by John MacKinnon interior, Robin’s is one of those Peppered with chic boutiques, and overseen by Manager Lou rare kitchens that can combine art galleries and wineries with Dubnow. many different cuisines and do both flirty and serious wines, them all well. With an empha- it’s a favorite for fun. Start with the creamy clam sis on using farm fresh ingre- chowder and then on to your dients, Robin’s features such Check in to a special place to choice of seafood which in- eclectic choices as Vietnamese stay: cludes outstanding Moon- spring roll, duck mole; and stone Beach catch; lobster; :Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill blackened salmon; Roghan The Fog Catcher Inn (make cove scampi; seared sea scal- Josh a dish of North India sure to make reservation well Wineries Down the road on the outskirt lops and shrimp pasta, to name lamb curry, and all simply de- in advance) which is the per- A short drive into town brings of town is Stolo Family Vine- a few. The diversified menu licious. Located at: 4095 Bur- fect location right across from you to Main Street U.S.A. Stop yards with 22 acres of vine- also offers steak, lamb, beef. ton Drive, call (805) 927-5007 Moonstone Beach Drive where in at the Cutruzzola Tasting yards. Tasting and tours are and chicken. There’s a full bar or visit www.robinsrestaurant. there is a delightful trail and a Room on the right side of the available and Winemaker Ni- and a fine selection of wines favorite bench to just look out town where you will be warm- cole Bertotti Pope and Diego and craft beers. com on the summer sand and ocean ly greeted by General Manag- Aguirre, general manager are waves. Many of the rooms er Reyna Jonas or hostess Mari delighted to greet you and in- have wood burning fireplaces, Fedrow. The wines grown troduce you to its sustainable enough to take the chill out in along the San Luis Obispo growing practices and how it summer, and for warmth in the Coastal Wine Trail are vintag- crafts its Garagiste wines. Be colder months. The Inn has a es of Riesling and Pinot Noir. sure to learn more about its hearty breakfast every morn- The other fine wine processed concerts and picnics. Locat- ing, with something for every- is Zinfandel from a vineyard ed at 3776 Santa Rosa Creek one to enjoy and help them get in the Russian River Valley Road, call (805)924-3121 or their day started. Located at at Forestville. Located at 555 visit www.stolofamilywinery. 6400 Moonstone Beach Drive, Main St., call (805) 927- 2670 com call, (895) 927-1400 or visit or visit www.cutruzzolavine- www.fogcatcherinn.com yards.com Hearst Ranch Winery tasting Fog Catcher Inn room, located in Sebastian’s is worth the visit in San Simeon Hours are lunch 11 a.m. to 3 Linn’s Restaurant is housed at 442 Slo San Simeon Road, p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. in an old brick building is a call (805) 927-4100 or visit to 9 p.m. Closed from 3 p.m. mainstay of locals and visitors. www.hearstranchwinery.com to 5 p.m. and there is Sunday What once started as simple Brunch. No reservations, and fare based on fresh fruits and Where to Dine the line to get in starts early. vegetables from Linn’s Santa Rosa Creek and neighboring Moonstone Beach Bar & Located at 6550 Moonstone farms in 1989 has grown over Grill the only full-service Beach Drive, call (805) 927- the years, but Linn’s Restau- restaurant in Cambria, dazzles 3859 or visit www.moon- rant in Cambria still retains its with its coastal views from stonebeach.com country roots with contempo- every table, an enticing menu rary American recipes. Open and excellent staff. It has also Robin’s Restaurant is a best Town of Cambria been recently remodeled and all-world restaurant. It is a fa- Continued on page 23 Page 23 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Celebrating the Magic of Cambria continued

trail that provides spectacular ocean views and opportunities to view wildlife. For tour information reservation www. recreation.gov or www.bim. gov: please do not wait at the gate of the lighthouse, but follow instructions when making reservations. Located at 15950 Cabrillo Hwy. in San Simeon, call (805) 927-7362 or visit www.piedrasblancas.org

Trail along Moonstone Beach Drive Stolo Winery Hearst San Simeon daily for breakfast, lunch and for scientific research. Today State Park and Castle in 1951. There are guesthous- dinner from 8 a..m. to 9 p.m. the BLM and Piedras Blan- Hearst Castle that sits on top of es, pools (the indoor Neptune Located at 2277 Main St., in cas Light Station Association what is known as “Enchanted pool features an ancient Ro- Cambria, visit (805) 927-0371 are working together to restore Advertise in Hill,” is the 645-square-foot, man temple as its centerpiece), or visit www.linnsfruitbin.com the light station to a period of 115- room luxury estate that 8 acres of cultivated gardens The Senior historical significance. The fi- looks like a castle in Spain, and a private zoo on the prop- nal phase of the restoration of Reporter’s Cavalier Coastal Kitchen lo- and now a museum that lures erty. cated on the Cavalier’s site is the Fog Signal Building built visitors from all over the in 1906 and just completed a open for breakfast, lunch and world. The Castle is the result Additional recreation activi- CLASSIFIED & year ago has been a significant dinner. It is both a coffee shop of the vision of William Ran- ties are available including a journey. and restaurant that is comfort- dolph Hearst, the newspaper trip to the Hearst Castle Visitor PROFESSIONAL able and with good service. magnate, movie producer and Center viewing a movie at the Located at 9415 Hearst Drive, Tours are offered year-round world class art collector who Hearst Castle Theater or tak- SERVICE call (805) 927-4688 or visit on Tuesdays, Thursdays and built the historic estate along ing one of the multiple guided www.cavalierresort.com Saturdays. Tours last about 2 with renowned architecture tours. Located at 750 Hearst DIRECTORY hours and include the historic Julia Morgan. Construction Castle Road in San Simeon, Sites to See Close By Piedras Blancas Lighthouse began in 1919 and continued call (805) 927-2093 or visit and support building, along until 1947 and was not fully www.hearstcastle.org Only Piedras Blancas with a half mile interpretive completed until Hearst’s death Lighthouse For information on the area The light at Piedras Blancas visit www.highway1discov- $37.50/ Lighthouse was first illumi- eryroute.com mo with a 6-mo. nated in 1875 at which point commitment the tower stood 100 feet tall, its unique appearance, flash pattern, and later its fog signal seniorreporter made it easily identifiable to [email protected] mariners traveling this rocky stretch of coastline. Owned or call and operated by the Bureau of Bill Thomas at Land Management since 2001 the lighthouse station is still in (714) 458-5703 use as a navigational aid and Cutruzzola Tasting Room Page 24 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Page 25 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

Sam Elliott Health and Well-Being Continued from page 10 Ten Easy Ways To Get A Dose Of Vitamin He later portrayed General John Buford in the historical N(ature) In Just Ten Minutes drama “Gettysburg,” and Vir- A growing body of scientific Get your kids moving. A gil Earp in “Western Tomb- evidence proves getting out- rousing game of tag or hide- stone.” “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” side (i.e., being an “outsid- and-seek in the family yard is a and in “Digging for Fire.” He er”) is good for our health and great way to counter computer won the Critics’ Choice Award well-being. Exploring and ap- and screen time. for best guest performer in a preciating nature—in our own Getting outside is good for your drama for his role in the FX backyards, community parks Play with your dog. A dog’s mind and body. Network’s show “Justified.” and school yards—reduc- favorite “room” of the house es stress, improves memory, is your family yard. Take in- Swap a (short) commute for boosts heart health, and offers Before he joined the cast of “A spiration from your pooch and walking or biking. Do you a host of other benefits for our Star Is Born,” Elliott became spend a few minutes outside typically use your car to run minds and bodies. a series regular in the Netflix playing Frisbee or fetch. down to the mailbox, to a near- series “The Ranch,” opposite by convenience store, or to run “Having a living landscape of Ashton Kutcher and Elisha Clean up your outdoor liv- other nearby daily errands? grass, trees, shrubs and flowing room. Make simple work Later Career Cuthbert, and had a recurring If it’s not too far, take a short ering plants is good. Using of yard chores by breaking The early 2000s saw him ap- role as Phil Millstein in the walk or ride your bike instead. this outdoor space to reap the them up into smaller chunks. pearing in “Thank You for second season of “Grace and Meet outside. Fresh air can health benefits it offers is even Ten minutes is enough time to Smoking” as a former Marl- Frankie.” He supplied the be a catalyst for fresh ideas, better,” said Kris Kiser, presi- put a serious dent in weeding so take your next brainstorm- boro Man advertisement cow- voice of Butch in the animat- dent and CEO of the Outdoor a flower bed, sweeping off the ing session for work outdoors. boy who has developed lung ed film“The Good Dinosaur,” Power Equipment Institute back patio, or picking up de- cancer. He subsequently pro- Need to have a heart-to-heart and starred in “The Hero,” as (OPEI), whose Foundation bris from your lawn. vided the voice for the charac- with your child? Scientists an aging Western icon with a created TurfMutt, an environ- ter Ben the Cow in the animat- have discovered that commu- golden voice, whose best per- mental education and steward- ed film “Barnyard,” joined Plant something. It is spring nication between parents and formances are decades behind ship program that teaches the the comic book adaptation of planting season, so take 10 children is more connected him. value and benefits of the out- “Ghost Rider” and appeared minutes to dig a hole and intro- when conducted outside. doors. “Getting outside, even in “The Golden Compass” duce a new plant or get started for just 10 minutes, can do alongside Nicole Kidman and on your vegetable garden or Sit back and relax. Some- much to boost your mood, pro- Daniel Craig. flower beds. times, the best thing to do ductivity, and quality of life.” is absolutely nothing at all. Dine alfresco. Taking a meal Spend some time in a ham- On its 10th anniversary, Turf- outside is one of the easiest— mock, spread a blanket out on Mutt shares 10 easy ways you and most nourishing—ways the grass, or take a meditation can enjoy nature in under 10 to enjoy the outdoor space break outside to soak up the minutes. around you. Have breakfast nature around you. Most of his fans believe, how- with the backyard birds. Lunch ever, that Sam Elliott is like a Take a walk. Lace up your at a park near your office. En- Learn More fine wine that gets better in the athletic shoes and head out joy your coffee break under a For more information on the aging process. for a walk around the block shade tree. benefits of our living land- A Resurgence or to your neighborhood park. In recent years, Elliott’s ca- While you’re out, commit to Study or read a book. Take scapes and how to be an out- reer was boosted with new turning off your cell phone and the “work” out of homework sider, visit www.SaveLivin- roles, such as a love interest enjoying the natural setting by moving study or reading gLandscapes.com. For more to Lily Tomlin in the comedy around you (it’s just 10 min- sessions to your backyard or about the TurfMutt program, “Grandma,” in the romance utes, after all!). community green space. go to www.TurfMutt.com. 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They know all this stuff other spicy Church’s tradi- “heart-stopping moments” but don’t get the publicity and tion—squeezing the juice of such as tripping over the dog that comes right from the bot- a jalapeño pepper over their while carrying a candle-lit tom of my descending colon. food for even more amped-up birthday cake, or suddenly flavor. coming face-to face-with an Spicy—More Than A ex-fiancé in an otherwise emp- Trend—A Way Of Life Learn More ty elevator. The Heart doesn’t For further facts, includ- actually stop, just misses a ing where to find the near- half dozen beats while your est restaurant, go to www. face takes on the expression of churchs.com. somebody whose cheese just slid off his cracker. 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The Vag- Life & Health Insurance abonds is a wonderful story of tone joined together on a sum- two American giants and the for the Senior Community mer camping trip and decided transformation of the country,” John P. Lewallen, Owner/Agent to call themselves the Vaga- according to Publisher Simon 2. Serve: Research published Ca. License 0452386 bonds. They would continue and Schuster. PO Box 6053 Garden Grove Ca. 92846 their summer road trips until by the American Psychological E. 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Granddaughter’s Ballet Recital cline and reduce the risk of de- community college, make it Age-related macular degeneration mentia with some basic good a habit to visit the library and (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness “In The Vagabonds Jeff Guinn in people 55 and older, and early health habits,” accord-ing to pick up a new book each week. detection is key to saving your sight. shares the story of this pivot- Don’t wait to notice the warning signs, Harvard Medical School’s “Challenging your brain with like blurry central vision or difficulty al moment in American his- seeing fine details. Healthbeat newsletter. mental exercise is believed to tory. But he also examines Contact the Foundation Fighting activate processes that help Blindness for a free info packet on the important relationship be- preventing and managing AMD. 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Just get moving. “The tal health” among older adults, American economy, and the cognitive benefits of exercise including anxiety and depres- American way of life. have been understood for so sion symptoms. Another way long,” notes the Center for Re- to help keep yourself mentally “Guinn brings to life this tirement Research at Boston seminal moment when a new College. Continued on page 31 Page 31 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Busy Boomers By Les Goldberg

road covered with super con- era. It is fun to stop at many Get Your Kicks on Route 66 crete slabs poured over the of the gift shops because you top of the old road, you’ll pass can find old stuff to buy. We In my 76-year lifetime, I have through the cornfields of Illi- made it to Kingman, Arizona, experienced the thrill of driv- nois, the golden sands of New then had to veer off. But it was ing on historic Route 66, but Mexico and Arizona to the fun.” never the entire 2,448-mile sunshine of Los Angeles, end- highway. It is still on my ing at the Pacific Ocean. bucket list as a fun thing to Sharp in do — so if you share the idea Retirement Along the way, you can visit of experiencing the nostalgic A portion of Route 66, from Continued from page 30 the Ted Drewes Frozen Cus- journey through American Rolla to Springfield, MO., to 4,000 of them died along tard Stand in St. Louis, order history, join me as we take a overlaps with part of the north- the way from disease, malnu- healthy in retirement is to make a massive 72-ounce steak in short hike along what John ern route of the Trail of Tears, trition and exposure. sure you have ample cash on Amarillo, Texas, view the ma- Steinbeck called “The Mother followed by the Cherokee In- hand to help pay off unexpect- jestic landscapes of Sedona Road.” dians during their forced 1838 Although remnants of the Trail ed health care bills or fund any relocation from their tradition- of Tears have totally disap- and Grand Canyon in Arizo- renovations that might need to na, or stroll down the famous The romance of Route 66 al homelands in the southern peared, Route 66 developed be made to your home. Many Hollywood Boulevard of Stars continues to captivate people, Appalachians. into a major roadway for ear- seniors are surprised to learn and cool off at the Santa Mon- not just Americans, but from ly immigrant settlers trekking that one potential asset for ica Pier. around the world. Running In 1830, the U.S. Congress their way west to unclaimed generating immediate cash is a between Chicago and Los An- passed the Indian Removal lands on horseback and cov- life insurance policy. Many of the old cafes and mo- geles, the road predates our na- Act, which granted the Presi- ered wagons. By the turn of A life insurance policy is con- tels struggle to keep tourist tional interstate highway sys- dent the authority to negotiate the century, the invention of sidered your personal property traffic flowing with roadside tem or freeways and turnpikes. treaties with Native American the automobile and by the end and—as such—you have the tribes to give up their lands of the 1950s, it had become signs and other promotions, right to sell that policy anytime while others sit vacant and di- you like. When a con-sumer Before it was called Route 66, east of the Mississippi Riv- a prime thoroughfare for the lapidated as time passes them sells a policy in a “life settle- and long before it was even er in exchange for unsettled new mobile American. deeper into history. ment” transaction, the policy paved in 1926, this corridor lands in the West. While some owner receives a cash payment was traversed by the National Indians ceded their land and By the time the high-speed But if you are like me, the trip and the purchaser of the poli- Old Trails Highway, one of the left peacefully, the Cherokee, highways were completed in is well-worth the joy of reliv- cy assumes all future premium country’s first transcontinental among other tribes, resisted. In 1984, they bypassed small ing history and the memories payments—then receives the highways. For three decades 1838, the Cherokee were forc- town America and forced the of a simpler America. death benefit upon the death of before and after World War II, ibly removed by U.S. troops decommissioning of Route the insured. Candidates for life it earned the title “Main Street and made to trek west to In- 66 which then was designated Those who have ‘been there, settlements are typically aged of America” because it wound dian Territory in present-day “Historic Route 66.” done that’ are pretty much in 70 years or older, with a life in- through small towns across the Oklahoma. Today’s trip down the Route agreement. surance policy that has a death Midwest and Southwest, lined Of the four main removal 66 ‘memory lane’ is literally benefit of at least $100,000. by hundreds of cafes, motels, routes used by the tribe, the a ‘drive-through museum,’ re- Paul and Gina Theiss from To learn more about life set- gas stations and tourist attrac- northern route, from Tennessee splendent with old billboards, Bristol, Missouri, said: “We tlements, visit www.LISA.org tions. to Oklahoma, was followed by giant statues and blue whales, started in St Louis and tried to or call the LISA office at (888) the largest group — 12,000 live rattlesnakes and other drive as much of the old road 672-3917. Going even further back in people, according to some esti- wild creatures on display in as possible. Along the way time, I found this interesting mates. In all, 15,000 to 16,000 roadside menageries. we saw some ghost towns, You can keep your brain sharp factoid about the East-West Cherokee traveled the Trail of abandoned bridges and lots of and supple, when you put your passage: Tears, and an estimated 3,000 With some stretches of the memorabilia from a bygone mind to it. Page 32 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

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censed assisted know the family and the res- Another is the Ambrose fam- living facilities ident. The more we know ily in San Clemente: “Thank and organizations about them, the better we can you for all the hours of search- dedicated to board offer our expertise for assis- ing and getting to know Polly, and care, memory tance. After we assess the res- her needs and the needs of our care, hospice care ident’s care needs, personality family. The confidence and or respite care. and preferred locations, we experience you shared with us It also has close work with the family budget to helped us believe it was pos- ties with the Alz- ensure appropriate placement. sible.” heimer’s Asso- ciation, Council SR: What steps do you take to And the vice president of de- on Aging, Home find a facility that is the right velopment for the Alzheimer’s Matt Posselt, owner of Ivy Glenn Terrace; Melissa Schusler, Care Agencies, fit? Association said this about Residence Care Placement Veterans resources, Adult Pro- MS: We pre-tour every home RCSP: Specialist; lly Ambrose, care or facility to assess their care facility resident, and Pia the tective Services and Social caretaker Services. plans, to see what types of “Thanks for your help. Those caregivers are on duty and we serve found a window of Take it from me, if you an- To learn more about this their training. We look at the hope.” swered “yes” to the question unique service, we asked Me- quality of their meal plans, above, it can be a daunting – lissa Schusler, placement spe- medication management, and and often very frustrating task. According to Schusler, “We at cialist with RCPS, to answer activities and programs of- In my case, our family endured RCSP take pride in searching some key questions typically fered. We also ensure that the the experience twice – within a for That Age In Place Home. asked by families and friends facilities have hospice waivers 4-year span -- when my moth- We have the knowledge and who are in similar situations: and have passed State of Cali- er and father who had been liv- resources to support all unique fornia inspections. ing with us for 7 years finally needs, preferences and desires SR: I know this is a basic reached the stage where high- of our clients and families. We question, but why does RCSP SR: What is the cost of using ly professional daily care was offer suggestions and support exist? RCPS services? necessary. during all types of transitions.” MS: We take the load off our MS: Our services are free to those who need them. We re- clients and their families to For more information about Unfortunately for us, finding ceive our commission directly narrow down the search to a RCSP, you are invited to call a well-managed, highly qual- from the facilities after a tran- few homes we feel are ap- Schusler at the office (949) ified care facility involved sition has been made and the proprite. We then sched- 413-4582, her cell (949) 412- hours of knocking on doors, clients and families, facilities ule tours with the families. 5947 or toll-free (800) 763- numerous phone calls, visi- and owners are all comfort- Whether the transition needs 1433. Her email is mel4se- tations, interviews and nego- able, safe, content and happy. to take place immediately or [email protected]. tiations. If only there was a within a week or months, we service available then like Or- will successfully handle the One such satisfied custom- See our ad ange County-based Residen- entire search. er is Ginny from Lake Forest on the back cover tial Care Placement Specialist who told Schusler: “I am so (RCPS). SR: How do you determine grateful to have found you. what level of care is required Not only did you find a home Founded in 1997, the compa- for each resident? quickly, but you knew imme- ny has developed close work- MS: Initially, we assess each diately what I wanted for Mary ing relationships with state-li- unique situation, and get to who has Alzheimer’s.” Page 35 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 In The Spotlight By Debbie L. Sklar

Ballroom Dancer’s Late Start and Hip Replacement to Becoming National Champ

Competitive ballroom dancer Q: How do you keep fit? The only magic is a scalpel in with a wise expert, a retired and national champion Darla A: I do nice dances in the hands of a skilled surgeon. surgeon, former chairman of Davies has recently published competition: Waltz, Tango, Patients should not be made orthopedics at a large hospital, her memoir, “Who Said I’d Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, to suffer with chronic pain for and world-traveled research- Never Dance Again? A Jour- Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, months or years. Don’t let any- er. He too suggested I put off ney from Hip Replacement Bolero, and Mambo. On one put limits on the potential surgery because at 50, I was Surgery to Athletic Victory.” days that we practice at the of your success after surgery. considered young for hip re- studio, I don’t work out at placement. He offered me no At 61 gorgeous years, Davies the gym If Jim is teach- Q: What made you start ball- sympathy nor solutions. I told continues to win champion- ing on the road or judging room dancing? him that I was anxious to get ship titles across the nation a competition, I work out A: I had seen a Latin Danc- back to ballroom dance com- each year. It wasn’t until age at the gym. Sometimes I esport competition on TV petitions. He told me that I 40 she discovered her passion practice dancing by my- years ago. I was captivated would not be able to dance for dance, but when a hip in- self. I can do all nine of by the athleticism, the ener- again after hip surgery. I was A: My husband, Jim Maranto jury threatened to cut her ball- my dance routines on time, to gy and the costumes. I started so annoyed and angered by and I have been competing as room dancing dreams short, the music, by myself, without taking dance lessons at a local his ignorant statement that it a Pro Am couple in ballroom she was determined to not only a partner. People see me in the community center, then ended was at that moment I decided dance competitions through- continue dancing but to keep aerobics room and think I’m up at a ballroom dance stu- that I would have to prove him out the country for more than winning championships. crazy! dio where Jim Maranto was a wrong. Eventually I found a 15 years. We have won many guest instructor one day. wonderful surgeon, who after championships and two United Now, she’s telling her story Q: What is your secret to a seeing my bad X-ray, told me: States titles, dancing together. in her new book, which high- happy life? Q: How did you discover that ‘You have no choice, you must I worked as a Realtor for 30 lights her journey from hip A: Don’t let little things or you needed a hip replacement? get a hip replacement. I will years before becoming an au- replacement surgery to her re- hateful people take away your A: I was enjoying success as a have you dancing again in no thor. We like golf and tennis, turn to the dance floor. joy! top competitive Pro Am com- time.’” and love to watch all sports. petitor. My legs were always Davies is the only competitive Q: What inspired you to write sore which seemed normal, Q: What was your recovery Q: What is your advice to se- athlete and ballroom dancer “Who Said I’d Never Dance but the pain worsened over the like after surgery? niors? who in less than three years— Again?” next five years. The painful A: I started with home therapy A: Without your health and fit- claimed the United States Pro A: I wrote this book to give groin ache sent me in search exercises, then progressed to ness you have less options to Am American Smooth Cham- future hip replacement pa- of relief. First a chiropractor physical therapy at the gym. enjoy life. Take care of your pionship title, succumbed to tients truth, hope, and en- told me that my problem was After four months I was doing body. I have seen so many hip replacement surgery, and couragement. I want all med- ‘definitely not the hip.’ Next, light, basic, dancing and slow- older people who have just fought back to regain the na- ical professionals to be able an orthopedic doctor discov- ly worked back to dancing my let themselves go. Years ago, tional championship. to recognize classic signs and I met famous fitness expert ered my degenerative arthri- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Vi- Jack Lalanne when he was in symptoms of a hip problem. I tis of the hip on an X-ray. He ennese Waltz dance routines. Here’s more about this busy his 90s. I told him I bought want doctors to be honest with suggested anti-inflammatory Seven months after surgery, and remarkable woman. his juicer that he was promot- patients, and not mislead them drugs, pain killers, and steroid I competed for the first time ing on TV. He told me to keep to believe that drugs, physical injections. He suggested I put with my new hip and placed Q: Tell us about you and your juicing for a long healthy life, therapy and steroid injections off hip replacement surgery first in all my events. At that husband who is your dance and never eat anything that are going to magically fix a because artificial joints might teacher. comes out of a box. severely deteriorated hip joint. last only 15 years. Next I met Continued on page 36 Page 36 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

complishments. Choose your In The doctors wisely. Sometimes Spotlight you just have to say ‘NO!’ to the limited expectations of Continued from page 35 others in order to succeed be- point I felt strong enough to yond measure. move onto a personal trainer. That was not easy! High lev- Q: Are you still competing? el ballroom dancing requires Where can the audience see core body strength and leg you next? strength to move with power A: I have been side-lined once and speed forward and back- again with foot surgery. I am wards down the dance floor, making big plans for another and in high heels. My personal comeback in the near future. I trainer had me jumping on and hope to be back on the dance off platforms and doing - leap floor performing at the top of ing lunges across the gym. I my game in the next month constantly surprised myself by or two. Keep up with me what I was capable of doing on mydancinghips.com and with my new hip. Ten months search author Darla Davies after my surgery, I placed 5th on Facebook and Instagram. at the US Championships. I My book: “Who Said I’d Nev- was pleased but still believed er Dance Again? A Journey that I could win a national ti- From Hip Replacement Sur- tle with this new hip. One year gery To Athletic Victory,” can later I did win the Pro Am be purchased wherever books are sold. Advertise in Open to the World American Smooth Championship. The Senior Reporter’s Q: Your book speaks a lot about sports psychology. How CLASSIFIED & important was it for your recovery? PROFESSIONAL A: I used my sports psychology training to overcome doubts SERVICE and negative thoughts during my recovery from surgery. I DIRECTORY surrounded myself with people who gave me the confidence to

Only get through the grueling journey back to the competition $37.50/ dance floor. I always stuck to mo with a 6-mo. my plan and pressed to move commitment onward. seniorreporter Q: What key takeaways do you [email protected] want readers to get from your or call book? Bill Thomas at A: Age is just a number. There (714) 458-5703 are many older athletes who have made phenomenal ac- Page 37 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Small Changes Can Mean Big Differences Answers To Questions About In Blood Pressure Control Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Almost half of the U.S. adult guide to BP raisers is at Cardiovascular disease (CVD) population has high blood heart.org/BPtools. is the leading cause of death pressure—that’s any reading for adults in the United States. at or above 130 for the top Take It Home About 610,000 people die number or 80 for the bottom Monitoring at home can of heart disease in the Unit- number. help confirm a diagnosis ed States every year—that’s and determine how well high risk for heart disease or roughly one in every four for an extended time, and it If you find yourself among your lifestyle changes and stroke.” deaths—but you can protect raises a person’s risk for CVD. them, it may be wise to medications are working to yourself. The most common All adults should be screened consider four lifestyle reduce your blood pressure. Here are some hints to help and serious types of CVD are for high blood pressure, and evaluation questions: you make those small changes: heart attack and stroke. The this is often done during a A growing number of people • 15–20 minutes of moderate good news is there are steps visit to your doctor’s office. 1. How often do you eat fruits are becoming aware of the aerobic activity per day can you can take to help prevent During the screening, a doc- and vegetables? risks of having high blood reduce the top number in your CVD. Here are questions you tor or nurse will wrap a blood 2. How much salt do you take pressure and the need to make blood pressure reading, called can ask yourself—and your pressure cuff around your up- in? changes to reduce the chances systolic pressure, by 5 to 8 doctor—to find out if you are per arm, inflate the cuff, and 3. Are you at least moderately of a heart attack or stroke. mmHg at risk and how you can pre- listen to your heartbeat with a active for half an hour a day? • Reducing sodium intake by vent CVD. stethoscope placed against the 4. Are you at a healthy weight 1,500 mg (3/4 of a teaspoon) inside of your elbow as the air for your height? per day can result in lowering Advertise in What are your risk factors? is slowly let out of the cuff. If systolic pressure 5 to 6 mmHg The Senior An important part of prevent- your blood pressure numbers What To Do • A 10-pound weight loss could ing CVD is knowing your risk are high, talk to your doctor If your assessment reveals Reporter’s lower systolic blood pressure factors. Nearly half of Ameri- about additional monitoring to room for improvement, by 5 mmHg. CLASSIFIED & can adults have at least one of see if you have hypertension or Michael Hochman, M.D., the three major risk fac-tors another health condition and if MPH, a Los Angeles Little-Known BP Raisers PROFESSIONAL for CVD: high blood pressure, you need treatment. physician and professor at If you do have high BP, consult smoking, and high cholesterol. the Keck School of Medicine SERVICE your health care provider or Fortunately, there are several Should you make lifestyle at the University of Southern pharmacist about the safety DIRECTORY ways your doctor can help you changes? California, has an encouraging of your over-the-counter determine your risk of having There are several risk factors message for you: “Know this: medicines. Only a heart attack or stroke in the for CVD that you can change, Small changes can make big next 10 years. Some methods and your doctor can help. differences. You don’t have Some OTC pain relievers, / for detecting CVD are more These risk factors include to overhaul everything you do $37.50 effective than others. Talk to known as nonsteroidal mo with a 6-mo. smoking, poor diet, and lack and eat. Tracking your blood your doctor about which meth- anti-inflammatory drugs, commitment of physical activity. pressure between health care or NSAIDs—such as od makes sense for you. visits lets you easily stay on top naproxen and ibuprofen— seniorreporter If you smoke, talk to your of your health. In 10 minutes may raise blood pressure. [email protected] Are you getting your blood doctor about getting help and or less, you can check your Acetaminophen may be a better or call pressure checked? medications that can improve numbers. If you are learning choice for pain. Drugstore cold Bill Thomas at Blood pressure measures the your chances of quitting. Your for the first time that your and flu medicines that contain (714) 458-5703 force of blood pushing against body mass index (or BMI) is blood pressure is creeping decongestants can also raise the walls of the arteries as the also an important risk factor upward, small changes in your blood pressure. To avoid these heart pumps blood around the for CVD. During an office vis- lifestyle—a bit more physical BP raisers, read medication body. High blood pressure it, your doctor will weigh you activity, a few more fruits and labels and discuss alternative (also known as hypertension) and, if you have obesity or are vegetables—could mean the pain, fever or cold medicine is a condition in which blood difference between low vs. with your doctor. A quick pressure rises and stays high Continued on page 39 Page 38 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

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Copyright Pyromod Software Inc. For personal use only. Not for publication. Page 39 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Heart Healthy form in narrow blood ves-sels, Continued from page 37 such as the ones in your heart and brain, it can cause a heart overweight, your doctor can attack or stroke. Aspirin can By Judith A. Rogow offer ways to help you lose help keep these blood clots suring family and friends that weight. Your doctor may also from happening, lower-ing Did You Feel That? we had survived and were screen for other conditions, your risk. There are some well, albeit shaken. such as diabetes, that are relat- risks associated with taking If, as so many did, you felt the area. Unfortunately, the same ed to weight and can in-crease low-dose aspirin every day, ground shake on July 4th and didn’t happen in the more re- Police and fire personnel re- your risk for CVD. To keep so make sure you talk to your wondered just what was hap- mote town of Trona, which ported for duty, officials from your heart and whole body doctor about whether aspirin is pening, imagine how it must was temporarily cut off from the county and state pledged healthy, eat plenty of vegeta- right for you. have felt mere miles from the help when the one road into help and several press con- bles, fruits, fiber, and whole epicenter. the town was impassable. ferences were held to keep us grains, and eat meals that are Recommendations to protect all aware of plans and events. low in salt, red meat, and satu- your heart As luck would have it, my As in many smaller cities, peo- Ridgecrest’s Mayor, Peggy rated fats. At least 2.5 hours of Many of these recommenda- family and I were in Ridge- ple banded together to help Breeden, County Supervisors moderate physical activity or tions were developed by the crest that weekend and, while each other. Neighbors shared in Kern County (Ridgecrest) 75 minutes of intense physical U.S. Preventive Services Task our holiday plans definitely food, water and expertise and San Bernardino (Trona), activity each week is also rec- Force—an independent group did not include rocking and along with hugs and prayers. Gov. Newsom and President ommended. Moderate physi- of national experts in pre-ven- rolling, we learned that some- Tents appeared on lawns and Trump all proclaimed states of cal activity can include such tion. The Task Force makes times all you can do is ‘hold backyards so those unwilling emergency and offered assis- things as riding a bike, swim- recommendations, based on on and pray’ when terra firma to return to their homes could tance. ming, or doing yard work or the latest science, about what feels more like a storm at sea. attempt to sleep. home repairs. Intense physical works and what doesn’t work China Lake, the huge Navy activity can include jogging when it comes to pre-venting According to the United States Within an incredibly short time Base that is the chief employ- or running, playing tennis, or disease and promoting good Geological Survey the first the Sierra Amateur Radio Club er in the area is in the process hiking uphill. Even if you are health. shock, a 6.4, came in at 10:02 was set up to ‘pass traffic’ so of clean up and repair like the healthy and simply want to on the morning of July 4th, members could report outages, rest of the city, but on a much stay that way, ask your doctor Learn More and many considered it mere needs, requests for assistance, larger scale. about how you can develop For further information on ‘blowing off steam’ as the re- and other emergency commu- heart-healthy habits. these and other Task Force gion is notorious for quake ac- nications. If you saw the images on recommendations, visit www. tivity. When a 5.4 hit around television or the Internet you Are statins right for you? uspreventiveservicestaskforce. 4 the next morning it was sup- Local groceries and other busi- might wonder how much dam- Statins are medications that org. posedly an aftershock. nesses that had cleaned up and age was actually done and how prevent cholesterol and fats begun to open were once again many deaths or serious injuries from building up in your blood At 8:19 that evening the big- faced with damage, loss of in- occurred. Although several vessels over time, which low- gest shake, a 7.1, hit. (In com- ventory, the need to clean, re- mobile homes were destroyed ers your cholesterol and re- parison, the Northridge quake stock shelves and ask exhaust- and minor injuries reported, duces your chances of having was logged at 6.9). Then af- ed personnel to keep going. Ridgecrest escaped fairly un- a heart attack or stroke. If you tershocks, some as high as 5.5 scathed. Trona, however, is a are age 40 to 75, talk to your according to the USGS, exac- A grassroots group, Ridgecrest much older town and, unlike doctor about your CVD risk erbated the fears and stress of Shoutouts, organized a convoy Ridgecrest, the buildings there and whether a statin may be pretty much everyone. to bring desperately needed were erected decades before right for you. water and other supplies to earthquake standards were re- Amazingly, damage and inju- Trona as soon as the road was quired. It has been estimated Should you take daily low- ries were comparatively minor passable. that over two dozen homes dose aspirin? given the power of the trio of were ruined, but there were no Taking a low-dose aspirin dai- shakes. The loss of basic utili- The Internet was a major injuries requiring professional ly can also potentially help ties, power and water was cor- source of information (and, assistance. prevent CVD in some adults rected fairly quickly given the sadly, misinformation) reas- Continued on page 42 age 50 to 69. When blood clots Page 40 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

Health Bulletin How To Never Miss A Day Of Your Medication Most people can’t go a day “Not following a prescription without a cup of coffee or correctly can seriously im- checking their e-mail. But with pact your health,” said Jamal the demands of everyday life Downer, a Walgreens pharma- it’s not surprising that about 50 cist. “Your local pharmacist is percent of patients sometimes an expert who can help you fail to take their daily medica- understand your medications tions as prescribed. and provide tips on how to use tools like smartphone apps that According to a new survey make it easier and more conve- by WebMD, over the past six nient to stay on track.” months one-third of respondents either sometimes or most Steps to help you take your of the time missed taking their medications include services medication as prescribed even Your pharmacist can help you online, through apps and in though 76 percent know it can make sure you take your medicine store: on time. cause their condition to wors- en or symptoms to return. without a cup of coffee or • Getting help whenever checking their e-mail. But with you need it: A pharmacist is When asked why they’d the demands of everyday life an integral part of your sup- missed a dose, 66 percent of it’s not surprising that about 50 port team, and now they are survey respondents said that percent of patients sometimes available anytime via phone. they forgot, 38 percent said fail to take their daily medica- Walgreens Pharmacy Chat ser- they experienced side effects, tions as prescribed. vice provides 24/7 access to and 26 percent weren’t able pharmacists who can answer to get to the pharmacy to refill According to a new survey questions to help you better their prescription on time. by WebMD, over the past six understand your medications, including side effects and how months one-third of respon- the other medicines you take “Not following a prescription dents either sometimes or most and food you eat may interact correctly can seriously im- of the time missed taking their with another drug. pact your health,” said Jamal medication as prescribed even Downer, a Walgreens pharma- though 76 percent know it can cist. “Your local pharmacist is • Setting reminders: Wheth- cause their condition to wors- an expert who can help you er you need a quick prompt en or symptoms to return. understand your medications to take your pill or a text alert and provide tips on how to use that your refill is available, tools like smartphone apps that When asked why they’d calendar notifications and free make it easier and more conve- missed a dose, 66 percent of tools like a pill reminder can nient to stay on track.” survey respondents said that help ensure you always have they forgot, 38 percent said your medication on hand. Steps to help you take your they experienced side effects, • Simplifying your refills: medications include services and 26 percent weren’t able online, through apps and in to get to the pharmacy to refill Most people can’t go a day their prescription on time. Continued on page 41 Page 41 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019

Tinseltown TalksBy Nick Thomas

Nick Thomas teaches at Au- An Ernie Kovacs Centennial burn University at Montgom- ery, Ala., and has written fea- Opening last summer in married photographer Martin tures, columns, and interviews Jamestown, N.Y., the National Mills, Josh Mills’ father, so for over 700 magazines and Comedy Center will launch an the younger Mills never knew newspapers. exhibition honoring comedian Kovacs personally. But Jolene Ernie Kovacs beginning with Brand did. a Festival from Aug. 7-11 (see Medication Continued from page 40 www.comedycenter.org). “Ernie influenced many enter- tainers including my husband Pharmacists can also coordi- “It’s the centennial of Ernie’s (George Schlatter) when he nate your prescription refills Ernie Kovacs album cover birth this year, so a great time produced Laugh-In,” Brand to a single pickup date with provided by Josh Mills Ernie Kovacs provided by Josh to recognize this influential said. “When I worked on Er- Mills the Save a Trip Refills® pro- the day who started on radio comedian,” said Laura La- nie’s show he began writing gram for free. Refilling your and basically put three walls “And Ernie would do every- Placa, the center’s director of little scripts just for me which prescription can be made more up and created a TV show, Er- thing – setting up the camera archives. “The Kovacs’ exhib- were really nice moments.” convenient by switching to a it will remain until summer nie did something different,” shots and working out techni- 90-day supply or setting up said Josh Mills, whose moth- cal problems. But he had a joy 2020.” In one memorable 1961 skit automatic refills. er (Edie Adams) was married about his work and his creativ- introduced by the cigar smok- to Kovacs at the time of his ity. He was a delightful and re- Though he died tragically in a ing Kovacs, Brand played a • Making refills convenient: death. “Ernie had a cockeyed ally sweet man to work with.” single car accident at just 42, weather girl seductively read- Just like you can order pur- perspective of the world that Kovacs would leave his mark ing the forecast. chases online from your on comedy for decades. Like few comedians have matched, In addition to the exhibit, phone, you can have refills a very surreal and offbeat way which contains Kovacs memo- other pioneers of early televi- “Yeah, that one was famous,” shipped directly to your home. of looking at comedy.” rabilia provided by Mills who sion in the 1950s who were ex- she said, laughing. “I watched With Walgreens Express™, is the executive for the Kovacs ploring its boundaries such as it a while back on YouTube patients can prepay and pick This was most evident in Ko- estate, a new CD – “The Er- Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and and wondered how it got by up prescriptions in a dedicated vacs’ TV shows which were nie Kovacs Album: Centen- Steve Allen, Kovacs pressed it the censors!” line or get their eligible medi- further by satirizing and lam- broadcast on several networks nial Edition” – was released cations delivered. pooning the new medium. throughout the 1950s and early in July for the centennial (see 1960s in various versions and www.erniekovacs.com). From pill reminders to tools “Unlike other comedians of formats. They often featured for conveniently managing innovative skits written by “It’s basically some of Ernie’s your condition, the answer to Kovacs which inspired later best-known bits with six bonus improved health and saving TV comedy formats. tracks never before released money could be in the palm of National Comedy Center provided your hand. Download the Wal- by NCC and Steve Neilans digitally,” Mills said. “I’ve had conversations with greens app or ask your local Monty Python’s Terry Jones She says Kovacs worked him- pharmacist how they can help “His work still resonates 60 who grew up in Minneapolis self and the crew hard, begin- you stay on track with your years later because it’s not and he said that in Eisenhow- ning at 6 a.m. on Sundays and medications. topical,” LaPlaca said. “It’s er’s 1950s America you just working through the next day experimental and still inno- For further information, go to didn’t see anything like Ernie until 1 a.m. http://bit.ly/redphone-wakeup. Kovacs,” Mills said. “You vative. The National Comedy see Ernie’s influence on that “It was just cheaper to keep Center’s museum environment show.” us going into overtime rather is an excellent way to highlight Ernie Kovacs and Jolene Brand on the set. Credit Ediad Productions than coming back another day his contributions to the history and National Comedy Center After Kovacs’ death, Adams for a new set up,” she said. of comedy.” Page 42 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Life in Long Beach By Lyn Jensen Red Cross Provides Smoke Alarms and More

California law states all residenc- unteer is as easy as going to the es must have smoke detectors in Red Cross website and register- each bedroom and on each floor, ing. If you don’t have access to a and each alarm must be equipped computer or just have more ques- with non-replaceable, non-re- tions about opportunities, please movable batteries that have at feel free to call [the] Long Beach least a 10-year life span. Don’t chapter office and set up a time to worry about the cost, because the been in the city of Long Beach for come and visit us.” Red Cross may be able to provide just over 100 years now. Locally and install them for you for free. the Long Beach Chapter responds Address: 3150 E. 29 St., Long To find out if you qualify, contact to immediate disasters in the sur- Beach, CA 90806 your local Red Cross, or search rounding area. The Long Beach Phone: 562-595-6341 SoundTheAlarm.org/LosAngeles [Chapter] operates as one part of Web: https://www.redcross. if you have Internet access. the larger Los Angeles Region.” org/local/california/los-angeles/ about-us/locations/long-beach. Rambo describes some of the or- html ganization’s activities: “The Red Cross takes blood donations, and JUST we have a program called the Veteran’s History Project where JUDITH we record stories from veterans Continued from page 39 about their experience and that interview is preserved in the Li- At a SARC debriefing session brary of Congress.” the general consensus was that Founded by Clara Barton in the area pulled together for ev- 1881, the American Red Cross He suggests checking the Red erything from helping to con- is a humanitarian organization Cross website for details on pro- nect people with basic infor- that provides emergency assis- grams, volunteering, and training. mation to calming fears. tance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness information and He notes most of the training is As Mayor Breeden so empa- education. In Long Beach, ser- free, except for CPR, first aid, and thetically put it at a press con- vices are provided by the Greater AED courses. ference “Ridgecrest Rocks!” Long Beach / Rio Hondo Chap- to which must be added the ter, which serves nearly 4 million values of small-town America people in 44 communities includ- are alive and well! ing the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

“Everything the Red Cross does Nedan Rambo, disaster program is possible because of the dedi- manager for the local region, cation of the volunteers and the provided further information via generosity of our donors. During e-mail: “I cannot say how long a disaster response, the workforce the Long Beach Red Cross has is over 90 percent volunteers,” been in its current office but it has Rambo adds. “Becoming a vol- Page 43 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019 Page 44 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] AUGUST 2019