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Rita Moreno “I love playing people who don’t have a sense of humor…there’s nothing funnier than a person with no sense of humor.” – Rita Moreno

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She went outside on • Housekeeper my reading chair with a the deck as I had done but bright light next to me to heard nothing out there. Ernesto read some before going to When she came back to the (562) 841-4481 bed. I put my footrest up house though, she could and opened a good book. hear the noise as plain as My wife got up from the day. Our two dogs seemed other chair next to me to be unaffected by the picking up her cell phone noise and looked at us like to make a phone call as we were hearing things she tossed the book she they didn’t hear. was reading back into her chair. She was talking to Continued on page 5 Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Page 5 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Boom! September Continued from page 3 Finally, putting our brains together, we determined Calendar of Events that the noise was not outside anywhere and couldn’t be heard on other Virtual Art Steps Classes Dachshund Races Bolsa Chica floors in the house. It was Ongoing Huntington Beach Conservancy Wetland then that my wife solved Art Steps online program is Sundays Restoration Events the mystery. When she (ED Note: Please check with debuting its online, interac- 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.) Huntington Beach had got up out of the chair each venue or event before at- tive art program based on its Come see the short-legged Second Sunday and Last to use her cell phone, tending as many events, class- award-winning program. Try a but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race Saturday of each month she had flipped the book es, and regular events have class for free. Art Steps offers to the finish line once a month 9 a.m.to 12 p.m. she was reading onto the been canceled due to the on- realistic, classical drawing and at Old World Village. Arrive Enjoy the Great Outdoors chair. The book had land- going COVID-19 pandemic painting skills to kids ages 4 early and stay for lunch on while helping restore the Bolsa ed on the button for the lockdowns in each city.) and up, teens and adults. Stu- the dog-friendly patio. $3 ad- Chica Wetlands twice month- electric chair that you use dents receive hands-on, step- mission fee for adults, $2 for ly. Service includes restoration to put the footrest down. Pacific Symphony by-step guidance as they walk kids. At, Old World Village, of native plant communities The footrest was already Free bi-weekly Thursday through lessons in a variety 7561 Center Ave., Huntington through non-native plant re- down so the noise was the night online series of subject matter and media, Beach. moval and cleanup efforts. electric motor trying to Virtual Tchaikovsky from crayons through oil paint, Wear close-toed shoes, layered make the footrest go down Spectacular gaining confidence through Beach Cleanups clothing, protection from the when it was already down. Sept. 10 learning to skillfully render San Clemente and sun and bring water. Ages 6 It kept banging BOOM, 7 p.m. what they see, one step at a Huntington Beach years – Adult (Kids under 14 BOOM, BOOM as it tried Summer Replay, a compli- Held the first and second need to be supervised by an to close. mentary, four-concert virtu- time. Call, (714) 524-2248. Saturday of every month adult). Donations of heavy-dual series, invites audiences The monthly cleanup event Santa Ana Art Walk ty trash bags, work gloves, and If we hadn’t heard the to revisit Pacific Symphony helps keep beaches clean while Santa Ana bottled water are appreciated. noise it eventually would performances of great master- learning about coastal con- First Saturday of the Month At, Bolsa Chica Conservancy have worn out the motor works featured in past seasons. servation and marine debris. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Interpretive Center, 3842 War- or maybe even started a The series host is Eileen Jea- The cleanups are held the first Downtown Santa Ana offers a ner Ave., Huntington Beach. fire. Another mystery was nette, the symphony’s senior Saturday in San Clemente and look at the arts the first Satur- solved. vice-president of artistic plan- the second Saturday in Hun- day of each month when gal- ning. Audiences are invited tington. At, Huntington State Visitor Night at leries, theatres, artists, and per- virtually to see each program Beach, Lifeguard Tower No. UCI Observatory and interviews with special formers in the Artists Village 2; San Clemente State Beach. UCI Irvine guests before each concert host a monthly Open House UCI Observatory is open to begins, including Principal for the public. There are typi- Beach Cleanups the public, around five times Trumpet Barry Perkins next up cally more than 150 participat- Seal Beach per year. Visitor Nights are on Sept. 10. Virtual concerts ing studios and galleries locat- Held from 9 a.m. to noon, free of charge, although a do- can be viewed by signing in ed in historic buildings in the third Saturday of every nation per family is suggested with an email address. Each heart of downtown Santa Ana. month to defray the costs, and there is program will be available The monthly event lets you The community event, gloves, a campus parking fee. 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In the now-fabled summer In January 1967, the “Human The original “peace and love” of 1967, San Francisco’s Be-In” saw 30,000 people crowd eventually fled the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood gather at Golden Gate Park to Haight when the neighborhood temporarily morphed into a witness ex-Harvard professor began to show the effects of community of societal drop- Timothy Leary first offer his overcrowding, unsanitary con- outs, college students, teen- now-legendary command of ditions, and crime. As much as age runaways, vagrants, and “Turn on, tune in, drop out” anything else, though, it was hustlers. Often clad in Army amid Hindu chants and throb- an influx of hard drugs that surplus and thrift-store outfits, bing Rock music. hastened the area’s fall. many had come to share a col- lective spirit of togetherness June brought the Monterey Pop But the primary elements of and love. Festival (dubbed the Monterey the Summer of Love have Pot Festival by some drug-ori- never died. James Rado and Oh yes. And plenty of sex, ented wags). John Phillips of Gerome Ragni, two young drugs, and Rock ’n Roll, as the Mamas and Papas had cre- men who had witnessed the well. ated pal Scott McKenzie’s mil- Human Be-In, felt so inspired lion-selling hit “San Francis- by what they experienced that co (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in The Haight (as it was nick- they created the groundbreak- Your Hair).” This, of course, named) became a social Eden. ing musical drama “Hair.” only added to the allure of a The epicenter of cool. A cul- Its success guaranteed that at must-visit destination for those tural Utopia. Those who took least the unique spirit of 1967 anxious to answer the Bay Ar- up residence there tended to be would endure far beyond that ea’s clarion call. disillusioned teens and young turbulent summer. adults who often railed against But the days of this Edenic Bibliography a corrupt government, rampant Book: world were numbered. The consumerism, and an overseas Selvin, Joel. Summer of Love: The tsunami of young people head- Inside Story of LSD, Rock & Roll, war that was claiming 100 ing for San Francisco alarmed Free Love, and High Times in the lives each week. Armed with Wild West. New York: Dutton/ the police force there, many compassion, idealism, and Penguin Books USA Inc., 1994. of whom were upset and de- Internet: lots and lots of flowers, up to termined to keep the invading Love, Robert. “Celebrating the 100,000 folks staked a claim in 50th Anniversary of the Sum- army of motley vagabonds mer of Love.” https://www.aarp. the Bay Area that summer. from overwhelming their org/politics-society/history/info- beautiful coastal city. Irritat- 2017/remembering-the-summer-of-love. AARP, Aug/Sept. For a while, money seemed to ed residents proclaimed that 2017. EVERY MORNING MY no longer be much of a rele- the area simply couldn’t ade- en.wikipedia.org. Summer of vant issue. An overall attitude Love. HUMAN SHAVES OFF quately absorb such an influx Selvin, Joel. “Summer of Love: HIS FACE FUR, HE’S of sharing and community of people, that the infrastruc- Paradise That Never Was Lives FUNNY LIKE THAT. had blossomed among many ture and resources would be- on in Legend.” https://www.sf- come strained to the breaking chronicle.com/entertainment/ — T U C K young San Franciscans by the article/Paradise-that-never-was- adopted 05-04-11 mid-1960s. This led to, among point. Finally, much of the lives-on-in-legend. March 10, “coolness” factor evaporated 2017. other things, the establishment when bus tours of the Haight Weller, Sheila. “Suddenly That of a Free Store (nobody paid Summer.” https://www.vanityfair. brought gawking tourists, each com/culture/2012/07/lsd-drugs- for donated food and clothing) of whom was handed a print- summer-of-love-sixties. June 14, and a Free Clinic (staffed by out that explained such hippie 2012. Video: American Experience: kind-hearted volunteer doctors slang words as teenybopper, The Summer of Love. PBS and and nurses). weed, and trip. WGBH, March 14, 2007. Page 9 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Your Dental Visit Dentists Warn Patients About the Importance of Preventive Care See the world’s only authentic flying The COVID-19 pandemic mid-March shutdown of den- Japanese Zero fighter has changed many aspects of tal clinics for non-emergent our lives, including dental ap- care. In Washington state, Del- Planes of Fame pointments and other import- ta Dental’s statewide claims Air Museum ant medical care. data indicates that people are 14998 Cal Aero Drive Chino, CA 91710 again beginning to prioritize

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Fast approaching 89, actress Her career has spanned more The cover of the March 1, Rita Moreno – the queen of the than 70 years; among her no- 1954, edition of “Life Maga- original “West Side Story” – table acting work are support- zine” featured the young Puer- continues to shine her light off ing roles in the musical films to Rican actress/entertainer and on the entertainment stage. “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952), with the provocative title “Rita “The King and I” (1956) and Moreno: An Actresses’ Cata- Last year alone, she appeared “West Side Story” (1961), as log of Sex and Innocence.” on six different TV shows well as a 1971 to 1977 stint while producing and appearing on the children’s television se- It was sexpot time, a stereo- in Steven Spielberg’s new film ries “The Electric Company,” type that would plague her adaptation of the iconic Broad- and a supporting role as Sis- throughout the decade. If not way play that was scheduled to ter Peter Marie Reimondo on cast as a Hispanic pepper pot, premiere on Dec. 20. the 1997 to 2003 HBO series she could rely on being cast as a long time of dating, Presley fifth coveted award, the Pea- “Oz.” another “exotic,” such as her continued to delay taking their Moreno will be playing Val- body, in 2019, becoming the appearance on “Father Knows relationship to the next level. entina, a re-conceived and first Latino to win the prize. Best” (1954) as an exchange “He was like a baby brother expanded version of the char- student from India. who couldn’t make an interest- acter of Doc, the owner of the Moreno was romantically ing conversation.” corner store in which Tony, involved with actor Marlon played by Ansel Elgort, works. Brando. It was a tumultuous At age 11, she landed her first relationship due to his infidel- movie experience, dubbing ity. When she became preg- Spanish-language versions of nant, Brando arranged for an US films. Less than a month abortion, which failed, caus- before her 14th birthday on ing Moreno to attempt suicide. Nov. 22, 1945, she made her Broadway debut in the play Moreno’s career is as diverse “Skydrift” at the Belasco The- as the impact she has had on atre, co-starring with a young the entertainment scene. It all Her other notable films in- Eli Wallach. Although she started in 1943 (the year this clude “Popi” (1969), “Car- would not appear again on writer was born) when she hit nal Knowledge” (1971), “The Broadway for almost two de- the Broadway stage. She was Four Seasons” (1981), “I Like cades, she had arrived profes- born just 12 years earlier as It Like That” (1994),: and the Because of a dearth of decent sionally. Rosa Dolores Alverio in Hu- cult film “Slums of Beverly material, Moreno had to play She’s also currently portraying macao, Puerto Rico. Hills” (1998). She voiced the roles in movies that she con- the role of the matriarch Lydia titular role of Carmen Sand- sidered degrading. Among the Margarita del Carmen Inclan iego in “Where on Earth Is better pictures, she appeared Maribona Leyte-Vidal de Ri- Carmen Sandiego?” from in were the classic “Singin’ in era in the remake of “One Day 1994 to 1999. For theater, she the Rain” (1952) and The King At a Time.” is best known for her role as and I (1956).” Googie Gomez in “The Ritz.” One of only 11 people to have Despite her talent, roles com- received the four major en- Moreno stated in a national mensurate with that talent were tertainment honors – Emmy, TV talk show interview and not forthcoming in the 1960s. Oscar, Tony, and Grammy her biography that Elvis Pres- Awards (EGOT), she added a ley was not a good lover. After Continued on page 30 Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

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Advertise in ‘Candida’ The Senior Reporter’s Dawn MBA, Realtor CLASSIFIED & By Randal C. Hill Seniors List for as low as 1% PROFESSIONAL Tony Orlando was born Mi- would change the ex-singer’s that he stood to make an easy chael Anthony Orlando Cassa- life forever. $3,000 and that the release SERVICE vitas in 1944 in Hell’s Kitchen, would probably bomb anyway. DIRECTORY N.Y. to a Puerto Rican mother Medress explained that he and a Greek father. By age 15, had a potential hit song called Wrong. “Candida”— issued Tony had formed a Doo-wop “Candida” for Bell Records. under the name Dawn — be-

Only group called the Five Gents. But, to the producer, the prima- came a sales sensation as the Before long, he and his pals ry vocals on the demo done by blend of street-corner Doo- $37.50/ were cutting demos (demon- a Blues singer named Frankie wop, Latin rhythms and Brill Planes of mo with a 6-mo. stration records) at the Brill Parris simply didn’t click. To Building Pop drove the 45 all commitment Building, the prestigious home Hank, Parris’s voice lacked the the way to Billboard chart spot Fame Air of the Big Apple’s hit-song Latin “groove” that Medress No. 3. seniorreporter Museum factory. felt was essential to the tune’s Continued from page 9 [email protected] chance for success. “It needs Medress then brought Tony a or call Music publisher/producer Don an ethnic feel on the lead vo- second song. Even though Or- the Wright Flyer to the space Kirshner signed 16-year-old cal, Tony,” he explained. lando disliked “Knock Three age Apollo Capsule. We house Bill Thomas at Orlando as a solo artist and, in Times,” he again chose to help over 150 Aircraft and displays. (714) 458-5703 1961, Tony cut a pair of Top Tony warily asked, “It’s for a his persuasive pal. Many of the Aircraft are fly- 40 singles —“Halfway to Par- release?” able, including the P-51 Mus- adise” and “Bless You.” But When the second Dawn of- tang, F4U Corsair, P-47 Thun- his subsequent 45s tanked, and “Yes,” was the reply. “It could fering rocketed to No. 1, Or- derbolt, P-40 Warhawk, B-25 he found himself a washed-up be a smash with your voice on lando quit his executive job Mitchell, P-38 Lightning, F-86 teen idol at age 17. the track.” and hired two gorgeous back- Sabre & Russian Mig 15. up-singers—Thelma Hopkins “I can’t do that, Hank,” Orlan- and Joyce Vincent Wilson — Our Mission is to preserve avi- Orlando stayed in the music do countered. “I’d lose my job to hit the lucrative tour road ation history, inspire interest business, though, and by the if I recorded for another com- as Tony Orlando and Dawn. in aviation, educate the public, late 1960s, he had worked pany.” For the next six years, the trio and honor aviation pioneers his way up the Columbia Re- cords corporate ladder. As a enjoyed adulation via sold- and veterans. Medress continued coaxing. vice president of CBS Music’s out concerts, numerous TV “It’s just a single, and since the April Blackwood offices, he appearances, and 10 more hit We are a non profit 501 (c)(3) harmonies are so strong, we’ll helped to guide the careers of singles. organization that has grown put it out as a group. Nobody such superstars as Barry Ma- for the past 57 years through will ever know.” Bibliography donations. We receive no mon- nilow, James Taylor, Nilsson, Books: Orlando, Tony, with Patsi Bale Cox. and Laura Nyro. ies from the government. Orlando enjoyed working be- Halfway to Paradise. New York: St. For more info please visit: Martin’s Press, 2002. All quotes are hind a desk and had no de- from here. www.planesoffame.org One of Tony’s business friends sire to return to recording, but Internet: was record producer Hank Hank remained adamant and “Candida” by Dawn. https://www. songfacts.com/facts/tony-orlan- Planes of Fame Air Museum Medress, who had begun his leaned in further. “Come on, do-dawn/candida. 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chi- career as a member of the Tony. I really need you to do Clemente, T. J. Interview: A Talk with hitmaking group the Tokens Legend Tony Orlando.” https://www. no, CA 91710 this.” hamptons.com. Tel - 909-597-3722 (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”). James, Gary. “Gary James’ Interview One day, Medress phoned with Tony Orlando.” http://www. Fax - 909-597-4755 Orlando finally gave in, heav- classicbands.com/ TonyOrlandoInt- www.planesoffame.org Orlando with a request that ing a sigh and rationalizing erview.html Page 17 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Newsworthy Trends Seventy-two Percent of Women Want to be Entrepreneurs, New Study Reveals Here’s good news about the in entrepre- it happened three separate economy: Around the world, neurship in- times on average. entrepreneurship is an import- terest may be ant driver of economic devel- attributed to While such challenges may opment and growth. It can also current eco- be a catalyst for the surge in be empowering for women nomic condi- entrepreneurship, the top mo- and other previously under- tions, many tivation for starting a business represented groups in business of the wom- was revealed as becoming a ownership. en surveyed role model for younger wom- raised con- en (80%), followed by interest Worldwide, it is estimated that cerns about in becoming their own boss the number of women-owned overwhelm- (61%) and a commitment to businesses is one-quarter to ing challeng- helping break the glass ceiling one-third of all enterprises, es they expe- (67%). and the segment continues to rience in the grow as there are still many traditional These women are entering women who aspire to make workplace their endeavors with eyes wide entrepreneurship a reality, as compared to open, and don’t expect en- revealed by a new Herbalife their male trepreneurship to be smooth Nutrition survey. colleagues. sailing: A third of women In fact, more with plans for entrepreneur- The second annual survey, than 60 per- ship are “very worried” about which explored women and cent of wom- their business—or future busi- entrepreneurship globally, re- en said they would like to start ness—failing in the next five vealed that nearly three-quar- a business due to unfair treat- years. ters of women aspire to open ment in previous job roles. their own business, and of The women believe the top those, 50 percent don’t yet Of the women surveyed: three challenges when starting have a business, and 22 per- •70 percent believe women a business all revolve around cent have one but would like must work harder to have the finances—earning enough to open another. same opportunities as men in money to offset costs (51%), the workforce. having enough budget to grow “Women entrepreneurs create (51%) and financing their a source of income for them- •43 percent of women have de- business (48%). selves and their families. They layed having children because are a vital part of our world’s they thought it would nega- This concern for money was economic engine that society tively affect their career. echoed in last year’s survey, needs to support with flexi- when 58% of women reported ble opportunities, mentorship, financing their business to be and access to capital,” said Ibi •25 percent said they had faced the most challenging aspect. Montesino, Senior Vice Pres- pregnancy discrimination. ident and Managing Director, For many, though, the benefits North America Region, Herb- •42 percent believe they’ve outweigh the challenges. The alife Nutrition. been unfairly overlooked for a raise or promotion because of While some of the increase their gender and, among those, Continued on page 26 Page 18 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Veterans News & Notes DAV Provides a Century of Care for Disabled Veterans From a World War I veteran families at no cost or obliga- who lost both legs to a Viet- tion to them. nam vet suffering the effects of Agent Orange to a young Ma- DAV’s benefits advocates are From WWI through today, Ameri- rine with post-traumatic stress located nationwide to assist ca’s veterans get help, advice and disorder finding her way after veterans with accessing the support from DAV and you can be part of the solution. returning home from Afghan- health care, financial, dis- istan—many of America’s vet- ability and educational bene- other 1.4 million at risk. DAV’s erans live with physical, men- fits they’ve earned. For those Homeless Veterans Initiative tal and emotional injuries that needing guidance on the tran- promotes partnership between impact their lives as a result sition to civilian life, DAV ad- the organization and federal, of military service. They often vocates provide benefits coun- state, county and local govern- need support with things such seling at nearly 100 military ments to develop programs to as navigating the complex De- installations throughout the assist homeless veterans in be- partment of Veterans Affairs country. They also assist vet- coming self-sufficient. system to access veterans ben- erans with filing initial claims efits, including health care and for their VA benefits, as well as When natural disasters strike, education benefits or identify- providing everyday support. from hurricanes to wildfires, ing employment opportunities the DAV team is on the ground DAV is also committed to en- after military service. And to help our heroes. DAV pro- suring our nation’s warriors because of their service-con- vides financial assistance to have the tools, resources and nected health conditions, they help eligible veterans and their opportunities they need to can be particularly vulnerable families secure food, warm competitively enter the job during health epidemics and clothes and shelter and dis- market and secure meaningful economic downturns. tributes supply kits with ba- employment. DAV helps facil- sic comfort items. In the past itate more than 144 career fairs Fortunately, DAV (Disabled five years alone, the program annually, including virtual and American Veterans) has been has provided more than $3.6 live events to connect veterans providing a century of care to million to assist nearly 10,000 with employers who are com- help disabled veterans of all victims. generations adjust to life back mitted to hiring them. DAV offers advice to job seekers on home. For the last 100 years, Another growing need, par- how to succeed in their careers this nonprofit organization ticularly for the aging veteran while educating companies has offered a range of services population, is transportation to on the value they bring to the from assisting veterans in ac- medical appointments. Since workforce. To find a schedule cessing the benefits earned 1987, DAV has organized of DAV’s career fairs, go to through their service to finding no-cost rides with volunteer jobs.dav.org. meaningful employment and drivers to get veterans to their supporting their families. DAV scheduled care at VA medical DAV also helps address the has continued to evolve and facilities. During this time, underlying issues of homeless- provide new care as veterans’ DAV has donated 3,678 ve- needs have changed. How- ness. Studies show that PTSD hicles at a cost of nearly $85 ever, one tradition remains a is a leading contributor to the million to the program and has constant: DAV’s services are homelessness of nearly 40,000 provided to veterans and their American veterans, with an- Continued on page 26 Page 19 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

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By Debbie L. Sklar Line. And the company had a horse change station near what is now the southeast corner of Oso Parkway and Cabot Road.

The next time you pay a visit to Mission Viejo check out some of these locations, you’ll be surprised and fascinated at The Roads of Mission Viejo the same time! Like a lot of roads, many in the city of Mission Viejo have their own stories and fascinating histories behind them.

For instance, Mission Viejo is situated between the two oldest roads in California. The A historical marker can be seen first overland trail in -Cali in the center of the Oso Parkway Bridge in Mission Viejo honoring fornia runs along the city’s the 1769 Spanish Portola expedi- eastern border (made by the tion party, who walked near the bridge. Photo via Waymarking. 1769 Spanish exploration com party of Gov. Gaspar de Por- tola) and the El Camino Real It may be hard to believe but (the King’s Highway or Royal years ago, there was only foot Road), which once linked Cal- traffic on El Camino Real and ifornia’s 21 Spanish missions, the first vehicle on the road- runs along its western edge ei- way was a two-wheel, ox- drawn cart known or “carreta.” ther under or near what is now

949 363-0901 the I-5. DRE01526916 Additionally, during the1880s, much of El Camino Real was Also, a neat historical marker covered by train tracks of the can be seen in the center of the California Central train line, a Oso Parkway Bridge honor- subsidiary of the Atchison, To- ing the 1769 Spanish Portola peka, and Santa Fe Railroad. expedition party, who walked near the bridge. In 1849 during the Gold Rush,

DRE01526916 local “ranchos” drove cattle Another interesting factoid is north over El Camino Real to that a group once camped in San Francisco to sell as meat an area that is now a section to a busy and populated city. of O’Neill Park on July 24 and 25, 1769. It is said a soldier of By 1852, the Stage line of (949) 363-0901 this group lost his blunderbuss Alexander and Banning begun or “Trabuco.” The expedi- gan the first stage transpor- tion party named the place San tation company between Los Francisco de Solano to honor Angeles and San Diego. The a Peruvian missionary, but it best-known stage line to op- is referred to as the Trabuco erate between the cities was Mesa or Trabuco Plano. the Seeley and Wright Stage Page 21 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 September Book Club

ever accumulated ‘All Hands on Deck’ moment coloring book, and planner all “As he seeks to uncover why, more power and to save the Republic. His solu- in one. And because you fill in Detective Dave Robicheaux wealth, abused it tion is simple: if all you can the dates you want, it never be- gets too close to both Isolde’s less, or used that do is vote, then vote. But if comes outdated,” according to mother and the mistress of her power more to ad- you can inform people of the publisher Gallery Books father, a venomous New Or- vance the human truth, that’s even better. And leans mafioso whose jealousy condition. the truth is that the future of A Private Cathedral has no bounds. In retribution, Take a break from the heat American freedom rests on A Dave Robicheaux Novel he hires a mysterious assassin and pick up one of these new “And yet, as America blos- Donald Trump’s reelection,” Part of Dave Robicheaux to go after Robicheaux and his books as summer winds down. somed, leftwing radicalism according to publisher Thresh- By James Lee Burke longtime partner, Clete Purcel. Read one by the pool if you and resentment festered be- old Editions This hitman is unlike any the still want to remain outside or neath the surface, threatening ‘Bobbsey Twins from Homi- curl up under a shaded tree. to undermine democracy first The Ideal Planner cide’ have ever faced. He can Any of these new reads should in the 60s and now — more By Emma Chamberlain induce horrifying hallucina- keep you busy and more than insidiously than ever — in tions and travels on a menac- entertained. the form of social justice ing ghost ship that materializ- warriors, the Deep State, and es without warning. To defeat Live Free Or Die compromised institutions like him and rescue Johnny and America (and the World) academia and the mainstream Isolde, Robicheaux will have on the Brink media. to overcome the demons that By Sean Hannity have tormented him through- “Our fate if we succumb to a out his adult life — alcohol- Democratic victory in 2020? ism, specters from combat in A big step toward full-blown Vietnam, and painful mem- socialism along with the eco- “Until now, it seemed like ev- “After finding himself caught ories of women to whom he nomic dysfunction and social ery planner was for ‘that per- up in one of Louisiana’s oldest opened his heart only to see strife that are its hallmarks. fect girl.’ But what if you’re and bloodiest family rivalries, killed. With radical Democrats de- just muddling through? What Detective Dave Robicheaux manding the Green New Deal, if you’re kind of weird, a little must battle the most terrifying “A Private Cathedral, James socialized medicine, abortion obsessed, definitely silly, love adversary he has ever encoun- Lee Burke’s 40th book, is his on demand, open borders, art and fashion, and some- tered: a time-traveling super- most powerful tale, one that abolishing the Electoral Col- times accidentally skip days or human assassin. will captivate readers—mix- lege, packing the Supreme weeks or months in your plan- ing crime, romance, mytholo- Court, and an end to free ner but don’t want those pages “The Shondell and Balangie gy, horror, and science fiction “America’s top-rated Cable speech, our great nation will to go to waste? Emma looked to produce a thrilling sto- families are longtime enemies news host offers his first book be fundamentally transformed everywhere but could not find ry about the all-consuming, in the New Iberia criminal un- in 10 years: a look at Ameri- beyond recognition. such a planner. So she decided all-conquering power of love,” derworld and show each other ca’s fight against those who to make one herself and share according to publisher Simon no mercy. Yet their youngest would reverse our tradition of “Ronald Reagan once said, it with the world. and Schuster. heirs, Johnny Shondell and freedom — a fight we can’t af- “Freedom is but one genera- ford to lose in 2020. tion away from extinction,” “With guided journal pages, Isolde Balangie, Rock ‘N’ Roll and his words have never rung custom mood boards, puzzles, musician teenagers with magi- “America is great for a reason. truer. games, lists, corny quotes, cal voices, have fallen in love Built on principles of freedom, cool designs, and silly mes- and run away after Isolde was rugged individualism, and “In Live Free or Die,” Sean sages from Emma, it’s a dia- given as a sex slave to John- self-sufficiency, no country has demonstrates why now is an ry, scrapbook, guided journal, ny’s uncle. Continued on page 23 Page 22 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 The Staggering Beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage

Story by Ronnie Greenberg • Photos by Joe Hilbers From the grandeur of its glaciers to the majesty of its trieved from abandoned native and lust of the Gold Rush days mountains, breathtaking and village sites are beautifully that still lingers here. foreboding landscapes beckon preserved and artfully relate to you on a journey of intriguing the legends and lore of Alas- Sites include Mendenhall Gla- discovery through the south- ka’s indigenous people. cier, Juneau’s most popular erly stretch of Alaska’s 1,000- attraction. The glacier begins mile Panhandle, known as the The Lumberjack Show with high above Juneau and flows Inside Passage. master woodsmen demonstrat- 12 miles down the mountains ing logrolling, sawing pole from the Juneau Icefields. The protected blue-green wa- climbing gives a fascinating in- Though there are many op- terway, sculpted during the sight into how the lumberjacks tions to explore the glaciers, overcame the rugged hazard- the ultimate experience is on last Ice Age, weaves along Old Fashion Welcome to Ketchikan coves, placid lakes, flow- ous Tongass Forest and coast- a spectacular helicopter tour ing rivers, and towering cas- mountain goats. Where life Hillsides with steep wooden al wilderness Juneau Alaska’s with breathtaking views over cading waterfalls. Awesome and land have remained un- stairways lead up to clusters capital city and the stunning alpine ridges and jagged ice stark panoramas of majestic spoiled through the ages, dol- of weatherworn hill-hanging gateway to the glaciers cling spires. phins, porpoises, seals, sea houses with gable rooftops. fjords, snowfields, and ice- to the base of two 3,500-foot lions, sea otters, humpback, Creek Street stands as the once fields dramatically unfold, as mountains, surrounded by true Glacier Bay National Park has and killer whales thread their infamous location of the Red- calving crystalline glaciers, wilderness. incredible tidewater glaciers way through waterways, islets, Light District in this bawdy deep and slick from ethereal and keys. Millions of salmon town of the early 1900s with ice-blue water, mold around navigate the furling rivers as “Dolly’s House” offering a entire mountains. The majes- hawks and seagulls screech, glimpse into the area’s frontier ty of lush green rain forests and American Bald Eagles times. completes the timeless natural soar high above. beauty of this vast wilderness. Known as the “Salmon Capi- Ketchikan tal of the World.” three harbors Nature in all her untamed glory Nestled in the heart of the teem with fishing boats, barg- is the heart of Southeast Alas- Tongass National Forest, Ket- es, and floatplanes. ka’s beautiful rugged frontier, chikan that grew with the interwoven with glimpses Yukon Gold Rush has a rich Sites include Misty Fjords a of moose, deer, bears, and fishing and timber history. masterpiece of nature that has been sculpted by massive gla- Salmon Capital of the World cial action over the centuries. In 1889 a Tlingit guide led and 3 million acres of wilder- In this ice-rimmed wilderness, prospectors Joseph Juneau and ness. The waterways provide soaring 4,000-foot sheer gran- Richard Harris to gold in the access to 16 of these glaciers, ite cliffs are shrouded by a veil mountains. They staked a 160- 12 of which actively calf ice- of gossamer mist. Its terrain acre townsite and a boomtown bergs into the bay. The park has filtered waterfalls plunging was born. Alaska’s capital city and preserve is the result of a 3,000 feet, thousands of alpine since 1906, Juneau is a mix of glacial retreat. lakes; remote bays, twisting modern hotels, shopping ar- long fjords, lava flows, and eas, and odd narrow winding Take the Mount Roberts Tram- dense forests. streets. The Red Dog Saloon way, a breathtaking specta- cle up to the top of Mount Totem Heritage Center’s au- among the restored 1880s Map of Juneau thentic cedar monuments re- buildings captures the flavor Continued on page 23 Page 23 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 The Staggering Beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage September Book Club continued Continued from page 21

through dark tunnels, sky-high Little Disasters trestles, crawl narrow bridges, A Novel and snake alongside the old By Sarah Vaughan Klondike Trail.

The Skagway Alaska Streetcar Tour takes you on a nostal- gic journey onboard a vintage 1920s streetcar, with guides dressed to reflect the era. Tour historical gold mining sites and head out to the Gold Rush Red Dog Saloon Cemetery to hear a dramatic version of the area’s lawless Roberts, towering 4,000 feet Sites past. Read the history of this directly above sea level and The White Pass & Yukon Route Welcome to Inside Passage “You think you know her … brawlin’ town on the tomb- downtown Juneau. At the top Railroad, a spectacular nar- but look a little closer. stones of the notorious Jeffer- enjoy a visit to the observatory row-gauge railway that came son Randolph “Soapy” Smith, and nature center. to be during the mad Gold “She is a stay-at-home moth- other assorted villains, and Rush to the Klondike in 1898. er-of-three with boundless re- hero, Frank Reid. Take time for a visit to St. A 21-mile rail journey from serves of patience, energy, and Nicholas Russian Ortho- Skagway to White Pass Sum- • To switch and save on your love. After being friends for a Sitka dox Church; and the Angoon mit and back follows the route wireless service, consider pre- decade, this is how Liz sees The picturesque town nestled Tlingit island village to see used by Gold Rush prospectors paid providers such as Metro Jess. North America’s largest Amer- on the West side of Baranof Is- into Yukon Territory. A narrat- by T-Mobile, Boost Mobile land is flanked on the east by ican Bald Eagle nesting area. ed trip takes you on a journey “Then one moment changes majestic snow-capped moun- and Cricket. They use nation- through time, into the peril- everything. wide networks, so the service Skagway ous canyons and breathtaking tains, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. A walk around quality is on par with major In 1896 the cry of “gold “made terrain, up rugged mountain “Dark thoughts and carefully this charming seaside commu- carriers, but at lower prices. the spirit of adventure and dis- peaks, across mountain lakes, guarded secrets surface — and nity reflects its strong Russian Learn more at www.metro- covery come alive in Skagway. along Brackett Wagon Road, Liz are left questioning every- heritage. Native artifacts can byt-mobile.com. It became the departure point past Pitchfork Falls and Dead thing she thought she knew of 20,000 fortune seekers who Horse Gulch. The restored and be found at the Sheldon Jack- about her friend, and about braved the hazardous and har- replica coaches pulled by vin- son Museum and National • Stress can affect your physi- herself. The truth can’t come rowing, Chilkoot and White tage steam locomotives, wind Historic Park. cal and emotional health. Visit soon enough. Pass trails, on their way to the the National Institute of Dia- Yukon goldfields. Once a law- betes and Digestive and Kid- “With Sarah Vaughan’s sig- less boomtown, get the feel of ney Diseases at www.niddk. nature ‘clever and compel- what life was like in the histor- nih.gov to learn more about ic district’s bustling six-block ling’ (Claire Douglas, au- physical activity, healthy eat- strip. Gold Rush-era buildings thor of “Last Seen Alive”) ing, adequate sleep, and other that once housed saloons, gam- prose, “Little Disasters” is a behaviors to help you manage bling houses, and dance halls, tightly-wound and evocative are sprinkled across boardwalk your stress. Visit the Nation- page-turner that will haunt you lined streets. al Institute of Mental Health long after you finish the last website at www.nimh.nih.gov page,” according to publisher Seaplane landing to learn more about stress. Atria/Emily Bestler Books. Page 24 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Health News & Notes Advertise in The Senior Coenzyme May Support Reporter’s Cell Defense CLASSIFIED & As scientists are learning more PROFESSIONAL about COVID-19 and how it SERVICE affects the body, they are also looking for ways to support DIRECTORY In recent preclinical study the innate immune response to in animal cells researchers infection. While more research have uncovered a new way to understand cells’ innate response Only is needed, preclinical studies to the novel coronavirus. To gain lay a foundation of science to a full picture, more research is / needed. $37.50 inform future human studies. mo with a 6-mo. may aid cells’ defense during commitment A recently published preclini- infection. seniorreporter cal study focused on levels of a [email protected] coenzyme called nicotinamide What does it mean? or call adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) These scientists, from the Uni- Bill Thomas at in cells and animal tissue in- versity of Iowa, University of (714) 458-5703 fected with coronavirus, spe- Kansas, and Oregon Health & cifically SARS-CoV-2 and Science University, will con- lung tissue from a COVID-19 tinue to study how cells use cadaver. The results revealed NAD+ while mounting a de- that NAD+ may play a key fense against coronaviruses role in cellular defense mech- such as SARS-CoV-2, which anisms. causes COVID-19.

The researchers observed how As the science moves forward SARS-CoV-2 impacted cel- on COVID-19 and NAD+, ad- lular NAD+ levels and how ditional studies will need to be the virus triggered the infect- done to understand the role of ed cells to seek out a cellular NAD+ in immune stress in hu- nutrient called nicotinamide mans. riboside (NR) in an attempt to replenish the NAD+ levels that Learn More had dropped due to infection. For more information and to read about the research, visit In a separate set of experi- www.aboutNAD.com. ments, the researchers provided NR to coronavirus infected mouse cells and showed that viral replication was significantly reduced compared to a control.

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Fabulous Fruit Savoring the Height of Summer with California Avocados Summer means something Dressing. Mix to coat, being different to everyone. Some careful not to crush the diced look forward to cooling off on avocados. a hot day at the beach. Others enjoy the slower pace and time 3.To toast brioche rolls, place to cook at home. For California a medium sized pan over avocados, the sunny season A tasty, toasty avocado and medium heat. Add butter and symbolizes how delicious each lobster roll makes for a meal place the buns cut side down, moment can be, thanks to the that seems like sunshine. cook until lightly browned and bountiful availability of the crispy. Turn the buns over and avocados helps increase the fruit at their season’s peak. repeat on the other side. absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, K 4.Once toasted, spoon the The California Avocado and E. Commission (CAC) partnered lobster mixture into the bun, and garnish with avocado with Chef Mike Fagnoni, Co- California Avocado and slices and dill pluches. Owner and Executive Chef Lobster Roll at Hawks Provisions and Prep time: 25 minutes Lobster Dressing Public House in Sacramento, Cook time: 20 minutes Yields: 1/2 cup CA to develop an undeniable Total time: 45 minutes summertime recipe. In doing Serves: 4 Ingredients: so, Chef Mike combined one • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard of New England’s iconic and Ingredients: • 1 pasteurized egg yolks classic creations, along with • 3/4 ripe, Fresh California • 1/2 clove garlic the Golden State’s favorite, Avocado, seeded and peeled • 2½ tsp. lemon juice processor and stir in fresh dill heart-healthy superfood to • 10oz. cooked Maine lobster • 1/4 ripe, Fresh California and celery. Season with salt create the ultimate California meat, chopped into large Avocado, seeded and peeled and set aside until assembly. Avocado and Lobster Roll. chunks • 1½ Tbsp. avocado oil • 1/2cup Lobster Dressing (see • 1/2 tsp. fresh dill, washed and **Large avocados are “I always prioritize the freshest make-ahead recipe below) stemmed recommended for these and most local ingredients,” • 2 Tbsp. butter • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced recipes. A large avocado said Chef Mike Fagnoni. • 4brioche rolls, tops split, • 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste averages about 8 ounces. If “By marrying sweet, Maine sides trimmed and toasted using smaller or larger size lobster with creamy California • 8fresh dill pluches (the frilly Lobster Dressing avocados adjust the quantity avocados and grassy dill, I part of the leaves without Instructions: accordingly. was able to create an easy stems) 1.Place Dijon mustard, egg but unforgettably delicious yolk, garlic, lemon juice and At-home chefs and California dish that can be served at any Instructions: avocado in a food processor or avocado fans can find these occasion.” 1.Cut eight thin slices of blender, then puree ingredients avocado trends, corresponding avocado, then dice the together. recipes, preservation tips and To fully take advantage of the remaining avocado into ¾-inch more at CaliforniaAvocado. summer’s produce offerings, pieces and set aside. 2.Slowly stream in avocado com, and follow along on be sure to include California oil to create a smooth, creamy Facebook at Facebook.com/ avocados in all your seasonal 2.Place the lobster meat into mixture. CaliforniaAvocados, and on dishes. Thanks to its “nutrient a large mixing bowl and add Twitter and Instagram at @ boosting” qualities, California the diced avocado and Lobster 3.Remove dressing from food ca_avocados. Page 26 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Disabled find a dentist—or who have Dental Visit lost their job—there are many Continued from page 9 Veterans resources available to help care Continued from page 18 •Staggered appointments to for your oral health, regardless allow more time to disinfect of your benefits provider,” said provided more than 615,000 exam rooms between visits— Dr. Delecki. rides annually. you may even be asked to wait in your car until the dentist is To locate a dentist near you, visit wsda.org and use the For those needing a little ready to see you. household assistance or oth- “Find a Dentist” tool. And for those who have recently lost er services, DAV also offers •Reconfiguration of dental of- their job, Delta Dental mem- a searchable online database, fice waiting rooms (including VolunteerforVeterans.org, bers can visit DeltaDentalWA. removal of toys and maga- com/MySmile for an overview where veterans and their care- zines) and clinic spaces to pro- of what is still covered under givers can find the help they vide additional physical sepa- your plan, or DeltaDentalCov- need, from local volunteers ration. ersMe.com to help you find a for basic tasks like doing yard- new individual or family plan work or running errands. •More personal protective that fits your needs and budget. equipment worn by staff. Those who qualify for Apple Since 1920, DAV has been a Health can visit Arcora Foun- leader in strengthening federal •Face mask requirement for all dation’s Dentistlink.org for programs, benefits, health care who enter the dental office. help in finding a nearby com- and transition services for the munity clinic or dentist. men and women who served, “It’s important to remember their families and survivors. that dentists are health profes- Women Its advocacy efforts on Cap- sionals who manage infection Entrepreneurs itol Hill are guided by DAV and control risk on a daily ba- Continued from page 17 members through the adoption sis, even in normal times den- of resolutions at its nation- tists have been required by law top potential benefit to entre- al convention, and last year, to follow very specific safety preneurship was revealed to be the potential income growth with the strength of more than protocols to prevent the spread (54%), followed by the ability 1 million members, nearly 40 of viruses while keeping your to be their own boss (52%) and of these critical priorities were safety and protection a top pri- more flexibility in their work/ included in legislation or oth- ority,” added Dr. Dosch. life schedule (45%). er means, with five becoming law. “You can be confident that as Montesino pointed out that you return to the dentist, he or Herbalife Nutrition is proud We salute DAV for 100 years she is getting a lot of guidance that more than half of its in- of tireless service and thank along the way and that the den- dependent distributors are them for the work still to come tist offices are safe to visit,” women who set up their busi- in caring for Americaís veter- says Dr. Christopher Delecki, nesses and decide when and ans. To learn more and get the vice chair, King County Board where they work and do so help you need, visit DAV.org. of Health and past president, on their terms. The impor- WSDA. “Conversely, neglect- tance of women entrepreneurs ing regular dental exams—for is demonstrated by the effect yourself and your children— their businesses have on the can put your oral and overall economy and the opportuni- health at risk, at a time when ty they provide to create role staying healthy is more im- models for future generations. portant than ever.” Learn more at www.herbalife. “For those who are looking to com. Page 27 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 September Crossword Puzzle

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Booktrib’s Bookbites Changing History; Fractured Europe; Fractured Families; Coming of Age in the Deep South “Time Is Irreverent” medical services afloat by Marty Essen amid a crumbling NHS What if you could change his- in post-Brexit England. A tory and eliminate the Spanish Ukrainian soldier strug- Inquisition, American slavery, gles to reconcile his pre- World War II, global warm- and post-war identities. ing, and an egomaniacal U.S. president who thinks he can This collection of short drop nuclear bombs without stories and beautifully ren- negative consequences? What dered maps takes readers if that change also makes the where academics and think U.S. and five billion people go tank philosophers dare not poof? tread. Written by journal- ists and experts in regions When alien time travelers, the with geopolitical unrest, Decades later, when Gay and Krichards, learn of President who have witnessed periods her siblings attend their fa- Handley’s plan, they race to of great upheaval and threats ther’s funeral, she witnesses Earth. They will only proceed both foreign and domestic, her family’s inability to gath- to change history if the human these fictionalized accounts er together. Eventually, she is they deem best qualified to depict the all-too-real failings diagnosed with PTSD of aban- represent Earth agrees to make of ideology and idealism in a donment and treated—and fi- the change: Marty Mann, a Eurozone dystopia that has nally begins to heal. Purchase travel writer who doesn’t take already arrived. Purchase at at https://amzn.to/2UGAseJ. life too seriously. What could https://amzn.to/2zc4per. possibly go wrong? “Little Tea” “I’m So Glad You’re by Claire Fullerton A hilarious, thought-provok- Here” For three reflective days at a ing satire. First in a three-book by Pamela Gay lake house in Arkansas, three series and intended for a liberal A poignant exploration of the childhood friends—Renny, audience. Purchase at https:// idea that while the wounds we Ava and Celia—reunite and amzn.to/3beMjWZ. carry from fractured families examine life, love, marriage, stay with us, they do not have and the ties that bind, even “Fractus Europa” to control us. The memoir though Celia’s personal sto- edited by Eric C. Anderson opens with Gay, age 18, wit- ry has yet to be healed. When and Adam Dunn nessing her father being bound the past arrives in the form of

44 Years of Experience Take a thrill ride into the day in a straitjacket and carried out her old boyfriend, Celia must Highest Avvo rating - 10.0 out of 10.0 of the house on a stretcher. Her revisit the life she’d tried to Selected by peers as “Super Lawyer” after tomorrow through a Eu- 2007 - 2013 and 2015 - 2020 rope fractured by seismic trauma escalates when, after outrun. change. An American journal- he has electroshock treatments ist in Moscow uncovers a star- at a state mental hospital, her As her idyllic coming of age (213) 626-1881 • 1-(800) 699-1881 • (818) 760-9880 tling twist in American/Rus- parents leave her in college unfolds alongside her best sian relations. A health care and move to Florida without administrator struggles to keep her. Continued on page 29 Page 29 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Hints for Homeowners Movie Preview Be Cool and Save Money Many Americans may be ‘The Glorias’ surprised to learn that al- By Randal C. Hill most half their utility bill goes toward heating and cooling their home. For- “The truth will set you free. mother Ruth is trapped in a with other women — of all tunately, the U.S. EPA’s But first, it will piss you off.” spiral of depression and anx- races and classes — involved ENERGY STAR Program —Gloria Steinem iety. Steinem learns that her in the feminist movement. In offers resources to help you A few simple steps can help you mother once wrote a newspa- the story, we are also privy to beat the heat—all while saving and your family be more comfortable at home for less money. At last. A worthy biopic on the per column but had to hide the the down-and-dirty backroom a, saving money and protecting life of one of the primary mov- fact that she was a woman by politics of the nascent move- the climate. 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Timo- She becomes a “name” after fied, based on actual field data, thy Hutton portrays Steinem’s she covers an important abor- to deliver energy savings. happy-go-lucky father, Leo, tion speak-out in 1969 for who helps to hold the family “New York Magazine.” Stei- Need a New Room AC? together — Gloria has an old- nem then graduates to speak- On average, ENERGY STAR er sister — while homemaker ing engagements and connects certified room air conditioners Page 30 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Alan Alda Moreno won a 1972 Grammy Continued from page 10 Award for her contribution to The following decade would “The Electric Company’s” prove kinder, possibly because soundtrack album, following the beautiful Moreno had aged it up three years later with a gracefully and could now be Tony Award as Best Featured seen by filmmakers, TV pro- Actress in a Musical for “The ducers, and casting directors Ritz.” She then won Emmy as something other than the Awards for “The Muppet spitfire/sexpot that Hispanic Show” (1976) and “The Rock- women were supposed to con- ford Files” (1974). form to.

a cardiologist who also was her manager. He died in June 2010, leaving one daughter and two grandsons.

After winning the Oscar for best-supporting actress in the film version of “West Side Story,” Moreno thought she would be able to continue to perform less stereotypical film roles but was disappointed: She has continued to work Ironically, it was in two vast- “Ha, ha, I showed them,” she steadily on the screen (large ly diverging roles — that of a said. “I didn’t make another and small) and stage, solidify- $100 hooker in director Mike movie for seven years. I was ing her reputation as a national Nichols’ brilliant realization always offered stereotypical treasure, a status that was of- of Jules Feiffer’s look at male Latina roles in Westerns, and it ficially ratified with the award sexuality, “Carnal Knowl- was humiliating, embarrassing of the Presidential Medal of edge” (1971), and Milly the stuff. But I did it because there Freedom by President George Helper in the children’s TV was nothing else.” W. Bush in June 2004. show “The Electric Compa- ny” (1971) — that signaled a This year she is co-starring and career renaissance. co-producing the 2020 remake of “West Side Story.” In June 1965, Moreno married

Eventually, however, she began getting starring roles in many more traditional dramatic and comedic films, including “Rio 2,” her most commer- cially successful movie. Page 31 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Busy Boomers By Les Goldberg

In Scribner’s case, the scenario Never Too Late to Write a Book? fits the vision almost to a T. Have you ever dreamed of – papers – never fiction,” she “For the most part, my writ- or thought about – writing a said. “The idea for my mys- ing takes place in my living book? Did you dismiss those tery/thriller ‘The Suitcase’ room in a comfortable red ideas as the years flew by? As came to me when I read a short chair, on a small table in front it turns out, many authors fall article in a local (Brainerd, of a big window that looks into that category but decide Minn.) newspaper about 20 out onto ‘my lake’ only a few much later in life that their sto- years ago. feet from her house.” Her only ries should be told and shared. companion is Alexa who she “The article made me think frequently asks to play her fa- You may not reach the level of ‘what if’. The idea haunted me vorite Spanish-influenced mu- success of people like 69-year- for years during which time I sic by Ottmar Liebert, Gram- old Nora Roberts or the late kept notes on small pieces of my-award-winning guitarist in Clive Cussler, or James Pat- paper and realized the story for editing and publishing. So the New-Age, Classical, and terson and Janet Evanovich, had been writing itself in my many other things were taking Flamenco genres. both in their 70s, but you could mind.” up my time, like family visits, achieve your personal goal of holidays, ballet, guitar lessons, her first self-published book, “It helps me focus on my writ- ‘I did it’ and possibly capture By the time Scribner was 73, just to name a few.” “The Suitcase,” was released ing,” she adds. some other benefits along the she decided she had to write earlier this year and is now way – like public admiration, a the novel about two Minnesota To get the book published available on Amazon and at Scribner is now working on new source of income and pos- detectives who, while investi- Scribner consulted a fellow Barnes & Noble bookstores. her second novel, “The Drag- sibly a whole new career. gating a murder, become en- writer who showed her how to onfly Necklace,” with a third, meshed in a matter of national become an independent pub- “Underneath the Wolf Moon,” To illustrate this idea of ‘it’s What took so long, you ask? security, must dodge unknown lisher, or Indie Author, using on the horizon. never too late to write a book,’ assailants while trying to pre- Amazon. meet Terry Vincent Scribner She will tell you quite noncha- vent a massive catastrophe. (aka TV Scribner), formerly of lantly that she was busy with “The process is complicated at Practice makes perfect. She estimates the completion of Huntington Beach, who now other pursuits in her younger “Once I began writing,” she first,” she said. “I had to de- her second book in November lives on the shores of one of days. Among them were be- added, “it was as if it opened sign my own cover and write after only 11 months of writ- Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. ing a mom to her 11 children, a door in my mind through the copyright page, acknowl- ing. We’ll look for it. going through a divorce, earn- which the ideas keep flowing edgments, author biography, At 77, she can say ‘I did it’ as ing a computer engineering … and I have never experi- and notes. But to actually up- degree, becoming a licensed enced writer’s block.” Fur- load the files only took a cou- software technician, working thermore, she points out that ple of hours.” as a reference librarian, taking all of her writing is backed by up ballet and guitar, and run- professional sources who she When we think of all the great ning a hobby farm where she knows personally to ensure ac- novelists, we usually picture milked cows. And to top it all curacy and authenticity. them writing in a secluded off, she is a grandmother to 35 cabin overlooking an ocean or (and counting) grandkids. There were challenges along lake, or deep in the rural wood the road to getting her first where quiet is the norm and “The only type of writing I did book written and published. the only sound you hear is the until I started my book was in clacking of a computer key- high school – all were non-fic- “Once I finished the manu- board and an occasional chirp- tion research reports and term script, it took almost four years ing of birds outside. Page 32 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Health & Well-Being Kitchen Design with Health and Ergonomics in Mind Whether you’re among the 50 Semi-Professional Kitchen million Americans over 65 (90 Faucet that lets you turn on percent of whom hope to con- the water with a wave of tinue to age at home), the 60 your hand. You don’t have percent of families with chil- to touch the faucet with dren at home, have other abil- your hands to get them ity issues or safety concerns clean—or if they’re full. or think you could someday, incorporating ergonomic ele- A well-designed sink can enhance Other ways to enhance the er- the workflow. ments that promote a seamless gonomics in your kitchen in- experience in the kitchen can The IKON sink also has a con- clude: make it a more comfortable venient low divide that sits just place for everyone for many 5 1/2” from the sink bottom, • Use drawers instead of cabi- years to come. making it easier to handle large nets for storage so there’s less pots and baking sheets while reaching Smart Sinks still dividing the sink into Given the amount of time cleaning and prepping bowls. • Install different countertop spent in front of the sink, se- The apron front or farmhouse heights to accommodate vari- lecting one that considers your design, minimizes the need to ous users lifestyle and how you cook lean over as much and so helps should be a priority. Details reduce strain. • Raise the height of the dish- such as the durability and hy- washer and oven if you can gienic qualities of a sink’s ma- Optional accessories further terial along with its style and enhance comfort and work- • Select nonporous counter size can impact efficiency and flow. A floating grid provides materials like quartz that are comfort. an extra level within the sink easy to keep clean so handling hot and heavy • Use LED lights for more For example, the latest sink pots can be safer and easier. brightness from less energy from BLANCO, a manufac- A Floating Cutting Board that fits right on top of the sink in- and that are cool to the touch turer of finely crafted sinks, is stantly creates another work- designed to enhance workflow space beyond the countertop. • Consider an easy-to-clean and accommodate all users. A induction cooking surface—it first of its kind, the IKON® 33” Faucets can reduce energy costs, too Apron 1 3/4 Bowl with Low Semi-professional and pull- Divide sink is made with the down faucet models help make Learn More brand’s exclusive SILGRAN- clean-up more efficient with For further facts about sinks IT granite composite material. their easy-to-maneuver de- and faucets that can make your Easy to clean and scratch re- sign and powerful dual spray kitchen safer, more efficient sistant, patented SILGRANIT features. To make washing and even better looking, visit material is a repellent, nonpo- hands, food and dishes easier, blancoamerica.com. rous surface that eliminates the consider a faucet with sensor need to use harsh chemicals technology such as the BLAN- when cleaning. CO SOLENTA™ Senso Page 33 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Health & Nutrition Tips for Finding Good Nutrition

According to the U.S. Depart- options that can help you ment of Agriculture, one out shop for groceries, or of every eight U.S. households even do it completely on experiences food insecurity. your behalf. There are Access to healthy food is an also food banks, some of important factor in your health, which have off-site dis- and for millions of Americans, tributions, even in rural it remains elusive. foods. Some grocery stores areas. If you are a senior also offer cooking demon- citizen, you can find out about “An inability to access healthy strations. Some supermarket them by contact?ing your area food, and the important nutri- companies specialize in offer- agency on aging. ents they contain, can cause ing products, programs and both immediate and long-term services that better meet the Look for Faith-Based health problems, especially for needs of people with limited Groups children. For many Americans financial resources. At the very Religious institutions of all of lesser means, this problem least, large grocery stores offer faiths generally have it in their can stem from a lack of healthy a much wider variety of fresh mission to provide aid to those food sources in their neighbor- produce, whole grains and oth- in need. Some organize food hood and means of transporta- er healthy foods than are often drives or even prepare meals tion to access sources in other available in small neighbor- for the neediest. They may also communities,” said Dr. Andrea hood stores. help find other organizations Gelzer, senior vice president that provide such services. Many low-income communi- of medical affairs for Ameri- ties lack such grocery stores, Health Caritas, a national lead- AmeriHealth Caritas is part and people without their own er in Medicaid managed care of the Independence Health transportation may have diffi- and other health care solutions Group in partnership with Blue culty accessing healthy food for those most in need. “As a Cross Blue Shield of Michi- sources. Medicaid enrollees Medicaid managed care orga- gan. Ameri?Health Caritas is who are eligible for home and nization (MCO), we are plac- one of the nation’s leaders in community-based services ing an increasing emphasis on health care solutions for those (HCBS) can get transportation helping our members find and most in need. for nonmedical services such access sources of fresh pro- as grocery shopping. Senior duce, grains and other nutri- Learn More citizens may also be able to ac- tious foods.” For further information, visit cess paratransit services. Med- www.amerihealthcaritas.com. icaid enrollees who are cov- Resources that Americans ered by a managed care plan most in need can turn to for but don’t qualify for HCBS finding and obtaining healthy or senior citizen services can food include: check with their health plan to see what resources might be Grocery Store Programs available. An increasing number of grocery stores have nutritionists Organizations in the on staff. They meet with cus- Community tomers, explain how to make If your challenge is less about their diets healthier, and even finding sources of healthy food teach them how to find healthy than getting to them, there are Page 34 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Are You Seeking a Care Facility For Your Loved One?

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 With A 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: Heart 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 for 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 – Seniors 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] SEPTEMBER 2020

In The Spotlight

Melanie Delgado: Business Owner, Caregiver During COVID Pandemic

Melanie Delgado has always help them stay safe to ensure a difference in someone’s life my path that I can help or can known two things: she was items are wiped down, they each day they show up at their help lead me to those that are meant to be a caregiver and have wipes/sanitizer if they best. in need of help.’ My mission is she wanted to help as many are touching items and we do to help people, to make a dif- people as possible. not have them touch the shop- Q: Is Right at Home partnered ference in their lives – so I am ping bags, we get them in the with any local charitable orga- committed to doing just that Delgado recently discussed car and load/unload everything nizations or businesses? one day, one client, one family her journey from caregiver to a and again wipe it down once in A: We partner with several at a time. Right at Home business owner. the home. local businesses in the senior Right at Home offers in-home care industry. Having good *****Contact Right at Home companionship, personal care, Q: Any other precautions? solid partnerships with other at: https://www.rightathome. America to do something that and assistance to seniors and A: We have had to retrain and home health agencies, hospice, net/el-cajon mattered, I wanted to get up the disabled. reinforce our infectious dis- placement agencies, medical every morning and know what ease controls and policies to equipment, and others helps I was doing each day was mak- She discovered her passion for ensure the staff is trained to us to maintain what we call ing a difference in someone’s caregiving at a young age, vis- understand the need that they patient/client-centered care life. iting and providing care for her MUST wear face coverings where we are always focused grandmother during college. and protective gear around the on the needs of our clients Q: This is a challenging time After becoming a profession- clients as we are ensuring their and their families and if their for seniors and the disabled: al caregiver, Delgado couldn’t safety and we also have put in needs are beyond what we can how are you providing care shake the feeling she needed place COVID testing require- provide we help them find the for them with social distanc- to do more. When COVID-19 ments to ensure our care staff resources they need. We often ing and other COVID-related struck, Delgado knew many is not bringing anything into a find that our clients and their guidelines? seniors would be left without client’s home. We provide our families do not know what re- A: This is a very challenging care and made the leap to open care staff all the necessary PPE sources they have available to time for seniors with all the Right at Home to provide safe materials and training to keep them and we are here to help social distancing and COVID care and companionship to se- our vulnerable population safe. understand their needs and scares. Many of our clients are niors. She recently discussed provide them contacts to addi- very scared to go out and very what she has been doing to Q: How has the current pan- tional resources. nervous about having someone help seniors during these try- demic affected how your care- in their homes. Our services ing times. givers do their job? Q: What are your future care- are there to help the seniors A: There is a lot more concern giving plans and for Right at isolated at home to be able to Q: Tell us about yourself and on their part to ensure they Home? have some company and com- your Right at Home busi- have the training and the prop- A: Build this business, let fam- panionship with our care staff. ness. er PPE to protect themselves. ilies and referral sources know A: After 20-plus years in Cor- We also do shopping for them, We are finding though that the we are here and we are here porate America I was at a pretty bring their items back home, caregivers that are truly in this to make a difference. I pray to high level so my bosses owned wipe them down, and put them profession to care for people my rosary every morning driv- my life – I had no life outside away for them. So those that are fully in the game – mean- ing into work and my prayer is work, all I did was work and are afraid of exposure don’t ing they know the times right always ‘Dear Lord, I started I traveled a lot internationally. need to be put at further risk. now they are needed more than this business to help people – I was ready to leave Corporate We take many shopping but ever and they can truly make today please place someone in Page 36 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Health Awareness What You Need to Know about Cholesterol New cholesterol guidelines latest guidelines strong- from the American Heart As- ly encourage patient and sociation emphasize a person- doctor to have detailed and alized approach to preventing personalized discussions and treating high cholesterol about medication.” and cardiovascular disease. Ask your doctor about What Cholesterol Is It’s a healthy idea to be your own ad- medicines, foods—such as Cholesterol is a waxy sub- vocate when it comes to managing grapefruit or pomegranate—or stance that your body makes to your cholesterol levels supplements that may interact build cells. Too much can pose lator helps your doctor deter- with your cholesterol-lower- a problem. Extra cholesterol mine your personal risk and ing medication. comes from foods including treatment options. A coronary meat, poultry, dairy and trop- artery calcium test may also Q. When and how often ical oils. help with your assessment. should I follow up?

Why Cholesterol Matters Q. How can I lower my risk A. Have a follow-up visit one Cholesterol can slowly build for heart disease? to three months after starting up in your arteries and form cholesterol-lowering medica- a thick, hard deposit that nar- A. A healthy lifestyle is criti- tion to check that it’s working, rows them and makes them cal. Also, while statins are still that you’re taking it properly, less flexible. If a blood clot the first choice of medication and to monitor for side effects. blocks a narrowed artery, a for lowering cholesterol, new heart attack or stroke can re- drugs are available for people Learn More sult. who have had a heart attack or The American Heart Associa- stroke and are at risk for an- tion’s Check.Change.Control. What To Do other. Your doctor will monitor Cholesterol initiative, support- Ask your doctor such ques- your progress. ed by Sanofi and Regeneron, tions as: has information and resources Q. How do I know if my med- for managing cholesterol and Q. What do cholesterol num- icine is working? other cardiovascular risk fac- bers mean? tors. Visit www.heart.org/cho- A. It may take a few tries to lesterol for further facts, and A. Studies suggest optimal find the right medicine and www.heart.org/MyCholester- cholesterol levels are about dose. olGuide to download the free 150 mg/dL and about 100 mg/ guide. dL for low-density lipoprotein “Finding the sweet spot for cholesterol (LDL-C). Levels treatment is highly individu- in this range are linked to low- alized,” said Donald Lloyd- er rates of heart disease and Jones, M.D., a member of the stroke. cholesterol guideline writing committee and chair of the There’s no ideal target for Department of Preventive LDL-C but “lower is better.” Medicine at Northwestern Assessment with a risk calcu- University in Chicago. “The Page 37 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Energy Matters Save Money And Power The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contam- inants in the heating and cooling system cause it to EVERY MORNING MY work harder, and shorten HUMAN SHAVES OFF its life. Even with filters, the HVAC system still gets HIS FACE FUR, HE’S dirty through normal use. FUNNY LIKE THAT. — T U C K A clean system doesn’t have to For healthy air in a healthy home adopted 05-04-11 and lower heating and cool- work as hard to maintain the ing bills, get your HVAC system temperature you prefer, it uses cleaned. less energy and you save mon- money-saving ideas, watch the ey while breathing clean. video at https://youtu.be/hIm- vxVyZvQE. So it pays to get your heating and cooling system cleaned regularly. More than just duct cleaning, this involves all the Advertise in components the air stream The Senior touches throughout the system. Reporter’s According to the National Air CLASSIFIED & Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), proper cleaning of PROFESSIONAL an entire system takes techni- cal skill and attention to detail. SERVICE That’s why it’s important to DIRECTORY find a contractor specifical- ly trained and experienced in this type of cleaning. NAD- Only CA members possess general liability insurance, are trained / and tested regularly, sign on $37.50 to a code of ethics, and must mo with a 6-mo. clean and restore your heating and cooling system in accor- commitment dance with NADCA standards. seniorreporter [email protected] To learn more, visit www. BreathingClean.com. To find or call a NADCA member nearby, Bill Thomas at go to http://nadca.com/en/ (714) 458-5703 prosearch/all. To see more Page 38 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

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Planning Your Retirement Five Tips for Financial Stability in Retirement Years

Most people have a vision way to raise the amount of of their golden years that in- cash available for funding cludes a comfortable retire- your retirement is to work ment in which they can spend part-time, an option that is their time doing the things more available to seniors they enjoy. That dream doesn’t than ever before. Anoth- require a substantial amount er possibility is to unlock of wealth, but it is a lot more A few simple steps can help you cash tied up in assets that attainable if you have some fi- have more of the green stuff in you might not even realize can your golden years nancial stability. be sold. For example, a life in- ahead of inflation. Choose a surance policy is considered Unfortunately, just 17 percent mix of stocks, bonds and cash your personal property and— of older Americans are “finan- that helps you sleep soundly at as such—you have the right cially healthy” and four in five night, according to The Van- to sell that policy anytime you low- and moderate-income guard Group. like. When a consumer sells Americans over the age of 50 a policy in a “life settlement” are struggling with at least 3. Consider downsizing. transaction, the policy own- some aspect of their finan- Many retirees are hesitant to er gets a cash payment and cial lives, according to a 2019 move out of the home where the purchaser of the policy study funded by AARP Foun- they raised their children, assumes all future premium dation. which is understandable for payments, then receives the both emotional and practical death benefit when the origi- Here are five tips for increas- reasons. But it might improve nal policyholder passes away. ing financial stability during your financial stability to sell Candidates for life settlements your retirement years: your current home and buy a are typically aged 70 years or less expensive one for retire- older, with a life insurance pol- 1. Stay out of debt. Debt can ment, pocketing the difference icy that has a death benefit of be destabilizing because it and investing it wisely. at least $100,000. robs seniors of some of their A comfortable retirement is free cash flow and reduces 4. Delay Social Security. possible without an enormous the amount of money they can For retirees who have not yet nest egg, but it is very difficult spend each month. Credit card signed up to collect their So- without at least some degree of spending is especially danger- cial Security benefits, it may financial stability. By staying ous for retirees, so consider a be advisable to delay that start out of debt, practicing smart pay-as-you-go habit for new date as long as possible. This personal finance and maximiz- purchases. may sound counterintuitive if ing cash flow, the vision you you are searching for finan- had of your golden years could 2. Be a smart investor. Wheth- cial stability, but research has be within reach. er you have a small retirement found that most seniors will savings or a large investment benefit from the higher pay- To learn more about how to portfolio, a diversified low- outs they will receive by de- generate cash from a life set- cost investment strategy can ferring to age 70, if possible. tlement, visit www.LISA.org deliver additional income for or call the LISA office at (202) spending and help you stay 5. Increase cash flow. One 580-6188. Page 40 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Health Awareness Footballer Jerry Rice Makes Big Play for Kidney Health

Fans might think Jerry Rice, at vate awareness of the kidneys 56, should be satisfied to sail to the status of other vital or- silently into the sunset reflect- gans such as the heart. He is ing on his Pro Football Hall of amazed that most people know Fame status, three Super Bowl very little about their kidneys rings, and two decades in the and that some don’t know the Given Rice’s genuine concern National Football League. In- kidneys are located in the low- about and personal connection deed, the iconic wide receiver er back below the rib cage—or to the disease, NKF enlisted retired his professional cleats that each person has two. Rice the widely beloved sports leg- years ago. hopes his new PSAs with NKF end to help to speak to the gen- will help change that. eral public as well as kidney Yet, he still uses his youthful, patients. He already has lots of “It’s important to me to keep seemingly boundless energy practice doing so up close and working hard to get the word to keep carrying the ball for personally whenever he joins out with NKF, because you the cause closest to his heart: his brother at a neighborhood can see that this really hits tackling chronic kidney dis- dialysis center in Jackson, home for me in more ways ease (CKD). “My brother Miss. than one,” Rice said. Tom has CKD,” Rice said. “I’ve watched him go to di- “I’d go there to mainly be with Kidney Facts And Jerry alysis three days a week for my brother, of course, but I al- Rice’s Tips years, which is really hard on ways walk around the room to • African Americans are three the body. He’s a very positive say hello and socialize with the times more likely to experi- individual. Still, sometimes I other dialysis patients,” Rice ence kidney failure than are spend the long hours that he said. “You don’t realize it until people of other races. endures just sitting by his side. you see for yourself in centers • Because kidney disease of- It was my brother, after all, that there are lots of people on ten has no symptoms, it can who loved, encouraged and dialysis. It puts everything in go unnoticed until it is very pushed me early on by telling perspective whenever I start advanced. me that I had to make it to the complaining. When I visit the NFL.” dialysis center, people often • The kidneys’ major function know who I am and are happy is to filter out waste products Getting The Word Out to see me, and if I can bring a and excess fluid from the body. To that end, in a new PSA smile to some faces and make series for the National Kid- them forget even for a second, • Eat healthy and drink water ney Foundation (NKF) to be that warms my heart. That’s instead of sugary drinks. broadcast nationwide, Rice how I felt playing football, focuses on promoting kidney seeing the smiles in the stands • Exercise regularly. health and raising awareness and helping people to forget of kidney disease. The NKF is problems for a little while.” • Ask your doctor about your the largest, most comprehen- kidney health. sive and long-standing organi- Rice is also part of NKF’s con- zation dedicated to the aware- tinuing and growing Heart Your Learn More ness, prevention and treatment Kidneys (#HeartYourKidneys) Call (800) 622-9010 or visit of kidney disease. public campaign to help ele- www.kidney.org. Page 41 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

Tinseltown TalksBy Nick Thomas Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020) – End of an Era It’s a sobering thought for fans the cocktail hour, Errol left of classic film. The passing his own group and asked if of Olivia de Havilland in late he could take me to dinner,” July, just three weeks after her she recalled. “He seated me 104th birthday July 1, rep- on his immediate right and, resents the loss of the last sur- soon joined by others, took on viving big-screen legend from the role of gracious host with Hollywood’s Golden Age of everyone on his left – all the the 1930s. ladies – while I did my best to entertain the gentleman on my While other actors are still right.” with us who were indeed ac- tive in film during the 30s, Ms. De Havilland’s letter conclud- de Havilland was truly the last Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood ed with a delightful postscript A-list star from that era whose - Warner Bros. indicating a longtime private name could be bundled with ritual which she adhered to ev- Flynn, of course, continued twice). Was that an oversight, I the likes of Bogart, Gable, ery year. to be sensationalized by the asked her? Hepburn, and so many others. press and authors long after They are simply now all gone. “On June 20 (Flynn’s birth- his death. Was he mischarac- “Unfortunately, at the time day), I raised a glass of cham- terized, I asked her? when Errol enjoyed his great- While I never had the chance pagne to Errol, as I always do.” est success, the adventure film, to interview de Havilland di- as a genre, was not sufficient- rectly, she did answer some “His roguish reputation was Come next July, many classic ly appreciated and therefore questions by mail in 2009 for very well-deserved, as he film fans will likely repeat that his appearances therein were a story I was preparing for the more than candidly revealed in ritual to honor Olivia, too. “Washington Post” on the cen- not as highly regarded as they his remarkable autobiography, tenary of Errol Flynn’s birth. might,” she explained. “How- ‘My Wicked, Wicked Ways,’” Nick Thomas teaches at Au- ever, I do feel he played his she wrote. “However, through burn University at Montgom- The letter arrived by FedEx roles with unmatchable verve, this very same book, we also ery, Ala., and has written fea- from France where she lived conviction, and style. In doing know that he was a reflective tures, columns, and interviews for most of her post-Holly- so, he inherited the mantle of person – sensitive, idealistic, for over 800 magazines and wood life and was hand-signed Douglas Fairbanks Sr., who vulnerable, and questing. But I newspapers. in her glorious flowing script. think he has been incomplete- was my favorite film star. No In it, she shared some memo- ly represented by the press: It one since Errol has worn that ries of the Aussie co-star with vulgarized his adventures with mantle; it is buried with him.” whom she was frequently cast. the opposite sex and seldom if I was also curious if she ran ever, touched upon or empha- De Havilland and Flynn (1909- into Flynn after their time to- sized the other facets of his 1959) were one of the most gether on-screen. She said that life.” popular on-screen couples happened only on three occa- during the early classic film sions, the last one at the Bever- era. The pair worked together Despite his popularity, Fly- ly Hilton’s Costumers Ball two in eight movies from 1935 to nn was never recognized for years before his death. 1941 and appeared in separate his acting with even an Oscar scenes in a ninth film, “Thank nomination (de Havilland was “Quite unexpectedly, while I Your Lucky Stars,” in 1943. nominated five times and won was talking to friends during Page 42 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020 Hints for Homeowners Life After Mother Save Energy and Money By Lyn Jensen Don’t let window replace- A new column explores navigating probate and estate issues from personal experience. ment become a “pane” in your wallet. There’s a Intestate Plus Large Estate Equals Probate disconnect between saving money on energy with Yesterday I scanned, photo- family-law lawyer was unpre- window replacements, copied, and e-mailed paper- pared for. When the process according to government work for my probate lawyer to routinely notified my relatives agencies. In fact, they set up an estate account. His of the probate, a family secret office says the court has set a found, it may take decades To save money and energy, have (a secret I was aware of) en- to recoup the cash spent on the window film installed instead of final accounting date of Nov. tered the picture. That was in- installation of new, energy-ef- replacement windows 16, then comes the final hear- terpreted as contesting the pro- ficient windows. windows may reduce energy ing which for which I’ve been bate. My bewildered relatives with more assets than that, and consumption by as much as 30 waiting a long time. After the protested they weren’t contest- she died intestate, too, so pro- The Problem percent, while the installation final hearing, the judge signs ing the probate, but pieces of bate was triggered. The assessed value of adding cost may be 91.5 percent less off on the decree and the estate paper had to go back and forth. 20 new energy-efficient win- than putting in new windows,” at long last comes out of pro- That slowed the process down. “You don’t need a lawyer! You dows in California, for exam- explained Darrell Smith of the bate. The COVID-19 shutdown can do probate yourself!” my ple, may range from $10,220 nonprofit International Win- slowed it down more. father used to rant. I disagree. to $18,580 based on a 2019 dow Film Association. If the relative died intestate building assessors manual list- After many delays, I made the but with a large estate, and you ing $511 to $929 for each win- Learn More phone calls necessary for an can scrape together around dow. Annual energy savings For further facts and stats experienced probate lawyer $2,000 for a lawyer’s services, for the replacement of existing about saving money and ener- to take over. I found he knew you’ll have a professional to windows in a home are from gy, go to www.iwfa.com. how to handle some issues I’d navigate the court system and $27 to $111 for dual-pane win- been flying blind over, such as make sense of an estate gone dows and $126 to $465 for sin- My experience is that lawyers taxes and stock transfers. He to seed. Sensing this, after my gle-pane windows, according collectively are not fans of even introduced me to a finan- mother’s death I tried to tell to the U.S. Department of En- either probate or conservator- cial planner. the family-law lawyer who’d ergy. This means it may take ships, for every estate lawyer come to my rescue when I was decades to financially justify I’ve ever seen talks like probate floundering for a conservator- window replacements based is to be avoided like a deadly Advertise in ship, that I’d prefer a lawyer on energy savings alone. virus. Trusts aren’t subject to The Senior probate, and I’ve met numer- who specialized in probate. Reporter’s An Answer ous lawyers zealously singing CLASSIFIED & Fortunately, there’s an al- the praises of trusts — making ternative. Window films of- me wonder if turning us all PROFESSIONAL fer advanced energy savings into trust fund babies justifies SERVICE and other benefits and can be more billable hours than a sim- DIRECTORY quickly installed at a fraction ple will. Currently, the thresh- of the cost of replacement old for probate in California “I can handle the probate!” the Only windows, often with a return is $166,650. My mother died eager young lawyer chirped. I on investment in under three could tell her to go fish or let / years. $37.50mo with a her file the probate. Looking 6-mo. commitment back I probably should’ve told “Window films profession- seniorreporter her to go fish. [email protected] ally installed on structurally or call Bill Thomas sound- single or double-pane at (714) 458-5703 omplications arose which the Page 43 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2020

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