Volume 7 Issue 1 January, 2016

Lieutenant Claude McQuaig Speaking to Ocala Business Leaders on “Safety Tips”. All Meet of the information given is available through the Sherif’s Department. Be aware of your Tina Champagne surroundings and if you see something, say Background: She moved to Florida from someone to authorities. Holiday Food and Toy Drive New Hampshire, nearly 14 years ago. She was a high school Math teacher and loved Shows Just How Much Ocala Cares working in the education feld. Tina decided By Ashley Lopez In the photo (from left to right, top row) to follow a completely different path when (OCALA, Fla.) December 11, 2015 – Af- Captain Michael Calhoun, Firefghter Jim- she moved south, so for the next 4 years she ter fve weeks of collecting food and toys mie Smith, Firefghter Chris Pavlos, and was the owner, operator of Champagne Lim- for local charities, Ocala Fire Rescue has Firefghter David Osteen, (left to right, ousine Service. She was thankful for having distributed the last of the donations gath- bottom row) Captain Michael Anderson, this opportunity because she learned her ered from citizens and fre personnel. Boxes Firefghter Jagger Maguire, and Firefghter way around Marion County before naviga- flled with stuffed animals, and games have Tommy Taylor, share smiles after realizing tion systems were a standard feature in cars gone to Marion County’s Toys for Tots, the number of items received, once dona- or on our phones. Her next career move was while non-perishables were distributed be- tions from all six fre station where com- working with her husband selling water me- tween Interfaith, and Pay It Forward. bined. ters and AMR systems and gained experi- ence from the different companies that she worked for. Tina has always been interested From the Offce of in real estate so she decided to make her f- HE ARION OUNTY HERIFF nal career move this year and says that she- T M C S BUYBUY LOCALLOCAL honestly believes that she saved the best for last. A YEAR IN RE- cars that can safely get them to and from zens have attended. I also hold and teach Over the past decade the real estate mar- VIEW their calls for service. Your Marion Coun- a concealed weapons class – which close to ket has rivaled the Cheetah Hunt from Busch By Sheriff Chris ty Sheriff’s Offce also has the #1 ranked 600 Marion County citizens have attended – Gardens with its extreme ups and downs Blair SWAT Team in the world. Our SWAT Team in order to make sure our citizens who want but it is once again stable and experts pre- I am proud to is comprised of individuals who are special- to be armed can lawfully do so. dict that another imminent crash is unlikely. say that we have ac- ly trained, prepared and proven to protect But recently, I have been concerned with Some of the factors that were taken into con- complished a great our citizens at a moment’s notice. We have certain things I see happening outside of our sideration when making this determination deal in 2015 here town hall meetings each month to brief our county borders. The increase in gun violence are as follows: in Marion County. citizens on what they need to know and an- and terrorist activity we’ve recently seen in - Loans in foreclosure are at the lowest Crime in Marion swer any questions they may have regarding our country has me worried for my citizens level since 2007. County has been re- homeland security, crime trends or any other here at home. - Lenders are more stringent than ever on duced by 8.9 percent in the last two years issue of importance they may want to dis- If you are certifed to carry a gun, I would their loan approvals and frst-time buyer as- and we’ve saved enough money to put our cuss. We have regularly scheduled 12-week like to encourage you to do so. Those who sistance programs are helping to educate hard-working, dedicated deputies in new Citizens Academies which nearly 1,000 citi- (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2)

Tom’s Picks will God Bless our Troops help you fnd the services you need. Support Wounded Warriors Call 804-1223 We Endorse The Constitution Page 2, Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 From the Offce of Representative Dennis K. Baxley THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF Endorses Governor Scott’s Proposed (Continued from Page 1) reminder to our citizens that if you observe Reforms for Enterprise Florida carry frearms responsibly and are confdent something suspicious or if something just in their abilities can---and should---be our doesn’t seem right, call 911 – it is always Ocala, Fla.— Representative Dennis K. Creating a new $250 million competitive frst line of defense in an active shooter situ- better to be safe than sorry. I would much Baxley, HD 23, announced his support for fund called the “Florida Enterprise Fund.” ation such as what we recently saw in San rather send a deputy to make sure everything Governor Scott’s proposed reforms for En- Making the Florida Enterprise Fund a Bernardino, California. A lot can happen in is safe than have something go unreported terprise Florida, including the creation of state trust fund to replace the existing es- the minutes it may take for us to respond to that leads to something much more serious. the Florida Enterprise Fund. crow account to allow the state’s investment those in need and to have someone there to Whatever your opinion may be of law en- Representative Baxley said, “Gov. Scott to accrue more interest. bring the fght to the attacker will help save forcement, we are here to protect you with has stayed laser focused on diversifying Increasing the Legislature’s role in com- lives. honor and to serve you with pride. Our sol- Florida’s economy, making Florida the best peting for job creation projects by requiring The Florida Department of Law Enforce- emn vow is to be there in your hour of need. place to do business, facilitating jobs, jobs, that any deal over $1 million have the ap- ment re-launched its “If You See Some- We will always be there. jobs in the private sector raising the path of proval of the Speaker of the House and the thing, Say Something” campaign. This is a opportunity for all Floridians. Enterprise Senate President, as well as the Governor. Florida has been a major tool for this suc- Reforming the return on investment re- cess, putting Florida on a sound footing. quirements by eliminating the use of waiv- Meet Tina Champagne Legislators should give high priority to this ers and requiring a 10 percent annualized re- initiative to invigorate this effort with the turn on top of the original amount invested (Continued from Page 1) creation indicates the economy is getting revamp of Enterprise Florida for maximum in a company. and lure new buyers into the market. stronger. success. Below please fnd details of this Streamline the state’s approval process - Interest rates remain at historically low Tina offers a free market analysis on plan. Gov. Scott is leading and he has my while continuing to ensure that NO tax dol- levels and most Americans have refnanced homes and can help fnd your frst home, full support.” lars leave the state trust fund until a compa- to fxed rate loans. new home or investment property today, Our proposed economic reforms which ny meets specifc job creation goals spelled - The average residential home prices call 352-351-0011. have been endorsed by the Enterprise Flori- out in their contract. have risen at a slow, steady pace and job da Executive Board include: Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Page 3 Florida House of Representatives the issues in motion and communicate with Onward and upward, Dennis K. Baxley your legislators. Remember, it’s your gov- Dennis Baxley ernment.

Holiday celebra- Meanwhile in Tallahassee, Legislative tions abound as we Session 2016 comes early, beginning Janu- Helping Older People focus on faith and ary 12th due to the election year. This ses- family, the founda- sion will start with a favorable economic to Maintain Independence tion for our lives. recovery picture as Florida continues to heal (NAPSI)—For most older adults, the identify the transportation options in their These are times from The Great Recession. Our upcoming ability to live independently is associated community and develop a plan customized for us to encour- debates will center on tax cut options and with the ability to drive. That’s one reason to their unique circumstances. age and inspire. It healthcare alternatives. Enterprise Florida the prospect of eventually “giving up the “A too-familiar scenario is that older is also an important reform to fuel private sector job growth will keys” can be a frightening one. adults wait until they’re involved in some time to share with also be a central topic, in addition to edu- To help, the experts on aging at the Na- sort of emergency, like a traffc accident, those in need and to cation funding, government regulation, and tional Association of Area Agencies on before they really think about their driving reach out to those facing great challenges. water issues. Add to that self-defense, open Aging (n4a) developed a brochure called ability and the other transportation options Be quick to encourage and share our com- carry, and campus carry along with public “Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a available to them in their community,” said passion. Burdens shared can lift our spirits safety concerns and you have a good start Roadmap for Transportation Independence” n4a CEO Sandy Markwood. “Our goal is to as we demonstrate love and care in tangible on the many issues of public policy that that may lessen those fears by empowering shed light on a critical issue that will likely ways, sharing hope. will be discussed. Make sure to stay alert to older adults to evaluate their mobility needs, affect most families with an older loved one who may need to limit or eliminate their driving, and to provide a catalyst for discus- sion, and hopefully, action,” Markwood also noted. The n4a represents America’s national network of 623 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). It helps older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choic- es in their homes and communities for as long as possible. To that end, it created the Eldercare Lo- cator. This serves as an essential, trusted gateway to help older adults, caregivers and health professionals navigate the maze of aging programs and services, as well as to assist them in identifying and accessing the resources that match their needs best. The National Call Center operates fve days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and can be reached at 800-677-1116 or www.eldercare. gov. According to recent research by the Fed- eral Transit Administration, the National Highway Traffc Safety Administration, n4a and the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, the rise in the 65-plus population—some 45 million and grow- ing—has triggered a corresponding spike in the number of nondrivers of more than 1.1 million between 2001 and 2009. “This is a major issue for older adults because when they lack access to trans- portation, they can’t get to the doctor, the grocery store or see friends and family as much, which means their overall well-being is likely to suffer,” added Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging. Page 4, Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016

Tom Loury $20 million annual savings. $76 million annual savings. * Cut in half funding for congressional * Economic Development Administra- Publisher’s Notes printing and binding -- $47 million annual tion -- $293 million annual savings. savings. * Programs under the National and Com- The IRS has with this phase out of the way he can start on * John C. Stennis Center Subsidy -- munity Services Act -- $1.15 billion annual returned the Tax the budget cuts for the next year. $430,000 annual savings. savings. Return to a man in Here is something I found on the web. * Community Development Fund -- $4.5 * Applied Research at Department of En- New York City af- PAUL RYAN’S PROPOSED BUDGET billion annual savings. ergy -- $1.27 billion annual savings. ter he apparently CUTS * Heritage Area Grants and Statutory Aid * Freedom CAR and Fuel Partnership -- answered one of A List of Republican Budget Cuts -- $24 million annual savings. $200 million annual savings.. the questions incor- Notice S.S. And the military are NOT on * Cut Federal Travel Budget in Half -- * Energy Star Program -- $52 million an- rectly. In response this list. $7.5 billion annual savings nual savings. to the question, ... These are all the programs that the new * Trim Federal Vehicle Budget by 20% *Economic Assistance to Egypt -- $250 “Do you have any Republican House has proposed cutting. -- $600 million annual savings. million annually. dependants?” the Read to the end. * Essential Air Service -- $150 million * U.S.Agency for International Develop- man wrote: ... “2.1 million illegal immi- * Corporation for Public Broadcasting annual savings. ment -- $1.39 billion annual savings. grants, 1.1 million crack-heads, 4.4 million Subsidy -- $445 million annual savings. * Technology Innovation Program -- $70 * General Assistance to District of Co- unemployable, 80,000 criminals in over 85 * Save America ‘s Treasures Program -- million annual savings. lumbia -- $210 million annual savings. prisons, plus 450 idiots in Congress and a $25 million annual savings. *Manufacturing Extension Partnership * Subsidy for Washington Metropolitan group that call themselves Politicians.” * International Fund for Ireland -- $17 (MEP) Program -- $125 million annual sav- Area Transit Authority -- $150 million an- This is a funny that came off the internet million annual savings. ings.. nual savings. that was sent by a reader. Was it funny or * Legal Services Corporation -- $420 * Department of Energy Grants to States *Presidential Campaign Fund -- $775 was it true??? million annual savings. for Weatherization -- $530 million annual million savings over ten years. Some of the new reports coming out * National Endowment for the Arts -- savings. * No funding for federal offce space ac- about community papers is encouraging. $167.5 million annual savings. * Beach Replenishment -- $95 million quisition -- $864 million annual savings. Over 40% of the public still read print, that * National Endowment for the Humani- annual savings. * End prohibitions on competitive sourc- must mean 60% is split between radio, TV, ties -- $167.5 million annual savings. * New Starts Transit -- $2 billion annual ing of government services. Online. Now online one of the things I have * Hope VI Program -- $250 million an- savings. * Repeal the Davis-Bacon Act -- More not heard mentioned is the fact that bar top nual savings. * Exchange Programs for Alaska Na- than $1 billion annually. and bottom ads streaming and along side can * Amtrak Subsidies -- $1.565 billion an- tives, Native Hawaiians, and Their Histori- * IRS Direct Deposit: Require the IRS to be blocked. I’m not sure how that would ef- nual savings. cal Trading Partners in Massachusetts -- $9 deposit fees for some services it offers (such fect the percentages but print ads can not be * Eliminate duplicating education pro- million annual savings as processing payment plans for taxpayers) blocked. grams -- H.R. 2274 (in last Congress), au- * Intercity and High Speed Rail Grants to the Treasury, instead of allowing it to re- **** thored by Rep. McKeon , eliminates 68 at a -- $2.5 billion annual savings. main as part of its budget -- $1.8 billion sav- We are facing the expenses Ryan had to savings of $1.3 billion annually. * Title X Family Planning -- $318 million ings over ten years. bring forth to keep the Government operat- * U.S. Trade Development Agency -- $55 annual savings. *Require collection of unpaid taxes by ing. It looks bad but I think Ryan has an ace million annual savings. * Appalachian Regional Commission -- (Continued on Page 6) somewhere that he has not played yet. But * Woodrow Wilson Center Subsidy -- Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Page 5

Kevin Sheilley tors). The plan outlines the fve program employment rate plummet while the job Ocala/MariOn cOunty chaMber & areas and the staff and investment needed growth rate has been among the highest to accomplish those goals. While we will in the state. Forbes again named the Ocala ecOnOMic PartnershiP not announce the offcial progress on these MSA to its list of Top 10 Metros for Job goals until the Annual Luncheon, we will Growth and Bloomberg included the area on state that we are ahead of schedule on all its list of Fastest Growing Economies. As we begin the made and will focus on Business Creation, three strategic goals! Business Retention New Year, the CEP Business Services and Business Advocacy Business Attraction A focus of the CEP is to have the best has much to cel- next month. This year has seen a nice mix of manu- business retention program in the state of ebrate as we look What a year it has been! Last January in facturing, logistics and offce projects. The Florida and we believe we are certainly back over the last front of the largest crowd of business and year began with the announcement that among the best. Our team has worked with year. The CEP will industry leaders ever gathered in our com- Coates Golf would be locating their head- approximately 200 existing businesses this celebrate 2015 and munity, the CEP outlined how we are work- quarters and distribution facility here. Other year working to identify barriers to their the year’s accom- ing to meet our Moving Forward goals by signifcant projects include eResources growth and ways to remove those barriers. plishments at our the end of 2017. That plan includes three moving their headquarters and network We are still fnalizing the numbers but the Annual Luncheon strategic goals to be met over fve years (im- operations center to Ocala, the purchase of CEP has directly assisted existing compa- on February 10th at pact the creation of 3500 new jobs, which on the former Merillat facility by Paramount nies, which has led to the announced cre- Circle Square Cultural Center, but I want- average pay 15% above the average county Transportation Logistics, and The REV ation of nearly 400 jobs and approximately ed to take a moment and relay some of the wage, and result in a capital investment of Group, Inc. establishing an ambulance man- $10 million in capital investment. What highlights. This month we will focus on the $225 million) and the two guiding principles ufacturing center. a great endorsement of our community to great success and strides our Business At- to reach those goals (does it create or retain The Ocala MSA continued to see its un- have companies currently doing business traction and Business Retention efforts have jobs, does it provide a return for our inves- here growing and expanding! This year at the CEP has been a great one and we are excited about the opportunities in store for our community in 2016. Thank you for your partnership and desire to help keep our community Moving Forward!

Happy 2016 Page 6, Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Tom Loury SENIOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Publisher’s Notes

MOVIES FOR JANUARY, 2016 home. RATED PG 13 (Continued from Page 4) * Subsidy to Organization for Economic 8TH AVENUE – TUESDAY AND Reservations must be made at the Center federal employees -- $1 billion total savings. Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH & 13th , of your choice. Seating is limited to 8 per- WHAT’S THIS ABOUT? $93 million annual savings. 2016 AT 1:30 PM sons per video. Please call the 8th Avenue * Prohibit taxpayer funded union activi- * Eliminate the National Organic Certif- BARBARA G. WASHINGTON – Center at 629-8545 or Barbara G. Washing- ties by federal employees -- $1.2 billion sav- cation Cost-Share Program -- $56.2 million THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th ton Center at 629-8357 to reserve your seat. ings over ten years. annual savings. & 15TH, 2016 AT 1:00 PM COMING EVENTS IN 2016 * Sell excess federal properties the gov- *Eliminate fund for Obamacare adminis- “LOVE & MERCY” STARRING: INCOME TAX HELP ernment does not make use of -- $15 billion trative costs -- $900 million savings. ELIZABETH BANKS, JOHN CUSACK, When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- total savings. * Ready to Learn TV Program -- $27 mil- PAUL GIAMATTI, PAUL DANO AND days starting February 1st, 2016 thru April *Eliminate death gratuity for Members of lion savings.. JAKE ABEL This biopic presents an un- 15th, 2016 Congress. WHAT??? * HUD Ph.D. Program. conventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Cost: FREE * Eliminate Mohair Subsidies -- $1 mil- * Defcit Reduction Check-Off Act. mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of Where: 8th Avenue Adult Recreation lion annual savings. *TOTAL SAVINGS: $2.5 Trillion over The Beach Boys. Set against the era-de- Center, 830 NE 8th Avenue, Ocala What: *Eliminate taxpayer subsidies to the Ten Years fning catalog of Wilson’s music, the flm AARP Tax Help is available on these days. United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on My question is, what is all this doing in intimately examines the personal voyage Please bring all your necessary documents Climate Change -- $12.5 million annual sav- the budget in the frst place?! and ultimate salvation of the icon whose including Social Security Card, W-2 Forms, ings. WELL ISN’T THAT SPECIAL Maybe this is why the Democrats are at- success came at extraordinary personal cost. 1099 Forms, last year’s taxes, driver’s li- * Eliminate Market Access Program -- tacking Paul Ryan. RATED PG13 cense and some form of ID. $200 million annual savings. **** 8TH AVENUE – TUESDAY AND NEW ACTIVITY COMINING SOON! * USDA Sugar Program -- $14 million What say you??? [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH & 20TH, INDOOR PICKLEBALL annual savings. 2016 AT 1:30 PM When: Mondays & Thursdays BARBARA G.WASHINGTON – Where: E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 510 NW 4th Street, Ocala 21st & 22nd , 2016 AT 1:00 PM Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM “LITTLE BOY” STARRING: JAKOB Cost: FREE SALVATI, EMILY WATSON, CARY-HI- What: If you love to play pickleball or ROYUKI TAGAWA, MICHAEL RAPA- want to learn, come join us! Start date will PORT, AND DAVID HENRIE be sometime after the frst of the year. For In this tale of the indescribable bond of more information or to register for the pro- love between a father and son, a 7-year-old gram call Diane Leaf @ 401-3916 or Kelsey boy is willing to do whatever it takes to Mears @ 401-3920 end World War II so he can bring his father

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Investing Wisdom Between 2010 and 2014, the CFTC took With user-friendly tools and free access Doing Your Homework on an Investment? action on fraudulent schemes affecting more to government registration databases, it only than 37,000 investors, with losses totaling takes a few minutes to get the background Don’t Overlook This Simple Step nearly $1.15 billion. The majority of these information needed to help you make in- (NAPSI)—It can happen to even the sav- that you’ll remember and put a reminder on schemes involved unregistered fnancial formed investment decisions. As for the viest and most experienced investor. You’re your calendar. professionals. peace of mind it gives you, you can’t put a so busy researching an opportunity that you Where can an investor fnd such informa- Time to bookmark SmartCheck.gov price on that. forget to look into the background of the f- tion? The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading nancial professional offering it. Commission (CFTC) launched SmartCheck. Before you invest, checking the creden- gov, with free tools that make it easier. The tials and track record of your potential fnan- website also offers updates on fraud trends, cial professional can help you make smarter interactive videos, and information about re- choices. Even if you’ve worked with a fnan- porting fraud. cial professional before, it’s a good practice It can happen to me. Really? to run checks annually on his or her regis- Many savvy investors think fraudsters tration status and disciplinary history. Doing mostly target novices. In fact, research in- this check may even help you avoid fraud. dicates that the typical defrauded investor is Remember to check at least once each quite seasoned. The problem is that schemes year to make sure there aren’t any new disci- are constantly changing and becoming in- plinary actions or other red fags. Pick a date creasingly sophisticated. Page 8, Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Health and Well-Being To Protect Your Health, Protect Your Toothbrush es. It’s important for kids and adults alike to More Pearls of Wisdom for Your Pearly replace toothbrushes every three months or Whites: (NAPSI)—Did you know that keeping cleaned thoroughly.” more frequently after any illness.” To further put the bite on dental disease, your toothbrush clean is a simple way to Research indicates that kids get sick on Developed by doctors and independently heed these fve tips from the experts at the help protect your health and the health of average about 10 times a year—that’s almost tested for effcacy at an accredited lab, Steri- American Dental Association: your loved ones year-round, and especially once a month. While dentists and parents pod is a clip-on protector that fts any stan- 1. Brush your teeth twice a day for two during fu season? both encourage good oral hygiene, it would dard or electric toothbrush. Using a patented minutes with a soft-bristled brush. Dentists’ Advice for the Entire Family be nice to do so without worrying about po- natural vapor shield of thymol, derived from 2. Replace your toothbrush every three or According to pediatric dentist Danielle tential reinfection caused by brushing teeth the thyme plant, Steripod keeps toothbrush- four months, or if the bristles are frayed. Gilbert-Fowler, D.M.D., “Oral health is not with contaminated toothbrushes. As Dr. es fresh and clean for up to three months. 3. Use an ADA-accepted fuoride tooth- just about your mouth, it’s about your over- Gilbert-Fowler puts it, “You wouldn’t clean Simply clip it on your electric or manual paste. all health. The mouth is a major doorway for your house with a dirty washcloth. Why toothbrush and it goes to work; no cables or 4. Clean between teeth daily with foss. all sorts of microorganisms, which can be clean your teeth with a dirty toothbrush?” batteries are needed. You can use it at home, 5. Visit your dentist regularly for profes- linked to anything from the common cold to A Solution work, the gym, school or when you travel. sional cleanings and oral exams. heart disease and diabetes. Hence, the im- “It’s important to keep toothbrushes in a portance of having a healthy mouth cannot clean environment and separate from other be overstated.” toothbrushes,” recommends Gilbert-Fowler. “More than 300 kinds of microorganisms “Use of a Steripod® clip-on toothbrush pro- thrive in the human mouth,” explains Astrid tector will help keep your toothbrush clean Shroetter, D.D.S. “What’s more, the typical and protect against outside contaminants and toothbrush is reused for months and never cross contamination from other toothbrush- Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Page 9

portant to have your blood 3 Steps to Kick Off a Year of Good Health pressure checked periodi- (Family Features) A fresh beginning with With these three steps, you can get a bet- cally. Screening for high a new year is the perfect time for a health as- ter picture of your cardiovascular health blood pressure involves sessment to ensure you are ready to take on and identify silent, hidden risk factors (like placing a pressure cuff a full and active year ahead. Even if you’re plaque in your arteries) that you may not around your upper arm to feeling great, it’s a smart practice to take even know are there. monitor both diastolic and time to identify potential problems before Get your blood pressure checked. systolic blood pressure. A they become more serious health concerns. Blood pressure measures how much force a normal systolic reading is Early detection of ailments, such as person’s blood is putting on the artery walls between 90 and 119, and a cardiovascular disease, can signifcantly as the heart pumps. High blood pressure, or normal diastolic reading is impact an individual’s ability to cope with hypertension, occurs when your heart has to 60-79. the disease, allowing you to make adjust- work extra hard to pump blood throughout Get your cholesterol ments such as changes in diet and lifestyle, the body. High blood pressure often happens checked. A simple fnger- or when necessary, drug therapies and other when arteries lose their elasticity through stick screening measures Learn about other risk factors for car- medical treatments. Delaying detection of hardening caused by cholesterol, plaque or total cholesterol as well as three different diovascular disease. Many people in the this serious disease until its more advanced scarring. Many people do not experience kinds of lipids in your blood (HDL, LDL early stages of cardiovascular disease are stages can have dire consequences. symptoms of high blood pressure, so it’s im- and triglycerides), which are important in asymptomatic, meaning they have no symp- determining your heart health. Low-density toms to indicate their health is at risk. Some lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as the “bad” common risk factors include age (55 and cholesterol and can build up in the walls of older), family history, tobacco use and high the arteries that feed the heart and brain. blood-pressure, other factors, such as high Along with other substances, it can form cholesterol, aren’t as easily observed. Pre- plaque – a thick, hard deposit that can clog ventive health screenings, such as those pro- those arteries. High-density lipoprotein, or vided by Life Line Screening, can give you HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol be- a fuller picture of how risk factors may be cause it carries LDL away from the arteries stacking up. The screenings are designed by and back to the liver, where it’s passed from doctors and administered by trained profes- the body. A high HDL level helps prevent sionals to help detect hidden health issues. heart disease, while a low HDL level in- Within a couple of weeks, you can receive creases the risk of heart attack and stroke. easy-to-understand test results to share with Triglycerides are the most common type of your doctor so you can work together to pre- fat. Like cholesterol, they circulate in blood vent serious problems before they start. but are stored in the body for extra energy. A To starting the year off right with a high triglyceride level combined with a low preventive health screening, visit lifeline- HDL or high LDL can speed up the process screening.com. of plaque formation in the arteries. Page 10, Seniors Voice/Downtown – January, 2016 Bring Big Flavor to Easy Weeknight Dining (Family Features) There’s no time salad recipes, visit dreamfeldsfoods. like the present to begin incorporating com. healthier meals into your menus – but Garlic Cream Elbows With Sun- that doesn’t mean you have to broad- Dried Tomatoes and Basil cast it to your family. Recipe courtesy of Mother Thyme Deliver big taste with fewer calories Prep time: 10 minutes and less sodium than you might expect Cook time: 20 minutes with this Garlic Cream Elbows with Servings: 4 Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil recipe. 8 ounces (about 2 cups) Dreamfelds Pantry-friendly ingredients get the Elbows creamy Parmesan-enhanced pasta on 1 tablespoon unsalted butter your table in just 30 minutes. 1/4 cup diced red onion Made with premium durum wheat 4 cloves garlic, minced semolina and added inulin, a prebiotic 2 tablespoons all-purpose four fber from chicory root, Dreamfelds 1 cup 2% milk pasta gives this recipe a nutritional 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan boost providing 5 grams of fber and 7 cheese grams of protein per one-cup, cooked 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth serving. 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