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[From the Editor]

Brandi Gomez Josh Newby Marketing Communications Marketing Communications Director and Editor-in-Chief Director and Editor-in-Chief

They say great things happen outside of your comfort zone I am so honored to join the ranks of many great community and one should not be afraid to take risks or explore new leaders and servants at the Council on Aging. As the opportunities. With this as my last issue of Coming of Age, I Marketing Communications Director, I will be on the other end am excited to announce that I will be starting a new chapter in of a magazine that I have enjoyed writing for and contributing my career and will be leaving my family at Council on Aging of to during my years at Ballinger Publishing. West Florida. The feeling is extremely bittersweet. It was at Ballinger Publishing that I first became aware of These past three and half years have been quite the all the wonderful services the Council on Aging offers. From whirlwind. I have grown tremendously, both professionally advocacy and awareness, to senior dining sites and The and personally. COA gave me a chance right out of college as Retreat, this organization is truly a valuable asset to Escambia their Development Director (I still think they are nuts for doing and Santa Rosa counties, and I consider it a privilege to this) where I learned the importance of being passionate for support them in this new role. your work and I survived many Rat Pack Reunions. I have also The Council on Aging is great because of its people—staff, enjoyed my short time as the Marketing Communications volunteers, donors and more. Brandi Gomez, my predecessor, Director at COA where I have had the pleasure of overseeing has been a longtime friend and leaves behind so many the Coming of Age magazine and television show. accomplishments that I look forward to building upon. I’m But more importantly, COA has become my family. They excited to continually learn all I can about the organization have seen and supported me through getting engaged, and the people it helps, as well as discovering new ways to then married, and now through my next career move. I serve this region’s senior citizens. cannot thank Mr. Clark, the COA staff, board or directors and As a “Newby,” I would love to get your input and hear any volunteers enough for being the best cheerleaders I could feedback about the Coming of Age magazine or the Council ever have asked for. I will cherish the memories created and on Aging as a whole that you can provide. What are we doing lessons learned. well, and what can we improve on? Don’t hesitate to reach out As always, I would like to thank all of our readers and by calling 850-432-1475, or email [email protected]. community partners for your loyal support of Coming of Age and the agency. COA’s programs and services would not be possible without your generosity and kindness towards our elderly population. I know I am leaving COA in good hands and look forward to seeing the agency grow and continue to impact the lives of local seniors and their caregivers.

All the best, and until next time – Enjoy life – you’ve earned it!

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6 Coming of Age winter 2016 Council on Aging of West Florida 2017 Board of Directors

Officers Chair: Sonya Daniel First Vice Chair: Richard Tuten Second Vice Chair: Kathleen Logan Secretary: Councilmember P.C. Wu Treasurer: James M. “Mick” Novota Immediate Past Chair: Caron Sjoberg

Board Members Lorenzo Aguilar Malcolm Ballinger DeeDee Davis • Rabbi Joel Fleekop Donna Jacobi, M.D. • Evan Jordan Lois Lepp • Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May • Rick McClanahan • Chaplain Larry Mosley Thomas Pace, Jr. • Jan Pacenta • Tara Peterson Santa Rosa School Board District 1 Diane L. Scott, Ph. D. Sue Straughn • Edgar M. Turner Dona Usry • Marie K. Young

Members Emeriti Joe Black • Rosemary Bonifay John Brick • Kenneth Kelson Zola Lett • Charles H. Overman, III Malcolm Parker

President/CEO John B. Clark

Marketing Communications Director and Coming of Age Editor-in-Chief Brandi Gomez & Josh Newby

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Features A Day in the Life: Women in the 1950's Airforce Basic Training 29 John Appleyard: Pensacola's Resident Story Teller 35

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Departments In Every Issue 10 Advocacy 40 News from Council on Aging of West Florida 12 IRA Charitable Contributions 42 Out & About Stay Connected! 14 When Happily Ever After Ends 44 Were you Seen? 17 10 Tips for Caregivers 46 Members & Donors 20 New Year New Daily Habits for a Healthier You On the cover: 22 Senior Follies John Appleyard photo by Guy Stevens Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc, is compliant with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. 8 Coming of Age winter 2016

Advocacy The Politics of Senior Care

lorida’s “mail box Medicare and Social Security are economy,” the going to run out of money anytime monthly Social soon. F In addition to a minimal increase Security checks, will in the retiree’s monthly check, receive a very small increases in the monthly Medicare increase of .3 percent in insurance premiums and out of 2017 after no increase in pocket expenses, there is the stress 2016. of political pressures to shift the The Social Security cost burden more to the individuals Administration announced the through a privatization of Medicare. minimal increase recently, after the There have been proposals Aritcle courtesy of U.S. Labor Department reported an to turn Medicare from a social LuMarie Polivka- inflation measure of .3 percent in insurance program to a privatized West, a senior its calculation of the annual living- voucher or a premium support research associate cost adjustment for retirement program in order to make the volunteer with Florida and other payments. The average Medicare recipient responsible for State University’s monthly check of $1,238 will their coverage. Claude Pepper receive an additional $3.71 after But there are also national Center. Jan. 1, 2017. experts such as former Health and Approximately 1/3 of Florida Human Services administrator retirees depend only on their Don Berwick, who admonishes monthly Social Security check, congressional leaders to expand and 74 percent of single retirees Medicare rather than trying to receive half or more of their income privatize it. through Social Security. Retirees and supporters of What does this mean for their Medicare need to be aware of what health care costs? According to happens after Jan. 1 with a new the Medicare Board of Trustees, president and Congress. Attention Medicare costs are anticipated to to the policy details will be required increase between 5 and 6 percent to understand if a proposed change annually through 2024. is a reduction in benefits as with As the nation heard in watching privatization efforts or a reduction the third presidential debate on in costs, as with the provider fee Oct. 19, there are concerns with schedules. the long term financing challenges Health care and social security of Medicare. This is due to the are intertwined as the basic increase of Baby Boomers in the framework of economic security health care system and the inability for seniors and persons with to reduce the costs because of the disabilities. We have to stay 2003 prohibition for Medicare to informed and understand potential negotiate drug prices. changes. There are concerns for the individual retiree, but the long term data does not support a view that

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ballingerpublishing.com If you have a traditional • Donors can effectively Individual Retirement take both the standard IRA Charitable Account (IRA), it is deduction and a large important to note you charitable contribution must start taking a deduction without Distributions Required Minimum itemizing. Distribution (RMD) every year beginning at age 70 • For those who do ½. An excellent way to itemize, with lower AGI avoid paying taxes on all the charitable rollover the interest you’ve earned does not increase the on those funds, and at floor for medical and other the same time contribute deductions. to your favorite charities, is to establish qualified • Lower AGI may avoid charitable distributions triggering personal (QCDs). exemption phase-outs.

Charitable rollovers are • Higher Medicare included in determining premiums may be avoided. the amount of the RMD and therefore can The rules for a “qualifying eliminate up to $100,000 charitable distribution” are of income per individual relatively simple but must for tax purposes. Eligible be followed exactly. IRA owners can make qualified charitable The charitable distributions up to distribution must: By Kagan Jenkins $100,000 ($200,000 for • Come from a traditional Development Coordinator married couples who each IRA or a Roth IRA. qualify separately) from traditional IRAs without • Occur on or after the IRA The hustle and bustle of the having to pay federal owner has reached age 70 ½. income taxes on the holidays are among us! Most distributions. • Come directly from the IRA trustee to the of us are getting ready for Since the $100,000 charitable organization, parties and cooking away for isn’t included in with no intervening income, there is ownership by the IRA large gatherings with family. no phase-out of owner. charitable deductions Although this time is great for and the QCD does not • Be made for each impact your Adjusted tax year no later than celebration, it’s also a great Gross Income (AGI). December 31 of the time to give back through This leads to several respective tax year. additional tax monetary donations. Not only benefits: • Be to a charitable • By not being included organization as defined does this benefit individuals in AGI, the charitable by the IRS. Donor-advised and families in need, but the rollover does not increase funds and certain private the base amount which foundations are not donor also reaps benefits. might otherwise trigger eligible charities. an increase in the amount of Social Security income • Be for any amount up subject to income tax. to $100,000 per tax year. 12 Coming of Age winter 2016 You and your spouse are any taxes. Required be directly into the new Last step: Ensure able to make combined Minimum Distribution IRA or the administrator you receive a letter distributions up to rules apply not only to of the old plan will be of acknowledgment $200,000, but only if each Traditional IRAs but required to withhold 20 from the charity. of you owns at least one also to other non-ROTH percent of the rollover IRA and each of you is 70 IRA-based plans such for taxes. Once rolled Speak with your financial ½ or older. as SEPs, SARSEPs, and into a Traditional IRA, advisor to determine what SIMPLE IRAs as well as these funds then become is best for your overall What assets should to all employer sponsored eligible for tax-free QCDs. estate plan. Implementing you use to fund your retirement plans, a tax-free QCD properly QCD? including profit-sharing The IRS doesn’t provide a can be complex, so you • The charitable plans, 401(k) plans, way to correct mistakes! should meet with your distribution must be from 403(b) plans, and 457(b) The QCD check from financial or tax advisor a traditional IRA or a Roth plans. your IRA must be made to discuss these ideas IRA, but it is generally payable directly to a before making a Qualified advised to use Traditional • While these other assets charitable organization. Charitable Distribution. IRA funds first because cannot be used for QCDs, To make a contribution, ROTH IRA (a) distributions most retirement plans contact the intended Whether your heart are already tax free and allow you to roll your charity to determine the strings pull for children (b) have no Required plan funds over into an exact payee name for the or (we hope) the elderly, Minimum Distribution IRA after you've left your check. Use that name to giving back before the while the owner is alive. employer's service. It is instruct your IRA trustee New Year benefits all. For very important that you or custodian to make more information on IRAs • In most cases you check with your financial a transfer from the IRA and the benefits acquired can rollover your other or tax advisor before directly to charity. from making monetary retirement funds directly rolling any of these funds donations, please contact into your Traditional into a Traditional IRA your financial advisor. IRA without incurring because the rollover must

Council on Aging of West Florida Facts at a Glance for 2016

Meals on Wheels Foster Grandparent Social Services Participants Served: 446 Program Total Served: 1,098 Meals Served: 129,551 Foster Grandparents: 74 (includes case management Students Mentored: 259 services, case aide service, Senior Dining Sites Hours Served: 71,160 screening and assessment for Participants Served: 1,000 services and Meals Served: 90,770 Senior Companion Program information and referral) and RELIEF Program Adult Day Health Care Senior Companions: 56 Council on Aging Volunteer (The Retreat) Peers Served: 71 Program Participants Served: 99 Hours Served: 42,396 Volunteers: 203 Hours Served: 37,747 Community Outreach Caregiver Programs Total Reached: 9,561 (Support and Training) In Home Services (includes health fairs, senior expos, Caregivers Served: 302 Persons Served: 302 public speaking opportunities, etc.) (assistance with personal care needs, homemaking, respite and companionship)

For more information on the impact made by Council on Aging of West Florida’s programs and services, visit www.coanwfl.org

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 13 When Happily Ever After Ends By Josh Newby

The termination of any relationship is complicated and heartbreaking for both parties, but the effects are exacerbated when that relationship is a lifelong marriage and the participants are in their golden years. For one reason or another, The one silver lining is that many infidelity. Regardless, it is always older adults rely heavily on their true that the one who does not the divorce rates of those grown children for emotional share the feelings of divorce will be in their 50s and beyond support. They also do not have disproportionately affected.” has doubled in the last to deal with the messy custody When that happens, Moody said, issues that many younger couples coping mechanisms are vital. three decades, giving rise face. Older children are also more "You can feel like things are out of to an often undiscussed understanding of relationship your control, so it’s important to epidemic that many have struggles and will not be as likely to rely on friends, engage your social dubbed "gray divorce." “pick sides” as they may have been circles, see a counselor if you feel in their younger years. depressed or unsure, and engage in light physical activity like walking or Perhaps not surprisingly, older yoga,” said Moody. Apart from the financial couples divorce for often the same considerations—such as split reasons as those in their 30s and For senior citizens who already retirement, alimony and who keeps 40s, according to Christa Moody, a struggle with social anxiety and the paid-off house—there are many licensed mental health professional depression—or for those whose psychological and mental health who practices in Pensacola. friends and siblings are no longer issues that arise. And while both around—this can be an especially parties may be older and wiser "Sometimes, there is a success difficult time. than when their high school crush disparity where one individual broke up with them after a summer does not find the fulfillment in their “There is a correlation between fling, the ensuing feelings can be marriage that they do in their career lack of social connectedness and devastating and difficult to manage. and social circles,” said Moody. depression,” said Moody. “I tell my “Other times, it is dishonesty and clients to rely on their faith and

14 Coming of Age winter 2016 term spark or something more in your golden years, but many When They meaningful, it is important to not people actually feel liberated and can wallow in sadness for too long. In reclaim a teenage sense of fun.” Are Ready fact, as many as 20 percent of single Through it all, it is important to seniors use dating apps to connect be aware of your own feelings, To Get Back with their next partner. your own boundaries, and your own goals. If you do find a special Out There, However, most experts recommend someone and desire another go Many Seniors waiting at least until the divorce at tying the knot, most experts is finalized before getting back recommend a prenuptial agreement, Actually Find out there. This time can help you as repeat marriages are more likely process your feelings and work to end in divorce. “Great Success" through whatever shortcomings the experience may have identified. No one can say how long it takes to Not only can a premature jump into get over a lifelong love, and many spirituality if that is something the dating pool polarize friends and never fully recover, but with some they express. You can also join a jeopardize legal proceedings, it can professional help, light physical civic organization, attend divorce actually make you feel more alone activity, and a shot at putting workshops at your local place of than ever. yourself back out there, you may worship, or even get involved in a surprise yourself. free college class.” “When they are ready to get back out there, many seniors actually find Online dating is also quite popular great success,” said Moody. “There’s among older Americans, and whether this notion that you shouldn’t bother those connections lead to a short- in any sort of relationship investment winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 15 NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM NWFLBUSINESSCLIMATE.COM

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ballingerpublishing.com 10tips to Help Caregivers Keep the Holidays Happy By Andre Hall, BA, CMC Emerald Coast Hospice

Well, it’s time again! The pumpkins are out; Christmas decorations are up at Walmart, and Starbucks has pumpkin spice lattes. It’s the holiday season and excitement is in the air. But this time can be challenging for caregivers. Here are 10 tips to help caregivers enjoy the holidays and avoid the Grinch.

1 Know when to say when to refocus and remind yourself that what makes this This applies to putting too much on your plate time special and memorable is not what you receive literally and figuratively. Caregiving requires more but the special time that you spend together. time, patience and planning to attend events and get things done. That’s why you shouldn’t feel 3 “Make your list and check it twice” guilty about declining invitations. Some of us do The holiday season can be hectic and cause have difficulty declining invitations or requests for significant changes to our daily routines. This can assistance. If you are one of those people, practice lead to more mistakes and more forgetfulness. saying “no” nicely. A great response always starts This is especially important when it comes to with, “I would love to but (fill in the blank)." It’s taking medications. So even if you don’t usually important that you set boundaries and don’t feel need to write things down, consider writing them pressured to participate in everything. down to help remember. As a caregiver, you may be monitoring you and your loved one’s medication list. 2 “All I want for Christmas is you” Writing down what and when can help you avoid The holiday season should not be about material medication mistakes. items but rather about spending time together and enjoying each other. Even if we know the reason for 4 Even Santa needs helpers the season, we can fall prey to the need to provide Even the big guy needs help on Christmas Eve. things and succumb to the effective marketing So, you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for and receive tactics used by retailers. As a caregiver, take the time help from others to lighten some of your caregiving

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tasks. This can make it much easier for you and the in routine can lead to confusion and changes in person for whom you provide care. Don’t hesitate to behavior. Anticipating this and understanding the get extra help from someone you trust. The added signs can help you avoid issues and stop problems assistance can give you a much-needed break and before they get larger. provide time to focus on you. 9 “Baby it’s cold outside” 5 “Blue Christmas” The holidays come with a change in seasons. The The holiday season can be sad for some of us due weather becomes a bit more unpredictable with a to our present situation or loss we have experienced greater range in temperature. Don’t forget to take in the past. While it is important to have time to this into account when choosing what to wear or yourself, it’s also important to remember that choosing what your loved one wears. As we get isolating can make the situation seem worse. If older our ability to regulate our body temperature you’re having a Blue Christmas, consider talking decreases and we are less efficient at staying warm to someone you trust and letting them know how or cooling off. With the holiday season also comes you’re feeling. Identifying emotions and talking seasonal allergies as well as flu season. One of the about them can make them more real and give biggest ways that viral illnesses get transmitted you a chance to discuss your feelings. Remember is through surfaces and through the air (coughing, emotions are not wrong or right, but just how we sneezing). To help stay well, consider getting a flu feel. shot and practicing good handwashing.

6 “Silent Night” 10 “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” Adequate sleep and rest are usually overlooked as Laughter is the best medicine! The holiday season important parts of how we take care of ourselves should be about happiness and spending time during the holiday season. Most of us don’t get together. It should be about family and friends enough sleep and just accept that as the norm. A enjoying what they have and sharing with each caregiver’s world can be complicated, and sleep is other. So be sure to remember the reason for the often missed to handle issues or provide safety for season and focus on what matters. Don’t take your loved one. But you can make it a goal to try yourself so seriously that you can’t laugh and have to turn in earlier. Try to avoid stimulating activities good humor. If you lose positivity, look in the bright and make your environment “sleep friendly”. As a eyes of any excited child, and you may feel it again. caregiver, that may take some planning, but it’s still a great idea to make it a goal.

7 Make sure that snowflakes are the only things falling As a healthcare professional in the aging field, I have seen firsthand the issues and decline that can result when a senior has a fall and a break. The decline that can result from a break is worth taking proactive steps to lessen the possibility of taking a tumble. Take the time to remove items such as chairs, rugs, and any other item that may block the path or create an uneven surface. Use special caution when visiting other places and lookout for potential hazards.

8 “There’s no place like home for Christmas” Sometimes staying at home and staying local is a better option in the long run. Use your judgment Andre Hall is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager and member of and be honest with yourself and honest with others the Aging Life Care Association. His certification is through the about how you feel about traveling and having National Academy of Certified Care Managers. He has 16 years of guests. When our routine is changed by something combined experience in the senior care and health care industry. like a trip or visitors, it can throw us for a loop. Mr. Hall does ongoing training about Alzheimer’s Disease and other This is especially true for someone who may have related dementia and is qualified to do so by the Florida Department cognitive issues and for children. As you plan your of Elder Affairs. He currently works as a Hospice Specialist with schedule for the holiday season realize changes Emerald Coast Hospice, affiliated with Kindred.

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New Years resolutions for Daily Physical Changes for • If you,ve been inactive for a many people include losing or Improved Health in 2017: while, start with walking. Then maintaining a healthy weight gradually build up from there. along with adopting healthy • Include resistance training • Find an activity you enjoy. habits for the year. January while doing simple activities. Grab a canned good and use That will increase likelihood is a great time to re-evaluate it to perform bicep curls while for long-term healthy habits. your health and set realistic watching television. Dancing, gardening and goals for weight management. laughing are all good forms of Meghan McCarthy, MBA, • Practice balance and exercise! MPH, Director of Community flexibility. Hold onto the • Find a group activity. Socializing with others, Health & Wellness believes we kitchen counter and practice building friendships and can do daily, simple activities raising one leg at a time. If you are feeling strong, do calf becoming fit has many to maintain a healthy raises too. benefits. physical and mental state. She offers these at home • While sitting, trace in cursive • Always consult your doctor fitness and meal planning the alphabet with one raised for any health concerns. tips. ankle. Keep the other ankle on the floor for stability. Do each ankle once a day for increased stamina.

20 Coming of Age winter 2016 Daily Meal Planning for Improved Health in 2017:

• Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eat a wide variety, including dark greens, beans and peas.

• Avoid fruit juices that can cause blood sugar issues.

• Vary your protein options. Eat a protein from each food group, such as seafood, nuts or nut butters, lean meats, eggs and poultry.

• Reduce sodium intake and empty calorie foods that do not provide a source of energy.

• Enjoy foods but manage the portions. Older adults need fewer calories so use smaller plates and bowls.

• Slow down and savor the meal to avoid indigestion.

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Join Meghan for Wellness Wednesday Lunch and Learns beginning in January at the Bear Levin Studer Family uniting with community partners WRITTEN BY MEGHAN YMCA in downtown Pensacola. to promote and provide access to wellness initiatives. MCCARTHY, MBA, Community members can enjoy MPH free workshops and learn to Andrews Institute Rehabilitation DIRECTORY OF make quick and healthy meals in COMMUNITY in the new YMCA will be the demo kitchen. HEALTH & one of nine of our rehab WELLNESS Baptist Health Care is proud locations. To learn more, visit to partner with the YMCA of eBaptistHealthCare.org. Northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care's Mission is to help Reference: Adapted from the people throughout life's journey. Academy of Nutrition and This means caring for members Dietetics "Eating Right for Older of our community when they are Adults" Tips Sheet, 2014. ill or injured, but it also involves

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 21 YOUNG AT HEART

There’s no business like show perform in the annual performance. all contribute to the performance business, and there is nothing more Ken and Carolynn Turk took the reins in some way, whether it is by appealing than a group of talented of Senior Follies 18 years ago. The performing, selling tickets, ushering, individuals coming together to raise husband and wife duo work together or helping behind the stage to money for a charitable cause. This to plan a theme, write the script, and change out props between scenes. year, the award-winning philanthropic download the music. They are careful Each performer contributes their group, the Senior Follies, celebrate to give everyone a fair amount of own costume and often makes their their platinum year with the 20th stage time. own props for their skit. Many of the Annual Young at Heart Show, Seniors “It was a way to give seniors some dancers belong to one of the senior X 20. The special two-hour song, entertainment at a very low price and dancing troupes in the Pensacola dance, and comedy showcase will then contribute back to the seniors,” area, such as The Clicking Cloggers, review the Senior Follies’ favorite said Ken. “Basically, it’s seniors for The Belles and the Beaus, and The creative moments from the last 20 seniors. However, we do a lot of Dancing Grannies, which Carolynn years. things that the younger crowd likes Turk teaches and leads. Senior Follies is a volunteer-based too.” Each September, the proceeds non-profit organization that is open to The Senior Follies has an amazing from the show are donated to anyone 50 or over who would like to group of 60 to 70 members who support various senior programs 22 Coming of Age winter 2016 By Malorie Eagles

Senior Follies: WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio are all members on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 of the volunteer pm and Saturday and organizations Sunday, Feb. 11 and and complete 12 at 2 pm. many hours of community service at local senior centers and various Senior Follies is about much more United Way functions each year. than getting three minutes in the In 2016, the Florida Department of limelight. The organization creates Elder Affairs recognized Senior Follies a lifetime of friendships, joy, and a for their excellence in their volunteer sense of community. “We have a very efforts. Representatives from close-knit group. We get together just Tallahassee attended last year’s show about every quarter to have covered and awarded them with a plaque, and dishes and get together,” said Ken. “It a pin and certificate for each Senior becomes like a family instead of just Follies member. Additionally, the performers.” Their strong bond can be seen on stage. The Senior Follies like to have fun during their performances We always say, if and throw in some improvisational material. “We always say, if you come you come to every to every show, you’ll see a different show, you’ll see show every night,” said Ken. You won’t want to miss any of their a different show three performances. The Follies will be tapping their way to center stage every night." at the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos “ Performance Studio on Friday, Feb. Follies have been recognized by Sue 10 at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday, in the Pensacola community during Straughn of WEAR-TV as “Angels in Feb. 11 and 12 at 2 pm. a ceremony at the Lee House. Last Our Midst” twice in past years. “We were the first group to year’s beneficiaries include Council on The evening is sure to provide fun participate with WSRE Team of Paul Aging, Exchange Park, Sacred Heart surprises for all. Each night, seven Amos studio when they opened up in System’s Camp Bluebird, Bayview to ten door prizes are raffled off 2005 and we’ve been there every year Senior Center, West Escambia Senior to audience members. The Follies since then,” said Ken. “We are thankful Center, Pensacola State College members create beautiful themed for them.” Scholarship, and ARC Gateway. The gift baskets that are filled to the brim Let’s get on with the show! significant contributions allow local with goodies. Nina Fritz, a local artist, Tickets can be purchased for $12 senior programs to expand and will create a personalized portrait at Bayview Senior Center and West purchase items such as trophies for impression of the grand prize winner. Escambia Senior Center. Tickets senior games at the centers. As a part of every show, the Follies are valid for any performance. In addition to hosting their Annual include a segment to honor and For more information about the Young at Heart Show, the Senior appreciate the military. “One of the event, please visit their website Follies volunteer through United Way’s things the dance group is going to at pensacolaseniorfollies.com, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program do this year is what is known as a or call either 850.453.3016 or (RSVP) and ARC Gateway. The Follies cadence. There will be no music. It’s 850.417.7736. just their tap shoes,” said Ken. winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 23 DON’T MISS COA TV! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am on WUWF-TV, Cox Cable Channel 4 and at your convenience at www.youtube.com/coawfla

Family Features weaters and scarves aren’t the only ways to brace yourself against blustery weather. There’s no time like winter to putter in the kitchen, where the Scozy heat from the stove and the aromas of mouthwatering dishes can warm you from the inside out. Rich, hearty stews and creamy casseroles are perfect for winter dinners, but when you’re craving something other than traditional comfort food, there are plenty of other options that will chase away the chill, such as a glass of Pinot Noir. These three dishes feature common proteins – chicken, beef and fish – in preparations that make it easy to reimagine your winter weather menu. Find more recipes and ideas for warming up this winter at culinary.net.

Whole and Hearty A hearty meat-and-potatoes meal is a sure way to warm up on a cold winter night. This heart-healthy, one-dish meal is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables and a spicy herb mixture. Find more healthy main dish ideas at health.gov.

Black Skillet Beef 3 cups onion, finely chopped red pepper and dry mustard. Coat with Greens 2 cups beef broth strips of meat with spice mixture. 2 large garlic cloves, Spray large, heavy skillet with and Red Potatoes minced nonstick spray. Heat pan over Recipe courtesy of the USDA 2 large carrots, peeled and high heat. 1 pound top round beef cut into 2 1/2-inch strips Add meat; cook, stirring constantly, 1 tablespoon paprika 2 bunches (1/2 pound each) 5 minutes. 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano mustard, kale or Add potatoes, onion, broth and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder turnip greens, stems garlic. Cook over medium heat, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder removed, coarsely torn covered, 20 minutes. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Partially freeze beef. Thinly slice Stir in carrots; lay greens over top 1/8 teaspoon red pepper across grain into strips 1/8-inch and cook, covered, until carrots are 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard tender, about 15 minutes. nonstick spray thick and 3 inches wide. Trim away visible fat. Serve in large serving bowl with 8 red-skinned potatoes, crusty bread for dunking. halved Combine paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper,

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 25 A Cold-Weather Solution Chicken and While it can be a challenge, there are several ways to pair food and wine appropriately Salsa Verde during winter, despite bitter weather. A Recipe courtesy of chef Jonathan warm, comforting dish, like Roasted Chicken Waxman with Salsa Verde from James Beard award- Chicken: winning chef Jonathan Waxman, combines 1 fresh free-range organic chicken (4 pounds) well with rosé during the cold season. One sea salt, to taste reasonably priced wine that matches chicken freshly ground black pepper, well is Angeline California Rosé of Pinot Noir. to taste The crisp flavors of light red fruits combine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil with the herbs accompanying the chicken. 1 lemon It’ll also complement the many other flavors Salsa Verde: of winter, when an array of dishes hit the 1/4 cup capers in salt table and challenge hosts to find the right 4 anchovy filets wine to serve. 3 cloves garlic For more wines that work well in 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley wintertime, visit angelinewinery.com. 1/2 cup chopped arugula 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped tarragon 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt To make chicken: Heat oven to 450 F. Wash chicken in hot water. Dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut out backbone of chicken and remove any fat (this can be added to chicken stock). Using heavy chef’s knife, cut out breastbone. Season halves with sea salt and black pepper. Place chicken halves, skin side up, on two sizzle platters and dab with olive oil. Cut lemon in half and place 1 half, cut side down, next to chicken on each platter. Roast chicken 35 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. When done, remove chicken to platter and pour off excess fat. Cut each breast in half and cut the thigh from the leg. Serve with salsa verde (recipe below) and garnish with roasted lemon. To make salsa verde: Soak capers in cold water 1 hour then drain. Soak anchovies in cold water 15 minutes then pat dry and remove bones. Using mortar and pestle, smash capers, anchovies and garlic, until smooth, then transfer to large bowl. Add all herbs and olive oil. Season with sea salt. Pair each serving with Angeline California Rosé of Pinot Noir.

26 Coming of Age winter 2016 Fruit Juice and Fish Fillets The temperatures may be falling, but you can still fire up the grill and fill up your plate with a tasty recipe like this Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish, which combines sweet juices for a citrus sauce that coats grilled catfish. Find more main dish recipes including catfish at uscatfish.com.

Grilled Citrus Heat grill. To make citrus sauce: In small saucepan, Rosemary Catfish combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to boil; Recipe courtesy of reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. The Catfish Institute To make catfish: Place catfish in shallow Servings: 4 dish and squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over each Citrus Sauce: fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let rest 1 lime, juice and zest only 5 minutes. 1 lemon, zest only Grill catfish fillets, skin-side-up, 1 orange, zest only 3-4 minutes. Flip over and grill 2-3 more 6 ounces pineapple juice minutes. 1/2 cup brown sugar Transfer catfish to serving plates and spoon 1 tablespoon fresh warmed citrus sauce over fillets. rosemary, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Catfish: 4 u.S. farm-raised catfish fillets 2 lemons salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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A Day in the Life: Women in 1950s Air Force Basic Training By Dawn Gresko How did a small-town girl from Milford, Ct., manage to join the Air Force in the 1950s? According to Ruth Nellie Spooner, it all started in a church youth group gathering when a representative from Women in the Air Force (also called WAFs) came to speak about military opportunities. In her book, Basic Training 1955, Women in the Air Force, Ruth shares her story through letters to and from home that tell of her nine weeks in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) in San Antonio. Her account not only provides insight into military training for women in the 1950s, but also inspires us with the tale of a young woman who left her familiar home and Ruth’s formal picture taken as a A/2C family to brave the unfamiliar (yet ultimately very rewarding) world of the military.

Into the Wild Blue Yonder… income and a way to occupy her women in her basic training class. Perhaps the best way to start is at time until she turned 18—the legal She was a member of Flight 3 and the beginning: in the rural town of age to apply to join the Air Force, an she learned to refer to everyone not Milford, where Ruth grew up. There, application for which she completed as their first names but as “Airman” she was the daughter of two hard- on January 11, 1955. accompanied by the person’s last working parents; her father worked The men who joined that same day name. She also began to learn her construction and her mother was were sent to Samson Air Force Base drills, or how to march in line with the a housewife who had raised five in New York State for basic training. rest of her team according to verbal children—four sons and one daughter However, Ruth, and other female commands given by her TI. (Ruth). recruits, were sent to Lackland AFB— Airman Chisari, the TI for Flight Ruth wanted to do more than find the only base in the United States for 3, was an Airman Second Class a job or settle down. Instead, she training women. (A/2C)—only a rank above Ruth and wanted adventure—as one of her “I’ll never forget how wonderful and the other new recruits, who were favorite songs says, she wanted to thrilling it was,” said Ruth N. Spooner. called Airman Basic (A/B). head “off … into the wild blue yonder.” “When the anthem is played, or the As Ruth explains it, the Air Force With the help of a recruiting officer flag goes by, I get such a wonderful motto was “hurry up and wait.” In who had spoken at her church youth proud feeling. It’s hard to explain. other words, there were a lot of group, she filled out her papers to join We all considered it a privilege and instances in which Ruth and her the Air Force and was told what to everyone took great pride in the Air Flight had to do a lot of waiting expect during the first three weeks of Force.” before acting. For example, when basic training. Flight 3 arrived at the barracks After graduating high school, Ruth Hurry Up and Wait… building, they had to stand at didn’t stay at home or pursue a It was at Lackland that Ruth met attention for roughly 15 minutes husband; instead she pursued a job who was to be her group’s Training before going inside. working in an office of assembled Instructor (TI or Airmen Chisari), as There was also a lot of waiting products. This was a source of well as where she met the other 40 during barracks inspections. Ruth

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explains how her Flight was graded used to hold discarded cigarettes, on Russia and the “three rings of according to a “gig” system of to sit overnight. Ruth recalls the US control.” From a military point inspection for the Flight quarters. long wait until she received her of view, the class illustrated what During inspection, if something official Class A's, which included effect a war with Russia would is not organized the correct way a dress cap and shoes that were have on the WAFs so they might (e.g. blankets folded improperly, required to be worn anywhere better anticipate what would occur uniforms not correctly placed in the outside the base. in the case of war. Imagine Russia closet), then the Airman got a gig But it wasn’t all work and no play. at the center ring and from there or mark against her. Furthermore, If the Flight performed well, and are three rings that came out from if one were to get six gigs in one week, then the person could not leave the barracks for the weekend. “I’ll never forget how wonderful and thrilling it was,” said Plus, each member of the Flight Spooner. “When the anthem is played, or the flag goes by, I would be tasked with a “detail,” get such a wonderful proud feeling. We all considered it a or cleaning assignment for one week’s time. privilege and everyone took great pride in the Air Force.” During this time, Ruth also learned the difference between did not earn too many gigs against the center; each one of those rings her uniforms: “Class A's” and them, they were allowed off base to was under US control. “fatigues.” Fatigues were used for attend parties, go horseback riding, Beyond the books, the Flight daily wear and were made up of and even see movies. team experienced real-world shiny blue slacks, a brown button- “If we wanted to go to a dance or runs as well. Ruth detailed a time down jacket, a blue cap as well as a movie, we had to wear our Class when the Flight went to Bivouac, what Ruth called “Lil Abner” shoes. A's,” said Spooner. “I was so proud where they were sent through tear According to Ruth, it was easy when I finally got to wear mine. gas after it filled a test building. to tell when a newbie was on the Having to wait made me appreciate After that, the team walked out base; they all wore limp caps until them all the more.” into a field where superiors set they learned the secret to crisping off different gases so the Airmen it up, which was by soaking it in Dis-Miss would learn the different odors if liquid starch then forming it over If you think basic training was all ever encountered. a “butt can,” a container originally about avoiding gigs and learning Beyond the classroom was how to iron your uniform properly, career counseling in which Ruth you’d be partially correct. However, met with a counselor who would there was more to life in the discuss her work interests and go barracks than just cleaning and over her score on aptitude tests in organizing yourself, and your order to determine the right field space, the proper way. of application for her. According In fact, WAFs had tests and to her results, along with her classes about various topics, work history and experience, she including classes regarding chain was told that her strengths were of command, citizenship (including personnel, statistical accounting a review of US government), and finance. She also learned to intelligence (including domestic type in high school, which was and national policy), as well as considered clerical experience. classes on the Soviet Union, its Therefore, Ruth was told she people and government. According would fit best in one of three to Ruth, all classes were given positions: personnel (Tech School), in a separate building in training personnel (on the job training), and classrooms and the whole Flight business machines. would be in the same classroom. Another major component of One class in particular that basic training was running drills, stuck out to Ruth was her class or marching. Not only did the Ruth showing off her Class A uniform members of a Flight have to move

30 Coming of Age winter 2016 in unison, but they had to learn how to respond to commands like “Fall In,” the first command for Flight members to form a line of four or six across with Training Timeline everyone else lined up behind those in front, as well as “Dis-Miss,” the final command issued to indicate the unit had permission to leave the parade Week One Week Six square and stop drilling. Ruth had her first plane ride on Ruth and Flight 3 had their first All drills were led by the Flight TI, American Airlines on Jan. 12, experience with tear gas; they except in a few rare cases in which 1955 and arrived at Lackland were sent through a test building another member of the Flight led them Air Force Base (AFB) in San and could not put their gas in drill instruction when the TI was Antonio. Ruth meets Airman masks on until a few minutes Chisari, her Tactical Instructor after exposure. Ruth noted that busy. Before the final week of basic (TI), and gets to know the other the gas does exactly what its training, each Flight had to enter in the 40 girls in Flight 3—aka her name might imply; it causes last Drill Competition—and Ruth’s own assigned team with whom she her eyes to water and stings her Flight ranked eighth place. trained with at Lackland AFB. face. After Drill Competition, basic training concluded with Ruth’s discovery that Week Two Week Seven she would work as a clerk typist at Ruth received her “Class A's,” or Ruth undergoes Career Headquarters AACS (Airways and Dress Uniforms, which must be Counseling and narrows down Air Communications Service), part of worn by all Airmen if they go any her three choices for assignment MATS (Military Air Transport Service), place outside of the base. to Personnel (Tech School), under the Department of Defense Personnel (On the Job Training), Command. Week Three and Business Machines. “I was so happy for my career in the Ruth and Flight 3 learned drills Air Force,” said Spooner. “It was a life and how to march in formation Week Eight experience like no other. When my at the command of the TI. Ruth Ruth and Flight 3 have their final tour ended, the only reason I did not was the last one of her Flight drill competition. Ruth reflects re-enlist is because I was planning my left standing when maintaining on how the drills made the team wedding.” a march at the order of the TI cohesive, and she attributes without making a mistake. teamwork as the key to earning the better score. Week Four Ruth had her first class about Week Nine current events, which details Ruth graduates successfully on what would happen if the US March 14 from Lackland AFB were to go to war, and the class and discovers she will work as explains the three rings of US a clerk typist at Headquarters control within Russia circa 1955. AACS (Airways and Air Ruth notes that when (and if) Communications Service), part war were to be announced, the of MATS (Military Air Transport only thing that would affect the Service), which is under WAFs are tighter restrictions the Department of Defense and less ability to take leave Command. (vacation).

Week Five Ruth composed her own verses for a musical number she titled Nearly 60 years after her experiences in basic “Flight 3 Class Song.” She also training, Ruth decided to share her story in her received her first telegram, autobiographical novel scattered with humor, which tells her that a new wonder, family history and insights into military addition to the family has been life. If you’d like to delve into Ruth’s story, check born—Kevin. out more at ruthnelliespooner.com. winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 31 photo by Guy Stevens by photo

32 Coming of Age winter 2016 John Appleyard Pensacola’s Resident Story Teller INTERVIEW BY KELLY ODEN

One of Pensacola’s most beloved residents, Appleyard was born in 1922 and has lived in Pensacola since 1950 when he moved here as a manager for Armstrong Cork Company. Nine years later, Mr. Appleyard opened The Appleyard Agency with his wife Eleanor, to whom he has been married for more than 70 years. The Appleyard Agency grew to become one of the biggest and most innovative agencies in Pensacola.

With age and wisdom on The exhibit features his side, Appleyard has Appleyard’s work with easily become the city’s Cox Communications—51 leading historian. He has different stories, some published more than 100 featuring one 15-minute books, including histories episode and some of prominent local families, including multiple episodes novels and non-fiction and lasting as long as works detailing the area’s 90 minutes. Appleyard's rich history, and a series of passion for history was more than 100 mysteries evident 67 years ago when involving two 1900s-era he photographed both the Pensacola policemen. European landscape and Notable works include A the atrocities of war while Short History of Pensacola: serving as a registrar in Volumes 1 and 2; Pensacola: WWII. A City Under Five Flags—A Novel; and Mysteries of John Appleyard and his Pensacola 100 Years Ago. family have become an integral part of Pensacola’s Recently, Mr. Appleyard creative, civic and historic partnered with the communities. We sat down UWF Historic Trust on with Mr. Appleyard to learn the John Appleyard more about his life and his Storytelling Cottage. love of Pensacola.

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 33 John Appleyard Pensacola’s Resident Story Teller that had about 2,500 students. It was not a small school at all. When I finished high school I was very fortunate in that one of my ancestors was a part of a group of about 100 men, each of whom put up $1,000 dollars in 1851. That was the seed money that started Northwestern University. When they did this, they issued what were called perpetual family scholarships. My aunt, who was just a wonderful person, was the family historian and she was rummaging through old papers and came upon that certificate and she took it out to the university. I was negotiating with two other schools for scholarships at the time. She came back and said the family had never used the certificate and Tell me about your childhood. You but for any kind of sport that they canceled it 50 years ago. But, were born in Chicago? requires netting. That was what since the family has never used it, I was born in Chicago and I went he did, so that I can say with I could use it. That's how I started to public schools there. Those gratitude that we went through at Northwestern. It was great. I were Depression times and quite the Depression and we didn’t know had two very good years there. honestly, I was blessed. From there was a Depression, other The highlight of it was working kindergarten through the 12th than seeing my school chums with a singing group. We formed a grade I went to excellent schools were hurting. We lived just fine. group of five men and one girl. We with wonderful teachers. Our We were on the northwest side of performed gay 90s, old-fashioned family lived in an area on the Chicago and that was a 10-minute style things. We became very northwest side of Chicago and we streetcar ride from Wrigley Field. popular. also had a family farm that was I was introduced to the Cubs in about 12 miles away where the an interesting way. In the 1920s, You served in WWII. Tell me about family raised peonies. That was before commercial radio sets that experience. the family business. My father's were really for sale, my dad was Of course, I had only been in siblings and his parents lived there experimenting with making a school there for a couple months when they were alive. It was a crystal set. There were a couple when World War II involved the fairly good-sized place. They had of stations that you could get and United States. Our advisors said 17,000 bushes of peonies. That's by 1927 one of these was WGN the thing to do is sign up as a a lot of flowers. It was a wonderful Chicago which was broadcasting reserve and that will probably keep family business because from the the Cub games. So, on Saturday you in school a little bit longer, time you were able to walk and and Sunday afternoons we would which it did. We were called up understand what to do, there were hear a little bit of that sometimes. in April of 1943 and they put us jobs for you. So, beginning when I So I got hooked and I’ve been part through the fundamentals. Then was a just a little tot, I was part of of the Cubs fan club since the I was lucky and I was picked up the peony business and I was until 1920s. By the time I was 8 or 9, my to return to school. The army I went off into the military. That’s a folks would give me a dollar to get was starting what was known part of my life I am grateful for. in to the game and 15 cents for the as ASTP—the Army Specialized We lived in the city. My father car fare back and forth. That was Training Program. They were was the manager of a large factory an afternoon’s enjoyment. taking primarily young men who in the loop area of Chicago. The In high school, I lettered in had been called up in the reserves factory manufactured netting, swimming and baseball. I had a and sending them back to school. primarily for the fishing industry wonderful class. I went to a school That's how I ended up back at the

34 Coming of Age winter 2016 "We were on the northwest side of Chicago and that was a 10-minute streetcar ride from Wrigley Field. I was introduced to the Cubs in an interesting way. In the 1920s, before commercial radio sets were really for sale, my dad was experimenting with making a crystal set. There were a couple of stations that you could get and by 1927 one of these was WGN Chicago which was broadcasting the Cub games. So, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons we would hear a little bit of that sometimes. So I got hooked and I’ve been part of the Cubs fan club since the 1920s. By the time I was 8 or 9, my folks would give me a dollar to get in to the game and 15 cents for the car fare back and forth. That was an afternoon’s enjoyment."

University of Delaware in June name in a hat and maybe he’d get I loved Armstrong because I 1943, where I met my wife-to-be. picked. I put my name in a hat and was moved into a job assignment We were there not quite a year sure enough, I was picked. I was with the company, which was a and then I was lucky enough to sent to Oxford University, but many wonderful challenge for someone be reassigned to a cadre that was of our classes and where we lived who was 28 years old. This was putting together an evacuation were at what had been the British an opportunity to do something hospital—what you might call a Air Force Training Center. That’s because they told me in the home MASH hospital today. We were where I spent the next four and office that they were going to trained in Hattiesburg, Miss. for half months. It was a wonderful close the Pensacola plant in about about eight months. We were in arrangement because we went to two years. Well, I came down France early in January of 1945. school from 8 am on Monday until here and my very first night, the We were in action in France, noon on Friday. Then they gave us manager took me to dinner and Belgium, Holland and Germany up a free travel warrant to anywhere he said, “I know what they told to the end of the war. We saw a lot we wanted to go in England, you, but we are going to save of action. Scotland or Wales. I happily took this plant. I’m not going to be the When the war was over, the advantage of that. We were there captain of the Titanic.” He put a hospital stayed open but we had until mid-December, went back to series of challenges in front of very little patient load. For about Germany and at that point they the department managers and we three months, we had a wonderful were dissolving most of the units. saved the plant. It’s out there today arrangement. We would work one I was home by mid-April. I was out doing very, very well. One of the day and be off three. We could of the Army and Eleanor I were things that the manager wanted take a few rations that we could married in July of 1946. to do was to establish corporate put over our shoulder and we’d identity in the community. He told hitch rides on Army vehicles. They What did you do after the war? me that was part of my job, so didn’t care where we went just After finishing school at Delaware, within a matter of 30 days I was so long as we got back. So we I joined what was then called the on the board of the YMCA and the went all over and we saw a lot of Armstrong Cork Companies, now Community Chest. That really set Germany. At that point, the war Armstrong World Industry. I spent the stage for me when I came back in the Far East was not over yet. 10 years with the company. Three to Pensacola. So, the Army didn't know what to years in Western Pennsylvania, five do with us. We had eight million and half years here and about a Tell me about your work on Florida men and women in Europe. So year and a half in the home office Quadra Centennial. they decided to keep some of in Lancaster. At that time I had Between leaving Armstrong and them busy and they opened eight been in the South for five and half starting the agency, I took one year army university centers at big, years and I got back up North and I to be the director of the Florida well-known European universities— said, “This is not for me.” I resigned Quadra Centennial—Florida’s 400th Oxford, Cambridge, University of and we came back to Pensacola anniversary—and I was assigned to London, Sorbonne and so forth. and started our own business work with the chairman. This was Anyone who was in a reserve that here. I originally moved here with 1958. The Florida Legislature had got called up was eligible to put his Armstrong Cork Company in 1950. just approved the establishment of

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 35 John Appleyard Pensacola’s Resident Story Teller other advertising agencies and I time we were in our second year could see they were missing the we were doing training videos for boat on certain opportunities. We companies. We developed quite a opened in 1959 on South Palafox reputation for that. because one of the first clients we Another thing the agency was had was to continue working with part of, beginning on almost the the Port of Pensacola. We began first day, was a project called with three clients—the Port of Project Alert. We are talking about Pensacola, Baptist Hospital and a 1959 to 1960. This is when the building materials company that no Cold War and concerns about longer exists. They were our three Communist infiltration was really clients and our roster of clients beginning to blossom. People grew very rapidly. We were dealing here in the business community with banks, savings and loans, were concerned, so a group was the Ford dealership, and Elebash put together that would create Jewelry. We had a very fine roster programs to tell the story to people of clients. and a parallel program about American values. For ourselves I understand your agency was and our clients, we won more than very innovative for its time. You 100 Freedom Foundation awards. were the first to have an in- This went on for almost 10 years. a Quadra Centennial commission house recording studio and film When the Cold War began to settle for Florida and a second one for production in the area. How did down, that battle was won and we Pensacola. This was August 8, you foresee those technologies moved on to other things. 1958 and the opening date was to having such a large role in the be May 14 of the following year. We future of advertising? Besides your careers in had no plans and very little money. Some of the first equipment advertising and as an author, you They wanted to put together a mini bought was the making of a also played an important role in world’s fair of Florida history. We recording studio. Other agencies the healthcare industry locally. had to develop relationships with would produce a spot for radio and Tell me about that. foreign governments. We had to they would write the copy and carry In 1967, a group came to me. assemble this whole thing and it to the station to have it cut for They were a relatively new there were two of us. We got some them. That wasn’t what we did. We organization that was made up amazing assistance from places got the copy approved by clients of men who were presidents like Colonial Williamsburg and the and then we brought in talent and of hospital systems across the Florida State Museum and we did we cut spots with sound effects country. They were a think tank it. We opened a pair of exhibits that and everything. We delivered the for themselves, but they were also received very high marks. That was whole thing to the radio stations serving as consultants for clients my introduction to being part of along with the check. Very quickly that provided anything that was Florida history. we made friends across the being used in a hospital. At that board with the radio. Slowly we time there were 16 members of Why did you decide to enter the moved into television as well. I this group and they were doing advertising business? say slowly because at that point, work for 11 companies. It started When I came down here, I'd been in 1959, most retail businesses— as a hobby, but it was getting out affiliated with another agency that included banks and savings of hand because the members for about a year. And, when I was and loans—considered television couldn't handle all of the requests with Armstrong in their home advertising too expensive so coming from the clients. So they office, I had an opportunity to do they did very little of it. We kept needed someone to do that. So, a lot of work in the field of filming encouraging it. Once they finally we said, okay we will try it. We and putting together shows for broke down, we went beyond the started this is in the fall of 1967 Armstrong. In the journalism sound part of it in to the cinema and I continued on as the president school at Northwestern and in the part of it so we could shoot the of the group until I reached age Army I got very much involved in film and marry the film to the copy 70 in 1992 and then my daughter photography. I saw the agency and deliver it to the station. By the took over. By the time I stepped business here. There were two

36 Coming of Age winter 2016 down, the 16 had grown to 35 and do them to help people remember give back. I’ve had the privilege of the 11 had grown to 50. Those were who people were or how events working with groups that did things self-imposed ceilings. We could came to be. I’ve also done two on behalf of veterans. I’m part have had a lot more. It just became novels. of a little group that was formed extremely successful. about 30 years ago. It started out You have always been very active with about eight or nine men who When did you become interested in in the community. What inspires got together to talk about current writing about Pensacola history? you to continue giving back? events. Gradually they added guest When we got to that same date in I guess that’s the way I was taught speakers. In 1999, the men who 1992, my son Dick took over the at the Armstrong Cork Company. developed Veteran’s Park came to Agency. I stepped back from what The men I worked for felt that a us and asked us if we would take I had been doing in healthcare. large company took its values from responsibility for establishing a That’s when I really moved on to doing books and programs in the community. We are above 160 titles right now. We did the mystery stores for 11 years. They were extremely successful. They were stories of fictional happenings here right at the turn of the 20th century. The plots were fictional, but all background was real so that we could tell the story of what was happening here over that period of time. All together I did 192 mysteries.

How do you approach history? Do you prefer book research or when possible, first-person accounts? It depends on what we are doing. I have a huge supply of books that deal with facts, figures and so forth on American history and local history. I’ve studied American history from one end to another. The beauty of what I’ve done locally is that I’ve done 25 histories of families or companies. Putting one of those together involves looking through corporate records, interviewing family members, and the community, was given things World War II memorial. We thought looking at letters or whatever they within the community and that about it and said yes. It was a might have. Then, I blend them they owed something back. The wonderful experience. On Veteran’s together, always with little things leadership urged their staff to do Day in 2002, we dedicated the that happened in the community that. When we opened the agency, memorial. Within a few months so there is a point of reference for it was the same philosophy. We they came to us and asked if we the reader to know what was going existed because the community would do the same thing for the on when “so and so” did "such and allowed us to be here. It wouldn’t Korean War. So we did that. Then in such.” There are times when things be any different if we were a hot October of 2007, I had a call from require a different sort of approach. dog stand. If you are standing on a Congressman Miller’s office asking We produced about half a dozen corner and people are buying your if I would be part of a group to stories that deal with people or hot dogs, you owe them something meet with him at Veteran’s Park on events that are local. We wanted to back. We are lucky to be able to Veteran’s Day. He didn’t say what it

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was. We went and he told us he had years ago and we agreed to put up the side. I am also doing 80 or 90 learned about the idea of carrying some money and UWF put up the lectures in an average year. As far World War II vets from their home balance. It officially opened on the as the physically active side, one area to the World War II memorial fourth of June of 2016. I go down of the few smart things my wife in Washington D.C. He wanted to there twice a week to tell stories and I did was to install a swimming start that here and he wanted us and introduce it to people. pool in the backyard 43 years ago. I to organize it. We thought it was Since 1998, I’ve also had a swam competitively in high school one trip. As it turned out, we did daily radio series called Fictional and college. I use it faithfully. When nine trips over a period of four and Newscast. These are things the water temperature reaches 64 a half years. We took 925 men and that actually happened. When I in the spring, I am in. When it goes women to Washington. We stopped record it, I record it as though it down to 64 in the fall, I am out. This because we couldn’t find any more happened yesterday. I may be off year I got short changed because I local World War II vets who wanted on a couple of days, but I am right had an accident. Up until I was 70, to go. close to it. We could be talking I was still playing softball regularly. about something that happened And then at home, I cut my own lawn. To me that is the sort of thing that keeps you going.

"On average, I am producing five or six You’ve been married for 70 years. What’s the key to such a long new books for somebody per year and I marriage? When we met, we obviously had usually have a couple others I am doing common interests—as much as on the side. I am also doing 80 or 90 you can say that at age 20. In the course of our lives together, lectures in an average year." we’ve had wonderful children who have done so beautifully. I am just so proud of them both. Eleanor What is the John Appleyard in 1858 or 10 years ago. We are enjoyed the times with the Cork Storytelling Cottage and what on ESPN and 1620AM. I also have Company. When we started our inspired you to participate? a column every Sunday in the own business, she was part of it big About five years ago we came up Pensacola News Journal. My goal is time from the very beginning. When with the idea of producing little to keep Pensacola history alive and we got into the healthcare business, shows about Pensacola history. understood by people. there was a lot of paperwork and We sat down with Cox Cable and a lot of bookkeeping. She did it all. came up with a plan to produce You still write your history books She did an absolutely fantastic job. copy for 51 different subjects on a typewriter, right? It’s oddly As a result of some of the things we related to Pensacola history. appropriate. did, we’ve been able to travel. We’ve They were done in 15-minute Well, I gave the computer an been overseas 13 or 14 times. And increments. Sometimes it took honest, one-year trial and it we’ve been all across this country multiple segments to tell a story. defeated me. I have a collection of together. We’ve been blessed. How When we finished, we’d done 51 six manual typewriters, including does a marriage stay together? I’d stories—93 episodes all together. two 1954 Royals. say common interests and sharing. They used them on their stations. Now we have them at the Appleyard You just turned 94. Your mind is What do you want your legacy to Storytelling Cottage, which is a part sharp and your health is good. How be? of the UWF Historic Trust. My son do stay sound of mind and body as That I just loved the community Dick was doing some work with the you age? I have lived in and that I have, in UWF Historic Trust and they started I have been blessed in that I have some little way, helped to preserve talking about the Cox Cable films. been able to keep active physically things that might have been lost. They started talking about the idea and mentally. On average, I am of creating a place where these producing five or six new books for could be seen. So, we have a little somebody per year and I usually family foundation that I started 25 have a couple others I am doing on

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What’s the News? Council On Aging of West Florida

Rat Pack Reunion and Rat Race 5K Raise $140K Nearly 400 individuals attended the sixth annual Rat Pack Reunion on October 21, 2016 at Skopelos at New World in support of Council on Aging of West Florida and its programs. At the event, four local business leaders including DeeDee Davis, Joe Durant, Sheriff David Morgan, and Ray Russenberger, were honored for their leadership and service to the community. “The gala was a fabulous success,” said Angela Moore, co-chair of the Rat Pack Reunion Committee. “From the gorgeous décor, delicious dinner by Chef Gus Silivos, master of ceremonies Brent Lane, videos by WEAR ABC 3, roasting of our rats and dancing to the tunes of Ol’ Blue Eyes… we could not have asked for a more exciting way to celebrate these generous community leaders while raising support for local seniors.” COUNCIL ON AGING APPRECIATES YOU!

COA Welcomes COA Welcomes New Volunteer New Marketing Program Manager Communications Welcome back, Tricia Dixon, Director to the COA team! Tricia Welcome, Josh Newby, to the COA team! previously worked for the Josh received a bachelor's degree in Council on Aging of West public relations and a master's degree Florida in the Administrative in strategic communication from the Department. She has a degree in Marketing and University of West Florida, where he Business Administration from the University of worked as a Communications Specialist for two years following West Florida, and her prior work experience includes graduation. He comes to the Council on Aging from Ballinger Marketing and Development Assistant position with Publishing, where he worked as an Editor for four years, developing the Northwest Florida YMCA, Campaign Manager client publications; writing on happenings in business, art, with United Way of Escambia County, and Community government and lifestyle; expanding brand recognition; and serving Representative with the Northwest Florida Blood Center. as the lead on web and social media strategy. He is a graduate Her passion is working with people and improving the of the Pensacola Chamber Foundation's Leadership Pensacola lives of others by serving the needs of seniors through program and serves on the board of EscaRosa Coalition on the volunteers in our community. We’re happy to have you Homeless and Tiger Bay Club. Tricia! We know Josh will bring an array of expertise to Council on Aging. We’re happy to have you Josh! Employee Celebrates 20 Years with COA Sandie Holtry, RN, celebrated her 20th anniversary with Council on Aging. Sandie is our Director at The Retreat, Council on Aging’s adult day health care center. Beginning her career at the agency, Sandie initially served as the Foster Grandparent Supervisor before transferring in September 1997 to our adult day care center; now called The Retreat. When the position of Director became available in 1998, Sandie was the obvious choice to fill that positon. Since that time, she has truly been the heart of The Retreat. We could not do it without her! Thank you, Sandie, for your loyal dedication to COA and passion to serving local seniors.

40 Coming of Age winter 2016 Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Council on Aging Honored at Donates $10,000 2016 Best of the Coast Sheriff David Morgan and the Escambia County Sheriff's For the second year in a row, Council on Aging was Office donated $10,000 to Council on Aging of West recognized in InWeekly’s 2016 Best of the Coast! Florida. To put into perspective, $10,000 is worth: Congratulations to all of the winners. Our community is fortunate to have such outstanding business •1,333 meals for Meals on Wheels leaders and organizations. •588 hours of personal care •154 days at The Retreat (adult day care Runner-Up Best Boss: John B. Clark center) compared to only 42 days in a nursing home. Runner-Up Best Non-Profit: Council on Aging Runner-Up Charity Event: Rat Pack Reunion Thank you, Sheriff Morgan, for your generosity and allowing us to continue our mission of keeping seniors in their homes for as long as possible!

Panhandle Charitable Open Sets Fundraising Record The Panhandle Charitable Open raised $210,000 Tune in to Coming of Age TV during its September golf tournament, a Similar in concept to Coming of Age magazine, Coming of record fundraiser in Age TV also covers a wide variety of senior-related topics. its 15-year history. Each 30-minute program consists of interviews with All of the $210,000 three local experts. New programs are recorded monthly net proceeds of the and air on WUWF-TV, Cox Cable Channel 4 (Escambia PCO support local County) Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 pm and charity organizations Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am. For individuals in in the Pensacola area Santa Rosa County and beyond, each segment from the including Council on program is uploaded to youtube.com/coawfla. Coming of Aging of West Florida. The event is run and Age TV is proudly sponsored by Baptist Medical Group managed entirely by and their more than 100 caring physicians serving the volunteers. Council on Aging helped out this year by selling Gulf Coast. Meet a caring doctor in your neighborhood at raffle tickets, sponsoring the Par-Tee event, and hole-in-one BaptistMedicalGroup.org. watching during the tournament. The total amount raised by the PCO in 15 years is Sign Up for Our Newsletter $915,000 for local charitable causes. Thank you, John Enjoy the COA updates in Coming of Age magazine? Sign Peacock and the Panhandle Charitable Open team, for your up for our monthly e-newsletter and stay current on all hard work and generosity to this community! the news and happenings! Visit coawfla.org and click “e-newsletter” to sign up today! winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 41 Out & About GET OUT, MEET PEOPLE & GO PLACES 20th Annual Pensacola Senior Follies • Pensacola Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Relatives Performance Second Thursday of each month at 6 pm Friday, Feb. 10th at 7 p.m. Council on Aging of West Florida, 875 Royce St. Saturday, Feb. 11th at 2 p.m. Light refreshments provided. FREE Child Care provided. Sunday, Feb. 12th at 2 p.m. Reservations requested to (850) 432-1475 WSRE-TV, Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio on College Blvd. and 12th Ave. • Navarre Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Relatives The theme for the 2017 Pensacola Senior Follies performance First Thursday of each month at 8 am is “SENIORS X 20” as they celebrate 20 years. Holley Navarre Intermediate School, 1936 Navarre School Rd. These multi-talented seniors will present a two-hour song, Light refreshments provided. dance and comedy review with proceeds going to support Reservations requested to Tammie White at (850) 936- various senior programs in the community. Last year's checks 0620 or [email protected] were presented to Council on Aging, Exchange Park, Sacred Heart System “Camp Bluebird”, Bayview Senior Center, West Escambia Senior Center, Pensacola State College Scholarship Day on the Go & ARC. Day on the Go, a program of COA’s adult day health care Show tickets can be purchased at Bayview Senior Center center, The Retreat, is an exciting off-site experience for and West Escambia Senior Center. Tickets will be valid for any higher functioning participants who can follow directions, performance. Ticket information is also available by calling have good endurance and are capable of attending area (850) 453-3016 or (850) 417-7736 attractions and events with limited supervision. Schedules are planned to allow for a full day of activity for participant Caregiver Support Groups as well as extended respite for caregivers. Day on the Go As part of COA’s mission to serve seniors and their families, includes breakfast, exercise time, an outing and lunch. we offer caregiver support groups in Escambia and Santa Dates and locations to be visited are planned quarterly. For Rosa counties. These groups are available to all caregivers more information, call (850) 266-2503. regardless of the condition or illness of the person being cared for, including grandparents caring for/raising grandchildren Volunteer Orientations or relatives caring for a disabled adult. Attendance is free and Council on Aging is always in need of volunteers! From new members are always welcome. helping plan events to delivering Meals on Wheels, our programs and services would not be possible without • Milton Caregiver Support Group the help of our community. Join us for a brief 45-minute First Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm volunteer orientation this winter: Santa Rosa Health and Rehabilitation, 5686 Broad St. Light supper provided. Council on Aging - Conference Room 875 Royce Street • Century Caregiver Support Group Pensacola, FL 32503 Third Thursday of each month at 6 pm Century Care Center, 6020 Industrial Blvd. Jan 19, 2017 at 9:30am Light refreshments provided. Feb 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm March 16, 2017 at 9:30am • Pensacola Caregiver Support Group Last Thursday of each month at 6 pm For more information, contact Tricia Dixon at (850) 432-1475 Council on Aging of West Florida, 875 Royce St. or email [email protected]. Light refreshments provided. Last Thursday of each month at 9 am Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, 5920 Lillian Hwy. Light refreshments provided. Third Monday of each month at 2:30 pm Facilitated by Covenant Alzheimer’s Services. Respite provided on site during the meeting. Call Sandie Holtry at 850-266-2503 to arrange.

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Every year, the Council on Aging is the grateful The Florida Council of Residential Specialists and recipient of funds raised by the Panhandle Charitable the Pensacola News Journal held a gift-giving drive Open. for homebound seniors this year for the fifth annual Christmas for Seniors event.

The UWF theater department delighted our Retreat The Escambia County School District wowed the guests with Christmas carols that put us all in the Council on Aging with a dropoff of wonderful holiday holiday spirit! gifts for our clients.

Employees at Ascend Performance Materials gener- We needed the whole staff to help unload Navy ously gave over $2,000 worth of gifts to seniors in Federal's generous donation of hundreds of items for need this Christmas. For many, these will be the only aging adults in the region! gifts they receive. winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 43 Were You Seen? Rat Pack Gala Oct. 21 at New World Landing-Skopelos

An and Ashton Hayward

Jerre Peacock and Ray Russenberger

Sarah and Corbett Davis III

Kaipo Robello and Tom Pace Jr.

Kathleen and Capt. Flack Logan

Mary Hoxeng and Belle Bear Margaret and Richard Tuten

44 Coming of Age winter 2016 Glenys Ballinger, Angela Moore and Crystal Spencer John L. Peacock and Lumon May

Chaplain Larry Mosley and Mick Novota Mark and Madrina Ciano, Diane and John Ripley

Michelle and Mitch Miguez John B. Clark, Marilyn Bryant and Kenny Holt

winter 2016 lifestyle magazine for seniors 45 Thank You. Many thanks to our donors. We appreciate your generous support. Gifts received from August 24-November 16, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fluck McGuire’s Irish Pub Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner Appleyard Agency Mr. Herman L. Franklin Mrs. Betty McLeroy Dr. and Mrs. Milton Usry Mr. and Mrs. John Ard Mr. Ronald Fried Mr. and Mrs. John McMahon Valley Services, Inc. Avalon A/C and Heating Rear Adm. G. M. Furlong Mr. and Mrs. Terry Meyer Mr. Christopher Vlachos, PLLC Ms. Vicki Baroco Ms. Mary Gamble Mr. Robert Mills Ms. Ella Warren Bayside Health and Ms. Vicki Garlock Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery Mr. Mark Wassil Rehabilitation Center Mr. Joseph Gilchrist Mr. and Mrs. Larry Morris Mr. John Weir Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bazemore Mrs. Brandi Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Curt Morse Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Welch Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bear, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. A. Downing Gray Chaplain and Mr. Mark Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mr. Thomas Greek Mrs. Larry Mosley Councilmember P.C. Wu and Anne Bennett Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Mr. Jeff Nall Ms. Catherine Yates Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bookman Hancock Bank Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neal Ms. Marlene Young Mr. Robert Boothe, Jr. Mayor and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Offerdahl Mr. and Mrs. Brian Brock Ashton Hayward, III Mrs. Michelle Ortiz-Miguez In memory of Helen and Avery Beadle Mrs. Sharlene Brown Mr. Gerald Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pace, Jr. By Mr. Gary Beadle Brown Helicopter, Inc. Humana Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mrs. William Carney Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jacobs and Cynthia Painter In memory of Dr. James Carruth, Cat Country 98.7/NewsRadio 1620 Jansen Quality Construction, Inc. Mr. Bill Parker James Cleveland Moulton, Cheryl L. Charity Chapel Joe Patti’s Seafood Company Pensacola Senior Follies Evans, Dr. Paul O. Austin, and Dr. Jay CID Corry Station Chapel Mr. Cameron J. Johnson Peoples Home Health D. Williams Mr. John B. Clark Mrs. Evan Jordan Ms. Gena Raymon By Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner Mr. Leo Cyr Mr. and Mrs. Rick Lawrence Rock’n Robin LLC Mr. and Mrs. Pat Duplantis Mr. Chad Leidner Mr. and Mrs. Ray Russenberger In honor of John B. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Joe Durant Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lemay Mrs. Rosa Sakalarios By Alan and Margie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Philip Duryea Ms. Lois Lepp Ms. Caron Sjöberg Edward Jones Ms. Teri Levin Ms. Linda Skytte In honor of DeeDee Davis Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emling Mr. Robert Likis Mr. and Mrs. Brian Spencer By Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlan Escambia County Sheriff’s Office CAPT. and Mrs. Flack Logan Strong Street Studio Ferry Pass United Mr. JC Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Charles Switzer Methodist Church Lutheran Church The Lewis Bear Company Ms. Susan Finger of the Resurrection Ms. Barthalia Thurman First Christian Church Mr. Teddy Mansfield TLC Caregivers Florida Top Properties, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Richard McAlpin Milton Tastee Freez

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