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Veteran SaluteFormer “computer geek” at 80

Money Wi$eThe season for counting (blessings)

Yard ‘n GardenA rose survives

A Gracious PlentyBaked apples

BreathlessCoping with COPD

Life’s Questions Start a family discussion

Medicare Save $ on your drug plan

Social SecurityWhat’s a “representative payee?”

Make-up Mistakes Look your best in your Prime

Paul Revere & the RaidersWhat the Raiders meant to music

Where the rich lived Hudson River mansions

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The holiday countdown has begun, but I’m way ahead of schedule. My mind’s been filled

with thoughts of family, festivities and traditions for weeks.Why? A cousin’s upcoming wedding

that’s got big, fat and Greek written all over it. Opa! I can hardly wait. The preparations in Atlanta have been going on for months. For my part, I baked trays of Greek biscotti to share with my first cousins in honor of their daughter’s marriage. As I baked, my thoughts drifted back to a time, 35 years ago, when the bride’s grandmoth-er (my aunt) and my mother endured a weeklong marathon of cooking savory cheese pies and honey-sweetened pastries to serve guests attending my wedding.As a young girl my friends and I lived for these giant parties that brought

friends and relatives from across the country together to whoop it up and appropriately honor the bride, groom and their families. We’d dance the night away to live bouzouki music that replicated tunes we’d all listened to at home. (While my mom played Fats Domino on our hi-fi, dad was loading up Aegean Dance Party. Can you say musical schizophrenia? It was nothing if not lively.) Years have passed and subsequent generations have come of age. Bouzouki

music is no longer the dominant format played at most Greek wedding receptions, although time is still reserved for the circle dance. A floor full of people anxious to participate in the storied hora is strong testament to a tradition that is still enjoyed.When my dad left Greece in 1934, he brought with him the old country

traditions he’d been raised with. There were the fun ones, like the weddings, but also more serious notions like the ones expecting young boys to take on adult responsibilities at an early age, or those requiring girls to unquestion-ingly accept the role of quiet, stay-at-home wives. As Pop quickly learned, transposing those island values to his own nuclear family in post-WWII America was anything but easy. Add to that the fact that my siblings and I were not an acquiescent brood.

We were far more interested in the values of our birthplace, America, than Dad’s old-time ideas, which, to us, seemed as ancient as the Parthenon.Like the live Greek bands at a wedding, some of the traditions Dad (and

Mom) tried so hard to instill have faded away, victims of practicality and mo-dernity. But the ones that mattered — honesty, hard work, love and respect for family – took solid root.Holding our two-month-old grandson in my arms earlier this week, I won-

dered what values and customs he and his big sister will cling to, and which they’ll simply toss away as symbols of a time long gone-by. My bet is the ones that mattered to us, and subsequently to their parents, will persevereHave a safe and happy Thanksgiving, surrounded by the people and tradi-

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Monitoring Pulse After Stroke May Prevent a Second Stroke

New research from Erlangen Uni-versity suggests regularly moni-toring your pulse after a stroke or the pulse of a loved one who has experienced a stroke may be a simple and effective first step in detecting irregular heartbeat, a major cause of having a second stroke. The study is published in Neurology®.

Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Alzheimer’s Risk

Older adults with too little vitamin D in their blood may have twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as seniors with sufficient levels of the “sunshine vitamin,” a new study published in Neurology® finds. The research, based on more than 1,600 adults over age 65 who were tracked for six years, found the risk for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia increased with the severity of vitamin D deficiency. The study found people with low levels of vitamin D had a 53 percent increased risk of developing dementia and those who were severely deficient had a 125 percent increased risk compared to participants with normal levels of vitamin D.

The study looked at blood levels of vitamin D, which includes vitamin D from food, supple-ments and sun exposure. Dietary vitamin D is found in fatty fish such as salmon, tuna or mackerel and milk, eggs and cheese. The results remained the same after researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect risk of dementia, such as education, smoking and alcohol consumption.

Healthy Lifestyle May Buffer Against Stress-Related Cell Aging

A new study from UC San Francisco is the first to show that while the impact of life’s stressors accumulate overtime and accelerate cellular aging, these negative effects may be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and sleeping well. The paper was published in “Mo-lecular Psychiatry”.


Acetaminophen No Better Than Placebo for Back Pain

A recent study published in The Lancet found acet-aminophen may not be helpful in treating lower back pain. Researchers studied a group of 1,643 people to see whether taking acetaminophen relieved their back pain symptoms.

Over three months, the researchers found no significant differences in pain, functioning, recovery time, sleep, or quality of life between those receiving acetaminophen and those receiving placebo. About 75 percent of the participants were satisfied with their treatment course, whether they received acetamino-phen or placebos.

However, researchers state if someone already taking acetaminophen feels they are getting a benefit, then continue.

Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunc-tion in the heart causing an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), disrupting the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs. It’s a leading cause of death. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Edward Stapleton, Associate Professor and Director of Pre-hospital Education,

Stony Brook University School of Medi-cine, is urging everyone to learn CPR.

“Hands-Only CPR has just two easy steps,” says Stapleton. “If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, first, call 9-1-1; and then push hard and fast in the center of the chest.”

During Hands-Only CPR, there is no mouth-to-mouth breathing. You use your two hands to push hard and fast in

a rhythmic motion in the center of the victim’s chest.

“It’s helpful to keep pushing to the beat of the disco song “Stayin’ Alive,” says Stapleton. “People feel more confi-dent and are more likely to remember the correct rate when trained to the beat of a familiar song.”

Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives


FEATURE

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Paul Hatchett doesn’t look like a “computer geek.” Now in his eighth decade, sporting a warm smile and firm handshake, he was

born in Birmingham long before the world ran on computers, and spent 22 of his 80-plus years in uniform with extended time in both the Army and Air Force. His participation in what would become the greatest scientific innovation of the 20th Century began in 1947.

“I always liked the Navy, and thought I was going to join. But I didn’t like the recruiter,” he said with a smile. “So I went down the street to the Army recruiter and joined the Army.”

After basic training Hatchett selected a speciality that would, over time, place him on the cutting edge of computer applications for military logistics and planning. What drew him to the field isn’t clear. At that time very few people had even seen a computer. The dominant player was IBM, with revo-lutionary work in calculations, data storage and retrieval, all done with punch cards - small, thin pieces of cardboard with holes.

Hatchett’s Army career choice was operating a punch card machine as a ‘tabulator operator.’ He stayed in the Army for a decade, including time in Japan during the Korean War, leaving the Army in 1957. But his civilian time was short-lived.

“I was out maybe five days,” he recalls, “when I enlisted in the Air Force.”

Over the next 12 years Hatchett advanced through the ranks. Computers were more so-phisticated and complicated, but additional train-ing and study resulted in him being put in charge of a facility in Hawaii as the NCOIC — Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge — responsible for data processing for Air Force logistics sup-porting the Vietnam War.

“It was so secret,” he said, “even the Marines on base

couldn’t come into the facility.”His service in Hawaii from October 1966 to June 1969

earned him a Joint Service Commendation medal for displaying “…outstanding initiative far beyond that normally expected of his position.”

“In maintaining his own expertise in the fast developing data processing field,” the commenda-tion reads, “he continually pursued formal studies to maintain a high level of knowledge which enabled him to act as a constant source of infor-mation for his men in all of the many intricate operations of the computer systems.”

The commendation is signed by John S. McCain, Jr., Admiral, USN, father of Senator John McCain.

Among Hatchett’s fondest service memories is the extensive travel he and his family enjoyed

— France, Okinawa, Japan, Hawaii, Germany and more. Such travel gave him a different perspective about life in the U.S.

“I could drive all the way across Germany, into Austria and back into Germany, and not fill up a candy sack with trash along the road,” he said. “I can drive two blocks here in Montgomery, or Birmingham or anywhere, and fill up a big bag with trash. I want people to appreciate what we have here, to respect it, to be proud of where we live.”

Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1969, Hatch-ett worked for a bank in Birmingham and a school system in Florida. He how resides at CaraVita Village in Montgomery.

Though Hatchett admits today’s small, sophisticated com-puters are a mystery, given the work he did as the computer era was coming of age, it’s not difficult to envision him back in the thick of it with just a little training.

By Jake Roberts; Photo by Bob Corley; Contributed

Veteran Salute: Paul Hatchett

Paul Hatchett, USAF (Retired). Hatchett with his wife in France, 1952, and in Hawaii (late ‘60s), overseeing a top-security computer facility.


MONEYWI$E

Since November is the month when we celebrate Thanks-giving, it seemed appropriate

to reflect both on the bounty we enjoy and how we respond to it. As a fan of old films, I am reminded of the scene in White Christmas where Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) tells Betty Haynes (Rosemary Clooney) about his practice of counting his bless-ings as a cure for insomnia. Most people I have known, myself included, have a tendency to focus more on what we want and don’t have instead of all that we do. Madison Avenue exaggerates this human tendency in its effort to promote consumption.

The reality is that on a relative basis most people in this country today have it extraordinarily good. Let me explain why I say that.

First, from a historical perspective, even those who are not especially well off today have multiple advan-tages over everyone who lived prior to 1920—and that’s a lot of people. Consider the following benefits most of us take for granted: indoor plumbing, electric lights and other common appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, microwaves, radios, TVs, stereos, computers, etc.), modern heating and cooling systems, automobiles and airplanes. We also benefit from medical science far beyond what earlier generations enjoyed. While we may not live in an actual palace, we accept as commonplace many conveniences that the elite of prior generations would have viewed as incredible luxuries.

Second, according to www.worldometers.info, the population of earth is a bit short of 7.3 billion people. The human population has never been greater. If you check the site www.globalrichlist.com, you can enter either your annual income or your net worth to see how you compare to all the other folks with whom you currently share the planet. An income of $30,000/

year will place you among the top 1.25% of the world’s population. With a net worth of $250,000 you will rank among the top 4.5% of the world’s population. Check out your actual numbers at the site to see how blessed you are financially.

Third, despite the reasons people voice for finding fault with this country, some of which also bother me, we still enjoy more freedom and personal security than many of our fellow travelers today. It is hard to put a price tag on those things.

So, if we examine our situation and our gratitude is elevated as a result, what do we do about it? The first thing is to rejoice! The second is to help others make the same discovery. Like Bob Wallace we can gently point out the benefits of “counting our blessings” when we encounter another Betty Haynes.

Third, we can engage in tangible ways to improve the lot of others who are less fortunate in some way. We need not look far. Generosity is a marvelous thing. It tends to get one’s mind off of one’s own problems, challenges, needs, inadequacies, and unfulfilled wants. Many people have discovered that little is more satisfy-ing, gratifying or joy producing than selflessly doing something for someone else, especially when there is little prospect of personal reward or recognition. Acts of sharing, “paying it forward,” random acts of kindness, etc. are even acknowledged by an often-jaded media as psychically rewarding and socially beneficial.

As you consider your own situation, I hope that you, too, will conclude that, while there are things you would like but do not have, you have a very great deal for which to give thanks. If, as a result, you pursue tan-gible ways of sharing your bounty, even in small ways, you will likely discover that it is quite commonly more blessed to give than to receive.

Alan Wallace, CFA, ChFC, CLU is a Senior Financial Advisor for Ronald Blue & Co.’s Montgomery office, www.ronblue.com/location-al. He can be reached at 334-270-5960, or by e-mail at [email protected].

“The reality is that on a relative basis most people in this country today have it extraordinarily good.”

Gratitude & Generosity

Alan Wallace


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My mother has had a deep affec-tion for the Lenten rose (official-ly named Helleborus orientalis),

since I gave her one about fifteen years ago. She loves its purplish-pink blooms that appear during the Lenten season preced-ing Easter, when very little else is bloom-ing in her garden.

On April 27, 2011, my parents’ house in Cullman, Alabama, was in the direct path of the devastating tornado that did much damage to their town. My parents lost almost every tree, bush and flower and even the topsoil from their well-cultivated yard. When it was safe to come out of their house and survey the damage, my mother saw that the only plant left in her beautiful flower bed was her beloved Lenten rose. The plant took on near mystical significance to her after that day, and she began to buy Lenten

roses anywhere she could find them in as many colors as she could find. She now has a beauti-ful bed of these Hellebores in her recovering yard in Cullman.

It’s easy to love Lenten roses. In fact, in 2005, Lenten rose was selected “Plant of the Year” by the Perennial Plant As-sociation. It is lovely, hardy, pest resistant

and easily propagated. Once established, Lenten roses readily tolerate drought. They are even naturally deer and rabbit repellent.

Lenten roses typi-cally grow in partial to full shade, although my moth-er’s plants are in full sun since the tor-nado, and they have flourished. Clumps estab-lish fairly quickly. To aid plant growth, you

can fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer when new foliage begins to appear in late winter. Seedlings will pop up around the clumps as a result of self-seeding and can

be replanted to establish new plants.Lenten rose leaves are palmate, ser-

rate, leathery, glossy dark green, measur-ing 8-16 inches in width. The plants are evergreen in warm climates, but decidu-ous in very cold winters, and have a long 8-10 week blooming period. The petals of the Lenten rose are actually sepals, causing them to last much longer than other flowers.

Their flowers can be found in a range of colors: white, lavender, pink, plum, green, dark purple, red and yellow. Al-though it generally takes three years for a young plant to flower, it is well worth the wait.

This past spring I planted my own Lenten roses in my yard in Montgomery. I have high hopes that mine will bring me the same joy and inspiration that my mother’s have brought her.

Caroline Reddick Lawson, a Master Gar-dener in the Capital City Master Gardener Association, lives in Montgomery. For infor-mation on becoming a master gardener, visit the website, www.capcitymga.org or e-mail [email protected].

“… lovely, hardy, pest resistant and easily propagated.”

The Lenten Rose: A Survival StoryBy Caroline Reddick Lawson


A GRACIOUS PLENTY

Fall brings an abundance of fresh apples to grocery stores and farmers’ mar-kets, ushering in dreams of delectable

confections such as apple pie and caramel apples. Baked apples satisfy this dream and promote healthy eating choices. This easy-to-make treat has the glorious taste of apple pie studded with crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins.

Part of the rose botanical family, there are hundreds of varieties of apples ranging from Empire and Fuji to McIntosh and Red Delicious. Vibrant shades vary from red, pink, green to golden. Some are good eaten raw and others are better suited for cooking. For this recipe, the tart quality of Granny Smith apples works well – although other varieties like Rome Beauty and Cortland also are delicious.

The combination of brown sugar, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and apple cider creates a thick, delicious, spice-filled sauce. You can use the equivalent amount of almond milk instead of cider for a slightly creamier taste. Walnuts offer beneficial ome-ga-3 fat and dark or golden raisins provide cancer-protective flavonoids and phenolic acids, plus soluble fiber.

These apples can be baked just before serving or prepped the night before by com-bining everything in a sealable plastic bag and storing in the refrigerator. The next day, gently shake the bag to ensure the apples are well coated, place in a pie dish and bake. Or, you can set your slow cooker to low and let the apples simmer for about 4 hours. Oh, how good the caramelized sweetness of apples will smell.

Not only a dessert, Easy Baked Apples with Walnuts and Raisins are perfect for breakfast. Top with yogurt or granola cereal for a delicious, nutritious start to the day. Served for breakfast, dessert or snack, they are a delightful way to increase your daily servings of fruit.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray oven-proof glass pie dish.

Cut apples in half from top to bottom, core and peel. Lay halves flat and cut into medium slices. Place apple slices in large bowl.

In medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon and nut-meg. Sprinkle mixture on apples and gently stir until apples are evenly coated with spices. Gently fold in walnuts and raisins.

Spoon apple mixture into prepared pie dish. Drizzle cider

evenly over top.Bake 50-55 minutes or until

apples are tender. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Using spatula, carefully turn over apple mixture to get caramelized sauce from bottom of dish. Serve hot or let cool to room temperature, refrigerate and serve cold later.

Per serving: 151 calories, 3.5 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 31 g car-bohydrate, 2 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 5 mg sodium.

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FEATURE

November is COPD Awareness Month, an op-portune time to learn about the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and a disease that

kills one person every four minutes. Alabama, unfortu-nately, has one of the highest rates of COPD in America.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. This disease is characterized by increas-ing breathlessness.

People with COPD can have a range of symptoms, including cough, wheeze, sputum production and breath-lessness. Many people mistake their increased breath-lessness and coughing as a normal part of aging.

COPD affects over 24 million Americans. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute estimates that 12 million adults have COPD, and another 15 million are undiag-nosed or developing COPD. COPD is the third leading

Alabama Residents At High Risk for COPD

“9.1% of residents in Alabama have COPD...higher rates of tobacco use may contribute to a high prevalence of COPD in southern states.”

By John W. Walsh

Attention:


cause of death in the United States, killing more women than men each year.

COPD in Alabama9.1 percent of residents in Alabama have COPD.

Prevalence of COPD varies considerably by state, from less than four percent in Washington and Minnesota to more than nine percent in Alabama and Kentucky. The states with the highest COPD prevalence are clustered along the Ohio and lower Mississippi Rivers. According to David Man-nino, M.D. professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky and a board member of the COPD Foundation, higher rates of tobacco use may con-tribute to a high prevalence of COPD in southern states.

According to a recent Gallup poll, 29 percent of Kentucky residents smoke cigarettes, while 25 percent of people living in Alabama and Tennessee smoke. Minnesota and Washington, which tied for second lowest in COPD prevalence, also have the lowest smoker rates — 17 and 19 percent, respec-tively. Other factors include: n Occupational hazards — Agriculture is a

dominant industry in the South — 30 percent of Kentucky’s economic activity is related to farm production, and 21 percent of all jobs in Alabama are agriculture-related.

n Socioeconomic factors can also play a role in the development of COPD. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that, nationwide, 9.9 percent of re-spondents with household incomes of less than $25,000 had COPD, compared with 2.8 percent of respondents with incomes higher than $75,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median household incomes in high-COPD states are lower than in-comes in states with lower rates of COPD. People with less money may have less ac-cess to medical care, and are more likely to develop respiratory infections early in life, another risk factor for COPD.

How is COPD treated?There are treatments available that can improve

a patient’s quality of life, such as medication, vac-cination, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy and surgery. These therapies are used to help the patient relieve symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and improve overall health and ability to exercise.

Quit Smoking/DietSmoking cessation is the only intervention that

will reduce the progression of COPD. Those who have trouble quitting should talk with their doctor about programs and products that can help, and consider joining a support group. Many hospitals, workplaces, and community groups offer classes to help people quit smoking.

It is important for those living with COPD to avoid secondhand smoke and places with dust, fumes, or other toxic substances that can be inhaled. Proper diet is also an important consid-eration, and patients should eat smaller, more frequent meals, resting before eating and taking vitamins or nutritional supplements.

BronchodilatorsDepending on

the severity of the disease, one’s doctor may prescribe short-acting or long-acting bronchodila-tors. Short-acting bron-chodilators last about four to six hours and should be used only when needed. Long-acting bronchodila-tors last about 12 hours or more and are used every day. The use of bronchodilators relaxes the muscles around the airways, which facilitates breathing.

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COPD self-management, and nutritional advice, have all been shown to improve quality of life and to reduce exacerbations and hospitalizations in individuals with COPD. For optimal management of COPD, a combination of these strategies and a multidisciplinary team approach involving physicians, respira-tory therapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals is essential.

Oxygen TherapyFor those with severe COPD and low levels of oxygen in

their blood, oxygen therapy can improve breathing. For this treatment, oxygen is administered through nasal prongs or a mask. For some people who have severe COPD, using extra oxygen for most of the day can help them:n Complete tasks or activities, while having fewer symp-

tomsn Protect their hearts and other organs from damagen Sleep more during the night and improve alertness dur-

ing the dayn Live longer

Lung damage from COPD is irreversible, and the quality of life for a person suffering from COPD diminishes as the disease progresses. While COPD is currently incurable, it is still treatable. Individuals in every state, and of every race and culture, should take steps to help maintain a good quality of life by contacting a physician to determine a diagnosis, learn more about the disease, and develop the best strategies for care.

When a diagnosis is made in the early stages of COPD, and an individual is properly treated, the prognosis is improved and the rate of lung decline can be significantly slowed. Prevention and early diagnosis are critical factors in improv-ing one’s quality of life. If you suspect you might be at risk for COPD take a five-question screener on the COPD Founda-tion website (http://www.copdfoundation.org/Screener.aspx).

John W. Walsh, who was diagnosed with Alpha-1-related genetic COPD in 1989, is the President and Co-Founder of the COPD Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing and curing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and improving the lives of all people affected by COPD. He can be reached at 1-866-316-COPD (2673) or [email protected].


The holiday season brings multiple generations of families and friends together to celebrate and mark the passing of another year. Use this spe-cial time to share stories from

the past and to learn more about the unique experiences of your family and friends. As time passes and memories fade, talking to your loved ones and capturing their stories become increas-ingly important.

The process of collecting and preserving those stories is called oral history. It can be as informal as a casual family conversation around the dinner table, or as formal as a structured in-terview captured on an audio or video recording.

Oral histories provide new perspec-tives and connections to the past that cannot be found in text books. As you prepare to gather with loved ones during the holidays, take time to think about people whose stories you would like to know, and questions that you might ask.

Here are some open-ended questions to prompt the sharing of memories:n What are your first memories as a child?n How did you fall in love with your spouse?n Who was the most influential person in your life, and why?n What are the most important differences between the world you live in

today and the world you grew up in?n In what ways did your life turn out differently from what you expected? n What do you think has been your greatest accomplishment?n What would you like to do that you haven’t done yet?n Here is a map of the community where you grew up. Tell me about the

places where you and your family went to school, shopped, worked, worshipped, etc.

n Who are the people in this family photograph? What do you remember about the occasion and the location where it was taken?

To learn more about conducting an effective oral history interview, and op-tions for making sure your interview is preserved for posterity, visit the web site of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/familyfolklife/oralhistory.html.

This article is based in part on resources at the Library of Congress and the South Da-kota State Archives. The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) in Mont-gomery has been collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of our state and its people for more than a century. It is the state’s official government records repository, as a special collections library and research facility, and as home of the Museum of Alabama. Visit www.archives.alabama.gov to learn more. Open Mon.-Sat., 8:30-4:30. Admission is free.

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Sharing MemoriesBy AL. Dept. of Archives and History


MEDICARE

Now’s the time for Alabama resi-dents with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage

for 2015.Medicare’s open enrollment period

runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual needs, especially if you’ve had any changes in your health.

By now insurers should have notified you of any adjustments in your health or drug coverage or any changes in your out-of-pocket costs for next year.

The average monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage plans will increase by only $1.29 to $32.25, while the aver-age monthly premiums for basic drug plans will inch up $1.32 to $32.

Medicare Advantage remains a strong alternative for people who prefer to receive care through a private insurer rather than through Medicare’s original fee-for-service program. Enrollment in the private Medicare Advantage plans is expected to grow by about a half-million to 16.1 million people in 2015 – about 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries.

Even if you’ve been satisfied with your health and drug coverage, you may benefit from reviewing all your options. Shopping around may save you money or improve your coverage.

Alabama residents in Medicare’s origi-nal fee-for-service program can choose from 30 drug plans with monthly pre-miums ranging from $15.60 to $133.10 – about the same number of plans and premium range as last year.

Look beyond premiums, though. The only way to determine the true cost of your drug coverage is to consider other factors like deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance.

Medicare’s website – www.medicare.gov –

has the best tool for helping you narrow your search for a new health or drug plan. Just click on “Find Health and Drug Plans.” After entering your ZIP code and the list of your prescrip-tions, you can use the “Medi-care Plan Finder” tool to compare your cov-erage and out-of-pocket costs under different plans.

The quality of a health or drug plan’s customer service should be considered, too. To help you identify the best and worst, the Plan Finder provides star rat-ings for each plan. A gold star will show plans with the highest, five-star rating, while a warning icon will alert you to plans that have performed poorly for at least the past three years.

Besides using Medicare.gov, you can call Medicare’s toll-free help line at 1-800-633-4227 or consult your “Medi-care & You 2015 Handbook,” which you have just received in the mail. One-on-one benefits counseling is also available through your State Health Insurance As-sistance Program. In Alabama, you should call 1-800-243-5463.

Thanks to the health care law, you’ll enjoy more savings on your prescriptions in 2015 once you land in the coverage gap, known as the “doughnut hole.” You’ll receive a 55 percent discount on your brand-name drugs and a 35 percent

discount on your generic drugs while in the gap. The doughnut hole begins once you and your drug plan have spent

$2,960 for your drugs. If you’re having difficulty afford-ing your medica-tions, you may qualify for extra help with your drug coverage premiums, deduct-ibles

and co-payments. The amount of help depends on your income and resources. But, generally, you’ll pay no more than $2.65 for generic drugs and $6.60 for brand-name drugs. Thirty-eight percent of Alabama residents with Medicare’s drug coverage now get such a break. To learn more about whether you qualify for extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

Again this fall and winter, many Ameri-cans younger than 65 will shop for health care policies for themselves and their families on the recently launched Health Insurance Marketplace. But the market-place doesn’t affect you, since you have your health insurance through Medicare.

Just as you’ve always done each fall, your attention should be focused on whether you’d like to make any changes in your Medicare health and drug plans.

There’s no better time to check that coverage. Any changes you make will take effect on Jan. 1.

Your Medicare Health & Drug PlansBy Bob Moos,

Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

“Shopping around may save you money or improve your coverage.”


SOCIAL SECURITY

November is Family Caregiver’s Month, a time to thank and acknowledge all of the people

who take care of those in need. If you handle the finances of some-

one who receives benefits from Social Security, or you know someone who may need help managing his or her benefits, you may want to consider applying to be a representative payee.

A representative payee is some-one who receives Social Security or

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on behalf of a person not capable of managing the funds on his or her own.

A representative payee makes sure an individual’s basic needs are met by using the money to provide food,

clothing, and shelter for the person and saving any money left over in an interest-bearing account or via savings bonds for the beneficiary's future needs.

As a representative payee, you must:n know the person’s needs so you can decide the

best way to meet those needs with the benefits provided;

n be responsible for letting Social Security know about any changes affecting the person’s eligibility for benefits or the payment amount;

n complete a yearly report of how the funds were spent. (You can do this online).

If you know somebody who receives Social Security or SSI benefits who is not able to manage his or her own finances, the best thing you can do is become familiar with the responsibilities of a representative payee and consider becoming one.

To learn more, read our publication, A Guide For Representative Payees, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Also visit the webpage, “When People Need Help Managing Their Money,” at www.socialsecurity.gov/payee.

Social Security will work with you to determine if a payee is needed and who would be best suited to act in that capacity.

Thank you to all of the caregivers out there. And, thank you for considering becoming a representative payee for someone in need.

Kylle’ McKinney, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, can be reached in Montgomery at 866-593-0914, ext. 26265, or by e-mail at [email protected]

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FEATURE

Over 50?

“If you use a pencil to fill in your eyebrows or wear the same lipstick shade you wore in 1980, it’s time to freshen your look.”

Nine Beauty Mistakes You’re Probably Making


When it comes to makeup, most of us are creatures of habit: We find colors and

products we like when we're in our 20s and 30s, and continue to use them forev-er. The problem is, as we age, our color-ing and tone can change, too. As women age over 50 their complexion changes. It's not better or worst than in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, just different. In your 20s, you are worried about how to conceal blemishes. At 50 it's hyper-pigmentation or “age spots.” At 30, many women want to look tan and stock up on bronzer, but when you're over 50, you can lose a lot of color in your cheeks, so bronzer can make your face look older. At 50 and be-yond, you want to pay attention to what you see, not what products you've used in the past."

So before you swipe on your blush and lipstick, take a look at these tips and ad-vice to maximize your makeup's youthful effect.

Need a video for help? Go online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-Ov-vH0x9s) for a demonstration of the best ways to apply makeup if you’re over 50.

1. Forgetting to define your eye-brows.

Over 50, women experience thin-ning from over-waxing, tweezing, or just Mother Nature. Your eyebrows frame your face, and it's important to define them. Many women over 50 use an eyebrow pencil like their mothers did,

but it doesn't give a natural look. Buy a small flat or angled "chisel" brush at the beauty supply store and use it to apply brow powder. It's easy and the powder stays better throughout the day. In terms of what color to use, a violet-gray matte shadow or a cool chestnut brown work for most women. Be sure to use matte, not shimmer powder. Shimmers tend to look muddy and unnatural.

2. Using powder on your faceMany women over 50 use powder

foundations, powder eye shadows, and talc setting powders. Powders settle in fine lines and highlight large pores and wrinkles. Using creme tinted moistur-izers, creme blushes, and eye glazes give a more youthful, dewy effect. If you have oily skin, rice setting powders absorb both water and oil, and actually hydrate the skin making them a better choice than talc.

3. Wearing colors that are too dark

Mature women start to lose a lot of the pink tones in their cheeks and lips. Brighter shades of pink and orange are great for a fresh look. Women should stay away from creamy lip liners since they bleed. Instead, go for drier pencil liners in

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nudes with a hint of pink. Choosing a nude or lighter neutral shade blends well with most lip and skin colors, and if it bleeds, it's not as obvious as bleeding from darker lip liners. Nudes also make shape corrections look more natural.

Another thing you can do: Blend con-cealer along your lip line to stop bleeding. If you have nice white teeth, darker shades of lipstick are okay, but if teeth are yellow or stained avoid darker shades because they draw attention to the lips and teeth.

4. Applying makeup in the wrong order

To get the most youthful look, apply foun-dation first to even out any purple or red areas on your skin. Next, you should apply a little concealer to the upper lid as primer, if applying eye shadow. This will help the shadow stay on longer. It's always a good idea to apply eye makeup before concealer and blush so that you have the opportunity to clean up under the eyes. Then apply con-cealer, blush and lipstick.

5. Not using concealer properlyMake sure your concealer is nice and

creamy. Concealers that are too dry can highlight imperfections instead of hiding them. Medium tan is the most popular and works for most women because it has

just the right amount of yellow to

cover purple areas (caused by dark circles) under the eyes. In terms of applying con-cealer, concealer patted under the eye from the outside towards the nose works best. I like to use my finger, but a small brush or blending sponge works, as well. (To combat bags or dark circles under your eyes, sleep on your back. The fluid will not collect under the eye as easily. Other things that help are avoiding salt and drinking plenty of water.) Apply moisturizer in a circular mo-tion going towards the nose to push fluid out through the sinuses is a good trick, as opposed to smearing it from the inside to the outside of the eye which is what most women do.

6. Using the wrong color founda-tion

A foundation is the right color when it cancels out the color imperfections on your face. If you have an olive complexion, you need more warmth, so bases with orange tan tones work well to balance out green undertones. If you are fair and have a lot of pink in your skin, bases with slight yellow undertones work really well to balance out the redness. My favorite foundations are tinted moisturizers. They provide good coverage especially for women who have large pores. The fast applicator pad is one of my favorite tools and great to put in your purse for touch ups. As African-American and Hispanic women age, they tend to get hyper-pigmentation spots on their cheeks, lips, and foreheads. Full-coverage liquid foundations work as excellent concealers for pigment or spot issues. Adding bronzers

to skin where freckling or hyper-pigmentation exists only makes your face look dirty. Full-coverage foundation and blush is a much more flattering look.


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7. Putting blush in the wrong placeWhen using blush, light application is key—you can always

add more if you need to. Creme blushes freshen up the face and give a flushed look that brightens up mature faces, as opposed to powder blush which tends to look dry on the skin. To apply blush properly, rather than sucking cheeks in to apply blush, keep lips together and smile to make the apples pop out. Apply blush in a circular motion to give a fresh look to faces over 50.

8. Never changing colorsIf you've been wearing the exact same color makeup for 20

years, it's time to do a color check. As a general rule, women over 50 lose a lot of color from their lips and cheeks. As a result, they should stay away from brown bronzers which make skin look too dark and aged. Plums and neutral blushes may also need a boost of brightness. Corals and pinks are often the best fit. In terms of eye liner, black liner may be too harsh for mature women. If you like a darker liner, slate gray or chestnut give a crisp finish no matter what your skin color, but are not too dark.

9. Keeping makeup too longMakeup is generally best used within 6-12 months of

buying it. It's hard to nail down the time exactly, be-cause products are so different from brand to brand. Some companies use preservatives and prolong the shelf life of products. Here are a few things to know:

Organic makeup should only be kept for about a year to avoid bacterial growth.

Foundations in compacts tend to collect bacteria and as a result should be replaced after a year. Technology has improved with liquid foundations and now many come in tubes that have protec-tive membranes that prevent bacteria from getting into the product. With that in mind, liquid foundations can be replaced every two years. (A bigger

concern with liquid makeup is that the products tend to turn more orange as they oxidize so the color match may not be correct.)

Mascara is the biggest offender in terms of products that cause problems when kept too long. People don't realize that there is a ton of bacteria along the lash line. To avoid pink eye and other eye infections, mascara should be replaced every six weeks or so. (One more word about mascaras: Stay away from waterproof mascara—it's too dry and doesn't layer well.

Lipstick usually contains wax which makes it difficult to host bacterial growth. As a result, lipsticks can be kept lon-ger than other makeup.

Emily Alice Person is a makeup artist and owner of the Emily Alice salon and spa. West Chester, Pennsylvania. Grandparents.com is a lifestyle site that celebrates the grandparent community by providing trusted information about family & relation-ships, health & well-being, travel & retirement, and more. Follow the site on Twitter (@grandpar-entscom) and on Facebook (facebook.com/grandparentscom).


FEATURE

Many historians have pronounced the Sixties to have been one of the most turbulent decades in

American history. Many Baby Boomers who came of age in that era would prob-ably agree with such as assessment, as the nation underwent profound changes. Many Sixties teens closely observed—or participated in—numerous sociological changes, as fueled by the original Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, the Space Race, and other historical trends and events.

But for all of the growing pains that accompanied such times, one sure way

to alleviate such angst in the middle of the decade was to check out “Where The Action Is”, a Dick Clark-produced, weekday afternoon television show that debuted in 1965. The theme song was proffered by Freddy Cannon, and in addi-tion to cover versions of hit songs being warbled by Steve Alaimo, Tina Mason, and others, the “house band” for the show also did its own (usually manic and/or goofy) versions of contemporary hits.

“We were the Marx Brothers of rock and roll,” Drake Levin, guitarist for the “classic” lineup of Paul Revere & the Raiders, recalled shortly before his death

in 2009.In addition to Levin, the lineup of the

good-time rock aggregation that greeted viewers every weekday afternoon con-sisted of Paul Revere (keyboards), Phil “Fang” Volk (bass), Mike “Smitty” Smith (drums), and ponytailed singer/heart-throb Mark Lindsey.

Many Central Alabama Boomers will, of course, also recall the Raiders from more than one legendary “Big Bam Show”, which were caravan-type concerts staged at the State Coliseum in northeast Mont-gomery. Other favorites in such times in-cluded Lou Christie and dozens of other

The Raiders Really MatteredBy Willie Moseley

(Above) The Raiders perform at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, with pals Jan and Dean goofing on the stage behind them. (Opposite) With Dick Clark.


singers and bands. And Levin’s Marx Brothers analogy is on the money, as the Raiders’ claim to fame, as purveyed on a regular basis on “Where The Action Is”, was a plethora of slapstick routines, replete with comic antics and choreography.

While such presentations were played for laughs, the band members also made it obvious that they could support them-selves with solid musical chops. The Raiders often performed in Revolutionary War outfits, and their schtick usually featured coordinated dance steps by Drake and Fang, and an occasional drum freakout by Smitty.

Visual mayhem aside, Paul Revere & the Raiders validated their musical worth by racking up sixteen Top 40 singles and seven gold albums. Raiders hits such as the four-chord stomp “Just Like Me”, “Hungry”, “Steppin’ Out”, and “Kicks” (an early anti-drug song, according to Volk) still hold up decades after they charted. What’s more, Volk emphasized that the Raiders and one other American combo were the frontline participants in the musical battle against the original British Invasion bands.

“There were only two American rock and roll bands that were making it big during the mid-Sixties British Invasion—the Beach Boys and Paul Revere & the Raiders,” Fang recalled. “That’s when the Raiders racked up most of their hit records, nearly as many as the Beach Boys, from 1965 to ’67.”

The classic lineup of the Raiders eventually splintered, but the former members carried on in various musical projects over the years. Lindsey still tours on occasion, and Volk, who has been married to former “Where The Action Is” chanteuse Tina Mason for over forty years, lives in Las Vegas and still records and performs. While the personnel of Paul Revere & the Raiders under-

went further changes, its founder soldiered on (pun intended), and several subsequent band members stayed with Revere for decades. The most recent aggregation proffered tightly-crafted music, often presented in a wacko manner, and could be found on the oldies/classic rock circuit. PR & TR had also begun mak-ing regular appearances in…why is this not surprising…Bran-son, Missouri.

Revere died on Oct. 4 at the age of 76. Plans had been in the works for a tour later this fall.

Smitty had succumbed to cancer in 2001, and Levin, who had settled into a blues career in San Francisco, battled a malig-nancy for almost two decades before crossing the way on July 4, 2009.

Contemplating the band’s role in the history of popular mu-sic shortly before he passed away, Levin seemed to have spoken for the entire classic lineup of the unique American band that was at the forefront of popular music in the mid-Sixties.

“Paul Revere and the Raiders blazed a trail on TV that allowed other rock bands to succeed,” Levin reflected. “If it hadn’t have been for the Raiders showing the power of television, many bands wouldn’t have gotten national exposure, and there wouldn’t have been shows like “Midnight Special”. Be-cause of that exposure, many bands became icons. The Raiders showed the way, and hold the record for television appearances in the ‘60s, with over 750 airings.”

Most Sixties teens who faithfully watched “Where The Ac-tion Is” almost 50 years ago would probably agree with Levin’s pronouncement.


TRAVEL

There’s no doubt about it. If I lived in the days before air-conditioning and had oodles of cash to spare, I too would escape the sweltering summers of New York City by building

a mega-mansion in the Hudson River Valley. I would have it designed by one of the top architects in the country, decorated with the fin-est art and antiques and surrounded by formal gardens equal to or better than those in Europe.

Then, as the weather heated up and the winter social season wound down, my family and I would leave our Manhattan home, take a steamship — or possibly a railroad — to the east bank of the Hudson, and move into our fifty, or sixty or seventy-room manor house. Once we were comfortably ensconced, we’d picnic and party until the weather cooled and it was time to move back to the city.

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries this sea-sonal migration was de rigueur for financially successful and socially

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(Above) The Vanderbilt Mansion was extravagantly and elegantly furnished, as befitted the wealthiest family in America.(Right) The Hudson River parallels New York State’s eastern border for more than 300 miles.(Below) A statue of FDR and ER sits outside the Wallace Visitor Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt National His-toric Site.


prominent New Yorkers. The men, who were mostly self-made entrepreneurs or the scions of self-made entre-preneurs, wanted to live as though they had, in both the literal and figurative sense, been to the manor born.

Many of their opulent estates are now open to the public and located within the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, a 150-mile swath of land running from Troy (just north of Albany) to New York City. My husband and I anchor ourselves in the Mid-Hud-son region of Dutchess County,

which contains the summer homes of the most interesting, or at least the most well-known, of the super-elites.

Our first stop: the Vanderbilt Mansion, owned by Frederick Vanderbilt, grandson of railroad baron Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt. As we tour the man-sion, the guide tells us that at

Grandpa’s death in 1877, he was worth $105 million, which if converted into today’s dollars would make him almost four times as rich as Bill Gates. When I hear this, I’m surprised that the house, although filled with carved

ceilings, marble columns, heavy drapes and delicate tapestries, has only 54 rooms.

“This is the smallest of the Vanderbilts’ 40-plus homes,” explains the guide. “His relatives called it ‘Uncle Freddie’s cottage on the Hudson.’”

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The nearby homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt are more mod-est when taken individu-ally, but the property, which comprises The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site at Hyde Park, contains three separate homes. Springwood, where FDR spent many of his pre-presidential years, is a mere 20,000 square feet, and the antiques and art are mixed with family mementos. Of course, the stuffed birds collected by the child of the family might be less interest-ing had that child not grown up to be president of the United States!

After FDR’s father died, the home and surrounding land passed to Sara, Frank-lin’s mother. From that time on she not only controlled

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the family money, to a large extent she con-trolled her only son.

For example, before allowing him to build a small retreat on a heav-ily wooded part of the property, she made him promise that he would never spend the night in that house. She wor-ried that if he needed medical attention, an ambulance might find it difficult to navigate the

forest roads in the dark. Franklin, who at that time was probably the most impor-

tant man in the world, protested but eventually agreed to his mother's demands, and Top Cottage, which is a cottage in the traditional rather than Vanderbiltian sense of the word, was built in 1938. Our 32nd president, says our guide, may have

had his way with world leaders, but not with his own mother!

The only part of the estate that wasn’t under Sara’s direct control was Val-Kill, the Dutch Co-lonial home of Eleanor. Eleanor wanted cozy and comfortable, and that is exactly what she got. The knotty pine walls are covered with photos of family and friends, the overstuffed chairs are mismatched, and the

dishes on the table look exactly like those used by many middle-class housewives in the mid-twentieth century — including my own mother-in-law.

We tour two other estates: Wilderstein, the home of Marga-ret “Daisy” Suckley, who was a distant cousin and “close friend” of Franklin Roosevelt — “How close,” says the guide, “is not

known.” — and Locust Grove, the home of Samuel Morse, a man who is best remembered as the inventor of the telegraph and the code that bears his name.

We’ll have to visit the other mansions on our next visit. As we’ve learned, the Hudson Valley is the place to be in the summer. The mega-rich of yesteryear have told us so.

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt are buried in a garden on the Hyde Park property.

Locust Grove Estate, Samuel Morse. Out-standing painter, best known for Morse Code.

Locust Grove is surrounded by extensive gardens.


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We Piddle Around Theater, BrundidgePre-show traditional music, family style country supper, two-act play. For info. visit http://www.piddle.org.

30th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters FestivalNov. 6-16, Orange Beach (Various venues)

Dozens of professional and up-and-coming songwriters share their music. Most venues are free. For info. call 850-492-7664 or visit www.fbisf.com for a list of performers, dates and times.

Montgomery Chorale“My Soul’s Delight: Songs of Life and Hope”

Nov. 7, 7 pm; Nov. 9, 2:30 pmMontgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Wilson Auditorium

20th century American composers/arrangers; variety of styles.

River Region Veterans Day ParadeNov. 11, 11 am. Starts at the State Capitol

Concert follows at noon, City Hall Auditorium. Entry form available at www.va.al.us or www.montgomeryal.gov. Fax form to (334) 242-5102, or mail to AL Dept. of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 1509, Mtgy, 36102.

What’s Happenin’ in the River Region

Prime Magazine brought home two First Place awards from the recently con-cluded 2014 convention of the North American Mature Publishers Associa-tion (NAMPA).

Editor Sandra Polizos received First Place in the Personal Essay category for her Editor’s Notes, with judges noting “… (Polizos) shares scenes from her life in such a way that the reader feels a personal connection.”

First Place was also awarded for a series of ads created by Prime for All EARS Hearing Centers. Prime received seven other awards, including recognition for Overall Use of Photog-raphy, Graphic Design, Website and Promotion.

NAMPA is comprised of senior-focused publications representing 30 states, with member-publications collec-tively issuing 2.5 million copies monthly with a readership of nine million. Publica-tions compete according to circulation, with Prime competing in the under 25,000 circulation category.

Awards were judged by faculty members of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Prime Takes 1st Place Honors


Capitol Sounds Concert BandSounds Of Autumn, Nov. 13, 7 pm

City Hall Auditorium. Free (donations welcomed)For info. 334-224-4424; e-mail [email protected].

Chili Cook-OffNov. 18, 4-8 pm

Benefiting Wounded Warrior ProjectCaraVita Village Sr. Living Community

4000 Fieldcrest Dr., MontgomeryPrepared by River Region top culinary talent. Door prizes. $5.Contact Elizabeth Johnson/Lisa Dabbs,(334) 284-0370, [email protected].

Songwriters In-the-RoundNov. 18 (3rd Tues/Month), 7-9 pm,

Cloverdale Playhouse - $10Regional songwriters perform original music. For info. visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.

Retired state employees/ spouses free flu shotsNov. 21, 10 am-noon

Alabama Public Library Service6030 Monticello Drive, Montgomery

Blue Cross/Blue Shield group numbers 30000, 14000, 13000, 81000, 61000; Southland supplement accepted. Bring insur-ance cards. For info. (334) 834-9116; [email protected].

MMFA 5th Annual Artist MarketNov. 22, 10 am-4 pm

Free. 30+ local and regional artists. Shop, meet the artists. For info. visit www.mmfa.org.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Free Tours1st Sunday of the month, 1-2 pm

Archives & History (across from State Capitol)Free guided tour, Museum of AL.

Each Sat., 1-2 pm. For info. call 334-242-4364.

Acoustic Jam Session2nd & 4th Sat. 9-noon

Old Alabama Town.For info. call 334-240-4500, visit www.oldalabamatown.com.

Candlelight Harpsichord ConcertTues., Dec. 2, 6 pm

Christchurch, 8800 Vaughn Road, MontgomeryChampagne Dessert Reception follows concert (admission). For info/tickets, (334) 387-0566 ext. 203 (from Wed., Nov. 5).

Architreats: Food for ThoughtNov. 20, noon-1 pm (3rd Tues./month). Bring lunch. AL Dept of Archives and History. Bob Pasquill: The AL National Forests 1914-1936. For info. visit www.archives.alabama.gov/.

9th Annual Interfaith Nativity Exhibit Dec. 3-7, Wed.-Sun. Times vary.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 3460 Carter Hill Road, Montgom-ery. Free. Musical acts every 30 min. For info. visit www.montgomerynativity.com. calendar.

“It’s A Wonderful Life”Live Radio Play

Dec. 11-21Cloverdale Playhouse, MontgomeryThis holiday classic presented as “live” 1940s radio broadcast. Tickets on sale starting Nov.11. For tickets call (334) 262-1530 or e-mail [email protected].

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PRIME DIVERSIONS

22 Jump Street, Tammy and A Most Wanted ManRecent dvd releases

22 Jump Street (R) As movie origins go, this

one’s pretty weird, even for Hollywood. 21 Jump Street was a hip, popular TV crime drama - sort of the 1980's version of The Mod Squad, for those of us old enough to have grooved on that one in the late ‘60s. A couple of years ago, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum turned the premise into a present-day cop-buddy comedy version, replete with references to the TV series (including a terrific cameo from Johnny Depp, who’d starred in the original). That pairing of the teenaged nerd and jock bonding years later at the police academy for unlikely success on the force earned enough to spawn this sequel. The title change comes from moving headquarters to the opposite side of the eponymous street.

This one ramps up the self-referential ante by flooding us with comments about how similar the stars’ new assignment is to their last one – going undercover as students to nail the one who’s making a new, dangerous designer drug. The first was a high school; this time it’s a college. All the inside joke themes from the first are pounded even harder in this one – the fact that both look too old to fit in; role reversals of which partner was cool then and now; the relative suckiness one usually finds among sequels, despite spending more to make them, etc.

Those who liked the first will probably enjoy this one at least as fully. Hill is a reliable comic talent. Tatum, known more for hunkiness than hilarity, is surprisingly funny. Ice Cube again plays the archetypal ranting captain while simultaneously spoofing his role in a nice bit of juggling. The tone ranges mostly from broad to gross, with the plot’s predictability snarkily converted into an asset. Some of the biggest laughs come during the closing credits in an over-the-top sequence setting the table for a slew of pos-sible future sequels and spin-offs.

Tammy (R) How can a road comedy

starring Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon turn out so badly? How could a screenplay this lame attract the likes of Kathy Bates, Toni Collette, Allison

Janney, Sandra Oh and Dan Aykroyd - many of whom wind up with uncommonly small roles? After appearing with McCarthy in the huge hit Bridesmaids, Ben Falcone apparently hit the Peter Principle ceiling (rising to his level of incompetence) by directing and co-writing this script with her. Another cast member, Mark Duplass has not only acted in better films, but actually written a few of them.

McCarthy plays another (eventually lovable) loser, whose

delusional level of self-confidence greatly exceeds reality. She wrecks her car on the way to losing her fast-food restaurant job, sending her home early enough to find her hubby canoodling with their neighbor. That spurs a road trip with her drunken, one-time hippie granny (Sarandon), heading for Niagara Falls. What must have seemed like hilarious hijinks on paper wound up forced and unfunny on screen.

McCarthy can be a comedic dynamo with her singular flair for the physical side. She’s shown that in other roles, including bril-liant slapstick sketches the first time she hosted Saturday Night Live. Sadly, this feels like one too many trips to the same well, after overly similar leading roles in The Heat and Identity Thief. Very disappointing. Her TV sitcom is a hit; she deserves better career guidance on the movie side.

A Most Wanted Man (R) This attempt at an espionage

thriller, starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman as one of Germany’s top, yet underrated, covert anti-terrorist operatives offers a complicated, cerebral perspec-tive on Europe’s handling of those threats, hampered by conflicting internal and external pri-orities and turf wars. Their own bureaucracies compete as much as cooperate; Interpol and other national intelligence services, including ours, muddy the waters even more.

A Chechen Muslim sneaks into Germany, claiming to be the son of a dead Russian honcho who left a whopping estate in one of their banks. The young man may be a terrorist; he may not be who he claims; he may really want his despised father’s money for some noble cause. No one can coordinate a plan for vetting his story that suits all the governmental factions or his lawyer (Rachel McAdams), who is trying to protect him from harm or deportation until this all gets sorted. Confusion abounds among the agencies and principals. The dangerous type.

The pace and tone are truer to their John Le Carre roots than the slam-bang antics of a Jason Bourne. The fact that English-speaking actors with adopted German accents (of vary-ing consistency) are providing most of the dialog wears thin. The tale might have flowed more smoothly with actual Europeans speaking their own language, and subtitles for the rest of us. Thoughtful and suspenseful, triggering thoughts and questions about the reality we’re allowed to know of, compared to the range of gruesome realities likely passing under our radar, but ultimately a bit short on overall entertainment value.

Mark Glass is an officer and director of the St. Louis Film Critics Association.

Mark Glass


OFF THE BEATEN PATH

There are monsters that haunt his dreams, resting in the dim corners of his mind where the light doesn’t quite reach. There they lurk, in wait, taunting him in weak

moments. Sometimes he lies awake at night, staring at the ceiling, imagining their hulking, weightless shapes silhouetted against the light filtering down from above. Sleep evades him like the ones that got away.

For years he's plied the waters after big fish, and he's caught plenty. But they are not the ones he laments. Those forever frozen in photograph or fiberglass are not the finned specters that ride the currents through the canyons of his mind. For him, the taste of success is indeed sweet, but the acrid flavor of defeat remains much longer on the tongue.

There have been dozens over his life, the most minute details of each he can recite as if reading from a page. Some are more poignant that others.

He clearly recalls the dampness of his shirt against his aching back, the scorching midday sun beating down, the faint smell of rotten bait, the crashing of the gunwales against the swells and the combination of sunscreen, sea water and sweat that burned his eyes. Once, he thought he had the fish beat, as he got three, four, five turns of the reel's handle in quick succession. But the behemoth below had merely paused to fully consume the two-pound pinfish bait before heading straight back to the wreck. With the drag locked down fully, the fish nearly pulled him over the rail as it settled back down into that wretched hole of a home from which no man could winch him.

Everyone onboard knew the fish was big, having cleared all other lines to give him every chance at landing the beast. When the line finally gave, the sting of the loss ached much more and for much longer than his sore back. Whenever he caught a whiff of turned bait, the beating he took 40 miles out and 400 feet down was the first thing that came to mind.

With others, the pain had not been physical in the least.The day had been overcast and the chocolate milk-colored

water told him the bass wouldn't bite but the blue cats prob-ably would. The river was up from heavy January rain, rolling past his boat at three or four miles an hour. A full 12 ounces of lead were needed just to keep the six-inch square of her-ring on the channel's edge. It was not long before the fish hit, and once it picked up the bait it never looked back. He had tried to stop it, tried to turn it. For several minutes the con-stant buzzing of the reel’s clicker was the only sound. Next to the grouper, the whole ordeal had been quick, but it stung in the same way and in exactly the same spot. His partner had joked that it "must've been a train," since it made straight for the trestle 300 yards downriver before completely emptying the spool. From then on trains always reminded him of big blue cats.

He knows those that got away may indeed be long gone, having fallen to even bigger fish or disease or succumbed to

an angler more skilled than he. But in the shipwrecks and dark holes of his mind they live on, growing ever larger as they feed on the occasional bits of defeat and self-doubt the currents bring their way. In the farthest corners of his gray matter, these memories glide along silently through the pale, filtered light, until a certain word, sight or smell triggers their rising from the depths. Though he never set eyes upon most of them, imagination, like sedimentation, has filled in the holes.

Those that bested him have been better teachers than those he conquered. As well, there's only so much river, so much lake, only so much ocean where his victors can hide. This both gives him rest and keeps his eyes focused on the water ahead.

Niko Corley, a licensed charter boat captain, spends as much of his free time as possible on the water or in the woods. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Those That Got Away

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