Mature Lifestyles Lake/Marion July. 2011

VOLUME 22, NUMBER 7 LAKE • MARION JULY 2011

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Happy BirthdayMarilyn Monroe

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Dear Readers,

When the grandkids come, it may be

time for you to clip in and “zip” off with them on the all-new Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland in Kissimmee. Even without grandkids, zipping along at 25 miles per hour through tree tops sounds pretty cool. Or . . . downright stupid? I’m not one to miss a new adventure, so off my husband David and I went. With tree tops and gators and big crocodiles below, we did indeed zip line 1,200 feet between towers which stand several stories tall. Zip lines owners take perfectly good money from people willing to be thrust off into thin air. That’s the eco-nomics. Here’s the physics: You move forward by gravity while wearing a harness that is attached by belts and a pulley to steel cables strung between towers. But it’s way more than an economics and physics lesson!! I first smelled trouble when we climbed several flights of wooden stairs to get to the top of the tower for launching. The second clue to the truth of the situation was when I

watched assistants strap David in and do their safety check. I heard “Just take two or three steps and sit down.” Imagine the scene. He was standing harnessed and attached to the cable at the top of a ten-foot square bright green platform which was tilted at a 30 degree angle. Across the lower edge of said tilted platform there was nothing but air and tree tops. Without a backward look, he took two steps, sat down in his harness and . . . off he went. Then I was at the top of the green tilted platform being safety inspected by Josh as he hooked my own harness straps and carabiners to the pulley. I said to myself, “They wouldn’t let you up here if wasn’t safe.” “Take two steps and sit down,” Josh said. I couldn’t retreat—going back down the steps would be too hard on my knees. So, two steps down a platform with nothing to stop me and I sat down in the harness. It was awesome! I soared over tree tops to Tower Two. Next I zipped over a pool where 30 gators sunned themselves. Then it was on to “de Nile” over gigantic African crocodiles. The highest and longest section of cable traverses Gatorland’s breeding

marsh. My calm abandoned me temporarily when I took the first of 83 carefully counted steps over a bridge connecting towers 4 and 5. Feet on two narrow boards, hands on cables on both sides and safety strap linked to a cable above. Finally (when I wasn’t scared any more) David and I were connected to parallel cables to “race” to the last tower over a peaceful pond with nary a gator is in sight. Luke, the zip line expert who trained the adventure staff, said, “The oldest person I’ve ever taken on a zip line was 86. We take care of the safety, but we can’t create the desire. That has to come with the person.” You decide for yourself. Are you willing to hook yourself to a pulley on a cable suspended in mid-air and hurtle safely out into space? If your answer is yes, and if you’re willing to pay a perfectly good $70 for the thrill of being so hurtled, put in your reservation at gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS. Look at it this way. It’s truly a grand adventure, and if nothing else, your grandkids will think you’re the coolest thing going!

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Last month I visited Northern Ireland, birth-

place of my grandparents on my father’s side. Finding St. Malchys in the heart of Belfast—the church where my grandmother was baptized in 1877—made the Irish in me feel real. I thought of the hardships she and her family went through and what hopes they had for coming to America in the early 1900s. It made me think about our freedom and what our ancestors endured for us to have a better life here in America. The city of Belfast with its rich histo-ry is opening the doors for a new icon, the “Titanic Belfast.” It is a tribute to 100 years ago when the Titanic was

Finding My Heritage built in Belfast as an awe-inspiring man-made structure. The new building

and visitor attraction is being built right beside the historic site of the actual Titanic’s construction. The six-story building is shaped like three ship’s bows and will comprise nine galleries which focus on the educa-tion of the social history, industrial development and engineering advance-

ments then and now. The new museum will open in April 2012.

I am proud of my Irish heritage and that more people will have the opportunity to visit this new attraction and learn more about Belfast and Northern Ireland. I feel lucky!To learn more about “Titanic Belfast,” go to www.gotobelfast.com.

Publisher, Kathy Beck, outside of St. Malchy’s.

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Seniors Look Forward To Games In Kissimmee“We weren’t the biggest,

but we were told often that we were the best run games in the state,” declares Randy Fisher, athletics supervisor for the city of Kissimmee’s parks and recreation department. Not at all shy about his enthusiasm for the event, Fisher is one of the chief architects putting building blocks in place for the return of the state-sanctioned Senior Games to Kissimmee and Osceola County, September 10 – 17. Interest is high and things are taking shape quite nicely, according to Fisher. He has fielded upwards of 30 calls a week about the event since it was announced in March. Those calls are coming from seniors throughout the state and from various retirement communities. Most of the callers want to know about the events and how to register, which will officially open after the

Independence Day holiday. Other callers have said: “Thanks for bringing it back” and “It’s about time.” Such comments confirm what Fisher came to realize in 1993 when the concept of the games was first introduced as part of a statewide initiative from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. Fisher knew then and now that seniors want and

actively participate in carefully structured athletic activities. He’s been at the front line of offering those activities. For 13 straight years beginning in October 1994, he helped coordinate the activities that would attract hundreds of athletes to the Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games. During that period, Fisher estimates more than 7000 seniors made the trek to Kissimmee to com-pete in events such as archery, billiards, swimming, basketball shooting, bowling, horseshoes,

track and field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, tennis, table tennis and more. That was before the economic downturn forced budget cuts and a three-year suspension of the games. Now, the event is poised for a triumphant return, thanks to a gold-medal team Fisher says is committed to bringing the glory back to the

Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games. The team includes elements of Osceo-la County government, the city of St. Cloud, the town of Celebration as well as the Good Samaritan Village and the Osceola County Council on Aging. Together, they’re putting together a week-long slate of competitions that will be jointly promoted by the city of Kissimmee and the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, Osceola County’s tour-ism promotion department. Information on the events and how to register will be available on www.Kissimmeeparks.org as well as on www.SRGames and VisitKissimmee.com. Callers may also get more information at (407) 518-2504. All qualifiers at the Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games will be eligible to compete at the Florida State Senior Games Championship, to be held in Polk County, December 3 – 11.

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Marilyn Monroe Tells Her StoryBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

Years ago, she serenaded the President; now it’s her turn.

Marilyn Monroe—actress, singer, model—would have celebrated her 85th birthday last month. While the pop-culture icon quickly rose to fame and spent most of her adult life in the limelight, her personal life was very different from her screen persona. Affected by a troubled childhood, she yearned to be accepted for who she was. The events that led up to her untimely death at 36—sui-cide or accidental overdose—are still a mystery. But if she could come back for one more night, what would she say to her audience? Marilyn: Forever Blonde is an award-winning one-woman play that gives Monroe the chance to tell her story in her own words. Actress Sunny Thompson takes on the role, and with music and quotes from the

actress’ life, brings the star back for an intimate evening on stage. “It’s a real rollercoaster ride,” says Thompson, “There’s comedy, little serious observations, poignant things, ‘aha’ moments—the whole thing is really a gift for an actress to play.” Sunny Thompson’s first experience with Monroe was seeing her movies as a child. “I loved all musicals, not just Marilyn’s—there was Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers—all of those I loved, and that was my first experience with her,” she remembered. Thompson was a singer and dancer in Las Vegas when her husband came to her with the script for the show, asking her to read a few scenes.

As an acting project it interested Thompson, but she was hesitant to play the role herself. “What woman in her right mind would want to be compared with Marilyn Monroe!” she said. Nonetheless, her perfor-mance and her uncanny resemblance to the famous actress made her a shoo-in for the part. I asked her what it took to prepare for the role. “I spent 14 months in research,” she said. “Every person that comes up in the

play—Joe DiMaggio, for example—you have to know your relationship to them.”

All of Monroe’s mannerisms, from the way she walked and spoke to the way she dressed and did her makeup—had to be spot-on. Thompson even sought coaching by Jimmy James, a famous Monroe impersonator from New York.

Taking on the personality of Monroe was another challenge. “She went from high to low in a sec-ond. She’d say something like, ‘Gosh, it’s wonderful isn’t it?’ then, “Life’s just a chore.” She’d go from zero to 90 just like that—and you see it in her movies and in her acting,” Thompson said. Thompson revealed two sides to Monroe; she was terrified of fame, but at the same time, believed that if she could become the most famous woman in the world, she could have the love and affection that she so craved. I asked Thompson what struck her most about the actress. “How terribly funny she was,” she re-plied. “She could be depressed, but she always saw the bright side of things. Very much so—and she needed to laugh—it was a survival thing for her.” Marilyn: Forever Blonde is playing at the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota through July 10. For tickets or more information, call (941) 351-9010.

Actress Sunny Thompson as Marilyn Monroe.

The Cupid in Your Computer

Dr. Joy Browne, author of Dat-

ing For Dummies®, 3rd Edition, has eleven “Dos and Don’ts for Finding a Date at a Dot-Com.” Here are two:

1. Meet publicly and make sure someone knows where you are. Remember that the person you meet online is a stranger! If you wouldn’t get into a car with a stranger, don’t do any of these things with someone you meet online. “Meet in a public place and make sure that somebody you know and trust is aware of your whereabouts,” Browne asserts. “This is indeed still real life.”

2. Don’t stay online too long beforea meeting. Studies show that looking at a com-puter screen gives you a false sense of

intimacy with a result-ing loss of inhibitions. When you’re dealing with strangers, as you are in online dating,

inhibitions serve as a valuable and healthy function. So if you lose your inhibitions without

knowing to whom you’re making yourself vulnerable, you put yourself

in a careless and dangerous situation. “I know that receiving those first e-mails from an online dating prospect is a thrill,” says Browne. “But a week or two of fantasy fun is sufficient, and then it’s time to bite the bullet and actually meet face to face, with a brief pit stop at phone calls so you can at least be assured of gender and voice recognition. If you spend any more time in fantasyland, you’re creating an artificial sense of intimacy, which is very difficult to overcome. Remember that you want dating, not danger, as the eventual outcome.”

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8 and 22 “Novel Desti-nations” Film Series for the week-

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8 through 31 “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Bay Street Players at the

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9 16, 23 and 30 Summer Music Series. 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Live

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10 Fernando and Susan Varela. Fernando sings hits by Roy

Orbison, Andre Bocelli, El Divo and more. Susan sings all her personal Broadway favorites. 17 “France and Feliu Reunited!” 24 The Music Mixx. 31 Billie Thatcher. Billie will debut her Doo Wop talent. Admission: $5, $7.50 and $11. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. Tickets and information at (352) 753-3229.

14 “Selecting the Best Fertil-izer.” 1 p.m. Free. Florida

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14 “Destination: Appalachia” with the October Mountain

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14 through 17 “Always…

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15 and 16 “Star-fish Circus.”

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16 Talako Indian Dancers. 2 p.m.Free. Leesburg Public Library.

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18 The Classics IV present-ing soft Southern Rock. Two

shows, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $23. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. Call (352) 753-3229.

21 “Destination: Tuscany.” 2 p.m.Film and Italian treats. Free.

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24 through August 14 “Guten-berg! The Musical.” Bay Street

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25 Talako Indian Dancers. 2 p.m.Free admission. Tavares Civic

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29 – August 14 Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite.” Melon Patch

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‘Til Death Do You Part…For Richer or Poorer

Singles need 40 percent more than

couples to maintain the same retirement lifestyle. Put another way, it costs one per-son about 75 percent of what two would pay, according to the American Academy of Actuaries. In retire-ment planning for both groups, financial advisors are noting how couples can use their situation to an advantage. It may be pooling risks, with savings supporting the survivors, tag-teaming their invest-ments so that their portfolios comple-ment one another or purchasing a longevity annuity which could amount to considerable savings compared to what a single person would spend.Linda Stern, “Singles, Couples Face Own Retirement Issues,” Reuters.com.

In Sickness and in Health How one long-married spouse fares emotionally and physically can greatly impact the other, a study conducted by the Universi-ty of British Columbia and Pennsylvania State Univer-sity reveals. The research looked at 1,700 couples ages 76 – 90 married more than 40 years over a 15-year span. Researchers discovered a strong associa-tion between such depres-sive symptoms as loneli-

ness, unhappiness and restlessness, and physical limitations (i.e., cooking, climbing stairs). The link has been found among individuals, but never before to spouses, and suggests practi-tioners consider the health of the other spouse when treating their patient.“Physical and Emotional Health of Older Couples Linked for Better or Worse, Study Finds,” Science Daily.

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Patriotic Duo Brings Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin Back To LifeBY BILL STOKES

American heroes Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross

never lived together, but their present-day impersonators do. Tavares residents Jeffry Gay and his wife, Connie, met at a high school drama festival in Massachusetts, again the next year at Salem College in Massachusetts and married six years later. They moved to Central Florida and their signature show, MurderWatch Mystery Theatre, was produced at Walt Disney World for 20 years. The couple’s business, Dream-land Productions, is a traveling theatrical troupe that interacts with dinner theatre or various group audiences far and wide. Several years ago, Jeffry looked at himself in the bathroom mirror and exclaimed in horror, “God, I’m getting old! I look like Benjamin Franklin!“ Voila—the character was born! Now, Jeffry transforms himself in one-man performances into the printer, inventor and statesman. His wife, Connie, produces “Tea with Betsy Ross” in her own solo program as the legendary fl ag maker. She runs music and sound effects for Jeff’s appear-ances; he is at the board when Connie is the performer. In a matinee enjoyed recently at Lakes of Leesburg, B. Franklin circulated among his audience of 100 residents, chronicling his life, family, friends and enemies made throughout his 84 years. Humor, drama and poignancy unquestionably brought Jeffry’s rendition of B. Franklin’s human-ity home to his audience. Perhaps best known for his experiments with the nature of electricity, B. Franklin also invented swim fi ns, medical catheters and, in 1736, organized Philadelphia’s fi rst volunteer fi re department. Franklin also invented a more heat-effi cient

stove (named after him) and because he felt it would help improve society, refused to accept a patent. Moreover, he promoted environ-mental improve-ments and published “Poor Richard’s Almanac” under an assumed name. Mr. Franklin served in such au-gust political bodies as the Second Con-tinental Congress. He was ambassador to France, helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one of its signers. In 1790, only two months before his death, he wrote a trea-tise advocating the abolition of slavery. Jeff as Ben Franklin scattered laugh-provoking zingers throughout his talk, notably in his explanation of inventing bifocal eyeglasses: “I was enjoying a book during a voyage to England. My mission was to represent Pennsylvania in its fi ght with descendants of the Penn family over who should represent the Colony. I found I couldn’t see the horizon without changing my spectacles. Think-ing it would be easier to have two-lens eyeglasses—one for distance and another for near sight—I invented bifocals.” Jeff asked for a show of hands from those wearing his innovation. Many hands went up. “Ben” quipped, “You’re welcome!”

The Rebirth Of Betsy Ross Connie Gay continues: “Our clients began requesting another character to complement Jeff’s Ben Franklin. A close friend of mine had, years ago, taught me to cut a fi ve-pointed star from folded paper, so Betsy Ross seemed a natural.” She has two versions of her one-hour show: One with full sound and projected photographs, and another more intimate presentation featuring a full service afternoon tea party. She enjoys the latter because it allows her more interaction with her audiences.

Connie confesses she cries at points during her interpretation of Betsy Ross, “and,” she said, “some of my audience sheds a tear, too.” Such is the degree to which this couple’s audiences become involved. MurderWatch Mystery Theatre is a crowd pleaser after 20 years, in which group or dinner theatre audiences are ensnared in a staged whodunit and follow clues to fi nd the “real” perpetrator. All Dreamland Productions’ shows are scripted, but are open enough for performers to ad-lib an aside with the audience or to take advantage of an unexpected situation. Since all productions are enhanced by music, sound effects and props, set-up takes several hours for a one-hour show. Props are originals or replicates the couple has acquired through the years of perfecting their arts. A telephone call to (352) 508-5523 or a visit online to www.murderwatch.com will bring an envelope of informative, colorful brochures explaining the wide scope of Dreamland Productions’ interactive offerings. All their shows are available for hire by communities, clubs, restaurants and hotels. (WSS)

draft the Declaration of Independence and draft the Declaration of Independence and was one of its signers. In 1790, only two was one of its signers. In 1790, only two months before his death, he wrote a trea-months before his death, he wrote a trea-tise advocating the abolition of slavery. Jeff as Ben Franklin scattered laugh-provoking zingers throughout his talk, notably in his explanation of inventing bifocal eyeglasses: “I was enjoying a book during a voyage to England. My mission was to represent Pennsylvania in its fi ght with descendants of the Penn in its fi ght with descendants of the Penn

Patriotic Duo Brings Betsy Ross Patriotic Duo Brings Betsy Ross Life

Connie confesses she cries at points during her interpretation of Betsy Ross,

1706 – Born Boston, Jan. 17, 1706.

1718 – At 12, apprenticed in brother’sprinting shop.

1722 – Wrote fi rst article for brother’s newspaper, signed it “Mistress Silence Dogwood.”

1728 – Opens own printing shop in Philadelphia.

1730 – Married Deborah Read; starts “fi re insurance” program.

1733 – Writes and publishes “Poor Richard’s Almanac.”

1744 – Invents Franklin stove which works better than fi replaces to heat homes.

1746 – Begins experiments with electricity. Invents lightning rod to protect homes from catching fi re.

1753 – Becomes postmaster for all 13 colonies. Invents odometer to measure distance between routes.

1776 – Helps write the Declaration of Independence.

1784 - Invents bifocals.

1787 – Helps write the U.S. Constitution.

1790 – Dies at 84; over 20,000 people attend his funeral.

Source: AAA Going Places/March-April

Ben Franklin Fun Facts

Jeffry Gay as Ben Franklin (above) and Connie Gay

as Betsy Ross (bottom right).


BY JEFF GERSH

Today’s boomers are well-connect-ed online, describe themselves

as “full of life” and say retirement is a time to reinvent and discover themselves, according to Trilogy by Shea Homes’ online survey of boomers. The survey drew over 85 percent of participants from Trilogy’s Facebook pages and Twitter feeds. It also found boomers are not only focused on connecting with others and staying near loved ones but also on making a difference, and they are not slowing down anytime soon. Boomers ranked traveling (58%), having a balanced lifestyle (51%), being more active (46%) and having more “me” time (46%) as priorities in retirement.

Having a home to support all of their passions also ranked high—boomers primarily want it to be easy to take care of (59%), followed by the foundation for a vibrant future (40%). But making the leap to a new home is not always an easy decision, especially in the current economy with owners sometimes unable to get as much as desired for an existing home. Though home sales may be down across the country 15 percent year over year, not every development or area is following this trend. Sunshine and beautiful weather are limited, commanding higher prices for homes in areas like Florida. Many boomers, including Terri and Ron Fraser, recent Trilogy homebuy-ers in the Orlando area, are putting a priority on living the active, engaged life they’ve always wanted. “No one has the crystal ball to know when the best time is, but for us, we

did not want to put off living our life anymore. We wanted to be around people who are like us. We wanted to be involved in sports and doing lots of things culturally,” said Terri. When choosing where to live, many boomers are ac-tively pursuing plush ame-nities and benefits, but they should also consider how an active adult club will “feel” when all lots are sold. Active adult com-munities with established clubhouses or those currently being built out can also provide a good value, since they may have been able to obtain discounts on the land. Those that are just being planned may have to reduce club and home space to accommodate land costs and still compete on price. When considering a new home, resale or staying with an existing

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For 25 years, the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sport Clinic has

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you’re also reminded ahead of time to call the pharmacy for a refill.2. Updated list of all medications. Keep a list of all medications and their dosage information with you at all times. Take a current copy with you to every doctor’s appointment and keep a copy in every possible place where you may need it at a moment’s notice (or in case you leave the house without it by mistake) like your purse, coat pockets, and vehicles. Tack a copy by the phone and the patient’s bed for easy access. 3. Good pill cutter. Depending on the prescription, you may have to cut pills in halves or quarters to get the right dosage. 4. Over-the-counter oral antihista-mine. Mild allergic reactions usually respond to non-prescription allergy medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). A liquid or “fast-melt” type of Benadryl can be better than pills, if the reaction is in their mouth or if there’s stomach upset. And

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Fido in Fiji and Hairballs in the HamptonsSummer travel season is approach-

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Consider your pet’s health. Has your pet had a recent veterinary check-up? Does your pet’s age or physical condition make it an ideal candidate for travel? If Fido’s flying, plan ahead! Buses, trains and cruise ships do not typically allow pets. Most airlines allow pets to travel in the cabin or as cargo. The ASPCA recommends that pet

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Financial health, like physical health, requires that a person

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#1 is TIME. The sooner we start to save, the harder and longer our money can work for us! Using the “Rule of 72” we can calculate how quickly our savings will double, quadrruple, or more.

#2 is CONTRIBUTIONS. The more we can set aside when we are younger, the greater our savings will be when we reach retirement.

#3 is INVESTMENT RESULTS, which can drastically impact our retirement plans. Over the past decade, too many people have experienced losses of 30 percent to 50 percent of their retirement funds and are forced to keep working and are unable to retire. Once a person decides which investment option is best suited for their needs, they must further consider which investment strat-egy best fits their risk tolerance. The three strategies are fixed interest; the Market (either stocks or real estate) and Indexing.

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The Market, either stocks or real estate, offers higher potential gain but also a major risk of loss. As we have seen in the 1987, 2001 and 2008 stock market drops, investors suffered significant losses, impacting their retirement plans. Likewise, as we have seen throughout the United States, the real estate market has experienced severe depreciation and losses in both commercial and residential property values.

The Index strategy has been rising in popularity due to higher potential gains combined with eliminating the risk of loss of principal and any annually credited interest added. Indexing is tied to the various stock indices such as the SP500, NASDAQ 100 or the FTSE rather than stocks or mutual funds. Limited by participation rates and CAPs, the index strategy can offer double digit returns in up markets coupled with no risk of loss in a down markets. Should the stock market have negative results, the participant has no gain for the year but, more significantly, would suffer no loss. When the market recovers and begins to rise the participant will participate in the subsequent gains.

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8. Refrigerators can be given to their manufacturing companies or to recycling centers. Make sure the chlo-rofluorocarbon, also known as CFC or Freon, has been drained and recycled.

9. Motor oil should never be dumped into storm drains, even if it’s only a small amount. Instead, recycle the oil at a quick lube shop or auto parts store.

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