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Cultivating a Good AttitudeBy Midge Rothrock

While having crown prep donein the dental chair of Dr. KevinEubanks, his calming and

gracious dental assistant Donnaasked about the remainder of theday. An interview is next, I said,with a gentleman recommended byLinda Christine for his interestingstory. Hes 89, and does thoughtfulthings for many, especially at St.Thaddeus Episcopal Church, withtheir grounds and owers. Donnasays, You must mean Tim Garvin.He is great! In fact, he is related toKevin, and a patient of ours, too.Whenever he comes in, he brightensthe day. This is not just because heusually brings cookies! Aiken is asmall and interconnected town, inmany ways, it seems. Not only isTim Garvin formally named TheronLevi Garvin a shirt-tail relative toDr. Eubanks, but he is also cousinswith two other generous Aiken

volunteers known by many readers:era Keisler, and Shorty Caprell.

The Garvin home on Savannah inGem Lakes is known for the beautyof Tims yard. Although he says itdoes not rival the glorious gardensof Sam and Linda Christine, folkscan tell quickly that he is a long-timeMaster Gardener. In fact, somereaders may have toured whenGarvins opened their yard for a fund

raising tour some years back.Asking Tim how he felt about

approaching 90, at rst he teased,Scared! But, he admits he has hadsuch a wonderful, healthy, abundant

life. He still has plenty of energy,although he does enjoy a nap mostafternoons. When he was asked asa child what he wanted to be whenhe grew up, his answer was always,Happy! And, he certainly feels hefullled this desire. Tim can eatanything he wants, has no achesand or pains, not even a headache.Yes, his knuckles swell, but they donot hurt. Doing a job that one reallyloves is part of the answer, he feels.That and an upbeat attitude help!

His childhood was the best partof his nine decades, of that he iscertain. His parents were partof those who suffered under theDepression. But, Tim thinks folksfrom that era took great pleasurein simple things. They knew theirneighbors, helped one another out,

visited, shared meals, and reallycared for each other. Besides, inthis idyllic childhood where Tim wasthe youngest, with three older sis-ters, he knew better than tosuggest he was bored. His dadwould quickly have ideas on what todo to ll his boredom. Tim loved thefreedom and ease of the days beforevideo games and fears about playingoutside for hours on end. Kids were

kids, and lives seemed simpler andhappier, somehow, he says. VernonDerrick, slightly younger, agrees thatthese were idyllic times to be a kidon a farm in the country.

Writing letters has beensomething Tim did all his life, afterleaving the home of his parents andsisters.

See Attitude page 4

Tim Garvin

ELDER LAW

Heirs Propertyby Linda Farron KnappPAGE 3

INVESTMENT

What if you outlive your income?by Carl Smith

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The Tablet Users Group at SeniorNet is Ready for YOUJuly 2013

If you have been shopping for acomputer lately you probably have

noticed that in addition to thedesktop PCs and the laptopcomputers there are a wide varietyof tablet computers. These populardevices use a touch screen thatyou work with your fnger, or witha special stylus. These lightweightdevices are very handy andprovide wireless internet accessand great mobility. You may already have one of

these tablet computers. Tabletcomputers also include newere-readers such as the Nook andthe Kindle Fire. If so, are youpleased with your new device andare you getting the full range ofservices available?

At Aiken SeniorNet we havestarted a Tablet Users Group(TUG) at our Learning Center on

the campus of USCA. Thepurpose is to allow owners of

these devices to meet informallyand discuss how the devices areused and any issues that ownersmay have with them. The meetingsare held each Tuesday afternoon

from 1 - 4 pm through August 27.

Here is some information aboutthe TUG:

Its FREE! There is no sign up, just come If you have a tablet, bring it! All types of tablets arewelcome (Android, Apple, other) Tablet users will help other

tablet users If youre thinking of buying atablet, join us to ask questions ofpeople who have them.

Each fall SeniorNet Aikenbegins a new school year withcourses that are designed to teachseniors (those of us over 50 yearsof age) how to use that devil of amachine, the computer. We start

with two Basic Courses thataccept students with absolutely

no prior experience. We alsooffer seven Advanced Coursesfor seniors who have some priorexperience or have taken theBasic Courses. All our courses

are hands on with practicalexercises for each student to usein the path to better computer use.All classes meet once a week for atwo hour session.

All of our courses have beenreviewed to assure that they areup to date, and accurately reectthe current software that isinstalled on our computers. During

the summer months ourSeniorNet volunteers have alsoinstalled Windows 8, the latestMicrosoft operating system, on allclassroom computers. This hasbeen done in a dual bootconfguration so we canaccommodate students who areusing Windows 7 and also supportthe newer Windows 8 program.

OurBasic Courses for less

experienced computer usersinclude SRN101: Beginning

Computer. This four-week, eight-hour course uses Windows 7 andWordPad to introduce the studentto computer use. The emphasis isalways on developing skill with the

mouse and keyboard. Sinceoperation of the mouse is soimportant to operating a PC thereare several Mouse Exercisesto help students master this vitalpiece of hardware. In fact, studentsregistered for SRN101 are stronglyencouraged to attend a separateMousing Skills work-shop at noadditional charge prior to taking

the course. Students can learn thetechniques of double-clicking, andclick and drag in class and thenpractice at home, with or withoutan internet connection.

The follow-on basic course isSRN102: Computer Basics, an8 week course. This course alsouses WordPad for word processingfor three lessons and builds on theskills introduced in SRN101.

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Boomer BriefingsQ. I attended a family reunionrecently and some of my auntsand uncles were talking about

our heirs property. It appearsI have some interest in an oldhouse and tract of land, whatshould I do?

A. Heirs property occurs whenan estate that contains real propertyis not probated.1 Since realproperty passes as of the date ofdeath, interests are created subjectto divestment by provisions of a willor creditor claims. In South Caro-

lina a will and an estate cannot beprobated if more than 10 years haspassed since someone died. Oftena surviving spouse or sibling(s) whowere co-tenants just keep paying thetaxes and years pass with nothingbeing done to transfer title to thelegal owners. People die and anentire generation may pass awaybefore someone steps up to cleanup the mess. I have found this hap-

pens due to a lack of understand-ing concerning the consequences

on a chain of title if real property isnot probated, a lack of knowledgeof intestate law or simply a lack of

money to deal with the problem.Once heirs property is created itcan be expensive to resolve. Thelegal matter is referred to as anaction to quiet title and usually theperson bringing the action will alsoseek contribution and reimbursementfor maintaining the property, payingtaxes and insurance and contributionto their attorney fees and costs.Sometimes all the owners cant be

found and service by publication isnecessary. Ultimately the CircuitCourt has to determine who thelegal heirs are and this is whereprobate records, deeds, familygenealogists, death certicates,marriage, birth and divorce recordscome into play. Division in-kind intophysically distinct and separate titledparcels is not always possible andtherefore an auction by sealed bid or

public sale may be ordered.Some years back heirs

property was a signicant legalconcern in South Carolina as manyblack families were losing their land

inheritance along the coasts andrecreational areas of the state.Families that are able to work

together for a common good areoften able to provide affordablehousing for a senior or disabledfamily member. Others have cre-ated family businesses to cultivateand harvest timber so each genera-tion has a source of income. Othershave improved their communities by

honoring a forefather with a chari-table foundation and lasting familygathering place. Depending on thelocation your family might protecthunting rights or help conserve na-ture, wetlands or our forests.

I recommend you speak with anattorney that handles this kind ofmatter to determine your goals, thevalue of your interest and youroptions.1 The same kind of thing happens with personal

property but it is generally referred to as

undivided fractional interests. An unusual

Attorney Linda Farron Knapp

A member of the NationalAcademy of Elder Law Attorneys

case arose in the Estate of James A. Elkins, Jr.

deceased et al. v. Commissioner, 140 T.C. No.

5 (March 11, 2013). The beneciaries owned

interests in 64 valuable works of art, including

a Henry Moore sculpture, Picasso drawing and

Jack Pollack painting. Eventually an art expert

determined that the paints were devaluated

between 80-95% because no one would want to

buy a fractional share, even a museum.

S.C. Code Ann. 15-61-25 provides a right of

rst refusal and process for co-tenants with at

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To thank his folks for providingsuch a happy childhood, he triedhis best to write one or two letters aweek, something they really loved,and to include a funny anecdote, tocheer them up. What mom doesntwant to hear often from her son?Then, he continued this tradition,boasting of writing a letter a week for65 years to a sister, recentlydeceased at 92.

One period of Tims life did havea health scare. In 1981, he was inhis very successful travel agencyand tour business when hedeveloped a rash around his slim

middle section. Before manyprescriptions or pain-relievingantidotes had been discovered, thiscase of Shingles was the mostpainful thing Tim ever endured.Ironically, by crossing his arms andholding tightly to his abdomen, hewas able to somehow subdue thepain and get through most of thetwo-week tour at the onset of histroubles. And, there was, ironically,a physician among his tourists whospecialized in the care of patientswith Shingles, taking time eachnight to examine and providemedical advice to endure the night.By the time Tim was back home,wife Margaret had to handle hisactivities at the travel ofce, whileTim spent six months at home,recuperating. During this time

of pain in his nerve endings, Timchecked every medical book hecould get his hands on, looking forideas of pain relief. His lessonlearned? EVERYBODY should takeadvantage of the Shingles vaccine! Tims family farm was at

Kitchings Mill, out 302 towardWagener, where he was born andlived until he joined the Navy. Therewas 250 acres, but a re destroyedthe family home. This caused Timsbeloved mother to want to sell muchof the land, fearful of too many treesand the risk of another re, whenthe home was re-built. Now, sonBrant and his wife Kristy live thereon 19 acres, with their two children.Grandson Levi bears hisgrandfathers middle name; and,granddaughter Maegan honors hergreat grandmother Mae, with heruniquely-spelled rst name.

Tim was among the 17 boys whowere part of his high school class

of Wagener High School, 1942. InDecember, 1941, patriotism soaredafter Pearl Harbor. 15 of these boyswere already in the military by thetime their graduation day arrived.Three were killed in action: 20%of the class. Tims three sistershusbands were all in the Army then,too. In fact, Tim believes it wouldbe good if every person served oneyear these days, after high school,

to learn the discipline of a militarylife.

After serving in the U.S. Navy,Tim had an opportunity to becomea ight attendant with EasternAirlines. He was very impressed byEddie Rickenbacker and his braveryin combat, as well as hisassociation with Eastern. Eddiewould take the time at any Eastern

location he visited to shake handswith every employee. Back then,men and women divided the in-airduties. The male attendantstypically made announcements, tooktickets, and handled paperwork;and, the female attendants served

the passengers. Once, AceRickenbacker was in a crash of anEastern plane. He survived, want-ing to get even with an observer whotaunted him that he was just tood--- mean to die! Tim took ight assignmentsto various locations, enjoying thechance to explore different areasto which they ew. This stood himin great stead when he began histravel business, this time inBeaumont, Texas. Beaumont wasbooming, with the rst Texas oilgusher Spindletop leading to thepresence of ve reneries, multiplecorporations, and thrivingopportunities to provide travel

assistance in this quicklyindustrialized city. From this phaseof the business, Tim could see theencroachment of automation ofticketing, and gradually moved toan emphasis on tours. He was wellsuited for leading them, because ofthe years with Eastern Airlines. Heled 20-25 tours a year, overseas andall around America. Tours went byships, boats, planes, and on land,

to popular locales like Alaska, LasVegas, up the Coast of Californiato San Francisco, Oregon, Canada,and through Yellowstone, to namejust a few. One particular tour toHawaii was booked by a mostspecial traveler, Margaret, who wasenjoying her vacation from her jobin the County Clerks ofce in Texas.The souvenir they brought back

from this Hawaiian tour was an at-traction which led to their now41-year marriage.

Tims travelers were of caliberthat he remembers in Williamsburgthe Inn there invited only Tims andone other tour group to actually stay

at the famed Williamsburg Inn. Heloved the thank yous received fromfamilies of travelers, and was gladto be able to give his touristssomething to look forward to eachyear. Many stayed friends with thisgregarious tour guide.

When Margaret and Tim beganto think of retirement, Tim knew theywould want to move out of the city ofBeaumont. They had another placein Texas on a lake, but surprisingly,Margaret wanted to come to Aiken.Over the many visits to Timsfamily here, Margaret came to lovethis area. 27 years ago, they movedhere. No, they do not travel now.As a matter of fact, they do not even

prefer leaving the comforts of theirhome much, except for the manyhours Tim spends volunteering andhelping other. For about ten years,Margaret and their treasured toypoodle Boo stick close to home,after a broken hip began a series ofmisfortunes which left Margaretconned mostly to a wheelchair.But, Tim is proud of her, and tellshow she has kept her attitude

positive too, even adapting choresof cooking, and vacuuming. Theystill enjoy the company of family, andwould just as soon have a sandwichand some good vegetables or fruitright at home!

In 1992, Margaret had a womenscommittee come to their home,where they saw the magnicentroses grown in the abundant

gardens of Master Gardener Tim.With St. Thaddeus 150anniversary approaching then, theyreally were hoping to get assistancefrom Tim.

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And Then It Is WinterSubmitted by Midge Rothrock

This email has circulated a time ortwo. There is no particular author forattribution. Some thoughts rang true

enough to think it is worth sharing. Thelast line really hit home, having had theprivilege of getting to know more aboutthe lives of interesting people featured inthe cover stories in this publication. Thisauthor says: Its not what you gather,but what you scatter that tells what kindof life you have lived. Those who gracethe cover of Mature Times have indeedscattered well.

And Then It Is WinterYou know. . . time has a way of

moving quickly and catching youunaware of the passing years. It seemsust yesterday that I was young, justmarried and embarking on my new lifewith my mate. Yet in a way, it seems likeeons ago, and I wonder where all theyears went. I know that I lived them all. Ihave glimpses of how it was back thenand of all my hopes and dreams.

But, here it is... the Winter of my lifeand it catches me by surprise...How did Iget here so fast? Where did the years go

and where did my youth go? Iremember well seeing older peoplethrough the years and thinking that thoseolder people were years away from meand that winter was so far off that I could

not fathom it or imagine fully what itwould be like.

But, here it is...my friends are retiredand getting grey...they move slower andI see an older person now. Some are inbetter and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like theones that I remember who were youngand vibrant...but, like me, their age isbeginning to show and we are now thoseolder folks that we used to see and never

thought wed be. Each day now, I fndthat just getting a shower is a real targetfor the day! And taking a nap is not atreat anymore... its mandatory! Causeif I dont on my own free will... I just fallasleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this newseason of my life unprepared for all theaches and pains and the loss of strengthand ability to go and do things that I wishI had done but never did!! But, at least Iknow, that though the winter has come,and Im not sure how long it will last...thisI know, that when its over on this earth...

its over. A new adventure will begin!Yes, I have regrets. There are things

I wish I hadnt done...things I shouldhave done, but indeed, there are manythings Im happy to have done. Its all in

a lifetime.So, if youre not in your winter yet...let

me remind you, that it will be here fasterthan you think. So, whatever you wouldlike to accomplish in your life please doit quickly! Dont put things off too long!!Life goes by quickly. So, do what you cantoday, as you can never be sure whetherthis is your winter or not! You have nopromise that you will see all the seasonsof your life...so, live for today and say

all the things that you want your lovedones to remember...and hope that theyappreciate and love you for all the thingsthat you have done for them in all theyears past!!

Lastly, consider the following:Today is the oldest youve ever been,yet the youngest youll ever be so -enjoy this day while it lasts.~Going out is good.. Coming home isbetter!~You forget names.... But its OK

because other people forgot they evenknew you!!!~You realize youre never going to bereally good at anything.... especially golf.~The things you used to care to do,

you no longer care to do, but you reallydo care that you dont care to do themanymore.~You sleep better on a lounge chair withthe TV blaring than in bed. Its calledpre-sleep.~You miss the days when everythingworked with just an ON and OFFswitch..~You tend to use more 4 letter words ...what?...when?... ???

~Now that you can afford expensive jew-elry, you dont go anywhere to wear it.~You notice everything they sell in storesis sleeveless?!!!~What used to be freckles are now liverspots and it seems everybody whispers.~You have 3 sizes of clothes in yourcloset.... 2 of which you will never wear.~But Old is good in some things: OldSongs, Old movies, and best of all, OLDFRIENDS!! Its Not What You Gather, But WhatYou Scatter That Tells What Kind OfLife You Have Lived.

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Camellia DazeThe Samurai, an ancient

Japanese warrior class from

Higo province, Japan, when not

fighting also raised distinctivecamellias called Higos. These

are not a different species, but

ust a different looking

Camellia japonica. Instead of

having a column of yellow

stamens in the center of the

bloom, Higos have stamens that

flare out like a starburst with

some varieties having up to 250stamens in the center of the

flower. There are about 70

different varieties of Higos. Most

are single blooms with no more

than nine uneven shaped petals

which give the bloom a lopsided

look. Size can range from small

(2 inches) to large (more than

5 inches), colors from white to

pink, to red and variegated and

some even have a scent. Most

have large, very thick, shiny

leaves and bloom time is from

early to late season.Higos make excellent

landscape plants because of

their profuse and distinctive

single blooms. They are easy

to clean up because unlike

sasanquas and some other

Japonicas the blooms dont

shatter, but fall whole. They

dont require any special careand are frequently used as

Bonsai specimens in Japan.

Heres the main problem, Higos

have Japanese names that are

hard to translate or even spell,

so consequently they are not

easily found in American

Nurseries. Nuccios Nursery in

California has a nice selection

of Higos. So this year make it

a point to notice these

japonicas when you attend

camellia Shows. You just may

be captivated by these unusual

camellias. Heres hoping to see

you along the Camellia Trail.

Rio Grande Dave

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Salvias: Must-Have Plants for your Gardenby Pam Glogowski

Most Americans are familiar withsalvia because the plant's culinaryspecies, salvia (s.) ofcinalis, also

called sage, is a favorite herb usedin stufng a Thanksgiving turkey.The names salvia and sage arevirtually interchangeable, but for thisarticle we are interested in salvia,the name applied in general toornamental varieties of this genusof plants. Salvias (or sages) aremembers of the larger mint(Lamiaceae) family, which ischaracterized by square stems,opposite leaves and the usualpresence of aromatic oils that makemost of these plants fragrant andtherefore deer resistant. Salviasare also naturally diseaseresistant, drought tolerant, andattract a variety of pollinators. It'sobvious that salvias are ideal for oursunny, well-drained Aiken gardens!

Salvia Varieties for the Aiken GardenPeggy Gillingham, perennial

buyer for Nurseries Caroliniana inNorth Augusta, has many favoritesalvias. Because she has noin-ground irrigation in her own yard,she appreciates the rugged

qualities of many of the salvias,including Mexican Bush Sage(s. leucantha). This plant isbeautiful in the fall when its tallplumes of purple, lavendar or whiteblooms ow with cool autumnbreezes. Perennial here in Aiken(zone 8A), this salvia looks greatmixed with a clump of yellow,fall-blooming Mexicansunowers. Both plants will beavailable in garden centers this fall.Another of Peggy's favorites is salviagreggii 'Furman's Red,' a summer-long bloomer with beautiful magentaowers that attracts hummingbirds.Because of its low waterrequirements, this perennial can begrown on embankments or slopes.For those of you who like to useculinary sage, Peggy

recommends the variety Salviaofcinalis 'Berggarten.' It is a

compact, woody-stemmed,dependable, and long-livedevergreen perennial that typicallygrows only 1-2' tall with very wide

4" gray-green leaves are stronglyaromatic.

An ornamental favorite of manyAiken gardeners is salviaguaranitica, a plant that grows up to5 feet in an upright habit.

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How much of the foods you eat are locally grown?by Rebecca Winans, Noble Breads

Considering this denition ofLOCAL: of or relating to a city, town,or district, rather than a larger area

or region.This is the question David

Harper, with the University of SouthCarolina and Eat Smart Move MoreSouth Carolina, opened hispresentation recently at the AikenLocal Food Summit. Attendeesgave questioning glances at eachother, quick shrugs of the shoulders,and sad afrming nods when

someone mumbled, Less than1%? The correct answer was neverrevealed, but the question certainlygot people thinking. Mr. Harper went on to ask whatit would take to get Aikens peoplegrowing/eating at least 1% of itsfoods, and in time, move thatnumber toward 2%, 3%, or even10%? These are importantquestions, not just for Aiken, but

for every community. Much to our advantage, Aiken

residents are situated in a growingenvironment which allows fruits andvegetables in all 12 of the months.This area is also very livestockfriendly. When we look at all of the

variables our land affords us, it ispossible for us to grow most if notall - of the foods we eat right in ourvery own backyards. I would like toknow why, then are we not eatingmore local foods? An obvious reason might beunawareness of local options.Throughout the week, andespecially on Tuesdays and

Saturdays, local farmers bringbeautiful goods and produce intothe Aiken County FarmersMarket. Ripe, juicy peaches.Sweet, delicious blueberries. Vineripened tomatoes and squash.Freshly dug potatoes. Corn. Peas.Honey. Pastured beef. Eggs.RAW jersey milk. Melons. Thereare bakers there with freshly madeartisan breads without chemicals

and preservatives. There is a cakelady with pound cakes, scones, and

cookies, and other bakers withunbelievable cheesecakes. Thegoods are raised and producedright here in Aiken without hugetransportation cost and concerns.

Why would you want anything else,unless, of course, you produce ityourself? Other local options includenatural markets that sell goods fromlocal farms. Two such examples areMagnolia Natural Market whereyou can purchase freshly grownmeats and produce and NobleBreads and Grocer where you can

purchase pastured beef, chicken,pork, and RAW Milks, and a varietyof artisan breads. Both of thesemarkets have small restaurants inwhich you can dine with the verysame foods. Palmetto Nursery andFlorist carries RAW Nubian GoatMilk and farm fresh eggs. You canalso get farm raised whole chickenthroughout the year when available.Purchasing your basic kitchen goods

could help move Aiken towardseating 1% local.

Another way of eating local couldbe by planting a little garden foryourself or starting a communitygarden. Never gardened before?Sam Stevens at PalmettoNursery and Florist can help youwith a simple little garden box. Heholds FREE classes on Saturdays

(in the fall and spring) and all butdoes the garden box for you! Hewants you to succeed and much asyou do. Displacing just the lettuce weimport into Aiken from otherplaces could make a huge steptoward getting to that 1% goal ofeating locally raised foods. Lettucegrows well in containers if space is aproblem.

See Foods page 14

Consider purchasing your

kitchen basics local:

milk, bread, butter, eggs



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These perennials produce brightblue owers all summer and attracthummingbirds. According toClemson's Home and GardenInformation Center (http://www.clem-son.edu/extension/hgic/), desired

varieties of s. guaranitica for SouthCarolina include 'Argentine Skies','Black and Blue', and 'Omaha'. Mostspread by underground rhizomesand can ll in a large area. In asmaller garden they can becontrolled easily by pulling out newplants when they're young; theyget woody as they age and they'reharder to pull or dig up. Like other

salvias, these plants root easily, andcan be a good propagation projectfor you. At this time of year, cuta stem with at least 3 or 4 sets ofleaves (including the leaves at theend of the stem), remove the bottomset of leaves and place the stem in acontainer lled with 50% vermiculiteor perlite and 50% potting soil. Inabout 3-4 weeks the stem will havenew roots and be ready to share

with a friend or to ll in another spot

in your garden.In doing research for this

article, I came across the wonderfulweb page "A Gardener's Guide toSalvias": http://www.bhg.com/gar-dening/owers/perennials/guide-to-salvias/#page=1. It includes photosof many favorite salvias, including

perennials 'Wendy's Wish' and 'Ladyin Red,' and the annual 'RedSalvia.' I am motivated by the articleto try a new salvia, 'S. Pachyphylla,'because of its outstanding, frilly redbloom. I'm sure many of you haveyour own favorite salvias, and I hopethis article will encourage you to trya new one as well.

Where to Buy Salvias Nurseries sell ornamental plantswhen they are blooming. Therefore,you will nd salvias for sale at localnurseries in the spring and summer,and you can buy late bloomingsalvias in the fall. If you areinterested in surveying and/orbuying underutilized varietiesof salvia, check out the websiteworldofsalvias.com. A local source

of unusual salvias is Woodlanders,

an Aiken mail order plant nurserythat sells 13 varieties of salvia, andis open to the public one week everyyear in the spring. Keep your eyesopen for that special event. If you'reinterested in a particular salvia, askyour local nursery to order it for you,but be prepared to nd the plant

online if necessary.

Planting Instructions Place salvias in an area with fullsun (a minimum of 6 hours daily)and very well-drained soil. Mix a 2-4inch layer of compost into the top 6inches of soil to aid drainage. Plantsalvias 1 to 3 feet apart, dependingon variety, in spring. Dig a hole 2-3

times the width of the pot the plant isin, and at the same depth which theplant sits in the pot's soil. Carefullyremove the plant from the pot andtease the roots free with your ngersif they have been circling the pot.Place the plant in the hole, ll withamended soil, and rm the soilgently. Water thoroughly at the timeof planting. And although salviasare drought tolerant, like all plants

they require watering until

established (a period of a few weeksfor salvias). Adding a two- to three-inch layer of mulch to yourornamental garden is benecialbecause it will aid in moderating thesoil temperature, retaining soilmoisture, and controlling weeds.

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Wendys Wish



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Continued from SeniorNetpage 2

Other lessons include FileManagement using the Windows 7Document Libraries system, alesson on desktop and systemsettings, a new lesson on email,

and a new lesson on theinternet. Some of our studentshave requested an opportunity totake SRN102 immediately uponcompletion of SRN101. We areaccommodating this request byoffering the eight week SRN102Computer Basics course inOctober immediately following twoof the September Beginning

Computer classes. We also offer 7 advancedcourses for computer userswho have completed the BasicCourses. These courses meet for2 hours each week for 8 weeks

beginning September 23rd. Topicsinclude photo editing with Picasaor with Photoshop Elements, WordProcessing, Windows 7 OperatingSystem, Downloading and UsingFree Software, Computer Skills forthe Senior Job Hunter, andWindows 8 Operating System.

In addition to these classes weare offering 8 workshops onvarious topics. These workshopsmeet on a Friday morning and lastfrom 2-3 hours.

Look for our insert in the AikenStandard in August that lists allour course offerings. In additionwe have our other course offeringswhich will be described in future

articles in the Mature Times. Youare also invited to visit us at ourweb site www.aikenseniornet.comany time for more news about ourcourses and workshops.

Continued from Gardenpage 10

Notes from the Summer

Garden

At the time of writing thisarticle, in mid-July, I am usuallyexperiencing "garden burnout"here in Aiken because of our hotand dry summers. What a reliefthis summer has been! I haven'tspent much time dragging hosesand watering cans around, and

surprisingly enough haven't hada lot of plant disease problemsfrom the abundant rainfall either.Getting outside to enjoy thebeautiful blooms in my gardenhas been a little tricky between

the storms, but this year I'veparticularly enjoyed the salviasthat friends have been so

generous in sharing. I will takesome cuttings from these newplants and share them with allof you at next spring's MasterGardener plant sale. Happygardening!

Pam Glogowski is an AikenMaster Gardener. If you havequestions for Pam, please sendan email to [email protected]



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He actually was one of the rstMaster Gardeners in this area. Timis still a member, along with two orthree others who have more than20 years in Aiken area Gardenersorganization.

More than 20 years ago, Timbegan in earnest to care for thegardens of St. Thaddeus. He wasastounded to nd out he is the rstperson who planted owers onthese grounds, to go along with thevarious shrubs. Linda Christinebelieves he may actually purchasewhat he plants, to beautify thesegardens. He has been working at

their cemetery, with the grounds,and as an usher for two decades,willingly. Tim has recently had agreat volunteer step up and askto learn and take over from Tim,which they are gradually doing.There is a plaque honoring TimGarvin at the church grounds,where his service will never beforgotten. Now with thesuccessful recent merger of Mead

Hall and the Aiken Prep Campus,over 358 enrolled pupils can enjoythe beauty created around thegrounds. Father Grant Wiseman has thisto say about Tims ministry at St.Thaddeus: Tim Garvin is amazing.My favorite story is when he cameup to me and said, "I drove by yourhouse and the gardens look kind of

sad, would you mind if I didsomething to make it prettier?" Isaid, "Please, I can kill a plasticplant So we came home to agarden lled with knockout rosesand another with tons of othercolor. He told us what to do tokeep it up, and we have beensuccessful so far. One year heplanted green peppers and

ornamental peppers in the churchgardens. It was fantastic andbeautiful. Another outreach Tim hasdone for 26 years is with VITA an organization of informedvolunteers who do income tax forthose who need a hand. Larry

Chandler was very involved, andneeded some help years ago fromneighbor Garvin. Eventually, Timsrole got larger. In fact, in this pasttax year, Tim helped 151 peopleget their forms completed! VITAoffers help at Odell Weeks onMondays and Tuesdays during taxseason. This year, the demandis so great that these volunteers

are adding Wednesdays as well,during February, 2014. Bill Collins,Lamar Keisler, and manyothers have been helpingneighbors complete their taxreturns, in such a generous way. Tim says he does this becauseno one really looks forward todoing their taxes, and it is notdifcult for him. In fact, Tim oftengoes to area assisted living

facilities, nursing homes, andpersonal homes to help thosewho are not as able to drive andget around. Linda Christines92-year-old mom has been arecipient of Tims tax prepgenerosity for many years. He iswilling to help those who need it,and he even has been known tobring some fruit or cookies along

with him! This gentleman is a pleasureto know, and certainly givesoctogenarians a good name.Theron Levi Garvin: MasterGardener, US Navy veteran,hometown farm boy, successfulentrepreneur, and most of all,fabulous neighbor!

Are you age 65 or over? If so, contact GRU. Were

partnering in an international study on healthy aging and

independence and you can help. As long as youre a

healthy person and at least 65 years old, you may qualify.

Please note that ASPREE has reached its goal for

Caucasian volunteers in the US. To fnd out more, call

GRU at (706) 721-2535 and ask about the ASPREE study,

or visit www.aspree.org.



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Jumping Through HoopsAs I passed the schedulers

ofce open door recently I heardDeborah Hipps pleasantlyexplaining her job to a potential

client. Her voice vibrant as themidday sun, she was saying, and in the very unusual case thatyou or your father have anyconcerns, we will address themimmediately! Deborah H iscommitted to making our clientshappy no matter what, even if itmeans jumping through hoops! Deborah H is one of our twoschedulers. Beth is the other.

Think of Beth and Deborah asour dispatchers. In this business,somebody has to make sure thecaregivers know exactly when theclients are expecting them. Thereis no room for error here. Realpeople make real plans based onour commitment that we will bewhere we say, when we say.

Deborah H and Beth make

it happen. Nearly opposites inexpressiveness Deborah H says

Beth is a bit direct, while Bethsays Deborah H is more gracious these two key members of theDayBreak team complement each

other in magic ways. When I wantto see synergy in action, I stepinto that ofce and watch the twoof them handle ve calls over aminutes time. They are very goodat jumping through hoops to makesure everyones happy, whether itsthe care receiver, the family, or thecaregivers. Because I feel weve got aterric team in scheduling and

across the board, I owe thanks toDeborah W, our ofce managerand head of HR. Deborah W isjust a blessing for us and for ourclients as well. DayBreak has hadremarkable growth over the lastthree years. As we grow we musthave enough caregivers to meetthe needs of our clients andcontinue to maintain the quality

that sets us apart. Deborah W,in her calm, unappable manner

gently reminds me It isnt aboutnumbers, Chrissa, it is aboutnding the right people. After all,we are in the people business.

She is right, of course. Andshe always comes through. Witha degree from Southern WesleyanUniversity and another one soonfrom Liberty University, Deborah Whas been treating people lovinglyall of her life. She is a greatreason our caregiver retention rateis just unheard of in our industryand why we have such a qualityteam.

Entrusting mom or dad toin-home caring hands is a bigstep. Who you select makes adifference. Call us and let us jumphoops through for you. Experiencethe DayBreak difference.

Chrissa Matthews, MA, CCC/SLP, is a

native CSRA resident and the owner

of DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc.,

Aiken, SC.

Chrissa Matthews, MA, CCC/

SLP, is an Aiken resident and the

owner of DayBreak Adult Care

Service, Inc, Aiken, SC



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Continued from Foods page 9

It also does well inside withsufcient light. Plant enough foryou and enough to share with yourneighbors. Sharing fresh produce isa great way to connect with peoplein a meaningful way. Food gifts are

always things people appreciate,and contribute towards eating local.

Another easy grower is onions.For the cost of 1 or 2 bunches ofgrocery store green onions, youcan purchase a bag full of plantingonions from Palmetto Nursery or

Weeks Farm and Garden Supply.Onions are so easy. All they requireis dirt, sunlight, and water. Youcan have your own fresh onions forsalads and stir fries in about 3 to 4weeks. You just pull them whenyou want them. Incredible costdifference, and the added joy ofgrowing yourself. They wait for youin your garden until you need them,getting bigger and more tasty all the

while. You become your own farmer,and nothing could be ner than to

(come from) Carolina. By raising your own produce,you can then better afford thelocally raised meats which are oftenmore expensive. You might wonderwhy are locally raised meats moreexpensive? Locally raised meatsare not subsidized by the government.The price you pay for local meats aremore accurate in terms of cost whenfarmed biologically as opposed tolarge scale operations often insidebarns and houses and then importedinto Aiken from other places. What about getting locally raisedfoods into the school system whereour most valuable resources learnand grow? What are we teaching ourchildren in the cafeterias and dininghalls? More locally grown foods in the

schools could add an easypercentage or two increase in localfood use. But sadly, for every greatidea the Food Summit group posedfor getting local foods into the schoolsystem, there are unbelievable rulesand rules and regulations preventinglocal foods from getting into thesystem. Regulations of school foodrules must be reviewed. Schoolsshould be raising their own foodsand at the same time modeling thisinformation to students right there on

school campuses where the childrencan see, touch, smell, taste, and feelthe benets.

Same could be true for nursinghomes. Aiken is abundant in itsnursing homes. Residents want freshfoods, and are willing to help in raisingit. Volunteer groups are willing go inand help them set up these gardensfor the tenants to tend thereafter.Prisons could benet from thesemodels as well. Dentist Weston A Price said, Lifein all its fullness is Mother Natureobeyed. With some simple shifts inmeal planning, everyone benets byeating more locally produced foods.

Done well, the farmer wins, theconsumer wins, the community ofAiken wins, and most of all, MotherNature wins.

I invite you to notice how muchlocal food you are already eating.Move toward eating 1% of your foodfrom local sources. In time movetoward 2%, 3%, and 10%. Aikenoffers an incredible local food bounty.

It is exciting to see people discover it.

How can YOU do more to eat morelocal foods? Start a little backyard garden. Give food gifts on gift givingoccasions. Purchasing local kitchen basics:milk, bread, butter, and eggs. Shop at the Aiken County Farm-ers Market for your grocery needs. Look for natural markets whosell foods grown local to Aiken. Support school and nursinghome gardening projects. Start a community garden. Get gardening help when youneed it.

Rebecca S Winans and her

husband John own Noble Breadsand Grocer and are chapter leadersfor the Weston A Price Foundation.They lead classes in farming andnutrition, and are advocators of localfoods in and around Aiken County.For more information, you cancontact Rebecca at noblebreads.com or visit her at Noble Breads andGrocer at 1625 Richland AvenueEAST.

Food gifts are gifts people

appreciate, and contribute

towards eating local.

Regulations of school food rules

must be reviewed.

Life in all its fullness is

Mother Nature obeyed.



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Did You Know? Yogurt is a Nutrient-

Rich Food Choice For Your DietTodays dietary guidelines

recommend that Americans consumemore nutrient-rich foods that are lowin sodium, saturated fat andcholesterol. Yet, few are meeting thesegoals.

Nutrient-dense foods provideplentiful nutrients with relatively fewcalories. Such foods includevegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fatand fat-free milk and milk products,lean meats and seafood. Eating toofew of these important foods can leavethe body without enough valuablenutrients like vitamin D, calcium,

potassium, or dietary ber.One food group in which Americansare falling short is low-fat or fat-free milkand milk products. The U.S. DietaryGuidelines for Americans recommendthat adults consume three servingsdaily. Unfortunately, most people onlyget about half that amount, accordingto USDA data.

So why should we consumenutrient-dense foods like yogurt?

The American Society for Nutrition(ASN) in collaboration with the Danone

Institute International and TheNutrition Society in the United Kingdomis working with international nutritionand health experts to study the healtheffects of yogurt through a globalinitiative called Yogurt in NutritionInitiative for a balanced diet. As partof this effort, the initiative will examinenew and emerging data around thehealth effects of yogurt, spark researchand share key scientic informationwith both the health care communityand the public.

Rich in protein, calcium, potassium,magnesium and healthy bacteria, the

already proven benets of yogurtconsumption include: A better diet Easy digestion Weight management Overall health

From curries to parfaits, there areplenty of delicious ways to incorporatethis nutrient-rich food into meals andsnacks.

For more information on the healtheffects of yogurt, visitwww.nutrition.org/yogurt.



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What if you outlive your income?Here are 3 major factors to

consider:

1). Ination Cost of Living 2). Loss of Assets Bad

Investments

3). Loss of Income OneSpouse Dies

Ination has been fairly steadyfor years with an annual rate ofabout 2.1%. But, most of usremember the 1980s whenination topped 13%. When inationoutstrips the growth of your portfolio,even the best retirement planscannot provide the necessary

income to maintain a lifestyle thatis somewhat equivalent. The USDepartment of Labor estimates theaverage retiree will still need to earn80% of their current income duringretirement.

An average 65 year old femaleretiree is expected to live 20 years.Lets say before retirement, sheearns $50,000 annually. In order tomaintain a normal existence, shewould need $40,000 annually in

retirement. But unless that $40,000

increases at a rate equivalent toor higher than the rate of ination,her income would decreasesignicantly in 20 years. Money ina CD, although safe and insuredby the FDIC, could lose value as

ination outstrips her earnings. Itcould possibly account for a lossequal to 16-20% in 20 years.

Loss of Assets - Investingin the stock market is a great wayto save for the future. However,a downturn like the one weexperienced in 2008 and 2009,wiped out Trillions in investments.Those that rode out the fall havegained back most, if not all of their

losses. However, older investorsthat do not have years to recuperatemight not fare as well with anothersevere downturn.

Loss of Income - Many retireehouseholds have had one primarywage earner. If that primary wageearner dies earlier than expectedor perhaps does not take adequatesteps to provide a legacy plan, thesurviving spouse could be forcedinto a very different economic

lifestyle.

Remedies - Fortunately, todaythere are many safe strategiesavailable to help ensure acomfortable retirement. Forexample, many insurance products,like Fixed Indexed Annuities, haveInation Riders available. Theseriders ensure the funds availablekeep up with ination. Diversity isa critical component of investing.Spreading risk can reduce thepotential pitfalls of having all youreggs in one basket. Proper estateplanning can also ensure asmoother transition and can providean income stream for a survivingspouse.

* *Financial Planning and Investment Advisory services

are offered through C2P Capital Advisory Groups

LLC D/B/A Prosperity Capital Advisors (PCA) an SEC

registered investment adviser with its principal place of

business in the State of Ohio.Carl Smith is registered

as an Investment Advisor Representative of PCA in the

state of South Carolina. PCA and its representatives

are in compliance with the current registration

requirements imposed upon registered investment

advisers by those states in which PCA maintains

clients. PCA may only transact business in those

states in which it is registered, or qualies for an ex-

emption or exclusion from registration requirements.

See Income page 17

Carl SmithPresident of The Smith Group,

is an Investment Advisor

Representative. He has been a

member in good standing with

MDRT since 2007 in the Ed

Slott IRA Advisor Group.



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Continued from Income page 16

This brochure is limited to the dissemination of

general information pertaining to is investment

advisory / management services. Any subsequent,

direct communication by PCA with a prospective client

shall be conducted by a representative that is either

registered or qualies for an exemption or exclusion

from registration in the state where the prospective

client resides. For information pertaining to the

registration status of PCA, please contact the rm

or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure

web site (www.adviserinfor.sec.gov). For additional

information about PCA, including fees and services,

send for our disclosure statement as set forth on Form

ADV Part 2A form PCA using the contact information

herein. Please read the disclosure statement

carefully. The information contained herein should not

be construed as personalized investment advice. Past

performance is not necessarily indicative of future

results. Therefore, no current or prospective client

should assume that future performance of any specicinvestment, model, or strategy (including the

investments, models, strategies recommended or

undertaken by The Smith Group or PCA) made

directly or indirectly through this communication,

will be protable or equal any performance level

referenced directly or indirectly. Different types of

investments involve varying degrees of risk and there

can be no assurance that any specic investment

will either be suitable or protable for a clients or

prospective clients investment portfolio. Information

presented herein is subject to change without notice

and should not be considered as a solicitation to buy

or sell any security.

The Purple Martin tour was held on

Monday July 22nd, several Aiken CountySeniors cruised on the Southern Patriot

and enjoyed dinner aboard the boat. There

were 17 people in the group, the group was

accompanied by Aiken Countys PRT staff

Carolyn Rushton & Tandra Cooks! The next

trip is planned for December contact Aiken

County PRT at 564-5211 or 663-6142 for more

info. Dont miss out come & travel with us!



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The Science Behind Mindful Eatingby Cynthia F. Catts, RD, LD

Whether you are trying to be more

mindful about what you eat, or trying

NOT to be mindless about what youeat, the outcome may be the same.

Among the research articles and books

written about the topic of mindful

eating, a favorite of mine is the well

written book Mindless Eating: Why We

Eat More Than We Think by Food

Scientist, Brian Wansink, PhD. I had

the pleasure of hearing Dr. Wansink

present his research last year and

have put many of his very practicalsuggestions to work with my clients

who struggle with over eating.

Among my favorite suggestions of Dr.

Wansink:

GET ORGANIZED In other

words, put your food away in an

organized fashion. Apparently, we

are three times as likely to eat the rst

thing we see as the fth thing we see.

Bottom line-hide the unhealthy stuff in

the back of the pantry or fridge and let

the good stuff show!! Of course the

most practical thing is to not have the

tempting food in your house to beginwith, but when it cant be helped, out of

sight is truly out of mind.

DONT EAT OUT OF THE

PACKAGE We are all inclined to

nish up the bag, the can, the box or

the package of whatever sort. To avoid

eating more than intended, we can

pour, scoop or spoon how much we

intend to eat onto our bowl or plate and

put the container away. Furthermore,we should then go to a different room

or space to eat what we just gathered.

(JUST WALK AWAY).

YES, USE A SMALLER PLATE,

GLASS OR BOWL As clich as this

adage has become, truth is, visually,

a full plate, bowl or glass gives us the

eye-cue that we are eating more than a

half lled plate. On the other hand, we

may ll the plate, glass or bowl either

way. Smaller vehicle, less calories

consumed, period.

PULL OUT THE TALL THIN

GLASSWARE because research

shows that we simply pour more whenour cups are short and fat. We drink

fewer ounces, and therefore fewer

calories when we pour our wine, juice

or soda in tall thin glassware.

TURN OFF THE TV! For the

same reason that we WANT to be in

front of the TV when on the treadmill,

we DONT want to be in front of it when

eating. The TV show takes our mind

to IT and off of our food (or exercise).When we havent paid attention to our

meal, we didnt experience it 100%.

No wonder were searching for

seconds or a snack an hour later.

(Likewise, when our mind is on the

TV when we are on the treadmill, we

exercise longer!)

AVOID THE BUFFET LINES This

should be obvious, but so many of us

are obsessed with getting our moneys

worth that we worship the buffet line.

When we show up to a buffet line

hungry, every single thing on the table

looks, smells and becomes what we

want to eat. It is almost impossible notto choose a food that we see and smell

(let alone touch) when we are hungry.

There are chemical changes that take

place in the brain that dont let us go

until we have satised ourselves with

that food. It is a far healthier habit to

order restaurant food from a menu.

I highly recommend Dr. Wansinks

book Mindless Eating: Why We EatMore Than We Think. Its an eye

opener.

For more help with controlling

overeating, Cyndi may be reached at

[email protected] or at

803-642-9360. You can also follow

her advice on Facebook at www.

facebook.com/cynthiafcattsrd. Her

website is www.cynthiafcattsrd.com


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Tips to Avoid Injuries While GardeningFor many people, gardening

is one of lifes greatest joys. Butexercising your green thumb carriessome risk.

In 2012, more than 41,200people nationwide were injuredwhile gardening, according to theU.S. Consumer Product SafetyCommission.

Dont let a day of digging,weeding and watering get the bestof you. Take steps to prevent andtreat common gardening injuries.

Protect Yourself

Safety goggles and glovesshield your eyes and skin fromchemicals and pesticides andprotect you from sharp or motorizedequipment. Spending hours in the sun eachday can lead to sunburn and canincrease your chance of skin cancer.Sport a wide-brimmed hat,sunglasses and sunscreen with anSPF 30 or higher. Take frequentshady breaks, especially between

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun isat its highest. While watering your plants,dont forget to water yourself. Drinkplenty of liquids, but avoid alcohol orsugary beverages that will dehydrateyou.

Use lightweight hand toolswith rubber handles and ergonomicdesigns. Tools with offset handlesmake digging and weeding easier.Or cover your current handles infoam tubing. Sharp, clean tools workbetter and require less effort, somaintain or replace your equipment

often. Handle extenders andreachers can help you reduce theneed for bending, reaching andstretching. Stretch and get ready. Prepareyour knees and low back for all thatbending and lifting. Before you getout of bed in the morning, lie on yourback and pull your knees to yourchest. Then drop your legs fromside to side ve to 10 times. If youbegin this now, you'll be rewarded

with greater exibility and a reducedchance of sprains and strains laterin the season, says Dr. LauriGrossman, a New York chiropractorwho has been practicinghomeopathy for over 25 years.

Natural Remedies Did you get scraped or cut outthere? Treat minor injuries with cloveoil or aloe. Aloe also helps relievesunburn and blisters. Before pain gets in yourway, treat it at the rst sign with ahomeopathic medicine that works

with your body to relieve pain ratherthan mask symptoms, says Dr.Grossman. She recommends anatural pain reliever like ArnicareGel.

Try it for neck, back, shoulderand leg muscle pain and stiffness,swelling from injuries, and bruising.Arnicare Gel is unscented, non-greasy and quickly absorbed by theskin, so its convenient to apply andeasy to use anywhere on your body.

More information about muscle paintreatment and a $1 coupon forArnicare can be found by visitingwww.Arnicare.com. For stings and bug bites, applyhoney, baking soda, toothpaste orice.

By following a few precautions,you can make this gardening seasona safe and pleasant one.



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