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Community
Aiken Alzheimers Walk.
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inside
FinanCial
Advice from Jay Brooks.
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Feature
Camillia Daze.
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By: Midge Rothrock
The Goodwill Ambassadorof Kalmia Landing is full of
delightful stories, and he is
illing to share them, with
ivid recall. Fred Ashurst
has really been there.
done that. over his 95-year
life span. Did you know, for
example, that Kalmia is named
for a mountain laurel? He is
like a walking game of TrivialPursuit, with the anecdotes he
oyfully shares.
This Aiken native, born in
1915, lived across the street
from Dr. Ravenel, the botanist,
in a comfortable home down-
town. Fred made a living as
a tennis player, a teaching pro
and a head pro at some exotic
locales and resorts, as well asright here in Aiken. In fact,
Fred believes he is the oldest
living tennis pro in the US at
this time. He worked with in-
teresting students, well known
among movers and shakers
in their times, especially in
politics and business circles.
In between, he attended the
Citadel, served in World War
II, married, help raise a family,
enjoyed gardening, and is a
patriot of the utmost degree.
It is refreshing to hear ac-
counts of his life, dotted with
names like Arthur Ashe, John
Foster Dulles, and his brother,
an international spy, Marion
Smoak Oliver North Winter
Colony folks, and Dr. Charles
Moran.
His rst chance at having atennis racquet in his hands be-
gan when he was just 5 years
old, willingly tagging along
with his father, a gifted player
of the game. Fred took hints
and lessons from anyone who
was tolerant enough to spend
time with this young, gifted
athlete. He learned from Ellen
Terry, among others (she livedin Aiken, and was National
Womens Tennis Champion in
1893). By the time he was in
his early teens, he had devel-
oped quite a following of stu-
dents he tutored on the courts.
When asked about his own
victories, he readily admits he
was just pretty good, and got
lucky, winning sometimes.But, ohthis man could
teach! And, he obviously was
sought-after company by the
rich and famous; including
coaching many of the Whos
Who from Aikens famed
Winter Colony.
Dr. Moran was Freds
long-term employer and hero,
taking him into some heady
circles, when Dr. Moran
worked with Bernard Baruch,
Francis I. DuPont, and as
nancial advisor for President
Truman. These names pop
up in Freds delightful tales,
well told, as if rubbing el-
bows with captains and kings,
spies and sports pros was not
unique! Fred is not boasting
or namedropping particularly.
However, in earlier times,the worlds of tennis and golf
were not always so available
to everyone. David Meharg,
Aiken Prep tennis pro, opened
doors for Fred. Turning pro,
in 1938, he began working for
a summer at Faireld Country
Club. He went on to spend
summers at the American
Yacht Club, and a stint at the
world-famous Forest Hills. In
fact, Arthur Ashe announced
the Davis Cup from Freds
tennis shop. That, and many
years at his beloved Virgin
Islands Pro Shop.
Not a particularly tall man,
Fred tells of playing tennis
with Lucy Rutherfords tall
stepson, John, 69, who he
met as an Army man in their
7th Regiment days. JohnRutherford actually used ac-
cess to his Uncle Franklin
to transfer to the Navy, by a
directive phone call from his
uncle to General Marshall.
In World War II, Fred
served proudly in the 207th
the old 7th Regiment, inher-
ited from the 7th Regiment
of England. He is active in
veterans affairs to this day.
In 2008, he traveled to Wash-
ington, DC, with Margaret and
other area vets to pay their
respects at the World War II
Veterans Memorial. This trek
was featured in an area news-
Serving with love in Kalmia
Fred Ashurst
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SeniorNet is thriving in Aiken!Did you come to the Fall Open House on Sept 12th at the McGrath SeniorNet
earning Center? If so then you found that because of the publication of theall Session courses in this newspaper in mid-August, people began immedi-
ately to register by mail. Thus some of the most popular courses were alreadylled by the time of the Open House. In the Learning Center Classroom there
are ten computers for student use per class this means that once the schedule
s published, mail-in registrations are accepted. So if you wait to register at theinter Session Open House, you may be disappointed because the course is
closed. How is this problem solved? Further down in this article you will gethe answer to this question! So read on.
The Fall Session began this past Monday, September 26th. However thereare still openings in two of the four-week Picasa courses being offered. Ones being taught on Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning on October 24th and
ending on November 14th. The other is being taught on Thursdays from 12:30o 2:30 p.m. beginning October 27th and ending on November 17th. The course
ee is $45, and includes a manual as well as the student being able to use thepen Lab any Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 for additional practice. Ifnterested in either of these courses, call the USCA Continuing Education Ofce
641-3563) to see if there are still openings. Registration must be in person athe USCA Continuing Education ofce in the Business & Education Building
or by mail. You can view the entire schedule as well as print out a registrationorm for mailing by going to our website www.aikenseniornet.com.
The 8-week Fall session courses have already started. So you will have toait for the Winter Session course schedule that will be published later this Fall
o see what courses will be offered. It should be available in early December.n the October issue of Mature Times the date that the Winter Session course
schedule will be printed in the Aiken Standard will be announced. Once it isublished, registration is open. It is good to note that registration is on a rst
come-rst served basis, and must be done by mail or in person there is no
hone registration.Some of the Fall session workshops do have space available. Most work-
shops are offered on Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. However, there are two
evening workshops, and their dates and times are noted below. The fee for eachorkshop is only $20. Its a great way to see what our teaching and courses are
ike. The workshops with openings and the date of each are as follows:
The Fall workshops teaching Mousing Skills, Making Address Labels, Com-puter Maintenance and iTunes are all closed.
All of our class and workshop students have access to the Open Lab period
each week. The Learning Center classroom is open each Wednesday afternoonfrom 3 to 5 p.m. while classes are in session. We invite any interested senior
who has never been to our Learning Center and would like to see our opera-tion, to come for a visit during the Open Lab time on Wednesday afternoons. A
volunteer will be there to answer your questions about our program. Come seeus...nd out what is going to be offered during the Winter Session...and see just
how much fun learning to use your computer can be!
The Creative Side of Word 2007 ........................ ..............Friday, October 7th
Remote Control of Your Home Computer ......................Friday, October 14thComputer Security ........................... ........................... ....Friday, October 28thThe New World of Windows 7.................. ....................Friday, November 4th
The two evening workshops are:Exploring Skype.......................... ...Thursday, October 20th from 6 to 8 p.m.Power Point Presentations........Wednesday, November 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m.
The description of each workshop can be
read on our website www.aikenseniornet.com.
The McGrath SeniorNet
Learning CenterNext to the tennis courts at USCA
You are more than welcome to come to any of the
Wednesday afternoon Open Lab sessionsfrom 3 to 5 p.m.
See the classroom Talk with volunteers
Observe students working on class materials
For more information, visit our website
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To recognize and thank Veterans
for their dedication and commitment
to service, AARP will offer its Senior
Driving Course FREE of CHARGE to
all Veterans and their spouse at Aiken
Regional Medical Center on Thurs-
day, November 3, from 8:30am until
mid-afternoon. This offer is alsoextended to widows and widowers of
Veterans.
This class is reserved for veterans
and spouse only.
You will need either your DD214 or
some other form of Military ID such as
an American Legion or VFW card.
To register yourself and/or your
spouse, call (800) 882-7445.
The Medical Center is located at
302 University Parkway in Aiken.
Students may bring a sack lunch or eatin the hospital cafeteria.
Completion of this class may make
the driver eligible for an auto insur-
ance discount.
FREE AARP Driver Safety
Program for Veterans
The Academy for Lifelong
Learning, Fall session got off to a
good start by offering ve courses
including The Ancient Roman
Republic, More Spy Stories, 4
Artists Sharing Words, Music and
Visual Art ,The Hitchcock Woods
Foundation and Birds Here andThere.
During this coming October, the
Academy will offer: American
Realism in Literature, Classical
Composers, The New Middle
East After the 2011 Revolutions,
Prohibition & The Bahama Queen,
Tie One On, and The Poetry of
Philip Levine: Blue Collar Poet of
Detroit. and as a special event,
attendance at the Fall Steeplechase.
Persons interested in joining
the Academy can request a catalogby contacting Laura Anderson at
USCA Continuing Education Dept.
Business and Education Bldg., room
113 at 641-3563 or Mary Anne
Cavanaugh in room 111, 641-3587.
The Academy for
Lifelong Learning
eveNTS
Individuals with arthritis are oftenstuck between a rock and a hard place.
Doctors want people to exercise to keep
up the range of motion in affected joints.
However, even some limited movements
can cause pain and suffering to those
ith arthritis. Furthermore, individuals
ith arthritis may shy away from the
activities they once enjoyed because the
pain is simply too overwhelming.
Instead of simply sitting on the couch
atching television, there are a number
of different things arthritis sufferers can
do to pass the time and reconnect with
past hobbies and interests. It might just
take a little re-outtting of the tools that
are needed to participate.
GardeningGardening is a popular pastime for
people of all ages. But the repetitive
motions of digging and tilling as wellas gripping a multitude of tools can take
the joy out of the hobby. People with
arthritis can make some changes. Raised
garden beds or container gardening
eliminates the stooping and bending as-
sociated with traditional gardening. With
containers, individuals can place the
containers on a counter or table and do
all the work at a comfortable height.
Choosing low-maintenance plants is
another option. Plants that dont require
as much pruning or repotting are good
for those with arthritis. Also, look for
tools with larger grips and handles to be
easier on arthritic hands.
CraftingMany people with arthritis nd the
ne-detail work they grew accustomed
to is not very comfortable with arthritis.
Instead, there are many other crafts thatcan be practical.
Ceramics are one craft where the
activity can also be the exercise. Using
a pottery wheel or hand-molding doughs
and other modeling media can be a way
to stretch and work the hands and n-
gers. Using paintbrushes equipped with
ider grips can make painting possible.
Mural painting is another option.
gain, those with arthritis can choose
tools with wide handles to make grasp-ing easier. Large designs on walls or
canvases will be easier to handle than
smaller pieces.
CookingCooking and baking is an art form
that can be enjoyed by anyone. Further-
more, with ergonomic spoons, ladles
and other kitchen tools, it has never been
more convenient or less labor-intensive
to be an accomplished home chef.
Baking and pastry creation is one
area where people can show off creative
skills. For those who love to bake but
have trouble kneading and working
dough, food processors, bread machines
and kitchen stand mixers can take the
work out of those processes.
Cooking is not only a rewarding
hobby, but also an activity that can ben-
et the household.Having arthritis doesnt mean a
person has to give up on the activities he
or she enjoys. It merely involves a few
tweaks that can still make these hobbies
enjoyable.
Hobbis arthritissuffrrs can njoy
Container gardening is a hobby
arthritis sufferers can enjoy
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y: Jay Brooks
Annuities tend to be one of the
most misunderstood and underuti-lized estate planning tools available.Most people view them as guaran-
teed income streams for life, but thenew styles of annuities really offer
so much more. The key is to under-stand why the purchase of an annuity
could be to your advantage and whenit is a product to avoid. Too often
though, I see individuals make the
same mistakes. Benjamin Franklinsaid An investment in knowledge
is Hopefully you can pick upa tip here to prevent those mistakes
from happening to you.
MiStake 1: OWning an
nnuity When yOu die.
It is estimated that 80% of all an-
uity owners pass away owning an-
uities with the intention of leavinghem to their loved ones. Due to theax treatment of annuities, their loved
ones end up paying ordinary incomeaxes on the interest accumulation ofhe inherited account. Lets look at
he following examples.exaMple a: Sally is age 70
and decides to leave her $100,000annuity to her kids because she does
not need the money for income. Shepaid $50,000 for the annuity when it
as originally purchased. At death,her children receive the $100,000but have to pay taxes on the $50,000
orth of accumulated interest. As-suming a tax bracket of 28%, the tax
liability would be $14,000.exaMple B: Instead of leav-
ing the annuity to her kids, Sally
decides to convert the annuity into asingle premium whole life insurancepolicy that provides $178,000 TAXFREE to her kids with no additional
investment required. At her passing,the children now receive $178,000
TAX FREE instead of $100,000 ofhich $50,000 becomes taxable.
MiStake 2: Failing
tO update yOur
BeneFiciarieS
It is critical to make certain thatyour beneciary designation is cor-
rect, so that when you pass away, thepeople whom you intended to leave
your annuity to actually receive themoney. For example, I will list a
couple of the most common prob-lematic beneciary designation
issues.1. Be sure to name contingent
or secondary beneciaries. If yourprimary beneciary dies with you
or before you and there is no other
name listed, the account value getsdistributed by the probate system.
The completely wrong people couldend up inheriting the account in this
case.2. Another problem comes when
people fail to change their benecia-ries. Sometimes a listed beneciary
could predecease the annuity owner.
Many times an annuity owner willlist kids or grandkids as benecia-
ries, but forget to add additionalfuture grandchildren who are born
or adopted, thereby unintentionallydisinheriting them.
MiStake 3: annuitizing a
VariaBle annuitySo many people that I meet who
currently own a variable annuity donot fully understand how it works.
They remember bits and pieces ofthe conversation with the person who
sold it to them but they never graspthe ramications of the product.
Variable annuities often get sold asa product that produces a lifetime
income stream. Although this is true,there are hidden costs to this choice.Once a variable annuity gets annui-
tized, you have lost your rights to theprincipal. You cannot stop and start
the income or change your mind andsay let me have my money back.
Doing this also means that there is
nothing left for your family to inherit
since you gave up your rights to theannuity.
A xed or xed indexed annu-ity, however, allows you to take an
income for life while leaving theaccount value at death to a bene-ciary. You can also stop and start
the income as needed, assuming youchoose a deferred annuity versus
an immediate annuity. For furtherclarication, please feel free to call
the ofce.
The ideas that have been present-ed here are just a few of the impor-tant and common annuity mistakesand are intended to help you save
thousands of wasted tax dollars, passon accounts to loved ones, and have
peace of mind. If you have concernsabout an annuity you purchased or
are currently considering, please con-tact us for a thorough breakdown ofany and all questions you may have.
Jay Brooks, owner of
Brooks Financial.
the misakes annuiy owners make
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Its a place where many devoted Aiken seniors spend
their mature times volunteering. It feels so good
to give back, and theyd love to have you join them
donating some of your time or talent. Contact Judy
Floyd, Director, at 640-1708, or visit their website at
www.christcentralaiken.com to see the wonderful things
done by Christ Central.
This Christian ministry is focused on feeding the
hungry, welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked,
caring for the sick, and mentoring at risk children ages
3 to 18 years.
St. Johns UMC especially salutes Christ Central
volunteers Brenda Meeks and Ruth McAfee (Brendasmom), Pat Sauls, Carolyn Roberts, Linda Endler, Hilda
Secrist, Les King, Steve Lathrop, Arlene Usher, Gary
Allington, Nancy Tisdale (and, her 101-year-old mom
Ruth Milks) and Joan Bodkin, who helped until recent
months! These folks join the other wonderful Aiken and
area volunteers, working with the mission station,
mentoring, the Board, and the
kitchen. Christ Central is
supported in part by the
Faith Promises of St. Johns
members in Global
Outreach efforts.
For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave
me something to drink, I was a stranger and
you invited me in, I needed clothes and you
clothed me, I was sick and you looked after
me, I was in prison and you came to visit
me.
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By: Linda Farron Knapp, Attorney at Law
Q - My son had a head injury as
a result of a car accident and drawsdisability. I worry about what will
happen when I die. Im not sure I
can rely on family. Im not wealthy,
but I own my house. How do I plan
for him?
A - Estate and long term care
planning for parents of special needs
minor children and disabled adult
children can be overwhelming.
Parents give so much and worry
about who will care and do as much
as they do when they are no longer
able to provide nancially or do all
the things that are needed on a daily
basis. Parents often fear the cost of
special needs planning, but their real
concern should be what will hap-
pen if they dont plan at all. Special
needs planning involves dealingwith nancial and long term support
matters, including the cost of resi-
dential, medical care and prescrip-
tions over the life of the child; actual
oversight and care of the person; andeducational and quality of life issues
for the child. Because of the unique
needs of every disabled adult and
special needs child this requires a
one-on-one legal consult and a very
frank discussion on resources and
family care support. It often re-
quires you and your attorney to craft
an individual plan that maximizes
public benets and protects limited
family funds.
There are different levels of legal
planning based on the parents assets
and the needs of the child. A rst
step might be to have a will made
with guardianship provisions and to
be certain the childs IEPiii needs
are being addressed. If the child
is now an adult, the parent mightconsider protecting the home with
a life estate for the adult child. A
more thorough plan might include
a court appointed guardianship and
special needs or supplemental needstrust with involvement of a nancial
advisor, CPA or tax professional, life
insurance agent, and a professional
care coordinator.
I would encourage you to stay or
get involved with a support group
that focuses on your childs condi-
tion as they often stay current in
changes to the law that might impact
your estate plan and frequently have
speaker programs where you can
get access to qualied local special
needs planners. Special needs plan-
ning is critical because we expect
more decreases in government
benets. Already there have been
dramatic cut backs in programs for
disabled adults, and we are seeing
changes in court interpretation ofkey laws.
Boomer Briefngs
ttorney Linda Farron Knapp is amember of the National Academy
of Elder Law Attorneys.
If you have a question for Boomer
Briefngs: Write to Attorney Knapp
at P.O. Box 714, Barnwell, SC 29812
or fax a question to 803-541-7677 or
e-mail her at [email protected].
Questions may be rephrased and all
answers will be addressed only in
Boomer Briefngs articles.
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iken Alzheimers WalkThe Alzheimers Association Walk
o End AlzheimersTM
was held onSaturday, September 17. Over 300
alkers participated!The event was a tremendous suc-
cess for all involved. Through the gen-erous support of the Aiken community,
the event raised over $30,000 to datethrough Walk to End Alzheimers!
The association will continue toraise funds until November 30, so itsnot too late to help us reach our fund-
raising goal of $38,488.
Funds raised by Walk to End Al-zheimers will be used to will providelocal care and support services to
residents of South Carolina living withlzheimers, while also contributing to
advancing critically-needed researchefforts.
Your dedication makes a difference
in the fght: Together, we can end Al-zheimers the nations sixth-leading
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By: Rio Grande Dave
Mathotiana (pronounced-muh thoh
tee ann uh) is another camellia with along history in South Carolina. Over
the years, it has been called by several
different names- Julia Drayton, Wil-
liam S. Hastie, Purple Emperor, Purple
King, Purple Prince and Mathotiana
Rubra. It was introduced in the 1840s
by Magnolia Gardens in Charleston,
SC. Other sources say it was propa-
gated in Belgium in 1847 and then
made its way to America. Mathotianablooms mid to late season from De-
cember to May. In the Nomenclature
Book, it is described as carmine (red)
large to very large (4 inches or greater),
rose formal to formal double bloom.
The petals are imbricated (overlapping
like roof shingles), in other words it
looks like a large rose with extra petals.
The blooms take on a purplish blue
shade especially on the petal edges if
the weather gets too cold. In fact, you
will see this coloring, if you go to the
Camellia Show at the Georgia National
Fair October 15, 2011 in Perry, GA.You will likely see several Mathotianas
on exhibition that are a very purplish
blue color. These have been chemical-
ly forced to bloom early with Gibber-
ilic Acid. This is the closest you will
ever come to seeing a blue camellia.
Mathotiana is a very nice planting
for your garden. It forms a compact
upright shrub or small tree. It has very
large glossy dark green leaves and withthe beautiful red blooms, it makes a
striking plant. Also it grows quite well
in shade or sun. Since it has been such
a popular plant over the years, there
is hardly a garden that does not have
Mathotiana. You shouldnt have any
problem fnding a specimen even at the
big box stores.
Heres hoping to see you along the
Camellia Trail.
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People born between 1946 and
1954, collectively known as Baby
oomers, are trading in their family
ehicles for something with a little
ore power -- sports cars. When the
est is empty (and sometimes be-
ore), the vehicle of choice becomes a
sporty, fast little ride that may be the
envy of all who see it.
Baby Boomers tend to have a
igher income and/or a surplus in
savings after retirement and choose to
expend some funds on a car that willake waves. Convertibles are a popu-
ar choice among this demographic,
as are other roadsters that turn heads.
ere are some of the more popular
odels youll see cruising the road-
ays with Boomers behind the wheel,
according to statistics from TrueCar.
com.
Chevrolet Corvette: The quintes-
sential American sports car, Corvettes
are especially popular among Baby
Boomers. Boomers ock to Corvettes
more than any other age group, with
nearly 64 percent of buyers belonging
to the Boomer generation.
Volvo C70: A turbo-charged,
5-cylinder engine provides enough
power to give a thrill to many Boom-
ers. And with a convertible top option,
its possible to have a breeze running
through their receding hairlines, too.
Mercedes Benz SL: If its statusand substance that Boomers desire,
then theres no looking beyond a
Mercedes. Afuent Baby Boomers
can enjoy a V8 engine and plenty of
electrical gadgets to make their rides
fun.
BMW 6 Series Convertible: An-
other premier car for the elite Boomer,
the BMW sees 80 percent of its sales
going toward Boomers. The 6 series is
quick and has understated good looks,
which also helps the vehicle serve as
a status symbol for those behind the
wheel.
Porsche Boxter: For those who
have always aspired to be behind
the wheel of a Porsche, the Boxter is
small and sporty, perfect for handling
the turns on the way to a country
winery or maneuvering around trafc
in an urban setting.
According to industry experts,Baby Boomers have long driven the
direction of the automotive industry.
Many desire to stay away from the
brands and styles their parents drove,
preferring something with more pep
and style.
In addition to the makes and mod-
els mentioned, CNW Marketing Re-
search, a rm that looks at the reasons
behind car purchases, says Boomers
make purchases not only for the style
of the car but also for the image the
brand offers. The rm lists these
vehicles as other popular purchases
among Baby Boomers.
Dodge Viper
Toyota Avalon
Cadillac DTS
Chrysler 300
Jaguar XK
Lexus LS 600h
Lexus SC 430 Audi A8/S8
Inniti FX
Lincoln MKZ
Form and fashion drives the pur-
chase of many Baby Boomers looking
for a new vehicle. With more dis-
posable income, many can afford to
splurge on a car that is sporty and will
garner oohs and ahhs from others.
Baby Boomers prefer sports cars
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paper, as these proud members of the
greatest generation are dwindling in
numbers.
Imagine the surprise Fred felt when,
in May of 2007, he received a let-
ter from the Department of Veteransffairs offering their condolences on
the loss of his life. No sir hes a
long way from from being anything
but alive, and this is more than 4 years
later! With his trademark sense of hu-
mor, he shared the ofcial document,
bringing a good chuckle.
With great pride, Fred claims his
Citadel alum status, citing the name
of another equally lively super senior,his lifelong boyhood pal and fellow
alumnae, Marion Smoak, also in his
mid-90s.
Marion H. Smoak, Citadel, 1938,
from Aiken, was the Chief of Protocol
at the Reagan White House, also hold-
ing the rank of U.S. Ambassador. He
had a Twenty-year United States Army
career during which he made 58 jumps
ith the 82nd and 11th Army Airborne
to proudly qualify for the very presti-
gious Master Parachutist Badge. He
served as SC State Senator, 1966. (And
dated Margaret Truman long ago!)
Fred had a ance when he left to
serve our nation. She did not wait. As
it turns out, these things can be a bless-
ing. Fred met the lovely Margaret, awidow with two kids aged 9 and 10,
while she was vacationing at the resort
where Fred was employed, as the ten-
nis pro, in the Virgin Islands. What
an exotic way to begin a love story!
Margaret was relishing the relaxation
of her vacation, and told Fred that she
wished she would never have to leave
Virgin Islands. He made her dream
come true, as he was the tennis pro formany years there after their marriage,
working for the Hilton resort. These
children are Doug and Jane Kilgore.
Doug bought the Racquet Club in
Augusta, subsequently ruined by a
ood; and, Jane works for a Norwe-
gian Cruise Line in Florida. Fred also
loved dogs. Marty Healy, local author
of dog tales, included a story about
Freds dog Nellie, who saved the
life of a 90-year-old woman who was
shing. Amazing feats run through his
life, even down to his pet.
Spence Grothier, a Kalmia neighbor
of Freds, tells a story oft repeated by
Fred, where at one time a young fel-
low, rather full of himself, showed up
on the tennis courts at this Hilton re-
sort, improperly dressed for the sport.
Fred politely told him to return when
he was in proper attire. The teenager
snapped, Dont you know who I am?
Im Nicky Hilton! (He went on to
marry Elizabeth Taylor. This Hilton
ashurst...from page 1
Fred and Margaret.
Fred playing tennis tennis in 1938.
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family legacy, distinguished or just
simply famous for being famous, is
ell known through the generations,
right up until present day! Apparently,
arrogance was part of the DNA.)
Many folks do not get to hear
the words about how they impacted
people who crossed their paths in theirlifetime. Here is what Freds neighbor
Spence Grothier thinks of Fred. Fred
is one of those rare friends that come
into your life and, in short time, you
feel like hes a member of your family.
He was at our door the day Jane and I
moved into our new home in Kalmia
Landing some nine years ago . . . Can
I help you with anything? Where are
ou from? I may have been there! Areou interested in planting a vegetable
garden? We have garden plots here,
ou know. Well, it did not take long
for us to feel welcome in our new
neighborhood with Fred dropping by
occasionally with a word of encour-
agement.
During some of my later activities
ith this special friend, I soon came to
realize that he was not just an original
Aiken hometown guy, which he was.
But, he has had an extraordinary life as
a World War II veteran, tennis profes-
sional, an organic gardener, and more.
He is a great role model for us all . . .
making the most of our Senior Years
. . . with interest in and a concern for
others. (Now, this is high praise fromSpence, an amazing guy who himself
stays very busy volunteering, garden-
ing, and leading the Prime Time Trav-
elers from St. Johns UMC).
Lamar and Vera Keisler, Kalmia
Landing neighbors, enjoy their spirited
neighbor, his lovely wife Margaret,
and his gift for great storytelling.
Mary Kenney seconds that, as well
as reinforcing Freds love of patrioticevents. Although Fred is not Method-
ist, he would not miss the worship ser-
vice celebrating the 4th of July at St.
Johns where the veterans are honored,
and patriotic music is presented. And,
on 9-11, before coming to St. Johns
service commemorating the tenth anni-
versary, he attended the ag ceremony
at Kalmia Landing.
Doug Leader, another outstanding
Aiken Super Senior citizen, shares
these comments: I met Fred at the
Aiken Senior Mens Club; he has
the type of outgoing personality that
makes you want to be his friend as
soon as you meet him. He has loaned
me books from his collection and
shared interesting experiences. Whenwe purchased our home on Hillcrest
Road, we were told that the property
was originally the tennis court for the
big house next door. It was sold to
one of the early DuPont staff members
who came to build the Savannah River
Plant. When Fred learned where I
lived he told me that he used to play
tennis on that court and had a pho-
tograph of him playing tennis wheremy home now stands. The photo was
taken in 1938 the year that he turned
professional. Fred is a wonderful man
and I am proud to be one of his friends.
Dr. Hibbard, greatly admired by
Fred, is a retired UMC Minister, and
active in the same mens club. He
seconds Dougs opinion. Fred also
enjoyed the company of an extraordi-
narily brave and now deceased veteran,
Harry Burdette. Another man he ad-
mired was his lifelong friend, Marion
Courtney, Rebas husband, who played
baseball, and loved Clemson.
To what does Fred attribute his
good health? Good genes, and an
attentive wife, who also loves healthy
eating, which they learned from theirdays at posh resorts where he worked.
They really enjoy salads, veggies and
fruits, sh, fowl, and chicken. As he
grew up in a family of ne athletes and
great gardeners, he developed a love
for both things. Now, Spence Grothier
and John OConnell (Marine and for-
mer CIA) do the digging for Fred. But
Fred still enjoys his organic garden.
He hopes to be thought of as a goodChristian fellow, a good athlete, and a
good gardener.
Add fantastic storyteller to that
list! Fred might still be available for a
personal chat, or to speak to a commu-
nity gathering. Give him a call if you
want to hear some fascinating history
of Aiken, of tennis, of political inner
circles, and of great men and women
he admires, past and present.
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Most adults recall a time or times
hen their mothers insisted they drink
heir milk. Though it might not have been
referred at the time, adults might now
ecognize Mom was doing her best to helper kids build and maintain strong bones.
hose who didnt listen to Mommy dear-
st might nd themselves among the 44
illion Americans whom the National Os-
eoporosis Foundation estimates live with
steoporosis, a condition that weakens
ones and increases the risk of unexpected
ractures.
But why milk? While milk alone wont
revent osteoporosis, dairy products like
ilk are rich in calcium, an essential nutri-nt for building and maintaining strong
ones. In addition, getting an early start
s especially important, as the NOF notes
hat roughly 85-90 percent of adult bone
ass is acquired by age 18 in girls and
ge 20 in boys. Though this still might not
nspire kids to pour themselves a glass of
ilk, perhaps a better understanding of
steoporosis and its potentially debilitat-
ng effects can inspire adults and childrenlike to do all they can to prevent the onset
f osteoporosis.
What Is Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is often mistaken as a
ondition that only affects little old ladies.
hile osteoporosis is most common in
lder women, anyone can develop it. As
any as half of all women and a quarter
f men older than 50 will break a bone
ecause of osteoporosis, which many mennd women are not even aware they have
ntil that initial injury occurs.
What Happens When a Person
Has Osteoporosis?When discussing osteoporosis, its
est to rst discuss osteopenia, a silent
ondition the precedes osteoporosis, often
obbing bones of their strength. Osteope-
ia is related to bone mineral density,hich measures the levels of minerals in
he bones. When BMD levels are low, a
erson is said to have osteopenia, which
an, and often does, gradually become
steoporosis.
Osteopenia is akin to an accomplished
rt thief. Methodical and often unnoticed,
steopenia exhibits no physical signs, and
ven the most physically active people
could have osteopenia and not know it.
The rst warning sign could be a fractured
bone.
When a person has fractured a bone,
he or she might already have osteoporosis.When osteoporosis has established itself,
the bones have weakened and become thin
and are highly susceptible to fracture. For
example, its not impossible for a person
with osteoporosis to lift a bag of grocer-
ies and break a bone or suffer a collapsed
vertebra in the back. Such a task might
otherwise seem trivial, but to a person
with osteoporosis, no physical activity is
without risk.
Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?Fortunately, osteoporosis and any
resulting fractures can often be prevented.
As previously mentioned, thanks to bone
mass development its important for
parents to encourage kids to increase the
amount of calcium in their diet. Milk and
dairy products, preferably low fat ver-
sions; dark green leafy vegetables (in-
cluding broccoli, collards and kale); andcalcium-fortied orange juice are great
sources of calcium.
Another way to prevent osteoporosis
is to exercise regularly. Routine exercise
helps strengthen bones and muscles and
prevent bone loss. Weight-bearing exer-cises, which include walking, jogging and
even dancing, done three to four times a
week are the best for preventing osteopo-
rosis. Strength and balance exercises also
help avoid falling, decreasing the risk of
broken bones.
Adequate calcium is necessary to
prevent osteoporosis, but men and women
must also make sure to include vitamin
D in their diet. Vitamin D, which can be
found in eggs, fatty sh (including salm-on), cereal, and even some supplements, is
necessary for the body to absorb calcium.
Research continues to indicate that people
are simply not getting enough vitamin
D. Discuss vitamin D with a physician to
determine the best way to get more of it in
your daily diet. A vitamin D supplement
might be the most viable option.
To learn more about osteoporosis, visit
the National Osteoporosis Foundation atwww.nof.org.
Understanding and preventing osteoporosis
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and women reduce their riskfor osteoporosis.
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