Grandhorizonsseniorssectionjune2013

by Helen HallOne of the best things about getting

older is the ability to share your experience and expertise with others.

About 90 Kitchener residents who are over the age of 50 will be honoured for their contributions to the community at the City of Kitchener 7th annual Salute to Seniors event on June 13

“It’s a celebratory event,” said Carolyn Cormier, the city’s Adults 50+ Service Coordinator. “Everyone who is nominated is recognized.”

About 200 people will attend the event in the City Hall Rotunda. There will be entertainment from the Waterloo Regional Police Chorus and greetings from Mayor Carl Zehr.

Nicole Gatchene of the Kitchener Youth Action Council will speak about the positive impact on intergenerational activities.

There are honourees in several different categories.

2013 INDIVIDUAL HONOUREES

Shakuntala AhluwaliaBetty BrownJohn BrownLinda CaseFlorence CarbrayJohn (Jack) CheesemanRandy FarrellDeanna Gerber

Susan HarrisonDianne HibbsDonna KuehlGurdip Singh MamakBarbara MatthewsPaul MendlerLarry MillerBernice O’ConnorLiz ReussMargaret ShoesmithDouglas SnyderCarrie SpeersMary StevensElizabeth TemplinLloyd & Florence Wright

2013 GROUPHONOUREES

The Downtown Community Centre Bingo Volunteers, whose members include:

Erika AuerJuliana LayhKarin MaserLouise SpreitzerHelen Weiler

The Downtown Community Centre Seniors Advisory Council, whose members include:

Sharon AlvarezRobert Campbell RossHeather EsbaughBill KlosJean MasonRita MacDonald

Sue MorganMaureen RodrigueHelen UptonCleta YoungKevin & Angelica Young

The Pins and Patches craft group from the Downtown Community Centre, whose members include:

Gladys BrydgesMargaret FongHelen GiliczeMargaret KramerIlona SzaboMarilyn MasekRita MacDonaldRose Ann RopchanGurpreet SadhraHye Shil Sohn

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Joseph’s Church on Madison Avenue in Kitchener, whose members include:

Bill ConnellySandra EidtTheresa GodfreyBob & Maria Rosa IsslerPat & Lillian HayesJosie JosephBob KoppersonGerhard KompterLori MartzLoretto & Gerry O’BrienRandy ReidtWayne RooneyBarry RuetzBarbara Smola

2013 INTERGENERATIONAL INDIVIDUALS

This group of seniors are being recognized for working with youth.

Judy AdamsAlan BluhmYotza ComenovBetty DeckertClive DinnerRoger FarnhamJocelyn FlerasHelene HerbstSue KingHelga KnabenschuhAbdullah & Farida MohibuddinSheila MorganWilliam ProctorRon RichardsonPaula RobertsLori SchaeferJoyce ShewchukDennis Spain

2013 INTERGENERATIONAL GROUP

The Golden Girls of Kitchener/Waterloo reach out to African and Caribbean youth to mentor and encourage their success.

Group members include:Chloe CallenderLauris DacostaMaedith RadleinMarcia Smellie

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2013 SALUTE TO SENIORS

Kitchener seniors honoured for their contributions to community

by Helen Hall

If you don’t use it, you lose it.

Guinness Book of World Records holder and international memory expert Dave Farrow told members of the local CARP (Canadian Association for Retired Persons) that the best way to keep their memories sharp is to keep using their brain to learn new things.

“Learn a new skill. Learn a new language, Learn to play a musical instrument,” he said in a talk at CARP’s May 14 meeting at the St. George’s Hall in Waterloo.

Farrow was raised in Kitchener and went on to become a renowned memory expert. He got into the Guinness Book by memorizing the order of 59 shuffled decks of cards - 3068 cards in total. He went on to appear on talk shows in the United States such as Regis and Kelly.

“I don’t want you to break my record,” Farrow joked, but taught the crowd some ways to “trick” their brain into remembering things.

One reason we forget things is because we do repetitive

things every day that aren’t worth remembering.

If you constantly forget where you put your keys, Farrow suggested looking at them after you set them down and imagining that they explode.

He said we need ways to “turn boring stuff into interesting stuff.”

“The more creative you get the longer the memory will last,” he said.MNEMONIC BRANDING

Farrow then did an exercise to get a room full of older brains to remember 17 nouns in a row in the correct order.

He did it using mnemonic branding - associating a photo he got from the internet for each of the nouns in the list. The photos also linked the words together in the right order.

For instance, to remember the word ‘dog’ followed by the word ‘alligator’ he found a photo of a dog in an alligator costume.

These photos stuck in the

memories of those in the audience, and they were able to memorize the 17 words in order quite quickly. REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

One thing everyone has

trouble with is remembering people’s names.

Farrow got a group on stage and asked each of them to say their name.

He linked some kind of identifying factor between their name and the person on stage to help others recall their name.

For instance, if you are introduced to a Carol at a party and she has an orange sweater on, you might link her name to coral, a shade of orange. Later in the evening when you see her, you will recall her name when you see her sweater.

He uses this method for people to remember his own name.

After introducing himself to the crowd at the CARP meeting, he put on a pharaoh’s hat - so that we would remember his last name, Farrow.STRESS IS HARD ON MEMORY

“One of the biggest killers of memory is stress,” Farrow said.

People whose memory freezes while writing a test would agree with this.

He advised people who are feeling stressed and forgetful to breathe deeply and get exercise.

He said the saying “I went for a walk to clear my head” is more than just an old saying - it’s actually a scientifically

sound idea.KEEP EXERCISING THE BRAIN

Farrow said pharmaceutical companies would love to make a drug that would give people better memories, but he suggested exercising the brain is the best way to keep it working.

“Stimulate your brain every day. There’s lots of exciting things out there to learn. It puts the power right back in your hands.”

To learn more about Dave Farrow and his memory techniques, visit his website www.davefarrow.com.

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Memory expert Dave Farrow, right, works with members of the local chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) in an exercise to remember people’s names. Farrow was raised in Kitchener and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for his memory capabilities.

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With a growing market of mature travel-ers, there’s never been a greater need

for them to fully understand the value of travel insurance. However, according to a 2012 RBC Insurance survey, almost half of Canadians (40 per cent) travelling outside of Canada in the next 12 months are not planning on purchasing travel insurance.

“Whether you’re heading for a European getaway or across the US border, doctor or hospital services outside of Canada can be very costly. That is why it’s important for seniors to ensure they are properly protected with the right emergency medical insurance before leaving home,” said Isabelle Forget, head of Travel, RBC Insurance. “Emergency medical insurance picks up where government health insurance plans leave off and provides piece of mind knowing that you are fully protected.”

While many senior travelers may already understand the need for emergency medical insurance, here are some questions to consider when choosing an insurance policy:

• Will the company pay your eligible expenses upfront whenever possible? Many hospitals and doctors require upfront payment for medical costs. Reimbursement isn’t much help if you need emergency surgery or treatment and don’t have the cash or a credit card on hand.

• Are you prepared to handle additional costs? Unexpected expenses such as an extended hotel stay and long distance phone calls can quickly add up.

• What does the policy cover? Does the policy cover the cost of being flown home by air ambulance back to Canada with a private doctor or nurse?

• Access to a network of health providers? Including hospitals, doctors and nurses.

• Does the policy have an emergency phone line you can call from anywhere in the world 24/7? If so, are the representatives multilingual?

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Travel insurance is essential for seniors looking to travel

At this time of year, cooking on the barbe-cue for family and friends is always fun.

Region of Waterloo Public Health would like to remind consumers that cooking outdoors is no reason to forget about safe food handling prac-tices.

Safe food handling practices are important year-round. However, with barbecuing, we need to be extra careful about cooking food thoroughly and avoid raw meat touching or dripping onto ready-to-eat food (cross-contamination). Eating undercooked meat, poultry and fish, or food which has been cross-contaminated with harmful bacteria, can make you sick.

“Hamburger disease” is the common name for the type of food poisoning caused by E. coli 0157:H7. E. coli 0157:H7 is a strain of common intestinal bacteria that produces a potent toxin. The toxin can cause serious illness in anyone, but particularly in children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems.

Symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection include stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that may become bloody. Severe disease can lead to kidney damage and in some cases, death. Outbreaks have been traced to the consumption of undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized apple cider. Illness occurs within 2-10 days of consuming contaminated food or drink.

To avoid foodborne illness and Fight BAC!™, follow these four simple steps:

Clean:• Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with warm

soapy water before and after handling food.• Clean and sanitize cooking utensils and

surfaces that come in contact with food before and after food preparation (5 ml/1 tsp. bleach per 750 ml/3 cups water).

Cook:• Ensure the meat, poultry and fish are cooked

to the proper temperatures. (See chart below.)Chill:• Never defrost food at room temperature.• Keep meat, poultry, fish, salads and perishable

foods in the refrigerator at 4ºC (40ºF) or colder until you are ready to use them

• Use coolers with ice for storing potentially hazardous foods when outdoors.

• Bacteria can multiply quickly at room and outdoor summer temperatures, so food left out at ambient temperatures for longer than two hours should not be consumed.

Separate:• Use separate utensils, cutting boards and

plates for raw and cooked food.• Sauce that is used to marinate raw meat,

poultry or seafood should not be used on cooked foods.

Remembering to: (1) thoroughly cook foods; (2) keep hot foods hot; (3) keep cold foods cold; and (4) perform proper sanitation will help keep this year’s outdoor cooking events fun for everyone.

If you have any questions about food safety, call the Region of Waterloo Public Health, Food Safety Program, 519-883-2008, or visit the website, at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ph

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At this time of year, cooking on the barbecue for family and friends is always fun. Region of Waterloo Public Health would like to remind consumers that cooking outdoors is no reason to forget about safe food handling practices.

Safe food handling practices are important year-round. However, with barbecuing, we need to be extra careful about cooking food thoroughly and avoid raw meat touching or dripping onto ready-to-eat food (cross-contamination). Eating undercooked meat, poultry and fish, or food which has been cross-contaminated with harmful bacteria, can make you sick.

“Hamburger disease” is the common name for the type of food poisoning caused by E. coli 0157:H7. E. coli 0157:H7 is a strain of common intestinal bacteria that produces a potent toxin. The toxin can cause serious illness in anyone, but particularly in children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems. Symptoms of E. coli 0157 infection include stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea that may become bloody. Severe disease can lead to kidney damage and in some cases, death. Outbreaks have been traced to the consumption of undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized apple cider. Illness occurs within 2-10 days of consuming contaminated food or drink.

To avoid foodborne illness and Fight BAC!™, follow these four simple steps:

Clean:• Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with warm soapy water before and

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Cook:• Ensure the meat, poultry and fish are cooked to the proper temperatures.

Food TemperatureWhole Poultry 82°C (180°F)Poultry other than whole 74°C (165°F)Ground Beef 71°C (160°F)Fish 70°C (158°F)Pork 71°C (160°F)

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ALBRECHTHarold

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June is Seniors’ month!The hard work of Canada’s seniors built this country.

In June of each year, we celebrate their contributions

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niors stay healthy and indepen-dent for as long as possible.

That is why our government is introducing improvements that will double the number of Ontarians – mostly seniors – who will have access to physiotherapy, exercise and falls prevention classes in the community. In total, we are going to help over 200,000 more Ontarians be healthier.

I know how important physiotherapy is when you’ve had a setback, like an injury, surgery or a stroke, when you’re trying to get back on your feet again. It is important to note that people who currently need physiotherapy, exercise and falls prevention programs will continue to have access to these services. There have

been no changes to eligibility requirements.

When it comes to exercise and falls prevention, more than twice as many seniors will benefit from classes that will be offered in retirement homes, community centres, and other locations.

We are going to strengthen the quality of one-on-one physiotherapy in long-term care homes, and continue to offer exercise classes there as well.

We are going to dramatically reduce wait times for physiotherapy delivered to people who need it in their homes and make it easier to access physiotherapy right across the province, including in small and rural communities.

And we are going to integrate physiotherapists into family

health care settings like Family Health Teams, Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics and Community Health Centres.

But we can do this only if we change the funding model for physiotherapy.

Under the current model, only 90 of 1000 physiotherapy clinics across Ontario are eligible to provide publicly-funded services. This has led to large geographic inequities

in service across Ontario, which we’re resolving with our reforms. As you may be aware, there is only one OHIP-approved clinic in Kitchener.

Additionally, just four companies are responsible for two-thirds of physiotherapy billings. By ending this exclusive arrangement, we can end the wait list for in-home physiotherapy, offer physiotherapy in more clinic locations and expand access to exercise and falls prevention programs, while ensuring the best value for our public health care dollars.

Our goal in implementing these changes is not to cause any anxiety for those Ontarians who currently benefit from physical therapy services.

We remain committed to a smooth transition to a new

model that will serve more seniors. We are working hard to ensure services will continue in locations where they are currently available, and expand them to areas where there currently is no access.

By improving how physiotherapy is delivered, we can keep seniors healthy, at home, and out of the hospital. It’s about better, more sustainable care, and it is all part of our Action Plan for Health Care and our Seniors’ Strategy.

If you want to know more about these improvements, check out the information on our website at www.ontario.ca/physiotherapy or call the Seniors’ INFOline at 1-888-910-1999

Together, we can “Make Healthy Change Happen”.

Every day of the week we can observe seniors

helping others, but we dedicate June for special reflection on the seniors making a difference in our communities. I have the great fortune to meet with se-niors groups throughout the year to discuss new opportuni-ties and issues in our city and I value the advice I receive.

Seniors in Kitchener Centre will soon have more opportunities to use their leadership abilities, energy and skills to continue to make a difference in their communities through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). On May 22, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State representing Seniors, launched the 2013–2014 NHSP call for proposals for community-based projects. This is an excellent opportunity for organizations that promote the well-being of seniors to take action. I encourage them to submit their applications before July 5, 2013, the closing date.

Organizations may receive up to $25,000 in funding on projects that focus on one or more of the following objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance.

There are many organizations in Canada that are dedicated to helping seniors maintain a high quality of life and remain active members of their communities.

This year alone, the

Government of Canada is providing more than $33 million to support 1,750 community-based projects for seniors across the country. Since its beginning, the NHSP has funded more than 12, 200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.

We are delivering funding for projects that empower seniors to share their skills, knowledge and experiences with others by volunteering and mentoring. These projects also help foster inclusion of seniors in communities across Canada.

Seniors have played an important role in building our great country, and we wish to say thank you for keeping our communities strong.

If your organization has an idea for a project that encourages seniors to lead or participate in activities that benefit their community, take advantage of this call for proposal and submit your application today!

For more information on how to submit your application, visit www.seniors.gc.ca or contact my office for assistance at 519-741-2001.

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MPP JOHN MILLOYOur Plan to Provide More Physiotherapy, Exercise and Falls Prevention for Seniors

by Jennifer leppekbSC. nutritioniSt

It seems like everyone is out gardening. Af-ter doing the initial spring clean-up, I’ve

been avoiding my garden because the osteoar-thritis in my knees is acting up.

Knees shouldn’t get to tell you what you can and can’t do!

I decided to see how what I eat might help along with my doctor’s advice for more pain-free, easier-to-move days.

The nutritional advice that I found may help with any disorder that has symptoms of joint inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and pain.

Omega-3 Fatty AcidsResearchers have found that people with

arthritis have a significant reduction in joint swelling and pain when they have this oil in their diet.

This oil is easy to add! You’ll find it in sardines, cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and trout, nuts and seeds.

Instead of taking supplements (too much omega-3 can be contraindicative of arthritis drugs), get your omega-3’s from these fish, adding flaxseed or walnuts (both are high in this oil) to yogurt or salads, cooking with canola oil, or drizzling flaxseed oil on your salad or veggies (don’t cook with flaxseed oil!).

Vitamin CAntioxidants, especially vitamin C, may help

decrease the progression of osteoarthritis by reducing the cell damage that may be involved in the disease.

Vitamin C also promotes the production of collagen.

Your best bets for sources of this vitamin are strawberries, cantaloupe, broccoli, sweet peppers, Brussels sprouts, kiwi fruit, cabbage, tomatoes, and potatoes. Some of those you may want to plant in your garden.

Citrus fruitCitrus fruit is a great source of vitamin C and

also contains flavonoids which may have an anti-inflammatory effect as well as boosting the effect of the vitamin C.

In a Swedish study of the effect of flavonoid intake on joint inflammation, those in the test who ate grapefruit showed the lowest levels of

inflammation. I know what I’m having for breakfast

tomorrow!Vitamin DVitamin D has been studied for its ability to

decrease the risk of osteoarthritis, its ability to prevent cartilage loss, and its role in reducing knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Results in tests have been varied, some have found what they think are positive and conclusive results, while others have concluded that vitamin D doesn’t have a significant effect on the prevention and treatment of the disease and its symptoms.

Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to cartilage loss and (according to Stats Can) about 30% of Canadians are deficient in vitamin D, so why not try to boost your intake.

Food sources are milk, oily fish, egg yolks, and fortified soy and rice beverages, butter, and margarine.

Foods to AvoidWhat not to eat is a more difficult decision

than what’s good to eat.Some studies have found that fatty beef and

pork, fatty foods, and vegetable oils (corn, safflower, soybean, and sunflower) high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids can increase inflammation in some people.

Food allergies can also bring on flare-ups. If you think that you’re eating all the right foods and avoiding all the typical offenders, you might want to try keeping a food diary to see if you can eliminate some other culprits. Try avoiding a suspect food for at least two weeks and then try it again paying close attention to how your joints react.

Common food allergies that affect inflammatory arthritis are shellfish, soy, wheat, corn, alcohol, coffee (eek!), and certain food additives.

Watch your weightThe dog and I have some winter weight to

walk off!Even a few extra pounds can put a strain on

joints so I’ll be doing some lane swimming, aquafit, as well as walking, and watching my portion sizes and fat intake to help give my knees some relief.

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SENIORS DAY LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTHThere is no admission fee for seniors on the last Thursday of every month at Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener’s oldest dwelling built circa 1816. Here, interpreters Shari Van Vugt, left, and Sharon Maillet work on a quilt. The museum is located at 466 Queen St. South in Kitchener.

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6 Answer back (5)

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8 Judged with the benefit of hindsight (6-7)

9 You pay to stay there (8,5)

14 Prison rooms heated by the sun? (5,5)

17 Bulk e-mailers (8)

19 Arranged to meet a lover (in Scotland) (7)

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CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Chapter 25 Waterloo Region is looking for volunteers to help with our activities that include:

1. event planning and organization2. website support, technical skills3. management and update of our

membership lists4. advertising and promotional support,

newsletters, press releases, etc.5. advocacy, seniors issues in Waterloo

Region

We’re looking for people who are interested

in seniors issues, locally and regionally, anyone who has the time and energy to become active in our Chapter by working on a committee. The commitment does not have to be a significant one; sometimes just returning calls from our members can be a great service. Volunteers must have a computer and the ability to communicate by email, at a basic level.

If you are interested, please contact the Chair of CARP Chapter 25 Waterloo Region.

Debby [email protected]

CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Chapter 25 Waterloo Region is looking for volunteers


Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament YOUR VOICE IN OTTAWA

Thank you to Kitchener Centre seniors for making

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by Jennifer leppek

When you upgraded to a Nano, what did you do with your

Shuffle? Dig it out and donate it to the iPod

program at Schlegel Villages’ Village of Winston Park at the corner of Westmount and Blockline Roads in Kitchener.

Your shuffle will get a new playlist of music to enhance the life of a resident of the Village.

“It started with the Music & Memory Program,” says Melanie James, Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services at Winston Park.

She’s talking about founder Dan Cohen’s non-profit organization that trains elder care professionals how to use iPods to benefit those in their care.

Winston Park currently has five residents using iPods. Why they were selected for the program and how they benefit varies.

One resident, Laverne, gets upset and yells at certain times of the day.

“For Laverne, the music offers support,” said James.

“In the past, when Laverne was upset and yelling, she needed medication to calm her, but when she had the meds she wasn’t herself.”

A staff member suggested having Laverne listen to an iPod, and Laverne’s daughter brought one in with music that her mother enjoys.

Now, at the times of day when Laverne would have been yelling, staff helps her put on her iPod.

“You always see Laverne walking, all day,” says James.

“On meds she couldn’t walk around.

Now she walks with her iPod on and she can be the Laverne that we know.”

“For some residents,” says James, “it takes them out of all the hustle and bustle and just lets them be in the moment.”

Diane, a resident who is blind, enjoys listening to her iPod in her room. In the activity-filled common areas, she can find it stressful if she doesn’t know what’s happening.

In her room, she can enjoy some solitude with the Christian music that was always an important, meaningful part of her life.

“It’s very important that the playlist is individualized,” says James, “or the resident doesn’t benefit.”

Schlegel Villages now has a playlist of common songs, but they didn’t have one yet when they set up a personalized playlist for resident Tim Sauder.

Younger than many residents, the music generally played at the Village isn’t from Sauder’s generation or to his taste.

Recreation staff felt that they weren’t meeting all Sauder’s needs. Staff close to him knew that he liked heavy rock ‘n’ roll, so James suggested that they set up an iPod for Sauder with a playlist of his favourite bands and songs.

Sauder is obviously very pleased about listening to his iPod, which he uses for leisure or for when he finds the common room too busy or noisy.

He lists some of his favourite music as AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and Cream. He said his favourite Led Zeppelin song is Stairway to Heaven.

“Music is something so simple,” says James, “why not make a person’s day with it.”

To donate new or used iPods or

iTunes cards or for more information, call or email Melanie James at 519-576-2430 ext. 8007 or [email protected].

For more information, and to watch a powerful video, about Music & Memory, visit www.musicandmemory.org.

Personalized iPods benefit Winston Park residents

Winston Park resident Tim Sauder and Director of Recreation & Volunteer Services Melanie James talk about the playlist on Sauder’s iPod.

SENIOR STAR COMPETITION RETURNS JUNE 26

Chartwell Retirement Residences will host the Senior Star Competition in the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda June 26th at 7pm. The competition is open to all seniors. Visit their website www.seniorstar.ca for more information. In 2012, competitors sang as well as played a number of musical instruments from the bagpipes to the harmonica. Above, 2012 winner Jim Burgin, left, shows his trophy with the first and second runners up Maggie Viveen and Gerry Wiltshire.

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Hear ye Hear ye, calling all historical fic-tion readers. Mistress of the Art of

Death is a must read filled with wonderfulhistorical characters and intrigue. Franklin’sability to weave a combination of modernCSI within a Canterbury Tale period provesa dish worthy of savoring.

In this first of a series, Mistress VesuviaAdelia Rachel Ortese Aguilaras, an expertin the science of anatomy and the art of de-tection, is ordered by the King of Sicily totravel from the University of Salerno to 12thcentury England at the bequest of an un-known benefactor. The murder of four Jew-ish children has the Catholic townsfolk readyto riot; lynching is in the air.

But twelfth century English superstitionswould brand Adelia as witch. So she playsservant to her bodyguard and servantMansur, a Muslim and eunuch, and is further

assisted by Simon of Naples a man of multi-ple connections and talents known as anagent, investigator, go-between, reconnoitreand spy.

On reaching her destination, our doctor ofdeath begins to search for clues surrepti-tiously first among the dead retracing theirlast steps, then in the actions and conversa-tions of the townspeople. Time is of theessence and answers are demanded quickly.This she is told by the addition to her en-tourage of King Henry’s tax collector SirRowley Picot, a man with a personal stake inthe investigation.

Growing clues begin to tell a mixed talesuggesting the work of a serial killer. And thearrival of a group of pilgrims recently arrivedfrom Canterbury presents another alterna-tive. Adelia works against time, superstitionsand the death of associates to arrive at an an-swer that may be her own demise.

THIS MONTH’S READING:Mistress of the Art of Death

by Ariana Franklin

REVIEWED BY:Maureen Plomske,

Manager, Pioneer ParkCommunity Library

A monthly column featuring great reads as suggested and reviewed by librarians from theKitchener Public Library. Follow along each month and discover your next great read!

For more great reading ideas, visit www.kpl.org and click on the “Books and More” tab.Want to share your own review of your favourite read? The library’s online catalogue en-

ables library card holders to write a review for any item in the collection. Simply click on the“Add Review” tab for your selected book, and write away!

WHAT WE’RE READING10 • AUGUST 2 , 2012 • K ITCHENER CIT IZEN (EAST EDIT ION)

Ran Away is the most recent and the bestin the Benjamin January series by

Barbara Hambly. The series is set in 1830sNew Orleans where one finds a complex mixof cultures including the French Creole,American, free black, and slavecommunities. Benjamin January navigateseach community with caution andunderstanding. A free man of colour withtraining as a surgeon and a musician, healways seems to stumble into a mystery ormurder to solve.

In this adventure, Ben is surprised to learnthat the Turk, Huseyin Pasha, lately arrivedin New Orleans, has been accused ofmurdering two of his concubines. Because ofpast experience, Ben knows in his heart thatthe Turk isn’t capable. At first, the reader istransported back ten years to Ben’s days inParis with his first wife, Ayasha, and thecircumstances of his first meeting withHuseyin Pasha are revealed.

Upon hearing of the Turk’s plight in hispresent day 1837, Ben sets out to discover thereal murderer. Teaming up with his friendsLieutenant Abishag Shaw of the city guard aswell as his fellow musician, Hannibal Sefton,he investigates the perplexing mystery. Bendodges threats to his freedom and his family’ssafety as well as risking his life to save Pasha.He must also deal with the painful emotionsthat arise as the past and present collide.

Hambly, a trained historian, interweavesintricate threads of historical detailthroughout her story. Slipping in, as a matterof course, authentic descriptions of everydaylife from coffee sellers to apparel to the sightsand smells of Paris and New Orleans, shecreates complex characters with interestingback stories and their own quirks and foibles.She frames her events in the historicalsituations of the day, and writes a convincingand historically faithful tale.

WHAT WE’RE READING

THIS MONTH’S READINGSELECTIONS ARE:

RAN AWAYby Barbara HamblyREVIEWED BY:

Jeannie Tilson, Manager,Country Hills Community Library

A monthly column featuring great reads as suggested and reviewed by librarians fromthe Kitchener Public Library. Follow along each month and discover your next great read!

Formore great reading ideas,visit www.kpl.org and click on the“Books andMore”tab.Want to share your own review of your favourite read? The library’s online catalogue

enables library card holders to write a review for any item in the collection. Simply clickon the“Add Review” tab for your selected book, and write away!

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