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September 2009 The World News® 7View fromthe LibraryDoris KnightDid you ever hear the phrase conciergemedicine? I never had until I read “Crisis”by Robin Cook, a mystery novel with animportant point to make. Cook is a doctorand “a master of the medical thriller”(The New York Times).An author’s note appended to the bookgives a fairly detailed explanation of conciergemedicine. A relatively new arrangement,it is a style of primary care that requiresa membership fee (from hundredsto thousands of dollars) and guarantees akind of personal services not available todayin the typical doctor’s office: such ashouse calls, comfortable reception roomswith very short waits, and 24-hour accessto your doctor.The author is concerned with thegrowth of such practices because it nowmakes available for a high fee what onceGenealogicalSocietyElizabeth Kyle“What’s your genealogical style?”asks an article from March 2008 in FamilyTree Magazine. Right now, I’ve cometo the conclusion that I am part passivesearcher and part weekend warrior. Neitherdescription is especially flattering.Consequently, I have some nerve attemptingto write a monthly article!There are several options for correctingthese less than sterling habits, and Iuse many of them.Make a list of missing information, anddevise a plan for getting results - this hashelped in the past.had been considered basic to the practiceof medicine. It could obviously mean fewerdoctors available for those who cannotafford concierge medicine, and some doctorsmay be attracted to this style.Robin Cook tells us more about theproblems of today’s medical care -therush, the lack of concern because there isno time. He admits that in an ideal world,concierge medicine is the kind of medicinehe would like to perform if he was apracticing physician in today’s world. Buthe is also disturbed by the fate of all thepeople who cannot afford such personalcare.The novel is the story of Dr. Craig Bowman,who practices concierge medicineand finds himself being sued for malpracticeby the husband of one of his problempatients. We follow the story from the momentof the patient’s death, through thetrial, the support of his estranged wife,and the assistance of Dr. Jack Stapleton.His brother-law, Stapleton, works inthe office of the Chief Medical Examinerof New York City. At the request of hissister Alexis, he comes to Boston wherethe death occurred to attempt to assisthis brother-in-law.We learn much about Jack’s profession,get a detailed description of an autopsyand follow the trial, which has adeadline by which it must be finished setby the judge. Jack is also working to completethe autopsy in time to be present athis own wedding in New York City. Thestory concludes with a surprise twist atthe very end.“Crisis” is enjoyable, peopled by interestingcharacters and provides the opportunityto learn more about the practiceof medicine in today’s fast moving andsometimes chaotic life.Join your local genealogical society -did that three years ago.Take a class - I will have taken FamilyTree Maker at Master the Possibilities inAugust. Courses are wonderful motivators.Attend a workshop or conference -George Morgan is coming to Master thePossibilities in October. His enthusiasm iscatching. Don’t miss this excellent speaker.I think I’ve conquered the passive researcherpart. The weekend warrior partwill have to come next.My workspace is pitiful. It is the equivalentof three large desks with “stuff” everywhere,on top, in drawers, on shelves,in binders. It’s time to make order out ofthe chaos. Set aside time on my calendarevery week for genealogy because what’snot on the calendar doesn’t happen. Partof this time needs to go to making orderout of chaos, and part to doing more seriousresearch. No more hit or miss for me.Discovery is the greatest motivator.We will be meeting once a month untilOctober when the third Monday meetingwill resume.Our business meeting is held on thesecond Monday at 10 a.m. in Room 3 ofthe Arts and Crafts Building. Visitors arewelcomed with open arms. Help is availablefrom people who know a lot moreabout genealogy than this writer.Photo IDsCustomer Service, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday - Friday, Bring current ID or temp ID100GrandparentsBarbara GreenwoodOn Wednesday, Sept. 16, the grandparentvolunteers will be returning to Romeofor the new school year. Yes! You read itcorrectly. Our first outing is on a Wednesday,something that has never happenedbefore. The reason … Altrusa is plannedfor this day, and our first visit has alwayscoincided with the Altrusa Club. Locallyand internationally, one of Altrusa’s primaryservice projects is the promotion ofliteracy.We will be picked up in the parking lotat approximately 9 a.m. behind the CircleSquare Cultural Center in the CandlerHills area. This parking lot is accessibleby car and golf cart and is a safe place toleave your vehicles. We will be picked upthroughout the school year at this location.The cost of the bus for this year is$180 each trip. If you are interested incontributing any amount to this worthyproject, or becoming a reader to the children,please call Barbara Greenwood at861-2539.Now, let’s get to what the grandpar-ent volunteers do at Romeo. We go to theschool in Dunnellon once a month, eighttimes during the school year. The children,the teachers, Mrs. Hultman, principal,Mrs. Coy, assistant principal, andMrs. Thomas, dean of the school, warmlywelcome us.We gather in the Media Center andawait the two children from each gradewho will take us to their particular classroom.Once there, we are given one ortwo books, picked by the teacher, to readto the students. The teacher stays in theroom. The children are terrific. They alwaysseem anxious to interact with usduring the reading of the book.It is an experience we enjoy tremendously.Our group has helped to bring Romeofrom a “C” grade to an “A” grade inreading. We are very proud of this. Withour enthusiasm while reading, the childrenare encouraged to pick up a bookthemselves and read to their heart’s content.We hear a lot of good feedback fromboth teachers and students about theirenjoyment of reading a book.When our time is up, two children takeus back to the Media Center. Mrs. Hultmanbrings us up to date on the goingsonat the school. We then return to OnTop of the World approximately at noon.As always, we collect “Labels for Education”and Campbell product labels withthe U.P.C. attached. They may be deliveredto the Health & Recreation Buildingand put in the schoolhouse located underthe stairwell.Once again, we will be collecting foodfor the “Food-4-Kids” backpack program.If you would like to donate single servingfood items such as juices, cereals,snack bars, pop-top canned goods, crackers,peanut butter, jelly, canned or plasticcontainers of fruit, etc., we’d certainly beappreciative. Contributions may be deliveredto Elliott and Marlyn Barbours’ homeand placed in a tote located on their frontporch. Their address is: 8680-H SW 94thStreet.Celebrate OktoberfestAn “Oktoberfest” is being planned bythe Candler Connection Social Committeefor the residents of Candler Hills on Sunday,Oct. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. This eventpromises to surpass the “fun time” everyoneenjoyed at the summer Luau.Chef Dave will prepare a German buffet,which will include grilled knockwurst,grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, sweet andsour red cabbage, German potato salad,By Ca r o l Cl a r krolls and butter, apple strudel, iced teaand coffee. The bar will feature severalimported German beers plus happy hourdrinks. The event will be held at CandlerHills Restaurant, patio and CommunityCenter. Live music and some extra surpriseswill be on hand.Tickets are limited and will go on saleMonday, Sept. 21. 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