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December 21, 2012
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ecently, when I asked members of the family to write about Christmas, my only granddaughter surprised and shocked me with her feelings regarding Santa Claus. “Some of my very first memories are of Christmastime in Florida; cutting down Christmas trees, always finding an orange in my stocking at Nina and Granddaddy’s, wearing my Christmas tank top because of the sweltering heat on December 24th every year—at least it was red. None of this compares, however, to my first memory of real fear. Yes, I was scared of dogs and spiders and things, but none of that com-
pared to the terror I felt every December when that chubby guy with a big white beard was going to have the audacity to enter my home.”
You Name It …by Kitty Maiden
Maggie related some things that had terrified her and finished her story with: “What I’ve never understood, even now, is why we let kids know that just because Santa BRINGS us stuff, its okay for him to come into our home. So, if I were to go into my neighbor’s house in the middle of the night and leave a casserole for them to enjoy, would I get in trouble? The answer is yes, they call that breaking and entering. However, if it was December 24th—and I was wearing a red suit—that would make it okay.” To show how we seniors felt about the coming of Santa Claus, here is the poem I wrote many years ago for one of my girls. ST
Maggie with Santa— AKA, Chubby Guy With A White Beard.
Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
Best Christmas Ever The little girl was born to be a child who loved a Christmas tree. All the treasures Santa brings; a doll, some toys—stocking things. She’d crawl under the tree to find a music box that she could wind; A baby doll so sleepy-eyed, that wet it’s pants and really cried! She was too small to say it then but her little face had such a grin That when the family looked her way, she smiled at them as if to say: “This Is The Best Christmas Ever.” When she became a toddler, she helped decorate the Christmas tree, Preparing for that special day when Santa Claus would come her way. She followed Daddy round the yard and watched him as he worked so hard, Stringing lights to set the scene; wondering... what does it mean? She found it just a bit confusing. Santa Claus was quite amusing; Yet what of Jesus’ wondrous birth? And hymns proclaiming “Peace On Earth?” Her dad took extra special care, as from the Bible he did share. He took her hand in his and led her to the steps and then he said, “The baby’s birth, a time of joy, when in the manger a little boy Was born... the Son of God, you see; Savior of the world to be.” Her love and faith in Daddy’s way just made her think of how to say When joy and wonder filled her heart, her special words she did impart: “This Is The Best Christmas Ever.”
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For her, when starting school she found many children all around; Who had feelings same as she, about a giant Christmas tree! Santa with his jolly mirth... suit of red around his girth; Toys... and reindeer pulling sled, he visited children while in bed… Asleep or trying hard to be, while thinking of the Christmas tree And all the presents they would find... big boxes... ribbons all entwined. Ties to home and family and times around the Christmas tree Instilled such wondrous Christmas joy, she shared with every girl and boy. Her love of Christmas giving grew and love for other people too. Our daughter has a special way of sharing every holiday. With greetings, smiles and a loving heart, her special message to impart; she says the words we love to hear, the same ones she says every year:
“This Is The Best Christmas Ever.”
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Are you looking for a warm, friendly church to celebrate your holidays? Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona invites you to attend their holiday services. Come on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 8 & 10 A.M. with something special for the children at 10 A.M. Christmas Eve at 6 P.M. is a Communion Service followed by a Christmas Carol Singing at 6:30 P.M. Then stay for the beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight Service beginning at 7 P.M. On Christmas Day plan to attend a 10 A.M. Heritage Christmas Service. On Dec. 30 join them as they celebrate the New Year at two services: 8 and 10 A.M. For more information, call 386-767-6542.
Join the Brannon Center, 105 South Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach for for their annual early New Year’s Eve Fundraiser Party on Mon., Dec. 31 from 1-5 P.M. Enjoy a buffet, dancing to music by The Marc Monteson Quartet and noisemakers. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 the day of the event. For tickets and more details, call 386-423-9760.
First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., Jan. 12; Thurs., Feb. 14; Thurs., March 21; and Thurs., April 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a fun, loving, and safe environment.
Free Seminars ARC will host two free seminars in January. On Jan. 4 at 11 A.M., Dr. Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M., A.P. and Jack Verhees, P.T. will host Forever Fitness. Discover the ultimate answer for pain relief with the combinations of Acupuncture and physical therapy. Then on Jan. 7 at 12 NOON join Dr. Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M., A.P. and attend Overcome Weight Loss Resistance Naturally which can help you lose weight and teach you how to keep the pounds off in a fun group setting. Both seminars take place at ARC, 4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Unit 4, Port Orange. Seating is limited. Please call Sandi at 386-675-8406 to RSVP.
Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. (except Dec. 28) at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386767-6542. You can also enjoy using the computers or browsing around the new senior center which is open on Thursdays from 9 A.M to 12 NOON and then again from 1:30–3 P.M.
Men’s Winter Softball League The league will begin on January 7. The season will run through early March and each team will be guaranteed 16 games. Games will be played at 6:30, 7:45, and 9 P.M. You must be 18 years of age to participate. Game softballs will be provided. The fee is $620 per team which includes umpires, scorekeepers, balls, etc. For details, or to reserve a spot, please contact the Department of Leisure Services at 386-676-3250 or pitchford@ormondbeach.org
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Travel Club You are invited to join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. There is no membership fee and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. The meeting will be held Wed., Jan. 30 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Ted Knight, Business Development Manager from Princess Cruise Line will be the presenter. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-252-4423 or e-mail danny @highperformancetravel.com
Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser has announced it’s January schedule. The cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets. Residents in unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county in January. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Residents seeking free or low-cost pet spaying and neutering must provide proof of income to qualify. Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M. –3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Walkins are not accepted. For more details about the ordinance and/or cost, qualifications, or to schedule an appointment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, please call 386-323-3575 (Daytona Beach).
Lifetree Cafe Lifetree Cafe is an hour-long experience packed with interesting stories, fascinating people, and lively conversation that will feed your soul. Meet old friends and make new ones. We will meet each Sunday in January at 9:30 A.M. at Adams Hall, 142 Fairview Avenue, Daytona Beach. It is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served. Topic for Jan. 6 is Body Language; Jan. 13, Overcoming Hardships; Jan. 20, My Angel Saved Me; and Jan. 27–Smile Even When You Think You Can’t. For questions or more information, call Sylvia at 386-451-5223 or go online to www.lifetreecafe.com
Votran Schedule Votran will not operate bus service Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, in the Greater Daytona Beach Area, Southeast Volusia, and West Volusia County areas. Votran night service will close two hours early Christmas Eve, at approximately 10 P.M. on Monday, Dec. 24. For further information, please call 386761-7700 in Daytona Beach, 386-9437033 in West Volusia or 386-424-6800 in Southeast Volusia.
Holiday Waste Collection Schedule Household Waste Pick Up No Collection–Tues., December 25 Make Up–Friday, December 28, No Collection–Tuesday, January 1 Make Up–Friday, January 4 Recycle Pick Up No Collection–Tues., December 25 Make Up–Wednesday, December 26 No Collection–Tuesday, January 1 Make Up–Wednesday, January 2, Yard Waste Schedule–unchanged If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Waste Management Customer Service at 386-673-0800.
Support Groups Grief Support A Grief Support Group is now being formed for those who lost someone associated to addiction in Bunnell and the Daytona Beach area. This is an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced a loss and receive support. There is no cost, but please register by calling Vonveil Levine at 904-733-9818. Alzheimer's Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For details, call 386-214-3833.
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e have addressed the benefits and other matters involving trusts in Florida various times in the past. A self-settled revocable or irrevocable trust in Florida does not remove the assets from access by one’s creditors. By self-settled we mean a trust in which a person creates a trust, puts the person’s own assets in the trust, and remains a beneficiary of the trust. Thus, when a person creates any type of Florida trust, and places his or her own assets into the trust, and is sued, and a judgment is obtained, the creditor can take the assets regardless of whether or not they are in a Florida trust. People often think that placing their assets into a trust makes them inaccessible to creditors, taxing authorities and nursing homes, but that simply is not true. Certain states offer asset protection trusts. These trusts are specifically created in order to allow a person to place his or her own assets into the out-of-state asset protection trust and make them unavailable to the person’s future creditors. They have to have been created a certain amount of time before a problem arises in order to be protected. One cannot take advantage of such a trust once a problem has already occurred.
Creating an asset protection trust is rather expensive, and one must name a trustee in the state that offers the asset protection trust, which requires an annual fee. It probably does not make much sense to spend the money to create one unless there is some reason to do so.
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Often people couple an out-of-state asset protection trust with an out-ofstate company to hold the assets. One transfers the assets into the company, and issues the membership of the company to the asset protection trust. The company is then owned by the asset protection trust, not the person. So if the person is sued, the person is only a beneficiary of a trust, not an owner of the asset. Using a company allows the person to handle the assets even though he or she does not own them. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 1, Daytona Beach, FL, 32117 Telephone: 386-615-9007. E-mail: mikep @pylelaw.com or www.pylelaw.com
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h, Christmas past. Most seniors remember it with warmth and nostalgia, shadow images of a sweeter, gentler time. We long for a return to quiet evenings gathered around a brightly lit tree, precious homemade ornaments, dancing reflections in strings and strands of light. Ah, Christmas, the wheezing and sneezing began as last winter’s dust and lint clouded the air. Miles of spidery strands of lights were spread on the floor; the alpha and omega of wiring. All had to be straightened before wrapping the tree to the tiptop and setting the angel on high. Lights! Action! BAZzazzZap! One bad bulb darkened all the strands. My vocabulary was broadened as dad tried to figure out which ‘blankitty blank blinking’ light was the culprit. Ah, Christmas and angel hair, my favorite. It conjured up images of heavenly creatures fluttering around my magical cedar tree. The tree didn’t look so magical in my grandpa’s back lot, but imagination works wonders. Mother would spend most of her time sweeping up dried needles. My brother would grudgingly help my dad reset the tree after it took a tumble when the cat tried to climb it. Angel hair made the tree look surreal, but the teeny shards of glass imbedded in Dad’s skin irritated his psoriasis. Mother tried to initiate joy as she peeled pieces of angel hair from the package. The stuff never did come out in one piece as advertised, so our tree looked like it came from the ER. No matter, the tree was the stuff of storybooks. Ah, Christmas, when the whole family gathered at the table for a feast of gluttony, scoops of lovingly prepared and treasured recipes. Aprons stained with spills would not be removed until everything was on the table and secure. Pass the bowls, the plates, pile it on high; this is not the day to diet. Of course, in those days, few people worried about dieting, calories didn’t count and food was not instantly accessible or available. Christmas was a gastronomic celebration without leftovers. Ah, Christmas, when you traveled to grandpa’s house crammed in the back of a ’37 Chevy, and it was so cold you could write your name on the windows. The heating systems and a noisy fan blowing minimal warmth, never reaching the rear seat though the seat was inches from the front. Ah, nostalgia, the ability to remember what we haven’t repressed. Nostalgia is a second coat of paint. It’s better crayons for our childhood coloring book. Many of us on the senior stage of life, try to walk while looking backwards, and we trip over progress and future. No, the Christmas we remember will never be again; it’s time to create memories for our children. When we were young, people didn’t buy things at the stores 365 days a year.
We didn’t have the Internet. A mouse was something we tried to trap. Gift cards came in a deck of 52. We actually saved, then shopped, and we’d never exchange. Current ads in which children pitch a hissy at the parent or they mock the gift selection would have resulted in a whipping, smacking, thrashing, grounding, bed without supper, or maybe all of the above. Ingratitude was a serious offense.
Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Parents always want to please their children so advertisers take advantage of that with music, color, joyous bells, and charity. Every trick is used to separate your common sense from your cash. It often works. There’s a reason why retailers call November’s date, Black Friday. Nostalgia is great, but the days of oranges and nuts in a stocking are over. We’re a consumer driven society. Now we shop so our neighbors can keep their jobs. Buy American is a patriotic imperative. Support your local merchants but don’t cross check prices with your phone scan. We’re supposed to avoid the Big Box stores to schmooze with mom and pop. We’re economically stressed but prodded to continue buying. It’s an economic doublebind; we’re shamed into spending and shamed when we don’t. Remember the days of lavishly decorated store windows displaying incredible toy trains and exquisitely dressed dolls in custom designed, colorful boxes? Gone are the sidewalks and roller skates. Today we shop internationally from the comfort of our easy chair and with only a mouse as our companion. We don’t wrap, stamp, or hand-deliver. A few clicks and our list is finished. Need a card to go with your virtual gift package? Type your personal message, then choose the accent and gender you want on the audio portion of the card. Our children and grands will remember their past electronically; through the magic of digital recordings, flash drives, thumb drives, cell phones, clouds and yet to come genius connections and storage. I’ve heard people wax nostalgically about DOS, Pac Man, Game Boys, and when Superman was a reporter not a Blogger. Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be, and yet it is. Nostalgia is whatever we wish to remember; with whomever we wish was with us; wherever the old paths lead us; whenever we choose to reminisce. Let’s enjoy our trip to the past, but hastily return to the present or we might miss out on now! ST
George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com
Beat Diabetes & Get Skinny Too! by Mitch Booth have two books to recommend for your holiday reading list. They are must reads for any reader who wants to be in control of the waistline battle ground and their long term health, both mental and physical. The first is called Gut And Psychology Syndrome by a mother of an autistic child who is also a M.D. and N.D. (naturopathic doctor). So passionate was her quest to heal her child, she acquired two advanced degrees: Masters Med Science (neurology) and Masters Med Science (nutrition). Her life alone would make a great read, but the gift of her knowledge has the possibility of changing the health of all who take the time to study her work. In a sentence: Health begins (and ends) in the gut: the 14' to 16' long system that starts in the mouth and ends at the trap door. It is home to a biomass of 10 trillion micro-organisms called beneficial human bacteria (probiotics). In a healthy adult, this biomass weighs 4 to 5 pounds. In a person who has been on endless rounds of anti-biotics, the composition of this mass changes. The good human friendly bacteria become supplanted with Candida Albicans, Bacteroids Clostridia, Streptococci, and Staphylococci. Any reader who has a loved one who has returned from a hospital stay with a new infection called MRSA, should read this book. The RS stands for antibiotic resistant staphylococci. Dr. Campbell-McBride M.D. is a consummate researcher publishing a bibliography 15 pages long of single spaced medical studies confirming this premise: compromised gut flora (called dsybiosis) is a major contributing component to autism, dyslexia, A.D.D., ADHD, schizophrenia, and depression. The dysbiosis is a critical element in the body's attempt to balance blood sugar when the normal flora has been compromised with the over use of antibiotics, ingesting foods in which hidden antibiotics are consumed on a regular basis. This condition becomes critical when large quantities of sugar, especially alcoholic beverages and sodas laden with corn sugar, are consumed along with refined carbohydrates —think Christmas cookies and bread. If you want a quick summary of this dysbiosis and sugary food (especially sodas), Google the 2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and their absolute link to type II diabetes and “the dietary consumption of salty carbs like chips and sugar sweetened beverages.” CNN reported this study in its Saturday health segment (12/15/12). They linked the spike in US childhood obesity as well as juvenile type II diabetes to the holy grail of American fast food: the salty/sugary seesaw addiction. This leads me to my second favorite read: Dr. Michael Murray's, Hunger Free Forever. The book offers a step by step solution to those who aren't diabetics, but feel tired, lethargic, or irritable after eating. They struggle to avoid white flour,
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azzie could just feel the sun warming her face as she sat in an old straight chair on the front porch of her and John’s new home. Her baby, Little John, lay across her legs sleeping as she slowly patted him on his tiny back. John had worked hard to get them this place, she thought as she and her baby sat enjoying the sun on this cold December day. Mazzie had found her soul-mate and John had found his. Little John would be born just a year later. Another thing that endeared John to her was his love of God. They often prayed together and spent hours reading John’s worn Bible by the kerosene lantern. John had started as a field hand and within a few months had been placed in charge of a small crew putting up fence. A smile slowly drifted across Mazzie’s face as she felt the first stirrings in her belly. It wouldn’t be long, she thought, before Little John would have a sister or a brother. She could see John as he walked toward their house along the winding lane from the farm headquarters. “What is he doing coming home this time of day,” she thought. John had not been himself over that last few days and seeing him walking and staring at the ground sent a cold chill up her back. He had taken a new job on the farm and was now working for one of the superintendents as an assistant. John took the job because it meant more money, but he did not like the man that was to be his boss, she thought as he came nearer. John walked into the yard without saying a word. He looked up and Mazzie could see the tears forming in his eyes. “What’s wrong John?” she asked. “We’ve got to leave here by tomorrow,” were the only words he could muster up. In shock, Mazzie could do no more than ask, “Why?” His new boss had told him that he was to start shorting the field hands. Field hands were paid by how much they picked. His superintendent told him to cheat the workers by leaving off every tenth bushel they picked. John had refused to do it. He and the superintendent had gotten into an argument and John was fired. He was told to leave the farm before lunch the next day. “I can’t cheat people.” It’s Christmas Eve,” she said to John as she walked into the bedroom and fell across
the bed sobbing with Little John lying beside her. “I didn’t know what else to do,” he said out loud. Soon Mazzie’s sobbing subsided and she sat up in the bed. She reached over and held John’s hand, squeezing it tightly. “I know,” she told him. For a long time they just sat there and held each other, and John started praying. He thanked God for all the things he had given him, a loving wife, a beautiful child, and one on the way. All he did was ask God to take care of them as they faced this trial in their life. Christmas Day would find them on their way back to Georgia.
Winding Roads
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There was hope for John and Mazzie; they would spend 65 years together before John would pass away in 1968 and Mazzie would follow a few years later. Five children would eventually make up their family. That family is still growing. John had a favorite verse that he often quoted about Christmas. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He and Mazzie lived by those words and another Bible verse: “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them.” For them it was the absolutely the true meaning of Christmas. ST You can contact Byron Spires via e-mail at windingroads@netzero.com
2nd Annual
Early New Years Eve Party Fundraiser
Monday, December 31 1-5 P.M. The Brannon Center 105 S. Riverside Drive (East Entrance) Historic Downtown, New Smyrna Beach Buffet • Dancing • Noisemakers Music by: The Marc Monteson Quartet $ 25 In Advance • $30 Day of Event
Tickets available at:
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Gone Bonkers (314) & SeaLand Real Estate (216) Flagler Ave. Southern Trends (334) & The Pennysaver (323) Canal St. TUI Pack ’n Ship, 1321 Saxon Dr. (near Publix) Hometown News, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 22 (Sunshine Park Mall), S. Daytona. You can also pay by at www.marcmontesonpromotions.com
Call 386-423-9760 For Information Partial proceeds benefit NSB Jazz Festival and The Mayor’s Golf Tournament Fund
Acupuncture For Diabetes
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iabetes type II is a disease that silently progresses during an individual's teen and adult years. It is fast becoming an epidemic in America. Scientists project that in the near future, one third of the population in the United States will develop diabetes type II. Currently, it is a sixth leading cause of death in Americans. It is complications from the disease that causes much physical and emotional suffering. Diabetes can lead to blindness, lower limb amputations, kidney damage, heart disease, and stroke. It may also be linked to increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. There are many risk factors and causes of diabetes type II. Rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy eating and drinking habits are the main factors that contribute to developing this silent disease. Stress from overwork or family issues, limited time to cook healthy meals at home, and eating more fast food and prepackaged processed foods are to blame for this tragic disease. These unhealthy living patterns are not only detrimental for the body, mind, and spirit but also increase the likelihood of developing diabetes.
If an individual has pre-diabetes or chronic diabetes type II symptoms, can it be cured? The answer is yes. Studies from China and around the world show that receiving weekly acupuncture treatments and drinking daily a speciallyformulated tea prescribed by a Chinese herbalist can lower blood glucose level and reduce insulin resistance. In addition, an individual needs to walk daily,
Acupuncture & Skin Care …by Dr. Lorenzo Phan OMD, A.P.
eat healthy foods, and limit total caloric intake. This is the Eastern approach to resolve a life-threatening condition. It is a safe, natural, and effective regimen to cure early stage diabetes type II without the harmful side effects of medication. Many Americans are not aware of this treatment option. If you, your family, or loved ones have diabetes type II in the early stage, please consider this natural approach. For more information or free consultation, contact Dr. Lorenzo Phan at 386-615-1203.
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Stop Pain Now With Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Chronic Neck And Back Pain By Nancy Herrington Two years ago my life changed when I got run over by a car, leaving me with chronic neck and low back pain ever since. I tried chiropractic care and epidural shots, all with only very temporary relief. A friend referred me to ARC, and I am amazed how well the treatments worked, and impressed with the thorough approach that both the Physical Therapist and the Acupuncturist displayed. Thanks for getting my life back! Bring this Ad to your first visit to receive a 50% discount for the initial Acupuncture Treatment.
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Common Causes Of Back Pain
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ack pain is one of the most common pain complaints faced by people today. The six most common causes of back pain are; • A simple muscle strain is the most common cause of low back pain, and most episodes will fade away completely within a few weeks. • Spinal stenosis. As we age, the spinal canal can become constricted, due in part to arthritis and other conditions—back pain and neuropathy in the legs can be the result. • A ruptured intervertebral disc, also called a herniated disc will need surgical intervention in most cases. • Discogenic back pain is the result of damage to the intervertabral disc, but without the disc herniation. Therefore people tend to opt for more conservative treatments like physical therapy or Acupuncture. • Spondylolisthesis causes back pain because adjacent vertebra become unstable and begins to slip. If the spine becomes unstable enough, back pain will be the result. • Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the small joints of the spine. Arthritis of the spine can cause back pain with movement. All of these six causes of back pain will either lead to, or are caused by Postural deficiency and Secondary muscle-guarding: • A structural imbalance such as a spinal curvature or pelvic mal-alignment can
cause pain due to impingement of the vertebrae. This can result in even worse pain due to impingement of the nerves emerging from in between the vertebrae.
Acupuncture & Physical Therapy by Jack Verhees, P.T. • These impingements will prevent a normal posture or even the ability to stand up straight which will cause certain muscle groups in the back to compensate and work harder than usual. When these muscles and tissues tighten up, pain will rise. • Your body’s own self-protecting mechanism triggered by the pain makes the muscles and surrounding tissues tighten up in order to protect the injured area. The tight muscles choke the blood circulation and the resulting poor supply of oxygen will cause an increase in pain— creating a vicious circle of pain. Acupuncture and physical therapy can break this vicious circle by first treating the symptoms and reducing your pain with the use of acupuncture. After the pain has subsided significantly, underlying problems are addressed. The patient is also instructed in preventative measures to achieve long lasting pain relief. ST If you have questions or need more information, please call 386-898-0908.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. If you do, you may risk losing out on a future opportunity. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's creative forces start revving up as you plan for the upcoming holidays. Practical aspects also emerge, especially where money is involved. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moments of doubt disrupt your otherwise clear sense of purpose. Don't ignore them. They could be telling you not to rush into anything until you know more. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A planned trip might have to be delayed. Plan to use this new free time to update your skills and your resume so you'll be ready when a new opportunity opens. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A flood of holiday party bids from business contacts allows you to mix work and pleasure.Your knowledge plus your Leonine charm wins you a new slew of admirers. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected act by a colleague complicates an agreement, causing delays in implementing it. Check out the motive: It's not what you might suspect.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)You might be leary of a frined who has forgotten your past generosity. There might be a reason for this behavior that you should know about. Ask. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful not to set things in stone. Much could happen over the next several days that will make you rethink some decisions and maybe change them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your plans to help provide holiday cheer for the less fortunate inspire others to follow your generous example. Expect welcome news by week's end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You're in your glory as you start planning for the holiday season ahead. Leave time to deal with a problem that needs a quick and fair resolution. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The upcoming holiday season provides a perfect setting for strengthening relationships with kin and others. A new contact has important information. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of fretting over a cutting remark by a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburst of envy of your well-respected status among colleagues and superiors. ST
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If you think you have any of the following you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study: • Alzheimer's Disease • Osteoarthritis • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Hypertension • Type II Diabetes • Skin Infection • Celiac Disease
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Favorite Foods Christmas Fruit Drops by Steven J. Austin 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 3 ⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 ⁄2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2 cups toasted rice cereal 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 ⁄2 cup red candied cherries, coarsely chopped 1 ⁄2 cup green candied cherries, coarsely chopped 11⁄2 cups white chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease large cookie sheet. 2. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in vanilla, then eggs, one at a time. Gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in cereal, walnuts, cherries, and 1 cup chocolate chips.
3. Drop dough by teaspoons, 1 inch apart, onto cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10-11 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with all the remaining dough. 4. Place remaining 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on Medium (50 percent power) about 2 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Place cookies on waxed paper; drizzle with melted chocolate. When chocolate is set, store cookies, with waxed paper between layers, in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3 months. Makes 6 dozen cookies. ST Each serving: About 100 calories, 6g total fat (2g saturated), 17mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 12g total carbs, 1g protein.
AT GREEN ACRES• DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA • Sports Medicine & Orthopeadic Rehabilitation • Medical Acupuncture • Massage Therapy • State-Of-The-Art Exercise Equipment • Bone Density And Body Composition Equipment • Fully Equipped Health Club • Heated Indoor Therapy Pool • Private One-On-One Gym • Family Owned And Operated Medicare Participating Provider
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Piano Lessons
• Would you like your child or grandchild to play? • Have you always wanted to play piano, but never had the time?
Experienced Teacher—20+ Years Great Location • Great Studio • Great Fun! Please Contact Terri Adams, Piano Instructor 386-290-4288 • terria1029@yahoo.com
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or the 133 million Americans living with chronic conditions, the best holiday gift is something that will make navigating the daily routine easier. Sweaters, pajamas, candy, and perfume are all nice, traditional, and thoughtful gifts for the compromised, but if you want to really show you care about their well-being, check out your local pharmacy for gifts that they use every day. It's sad to see seniors receive gifts of expensive perfume or cardigans that they will never enjoy because they can't open the bottle or unbutton the buttons Here are top 10 picks for holiday gifts that will be used and appreciated every day. • Medication Organizers ($1.50-$10): Help seniors keep track of their pills. Available in all sizes (daily, weekly) and shapes, they will give the whole family peace of mind that the right pill is being taken at the right time. • Pill Cutter ($3): Many pills and tablets need to be halved or quartered. These handy tools offer precise cutting with little effort. • Pill Punch ($8): Easily pushes an individual pill through sealed card packag-
ing that those with arthritis frequently have trouble manipulating. • ID Bracelet ($7 and up): Alerts medics to important medical information such as allergies to penicillin, etc. • Item Grabber ($28): This sturdy claw-like hand tool can be used to retrieve the box of crackers from the top shelf or a slipper that got kicked too far under the couch. • Adjustable cane ($27): A handsome cane compresses to a 5-inch-long stick— much like a collapsible umbrella. Discreetly placed in a purse or coat pocket, it can be quickly and easily assembled to provide support whenever needed. • Rollator ($160): A luxurious walker with higher quality wheels and brakes, with a basket for shopping and a handy bench to stop and rest. • Compression stockings ($12-$124): Helps increase blood circulation in legs and provide more comfort. • Sock donner ($25): Makes putting on socks or compression hose a breeze, and helps to increase independence in dressing. • Accessible bathroom aids ($27$100): Handheld water sprayers, toilet seat benches, and bathtub safety rails installed create a safe haven. ST
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Rebecca M. Becker Elder Law Attorney & Mediator
Dedicated to helping you and your family be prepared for whatever life brings. “Legal preventive maintenance” for peace of mind. Providing for your health care, your loved ones, and your property through:
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• Health Care Directives & DPOAs • Asset Protection • Probate Avoidance • Medicaid • Wills & Trusts • Probate • Guardianships • Real Estate “Personal & Confidential Attention in a Comfortable Atmosphere”
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about qualifications and experience.
Social Security Gift Special to Seniors Today
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t’s very likely that during the holiday season you’ve been spending a bit of time and money getting gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Why not take a moment and give yourself a holiday gift? We have a suggestion, and while it won’t cost you a penny, it could be one of the best (and easiest) financial steps you ever take for your future. Give yourself the gift of your own Social Security Statement. You can get yours online at www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement The online Social Security Statement is simple, easy to use, and provides estimates you can use to plan for your retirement. It also provides estimates for disability and survivors benefits, making the Statement an important financial planning tool. Your Statement also allows you to determine whether your earnings are accurately posted to your Social Security records. This feature is important because Social Security benefits are based on average earnings over your lifetime. To get a personalized online Statement, you must be age 18 or older and must be able to provide information about yourself that matches information already on file with Social Security. In addition, Social Security uses Experian, an external authentication service provider, for further verification. You must provide identifying infor-
mation and answer security questions in order to pass this verification. Social Security will not share your Social Security number with Experian, but the identity check is an important part of this new, thorough verification process. When your identity is verified, you can create a My Social Security account with a unique user name and password to access your online Statement. In addition, your online Statement includes links to information about other online Social Security services, such as applications for retirement, disability, and Medicare. This holiday season, it’s likely you’ll be hearing some of your friends and family saying “you shouldn’t have” as they receive their gifts from you. That’s something to look forward to. Be sure that you don’t find yourself saying “I should have” when it comes to planning your own financial future. Get your online Social Security Statement and look it over. Do it again next year. It may be the best gift you can give to yourself in the long run. Your free gift is waiting at www.soc ialsecurity.gov/mystatement ST You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and use our automated telephone services. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.
Acupuncture For Pain Control
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ain, an unpleasant sensation that occurs in response to tissue injury, is a normal process that lets us know when something is wrong. Our nervous system is made up of the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (nerve fibers, nerve endings, receptors) nervous systems, which work together, transmitting signals to and from the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body via nerve fibers. Gate Control And Endorphins If the spinal cord is overloaded with various signals transmitted by A-delta fibers, areas of our spinal cord can act as a gate, blocking the transmission of pain signals via C-fibers, thus diminishing or eliminating pain. Furthermore, our brain and spinal cord is capable of producing endorphins, a morphine-like substance, or other neurotransmitters, which can further block pain signals to the brain. Acupuncture And Pain Relief Acupuncture, which originated in China nearly five thousand years ago, is a treatment for pain and illness in which thin needles are positioned under the surface of the skin at specific points on the body. Due to our better understanding of pain, we realize that needle stimulation via acupuncture can close the gate and block the stimulation of pain signal within A-delta fibers located in or just under the skin or muscle. Acupuncture can also activate the release of endorphins within
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our central nervous system to further reduce the transmission of pain signals.
Where Does It Hurt? by Dr. Yong Tsai
Its Limitations There is no doubt that some musculoskeletal pain can be effectively treated with acupuncture. Because pain is our body’s alarm signal, it is crucial to understand and find the root of the problem. Camouflaging pain is like switching off a fire alarm and letting the fire burn, which can create a false sense of security to both physician and patient that the fire is under control. At times, pain can be caused by a severe underlying disease, such as inflammatory muscle disease or rheumatoid arthritis, severe disc herniation, or spinal stenosis, and can’t be treated with acupuncture alone. In conjunction with modern medicine, soft tissue manipulation, and therapeutic massage, acupuncture can be a powerful tool to manage musculoskeletal pain and disorders. However, it is clear that acupuncture should be used as a tool to support conventional pain management, not as a substitute.
For more information, please call Dr. Tsai at 386-676-0307.
10 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress by Timothy J. O'Brien, MS, http://hyperstress.com hatever your holiday stress may be caused by Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year's Eve, there are ways to ease the pressure so you can actually enjoy the holiday. Here are 10 tips for Happier Holidays. (P.S. They also work all year round). 1. Hide: It works nearly every time. If you need a little break, admit it and seek refuge. Go to a private place and take a few long deep breaths and sing your favorite holiday tune to regroup. 2. Rehearse the worst, then, if it happens, you've already made advance preparations. Since the worst seldom happens, you can make a game out of what does. 3. Get organized early. List all your holiday chores: cards if you send them, decorating the house, gifts, special cooking, wrapping, mailing, and shopping. Just listing everything you have to do will help you to feel less harried. Set a schedule, and do a little every day. Check items off your list as you complete them. This will show you your progress. Address a card or two per day. Wrap a present while you watch a favorite TV show. Remember, procrastination is the real Grinch. 4. Reinstate the draft; get everyone in the house to help. Share the fun, share the duties. Children, too... just confine them to one room so if they make a mess you only have one room to redecorate come spring. 5. Use modern innovations to make your traditions easier. Say you have five dozen cookies to send in with Johnny or Mary for the school party. Throw away the "from scratch" recipe. Buy a tube of ready mix cookie dough, and cook them two minutes less than the directions say (it makes them chewy). Put some sprinkles on the cookies and swear the children to secrecy. This creates little mess and is fast.
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6. Moderation, and "this too will pass." No matter what we think to the contrary, there will only be 31 days in December this year. If things get rough, start the count down. Look forward to something in January, like December being over. Use moderation in eating, drinking, and spending. You don't want a head, belt, or debt hangover. 7. Empathy works when you think the world is out to get you. Look around. There are undoubtedly others who are worse off. If you see someone struggling, offer to help, if appropriate. Focus on what you do have, and count your blessings. Remember, love is free to share. It comes in unlimited supply to those who use it. 8. QTIP: The next time you're in a holiday traffic jam, stuck in a slow checkout line, or your online order doesn't go through, remember QTIP, and quit taking it personally. The checkout line isn't there to drive you crazy. The stoplight is not a part of a plan to ruin your day. Don't get upset about what is beyond your control. 9. Contrarian shoppers start early and end early. Take an early lunch and shop on off-days at the mall. Shop online, the prices are often good, and many online stores now include free shipping. What can't you find at Amazon? Have a detailed list of gifts with alternates if your first choice isn't available. Consider shopping year round for the holidays. Often, summer sales mean better gifts at a lower price next year. 10. The Chemistry of Joy will see you through. There is an actual chemistry of joy and happiness that occurs within us. It is a chemical reaction caused by signals our brain gives to our autonomic nervous system. A positive, happy outlook triggers immune strengthening responses in our body. Laugh, enjoy humor, sing, and think about the joy you give to others and the joy that others give you. ST
Magnolia Gardens An Apartment Community Designed Especially for the Senior Citizen 62 Years Of Age and Older. Rent is based on income. Applications will be accepted in person at
Magnolia Gardens Apartments 1031 4th Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Call today for more information and to schedule your appointment for placing an application for housing Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
(386) 255-9113 1 Bedroom Apartments Magnolia Gardens is a beautiful community that offers 88 one bedroom apartments. The apartments have carpet, stove, refrigerator, water, trash removal, air conditioning, pest control, and maintenance. Common areas include coin–op laundry, inside mailboxes, attractively decorated community room, and lobbies.
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I.V. Chelation Therapy An alternative treatment. Now available in Ormond Beach. Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease Cerebral Vascular Disease For further information stop by, or call:
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Creating Great Legs Everyday! Our experienced physicians provide on site Diagnostic Duplex Ultrasound allowing for specific treatments and procedures individualized for each patient. • Local Physicians • Medicare Providers • Florida Healthcare Providers • Three Convenient Locations
Humane Society Update by Tyler Stover
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re you still looking for gifts for your favorite pets? With so many options out there, it can seem overwhelming. However, that Halifax Humane Society has many highend options that won’t break your budget. One great gift you can offer to your pet is to improve its nutrition. HHS offers Blackwood dog food at affordable rates right at the shelter. Blackwood pet foods are made in the U.S. using quality ingredients that are slow cooked in small batches. HHS is the only retail outlet within an 80-mile radius of Daytona Beach to offer Blackwood foods. HHS also offers American-made pet beds and crates for prices that are often lower than what you might find at large discount stores. A crate can be used as a tool for house training for dogs, and it can limit a pet’s access to certain areas of the house. Crates also provide a safe method of transportation for animals in the car. Once trained, many pets actually love their crate, as they see it as a safe, personal space. Remember that animals should not be left in a crate for extended periods, and a crate should never be used for punishment. The Weiss Walkie is a special leash designed to eliminate leash pulling without causing pain to your dog. It works by wrapping around your dog’s chest, shifting the center of balance away from its neck. When a dog pulls on its Weiss Walkie, it feels a small amount of pressure against its chest, which naturally causes it to stop pulling and become calm. The Weiss Walkie is available at Halifax Humane Society for both small and large dogs. Finally, almost any pet would love a new toy or two. HHS offers a wide variety of toys for cats and dogs, including Kong toys for power chewing dogs. There is also a selection of gently used toys available at bargain rates. ST Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-2744703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhuma nesociety.org
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Chevy loves to go for a drive. Will you take him for a ride to his forever home?
Aspen wants to go sledding. He loves to curl up in your lap too.
Bombshell thinks she could be a model. She is as loving as she is pretty too!
Tobie is so happy to play outside. He would love to romp in your backyard.
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any celebrations revolve around food, and this is especially true during the holiday season. It’s a time when the risk of foodborne illnesses increases. Often food poisoning is mistaken for the flu, since their symptoms are often the same. Let’s take the risk off the table by diligently working to prepare safe, happy meals for all your holiday gatherings. Follow these safe food practices, to do your part in ensuring safe holiday meals. Clean: Wash hands and food preparation equipment and surfaces often. Separate: Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from other foods in the shopping cart, grocery bags, refrigerator, and on all preparation surfaces. Cook: Use a food thermometer to insure that all foods are cooked to the proper temperature. Don’t forget leftover; when reheating foods make sure they are heated thoroughly and to the proper temperature. Chill: Refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and other perishables within two hours of purchasing or cooking. When the temperature outside is above 90 degrees, the time
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Defrost properly: Never defrost food at room temperature. Defrost in the refrigerator, in the microwave oven, or under cold running water. Food thawed using the last two methods should be cooked immediately. Allow enough time to properly thaw food. For example, a 20 pound turkey will need two to three days to thaw completely in the refrigerator. Never cook a partially thawed turkey as the inside will not reach a high enough temperature. Do not taste food that looks or smells questionable. When in doubt, throw it out! ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.
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Remember the good ’ol days when warmed up with a steamy cup of hot chocolate? Well here is to reminiscing about the days! 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 11⁄2 cups of water Dash of salt 41⁄2 cups of milk 1. Heat chocolate and water in 11⁄2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth 2. Stir in sugar and salt. Then Heat to boiling, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered 4 minutes stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Heat just until hot (do not boil, because skin will form on top). 3. Beat with old fashion hand beater until foamy, or stir until smooth. Serve. ST
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That guy Actor Malcolm ___ Warner Throng Historic time Give a speech Lawyers' org. Mexican street musicians Deteriorate CSI evidence Easter bouquet Insist on Racetrack tipster Greek H Pick a target Water nymph The Red Planet Curved line Knob on a shield Of a pelvic bone Weep loudly Right angle Guitarist Lofgren Tidbit Slanted typeface ___ choy Wicked Showy yellow flowers Anger Buckwheat pancakes Of course Mayday! Marsh plant Ram's mate
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Moments In Time The History Channel
• On Dec. 30, 1853, the United States acquires 30,000 square miles of land in what is now southern New Mexico and Arizona for $15 million. The purchase settled the dispute over the location of the Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas, and established the final boundaries of the southern United States. • On Dec. 28, 1869, the Knights of Labor, a labor union of tailors in Philadelphia, holds the first Labor Day ceremonies in American history. In 1894, Congress designated the first Monday in September a legal holiday for all federal employees and the residents of the District of Columbia. • On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba. Baseball was introduced in Cuba around 1864, when some students returned home from studying in the United States and introduced their fellow islanders to the bat and ball. • On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is born in Mississippi. When he died in 1990, Hall was the oldest licensed driver in
the United States. In his nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind. • On Dec. 26, 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of many of the country's railroads. The Railroad Control Act stated that within 21 months of a peace treaty, the railroads would be returned to their owners. In March 1920, the railroads became private property once again. • On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of people turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people— a place of beauty where ordinary folks could see high-quality entertainment. It remains the largest indoor theater in the world. • On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Within days, the Soviets had secured the capital of Kabul after overcoming fierce but brief resistance from the Afghan army. ST
Strange But True Ballet Shoes Last One Hour? by Samantha Weaver
It's not known who made the following sage observation: “The sharper your words are, the more they'll hurt if you have to swallow them.” Those who study such things say that Southerners watch more television than residents of any other region of the country. Any given major ballet company will go through about 3,000 pairs of toe shoes every year. Under normal use,
one pair will last for about one hour of performing. If you average out the depth of the world's seas and the elevation of the land, you'll find that the ocean is four times as deep as the land is high. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, died in 1919, at the age of 78. His last words were, “What a pity I have to go now just when I was beginning to show promise!”ST
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