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April 24, 2015
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Background Sound… he other day, having dinner with friends at a local restaurant, we could hear the over-powering sounds of music and found ourselves speaking much louder in order to be heard. The restaurant’s loud background music brought to mind the problem I had been having with watching television. I mentioned this and, to my surprise, others at the table had the same problem. Thank goodness, my hearing was not the problem. Watching television, you sometimes wonder if your hearing has gone down the tubes. You have trouble hearing the conversation between the actors because the loud background music. You turn up the television and whattaya get? More background music instead of a more distinct conversational inneraction between the stars. It is wonderful that we can now get so many shows on television because of numerous technical upgrades and remakes. Yet the older shows like Eddie Duchin that was on the other day was wonderful and so easy to enjoy! We heard so much music of our times—clear, beautiful sounds that did not interfere with the stars conversations. Perhaps it’s a sign of the times to cover over the conversations with loud music— in order to mimic the way our real life has become—loud and over-riding all you have to say. Sometimes I think that is why I enjoy writing so much. I can say what I want, take my time with nothing interfering.
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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden I checked Google and found that this is a common complaint, “I just had the X1 system installed in my entire house today. On every set, the background music in a drama series is so overly loud that we can't hear the characters. I went through torment getting this installed, am I going to have to take another day off work to get it adjusted? I can't find anything in the setup mode to correct the problem.” Under another heading, I read one person’s answer: “Often the problem lies with the creative personnel involved. Consider that the director, editor, and sound designer have all heard the same lines of dialogue quite literally hundreds of times. They will subsequently push the background music up too high, because to their ears, the dialogue is still perfectly clear. As an audience hearing the content for the first time however, we struggle to hear it.” All in all, I think there will come a time when we can once again hear the message of the characters in the shows. Those in charge want us to continue to enjoy television, movies, etc. The main thing is that I am glad it isn’t that I am losing my hearing! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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Attention Class: Late Nite Catechism Special to Seniors Today atechism classes are never as much fun—or as hilarious—as when they are led by Sister in the international hit comedy Late Nite Catechism by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. Late Nite Catechism will be presented at The Peabody in Daytona Beach May 6, 2015 at 2 P.M. Tickets are $26 & $39 plus fees and are available by calling 800.982.ARTS, visiting the box office at 600 Auditorium Blvd., or going to www. PeabodyDaytona.com Generous group discounts are available by calling 386.671.3466. Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back—sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully—to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of students (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the students for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant. These abrupt mood swings are bound to strike a resonant chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school, with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm. The Catholic Register (Toronto) said, “The show appeals to Catholics and nonCatholics alike since Sister clearly explains religious references in lighthearted ways
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while maintaining a serious tone that isn’t too preachy and far from being saccharine.” The New York Times declared “Late Nite Catechism speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one church.” Late Nite Catechism, which was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award in New York and recently won the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Lead Performance for Maripat Donovan, is currently playing in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, St. Louis, Vancouver, Scottsdale, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago, where it has been playing to full “classes” since it opened in 1993. Productions in Boston, Sydney, and Melbourne recently ended after playing two years in each city. Sister is always available for private classes and fundraisers through Entertainment Events, Inc. at (877) FUNNY NUN. For information, please contact Helen Riger at 386.671.8252 or rigerh@codb.us
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What’s Happening Around Town… Open Forum Educational Series Make plans now to attend this community open forum educational series and enjoy a complementary lunch too! Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast will host the seminar: Unraveling And Solving The Complexity Of Healthcare with presenter John R. Patrick, President of Attitude LLC. on Wed., April 29 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B. The first 40 attendees to call in their reservation will receive a free signed copy of Dr. Patrick’s new book Health Attitude. RSVP to 386.586.4440.
Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or illfitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information days. The seminars are scheduled for 4 P.M on Monday, April 27 in Palm Coast and Tuesday, May 26 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation by calling 386.868.0741.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions with new evening seminars on Tues., May 5 or June 2 at 6 P.M.; or day seminars on Thurs., May 7 or June 4 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@ yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. 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 386.767.6542.
Health Expo Come to a free health and senior expo on May 21 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Volusia Mall, 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd. Enjoy travel & leisure, health & wellness, fun shopping, workshops, free health screenings, nutrition, senior living, community resources, and giveaways. For more details, please call Buckler Promotions at 386.860.0092 or visit www.bucklershows.com
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Award winning local writers Bart Teracino and Dan Spellacy bring their ground breaking comedy-drama Filomena’s to the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center On May 29 & 30 at 7:30 P.M. and May 31 at 2:30 P.M. The play centers around the escapades of a multi-generational Brooklyn New York Italian family, who live above their restaurant Filomena’s. This is an exciting play you won’t want to miss! Tickets can be purchased online at ormond beach.org for $15.
Plan now to attend the 43rd annual Art In The Park on Sat., May 2 and Sun., May 3 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. presented at Rockefeller Garden, 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach. Free parking, and admission and a kids craft zone. Art displayed in oils, wood, pottery, jewelry, stitchery, sculptures, and more. Featuring over 100 boths! For more information, call 386.676.3241.
Health & Safety Expo The Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach will host a free Health & Safety expo, located on level one, next to ticket counters on Friday May 22 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Come get useful health and safety information from local experts on topics such as simple self defense, fitness, nutrition, and much more. The first 50 attendees to bring the ad on page A-2 in Seniors Today to the DBIA booth and receive a free gift bag. Free parking too! A fun day for all!
Free Blood Pressure Checks High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because it often has no warning signs and many people don’t know they have it. It can increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Get your blood pressure checked from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Mondays, May 4 and 18, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. For more information, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.
Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? 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 Thurs., Sat., May 16; Thurs., June 11; and Sat., July 11 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311.
Italian Festival Come out and enjoy the Italian Festival hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, April 30–May 3 at 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. The Festival will offer the pizza, beer, wine, desserts, musical entertainment, carnival rides, games, and much more! Fun for the whole family!
Peabody Show Catechism classes are never as much fun—or as hilarious—as when they are led by Sister in the international hit comedy Late Nite Catechism; an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back—sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully—to the children they once were. Late Nite Catechism will be presented at The Peabody in Daytona Beach May 6 at 2 P.M. Tickets are $26 & $39 plus fees and are available by calling 800.982.ARTS, visiting the box office at 600 Auditorium Blvd., or going to www.PeabodyDaytona.com Generous group discounts are available by calling 386.671.3466.
Vendors Wanted The Ormond Beach FOE #3800 Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for the Bargain and Treasure Flea Market that will take place on Sat., Aug. 29 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Tables are $15 or 2 for $25. To reserve your table, call Fran at 386.673.3836.
Support Group Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386.214.3833. Multiple Myeloma Join Florida Hospital Flagler the second Tuesday of every month at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classroom D, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast for the multiple myeloma support group. This group offers emotional support and educational opportunities and a chance to meet others who are also dealing with similar challenges and provide support for one another. To learn more, call oncology social worker Deborah Duvall at 386.586.2065 or Arnold Levine at 386.446.1906.
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Art In The Park – May 2 & 3, 2015 Special to Seniors Today he 43 annual Art In The Park will be held in Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd. Thousands of people attended last year’s event and it sold out with over 100 participants, including artists and crafters, entertainment, food vendors, and activities to please all visitors. There are still a few spots left for artists at this year’s event. Arts and crafts will be judged. In the fine arts category, a single award of $1,500 will be made for Best In Show which will be displayed at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Eight others, four fine artists, and four crafters will receive a total of eight awards: First Place $400, Second Place $300, Merit Award $200, and Honorable Mention $100. For the young artists, the event will feature a Kids’ Craft Zone (free) which will be located inside The Casements. Kids are invited to come and make a special gift for their mother for Mother’s Day and they can also contribute to the mural. Spanos Motors will have a canvas car that people are encouraged to sign or draw a picture. New this year is a coloring contest for children ages 2–10 years old. This contest is sponsored by PBG, Professional Business Group. There will be arts to please everyone from acrylics to wood, and everything in between. With Mother’s Day only a week
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later on May 10, this is a great event to find unique and lasting gifts from among beautiful paintings, photographs, and distinctive pieces of hand crafted work. While shopping, strolling, or dining, there will be a variety of musical entertainment. The Docs Of Dixie, Bobby Meeks, and Tie Dye Road will perform on Saturday and on Sunday 2 Guys With Horns, Dan Allen, and Chuck Morel will entertain. Food vendors will offer an array of items to satisfy every appetite. Greg’s Seafood and Bar-B-Que will have ribs, chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp, fish, and fried food on the menu. Joe’s Lemonade will serve a variety of lemonades plus salads, gyros, and snacks. You can get ice cream novelties, snacks, and pop from SWEET! In addition to kettle corn, Holy Cow Kettle Corn will have a variety of other fun snacks. You can celebrate with the artists and your community each of the two days between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. In addition, The Casements will be open for tours on both days providing an excellent opportunity to see this beautiful historic building. When touring The Casements, you may like visiting the Children’s Art Exhibit in The Gallery presented by the Ormond Beach Art Guild. Come out and have a great weekend of culture, history, shopping, fun, and food at this amazing annual event.
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What Is This Thing Called Age? by George & Peggy Goldtrap
You are Invited to a free Luncheon Seminar
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“Unraveling And Solving The Complexity Of Healthcare!” John R. Patrick is President of Attitude LLC and former VP of Internet Technology at IBM. John was a founding member of the World Wide Web Consortium at MIT in 1994, a founding member and past chairman of the Global Internet Project, and a member of the Internet Society and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a Fellow of the IEEE. John has served on a number of boards including Danbury Hospital from 2003 to 2013. He is currently a board member at OCLC and a member of the WCHN Biomedical Research Institute Advisory Council. John is the author of Net Attitude, published by Perseus Publishing. He lives in Danbury, Connecticut and Palm Coast, Florida with his wife Joanne. His website is at attitudellc.org and you can contact him at john@healthattitude.org
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reat news. Statistics prove that 60 is the new 40 which means we’re not nearly as old as we thought. GAG is 78, almost, so he’s only 18 years into his dotage. What is this thing called age? It’s physical. Bummer! Beyond that, what? People are born, people die but what is the mischief tin-between? As the King of Siam once said… ‘Is a puzzlement!’ Since no one knows how long that will last, that should make everyday a surprise. Now that I’ve learned that we’re not as old statistically as we thought we were, wow… that opens up an entirely new horizons and opportunities. Maybe those dreams I thought had died, are only asleep and can be roused with fresh ideas. Our youngest son is 47—47? Our baby? That was depressing to learn. We had no idea he was that old. Someone asked recently to state the birthdays of our children and I didn’t know the years. Once the diapers went away we never have paid much attention to that detail. We just mailed more money on the appropriate day. How old they were becoming didn’t seem to matter. The realization that our baby was pushing 50 was, to say the least, a wake-up call. Our energy has been boosted by the realization that our 47 year old baby has not reached the new middle age. He’s still a statistical young person which, in effect, means, his momma and daddy are spring chickens; even though it’s been a rough spring—in the pecking order. A local teacher died recently after battling a serious illness for ten years. On her last day of life, she taught school, made lesson plans, went home, and died. She never discussed her illness with the students, therefore, her problems and pain did not define her life. She lived up-to-the-minute. What an example—albeit unknown until it was over. That’s the spirit we hope to have. Moving, learning, expanding, exploring, thinking positive, loving to the last breath. We keep an ever growing list of things we want to experience before death. When, someone ask, do we think we will live long enough to complete the list, we always answer,
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap “Hope not!” Hopefully there will always be new challenges breaking before us— new roller coasters to ride. One of our favorite quotes is from a Norman Vincent Peale book. Peale’s father was seriously ill and the doctor was called to the home. After spending some time with the father, the doctor informed the family that the man had passed away, and then the doctor said: ‘The light of reason was in his eyes until the day I closed them.’ How beautiful. How powerful. All people could exit the planet like that. Now that we’ve learned we are just universe youngsters, we are planning that trip we thought was unaffordable. Maybe we’ll plan more than one. We’re looking at bungee jumping in Australia, (well…. Peg is, Gag will probably be taking a nap). Maybe Peg will buy a new camera. Maybe, George will finish that next book—maybe another cow will jump over the moon—or maybe we’ll just sit on the patio, listen to the ocean, drink in the glory of creation while sipping a glass of sweet tea, or just feel the kiss of salt air and sun, and integrate that picture into every brain cell until our imagination explodes. Yeah, that sounds like a good plan for a couple, newly matured seniors, statistically younger today. Oh… and we threw out the clocks and calendars. Several years ago, George was taking our autistic grandson on a ride through the Ormond Beach loop on our Honda scooter. Under the canopy of those giant oak trees, our grandson asked… ‘Papa, what are you going to be when you grow up?’ Then about 63, George responded, ‘I don’t really know son… I haven’t given it much thought.’ Indeed… neither have either of us… and now we get to re-think the whole concept. As someone once said… “age is just a matter of mind… if you don’t mind… it doesn’t matter.”
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Family-Tradition-Tragedy-Pizza! Served In Ormond Beach Special to Seniors Today ward winning local writers Bart Teracino and Dan Spellacy bring their ground breaking Comedy-Drama Filomena’s to the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. The play centers around the escapades of a multi-generational Brooklyn, New York Italian family, who live above their restaurant Filomena’s. “The public support of this play will help transform the Arts Center into a true community theater,” said Spellacy, co-writer who is also directing the production. Mr. Spellacy has also directed and produced the very popular Ormond Beach Follies, which has become an annual must see. “Loved it! It brought me to both tears and laughter, especially at the end”—Linda H “Very powerful!”—Kevin D The show will be performed at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 North US 1, Ormond Beach, Fri. and Sat., May 29 & 30 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 P.M. Tickets are $15 reserved seating. Call or visit the Box Office: Tues.-Fri., 12-5 P.M.
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at 386.676.3375. All proceeds to benefit Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ormond beach.org
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April 24, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-9 Identical 80-Year-Old Twin Brothers Living Free Of Heart Failure NAPSA
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Antiques Historic Newspapers by Larry Cox
Q: I have a collection of newspapers covering the deaths of Princess Diana and John Kennedy, Jr. I also have several issues about the Boston Red Sox 2005 season and special Jackie Kennedy tribute editions. —Dorothy, Coventry, RI A: The newspapers you have would probably retail for less than $25 each. I assume all were published in the United States. Certain French and British editions covering the death of Princess Diana command higher prices. A good source for historic papers is Timothy Hughes, P.O. Box 3636, Williamsport, PA 17701; tim@rarene wspapers.com and www.rarenewspap ers.com *** Q: I have a painting on oil cloth of a dancing girl with veils painted in such a way that it looks several dimensions deep. I can't find an artist's signature. What can you tell me about it? —Beverly, New Smyrna, FL A: This technique is called gouache, sometimes spelled gauche. Although
in some ways it is similar to watercolor, it is different in that the materials used are modified so that the ratio of pigment to water is increased. This gives the piece a much greater reflective quality and is why your dancing girl appears to be layered, because technically it is. To find out about the value of your artwork, you should consult a professional art appraiser. *** Q: I have inherited a 1957 Chrysler 300 automobile. I would like to find other owners so I can learn more about this model of Chrysler. —Ed, Memphis, TN A: Contact the Chrysler 300 Club International, Inc, for owners of the 1955-65 automobiles. Contact is P.O. Box 40, Benson, MD 21018.
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Books Rightsize... Right Now! Reviewed by Larry Cox long with death, divorce, job loss, and major illness, moving is one of life's most stressful experiences. For the many Americans in transition, this handy guide will make moving and downsizing a little easier. Regina Leeds is the author of nine books, including the national bestseller One Year To An Organized Life. She points out that moving is rarely an enjoyable experience and more often than not can be overwhelming. Just the thought of packing, hauling, and the chaotic clutter of boxes can send most of us in a tailspin. In her new easy-to-use guide, Rightsize... Right Now! The 8-Week Plan To Organize, Declutter, And Make Any Move Stress-Free she outlines functional steps for a successful move. She reveals how to: make a budget, find suitable movers, set up moving day for each room in the house, organize and pack a child's room, and visualize the new home so that the transition will be more sane. She even suggests ways
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Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of April 27 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. Turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how you can resolve them. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems snarled. You might be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to ask for suggestions. One or two might even turn out to be helpful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make all the changes in your proposals that you feel are necessary before you submit them to your colleagues. You'll come off looking more decisive that way. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment. Enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real takecharge person you are. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you let yourself believe that someone really cares. Expect your partner to be extraloving right now.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It's a good time to shed any doubts about your abilities. You've proved yourself in the past, so accept that you'll do just as well with the new challenge ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your suspicions might be on the mark, but unless you can prove what you assume, you need to exercise that Scorpion discretion and let events unfold. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A family matter is given to you to resolve because you have the gift for bringing quarrelsome kinfolk together. Don't neglect your career obligations. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Someone of importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defend your methods with logic and facts. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Consider getting away despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You'll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse.
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of the new biotech industries. When he thinks about the agenda his billions affords him, he should think about why he lost one of his peers in 2011. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple computers, passed from pancreatic cancer at age 56. He lost a friend; our country lost a national treasure. Let’s put hidden agendas (HA) aside and look for the hero of our story. Enter Dr. Oz, who has now gone on record affirming the WHO position: glyphosate and related GMO products should be labeled, so that the consumer can decide whether to consume them. Why would such a reasonable proposal garner so such hostility by his peers and in the media? The viciousness of the attacks clearly points to HA disease. One man can’t be expected to defend freedom of choice alone. Our ‘movie’ needs a champion—a corporate champion with an open agenda labeled on every product they sell. Enter a nutraceutical company dedicated to food integrity without GMOs, pesticides, herbicides, and hidden hormones (which are now also modified). Natural Factors, based in Vancouver, Canada, is that corporation, and I’m proud to have partnered with them for over 16 years. Love Whole Foods has a corporate mantra: science driven (no hidden agendas), performance delivered with food that has not been manipulated or contaminated. We started as the first source of organic food products in Volusia-Flagler over 20 years ago. We were also the first Wholefood store in Florida. Natural Factors has now raised our industries standards even higher with a new Whole Earth & Sea food supplement line. Whole Earth & Sea is the most hypoallergenic, pure food-based multiple supplement available today. There is no other line in the marketplace where they contract with local farmers to guarantee organic sources for their final product. These farms are in the Lake district of Kelowna, BC, Canada, and these farmers are not only stewards of the seeds grown, but they practice bio-sustainable agriculture which sustains the nutrients in the soil. How vital is the soil? Over two feet thick in some places! All elements are then checked for GMO cross contamination and pesticide residue from neighboring farms. So how do you fight HA (Hidden Agenda) Disease and support Dr. Oz? Get informed and start voting by using your wallet. Don’t trade with companies that simply green wash their products while their corporate boards support the biotech industries. To help you fall in Love with the earth that sustains you, come to either of our two locations and take advantage of Earth Day pricing on select Natural Factor products. Feeling a little stressed by all the fear generated by the doomsday predictions HA disease generates? Don’t stress! I’ll throw in a free copy of the Adrenal Stress Connection, with purchase of featured products. It is a 135 page survival guide to Whole Wellness. Now that’s a great way to start your own agenda!
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April 24, 2015
Tails From The Front by Tyler Stover he 5th Annual Mutt Strutt was the most successful to date, raising over $50,000 for our community’s animals in need. Approximately 1,200 people participated in the March 28 event, along with hundreds of four-legged friends on the World’s Most Famous Beach. Supporters ran or walked north along the beach from the Daytona Beach Bandshell, turning around at a halfway point and returning for a post-race party and awards. A cool morning gave way to a beautiful sunny day, perfect for enjoying the beach with canine friends. This year’s event was buoyed by the tremendous support of Subaru of Daytona, which contributed a check for $14,389 as
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part of its “Share The Love” campaign. This amount was a match of the amount contributed on a national level by Subaru. HHS and Subaru of Daytona have collaborated on many events to support animals, including the Fur Ball, Island Party, and previous Mutt Strutt fun runs. HHS thanks Subaru of Daytona for being a leader for the animals of our community. To see pictures and videos from this year’s Mutt Strutt, visit the HHS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/halifaxhumane society You will also find information about HHS animals and other upcoming events on this page. HHS Paws Camp Returns This Summer Beginning in June, Halifax Humane Society will offer the Third Annual Pals
of Animal Welfare and Sheltering (PAWS) Summer Camp! The camp is open to children ages 8-11, and offers the perfect experience for a young animal lover. Six camps will be held this year, on the weeks beginning June 8, June 15, July 6, July 13, July 27, and August 3. The camp runs from 9 A.M.-3 P.M. daily at the HHS shelter at 2364 LPGA Boulevard. Children at the camp will gain firsthand experience learning about dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, marine life, and more. They will tour various areas of the HHS shelter, work with HHS staff, hear from the HHS veterinarian and certified dog trainer, and learn from wildlife experts that visit the camp. A field trip to the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet is also included in the camp.
Admission to the camp is $150/camper. This covers all five days of the camp, one t-shirt, snacks and drinks, field trip admission, and materials. Additional camp Tshirts will be available for purchase. To learn more, or to register your child for HHS PAWS Summer Camp, please visit www.HHSPawsCamp.org, or call 386. 274.4703, ext. 326. Please hurry, as space is limited to 20 children per class.
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Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-274-4703 ext. 320, or at tstover@hal ifaxhumanesociety.org
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ixty percent of people receiving Social Security are women, and the Social Security Administration has put together information that is specific to us. Here are just a few things from its booklet, What Every Woman Should Know: • Women who haven't worked can be covered by a spouse's benefits as early as age 62. • Women who are divorced can claim benefits on their former spouse's Social Security. File for both your own and his to see which will get the most money. If your divorced spouse is still working, you can claim your own benefits now and then see which are higher when he retires. Or you can claim his benefits now if he is retired and continue working, letting your own credits add up until you retire. (Beware: You'll pay $1 for every $2 over the allowed maximum earned, which is $15,720 for 2015.) • A woman has to have been married before divorce is 10 years and wait two years to claim his benefits.
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• If you're a widow, you can get benefits at age 60 or older as long as you don't remarry before reaching that age. • If you're been abused and need to flee and hide, they will issue you a new number as long as you have proof. • Be absolutely certain that your name, Social Security number, and earnings are correct on your W-2 form. When you receive your statement, check it carefully, especially the earnings. For more information, read and print out the 24-page booklet online at www. ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10127.pdf to make sure you don't miss any benefits, or see www.socialsecurity.gov/women You also can call 1.800.772.1213.
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Blessings In Disguise never thought it could happen to me —getting diagnosed with a disease or losing my job. People all around me were finding out they had cancer, diabetes, or other chronic ailments. I felt blessed to be healthy. The nightly news was filled with stories of big company layoffs and a high unemployment rate. I slept soundly knowing my job was safe. Then, amid winter's wrath, both happened to me. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Three years later, as my MS symptoms worsened, my company reorganized and my position was eliminated. My heart ached. I felt betrayed by my former company and by my boss for leading me to slaughter. How could they let me go when they knew I had MS and it would make it that much harder to find a new job? Discouraged, depressed, and confused, I spent my days on the couch crying and blowing my nose. About a week after I lost my job, my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching the news when they announced another snowstorm was headed our way. This one was going to dump half a foot of snow just in time for the morning commute. “At least you don't have to drive an hour in the snow anymore,” my husband said. My spirits lifted just a little as we highfived, and a tradition was born. Anytime I
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e have another Camp LeJeune to report. Veterans who served at the U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina have been getting sick for decades. So have their children. Now we have Fort McClellan, the Army chemical school in Alabama, and the stories are coming out: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), radiation, depleted uranium, mustard gas, and more... leading to cancer, arthritis, autoimmune disease, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, and multiple miscarriages. It's hitting the second generation, the children of those veterans. Reading the veterans' stories on Internet, a common theme emerges: Their civilian doctors can't figure out the cause of their strange combination of illnesses, but say they appear to be caused by exposure to chemical toxins. Fort Mac was mothballed in 1999 and is considered a superfund site. For years, small pockets of information surfaced around the country, but
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the Department of Veterans Affairs wasn't listening, if the stories of veterans are accurate. As is standard, it was left to the veterans to try to prove they were sick because of toxin exposure at Fort Mac. Hearing those stories, Congressman Paul Tonko tried and failed numerous times to get the Fort McClellan Health Registry Act passed. He's going to try again. Ideally, the VA would share information on its website about toxic exposure at Fort Mac. It would be a step, but the Fort Mac illnesses likely will go the way of Agent Orange: years of pushing to get it called presumptive. Don't hold your breath on getting notification from the VA, not until Tonko's bill is passed. If you were stationed at Fort Mac and are sick, go here: www.fortmccle llantoxicexposure.com or search online for Fort McClellan toxins. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
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Networking To Improve And Support Senior Community Services. ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our senior community. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALs prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALs is committed to meeting the needs of the seniors in our community. For more information, please call, 386.677.7060. The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services: Tandi Kennison
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