The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 24 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY
A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2015 Volume XXIV – Issue 2
January 16, 2015
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Reversed Cycle aising a family as a working mom is one of the most difficult of tasks. In the early days, before microwaves and clothes dryers came on the scene, moms washed a load of clothes and hung them on the line before waking the young ones to get ready for school or to be taken to the nursery. In the afternoon, if dad was home early, he made hamburgers or hot dogs … always the same thing. Mom’s work after hours could be preparing a more nourishing dinner, ironing, seeing to baths, and hearing the latest from the little ones just before bedtime. That was the weekdays. To make Saturdays special for them was very important and on Sunday—you always went to Sunday School and Church. As they grew, holidays were always held at the home of mom and dad. That is until the adult kids were married and had children of their own. Gradually, the cycle was reversed and mom and dad were invited to their homes for the holidays. (Oh, joy!) About that time the stress level is lowered and the world becomes brighter and far more interesting. Suddenly you realize your world is filled with memories and a lot less work. The cycle has been reversed. It has been going on for years! I have these wonderful children who give me the most unique gifts at Christmas. My son always sees to it that I smell good with the best perfume available… plus an additional gift that goes to the bank. His wife adds a gift for grocery shopping. My oldest daughter makes sure I have a card filled with enough moola to choose what I want. My youngest, in Atlanta, sends me treasured items,
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homemade and/or memorable and my middle daughter who lives next door invites me over on Christmas morning. She knows all about my habits and manages to not only give me a special big item but she fills a stocking with all kinds of interesting things. The stocking itself is always memorable. When there is a new area of technology introduced, the four go together and see that I am equipped with a cell phone, an Ipad… always something new to test my ability to stay updated. I am a mom who has been blessed with children filled with kindness and caring. I can only pray that they have the same loving respect from their children that they have given me. People who love music have a habit of remembering phrases from songs that denote their feelings. A song once written that comes to mind when I think of how my children have cared about me…: “In this world or ordinary people, extraordinary people, I’m glad there is you.”
Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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Thinking about your finances and making some changes in 2015? Get all the facts and a FREE LUNCH at a seminar on Thurs., Feb. 5 at 11 A.M. Glenn Russell, a reverse mortgage specialist who has been servicing Volusia County for 11 years will help you understand the NEW reverse mortgage at a free noobligation information luncheon. Have all your questions answered and get all the information you need. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling 386.663.4067.
Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a free Caregiver’s Day 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. 10; Thur., Feb. 12; and Thur., Mar. 12, and Thurs., April 9 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, please 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 loving, safe environment.
Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information days. The seminars are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 4 P.M. at the offices of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Daytona Beach and Monday, Feb. 23 in Palm Coast. 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 on Thurs., Feb. 5 and Thurs., March 5 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatameric anpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend. Free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees too!
Open Forum You are invited to a free lunch and seminar hosted by Florida Hospital on Thurs., Jan. 29 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. The seminar titled: Charity Doesn’t Have To Hurt will be presented William R. Verhagen, CPA will address questions that arise when thinking about the final disposition of assets, especially when gifts to charity are being considered. For more details or to RSVP, call 386.586.4440.
Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church office at 386.767.6542 and leave a message.
Jazz Orchestra Enjoy the Orlando Jazz Orchestra with vocalists Niall Donoghueon Sunday, Jan. 18 from 3 to 5 P.M. at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Tickets are just $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. Call 386.253. 4700, ext. 211 to purchase tickets now.
Let’s Dance On Sat., Jan. 24, 7:30-10:30 P.M. join West Coast Swing with Dustin & Desie. Lessons start at 7:30 P.M. with dance to follow. Music will be a variety of swing dances with top DJ. On Sun., Jan. 25, 2-4 P.M. enjoy the Tea Party Social Dancing & Friendship. Both dances will take place at 1250 Hand Avenue, Ormond Beach. Wind down or jump start the week with casual Ballroom dancing, including swing, Latin, and requests. This is a great way to have fun and get practice time. For more information, please call 407-970-1903 or visit online at theballroomonormond beach.com Cost is by donation: $5 members, $10 future members.
Musical Come enjoy a fun evening with Assisted Living: The Musical on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available through the box office. For more information, call 386.676.3375.
Ben Franklin Dr. Rich Davis will portray Benjamin Franklin during a costumed presentation at 4 P.M., Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Dr. Davis has performed in character and costume as Benjamin Franklin at more than 5,000 schools, libraries, and colleges. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386. 424. 2910, option 4.
Financial Health Come to a New Year event and learn how to protect your income, assets, beneficiaries, and better your financial health in 2015 at a free seminar on Wed., Feb. 28 at 12 noon at the Elks Club, 820 W. Park Ave., Edgewater. RSVP to 386.427.1955 by Feb. 6
Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson’s Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host motivational humorist’s Peg & George Goldtrap. The Goldtrap’s will help association members kick off the New Year in an optimistic and positive way with their talk titled How To Stay Alive For The Rest Of Your Life—a practical and humorous look at day to day challenges on Wed., Jan. 28 from 2 to 3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island located at 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and reservations for this event are required by calling 386.676.6375 by no later than 12 P.M. on Monday, January 26.
Jazz Singer Looking for something different to do on a Saturday afternoon? Come and enjoy jazz and blues singer Sybil Gage who will perform at 2 P.M., Saturday, Jan. 31 at VIA Hall, 126 E. Halifax Ave., Oak Hill. Her free performance will include prewar blues, vaudeville, traditional jazz, and original compositions. Her performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Hill Library. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Branch Manager Julie Walters at 386.345.5510.
Support Group Stroke Support Group Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a Stroke Support Group for encouragement, education, and socialization. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach, in the first floor conference room. For more information, call Ashley Cirolia at 386-676-4295. Alcoholics Anonymous You don’t have to struggle alone. A Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group called 1, 2, 3, Miracle will meet at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Port Orange. The group meets every Thurs at 8 P.M. at the church in room 204. For details, call Bill at 386.383.9470 or the church office at 386.767.8544.
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How To Avoid Guardianship eople often do not understand that establishing a guardianship over a person is an expensive, time consuming and embarrassing court process. It can be necessary even when a married person is incapacitated and the spouse needs to take action regarding the home or assets in the incapacitated spouse's name. Many people are unaware that a guardianship can be avoided by executing Durable Powers of Attorney. A Durable Power of Attorney is a lowcost option compared to a guardianship. If the power of attorney is expected to be valid after a person has become incapacitated, it must be durable, which means it must contain certain required language. Executing a Durable Power of Attorney puts you in charge of deciding who will make your health care and financial decisions if you are no longer able to do so. For example, if you are in the hospital for a long period of time, your Agent (the person you named in the Durable Power of Attorney to make decisions for you) would be able to pay your monthly bills and execute documents on your behalf. If you become incapacitated or no longer possess the ability to make financial or health care decisions for yourself and you have not executed Durable Powers of Attorney, a guardianship would
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become necessary. There are different types of guardianship. There is guardianship of the person, guardianship of the property, or both. The Court will determine the appropriate type of guardianship. The proceeding commences upon filing a Petition to Determine Incapacity and a Petition to Appoint Guardian. The Court appoints three people as an examining committee, consisting of medical professionals and a person who is familiar with the type of incapacity. The court also appoints an attorney for the “Alleged Incapacitated Person.” These safeguards are intended to protect the person’s rights. Guardianship can be avoided by taking precautionary measures and executing Durable Powers of Attorney.
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Lesser Know Deaths Of 2014 by Jason Goldtrap Greetings faithful readers and Happy New Year. Again this year we have invited our writer son Jason to present a column listing people the world lost in the past year … names you might not have otherwise noticed. George Goldtrap s we say goodbye to 2014 let’s take a moment to recognize those we lost whose passing was overlooked. For example, 52 American soldiers and 127 policemen died protecting our nation. On 1944, William Overstreet, flying a P-51, chased a Nazi ME 109 through the arches of the Eiffel Tower. Glenn McDuffie, 86, claimed to be the sailor in the famous photo kissing the nurse on VJ Day in Times Square. In 1945, off Borneo, a Japanese warship became the first vessel sunk by a “Bat”- a radar guided smart-bomb developed by Paul C. Donnelly, 90. Theodore Van Kirk, 93, was the last surviving crew member of the Enola Gay. Eroni Kumana, 93, a fisherman in the Solomon Islands, rescued Lt. John F. Kennedy after the sinking of PT-109. American Navajo Chester Nez, 93, wrote the radio code that stumped the Nazis and Japanese. Alice Rhett, 98, was India Wilkes in Gone With The Wind. Ruth Duccini, 95, was the last surviving female Munchkin. Margery Mason, 100, booed the Queen of Refuse in The Princess Bride. Mary Grace Canfield, 89, was the inept carpenter Ralph on Green Acres. Sheila McRae, 92, was Alice Kramden for 52 episodes of The Jackie Gleason Show in the 1960s. Cynthia Lynn, 76, was Colonel Klink’s secretary on Hogan’s Heroes. Carla Laemmle, 103, spoke the first lines in Dracula (1931). Luise Rainer, 104, won back to back Oscars for her roles in The Great Ziegfeld and The Good Earth. Polly Bergen, 84, was a mother stalked by Robert Mitchum in Cape Fear. Sarah Danielle Madison, 40, was Dr. Sarah Glass on Seventh Heaven. Mary Anderson, 96, Alice the lovelorn nurse in Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 masterpiece Lifeboat. Elaine Stritch, 89, was Alec Baldwin's mother on 30 Rock. Richard Bull, 89, was shopkeeper Nels Olsen on Little House On The Prairie. The frantic comedic style of Rik Mayall, 56, is best seen in the BBC cult classic The Young Ones. Charles Keating was the villainous Carl Hutchins on Another World. Justin Gocke, 36, was Brandon Capwell in Santa Barbara. Richard Schaal, 86, was the infamous Chuckles the Clown in an episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Bob Hastings, 89, was Lt. Elroy Carpenter, on McHale's Navy. In 1949, television had its first sci-fi show starring Richard Coogan, 99, as Captain Video. Denny Millerm, 80, was a lost surfer on Gilligan’s Island. Ken Takakura, 83, was a Japanese cop forced to partner with Michael Douglas in Black Rain. Ken Weatherwax, 59, was Pugsly Addams. James Shigeta, 85, was the doomed Japanese CEO in the movie Die Hard. Don Keefer, 98, was turned into a
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Happy Talk … by Jason Goldtrap jack-in-the-box by an evil godlike child in the Twilight Zone episode It’s a Good Life. Stephen Lee, 58, was accommodating cabinet installer on Seinfeld. Rich-ards, 81, was the Egyptian swordsman shot by Indiana Jones in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Larry D. Mann voiced Yukon Cornelius in the stop-motion classic Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Johnny Mann, 85, was the voice of Theodore from Alvin And The Chipmunks. Kids gathered around the pre-WW2 radio to listen to Cliff Carpenter, 98, in Terry And The Pirates. The voice of Hal Douglas, 89, can be heard in numerous movie trailers. Bern Bennett, 92, announced for Ed Sullivan. Dick Jones, 87, was the voice of Pinocchio. Geoffrey Holder, 84, was the voodoo priest in Live And Let Die and also a spokesman for 7-Up. Hal Sutherland, 84, co-founded Filmation which produced Star Trek: The Animated Series. Arlene Martel, 78, was Spock’s fiance T’Pring in the classic Star Trek episode Amok Time. Wendy Hughes, 61, was a piano playing stellar cartographer in the movie Star Trek: The Next Generation episode Lessons. Pyrotechnic artist Joe Viskocil, 61, blew up the White House in Independence Day. When Pope Francis blesses crowds he uses a bowed cross crosier designed by Gib Singleton, 78. The brooding, surreal, techno art of H. R. Giger, 74, can be seen in the movie Alien. The urban landscaping of modern Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, came from Joseph Bacon Fraser, Jr., 88, and The Villages, Florida from Gary Morse, 77. Richard Black, 92, created Smokey Bear and Mr. Clean. Al Feldstein, 88, penned for Mad Magazine. This author played with GI Joe action figures developed by Donald Levine, 86. Those who added to the American pallet include Edmund Abel, 92, inventor of the Mr. Coffee machine. S. Donald Stookey, 99, Corning Ware, and S. Truett Cathy, 93, gave us Chick-fil-A. Pete Harman, 95, opened the first KFC franchise. Karl Albrecht, 94, co-founded Aldi. Bonnie Lynn Tempesta, 61, popularized Biscotti. Physician Joel J. Nobel, 79, invented the MAX cart, a rolling drawer of emergency medical equipment used in hospital rooms. Countless minds have felt the healing effects of art-therapy via Edith Kramer, 98. Lorna Wing, 85, coined the term Asperger syndrome, and Vincent Lamberti, 86, invented Dove Soap. Finally, Pentecostal preacher Jamie Coots, 41, believed snake handling would prove his faith in God. Farewell one and all. See you in 2015.
George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com
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Antiques Cracker Jacks Q: I have a Cracker Jack box (unopened) from about 1925. It was given to my dad as a birthday present but was packed away and never opened. Do you think it is worth keeping? —Tommy, Bend, Oregon A: The famous Cracker Jack mascots, Sailor Jack and his dog, Bingo, first appeared on boxes in 1919. Early boxes, especially those that were never opened, are rare. I found several in various price guides listed in the $100 to $150 range. *** Q: I have inherited about 35 pieces of Flow Blue from the Victorian era. I don't know much about it and would like to contact others who collect so I can educate myself. Can you help me? —Cynthia, Rockford, Illinois A: Most of the early Flow Blue I've spotted was produced by Staffordshire potters, including Meigh, Walker, and Podmore. John Wedge Wood was one of the more famous and signed his pieces Wedgwood. This pottery was popular from about 1830 until the turn of the past century. The name, of course,
describes the blurred or flowing affect of its cobalt decoration, which was achieved through the introduction of chemical vapor in the kiln during firing. To find out more about this type of pottery, I suggest you contact The Flow Blue International Collectors' Club, P.O. Box 5427, Naperville, IL 60567-5427; www.flowblue.org *** Q: My grandmother began collecting bells during the 1930s, and I have inherited her collection. I love the bells for their sentimental value, and would like to contact others who collect so I can find out more about the ones I have. I think there are at least 200 in this collection, no duplicates. —Beth, Fort Collins, Colorado A: One of the better groups is The American Bell Association, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. Contact is 7210 Bellbrook Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227; and www.americanbell.org Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox @aol.com
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weaker than usual. During pregnancy, the flu can escalate quickly and be complicated by infections such as fetal distress or pneumonia. • A new survey found that 61 percent of U.S. adults don’t know that the Fluzone High-Dose vaccine contains four times the antigens as the regular flu
f you or someone you care about is among the nearly one in three Americans who help an elderly family member make health care decisions, here are a few facts and tips that can help you have far more than the germ of an idea about the flu and what to do about it: • A flu shot is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family from catching the flu. • It takes up to two weeks for your immunity to build up after getting a flu shot. • It’s important to get the flu shot every year because the immunity provided by the vaccine declines over time. • To help combat germs, wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your mouth and eyes. Touching such everyday items as door handles and other surfaces can be difficult to avoid. People over 65 can get a more potent flu shot to protect • Getting plenty of themselves and their families. sleep, being physivaccine. This can be especially imporcally active, managing stress, drinking tant for people over 65 who have a adequate fluids, and eating nutritious greater risk of developing severe flufood are all healthy habits that can help related illness. to keep your immune system in top con• Getting the flu shot can be very afforddition during flu season. able. Flu vaccines are now fully cov• Children younger than age 5 are at high ered as a preventive service under the risk for flu-related complications. For Affordable Care Act and available at no school-age children, remind them of the cost through most insurance plans, inimportance of hand washing and using cluding Medicare Part B. tissues when they sneeze. The influenza vaccine is not approved for children younger than 6 months of age. • Pregnant women are more susceptible to getting sick, including catching the For more information on the differences flu, because their immune systems are in flu shots, visit www.cdc.gov/flu
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Get A Good Feeling About Your Future ouldn't it be nice to know what the future holds? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes not so much. The element of suprise can be exciting. But when it comes to making life changing financial decisions, wouldn't it be nice to know what may lie around the bend? Someone once said, “Money will not make you happy” and I believe that. But my saying is, “Lack of it will make you miserable!” With the new year chiming in 2015, this is a great time to start doing your planning. After all, tax season is here and you'll be organizing all of your papers and tax receipts anyway, so why not just add a little dash of financial planning to the mix. It doesn't have to be difficult. With the help of a Certified Financial PlannerTM you should be able to get a good feeling of where your headed, good or bad. But most importantly you can make proactive decisions about your finances instead of reactive ones. 2014 is over, let the past be the past, but take charge of your 2015! Good things are to come.
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of January 19 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your show of love creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. This will build stronger relationships that will carry over for years. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement,. Since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. Tackle them at once and that will take care of it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A colleague's remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy some free time with loved ones. LEO (July 23 to August 22) No one reflects the bright new year more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the anticipation of the new year. There might be a surprise this year. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding the reluctance to try new things could be the best gift to give yourself.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Good news about a loved one makes the new year more festive. Expect some unexpected news, and start thinking about plans for upcoming travel. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The new year provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider worthy enough to join the Scorpio's select group of friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to everything, and don't be surprised if this year someone responds to your warmth in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your own special circle of light. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the year more memorable for you. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you Pisceans is easy this year. Of course, as usual, you can expect to impress people wherever you go.
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February 2 & 3 Sapelo Island, GA: Ferry Ride & Living History Tour w/ lunch
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Tails From The Front By Tyler Stover he new year has arrived, and many of us are taking on the challenge of New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions tend to be dropped rather quickly, but working together with your pet can help you stick to your plan and achieve results. Losing weight or getting in better shape is always one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it can be difficult to stick to a new plan. Involving your pet will help keep your commitment strong, allowing both you and your pet to reap the benefits. Instead of dreading a daily workout, you can view it as additional time to bond with your best friend.
A daily walk with your dog helps her learn proper manners, and helps both of you get in better shape. Keeping pets at the proper body weight reduces the risk of heart and joint problems, diabetes, and a host of other poor health conditions. Regular exercise also lead to better behavior in pets. Many people also work on improving their nutrition and health. Why not do the same for your pet? A quality diet leads to better skin, a shiny coat, and better muscle tone. Halifax Humane Society carries Blackwood Pet Foods, one of the healthiest options on the market, for both cats and dogs. Blackwood is made in the U.S. using quality ingredients that are slow cooked in small batches.
This approach maximizes the essential nutrients your pet receives. The lack of filler ingredients also means that your pet requires less food when feeding with Blackwood. Just as many people make a regular trip to the doctor for a checkup, a trip to the veterinarian is a great idea as well, allowing owners to stay ahead of potential health issues for their pet. Regular examinations will avoid unnecessary suffering due to problems that may be easily resolvable. If your resolution is to volunteer more often or give to charities, please consider an animal shelter such as Halifax Humane Society. There are 350+ animals in need of care each day at HHS. Any contribution
you can make, no matter how large or small, makes a big difference. Financial donations and donations of food and supplies to a local shelter or rescue group are always needed and greatly appreciated. Volunteering your time at an animal shelter is another great way to help, and the animals will bring happiness to your day. The pets love the attention provided by volunteers. Have fun taking on your resolutions, and we wish you a Happy New Year!
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Moments In Time Moments In Time The History Channel On Jan. 27, 1785, the Georgia General Assembly incorporates the University of Georgia, the first state-funded institution of higher learning in the new republic. It wasn't until 1918 that the university began admitting women. On Feb. 1, 1885, John Taylor, the president of the Mormon Latter-day Saints Church, goes underground to avoid arrest and continue resisting federal demands for polygamy. Taylor had at least seven wives. Although the Mormons wanted freedom from outside interference, they also sought the benefits of being a part of the United States. Inevitably, these two goals conflicted. On Jan. 30, 1920, Toyo Cork Kogyo, a Japanese cork business, is formed. A decade later, the company produced its first vehicle and changed its name to Mazda. The Mazda-Go was a three-wheeled truck that resembled a motorcycle with a cargo-carrier at the back. On Jan. 31, 1945, Pvt. Eddie Slovik becomes the first American soldier since the Civil War to be executed for desertion. Slovik was originally classified 4-F because of a prison record, but was reclassified 1-A when draft standards were
lowered. In 1944, he was trained to be a rifleman, which was not to his liking, as he hated guns.
On Jan. 28, 1959, the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League sign Vince Lombardi to a five-year contract as the team's coach and general manager. The Brooklyn-born Lombardi played college football at Fordham University as a guard on the offensive line, dubbed the Seven Blocks Of Granite.
On Jan. 29, 1964, Stanley Kubrick's black comic masterpiece Dr. Strangelove opens in theaters to both critical and popular acclaim. The movie focused on the actions of a rogue U.S. military officer who believed that communists are threatening the "precious bodily fluids" of Americans.
On Jan. 26, 1980, at the request of President Jimmy Carter, the U.S. Olympic Committee votes to ask the International Olympic Committee to cancel or move the Moscow Olympics in response to the Soviet military invasion of Afghanistan.
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Chicken Soup For The Soul An Amazing Day s usual, I’m awash with anxiety. We’re going to a graduation party for our neighbor’s son. It’s not because of the sadness I feel that my 20-year-old autistic son, Mickey, isn’t going to college too. Well, okay, maybe it is just a little. Mostly I’m worried because tonight there will be 50 or so people there, many of them teenagers who’ve never met our son. Mickey, however, is eager to go. He is so keyed up he doesn’t even balk when we tell him he can’t wear a T-shirt. He pulls on a pale blue polo shirt without protest. “Can I bring my Muppet album?” he asks. “No, hon, not appropriate.” “Okay,” he says. “Next time.” Without even waiting for us, he strides confidently across the street. He greets people happily, working the crowd. I shadow him; even as I stop to chat, I keep my eyes on him. He walks out to the deck; I’m right on his heels. He walks back into the kitchen; I stand close behind. “Don’t follow me, Mom,” he says, irritated. I’m startled. But really, who can blame him? I get it. He hates my hovering. I’m not only monitoring his behavior. He’s excited to be here. Maybe too excited. That can trigger a seizure. I remember a dinner in this same house two years ago. Mickey beside me at the table. How his head pivoted toward me as his eyes rolled back. The room went eerily still as I cradled him. “I’ve got you, you’re safe,” I’d whispered to him until the seizure subsided. Do I really need to be this vigilant? No 20-year-old wants his mother policing him. I take a deep breath. “Okay, Mick,” I say. Mickey plunks down at a table filled with teenage boys I don’t recognize; one of them slides over to make room. Mickey has always wanted to connect. I think back to the time a behavioral therapist observed him in the elementary school cafeteria. Her report had been gutwrenching. Each time Mickey sat down at a lunch table, all the other kids got up and moved. Mickey doesn’t have much small talk in him; he still struggles to sustain a complex conversation. I watch as he listens intently and hangs in there. No one stares; no one points; no one moves away. Later I see him in the backyard with the other boys, somewhat awkwardly whirling a Frisbee back and forth. I feel a rush of gratitude. The
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f you're still wary of using computer technology because of the complications, or if you use the computer at the library because the cost keeps you from having your own, AARP has good news for you— the RealPad tablet, specifically designed for seniors. Here are a few things that make the RealPad good for hesitant seniors: There's an intuitive interface to help you send e-mail and photos, browse the Internet and even have video chats. It comes already loaded with apps (applications, or programs) and tutorial videos on how to use the touch screen, browse the Internet, and set up a video call or use e-mail. The RealQuick Fix feature has one button that helps you view the status of your tablet and identify what might be wrong (for example, if your WiFi goes out) and fix it with one click. Customer service is 24/7—and free. Call the toll-free number, and you'll get help with any questions. The price is $189, and it includes a year membership in AARP (or a year
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Strange But True Spaghetti Fork Patent? by Samantha Weaver
It was American industrialist Jean Paul Getty who made the following sage observation: “If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.” You've doubtless heard the term bigwig to refer to a person of importance, but you've probably never learned where the word originated. In the 18th century, King Louis XIV of France began wearing large wigs, and the fashion became a trend among the upper classes. At the time, wigs were made from human hair, which was very expensive to obtain; therefore, the larger the wig, the more hair was required and the more money the wearer had to spend to purchase it. In 1950, a patent was issued for a fork that automatically spins to wind spaghetti onto it. You might be surprised to learn that painter and sculptor Michelangelo was also a well-known poet in his day.
Medieval times, it seems, were suspicious times. When nobles gathered for social events, each person would pour a little bit of wine from his or her own cup into the cups of others—this was a way to ensure that no one was poisoning the drinks. The tradition continues today (with less suspicion) when people clink glasses after toast. It wasn't until 1933 that an act of Congress made the dime legal tender for all transactions. Before that, it could be used only if the item or items being purchased totaled less than $10. Besides being former U.S. presidents, what do George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams have in common? As adults, they all collected and played marbles avidly. Thought For The Day: “I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.” —Frank Lloyd Wright
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ver the last two months, I have attended memorial services for three members of our community whose lives have been terminated by cancer. I attended two other services for those whose minds were snuffed out by a new scourge: Alzheimer’s. This new disease is even more frightening than cancer as, currently, there are no effective drug treatments for this mind robbing disease. At least with cancer there are options for treatment: conventional standard of care, complementary and alternative therapies. In the twenty-five years that Love Whole Foods has been serving this community, we have seen major changes in our treatment of cancer; including our partnering with the new cancer treatment center located just down the road at Florida Hospital. Since this hospital has an affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist Church, there is a close link to our mission statement. Unpolluted water, air, and food was meant to be our most trusted medicine as intended by our Creator. When I look back on 2014, I am proud to be associated with the natural products industry and the ongoing seminars we have provided. We have finally had an impact on how we deal with chronic disease in this country. We now have the attention of the medical community with products whose clinical trials have now validated their potency, safety, and effectiveness. One nutraceutical, turmeric/curcumin, is now being researched at major cancer fighting institutions like MD Anderson and the Moffitt Cancer Centers, as well as the Baylor University Cancer Center. These multiyear (not months) clinical trials are being done with live cancer patients, not lab rats. Without the commitment of manufacturers, the obstacles posed and the expenses of finding these trials would never have isolated one of nature’s most potent plants in fighting and preventing two major diseases: cancer and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). You know this tuber as turmeric, which is the dominant spice in Indian and Thai cuisine. The root of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, has been used in India for thousands of years as the principle spice used in curry. It is also the key element in Ayruvedic medicine’s goal of supporting the body’s natural inflammatory response. As discussed in previous articles, systemic inflammation is the root cause of most degenerative diseases—cancer being its ultimate expression. It is ironic that a century ago, turmeric’s active compound, curcurmin, was isolated. This element gives turmeric its vibrant color. Over the years, the health benefits of this nutraceutical have been studies but clinical trials designed to replicate its cancer fighting properties (as well as other benefits) were dogged by absorption problems. Taking as much as twelve grams of concentrated curcumin powder (not the spice
turmeric) failed to be detected in the blood. This lack of absorption meant that the body was breaking it down into other compounds before it reached the tissues being studied. Nutraceutical companies have now solved the problem of both absorption and reasonable dosing levels. Natural Factors, based in Vancouver, has taken the lead in developing a proprietary formulation of natural curcumin (not a drug analog) called Theracurmin, which utilizes this new delivery system. The result is a dramatic increase in the absorption of curcumin compared to all other commercial forms as evidence by serum testing. At equal dosing levels, Theracurmin produces blood levels in HUMAN studies 300 times greater than regular curcumin supplements! (Dr. H. Saski, PhD., Improved Bioavailability, Biol. Pharm. Bull., 2011, 34:660-5). Natural Factors has allowed new research to proceed validating curcumin’s multiple benefits using controlled, re-plicable methodology just like with pharmaceutical drugs. These layered benefits come with virtually no side effects, other than beneficial ones. This is precisely why leading cancer treatment centers like MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, are now doing research not only of curcumin’s anti-cancer cell activity, but also for its beneficial effects when used in conjunction with conventional chemo treatment, such as reducing the impact of nausea and pain following those treatments. It is a complementary therapy which your doctor may investigate with our assistance at Love Whole Foods. For more information, contact these renowned institutions for the latest updates. The raw curcumin is sourced from India. Their medical journal, Annals of the Indian Academy of Neurology, has published dozens of studies that show curcumin can stop and, in some cases, reverse the neural degeneration of Alzheimer’s. When combined with Omega-3 essential fatty acids, inflammation of the entire human organism can be eased including the brain. Folks, AD is now affecting 4.5 million Americans, including 50 percent of all seniors past 80 years. Your best insurance policy for avoiding both cancer and AD: make food your medicine and work daily on prevention. Want more information? Come into either store and pick up free support literature. Dr. Murray’s How To Treat And Prevent Cancer is also available, which is endorsed by The Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Better yet, Love Whole Foods has arranged with Natural Factors to offer their entire family of products at 25 percent off… including their proprietary Theracurmin in both regular and double strength. Now that’s a great way to start the new year! Be happy, healthy, and smart, too! Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods, with stores located in Port Orange and Ormond Beach, Volusia County’s largest organic food resource. Visit their website at www.lovewholefoods.com