Seniors Today Volusia Edition 4/13/2012

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April 13, 2012

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90 Years Young

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am writing this as a “Happy Birthday” wish to a friend named Al who will be 90 years of age before the end of April. As we approach this important birthday, there’s a reflective sense of how things have changed and how, as a person, he has changed with the times.

Good memories are the ones that linger and Al is blessed with a storehouse of good memories. He is happy, friendly, and sought after by those who know him well… and he knows how lucky he is to have a longtime friend who comes each Sunday to take him to lunch.

Al grew up on a 300-acre farm where they were continually busy. Time came when he or his brother had to take over the running of the farm. His brother took over the management as Al became a US Marine who served his country and his Lord well. As he approaches 90, he is up to sharing his memories if you’re inclined to hear.

One thing Al feels is lacking in our day is discipline. So true… and we must find a way to get back to some of our old ways in order to keep ourselves in good stead and our country great.

An anonymous message that crosses our computer forward files regularly reminds me of the attitude of this dear man. The words I show in italics are from this message, given freely and anonymously and, to me, are so like Al. In addition to his visiting friend, Al can freely say, As I've aged, I have become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.

He can note that: I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

I can hear from him: Whose business is it if I choose to read until 4 A.M., or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60, and 70s, and if I wish to weep over a lost love, I will.

This thought is especially telling of Al and his friend for, on a good Sunday, they go back to the beach where they used to take the toll. I will walk the beach and I will dive into the waves with abandon, if I feel like it, despite glances from the jet set.

I can imagine him saying something like this: I know I am sometimes forgetful.

There again, some of life is just as well forgotten. I eventually remember the important things.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? Broken hearts give us strength, understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.

I like being 90. Aging has set me free.

I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

As he approaches his 90th birthday, he has been told by his family to please stick around and celebrate that remarkable day.

Knowing Al, I think he could make it past 100, if no one runs over his toes! He’s got a good home, he has many friends, he’s a happy man who’s ready to meet the next day with that remarkable smile. From all of us who know you, Al, we wish you “Happy 90th Birthday!”…and many more! ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Free Caregiver’s Days

Health Screening

Kentucky Derby

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 Sat., May 19; Thurs., June 14; Thurs., July 14; and Thurs., Aug. 9 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach.

For information, call Sherry at 386-6773581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are receiving care.

Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., April 19 at Daytona Beach Shores Senior Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Early detection saves lives. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

Ladies will don their best Derby Hats and vie for top prize in categories, such as most chic, funniest, and Derby 138 during the 138th annual Run for the Roses fundraiser on May 5. Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation will host the Derby fundraiser from 5-7 P.M., Sat., May 5 at Vince Carter’s, 1250 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach. Door prizes also will be offered. Tickets are $25. Availability is limited. For details, call 386239-8215.

Digestive Health Dr. Charng-Shen Wang will host a free seminar on acupuncture benefits for digestive health at ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, 2501 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City on April 25 from 5:30 –7 P.M. Dr. Wang will discuss success stories with a variety of digestion disorders including, but not limited to, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, IBS, and chronic inflammation. Seating is limited.

Please call 386-675-8406 for additional information or to RVSP or visit YourPainSpecialist.com

Legal Matters & More You are invited to free, informative, and educational seminars given by Attorney Michael Pyle at the Volusia County Library, City Island. On Wed., April 18 at 1 P.M. the topic is Planning For Long-Term Care, then on Wed., May 23 at 1 P.M., Scams, Shams, And Flimflams and how to protect yourself from theft of your money and identity.

Then a date will be determined for Cuba Today. This talk consists of a photographic journey of Cuba as it is today.

For more information, call 386-6159007 or mikep@pylelaw.com or www. pylelaw.com

Parkinson’s In The Park The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach in conjunction with area resident Jacklyn Gion will be hosting Parkinson’s In The Park on Sun, April 22 from 11A.M.–3 P.M. at the Rockefeller Gardens Park located directly across from the Casements on the river in Ormond Beach. This event is filled with games, food, prizes, entertainment, and educational resources—designed to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease. All members from the community are welcome to attend. For more information on this or other upcoming Parkinson Association events, please contact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

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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., April 25 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Patrick Ludvigsen, Business Development Manager with Globus Tours and Avalon Waterways will be the guest speaker. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-252-4423 or e-mail danny@high performancetravel.com for an application.

Health Fair Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill will be hosting the Embrace Wellness, Enhance Life Health Fair on Friday, April 20 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Come and visit with over 40 vendors, enjoy free food samples and health screenings, and take guided tours of the Bishop’s Glen campus. For more information, call 386-226-9110.

Concert Band Come enjoy the Daytona Beach Concert Band on Sunday, April 15 at 3 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on US 1. There is something for everyone with the variety of music including: Bradway stage, Patriotic, Light Classical, and Traditional Marches. There will be a $5 per person free-will donation to help off-set band expenses.

Couponing 101 Does your grocery bill continue to rise in these difficult economic times?

Coupon professional Mary Edwards will share tips, strategies, and formulas for saving bundles on grocery bills from 2 to 4 P.M., Friday, April 27 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Edwards is a mother of four who began couponing after leaving her job as a nurse to stay home with her children. For more information, visit her website at www.couponersunited. com Reservations for this free program are required and may be made by calling 386-322-5152, ext. 28.

Jammin’ In The Park The New Smyrna Beach High School Band presents Jammin In The Park with free live music, food, vendors, kid zone, and loads of fun for the entire family on Sat., April 28 from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Hawks Park, 1108 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater. For more details, call 386-690-2204.

Volunteers Needed Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach is seeking year-round volunteers to contribute time and talents in various hospital departments. Could you be interested in a fourhour shift, once a week? Several openings are available on the Main Campus and off-site areas. If you would like to perform a valuable service to benefit others, please contact Donna Kearns at 386-231-3030 for further information.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 724 Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona sponsors a Lunch Bunch every Thurs. beginning at 12 NOON. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes.

Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Please call 386-767-6542, Tue. thru Fri. to reserve your space.

Support Group Alcoholics Anonymous An 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 Thursday at 8 P.M. at the church in room 204. For info, call Bill at 386-383-9470 or the church office at 386-767-8544.

Hurting Yourself With Food?

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a solution for all forms of food addiction. People have found recovery from overeating, under eating, and bulimia in FA. For more information and to find a meeting close to you, call the FA Hotline at 386-258-0610.

Upcoming Presentations At City Island Library

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am scheduled to make several presentations in the main auditorium at the Volusia County Public Library branch at City Island in order to educate the public about important legal issues and other interesting matters. The public is invited to attend.

Wednesday, April 18, 1 P.M., Planning For Long-Term Care In the long-term care presentation, we discuss how to pay for long-term-care, including long-term care insurance and Medicaid. We review the details of Medicaid qualification, including the asset and income limitations and other requirements of qualification. We talk about the lookback period, and treatment of assets and income, annuities, trusts, and other qualification issues as to single people and married people. Attorney Trisha Dellinger will also be on hand to provide input and answer questions.

Wednesday, May 23, 1 P.M., Scams, Shams, And Flimflams In this talk, we concentrate on how to protect yourself from theft of your money and identity as well as damage to your credit. We will discuss how to address phone calls, door-to-door contacts, and other attacks. We will also discuss the additional challenges in protecting yourself as you become more vulnerable with advanced age.

And we will provide information about agencies to use as a resource to protect yourself.

Unknown Date—Cuba Today This talk consists of a photographic journey of Cuba as it is today. I have visited the country twice in the last two years to visit family. During the 2012 visit, I wandered through the decrepit streets of Central Havana, off the tourist areas, and took 1,000 photographs of the people, architecture, and 50's era U.S. automobiles. I

Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle also was invited into an apartment to see how the Cubans construct makeshift second floors with rickety stairways to access the bedroom. Things have changed in Cuba in the last two years, but in many ways, nothing has changed at all.

Vertigo?

Balance Problems?

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Daytona Beach Concert Band Sunday, April 15, 3 P.M. Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center (Located just north of Granada Blvd.on US 1.)

During the study, qualified participants will receive: • Regular evaluations of their RA • Study-related medical care • Study medication at no cost • Compensation for time and travel may be provided.

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There is a free-will donation of $5 per person to help off-set the band's expenses.

Selections will include pieces from the Broadway stage, patriotic, light classical, and traditional marches.

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Dirty Duck Says…

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Caregiver’s Day Out may be the Answer!

• Saturday, May 19 • 9 am–2 pm • Thursday, June 14 • 9 am–2 pm • Thursday, July 14 • 9 am–2 pm • Thursday, August 9 • 9 am–2 pm Care receivers can expect smiling faces, a safe environment, a light meal, and fun activities. Care givers can expect 5 hours of free time... and there’s absolutely NO COST!

Interested? Contact Sherry McElveen 386-677-3581, ext. 311 First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach 336 South Halifax Drive (on the peninsula)

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The Audiophier

by George Goldtrap

M

y first job with a studio television operation was in the very rural hills of Kentucky. When the station was built, technology was very primitive. We were black and white only. No network, no video tape, no teleprompters. Big, single-case power transmitters did not exist.

Max power, (316K watts for VHF stations), was reached by stringing a series of lower power transformers together, building power as they were added. Such was the case in this new station. Immediately behind the control panel was our line of transformers… I’m guessing 6 or 8 of them… increasing the broadcast power toward the needed 316K. This many power units in a non airconditioned building, (I told you it was primitive), created a heat problem… especially in the midst of a hot Kentucky summer. The engineers tried everything… big fans, open windows… even an audiophier. A what? An audiophier... but let’s start at the beginning.

In an effort to keep the heat down, to keep the studio cool, and keep the transformers from ‘blowing’ the engineers came up with a novel approach. Much like an automobile cools its cylinders, engineers surrounded the transformers with a piping system filled with several hundred gallons of water, continuously pumped thru several fan cooled automobile radiators. These were mounted on a pad by a window through which the extracted heat was dispersed. Nobody but our illustrious General Manager, a retired RCA engineer, could devise such a monstrosity. This homemade system worked. The transformer temps went down, the control room was cooler, and everybody was happy.

Like most TV stations we often hosted visitors in groups. Scouts, school classes, clubs, etc. toured our facilities, we were after all the only TV station between two big cities. Any staffer who was not busy became a tour host. On this particular day, the sports director was assigned to lead the tour. He was a good choice. He loved showing folks around and could be very inventive with words… especially when he had no clue. He could splain the various thangs about TV bett’er than anybody in the county.

The group moved through the offices where our guide splained nicely how programming and time sales generated our profits. He’d stop by the art desk for a brief explanation of how commercial art contributed to our work… then on to the film room where they observed editing and timing… and through the studio where they could see the 'sets' where news/ weather/sports was reported and the

children's show set where the host's magic and happy characters made children laugh.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

Finally, the master control room. Our genial host stopped at the director’s desk and defined all the butt’ns and fader bars, the audio control panel, the ligh’n system and how each contributed to our live pitures. He then tried to answer every question… as best he understood the system. Finally, the tour group turned to see the row of powerful transformers as the tour host splained how, using 316K watts of power, they eventually shot the picture up the 1,100 foot tower in our backyard. ‘Why… the pitures’ he would splain, ‘went right through the air’! Any questions?’ Yep! One gentleman in the group was a ‘shade tree’ mechanic. He knew enough about cars to recognize an automobile radiator when he saw one and was puzzled why several of them belonged in a broadcast control room.

‘May I ask', he inquired, ‘What’s this’ pointing to the strange water cooling device? ‘Oh that’ said the host quickly… not having a clue himself as to what it was or how it functioned… ‘that is our audiophier’! It’s brand new and was built right here in our building by our own engineers”… adding that ‘it helped audiophi’ the sound. The control room crew of engineers and directors could hardly contain their laughter. An audiophier? ‘Yea really,’ they snickered under their breath… ‘and it is the first of its kind on the face of the earth!’

Not a soul in the tour group questioned the answer… not even the gentleman who had offered the question.

Probably none of them had ever before seen an audiophier. Little wonder since no such device existed.

Quickly the studio crew and air staff picked up on the fun. Anytime we acquired a new piece of equipment it was quickly dubbed an audiophier or a booster audiophier—or some such nonsense.

Our station probably had more audiophiers than any other TV station in the country—especially since no station had any.

Each time we hosted another tour group, we gave the task to our expert. He knew how to splain thangs… real good!

It's nice to be so well informed. ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

Plant Seeds Of Better Health This Spring Special to Seniors Today

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ith the winter months’ end in sight and now spring approaching, you might be thinking of spring cleaning, spring planting, and all the outdoor activities that you have not been able to do over the past months. Springtime is an opportunity to focus not only on planting a garden but also seeds of better health.

Did you know that being physically active and eating well may help you stay fit and feel fabulous over the years? If you are overweight or inactive, you may have a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems you may encounter in your senior years.

The Weight-control Information Network (WIN), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, encourages you to think about your health. To help you improve your health this spring, WIN offers the following ideas: Move More By Finding Your Favorite Activity • Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity (at moderate intensity) each day. This can be as simple as brisk walking. You can walk with a friend or even walk the dog. (If you don’t have a dog, you can offer to walk the neighbor’s dog.) If you don’t have 30 minutes all at one time, break it up into 10minute bouts, three times a day. Park your car further away at stores to encourage more walking in your day.

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NO PROBLEM! • Physical activity does not have to be expensive routine. There are many activities that are free or low cost, such as enjoying the scenery at the park or checking out a fitness video or DVD from the library. By changing up your activities each day, you can find fun activities that are different and exciting.

• Make chores fun by putting some energy into them. Washing the car, planting seeds and bulbs, sweeping floors, raking leaves, and other chores all count as ways to be active.

• Set goals and work to keep your life as physically active as possible. ST Learn More Find healthy tips in Fit And Fabulous As You Mature, a free publication of the Weight-control Information Network. You can find it at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/pub lications/mature.htm and get further facts and advice at www.win.niddk.nih.gov and 877-946-4627.

Join The Travel Club! ou are cordially invited to join our travel club. We have many outstanding trips and tips for our members. Our primary focus will be on groups, but we will do customized trips for individuals as well.

We have scheduled nine meetings throughout the year. During these meetings we will discuss all the fantastic trips that we have planned for the upcoming year, have guest speakers, and discuss trips that are exciting as well as affordable.

There is not a membership fee to join and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. We will be offering: Cruises • Land Tours • All-Inclusive Resorts • Airline Tickets

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012.• 9:30–11 A.M. Clubhouse Restaurant, 600 Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach RSVP Required • 386-252-4423 Patrick Ludvigsen, Business Development Manager, Globus Tours, & Avalon Waterways will be our guest speaker.

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Antiques Political Stickpin

by Larry Cox

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Q: I have a political stickpin issued during Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign of 1964. It is in perfect condition. What is it worth?

—Theresa, Surprise, Arizona A: There were dozens of Goldwater pins issued during his campaign. Some of the most popular ones were a red and blue button with a white arrow pointing to the right, “AU H20 1964,” and an elephant with Goldwater's trademark black eye glasses. Most of the Goldwater buttons sell in the $5 to $25 range, according to Warman's Political Collectibles: Identification And Price Guide

by Dr. Enoch L. Nappen. *** Q: I have an old pedal car that is probably from the 1940s. It needs to be restored, and I wonder if you can recommend someone.

—Tom, Midland, Texas A: John Bogan, owner of Bogan Restoration Services, buys, sells, and restores vintage bicycles, pedal cars, toys, and metalware. He is based in Irving, Texas, and his contact information

is jbogan@mindspring.com and 972445-4800. *** Q: In 1991, Kenner had a toy line called the Savage Mondo Blitzers, which was pulled from the shelves after being available for only a very short time. It seemed that parents were upset, not only by the characters looks but also their names. I have four of the sets of four and wonder if you think they are worth anything.

—Ruth, Orlando, Florida A: The Toy Stable has one of the largest inventories of the Savage Mondo Blitzers figures. They seem to sell for less than $5 each, for example, Bad Audience, $4.99, Bad to the Bone, $2.99, and Aping Wound, $4.99. You can check out others at its website, www.toyst able.com The address is 2917 Military Road East, Tacoma, WA 78445. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.

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What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of April 16

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those laurels.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they're all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to make the right decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who puts distance between you.

If she or he won't discuss it, don't push it. An explanation should come in time.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors. Keep them open by keeping your promises even when your commitment seems to be wavering.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations. You're really getting things done to purr-fection. Take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Your plain-talking honesty is admirable but sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn't come back to hurt you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A stressfilled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem.

Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some rules in your relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you're perceived.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong.

Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you're on and where you hope it will lead you. It's also a good time to reach out to loved ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it's at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you're not weighed down by them.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You're getting closer to your goals. Since nothing succeeds like success, don't be surprised to find new supporters trying to swim alongside you. ST

Acupuncture For Lower Back Pain

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ccording to the Mayo Clinic, most people will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. The intensity of lower back pain is in accordance to the intensity of the injury. Pain lasting for days or weeks is considered acute. Pain lasting for months is considered chronic. Lower back pain is usually triggered by a combination of overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine.

This leads to tension on muscles, bones, discs, and ligaments making the low back prone to injury.

Symptoms of lower back pain include stabbing or shooting pain, muscle ache, pain radiating down the leg, poor posture, inflexibility, and limited range of motion. Common causes of lower back pain may include improper or heavy lifting, injury or overuse, sudden or awkward movements, structural problems such as sciatica, arthritis, ruptured discs, or skeletal irregularities.

Acupuncture treatments provide a safe, natural way to alleviate lower back pain.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the human body as an integrated being.

It works with vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a vital energy that flows through meridians, pathways that run throughout the entire body. Qi protects the body from illness and provides nourishment to cells, tissues, muscles, and organs.

During acupuncture treatments, fine, sterile needles are inserted at specific acupoints along these meridians to release Qi, unblock obstructions and correct imbalance.

Acupuncture & Skin Care …by Dr. Lorenzo Phan OMD, A.P. The benefits of acupuncture for back pain include clearing compression/pinched nerves, increasing blood circulation, relaxing stiffened muscles, reducing inflammation, promoting tissues healing, improving range of movement and flexibility, and deactivating cycle of pain by increasing amounts of natural pain relievers in the brain (serotonin, nor epinephrine, and dopamine).

During an acupuncture treatment, specific acupuncture points are stimulated to balance bioelectric energy circulation and promote the body’s own natural healing abilities. A balance of energy in the body yields mind-body relaxation and optimized physiological functions of the body. The whole procedures last about 20 minutes, during which time patients are very relaxed and comfortable.

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—Dr. Romaniello, DMD “I had a nerve compression on my neck which disabled me from turning left or right. Because of the severe neck pain, I could not drive nor sleep comfortably. Dr. Phan’s acupuncture treatments resolved my neck condition.

I am now pain free.”

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is hands always seemed callused and worn. His long slender face was full of crevices and cracks and his skin seemed to have the texture of tanned cowhide. His personality was not better than his looks.

Some said he was eighty, others thought he looked well over a hundred.

One thing was certain. He did not have friends and had either out-lived his relatives or had run them all away.

It was strange the way I met the fellow.

I had by accident made the wrong turn down a two rut lane that led way back into the west Georgia foothills of Carroll County.

My duties of collecting had taken me along several such roads. Those hardto-find folks always seemed to live where you would had to cross a couple of creeks and drive through hollows to find their hidden house.

This was no exception, and when I came upon an old wooden dilapidated shack sitting at the top of a hill, I was not surprised. I pulled up near the house and stepped out of my truck. There was no one in sight, so I made a few steps toward the front porch and heard a low growl coming from under the house.

“That’s not good,” I thought as I tried to retrace my steps back to the truck.

Then I heard someone say, “you heard me,” or that was my best interpretation of what I heard.

Although it was still daylight, the sun had started to go down behind the trees and I was having a hard time seeing the person who had spoken to me.

“I’m looking for Bill Session,” I said.

The man then stepped out of the shadows and started walking toward me with the dog by his side.

As best I could I kept an eye on the dog.

He didn’t look too friendly to me.

The old man did not say a word and for a few seconds we just stood there in complete silence.

For lack of a better reason, I spoke first and told him who I was and why I was there looking for Bill. Then I stood there with a long dead silence.

Now that I was close enough to see his face when he did speak, I was able to find out he had asked me what I was doing on his property. The old man spoke with a lisp and his words were almost unrecognizable to me.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires He explained to me that the fellow I was looking for lived in the next hollow.

As strange as it may sound, I ended up staying and talking to that old man for about 45 minutes. He had an old beat-up pickup truck next to the house and talking about that old truck had been most of our conversation that day.

It wasn’t until after I had been to his house that I heard all the wild tales about what a mean old man he was.

When I left, I invited him to come by my store one a day for a visit.

About a month later I saw the old truck pull up in the parking lot.

One of my employees saw him as well and told the others who it was, and they all went to the back of the store.

He had a paper bag in his hand when he came through the door. I met him in the aisle and he actually had a big ol’ smile on his face.

We shook hands and he handed me the paper sack. “I kilt and cooked these fur you,” he said. I cracked the bag open and looked inside. There were four squirrels rolled up in a piece of aluminum foil in the bag.

We talked for a few minutes and then he told me he had to get back home. That old fellow brought me fried squirrels at least a dozen more times before I moved away.

I never did have the heart to tell him I didn’t like fried squirrels. ST

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Healing Tools For Peripheral Neuropathy

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eripheral Neuropathy is a condition where there is damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which may be caused either by disease or trauma or the side-effects of a systemic illness such as Diabetes type 2. The most common form is (symmetrical) peripheral poly neuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. Frequently the cause of a neuropathy cannot be identified and may be associated with different combinations of weakness, autonomic changes, and sensory changes. Loss of muscle bulk may be seen.

Symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected (motor, sensory, or autonomic) and where the nerves are located in the body.

One or more types of nerves may be affected. Common symptoms associated with damage to the motor nerve are muscle weakness, cramps, and spasms. Loss of balance and coordination may also occur. Damage to the sensory nerve can produce tingling, numbness, and a burning pain. Freezing or electric-like, extreme sensitivity to touch may also occur.

In Oriental Medicine, symptoms are diagnosed based on pattern differentiation.

With variations in lifestyle, diet, and other factors, we function differently from one another and that will lead to a different pathology even if symptom manifestation is alike. We determine what is causing the symptoms currently presenting, and develop a treatment protocol for the patient.

Acupuncture along with herbal prescription, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes, can alleviate numbness, tingling, and burning by regulating body’s energy flow and adequate blood supply to the site as well as removing stagnation. Inadequate diet, aging, side effect from chemotherapy and

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician radiation, stressful lifestyle, and chronic diseases also contribute to the aggravation of the symptoms and those issues can be addressed and modified accordingly.

Acupuncture along the damaged nerve route can depolarize the abnormal electrical imbalance; thus correcting or reducing the spontaneous firing of nerve impulses. Furthermore, decreased motor function can cause adhesions along the nerve route.

Physical therapy will accelerate healing by breaking up these adhesions and reducing the choking effect of the nerve entrapments.

With acupuncture and physical therapy many patients that suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy are getting great results with more sensation to their legs and feet.

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Section B April 13, 2012 Tails From The Front

by Tyler Stover round Easter, people are tempted to buy a cute bunny for a child or grandchild. This is rarely a good choice, however. When adopting a bunny or adult rabbit, there are many factors to consider, and the decision should not be made on an impulse.

The result for rabbits adopted as Easter Bunnies is rarely a good one. Many rabbits live a shortened life due to neglect, improper diet, or injury due to mishandling.

Rabbits released into the wild suffer an even worse fate. A domesticated rabbit left to fend for itself in the wild has an average of three days to live, as it stands no chance

against predatory animals. Animal shelters also see a huge jump in rabbit surrender rates following Easter.

Domesticated rabbits have a life expectancy of around ten years. Older rabbits in animal shelters face difficulty finding a home, because most people want a baby rabbit. Older rabbits tend to make better pets. They are more tolerant of children and have reached their more affectionate adult personality.

A rabbit can make a wonderful companion, but their care requires time and resources, as with any pet. Bunnies are cute and cuddly and may tolerate handling, but they quickly grow into adults. Adult rab-

bits can range in size from 5-8 pounds, sometimes even larger. Though children may be expected to provide daily care, children and bunnies are often a bad combination. While playing, children may accidentally and permanently injure baby bunnies by dropping them, resulting in a broken back. Rabbits are also not comfortable being held for extended periods, and because they are animals of prey, are subject to sudden jumping when frightened.

Now that Easter is over, this is the correct time for you and your family to decide if a rabbit is the correct decision for your home. In the right situation, a house rabbit can be a wonderful choice. Rabbits are intel-

ligent, social creatures. They are playful, joyful creatures, can learn their name and come when called, and can be litter box trained.

If you and your family have thought everything through and have decided that a rabbit is right for you, please make the responsible decision to rescue a spayed or neutered rabbit from a local animal shelter. You can visit the Critter Room to see the rabbits we have, or look for them on our website: halifaxhumanesociety.org/other animals.cfm ST Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director, Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. Call at 386-274-4703 ext. 320, or tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

Angel wishes she could grow wings and fly. She could fly into a loving home.

Blue is looking for a little snack.

He could eat dinner with you every night.

Jack (Rabbit) is hopping down the bunny trail. He hopes to hop right into a new home.

Carrie is the best listener of the group.

She hopes to hear her name called for a forever home.

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out is caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints, resulting in severe swelling and pain. This disease mostly affects men between the ages of 30 and 45 and women between 55 and 70. Gout is commonly seen in people who are obese and suffer from diabetes or hyperlipidemia.

Uric acid, a substance from the breakdown of purine from food or our own body, usually dissolves in our blood, passing through the kidneys, and then excreted though urine. However, if the body produces more uric acid than the kidneys can excrete, the uric acid can accumulate in the joints and kidneys.

When uric acid builds up in our joints, creating urate crystals, it can trigger intense swelling and pain.

This process can occur in almost any joint such as ankles, knees, or elbows.

However the big toe is usually the first one to be affected. A gout attack is normally very sudden and is triggered by fluctuations in serum uric acid, produced by excessive intake of certain foods and alcohol, trauma, or diuretic therapy. A person can go to bed feeling fine and wake up with an excruciating painful, hot, and swollen big toe.

Between attacks, the patient can feel

perfectly fine. However, attacks can recur in several months to several years.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids are very effective for acute gout attacks.

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Another drug used in treating gout is Colchicine. Its use is limited because of GI side effects. If you are taking Allopurinol or Uloric, these should not be changed during gout attack as they could also affect your serum uric acid level.

The best method to help reduce your risk of subsequent gout attacks is to reduce uric acid in the blood. Allopeurinol and Uloric are both powerful drugs to reduce uric acid production.

Lifestyle change, maintaining a sensible weight and eating habit are essential. Foods with high purine should be avoided. Alcohol consumption also must be limited. Not only will this help reduce gout attacks, but it will also help you fight against hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

For more information, please call 386-676-0307.

Stay Active For Better Health

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hysical activity is good for your health no matter what your age.

As we age, we find that flexibility decreases. As much as 30 percent of our flexibility can be lost as we grow older. Remaining active can help maintain flexibility and strength, helping us to stay independent longer. If you haven’t been active, it’s never too late to get started.

The first thing you should do is talk to your health care provider. Then follow some of these guidelines: Take time to warm up, cool down, and stretch allowing your muscles and joints to get ready and avoid injury.

Start slowly and build up to more intense activity. Begin with a ten minute walk, three times a week. Slowly increase the time and number of days.

Wear the proper clothes; light weight clothing for summer and layers of clothing for cooler temperatures, and wear shoes that fit well and are right for the activity.

Remember to apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection.

Aerobic activities, like walking, swimming, gardening, and housework, can help you to strengthen your heart and lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. It keeps your joints moving and reduces the pain from arthritis, lowers stress and boosts moods, and gives you more energy.

Strengthening activities include lifting light weights and lifting or digging tasks in the garden and also housework tasks.

Strengthening activities help keep muscles and bones strong, reducing the risk of bone fractures, decreasing the need for a cane, and keep you independent longer.

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Life ‌by Kathy M. Bryant Balancing activities can help keep you standing on your feet and avoid falls. Try standing up from a chair and sitting down again without using your hands for support.

Repeat this activity a few times. Standing on one foot or walking a straight line, heal to toe will help increase your balance skills.

Flexibility activities involve stretching.

Stretching benefits you by helping to maintain the movement of muscles and joints.

It prevents the stiffness experienced by some older adults and injuries as well as lowering stress.

Choose activities that you like to do and then round out from there with other exercises. Any amount of activity you do is better than none at all.ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.

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Chicken Soup For The S oul Friend Lends A Helping Hand

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ot tears seared my eyes. I clutched the phone like a lifeline. “Tom, can you come help me?” In desperation, I was calling a family friend for help.

For three months, my husband had lived in extreme pain. After shoveling two feet of snow off our driveway, Gene had injured his back. He had seen doctors and specialists. They ordered Xrays, bloodwork, MRIs, and physical therapy. They prescribed pills. Nothing relieved my husband's agony.

Each visit to the doctor involved taking more tests, waiting for results, and scheduling yet another appointment.

Days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months. Now Gene could barely stand. He had lost more than 30 pounds.

Nights were filled with long hours of prayer since sleep was impossible.

At my wits’ end, I punched Tom's number into the phone. Our children had married and moved out of state.

Tom was like an adopted son, and still lived nearby.

Twenty minutes later, Tom stood grinning at our door. Under his arm was

a stack of DVDs, treasured movies from his childhood. He greeted Gene and then set up the laptop next to his bed.

We watched a film that transported us all to a world far from our troubles.

During the next weeks, Tom helped me get Gene in and out of the car as we went to medical appointments. He listened not just to Gene's pain, but to my sorrow as well. When I needed any help, Tom volunteered.

After Gene spent more than a week in the hospital, the orthopedist discovered that Gene had a staph infection hidden deep inside his spine. After six long months, the dark curtain over our lives slowly lifted. Today, Gene is able to do everything he wants... except shovel snow.

And Tom? He performed no delicate surgery. He offered no miracle drug. The hope and encouragement he infused into my caregiver's heart were better medicine than any prescription written by a doctor.

All I had to do was call. ST Visit the Chicken Soup For The Soul website: www.chickensoup.com

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Mutt Strutt Huge Success Special to Seniors Today

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ver 1,000 pet lovers sprinted to the sand and enjoyed the one-time only opportunity to bring their canine companion onto “The World’s Most Famous Beach!” This special occasion was only available to those who joined Halifax Humane Society at the 2nd Annual Mutt Strutt 5K on Saturday, March 31. This free, non-competitive event took off at 9 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and beach area.

The race was open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and skill levels, and leashed, well-behaved, fourlegged friends were invited to join in the fun! All proceeds from the event benefit the animals of Halifax Humane Society (HHS). This event was made possible in part by presenting sponsor Subaru of Daytona, and Halifax Humane Society would like to thank Larry Kelly of Ritchey Cadillac, this year’s Honorary Event Chairman, for his support of this years event.

“This was a unique opportunity for pet owners who otherwise cannot bring their pet to the beach,” said HHS executive director Miguel Abi-hassan. HHS was delighted with the turnout and that

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so many were able to enjoy the morning on the beach with their pet, while also supporting the animals at Halifax Humane Society. The huge community turnout raised $35,000 in support of the shelter! ST N. John Collucci, D.O., RPhS

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Moments In Time The History Channel

On April 13, 1742, George Friedrich Handel's Messiah premieres in Dublin.

Although singing the oratorio has become a Christmas tradition, the Messiah received its world premiere during the Christian season of Lent. Handel composed the score for Messiah in just 24 days.

On April 14, 1818, Noah Webster, a Yale-educated lawyer with an avid interest in language and education, publishes his American Dictionary of the English Language. The dictionary, which took him more than two decades to complete, introduced more than 10,000 Americanisms.

On April 12, 1861, the Civil War begins when Confederate shore batteries under General P.G.T. Beauregard open fire on Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Bay. During the next 34 hours, 50 Confederate guns and mortars launched more than 4,000 rounds at the poorly supplied fort.

On April 10, 1906, O. Henry's second short-story collection, The Four Million, is published. O. Henry was the pen name adopted by William Sydney Porter. Porter began writing in the late 1880s but didn't apply himself seriously until 1898, when he was jailed for embezzling from a bank in Texas.

On April 15, 1924, Rand McNally releases its first comprehensive road atlas. The first version was called the Rand McNally Auto Chum. Today Rand McNally is known as the world's largest maker of atlases in print and electronic media.

On April 11, 1945, the American Third Army liberates the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. Buchenwald will be judged second only to Auschwitz in the horrors it imposed on its prisoners. Among those saved by the Americans was Elie Wiesel, who would go on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. ST

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Dear Beth: The American Kennel Club recently released its registration statistics for 2011, which revealed that among registered pets, the Labrador retriever was the most popular breed in the United States. In fact, the Labrador retriever has held that top spot for 21 years. The Yorkshire terrier placed fifth among AKC registrations.

Here are the top 10 breeds for the 2011–12 year: 1. Labrador retriever 2. German shepherd 3. Beagle 4. Golden retriever 5. Yorkshire terrier 6. Bulldog 7. Boxer 8. Poodle

9. Dachshund 10. Rottweiler Now, this may or may not settle the argument. Unregistered dogs, of course, aren't on there, nor are many adopted shelter pets. It's a pretty good barometer of the type of dogs, in terms of size, behavior traits, and other elements, that currently are popular among owners.

Farther down the list—more than 100 breeds were ranked—you'll find the various terrier breeds, such as the Boston terrier (Number 22) and West Highland white terrier (Number 35) to name a couple. Breed popularity tends to jump around: Bulldogs ranked Number 19 a decade ago, but today sit at Number 6.

At any rate, take the loss in stride.

Make peace over a frosty beverage, and take comfort in knowing that the most popular dog for you is the one you choose (or that chooses you). ST

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When I was a young man, I thought I might become a “reverend.” At the time I was not even clear on what I believed so I quit after being brutalized by church politics.

If I can keep one person from going through what I went through to find my ministry, I will be happy.

Don’t let anyone tell you the preaching ministry is the only place where God calls people. A lady who believed that told my sister she worried because I “had not followed the call of God.” My sister told her, “He is a minister as we all are. He has ministered as a teacher, a politician, in music, and as a writer.”

That lady, just like my Aunt Carrie, labors under the misunderstanding that God only calls preachers. No, God opens all kinds of doors for ministry in our lives. We may minister in a half dozen ways over the course of a lifetime.

Just recently my area was hit by several tornadoes. People have been showing up with trucks and backhoes and all kinds of equipment to help those who were hit. Ask those who lost their homes how they feel about the ministry of “helps.” I am telling you, those who humbly help others in any kind of way are some of the best Christians of all. Seldom do they seek the high seats or strive for acclaim. Their reward is in doing the Lord’s work on Earth.

Just as a rose ministers by its aroma, we all minister by just being who we are, following our own leadings from the Holy Spirit and our own heart.

Even Paul’s long list of ministers was too short. For example, he did not even mention music and that’s a major training area in any Christian college today. In Paul’s day they did not have ministers of music but it is a great way to attract people to Jesus. It is not accidental that when Billy Graham does his invitation to call people to

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My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts An Englishman had this put on his tombstone: “Here lies John Smyth who cobbled shoes in this town 40 years to the glory of God.” John Smyth has always inspired me.

Yes, one can cobble shoes to the glory of God. And if you cobble shoes to the glory of God, some of the glory will splash off the shoes and into the hearts of the people you serve. You will be a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Minister in your own way with your own gifts, wherever you are and realize at all times that there are no high and low gifts.

They are all wonderful! ST Please mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416.

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