Seniors Today Volusia Eddition March 4th 2011

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While the Singing Valentines were being delivered, the children from many area schools were making some special Valentines for the veterans. The day they were delivered, veterans came forward with smiles on their faces to show their Valentines to the staff. These precious things remind us of what we are all about in good times… kindness and love.

We surely experienced a warming trend in our hearts and after a bit, the weather came around to a temperature to which we have become accustomed.

The love affair that some have for vacationing each year in Daytona to enjoy the races, went extremely well. The Speedway has a new track, the weather was beautiful, and residents were so happy to have such good folks coming in for the races.

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Not only did Ruth meet John’s kids but the two of them spent Sunday with Ruth’s brother’s kids. Many relatives got to meet the happy couple. They visited John’s step son in Baltimore. They saw a former classmate, who is going to Israel for several months.

Ruth saw the furniture John wished to take with them to Minnesota. It wasn’t an easy decision for him, concerning what to take and what to leave behind. She said, “He has a beautiful entertainment center that will fit great in our new room. That piece and all the book cases and the desk are dark wood, so that room will take on a different flavor.” It’s really going to be nice.

The next step in the Ruth/John saga occurred March 2 when Ruth again made a trip to Maryland. She will stay until March 15, then John will be moving his things to Minnesota in April.

The only unhappy ones are Ruth’s cats. She said, “My cats don’t like it that I’m gone so much, but they’ll have to get used to it. Take care! Greetings to all! Love, Ruth” It’s nice to know the cats can keep each other company until all that occurred in February is completed in June… seasoned with love. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Ask The Doctor Please join Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach for an informative talk on Memory Enhancement presented

by Dr. Henri Nammour, Medical Director, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Volusia/Flagler on March 16 at 11 A.M. Refreshments will be served. The talk is free, and open to the public. RSVP by March 14 to 386-868-0723.

Health Screenings Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., March 17 at the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center. Early detection saves lives.

These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

New 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.

Beginning Tues., March 8 you can also enjoy a second lunch bunch for $4 with a different program each week. On March 8 celebrate March birthdays at the Birthday Bash and March 15 enjoy speaker Sandy Garofalo with Seniors Vs. Crime. Reservations are required by 9 A.M. the Monday prior. Please call 386-767-6542, Mon. thru Fri. to make your reservations.

Pet Fund Raiser Come out for a night of trivia, laughs, dinner, and fundraising at Knight For A Paw on Sat., March 19 at 7 P.M. at the Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Chloe’s Paw is a local non-profit 501 3(C ) organizationwith a mission to provide financial means to pet parents who cannot afford to pay for basic medical care. Adult tickets, $25; child ages 3-11, $10; and senior 62 and older, $20 for the entire event. Bring a bag of dog or cat food for $5 discount off an adult ticket price! For more details, call 386-492-1184.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy ARC will host a series of free seminars in March on taking a holistic approach to pain relief with acupuncture and physical therapy. For topics, dates, reservations, and locations, please call Sandra Wood at 386-675-8406. The seminars are open to the public.

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Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of March. Topics include: The Gentle Side Of Yoga on Mon., March 7 at 10:30 A.M.; Our New Therapy Clinic on Wed., March 9 from 2–4 P.M.; Fill The Gaps Between Medicare A, B, & D on Mon., March 14 at 2:30 P.M.; Caregivers Support Group, Wed., March 16 at 1:30 P.M.; Wellness Chats on Mon., March 21 at 10:30 A.M. and Health Care Reform at 2:30 P.M.; Parkinson’s Support Group on Wed., March 23 at 2 P.M.; and Do You Wobble? on Mon., March 28 at 10:30 A.M. Please RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Natural Smile Seminar Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Come find out if dental implants are right for you. See how dental implants can help you eat the foods you enjoy, and lead a more active and confident life. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminar is scheduled for May 24, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast. Please make your reservation by calling 386437-6885.

Friday Dance Come join the fun at City Island Recreation Center, 108 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach every Friday from 2–4 P.M. Cost of $6 for members, $10 for non-members, and $3 for students includes lesson at 1 P.M., dance, and refreshments. For more information, call 386-676-2150.

Long-Term Care Do you know the true answers to questions about long-term care costs?

You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits planning for payment of long-term care hosted by Chiumento, Guntharp, & Selis, P.L. on March 8 in Daytona Beach at 2 P.M., and March 22 in Palm Coast at 2 P.M. Seating is limited. Call 386-8685337 to RSVP today.

St. Patty’s Dance You are invited to the St. Patrick's Day Dance on Thurs., March 17 at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. Dance lessons 12:15–1 P.M. Dance with music by Dream from 1–3 P.M. Light refreshments served. Admission is free. Call 386-986-2323 for more information.

Driving Course The Sunshine Safety Council will conduct a Coaching The Mature Driver course which meets requirements for an auto liability insurance discount for licensed drivers 55 and older on Wed., March 16 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at 150 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Cost is $10. Call 386-253-6400 for details.

Veterans Benefits Seminar Veterans and spouses may be entitled to little-known benefits through the VA Aid And Attendance program. Join Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thurs., March 10 at 4 P.M. to learn how you could receive up to $1,945 per month.

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Peninsula Woman’s Club Meets Thursdays 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Luncheon followed by contract bridge or canasta. The Club is located at 415 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach. For reservations and more information, call 386-760-0487.

Wilbur Boathouse Flea Market Come to the 30th annual flea market and bake sale at the Wilbur Boathouse, 4200 S. Peninsula Drive on Fri., March 18 and Sat., March 19 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Contributions for the sale will be accepted Wed. and Thurs., March 16 and 17 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Proceeds will benefit insurance fund, building maintenance fund, and local charities.

Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer’s 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 info, call 386-214-3833.

Look Good/Feel Better This class teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

This class is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society on Monday, March 7 at 6 P.M. at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute, located at 224 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Registration is required. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345.

What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of March 6

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Time is on your side in the early part of the week. Anything left undone by midweek will need to be put into rush mode.

The weekend offers choices for fun.

TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Finally getting credit for a contribution is nice for all you idea-generating Ferdinands and Fernandas. Don’t sit on your laurels.

Use it as a step to a bigger opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Despite the progress made, a hint of doubt might set in. You need to stop and consider not only what you’re doing but also how you are doing. Adjust where needed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The dreamer is dominant for you, but a dollop of hardheaded practicality is coming up fast. The challenge is to make room for both modes.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good week to start assessing what you’ve done and what you plan to do. Moving to a new environment—home or jobrelated—is a possibility.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) The week to make tough decisions, but in a way that leaves the door open for changes. Ask for advice from someone who has been in the position before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Disappointments are never easy to take, but you have the ability to learn from them and go on to success. Continue to build up your contacts. You’ll need them soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Things might still be going too slowly to suit you. You need the time to make sure they’re going in the right direction. It’s easier to make a course correction now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Showing some temperament at the way things are going is one way of getting your point across. Don’t overdo it, or turn away more-moderate supporters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Things could change more quickly this week than you like. You’ll most likely find that you’re up to the challenges.

The weekend offers relaxation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Big challenge coming up? Uncross those fingers and believe that you’re going to do well. Keep in mind that so many people have faith in your ability.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Testing the waters is a good way of learning before plunging right in. Ask more questions and be alert to any attempts to avoid giving complete answers. ST

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A Serendipity Visit To Ft. Myers eg and I recently spent a wonderful exhibits, not the least of which is the Art of weekend in Ft. Myers, Florida. It is the Olympians, a very unique combination a territory with which we are very of sport and art and the inventive way it familiar. We lived there almost 12 engages and challenges America’s youth. years from 1966 to 1978. Our children grew Ft. Myers has been honored by a visit of up there. We were very active in a variety Monaco’s Prince Albert, an active and skilled Olympian and patron. of posts. Those were good years.

Lee County is a beautiful area of the state. The fishing is superb. Toward the west is the Gulf with its golden, shell rich beaches, including Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Islands… and to the west on 80 and 82, a more rural area features acres of orange …by George & Peggy Goldtrap groves and flower farms.

For those who want to linger and learn, The transformation of the ‘old’ city has been remarkable. Government came late the area’s museums are a real treat. As you to this party led by business and civic lead- know, we like to recommend spots for granders, but this writer believes that’s the way parents to enjoy a day with grand-children. it should be. Those with the most to gain In the Ft. Myers River District that would be should be first in line to ‘restore, build, and the Imaginarium, a real hands-on museum, give back’ and the leaders of downtown theater, and aquarium.

The Southwest Florida Museum of HisFt. Myers have done just that.

In the interest of honest reporting, you tory is packed with local color, artifacts, phoshould know that we have revisited our old tos and references to life as it was when haunts several times and on prior visits, we Florida was still rough and rugged. This were sorely disappointed in what we saw. museum is actually housed in the former Like many urban districts, the downtown Ft. Myers railway station which offers its was neglected. Stores were empty and the own colorful past. We were treated to a walkfew that were open were far less than through of a custom railroad coach, reflectcrowded. It really was not a pretty sight and ing the golden age of rail travel. If you can frankly hope was not on the horizon. The arrange a tour, it’s a must see for rail fans.

It goes without saying that hotels and district was becoming derelict, another victim of suburban flight. That was then: last eateries and exhibition halls are meeting the needs of the River Districts’ eclectic weekend we observed a miracle.

Leadership to the rescue! The old down- tourist market. Peg and I were there for the town, now known as the Ft. Myers River Edison Festival of Lights Parade, part of a District, has experienced a transformation week-long celebration honoring Thomas and rebirth, organized and constructed in such an effective way as to interest other cities across the nation facing the same challenge. The market place is alive with new blood, investor money, community spirit, and a myriad of ideas.

During our Ft. Myers years, we can remember relatively few attractions downtown. There was, of course, the Thomas Edison Estates, (winter home), Museum & Laboratory and its neighAn Edison Festival of Lights Parade Float. bor, the Henry Ford estate. The Ford estate was not yet open to the public and became Edison. Our host hotel, the Downtown Hisso only after considerable effort and ex- toric District Holiday Inn, offers first class pense. The opening of both homes has paid VIP seating on their patio, to view the off in spades. On our previous visits to the parade. This hotel is also conveniently loestates we felt they were deteriorated to the cated a half-mile from the City of Palms Stadium. Fans pack the city to watch the point of being devalued as an attraction.

Today, they are treated more as highly Boston Red Sox in spring training at Terry valued historical sites and are operated with Park, and major league exhibition games dedicated, professional, and talented person- at the City of Palms Stadium, right in the nel. The grounds are beautiful, the friendly, center of the river district’s action.

From beginning to end we thoroughly young, well-educated guides are efficient and skilled and they spout an entertaining enjoyed our nostalgic return to Lee County. combination of history and anecdotes stim- The people we met were optimistic and ulating enough to make any visitor want to excited. They’ve ingeniously blended history come back with friends and family—and and vision to create promise of a brighter, more prosperous future. the price is right.

If you are looking for a few days away— Not far to the east is the stately Burroughs in one of Florida’s most vibrant and attracHome & Garden with its elegant architecture and manicured grounds. Nature lovers tive areas—we recommend Ft. Myers, and will find winged beauties at nearby Butter- in particular the historic and fun filled, fly Estates, a Botanical Garden and Habi- River District. ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both tat, second to none.

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Happy Talk

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nee pain refers to any aching or burning pain of the knee joint.

Knee pain can be a symptom of numerous conditions and diseases including osteoarthritis (joint degeneration), rheumatoid arthritis (joint inflamma– tion), septic arthritis (joint infection), as well as bursitis, cysts, fractures, gout, ligament injury, or instability and meniscus conditions, among other causes.

To understand knee pain, it is important to know how the knee functions. The knee refers to the joint where the femur (thigh bone) meets the tibia (largest lower leg bone).

In front of this joint lies the patella (knee cap). A membrane called a synovial sac lines the joint. The synovial sac produces synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant much in the way that oil lubricates a motor.

Other tissues that make up the knee joint include cartilages, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The upper end of the tibia has cartilaginous shock absorbers called menisci (meniscus). Other protective structures are the bursae, which cushion areas of friction.

The knee supports two to three times a person’s body weight. It is a complex joint that allows for a wide range in mobility. In addition to bending and straightening, the knee is designed to allow for rotation, gliding, and rolling movements. To allow for complex mobility and stability, joint strength was sacrificed, making it prone to injury.

Radiological findings won’t necessarily coincide with symptoms. Oftentimes an

x-ray reveals bone-on-bone in a patient without symptoms, while another patient suffering severe pain shows a clean x-ray. This can be due to internal inflammation of the sensitive synovial membrane.

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Physical therapy reduce pain by improving strength, tone, and flexibility of muscles.

Endorphins released through acupuncture and exercising are thought to be helpful.

Most causes of knee pain respond well to treatments and resolve within 4-6 weeks.

Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Tylenol, Motrin, or Aleve may relieve pain. More severe pain may be treated with prescription pain relievers.

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Q: I have a Shubert upright grand piano that was made in New York during the early 1900s. I’d like to know if it is valuable.

— Maria, Albuquerque, N M A: I hate to begin my answer on a sour note, but there is little market for vintage upright pianos. The pictures you sent me suggest that the cabinet is probably tiger oak, but there also appears to be a great deal of wear. It would be considered a practice piano and probably not worth all that much. A quick check of pianos being offered for sale in Albuquerque revealed dozens of uprights similar to yours, mostly priced in the $200 to $350 range.

For a second opinion, you might want to contact a dealer who specializes in vintage pianos. An established company is In Tune Piano Services, 2753 Glory Court SW, Albuquerque, and www.cl assicpiano.com In Tune provides an ad service to help people who want to sell. *** Q: I have an original handwritten letter from Charles Schulz, the cartoon-

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Ireland For The Spring?

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“Ireland is one of the most romantic destinations on earth,” says Patricia Tunison Preston, who’s authored 15 travel books on the country and is widely recognized as the go-to person for pretty much all things Irish. “Where else can you find such a stunning array of quiet country roads, glistening rivers and lakes, uncrowded beaches, meandering gardens, and charming little towns with cozy pubs and manor houses?”

Know that the Irish have a rep for being happy to see you year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day. That said (and with a nod to all the other modern entertainment), here’s some of what cognoscenti agree are the country’s best experiences: • Kissing The Blarney Stone. Actually, this tourist magnet is only one reason to visit what’s arguably the Emerald Isle’s most famous castle (Blarney Castle).

Sure, puckering up may—legend has it

—leave you with the gift of a silver tongue, but the fortress’ surrounding gardens are so majestic. The Badger Cave and dungeons are just plain cool.

• The Great Outdoors. If the cowpokes in True Grit had had the kind of backdrop Donegal offers for horseback riding —beaches, countryside, and mountains —maybe they would’ve been less quick on the draw. Plus, there’s sailing off of Ireland’s West Coast and sea kayaking in West Cork.

• Pub-crawling. Pubs may be the social heart of every village and town. The literary-minded should head to Dublin’s Davy Byrnes Pub for a hot whiskey to see where Leopold Bloom, the main character in James Joyce’s Ulysses, lunched.

(Note: If you’re waiting for someone, remember that its clock is said to be set five minutes ahead in honor of both Joyce and Bloom.)

• Strolling Through A Bog. Yes, a bog.

The Slieve Bloom Way (no relation to Leopold) is comparatively untouched by man. Behold its waterfalls, its scampering foxes, and contemplate the meaning of life.

If you go, it is recommended that you call your travel agent and get a tour package. This insures that you don’t miss anything and that your trip will be well planned. ST

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ew writers can drop a reader into a time and place as well as Juliet Marillier, whose Sevenwaters series flawlessly melds medieval Irish history and myths into an engrossing saga of a family marked by courage, passion, and magic.

Seer Of Sevenwaters, the fifth installment, follows Sibeal, a solemn girl whose gifts of clairvoyance and wisdom have indicated from childhood that she was destined to enter the ranks of the Druids. Now, as a young woman, she is taking her final steps of preparation to officially embark on the long and solitary path of her spiritual calling.

First, she is dispatched to spend one last summer with her married sisters on the far northern island of Inis Eala.

Along on its rocky shore she witnesses a terrible shipwreck, and manages to singlehandedly save the life of one survivor, a man she gave the name Ardal since he he cannot remember his own.

As Ardal’s body recovers but his memories stay locked away, it quickly becomes clear that there is a terrible

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secret behind the sketchy accounts of the doomed ship’s last voyage. A menacing Norseman and his wild, mute bride seem to be at the heart of it, but none of Sibeal’s divinatory talents give her any answers that make sense.

For steady, serious Sibeal never would have predicted that she would soon be taking to that dangerous sea herself in a quest to right a deep wrong and solve a tragic mystery—and face a decision she never saw coming: the choice between her life’s work and her true love.

Though set hundreds of years in the past and suffused with folklore and magic, Seer Of Sevenwaters feels utterly relatable and engaging to modern readers. Sibeal’s struggles are timeless, the questions of a teen trying to figure out who she is and what she really wants. Whether read alone or as part of the series, Seer Of Sevenwaters is a recommended pick for all fantasy lovers. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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n Ormond Beach, spring means two things—world class weather, and the fabulous Follies! This season the Ormond Beach Follies, in its 36th amazing year, presents it’s consistently sold out shows with three great new performers on stage.

Sherilynn Marron, a former Prima Ballerina with the Philadelphia Ballet brings her elegant grace to the cast. Sheri was classically trained at the American School of Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. She danced professionally with New York and New Jersey companies before retiring from the stage to run her own successful ballet school.

Kelly Lynch, a professional U.S.O. Tour dancer, and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, who is still turning heads with her high kicks and gorgeous figure, excels in tap, jazz, and contemporary dance. Kelly’s brings a definite Vegas glamour to the show.

Jeannie Nichols, trained as a dance/theatre major in Austin at the University of Texas School of Fine Arts, began her professional career in comedy. Performing, and touring as a singer, dancer, and comedienne from Esther’s Follies and Ro-tel And The Hot Tomatoes, two widely acclaimed musical comedy venues from Austin, Texas.

Chuck Coleman, a director and theatre critic from New York, is directing the Follies this year. He has structured the vaudeville type show of burlesque, comedy, song, and dance around the theme, As Time Goes

By. With full out Broadway style choreography by Ormond’s favorite, Jerome DeVito, of South Beach Dance Co., the show promises much. The cast is excellent, ranging in years from 50 to 90, a testament to the effect of song, hilarity, and rehearsal as the anecdote to the aging process.

Mark Schwartz, the supervisor for the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center where the follies perform says the show has gained such a reputation for excellence that many die-hard fans purchase their tickets in the fall to be sure to get seats. The most overheard comment from departing audience members is always, “Can’t wait ‘til next year!”

You just can’t keep a good show down.

On with spring, on with the good stuff! ST Ormond Beach Follies, perform Fri. thru Sun., Mar. 25, 26, and 27 with shows at 7:30 P.M., Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 P.M., Sat. and Sun. Tickets for reserved seating are $15 at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 386-676-3375.

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Orlando Jazz Orchestra Special to Seniors Today

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The show is titled OJO Play The Pops From Broadway To Hollywood, the music of Gershwin and Mancini.

The 17 piece band is led by drummer Greg Parnell and special guests include vocalists Linda Cole and Amy Parnell plus special guest saxophonist Sid Blair. The orchestra is comprised of some of the best musicians in Central Florida. Some of the tunes from

the Gershwin songbook include S’ Wonderful, I Got Rhythm, and Fascinating Rhythm.

Songs to be performed written by Henry Mancini will be The Peter Gunn and Pink Panther themes, Moon River, and Charade.

Tickets are $15 in the center aisle and $10 on the sides and are available at the box office or over the phone by calling 386-676-3375. You can also purchase tickets at The Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, see Lorraine.

For those living in Southeast Volusia, there will be a bus from New Smyrna Beach to the show, cost is $25 for bus fare and ticket.

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• It was radio and TV writer and commentator Andy Rooney who made the following observation: “Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don’t need to be done.”

• If you are a heavy coffee drinker, you might want to consider the following: A study conducted in the United Kingdom found that those who reported the highest consumption of caffeine also were more likely

to report hallucinations and other extrasensory experiences.

• The earliest known examples of drinking straws were created out of gold and lapis lazuli by the ancient Sumerians. It seems they were used by royalty to drink beer, thereby avoiding the yeast residue left over from the fermentation process.

• It takes 450 skilled workers to create a Steinway grand piano—and the piano is made up of about 12,000 individual parts. ST

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nited States Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, released the following statement regarding Florida Governor Rick Scott’s decision to not accept alternative plans to move forward with the Orlando-to-Tampa passenger rail project and not permit transfer of the project to local government grantees: “The Governor has made his decision to not pursue the Florida passenger rail project.

I understand his concerns with the overall project, which would incur certain risks.

“I have done all that I can to salvage the project to this point and present what I consider to be a viable alternative plan that places the risk with the private sector and protects the taxpayers. I feel confident the 21-mile segment from the Orlando Airport to the Convention Center and Disney World can be a feasible and profitable transportation link for Florida.

“While the Governor’s action will terminate the project at this time, it is my intention to work to salvage millions of dollars already expended and years of study on the critically important link from the Orlando Airport to our tourist area.

“I intend to reassess the project and work with local partners to continue seeking a federal and local solution in building this infrastructure project.”

Mica proposed modifying the project to initially focus on the 21 miles of the route

with the strongest ridership projections. This alternate plan would craft an inter-local agreement and enable these partners to solicit private sector proposals to finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the project, with parties agreeing to proceed only if the project were found to be financially viable and if partners agreed on terms of ownership, development, and operation of the project. th

7 District Congressman …John Mica Update: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, released the following statement regarding an announcement that U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Florida Governor Rick Scott met to discuss the Florida passenger rail project, and that Secretary LaHood has given the Governor another week to consider alternative plans: “I am pleased an agreement has been reached between Governor Scott and Secretary LaHood to extend the timeframe for consideration of additional alternatives for the Florida rail project. I hope a sub-grantee arrangement can be structured that will salvage part or all of the project in a viable way that will protect Florida taxpayers from financial risk.” ST

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Identy Theft Impacts Seniors

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By taking a few precautions, you can identify whether you have been targeted by identity thieves.

If you are expecting mail, especially related to financial matters, that doesn’t arrive, you need to immediately investigate to determine where the mail may have been interrupted. If you have paid a bill but you are still showing an “Amount Due� that you know is incorrect, check to find out if the company actually received your payment.

If your purse or wallet is stolen, immediately report it to your local law enforcement agency and to your financial institution. If you notice that your bank account is overdrawn or there is unusual activity on your credit card, notify your bank or financial institution.

To prevent thieves from getting your personal financial information, it is recommended that women carry a closefitting or hidden pouch instead of a purse. Everyone should consider leaving some information at home. Extra

credit cards and your Social Security cards should be left at home when you are shopping.

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Remember your mail often contains personal information. To prevent this information from falling into the wrong hands, shred, tear into small pieces, or cut up all mail and documents that contain Social Security, bank, and credit card numbers.

If you are ordering boxes of checks, ask your bank to hold the boxes rather than mail them to you. Mail boxes are attractive to thieves.

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ollen, tiny particles that travel in the air or carried by insects, are male cells of flowering plants and essential to plant fertilization.

However, if it's windy while pollination is in progress, there exists a higher tendency of wind-borne-pollen induced allergic conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and asthma.

In the United States, most wind-pollinating plants, those not attractive to insects, release pollen during one of the five pollen seasons: early spring (February-March), late spring (March-June), early summer (July-August), late summer to autumn (August-October), and winter (November-January).

Here in Florida, if your symptoms worsen during early spring, the probable cause is tree pollen, while in the late spring and early summer, tree and grass pollen would be likely culprits. From late summer to autumn, weed pollen, especially ragweed is high and during the summer and fall, but also year-round, mold spores are quite active. While, warm air encourages pollination, cool temperatures reduce pollen production and rain washes it away.

Because humidity affects the pollination process, a combination of low humidity and a wind increase the amount of pollen in the air, which can increase the misery of allergy sufferers.

Tree, grass, and weed pollen account for almost all of pollen-induced aller-

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Even though it may be critical for very sensitive people to avoid large doses of allergenic plants, many times it is almost impossible because pollen can travel many miles on a breeze and can also be present at home, often blow indoors (typically through open windows and doors) Therefore, avoiding intense outdoor activity, during the early morning and late afternoon hours when pollen counts are high, and by wearing a dust mask can help.

Other prevention methods are to close windows and run a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrester) or ULPA (Ultra Low Penetration Air) air purifier, to clean and replace air-conditioner filters regularly, and to monitor your community pollen count report to know what to expect and how to prepare for it.

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Veteran’s Post Fiduciaries: The Big Money Grab Or Abuse

by Freddie Groves

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Texas couple, one of them an attorney, was indicted last summer for stealing more than $2 million from veterans they were sworn to protect. They’d been declared fiduciaries and legal guardians for veterans who’d been deemed incompetent to handle their own affairs. According to the 26-count indictment, this couple had been at it since 2003.

What happens to veterans who are declared incompetent without any due process whatsoever?

The Department of Veterans Affairs took a married couple who didn’t need money-managing help, said the veteran was 100 percent disabled with PTSD, and declared him incompetent and in need of a fiduciary representative. With the stroke of a pen, this couple is no longer capable of making decisions about their money?

In another case, a son (with a power of attorney) had been handling his veteran father’s money for many years. Suddenly, a doctor said the veteran was incompetent and the VA assigned an attorney to manage his money. The attorney grabbed the money in the account and put it into

another one, which the son has no access to. All this without a hearing, without input from family, and without the knowledge of the veteran.

The abuses just go on and on. Here are some they include: — Veterans are forced to accept a fiduciary situation they didn’t ask for, don’t want, and weren’t told about in advance or asked their opinion.

— Veterans who have their utilities cut off because the fiduciary hasn’t paid the bills on time.

— Spouse fiduciaries who have been sued because the VA has appointed two fiduciaries, and the other one wants to take the money.

The Veterans Administration Office of the Inspector General (VAOIG) is great at nabbing those who steal from veterans, but what about the VA itself forcing veterans into fiduciary relationships against their will? When will it look at that? ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or email to columnreply@gmail.com

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Our Infinite History

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argaret Stortz wrote, “No difficulty remains forever. All things are simply part of our infinite history.

They come to pass but not to stay.”

There’s a lot of comfort in these words. When some difficulty comes our way, it often feels like it will stay forever. We see it as a permanent problem.

Thank God, no problem or difficulty is permanent. They will pass.

It’s also a comfort to realize we are infinite beings with an infinite history.

We are not aware of that part of our infinite history that preceded this life but we did have one because we are told that God knew us “before the foundation of the world.” We do not know exactly what will follow this life but we are told, “We shall be like Him for we shall see Him as He is.”

That last verse has always fascinated me. It says we shall be changed when we see Christ in some way we shall be like Him. I do not know exactly how we shall be like him but it is a great comfort to me anyway. Any way I can be like him will please me immensely.

All this reminds me that Einstein said if we miss the mystery we miss the most important part of life. Verses like these leave us in a beautiful spiritual state of suspension. They promise something spectacular but we don’t know exactly what it is!

When we see this life and our total spiritual journey as an “infinite history” it gives us a world of perspective. Look at any problem that comes your way as a part of your infinite history and it comes into perspective. It may be important and it may just be a blowout on the road of life, requiring us to change tires and get back on our way.

As my song His Amazing Grace on my gospel album and on the Lewis

Family’s So Fine CD says, “I have found a Friend who walks with me down life’s unending road...” I am glad I learned long ago that we are here and we have always been somewhere if only in the mind of God (what a sweet thought to be curled up in the mind of God), and we shall always be with our Eternal Companion.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts

We are coming to see that life is forever. I recently saw a TV program where several people described their experiences after they died. I now think enough of these have been verified (like seeing what was going on in the room where they died) that I am confident we never die. Jesus said, “Those who believe in me shall never see death.”

Somewhere in the process of the physical body expiring we move into our spiritual body and it must be a seamless process—so much so that we never experience the death of the body.

I know such a statement sounds ridiculous when we look at a dying person and see what their body is going through but I still think it is possibly the truth. Think about how bad being born looks if you judge by appearances but it results in a great new life!

It’s all just a part of our infinite history. Look at it that way and you will experience liberation. ST

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Your doctor said aspirin can lower your risk of another heart attack or stroke.

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Senior Service Line Where Do You Want To Live?

by Matilda Charles

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s it time to start thinking about where you’d like to live as time goes along? It isn’t easy to think about leaving home and going somewhere else as we age and shouldn’t live alone anymore.

Two big considerations are finances and health: Finances—What can you afford? If you’re looking for an independent-living facility with good social activities and amenities like a pool, dining room, and housekeeping, you’ll find that places like this can be a bit pricey. Even if your income is limited, there still are options—especially if you’re healthy —such as senior villages and retirement homes that fall under Section 8.

You’ll pay a fee based on your income and the government pays the rest.

Health—What is the state of your health? What do you need at this point?

You need to be healthy when you move into an independent-living community.

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Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ gmail.com

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Check www.eldercare.gov for local agencies that can refer you. Ask about getting an assessment to help determine what kind of place might be best.

Starting the hunt early has its advantages. By gathering information sooner rather than later, you’ll give yourself more time to adjust to the idea of moving. You’ll have time to consider how to dispose of belongings if you’ll be moving to a small space. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll come to the conclusion that moving to a retirement center might not be so bad after all. ST

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f you’re feeling stressed this tax season, organizing your papers may provide some relief. Keeping track of all the records and transactions for a year can be a challenge for even the most organized individual.

However, knowing where important papers are located can go a long way to relieving stress. While preparing for filing income tax returns take time to get organized.

It’s important to keep up-to-date records and documents for a number of reasons. Record keeping systems need not be elaborate but a well-organized system does require some effort. The benefits of organizing your papers can be many. Such as: • Having easily accessible records means less time preparing tax returns.

Necessary documentation to substantiate deductions is available.

• If you experience a disaster like fire, theft, or hurricane, having irreplaceable records stored safely—along with an inventory of personal possessions—can help you get the insurance compensation you deserve and may even help retrieve stolen items.

• In the event of emergency, death, or injury, records will help in settling an estate, filing insurance, or benefit claims. Thus reducing some stress for loved ones.

• Records provide proof of ownership and evidence that certain transactions took place and when. These records can save headaches when someone else makes a mistake about facts, or if official documents are destroyed.

• Records help in evaluating past spending, and planning future spending.

Once you start an organized recordkeeping system, it’s not difficult to maintain it. Keep a positive attitude because it may save both time and money.

So, in these slow days of winter, take to get started! Motivating yourself is the first step. Pull out all those records

and papers you have stored throughout the house. Begin by sorting. Some of the papers you’ve kept may be unnecessary. Keep the important ones and throw out the rest. Be sure to discard the unnecessary papers carefully tear them up or process through a shredder.

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Every household has some papers that need to be stored in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box or a fireproof, burglarproof home safe. These papers include birth and death certificates, legal papers relating to marriage, government or court-recorded documents, wills and trusts, and funeral or burial instructions. These records should be kept indefinitely.

Some financial and business papers such as investments certificates; bonds; deeds; mortgage papers; major contracts; a list of insurance policies, including phone numbers and agents names; automobile titles; household inventories and appraisals, all require safekeeping.

Other files that are used frequently, and that can be replaced easily, should be kept in a home file. Having one place where records are stored can save time, frustration, and energy.

Your household record-keeping system should fit your needs. Keeping your papers organized and up-to-date will make them more useful to you when needed. Remember—the more complicated and time-consuming system the less likely you will be to spend the effort necessary to follow through. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.

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The Acting Company in association with The Guthrie Theater, two Tony Award winners, have teamed to promote classical productions with talented young actors and teaching artists, taking their tours to cities in all forty-eight continental United States as well as London, Australia, Russia, and Eastern Europe. The New York Times raves, “The Acting Company endures as the major touring classical theatre in the United States.”

Shakespeare’s immortal love story and iconic romantic tragedy reveal young lovers who embody the brief joy of youthful passion and ecstasy. Romeo and Juliet love each other fervently as only teenagers can, but their families’ mutual disdain and prejudice lead to revenge and an irreversible fate.

The young lovers fall victim to their families’ cruel destiny… swords clash, clans feud, friends quarrel, lovers swoon with promises of everlasting love, and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed. Young love has never been so delightful or as dangerous as in this stirring new production.

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Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet contains themes that have remained valid and timely over centuries. Forbidden love and the breakdown of understanding between parents and teenagers are themes as pertinent today as they were over four hundred years ago when they were penned. The contemporary relevance of the “star-crossed lovers,” their impetuousness, and the force of fate and chance resound a recognizable chord with audiences everywhere.

“In Shakespeare the big scenes stir your blood, yet it’s the small moments that can steal your heart. That’s never more apparent than in the balcony scene of Romeo And Juliet… a co-production of the Acting Company and the Guthrie Theatre. Here, passions are met head-on, and with real skill” raves The New York Times in their review of the production. ST Tickets for Romeo and Juliet are now on sale and can be purchased at The Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, on the website, www.PeabodyAud itorium.org by calling 800-745-3000 online at www.TicketMaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Ticket prices for adults are $30 and $25 plus applicable surcharges.

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Chicken Soup For The S oul My Mother, The Patriot (From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom)

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ain, wind, cold sleet on my face... I will never forget standing there, chilled to the bone in my slicker and boots, handing out fliers to weary voters entering the red school doors that I passed through on a daily basis. Today these doors represented change and American principles.

Next to me, also being beaten by the weather, was my mother. Looking up at her, I saw her friendly smile as she was meeting, greeting and conversing with our neighbors and residents of the local community. As the rain ran down her face, dripping from her eyelashes, she never stopped working, promoting and talking political issues that her favored candidates represented. I didn’t understand any of the conversations; I just knew they were important, and that the whole process was patriotic.

Surrounding us were the local politicians extending handshakes to the hopeful people who wanted better for the community. Among them stood the principal of my school, who was running for an office of some distinction to improve educational policies.

I also saw the neighborhood attorney, the local storeowner, the insurance man who visited our house to sell his policies to my dad; even our local doctor was there. There were also friends of my father, husbands of my mother’s friends, men with hopes to better their lives, and the rest of us living in a neighborhood that was falling apart

and facing ruin from economic changes.

I was young, the only child there, but I loved being part of making change and doing something that would make a difference.

Now an adult, as I handed out fliers this past presidential election, I reflected on why I was standing in the rain in my slicker and boots once again. The image of my mother—a daughter of immigrants, a child abandoned by her mother and later orphaned by her father, a victim of the Depression, a mother so loyal to America that she made her children stand and salute when the president addressed the nation on TV, and a citizen who totally appreciated living in America—came to mind.

The image of my mother, a stay-at-home mom trying to keep America strong in the only way she knew how, trying to protect her children, her home, and her community, flashed by. Why, I was just like her! She instilled patriotism in me at a young age, by setting an example, by showing love for her country and by working for what she thought was right.

Thank you, Mom, for giving me this passion, this drive, this enthusiasm, this willingness to do whatever I can to maintain the values that my country represents. Thank you for passing on to me the appreciation of being born in America, and the determination to do whatever I can to help preserve freedom for my children and my grandchildren.

Thank you so much for making me a patriot, too. ST Visit www.chickensoup.com

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To Your Good Health Rosacea Reddens Nose And Cheeks

by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

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Dear Dr. Donohue: The tip of my husband’s nose and his cheeks have become noticeably red this past year.

People ask me—half kidding, half serious—if he’s been drinking heavily. He doesn’t touch alcohol. What is the cause of this?

— N.D. Answer: The probable culprit is rosacea (rose-A-she-uh). It starts as a reddening of the nose and cheeks, and sometimes can affect the forehead. The skin also develops webs of tiny blood vessels. Pimples—which look much like acne—break out. The final stage, which should never be reached these days, is the look of the bulbous nose of W.C. Fields.

Rosacea is common. Fair-skinned people with light hair are the most susceptible. So are those who blush easily.

Some believe the skin mite Demodex is involved. It lives in hair follicles. People without rosacea also have the mite, so a cause and effect is not certain.

People with rosacea often have eye involvement. The eyes feel gritty and might burn. They, too, can become red.

Rosacea isn’t a curable condition, but it is highly treatable. Your husband ought to steer clear of spicy foods, sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.

That fact that he doesn’t drink alcohol is in his favor.

Metronidazole cream, gel or lotion, or Azelex (azelaic acid) cream can bring gratifying results. Over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide often works for an acne breakout. Sometimes oral metronidazole or an oral antibiotic is added to the program for additional help.

You or your husband would do well to contact the National Rosacea Soci-

ety. The society’s website is www.ro sacea.org and its phone number is 888-NO-BLUSH. *** Dear Dr. Donohue: Can you have had a heart attack and not know it?

I am a 59-year-old man and had my first-ever EKG this past week. The doctor tells me I had a heart attack. I have never had anything that felt like a heart attack. I don’t smoke and never have.

Heart attacks don’t run in my family.

My mother and father are alive at 85.

I weigh 155 pounds and have weighed that since I was discharged from the Army, more than 35 years ago. Could this be a mistake?

— R.S. Answer: As many as 20 percent of heart attacks are silent, producing no pain or other symptoms. Those attacks are discovered when an EKG happens to be taken at a later date. It’s also true that the EKG might show the pattern of an old heart attack without one ever having occurred.

If you want to settle the matter, consult a cardiologist. It’s probably the wise thing to do.

The booklet on heart attacks explains why they happen and how to recognize them. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue—No. 102W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address.

Allow four weeks for delivery. ST Dr. Donohue will incorporate letters in his column whenever possible.

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Q: I have got an old claw-foot tub that looks shabby but is pretty sound that I’d like to install in the bathroom I’m remodeling. I’d like to refinish it, but am not sure what materials to use or how long it would take. What do you recommend I do?

— Jim H., Philadelphia A: You do have two options: the doit-yourself refinish or a professional refinish. I may once have espoused the idea that you should tackle a tub refinishing job yourself, but over time have found that I prefer to spend my energies on other aspects of a bathroom remodel and not on trying to restore tubs and sinks any more.

With the do-it-yourself option there’s the investment in the right equipment and materials to do the job, and numerous hours are required to get it done.

The tub needs to be scrubbed beyond clean and the surface prepped for the refinishing medium. Then the finish needs to be applied properly to avoid streaking or later cracking or peeling.

All of this takes time and care, and you’ve got to work in a very well-ventilated area—and still wear a protective filter mask, particularly when working with refinishing materials.

Even with all that, the refinish may go poorly and after hours of work you have a less-than-ideal-looking tub. With a claw-foot tub, which can add beauty and value to a bathroom, you want to really make it look good and last a long time.

This is where professional refinishing comes in. One of the bonuses of hiring a pro to do the refinish job is that this is a pretty competitive service in most areas, with several companies vying for

your business. Get multiple quotes before making the decision to either have a professional handle the refinish, or attempt the job yourself. ST Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com or write This Is A Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. When in doubt as to if you can safely or effectively complete a project, consult a professional.

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Pet Care Don’t Sweat The Vet

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I have to admit, I have not taken my two cats to the veterinarian as often as I should. Last year, I skipped their annual shots and just kept them inside, and they didn’t get annual physicals. The visits just cost too much. Fortunately, neither of them got sick. I’m on a fixed income, so I need to plan every expense. Please don’t judge me too harshly—I love my cats!

— Caring Mama in Wheeling, WV

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Dear Caring Mama: It might surprise you to know that many of my readers share your dilemma. They’re worried about the cost of health care for their pets—even routine shots and checkups—and they fret about what to do if their pet gets sick or injured. As pet owners’ incomes have declined in recent years, so have the number of visits.

In fact, Bayer Animal Health recently compiled a Veterinary Care Usage Study that found some interesting results: • 53 percent of pet owners think costs are usually much higher than they expected they would be.

• 63 percent of dog owners and 68 percent of cat owners question the need for regular veterinary care.

• 33 percent of dog owners and 41 percent of cat owners would not take their pet to the vet if vaccines were not needed on a regular basis.

• One-third of cats have not been to the veterinarian in the past year.

• 56 percent of veterinarians said they were getting fewer visits from pet owners in 2009 and 2010.

It all adds up to riskier times for pets.

Start by talking to your vet about financial difficulties—many will try to work out a pricing structure. Look for low-cost pet health and vaccination clinics (check www.PawsCorner.com for regular updates on 2011 rabies clinics around the United States). Check with senior and low-income assistance centers in your city or town for pet care assistance programs. ST Send your questions to ask@paws corner.com or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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New Drug Studied For Colon Cancer

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chemical compound made from a type of bacteria discovered in the Florida Keys by a University of Florida pharmacy researcher has shown effectiveness in fighting colon cancer in preclinical experiments.

Writing online in the Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, scientists say the compound—known as largazole because it was first found near Key Largo—inhibits human cancer cell growth in cultures and rodent models by attacking a class of enzymes involved in the packaging and structure of DNA. More study is needed, but scientists hope that the discovery will lead to new treatments for the roughly 50,000 people struck with colorectal cancer each year in the United States. Researchers are enthusiastic because in addition to having the marine bacteria as a natural source of the chemical, they have been able to synthetically produce the active chemical compound extracted from the bacteria.

“It is challenging to develop natural marine products into drug therapies due to what is termed the ‘the supply problem,’” said Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., an associate professor of medicinal chemistry in the UF College of Pharmacy. “We have solved the supply problem for largazole because it has a relatively simple structure, which has made it easy to reproduce in the lab.”

The Luesch lab discovered largazole while investigating samples of bacteria from the Florida Keys, publishing the finding in 2008.

Known as cyanobacteria, the microbes have evolved to fend off predators or cope with harsh conditions in a marine environment, employing toxins to aid their own survival. The toxins are the compounds chemists wish to isolate and understand in a quest to create drugs that similarly fend off invading cancers in the body.

Since the discovery, Luesch’s lab determined the compound inhibits enzymes known as histone deacetylases, or HDACs, which are linked to many diseases and are increasingly viewed as promising for cancer therapy.

Jiyong Hong, Ph.D., an assistant professor of chemistry at Duke University,

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teamed with the UF researchers to chemically reproduce the compound for further preclinical testing, which indicates it is a potent inhibitor of cancer cells that has the right properties to reach its intended target without the toxic side effects of many cancer drugs.

University Of Florida Health News “Knowing HDAC is the target that makes largazole effective means we can predict good drug properties because there are already two anticancer products on the market that work this way,” said Luesch, a member of the UF Shands Cancer Center.

“Three important aspects have made this marine compound more promising than other natural products as an effective cancer-fighting drug,” Luesch said—“availability of supply, knowing its mode of action and the fact that its cellular target is already a proven anticancer target known to result in the necessary selectivity for cancer cells over normal cells.”

Luesch presented the findings in September at the Marine Drug Discovery Symposium in Pohang, South Korea, and in October presented data at the Marine Natural Products Symposium in Phuket, Thailand. The research will be featured on the cover of November’s Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics.

He completed his initial preclinical studies that demonstrated largazole’s effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of more than one type of colon cancer cell through the 2009 American Recovery And Reinvestment Act stimulus funding that came from the National Cancer Institute. ST

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Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—25% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Pharmacy Review—Ensure your "medication mix" is safe - Annual Lipid Profile—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot - Dental, Vision and Prescription Discounts—No enrollment fees - Home Care Equipment—Discounts on items not covered by Medicare - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Local Merchant Discounts - Notary Services - Copy Services

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Fourth Thursday • Main Campus (Jan. thru Oct.), $11.

Premier Health Meetings—held in the classrooms of the Medical Office Building, main campus, Daytona Beach. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4 pm on the Friday prior to the meeting. Call if you need to cancel. We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller; however you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not available.

Thursday, March 24, noon: Dr. Christopher Windham was instrumental in the foundation and development of the Cancer Institute now open on the main campus. He has a wealth of fascinating information about cancer in our community, how this facility came to be built, and what a local asset it is. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potato, gravy, vegetables, beverages, and lemon meringue pie for dessert.

Thursday, April 28, noon: Dr. Ronald Rasmussen will talk about the Breast Navigator program where every patient receives the best possible services and care. This is especially important for those who have no family or community support system as navigators provide support as well as practical help. Menu: chicken pot pie, salad, beverages, and fudge cake for dessert.

Armchair Adventures—noon in the main campus classrooms. Prepaid reservations are required (cash, credit card, or check). Luncheons are $15 and all proceeds are donated to the hospital.

Wednesday, March 16: The Bagpipe. See and hear a bagpiper up close. Although we typically associate the bagpipe with Scotland, its use dates back to ancient times. Menu: meatloaf, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, and orange cake.

Wednesday, April 20: Lunch at Carrabba’s (Daytona Beach). Meet at this wonderful restaurant for lunch (choose your entrée ahead from salmon, chicken, and salad) and we’ll enjoy a viewing/tour of their kitchen and hear how it all comes together. This program is $17 per person.

Are You A Cruiser? Travel The Mediterranean, Oct. 20-31. Park your car at the hospital and get ready to relax. We’ll fly to Venice with a day to explore then imagine yourself boarding Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas for these wonderful ports of call: Dubrovnik, Croatia’s seafront community known as the Pearl of the Adriatic; Naples/Capri with the Amalfi Coast; Civitavecchia/ Rome to see the Vatican, historic squares and fountains; Livorno/Florence with Michelangelo’s famous statue of David and Boboli Gardens, then Provence/Toulon for the flavor and culture of southern France. We’ll disembark for an overnight stay in Barcelona to tour, shop/relax before heading home. Deposits to reserve your cabin are $500 and due by March 15 (final payment by July 20). Trip prices are expected to increase after March 15. Call for literature and make your plans.

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Friday, March 25—AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building classroom, main campus to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9:30 am to 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Bring your lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s cafe. Register in advance.

March 28—April 1: Boutique To You, a week-long sales event of designer-inspired handbags, leather goods and accessories. Café Annex on the main campus March 28 and 29 from 7 am to 7 pm and in the Bird Cage Gift Shop on March 30, 31, and April 1 from 10 am–5 pm. Bring your membership card for café discounts and enjoy lunch in the garden!

Wednesday, March 30, noon: Financial Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while you present your own questions to one of the Foundation’s financial professionals. The speaker may be an attorney, a tax-specialist or an investment advisor, etc, but he/she is there to answer your questions.

Reservations required, we’ll meet in the Medical Office Building on the main campus.

Tuesday, May 24: Chihuly Collection/Dali Museum. World-famous artist Dale Chihuly is known for his stunning and spectacular large-scale glass pieces of art and he now has a permanent collection in St. Petersburg. Your tour guide will explain these most unique pieces you won’t soon forget.

Lunch is on your own along the beautiful waterfront, then we’ll travel a few miles to the Dali Museum where a docent tour will assist us in enjoying the insight and complexity of this creative artist. Bus pickups: Flagler, 7:30 am; FHMMC, 7:45 am; Beville Road, 8 am; Orange City 8:30 am.

Cost: $62 per person. Call for advance reservations.

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