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June 17, 2016
Father’s Day Pages 6 & 8
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Happines Is... ne year, when I was in Sweet Adelines, we chose a song for competition that was arranged by Nancy Bergman. It was so beautiful and turned out to be a song that is fresh on my mind these days. “There’s a bandstand in a small town in a park across the way…” It reminds me of the fact that come June 25th, my eldest grandson, Jesse, and Heather will be married in Central Park in New York City! That’s where they live and work but is a place where most of the family has never visited. “And the night filled with music when the hometown band came to play…” I learned they will be spending their honeymoon in Greece and said I wanted to go too! Lol! Then I was told the wedding had been considered for being in Greece but the country there is so hilly it would not be easy to get around. “All the town folks gathered round them, faces smiling with delight…” Yes, and I heard the entire community is invited to the pre-wedding reception in the park. I am not sure I have that right but I do know the event is to their liking and perhaps different from an average wedding plan. “All their cares left behind them as melodies filled the night.” Even the invitation was beautifully different. It was an art-enhanced photo of the two, looking happily into each other’s faces with beautiful blooming flowers in the fore-
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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., July 16; Thurs., Aug. 11; and Thurs., Sept. 10 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.
Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation Board Chairman, Tony Papandrea presents Remember When Yesterday Was Tomorrow? on Thurs., June 30 from 2–4 P.M. in Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Mr. Papandrea, a retired Delta pilot and trainer, will focus on qualities of leadership that work throughout our lives and the importance of careful planning related to personal finance. For more information or to RSVP today to save your seat, call 386.586.4440.
The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host Dr. Carolyn Geis, Medical Director of Brooks Rehabilitation at Halifax Hospital as well as Director of Neuroscience with Halifax Health. Dr. Geis’s topic will be Keeping Your Stride With Parkinson’s. This event is being held on Wed., June 29 from 2– 3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required by callingAffordable HomeCare at 386.676. 6375 by June 27.
Cycling Challenge Join Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center for the Tour de France indoor cycling challenge the month of July! Complete 21 classes and be entered to win a $100 gift card to the Bike Shop. Participation is free for Center Health and Wellness members and only $50 for non-members. All participants will be entered to win a bike-centric gift basket too. Visit the front desk at the Center for Health and Wellness to sign up. For details, call 386.231.3415.
Free Yoga Day Bring your yoga mat, suntan lotion, and hat and join in a free International Day Of Yoga on Tuesday, June 21 at the Casements off Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Sessions start at 6:15, 7:15, and 8:15 A.M. and include yoga, meditation, and laughing yoga. Water bottle and t-shirt (first 500) provided. Details: iyd2016ormond@gmail.com
Book Sale Library patrons can buy used media at discounted rates during a Friends of Deltona Library sale from 9:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., June 24 and 25. The two-day sale will take place in the group’s used book store inside the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. DVDs and music CDs will be buy one, get one free. Audiobooks will be half-price. VHS tapes will be sold for $2 a bag, and vinyl records will be five for $1. For details, call 386.624.8767.
Free Concerts The Daytona Beach Bandshell hosts free concerts every Friday night through Sept. 2 and they have a fabulous lineup this summer! Food, beer, and beverages are available for purchase. Chairs are available to rent and no coolers are allowed. Park in the Ocean Center garage and surface lots. For details, call 386.671.8285.
Dancing Join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P. M . The cost if $5 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, please call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on July 5 or Aug. 2 at 6 P.M.; or July 6 or Aug. 3 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr @yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Politics, Freedom, & The Underdog Come enjoy the annual Art Installation project inspired by censorship from July 1—10 from 1–5 P.M at the Sara Fox Gallery-House, 110 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Admission is free, no donations please! Groups scheduled by appointment by calling, 386.258.5333.
Summer Singers Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites all women who like to sing to visit a rehearsal on Monday nights from 6:30–9:30 P.M. at the Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach. Song Of The Coast Chorus is a non profit organization which delights in singing at various functions in the community. For more information, call 386. 673.4398, or visit the chorus website at: songofthecoast.org
Free Movies Free movies are on tap at the Port Orange library, 1005 City Center Circle. on Thursdays at 4 P.M. The movie is rated PG-13 and the showing will be Awakenings on June 28. Reservations are not required. Call the library at 386. 322.5152 for more information.
Alzheimer’s Class Learn about the basics of Alzheimer’s disease during a free workshop at 2 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Damarys Melendez of the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease, which causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. She’ll also explain how diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement can contribute to healthy aging. Reservations are not required. For information, call the library at 386.322.5152.
Driving Course The Sunshine Safety Council, 150 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach will conduct a Coaching The Mature Driver course on Wed., June 22 in Daytona; and Sat., June 25 in Orange City from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The course meets Florida requirements for an auto liability insurance discount for licensed drivers 55 and older. Cost is $10. Call 386.253.6400, ext. 123 for more details.
Support Groups Cancer Support Join Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center the third Thursday of every month at 3 P.M. at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute chapel at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach for the Living with Cancer support group. Registration is not required. For details, call 386.231.4000. Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group called 1, 2, 3, Miracle meets at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Port Orange every Thursday at 8 P.M. at the church in room 204. For information, call 386.383.9470 or the church.
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Antiques Luffa Vase Q: My mother received a brown Luffa vase that measures 71⁄4 inches in about 1935 or 1936 for a birthday present. I have been offered $50 for it by a collector. —Rob, Rio Rancho, New Mexico A: The Luffa pattern was introduced by Roseville Pottery in 1934. It featured small yellow or white flowers and large green leaves on a wavy ridged background. Background colors are dominant green with brown accents or dominant brown with variegated green accents. According to Warman's Roseville Pottery: Identification And Price Guide by Denise Rago, your vase is valued in the $150-$250 range. *** Q: I have an old cabinet purchased from a London museum by an Indian chief who became a millionaire in Connecticut during the 1920s. The man died during the 1930s. Anything you can tell me about this cabinet would be appreciated. —V.A., Rio Rancho, New Mexico A: Your question is impossible to answer. Who was the chief? Where was the museum? Is there any documentation? Without these facts, it is simply
another piece of old furniture. If you suspect your cabinet is valuable, hire the services of a good professional appraiser. There are several excellent ones in Albuquerque who can help you. *** Q: Several decades ago I worked for a highway crew in Nebraska, and occasionally while working in remote areas I would find an old electrical insulator. Although I didn't mean to become a collector, I did. I have about four dozen older insulators and would like to find out if they have much value. —Carl, Hastings, Nebraska A: The National Insulator Association was founded in 1973 and has members scattered throughout the country. This might be a good place to begin your search. Contact is Donald R. Briel, P.O. Box 188, Providence, UT 04332-0188. Check out the website at www.nia.org Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
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Fathers, Builders Of Men by George Goldtrap et’s talk fathers. Your father is, after all 50 percent of your heritage. Recently our oldest granddaughter, Carolyn, shared a photo of her almost two-yearold son Daniel, with his toy lawnmower, following along with his father Adam, who was actually mowing the yard. I loved the picture, but even more I loved the message it conveyed… father/son, parental companionship. No better classroom has ever been discovered. I grew up in such an atmosphere. As a very small boy, I played baseball with my father in our backyard… which I thought was every bit as large as Yankee field. As I got older, we often went to see our local pro-farm club, the Nashville Volunteers play. We walked about 8 blocks to the ball park, and of course back home. That amounted to a lot of valuable teaching/ learning time together, and without knowing it, I was benefiting from my father’s school of life. I learned safety as we walked. I was taught economy at the park… we didn’t buy the expensive ball park food. I learned the importance of teamwork… what it takes to win. I learned the importance of rules and the part they play in a productive life. I learned so much without even knowing it. Almost every year Dad and I went to see the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus… the Greatest Show on Earth. Lots of lessons there. I was taught to save my pennies so I could buy a ticket. I was taught not to gamble. We did not buy the Cracker Jacks because the box ‘might’ also contain a gold watch. I learned about strange animals and how the trainer cared for them and moved them about the country. I wanted to be an animal trainer. My eyes opened wide at the wonders like trapeze artists flying through the air with the greatest of ease. Yes! I could be one of those. As I grew older I went to work with Dad. I wasn’t as eager to learn about that, but I was not given an option to drop out. I learned the important ratio of time and skill to profit… to follow instructions… to do my best… and to continue until the task was completed. My father was never a college trained teacher, but teacher he was never-theless. I learned to ask questions and respect the answer… even if I did not
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agree. My father was a graduate of the school of hard knocks and he desired greatly to help me avoid that route. It worked. I too am a father of three sons and a son-in-law. Each are responsible, contributors to society, providers for their families and themselves teachers of future fathers. What a joy they’ve been. I salute my father who started the
trend, and maybe my grandfather, though I never knew him. For this bonding process to be successful it takes time, patience, firmness, and love—lots of love. I am so thankful that my great-grand sons are the beneficiaries of this same kind of environment. They are loved, taught, and of course disciplined, (another form of love) They will, in time, become men. In some quarters today strong male relationships seem to be lacking. Just recently there was a national story about a boy, 18 years old but still a boy, who was in serious trouble for gravely injuring another person. He stood trial for his serious violation of another human but thanks to a weak judge and a clueless father, the boy missed a great opportunity to learn. The same thing happened some time back when a drunk teen driver killed several people and a judge and his parents treated it lightly. Learning opportunity missed. Do you see a pattern here? Do you see the consequences? Do you see the cost to lives and civilization? Of course you do. As families, schools, and as a nation, we must correct it. It will be costly, but when we err, we must pay the price of re-education. Lead on Adam. Teach Daniel and his older brother Briley. As a wise man once said, it is better to build boys than to mend men. May Fathers Day, 2016 be America’s day of gratitude and awakening.
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Chicken Soup For The Soul How Dads Show Their Love By Megan Thurlow s we get ready to honor and celebrate our dads, grandfathers, and husbands on Father’s Day, we feel gratitude for all the ways they’ve shown us their love and support. In her book, Megan Thurlow shares a touching memory about her dad in her story, A Father’s Love. She writes: Sweat dripped its way down my forehead and into my eyes quicker than I could wipe it away. Attempting to conquer my cottonmouth, I spat onto the red clay near first base and swept over it with my cleats. It was hot. The dugout thermometer read 109 degrees, but the air was still and the humidity was rising from the previous night’s rain. This was it, the last out. One final play and the State Softball Championship was ours. The pressure was on. The bases were loaded, their leadoff hitter was at bat, and we were only two runs ahead. I glanced toward the crowd, searching for familiar faces. Sure enough, I found my mom braving the heat to cheer me on. It was only a routine thought to wish my dad were here. The farm de– manded his full attention, but I did not care. I was selfish, always resenting him for choosing his work over me. Out of the pitcher’s glove and into the catcher’s. Strike one. Again, only this time she swung and missed, just under the pitch. I could taste the sweet victory on my tongue as the pitcher stepped onto the mound. Her windup was perfect, flinging a fastball right down the center. The bat cracked from the impact. An in-field fly to third sent us all scrambling for our bases, ready to protect our title. I worried that she would not catch it. The yellow
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Humane Society Update Reimagining The Future by Tyler Stover alifax Humane Society proudly announces the Reimagining the Future for Our Community’s Animals capital campaign. The campaign plan, requiring $2.6 million, is an exciting new phase of development to launch the expansion and renovation project as Halifax Humane Society reimagines a new level of humane animal welfare in Volusia County. The plan, which was approved by the Board of Directors, will celebrate 79 years of serving over 750,000 animals. “This unique project will make Halifax Humane Society a top-tier one-stop animal center that will include a pet-friendly rest stop and improvements to serve both our community’s and visitor’s pets while enhancing the organizations substantiality”—Michael Ugarte, Chief Financial Development Officer. The project will renovate the 50-yearold facility, which was piecemealed from salvaged materials that are weathered and cost more to repair than rebuild. The project incorporates the latest in shelter design improvements, efficiencies, and upgrades. The campaign brings the hope of new awareness, community engagement, and resources to HHS. The project will feature three components: a newly redesigned Adoption & Pet Center, a new Grooming & Boarding center, and a new Travel Center & Rest/ Recreation Park. The result of the project will be better-matched adoptions, a more positive and educational visitor experience for the community, new sustainable lines of earned income to support programs, and an enhanced reputation for Daytona Beach as a pet-friendly community. The campaign to date has raised $1,970,050.00 with the help of the campaign’s leadership team, chaired by Nancy Lohman. “I am honored to be chairing the Reimagining the Future of Our Community’s Animals capital campaign for the Halifax Humane Society. Our animals from Halifax Humane Society have made a huge difference in our lives. They are humane society rescues that have made our house a home, so for us it is now extremely gratifying to help transform our Halifax Humane Society facility.”—Nancy Lohman, Campaign Chair There are a variety of ways to become involved with the Reimagining the Future of Our Community’s Animals campaign. Giving is easy and secure! Online: Visit www. hhsfuture.org and navigate to the Donate Now button. Postal Mail: Send check payable to Halifax Humane Society with Capital Campaign noted in memo line to: Halifax Humane Society, 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124. In Person: Cash, Check, or Credit Card. For more information, graphics, or information on donating visit HHSFUTURE.ORG or contact Amber Marcoux, Community Outreach Director at 368.274.4703, Ext.320.
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Tech Scams n extremely trusting 72-yearold Deltona resident recently received a letter in her mailbox informing her that she had been selected to win a very lucrative cash prize. Naturally, the woman was elated at her good fortune. Now, regular readers of this column probably know what happened next. There was no prize, which the woman unfortunately learned the hard— and expensive—way after being scammed out of $3,900. Here’s what happened: The letter from the North America Financial Clearing Services informed the woman that she had been selected to win a $250,000 cash prize. The envelope also contained a check in the amount of $4,572, supposedly to help pay for taxes and handling fees associated with the prize. To collect the prize, the letter instructed the woman to call a certain phone number in order to contact a claims officer who would then activate the check and process the prize. The victim followed the instructions and was told to deposit the check in her bank account and then send in a cashier’s check in the amount of $3,900 and keep the difference while waiting for her cash prize to be delivered. Of course, the $250,000 cash prize never arrived and the victim learned from her bank that the check she deposited was a fraud. She had been tricked into sending $3,900 to a scammer. I write frequently in this column about scams that are making the rounds. The reason is because scammers predominantly
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conditions still demand attention. Also, keep an open mind about a sudden question of trust involving a close friend. All the facts are not yet in. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With summer just around the corner, travel begins to dominate your sign. Make plans carefully to avoid potential problems in the first half of June. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A romantic Libra sets a challenge that your sensible side might question, but your idealistic self finds the prospect too intriguing to resist. The choice is yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Those tense times in your personal life are just about over. Concentrate on reaffirming relationships. Your love of travel opens a surprising new opportunity. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The Big Cat usually loves to be in the center of things. This week it might be wiser to watch and learn from the sidelines. A Pisces wants to make you purr. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) New is your watchword this week. Be open to new ideas, both on the job and in your personal life. A romantic Aries or Sagittarian beckons.
difficult family decisions have to be faced, but be sure to get more facts before you act. Be careful not to neglect your health during this trying time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You still need to support a loved one through a difficult time. Meanwhile, things continue to work out to your benefit in the workplace. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Aspects continue to favor expanding social opportunities. A Gemini reaches out to offer a chance for re-establishing a once-close relationship. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) There's a potential for misunderstanding in both your job and your personal life. A full explanation of your intentions helps smooth things over. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might be feeling restless on the job, but delay making any major moves until all the facts are in. A Scorpio has a surprising revelation. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your business sense works to your advantage as you sort through the possibilities that are opening up. A Libra is Cupid's best bet for your romantic prospects.
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Free FTRI Ampliefied Telephones Provide By Easter Seals Special to Seniors Today hen you are talking on the telephone do you find yourself saying, “What did you say?” or “Can you please repeat that?” Do people sound like they are mumbling on the phone? Does your spouse or relative have to accept the phone call for you? You are not alone—Florida is home to nearly 3 million people with varying degrees of hearing loss. Many people are learning about how they can get a FREE amplified telephone that helps them hear Loud & Clear! For Florida residents with a hearing loss or speech difficulty, they can receive a FREE amplified telephone from Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. There are many different types of equipment available through the program dependent upon our clients’ needs. Below are just some of the comments we received from satisfied clients. • It's quite a relief to answer the phone and hear clearly what is said. I am no longer frustrated when having a conversation over the phone. • I am overjoyed with the amplified phone and it works very well. The sound is as loud as you'd like it and can be easily adjusted to anyone's hearing problems...Thank you so much for improving my way of life. • I am delighted with my new phone. The staff member took the time to explain all the features of the phone and I went home and started using it right away. I cannot explain how wonderful it is to hear my grandchildren’s voices. Simply amazing! • I cannot believe that I waited as long as I did to call about this service. Jennifer was so helpful in explaining all the details of the telephone and even called me a week later to see how I was doing. This has truly changed my life and I am forever grateful! Thank you FTRI, Easter Seals, and Jennifer! “The absolute best thing about my job is the look on clients’ faces when I am able to demonstrate to them the difference between the FTRI phones and their ordinary home phones which they have been using for so long,” says Jennifer Reilly. “Their smiles speak for themselves when they can clearly hear what is being said to them over the phone. One of the greatest features of the FTRI telephones is that they are completely adjustable and user friendly. Jennifer Reilly is the lead FTRI Spe-
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cialist with Easter Seals Volusia/Flagler. “We have a great team in place that is dedicated to providing this wonderful FREE service to all clients that need it. Our team provides services at our Easter Seals office in Daytona Beach as well as at numerous sites throughout Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns counties, and surrounding areas.” To qualify for a free amplified telephone you need to be: A permanent Florida resident (driver’s license or voter’s registration ID card), 3 years or older, Have hearing loss or speech disability, Have a landline home telephone. Along with providing the distribution and training services for the FTRI equipment available, Easter Seals also provides community outreach support for the program by attending many health fairs and expos, performing presentations to large and small groups, frequent visits to retirement communities and assisted/ independent living facilities, as well as visits to hearing and medical professionals throughout the area. If your group is in need of a speaker or vendor for an upcoming event you can contact the FTRI team at Easter Seals. Easter Seals of Volusia/Flagler is your local distribution center for these FREE amplified telephones. For more information on the FTRI program or to schedule an appointment at any of the numerous sites you can contact Jennifer Reilly and team at 386.944.7806. FTRI is a statewide non-profit 501(c) 3 organization established by the passage of Florida’s Telecommunication Access Systems Act (TASA) of 1991 to administer the specialized telecommunication equipment distribution program for Floridians with a hearing loss or speech difficulty. To learn more about the program, contact Easter Seals— Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services at 386.944.7806.
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Grow Stronger, Live Longer by Matilda Charles
ere's yet another reason to try to stay fit: Seniors with more muscle mass have a lower risk of death. That's according to researchers who spent eight years surveying 6,400 patients with cardiovascular disease. They divided the patients into four groups: high muscle/high fat, high muscle/low fat, low muscle/high fat and low muscle/low fat. The winners (those with improved survival odds) were those with the high muscle/low fat combination. The level of fat doesn't matter as much as the muscle mass to reduce risk of death. The study jibes with one from two years ago that determined that BMI levels aren't as important as body composition—in other words, muscle mass. How do seniors gain muscle mass? It's not easy, as we tend to start losing muscle at about age 40. The first step to build muscle is to consult your doctor before you change your diet or start any new kind of exercise. Ask if the following changes are correct for you: Protein—While it helps build muscle, seniors shouldn't get too much
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because it can stress the kidneys. This is where your doctor can help calculate how much you should get in a day. Carbs—We need to burn these for energy. Without carbohydrates you'll use protein for energy, instead of using your protein to build muscles. Water—You need the right amount to help absorb the nutrients in your food. Again, your doctor can calculate it for you. Measure the amount of water you should have in a day and keep it handy on the counter or in the fridge. Working Out—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put a 126-page book online called Growing Stronger for seniors who want to start strength training. Look for it at www.cdc.gov
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Pet Care Reducing Bladder Stones by Sam Mazzotta
Dear Paw's Corner: My 5-year-old shih-tzu cross, Louie, just had surgery to remove bladder stones. They were 90 percent calcium oxalate and 10 percent calcium phosphate. My vet has prescribed a strict diet of (expensive) food purchased only through their office. I am feeding Louie the special food from the vet, but I'm not certain this is the right choice. I found some online sites that recommend a homemade diet of chicken, rice and peas. What would you recommend to prevent a recurrence of these stones? —Bev R., Melville Saskatchewan, Canada Dear Bev: Ouch! I'm sorry that Louie is going through this. It's great that you're doing all you can to prevent a recurrence, including knowing the type of stones he has. Louie's bladder stones were determined to be calcium oxalate, which can form when a dog's urine is acidic. There are two other common types of bladder
stones that dogs can suffer from: struvite, formed in alkaline urine; and urate, seen often in dogs with liver disease. The issue with oxalate-type stones is that they generally must be surgically removed. That's different from struvite stones, which might be dissolved through medication and diet. However, both types may be prevented through a special diet. For more information, go to www.moni casegal.com/wordpress/ and search for bladder stones. Her blog can give greater details about types of stones and appropriate diets. Going into diet specifics would take up more room that I have in this column. I can say that you need to make sure Louie drinks plenty of water. From there, keep researching, and coordinate with your vet.
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This Is A Hammer Lip Brush For Nails by JoAnn Derson
• You can thread a needle better if you spray the thread end with hairspray. It stiffens the fiber, which will then stay straight. • After hand-washing an item, rather than wringing it out, place it between two towels and just run a rolling pin over the top towel. —A.D. in New York • Here's how to ballpark the temperature of your camping fire for cooking. Arrange a cooking pot over the fire. A Dutch oven works best. Hold your hand about even with the side. Beginning at 550, count backward by 50—i.e., 550, 500, 450. When you have to remove your hand, you'll have an approximate temperature of the coals. • Use an old lip brush to take care of stray nail polish mistakes when you're painting your nails. It's much better than trying to use a cotton swab, since no strands of cotton get left behind. A lip brush is small and tight,
so it can get into precision spots. You can use a cotton pad with a little nail polish remover on it to clean it up after you're done. • Got a great pair of jeans with a zipper that just won't stay up? Try this fantastic fix. Take a metal ring (like the one on a keychain) and feed it through the zipper pull. Then zip up. When you get to the top, loop the metal ring around the button, then button up the jeans. That barn door is staying closed! —S. in Oregon • Dust from the top down, and clean walls from the bottom up. Dust falls, so by the time you get to the bottom, you've got it all, but drips are easier to clean off when the wall is already clean. —I.M. in Ohio
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Veteran’s Post Relocation Scammers King Features
he acting principal deputy undersecretary for benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs has been suspended for 15 days for letting two of his underlings work the system. The two had forced others to move and transfer to different jobs and then grabbed the newly vacated posts for themselves. For this he only gets a 15day wrist slap?! Adding to the debacle was that the VA's Office of the Inspector General had unearthed over 20 hefty relocation-scam cases wherein senior executives were relocated to new positions and given fat raises during a time when others were blocked from salary increases. The new deputy replaced the one who'd had to retire after all the allegations came out, so he should have known exactly what was going on and stopped it. The official bio for the new acting deputy says that he's in charge of 20,000 employees across the 56 regional offices and is responsible for $90 billion in
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benefits to veterans and their dependents. These involve the whole list of benefits, including compensation, home loan guaranty, vocational rehab, education—all of it. What of those two regional directors who abused their authority and pushed others out of their jobs? They were demoted—not fired, not sent to jail, just demoted. Now they ‘ve apparently been reinstated, although with a 10 percent cut in pay. The Merit Systems Protection Board gave them their jobs back because their bosses at the time had allowed all the mischief. Nowhere is there any talk of their having to pay back the $400,000 in moving expenses they received, even though one of them only moved 140 miles and netted $300,000 in travel expenses, which included reimbursement for $76 for alcoholic beverages. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
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n last month’s article, I made a reference to remarkable medical doctor: Dr. Julian Whitaker with his insights on risk factors related to statin drugs written in 1993. (See my Love Notes: Mind Your Ps and Qs—LovewholeFoods.com) While recently helping a customer with borderline type 2 diabetes, I came across another Dr. Whitaker article on the benefits of a nutraceutical called Berberine. Written in 2012, the claims were so remarkable that I flagged it for further research. I am glad I did. Berberine is compound derived from a plant that my industry has promoted for the twenty-five years we have been helping customers in our community. Our readers know it as Goldenseal, a mildly antifungal/antibacterial plant often found in combination with Echinacea. Now fast forward to a recent seminar conducted by Dr. Michael Murray updating his classic text: How To Prevent And Treat Diabetes With Natural Medicine (70,000 copies sold) which he launched at our store in 2003. This book led Dr. Murray to develop one of the most successful programs to prevent and treat Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) along with or without drug intervention. His research confirms the medical research showing that Berberine can work as effectively as Metformin (Glucophage) which is this country’s first line of treatment for T2D (Drs. Y. Lee; W. Kim; and K. Kim Journal of Diabetes 8/2006-2256-64). In addition the research showed: a) Blood sugar normalized and healthy weightloss occurred; b) Reduced a dependency on ancillary medications (like statin/BP drugs); c) When combined with healthy lifestyle changes, reversed diabetes even with those on insulin. While working with Natural Factors in Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Murray developed the WellBetX program. The system employs micronutrients missing in our food (such as Chromium and Vanadium) along with traditional herbal medicines like cinnamon, bitter melon, and now Berberine to help maintain proper glucose levels. Presenting few, if any, side effects, this relatively inexpensive supplement is easy to administer: just one capsule of 500 mg., two times a day AM/PM with or without food. Follow Dr. Murray’s WellBetX program of good food choices and moderate exercise and T2D can be reversed.
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In contrast, taking a prescription drug is usually a stepping stone to more drugs as the disease progresses. Berberine by contrast naturally supports healthy blood glucose levels and insulin receptors through an enzyme action called AMP-activated protein Kinase (AMPK). This enzyme is found inside every cell and serves as the master switch in energy metabolism. This switch sends the signal to allow nutrients into the cell without raising insulin levels. (Dr. Y. Zhang, Treatment of T2D with Berberine, Clinical Journal of Endocronology Metabolism/July, 2008 2559-65). This is the key in not only treating T2D, obviously a metabolic disease this prestigious journal is dedicated to, but has implication for ALL metabolic diseases. When normal metabolism is expressed then all of our 37 trillion cells become healthy cells. This insight is what led Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. to research and write Metabolic Cardiology (over one million copies sold—New York Times best seller). This same process inspired Dr. Thomas Seyfried, PhD, Biology Department head, Boston College to author the most significant research text on cancer written since Dr. Otto Warburg won his Nobel Prize in 1931, Cancer As A Metabolic Disease, making a point that it is not a genetic disease. All this work demonstrates that T2D, heart disease, and cancer all have a common root cause: metabolic dysfunction. The current medical research is showing that Berberine plays a critical role in fighting inflammation and reversing metabolic disease. This information is so exciting it will be the subject of my next several articles, but what do you do right now? Love Whole Foods has again partnered with Natural Factors to offer their Berberine at 25 percent off for the rest of the month. Try it and we will provide a free pocket size glycemic food index along with great literature on the WellBetX sugar balancing program. Roland, the owner of Natural Factors, is throwing in a free bottle of Vit. D 100mg. with any purchase of the WellBetX including their proprietary PGX fiber line. Now that’s a great way to beat the sugar blues as we go into the summer season. Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange—the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.