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July 15, 2016
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Summer In New York he entire family and many friends from Florida and California were invited to the June wedding of Jesse and Heather who live in New York City. My impression of the city, in earlier days before having gone there, was always determined by old movies denoting crime and filth. Now, my impression is quite different—clean and inviting—and extremely interesting. One day, on a tour bus, we saw the Guggenheim Museum. The guide described it in an unusual way. It was round and white and was not completed when Guggenheim passed away or he would have been insulted to know that people thought of it as resembled a commode. The guide said, “The people are first taken to the top and then flushed down.” You don’t see a lot of old people walking on the streets for everywhere you go requires a lot of walking or taking the subway. Stairs down to the subway are steep and require due care so that, too, is not so easy for the elderly. Taxi cab, horse and buggy, or rickshaw are the colorful vehicles rushing down the streets of New York— and it is so amazing how close together they travel and park. You could reach out the window of one bus and touch another. Incredible driving! One day we walked the three long blocks uphill to Central Park, then continued on in the park to a lake. By time we returned I was sure I wouldn’t be able to get out of bed the next day. Surprisingly, I felt great and ready for the festivities. Another thing that was surprising was that there were so many comedy clubs. Most were down under restaurants and that’s where the young people gather. Actually the first night there, we went to Village Lantern to hear comedians speak of the couple soon to be married. The groom-to-be was the emcee. The bride-to-be was a terrific comedian. That seems to be, to them, what singing is to me—a special avocation. Jesse and Heather work within a block of each other, he at Radio City Music Hall and she for a marketing firm. Their hours differ but they manage to eat together as she is taking a break and he is going to work.
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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden We saw where they work while traveling on the tour bus. The busses have certain routes and you pay one price but get on and off the different ones as often as and wherever and whenever you wish.
Jesse loves the city. He says that when he gets off at midnight, walks outside and sees the buildings all lit up, he reaffirms his feelings for his chosen home. Heather lived most of her life on Long Island. Her father’s home country is Greece. She visited there twenty years ago and loved it. She could not wait to go there with Jesse. That is where they are now—on their honeymoon. We relive that time together as family and friends each day and cannot decide where we enjoyed the long wedding weekend most. Even having breakfast outdoors a block from the hotel was wonderful. As a family member or friend exited the hotel in the morning, we’d wave to them to join us for delicious choices of omelettes etc. We saw Fiddler On The Roof that has been on Broadway for a very long time and is scheduled to end. That play means so much to me. This Summer in New York, even the weather cooperated. It was beautiful! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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What’s Happening Around Town… Free Seminar
Senior Games
Learn How To Protect Your Savings From Senior Care Expenses with guest speakers Scott Selis, Esq., Elder Law Attorney and Ms. Debra Sephton, Benefits Consultant on Thursday, July 28 from 3–5 P.M. The free seminar is hosted by Bill Tol at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. For info or to RSVP, call 386.586.4440.
Register now to participate in the Palm Coast Senior Games that will take place Sept. 10–18. The games are open to ages 50 plus and include pickleball, archery, volleyball, table tennis, swimming, golf, ballroom dance, and more! Call 386.986.2323 or visit: palm coastgov.com/seniorgames to register or for more information.
Photo Exhibit
Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in July, offering lowcost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats in unincorporated areas and the cities of DeLand and South Daytona. Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.323.3575 in Daytona Beach or 386. 626.6643 in DeLand.
The Casements Camera Club, 4th Annual Peoples Choice Exhibit winners will be on display thru July 30 at the entrance of Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach Street during regular library hours. Enjoy the display of 53 images by 35 photographers.
Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on 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 cared for in a loving, safe environment.
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 info., call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how Medicare works on Aug. 2 or Sept. 5 at 6 P.M.; or Aug. 3 or Sept. 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamer icanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Summer Singers Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus, a non profit organization, 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. Call 386.673.4398, or visit the chorus website at: songofthecoast.org
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Citizens Academy Applications are being accepted for Volusia County’s Citizens Academy, a hands-on awareness program designed to educate citizens about county government operations. Classes will be held from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Tuesdays from Aug. 16 through Nov. 1. There is no charge for the program, but applicants are asked to commit to attending all 12 classes. Members will meet at various county facilities including the Sheriff’s Communications and Emergency Operations Center, Tomoka Landfill, Volusia County Branch Jail, Marine Science Center, Ocean Center, and Daytona Beach International Airport. They also will tour county construction projects. Topics will include growth management, community services, public protection, property assessments, and budgets. Participants must be residents of Volusia County and at least 21 years old. Basic knowledge of computers is helpful as class materials are posted online and e-mail is used to communicate with class members. Applications are available online at www.volusia.org/government/ citizens-academy and must be turned in to the county manager's office by July 29. The program is limited to 25 participants. For more details, contact program administrator Cindy Finney at 386.740.5160.
DeLand Volunteers DeLand needs volunteers to help out in many areas around the beautiful city of DeLand. If you have some time to spare please call the DeLand Volunteer coordinator at 386.736.5016 or e-mail at volunteers@deland.org
Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host Stacey Scabis, RD, CSSD., A Registered Dietitian with Halifax Health. Stacey’s topic will be Eating Right With Parkinson’s Disease on Wed. July 27 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386. 676.6375 by no later than 12 P.M. on Monday, July 25.
Support Groups Nicotine Anonymous Join a Nicotine Anonymous support group every Tuesday at 7 P.M. This free support group is open to anyone with the desire to quit smoking. Reservations are not required. The group meets at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 South Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach. Cancer Support Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center will host an educational class for people facing cancer called I Can Cope. Topics will include managing the effects of cancer treatment, nutrition, community resources, communication, emotional support, and caregiving. The classes are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute, large conference room at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach. There is no charge to attend. To learn more, call 386.231.4018. Stroke Support Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a free stroke support group on July 21 at 3 P.M. This group is led by a Florida Hospital Oceanside speech pathologist and is designed to help stroke patients as they adjust to changes in their daily lives. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, first floor café, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach. To learn more, call 386.676.4222 ext. 5095. Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group 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.
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Antiques Match Safe Q: I have a match safe with cigar cutter that originally belonged to my greatgrandfather. It is probably from the 1880s or ’90s. It is brass with the figure of a horse as part of its design. What can you tell me about match safes, and are they collectible? —Steve, Irvine, California A: Match safes were used to carry matches during the last half of the 10th century and until about 1920, when cigarette lighters became commonplace. The fact that your safe includes a cigar cutter makes it especially interesting. After checking eBay and several references, I think your match safe could be valued in the $150-$250 range. *** Q: I have an old paper recording by Rudy Vallee with his picture on the blank side. Is it worth much? —Donna, Wiers Beach, New Hampshire A: Your record was issued by Hit of the Week and was sold at news stands beside the latest copies of Liberty, Saturday Evening Post and Punch. The recordings, which featured such popular entertainers as Eddie Cantor and Duke Ellington, sold for about 10 cents, making them extremely affordable. Your Rudy Vallee recording is worth about $5 in good playable condition. Incidentally, the main drawback of these products is that they had a tendency to curl.
Q: We have several Lee Reynolds oils that we acquired when we purchased our home. Any idea of values? —M.M., via e-mail A: Since I was not familiar with Lee Reynolds or his work, I looked for him in one of my favorite reference books about art, Hislop's Official International Price Guide To Fine Art, edited by Duncan Hislop and published by House of Collectibles. He isn't listed. I next contacted two dealers, and they knew nothing about him either. You might contact your nearest art museum. I suspect Reynolds was either an amateur or regional artist. *** Q: I have a collection of Possible Dreams that I would like to sell. —Bill, via e-mail A: Possible Dreams is a line of colorful clothtique Santas and other holiday figurines. Unfortunately, the secondary market is stagnant and they are almost impossible to sell. I suggest you try and sell your collection on eBay. 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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Quite Quiet Again by Peggy Goldtrap he babies are gone. The house is quiet again. The cat has emerged from under the bed, and I just finished off the rest of the lowfat, frozen yogurt slathered with chocolate syrup, for lunch. It’s after 2 P.M. and I’m still in my pajamas. My brain is riding in a rented KIA van heading up I-75, then I-24 to middle Tennessee. Our grand-daughter brought two bright star babies for a week’s visit. Another granddaughter, the one that lives in China, came along to ride shotgun on the journey south. With a four-year-old and a two-year-old, someone’s head has to be constantly turned in the opposite direction of the driver. Almost anything can happen if a microperson is not in your line of sight. They may be strapped into car seats, but their fingertips have Houdini dexterity. From time to time the momma would communicate with the daddy who was staycation chillin’ in Tennessee; cocooned on a holiday weekend, likely unshaven. The parents and the children texted, talked, and videoed, so in one sense they never left home. We were thrilled when they arrived safely. When GAG and I were young parents, we traveled without care or lack of confidence, but now, alas, we ‘ride’ every mile with our bunch. After all this was a grand-daughter, a child of our child, and even though she’s an elementary school teacher, mom of two, and accompanied by a girl who flies to and fro in China, it’s different. Can they drive 12 hours and negotiate traffic? Can they find the HOV lanes through Atlanta? I-10 is a tricky turn from Georgia and then it’s long and boring. Wait, don’t miss I-295 from I-10 or you’ll wind up in Savannah. Little things like this kept out phones burning text messages for 12 hours. Once they arrived safely and the initial hugs were given, conversation turned to swimming; then to food; then to where are we going to sleep. Our condo is roomy for two people and one cat; after that it’s every man for himself with chaos, pillows, ‘blankies,’ and a realization that nothing will be organized for a week. Two-year-old Daniel is loving, smart, busy, squealy, chatty, inquisitive, opinionated, surprising, and spontaneous. On a visit to a thrift store, a family tradition, he found a doll stroller; the perfect size for him to push around the store. A friendly salesperson insisted he have a baby for the stroller, so she found a bear in camo. It was love at first sight. Camo bear rolled, toured the store, inspected our house, fed turtles in a pond, and snuggled nite-nite. Camo bear became family. The four-year-old, (five in October) is the in-house genius; an exceptionally bright and verbal wizard. GAG took the boys to the Dinosaur Park in Port Orange. Briley got a map and immediately became the guide. Briley is confident, secure, mildmannered, and loves jokes; much like his great-grand papa.
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Between the momma and aunt, the boys were always stimulated with conversation or books. Momma rarely allows television cartoons, and even the vacation included a visit to the Ormond Library for an excellent reading program. These children are ‘tended to’ constantly. Their body, mind,
and spirit are primary in the minds of their parents, grandparents, large extended family of cousins, friends at church, day care, and neighbors. They know how to behave in public; to be introduced to strangers, and carry on social conversation. These boys are privileged. They’re bathed with the blessings of love and guidance. Because of these things, they have a greater opportunity to achieve in life. I know there are hundreds of readers who can relate to our experiences. If we were all in a room with photos and videos it would be a noisy gathering of one-up-manship. Grandchildren are extraordinarily genius, every single one of them. Most carry the best DNA from the grandmother’s/ grandfather’s side of the family. Every grand of every justly proud grandparent is destined to greatness in whatever they attempt. Telling a grandparent to tone it down and stop exaggerating the merits of their grandchild is a total waste of time. Grandmunchkins rock. GAG and I have been blessed to see the unfolding of generations: our children mature, marry, bear children: the children of our children blossom and create their homes: the children of our children hold their beloved children near their hearts. It’s like opening a huge package stuffed with small presents. Each gift contains the kindest, brightest, most beautiful, compassionate, and perfect child we’ve ever hugged. Aging has its challenges and life can throw severe curves, but watching and walking the parade of generations is a privilege for which we’re forever grateful.
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Easter Seals Deaf Advocate Earns National Interpreter Certification Special to Seniors Today
anielle Porter, Easter Seals of Volusia Flagler Counties’ Deaf Advocate, has passed her National Interpreter Certification (NIC). With the certification, Porter becomes one of fewer than 280 nationally certified interpreters in Florida, and one of approximately 15 such professionals based in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Holders of this certification have demonstrated general knowledge in the field of interpreting, ethical decision making and interpreting skills. Candidates earn NIC Certification if they demonstrate professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed the minimum professional standards necessary to perform in a broad range of interpretation and transliteration assignments. This credential has been available since 2005. In addition to her position with Easter Seals, Porter is a practicing sign language interpreter and adjunct professor at Daytona State College. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting from the University of South Florida.
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Porter was intrigued by American Sign Language as early as the age of 15 when she learned a few signs at her local library. She grew to love the practice and developed a passion for serving the Deaf community. For information about the Easter Seals Deaf Advocacy Program, contact Porter via Videophone at 386.310.1157 or dporter@esvf.org About Easter Seals of Volusia Flagler Counties: For more than 60 years, Easter Seals of Volusia and Flagler Counties has provided services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families. In Volusia and Flagler counties, Easter Seals directly serves more than 11,500 children and adults with disabilities with therapy, education, advocacy, recreation, and support services. To connect locally with Easter Seals, advocate or explore resources, call 386. 255.4568 or visit www.esvf.org
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VA Mental Health Support NAPSA hen Jesse* moved back to North Carolina after serving in the Vietnam War, he grew out his hair and pretended to be a war protester. “I didn’t want to say I was a Marine,” he said. He struggled with depression and feelings of shame. Later, nightmares got worse and other signs of post-traumatic stress disorder affected his marriage. One in five Americans face mental health challenges, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Because of stigma, many people—especially veterans—who need mental health support remain hesitant to talk openly about it. Only about half of those who are affected receive treatment. “I felt like an outsider,” Jesse said. “People couldn’t understand me, and I could not open up to them. I kept everybody at arm’s length.” Only years later did Jesse seek help for the mental health issues that resulted from his military service. Although the majority of America’s 22 million veterans do not have a mental health issue, the number of veterans receiving mental health treatment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was 1.6 million in 2015. Many of those veterans live in small communities, far from mental health specialists. To serve the growing need, VA is expanding access to mental health services, especially in rural areas where fewer clinicians practice. VA increased resources and staffing, allocating more than $24 million from VA’s Office of Rural Health toward innovative mental health programs for rural areas this year. VA leaders say these programs will provide increased access for veterans like Jesse. “Long travel times, harsh weather, stigma associated with seeking services, and provider shortages all make it more difficult for rural veterans to get mental health support,” Gina Capra, director of the VA Office of Rural Health, said. The targeted funding will grow telehealth programs that bring mental health care closer to home for rural veterans. Telehealth uses secure phone and video technology to link a provider with a veteran, who might be hundreds of miles away at a small local clinic or even in thier own home. It allows for the same quality of care, without the burden sometimes associated with travel. The National Telemental Health Center and VA’s Telemental Health Hubs make therapy more accessible using telehealth to connect with medical specialists who are trained and experienced in supporting veterans with their unique mental health needs. In addition to telehealth, VA also supports rural community programs that raise awareness of veterans’ mental health needs and how to refer veterans and their families to the VA for services and support. Chaplain Keith Ethridge leads the VA Rural Clergy Training Program, which educates local religious leaders in rural com-
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munities on how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues among veteran parishioners and their families. “The clergy is a trusted source for counsel and often the first-line contact in small, rural communities. The confidentiality it provides is important to veterans, especially when discussing mental health issues,” Ethridge said. Veterans can also engage directly with resources online. VetsPrevail.org combines social media and expert mental health support for veterans. Make The Connection— VA’s national mental health awareness campaign—features personal stories of recovery from veterans. Veterans and their loved ones can visit MakeTheConnection. net to locate resources and hear from hundreds of other veterans who experienced similar challenges. For the latest news on VA rural programs, visit www.ruralhealth.va.gov *Last name withheld for privacy.
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of July 18 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time to reward yourself with something wonderful, perhaps a day at a spa or a night out with someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, but don’t forget to make time to do a little more listening; otherwise, you could miss out on an important message someone might be trying to send to you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect indicates some uncertainty about one of your goals. Use this period of shifting attitudes to reassess what you really want and what you’ll do to get it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your social life is picking up, and you’ll soon be mingling with old friends and making new ones. During the fun times, stay on top of changing workplace conditions. VIRGO (August 23 September 22) A friend offers understanding as you vent some long-pent-up feelings. Now, move on from there and start making the changes you’ve put off all this time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. You know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re a good friend to others. Now’s the time to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely on their trusted advice to help you get through an uncertain period. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family and friends are always important, but especially so at this time. Despite your hectic workplace schedule, make a real effort to include them in your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) That project you’ve been working on is almost ready for presentation. You still need some information from a colleague before you can consider it done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Don’t let those negative attitudes drain your energies. Shrug them off, and move ahead with the confidence that you can get the job done. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Aspects favor some dedicated fun time for the hardworking Piscean. A nice, refreshing plunge into the social swim can recharge your physical and emotional batteries.
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Humane Society Update Let’s Go To The Dog Park alifax Humane Society proudly announces the opening of their community dog park. The opening of the dog park, funded with the help of a $400,000 Volusia County Echo grant, features three acres of land dedicated to the community animals of Volusia County. The dog park’s prime location off I-95 makes it a premier destination for pet-centric travelers and community members alike. The park is open daily during regular business hours and feature areas for both small and large dogs on and off a leash. The project, built by Coleman Goodemote Construction, includes agility courses, fenced and shaded areas, walking trails, and water stations for pet owners and their animals. The addition of the dog park brings the hope of increasing visitors to Halifax Humane Society to further aid in increasing adoptions. “The average individual visits HHS every 5-7 years, and we are hoping to increase that frequency. This bold move will help us capitalize on our incredible location and become even more welcoming to visitors and residents ultimately increasing adoptions and our educational outreach,” stated Miguel Abi-hassan, Chief Executive Officer. In addition to increasing traffic at the shelter, Halifax Humane Society plans to offer opportunities such as agility and training at the dog park, special events, and much more, to strengthen the human and animal bond in the community. For more information, contact Amber Marcoux, Community Outreach Director at 368.274.4703, ext.320.
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Mae Vail Celebrates 100 Years! Special to Seniors Today ae Vail was born in Utica, New York on July 28, 1916 and was the youngest of 8 children born to Julius and Pauline Werner. She had 7 sisters and 1 brother who were all very close throughout their lives. Mae's father, Julius, served in the Spanish American War. Mae was married to John Vail for twenty years; however, they had no children. They always cared for Mae's mother in their home and enjoyed their many nieces and nephews. John served in the Army and the Navy and passed away suddenly one day after cutting the yard. Mae worked as a hair dresser for most of her working life. She completed beauty school right after high school. After John's death, Mae and her mother moved to California to be closer to Mae's brother and one of her sisters. She remained there, continuing to care for her mother who died at the age of 102, until she moved to Florida. She came to Florida to live with and care for yet another sister, Jane and Jane's husband. After Jane's death in 2000, she has been cared for by her niece,
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Mae Vail celebrates her 100th birthday with niece Marie Snyder Marie Snyder and her great niece, Kathy Kerr. Throughout her life, Mae has alway been a happy and pleasant person. She loved family gatherings and parties and was quite the jokester with her many nieces and nephews. She also has always had a deep devotion to Jesus Christ and his Sacred Heart. Here in DeLand, she is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. For the past year, she has been lovingly cared for by The Good Shepard West Assisted Living staff and Halifax Hospice.
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Moments In Time Hendrix Opens The History Channel
• On July 14, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett shoots Henry McCarty, known as Billy the Kid, to death at the Maxwell Ranch in New Mexico. Garrett had been tracking the Kid for three months after the gunslinger escaped from prison only days before his scheduled execution. • On July 15, 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order: an $850 two-cylinder Model A automobile with a backseat. The car was delivered a week later. The Model A could accommodate two people side-by-side on a bench; it had no top, and was painted red. • On July 12, 1933, the first threewheeled, multi-directional Dymaxion car designed by Buckminster Fuller is manufactured in Connecticut. It had a steel chassis and a body made of ash wood, covered with an aluminum skin, and topped with a painted canvas roof. • On July 11, 1945, the Soviet Union promises to hand over power to
British and U.S. forces in West Berlin. Although the division of Berlin into zones of occupation was seen as temporary, the dividing lines quickly became permanent. • On July 13, 1955, nightclub owner Ruth Ellis is convicted of murdering her boyfriend, playboy race-car driver David Blakely. Ellis was later executed by hanging, becoming the last woman in Great Britain to be put to death. • On July 17, 1967, Jimi Hendrix drops out as the opening act for teenybopper sensations The Monkees. The booking of psychedelic rock god with the made-for-television Monkees was the brainchild of Hendrix's manager, Mike Jeffery. • On July 16, 1995, Amazon officially opens for business as an online bookseller. Within a month, the fledgling retailer had shipped books to all 50 states and 45 countries. Amazon eventually morphed into an e-commerce colossus, selling everything from groceries and furniture to live ladybugs.
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Senior Service Line Where Are Medicare Hospital Ratings? by Matilda Charles
f you had been hoping to go to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website and take a look at its new hospital ratings, you’ll be disappointed. It doesn’t exist yet. The very day before the site was to launch, it was delayed. It seems that Congress, along with the hospital industry, pushed to stop the launch in its tracks. For the survey, hospitals are rated for more than 100 measures of care, but the information is often confusing. (Or perhaps they’re afraid the information will make them look bad.) For example, hospitals objected to a Medicare patient death rate being known to women trying to choose a hospital for having a baby. Another objection was that a hospital’s death rate might be because the patients are low income. Hospitals called 60 senators and more than 200 representatives and asked for the delay so the information can be reassembled.
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The new rating system for overall hospital quality was meant to make the information about hospitals easier to understand, with over 60 of the measurements being condensed into the star system, with ratings from one to five stars. Initially the CMS told Congress that the website would be running by July. Now they’ve backtracked and say it might be after July if they’re still working on the data. If you want to view the other ratings, go online to cms.gov and put ratings in the search box.
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3. George Harrison, on his 1973 album by the same name. Harrison created a charity, the Material World Charitable Foundation, where he donated the song's royalties. 4. The Belmonts, in 1962. 5. We've Got Tonight, by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band in 1978.
1. Which group released, The Guitar Man? 2. Joe Bauer, Jesse Colin Young, Jerry Corbitt, and Lowell Levinger were together in what band, and when? 3. Who wrote and released, Living In The Material World? 4. Which group released, Come On Little Angel? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely, All of my hopes, fading away, I have longed for love, like everyone else does. Answers Bread was one of the most popular pop groups of 1. Bread, in 1972. The the early 1970s. song was written by band member David Gates. The song was popular worldwide 2. The Youngbloods, beginning in 1965. but reached only No. 13 on the At one point the group reportedly was United States charts. The 1983 Kenny banned from The Tonight Show StarRogers and Sheena Easton verring Johnny Carson due to a dispute sion, however, went to No. 1 on the over which song they would play. country charts.
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Distraction Thieves 73-year-old Deltona resident was in her driveway on a recent afternoon when an SUV pulled up, a man behind the wheel and a woman in the passenger seat. The woman got out and introduced herself to the homeowner, telling her that she worked for 123 Tree Service and then offering to trim the trees in the resident’s backyard. The two then walked to the backyard to look at the trees while the man waited in the vehicle. After about 10 minutes, the stranger received a phone call and said that she had to go, but that she would be back in three days to do the tree work. At the time, the resident thought it odd that she hadn’t even been provided with a price quote for the job. Unfortunately, the resident would soon find out that the strangers weren’t with any tree service. She had just become a victim of what’s known as a distraction theft. When the resident went back into the house, she discovered more than $1,000 was missing from her bedroom. That’s because while one of the strangers engaged her in conversation and kept her busy and distracted, the male accomplice slipped into the house unnoticed and helped himself to the victim’s money. Unfortunately, seniors frequently are the targets of distraction thieves. Ordinarily, a distraction theft is performed by at least two people. However, distraction thieves sometimes work alone. When two people work the scam as a team, it usually involves one person distracting the victim, while the other helps themself to the victim’s unattended belongings. These crafty thieves accomplish their distraction in a variety of ways and will use every trick in the book to get inside your home. They may come to the door as a team, pretending to be inspectors, utility workers, or sales people for a pest control business, roofing company, or other home improvement. Other distraction thieves prefer to work alone. They go house-to-house knocking on doors. If no one answers, the thief may go around to the rear of the house and look for an easy way to get in. If someone answers the door, the
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spoon of filling in center of each. Gently cover filling and form into roll. Place seam side down on baking sheet. When done forming all rolls, lightly spray tops with butterflavored cooking spray. Cover with cloth again and let rolls rest for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and spray again with butterflavored cooking spray. Place baking sheet on a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving. Serves 12 (1 each). *Tip: 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1⁄4 teaspoon ground sage and 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder may be used in place of JO's Sausage Seasoning. * Each serving equals: 118 calories, 2g fat, 7g protein, 18g carb., 230mg sodium, 9mg calcium, 1g fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 11⁄2 Starch, 1⁄2 Meat.
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by Mitch Booth promised in last month’s article that I would pursue the remarkable benefits of a nutraceutical called Berberine. Starting with an article written by Dr. Julian Whitaker, M.D. (Health And Healing, February 2012) and ending with references to metabolic disease analyzed by some of this nation’s most outstanding researchers and medical doctors: Dr. Otto Warburg, M.D., Nobel Laureate, Dr. Thomas Seyfried, PhD and, one of my favorites, Dr. Steven Sinatra, M.D., cardiologist. Each has an understanding that all degenerative diseases in the human body can be traced back to inflammation. The most prevalent inflammatory diseases which are cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s all share a common link: metabolic dysfunction. The starting point of the inflammatory cycle occurs when the body is deficient in an enzyme called activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is an enzyme critical in maintaining the body’s glucose management and creating homeostasis. In last month’s article, we explained how Berberine activates AMPK which converts to ATP, the basic fuel of our cells. This herbal medicine has been the subject of over 2,800 studies listed by PubMed, most of these studies published in the last five years. Not only does Berberine, when properly extracted, prevent hyperinsulinemia (type 2 diabetes), but helps regulate how our energy is metabolized. When this critical process becomes unbalanced, the body produces aberrant cell growth such as tumors. Malignant tumors get their energy in a way that is the total opposite of healthy cells. Instead of utilizing the normal process of aerobic cell respiration, tumor cells get fuel through glycolysis alone, a process which converts glucose to ATP through anaerobic (without oxygen) means. If you want tumors to grow, deprive them of oxygen, stick them in a high-acid environment, juice them with refined sugar, and off they go… they grow. So how do you reverse this process or even prevent tumor creation: change the way they metabolize fuel (see Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s phenomenal book: Cancer As A Metabolic Disease). His research illustrates the process by which Berberine stops cancer cell proliferation. It changes cancer cells at the metabolic level by activating our body’s metabolic regulator AMPK. This is the switch that Dr. Y. Zhang described in the clin-
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The loss of AMPK has been directly correlated to tumor malignancy. Indeed, the latest study completed at Lanzhou University in China (Anti-cancer Agents Med Chem, 2015 p66-78) showed that a daily regimen of Berberine (500mg 2x/ day) had an inhibitory effect on colorectal cancer and brain tumors as well as reversing the inflammatory response to cigarette smoking, thus eliminating a major risk factor for lung, stomach, and prostate cancers. The study showed that Berberine regulated the reprogramming of cell metabolism. The amplification of AMPK turns on the process of aerobic (healthy) cell growth within the mitochondria of cancerous tumors causing cancer cells to starve and eventually self-destruct. Wow, this is a remarkable achievement for a plant that has been studied for centuries, but is only now meeting the clinical standard of evidence based medicine. A nutraceutical bridging the gap with conventional medicine, but with these proven side effects: homeostasis of blood sugar/insulin levels, lipid levels and, due to its mild antibacterial properties, producing anti-inflammatory responses. Now the good news gets even better! The entire Natural Factors family of products is on line-drive at 25 percent off for the entire month at both Love Whole Foods locations. This includes Dr. Murray’s proprietary WellBetX sugar balancing program of which Berberine is a part. We are also giving away a free bottle of Vit D3 with each Natural Factors purchase. Want to turbo-charge Berberine’s benefits? Just add Resveratrol. I will discuss this synergy in my next article. We aren’t done with Berberine yet. Beat the sugar blues, beat cancer on the cellular level, and do even more! Mitch Booth is the owner of Loves Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange—the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.