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When I was a child, myfamily always spentEaster at my UncleDave’s and my Aunt

Susie’s farm. We’d get all dressed up,go to church and then we’d head forthe country. Getting there was an adven-ture and being there, among sprawlinghills where Easter eggs were hiddenfor all the children of the local Sundayschool, was very exciting. The big prizefor finding the most Easter eggs, wasa goose egg (I think). All I know forsure is that it was the biggest honest-to-goodness egg I’d ever seen. Anyway,family members came from all over thecounty and congregated for dinner.

As I have celebrated megaholidays, I decided I wantedto know more about how thecelebrations began. So, I wentto the trusty computer and thisis what I found.

Until A.D. 325, Easterwas celebrated on differentdays of the week, includingFriday, Saturday, and Sun-day. That year, the Councilof Nicaea was convened byEmperor Constantine.

The Council issued theEaster rule that Easter should be cele-brated on the first Sunday after the firstfull moon, on or after the vernal equinox,which doesn’t always occur on the samedate as the astronomical full moon. Theecclesiastical vernal equinox is alwayson March 21st so Easter is celebratedon a Sunday be tween March 22nd andApril 25th.

The ancient Saxons celebrated thereturn of spring with an uproariousfestival commemorating their goddessof offspring and of springtime, Eastre.When Christian missionaries decidedto spread their religious message, theytook it slowly by allowing them to con-tinue to celebrate pagan feasts, but in

a Christian manner. It happened that thepagan festival of Eastre occurred at thesame time of year as the Christian obser-vance of the Resurrection of Christ. Itmade sense to alter the festival, mak-ing it a Christian celebration, as con-verts were won over.

The early name, Eastre, was even-tually changed to its modern spelling,Easter. The Cross, symbol of the Cru-cifixion as opposed to the Resurrection,

was decreed by Constan-tine to be the official sym-bol of Christianity. TheCross is not only a sym-bol of Easter, but a year-round symbol of theChristian faith.

What about the com-mercial side of celebrat-ing Easter? One mightassume that the EasterBunny came along lateras Easter became morecommercialized but that

isn’t the case. The symbol originated with the pagan

festival when the goddess, Eastre, wasworshiped through her symbol, therabbit. Germans brought the symbolof the Easter rabbit to America and iteventually became known by Ameri-cans after the Civil War, when Easterbecame more widely celebrated.

Easter is coming soon. Put all youreggs in one basket and, after church,reflect, remember, and enjoy your timewith the family.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

Celebrating Easter...

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Name It…by Kitty Maiden

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Seniors Today provided another fun-filled, fantastic event witha St. Patrick’s day celebration for all the seniors in the community. It’sSeniors Today way of saying a big thank you for all the support theyhave been given as they now celebrate 24 YEARS of publishingtheir newspaper.

With perfect weather shining on the day, hundreds of seniors turnedout to enjoy games, prizes, lunch, and entertainment! Here is what someof our seniors had to say about the event:

…The music was wonderful! We had a great time!The Grants, Palm Coast

…Everything was FREE. There is such a thing as a freelunch at a ‘Seniors Today’ event.

James C., Edgewater…This is the best senior event we have ever attended—what fun!

Linda K., Orange City…I can’t say enough about how nice everyone was.

Kay J., Deltona…The food was wonderful and you even provide a dining room with entertainment!

Mary Lynn D., DeLand

…I can’t wait until the fall event. I won a door prize!Ed M., Daytona Beach

…I want to thank all the people involved.Kevin L., New Smyrna Beach

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What’s Happening Around Town…Natural Smile

SeminarsDo you have missing teeth or ill-fit-

ting dentures? Find out if dental implantsare right for you at a free patient infor-mation days. The seminars are sched-uled for 4 P.M on Tuesday, March 31 atthe offices of Florida Oral & Facial Sur-gical Associates in Daytona Beach; Thurs-day,April 16 in New Smyrna Beach; andMonday, April 27 in Palm Coast. Seatingis limited and light refreshments served.Please make your reservation by calling386.868.0741.

Easter

Beach MassesCelebrate Easter on the beach with

Our Lady Of Lourdes on Sunday, April5 behind the Hilton Hotel & OceanWalk Shoppes, 250 North Atlantic Ave.,Daytona Beach. Mass will be at 7:30A.M. on the beach and then again at9 A.M. at the bandshell. For more in-formation, please call 386.255.0433or visit the website at www.ourladyoflourdesdaytona.com

Medicare WorkshopsCome find out how medicare works

and get the answers to frequently askedquestions with new evening seminarson Tues., April 7 or Tues., May 5 at 6P.M.; or day seminars on Thurs., April2 and Thurs., May 7 at 10 A.M. at GreatAmerican Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Gra-nada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seatingfills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leavename and date you wish to attend. Youwill receive a free $10 gift certificateto Gourmet Kitchen too!

Free Plant Check-upVolusia County’s master gardeners

will offer a bumper crop of gardeninginformation during five plant clinics inApril. Residents can bring their plantsfor a free check-up and learn all kindsof gardening tips.

• 10 A.M. to NOON, Monday, April 6at the Ormond Beach Regional Library,30 S. Beach St.

● 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, April 14 at thePort Orange Regional Library, 1005City Center Circle

● 9 to 11 A.M., Wednesday, April 15at Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Sugar MillRoad, Port Orange

● 10 A.M. to NOON, Saturday, April18 at the Deltona Regional Library,2150 Eustace Ave.

● 1 to 3 P.M., Tuesday, April 21 at theNew Smyrna Beach Regional Library,1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

For details, call 386.822.5778.

Easter ServicesYou are invited to Holy Cross Luther-

an Church, 724 Big Tree Road, SouthDaytona for Easter services. MaundyThursday service offered April 2 at 11A.M. and 6 P.M.; Good Friday April 3 at 6P.M.; and April 5, Easter Sunday at 8 A.M.and 10 A.M. Bring the grandkids at 10A.M. for Kidstuf and an Easter Egg Huntduring the service. For more informa-tion, call 386.767.6542.

Scams & ShamsDaytona Beach attorney Michael Pyle

will discuss Scams, Shams, And Flim-flams at 3 P.M., Mon., April 20 at theDaytona Beach Regional Library at CityIsland, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Learn howto protect yourself from theft of yourmoney and identity as well as damageto your credit. RSVP is not required forthis free program. For more information,call Catherine Relda at the library at386.257.6036, ext. 16235.

Gardening GuildA gardening guild in Flagler County

invites you to their first meeting on Sat.,April 18 at 10 A.M. at Nature Scapes,313 Old Brick Road, Bunnell. The Guildwill host feature speakers and encour-age members to share their knowledge,passions, plants, and seeds. For moredetails, call 914.364.2717.

Wings Over Flagler Wings Over Flagler’ Rockin The

Runways runs March 27, 28, and 29 atthe Flagler County Airport, 201 AirportRd., Palm Coast off I-95 or A1A just afew miles north of Flagler Beach. Gatesopen Friday at 4 P.M. and Sat and Sun at10 A.M. Admission is $12 for adults, $10for vets and $5 for kiddies. Lawn Chairsare recommended. Please don’t take yourpets or coolers.

Pet Vet CruiserVolusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser

offers low-cost spaying and neuteringservices to dogs and cats in unincorpo-rated areas and the cities of DeLand andSouth Daytona. Here’s where the mobileclinic will be in April:

• Fire Station 23, 1850 Pioneer Trail,New Smyrna Beach: April 1, 7, 15, 21,and 29.

• Fancy Fruit and Produce, 911 S.Volusia Ave., Orange City: April 2, 9,16, 23, and 30.

• Rockin' Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road,Ormond Beach: April 8 and 22

• Oakbrook Professional Center, 931N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand: April10, 14, 17, 24, and 28

Fees are based on income. Appoint-ments are required and may be made bycalling 386.323.3575.

SHINE VolunteersElderSource, a nonprofit organization

that works to empower elders and theircaregivers age with dignity and inde-pendence, is currently recruiting volun-teers in Volusia County to help citizensbecome better informed about theirMedicare choices. Training sessions forSHINE volunteers are scheduled for:Tuesday, April 21 through  Thursday,April 23, from 9 A.M.–4 P.M. The train-ing will take place at the Volusia CountyHealth Department located at 1845 Hol-sonback Drive in Daytona Beach. Inter-ested persons are asked to register byApril 13 and by calling 904.391.6644.SHINE Volunteers will receive basictraining on Medicare, Medicare Part D(prescription drug program), MedicareSupplement Insurance and Medicaid.Computer experience is helpful, but notnecessary. Volunteers will be servedlunch and reimbursed for mileage at arate of $.445 per mile. To learn moreabout SHINE or to become a SHINEVolunteer go to www.floridashine.orgor call 1-888.242.4464 or 904.391.6644.

WISE ProgramsThe April WISE programs presented

by Daytona State College will be held onthe DSC campus, Hosseini Center (Bldg.1200), 1200 W. International Speedway,Daytona Beach, on Tuesdays from 2 to3:30 P.M. Lectures for April are: April 7—Myths, Mysteries & Legends Of St.Augustine; April 14—Marine DiscoveryCenter, Prescription For An Ailing La-goon; April 21—Laughter Yoga Is TheBest Medicine; and April 28—Diabetes:Myths And Facts. Lectures are open toage 50 or older. Yearly membership is$25 for individual and $45 for couple.Refreshments provided. Early registra-tion is appreciated.  For more details,call Lois Shannon at 386.788.6494 ore-mail: ljshannon@cfl.rr.com

Support GroupAlzheimer Support

The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer CaregiverEducation & Support) offer caregiverssupport and practical care suggestionsand tips for everyday living. The groupmeets the 2nd Saturday each month atOur Lady Of Lourdes, 201 UniversityBlvd., Daytona Beach. For more infor-mation, call 386.214.3833.

Caregiver Support

Council on Aging offers caregiver sup-port groups for caregivers of loved onessuffering from dementia. Groups beginat 9 A.M. For details, dates, and locationsthroughout Volusia County call 386.253.4700, ext. 216.

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Peggy & George Goldtrap

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March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-5

Seniors are living longer,healthier, more active livesthan ever before. For manyseniors, a walk around the

neighborhood is part of the daily routine.After all, walking is a pleasant, low-impact way to get your daily exercise,strengthen muscles and bones and helpyou stay fit.

As with all activities, it’s wise to takesome precautions to ensure a safe walk.So here are some tips to help you staysafe while walking:• Be sure to carry a cell phone in case

of emergency.• Dress appropriately for the weather.• Wear supportive, low-heeled foot-

wear with non-skid soles.• Consider the surface you’ll be walk-

ing on. A smooth, soft surface that’sfree of debris will put less strain onyour joints and feet.

• Choose a familiar route that is flatand free of obstacles.

• Walk during daylight hours.• Use paths, sidewalks, and designated

walking trails whenever possible.• Be especially careful when walking

in cold weather. Sidewalks and pathscan be slippery.

• Allow for plenty of time to crossbusy streets.

• Walk at a leisurely pace. Do notrush, as it could increase your riskof falling.

• If using a walking aid, such as acane or walker, make sure it’s fit-ted properly for your height.

• Walk with friends or a walking club.It’s more fun that way, and thereis safety in numbers.

• Drink plenty of water.• Don’t overdo it. Know your limits

and don’t push yourself too hard.• Stop or take a break if you feel any

pain or discomfort during your walkor you become tired or out of breath.

When done right and with the properprecautions, walking is a fun and safeactivity that has numerous medical ben-efits and is a great way to help keep yourmind and body healthy. It is also a greatway to get out of the house and havecontact with others.

Keep Walking To Stay Fit

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by George Goldtrap

If you’ve been reading this column forvery long, you know that a variety ofthings tweak my interest… antiquecars, trains, and airplanes top the list.

When I hear ‘Air Show’ my ears perk upand I am immediately interested.

Well, as you have probably alreadyguessed, an air show is coming to our area,this week-end and I plan to be there. WingsOver Flagler’ Rockin The Runways it’scalled and it runs March 27, 28, and 29 atthe Flagler County Airport, 201 AirportRoad, Palm Coast… easy to find, off I-95or A1A just a few miles north of FlaglerBeach. Gates open Friday at 4 P.M. andSat. and Sun. at 10 A.M. Admission is $12for adults, $10 for vets and $5 for kiddies.Lawn Chairs are recommended. Pleasedon’t take your pets or coolers.

Show features include Warbirds, Con-certs, Hot Rods, Test Track, Fireworks,and more. The featured aircraft will include,for the FIRST TIME EVER... the EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast, and the Ford Tri-Motor called the TinGoose; both very his-toric aircraft and bothwill be offering onceis a lifetime opportu-nity rides.

If you’ve never been to an air show Ihighly recommend it. All in one packageyou get history, avionics, and the sight ofbeautiful flying machines, and if you’re inthe mood, for a reasonable fee you can actu-ally fly in some of the well maintainedantique aircraft… but note, it is best to havereservations. The website is: http://www.wingsoverflagler.com/

I’ve been going to and writing about airshows for as long as I can remember. Ihave flown in a great variety of aircraft.Oh not as many as most military or com-mercial pilots but far more than the averagecitizen. I have flown in hot air balloons,gliders, many of the small personal typeaircraft, on through the tail dragging DC3’s,mosquito ‘bombers,’ hurricane hunters,(Super Connies), some antique aircraft, avariety of pontoon aircraft and sea planes,most all the commercial jets including theheavies, but somehow I have managed tomiss two opportunities two fly with the

Navy’s Blue Angels. Invited twice mind youand had conflicts both times. I have alsomissed flight in a blimp.

There are of course many others inwhich I have not flown, thus my frequent-ing and recommending, air shows such asthis one coming up. If you are near yourgrands, please take them and point outhow far we’ve come, finding freedom in theair in the last 100 years. 

As a kid, my dad and I often drove intodowntown Nashville, to Union Station andwatched the afternoon passenger trainscome and go. The Dixie Flyer, the PanAmerican, the SouthBound, the OrangeBlossom Special, etc. Then, when my boyscame along, most of that passenger traffichad been shifted to aircraft. As a result, my

boys and I spent many Sun-day afternoons at the LAXairport watching the com-mercial jets come in and

out. In those days it was the Convair 880,the Douglas DC8, and the Boeing 70…all now museum pieces.

I’ve been to the museums as well… toplaces like the Fantasy Of Flight at Lake-land, the Air Force Museums at Dayton andother places, the Wright Brothers Memo-rial in North Carolina, and of course theAir and Space Museum in Washington DC,and fortunately there are yet more to see.

So, come with me to the flying machinesand Up we go… Up we go... this weekend at the Wings Over Flagler Rockin TheRunways Air Show, at the Flagler CountyAirport. You won’t want to miss it!

Weekend Up Up & Away

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by Larry Cox

Q: I began collecting turn-of-the-cen-tury souvenir tumblers several years ago.I now have about three dozen piecesand wonder if they will ever increasein value. They seem to sell in the $10to $25 range, the same as when Ifirst began collecting.

—Paula, Wheatridge, ColoradoA: Your pieces sound like examples

of flashing. According to Glass A To Zby David Shotwell, this type of glassis achieved when a thin layer of glass—usually colored—is applied over onethat is clear or lightly tinted. The processinvolves dipping the object into moltenglass, a process quite different from thatof making cased or overlay glass, whichrequires a thicker layer.

Most of the pieces I've seen are eitheramber or ruby color, and as you indi-cated, almost all have been souvenirpieces. In my personal collection, I havea small toothpick holder in ruby glassthat has the inscription From Cora andClem... World's Fair 1904.” This isfairly typical. Since it is a World's Fairitem, it might be worth a little more.

Q: During a trip to London, I sawMiss Saigon at the Theatre Royal DruryLane. I would like to find one of theposters from that production. Can youhelp me?

—Barbara, Rochester, New YorkA: Dress Circle was the go-to shop

for memorabilia concerning Londontheatrical productions. It closed in Feb-ruary 2013, but the company continuesto do business online. I checked itswebsite and found a Miss Saigon posterfor about $12. Contact: info@dresscircle.com and http://www.dresscircle.com

***Q: I have a 78-rpm recording of In

The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Eveningby Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sis-ters. Do I have a rarity?

—Sue, Kileen, TexasA: Your recording was issued by

Decca in 1951. It is not consideredscarce. In a good condition, it wouldprobably sell for a dollar or two.

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Cy Avery was a Tulsa-basedoilman and real-estate in-vestor. He also was a vision-ary. Before he cobbled to-

gether plans for a national highwaythat would stretch almost 2,500 milesfrom Chicago to Los Angeles, travelingthrough most states was a challenge,since few roads were even paved.

The story of Avery and Route 66, thelegendary Mother Road he helped tobuild, is fascinating in the book titledFather of Route 66: The Story of CyAvery... fascinating because it almostdidn't happen.

Avery, who had immigrated to Okla-homa as a teenager in a covered wagon,discovered at an early age that travelersoften were confronted by “the mightymonarch mud.” As soon as he becamean adult, he began his fight for betterroads, not just in Oklahoma, but alsothroughout the country. Avery becameso obsessed that several wealthy Tulsanstalking one day set out to see who couldtell the biggest lie. The winner was aman who said he heard Cy Avery speakto a crowd without mentioning roads.

Getting approvaland funds to buildthe national high-way was not easy.For example, he metwith opposition bymembers of Okla-homa's Klu KluxKlan and had a dust-up with the then-

governor of Kentucky over the num-bering of the highway. Even the routeproved controversial when states andtowns by-passed by the road began toprotest. Route 66 was finally estab-lished in 1926, and paving began thatsame year. By the Depression era it hadbecome a way West.

Avery's Route 66 would become afixture in the imagination of not justAmerica but of the world, and it wouldhelp bring about another iconic road—he introduced the Interstate HighwaySystem of the 1950s.

Books reviewed in this column areavailable at your local bookstore.

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by Mick Harper

1. Name the only No. 1 song by theEdgar Winter Group.

2. Which song mentions not play-ing B-17 on the jukebox, as it wouldbring back memories?

3. What day of the week is men-tioned in two songs by Spanky AndThe Gang?

4. Name the group that released HaveI The Right?

5. Name the song that contains thislyric: “He got joo-joo eyeball, he oneholy roller, He got hair down to hisknee, Got to be a joker he just do whathe please.”

Answers1. Frankenstein, in 1973. The instru-

mental was heavy on synthesizer, andmusician Winter played a number ofthe instruments.

2. Please Mr. Please, by Olivia New-ton-John in 1975.

3. Sunday: Sunday Will Never Be TheSame and Sunday Mornin'.

4. The Honeycombs, in 1964. To aug-ment the drums during the chorus, bandmembers stamped their feet on thestairs in the studio.

5. Come Together, by the Beatles in1969. The song was the subject of alawsuit when it was claimed that JohnLennon lifted part of Chuck Berry'sYou Can't Catch Me. It is suspicious:Berry's words were “Here come a flat-top, he was movin' up with” and Len-non's were “Here come ol' flattop, hecome groovin' up slowly.”

FlashbackTest Your Music Knowledge

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-9

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: My bathroom sink drains pretty

slowly, and I'm not sure if I should use adrain cleaner on it. What do you recom-mend?

—Sara in Melbourne, FloridaA: Before taking the drain-cleaner route,

try a couple of other things first. A slow-flowing bathroom sink drain's problemmay be sitting right in front of you, atthe bottom of the sink, with the stopper.

Most of today's standard bathroom sinksuse a pop-up sink stopper, controlled by apush-pull rod behind and below the sink.The bottom of the stopper is typicallyattached to a control rod; this ensures thatthe stopper pops up far enough to allow agood, steady drain of water, and that it sealstightly when you want to fill the sink.

A couple of things can happen: Hairand soap can get stuck at the bottom of thestopper, where the pivot rod attaches to it,causing a clog or slowdown. The attach-ment to the pivot rod can break. If thestopper still pops up or closes, it may notbe doing either very well.

So check your stopper first: grab itfrom the top with your index finger andthumb and pull gently upward. If it comesout easily, its attachment is likely broken.There's a great step-by-step guide at in-

structables (http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-Sink-Stopper/) on replacing apop-up stopper.

If the stopper is attached to the pivot rod,you can go ahead and check for a clog atthe base. Dive under the sink and locatethe pivot rod. This is a round metal rod jut-ting horizontally into the back of the drainpipe. It's held in place by a nut; loosen thisnut and ease out the pivot rod. You maywant to have a helper hold onto the stopperfrom above so that it doesn't fall flush intoplace, making it hard to get out. Once therod is pulled back, lift out the stopper.

Clean the gunk from the bottom of thestopper; if you see more gunk in the areaaround where the pivot rod sits, try fish-ing out the clog using a wire hanger bentinto a hook, or an old bottle brush, or feeda pipe snake to the spot and swirl it a cou-ple of times.

Using a helper to position the stopper,move the pivot rod back into place andhand-tighten the nut. Run the water to seeif the slow drain problem is fixed, makingsure water doesn't leak from the pivot nut.

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by JoAnn Derson

Do you have a screw loose... in youreyeglasses? This is an easy fix. Paintthe screw with a dab of clear nail polishand quickly re-screw. It works like glue.Dab the top of the screw for a littleextra insurance.

For those in the north: “Snow willbetter slide off a shovel that has beensprayed with furniture polish.”

—T.L. in Minnesota

Here's an old tip, but a good one:Before going away on vacation, put acouple of ice cubes in a plastic baggie,and set it at the front of the freezer.When you return, if there is any evi-dence of melting, you will know youlost power while you were gone. If thebag is one big, flat cube, you lost powerlong enough to suspect all your refrig-erator items of being spoiled.

To temporarily get a winter frosteffect on a window, use this fun recipe:Dissolve 4 to 6 tablespoons of Epsomsalts in a beer. When the salt is dis-

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On April 3, 1882, one of America'smost famous criminals, Jesse James, isshot to death by fellow gang memberBob Ford. Detective magazines hadglamorized the James gang, turningthem into Robin Hoods. In reality, JesseJames was a ruthless killer who stoleonly for himself.

On March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne,the Notre Dame football coach, is killedin a plane crash. He was 43. From 1918to 1930, Rockne compiled a record of105 wins, 12 losses, and 5 ties, and sixnational championships.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I've alwayswanted to own a dog, but financially Ijust don't feel I can afford one right now.It makes me feel guilty that I can't justadopt a dog and care for it. Should Ireally feel this bad?

—Harry in Trenton, New Jersey

Dear Harry: Ithink you're takinga very responsibleattitude toward petownership.

Instead of run-ning out and get-ting a dog, you satback and asked ifyou could afford it.That's important,along with questionslike, do you havethe time to spend with a dog, is yourfamily or roommate in agreement aboutowning a pet, and are you allowed tokeep one in your apartment.

You can help make the world a betterplace even if you aren't able to keep apet. I encourage you to contact a local

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As warmer weather arrives thebugs and pests begin to reap-pear. Warm, humid weathercan be very inviting to mos-

quitoes, fleas, ticks, and other pests that pre-sent a hazard to our pets. Learning how toprotect our pets becomes even more impor-tant with the season ahead; during the hotspring and summer months.

Mosquitos pose a significant threat to ouranimals as they are the lone transmitter ofthe dangerous and sometimes life-threat-ening heartworm disease; a serious andpotentially fatal condition that can affectdogs and cats of any age or breed.

Heartworms generally do not cause anyimmediate symptoms in your dog, makingit difficult to diagnose early. As the infectionprogresses, most dogs will develop a cough,and will become tired more quickly. Theywill be unable to exercise as easily or for aslong as they could previously. If untreated,heartworms can cause severe damage to theheart and blood vessels. If left untreated, theinfection is fatal in most cases.

The life span of heartworms in a cat ismuch shorter, and in some cases, it appearsthat cats can fight off the infection withtheir immune system. However, if the heart-worms do reach the adult stage, they still posea very serious threat to your cat.

The safest, cheapest, and most effectiveway to treat for heartworms is to preventthe infection from ever happening in the firstplace. Heartworm prevention medication iswidely available in several forms at afford-able rates, just a few dollars per monthlydose. Check with your veterinarian to seewhich treatment is right for your pet.

Fleas and ticks are especially pesky in thewarm, humid summer months. Flea bitescan inflict your pet with allergies and dermati-tis, causing your pet to bite and scratch.Excessive flea infestation can also lead toanemia. Ticks can prevent even greater prob-lems. They spread a variety of diseases.Lyme disease is the most well known, but

many other ailments can betransmitted by tick bites,some life-threatening.

A wide variety of prod-ucts are available to protectyour pet from these pests. Some pets can besensitive to these medications. When usedincorrectly, the products can cause severereactions in certain animals. As with anymedication or treatment, always consultwith a veterinarian to determine whichproduct(s) will work best for your pet.

Tyler Stover can be reached at 386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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As far back as 2007, re-searchers were reportingon the benefits of medi-tation in the prevention

and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Atthe time, they claimed that only 12 min-utes a day allowed the brain to heal.

Other researchers soon began theirown investigations. In 2009, UCLAresearchers discovered that certain areasof the brain are larger and have moregray matter in people who meditate.Two years later those same researcherslearned that in people who meditate, theconnections between areas in the brainare stronger and have less of the brainatrophy that usually comes with age. Inthis case, the connections weren't justbetween specific parts of the brain,but in the whole brain. Whether themeditation caused brain growth orstopped the reduction wasn't known atthe time.

A year later, scientists learned that thebrains of those who meditate have gyri-fication, allowing the brain to processinformation faster. It appeared thatthe more years of meditation, the moregyrification was present.

The UCLA researchers are back. Theirupdated research indicates that medi-tation might slow the loss of gray matterin the brain. While they expected somesmall amount of effect, they were sur-prised at the widespread effect of med-itation... throughout the entire brain.

What does this mean for us? That weshould seriously consider meditation aspart of our daily routine to possibly holdoff age-related brain changes.

Meditation can be learned, and soit's best to start with a bit of instruc-tion. If your senior center doesn't offerclasses, go online and research “learnmeditation” to help you get started.You also might find ongoing classesin your area, and it's possible that theywill be free.

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One day, my niece, Cathy, called.My sister, Nancy, was in theemergency room. She hadn'tbeen feeling well for several

months.The diagnosis shocked us all. Shehad leukemia and lymphoma.

For the next year, Nancy spent time inand out of the hospital. At home, Cathyleft her job and did most of the caretaking.A stem-cell transplant was Nancy's bestoption for survival. After numerous set-backs, she was finally able to have the pro-cedure. She was very ill after, but everythinglooked good. It seemed that, like us, shewas in remission. She came home, tiredbut feeling hopeful about the future.

Unfortunately, that future lasted for lessthan a month. Leukemia struck again. Thistime, there was no treatment. She wouldsoon die. Eventually, the wonderful peo-ple from hospice took over all of her med-ical care along with providing a supportsystem for the rest of us.

Things seemed to improve for short peri-ods of time, but the inevitable happened.After a particularly difficult weekend, wereceived a call from her husband Ted tellingus that Nancy had passed away around sixthat morning.

The family gathered. We laughted andcried and were lost in our own thoughts. I'dlost my sister and my best friend.

Days later Christian, Cathy’s seven yearold asked, “Are you still sad, Mommy?”

“Yes, Christian,” Cathy replied. “I'll beall right. Just for right now, I'm still sad.”

“What would make you happy?”Chris-tian asked with all the innocence of a child.

Cathy thought for a few seconds. “I don'tknow. Maybe a butterfly,” she replied. Itwas too early in the season for butterfliesto be out in profusion, but at least it gaveChristian something to look for that wouldmake his mother happy.

We went shopping and walked around thestore in a trance. Even little Christian wasvisibly upset, as he'd been very close to hisgrandmother and now hated seeing the othermembers of his family so sad. We finallycompleted our shopping and were gettinginto the car when Christian yelled, “Look!”He pointed to the parking space next to us.

There, to our shock and surprise, was alight blue Volkswagen bug. It was cov-ered with painted white butterflies of allshapes and sizes. Cathy and I just stared.Then a sense of peace came over us. Wasthis what we'd been looking for? Had weneeded a sign that Nancy was, indeed, allright? We didn't know for sure, but at thatmoment some of the sadness lifted. We'dbeen given the gift of butterflies.

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