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May 16 - 31, 2009 Your Extra Guest Room
2 From the School Board
Alan Coverstone
2 Green 101
4 Calendar of Events
4 Sudoku
5 Interior Design
6 BOOST Your Life
6 Mommy Talk
6 Help! I’m Shrinkin’
Dr. Steve Olivas
7 Hickman Happenings
8 Medicare
The New Generation
10 Councilman’s Corner
Charlie Tygard
11 Take Your Best Shot
Kaye Ivanoff, RN
12 COUPONS !!!
by Nancy W. Brown
When the whole extended family visits
for a graduation, wedding, reunion or just
because they love you, where does everyone
sleep? Microtel Inn & Suites in Bellevue,
conveniently located next to O’Charley’s
near I-40, might just become your extra guest
room.
Rated “Highest in Guest Satisfaction
Among Economy/Budget Hotel Chains” for
an unprecedented seven years in a row by J.D.
Power and Associates, the Microtel chain wins
the guest satisfaction survey for consistency
in product and service. Every property in the
301-hotel chain focuses on customer service
rather than expensive amenities.
The staff of 15 at the Bellevue hotel will
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Continued from page 1 says, “and we all do whatever it takes to
make this hotel feel like home.”
treat your family like their family, as
The Bellevue Microtel, like each
they do all guests who stay there. This is
hotel in the chain, is a locally-owned
due, in part, to the fact that most of them
franchise. It supports the community in a
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number of ways, including sponsoring a
few close friends each wear several hats
Harpeth Youth Soccer Association team
to keep the hotel running in top shape
every season. A few years ago, Norvell
and to provide those little special touches
received a Citizen Commendation from
that make it feel more homey than the big
the Nashville Metro Police Department
expensive chains.
for his assistance in providing a lost man
“If you just need a very clean, very with Alzheimer’s Disease a safe place
comfortable place to sleep, this is it,” to stay until his family could come and
notes Jamie Norvell, assistant general get him.
manager of the Bellevue Microtel. “We
The assistant manager says they get a lot
provide the basics, without a lot of frills…
a ‘small room for a small price’ is how we
of repeat business from business travelers
and out-of-town family members who
describe it.”
regularly visit Nashville relatives. Certain
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Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 hospitality business by building all new
up — during CMA week and graduation
p (615)833-3610 hotels — never buying and remodeling week, for example — but there are rooms
f (615)833-3680 existing properties — so guests know available most of the time.
what to expect in terms of layout and
“For someone visiting family in the
décor throughout the chain. The standard
area, or going to a particular job-site, this
is 71 rooms, including both single rooms
is the perfect place to stay,” according
and suites. All have queen beds appointed
to Norvell. “When all you need is a
with Microtel Dream Well™ bedding
with a plush pillow-top mattress and high-
comfortable place to sleep when you’re
going to be out and about during the day,
quality 200-thread count white linens with
we can’t be beat. With our location next to
triple sheeting, down-like blanket and
I-40, we really are just like an extra guest
extra pillows.
room.” Pets are also welcome for a small
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under your door, little bottles of shampoo
Microtel became part of the Wyndham
on the granite bathroom counter, or a
Worldwide family of hotel brands last
coffee maker, iron or hair dryer in your
year, and guests now receive Wyndham
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Rewards. Other than that, Microtel will
than happy to go the extra mile to make
retain its own brand identity. With its focus
your stay comfortable. All these amenities
on customer service, clean and comfortable
are available at the desk should you need
rooms, and in Bellevue at least, a family
them, and it’s not uncommon to find
atmosphere and community involvement,
an extra refrigerator/microwave combo
that’s a winning combination.
being wheeled into a guest room when
available, or the desk clerk carrying a cup Visit www.microtelinn.com for more
of coffee to someone. information and world-wide reservations,
or call locally at 662-0004.
“We all feel like family here,” Norvell
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From the School Board
by Alan Coverstone
The end of another school year is upon
us. As students complete AP and IB exams,
Gateway tests, end of year concerts, and
championship athletic seasons, everyone
is getting excited for the summer.
I am looking forward to attending
a number of graduations next week
including Hillwood High School and
Nashville School of the Arts. This time of
year brings celebrations for teachers of the
year, and having just completed National
Teacher week, I hope that everyone will
take the opportunity to thank a teacher
before the year ends and another summer
begins.
Even as the Metro Board of Education
celebrates the excellence and achievement
of its teachers, staff, and students, we
continue to forge ahead on aggressive
ad meaningful reform that will ensure
an excellent educational experience
for each student in Nashville. A newly
announced Adult High School Initiative
will offer increasingly relevant and
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that account for the reasons they may be
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in addition to rigor if it is to succeed
in preparing students for life after high
school, and Dr. Register’s reforms are
consistently focused on these goals. As
students, teachers, and families begin
their summer, we will continue to work
hard because we know that we have no
time to lose.
Let me wish all students, teachers,
staff, and families a great summer! Enjoy
celebrating the end of the year. Take
time to reflect on
achievements and
set new goals. Thank
those who helped
you succeed this
year, and get ready
for greater progress
in the years ahead.
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our newly elected
school board member.
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gmail.com for questions.
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Water your garden early in the morning or
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watering on windy days. Landscape with
native and low-water plants. For indoor
plants, use leftover water instead of dumping
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Calendar of Events
Commemorated yearly on June 5, WED is one of the
principal vehicles through which the United Nations
stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and
enhances political attention and action.
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for nations to agree on a new deal at the crucial climate
convention meeting in Copenhagen some 180 days later
in the year, and the links with overcoming poverty and
improved management of forests.
Bellevue Family YMCA and
FiftyForward
J. L. Turner Center
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June 13th
Hurry, not much time left to register for this awesome
one day class! Put on by Carol Bass, Master Decorator,
this class will be held at Brentwood Holiday Inn on May
9 or June 13. There is a morning class and an advanced
afternoon class - or you can attend both and receive a 30%
discount for the whole day!
Please visit www.addictedtodecorating.com
Seating is limited and tickets are going fast!
For more info, call 888.800.7507 or visit www.
addictedtodecorating.com.
OSHA Training
Bellevue YMCA’s West classroom on May 30th at 10 AM
for OSHA Training w/Metro Public Works’ Edna Jones.
This hour-long training will prepare supervisors for our
quarterly community cleanup (refreshments provided).
Supervisors will supervise crews who will clean up the
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to tearing out weeds and removing illegal signs. We will
target areas that have lapsed since our last cleanup. We
will also have large roll-off bins for people who need to
throw away items that are large like furniture, etc. that
they can’t on their own. We will also have guys with
pickups who would be more than happy to help incapable
seniors - if they have something large to get rid of, we can
come get it for them so they don’t have to haul it. The
Cleanup itself is on June 13th at the Macy’s parking lot
at 8 AM.
Enjoy an evening of professional baseball!
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Tuesdays at the Cottage, a nondenominational bible study,
will now have two study times available for women –
8:00am and 9:30am, both on Tuesdays. Each study lasts
one hour and is open to anyone. For more information,
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If you have an event you would like to put in our paper, please email it to: info@midtnnow.com
thebellevuechamber.com In an attempt to keep electronics
-------------------------------- out of Tennessee landfills,
Tennessee Renaissance Festival GREEN EARTH COMPUTER
2:00 pm RECYCLING is having a free
recycling event. This second
From the Tennessee RenFest web site. Travel back to 16th
annual event will be held in
Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes
the front parking lot of Watkins
alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over
College of Art, Design, and
60 skilled Artisians from all over the country display
Film. At last years event,
their wares from silks to swords, gems to jewels. Flavors,
Te n n e s s e e b u s i n e s s e s a n d
aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the
families recycled over 26,000
festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians
pounds of outdated and damaged
and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color,
electronics. Cell phones will be
movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill
collected for the nonprofit “Cell
to the challenges of Games of Skill and Man-Powered
Rides. The the theme for the weekend of the May 16th is
Phones for Soldiers.” Due to
popular demand, and the digital
Pirate Invasion. This will be my first Renfest, so I am not
television switch, this year we
sure about where to meet. The safest bet would be to say
in the parking lot close to the gates around 2 PM. Tickets
will also be accepting TV’s. Nashville Farmer’s Market
are 18.00 for a 1 day adult pass and 16.00 if purchased in
Limit of one per person please. No quantity restrictions
will be placed on other electronics. Free.
5:30 pm (Thursday)
advance. PLEASE READ These meetups are put together Where - Farmer’s Market
so that members can meet other photographers and share 900 Eighth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
ideas and have fun shooting. While most everyone is May 20 Nashville’s Table is proud to once again present
willing to share their knowledge of photography, PLEASE Developing a Business Plan Generous Helpings, one of Nashville’s favorite food
understand that this is NOT a PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS! 2:00 pm (Wednesday) and wine tasting events. Please join us for an evening
Come to the meetups - Ask Questions - Make Friends and Where - Vol State CC, Gallatin, TN featuring Nashville’s best independent restaurants
most importantly HAVE FUN doing what you love to do. Contact: 615-230-4780 or email calexander@tsbdc.org and local farmers, while supporting Nashville’s Table,
Thanks, Donna Call or Text 615-337-5149 Middle Tennessee’s prepared and perishable food
This workshop provides information about sections of
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505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37219 workshop. Reservations are required. Saturday AM
36.1652528 -86.781613 Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum (map)
more info at ticketmaster.com May 22 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee
Hansel and Gretel Nashville, TN 37250
May 18 9:30 am Art activities for families and children of all ages every
Memorial Day Butterfly Count Nashville Public Library Saturday. No reservations are required.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Monday) 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219 Cost: Free with gate admission
Where - Owl’s Hill Nature Center Free and open to the public.
545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood, TN 37027 Event details at nowplayingnashville.com! May 29
Assist with this important wildlife census event. Data Difficult Conversations
is sent to a national database to help track migration, May 23 Belmont Mansion, Nashville, TN
diversity and other butterfly population concerns. No 2009 Tennessee Youth Track & Field Invitational In partnership with Doug Stone from the Triad
experience necessary; trained specialists lead each Nashville, TN Consulting Group the Scarlett Leadership Institute
group. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the presents a one-day workshop on handling difficult
Event details at USATF.org!
weather. Binoculars are helpful. All fees go the national conversations. Participants will be given the framework
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Gardening 101 Show, fireworks … plus
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Tuesday) the water park for kids
Where - Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum … lake cruises and music
for adults … jet-ski and
1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee, Nashville
pontoon boat rentals …
Love the idea of having a garden, but don’t know
and kayaks, mini-golf,
where to start? Beginning with plant basics and
volleyball, horseshoes and
covering topics such as soil and mulch, watering and
more for all ages. Cost -
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Green Earth Computer & Electronics Recycling Drive Children ages 2 and under
Bellevue’s annual picnic held at Red Caboose Park (next
May 20, 2009 9:00 am (Wednesday) to 3DUNLQJSHUYHKLFOH
to Bellevue Middle School and the Public Library)/ Food,
Fun and Fantastic entertainment all day and into the May 21, 2009 5:00 am (Thursday)
evening. contact the Bellevue Chamber for more details Where - Watkins College of Art, Design & Film (map) May 28
by calling 615.662.2737 or visiting the website www. 2298 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37228 Generous Helpings 2009 at
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June 13
Ongoing Event: Bellevue Clean-Up Day
8am - 12 noon. Come help us clean up Bellevue! Trash
Bellevue Chamber Monthly Luncheon Meeting with & weed removal, graffiti clean-up, and other projects
Guest Speaker that need your help to give our community a good spring
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month cleaning! Lunch will be provided free for those who help
Location: The Meadows clean up Bellevue. You can also drop off things you can’t
8044 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221 throw in the garbage. Paper shredding is available on-
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM site. For more details, please contact Dr. Sheri Weiner
at 615.673.6100

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ONGOING EVENTS
Through May 27th
* Discover how to promote superior teamwork
Walking Wednesdays The Bellevue Middle School Symphonic Band, comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, took
* Learn effective management of performance issues
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm. Vanderbilt University top honors at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg earlier this month. The judges
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supporters, and partners performance awards. The Jazz Band’s superior rating took second place with three individual
shuttle drop-off at noon, rain or shine (if it rains we
&RVW7LFNHW outstanding performance awards given. The BMS Band is under the direction of Paul Waters.
walk in the tunnels). Two groups will be led by Health
Plus each week, one for fast paced walkers and one for
May 30 slower walkers. Contact Lori Cowan at 343-6576 with
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(map) Tennessee State Museum
1310 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 Tickets: Free Admission Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-
The 7th Annual Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes 5:00pm, Sunday
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Ongoing
Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through
May 31 four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years
Down Home with the Neelys: A Southern Family
ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 A.D. with the
Cookbook
Mississippian people, and ending with the ascendancy of
2:00 pm (Sunday) such modern tribes as the Cherokee and Chickasaw. The
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cool Springs museum even has a display of bones from a mastodon
1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago.Tickets: Free
SUMMARY:Patrick Neely : Down Home with the Admission Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick
Neelys: A Southern Family Cookbook
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Street Nashville,
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Live Lunch at Stillwaters Cafe
June 1 Stillwaters Cafe - 1207 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN
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Nashville Public Library
LIVE LUNCH at Stillwaters features LIVE JAZZ every
Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 2 pm for lunch
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BOOST Your Life Mommy Talk

The Facts of Sodium
By Jon Sexton
You’ve been trying to eat less sodium — just
a pinch of table salt on your baked potato and
a dash to your scrambled eggs.
But a pinch and a dash can quickly add up to
unhealthy levels of sodium, especially when
many foods already contain more than enough
sodium. About 11 percent of the sodium in the
on daily sodium limits. Most recommend
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or diabetes, you may be more sensitive to
the blood pressure raising effects of sodium.
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end of the range recommended for healthy
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properly. Sodium: no way to know who might develop high
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sodium, the sodium starts to accumulate in
your blood. Because sodium attracts and
holds water, your blood volume increases.
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your heart work harder to move more blood
through your blood vessels, increasing
pressure in your arteries. Certain diseases
such as congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and
chronic kidney disease can lead to an inability
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days go so much more smoothly.
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that forced me to change the way I thought
worked better than others. Adding a child to
the mix (and a preschool pick-up time, work
deadlines, a new business, etc.) seemed to
lessen my devotion to personal development
and on just getting everything done. Someone
had to do it! I didn’t exactly have a fairy to do
this stuff. This thinking didn’t get me anywhere
faster...just in a worse mood and with a fussy
story to tell.
I am returning to my former line of thinking!
Why? Well, because it works about 1000 times
better. It keeps me more focused, I lose less
things and consequently spend a lot less time
looking for stuff, and amazingly get MORE
done with more intent and happiness. If I
don’t get something done, I make sure it’s not
an emergency...then I have a chance for a little
gratitude which gives me energy to focus on
the next day. I am sure I will have the chance
too, to mess this up but if we can be gentle
with ourselves, and others, I can try try again...
with intent.
We hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s
Day! You deserve it.
Blessings to you!
Susan and Anne
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Hickman Happenings
If you think there’s nothin’
happenin’ in Hickman County….
listen up!!
By Colleen Ray
Well, are y’all doin’ the backstroke? What
a week we had! I was absolutely blown away
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all of those who experienced the worst of it
in your homes, with your crops or livestock,
I’m truly sorry that you are going through
that and know that I, along with the body
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churches, I’m sure, are praying for you.
I ran into Chaplain Ron Walters of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 559
at the Chamber the other day and was
commenting on the crowd at the Skirmish
held the last weekend in April. This year’s
total attendance approached 2500 and
they estimate that 75%-80% of them were
non-residents! They met visitors from
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
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and Missouri. Ms. Rebecca Estes and her
Hickman County’s
Student Athletes of the Week
Hickman County High School
Phillip Andrè
Jenkins
Phillip is a senior at Hickman
County High School and will
receive his honors diploma,
placing 6th in his class. He was
recognized as Highest Lifter in
the 1000 lb Iron Man Club, served
as captain of the football team,
and was an All-Region Player.
Phillip was offered a football
scholarship to both Lambeth and
Bethal Universities, but plans to
attend Baylor University where
he also received a scholarship, and will major in BioChemical
Engineering. He was also recognized in the Who’s Who in
Foreign Language, has received Highest Academic Awards,
as well as All-Region Academic Awards.
Sponsored by:
McDonald’s
Centerville
1743 Hwy 100
dog from Pontiac, Michigan drove straight
through for 2 days just to attend this event!
Thank you to those who worked so hard
to make this a success, not only for their
respective organizations, but for our county
as well!
May 16th is the second Hickman Heritage
Music Fest which will be head at the Ag
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available at the Hickman County Library.
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younger, if accompanied by an adult. They are
in need of a guitar player, a banjo picker and
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please call the library at 729-5130.
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the old Silver Leaf Inn in Lyles beginning
at 4 p.m. Performing will be Embracing the
Fall and Cornbred Ned. Food and drinks will
be available. For more information, please
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Elysse Junkins
A senior at East Hickman
County High School, Elysse
will graduate 6th in her class
with a 3.89 GPA. She played
volleyball for her junior and
senior years and basketball for
all four years in high school,
but was voted All District in
both sports for her junior and
senior years by the district
coaches. Elysse will attend
Austin Peay in the fall and
will major in nursing. She is
a Student Council Representative, a member of the Beta
Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
See our coupon on the
Coupon Page
McDonald’s
White Bluff
McDonald’s
Kingston Springs
2001 Hwy 47N 142 Dillard Ct.
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Christ parking lot with live music, barbecue,
door prizes and vendor booths.
Bob Barker from “The Price Is Right”
always said, “Help control the pet population,
have your pet spayed or neutered.” The
Hickman Humane Society has funds to
help low-income families pay for the cost
of spaying or neutering cats and dogs. Call
1-866-304-3352 for information.
Went by the Coble Country Store a week ago
and was surprised to learn that it had changed
ownership again! The new owner, Jim Rozum,
is from Missouri and wants to refurbish the remember, that while you’re enjoying your
store to the old timey country store feel. I hotdog, hamburgers, and all your other
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store right now and has had a hand in some holiday is a solemn one. We remember those
of the new furnishings which provided a more who have given the ultimate sacrifice in
spacious feel! On the weekends, Chef Susan service of our country so that you and I can live
prepares homemade biscuits and gravy, potato peacefully every day. Remember too, those
salad and cole slaw. Open for breakfast, lunch who are currently serving all over our country
and dinner, their goal is to serve “good quality and the world. God bless the men and women
food at a right price.” They also have a variety of our armed forces!
of different grocery items and gifts for sale
Email me at raynbow53@bellsouth.net with
and they’ll even make you a deli sandwich
your tidbits and tales! God Bless you and I’ll
to order!
be talking to ya’ll!
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Earlier, Gadson walked on his new
bionic legs from the Military Advanced
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his doctor, Lt. Col. Paul F. Pasquina,
chief of integrated orthopedics and
rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center and the National Naval
Medical Center, and his prosthetist,
Michael Corcoran.
The trip across the street went smoothly,
Gadson used two canes for balance. But
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session with his new knees was more
challenging. Gadson walked gingerly
around the MATC indoor track that
morning. The powerfully-built former
West Point football star marched step
after step, connected by a long cable
to the overhead oval support system, a
pulley and rail that keeps patients from
falling to the ground while they practice
walking.
He took one, two, three steps - then one
of the knees buckled, and he was left
swinging by the tether cable. Corcoran,
the prosthetist, helped him stand again.
Gadson lost his balance often, but each
step was a small victory.
With each stumble, engineers from
Ossur, the prosthesis’ designer, tapped
furiously at a laptop keyboard connected
to the prosthetics by Bluetooth, making
adjustments based on Gadson’s gait.
Medicare – The
New Generation
Recently, I had the pleasure of
becoming a Medicare advocate for my
very own Dad. He turned 65 years old
in March of this year and became eligible
for Medicare. I took him through the
process, just as I would one of my clients.
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basics, and then I showed him all of his
health plan options. We discussed the
differences in Original Medicare and
Medicare Advantage Plans and compared
Medicare supplement plans. We then
launched into the standard in depth
explanation of Part D prescription plans.
I used the Medicare Plan Comparison
tool on www.medicare.gov to compare
part D plans and chose the perfect one for
his particular list of medications.
Everything went along smoothly,
just like any other client. Everything
appeared to be the same – except his
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Boomer” generation that is so often
reported as aging rapidly into the
system of Medicare. He is also of
the new generation of Social Security
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the full retirement age for Social Security
is 67. According to www.ssa.gov, those
born in 1938 or later are affected by this
change.
However, these same Baby Boomers
still become eligible for Medicare
at their 65th birthday, regardless of
their eligibility for full Social Security
retirement.
What I learned by working with my
father is the Medicare does not come
automatically for this group. In other
words, since he is not collecting his
social security retirement income, he
must actually apply for Medicare at the
point of eligibility.
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complete the application for Medicare.
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participation in their online services,
but Dad has not quite embraced this era
of technology and much preferred to
conduct business in person.
All has ended well, and Dad is now
enrolled and receiving his health plan
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year for his social security income. I
might add, he has begun to accept his role
as retired Grandpa and we have seen him
at his grandsons’ school baseball games
and activities more than ever.
It’s nice having Grandpa around more
often. And it’s comforting to know his
health is protected by Medicare so his
entire family can enjoy his company for
a long time to come.
Mary Beth Best
President & Program Manager
Voice, Inc. - P.O. Box 306
Pleasant View, TN 37146
www.myvoiceinc.com - 615-772-4288
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Changing Lives With
Healthy Chocolate
by Katrin Keiningham
Did you know? The cocoa bean
is the healthiest vegetable, with
the highest number of antioxidants
found in a plant. . For 100g of raw
cocoa, you would have to eat 48
pounds of tomatoes to get the same
amount of antioxidants! Really.
Obviously, we are not talking candy
here. What you need is a cold-
pressed chocolate product, without
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and sugars. Currently, there is only
one product out there: Xocai, the
world’s only Healthy Chocolate.
The company, MXI, has a patent for
cold-pressing the cocoa, keeping all
nutrients intact. And it’s delicious!
Science calls cocoa nature’s most
potent superfood, with over 300
identifiable ingredients. One of
the most important ingredients of
cocoa seems to be the epicatechins.
Professor Hollenberg from Harvard
Medical School told in an interview
with “Chemical & Industry”, March
12th, 2007 that
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of 4 of the 5 most common diseases
in the Western World.”
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concluded an independent medical
study on Xocai, showing that it
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blood pressure and bad cholesterol,
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weight loss, just to name a few.
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store. MXI decided to go through
independent distributors instead.
Putting the product on a shelf
couldn’t possibly do it justice.
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way of marketing for any great
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abundant these days – over 100,000
people have already partnered with
MXI to spread the word about Xocai.
Over a 1000 people join every week,
some just as customers to get the
chocolate at wholesale, others to
grow a business for themselves, a
great Plan B in this economy.
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to learn how it can benefit your
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Councilman’s Corner
By Charlie Tygard
In last issue’s column, I
highlighted the key points
Mayor Dean made in his
annual State of Metro
Address. In the week and
half since that address,
Finance Director Rich
Reibling has presented the
Mayor’s 2009/10 budget
to the Metro Council. So
now, the budget is in the
hands of the Metro Council for review/
action before the June 30th deadline.
Over the next 3-4 weeks, the
Metro Council’s Budget and Finance
Committee, under the direction of
Chair Jim Forkum of Madison, will
conduct our hearings with various
department heads. We will learn more
of the impact the 2-10% cuts that each
department will face. Quite frankly,
while an informative and necessary part
of the “checks and balances” process,
the Metro Council normally will make
only minor changes to the budget.
Last year, for example, reacting to
high gas prices and a public outcry for
restoration of some of the Metro Transit
Authority’s reduction in services, the
Council shifted around a million dollars
of funds to restore this priority. I would
expect that this year’s shifts may be far
less that last years.
I will keep readers abreast of these
hearings in future columns.
This week, the Bellevue Picnic,
under the guidance and direction of
the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,
returns to Red Caboose
Park. This is a great family
venue and atmosphere
and one that I especially
enjoy attending with my
grandchildren for all of the
children’s activities.
In less than a month, the
Bellevue Exchange Club
will sponsor another one of
their highly productive and
beneficially community
activities – a cleanup an
recycling day. Volunteers will branch
out over the area for trash pickup and
weed pulling. There will be paper
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the front parking lot at Bellevue Center.
In addition, Metro Public Works will
be providing roll off containers for
large items. Goodwill will participate
and accept gently used articles for
recycling. And to thank all of our
volunteers, the Exchange Club, under
the experienced hands of Chef Lou
Farringer, will provide a feast for all
of our volunteers. We invite families,
scout troops and all others interested
in participating to call or write for
details.
As always, please feel free to contact
me at P. O. Box 210945, Nashville
37221 or 256-7146 (work) or 243-3295
(cell) if I can be of service.
As always, please feel free to
contact me at P. O. Box 210945,
Nashville 37221 or 256-7146 (work)
or 243-3295 (cell) if I can be of
service.

Take your best Shot!
HEPATITIS: We are
ALL at risk!
By Kaye Ivanoff, R.N.
SHOTS, etc.
May is National Hepatitis
Awareness Month and most of
us do not know that we are all
at risk for contracting hepatitis!
Hepatitis is a potentially serious
condition of the liver that can result
in long-term damage to the liver
and other organs and can result
in death. Many different things
can cause hepatitis, including
certain drugs and medications,
bacteria and viruses. The most
common types of viral Hepatitis
Are Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis
B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV)
although there are several other
types including Hepatitis D and
Hepatitis E. The only vaccines
that are currently available to
prevent Hepatitis Are for Hepatitis
A and B. Because of the high rate
of Hepatitis A and B infection in
the U.S., the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention in Atlanta
recommends that all children are
vaccinated against both of these
diseases as part of their regular
childhood immunization schedule.
It is also recommended that all
adults who wish to be protected
receive both Hepatitis A and B
vaccines, including all persons
who travel outside of the United
States to areas where the diseases
are prevalent.
Hepatitis A virus is found in
the feces or stool of people with
Hepatitis A and is usually spread by
close personal contact (including
sex or sharing a household). It can
also be spread by eating food or
drinking water contaminated with
HAV. This usually occurs when
someone who has the virus does
not wash their hands after using
the bathroom and then handles
your food. This one fact is why all
of us are at risk for hepatitis. Food
can be contaminated anywhere from
harvest to your table, including
eating out in restaurants or fast-food
establishments.
Hepatitis B virus is found in blood
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from an infected person enters the
body of a person who is not immune.
HBV is spread through having
unprotected sex with an infected
person, sharing needles when
shooting drugs, during exposure to
needle sticks or sharps on the job, or
from an infected mother to her baby
during birth. Exposure to infected
blood in ANY situation can be a risk
for transmission.
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C virus is also found in blood and
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HCV-infected person enters another
person’s body. HCV is also spread
through sharing needles or when
shooting drugs, through exposure
to needle sticks or sharps on the
job, or sometimes from an infected
mother to her baby during birth.
Although HCV is not commonly
spread through sex, persons having
sex with multiple partners or with
an infected steady partner may be
at increased risk of HCV infection.
There is no vaccine for hepatitis
C.
Many people contract Hepatitis
And may have very mild symptoms
or no symptoms at all for many years.
The only way to know if you have
already been infected is to have your
blood tested for HAV, HBV, or HCV
infection. If you are concerned about
your risk, talk to your healthcare
provider about your need for blood
testing. Viral hepatitis symptoms
are similar no matter which type
of hepatitis you have. If symptoms
occur, you might experience any
or all of the following: jaundice
(yellowing of the skin
and whites of the eyes),
fever, loss of appetite,
fatigue, dark urine,
joint pain, abdominal
pain, diarrhea, nausea,
and vomiting. Very
r a r e l y, a r e c e n t l y
acquired case of viral
hepatitis can cause
liver failure and death. Sometimes
in these instances, a liver transplant
(if a liver is available) can save a
life. Please note that for all types of
viral hepatitis, symptoms are less
common in children than in adults,
and for people of any age with
Hepatitis C infection, they are less
likely to experience symptoms.
There are some simple steps you
can take to prevent contracting
hepatitis.
1. Don’t share personal care items
that might have blood on them,
such as razors, toothbrushes, and
washcloths.
2. Think twice before getting a
tattoo or body piercing. You might
get infected if the tools or dye have
someone else’s blood on them or if
the artist or piercer does not follow
good sterilization practices.
3. Wash your hands before and
after changing a baby’s diaper or
assisting others in the bathroom.
4. Healthcare or public safety
workers should always follow
routine barrier precautions and
safely handle needles and other
sharps. In addition, they should all
be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
5. Don’t use intravenous drugs.
If you do, try to stop by getting
into a treatment program. If you
can’t stop, never share drugs,
needles, syringes, water, spoons,
or cotton. Get vaccinated against
both Hepatitis A and B.
6. If you have or have had any
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type of hepatitis, practice good hand
washing after using the bathroom
and before handling food or serving
items. If you have had HBV or
HCV infection, do not donate blood,
organs, or tissue or have unprotected
sex with anyone.
Ideally, the best way to be protected
from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B is
to be vaccinated. The Hepatitis A
vaccine requires two doses of vaccine
given six months apart to confer what
is considered to be lifetime immunity.
Hepatitis B vaccine requires three
doses, one given initially, the second
one given one month later and the
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so that all three doses are completed
at six months. This schedule is
thought to confer lifetime immunity,
as well. Both vaccines can be given
together as a combined vaccine called
TwinRix and is given according to the
Hepatitis B dosing schedule.
You can check your vaccination
history and compare it to what is
recommended for your age group on
our website www.SHOTSetc.com.
Talk to your physician, and then visit
SHOTS, etc. to get up-to-date on all
of your vaccines!
Kaye Ivanoff, RN is President and CEO
of SHOTS, etc., a Nashville-based provider
of vaccines and other wellness services
that keep children, adolescents and adults
healthy for work or school requirements,
world travel and everyday life! Walk-in
service is available at 7648 Hwy 70 So.
suite 15 at I40 exit 196. Call 615.469.7413
or visit www.SHOTSetc.com for details of
services and pricing.