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The Step Saver/ The Observer
Friday, May 3, 2013
Our Healthy Lifestyles
How to ensure a fun and safe spring
Spring is in full swing
and I love every minute of it.
There is something wonderful
about the spring time; the
sun is warmer, the birds are
singing, and there is color
everywhere you look. It
seems to me that spring time
brings out the best in the
world and gives us a sneak
peek as to what the future
holds, summertime!
With this beautiful
weather comes the urge to
be outside. From camps,
youth and adult sports
leagues, and barbeques; to
pool parties and beach days
on the horizon, it does not
Dana Angeluzzi
Southington
YMCA
the weather gets warmer.
Here are some tips that I
have found to be helpful to
ensure that outdoor play is
both safe and fun!
There is nothing better
than enjoying a little fun in
the sun; however it is important
to apply sunscreen
before going outdoors. Most
recommend that sunscreen
is applied thirty minutes
before going outside, with a
sun protection factor of fifteen
or higher. Another
important fact about sunscreen
is the need to reapply
after an extended period
of time, after swimming
or sweating. This is an
important especially if children
attend summer camps
and will be outside all day
long, especially on cloudy
days as well. The sun can
sneak through the clouds
and cause a burn if not prepared.
What is put on the outside
of the body is just as
important as what goes into
the body, water. Under consumption
of water is more
likely to occur during the
spring and summer months
when the weather is warmer.
Exposure to heat becomes
increase during these
months, as well as increased
physical activity which tends
to lead to decreased fluid
intake. When participating
in activities such as swimming
the body tends not to
feel thirsty until it has
already begun to dehydrate.
Drinking water periodically
during activities is a great
way to stay hydrated.
Another way to defend
against increased sun exposure
is to be sure that children
are dressed appropriately
for all temperatures
and weather conditions.
Wearing hats, sunglasses,
and cotton clothing as well
as close-toed shoes, provides
protection against the sun’s
harsh rays.
Lastly, properly supervising
children is vital to
assuring safety. Continual
visual supervision may prevent
an incident that could
lead to injury. The
Southington YMCA offers
many safe and fun summer
care options! If you want to
learn more about Naciwonki
Summer Adventures or
other summer programs
offered at the Y please contact
me, Dana Angeluzzi at
860.426.9547 or email me at
dangeluzzi@sccymca.org.
hurt to stop and think of
ways to keep children safe as
There is no magic pill in the fight against fatigue
Many of my patients
come into the office complaining
about how tired
they are. They are very
fatigued and want to know
what they can do about it. I
tell them I can’t help them
fight fatigue until the cause
of the fatigue can be identified.
For people with no
underlying diseases there are
several things that can cause
fatigue. The two most common
ones are sleep and diet.
I have written about
sleep before, but the information
bears repeating. In
order to avoid experiencing
fatigue, it is important to at
least get six hours of sleep in
Dr. Carol Grant
Alternatively
Speaking
a 24 hour cycle. If you only
sleep five hours at night and
get an hour nap during the
day, that will work. Naps are
Rita Hayes, enjoyed cooking
for her family and friends
On April 22, 2013,
Heaven got a new cook.
Rita (Manware) Hayes, 91,
died peacefully at her home
in Plantsville, in the company
of her family and her two
beloved dogs, Lulu and
Clyde.
She is survived by her
loving and devoted husband
of 65 years, Philip
Hayes. Left to continue her
kindness are her three sons:
Philip (and Gail) Hayes of
Waterbury; William Hayes
of Hamden; and Dennis
Hayes of Plantsville; four
grandchildren: Jennifer
Geel, Amber Pronovost,
Hunter Hayes, and William
Hayes; and four greatgrandchildren:
Shamus and
Cullan Geel, and Michael
and Seth Pronovost.
Born on October 2,
1921, to Michael and
Caroline Manware, she
grew up in Southington and
resided here her entire life.
An outstanding cook, Rita
took joy in feeding her family
and friends. Anyone
who walked through her
door was welcome at her
table, and to those who
couldn’t visit, her delicious
eggplant and
pizza were
delivered.
To Hayes,
her family
meant the
most. She
loved and
Hayes.
lived simply.
Not one for
grand world tours, she
found great pleasure in a
visit to Kevin’s house in
Rhode Island where she and
Phil celebrated their 50th
anniversary on one of many
visits.
One of her greatest joys
was serving her family and
friends. The onset of her
heart condition two months
ago left her frustrated that
she could no longer make
sauce, fry eggplant, or bake
banana bread.
She was always happy
with what life brought her,
and was grateful for the little
things. We will always
love her, and never forget
her.
In lieu of flowers donations
may be made in her
memory to the CT Humane
Society, 701 Russell Rd.
Newington, CT 06111.
a great way to battle fatigue
and catch up on sleep.
Mattresses and pillows
should support your body in
its natural position. Allowing
it to rest and recover from
the day’s activities. There
should be no gaps between
your mattress and your body.
If there are, you are not getting
the full support that you
need.
Make sure you turn and
flip your mattress to keep the
wear of the mattress even. I
always tell patients that if
your mattress is over ten
years old it needs to be
replaced. I have read sources
that fell that after five to
seven years mattress should
be replaced. The best determining
factors is if you feel
springs or bump or if you roll
toward the middle, it is probably
time for a new mattress.
Pillows are also important
in battling fatigue. The
correct pillow must be the
right size and allow the neck
to maintain a neutral position.
If the head is tilted forward
or extended back, pain
will result. If you find you are
laying on your side with one
hand propped under your
pillow, you probably aren’t
getting the correct support.
Diet is a common cause
of fatigue. Not just what you
eat but how much as well.
Eating inflammatory foods
such as gluten and refined
grains, sodas and sugar will
increase your risk of experiencing
fatigue.
Certain foods promote
chronic inflammation which
leads to aches, pains and
fatigue as well as more serious
problems such as diabetes,
heart disease and cancer. Try
to eat nutritional foods such as
meats, seafood, vegetables,
fruits and nuts and stay away
from sugar, flour and dairy
products.
Consuming light meals
throughout the day will prevent
you from crashing with
fatigue in the afternoon.
Eating a little more at dinner
will help prevent hunger in
the middle of the night
which can wake you up.
Eating an overly large meal
however can prevent restful
sleep especially if there are a
lot of simple carbohydrates.
There is no magic pill for
fighting fatigue. Energy drinks
give a temporary boost but
don’t get to the root of the
problem. Properly addressing
fatigue may mean a lifestyle
change.
Dr. Carol Grant, a local
chiropractor, does not intend
this column to substitute for
medical advice. She urges you
to always consult with your
personal physician before
changing any current program.
Obituaries
Arthur Mashay, served in the Navy in World War II
Arthur Masthay, 85, of
Avon, beloved husband of
Donna (Mohr) Masthay,
died Wednesday, April 17.
Born and raised in
Southington, son of the
late Arthur and Anna
(Bartusewicz) Masthay, he
graduated from the former
Lewis High School
Class of 1945. He then
served in the US Navy
both in WW II and The
Louise Claffey, will be missed by those who knew her
Louise (Agosta)
Claffey, 92, of Plainville,
widow of William Claffey,
Jr., died on Friday, April 19
at Apple Rehab in
Plainville.
She was born in South
America on December 13,
1920 and was a daughter
of the late Charles and
Frances (Savasta) Agosta.
Claffey formerly
resided in Bristol and
Southington. Louise is
survived by a son Anthony
Labato and his fiancée,
Please see page
12 for more obituaries.
Korean
War.
Masthay
was
an electronic
engineer
who was employed by
Channel 3, WFSB for 38
years, before retiring in
1995.
He was a ham radio
operator with the call sign
Sylvia
Rulkowski, of
West
Hartford, a
daughter and
son in law,
Josephine
and Frank
Claffey
Acampora,
Sr. of Bristol, two sisters,
Flavia Gwara of Meriden,
and Aurora Zulikowski of
W1 IUZ.
Besides his wife
Donna, he leaves three
sons, Dr. Robert Masthay
and his wife Connie of
Arvada, CO, Alan Masthay
of Avon and Brian
Masthay and his wife
Melissa of Broadbrook,
and a daughter, Joyce
Lange and her husband
John of Granby, a brother,
Carl Masthay of St. Louis,
Florida, two grandchildren,
Michael Acampora
and Frank Acampora, Jr.,
five great grandchildren;
several nieces and
nephews, and many special
friends.
She was predeceased
by a sister, Madeline
Achino, and brothers,
Peter and Jack Agosta.
In lieu of flowers,
Observer obit policy
Obituaries run for free in The Southington
Observer. Have them sent in to us or email them
to Editor Ed Harris at eharris@southingtonobserver.com.
Our deadline is noon Friday for the
following week’s edition.
MO, a sister, Shirley
Norrie of Old Saybrook;
and five grandchildren,
Morgan Petrelli, Ethan
Lange, Molly, Jamie, and
Allison Masthay. He was
predeceased by a brother,
Edward Masthay and a
sister, Dorothy Bishop.
Donations may be
made to the Wounded
Warrior Project, PO BOX
758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
memorial donations may
be made to St. Maurice
Church, 100 Wightman
Rd, New Britain, CT
06052.