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January 18, 2017 www.DesertMessenger.com 47 In Memoriam John Vincent D'Agostino, "Big John" 63, of Kingman, passed away in his home on Oct. 29, 2016. John was born on Nov. 4, 1952, in Jersey City, N.J., the son of Ignatius Vito D'Agostino and Leonora (Macca- ronio) D'Agostino. He graduated from Stevens Academy High School and then attended Rutgers University. After graduating college, he taught at Hudson County Schools and then worked at the U.S. Postal Service and in the jewelry business. When John moved to Arizona he owned and operated "The Starr" newspaper in Quartzsite for many years. John was an avid reader and scholar of religion and American history. He was known for his love of politics. He is survived by his sisters: Ma- ria Tenebruso of Edison, N.J., and Rosanne Whitby of Princeton, N.J.; brothers: Tommy D'Agostino of Pip- ersville, Pa., and Vinnie D'Agostino of Atlanta; uncle Vinnie Maccaro and aunt Betty Maccaro of Bergen County, N.J.; and many cousins, in- cluding Rose Mary Maccaro, Vinnie Maccaro and Michael Maccaro. A memorial service was held in Kingman Church of Christ in King- man. Arrangements are under the care of Mohave Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services, Kingman. Frederick Robert Gellerman, 87, passed away on January 9, 2017, in Coos Bay, OR. Fred was a long-time resident of Quartzsite, AZ. He is survived by his children; Jeff, Terrie and Vickie. He will for- ever be in our hearts. John Vincent D'Agostino, "Big John" Frederick Rober Gellerman By HerbMama There are actually 3 different spe- cies of lavender essential oil. The Spike Lavender "Lavandula lati- folia" doesn't have much use as an aromatherapy component. Lavan- din "Lavandula x intermedia" is similar to the True Lavender "La- vandula angustifolia", but is more penetrating and rubefacient (pos- sible irritation of the skin) with a sharper scent. This one is particu- larly good for respiratory, circula- tory, skin or muscular conditions. So, your best bet would be to get the True Lavender...it's the one I look for & the only one use. You can tell by the latin name which one you are getting. Actually, the latin name is what I look for on most of my essen- tial oils, that's a clue as to which one you are getting! True Lavender is non-toxic, non- irritant & non-sensitizing. It has a well-established tradition as a folk remedy and its scent is still famil- iar to almost everyone. It was used to 'comfort the stomach' but above all as a fl oral water, insect repellent, to scent linen and as a reviving yet soothing oil. It is generally regarded as the most versatile of all the es- sential oils. It is the only one that is safe to use 'neat' or non-diluted on the skin. It's safe to use right out of the bottle! The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the fresh fl owering tops. It ranges from a col- orless to a pale yellow liquid with a sweet, fl o- r a l - h e r b a - ceous scent and balsam- i c - w o o d y undertone. It blends well with most oils, espe- cially citrus and fl orals. Aromatherapy Uses: • Skin Care: abscesses, acne, aller- gies, athlete's foot, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis, ear- ache, eczema, infl ammations, in- sect bites & stings, insect repellent, lice, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, sores, spots, all skin types, sunburn, wounds. • Circulation: Muscles & Joints: lumbago, muscular aches & pains, rheumatism, sprains. • Respiratory System: asthma, bron- chitis, catarrh, halitosis, laryngitis, throat infections, whooping cough. Digestive System: abdominal cramps, colic, dyspepsia, fl atulence, nausea. • Nervous System: depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension & stress- related conditions, PMS, sciatica, shock, vertigo. This is strictly for informational purposes, it is not intended to di- agnose, treat or cure any disease or ailment. For more information con- tact Herbmama at 580-490-1770. 'Like' us on fb at Herbs 4 Health!! Lavender essential oils

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