Mailed world wide and posted here to provide experience-based advice and emotional support for polio survivors, family and friends.
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Featuring:
inspiration — stories and perspectives written by our staff
news — events, trends, laws, inventions, etc. impacting PPS and disability
knowledge — articles written by medical professionals
The following newsletters do not have the benefit of the layout and graphics that the paper edition has. If you would like a free (contribution appreciated but not required) paper subscription, e-mail your request with your snail-mail address to the editor, David Graham: David508@aol.com
Besides the regular “Sharman’s News,” “Linda’s Lines,” “P.E.N. & ink Link,” “Share-A-Ride” and “Phone Pals” columns, these issues also contain:
#1 July/August 1994 ………..“P.P.S. In Under Two Minutes,” by Dave Graham
………….. “God, Why Do I Hurt?” by Dave Graham
………….. Inspiration (by Elinor Young)
#2 September/October 1994 ………..Prescriptions ?!?!
………….. “Man’s Self-Worth Misconstrued,” by Dave Graham
………….. “God’s Secret Weapon,” by Elinor Young
………….. Age 60+ & Low Income?
………….. Health Insurance for All
………….. “Emotional Issues Brought On By Post-Polio Syndrome,” by Brenna E. Beedle, Ph.D.
………….. Phone Pals
#3 November/December 1994 ………..“Heroes” by Elinor Young
………….. “About Polio: A Specialist’s Note” by Jacqueline Perry, MD
………….. “My Best Advocate” by Dave Graham
………….. “I Searched and Found” by Sharman Collins
………….. A book review by Sylvia Smith. — Of Myths and Chicken Feet, A Polio Survivor Looks
………………………. …..at Survival. By Nancy Baldwin Carter #4 January/February 1995 ………..“The Four A.M. Fears” by Sharman Collins
………….. Computer News
………….. “Birds of a Feather” by Dave Graham
………….. “Good Medicine” by Elinor Young
………….. Our Annual Fund Raiser
………….. New in the Library #5 March/April 1995 ………..“The Cause and Treatment of Post-Polio Fatigue,” by Richard L. Bruno, Ph.D.,
……………………………… .Nancy M. Frick, Lh.D., et. all
………….. “Super-Natural Strength” by Dave Graham
………….. “Making Changes,” by Sharman Collins
………….. Boosting the Immune System
………….. Hand-Outs by Mail
………….. True anecdote #6 May/June 1995 ………..Computer News
………….. Spokane Polio Outreach Meeting Notes
………….. “Go-Karts and Such,” by Elinor Young
………….. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Disability Hero
………….. Hand-Outs by Mail
………….. Copyright Information #7 July/August 1995 ………..“You Don’t Look Sick” (by Elinor Young and Alex Looms)
………….. Just the FAQs (by Dave Graham)
………….. “Will the Real Sharman Collins Please Stand Up?”
………….. Computer Connections
………….. Copyright Information #8 September/October 1995 #9 November/December 1995 #10 January/February 1996 #11 March/April 1996 #12 May/June 1996
Many thanks to Tom Dempsey and David Brock for doing the intitial HTML mark-up of newsletters #1 – 12.
Besides the regular “Sharman’s News,” “POS Library” and (usually) “P.E.N. & ink Link” columns, these issues also contain:
#13 July/August 1996 ………..“Exercise, What’s Right For You,” Mavis J. Matheson MD
………….. “Where Do I Find Peace and Comfort,” Sharman Collins
………….. “History Revealed,” Dave Graham
………….. “How Many Had Polio?” Dr. Richard Bruno
………….. “The Life You Have Been Living is Over,” Alex Looms
………….. Recognizing our sponsors #14 September/October 1996 ………..“…And the Bauzis Laughed,” by Elinor Young
………….. “Futures Unlimited…,” by Sharman Collins
……………”The Handicapped Parking Syndrome,” by Dave Graham
……………”Ultimate Burnout,” by Dr. Richard Bruno
……………The Editor … On the Election
#15 November/December 1996 ……………”To Japan in an Innertube,” by Elinor Young
……………”The Knife is Not So Rough if…,” by Richard L. Bruno
……………”A Butterfly on My Nose,” by Elinor Young
……………”Washington State Fish & Game on Disability Issues,” by Dave Graham
…………..””Futures Unlimited, Part 2,” by Sharman Collins
…………….Subscription Information #16 January/February 1997 ……………”Taking a Beating,” Dave Graham
……………”Helpful Insurance Information,” compiled by Linda Scott
……………”What Polio Survivors & Their Families Want Each Other to Know”
……………Suspect Humor
……………”Not Short of Amazing,” Elinor Young #17 March/April 1997 ……………”Asabing’s Legacy,” Elinor Young
……………Linda to Retire
……………”Identity and the Disabled Perspective,” Dave Graham
……………”Preparation for Polio Survivors Undergoing Dental Procedures,” Dr. Richard Bruno
……………Thank You – Subscription Form
……………”Sound Bytes from a Pharmacologist,” by Linda Scott #18 May/June 1997 ……………”Grouse or Give – My Choice,” by Elinor Young
……………ACCESS Spokane – A new feature from Dave Graham
……………”From the P.T.’s Mouth,” by Ed Snapp, R.P.T.
……………”Making Changes,” by Sharman Collins
……………”Thank You” & Subscription Information #19 July/August 1997 ……………”On Not Eating Dust Too,” by Elinor Young
……………ACCESS Spokane (Dave Graham)
……………Subscription & Donation information
……………”We Didn’t Talk About It,” by Dave Graham
……………”End of an Era,” by Sharman Collins
……………”Some Advise About Scooters,” by Christine Woodell #20 September/October 1997 ……………”To Blame or Not to Blame,” by Dave Graham
……………ACCESS Spokane
……………”Osteoporosis,” by Daria A. Trojan, M.D.
……………”Positive Approach to Better Health,” by Sharman Collins
……………”Up and Over the Little Hill,” by Faye Van Patter
……………Meet a PPS Friend, Denise Rew #21 November/December 1997 ……………”The Taming of a Scooter (or two),” (Humor by Elinor Young)
……………An Appeal
……………”Important Birthdays”
……………”Sailor, Biker, Pilot, Believer,” an interview with Sue Ross
……………”Practical Nutrition,” by Craig T. Hunt, Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Coach
……………”Hydration for Optimal Health,” by Craig T. Hunt, R.D.
Besides the regular “Sharman’s News,” “POS Library,” “P.E.N. & ink Link” and “Computer Connections” columns, these issues also contain:
#22 January/February 1998 ……………”The Woods,” by Dave Graham
……………”The Eye of the Beholder,” by Elinor Young
……………”Magnet Therapy, A Report on Recent Findings,” by P.E.N. staff writers
……………Bits & Pieces: Drug Alert for PPSers; About Those Ages; Humor
……………”Thank You” (subscription information) #23 March/April 1998 ……………”Do Other People Feel Like This?” (by Darlene Hansen)
……………”Thank You,” (a poem by Marian Zoesch)
……………How Much Do You Know About the Fats in Your Diet?
……………”Bits & Pieces: Medical Terms – Hand Controls for Rental Cars
……………”A Tale of Two Vaccines,” (guest column by Nancy Baldwin Carter) #24 May/June 1998 ……………”Riding the Ups, Downs and Back Ups,” by Elinor Young
……………ACCESS Spokane
……………About Those Magnets…
……………An Explanation to Our New Readers
……………”What is the Clinical Presentation of Post-polio Syndrome and How is Diagnosis
…………………………Confirmed?” by Spector and Sivakumar
……………Some Interesting Stats #25 July/August 1998 ……………My Quality of Life by Sharman Collins
……………Post-Polio Research: The State of the Art – 1998. Dr. Richard Louis Bruno
……………My Best Advocate by Dave Graham #26 September/October 1998 ……………..Life! by Elinor Young
……………Evaluate Your Health or “How Did I Get Here From There?” by Darlene Hansen
……………Summer’s the Time for Picnics by Alex Looms
……………We’re Doing It! (Donation/Subscription information) #27 November/December 1998 ……………”VIEW FROM THE TANK OR FUTURES UNLIMITED, INC., TAKE FOUR”, by Sharman Collins
……………”The Statistics of Being Human,” by Dave Graham
……………NEW TREATMENT AVAILABLE IN SPOKANE FOR POST POLIO SYNDROME
……………Research the Medical Resources Available to You or “Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo…” The following issues contain “Sharman’s News,” “POS Library,” “P.E.N. & ink Link” and “Web Finds” columns. They also include these articles: #28 January/February 1999 ……………Oxygen Supplementation and Polio – A CAUTION
……………”Choosing the Right Specialist,” by Darlene Hansen
……………”When Friends Turn Away,” by Pat McGillivray
……………Keep It Coming! – Subscription/Donation information
……………”What Works For Me,” by Dave Graham #29 Summer 1999 ……………”Hands”, author unknown
……………Important Report from the Editor
……………Taking Personal Responsibility or “You Want Me to Do What?” By Darlene Hansen
……………The Way We Do It – guest column by Sylvia Smith
……………Eaves-droppings from M.I.C., (alias Marion Zoesch)
……………“A Boost Up,” By Elinor Young
……………Our Offer (for subscription by mail)
……………SOME TIPS are more useful than others …. #30 Autumn 1999 
……………”Polio Biology 1 – An Introduction to the Virus,” by Eddie Bollenbach
……………”Independent Decisions,” by Dave Graham
……………The Way We Do It – guest column by Margaret In Canada
……………Eaves-droppings from M.I.C., (alias Marion Zoesch)
……………”A Boy and a Puppy”
……………Our Offer (for subscription by mail)