Seniors Today January 4th 2012 by Brandon Nickles

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January 4, 2013

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ack to the future. Sometimes we wonder if a recession/depression isn’t a way of bringing us back to the important things in life… faith, family, friendship. We made it past the Mayan calendar’s last day and we are still here, churning away at keeping the good life going. The idea of New Year resolutions has grown old with us but we still make them. This year: Keep the faith is high on the list… faith in God; faith in those we love; faith in choices made by our governing officials; faith in a strong survival of our democracy; and faith that the future be toned to a decibel we can handle without sleepless nights and poor appetites. In our early days, we didn’t fear because we didn’t hear of killers being young and shooting indiscriminately at our children. The targets used to be specific and carried out by gangsters on their hated individuals. Our ways of life have again changed and added terror to the hearts of Americans. People check in on the news each day to hear what violence is taking place… from the mouths of good looking young men and women who can get the news out there without showing emotion. In time, they surely must become unfeeling about things they can not fix. Some of the good things that have been tried in schools to boost the morale of children, like Most Terrific Kid, went over well at first. Then one day little Bo-Peep came home and said it was her turn to be the most

terrific kid. It didn’t take long until they caught on to the plan. We now have formerly unspoken words boldly displayed on Facebook and other sites. This brings to mind why we are given a certain amount of time on earth to experience life… until the news and new ways of living become intolerable to our psyches.

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Enough of that. Recently, a couple of friends asked me about turning points in life that completely changed my style of living. There have been many changes and come Springtime, there will be still another. The beauty of it is experienced when you gain, rather than lose, friends or family. That brought to mind a book I once planned to write. I love being here. I love my family. I love my friends. I have ongoing faith in making life still better through mid-course corrections. (That was to be the name of a book I wanted to write. Maybe now is the time to work on it.) With those words, a new plan has just formulated and I have to close this message and get started. God bless you. Make your new year worthy of your time… and have a happy… 365 days this year! I plan to. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Hosted by the Florida Hospital Flagler and HospiceCare Foundations, this special presentation will be of interest to everyone who uses computers and the Internet. Our speaker, Mr. John Patrick, has been personally involved in the evolution of the Internet. Business 2.0 named him as one of the industry’s most intriguing minds, Industry Week named him one of the top 30 people who drive innovation and provide the initial spark to economic growth, and Network World called him one of the 25 most powerful people in networking. You will not want to miss this extremely informative lecture. We are honored that Mr. Patrick, a part time Palm Coast resident, has agreed to share his wisdom and experience with members of our community. Space is limited, so call (386) 586-4440 without delay.

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Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386-767-6542. You can also enjoy using the computers or browsing around the new senior center which is open on Thursdays from 9 A.M to 12 NOON and then again from 1:30–3 P.M.

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You are invited to a free luncheon seminar Thurs., Jan. 17, 11 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast on The Future Of The Internet And Healthcare. Speaker, Mr. John Patrick, has been personally involved in the evolution of the Internet. Business 2.0 named him as one of the industry’s most intriguing minds, Industry Week named him one of the top 30 people who drive innovation and provide the initial spark to economic growth. For more information or to RSVP, call 386-586-4440.

Free Weight Loss Seminar ARC will host a free seminar in January. On Jan. 7 at 12 NOON join Dr. Ryoko Elzey, D.O.M., A.P. and attend Overcome Weight Loss Resistance Naturally which can help you lose weight and teach you how to keep the pounds off in a fun group setting. The seminar will take place at ARC, 4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Unit 4, Port Orange. Seating is limited. Please call Sandi at 386-675-8406 to RSVP.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser has announced it’s January schedule. The cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets. Residents in unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county in January. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Residents seeking free or low-cost pet spaying and neutering must provide proof of income to qualify. Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M. –3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Walkins are not accepted. For more details about the ordinance and/or cost, qualifications, or to schedule an appointment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, please call 386-323-3575.

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Halifax Genealogical Society The January meeting of the Halifax Genealogical Society will be on Thurs., Jan. 10 at 1:30 P.M. in the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, 30 South Beach St. The speaker will be Ann Mohr Osisek, a highly respected and knowledgeable genealogist. She will speak on Marching Through The Files—Importance Of Military Records. Visitors are welcome. Please call 386-672-3806 for information. This is a free event.

WISE Program The Spring Session of Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) will begin on Tues., Jan. 15 and continue weekly through the month of April. The WISE program was created in 2009 to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. Membership is open to anyone age 50 or older. Cost is $25 for a single and $45 for a couple and covers the entire year. Programs are held at the News Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, from 2 to 3:30 P.M. each Tuesday. Refreshments are provided by the students of the DSC Culinary Program. On Jan. 22, Mr. Rafael Torres will speak on Using Digital Photography—From Simple Snapshots To Professional Art and on Jan. 29, Mr. Frank Ferrante will speak on Landscape/Seascape-en Plein Air. For more information, contact Lois Shannon, 386-788.6494.

Travel Club If you are alone and want to travel this might be the answer for you. Traveling with a club is safer. Come meet people that want to visit all the places you do during their retirement. Join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. The first meeting this season will be held on Wed., Jan. 30 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Ted Knight, Business Development Manager from Princess Cruise Line will be the presenter. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-252-4423 or e-mail danny@highperformancetravel.com for an application.

Free Leukemia Lymphoma Workshop Have you or anyone you love been diagnosed with Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Myeloma? Join Sara Thomas, PT with Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 100 Professional Blvd., Daytona Beach on Thurs., Jan. 10, 5:30–7 P.M. and learn valuable information about understanding treatments for pain management and functional losses; protecting weakened bone/spine; improving balance and combating fatigue; and treatments for painful scar tissue. Please RSVP to 386-257-2672.

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Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of January. Some of the topics include: Fraud Protections, Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and Music. They will also host an open house on January 12, 10 A.M to 2 P.M. All are invited. For other dates, times, and topics, call 386-226-9110.

Want to learn how to borrow e-books from the public library to read on your e-readers? If you’re part of this new generation of readers, stop by the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island for a free introductory class at 3 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Librarians will explain how you can download free library books onto your Kindle, Nook, mobile phone, or tablet. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call Kristin Heifner at 386-2576036, ext. 16166.

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Are you planning the trip of your dreams for 2013? High Performance Travel welcomes you to their 13th travel expo on Saturday, January 12 from 11 A.M.–3 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Airport. Come meet representatives from a variety of cruise lines, airlines, and resorts. Receive tips on making your travel more enjoyable. The expo is free to the public and parking is free. Come take advantage of specials offered during the show. For more information, call 386-252-4423.

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Join Florida Hospital Flagler for the Man to Man support group. Designed for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Man to Man support group provides a discussion, education, and support throughout the treatment and recovery process and meets on the third Thursday of the month in Classroom D at Florida Hospital Flagler, located at 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. For details, call 386-586-2065.

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aundry products have been here for a long time now. Recent innovations in the laundry products industry warrant taking a moment to learn how to use them safely. One new product you may have seen advertised is the single unit dose laundry detergent packet. It would be wise to first read the label and follow the proper use and safety tips below. Just like with other cleaning products, safety is important! Keep single unit dose detergent products out of sight and out of reach from children and pets between each load to prevent unintended exposure. Add the single unit dose laundry detergent packet to the bottom of the drum, both for top-load and front-loader machines, before adding clothing. This will give the best results for the packets to dissolve. Do not put this product in your machines’ dispenser compartment. • No need to cut or tear the packet. • Read the product label to determine how much you should use. • This product is not meant to be used for hand washing garments or for pretreating fabric. • Sometimes the single unit dose laundry detergent packets stick together. They should be thrown away since pulling them apart may result in tearing the plastic film. • Handle this product with dry hands only, and remember to close the container com-

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant • Always be sure the re-closable bag or container is tightly sealed during storage. • As with all cleaning products, keep the product in the original container with the label intact. • Always store the product away from food. They come in bright colors and could be mistaken for something good to eat by a small child or pet. Finally, if you think a child has been exposed to a single unit dose laundry detergent packet, call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately or take them to the nearest emergency room. This information is provided for your awareness and safety by the American Cleaning Institute. ST

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Hang In There World! by Peggy Goldtrap

f you’re reading this article the Mayans were wrong. Good! The Mayans predicted the end would arrive December 21, 2012. Had the Mayan Empire not ended centuries ago, someone could have explained their calculations. Life offers many serious demands on our attention, but speculating about the end of time is not high on the list, nor life affirming. As a child, I commonly heard people discuss, the end of the world. In grade school I trembled at the thought—earth melting on a certain day, or hour. Many sold their possessions in preparation. Jim Jones led hundreds into a South American jungle and kept them mesmerized by his doomsday prophecies. David Koreshan convinced followers the world was against them. They died in flames and bullets. The earth moved on. Predicting the end of all things whether by nature, collision of the stars, or space aliens doesn’t nurture anyone’s peace of mind. Can I prove today, this very second won’t mark the terrors of wrath? No! I can predict what will happen if I don’t put my mind to productive work. The bill collector will pay me a visit. The mortgage company will put my name on their top ten list. The neighbors will want me gone. I can predict with certainty that if I don’t improve my mind, it will go out to pasture. I’ll be a walking, talking past experience; too dull or lazy to challenge my brain to learn; too lethargic to stretch and expand my range of conversation. I can safely predict New Year 2013 will be followed by 2014, with or without me. Life goes on. Egotism and self priority drive our personal pursuit of happiness. What stimulates you might bore me. What excites me may be dangerous to you. My 2013 goals may seem childish and simplistic. No one is so important the world will stop functioning when we leave. The death of a loved one, shortens my world’s time. It seems unbearable torment; breath removed from my lungs; gray skies disallowing the sun. Yet, even excruciating loss will pass into time and space. Every day of 2013 presents opportunity for old dogs to learn new tricks. Even graduates from Hard Knocks U, can be daily surprised by kindness, generosity, and compassion. Every situation, whether negative or positive, can potentially challenge and expand awareness. Some of the most debilitating, most disgusting, most aggravating circumstances eventually evolved into great lessons. If nothing else I learn to avoid the people who brought such heartache. Every day I have opportunity to write a new page. I can change myself, my surroundings, beliefs, and relationship with

life IF I have the grit, the determination, and the courage to begin anew.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

As I get older, it seems too easy to think—it’s just not worth the effort. That depressing mantra covers everything from cleaning the house to making an appointment, to renewing a subscription. Been there, done that. Why make the effort is a recipe for depressive failure. Going into 2013 I am statistically out of gas. I doubt if I could get a 15 year mortgage even with a part-time job. At 75, I carry cash and avoid green bananas. The past has more years than the future, but what kind of day will I have; what color of mood will I experience; what song will I sing with that kind of attitude? What will happen tomorrow? I have no idea and that was true at 6 and 75. If I did know it would all be over on a certain date, what would I do differently? If I could answer that question I’d better apply action, not anxiety. If I want to tell people I love you then I need to do it now. If I want to offer an apology, today is the time. Whatever I want to say, do or attempt—wherever I want to go, I’d best focus on accomplishing the task now. I want to keep on kicking as long as my knees hold up. I want to see the world’s abundance of good. I refuse to be cynical like a dear person who used to say: ‘People are no damn good!’ In a way his negative attitude protected him. He didn’t expect nobility and comfort and he was never disappointed. Is there madness and mayhem in the world? Absolutely! It began with the first 4 people so my odds of eliminating chaos are limited. I look for the lights in darkness; ordinary people who do extraordinary things in crisis. I want to read about the people who didn’t kill their neighbor in 2012, the people who are feeding the homeless, the stories of children who risked life and limb to rescue their parents, peers, or pets. I want to frame the picture… a 95 year old lady holding her diploma and flipping the mortar board tassel. In 2013 I want to forget the failures and foolishness of myself and others and focus instead on things I can do immediately. Today, right now, this second, I want only to concentrate on What Can I Do? ST

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ogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year's, a great festive time, seeped in many customs and traditions such as the redding, first footing, the bells, and black bun. Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year. It is, however, normally only the start of a celebration that lasts through the night until the morning of New Year's Day or, in some cases, January 2, which is a Scottish Bank Holiday. Here are some of the traditions and the reasoning behind them: New Year's Eve Customs During the day of Hogmanay, the household would be busy cleaning so that the New Year could be welcomed into a tidy and neat house. It is considered bad luck to welcome in the New Year in a dirty, uncleaned house. Fireplaces would be swept out and polished, and some people would read the ashes of the very last fire of the year to see what the New Year would hold. The act of cleaning the entire house was called the redding, or getting ready for the New Year. Pieces from a Rowan tree would be placed above a door to bring luck. In the house would be placed a piece of mistletoe, not for kissing under like at Christmas, but to prevent illness to the householders. Pieces of holly would be placed to keep out mischievous fairies, along with pieces of hazel and yew, which were thought to have magical powers and would protect the house and the people who lived in it. Juniper would be burnt throughout the house, then all the doors of the home would be opened to bring in fresh air. The house was then considered ready to bring in the New Year. Debts would be paid by New Year's Eve, because it was considered bad luck to see in a new year with a debt. Any visitors who arrive before the chimes of midnight on New Year's Eve would be violently shooed away to prevent bad luck. At midnight, the man of the house would open the back door to let the old year out and then open the front door to let in the new year. The household also would make as much noise as possible to scare off evil spirits.

New Year Bells The first stroke of the chimes at New Year is known as The Bells. People would sing Auld Lang Syne together while linking arms. After the bells have rung, people would go visiting friends and family, or first footing as it is known in Scotland. This would involve carrying a bottle of spirit such as whisky to offer a new year dram. In olden days when people could only afford one bottle of spirits a year, this bottle would take pride of place on the mantelpiece or by the fireplace, and only be opened at the stroke of midnight. The first-foot, the first person to cross the threshold, is supposed to set the luck for the rest of the year. Traditionally, tall dark men are preferred as the first-foot. Black Bun is a type of fruit cake completely covered in pastry. Of Scottish origin, it was traditionally eaten on Twelfth Night but now enjoyed at Hogmanay. Hogmanay Toasts As people wish each other a Happy New Year there are some hogmanay toasts that can be said. A traditional Scottish New Year toast is: “Lang may yer lum reek!” It means “long may your chimney smoke,” and originated when people had coal fires, and if the chimney was smoking it meant that you could afford coal and keep warm. Another New Year toast said by Scottish people is: “A guid New Year to ane an’ a’ and mony may ye see.” Which translates to English from Scots as: “A good New Year to one and all, and many may you see.” ST

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Acupuncture For Neck Pain

ommon symptoms of neck pain often include blurred vision, night sweats, shoulder blade pain, stiffness, and/or numbness in arm and headaches. Common causes of neck pain can be related to stress and emotional tensions, age-related disorders such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, accidents resulting in whiplash, and common injury to the supporting tissues of the head and neck. Daily activities such as sleeping, sitting, poor posture, or obesity can result in excessive stress on the muscles of the neck causing tension that result in pain. Research studies have proven that Eastern holistic treatments such as acupuncture and herbal therapies provide a much healthier alternative for pain relief than the commonly prescribed, often addictive pain medications of the West. Acupuncture treatments provide a safe, natural way to alleviate neck pain. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the human body as an integrated being. It works with vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a vital energy that flows through meridians, pathways that run throughout the entire body. Qi protects the body from illness and provides nourishment to cells, tissues, muscles, and organs. During acupuncture treatments, fine, sterile needles are inserted at specific acupoints along these meridians to release Qi, unblock obstructions and correct imbalance.

Acupuncture has the ability to clear pinched nerves, increase blood circulation to the injured area, relax stiffened muscles, reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, provide natural pain relief, improve range of movement and flexibility, and increase amounts of brain chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine responsible for activating the body’s sense of well being.

Acupuncture & Skin Care …by Dr. Lorenzo Phan DOM, A.P. Acupuncture practitioners commonly recommend a holistic health approach inclusive of herbal remedies, massage, and stretching addition to their treatments. According to Eastern holistic medicine, treatment of neck pain requires lifestyle changes with overall health as its goal. With the success of acupuncture growing each day with each new patient, chronic neck pain is now a condition that can be treated without the invasive and often dangerous options of surgery and medications.

For more information, contact Dr. Lorenzo Phan of the Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic located at 725 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 15 in Ormond Beach, FL 32174. For a free consultation, call 386-615-1203 or visit www.acubeautytherapy.com

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you're due for all that effort to get that project off the ground. It will be a feather in you cap. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're still charging full steam ahead on the job—and that's fine. Take time to share the joy of preparing for the upcoming events with folks you love. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A former detractor resists joining your ranks just yet. Give them time to learn more about what you're doing. Meanwhile, devote more time to family. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to be goaded into a tiff by someone who might be looking for a fight. Be assured that others will rally to your support. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Kudos on getting the well-deserved Lion's share of the rewards for a job well-done. Now you can take a breather from your duties and spend time with your family. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You enjoy a quick spurt of renewed energy to meet that upcoming deadline. A potentially romantic situation looms. How it develops will be up to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Watch out for distractions that could cause delays and leave you running twice as fast to finish your work by the 15th. Then go ahead and have fun. SCORPIO (Oct.23 to Nov. 21) You might prefer to work on current tasks on your own. Be open to a potentially useful suggestion from someone who admires you and wants to help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Avoid rushing full gallop into that volunteer project without knowing what's expected of you. Take things a step at a time as you begin to find your way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Good news: You should begin to feel more comfortable expressing your emotions. This will go a long way in helping you with that personal situation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) An old friend gives confusing signals. Best advice: Don't assume that things will necessarily work themselves out. Ask questions and demand answers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new relationship needs time to develop. Be careful not to let your emotions flood your natural sense of caution. Check out that new job offer. ST

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f you’re in your sixties, you probably know that the age to receive full retirement benefits has changed. It’s important to remember that the age to begin receiving Medicare has not—it is still 65. Even if you have decided to wait until after you are age 65 to apply for retirement benefits, most people should start getting Medicare coverage at age 65. If you would like to begin your Medicare coverage when you first become eligible, we suggest that you apply within three months of reaching age 65. You can do it online in as little as 10 minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/ medicareonly At the website, you’ll find more than just the online Medicare application. You’ll also find information about Medicare, and have the opportunity to watch some short videos about applying for Medicare online. One is a family reunion for the cast of The Patty Duke Show. In another, Patty Duke and George Takei go boldly where you should be going—online. Why go online to apply for Medicare? Because it’s fast, easy, and secure.

You don’t need an appointment and you can avoid waiting in traffic or in line. As long as you have ten minutes to spare, you have time to complete and submit your online Medicare application. People who started receiving Social Security benefits before age 65 do not need to apply; they will be automatically enrolled in Medicare. There is no additional charge for Medicare hospital insurance (Part A) since you already paid for it by working and paying Medicare tax. However, there is a monthly premium for medical insurance (Part B). If you already have other health insurance when you become eligible for Medicare, you should consider whether you want to apply for the medical insurance. ST

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Q: I have my mother's Shaker spinning wheel that was appraised in 1980 for $600. It was identified as made in an upstate Shaker community in New York, probably during the mid-1800s. How can I find someone to appraise it again and, perhaps, find a worthy home for this fine wheel? —Nancylee, Oxford, CT A: What a gracious thing to consider doing. Since your spinning wheel likely originated in New York, contact the New York State Museum. Ask to speak to the curator and tell them about your wheel and ask if they would be interested in accepting it and, if so, could they provide you with an appraisal for your personal records. The address and phone number are 222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12230, and 518-474-5877. *** Q: Could you please tell me how much a green lattice top, satin-glass fruit bowl and two candleholders might be worth? —Dixie, Albuquerque, NM

A: Your question is much like me trying to put together a jigsaw puzzle with more than half the pieces missing. I recommend you show your bowl and candleholders to dealers in your area. If that doesn't work for you, begin researching glass and glass patterns. In addition to Internet sources, there are dozens of excellent books that are helpful. *** Q: I purchased a Star Wars puzzle at a flea market for $25. It is the Aboard The Millennium Falcon, has 1,000 pieces and is complete. Good deal or bad deal? —Rob, Albuquerque, NM A: Bad deal. According to the Official Price Guide To Star Wars Memorabilia by Jeremy Beckett, your puzzle is worth less than $10. I checked with two serious collectors, and they agreed with Beckett's appraisal. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com

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lorida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Premier Health is a FREE membership program for those age 50 and older. There are 100,000 members across Central Florida. Premier Health is not an insurance plan, HMO, or Medicare Supplement, but a free program to help you improve your health, enjoy an active lifestyle, and become an informed health care consumer. Our mission is to keep our members aware of the latest medical breakthroughs and provide quality health and lifestyle information through a variety of programs and services.

Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—25% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Lipid Profile & PSA—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot - Dental Discounts—No enrollment fees - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Notary Services - Copy Services

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Premier Health Meetings—classrooms of the Medical Office Building, FHMMC, Daytona Beach. Lunch entrees offer an alternate salad plate in addition to the selected entrée. Specify the salad plate when you call in your reservation, or we’ll order the entrée selection for you. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4pm on the Friday prior-to the meeting. Call if you need to cancel (386-615-4334). We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller. However, you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not located. You are invited to contribute to an all-year-long food drive (optional). Bring your donation/s and receive an extra ticket for the “free meeting” drawing. Thursday, Jan. 24, noon: Dr. George Ehringer, Internal Medicine, will focus on Diabetes, one of the top causes of illness and death worldwide. The menu is: Pot roast and gravy, carrots, noodles, rolls, beverages, and apple crisp for dessert. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, Jan. 18. Thursday, Feb. 28, noon: Melissa Baumann, (Certified Diabetes Educator) introduces the Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day program for National Nutrition Month. The menu is: Pasta Bar with red, white and pesto sauces, salad, rolls, beverages, and dessert of assorted cookies (vanilla, chocolate-chip, and Chef Chris’s Vigor Bars). Reserve by 4pm on Friday, Feb. 22. Thursday, Mar. 28, noon: Dr. Adel Daas will explain the Signs and Symptoms of Colon Cancer. The menu is: Church Street Chicken, potato, vegetable, rolls, beverages, and Boston crème pie for dessert. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, March 22. Thursday, April 25, noon: Sharon Melton of the Alzheimer’s Association will present a program titled, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics. We return to the Palmetto Club (1000 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach) to enjoy this one meeting only. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, April 19. Activities to learn from and enjoy! Register at 386/615-4334 Friday, Jan. 18: AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building (main campus) to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9am to 4pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Bring lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s café. Use your Premier Health card for café discounts. Register in advance. Next class is March 22, 2013. Friday, Jan. 18, 10am to noon: Safe Tips for Safe Living with Sergeant Bearden, Training Coordinator for the DeLand Police Department. The location of the program is the DeLand YMCA, 761 Int’l Speedway Blvd., DeLand. If you are a senior, or have an aging parent, who is living alone, this program will give you tips on how to stay safe from all sorts of trouble. You will get the tools and resources every senior should know about from Volusia County’s leading Not-for-Profit agencies. There will be door prizes and light refreshments. R.S.V.P. at 736-6000. This is sponsored by PULSE (not-for-profit Providers United in Local Service to the Elderly) and Florida Hospital HospiceCare. Monday, Jan. 28, 8:30am—Spring Garden Ranch, DeLeon Springs. Enjoy breakfast (pay for your own meal, open menu) and watch Standardbred Harness trainers put the horses through their morning workout paces. Optional tour of the oldest working barn in Volusia County after breakfast, tour cost is $3. Call for reservations and directions. Thursday, Feb 21, 1:30pm: Greeting Cards! Scrap Booking! Learn how to make special greeting cards, materials will be provided. Kathie Kaslow will present this program and you’ll leave with your own creation. She will also have samples of ways preserve your precious family photos, vacation memories and other photo collections. These are fun and easy activities, as well as a great outlet for creative energy, although it doesn’t require particular talents or more than using scissors! We’ll supply “coffee and…” while you enjoy your afternoon. Cost: $8. March 14 and 15, 7am to 4pm: Books Are Fun, café annex of main campus. A wide selection of new books and other gift items will be for sale. This is a great way to check out the new books of the season and enjoy lunch at the same time. Bring your membership card for a cafe discount. Free valet parking at the front door. Cash, MasterCard and Visa accepted. Friday, March 15, noon to1:30pm: Financial Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while you present your questions to a financial expert, sponsored by the Florida Hospital Foundation. The speaker may be an attorney, a tax-specialist or an investment advisor, but he/she is there to answer your questions. Reservations required, we’ll meet in the Medical Office Building on the main campus. Not a member? Call 386/615-4334 to sign up for this free community program.

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Section B January 4, 2013 Tails From The Front by Tyler Stover he new year is here, and it is once again time for New Year’s resolutions. If you are still deciding on your resolution for 2013, there are a few pet-friendly options to consider. This year, you may resolve to spend more time with your pet and strengthen your bond. There are plenty of fun ways to accomplish this. More restaurants and businesses seem to be welcoming pets. Next time you go to grab a beverage or a snack at a pet-friendly spot, consider bringing your pet. You may also decide to spend more time outdoors with your pet. This is a great way for you and your pet to get the exercise you

need. A daily walk with a dog helps it learn proper manners, and helps both of you get in better shape. Keeping pets at the proper body weight reduces the risk of heart and joint problems, diabetes, and a host of other poor health conditions. If your dog struggles to walk properly on a leash, there are specialty leashes that can help offered at Halifax Humane Society. The start of the new year is a great time to take your pet for a routine checkup at your veterinarian. Regular examinations can help avoid unnecessary suffering due to problems that may be easily resolvable. They also can help catch an ailment early, before costly procedures become necessary.

If your resolution is to give to charities, consider an animal shelter such as Halifax Humane Society. There are hundreds of animals in need of help each day here at HHS and thousands more at shelters around the country. Contributions of all sizes make a huge impact at animal shelters. Financial donations and donations of food and supplies to a local shelter or rescue group are always needed and greatly appreciated. Contributing to a local shelter is the best way to help local animals, as most animal shelters do not directly receive funds from national animal welfare organizations. Volunteering your time at an animal shelter is a great way to help, and the animals

will bring happiness to your day. This year, HHS created the Volunteer 2.0 program, which completely revamped the volunteer experience. The program has been modeled after a college curriculum, and offers volunteers the opportunity to take control of their experience, utilizing their unique skills in areas that will make a huge difference for the animals. ST

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Tobie is so happy to play outside. He would love to romp in your backyard.

Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386274-4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhum anesociety.org

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ecently someone described one of her favorite friends as “a person who helps me to see my own sparkles.” That is one of the most valuable things we can do for people around us. It is also important that we do it for our own self. It is hard to believe but some people don’t even know they have sparkles. There’s a control kink in people that causes them to keep piling stuff on sparkles, burying them under all kinds of abuse. Physical or sexual abuse can make you so obsessed with fear that no thought other than survival can penetrate your mind. Sometimes the abuse takes the form of layering us with expectations until we cannot see our special sparkles. To borrow a colorful biblical expression, we see our selves through a glass darkly. I once knew a boy who was brilliant but his mother kept telling him, “You’ll end up laying around down on the river running trotlines all your life just like my sorry brother.” A recruiting officer told me he made an incredible score on the Army entrance test. He ended up spending his life on the river fishing. He let his mother smother his real sparkles and deprive him of living out his magnificent possibilities. Someone has said, “There are two kinds of people in this world: those who separate people into two kinds and those who don’t.” Now that’s cute but when it comes to sparkles, there really are two kinds of people in this world: those who see your sparkle and fan it and those who don’t. The Sparkle definition is important. In Sparkle 101 you will discover that you have one basic inner sparkle, your inner being, and it manifests in several sparkles unique to you. You have the sparkles of your personality and the sparkles of your talents. Each separate sparkle is your very own. No one else in the universe has any sparkle like yours. The old saying, “There are no two snowflakes alike” is true but more importantly there are no two personality or talent sparkles alike. You are one-of-a-kind! If you are frustrated that you seem to have no flashy save-the-world mission in

this life, perk up. There is nothing anyone can do that is more important than helping people find their inner sparkle and its distinctive expressions in their personalities and their talents. That may sound overly dramatic but it is fundamentally true. In the Bible verse, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul,” Aramaic language expert Rocco Errico says the word soul means true self. Your true self is that basic inner sparkle that makes you unique among all earthly beings.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts Once when I spoke on a topic similar to this a woman said, “Children are little savages when they are born and the main thing parents need to do is to civilize them so society can tolerate them.” While I do not deny there is a need for establishing limits for children and educating them about the requirements of living in a structured society, I say the higher goal is to awaken the child to its own unique talents and gifts. If they make any real contributions to society, it will be through unfurling their own inner being or, releasing their own inner splendor. It is not the teacher who crams the most information in heads who creates happy and productive children but the teacher who helps them find their own greatest talents. In one case you are building robots and in the other you are creating self-directed managers of creative change. The perfect illustration is Helen Keller. She was blind and deaf. Living in this dark, soundless world, a teacher reached her and opened her inner vision to all her sparkles. No one has ever started with so little and lit up the world so magnificently. ST Please mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416. You may enjoy Dalton’s website at www.dal tonroberts.com

Steps For Managing Your Chronic Pain

ike thunder and lightening to a storm, restless sleep, fatigue, and malaise are often associated with chronic pain. It is because of this general ill feeling that patients tend to decrease physical activity, become out of shape, and eventually experience increased pain, insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain. Recently, clinical studies have proven that patients with chronic pain, who perform regular exercise, experience less pain and fatigue than those who do not. We also know that restoring emotional well being and functional status should be the ultimate goal of improving physical fitness. Adopting a tailor-made exercise regimen suitable for your chronic condition is a key element to successful management. Physical Therapy: It's More Than Just Exercise Most chronic pain sufferers have tense muscles, which in turn can choke local circulation. Due to this lack of tissue oxygenation, increased pain, and muscle spasms can occur. Although poor posture and awkward movement are associated with chronic pain, a well-trained physical therapist equipped with skilled manual techniques and precise modalities can release muscle tension, decrease muscle spasm, and correct alignment to decrease pain. Finding Pain Relief With Acupuncture: Acupuncture, which originated in China nearly five thousand years ago, consists of

the use of accurately positioned thin needles beneath the surface of the skin, at specific sites of the body to treat pain and illness.

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Because of our improved understanding of pain, we realize that needle stimulation through acupuncture can, in effect, block pain signal stimulation. Acupuncture techniques can instigate the release of endorphins within our central nervous system, allowing further reduction in the transmission of pain signals. This ancient treatment paired with physical therapy and massage can be very helpful in the management of chronic pain. The Link Between Mind And Body: Chronic pain has strong link between our mind’s ability to process and decode pain signals and forward them to our body. While negative behavior, depression, and anxiety can aggravate pain, positive thoughts, relaxation, and meditation can help alleviate it. Together with analgesics, physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage, optimism can help close the pain gate and minimize your pain’s intensity. Success largely relies on the patient’s will and determination to take control. For more information, please call Dr. Tsai at 386-676-0307.

Books Isaac’s Army Reviewed by Larry Cox

saac's Army: A Story Of Courage and Survival In Nazi-Occupied Poland documents one of the most thrilling episodes of World War II and is an account well-crafted, it reads like a bestselling novel. Matthew Brzezinski, who served as Moscow correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and is the author of several previous books, including Red Moon Rising, chronicles the aftermath of Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939. Although the success of the Nazi occupation was never much in doubt, what the German leaders did not anticipate was the will and determination of the Polish people. As Nazi soldiers marched into Poland, a group of dedicated young Jews, some still teens, formed an underground movement and then set out to resist. The group, headed by Isaac Zuckerman, embedded itself into the Warsaw ghetto. At the forefront of Isaac's Army were 18-year-old orphan Mark Edelman, Zivia Lubetkin, Simha Rotem, and Boruch Spiegel.

This small group triggered two of the largest rebellions of World War II and was involved in several of the fiercest battles of the home-front resistance by the Polish people. When members of this courageous army were captured and tortured by the Gestapo, they refused to name names or give up their fellow Jews. This book is important on several levels. It documents that these underground warriors were the first to publically expose to the rest of the world the horrors of Germany's Final Solution. They also helped raise money to hide many of the Jews who found themselves in jeopardy. This is a magnificent book, meticulously documented and a prime example of historical reporting at its gutwrenching best. With an unforgettable cast of characters, Isaac's Army is, simply put, an inspiring celebration of the will and determination of the human spirit during the trying times. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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sually, my other mother, 84year-old Mollie, is full of confidence and energy. She can accomplish things during the course of her day that tire women half her age. Mollie strides fast, drives confidently, and speaks her mind directly. “I keep going forward and never look back,” Mollie says. Except once. When she was 81 years old, Mollie decided to do something she had always wanted to do and never had the time or the nerve: She wanted to be bat mitzvahed, a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony, normally performed at age 13. Mollie had been talking about it for years, tossing comments casually into the conversation. When Mollie turned 80, the idea of a bat mitzvah came more frequently into her conversation. Her son Ron and I encouraged her. We knew she could do this. In the beginning of her 81st year, she began her classes. Every Tuesday night for two years she was to study Hebrew and Jewish history, thought, and philosophy. Each Tuesday night, she went to the classes. The cantor made a tape of her Hebrew portion. She listened when she walked on the treadmill and when she lay down, sleeping with her headphones on, the tape crooning through her dreams. Though she studied hard, she was still worried about her ability. One Saturday in May, Mollie's family and an array of friends of all ages gathered in the auditorium of B'nai Jehudah Temple. I held my breath as the class took the stage. Mollie looked both radiant and nervous. When Mollie finished her portion of the service, she looked at all of us and smiled. She had done it. She had been even better than good enough. At the end of the service, the audience stood and applauded. As I stood, crying and clapping, I realized all the things that Mollie had taught me during her time of com-

mitment and study. She showed that to truly live your faith, you have to stumble, to fail, to try again, to prevail. You have to be willing to stand in front of people and proclaim yourself. You have to believe that God is truly guiding you. You have to let go of some of your deepest fears and see what is beyond them. Mollie taught me that it is never too late to follow your heart. ST

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Still Suffering From Back Pain? by Jack Verhees, P.T. ack pain is the most prominent problem in the American workforce today. It is the second most common cause of missed workdays and the leading cause of disability in the ages between 19-45. Although most cases will resolve by themselves, many will not go away and become chronic. Most low back pain injuries are the result of slow degeneration from repeated stress due to poor postural alignment which is a predisposing factor to various muscular and skeletal conditions, such as; muscle strain, arthritis, spinal stenosis, disc herniation. Physical therapy has been shown to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of low back pain. Manual physical therapy techniques can be utilized to relieve significant pain and discomfort arising from poor posture, which leads to secondary soft tissue tightness and muscle spasms. Studies have shown that exercise reduces pain. People that regularly exercise have fewer back injuries and return to work in a shorter time. A welltrained Physical Therapist will recognize poor postural alignment as a predisposing factor to various muscular and skeletal conditions.

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felt a tap on my shoulder at 7 A.M. last Saturday morning. It was my granddaughter Jane Claire. “P-Paw, it’s time to get up,” she told me. I’m not an early riser on Saturdays (unless it’s to go fishing) and it took some willpower on my part to get out of bed. My day started with breakfast and a stroll around the neighborhood as Jane Claire rode her two-wheel scooter. “P-Paw, you’re gonna haft to keep up,” she told me. It was 8:30 and I had already made my first mile. They have a large flea market not far from where Jane Claire lives and we decided to visit it. So Jane Claire, my son Bob, and I drove to the this huge (largest in North Georgia, the sign said) flea market. Jane Claire has not been to a flea market before and did not particularly like the idea of shopping for fleas. I don’t want to go to the “flea” market she told Bob and me. Our explanation of what a flea market is did not set well with her, but we insisted she would like it. Like I said, this thing is huge with about 2,000 tables and stalls and just about everything you could imagine. Most of it was out in the open and must have covered several hundred hilly acres. I say hilly because we covered the whole thing. After we had been there for a few minutes and Jane Claire saw the chickens and roosters and puppies, she had a change of heart. “I kinda starting to

like this place,” she finally said. Bob bought her a marionette dummy that looked like a clown and that pretty well set the tone for the rest of the trip. By the time we left the flea market I’m sure I was on my third or fourth mile for the day, and it was only 11:30 A.M.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires A quick lunch and Jane Claire and I were headed to the mall, then a nice city park, and finally supper at a restaurant that had a playground. I had probably walked close to five miles by the time we ate, and Jane Claire had run circles around me pretty much the whole day. In addition to all of that, we played “school” (she started the first grade this year) with me as the student, of course, and a host of other games were enjoyed over the weekend. I got to be “the audience” as well while she performed gymnastic and dance routines. My weekend was very full and I enjoyed every minute of it. Grandkids are great and so is Ibuprofen. ST

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To Your Good Health Diabetes Advice And Goals Dear Dr. Donohue: What advice can you give to senior citizens dealing with type 2 diabetes? —W.S. Answer: People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have similar goals and are given fairly similar advice. Type 2 diabetes used to be called adult onset diabetes and often can be controlled with oral medicines and diet. Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes, and it requires insulin treatment. Those older designations are misleading. Many type 2 diabetics have to take insulin. People with diabetes ought to have a meter that provides the blood sugar (plasma glucose) reading. It's impossible to adjust medicine or diet without such information. The first reading in the morning, before taking food, ought to be in the range of 70 to 130 mg/dL (3.9 to 7.2 mmol/L). The blood sugar meter is not expensive, and is easy to use. In addition, hemoglobin A1C, another measure of sugar control, should be less than 7 percent. This value is obtained only a couple of times a year. Since diabetes is a risk for developing heart attacks and strokes, diabetics are obliged to control the other risks for those two common conditions. Those are blood

pressure, which should be less than 140/90 and preferably under 130/80. Cholesterol ought to be lower than 200 mg/dl (5.2 mmol/L). LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) is best kept under 100 (2.6) and the optimum reading for triglycerides (blood fats) is now set at 100 mg/dL (1.13 mmol/L). Diabetics ought to have yearly eye exams. Since obesity is common in type 2 diabetes and since modest weight loss (a 5 to 7 percent reduction in body weight) can help, calorie reduction is important. Increased activity controls blood sugar and body weight. The goal is 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week. Diabetics should get instructions in diet control from a dietitian. In general, 50 to 55 percent of calories come from carbohydrates, 15 percent to 20 percent from protein and 30 percent from fats. The booklet presents this illness and its treatments in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue—No. 402W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ST Write Dr. Donohue at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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ften it is a temporary setback that puts families on Vince Carter’s ‘in need’ list. In recent years, the economy has made Carter’s annual food basket distribution a holiday tradition for some. Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation distributed bunches of greens, boxes of food, and warm Christmas wishes for ninety families this year. “People have been calling the office for the past several weeks just to make sure we’re continuing this tradition,” said NBA Dallas Mavericks basketball star Vince Carter. “It’s tough for people to provide a big Christmas meal for their families right now. This basket will lift a little bit of that burden.” Employees from Publix Supermarkets and Embassy of Hope board members helped Carter’s foundation assemble the food packages and load them into cars, vans, and trucks. The feasts were bound for the tables of families that have been identified by local schools, churches, and non-profit agencies that include Children’s Home Society, South Daytona Elementary, and Holly Hill School. All families have at least two children. Carter’s foundation began distributing baskets in 1999. Dubbed Believing In Christmas, the event strives to provide a holiday dinner basket for economically disadvan-

taged families. However, the word basket is a bit of a misnomer. Because of the size and weight of the items, meals are placed in boxes or crates. Each year, the foundation hosts two fundraising events—a golf tournament and charity gala. Proceeds from these events and friends of the Embassy of Hope Foundation fund the purchase of the Christmas baskets, along with two $1,500 college scholarships to high school band, basketball, and/ or volleyball students, and grants to local schools and agencies. Recent recipients include Children’s Home Society, Avenues 12, Children’s Medical Service, Children’s Advocacy Center, Domestic Abuse Council, Family Renew, Volusia County Schools, the YMCA of Volusia/Flagler Counties and Halifax Health Foundation. “By hosting these fundraising events, we provide an avenue for the people to reach out and help pay for these baskets, the scholarships, and local grants,” Carter said. “The community helps us to raise the money to give to others who need it.” Founded in 1998, Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation is a private, non- profit foundation with a primary focus on children. The Foundation raises funds to assist organizations and individuals in improving the quality of life for children. ST

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On January 6, 1759, a 26-year-old George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis. Historical documents have revealed that Martha may not have been the great love of Washington's life. He wrote cryptic yet passionate love letters to Sally Fairfax, the wife of his friend George Fairfax.

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On Jan. 1, 1863, a farmer named Daniel Freeman submits the first claim under the new Homestead Act for a property near Beatrice, Neb. By the 1890s, many homesteaders found that farming 160 acres of such dry land was impossible. At least half of the original homesteaders abandoned their claims. On Jan. 3, 1924, British archaeologist Howard Carter discover the solidgold coffin holding the mummy of the boy-king Pharaoh Tutankhamen, preserved for more than 3,000 years. On January 5, 1945, Japanese pilots receive the first order to become kamikaze, meaning divine wind in Japanese. Most of Japan's top pilots were dead,

but youngsters needed little training to take planes full of explosives and crash them into ships. They sank 30 ships and killed 5,000 Americans. On Jan. 4, 1965, in his State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson lays out for Congress a list of legislation needed to achieve his plan for a Great Society. His list included the creation of Medicare/Medicaid, Head Start, the Voting Rights Act, and the Civil Rights Act. On Dec. 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente, future Hall of Fame baseball player, is killed when the cargo plane in which he is traveling crashes. Clemente had gotten his 3,000th hit in the final game of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Jan. 2, 1980, President Jimmy Carter asks the Senate to postpone action on the SALT II nuclear weapons treaty. Carter feared that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan could lead to the USSR gaining control over much of the world's oil supplies. ST

Senior Service Line Delay Claiming Social Security by Matilda Charles

f you take your Social Security benefits early, you'll be reducing by a significant margin the total amount you could receive. • The BMO Retirement Institute has produced a report, Retirees Not Maximizing Social Security Retirement Benefits, that outlines some of the facts: • For 60 percent of seniors, Social Security will provide the majority of income they'll have during retirement. • If you take your benefits early, you'll receive a reduced amount each month. For example, if you claim at age 62, you might receive $1,500. Wait until age 66 and that amount becomes $2,000. At age 70, it would calculate as $2,640. • If you claim early, that lesser amount stays with you for the rest of your life. (There is a 12-month period when you can pay back all the money you've received and start collecting again later, at a higher rate. If you don't act within that window of time, you can't change your mind.) • If you're married and die first, your spouse will receive a lesser amount each

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month if you've claimed early. While you're living, your spouse will receive up to 50 percent of the benefit, which will be smaller because you've claimed early benefits. • When it comes to asking for advice before collecting Social Security, 62 percent of seniors haven't done that. • While it's possible to receive Social Security at age 62, the qualifying age for Medicare is still age 65. You could be stuck trying to pay for expensive health insurance with a reduced Social Security check. Before you apply for Social Security, get advice. Call and ask that the numbers be run for you showing how much you'll receive at age 62 as opposed to later. You'll be surprised at the difference. ST Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or columnreply@gmail.com

Strange But True Are You Acersecomic? by Samantha Weaver

It was beloved American comedian and film star Groucho Marx who made the following sage observation: “There's one way to find out if a man is honest —ask him. If he says ‘Yes,’ you know he is a crook.” The ancient Egyptians were known to use crocodile dung as a contraceptive. You may be surprised to learn that when the hit 1950s TV show I Love Lucy had its premiere, Lucille Ball was already 40 years old. Talk about sneaky: In order to get a photo of Bing Crosby in his coffin, The National Enquirer tabloid had a reporter dress as a priest and sneak into the private funeral service. To top it off, on his way out of the service, the disguised journalist told ABC reporter Geraldo Rivera not to pester the family at such a sensitive moment. Every year, about $500 million is spent on beads for Mardi Gras.

Ever wonder how the statuette taken home by winners of the Academy Awards got its nickname? Evidently, in 1931 a secretary at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saw the statuette for the first time and exclaimed, “Why, he reminds me of my Uncle Oscar!” The comment struck the fancy of a reporter who was present, and he put it in a story about the awards, and the name stuck. Are you acersecomic? If your hair has never been cut, you are. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was not himself a slave owner. He reportedly did not believe in the institution of slavery. If this is a typical, average week, three manmade artifacts hurtling into the atmosphere from space will crash into the Earth. ST Thought For The Day: “The world is round; it has no point.” —Adrienne E. Gusoff

This Is A Hammer Minor Gutter Repairs by Samantha Mazzotta Q: Cleaning leaves out of my gutters this weekend, I saw leaks underneath the gutters. Leaves also piled up at bends and drains and were hard to clean out. Any suggestions on how to fix the leaks and prevent buildup? —Rick in Pittsburgh A: Small holes that are less than a half inch in diameter should be patched as quickly as possible so that they don't get bigger. It's important to do it correctly so that the patch material doesn't sit too high and cause a new rough patch for debris to jam up on. If you have metal gutters, buy a small tube of roofing cement and more than enough metal repair patches that are the same type of metal as your gutters. For example, if your gutters are aluminum, buy aluminum patches; if they're steel, buy steel. For fiberglass gutters, use fiberglass patching material and gutter repair cement or caulk. Using two different metals could cause corrosion between them. Scrub the area around the spot to be patched with a wire brush. Any rust around the leak should be cut away with metal or aviation snips. Glue the metal patch in place

by dabbing roofing cement around the bottom and pressing firmly over the leaky area, then coat the edges of the patch with cement and smooth so the cement feathers out into the gutter area. If leaks are occurring around the joints, check to make sure the gutter isn't loose or uneven at the joint. If it is you'll probably need to adjust the nearest hanger(s) or, if these components are damaged or rusted, replace them. Once the gutters on each side are secure, then pipe roofing cement along the joint and smooth down. To prevent buildup of leaves and debris in the gutters, consider investing in gutter screens. These are placed over the top of the gutter runs and discourage larger debris from getting in. Gutter guards should be installed along the entire run. Prices vary depending on how much you need and the type or brand you need to buy, and of course, whether you install them yourself or hire a contractor to do it. ST

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