Seniors Today April 12th 2013 by Brandon Nickles

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April 12, 2013

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hen you are invited to Patti’s home, you are covered with wonder as to what to expect. It is always something special. This time was no different. Her living area had chairs, all set up to be filled with interesting people… some you knew and some you came to know before the evening was over. In the midst of this sat a quiet man with his guitar, waiting for everyone to say hello and be seated. It turned out to be folk singer, Dan Gibbin. Twenty-five visitors arrived to hear the newly recorded albums of Patti’s friend. Music is the language of this man who first recorded in early 2000. It is also the title of a song on his first CD. Music is so pleasing to the ear that we sometimes don’t realize that it is also very therapeutic to the soul. In a March edition of the AARP bulletin, there is an article that tells, in great detail, the advantages of music for learning how to communicate following a stroke and other illnesses. One of our wellknown ladies, Gabby Gifford, after recovering from a gunshot wound, re-learned how to communicate through singing. AARP touched on what those of us who are musically inclined have always known. Once we were performing in a chorus at a local nursing home. Most of the residents were seated to listen but from down the hall came a little lady who suffered from demen-

tia or Alzheimer’s. We were willing and able to help her to a seat but that wasn’t part of her plan. She came to the center of the chorus and stood with us throughout the performance. She was so dear and we loved having her, knowing that our voices had reached out in a special way to bring her.

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Whether played on piano, guitar, ukulele, flute, or any other instrument… whether a song is sung by a soloist that is a country singer, a folk singer or, whether a trio, quartet or chorus of any kind, the sound of music is far more than just pleasing to the ear. It has the power to heal. Before the evening was over, we came to know each other and to realize that the ‘hostess with the mostest’ knew how much we had in common. There were visitors from the Kooky Ukes, Company G, friends from church, and pals from Eustis who filled her home and spent a very pleasant evening listening… and sometimes joining in. ST

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What’s Happening Around Town… Kentucky Derby Ladies will don their best Derby hats to attend the annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser on May 4 with Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation. The Foundation will host a Derby fundraiser from 5-7 P.M. (post time 6:24 P.M.), Sat., May 5 at Vince Carter’s, 1250 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach. Door prizes also will be offered including two tickets to Disney. Tickets are $27. For reservations and more details, call the Foundation at 386-239-8215.

Daytona Beach Concert Band Plan to attend a fabulous concert directed by Gordon Russell on Sunday, April 14 at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, (corner of Wilmette and US 1) at 3 P.M. Enjoy a wide variety of music such as Americana, patriotic marches, movie favorites, and original pieces scored for the band—something for everyone. A $5 donation is suggested at the door.

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Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars you won’t want to miss during the month of April. Events include: What Is Your Primary Language Of Love? on Fri., April 12, 11 A.M.; Caregiver Support Group on Wed., April 17, 1:30 P.M.; and Ask The Nurse Program! on Fri., April 19 at 10:30 A.M. Please note: Parkinson’s Meeting on Wed., April 24 will meet this month at the Conference Center at Bethune Cookman University, 740 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach for this month at 2:30 P.M. Please RSVP to 386-226-9110.

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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.

Don’t miss the Daytona Beach Choral Society presentations: Music Through The Ages. The concerts will feature Handel, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and American traditions like Stephen Foster and Aaron Copland. There are two opportunities: Sun., April 14 at 3:30 P.M. at Coronado Community United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach and Friday, April 19 at 7 P.M. at Basilica of St. Paul, 317 Mullaly Street, Daytona Beach. A $10 donation is suggested at the door. For details call, 386-675-5185 or 386441-6542.

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You are invited to join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. There is no membership fee and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. The meeting will be held Wed., April 24 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Bruce Waters with Pacific Delight Tours 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.

Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., April 18; Sat., May 18; Thurs., June 13; and Sat., July 13 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-6773581, ext. 311.

Open Forum Educational Series

Adults with little or no computer experience can learn the basics during a series of free classes at the DeLand Regional Library, 123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 301 in April and May. All classes are at 1 P.M. Fridays in the library auditorium. Dates and topics are: April 19: Microsoft Office Word, part 1; April 26: Microsoft Office Word, part 2; May 3: Microsoft Office Word, part 3; May 17: Internet; May 24: Google; and May 31: Tech-savvy tips. Participants may bring wireless laptops. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Reservations are not required. For details, call 386-822-6430, ext. 20752.

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Make plans now to attend this community open forum educational series and enjoy a complementary lunch too! Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and HospiceCare, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast will host a seminar: Elder Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation: Know It When You See It And What To Do About It, with speakers attorney Scott Selis and Bill Tol on Thurs., April 18 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B. Call Bill Tol at 386586-4214 to RSVP.

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Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce its program on April 24 from 2:30–4:30 P.M. First, Aware In Care–a discussion on the unique needs of people with Parkinson’s disease who become hospitalized. The first 80 people to register and attend this event will receive a complimentary Aware In Care Kit. Then a Roundtable Group Discussion will follow—this will allow each individual with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers a forum to openly discuss any challenges or concerns they may have regarding their disease. Please Note: This program is being held at Bethune Cookman Universities’ Michael & Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement located at 740 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited— reservations for this event are required no later than Friday April, 22. For more information about this meeting or upcoming events or to RSVP, please contact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Support Group Neuropathy Support Group A Neuropathy Support Group now meets the 3rd Monday of every other month at 2 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 485 Turnbull Bay Road, New Smyrna Beach. For meeting dates, call Beth at 386-4287430 or Lynn at 386-423-4104. Grief Support Group There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Any one who has lost a loved one is welcome to attend the meetings. For more details, call 386-428-6458. Parkinson’s Support There is a Parkinson’s Support Group in Flagler County. They will meet the first Sunday of every other month at 3 P.M. at Florida Hospital—Flagler. For more information and meeting dates, call 386-445-3371.

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e learned as children that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. We also have heard that nothing is free. There’s always a catch. There’s always something expected by the party giving something free, even if it’s only a hope for future or additional business. The risks of attack to your credit and your financial stability, as well as outright theft of your money and property, have increased exponentially in recent years. It’s almost detrimental to give examples of scams, shams, and flimflams because one can become complacent when a somewhat different scam is presented. The types and variations of scams are everchanging. You need to watch for tell-tale signs, as opposed to specific fact patterns. It is likely that there are organized scammers all over the world, whose sole purpose is taking your money and property. Whereas we used to receive letters by snail mail from Nigeria and other countries, now we are accosted by e-mail, text messages, and other Internet-transmitted means, including viruses. You many be contacted by impostors posing as banks, lenders, buyers and sellers of real estate, credit card companies, credit agencies, friends, relatives, brokers, attorneys, lotteries, and many, many others. As we age, we must be aware of additional dangers, including dishonest care-

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I see people every day who have been taken for their money or have spent their money. Often they have lost their entire life savings. Many times they know and realize that it is too good to be true, but they fall for it anyway. Many get taken more than once, because once a scammer realizes the person is easy prey, they keep returning for more. It often seems surprising, but I can assure you that it happens all the time. There are a number of excellent articles throughout the Internet, including the Florida Attorney General’s website, (http://myfloridalegal.com) Life Lock’s website (http://www.lifelock.com/edu cation/), Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.sec.gov/investor/ pubs/cyberfraud.htm) and a number of other places. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, 386-615-9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelaw. com or www.pylelaw.com

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ial 911... What is Your Emergency? Now the questions begin in earnest, questions you probably can’t answer because you haven’t been invited into the private life of this neighbor who’s gasping for air and depending on you to save them. My experience with seniors in emergency situations began years ago with calls for assistance in the night; a knock on the door; a frantic plea for help when I had no medical training. GAG and I have taken people to emergency rooms where the personnel expect us to fill out essential information we don’t know. If you’ve been in a similar situation you know how helpless you feel. You want to help, but don’t really know how, and asking a person in the throes of crisis is a recipe for disaster. You know only what that person has shared and that may be little. Seniors are proud people, wary of trusting private information to strangers and sometimes even family members. It has a lot to do with the era in which we were raised, that Yankee independence, and not wanting to acknowledge that we’re getting older and might perhaps need help. Trust? There are so many stories about charlatans taking advantage of seniors and bilking them of their estate. Age has a way of processing our world image in the negative. Reason or excuse aside, seniors must allow someone; doctor, lawyer, minister, best friend, fishing buddy, to know the location of important papers, who needs to be contacted; where the keys to the car; to the house, to the elevator can be found. What medications do you take? What allergies do you have? How long have you worn a brace? Who are your doctors and what are their phone numbers? It is serious business to rescue someone who has not given written permission for that assistance. When my mother was in her 90’s, she still didn’t want to give the keys to her house to anyone. I finally convinced her that in case of emergency, the Fire Department would tear down her door. Always a person who took pride in their home, the thought of her house being ‘damaged’ convinced her and she reluctantly made a key available. Letting another person have the key to her home was a major trust issue, one over which she agonized. Beneath it all was the fact that a strong, proud woman had to admit a weakness. I have followed people home from the grocery store, watching to see if they entered the house without incident. Once I saw a gentleman fall at the passenger side of his car while his wife, unaware, was putting groceries in the trunk. Alarmed, I and an employee rushed over to them; got the man up and into the car offering to follow them home until they were safely inside the house. Unruffled, the woman said, as she leaned on her cane: ‘This happens all the

time.’ I respected their wishes but still followed them home and watched until the lights went dark in the garage. Other than illnesses and death notifications, I’ve had to assist people who have fallen or had difficulties extricating themselves from the bathroom. This is probably one of our most vulnerable locations where we definitely don’t want intrusion. However, incidents and accidents occur and our normal ability to function can be seriously compromised. We can’t plan accidents, but we can map our course of response.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Seniors who have telephones, cell or landline, often don’t hear the phone ringing and haven’t made a habit of checking for messages. Out-of-state family panics when calls aren’t returned. We seniors are on the slow end of the fast track. There are devices built for the hearing impaired and/or to accommodate other challenges. We may be a curmudgeonly, and not want anyone meddling with our business, but what’s worse? Letting someone know you’re okay or having the paramedics thump on your door? I understand the foolishness of being asked: ‘How are we today,?’ and the sting of being called, elderly, and the anger behind: ‘What made you think I can’t take care of myself?’ I love having a handsome young man open a door for me, but I hate the fact that it’s too heavy to open on my own. The reality is that we all need someone sometime from the day we enter this world until the day we tell it farewell. Humans are interdependent. Everyone should prepare an emergency list of names and numbers and medications taken; have it laminated and carry it in our billfold at all times. Thinking clearly is difficult in a crisis. Prepare ahead of time, while you’re calm, focused, and rational. Let the designated decision maker(s) know about the list, who’s on it, and why. Update it periodically as circumstances change. Aging has its challenges, but many can be avoided. Our wishes should be recorded and shared in a well-thought-out plan to eliminate worry and stress. Like the Boy Scout motto says: Be prepared! ST

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ow does your garden grow? It could be one that makes the neighbors green with envy if you turn for inspiration to America’s amazing public gardens. Here are ways public gardens can inspire: • Landscaping at public gardens can offer suggestions for designing a beautiful garden of any size with colorful combinations of plants in bloom. • Public gardens use efficient watering practices and have industry insight on responsible irrigation systems. Homeowners can learn how to irrigate their own gardens by exploring and consulting with a public garden. • Choosing native plants or plants that have adapted to the local environment can ensure that a garden will be healthy and require less water. Public gardens tend to have huge collections of native and adapted plants that homeowners can be assured will work in their own gardens. • Public gardens have a selection of plants that are right for a variety of seasons. Blooms can happen year-round if the appropriate types of plants or trees are selected. Keeping your garden beautiful can be easier once you see how public gardens arrange their collection. • Public gardens employ a diverse professional staff that specializes in horticulture, conservation, display, research and

At public gardens, homeowners can be inspired by the way the plants are displayed, coordinated and arranged. design. Many gardens offer workshops and programs for home gardeners. • Public gardens often host plant sales that feature unique plants, flowers, and trees, providing top-quality additions to residential gardens. Many public gardens have professional experts on hand to answer questions and libraries and bookstores that can educate home gardeners. Learn more by visiting some of our local public gardens this spring and be inspired. • Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens 950 Old Sugar Mill Road Port Orange, FL 32119 • Rockefeller Gardens Park 26 Riverside Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32176 • Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens 78 E. Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32176-6534 ST

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uring the past twenty years, Mimi Pacifico, Orange City, has been following her passion: seniors. Even before she was one, she was aware of the issues they faced, especially those living alone with no family support nearby. Seniors today are a unique group. They live longer, are better educated, are healthier with more disposable income to travel and enjoy life than generations that preceded them. They have more choices as to where to live, and how to spend their time and resources. Through her recentlypublished book—Reflect… Awaken… LIVE!—Pacifico shares her findings on ways in which seniors may continue to live active, productive lives. Retirement may be the happiest time in their lives. One of her concerns is that seniors understand that as they age they have not relinquished control of their lives to their families or professional caregivers. Making their wishes known and sharing these with family or caregivers gives them the freedom to live out their choices.

Senior Lifestyles, her column which has appeared in the local newspaper, introduced her readers to Volusia County seniors who have discovered that being active is very good for their physical, emotional, and mental health. Socialization prevents isolation which Mimi Pacifico robs the spirit of its vitality and zest for life. Learning to do something new stimulates the brain and keeps it healthy. Pacifico is an educator, having taught in public, vocational, and religious settings. Currently, she lives in a retirement community and continues to teach adults—many of whom are seniors. She is a widow, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Yes, she would agree: retirement is the best time of her life. ST

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their uses. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue—No. 202W, 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. Allow four weeks for delivery. Dear Dr. Donohue: In a prior column you advocated drinking a daily amount of water that would satisfy one's thirst, not a set amount of water as some people believe. I agree with you. However, when I travel to Colorado, I am urged to drink glass after glass of water to allay the effects of altitude. Do you think this is valid advice? —D.K. Answer: I do. Mountain air is dry. Altitude makes a person breathe more rapidly than normal. Fluid is lost from the lungs when a person breathes fast. You can become dehydrated if you don't increase your fluid intake. After a few days of acclimatization, you can ease off on your water intake. ST Write Dr. Donohue or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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s a Family and Consumer Sciences professional, I often get questions about household cleaning and the safety of the products we all use around the house. You may be looking for some more environmentally friendly cleaning solutions as you begin your spring cleaning. Today, people are increasingly concerned about the use of toxic chemicals in the home. Some commercial manufacturers are making less toxic cleaning products available. Look at the ingredient lists on the labels for plant-based products such as citrus or coconut. Other ingredients in enviro-friendly products are baking soda and vinegar. For many of your home cleaning chores, you might try making your own solutions. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: • Grease Buster–Make citrus vinegar using citrus peels (orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit). Cover the peels with white vinegar and let brew for four weeks. Shake or stir occasionally. Strain before using. Spray undiluted for grease buster on stovetops. • Furniture Polish–Mix 1⁄2 cup lemon juice and 1 cup olive oil. Apply a small amount to a soft cloth and distribute evenly using wide strokes. Leaves wood with a sheen and the lemon juice is a natural antibacterial agent. • Toilet Bowl Cleaner–Mix 2 parts borax with 1 part lemon juice. Scrub with brush and flush to rinse.

• Window Cleaner–Mix equal parts of lemon juice with water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe with paper towel or soft, white cloth. Leaves windows clean and streak free. If windows are extra dirty, add a couple drops of liquid detergent to spray bottle.

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant • Cutting Board Cleanser–After cleaning with soapy water, rub a slice of lemon across the surface to disinfect. • Garbage Disposal Freshener–Grind up any type of citrus peel in the unit to freshen. The scent of citrus will fill the air. Always keep safety in mind especially when making your own solutions. NEVER mix bleach and ammonia, DO NOT put a solution in an empty food container, and label the bottle so you know what it contains. Very Important—keep all cleaning products out of sight and out of reach of children and pets. Happy Cleaning! ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778. All Extension Service programs and information are free and open to the public.

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Q: I have a picture of John Glenn and two astronauts who were the first to land on the moon. It is a hologram from 1969. What is it worth? —Steve, Orlando, FL A: I found one of the holograms from 1969 at an online auction. It sold for $95 and included a clipped signature of Glenn's. *** Q: I have a cup and saucer with a golfer design of a man with clubs. It was made by Susie Cooper and is probably from the 1940s or '50s. Is this a keeper? I paid $10 for it. —Bob, Homestead, FL A: Susie Cooper was first affiliated with the A.E. Gray Pottery Company in Henley, England, during the early 1920s. Eventually, she was offered space at Crown Works in Burslem, and it was there that she really established her reputation. During the 1960s, she was chief designer for the Wedgwood group. In 1979, she received the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honors List.

After a search, I found several cup and saucers designed by Cooper similar to the set you have, mostly priced in the $90 to $150 range. Keeper, I'd say. Q: I have several series of books for children and would like to find out how much they might be worth. They include several volumes in the Little Prudy series from the 1890s. —Doris, Alton, IL A: I checked with several used- and rare-book dealers, and they seem to agree that most of the titles in the Little Prudy series sell in the $10 to $25 range depending on condition and rarity. *** Q: I found a blank wedding certificate in the attic from the Victorian era. Is there any value to it? —Ella, Aurora, IL A: Although the copy of the certificate you sent me is ornate and interesting, it would more than likely sell in a shop for about $25. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Section B April 12, 2013 Tails From The Front re you a pet lover looking for a new way to make a difference? Maybe you are unable to have pets at home but still love animals, or perhaps you have some free time to occupy. Becoming a volunteer at a local animal shelter could be the perfect fit for you. Volunteers are crucial to the survival of most animal shelters. Non-profit animal shelters like Halifax Humane Society would not have the ability to provide the numerous services they offer if not for the help and support volunteers deliver. Helping at an animal shelter leaves volunteers with a sense of satisfaction, and many volunteers make new

friends of both the two and four-legged variety.Younger volunteers also learn new skills and expertise that could help steer them toward a future career. With its newly created Volunteer 2.0 curriculum, Halifax Humane Society now offers an extensive range of opportunities to fit the many talents of our volunteers and the variety of experiences they are seeking. The program is modeled after the college experience, with volunteers starting out at a basic level, and then branching further into more advanced areas that fit an individuals knowledge and abilities. All volunteers start out with the introductory HHS 101 course. From there, they

can learn more about dog and/or cat handling, administrative tasks, and more. As they advance, they can become involved with the Meet Your Match program, veterinary assistance, foster care, and much more. At HHS, volunteers choose the path they want to take for their experience. There are options for everyone in the HHS volunteer program, and the new curriculum encourages volunteers to contribute with their own unique talents. Halifax Humane Society could not survive without the help of its wonderful volunteers, and the hope is that the new program will further enrich the experience for everyone involved. To join the HHS volunteer staff, or to learn

If you would like to adopt these or any of the other adorable pets, contact the Halifax Humane Society at 2364 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124. They are open Monday thru Saturday from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-274-4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Chicken Soup For The S oul A Birthday Surprise

y husband was recovering in the hospital from cancer surgery, so he hadn't been able to work for some time. With seven children to provide for, there wasn't any money left in my budget to buy a birthday gift for my son's ninth birthday. The night before, I laid in bed trying to decide how I should spend my last five dollars. My public assistance check wouldn't arrive in time. “God,” I prayed, “I can either buy ice cream and ingredients for a birthday cake, or put gas in the car to visit my husband in the hospital. Help me know what to do.” I wanted so much for our little boy to have a nice birthday, but in my heart I knew the money needed to be spent on gas. I closed my eyes and placed my trust in God. A feeling of peace settled over me, and I drifted off to sleep. Early the next morning the ringing phone woke me. Fearing it might be the hospital calling, I rushed to answer it. An unfamiliar woman's voice asked: “Can you use any ice cream at your house? I know you have a large family, and my husband just brought home gallons of ice

cream a local store was about to discard, and we can't possibly use it all.” The caller, a casual acquaintance who lived several blocks away, knew nothing about my husband's illness or that it was my son's birthday. I burst into tears and told her my dilemma. After assuring me that my son would have ice cream for his birthday, she added: “I just finished a class in cake decorating and would love to try out my new skill. You go to the hospital and visit your husband. I'll drop by later with the ice cream and cake.” I spent the five dollars on gas and drove to the hospital, where I was surprised to see my husband at the door. “The doctor discharged me!” he exclaimed. “I'm going home!” When we walked into the house, the children squealed with delight and ran to their dad. They were so happy to have him home. The excited birthday boy rushed to us. “Look! I have a Snoopy birthday cake!” Then he opened the freezer, took out a gallon of ice cream and the celebration began. What a wonderful celebration! ST Visit the Chicken Soup For The Soul website: www.chickensoup.com

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uch of what we think we know about Lee Marvin is gleaned from his toughguy film roles. Some of his performances remain as chilling as when they were first released. For example, who could forget Marvin in John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, the brutality of The Big Red One and his impressive turn in the iconic The Dirty Dozen. Then there's his Oscarwinning dual role in Cat Ballou. Although his work helped establish Marvin as one of the industry's most impressive actors, not much has been revealed about his personal life, even his combat experiences as a Marine during World War II. What makes this new biography so intriguing is that author Dwayne Epstein researched Marvin for several years, interviewing dozens of members of the acting profession in addition to his closest friends and family members, and obtaining many details. The result is a balanced book with even more depth than the previous full-length biography

of Marvin, which was published before his death in 1987 at age 63. According to Epstein, more than 100 people were interviewed for this project. Two standouts include Lee's brother, Robert, and the actor's first wife, Betty. Others who offered insight include actors Angie Dickinson and Jack Palance, and directors John Frankenheimer and Stanley Kramer. A critic for The New York Times nicknamed Marvin The Merchant Of Menace after seeing him shoot a scene in The Big Heat. This film was notable for the scene where Marvin's character tosses a pot of scalding coffee into Gloria Grahame's face. It was only a supporting role, but the actor left his indelible mark on the final product. Ironically, it wasn't feature films that made Marvin a household name, but a TV series, M Squad, which debuted in 1957. Point Blank is a rollicking narrative that comes as close to the authentic Marvin as we are apt to get. ST

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Presented by Scott Selis of Chiumento Selis Dwyer, P.L., and Bill Tol, Florida Hospital Flagler and HospiceCare Foundations, this program is designed to be an overview of issues we all may face as senior citizens or care givers. This seminar is about knowledge and resources available that will help you formulate a process to make sure you protect those closest to you.

This Seminar is part of the Community Open Forum series hosted at Florida Hospital Flagler by the Foundation. For more information or to RSVP, contact Bill Tol at (386) 586-4214 or Bill.Tol@fhms.org

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Moments In Time The History Channel

On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on horseback from Boston to warn leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British troops were marching on Concord on a mission to confiscate the Massachusetts militia arsenal and capture Adams and Hancock.

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On April 21, 1930, a fire at an Ohio prison kills 320 inmates, some of whom burn to death when they are not unlocked from their cells. The prison, built to hold 1,500 people, housed 4,300 prisoners at the time of the fire.

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On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang is officially unveiled by Henry Ford II at the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. That same day, the new car also debuted in Ford showrooms across America, and almost 22,000 Mustangs were immediately snapped up by buyers. Ford sold more than 400,000 Mustangs in its first year. On April 20, 1971, the Pentagon releases figures confirming that fragging is on the rise in Vietnam, with hundreds of reported incidents. Fragging was a slang term used to describe U.S. military personnel tossing a fragmentation hand grenade (hence the term fragging) to kill or wound or a fellow soldier, usually a superior officer or NCO. ST

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Questions: Who released the 1960 song Wild One? What about the 1964 song by the same name? Name the singer-songwriter who released Take These Chains From My Heart in 1953. Which artist released the same song exactly 10 years later? What was the song Rasputin about? Name the group that released Have You Ever Seen The Rain? in 1970.

Answers: 1. The 1960 single was released by Bobby Rydell. The 1964 version, a completely different song, was released by Martha And The Vandellas. 2. Hank Williams, who had his last No. 1 country hit with the song. In 1963, Ray Charles took it to No. 8. 3. Released in 1978 by Boney M, the song was a Euro disco hit about Rasputin, the adviser of Russian Tsar Nicholas II. 4. Creedence Clearwater Revival. ST

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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Senior Service Line Start Planning For Warmer Weather by Matilda Charles

t was a bad winter in many parts of the country. Flooding, snow, storms—we've had it all. Spring and summer are coming! We need to start planning now to take advantage of all the warmer weather we'll get. Are you a gardener? Whether you plant flowers in pots outside your door, or have a full garden in the yard, or grow vegetables in the community garden, now is the time to start planning. Check your local area for gardening classes, even if your efforts are going to be on the small scale. If you have a plot in a community garden, it often will have classes to let you know the condition of the soil this year and what additives you'll need to apply. Those classes are where you'll find willing volunteers to help with weeding as the season goes on, if you can't do it all yourself. If you're going to want to join a walking group, investigate now. In some areas, senior centers host walking tours around town or through the woods.

For daily exercise, talk with neighbors and friends to see what you can put together. Check your gear: Are your walking shoes good for another year? Do you have a hat and sunglasses? Once you get a group together, brainstorm for additional activities you can do. Once-a-week croquet in the park? Bowling? Berry picking? Painting birdhouses for the land trust? Baking pies for the food bank? If you live in a college town, all those students will go home for the summer and leave many of their volunteer tasks undone. Where can you pitch in? Enjoy your planning! 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 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply @gmail.com

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Q: My neighbor walks his dog every day, and routinely allows his beloved pet to eliminate on my front lawn. He almost never picks up the dog's droppings—it's something I'm left to do when I get home from work. When I confronted him about it, he said that he was doing me a favor because the droppings will fertilize my lawn. How can I get him to stop? —Carlos G., Phoenix A: It sounds like you've talked to him already about it, and gotten a pretty unapologetic answer. For the record —and you probably know this already —dog droppings and urine are not good lawn fertilizer; they can cause dead spots or yellowed grass. Many cities have ordinances about picking up after dogs; some will issue tickets to pet owners who are caught in the act of not cleaning up. In other municipalities, enforcement varies. At any rate, don't get confrontational or pick a fight. Ask him politely one more time to stop leaving dog drop-

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pings in your yard. If he doesn't stop, check your options. If you belong to a homeowners association, check its rules or bylaws regarding pets. Check with your city's animal control office or visit its webpage to learn what recourse you have in stopping the daily visits. Causing a nuisance like letting one's dog soil a neighbor's yard is generally frowned upon. I have a feeling the law will be on your side with this. Stay calm, do your homework, and you should be able to resolve this little dispute. ST Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Pet Care Dog Scratches Herself Raw by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: My mother's dog Berry has been scratching and itching at her back legs and stomach for weeks now. I put a monthly flea treatment on her regularly, and I can't see any fleas. Why is she itching? Some of the areas are looking very raw. —Barbara in Tampa, FL

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Dear Barbara: Topical flea treatments are pretty effective for pets, but double-check that Berry does not have fleas. Rather than trying to spot the fastmoving critters, look for tiny flecks of brown-black dust in her fur or on her skin. These are flea droppings, and seeing them means there's an infestation. If you spot evidence of fleas, find out what dosage of the topical flea treatment is being given. These are typically sold in packages that specify the type of pet (cat or dog) and its weight range. Large dogs need a different dose than small dogs or cats. If there is no evidence of fleas, or if Berry is getting the correct dosage for her weight, take her to the veterinarian

for a closer look at her skin. She may have an allergy—either to something in her environment, to a medication she's taking, or to a food she's eating. She could have a parasitic infection other than fleas, or she could have another skin ailment. Her vet can check for a number of possibilities, and can prescribe medication to ease the itching. Treatment might include cortisone, which should be used for only a limited time, if possible. ST Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice, visit www.pawscorner.com

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Rumors of a change in the workplace could make you uneasy about going ahead with implementing your ideas. Ignore the talk and proceed as planned. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Everyone has an opinion on how to handle a recent business suggestion. Thank them for their advice. Then go ahead and follow your own fine instincts. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While home is your main focus this week, new issues in the workplace need your attention as well. Take things step by step. Pressures ease in time for weekend fun. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be less rigid when handling a relationship problem. You believe you're in the right. Open your mind to the possibilities of facts you're currently not aware of. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas run at a hectic pace throughout much of the week. By the weekend, the Lions' Dens become a purrrfect place for you Fine Felines to relax in. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Change is favored early in the week. This should make it easier for you to reassess your plans for handling a troubling professional relationship.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A suggestion from a colleague could give your professional project that long-needed boost. Meanwhile, someone close to you still needs your emotional support. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Before complying with a colleague's request, check to see that the action benefits all, not just one person's agenda. Continue firming up those travel plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your social life is on the upswing, and the only problem is deciding which invitations to accept. Enjoy yourself before settling down for work next week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) With your creative aspects on high, you might want to restart your work on that project you put aside. Your efforts will bring a surge in your self-esteem. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) While you're generous with others, be sure you're not overlooking your own needs. Take time to assess your situation and make adjustments where necessary. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Being applauded for your achievement is great. Watch out that you don't start acting like a star. It could lose your valuable support with your next project. ST

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'm very disappointed, and I can only imagine how Sen. Susan Collins feels. Last year, the senator from Maine asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to investigate the use of Agent Orange and other chemicals at training base Gagetown in New Brunswick, Canada. Over the years, many American service personnel, specifically National Guard and Reservists, did training at that location. Collins asked for an investigation to determine whether veterans were exposed to toxic herbicide and defoliant chemicals between 1956 and 1986. While the U.S. apparently sprayed only between 1966 and 1967, the Canadians had been spraying for decades, likely from 1956 to 2004. The Department of Health and Human Services sent Collins a letter in July 2012 saying that the CDC and ASTDR had concerns about Gagetown and would be sending away for documents from the Environmental Protection

Agency, the Consumer Produce Safety Commission and the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health as part of a thorough investigation of the Agent Orange situation. The report from the CDC came back recently. What it actually did—and this is what disturbs Senator Collins—is review the 2007 Canadian report. It didn't do its own research, and it apparently didn't talk to medical personnel who are treating the veterans who have illnesses that could well be tied to the time they spent at Gagetown. The CDC's determination: Americans who trained there “suffered no health risks from exposure to Agent Orange and other chemicals.” The ATSDR requested documents from the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, and seems to believe it got complete reports. I wonder if it's checked the copies of original documents at www.agentorangecanada.com ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

Should You Split Your Accounts? NAPSA

eeping cash at your local bank is probably costing you more than you think. In today’s financial climate, finding safety and growth for your savings is more important than ever. That’s why it’s surprising that many people still keep their checking and savings accounts at the same institution. Chances are, they’re not getting the interest they deserve. Most banks don’t focus on your savings. Though they’re more than happy to accept your deposits, the national average interest rate is only 0.45 percent on savings accounts, which doesn’t even keep up with inflation. Banking On Inertia Switching your bank accounts can be a headache. Most people don’t realize how many savings options they have, or that their money could earn higher interest elsewhere. By doing a little homework, consumers can find superior options through Internet banks. Internet Banks Change The Game Today, a growing number of consumers are taking advantage of a variety of interest rates offered by Internet banks and the relative ease of moving cash for savings online. Without the need for brick-and-mortar real estate, these institutions have a lower cost structure, and they can pay you a better interest rate. Internet banks are also insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, and

they generally charge no fees. You get more interest without sacrificing safety—and it doesn’t cost you anything. Time To Upgrade Your Savings We all know that moving a checking account is a headache, especially when all your other banking services—bill pay, direct deposit, etc.—are linked to it. “Our suggestion is to keep your day-today cash where it is, but take your long-term savings to an Internet savings partner,” explains Raymond J. Quinlan, executive vice president, Banking at CIT Group. “Whether you open a savings account or buy a CD that pays a fixed rate of interest for a set period of time, you’ll find both safety and growth. You’ll earn better interest and enjoy FDIC protection,” he adds. The choice of a CD or a savings account depends on your situation. If you’re not sure when you’ll need your money, a savings account allows you to make withdrawals without penalty at any time. If you are looking for a longer-term savings vehicle, however, then you’ll want a CD’s greater return. Evaluate Your Options And Find The Right Savings Partner Breaking up may be hard to do, but when it comes to checking and savings, breaking up is a smart move. So look around. Evaluate your options. Choose a savings partner, not just a bank, to meet your long-term goals. ST

Perfect Memory

took a trip back in time this past weekend and visited one of my favorite places as a kid growing up. No, it wasn’t an amusement park. It was an old farmhouse in South Georgia. I was surprised that the old house was still standing. The front porch was missing a couple of pillars and most of the windows were broken out. The back porch must have fallen off years ago, because only a few of the boards were left precariously clinging to the back of the house. The trees and vines have covered most of the old house and if you didn’t know where the house was located, you would have been hard-pressed to see it from the road—which is only about 30 feet away. The last time I stood in that old house was probably 44 years ago—I would have been six or seven years old. What made that house so important to me as a child was not the house itself, but the people who lived in it. They were my Uncle Cratus Henderson’s (he was married to my Dad’s sister) parents, Grandpa and Grandma Henderson. My dad had known the couple when he was growing up and he considered them part of our family. Since both sets of my grandparents had died before I was born, they were the only grandparents I ever knew. I did not realize until I was nearly grown that we really were not blood kin. I can remember many early Sunday morning treks when I was young, watching the sunrise over the South Georgia peanut fields on the way to Grandpa and Grandma Henderson’s house. If I had been given the choice then of a trip to Disney World or the Henderson’s, I would have easily chosen a trip to the Hendersons. Especially, since I grew up in the city and they had open fields and big barns for a city slicker like me to investigate. The old house that they lived in was on a plantation where Grandpa Henderson worked for many years as a farm manager. The people who owned the plantation had let the old couple stay there even after he was unable to work. Grandpa and Grandma Henderson were the salt of the earth kind of couple. He was tall and lanky; she was short and petite. The two of them had a weather-worn, frontier look—he with his overalls and cap, she with a checkered dress and apron. They were very much an ‘American Gothic,’ couple. My brother and I loved that old couple and I often think about the good times we had at their house. To go back to where they lived had been something I wanted to do for a long time. I walked the short distance through the woods and stood at the front porch. Since the steps had long rotted away, I had to climb up on the old wide-board porch. The front door was ajar from the last visitor to the old house, so I pushed the door open and stepped into the now decaying house. Stepping through that door brought back a flood of old memories. I remember the house as being big and rambling with many interesting cubbyholes for a seven-year-old boy to hide.

Now it seemed so small. I couldn’t help but hurry through the living and dining rooms, not because they were empty and bare, but the room I really wanted to see was the back bedroom. It was in that bedroom where Grandpa had read my brother and me his poems, drew pictures of flowers and horses for us, and told us many stories. He loved to tell

Winding Roads … by Byron Spires

stories and his best stories were about the times when he was a young, ‘whipper-snapper,’ as he would say. His childhood had been a time before cars or planes, or even radios and TVs. Both Grandpa and Grandma Henderson were born in the early 1880s. To listen to him tell his stories was like taking a time machine back to a long lost era. The stories he told us about his childhood adventures rivaled anything Huckleberry Finn ever did. His way with words made every sentence he spoke dangle with excitement. We could sit and listen to Grandpa’s stories for hours, that was no small task for two energetic young boys. I stood silently in that old bedroom for a few moments looking at the clapboard walls now dark with age and staring at the window where the late afternoon sunlight peeked through the broken glass. The light cast a dust-filled shadow on an old rusty metal bed frame stretched across the floor. I could almost smell Grandpa’s pipe when I stood in front of the old fireplace. I wish I could have seen him one more time tapping his ashes into the smoldering fire. I knew where each piece of furniture had sat in that room. Especially, the two old wooden rocking chairs. It was rocking in those chairs that my mental images of Grandpa and Grandma are forever etched. The kitchen was my next stop and it too looked so small, the best food in the world came off the old wood-burning stove that had once stood in a now vacant corner. The ghosts of many meals were in that room, what I would give for one of Grandma’s banana puddings again. I had spent many hours crawling around the old barns and corncrib of the plantation as a youngster. I was amazed that the old corncrib and tractor shed were still standing. When it was time to go home I turned the car around and headed south with a little tug in my heart and a slight lump in my throat. After a few miles, I had a revelation of sorts. I had not seen a bathroom in the old house, because it didn’t have one. So much for my perfect memory. You would think with all of the other details I remembered I would have remembered an outhouse of all things, especially since being raised in the city. I mean, how often did a city slicker kid like me get to use an outhouse? ST

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A Gardener’s Attitude

ita West wrote, “The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never satisfied. They always look forward to doing better than they have done before.” How true, and what an attitude to transfer over to our regular daily-ness. Each year I try at least one new vegetable in my garden—usually several. The one thought that always comes to me when I am clearing my garden is, “I believe I can do a lot better next year.” All kinds of ideas for improvement come to mind. Gardening generates in me a perpetual excitement. I read Organic Gardening Magazine every other month and make notes of ideas of other gardeners. I can hardly wait until the next season to try them. Part of the excitement is being a part of creating life. As we walk among our plants, as caretaker and nurturer, we can’t help but experience an aura of power. Why not look at every project in our life this way? We have the same kind of power to impact any project or regular life activity as we have in the garden. We just don’t allow ourselves to fully sense and activate that power. Just be a gardener all the time!

The sight of some people can create anxiety. I had a sadistic cousin so I have never put his picture in my mandala book. If the mere sight of someone creates anxiety in you, leave them out. Concentrate on those who give you the most ‘juice.’ One of my favorites is my nephew who has severe mental limitations. He is wide open love. His smile can rocket me straight into an alpha state.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts

Go through those drawers with disorganized stacks of old pictures and pick out those which create good feelings in your heart and mind. Just paste them in pages in a notebook. You may want write out a few love thoughts to the people you paste in. Don’t let anyone tell you meditation is some kind of teeth-grinding ritual and hard to learn. It’s as simple as watching birds, or anything you enjoy, and as close as that drawer full of pictures. ST

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