April 20, 2018 issue

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The Sound Of “Glip” elemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet.

A customary sound that one hears when answering some of the telemarketing calls is “glip.” It could be a sound that is telling the caller that you’re next in line to talk to … or it could be a new way of obtaining information. That’s a definite clue that someone is on the other end of the line that you didn’t expect to be calling. When I hear a ‘glip; I hang us immediately.

The strangest telemarketing call that came across my line was at 4:15 A.M. When a call wakes you up that early, you answer with dread that someone you know is hurt.

So you jump out of bed and answer only to find that it is a telemarketing call from a health service company. Surely that kind of call must have come from a different time zone.

The messages from people I know versus someone calling who wants to sell or convince me of something number about one in ten.

I have a FAX on my phone and it regularly prints out all calls received. I have about 20 sheets of calls and if I ever find the time, maybe I will check them out.

Another thing that is happening with regularity is the receipt of mail that isn’t a bill, a birthday card, or a message from a friend. Most now goes in the garbage can.

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden Then there are the television shows sharing 50 percent of their time with commercials. I counted 15 commercials at one interval during a show I wanted to watch.

Sure, I know all of these things must be necessary. I just have memories of another time.

Now we hear that Facebook is not the place to be. It is so cute when you see your face along with someone else and a message telling you how long you have been friends on facebook. Sometimes it is a friend, sometimes not so much.

Some areas have implemented Do Not Call lists through legislation; telemarketers are restricted from initiating contact with consumers.

Remember the early telephones? We knew we could call Aunt Minnie in Bluefield but it would be expensive. In order to not spend too much time or money on the call, we would make a brief note of what to say with no time spent on small talk.

Remember, if you break an ankle racing to answer the telephone, you’re the one who pays the medical bill. Take your time getting there.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today Newspaper.

Antiques Floral Platter pring brings flowers, and lately designers are using more floral prints than usual for fabrics and designs. A picture of a plant as a decoration on dinnerware is an old idea going back to at least the 1600s. In 1761, an Encyclopedia Of Danish Flowers (Flora Danica) was commissioned by King Frederik V Of Denmark. Thousands of handcolored illustrations from engraved copper plates were made that accurately showed the wild flowers and plants. It was not completed until 1874, but some of the drawings were used to decorate a banquet service in 1790.

The first Flora Danica dinner set of 1,802 pieces was made for King Christian VII to give as a gift to Empress Catherine II of Russia. It is said it was to make up for not helping the Russians in their war with Sweden. Catherine the Great died before the set was finished, so it stayed in Denmark. The remaining 1,530 pieces belong to Queen Margethe II, and some have been used for special occasions.

You can still buy new dishes from the Royal Copenhagen factory or old ones at antiques shops and auctions. It is said to be the only 18th-century set that is still being made. Each piece has a single plant pictured as the decoration. Dishes can be ordered with the preferred plant.

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A Flora Danica platter recently sold for almost $1,000. It was decorated with Verbascum Thapsiforme Beuspidatum Shad.

We call it a mullein or velvet plant. The tall yellow flowers are used in herbal medicine. Today there are more than 300 varieties of mullein, and more are being propagated to get more flowers, shorter flower stalks, and other changes. If you own a Flora Danica piece, be very careful.

Even a tiny chip in the notched edge can lower the price by half or more. *** Q: I bought a pretty Belleek creamer and sugar bowl decorated with a yellow ribbon and bow back in the 1960s. The marks has a circle R over a harp and the words Belleek, Ireland, and Deanta In Eirinn, Reg. No. 0857. The sugar bowl has a green mark and the creamer a black mark. Why are the marks different colors?

A: The black mark with the words Deanta in Eirinn was used from 1926 to 1946.

The green mark that is the same, except for the color, was used from 1946 to 1955. A sugar and creamer pair usually have the same marks since they were bought at the same time. Belleek made some patterns for many years, and you may have a replacement for a broken piece.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

PACE Meeting

Travel Group

The PACE (Professionals Advocating for Community Education) meeting has been rescheduled for June. For questions and more details, please call Nicolle at 386.864.5918.

Odyssey travel group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations. They plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just a few other people, or in a large group.

There is no fee or commitment. You can attend any or all meetings, and the same goes for their adventures. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 25 at 10 A.M. at the Roost Restaurant in the Crane Lakes Gated Community, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange with guest speaker, Jennifer Reynolds, CTIE Director of Sales, Florida for C.I.E. Tours International. Please RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula@odysseytravel.com

Lunch Bunch Come enjoy a great meal with Chef Steve! Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday thru May 24 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. RSVP must be made the Tuesday prior. Call the Senior Ministry office at 386.677.6080.

Caregiver’s Days First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a 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 Sat., May 19; Thurs., Jun. 28; and Sat. July 14 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060. This is a great way to take a break and know your loved one is being cared for.

Mutt Strut 2018 The event takes place on Saturday, April 28, 8 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. This annual 5K Fun Run/ Walk-a-thon is held on the World's Most Famous Beach in which dogs are invited to join in the festivities. The only day of the year they are allowed on Daytona Beach! 5K Fun Run/ Walk-athon Registration Package is $25. Package includes a 2018 event t-shirt, a raffle ticket, and one drink ticket. Enjoy the Mutt marketplace, music, and activities.

Travel Budget Local travel agent Lauren Morris will explain how to stick to a budget without sacrificing exciting experiences at 2 P.M., Friday, April 27 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.

322.5152, option 4.

Love Whole Foods Customer Appreciation Day Join Love Whole Foods for Customer Appreciation Days celebrated on Saturday, April 21 at the Ormond Beach store and Saturday, April 28 at the Port Orange store. (See ad page 20.) The days will be devoted to sampling, special promos, and free raffles. Love’s way to say thank you for thier customer years of support.

Cut Cable Cord Learn how to cut the cable cord with new options available to stream television, many people save money each month by canceling their cable subscription. Doug Holton will explain what you need to start streaming television Sunday, April 22, 2 P.M. at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Reservations are not required.

For more information, please call the library at 386.424.2910.

Money Mistakes Andrew Schorr will discuss the most common mistakes retirees make with their finances and how to avoid them during free presentations at five branches of the Volusia County Library system.

• 2 P.M., Sun., April 22 at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 East Howry Ave., DeLand • 2 P.M., Mon., April 23, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 South Beach St., Ormond Beach • 2 P.M., Tues., April 24, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona • 2 P.M., Wed., April 25, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach • 2 P.M., Thurs., April 26, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange Shore, a wealth adviser with the RLK Advisory Group, will also offer tips to stretch your retirement dollars. Topics will include investment fees, historical market trends, life expectancy, annuity considerations, and long-term care

Holly Hill Museum Come celebrate the Holly Hill History Museum's 6th Anniversary on April 24 at 1066 Ridgewood Avenue from 4–6 P.M. Refreshments provided. Guest are invited bring any pictures or artifacts of Holly Hill to show. For details, call the Museum at 386.252.2339.

Making Choices For The Health Of It! Bishop’s Glen will host a Senior Lifestyle Fair on April 27, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Over 40 vendors will be offering health and financial planning information, health screenings, demonstrations, complimentary food, gifts, and door prizes. Join us for a guided tour of the 25 acre Bishop’s Glen campus. We will be entertained by the nostalgic sounds from The Pitch Pipers Quartet, a Barbershop style singing group. The event will be held at 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill. Please call Jessica Pettit for more information at 386.226.9110.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Tues., May 1 or June 5 at 6 P.M.; or Wed., May 2 or June 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or pau lettereedasb@gmail.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Avoid Computer Scams An officer from the DeLand Police Department will offer tips to improve your cybersecurity and avoid computer scams at 10 A.M. Friday, April 27, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 East Howry Ave. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386.

822.6430, ext. 20762.

Support Groups Breast Cancer Support Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast cancer patients and survivors are invited to join a support group at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast on the second Monday of every month at 3:30 P.M. You may be in need of information, resources, and support to meet the challenges you are facing. For more information, call 386.231.4000.

Man To Man

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 comfortable setting for 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, FL 32164. Registration is not required. For information, call 386.586.2065.

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Art In The Park—May 5-6 Special to Seniors Today he 46th Annual Art In The Park will be held in Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, May 5, 10 A.M.–5 P.M. and Sunday, May 6, 10 A.M.–4 P.M. Thousands of people attended last year’s two-day event which was sold out with 100 artists and crafters, entertainment, and food vendors.

Art and crafts will be judged. A single award of $1500 will be for Best in Show in the Fine Arts category. The winner will be featured on the main stage in Rockefeller Gardens in 2019.

Additional judging will include 1st Place $400, 2nd Place $300, Merit Award $200, and Honorable Mention $100 and will be awarded to four (4) fine artists and four (4) crafters.

Returning for the third year will be the Girl Scouts Art Exhibit presented

by Sunrise Community. The display will be inside The Casements and will feature several hundred multimedia pieces by 5-18 year old girls from Volusia County and Central Florida. This impressive show of creativity will host 6 categories to include photography, painting, drawing, sculpting, textiles, and collage. A fashion show and awards

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presentation begins at 3 P.M. on Sunday, May 6. The Girl Scouts will also be in the Free Kids’ Craft Zone located on the North Lawn, in the food and entertainment area.

Kids are invited to come and make a special gift for Mother’s Day. Free parking is available at The Casements and Fortunato Park. Rockefeller Gardens is located at 26 Riverside Drive, in front of The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, at the southeast corner of the Granada Bridge.

For additional information, please call 386.676.3241 or visit www.or mondbeach.org

Flashback Bop Doo-Wopp

by Mick Harper 1. Name the group that released It Only Takes A Minute.

2. Which vocal group released albums entitled Bop Doo-Wopp and Vocalese in the same year.

3. Who wrote and released Put A Little Love In Your Heart?

4. Which female artist first recorded Walkin' After Midnight, and when?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama, Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go.

Answers 1. Tavares, in 1975. The song went to No. 10 on the pop charts but disco was another story: It stayed at No. 2 for five weeks.

2. The Manhattan Transfer, in 1984. Vocalese netted 12 Grammy nominations, second only to the Thriller album by Michael Jackson.

3. Jackie DeShannon, in 1969. Annie Lennox and Al Green covered the song in 1988 for the film Scrooged.

4. Patsy Cline, in 1957, after appearing on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts TV show.

5. Kokomo, by the Beach Boys, in 1988.

The group recorded the song just in time for the release of the film Cocktail, and it was included in the soundtrack. Kokomo was nominated for a Grammy that year.

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On Becoming 80… Again ears ago, Peggy wrote a column about Becoming 80. She was in her late 30s at the time. Enough said.

It was a projection about all the crazy, fun things she’d do and blame it on becoming 80. Well guess what, now we are actually 80 and starting down the road of the 10 years toward the 90s. So I’m considering my thoughts on Becoming 80 and this time for real.

Recently, a friend who is already in her 80s said that it had occurred to her that she was old enough to die. That sounds strange but I know what she was saying. I too have had that experience. I’ve already outlived some of my peers and am experiencing the death of others… something young people never consider. These experiences are affecting my thinking.

Many of you who read this column know exactly what I am talking about.

Life has stages and the beginning and ending stages are most easily defined.

When I was a kid my father kept a small notebook in which he pasted the death notices of his friends. The youth in me thought that to be a strange and morbid hobby. Now, the age in me more fully understands. He was keeping score of where he was in the game.

For the very young, ‘keeping score’ is fairly easy. There are recognizable markers and milestones. After birth comes sitting up, walking, teeth, speech, education, graduation, jobs, marriage, family, etc. You become so busy and so engrossed in each of these stages that you cease to think about what is happening around you. You are aging, thus moving closer to the ending. Then suddenly, you are past sixty, seventy, and into the 80’s.

Where did the time go? You had plans, lists, things you wanted to do… and some of them you experienced, but what about the other things still on the list. You begin to question how many of them were really all that important?

I am now in the stage of throwing out things I’ve been saving. Funny how they now seem so unnecessary. The same is true of life itself. I look back on things I stressed over and wonder why?! They were not really important.

Gloomy as it may sound at first, this final stage of life really can be a good experience. You are flooded with memories. Add an old picture album and the good memories come to the top. Obviously, there have been rough spots, but overall it’s been a good trip and the pleasure outweighs the pain by a large margin.

At the top of most folks list will likely be family. In my experience,

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

80 nothing trumps family. My birth family was custom-made for me. I had 5 older sisters and since I was 10 years the youngest, they claimed I was a spoiled, only child. Maybe so, but I didn’t know that. So I just enjoyed the circumstances.

My mother was insistent on my learning to respect others, be well-groomed and disciplined, and to take advantage of every opportunity to learn. She provided a myriad of opportunities so I might have many roads to travel as an adult.

My father was a good provider and a friend to everyone. He taught me to laugh, to share, and to have faith in tomorrow. He spent many hours with me as a child and as I grew, he taught me to work. I could not have had better parents.

As a young adult seeking independence, I made the usual mistakes. That never altered the love in our household. I recovered, grew, and attained success through constant guidance and encouragement.

Eventually, along came a wife and children—the crown of my very existence. I look back on those years with humility and great joy, and relish in every grandchild and great-grandchild.

The aches and pains come and go, the opportunities thin out, but the view from here is life giving. What a joy Peg and I share watching our family amble along their road of choices.

Being eighty is really not so bad after all and with a birthday looming, I won’t have much longer to consider it. I relish and reminisce in the victories, the shared laughter, the good time chatter of family and friends, the softening edges of forgiveness for our blunders. Life is golden, and maybe even more valuable from this perspective.

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Here’s An Idea Creamer Turning?

by JoAnn Derson

• Can't finish your income tax return on time? Get IRS Form 4868 to file for a six-month extension. By filing for an extension and making an estimated payment (if that applies to you), you'll save yourself the hassle of penalties and interest on balances owed.

If you are having trouble coming up with the payment, try applying for an installment payment plan. Get IRS Form 9465.

• Yes, you can add tea to your baked goods for a refined and interesting flavor. Try infusing melted butter with tea leaves and strain, or add fine tea directly to cookie recipes, particularly shortbread recipes. It looks and tastes wonderful, and what a complement to a steamy cuppa.

• “Get grease stains off a concrete driveway with kitty litter. Pour several cups of plain litter over the stain, and wait a couple of hours for it to soak up all the oil. Sweep up and remove the litter, then finish with a degreaser and the hose.”

—P.R. in Tennessee

• The fleck test for diner creamers: “If you see little flecks of white in your coffee, ask for a new cup and new creamer; it's starting to turn.”

—X.S. on the road • If you have water stains on your car's upholstery, use a can of carpet cleaner. It's spray and wipe without rinsing.

• Here's fun for kids. Secure slivers of bar soap in a small mesh bag (we use a cut piece of the bag onions come in). Tie it to the bath tap, and when you draw a bath, let the water run over the soap. It's a bubble bath!

Send your tips to Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or email JoAnn at letters.kfws@hearstsc.com

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Time To Get Ready, Florida

by Chip LaMarca lorida has now sustained 117 direct hits by hurricanes in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This is almost twice as many major storms as the runner-up state of Texas.

In fact, in Florida’s annual hurricane season, which runs from June through November, residents can anticipate tropical storm and hurricane warnings for all or parts of the state.

From the effects of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, to more recent Hurricanes Maria and Irma, we’ve been here before—and, sadly, know all too well the aftermath that comes with them.

Floridians typically expect the storms to hit somewhere along the Sunshine State’s 1,350-mile shoreline, but how prepared are their homes, offices, and other buildings to withstand the potential damage? Not very, it seems.

In a survey commissioned by the National Hurricane Survival Initiative, more than half of Floridians said they were caught unprepared in at least one way—ranging from lack of window protection to absence of an evacuation plan—leading up to Hurricane Irma’s detrimental landfall last year.

Busy hurricane seasons—such as that of 2017, which left Florida battered—are the “new normal,” says former FEMA Director Craig Fugate. Add to the fact that hurricanes leave states and local jurisdictions with billions in recovery costs and the result is debilitating for Florida.

In response, nearly a dozen organizations, including the FAIR Foundation, International Hurricane Research Center, National Emergency Management Association, and Salvation Army, have recently come together to launch Get Ready, Florida! —an awareness campaign to educate and encourage Floridians to take the necessary steps to protect their most valuable assets—their homes and families—in advance of the upcoming hurricane season.

The data tell us this proactive approach makes economic sense. Research by the FAIR Foundation shows that for every $1 invested in mitigation, the state avoids $4 or more in post-hurricane spending.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of April 23 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Rumors of a change in the workplace could make you a mite uneasy about going ahead with implementing your ideas. Best advice: Ignore the talk and proceed.

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 might believe you're in the right, but try to open your mind to the facts you're currently not aware of.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 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 (Aug. 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. Good luck.

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 that novel or painting 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 you valuable support with your next project.

ODYSSEY TRAVEL CLUB with your hosts, Julie Powers & Lucy Mennie

Our group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations.

We plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just a few other people, or in a large group. There is no fee or commitment. You can join us for any or all of our meetings, and the same goes for our adventures.

Our next meeting is:

Wednesday, April 25 at 10 A.M. Guest Speaker: Jennifer Reynolds, CTIE Director of Sales, Florida For C.I.E. Tours International At The Roost Restaurant in the Crane Lakes Gated Community 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange Please RSVP, 386-672-8113 or email Paula@odysseytravel.com Remember, travel is one of the best ways to keep learning and growing!

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Curious Life Of Marci Bell–18 t would be a day that would haunt Winding Marci all the days of her life. As she lay in the bed with her son Isaiah, Jr. Roads and napped she would be awakened

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by the voice of Dr. Wilhoit standing by her bedside.

She could tell by his voice as he spoke to her that something was terribly wrong.

“Marci I have some really bad news for you,” he told her.

She rose in her bed leaving Isaiah, Jr. laying by her side.

“I am making arrangements for you to go down to see your husband as we speak and the nurse will be here in a couple of minutes to get you and Isaiah, Jr.,” he continued.

He explained to Marci that Isaiah, Sr., was not going to live much longer and although she needed the bed rest, he felt it was more important that she be by his side.

The nurse came and helped Marci brush her hair and get ready for the ride down to the men’s ward.

Isaiah, Jr. woke up during all of Marci’s movement to get ready to be taken to his father and started to cry. “Don’t cry,” she told him, “we are going to see your daddy.”

She did not know how she would react when she saw Isaiah, Sr., she had not seen him since the baby was born and he had not seen his newborn son as well.

Dr. Wilhoit was standing at the men’s ward door when she arrived and took over pushing the wheelchair from the nurse. He bent over and whispered to her that her husband had occasional lucid moments, but was quiet most of the time drifting in and out of conciseness.

When she arrived at his bed side, she saw he was laying quiet. She could hear his labored breathing and see how blue his skin had become.

The sight of Isaiah, Sr. scared her and at first she was even afraid to touch him.

Dr. Wilhoit again whispered to her that she could hold his hand and touch him.

“He will know you are here by your touch and voice,” he said.

She reached out and slid her hand along the top of his hand which was stretched out on the bed by his side.

Dr. Wilhoit motioned for one of the nurses to come and hold the baby for Marci.

Marci stood and leaned over Isaiah, Sr. and kissed him on the forehead. His skin was balmy and she could feel with her touch that his temperature was very high.

The kiss had awakened something in Isaiah, Sr. and he opened his eyes.

He starred at Marci and spoke. As his dark blue eyes starred at her he struggled to speak, “are you my angel,” he asked her.

He had often called her his angel and she knew from his comment that he had recognized her.

“Yes, I am your angel,” she responded.

Marci asked for the baby to let his father see the face of his son and the nurse helped Isaiah, Sr. to partially sit up in the bed.

“Here is your son,” she said to him as she held Isaiah, Sr. where he could see him.

She saw the makings of a smile come across Isaiah, Sr.’s face.

Isaiah, Sr. would drift back and forth between being awake and conciseness for the next several hours.

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Dr. Wilhoit knew that the end was near.

He had seen pneumonia take the lives of many of his patients over the years. It was never an easy task to sit and watch someone die from such an ailment, especially a person as young as Isaiah, Sr. “I’m going to finish my rounds and come back by before I go to my office,” he told the head ward nurse. “Any changes please come get me,” he added. Marci sat and held Isaiah, Sr.’s hand and watched his face waiting on him to wake up.

When he would wake up he would talk about the farm and his parents and Marci as if he were back working. Other times he would talk about things that Marci knew nothing about. In one of his awakenings he told Marci that he had been in a great forest and was lost trying to get back to the farm and see her.

“I’ve searched for days to find a way out of these woods to get home,” he told her.

Cora Mae had stepped away when Marci had come in the ward, to give her some time alone with Isaiah, Sr. She walked to the other side of the bed and stood stroking Isaiah, Sr.’s hand.

Marci looked up and saw her and although there had been some bad times between them in the beginning, she knew that she was loved by the Dalton’s now and that is all that mattered for the moment.

“I have sent word home to bring Frank up here to see Isaiah and his grandson,” she said wanting to add that she had told the messenger that it would be his last opportunity to see Isaiah.

Frank was brought into the Men’s ward in a wheel chair shortly after Cora Mae had told Marci that he was coming. He was pushed up to the foot of the bed and left by the orderly.

Cora Mae went to him and kissed him on the forehead. “I’m glad you made it to the hospital,” she told him.

“Me too,” he said winching from the pain of the trip and the uncomfortable wheel chair.

Cora Mae went around to Marci’s side of the bed and asked if she could take Isaiah, Jr. to Frank. Marci handed Isaiah Jr, to her and went back to stroking Isaiah Sr.’s arm.

This was the first time that Frank had seen his only grandson. He was so distraught by the thought of watching his son die and holding his newborn grandson that he started to cry.

Cora Mae had only seen Frank cry at the loss of their children, but this would be the first time he cried in front of anyone other than her.

As the three of them stood by Isaiah, Sr.’s bed side the grief became almost unbearable as they watched him draw his final breath.

Like Dr. Wilhoit had expected Isaiah, Sr. just quit breathing. The nurses knew when it happened as well and although hardened over the years by so many deaths, several of them could not hold back the tears as they watched this family suffer through such a death.

To be continued...

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Humane Society Update Protecting Fido Against Dog Food Allergies

by Jane Williams For The Halifax Humane Society t is scary to think that our pet dog can suffer from everything from hair loss to severe itching, all because of one nasty condition: food allergies.

Dogs with allergies usually bite and scratch skin, causing irritation and inflammation that can lead to the development of bacterial infections. They can also have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, owing to the upsetting effect that foods can have on their gastrointestinal system. Although it can be alarming when your dog has these symptoms, there are simple ways that you can ensure everything is back to normal, and that your forever friend is happy and itch-free, and that his skin glows with health.

Foods That Can Stress Your Dog’s Immune System Protein in dog food can be an allergen for dogs, especially when it is obtained from low quality sources like feathers or beaks.

High-carb fillers such as potatoes, starches and fibers (used by many manufacturers to reduce cost of production) can also be allergenic, as can soy, eggs, milk, corn, potato, and other foods.

Finding The Culprit An elimination diet is the best way to discover foods that cause allergic reactions in dogs. Your vet will normally recommend that you start out by feeding your pooch just two foods together (just one protein and one carbohydrate source—you might start out with just rice and small chunks of chicken). You will then need to start adding foods one by one, until you discover the culprits to be avoided.

The allergenic might be venison or beef, or perhaps a carbohydrate. Once you have your final list, you can then shop for dog food and avoid these ingredients, or commit to preparing a balanced diet (raw or cooked) for your dog at home.

Variety Is The Spice Of Fido’s Life Health expert, Dr. Mercola, notes that many vets recommend staying on new foods that dogs are not allergic to until the dog develops allergies to the new diet, at which time the vet will begin searching for a new option. Dr. Mercola feels that this is the wrong strategy to take, since dogs can run out of foods they can eat. Rotation and variety are the spice of life; many times, when dogs are fed non-toxic proteins (such as mercury-free fish) they can tolerate foods they previously reacted negatively to. He also recommends the use of a novel protein—those which your pet has not consumed before, including lamb, rabbit, elk —the list is quite large and worthy of trying out on your dog.

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your vet can come up with a useful strategy to reduce, then eliminate symptoms altogether. A varied diet with novel proteins may just be the solution; quality, organic meat is always an interesting option, since research indicates it contains higher levels of inflammation busting Omega-3 essential fatty acids, and it tends to be free of toxins that can trigger allergies.

Jane Williams is a freelance writer who has donated her services to the Halifax Humane Society to benefit our community’s animals. Visit HalifaxHumaneSociety.org for additional information.

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Recently, we've seen a couple of cases of criminals targeting senior citizens, and I want you to be aware of what happened—and what you can do to protect yourself.

On April 13 in DeBary, our deputies responded to the home of a 90-yearold woman who reported a stranger came to her door. He claimed he was with the power company, and intimidated his way into the house by making threats about having her power shut off.

Eventually, he got in and distracted the victim while a second criminal snuck in, rifled through several bedroom drawers, stole cash, and got away.

A few days later in Deltona, we responded to the home of an 84-yearold man who reported that a stranger came on his property claiming to be with Deltona Water. The suspect talked his way into the victim's home for about 10 minutes. When it was over, the vic-

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Our detectives are continuing to investigate these cases, and we're asking everyone—particularly our senior citizens who are so often targeted by these low-lifes—to be skeptical of strangers who show up unexpectedly and use pressure and scare tactics to gain access to your home.

As you probably already know, they do the same thing on the phone. They'll call you claiming to be some legitimate company or organization, and insist you owe money that you have to pay immediately over the phone. Don't believe them! Hang up and call us. That's why we're here!

Please report any of these cases of suspicious activity to the Sheriff's Office at 911 in an emergency, or on the nonemergency line at 386.248.1777. These desperate criminals will never give up on coming up with new ways to steal.

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Senior Service Line Cut Cable, Save Money

By Matilda Charles

f your cable bill keeps climbing, you don't have to give up your television. There is a way to keep watching your shows and movies at a fraction of the cost. It's called cord cutting.

Cord cutting means that you can dump your cable company, replace it with a small indoor HDTV antenna and a streaming device, and sign up for individual services for much less than you're paying now.

There are new streaming devices every day: Roku, the Roku stick, Amazon Fire stick, and more. Roku connects to your TV with an HDMI cable ($10) and runs on Wi-Fi from your Internet. The stick plugs right into your TV. The little device will cost you from $30 to $100, depending on which one you select.

With Roku alone you can access thousands of channels, many of them free. Some will cost you a few dollars a month. Before you sign up for any channels, give yourself a month of sampling what you can get on your device for free.

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If you're ready to venture out and add channels, consider Netflix for its thousands of movies, as well as full seasons of TV shows, although they're a year late. Hulu, on the other hand, airs many network shows the next day or week. If you're an Amazon Prime customer, look through its movie and TV offerings for no additional cost, or access premium channels (such as HBO and Showtime) at a discount.

That's where you need to beware.

Make your choices carefully, or you run the risk of signing up for so many that it equals the cable bill you just got rid of. Take it one step at a time.

Your best bet to start: a Roku and Netflix.

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Veteran’s Post Looking Out For No. 1 ll across the country there are veterans who might be ill and not know it.

The reason: They don't have the results of their medical tests.

If you have medical tests done at a veterans' facility, before you leave, ask when the results will be ready. You'll likely be told, “Someone will call you.”

Get a name and write it down. Later if you start getting anxious because you haven't gotten a call, give it one more day ... then go on the hunt.

Leave messages for your care manager, if you have one, and your doctor.

Give it another day. If you don't hear back, try again. Call the medical facility and ask for the lab. They're not likely to give you the results, but ask when the results were ready, and get that person's name. That's part of your ammo—knowing that results were ready and when. Then call the care manager or doctor back and state that the results were ready at a certain time.

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If you have a condition that is regularly monitored, there's a possibility that you can make pals with someone in the lab who will just read the results to you.

The bottom line is that you don't stop until you have the results. Stand up for yourself and guard your health.

Don't assume that no news is good news. Be sure.

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• On April 17, 2002, ABC airs the 10,000th episode of the daytime drama General Hospital, the network’s longest-running soap opera. The show premiered on April 1, 1963.

• On April 18, 1775, as British troops march out of Boston on a mission to confiscate the American arsenal at Concord, Massachusetts, patriots Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on horseback to sound the alarm.

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• On April 19, 1993, at Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, the FBI launches a tear-gas assault on the Branch Davidian compound, ending a tense 51day standoff with the religious cult.

The compound was burned to the ground, and some 80 Branch Davidians perished in the inferno.

• On April 20, 1978, Soviet aircraft force a Korean Air Lines passenger jet to land on a frozen lake after the jet veers into Russian airspace. A civilian American aircraft later retrieved the survivors.

• On April 21, 1953, two of Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s chief aides return to the U.S. after a controversial investigation of United States Information Service posts in Europe. As a result, thousands of books were ordered removed from USIS libraries. Authors targeted included Dashiell Hammett, W.E.B. Du Bois, Herman Melville, John Steinbeck, and Henry Thoreau.

• On April 22, 1889, at precisely high noon, some 50,000 to 60,000 wouldbe settlers make a mad dash into the newly opened Oklahoma Territory to claim cheap land. Towns like Norman, Oklahoma City, Kingfisher, and Guthrie sprang up almost overnight.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community ST PALs Steps Up To Help Collect Teddy Bears Special to Seniors Today he ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors.

The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia/Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS is committed to meeting the needs of seniors in our community.

Through the years the group has grown and evolved tremendously. Some of the services or projects we have provided have included hosting fun-filled days for our seniors, providing lunches or parties for our Veterans, delivering goodies to nursing homes for holidays such as Easter, Mother's, or Father's Day, and we participate in the Be A Santa To A Seniors program.

Did you know that when police are called to an accident or a domestic situation where children are involved they give the child a teddy bear? Most offi-

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cers provide the bears themselves and keep them in the trunk of their cars. Kat Eversole, Director of Sales and Marketing with CountrySide Lakes decided to help the officers by collecting bears for them and announced her plan at ST PALs. True to form, the ST PALs group agreed to help and joined Kat in her efforts and committed to bring bears to the next meeting. As you can see from the picture, the group came through and donated all types of bears and other stuff animals to go toward the project.

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Bonnie Schillinger, the publisher of Seniors Today and the facilitator for ST PALs said, “We really do love it when our group can participate in a service project.

We aren’t just about having lunch and networking but we try to extend ourselves to the community as well. We have an awesome group of professionals that really do work togegther as a team to help not only seniors but others in need.”

Right: Kat Eversole collects all her bears donated by ST PALs. Below: ST PAL Group With Bears.

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Celebrate With Love Whole Foods: Customer Appreciation Days

by Mitch Booth

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WHOLE FOODS

Customer Appreciation Day Sale!

April 21, 2018 • Ormond Beach Store April 28, 2018 • Port Orange Store

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Natural Factor Products

*Some Restrictions Apply—Expires 4/30/18

Samples • Coupons • Raffles

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ince January, Love Whole Foods has been off to a great start. On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, we celebrated our 28th anniversary with great promotions and lots of Love. In March we had a speaker, Bruce Topping, present Dr. David Perlmutter’s groundbreaking research on optimal brain function. This event was sponsored by Florida’s own Garden of Life, which has partnered with Dr. Perlmutter’s research on the human biome.

How relevant are these free educational seminars? Over fifty folks attended that evening, in spite of the heavy rain and hail! If you missed the event, it’s okay.

Alzheimer’s and dementia will be featured throughout the year.

If you have been to the Ormond Beach store lately, you have seen the beginning of major changes. The front porch has now been enclosed and will now be a climate-controlled solarium. It will be used not only for comfortable café dining but will function as a lecture hall when we have evening seminars. That’s just the beginning. On April 9th we replaced all of our refrigeration units to be able to better meet our customers’ needs.

These units represent the latest technology in energy efficiency along with using a safer freon. This has allowed us to increase the volume of certified organic, Florida-sourced produce. We currently have the largest selection in Volusia/Flagler counties! We feature several local farms that are certified (not just farmer’s market) organic. We have invested in these farms to enable them to get their certification. This includes even local eggs– fed from the scraps of our organic café.

This brings us to the next phase.

Starting April 26, we will upgrade our award-winning café and reconfigure our checkout area to provide faster service.

We will be closed over Memorial Day weekend and open May 29th, ready to serve the community.

In order to spotlight all of these great changes, we are celebrating with Customer Appreciation Days: Saturday, April 21 at the Ormond Beach store and Saturday, April 28 at the Port Orange store (see ad). The whole day will be devoted to sampling, special promos, and free raffles. It’s a nice way to say thank you for your years of support.

One product line that will be featured is Natural Factors from Canada. Our partnership goes back over eighteen years.

Just as we have endeavored to provide

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the freshest local organic produce, the founder of this company, Roland Gahler, has set a new standard in the nutraceutical industry: farmsourced ingredients to final formulation.

Not satisfied to be dependent on outside material sources, Roland has purchased over 1,000 acres of prime certified organic farmland. This has allowed his company to provide Whole Food formulations: farm to supplement vertical integration, providing in-house control over all aspects of production. As discussed in my article, From Canada With Love, (ST August 26, 2016 see our website), Roland has not only created one of the largest supplement companies in North America, he has created a philosophy devoted to whole foods that are certified with standards like Australia’s TGA (exceeds our USP drug standard) and ISURA certifications, which include checking for GMOs. Don’t have time to eat your veggies?

Then take their phenomenal Whole Earth & Sea supplements. Read some harrowing medical alert on heavy metals or GMO contamination? Turn to Natural Factors’ ISURA certification. Their mass spectrometer checks for over 500 potential contaminants. Added to this stand-along accomplishment is their community and environmental service to our communities.

All of this is all fine, but we invite you to try one of their products and feel the difference. We will be sampling what I consider to be the gold standard for energy bars, Whole Earth and Sea Vegan Greens bar, for starters.

To follow up on our focus on brain health, Natural Factors will be launching their new Three Brains product line.

These products are so exciting that, in preparation for next month’s feature, we are giving out free samples.

Included is a $5 coupon for future purchases. We also will be offering a selection of their products for a 20 percent discount for the special event days and for the rest of the month.

The Gahler family and ours want to invite you to join us in celebration of how whole foods can provide wellness and happiness to our lives and our children’s.

Thank you sincerely.

All of us at LOVE WHOLE FOODS

Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange—the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.