April 5, 2019 Issue

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 27 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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Remember Jai Alai? hen we first came to Florida, one of the big events enjoyed in Daytona Beach was Jai Alai. Recently, I met an LPN that taught himself to play Jai Alai at an early age.

I planned to interview him and found that my questions had very well written answers by the lover of this sport.

Adam Albrycht was born in 1962 in Connecticut. Here is his story: “I was first exposed to Jai Alai at the age of 14, where I saw a friend of mine throwing a ball with a strange shaped basket on his hand. He explained that this sport was called Jai Alai and that he goes to watch the games with his uncle, The next time he went, I went along and fell in love with this incredibly fast game. I knew that someday I would be playing it professionally. The only problem was that I had no place to play and no one to teach me, so I took matters into my own hands.

I was able to get a Cesta from a retired player and for the next four years, taught myself how to play outside against the wall of a high school gym. I had played all the sports in high school but always knew that Jai Alai was the sport for me.

Many people tried to discourage me from seeking my dream because, at that time, there were only a handful of American players. Most players were from the Basque region of Spain, France, and Mexico. How was a kid from a small town in Connecticut going to make it in the sport?”

In 1980, a training facility opened in Milford, Connecticut, and Adam was able to play on a real court with a real Pelota and Cesta (ball and basket) instead of the rubber ball he had used outside. For the next six years, he competed in tournaments and championships in Connecticut and South Florida. His success assisted in his being selected to represent the United States in the World Championship of Jai Alai, held in Vitoria, Spain in 1986. He captured the Bronze Metal!

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Adam was quite an accomplished athlete, mastering in the sport he loved most.

He said, “My professional career began in Milford. From there I competed at Bridgeport and Hartford in Connecticut. I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to play on 3 of the world’s finest rosters, where many of the sport’s super stars and legends played. It was a dream come true.”

Adam was forced to retire in 1992 due to a career-ending knee injury. He worked as a manager at BJ’s and Costco before going to Nursing School.

In 2012, Adam and his wife moved to Florida and he is working as a Licensed Practical Nurse, for our Florida veterans.

I heard some other nurses relating portions of Adam’s story and I had to learn more, for when we first came to Florida, Jai Alai was the most entertaining event in the area. Wish it was still here or would schedule a comeback.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Weapons Of Mass Distraction Come get some great safety tips and learn how to avoid being distracted behind the wheel on Friday, April 26 at 10 A.M. at Holy Cross Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. State Trooper Lt. Ray Sanders will lead this interactive class with stories, examples, humor, and a chance to try on goggles that show you how impaired driving looks. Refreshments served. RSVP to 386.677.7060.

Estate Planning Daytona Beach attorney Michael Pyle will discuss basic estate planning at 2 P.M., Saturday, April 6 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. He will address wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, and health care designation documents.

Reservations are not required for this free program.

Caregiver’s Days 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; and Sat., June 22 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. This is a great break for caregivers knowing their loved one is being taken care of safely. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is every Thursday (except April 18) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations must be made no later than NOON the Tuesday prior. Call 386.677.6080 to reserve your seat.

Swing Into Spring Enjoy the beautiful weather! It’s time for The Casements’ Swing Into Spring concert series on April 4, 11, and 18 from 7 to 8:30 P.M. on The Casements’ north lawn. The series kicks off on April 4 with Two Guys With Horns. The Matt Burke Band will play on April 11. The final concert on April 18 will feature The Moonlight Combo. Swing into Spring is a free concert series open to the general public. Seating is provided and light refreshments will be sold. Free parking is available at The Casements’ parking lot, 25 Riverside Drive. For information, please call 386.676.3216.

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PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) has a professional panel ready to answer all your questions regarding senior issues, health care processes, and legal concerns. The next free meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. There is nothing to buy just come for information and have your questions answered. Refreshments served. Please RSVP to Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.

Local husband, father, and community member, Joel “Moose” Tatro was shot in the neck when he removed two young men from a party on his family’s property in Oak Hill weeks ago.

The gunshot fired that night left Joel paralyzed. On April 27, a Community Strong fundraiser for Joel Tatro will take place at Hawks Park in Edgewater. You are invited to join the party, or help sponsor it. All the proceeds will go toward Joel’s rehab and recovery.

There will be live music, a 5K run, a chili cook-off, games, entertainment, and more. For more information, or to find out about sponsoring, call Amie Edens at 386.402.1884 or Rob Wilkie at 407.463.4998.

Mutt Strutt Put your paws in the sand on Daytona Beach at the Halifax Humane Society's Annual Mutt Strutt. It's the only day of the year that dogs are allowed on the World's Most Famous Beach!

Registration is required to attend the event. The registration fees are reasonably priced. For merely $25 in advance (or $30 at the event), participants receive a limited-edition event t-shirt, drink ticket, and raffle ticket.

We also offer a “no frills” registration of $5 in advance (or $10 at the event).

As always, dogs walk free with a registered human! To register and create a walk team, visit the event page at HHSMuttStrutt.org For details call, 386.274.4703, ext. 328.

Board Members The Ormond Beach Senior Games Board of Directors is searching for volunteers to serve as Board President or board member. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 A.M. at the Ormond Beach Senior Center. For additional information contact Gus Sotir at: srgamesob@gmail.com or 386.676.0371.

Community Choir Enjoy some uplifting music as the Southeast Volusia Community Choir presents Dare to Dream: You Might Change The World! at 2 P.M. Saturday, April 6, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Reservations are not required for the free concert. For more information, call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the visually impaired in the Daytona area. You are invited to a free dinner offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., S. Daytona, on the second Saturday of every month from 3:30–5:30 P.M. RSVP to 386.767.6542 one week prior to reserve your place.

Easter Services You are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona for Easter services. Maundy Thursday service offered March 29 at 11 A.M.; Good Friday, March 30 at 6 P.M.; and on April 21, Easter Sunday at 8:30 A.M. and 10:15 A.M. enjoy a beautiful Easter Cantata, Were You There with Communion at both services. For more information, call 386.767.6542.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Apr. 11 or May 9 at 6 P.M.; or Apr. 10 or May 8 at 10 A.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast!

RSVP to 386.671.9150 or paulettereed asb@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Support Group Quit Smoking Join us for a free Quit Smoking now class at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. Classes meet once a week for six weeks starting on Wed., April 24, from 5:30—6:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, and gum! Free quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more!

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a FREE 12-step recovery program for food obsession, overeating, or bulimia. There are 7 meetings in the Volusia County area Mon. through Sat. Call 386.256.7489 for details or go to www.foodaddicts.org

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Tenancy By The Entirety husband and wife can own property in a form known as Tenancy by the Entirety.

It is similar to owning property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, except for one feature. A judgment against one spouse does not attach to property owned as tenants by the entirety, whereas a judgment against one owner who is not married to another owner would attach to the owner’s interest in the property.

To be classified as Tenancy by the Entirety, property must be acquired while the couple is married, and they must remain married continuously. If a couple buys a home before they are married, and then they later marry, this type of tenancy is not automatically created. The couple must actually execute a new deed to themselves after marriage in order to accomplish the protection. If they divorce, the tenancy by the entirety is destroyed, and is not reinstated by remarriage.

When a married couple buys real property (a home, vacant land, or any other real estate) Tenancy by the Entirety is automatic unless the deed states otherwise. Normally, there is a designation that the couple is married on the deed (like “husband and wife”), although that technically is not required.

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Quite some years ago, if a married couple owned a bank account, tenancy by the entirety was not automatic. Thus, a creditor of one spouse could access the account unless it specifically said “as tenants by the entirety.” This language usually did not appear. However, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled that when a husband and wife own a bank account, there is a presumption that it is owned as tenants by the entirety, just like real property has always been treated.

That case dealt only with bank accounts, so the protection does not apply to brokerage accounts, mutual funds, and other accounts that are not accounts in banks. One can own any type of asset as tenants by the entirety, but must add the specific words to have that protection.

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by Peggy Goldtrap ’m a garage sale buff. I don’t need anything, but the possibility throws me forward; hunting for the elusive bargain in this sport without weapons.

The random stuff that people prize winds up pawed by strangers who haggle for a lower price than the sticker indicates.

That’s life.

On the other hand those things represent the lives that touched them, used them, put them on layaway, polished them served them at family gatherings, cursed them when they broke before the warranty was out. Things carry the imprints of the people who wandered the house.

I can walk in a house and tell when the person stopped growing. Psychic? Clairvoyant? Nope! Just aware of what we all have in common; limitations on our lifespan. Objects punctuate our narrative.

For example, in the ’50s every grad headed to college with a portable typewriter in tow. Now arthritic fingers can’t strike the keys. Give away this gem or sell it for pennies? No, the typewriter stays. Who knows, when electricity goes off during hurricanes, that old college friend might be a way of communicating with the outside world.

What about piles of papers in dusty desk drawers? Tidbits, receipts, trip logs; letters half written to old friends; a condolence card from the bridge club. Dust bunnies breed in the hutch.

Most poignant are people photographed on the happiest days of their lives. Photos seal a second, a blink, a blip of eternity.

Someone held the camera on the other side of the picture. Someone observed the people, tickled them by saying ‘Cheese’ or ‘Stand up straight;’ choreographed their positions; someone wanted to remember them. Now, the scrapbooks, frames, bulletin boards and the Christmas postcards sit on the curb; not interesting enough to be offered for sale.

The avocado green appliances (I read they’re coming back) are rusted; broken shelves look forlornly emptied of their contents. Appliances will be trashed or maybe recycled if they don’t have any banned chemicals or materials. At best they’re worthless reminders of a by-gone era when a radio sat on top of the fridge vibrating with the motor until static annoyed the cook and stopped her kneading.

Homes have an odor of old; dust, mildew; corners that have not been cleaned in years; greasy shelf paper covers cabinets jammed with outdated pills. They look like the owners felt when they locked the door for the last time.

Sometimes a pet sits forlornly in its cage or wrapped in a blanket; too old, too attached, too much trouble to be advertised or given away. People are looking for valuables and a smelly old dog or matted cat don’t fit the criteria. It’s difficult enough for a human to make the move; but

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap pets don’t understand life transitions and they beg until the last second ‘take me with you.’

In the corner sits the old man’s favorite chair; its arms stained by sweat; its seat creases jammed with peanut shells cracked the day his team won the tournament. His ball cap sits on the side table beside his glasses. They’ll wind up in the trash when the sale closes at 4.

Clothing in closets politely labeled Vintage; wire racks; a travel bag from a Caribbean cruise; gift soaps; potpourri; a fur coat with tattered lining; an angel with a chipped wing; slightly stained towels, sheets, doilies. Occasionally, I’ll see a cedar lined Hope Chest; bobby-socks and saddle shoes; a pressed prom corsage; a mortarboard tassel inside. ‘Clean it out and mark it down; get it gone today, please.’

Junk, stuff, pieces that remind us we were alive, once upon a time. We were vital to the company, the community, the neighborhood, the church. Then we became removed from the fray; distant from present time annoyingly critical. The family that was taught to serve became the family that required services.

A nursing home could be opened via garage and estate sales. Portable devices of all sorts sit in the corner; books about Natural Healing and vitamin therapy ill the shelves; a sure sign that a hyper-educated doctor told a loved one ‘there’s no hope’.

Stacks of adult diapers, something we all hope to avoid, are actually genuine bargains considering their retail cost.

Embossed vinyl floors; formica counters; shag carpeting; flocked wallpaper; eighttracks; a TV the size of Montana; popcorn ceilings; scraps of material meant for whatever, someday and maybe. If it’s metal it’s rusted but not so rusted that the homeowner could get rid of it. Splotchy skeletons stacked in a shed shared by spiders.

The momma wailed when she was forced out of her home. In the new place someone will look in on her; she’ll have a button to push if there’s trouble; the dining room serves nutritious food not flavored to her tastes. She’ll hate it there, but she won’t say so. Her role is to protect her family from pain; her pride remains intact. With the best intentions we declare loved ones invalid instead of invaluable.

Are things and possessions part of our memories? Of course, that’s why we hang on to objects long past usefulness.

Garage sales are good for the soul; moving us forward; making room for something new. The good-bye sales; the changing of the guard are Florida’s rite of passage.

I seem to collect blues more than bargains.

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Life Of Marci Part 2 Chapter 23 he decision to take the job in Mobile had been a difficult one for Marci, she had reservations about making such a move. She seemed to be driven to such a decision by both the Daltons and her recurring dreams about the future.

Her main concern was not that she could do the work as a bookkeeper, she had learned well from Mr. Straughn, she worried about the impact leaving for such a long time would have on Isaiah Jr. She and Cora Mae would make a trip to town, where they would shop for Marci.

Cora Mae seemed to have money to buy whatever Marci needed. They shopped at the exclusive women’s were shop, Wynn’s Department Store, where she bought five new outfits.

They bought several new pairs of shoes at Carraway’s Shoe Store and a very nice luggage set at Tolar’s Ready Wear.

One afternoon after a full day of shopping Marci sat on the front porch resting.

Isaiah Jr. was playing in the front yard with his friend Leroy. She contemplated all of the things that had happened to her since the first day she arrived on the Dalton far.

The birth of Isaiah Jr. had been bittersweet. It had forced Marci to grow up extremely fast and make decisions that most people never have to make.

Sometimes answers are right in front of you if you look hard enough and that day an answer she had not been expecting was about to happen.

The two boys were playing chase when she saw Isaiah Jr. catch a glimpse of his grandfather at the barn.

“Hey Paw Paw,” she heard him cry out as he made a beeline to the barn.

Before she could stand and say anything the two boys were halfway across the yard headed for the barn.

Marci sat back down and watched as the two boys ran to Frank. He bent over and picked Isaiah Jr. up and with his free hand rubbed Leroy on top of his head.

When he put Isaiah Jr. down the two boys stayed at the barn and she could tell that Frank was talking to them about what he was doing on the hay bailer.

She knew at that moment she had made the right decision. Isaiah Jr. needed to grow up on a farm, it was in his blood.

“Besides, I can see him on the weekends,” she thought.

Cora Mae and Marci rose early on Saturday morning and started packing for that afternoon’s train ride to Mobile.

Right after lunch Marci, Isaiah Jr. Cora Mae and Frank made the trip to the train station in Chipley.

Frank checked her in and the porter gathered all of her luggage and carried it to the train platform for loading on the train when it arrived.

The four of them sat in the depot waiting room until the train arrived. While they sat there waiting Isaiah Jr. would shift between Marci, Frank, and Cora Mae making his rounds sitting in their laps until he got bored then moving on to the next lap.

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Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

Marci wanted to hold him the whole time while they waited, but Isaiah Jr. would not sit still that long. When the train pulled into the station he wanted to go onto the platform and see it.

Marci tried to take him, but he pulled away from her and grabbed Frank’s hand and pulled him toward the train.

“Ten minute stop, everyone please board the train,” he said as he blew his whistle.

Marci knew she would cry when this time came and as she hugged Isaiah Jr. she could fell the tears slipping down her cheeks. She hugged Cora Mae and grabbed Isaiah Jr. one more time before she heard Frank say it was time to load the train.

He helped her onto the train as Cora Mae and Isaiah Jr. stood watching. Isaiah Jr. was fascinated by the sounds the locomotive was making and pulled Cora Mae toward the front of the car. She resisted his pulls and told him they would move as soon as his mother was seated inside.

Marci found her seat, Frank slid her bag under the seat in front of her feet and with little fanfare walked out of the train car leaving her alone.

She could see Isaiah Jr. and Cora Mae out of the window. She saw Cora Mae hold Isaiah Jr.’s hand and make a waving motion, but as soon as she let go he quit.

The conductor blew his whistle, stepped on the train and she could feel the jerk as the train started moving forward. In a few seconds she could no longer see Frank, Cora Mae, or Isaiah Jr. as the train slowly started to pick up speed.

It would be a long seven hours as the train made a dozen such stops before finally reaching Mobile.

As Cora Mae had told her there was a cab waiting for her that took her to the boarding house.

Mrs. Mable Arnold owned the Beacon Street Boarding House where she would be staying and met her at the front door when she arrived.

She appeared to be a nice lady as she helped Marci with her baggage.

“You’re in our best room, I think you are going to like it here” she said as she led Marci down the hall to her room.

After Mrs. Arnold helped her bring all of her baggage in, Marci found herself alone sitting on the side of the bed.

She could not help but think about her future and what lay ahead for her. She had no way of knowing that many of her dreams would come true in ways she never expected and that as curious as her life had been thus far it would pale in comparison to what lay ahead.

You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com

Friday, April 26th • 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Join us for our annual Senior Health Fair on April 26th.

The health fair is open to all Seniors, their caregivers, family, & friends. Over 40 senior-focused community resources, complimentary food samples, FREE door prizes, and more.

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Special Guest Speakers/Presentations: (Location: Florida Room) 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 10:00-10:30 A.M. Bishop's Glen Staff & Residents, Pole Walking Demonstration Robert Holland, Elder Law Attorney, 10:30-11:00 A.M. Legacy Law Associates Topic: This is Hurricane Season…

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Community Strong orking in law enforcement, unfortunately you get used to seeing tragedy and heartbreak. That’s the reality of the job. While we’ll always do everything we can to lock up the offenders who victimize innocent people in our community, that doesn’t erase the damage done.

A recent example of this is in Oak Hill, where Mr. Joel “Moose” Tatro was shot in the neck when he removed two young men from a party on his family’s property in Oak Hill.

We’ve arrested the shooter and the getaway driver, both teenagers, now rightly charged as adults for their actions that night. My hope is they will face the full consequences in our justice system.

None of that will take back the gunshot fired that night that left Joel paralyzed.

His life may never be the same, and I know he will need to summon some incredible strength and hard work in the years to come. What encourages me about this case, though, is the way his family, friends, and entire community have rallied around him. No one knows exactly what he’ll need in the future, but the outpouring of support for him has been amazing.

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On April 27, a Community Strong fundraiser for Joel Tatro will take place at Hawks Park in Edgewater. I hope you’ll consider joining the party, or even sponsoring it. All the proceeds will go toward Joel’s rehab and recovery. They’re planning on live music, a 5K run, a chili cook-off, games, entertainment, and more. For more information, or to find out about sponsoring, call Amie Edens at 386.402.1884 or Rob Wilkie at 407.463.4998.

Thank you all for supporting public safety AND your neighbors here in Volusia County!

—Sheriff Mike Chitwood

Moments In Time April 6-14, 2019 • On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens. King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations.

• On April 7, 1776, Navy Capt. John Barry, commander of the American warship Lexington, makes the first American naval capture of a British vessel when he takes command of the warship HMS Edward off the coast of Virginia. The capture turned Barry into a national hero.

• On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715 career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's legendary record of 714 homers. Aaron would hit 40 more home runs for a career total of 755.

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• On April 9, 1962, President John F. Kennedy throws out the ceremonial first pitch in Washington D.C.'s new stadium, called simply D.C. Stadium. He continued a tradition that began in 1910 when President William Taft threw out Major League Baseball's first openingday pitch in old Griffith Stadium.

• On April 10, 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York by philanthropist and diplomat Henry Bergh after he witnessed and

later wrote about work horses beaten by their peasant drivers in Russia.

• On April 11, 1945, the American Third Army liberates the Buchenwald concentration camp, near Weimar, Germany.

Among those saved by the Americans was Elie Wiesel, who would go on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986.

• On April 12, 1914, the Mark Strand Theatre opens to the public in New York City, the first of the dream palaces, known for their impressive size and luxuriously appointed interiors. The Strand seated some 3,000 people.

• On April 13, 1360, a hailstorm kills an estimated 1,000 of King Edward's III's English soldiers in France. The heavy losses were seen as a sign from God, convincing King Edward to negotiate peace with the French.

• On April 14, 1986, the U.S. launches airstrikes against Libya in retaliation for its sponsorship of terrorism against American troops and citizens. The attacks were mounted by Navy attack jets in the Mediterranean and Air Force bombers from bases in England. France refused to allow the bombers to fly over its territory, forcd

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of April 8 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you'd be wise to complete things on your own.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out with mixed signals. Best not to make any commitments until you have a sense of how things are going.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute appears to be getting out of hand.

You should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. News about a potential career move might be delayed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career obligations could interfere with personal plans. Using common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone's satisfaction.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. You soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a welldeserved weekend getaway.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues, and surprise them with your domestic skills. You might want to reconsider that career.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could delay moving ahead with your plans. Those whom you've helped before are prepared to return the favor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it headon. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for thier talents. While a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. Be careful that you don't take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam.

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Favorite Foods Soothing Chicken Soup here is nothing better than a great bowl of soup. It's comforting and warming on a cold winter's night. If you are feeling a little under the weather, chicken noodle is just what the doctor ordered.

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2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth 1 ⁄4 cup water 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 scant cup uncooked noodles 11⁄2 cups (8 ounces) diced cooked chicken breast 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 ⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1. In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, carrots, and celery. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in uncooked noodles, chicken, parsley flakes, and black pepper.

2. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables and noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 4.

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Antiques Supremist Tea Set nce in a while, an unfamiliar design shows up in an auction. The Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches listed a tea set, two cups and a teapot with an Art Deco look and unfamiliar marks. The set was white with black and red blocks of color. The teapot had a vertical spout and rectangular handles creating a new geometric shape. The mark solved the mystery once it was translated. Written on the bottom of each piece in the Russian (Cyrillic) alphabet was the word that translated to Supremist. Next to it was the familiar hammer-and-sickle logo.

Some quick research told the story: It was an example of Supremist Art popular in Russia from 1913 to the late 1920s. (The teapot was dated 1923.) The Russian who created the style claimed it to be superior to all art of the past. It was totally abstract, based on the circle, square, and cross and the colors red, white, and black. Yet something—the extreme look of the set, the high estimate of $7,000 to $9,000, the lack of demand for a teapot with cups instead of a set with teapot, creamer, and sugar, or perhaps the Russian origin—kept bidders away.

The group did not sell.

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day's crowd is looking for something else. Timing and location have an effect on prices.

Q: How much is an old World War I helmet worth?

A: Steel helmets, sometimes called trench helmets, were developed in France in 1915 to provide protection to troops fighting in the trenches during World War I. Most soldiers wore leather or cloth hats before that.

The British and Germans developed their own version of the steel helmet. When the American Expeditionary Forces entered the war in 1917, they only had wool hats.

Helmets were bought from Britain to outfit troops until the U.S. began making a version known as the M-1917 later that year.

The helmets were coated with sawdust while the paint was still wet, making a harder, non-reflective surface.

There are collectors who want anything from World War I, and re-enactors who want authentic equipment. Complete World War I steel helmets in good condition sell for over $100.

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Updating Your Estate Planning Documents–Time To Dust Them Off nce people execute their estate planning documents, they often put them in a drawer and forget them. However, a move, a divorce, or other changes in your legal or family makeup may require that you dust them off and revisit them with an estate planning attorney.

Move To Florida If you're a recent resident to the state, you might wonder what documents, if any, do you need to change because of the move. Each state has different laws which impact the content and enforceability of your estate planning documents.

In most cases, it's prudent after a move to Florida to have your estate planning documents reviewed and in most cases redrafted. Florida law requires that a signature on a will is proved up by two witnesses and a notary to attest to the signature of the testator and the witnesses.

Although your will may be valid, having a self-proved will eases the probate of your will.

In addition, unless the person you designated as personal representative, is a blood relative, or a legally adopted child, your personal representative will need to be a Florida resident.

If you come from a state that is a community property state, it is important that you update your will and trust to reflect Florida's laws and not a different state's law.

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Protect What Matters …by Linda Carley Similarly, estate planning documents such as the durable power of attorney and living will are governed by Florida law. If you have estate documents that were drafted according to the laws in a different state, review those documents with an estate planning attorney, and, if possible, redraft and re-execute them to comply with Florida law.

Other Reasons For Updating Your Will • Your will names individuals as beneficiaries, personal representatives, or guardians who have died or become incapacitated.

• There has been a divorce, marriage, birth, or adoption in your family.

• There has been a substantial increase or decrease in the value of your estate.

• If you are nearing 70 years of age and you have an IRA, 401K, or other qualified plans that require you to begin to take distributions at 70 and half.

If you would like a free family assessment for assuring that your estate planning, real estate, long term care, and death directives are in place, call Attorney Linda Carley at 386.281.3340. Linda Carley has more than thirty years of legal experience, including serving as a probate judge.

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Humane Society Update Scratching Is Important To Cats

by Barry KuKes laws are a physically, socially, and emotionally vital part of every cat. Scratching, for a cat, is not only a natural act, but a necessary one as well. It removes the dead outer sheaths of nail, keeping it sharp and ready for action. It is an essential exercise technique which serves to stretch and strengthen their upper bodies.

Cats mark their territory visually, especially in multi–cat households, as a way of determining rank. Between your cat’s toes are scent glands which leave her “signature” when she scratches.

Declawing is not recommended and considered inhumane. It is surgery where the claw and end bone of each toe are amputated; it is essentially the amputation of 1⁄3 of the cat’s paws.

Declawed cats must be kept indoors only, since the front claws are a cat’s primary means of self-defense and escape against the many dangers and predators in our area.

Declawed cats are often chronically painful and may develop aggression or litter box problems. We strongly discourage declawing or tendonectomy surgeries.

Paws and claws are integral tools for cats in no uncertain physical and behavioral terms. We have seen many cats relinquished to shelters who were declawed and then developed new unwanted behaviors afterward, including urinating outside the litterbox (usually on carpets, bedding, and furniture), or increased aggression and biting How To Get Your Cat To Stop Scratching Unwanted Areas of Your Home: Appropriate places for your cat to let out his scratching instincts are critical for long term behavioral success. We recommend not only a scratching post, but several. For instance, if he goes for both arms of the couch, then that’s where you will want your posts at the start.

Cat Furniture: Cat Condos, Scratchers, & Trees Cat “condos” or “trees” are beneficial in many ways, one of which is to provide a common marking post in multi–cat households. Before you invest a lot of money in buying or building a post, make sure you are catering to your feline friend’s preferences. There are inexpensive horizontal cardboard scratchers for carpet–lovers, wedge shaped cardboard ramps for cats who scratch low on furniture, and upright posts or “trees” for cats who like that full–body hang– from–the–claws feeling. Many cats prefer the feel of a sisal rope–wound post, and natural wood is also desirable in that it closely mimics what they’d like to scratch most of all—a tree! Beware of carpet covered furniture, mainly because it’s hard to teach your cat that scratching “this” carpet is okay, but “that” carpet isn’t.

Once the new piece of cat furniture is in your home, rub it with catnip, or dangle your cat’s favorite toy from the top, creating a game which encourages your cat to mimic the motion of scratching. Your lavish praise will also help.

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The following will help break the cat of the habit of scratching inappropriate objects (your furniture) by removing the pleasurable component and replacing it with something not quite so nice.

• Tin foil covering the spot • Double-sided tape like Sticky Paws (which comes in different sizes and versions designed specifically for furniture or plants) • Purrfect Paw (non-sticky, clear plastic protectors) • Vinyl carpet runner with the spike side up Remember, aversive methods will only work when the cat is provided with an alternate surface that is equally or more desirable.

Be patient; incorporating this new behavior into his routine may take a few months without having any slips.

Barry KuKes is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society.

You can reach Barry at 386.274.4703, ext.

320, or BarryK@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Join The Annual Mutt Strutt Special to Seniors Today print to the sand to enjoy the one-time only opportunity to bring your canine companion onto “The World’s Most Famous Beach!” This special occasion is only available to those who join Halifax Humane Society at the 9th Annual Mutt Strutt 5K on Saturday, April 13.

The 5K Fun Run/Walk takes off at 9 A.M., with registration at 8 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.

The 5K fun run/walk is open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and skill levels. Leashed and well-behaved pets are also welcome to join in the fun! Register to guarantee your tshirt size before pre-registration closes on April 11th. Our registration packets are only $25/person and each participant will receive a complimentary drink ticket, a raffle ticket, and a 9th Annual Mutt Strutt T-Shirt. General admission is $5 in advance or $10 the day of.

Animal lovers big and small are encouraged to help raise money by creating or joining a team to fundraise donations

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for the HHS animals. To register, visit www. HHSMuttStrutt “This is a unique opportunity for pet owners who otherwise cannot bring their pet to the beach,” said HHS CEO Miguel Abi-hassan. “We hope members of our community can enjoy the morning on the beach with their pet, while also supporting the animals here at Halifax Humane Society.We hope we can count on you to help us achieve this year's goal of $50,000 so that we may continue our mission of caring for our community's lost, abandoned, and neglected animals at Halifax Humane Society.”

Halifax Humane Society is looking for Mutt Strutt individual participants, walk teams, vendors, and sponsors.

To register and create a walk team, visit the event page at HHSMuttStrutt.org

All proceeds from the event benefit the animals of Halifax Humane Society. For more details, contact Special Events at 386.274.4703 ext. 328 or visit HHSMuttStrutt.org

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Tap Water Is Better

by Keith Roach, M.D.

Dear Dr. Roach: Bottled and purified water sales have increased over the years. I often see advertisements showing filters attached to faucets that take out all impurities. My parents had a water softener, and my father, professionally involved in weight-bearing physical activity, experienced demineralization of his skeleton and a broken hip. It has been suggested that the water softener took minerals, including calcium, out of the water that my parents used to cook and drink.

I drink tap water, but is a large percentage of the U.S. population headed for demineralization and malnutrition because they drink only purified water?

—C.D. Answer: Most water softeners work by exchanging sodium for the hard minerals, especially magnesium and calcium, present in most tap water, to greater or lesser extent. If the water in your area is naturally very hard, then a significant amount of sodium may be added, and calcium and magnesium removed.

However, this is very rarely a problem, and almost certainly had nothing to do with why your father had a hip fracture. We get our minerals mostly from food, not from water. The major risk factors for osteoporosis in men are smoking, alcohol, low testosterone levels, and low vitamin D, although there are many other causes.

I don't recommend bottled water or water purifiers because in most of the United States and Canada, the water quality is excellent. Bottled water is 1,000 times more expensive than tap water where I live. I have been to places where the tap water doesn't taste so good, in which case I would recommend a filter over bottled water.

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Dear Dr. Roach: Could you please discuss the use of Propecia for female hair loss? I am a female in my late 50s, and I have suffered from hair loss for many years. After numerous blood tests, a biopsy, and exams, my dermatologist determined that I have androgenic alopecia. I have been on Aldactone, and have used minoxidil for quite a while, with minimal results, if any.

For the past eight months, I have been taking Propecia, 2.5 mg daily. My hair doesn't seem any better or worse, but I worry about its side effects. Can you please give me your opinion on the use of Propecia by women? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

—R.M. Answer: Male pattern hair loss will occur in up to 80 percent of men and 40 percent of women, with age being the primary risk factor. Hair loss can affect self-image and self-esteem significantly, probably even more in women than in men. Diagnosis is made by appearance, but a biopsy is sometimes necessary to rule out less-common causes.

Finasteride (Propecia) is a blocker of dihydrotestosterone, and although it frequently is used in men, is not approved for use in women. It should not be used by women who could become pregnant.

Women (and men) should not donate blood while taking finasteride. However, it is sometimes used off-label, and one study showed that although it did not cause regeneration of hair, it did slow further loss. Side effects of weight gain, loss of libido, depression, and fatigue are listed as possible. I have no experience of women using this medication.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may e-mail questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu

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