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his is the fourth year that Company G is entertaining at area nursing homes. It is awesome, the variety of singers who have come together to form this special group. We have some who sing in choirs and/or choruses and some who have retired but haven’t retired their voices or their love for caring and sharing. We are winding down for 2015. Since this is a most exciting time of the year (and the rest of the year has been so rewarding) in 2016 we are planning to work at perfecting the ‘oldies but goodies’ that we bring to the residents of nursing homes and coming up with some special new/ old songs. Donna, a retired professor from Ohio, comes to Florida in October, sings with us until April, then returns to her other home for the summer months. Nina, our other redhead, is right on the money with her singing and knowledge. She is still repairing after a serious health problems and sings with us on her good days. Pauline from England, a terrific soloist, will be back with us in the new year. She knows her music in addition to how to put a song across. Terri is with us through most of the singing season, then off she goes to the Evans reunion or to be with her family. She misses them every day and yearns for their family times together. Joyce lives full time in Florida and is a joy to have singing with us. She does, however, have to miss some singouts if there’s a ballgame she and her husband wish to attend. Jacque, a native Floridian, knows every person in town who went to Mainland. She’s in and out of COGs for health reasons but when she’s there, she’s unforgettable as a humorist as well as singer. Sue is a teacher and a terrific singer with an unbelievable voice range. I say she is “everybody’s best friend.” She loves her sons, family, friends, and her little dog, TJ (Ted Junior, named after the one before). Runae is an ordained minister and a singer of many parts. Her husband, Gene, likes to share special times and helps out the group on occasion. Dr. Val, a writer and psychologist, is a wonderful singer and has developed a special talent with her tambourine. Husband, Norm, a jazz musician and forensic psychologist, honors Company G by being our pianist. What would we do without them?

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Barbara has been with us just over a year… and she brought our Gwen into the Company. They are gifted women and great additions to our group. Recently we had five women who showed an interest in joining. Two have been added in time for the purchase of our latest costume… a lovely red top with snowflakes. A hearty welcome to our Frankie and Vivian. Then there’s me, as emcee. People ask where we got our name. Memories of old songs brought to mind by the Andrew Sisters, one of their tunes was Bugler Boy Of Company B. Ah ha….Company G. Now we are asked what the G stands for. You name it… gals… girls… gang… whatever. We have enjoyed singing for you and will be there again next year. Our wish is that your year brings a bright future following this most wonderful time of the year! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town… Worship Opportunities Join Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach, to celebrate Christmas. Worship with them on Christmas Eve at 4 P.M., 6 P.M. (bonfire and refreshments) or at 10 P.M. Then join them on Christmas Day at 11 A.M. For more details on any of the services, call 386.255.0433.

Free Concert Karen Collins will perform country classics, holiday music, and original compositions at 2 P.M., Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. The coal miner's daughter, who has released three CDs with the Backroads Band, describes herself as a traditional country singer in the old-school style of Loretta Lynn and Hazel Dickens. Reservations are not required. Following her performance, you could win a Christmas gift! There will be a free raffle for a new Tyler Mountain acoustic guitar. For details call, 386.322.5152, option 4. Learn more about the singer at www.karencollins.net

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SHINE Needs You Is your New Year’s resolution to get involved... or perhaps do some volunteer work? Join the SHINE team of volunteer problem solvers, achievers, and leaders that help elders or disabled individuals who have a hard time understanding their health coverage and benefits from free, unbiased counseling. For more information on training and dates and times available to work, please call 888.242.4464.

Free Caregiver’s Day Out Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The day is from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., Saturday, Jan. 16 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For details, call Sherry at 386. 677.3581, ext. 311. You can enjoy some time off with your loved one being cared for in a loving environment.

Senior Softball The Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association (GDBSSA) is more a social than competitive league. You don't have to be a great player to join. If you want to play, you can, regardless of your skill level. Our goal is fun, fellowship, and exercise. If your team wins ... that's a bonus. The 60+ division plays on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The 70+ division plays Tuesday and Friday mornings. Games are played at Strickland Field, between Hand Ave. and LPGA, off Clyde Morris in Ormond Beach. The Winter season begins Jan. 4 for the 60+ division and Jan. 5 for the 70+ division. Snowbirds are welcome. GDBSSA plays year round but has lots of ‘winter only’ players. The Draft meeting will be Dec. 31 (New Years Eve), at 11 A.M. at the Tomoka Brewery, 4647 South Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange. Call Phil at 386.767.0877 or Jack at 386. 760.0540 and sign up now so you can be included in the list of potential players.

Members Needed Song Of The Coast Chorus of Daytona Beach is currently seeking new members who would like to join the chorus. Practice is every Monday evening at 6:30 P.M. at Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach. If interested, contact Mary Ellen at 386.673.4398 or visit: songofthecoast.org

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Free Computer Classes Sign up for free classes at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 South Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. Classes include: E-mail basics: 10 to 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 6; Internet basics: 10 to 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 13; Getting started with computers: 10 to 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 20; and Intermediate computer skills: 10 to 11:30 A.M., Wednesday. Jan. 27. Participants may bring their own laptops. Eight library laptops, which use a Windows 7 operating system, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP required. Call 386-424-

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Holiday Worship Are you looking for a warm, friendly church to celebrate your holidays? Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona invites you to attend their holiday services. Come on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 8 & 10 A.M. Each child will receive a gift and enjoy a special object lesson (with a special guest) for the children at 10 A.M. Christmas Eve at 6 P.M. is a Communion Service followed by a cookie and punch reception at 6:30 P.M. Then stay for the beautiful Christmas Eve. Candlelight Service beginning at 7 P.M. On Christmas Day plan to attend a 10 A.M. Heritage Christmas Service. For more details, call 386.767.6542.

Support Groups Stroke Support Group Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a Stroke Support Group for encouragement, education, and socialization. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach. For more information, call Ashley Cirolia at 386.676.4295. Grief Support Group There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386.428.6458. Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386.214.3833. Alcoholics Anonymous You don’t have to struggle through the holidays alone. An Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group called 1, 2, 3, Miracle will meet at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange Thursday at 8 P.M. at the church in room 204. For details, call Bill at 386.383.9470 or the church office at 386.767.8544. Hurting Yourself With Food?

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Honor To Whom Honor Is Due by George Goldtrap ecently, it was my privilege and pleasure to attend a function honoring one of our country and community’s most loved and treasured neighbors. Not a wellknown businessman. Not a popular entertainer or famous politician. Not a wealthy philanthropist. He’s not president of anything. No, this guy is quiet, but outgoing, carefree but business like, a regular guy but a leader, successful but humble… and loved by all who know, or who have ever known him. As a softball team member, his friends seek his company. They know him to be knowledgeable, dependable, and cooperative. He’s ninety–one years of age but you wouldn’t notice much slowing down. He doesn’t gripe or complain, criticize, or scold. He just sticks to living, enjoying his family, sharing fun and fellowship with his friends, and being useful where and when he can. Meet my friend Roland (Toupie) Toupin —born in 1924 in America’s tiniest state, Rhode Island. He grew up there, attended school, and at age 19 decided it was time to serve his country. Like a good soldier, he went where he was told and did what he was told. The Army saw him an energetic and stable guy… the kind that could be depended upon to show up, and do the job according to speciﬁcations. He was assigned to the 25th Armored Engineers Battalion. He served with guys doing advance work for the soon to follow ground forces. A very responsible position. He started his military service as a mine sweeper. Dangerous, certainly, but absolutely necessary to secure the safety of those who would follow him. Eventually, he found himself in one of WWll’s infamous hotspots, France, helping that country to rid itself of one of the world’s most notorious murderers… the madman Adolph Hitler. He worked at that and other assignments until 1946. Over the years the French have honored Americans who helped in France’s defense—as they helped in our defense over 200 years ago. They passed out medals honoring all those whom they could ﬁnd, but somehow they missed Toupie. Unperturbed by this accidental oversight, and not one to seek fame and glory, Toupie plowed on. Back home in Rhode Island, he found work as a machinist, a skill he had learned in the Army and now to be used to provide for a family. In 1948 Toupie married and produced two daughters, a son, and lots of grands and great grands, some of whom were at the event to honor him. There were 52 of Toupie’s closest friends at the event to honor him. The event was put together by Toupie’s Minnesota friend, Wayne Peterson, and Wayne’s local helpers, Jim Westerhuis and Jack Hilgenberg. Special guest Staff Sgt. Cummins, representing the US Military was there and bearing special recognition—the French Legion of Merit Medal honoring American Soldiers who had fought to defend the French homeland, as well as for their own homeland, America. As the encased medal was pre-

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sented to Toupie… the crowd rose to its feet, in applause, and in honor of their friend. Following the event, the group enjoyed swapping stories and sometimes with choked voices and tears, they spoke with Toupie individually, expressing their gratitude for his friendship, and appreciation for his service in Europe in defense of two great nations. It was an extraordinarily emotional event and one that will not be soon forgotten. Toupie retired and moved to this area in 1986. He laughingly tells of beginning his packing for Florida the same day he retired. By 1987, he was playing softball with a seniors group out of New Smyrna Beach, managed by Jim Goodwin. They traveled statewide in search of opponents and soon others wanted some of the diamond action. The games eventually grew into what we now know as the Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association, mixing almost 20 teams into two tiers of senior players; the junior division of 60+ players, and the senior division of 70+ players… and they dream of an 80+ division somewhere down the line. Toupie, and over the years, almost 300 others who sought the sunshine, sand, and surf, have played together since that ﬁrst group grew to what it is today. Toupie was a talented athlete at any age and played, including some double-headers, until he was 88 years of age... but grudgingly deferring to his friend Joe Brunner who was a few months older than Toupie. Brunner was also at the historic event honoring his friend and fellow player. Not ever wanting to give up, when he turned 90 years of age, Toupie asked to play in one more game. In that game he played his comfortable position, 2nd base, and he got a hit, cheered loudly from both dugouts. Today he still attends every game, coming along with younger friends who are active players. He jabs and joshes with anyone who will listen and never refuses to take whatever barb comes his way. There is no end to his friends and friendly opponents. That kind of camaraderie is part of the fun that brings the players together. Roland, (Toupie) Toupin, we salute you. Not just for your allegiance to America and her ally France, but also for your life of humility, accomplishment, and leadership in raising a good family, and contributing to the joy of others through community.

December 18, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-7 There's No Such Thing As A Quick Deed eople often hear from friends and relatives that they should sign a quick deed or a quick claim deed. There is no such thing. There is a type of deed called a quit claim deed. It is not favored because it does not indicate that the grantor owned the property. It is not advisable to sign any type of deed without legal advice. Often people sign deeds to avoid probate. There may be more disadvantages than advantages in doing so. Probate is a reasonable procedure for handling many estates. Several issues should be considered before conveying an interest in property to anybody. If there is any chance the owner might need nursing home care within the next five years, adding a name to the title may disqualify the owner. Although one's home is an exempt asset, transferring an interest negates the exemption. The tax basis of the property may be an issue. If one gives away an interest in property value while alive, the grantee receives the grantor's tax basis. On the other hand, if property passes at death, the tax basis is stepped up to date of death value. Adding a name to title is irrevocable. To remove the name, or to sell or

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mortgage the property, the signature of the person grantee is required. A creditor of the grantee could attach the property. The homestead only applies to the person claiming homestead. If the person whose name has been added to title dies, title may pass to a person other than the original owner. If there is a mortgage on the property, the Department of Revenue requires that documentary stamps be paid. If they are not paid, the state may charge penalties and interest. These are some reasons we discourage adding a name to title. It is often better to handle the transfer of the home through the probate process. There are types of deeds and other choices that do not have the problems, stated above, but no choice is foolproof. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386.615-9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelaw.com or www. pylelaw.com

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of December 21 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although taking advice isn't always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect says about an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don't be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to alert you to anything that might be questionable. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini Twin nature rallies to help you deal with this week's hectic schedules, both in your personal and professional lives. One caution: Watch your diet. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid rushing to make up for time lost on a stalled workplace operation. Best to set up a schedule and pace yourself. Welcome the help of colleagues. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Despite those glittering holiday distractions you love so well, be sure to keep your feline senses set on high to alert you to anything that might require fast action. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Making an effort to restore fraying relationships proves to be more successful than you dared hope. The holidays also bring new friends into your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Private and professional matters compete for your attention. Be honest in your assessment of which should get more of it, and for how long. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A seemingly endless list of must-do tasks is best handled by tackling them one by one, and taking energy-restoring timeouts between each job. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A vexing relationship seems destined to deteriorate no matter what each side tries to do. A third party's advice just might prove helpful. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Reach out to ease any tensions caused by home or workplace pressures before they threaten the relationship-building progress you've made. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You often go out of your way to show kindness to others. So, don't be surprised if other people want to do something nice for you this week. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) People in your life respect your Piscean wisdom, so don't hesitate to speak up about a matter that you feel isn't being handled quite the way it should be.

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he holiday season can be a hectic time with families rushing to get last-minute gifts, preparing for extended-stay guests, and making sure every decoration is perfectly placed around the home. With visions of a Norman Rockwell painting setting the cozy holiday scene, the reality of the season can be anything but. To help ensure holiday festivities go off without a hitch, consider these tips to keep your pet happy, healthy, and safe this season. • Food: Whether it’s decOn a cozy winter’s night, when all are asleep, orations or food, your Four-legged furry ‘children’ sleep by the tree in a heap, pets will most likely be curious and ingest things Snuggled down deeply in their soft beds, that can be harmful or Sweet dreams of tennis ball, soar through their heads, not healthy for them. Chocolate candies and Within the house a great thump is heard from above, nuts such as macadamia The puppies bound from their beds, giving their old toys a shove, and walnuts can be toxic From the glow of the tree’s colorful light, for your pet. Have healthy treats on To unveil the magical man who’s arrived so late in the night, hand for your dog. They Bounding to the hearth with wagging tails they all went, will find them just as Excited to see what new toys they’ve been sent, delicious as table food. • Decorating the home: It’s the season for merriment and gift giving to all, All the holiday decora- Even their lists have been checked twice for a bright new ball, tions look like a whole new world and can be The room overflows with gifts, all anew, quite dangerous for your There’s even a bone in a beautiful blue, pet to explore. Ribbons, tinsel, bright lights, and As they’re given a treat and a scratch behind the ear, ornaments can transform They wag their tails knowing they’ve been good this year, your four-legged pal into Back to their beds with their new toys snuggled tight, a kid in a candy store. Happy holidays, to all, and to all a good night.” Ornaments can look like shiny, round tennis balls and can be very enticing for a dog, so be great options for pets to feel comfortable, sure that ornaments on the lower branches safe, and secure around the holidays. are safe in case they are snatched! When • Keep them preoccupied: Keep stress levwrapping lights around a Christmas tree, els down by keeping your pet preoccukeep the strands away from the very botpied with fun toys. An interactive or tom to prevent cats or dogs from chewing solo play toy that will keep dogs engaged, on the electrical cords, which can cause thus minimizing potential for disasters electrical shock. Pets can easily be inaround the home. trigued by an open flame, whether it’s

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• On Dec. 21, 1975, in Vienna, Austria, Carlos the Jackal leads a terrorist raid on a meeting of OPEC oil ministers, killing three people and taking 63 others hostage. After demands for a jet were met, all the hostages were released unharmed in Algeria. • On Dec. 22, 1864, Union Gen. William T. Sherman presents the captured city of Savannah, Georgia, to President Abraham Lincoln with the message, I beg to present you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about 25,000 bales of cotton. • On Dec. 23, 1888, in Arles, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a razor. He documented the event in a painting titled Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear. • On Dec. 24, 1851, a devastating fire at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., destroys two-thirds of

its 55,000 volumes. Today the collection contains more than 17 million books. • On Dec. 25, 1962, To Kill A Mockingbird, a film based on the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Harper Lee, opens in theaters. The American Film Institute has rated Atticus Finch (played by Gregory Peck) as the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. • On Dec. 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, mobster Benjamin Bugsy Siegel opens The Pink Flamingo Hotel & Casino. The grand opening was a flop. Gamblers had no rooms at the yet unfinished hotel, so they took their winnings and gambled elsewhere. • On Dec. 27, 1900, prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up a bar in Kansas, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail. Nation became famous for carrying a hatchet and wrecking saloons as part of her anti-alcohol crusade

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Flu For Christmas By Teresa Martin

hat happens when you come down with the flu with just a week before Christmas and still have a full holiday shopping list to complete, a big family dinner to prepare, holiday cards to send out, plus a husband and two teenage boys in the house? Teresa Martin answers this question in A Christmas Blessing From The Flu in our newest book celebrating the holiday season. Here's her story: I love Christmas. I love doing my Christmas shopping, writing Christmas cards, getting out the special china and crystal, and polishing all my tarnished silver-plated serving pieces. Last year, the week before Christmas, I came down with a bad case of the flu. That was not supposed to happen to me. I had too much to do. Instead, I lay on the couch wrapped in the red and green afghan that my grandmother made for me. I had all the symptoms: a low-grade temperature,

aching body, coughing, sneezing, and a splitting headache. All I could think about was what would happen if I could not get everything ready for Christmas Eve. I love having the family over for a Christmas buffet and look forward to singing carols, sitting in front of the fireplace, and exchanging gifts. How could we keep our Christmas traditions if I had the flu? “Please, dear Lord, help me get well so I can get everything done, because if I'm sick with this flu, our holiday will be ruined,” I prayed. The phone rang, and it took every ounce of energy I could muster to lift it to my ear and utter a weak, “Hello.” The chipper voice of my husband said, “Hey, honey, what are we having for supper?” I managed to say, “I have the flu,” and that evening he brought a pizza home for dinner. “What are we going to do?” I asked. Without any discussion, one of our two teenage sons said: “Oh, don’t worry,

Mom, we‘ll take care of everything. You just get some rest, drink plenty of liquids, and try to get well.” The next morning, I wasn't feeling any better and spent the day dozing between sneezes and nose-blowing. The guys went shopping. Later that evening, I heard the door open, the rustle of plastic bags, and the happy banter of male voices. The guys were home from their shopping. “I think we got everything we need.” My husband smiled as he headed toward the kitchen with the groceries, followed by our younger son, who added, “I even remembered the cranberry sauce.” Our older son headed toward the couch, holding out my Christmas gift list and juggling an armload of colorful bags. “Mom, we went to the mall, and look— everything you wanted is checked off!” He placed the bags on the floor beside me so I could inspect the contents. During the week, my husband brought home Christmas stamps and he and the

boys finished writing out the greeting cards. By Christmas Eve, although I began to feel better, I was still too weak to do anything but admire the zeal and creativity of my three heroes as I listened to them scrambling around in the kitchen trying to finish up before everyone came. That evening, my family put on the best Christmas Eve buffet I ever had. The table was beautifully set and could not have been more perfect. Before we ate, we all sat down, held hands, and Marc, the younger one, said grace. I thanked God for hearing my prayers— and, yes, even for the flu. Visit the Chicken Soup For The Soul website: www.chickensoup.com

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Can't Put Name With Face? by Matilda Charles

ith the New Year fast approaching, many of us are pondering whether we should attempt a resolution. Do we diet, or read a book a week, or volunteer at a charity? Do we get fit? Here's an idea, taken from a recently released study: Walk a block, remember a name. While we know that exercise benefits us both physically and mentally, this new study pinpointed one specific area that exercise can help: We'll remember the names that go with faces. The small study, aided by notables such as Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School, included younger participants ages 1831 along with seniors ages 55-82. All were given the standard set of tests for function and memory. Parts of those tests were face-name memory. At the same time, participants were carefully tracked for total step count and the step rate using an ActiGraph, a tracking gadget worn to monitor resting and awake-time activity.

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While the younger participants weren't especially impacted by physical activity, the seniors were—and the strongest exercise-memory link was with facename relational memory and visual episodic memory, in other words, putting the correct name with the face. What was key in this study was the ActiGraph. Instead of using self-reported information (I walked 7,943 steps today), the monitor was able to pinpoint exactly what was done, and when. While this study isn't the ﬁnal word, it's a clear indication that exercise of some kind can impact memory. What researchers will try to identify next is the speciﬁc types of exercise (aerobic versus strength training), and at what frequency and intensity. Meanwhile, knowing this, perhaps we can make a New Year resolution to be a bit more active.

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Pet Care Holiday Dangers by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw's Corner: Please remind your readers of how important it is to keep their pets away from holiday foods. Some foods, like chocolate, can be deadly poisonous to dogs, while rich foods and ingredients like onions or raisins can be dangerous for cats and dogs. —Jessica L. in Camden, NJ Dear Jessica: You told them, and thank you! The holiday season, with plenty of parties, family, and food, can be hectic for everyone, but it's important to monitor pets and make sure they're kept away from potentially harmful items. Many foods, not just chocolate but onions, grapes, raisins, nuts, avocados, and other common holiday foods can cause house pets great harm. Store them well out of reach and keep pets out of the kitchen when cooking, and away from serving tables. A more extensive list is available from the Humane Society of the United States. Christmas tree ornaments can potentially be harmful. Cats love knocking down glass ornaments and also may acci-

dentally ingest tinsel or other shiny strands. Dogs may gnaw on interesting packages or break into gift boxes of candy or fruit. Even plants need to be kept out of reach: poinsettias, for example, are toxic to cats. To minimize risk, place breakable ornaments higher in the tree and put plants well out of reach. During parties or dinners, place your pets in a separate area of the house with bedding, food, and water, and check on them occasionally. (This also is helpful in keeping pets' stress levels down.) Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com

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Many businesses such as Seniors Today donated wreaths to be auctioned of during the silent auction and all money raised was donated to the Alzheimer’s association. In addition, numerous vendors were on hand selling Christmas cards, jewelry, decorations, and handmade knitted hats and scarves. It was a great time to get some of that holiday shopping done. Executive Director Randy Yost and Amanda McHugh greet Santa

Of course no holiday event would be complete with out a visit from a very special guest—Santa. He was on hand making sure everyone was happy!

Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge by Mick Harper

1. Lorne Green, of Ponderosa fame, had a number one hit record. What was it? 2. Who were The Hondells, The Sunsets, The Four Speeds, The Competitors, The Kickstands, and The Ghouls? 3. Name the band that released Long Train Runnin'. 4. In which song is the singer getting fed macaroons? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Last night I held Aladdin's lamp, So I wished that I could stay, Before the thing could answer me, Well, someone came and took the lamp away.

Answers 1. Ringo, in 1964. The mostly spoken song told the story of the gunfighter Ringo. The record climbed the charts, although the historical facts were wrong. 2. They were fake bands, anonymous studio musicians brought together to cut records. The members were interchangeable. 3. The Doobie Brothers, in 1973. Sometimes Without Love is included in the title as the words are heard repeatedly in the song. 4. Sweet City Woman, by The Stampeders, in 1971. 5. Magic Carpet Ride, by Steppenwolf in 1968. Fans were surprised by the differences in the single and album versions of the song. The single was 2:55 while the album version was 4:25. Even the vocals and instrumentals weren't the same.

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Internet Scams any senior citizens turn to the Internet for opportunities to make a little money in their retirement. A word to the wise for those who do: Not everything in cyberspace is what it seems. Unfortunately, an Orange City man recently learned that lesson the hard—and expensive—way. After responding to a Craigslist job ad for a warehouse packing assistant, the victim was told that he was hired. Next, he was told to expect a check in the amount of $1,800 to arrive in the mail. He was instructed to deposit the check, keep $500 for himself as payment and then obtain a money order for the remaining $1,300 and send it to an address in Georgia. After the victim followed the directions and did as he was instructed, he received another $1,800 check in the mail and was told to repeat the process. This time, however, when he went to his bank, the victim learned that the first check wasn’t valid. The victim was out $1,500, with no real hope of getting it back. Don’t let this happen to you! Don’t be tricked into a so-called moneymaking opportunity, particularly a work-athome scheme such as stuffing envelopes or processing medical bills. More often than not, people are taken advantage of when they send in a fee to get more information about these money-making ventures. Instead of amazing secrets or a box full of envelopes, victims receive a letter instructing them to place the same “make money stuffing envelopes” ad in newspapers and other publications. The only way to make money is if other people fall for the bait and send the fee in to the person placing the ad, turning the new advertiser into a new scam artist. Now, this scheme has been updated to take advantage of unwary computer users. Instead of stuffing envelopes, the gimmick claims you can make money processing e-mails. The results are the same. Assembling items at home also can be a risky venture. Usually you’ll be asked to send in a substantial start-up fee for materials used to make things like crafts, baby items, or hand-made jewelry. The companies claim that you’ll be paid after you ship back the items that you’ve assembled. Many victims report that the companies refuse to pay for the items, stating that the items weren’t assembled correctly and didn’t meet quality control standards. These companies aren’t really offering a home-based business opportunity. They just want to sell you the orig-

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