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A Lot Like Christmas… lans for Thanksgiving took a turn when the rains came tumbling down! The yearly feast was originally planned to be held on a large deck at my daughter’s home. When the rains came, family members kicked in and saved the day by placing long tables end-toend in the family room—and the tablecloths fit quite well. Twenty or more people enjoyed the most delicious meal!

After dinner we viewed the ornaments brought to all who participated in drawing names and after a bit of guesswork, everyone left with their special tree ornament. Mine was an eagle with Home Of The Brave written on it.

The day after Thanksgiving, when crowds were milling around the malls desperately seeking bargains or going to the car show, I was looking forward to a new experience with the majority of my family. My daughters had set up a party for us at Painting With A Twist. It was a unique idea, one we only recently learned existed.

It was especially nice for it brought my youngest daughter and husband from Atlanta to join with us and my oldest grandson and his wife came from New York. The rest of us are local residents. Neither of the visiting couples will be able to be with us for Christmas so this occasion was very good at this time of the year.

The evening came and we began arriving at 7 P.M. The tables were long and already set up for us with canvases on easels, angled in such a way that we could glance at each other’s work as it progressed. The choice for us to paint was an old red truck carrying a Christmas tree across a snow covered mountain road. We were given our spe-

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cial paints and told how to proceed.

We had a wonderful time for the next couple of hours.

When we were finished, we were told to write something on the tailgate of the truck in our painting. Some of the thoughts behind the messages were simple and some very special. There were things like Ma, Donna on Donna’s painting’ Feliza Navidad on Hector’s; some hearts and a message To Bob And

Betty on Heather’s painting. Then there was the message from Patricia that really brought Christmas home to me.

When their daddy, John Maiden, was alive and well, each Christmas was very important. He would gather the kids and some of the grandchildren and go to the Ocala Forest to cut down a Christmas tree. They were left with many happy memories of those trips.

Patricia’s message on the back of the red truck read: In Memory Of My Dad.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

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Holiday Events

Each year the mansion is dressed out with an elaborate over-the-top new design for the holidays. Plan now to see the Christmas Spectacular Holiday Home Tour at the Stetson Mansion, 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand, through Jan. 15.

Enjoy lively guides with over the top elegant decorations! Reservations required. Tours are at 10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M., and 5 P.M. Tickets are $25 plus tax.

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The 8th annual Fur Ball takes place Thursday, December 7 at 7 P.M. at the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach. Known for its enticing Chocolate Lounge, Fur Ball draws over 600 of the most devoted animal lovers and supporters, influential business professionals, community leaders, and philanthropists, each committed to make a difference in the lives of animals. Traditional black-tie is recommended but not required. Tickets are $75. Sponsorships available. For more information, call 386.274.4703.

Wreaths & Brunch Come join The Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand for their 5th Annual Festival Of Wreaths & Holiday Brunch on Friday, Dec. 8 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Enjoy food, mimosas, raffles, wreaths, jewelry, and more! RSVP appreciated to 386.822.6900.

Christmas Concert Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus is presenting a Christmas concert entitled Christmas Through The Years featuring both sacred and secular Christmas Music on Sun., Dec. 17 at 3:30 P.M. at The Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond. Suggested donation is $10.

For details, visit songofthcoast.org or call 386.673.4398 Boat Parade The Palm Coast Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade Day begins at 6 P.M. on Dec. 16 departing from the Cimmaron Basin and head east to the Intracoastal Waterway turning south passing Tidelands, Canopy Walk, St. Joe Walkway, Waterfront Park, and Island Estates before turning at the Grand Haven Gazebo back to Clubhouse Waterway. To participate call 386.283.5166 or at srulis00@gmail. com to register.

Christmas Singers Singers Don Meritt and Annette Moreau will present Home For The Holidays at 2 P.M., Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. Their selections will include a comical, contemporary version of The 12 Days Of Christmas. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.

Christmas Parade The 40th Annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 3 at 2 P.M. The parade will consist of bands and floats. The parade route will begin at Dunlawton Avenue and Jackson Street and proceed east to Spruce Creek, and will last approximately 2 hours.

Christmas Worship Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona invites you to attend their holiday services. Join them Christmas Eve at 10 A.M. for Jesus’ Birthday Party for everyone with a gift for each child. Then at 6 P.M. 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.

Caregiver’s Day Out First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers.

The day is from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., Dec. 21 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Arthritis Class People with arthritis can reduce pain and stiffness with low-impact exercise classes. The free sessions will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Dec. 1, 4, 8, 13, 15, 18, 22, 27, and 29 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Trained program leaders will lead gentle range of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. The classes may be taken standing or sitting in a chair. Registration is required. Register online at www. volusialibrary.org using the calendar link or call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with nonmonetary prizes. Reservations must be made no later than noon the Tuesday prior. Call 386.677.6080 to RSVP

Medicare Workshop Questions About Medicare? Find out how medicare works. American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach offers workshops. For dates and times of workshops, call 386.

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

Estate Planning Plan to attend Estate Planning Basics

by Elder Law attorney Michael Pyle on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach Street. In addition to estate planning, he will also discuss planning for incapacity, durable powers of attorney, health care designations, living wills, and do not resuscitate orders. For more details, please call 386.615.9007.

Free Computer Classes Adults can improve their computer skills with free classes at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 South Dixie Freeway. December’s programs include: • Getting started with computers: 10:30 A.M. to NOON Wed., Dec. 6.

• Intermediate computer skills: 10:30 A.M. to NOON Wed., Dec. 13.

• Microsoft Word: 10:30 A.M. to NOON Wed., Dec. 20.

• Internet basics: 10:30 A.M. to NOON Wed., Dec. 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.

Registration is required as seating is limited; please register online at www.volu sialibrary.org using the calendar link or call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Qigong Are you looking for a new way to reduce holiday stress and relieve joint and muscle pain? Try Qigong (pronounced chee-gong), an ancient practice that uses gentle physical movements, mental focus, and meditation to improve well-being.

Ann Minoff will lead free, one-hour classes at 5:30 P.M. every Wed. in Dec. at the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1005 S. Dixie Freeway. Reservations are not required. For more questions or information, call the library at 386.424.2910, option 4.

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Hollywood Deco ifties furniture is very popular with vintage collectors today, but some earlier Art Deco designs from the 1930s are not in demand.

Look at old movies on television to study some of the stranger pieces. The look is sometimes called Hollywood Deco because the extravagant rooms with huge round mirrors and sofas were exaggerations of the modern furniture used in average homes.

An unfamiliar cabinet was sold recently at a Garth’s auction. It was a flat, round cabinet on a base. When placed against a wall, it showed all of the 51-inch diameter of the cabinet and the glass doors and shelves waiting to display a collection. The plain solid base stretched beyond the rounded sides to give safe support for the top-heavy design. This type of cabinet was made in the 1930s, but most for sale today were made in England, not the U.S. Most have no maker’s name and the wood choice suggests it was not expensive when new.

Some were oak or even mahogany, but many were made of laminate with grain painting.

A cabinet like this sold at a Midwestern auction in 2016 for $450. A selection of similar round modernist curio cabinets found online had asking prices as high as $2,000, but most of these are in English shops and prices were cut to less than $500.

Q: I’d like some information about a pitcher and washbowl made by Edward

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Clarke. It’s marked on the bottom with two touching shields. The words “Edward Clarke, Tunstall, Trade Mark, Stone China” are above the shields and “Stone China” below.

A: Edward Clarke made earthenware and white ironstone at Phoenix Works in Tunstall, England, from about 1865 to 1877.

That’s when your pitcher and washbowl were made. They probably were part of a commode set that included a soap dish, chamber pot and other items. Before there was indoor plumbing, a commode set or chamber set was kept in the bedroom and emptied each morning.

Q: I came across an old R.C. Allen 10 Key Calculator Model 35 that my dad used for his business. On the front, it says World Famous 10 Key Calculator, American and Swedish Patents.

A: Ralph C. Allen founded his company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1932. It also manufactured and distributed cash registers and typewriters. Your calculator was made in 1948 and originally sold for $397.

Old calculators are not very useful and not popular collectibles, so they are very hard, if not impossible, to sell.

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Flashback Hooray For Hazel

by Mick Harper

1. Which bubblegum artist actually charted with Hooray For Hazel?

2. Who wrote and released the hit song Stoned Soul Picnic?

3. What new group had a lot of success with Kind Of A Drag?

4. Who sang Out Here On My Own? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Listen to me, baby, it's hard to settle down. Am I asking too much for you to stick around?”

Answers 1. Tommy Roe, in 1966. Not only did it chart (No. 6), but it went to No. 2 in Canada and No. 1 in New Zealand.

2. Laura Nyro, in 1968. The song was later picked up by The 5th Dimension.

Nyro's songs were covered by many artists over the years,

including Blood, Sweat, & Tears; Barbra Streisand; and Peter, Paul, And Mary.

3. The Buckinghams, in 1966. The group took their name as a way to stand out during the British music invasion. They were from Chicago.

4. Irene Cara. The song was used in the film Fame in 1980.

5. I'm Gonna Make You Mine, by Lou Christie in 1969. The song peaked at No. 10 in the U.S. and charted in more than a half-dozen countries, reaching No. 2 in the U.K.

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Grandchildren Crave Memories

by Peggy Goldtrap

hristmas chaos is galloping our way, or are those pitter patters on our rooftops? Christmas creates a whirlwind that wipes out savings in these “tough, economic times,” Yule do well to revisit the ghost of Christmas past.

What I remember are not the presents, but the preparation.

My dad and I would chop a cedar tree from my grandparent’s farm. Cedars are not known for their beauty, only for availability. The scrawny tree was tied on top of the car and driven sixty wind-swept miles. It arrived home stripped, splintered, and de-needled of its dignity.

Who cares, it’s our tree, we chopped it. Dad drug it inside, setting it up on a home-made tree stand, a project he and I tackled. Mom went up into the attic and brought down decorative glass balls. Yes, grandchildren, there were glass balls, or at least shards of glass balls. They were hung by bent hair pins or string.

During the war, I made Christmas bells out of milk tops, or any scrap of paper (remember rationing). Fold the paper, paste, color. If you didn’t have flour and water paste, try spit. With enough spit the paper might stay sealed.

After stringing lights, (some were always out, missing, broken, etc.), and hanging spit bells and punctured balls (just a small hole in a ball could be disguised if hung away from the viewing side); the tree was ready for its crowning event. Not a star. Not exactly an angel, but Angel Hair.

Today’s children do not know, nor appreciate the pain of pulling and stretching Angel Hair. My mother hated it.

She fumed, fussed, complained, cried, swore she’d “never do this again.” Next to launching a space rocket or childbirth, stretching Angel Hair on a cedar tree is at least in the top five of monumentally difficult tasks.

Angel Hair never stayed in one piece like the box promised. It did, however, stay stuck to clothes, hair, upholstery, and the cat. It took up residence in corners and seemed to be breeding for the next season. One package of Angel Hair would not cover a tree, because Angel Hair did not have a beginning and end. Once you popped the package and took the first tweak, it began to shred. That meant you had to pull and patch over the parts of the tree that were most visible. Had anyone looked behind our tree, it would have been embarrassingly naked. Who cared? The funky tree was our family tradition.

Watching my mother, the mistress of the mansion, try to create beauty when

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the bones were missing, was a joy. She could turn a shabby cedar into a work of art. She was a perfectionist and one had better stay out of her way until she said: “Finally.” That meant turn on the lights, top the tree with a star, let’s eat, goodnight.

My mother reminded me, every Christmas morning before we opened the presents, that her only gifts were a handkerchief, maybe, and a bag of oranges. This was a set-up. In other words don’t complain about how little you’re getting because whatever I give is more than I got. Huh? My pragmatic parents gave socks, panties, pajamas, and a few toys. Apparently Santa was in cahoots with them and censored my wish list.

An adult is remembering a scrawny tree, but the child inside has another spin. It was a wonderful time to be at my grandparent’s farm which I dearly loved. Tromping through the woods to find the magic tree meant precious time with my dad. I was his “boy.” He taught me to chop, saw, nail, thread a fish hook, mow yards, and work hard, not hardly work.

Presents come and go, and as I age, so do the memories. When it’s all said and done, memories rarely center on what we received, but what we gave; rarely on numbers of toys, but numbers of people moving through our lives; rarely on quality, more importantly, the thought.

One grandmother always gave a “store bought” gift, with the “store bought” tag on it. I don’t know if she planned to return the gift, or if she wanted me to know how much she cared. I thought it was funny, a special game we played. Usually the gift was something I didn’t want, some stinky powder or cologne, but I wanted her, so I thanked her from my heart.

What will your car and computer grandchildren remember in “these tough economic times?” Will they settle for handkerchiefs and ties? Of course.

Grandchildren crave memories you create by listening to them, walking with them, watching them perform, talking one on one, watching a football game, and not telling them to ‘quiet down.’

They won’t remember ‘all the things they didn’t get,’ but all the things YOU gave. Grandchildren today are like yesterdays; their hearts are full of love.

December 1, 2017—Seniors Today—Page 7 Singing Sensation “Tenor Ghaleb” Special to Seniors Today orld class Pop/Tenor and Classical/Flamenco Guitarist Ghaleb brings his powerful, piercing vocals, and captivating persona to The Peabody December 6, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. Thrust into the North American limelight as a finalist on FOX’s American Idol and with impressive musical talents and style praised by both internationally renowned tenor Placido Domingo and legend Rod Stewart, Tenor Ghaleb, and his violin accompanist take The Peabody’s stage by storm!

Ghaleb, an internationally known Venezuelan-born tenor, has sung in numerous countries, touching the hearts of thousands of fans in countries such as Italy, Russia, Austria, and Canada. His piercing vocals have wowed crowds and impressed even iconic figures who have come to see him perform—people such as Michael Jordan and Rod Stewart.

Ghaleb, who is also a classical Flamenco guitarist, has already recorded two CDs —Musica and Romance And Alegria. Two more CDs are on the way—a pop/classic compilation called Emotions and also Masterpieces By Ghaleb.

Ghaleb, who was featured on a front-page Miami Herald story, was selected in 2015 as the main singer of the National Anthem at the home games of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers.

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Ghaleb started singing for family and friends when he was just four years old.

Two years later, he sang in public for the first time, winning first place in a “Festival of the Children” event in Venezuela.

At age 12, he received classical training at Sebastian Echeverria Lozano School in Venezuela. At 16, he worked with a Venezuelan television station, flying to different cities to perform at charity events that benefitted children’s hospitals.

Ghaleb arrived in the U.S. at age 21, where he began singing at charity events benefitting cancer research.

Much of what Ghaleb has become was self-taught, and his singing resonates with audiences.

Tickets ($80 VIP includes meet-n-greet, $45, $20 plus applicable charges) are on sale to the general public at The Peabody box office, PeabodyDaytona.com or 800982-ARTS. Students will receive a $15 flat rate for this show.

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hat could be better than puppies, kittens, and chocolate? Our Annual Fur Ball Gala has quickly come to be known as Halifax Humane Society's flagship fundraising event. In fact, one of the most talked about holiday experiences in town!

The 8th annual Fur Ball takes place Thursday, December 7th at the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach. Known for its enticing Chocolate Lounge, Fur Ball draws over 600 of the most devoted animal lovers and supporters, influential business professionals, community leaders, and philanthropists, each committed to make a difference in the lives of animals. Fur Ball is Volusia County's decadent kickoff to the holiday season.

“The people and companies who attend Fur Ball are very generous and very committed to the safety and welfare of the community’s homeless animals. Fur Ball is our largest and most beneficial fundraising event of the year,” said Barry KuKes, Community Outreach Director.

Traditional black-tie is recommended but not required. Come enjoy an evening of Philanthropy, Love of Animals, and of

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course, chocolate. Visit HHSFurBall.org to view silent & live auction items available this year.

2017 Fur Ball Program: 6 P.M. VIP Reception 7 P.M. Fur Ball Gala Doors Open 7:45 P.M. Dinner and Program, Auction, and Entertainment 9 P.M. Chocolate Lounge Opens Advance tickets are available at www.

HHSFurBall.org for only $75 per person or $125 for VIP tickets. All tickets include a seated dinner, drink tickets, and unlimited tastings in our famous chocolate lounge. VIP tickets add a special cocktail reception prior to the event and premium seating. Corporate and companion tables are available to guarantee group seating. Individual tickets will be assigned seating.

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Motown Christmas Spectacular t’s been a few years since the music of The Temptations, The Miracles, and The Marvelettes dominated the airwaves, but the music of Motown lives on in movies, commercials, and in a new holiday show that hits the Peabody Auditorium on December 16. The concert promises to be jam-packed with all the hallmarks of Motown—impeccable harmonies, dazzling choreography, flashy outfits, and those instantly-recognizable grooves that everyone knows and loves.

“We’ve taken the concept of a Motown concert to a whole new level,” says Joe Mirrione, the producer of the show. “Usually, you’d see just the Temptations or the Four Tops, but we’ve got an all-star group packed with former members of the groups that made the records so you get the whole enchilada!” This concert, celebrating “the music and the magic of Motown,” features vocalists and musicians assembled from the ranks of The Capitols and the Miracles and former members of the Temptations. The performers, collectively known as The Motortown All-Stars, have each paid their dues performing with Motown legends on stages around the world. All 10 of their singers and musicians come in direct from Detroit. “You can ask to see their luggage tags,” jokes Mirrione. “They’re the real deal. It’s in their DNA.” As if that weren’t enough to fill an evening with incredible memories, The Marvelettes will appear as special guest stars.

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All-Star group member Dave Finley only recently retired from performing with The Miracles, who topped the charts with classics like Ooh Baby, Baby and Tears Of A Clown. Dave spent 37 years with the vocal group. Another, George Wilson, is a 20plus-year veteran of The Capitols, who created a dance sensation in the 60's with their big hit Cool Jerk. On December 16th, audiences will hear all the Motor City hits they know and love, as well as holiday classics like Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Silent Night performed in that inimitable Motown style. You can also expect them to raid the vault of hits belonging to the Temptations, Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes. With the addition of The Marvelettes to the production, you’ll hear their hits Please Mr. Postman, Beechwood 4-5789, Don’t Mess With Bill, and Too Many Fish In The Sea. A Motown Christmas Spectacular will be performed at the Peabody Auditorium (600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118) on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets start at just $29 and the best seats in the house can be had for only $47.

As always, tickets are available online at www.peabodyauditorium.org or by calling 386.671.3460.

The Benefits Of A Sound Choice Special to Seniors Today ouch. Taste. Smell. Sight.

Sound. All are important.

However, one might emphasize the ability to hear distinct sounds like a child’s laughter or a familiar song. When loss of hearing is noticed, people are face with tough decisions such as where to go, who to see, and how to move forward with a quality of life.

Since 2004, Florida State Hearing Aids has provided more affordable solutions with a wider variety of hearing aids. This has been the long-

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• Run out of wrapping paper? Here are some potential alternatives: plain brown shopping bags, cut open, and decorated with stickers or markers; several layers of tissue paper; fabric and a nice bow. Aluminum foil makes a lovely wrapping if you can avoid overhandling it, and handle bags from stores can be converted by gluing or taping the front of a Christmas card over the store logo, if it's small enough.

• Holiday gatherings can be hectic when it comes to holding on to your cup. If you host a party, use disposable cups that can be written on, and put out a marker. You’ll use fewer cups, meaning there will be less to clean up.

• Get kids in on the act of cooking.

There's no better time than the holidays to get budding chefs into your family’s holiday traditions. Let them help prep, and as they get older, assign cherished side dishes to appropriate age children.

• “Wrap books in pretty paper to make a uniform look on your bookshelves.”

—J.K. in Florida • “When baking with apples, try using a variety of types for a more interesting flavor and texture: Mix Golden Delicious, Gala, and Fuji with Granny Smith for a little taste of tart.”

—M.C. in Oregon • With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to run the self-cleaning cycle on your oven. Wipe out any bits first, and remove as much grease as you can. Then make sure to open a window to air out fumes.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of December 4 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You've let yourself be distracted from what's really important. Love finally gets your attention this week. It comes with a challenge that could create a problem.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to bully others into following your lead. Best advice: Persuade, don't push, and you'll get the cooperation you need to move forward.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist the urge to gloat now that you've proved your detractors wrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle. A former foe can become your best ally.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want to claim all the credit for making this holiday season special. Is it worth producing a lot of hurt feelings by rejecting offers of help?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Ignore a co-worker's questionable behavior. Instead, put your energy into making your own project special. Then sit back and enjoy over your well-deserved applause.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might not want to accept those suggested changes in your workplace. Do not chuck them out before you check them out. You could be happily surprised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 9th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Relationships in general benefit during the early part of the week, including in the workplace. Also expect some overdue changes in a personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Prudence should be your watchword this week. Best not to be too open about some of the things that are currently happening in your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Money is on your mind, so you'd best mind how you're spending it. Take another look at that holiday budget and see where you can make adjustments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Resolving to revive an old friendship could open some old wounds. Are you sure you want to risk that? Think this through before making a commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your need to know more about a new friend could lead to some startling revelations.

Keep an open mind about what you learn until all the facts are in.

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by Barry KuKes puppy under the Christmas tree. A cute little bunny at Easter. Maybe you just want to give an animal friend to someone you think needs one. People who give animals as gifts mean well, but their good intensions often misfire. Giving a pet as a gift is usually an ill-advised decision that can end tragically.

While it is true, pets bring us untold joy and wonderful companionship, they are a huge responsibility. People who receive a pet as a gift don't pay, but the gift is hardly free. It means a long-term commitment of time, money, and energy that may exceed their abilities. Among the costs: • Food • Bedding and toys • Veterinary care • Grooming expenses • Time to exercise, play with, and train the animal • Boarding or pet sitting costs Some people don't want a pet at all, or perhaps don't want one now. For those who are ready, it is crucial they pick a pet out for themselves to make sure it's a good fit. A poor fit can mean the animal is sent to a shelter or another home, which is hard on the pet and on the person who received the animal as a gift. Some pets suffer loneliness and neglect when their novelty has worn off. This is often the case for rabbits at Easter.

A successful adoption requires time and thought. Like some gifts, animals can be impulse purchases. Pet adoption is more successful when you meet a few animals before finding the right match. Ideally, adopters should research to learn what traits they want before visiting a shelter and making an important decision of choosing a pet. Halifax Humane Society has a MYM (Meet Your Match) program to help potential owners find the best possible pet for their lifestyle and personality.

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Moments In Time Moments In Time The History Channel

• On Dec. 4, 1872, a British brig spots the Mary Celeste, an American vessel, sailing erratically near the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Not a soul was onboard. Based on the last entry in the captain’s log, the ship had been adrift for 11 days.

• On Dec. 8, 1881, a fire at the luxurious Ring Theater in Vienna, Austria, kills at least 620 people and injures hundreds more. The fire started when a stagehand inadvertently lit some prop clouds hanging over the stage.

• On Dec. 5, 1933, national prohibition of alcohol in America comes to an end as Utah becomes the 36th state to repeal the 18th Amendment. Mississippi, the last dry state in the Union, did not end Prohibition until 1966.

• On Dec. 7, 1941, 353 Japanese warplanes attack the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, destroying 19 ships and killing more than 2,300 Americans. The following day, the U.S. declared war on Japan.

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• On Dec. 9, 1950, Harry Gold—who confessed to being a courier between a British scientist with information on the atomic bomb and Soviet agents —is sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Gold's arrest was part of a massive FBI investigation into Soviet espionage.

• On Dec. 6, 1961, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff authorizes combat missions

by Operation Farm Gate pilots. It gave U.S. pilots the go-ahead to undertake combat missions against the Viet Cong as long as one Vietnamese national was aboard the aircraft for training purposes.

• On Dec. 10, 1970, the defense opens its case in the murder trial of Lt. William Calley, a platoon leader in Vietnam. Calley, who had led his troops to kill 22 innocent Vietnamese civilians in the village of My Lai, was sentenced to 20 years, but was paroled by President Richard Nixon in 1974.

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He wore a patch for at least a year. He moved years ago, but when I knew him, he looked at nicotine as a cure.

Any thoughts?

—R. Answer: I learned in medical school that ulcerative colitis could appear or flare after quitting smoking, and that studies were being done to look at nicotine as a treatment. Since then, nicotine has been more extensively studied but has not found a major role in the treatment of UC. It is used occasionally and even more occasionally successful in people who have not gotten relief with more-common treatments. The side effects of high doses cause many people to not tolerate it.

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—F.P. Answer: Boswellia, also called Indian frankincense, is an herb that has been used for millennia in India as an anti-inflammatory for relief of arthritis pain. I was able to find a well-done study from 2011 that showed significant benefit in reducing pain and improving function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. The only side effects seen were minor. Other studies—all small —confirmed these results.

Based on these small studies, it appears that Boswellia extract may have benefit in improving pain and function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

I found products that are labeled as having what the study medicine did (most commonly 100 mg once daily, containing at least 20 percent AKBA, the active ingredient).

However, let me emphasize that supplements are not subject to oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administra-

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Of the products they tested, 78 percent did not contain any of the herbs on their labels, and some contained substances potentially dangerous to those with allergies (including wheat in products labeled wheat- and gluten-free, and powdered legumes, a potential risk for those with peanut allergies). These products were labeled standardized and guaranteed.

It is very frustrating to learn about potentially valuable therapies that offer an alternative to prescription medicines, and have the companies that supply them be untrustworthy. There may be good manufacturers, but with no way of independently testing their products, I cannot give a recommendation for them.

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Dear Paw's Corner: How can we idly stand by when we see problems in the world that directly impact pets?

A recent news story claims that in Venezuela, starving citizens are now eating their pets. I've also heard very little about the rescue or care of animals in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria destroyed its infrastructure. I feel helpless as to what to do.

—Kara C. in Los Angeles Dear Kara: In a month where we in the U.S. celebrate having plenty, it can be difficult to read about the suffering of people and pets elsewhere in the world— and even within our own borders.

Since the end of September, rescue organizations have been working in Puerto Rico to evacuate pets that were already in shelters on the island.

These pets will be cared for and many made available for adoption on mainland U.S., freeing up shelter space for animals that were separated from their owners by the hurricane. For example, shelters in the Indianapolis area and

surrounding states are taking in hundreds of these shelter pets, the Indy Star reports.

The situation in Venezuela also is tragic and worsening. While the headline of the story you linked to is alarming, the article doesn't quite come out and say housepets. Other animals, including horses, reportedly are being slaughtered for food.

The best thing you can do when you feel helpless is to pick one way to help, and concentrate on that. Whether it's donating to a pet rescue organization, volunteering to help or donating supplies to a local shelter, or adopting an evacuated shelter pet, focus on one thing. Taking action will empower you and strike back at the darkness.

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Trivia Test Pick A Topic

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1. COMICS: What was Superman's birth name on the planet Krypton?

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3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of India?

4. GAMES: In the game of checkers, how many pieces do you start with?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state's nickname is The Old Line State?

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Strange But True Porcupine Liver–Delicacy?

by Samantha Weaver

It was 20th-century French philosopher, author and political activist JeanPaul Sartre who made the following “If you're lonely while you're alone, you're in bad company.”

Other than humans and apes, the only animal that has no tail is the Manx cat.

It seems that the Mets would be hands-down winners of the prize for the shortest MLB team name, but they actually have one of the longest names.

It's just that not many people remember that the team's full name is Metropolitan Baseball Club.

You might not think that fruitcake —that much-maligned holiday staple —and mahogany—the hardwood valued for its beauty and durability—have anything in common. You'd be wrong, though; the two items have the same approximate density.

Those who study such things say that, as a whole, indoor cats prefer the taste

of fish, while outdoor cats prefer the taste of mice.

In New England, porcupine liver was once considered to be a delicacy.

Saint Anthony the Great, an early Christian monk from Egypt, spent years living in a tomb in order to overcome temptation. This is doubtless why he's now known as the patron saint of gravediggers.

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Please call NEW number 386.677.6080.

ST PAL Seniors Today Professional Advertiser League.

Networking To Improve And Support Senior Community Services.

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 senior community. 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 the seniors in our community.

For more information, please call, 386-677-7060.

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services:

Nicolle Cella

Amedisys Home Health Care

386.864.5918

Sandra Davis

GrandVilla Of Ormond

386.673.5000

Deborah Brown

Apex Companion Care

386.689.4869

John Long

Halifax Health

386.383.4177

Daniel Spitale

Brookdale DeLand

386.736.8100

Shae Moultie

Halifax Health Home Health

386.235.5066

Mary Sanguedolce

Brookdale—Orange City

386.775.3561

Luz Meleñdez

Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler 386.872.1724

Demetria Clark

City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services

386.671.3560

Catherine Vergara

Home Instead Senior Care

386.295.1077

Sheila Priester

City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services

386.671.3560

Karen Chrapek

Mending Fences

386.846.6061

Desiree Vilansia

Country Health Care Guide

386.689.2030

Melissa Cole

Kindred At Home Hospice

386.205.9704

Tammy Workman

Good Samaritan Society

386.585.5872

Catherine Drake

Magnolia Manor

386.760.7176

Dennis Javier

DeLand Manor Assisted Living

407.435.6541

Marge Miller

Miller Senior Services

386.479.0724

Myrce Javier

DeLand Manor Assisted Living

407.435.6541

Tammy McCoy

National Home Health Care

386.366.2582

Patrick Forestell

Distinctive Senior Services

386-871-8083

Desiree Vitale

No Place Like Home-Maker Companion Services 386.414.9787

Rob Newbury

ElderSource

386.793.0688

Tom Mondloch

Oasis Senior Advisors

386.275.2503

Brittany Gloersen

Gloersen Law, PL

386.740.0440

Sigrid Newbury

Prince Of Peace/Epiphany Manor

386.673.4588

Brittany Pennington

Gold Choice Assisted Living

386.307.3042

Anne O’Connell

Savannah Court

386.775.3030

Diane Goyette

Gold Choice Assisted Living

386.307.7575

David Larrabee

Senior Helpers

386.736.2227

Rachel Eyman

GrandVilla Of Ormond

386.673.5000

Andrea Learn

Sonas Home Health

386.438.7623