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February 28, 2014
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Way To Go! hen you are driving down Daytona’s International Speedway Blvd. (formerly Volusia Ave. to us oldies) you come upon a giant Erector set! A friend named it that, correctly, for in the last few weeks the Speedway has been experiencing tremendous growth and expansion… and stands tall above all businesses located on the south side. The metal parts that form the basics of construction truly look like a giant Erector set. It’s easy to see that the frontage of the speedway covers nearly a mile. “Daytona Rising is a $400 million reimagining of an American icon—Daytona International Speedway.” This information, found on their website, tells us that they have five re-designed entrances leading to escalators and elevators that will take you to three different concourse levels. That’s only the beginning. When all is said and done, there will be a seating capacity for 101,000. When we moved to Daytona Beach, local residents were taking their chances and buying stock in the Speedway to bring the already popular races from the beaches to a new home. My parents were managing a motel at the time and my artistic brothers, knowing that the motel was to be painted soon after the races, asked if they could do a painting of a grandstand on the front of the motel. They did! Then in front of the grandstand, on the street, was placed a real race car that they named Many Miles Sykes. People came from all around to see the painting and the car. Those were the days when Daytona Shores was becoming a city of its own. From the time we came here, my son started going to the race track and I doubt he has ever missed being there when the calendar is set for the races. In time, he began to take his vacation time to work at
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What’s Happening Around Town… Medicare Workshop Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on Tues., March 4 or Tuesday, April 1, both at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ste 10, Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@ yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend. Free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!
Travel Club You are invited to come to a travel club sponsored by Discover Travel. The meeting will be held Tues., March 4 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Javier Yataco of Carnival will speak about two new ships now sailing from Port Canaveral. Also speaking will be Bruce Waters of Pacific Delight Tours. RSVP to 386.788. 8201. First 75 to RSVP will receive a door prize.
Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. (except Mar. 20) at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386. 767.6542.
Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the blind and visually impaired in the Daytona Beach area. You are invited to a free dinner, fellowship, and a program being offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, on the second Saturday of every month from 4–6 P.M. Call 386.767.6542 one week prior to reserve your place.
WISE Programs The March WISE programs presented by Daytona State College will be held on the DSC campus, Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200), 1200 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach, on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Lectures for March are: March 4—Twitter And Social Media For Seniors; March 11— Spring Break, No Class; March 18 —Music Production Technology; and March 25—Color For The Soul. Lectures are open to age 50 or older. Yearly membership is $25 for individual and $45 for couple. Refreshments provided. Early registration is appreciated. For more information, call Lois Shannon at 386.788.6494 or e-mail: ljshannon @cfl.rr.com
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Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. Learn how dental implants can help you eat the foods you enjoy, and lead a more active and confident life. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered. The seminar is scheduled at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates at 4 P.M. on March 19 at 429 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach and Tues., March 25 at 21 Hospital Dr., Ste. 180, Palm Coast. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Make reservation by calling 386.239.3600.
Mark your calendars now to Fling into Spring—with Flower Power! Don your bell bottoms and tie-dye shirts and join Seniors Today newspaper once again for a FREE day of entertainment with Jim Nelson, fun, food, exhibits, door prizes, and more. This fun-filled event is absolutely free and open to all seniors on Friday, March 21. Come any time from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All this fun takes place at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road in South Daytona. Bring a friend and enjoy a free lunch! Vendor tables starting at just $150. Advertising and sponsorships available too! To find out more, call Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.
SHINE Needs You 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 info, call 888.242.4464.
Champions Of Faith Good Samaritan Society–Daytona Beach would like to invite community businesses to participate in our second annual Champions of Faith 2014–A Charity Affair dinner on Saturday, March 29 at 5 P.M., at Pelican Bay, 350 Pelican Bay Drive, Daytona Beach to benefit their renovation project. Local businesses may purchase a table for eight people at the cost of $50 per person. In addition, donations may be made in the form of a door prize or purse for the silent auction. For more details, call Shar Barron at 386.239.7575.
Healthy Cooking Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Rd. offers an opportunities to touch your heart on Sat., March 22 at 10 A.M. where Martha Hollis, Ph.D., will offer a presentation on Healthy Cooking options. For details, call 386.441. 0300 or visit the website: ormondbe achpc.org
Activity Group The Council on Aging offers therapeutic social activity groups for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia for those who meet criteria, program cost are covered by a grant. Face to face meeting is required prior to program entry. The program meets from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. For appointments and locations, please call 386. 253.4700, ext. 216 or you may e-mail sday@coaiaa.org
Group Discussion Come learn how to think success and produce positive results on Sat., March 8 from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. with M. Ashley Moore, Certified NLP trainer at 3959 S. Nova Rd., Bldg. B, Ste. 2122, Port Orange. Find out what your thoughts tell you about your thinking process and what are the techniques to success thinking. RSVP to save your space to ashley@moorestrategiesfors uccess.com or call 386.788.5653.
Free Tax Help Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low- and moderateincome with special attention to those ages 60 and older is available around Volusia County from AARP Foundation from Feb. 1 through April 15. For locations visit aarp.org/taxaide or call 888.227.7669.
Support Groups Neuropathy Support Group The 2014 Neuropathy Support Group meets at 2 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 485 Turnbull Bay Road, New Smyrna Beach and at GrandVilla of Ormond Beach, 535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. The goal of the meeting is to provide support, education, and comfort to those with Neuropathy; and their caregivers. For details, call 855.966.3600. Caregiver Support Council on Aging offers caregiver support groups for caregivers of loved ones suffering from dementia. Groups begin at 9 A.M. For details, dates, and locations throughout Volusia County call 386.253. 4700, ext. 216.
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Spring Home Repairs pring is coming and it’s a great time to do your own home inspection. Some major areas to check are: Walls and ceilings: Look for any water stains that might be from a roof leak Toilets: Check for leaks and constant running and/or poor flushing. Replace parts as needed Drains: If any drain slowly, clean clogs Fireplace: Check for soil and creosote build-up; clean after winter usage Filters on kitchen exhaust fans and A/C may need cleaned or changed Caulking around sinks, bathtubs, showers should be checked for gaps and cracks; replace as needed. Also check for signs of mold and clean Closets: Look for loose mountings, cracks in rods, shelves, and brackets. Tighten and repair to avoid items from falling; check for mildew and odor Electrical: Look for any signs of cracks in switches, sockets, outlets, and face plates. These could be a safety issue and should be replaces Plumbing: Check faucets for leaks Outside plumbing: Faucets, hose bibs, valves and sewer cleanout should be checked for leaks and repaired promptly The National Fire Protection Association offers these suggestions to avoid disasters related to home electrical systems: Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords
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…by Kathy M. Bryant Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets or rugs Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for plugging and appliance into a receptacle outlet Avoid overloading outlets. Plug only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time Check outlets or switches and if they feel warm call a qualified electrician If you have problems with frequently blown fuses or circuits tripping, or flickering or dimming lights, a qualified electrician may be needed Make sure lamps are placed on level surfaces and place away from things that can burn; use bulbs that match the lamp’s recommended wattage Make sure your home is equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, basement, and outdoor areas Getting your home in shape by paying attention to these safety areas may save you both costly repairs and preventable damage to your home. Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.
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don’t like critics, who, according to Webster, analyze and form value judgements. The problem is, so much of what they judge is subjective or relative. It’s the ole ‘beauty in the beholder’s eye’ principle. Now, having said that, I’m going to criticize television weather shows. Did you hear the joke about ‘How Weather Forecasters Were Born?’ Once upon a time there was a king who had a royal weather forecaster. When the King would go out to court the future Queen, he would consult this royal forecaster as to what clothes to wear. One day the royal forecaster said the weather would be fair. As the King walked down a country road to his lady fair’s home, a farmer who was plowing in a nearby field called to him saying, “Oh King! You had better go back to the castle and change your clothes, for very shortly now it’s going to rain a gully washer and a swizzle swazzle.” The King said, “That is not true, for my royal forecaster says the weather will be fair.” Sure enough though, it did rain a gully washer and a swizzle swazzle. The King then sent for the farmer and inquired of him how he could forecast the weather so accurately? The farmer replied, “Very easy. When my mule, which pulls my plow, swishes his tail from left to right it always rains a gully washer and a swizzle swazzle.” Immediately the royal weather forecaster was dismissed and replaced by the farmer and his mule. That’s the way it is to this day. There are more jackasses forecasting the weather than you can shake a stick at! Less you think me serious, know this— it takes one to know one. I speak from experience. As a veteran of 30+ years in broadcasting, seventeen of them doing television weather, I’ve been there—done that! At one point in my career I did 18 weather shows a week. I’ve flown into the eye of hurricanes, and been to more storm watch seminars than I care to remember. Was I any good at it? I’ll let the viewers be the judge of that, but I will tell you this—my forecasting was 100 percent! I was 80 percent correct, 20 percent of the time. While doing weather in South Florida for almost eight of those years, I had a TV weatherman friend at NBC in New York. He once asked, “Goldtrap, how on earth do you get a weather job in South Florida and secondly, when you do, what do you do?” I think he was inferring that short of a hurricane there is no weather to report in South Florida. He wasn’t wrong. For years I taped the 11 P.M. weather at 6:30 P.M. and went home. When my weather ran, I was asleep. It’s not like I didn’t have critics. One viewer wrote that I had the boniest fingers he had ever seen. Others complained because
Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap I mispronounced the name of their home town. (You try getting Sue out of Sioux.) Naturally, it was always my fault when it rained on somebody’s golf parade. The worst insult was the night someone called my house and asked, “is the coast clear?” My criticism is that news types can never see the bright spots—in this case the sunshine. Why, for example, can’t it be partly sunny just as easily as partly cloudy. Zig Zigler once told me I was the only weatherman he knew that looked on the bright side. Partly cloudy is just the beginning. We can’t have just cold, we’ve got to have wind chill factor‚ and ‘it feels like’ reporting. We can’t have instrument stations or weather stations, we need Storm Warning Centers. Really, like there’s something we can do about it? My favorite thing to hate is when they interrupt a critical story line, a tight race, or close ball game to report a possible tornado alert. Where, Sioux Falls, SD? Reminds me of the lady who heard three tornado alerts, ran into her yard each time, only to find it hadn’t happened. Next time she stayed in the house and the storm blew her into Oz. “That’s more like it” she said! Why not just report rain? Why must I know the percentage of chance or the exact moment when rain will fall in my yard. It’s not like rain is threatening. It’s beautiful, it’s useful, it’s wet. It’s rain people, just rain, not a national security announcement. One of PBS’s redeeming factors is they don’t have weather personnel with certification seals in terrorizing. Last week I was amused by a promotion released by the Weather Channel, home of TV weather people too boring to make it in real TV that is actually watched by someone. The promotion touted a series they told me I wouldn’t want to miss. Something like… Tragic Tornadoes, Horrendous Hurricanes, Terrible Thunderstorms, Catastrophic Cyclones, Disastrous Droughts, and Fatal Floods. Really! Yea, I just might be able to miss those. I’d rather watch Singing In The Rain or The Sunshine Boys! Nuff said. Won’t matter anyway. TV is driven by ratings, not logic. If they were driven by logic there’d be nothing on after 9 P.M. Besides, I’ve got to go batten down the hatches, a thunderstorm’s a coming!!! One was spotted in Nebraska just yesterday.
George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com
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Florida Books & Writers lorida has a history as a state of authors of all types of published works—fiction, non-fiction, plays, and poetry. Your local libraries are celebrating some of our wonderful home grown writers. DeLand author and photographer Eric Dusenbery will discuss Florida's love affair with food and storytelling during a free program at 11 A.M. Saturday, March 8 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library. His book, Florida Soup: Putting History On The Table, stirs together one part stories and one part photography to take a compelling look at historic cooking habits, food production, and recipes that defined the family and community in rural and small-town Florida. Local authors Lois Gerber, Veronica Hart, and Joan King will describe the subtypes of mystery and suspense novels during a free Mystery Writing Workshop at 2 P.M. Saturday, March 8 at the Port Orange Regional Library. The presenters will discuss successful mystery writers and the essential ingredients of a mystery. They will also demonstrate how to develop plot points and believable characters to sustain reader interest. Handouts will be pro-
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vided. For more information, call the library at 386.322.5152. Local author Thomas Block will share anecdotes about how his 36-year career as a US Airways pilot inspired his writing of aviation-oriented novels at 2 P.M. Frinters will discuss successful mystery writers and the essential ingredients of a mystery. They will also demonstrate how to develop plot points and believable characters to sustain reader interest. Handouts will be provided. For more information, please call the library at 386.322.5152. Local author Thomas Block will share anecdotes about how his 36-year career as a United States Airways pilot inspired his writing of aviation-oriented novels at 2 P.M., Friday, March 7, at the Port Orange Regional Library. His novels include Mayday, which became a CBS Movie of the Week in 2005; Orbit, a top-seller in Germany and other nations; and Forced Landing, which was adapted into a radio serialization drama in Japan. For more information, please contact your local library.
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Antiques Cookie Jar by Larry Cox
Q: I have a Mammy cookie jar marked McCoy. I paid $300 for it at a yard sale, and I was told it is from the 1940s. It is 10 inches high and in almost perfect condition. —Laura, St. Charles, MO A: You purchased a reproduction. An authentic Mammy Cookie Jar from McCoy is a full 11 inches high. Even if it had been an old one, you nevertheless overpaid. Authentic Mammy jars generally sell in the $150 to $250 range depending on condition. *** Q: I have several dozen View-Master reels that I acquired during the 1950s. Are they worth keeping? —Barbara, Watts, OK A: There is an excellent reference that should be helpful for you to determine values: Stereo Views: An Illustrated History And Price Guide by John Waldsmith and published by Krause Books. Most of the View-Master reels I've spotted in area shops and antique malls have been priced in the $2 to $5 range. As I often mention in this col-
umn, there are exceptions to every rule. For example, a package of 15 reels featuring views of the 1939 New York World's Fair recently sold at auction for $175. *** Q: I began collecting glass insulators about 40 years ago, and I have managed to gather about 200 different ones. Is there a reference so I can begin determining values? —Stan, Longmont, CO A: One of the better references is Insulators: North American Glass Insulators Price Guide by Donald R. Briel. Briel has more than 600 in his personal collection and is considered an expert in this field of collecting. You can purchase his book at Amazon. com A group for collectors is the National Insulators Association. Contact is www. NIA.org Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.
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Fashback Test Your Music Knowledge by Mick Harper 1. What happens at the 1:50 mark on the Beatles' song Day Tripper?
Answers 1. On the original master and early releases, the tambourine/guitar was erased. The glitch was fixed by splicing in another piece of the song.
2. Who released Going Up The Country? What year?
2. Canned Heat, in 1968. The song was based on the 1928 Bull Doze Blues.
3. Who are Rubber Duck, Pig Pen, and Sodbuster?
4. Do you know what the Valley People want from the Mountain People in One Tin Soldier?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I don't have happiness and I guess, I never will ever again. When you walked out on me, in walked old misery, and he's been here since then.”
3. Three truckers on CB radio in C.W. McCall's novelty song, Convoy, in 1975. 4. The treasure buried under a stone. The Mountain People were willing to share. The Valley People preferred to wage war to get it. 5. Since I Don't Have you, 1958, by The Skyliners. Whether it's the lyrics or the melody, or a combination of the two, true 50s fans consider this one of the best heartbreak ballads of all time. It still gets airplay and was used in American Graffiti, Lethal Weapon 2, and Happy Days.
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This Is A Hammer Stuck Indoors? by Samantha Mazzotta Q: I've heard plenty of my neighbors complain about being stuck inside this winter and unable to do much outdoor maintenance work. Well, I've been around long enough to know there's plenty of work to do inside, too. Think you can remind folks about some important stuff they could be doing while waiting for the weather to break? —Oldster Stan, Buffalo, NY A: Stan, that's very true. While being stuck indoors can be maddening, there are plenty of smaller home-maintenance tasks to take care of—even if it's too cold or snowy to get out to the homeimprovement store. Here are a few: • Descale your coffeemaker or electric kettle: Check the manufacturer's cleaning instructions online, but in most drip brewers you can flush several ounces of white vinegar through the system, rinsing thoroughly with clear water. • Clean your dishwasher: Remove any parts that can be lifted out easily, such as racks, utensil holders, wash arms, and filter. Soak smaller parts in a sinkful of vinegar-water solution and
wipe down the racks, dishwasher interior and the door seal. Rinse and replace all the items, then run the empty dishwasher through a cycle to finish. • Clean the garbage disposal by adding a few ice cubes and lemon peels and cycling it. Rinse with running water. • Clean the wash tub of your clothes washer by filling it with hot water and one quart of white vinegar. Let it agitate for a minute and then pause the cycle so that the water sits for an hour; then resume the wash cycle to rinse. • Vacuum the space your clothes dryer where the lint filter sits. Inspect the dryer vent for lint buildup and remove any lint you find. • Check child- and pet-proof latches and outlet covers, and replace any that are broken. • Vacuum out the heat registers in each room, being sure to replace the floor vent covers immediately afterward so pets don't accidentally crawl in.
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Here’s An Idea Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs by JoAnn Derson
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Page A-14—Seniors Today—February 28, 2014 Kidney Disease, The Silent Killer! by Julie Spears hat do you think the purpose of your kidneys is? Most people think the kidneys’ purpose is strictly urine output, and if you are making urine then your kidneys are working. That is wrong! You or a loved one could have kidney disease and not have a clue because kidney disease is a silent killer. The leading causes of kidney disease are diabetes, high blood pressure, and hereditary diseases such as polycystic kidney disease and lupus. Your kidneys are the size of your fist and sit in the lower back region. The job of the kidneys is to filter toxins and waste through your urine. If your kidneys are not working properly you can still make the same amount of urine, but those toxins will stay in the body, and that’s not good! People often come in to the doctor’s office and hospital never knowing they have kidney disease. Before I go on, you should know that I am not a physician. I am a kidney educator who wants to give you information on kidney disease in the hope that you will take action to understand and if necessary, slow down the progression of kidney disease. Not everyone understands physician terminology, so I am writing on my level of understanding in the hope that just one person will challenge their physician to see at what percent their kidneys are functioning. The kidneys have five stages that tell us at what percent the kidneys are functioning, and these are important for you to know. Stages are based on Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). The GFR is calculated based on a formula for your age, race, sex, and Serum Creatinine. The serum creation is a useful lab to evaluate renal dysfunction, but since we are looking for simple, the GFR is what we want to ask about. The GFR tells us at what percentage out of 100 the kidneys functioning and at what stage of kidney disease we are in. Serum Creatinine Levels: 0.6 to 1.6 Stage 1: Normal – 100 to 90% Stage 2: Mild GRF – 60 to 89% Stage 3: Moderate GFR – 30 to 59% (60% and below need referral to Nephrologists) Stage 4: Severe GFR – 15 to 29% (Kidney Education and regular blood work—changes in medication and diet)
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Don’t Take The ‘Short Cut’ wo old men sat on the steps at an old country store I stopped at many years ago. I was traveling through Mississippi for my job at the time and decided I wanted a nice cold drink. It was hot and sultry, a lot like it has been here over the past few weeks. As I walked up the steps I spoke to the two fellows. Just the usual, “Hey, how are you doing?” type of comment. Both of them spoke back with something about the heat and I went inside and bought me one of those big “gully washer” drinks that were popular at the time. It was cold, too. A barn fan was set up on the porch and the two older gentlemen were sitting in such a way as to catch some of the breeze as it blew across the porch on the front of the store. A few straight chairs were scattered around the porch and I decided to take a few minutes and enjoy the breeze the fan was generating. As I sat down in one of the chairs, the older-looking man spoke to me. “Traveling through?” he asked. I told him I was, and then he asked where was I going. “To Yazoo City,” I said. We sat and talked for a few minutes and I found out the two men were brothers.
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Tails From The Front s your cat keeping you up at night or waking you up early in the morning? There can be many causes for this behavior from your cat. Although cats sleep an average of 16-18 hours a day, some cats are most active during the night hours or very early in the morning. By nature, cats are accustomed to hunting at dawn and dusk, so even though you may not be ready to wake up at sunrise, your cat is hungry and letting you know about it. Even though most pet cats are indoor cats, their instincts still tell them to hunt. If your cat is bored or hungry, they will go hunting for various objects in your house, or begin to meow for food.
It is a common misperception that cats cannot be trained. Although it can be a bit more difficult than training a canine friend, most cats can be trained too. When working with your cat, try to ignore any undesirable behaviors. For example, do not feed your cat in the middle of the night just because she is meowing. This will actually reinforce her belief that if she meows, she will get food. Instead, take a more proactive approach, and try to provide your cat with food, attention, and other needs before going to bed, so that your cat is satisfied. According to cat behavior expert Pam Johnson-Bennett, you may want to create a routine based around a cycle of four, which
consists of hunting, eating, grooming, and sleep. Before going to bed, let your cat hunt by playing with them using toys. This works best when using toys to mimic prey, such as making a toy fly through the room like a bird, or using a toy to scamper across the floor like a mouse. After your cat tires of playing with her toys, allow her to eat her final portion of food for the day. Another option is to use an electronic feeder that releases food in timed intervals. Either way, this should keep your cat satisfied until a more acceptable time the next morning. After eating, most cats will groom themselves and then relax for the night.
If the problem persists, you may need to keep your cats in a different room at night. Make sure to keep the room at a comfortable temperature, with their litter box and food/ water at opposite ends of the room. A bed and toys will also help them feel comfortable. A window perch where they can watch the morning activity also helps your cat feel at ease. If you prefer that your cats stay in your room, consider curtains that will keep your room darker in the morning.
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Pet Care Do Pets Need Vitamins? by Sam Mazzotta
Dear Paws Corner: My neighbor insists that giving vitamin supplements and homeopathic treatments to her dog Gracie is key to her health. I disagree that a pet needs extra help. Doesn't pet food provide enough nutrients? —Les in San Diego Dear Les: That answer really depends on the pet and the type of food it's eating, and partly on the disposition of the owner. Dogs are living beings just like us, and need regular feeding, exercise and medications when they're sick. Owners naturally want their pet to be as healthy as possible, which is why the pet supplement market continues to grow. Want your dog to have a shiny coat? There's a vitamin for that. Vitamin and mineral supplements for pets are as varied as similar supplements for adults, and should be given after an owner has done his or her homework on the best vitamins for their pet. Veterinarians often recommend specific supplements to help pets stay healthy or recover after an illness or injury. Senior pets also frequently are given certain
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Doing something nice for others is typical of the generous Arian. Be prepared for some jealous types who might try to question one of your acts of kindness. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)You're eager to take on new responsibilities. Before you do, you might want to check out what would be required of you so that you don't face any surprises later. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It might be best to put off an important decision until a situation becomes more stable. Recent news could help resolve a long-standing family matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you still have a problem getting that information gap closed, ask a higher authority to resolve the matter, leaving you free to move on to another project. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A family matter needs to be dealt with at the start of the week. Once it's resolved, you can devote more attention to that new opportunity. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Pay attention to those niggling doubts. They could be warning you not to make any decisions until you've checked them out—especially with money.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A business venture might need more of your attention than you are able to provide. Consider asking a trusted friend or family member to help you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A more-positive aspect helps you get a clearer focus on how to handle your time so that you can deal with several responsibilities that are just now showing up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A very close friend has advice that could help you work through a confusing situation. So put your pride aside and ask for it. You'll be glad you did. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A workplace situation could turn a bit tense. The best way to handle it is to confront it and deal with it openly. Doing so can help reveal the problem. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A colleague's remarks appear to be especially cutting. Don't waste your time or energy trying to deal with the situation. You have more important things to do. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Support for your work comes as a surprise from someone you thought was critical or, at least, indifferent. Your spouse or partner has big plans for the weekend.
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Know Signs Of Senior Abuse by Matilda Charles ometimes it takes watchful eyes to keep seniors safe. Whether it's physical, emotional, or financial abuse, or any other kind, those who come in contact with seniors can look for signs that all is not well. In banking, if you spot a senior who seems distressed and who repeatedly takes large sums of money out of an account (or changes his or her routine), that senior might be a victim of abuse or a scam. (Seniors, don't use the driveup teller window. Go inside so staff can get to know you. Sign a new signature card every six months so your handwriting sample is current.) If you spot personality changes in a senior, the cause might be physical— or it might be a result of abuse. Ask what's going on. If a senior who used to dress immaculately is now wearing the same clothes for days in a row, ask. If a senior is no longer as sociable or doesn't participate in previous activities, ask. If you spot bruises or injury, ask. In a caregiver or hospital situation, you might see lack of care or physical abuse. A neighbor who's had relatives
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move in might suddenly change his or her routines. At home, the senior might be denied food or medicine or mail. If you want more information to help seniors, go online to the National Center on Elder Abuse (www.ncea.aoa. gov) or call 1-855-500-3537. Learn about the signs of abuse and what you can do when you suspect it's taking place. Check eldercare.gov or call 1800-677-1116. You'll find information on getting help for housing, in-home services, long-term care, nutrition, and abuse situations. Seniors, if you think you're being abused in any way, call the police. You don't have to put up with any type of abusive treatment.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send e-mail to columnreply2@gmail.com
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Chicken Soup For The Soul Finding Your Soul Mate once thought that love meant flowers and chocolates from a handsome man in a dashing tuxedo, singing love songs. I was sure that love meant being swept off my feet by someone who thought I was the most beautiful girl in the world. I was blessed to find exactly that. My wonderful soul mate appeared in my life when I was not sure what to do with him. I could feel that something was missing—something that school, work, and friends were not providing. When God sent Layne into my life, as cliched as it sounds, something clicked and I felt whole. Our courtship was short but sweet. He took me to fancy restaurants and on carriage rides around the city. He made me lasagna and played Moonlight Sonata on the piano. We talked for hours about everything and nothing. I was excited to hear his voice on the phone and counted the hours until I could see him again. We were married on a cold day in February, surrounded by family and friends. The idea of forever didn't seem like long enough to spend with someone I loved so much, and I can honestly say that on that day, I loved Layne with my whole heart. I couldn't imagine loving him more. Our first two years of marriage were fun. Sure, we had the usual adjustments, but our lives fit together very well, and the time
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passed quickly. Soon, however, the two of us felt like something was missing. That something turned out to be three beautiful children who came during the next five years. Our lives had been fun without them, but now they were hectic and crazy, and rich and full at the same time. Gradually, I began to see how very little I really had loved him on that cold day in February. Granted, I had loved Layne with my whole heart, but something happened on the way to forever—my heart grew by leaps and bounds. You see, we've experienced our share of trials. We've seen deaths in our families, children in hospitals, and financial struggles. We've faced the everyday battles of too much to do in too little time. Each and every challenge we've overcome—every sickness, every mistake, and every tragedy—broke my heart. Love looks different to me now. Instead of flowers and chocolates. I am flattered (and grateful) when he tells me that I'm beautiful even though I'm wearing my cutoff sweats with my hair in a crooked ponytail. I've found that he's even more handsome singing lullabies to our babies in his bathrobe than when he used to wear tuxedos and sing love songs to me.
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Strange But True 26 Pounds Of Bananas? by Samantha Weaver
It was famed cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead who made the following sage observation: “One of the oldest human needs is having someone to wonder where you are when you don't come home at night.” If you’re like the average American, you will eat about 150 bananas this year —26 pounds’ worth. Up until the 1500s, the accepted way of dealing with a patient who was hemorrhaging was to cauterize the wound, often with boiling oil or red-hot irons. It was in the latter part of the 16th century that a French surgeon named Ambroise Pare began tying off the broken blood vessels with cord. That’s pretty much what surgeons do today. It’s been estimated that a million pigeons live in New York City. When pop star Christina Aguilera is on tour, she insists on having a police escort. She hates to be stuck in traffic.
Next time you’re heading to Illinois, you can stop off in Metropolis and visit the self-declared birthplace of Superman. In honor of their hometown superhero, the citizens erected a 15-foot bronze statue of him on Main Street. It was Abraham Lincoln who signed into law the legislation that created the Secret Service. That very night, he was assassinated. Those who study such things say that on the 13th of every month, triskaidekaphobia causes a loss of $83 million to American business due to absenteeism from work and other disruptions. In the United States, more babies are born on October 5 than on any other day of the year. If you do the math, you’ll find that New Year’s Eve is 9 months and 5 days before that. ***
Thought For The Day: “Show me a hero, and I will write you a tragedy.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Veterans Flag Garden Closes Special to Seniors Today n February 17 the Veterans Flag Garden, which was hosted by the Volusia Mall and managed by Haven Hospice for the past 14 months, was decommissioned in a military ceremony and then disassembled due to building renovations. “The Volusia County Veterans Council was present at the ceremony on the 17th to ensure that the flags were taken down properly,” said Haven Hospice Administrator Jordan Heaps. “Haven will continue to honor veterans at Haven Hospice and hopes that the Flag Garden can continue in some form in the future.” Commander Roger Lee Tiffany of the Veterans Council of Volusia County has facilitated over 20 decommissioning ceremonies, but this was the first he’s done for a hospice that is honoring veterans. Tiffany said he is grateful that Haven Hospice gave the council the opportunity to help coordinate the garden and event. “The flag garden has been a great opportunity to recognize the contribution of the individuals who have fought to secure our freedom in this country,” said Tiffany, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army. “It is paramount that we not only respect the flags, but also the individuals that each one stands for.” Tiffany decommissioned the flags while keeping to traditions of the U.S. Army and properly honoring the display. He is stay-
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ing hopeful for the recommissioning of the garden at a more appropriate time. Many Haven Hospice volunteers worked diligently on the Flag Garden at the Volusia Mall during its installment to honor veterans of the community including: Deb Gormley, program coordinator, Brenda Gormley, who has put together over 1,000 flags and dog tags for placement in the garden; Margaret Burke, and her granddaughter, Scarlett Moran, who positioned and cared for the flags throughout the garden; Elsie Simpson, who created computer records of all flag information; and Kevin Reynolds, who constructed the garden. Flags that were placed by veterans or families will be distributed at three Haven Hospice offices during the week of March 3 between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. For more information or to make arrangements to pick up flags, please go to www.havenhospice. org/veteransgarden or call 386.734.7600.
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ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS is committed to meeting the needs of seniors in our community. 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:
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