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t is amazing how often you see misspelled or wrong interpretations of words on Facebook—as well as other communication locations. Most often the word misspelled is mispelled. Oops! The most popular error is the use of your. Sure that’s a word when we…“Want to see your work” but it’s another if we… “Want to see what you’re doing.” Just for fun, see how many misspelled or mis-used words you can find in the following article: The dog next door thinks I am terific. When I go over for a visit and don’t have a toy for her, Shiela runs to find one I have given her before. I lerned a long time ago that this beautful aminal was my frend, which is a fairly new experence for me, having been afraid of dogs most of my life. Now, I have included that dogs are smarter than peeple. They sure know the diffrence in how I feel about them. One of the funnest things about Shiela is that when I go out to my car, I hear a bark of greting from the house next door. Looks like there are a ‘baker’s dozen’ errors. The most interesting thing about writing that paragraph is that my computer kept correcting my errors. I had to go back and un-correct them. This prompted me to look up the most often misused or misspelled words. I found Belinda, The Copywriter. Here are some excerpts from her that I copy-catted: Practice vs. Practice—If you will practice your writing, you will be repeating an activity until you improve. (verb) If you visit your doctor’s practice, you’re talking about a place (noun). License vs. License—Where the verb talks about licensing a venue while the noun is about a physical license, like a driver’s license. Advice vs. Advise—Advice is your opinion (noun) advise is the act of giving that opinion(verb). Affect vs. Effect—It’s the difference between a noun (effect) and a verb (affect). If it’s something you’re going to do, use “affect.” If it’s something you’ve already done, use “effect.” Discrete vs. Discreet—Discrete is independent, like a unit of measure that has a

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start and end point. Discreet is being a bit more careful than usual so you don’t cause embarrassment. Complementary vs. Complimentary— Two very different meanings but the spelling is so similar. Complementary is when you combine a few associated things to create something better. Complimentary refers to the nice things you say. Compliments are always welcome.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Stationary vs. Stationery—A neighbor mentioned that a cupboard at school was labeled stationary. He added that he’d never seen the cabinet move so they were technically right. Stationary is the state of stillness like a cabinet. Stationery are the pens, paper, and other interesting things you find at Office Depot. Copywriter Belinda says: “I remember the difference by thinking ‘e’ is for envelope!” Enquiry vs. Inquiry—Enquiry is a question. Inquiry is an official investigation. Belinda finished with some old favorites that we all get wrong every now and then like they’re vs their, you’re vs your and it’s vs its. I never thought of looking to see if I misspelled or misused words until Facebook became so popular. I would never have double-checked myself. Even when I use correct words, it isn’t advisable that you ask me for an explanation as to why that word is appropriate. I don’t have the acumen to explain our language usage. I do recommend that when in doubt, check it out with Belinda, the Copy Detective. She understands and explains. As for me, I’m just a southern gal from Virginia who tries everything out…then checks the instructions to see if I was right or wrong. Of the samples given, I still don’t know about discrete. Oh, well, I never use it. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town… Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? 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, plus much more. The seminars are scheduled for Mon., June 17, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates, Palm Coast and Mon., July 22 at 4 P.M. in the Daytona Beach office. Reserve your seat today. Please make your reservation by calling 386-239-3600.

Caregivers Resource Grand Villa will host a informative discussion concerning options and resources for the care of your loved one on Thursday, June 13 at 11 A.M. at the Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center, 5600 Victoria Gardens Blvd., Port Orange, 32127. RSVP to 386-868-0723 by June 11.

Calling All Painters The Ormond Beach Art Guild is looking for fellow artists who are interested in painting on Tuesdays from 8 A.M. to 12 NOON during the months of June, July, and August. Meet at the Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St. Charge is just $1. For questions or more information please call Carole at 386-671-1879.

Free Caregiver’s Days 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 days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., June 13; Sat., July 13; Thurs., Aug. 8; and Sat., Sept. 14 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

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. Please call 386-767-6542 one week prior to reserve your place.

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Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars you won’t want to miss during the month of June. Events include: Grace And The Gift Of Laughter on Fri., June 14 at 2:30 P.M.; Caregiver Support Group on Wed., June 19 at 1:30 P.M.; Snoring And Apnea Solutions on Fri., June 21 at 2:30 P.M.; and Talking Books Library on Fri., June 28 at 2:30 P.M. Please RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Watermelon Day What could be better than a cool slice of watermelon on a hot summer day? Celebrate Watermelon Day June 12 from 9–11 A.M. with national watermelon queen Amber Nolin. The celebration of the sweet and juicy melon will be held at the Volusia County Farmers Market, 3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Local growers will offer free samples of watermelon salsa and fresh vegetables and there will be several events for children. Kids can pick up activity sheets, coloring books, stickers, and balloons. Other handouts will include recipe cards and brochure. For more information, call 86-822-5778.

Computer Class Sharpen your computer skills and learn how to master your e-reader during free classes at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Upcoming classes include: • Introduction To Computers And The Internet: 2 to 4 P.M.–Tuesday, June 11. • All about e-mail: 2 to 3:15 P.M.– Thursday, June 13. • E-reader Workshop: 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. –Monday, June 17. • Old Kindle class: 1 to 3 P.M.– Monday, Thursday, June 20. This class is intended for people whose Kindles predate the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD. • Advanced Computers And Internet class: 2 to 4 P.M. Tuesday, June 25. Participants are asked to bring fully charged laptops, e-readers and cables. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 386-322-5152, ext. 20937.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. They will be taking their summer hiatus beginning in June. Look for lunch bunch to return in September!

Tribute To Veterans The Good Samaritan Society Olds Hall, 340 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach invites you to attend a special program Walk Of Courage—A Tribute To Our Veterans on Wed., July 3 from 2–4 P.M. The program will include a Color Guard/Invocation, music, and pinning of Veterans. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 386-253-6791.

Open Forum You are invited to a free luncheon seminar titled Tough Conversations May Be The Most Important at Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast on Thurs., June 20 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Rema Cole, Administrative Director for Florida Hospital HospiceCare will give an overview of Hospice and how it works. For more information and to RSVP contact Bill Tol at 386-586-4214.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets. Residents in unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county in June. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Residents seeking free or low-cost pet spaying and neutering must provide proof of income to qualify. Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are not accepted. For more information about the ordinance and/or cost, qualifications or to schedule an appointment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, please call 386-323-3575.

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Join Florida Hospital Flagler for the Man to Man support group designed for men diagnosed with prostate cancer on the third Thursday of the month in Classroom D at Florida Hospital Flagler, located at 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32164. For details, call 386-586- 2065. Stroke Support Group Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a Stroke Support Group every third Thursday of the month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach, in the first floor conference room. For more information, call Ashley Cirolia at 386-676-4295.

Why Naming Beneficiaries Is Not Always Good

e often hear that our clients are advised by banks, brokers, and financial planners to name beneficiaries on their accounts. Institutions use different descriptions for this, depending on the type of account, but the general terms are “beneficiary,” Transfer on Death (“TOD”) and Payable on Death (“POD”). When an account is held in this way, the owner owns it while alive, and it passes automatically to the designated recipient(s) directly upon death, without probate. That may be good, but not always. The reason probate is avoided by using these techniques is that the asset is transferred directly to the beneficiary pursuant to a contract with the institution. If an asset avoids probate, that means nothing stated in the will affects the asset. Wills often contain alternate beneficiaries in case somebody dies, continuing trust provisions for certain beneficiaries, and special instructions to the person who is administering the estate. Account designations generally cannot achieve this level of complexity. As a simple example, if one names three children as beneficiaries in the will, and says if one predeceases, the share will pass to the beneficiary’s lineal descendants, but names the three children as beneficiaries on an account, and one dies, the account will

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Before naming beneficiaries on an account, evaluate exactly what will happen with the designation, including what would happen if a named beneficiary predeceases, and ascertain if the result matches the intent stated in the will. Often people unintentionally circumvent everything they planned in a will by naming beneficiaries, which does not have the same result. Probate is not a dirty word. Don’t make inadvertent mistakes simply to avoid probate. Before naming beneficiaries on your assets, be sure the result matches your intent.

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ne of America's best humorists ever, Dr. Charles Jarvis, liked to tell a story about how his wife worried too much. The Jarvis' lived in San Marcos, Texas an area pretty free of severe tornado threats. Yet, early one afternoon, under the pleasant Texas sun, Dr. Jarvis was doing weekly yard work, when his wife, Maxine, came running from the house frantically yelling loudly—tornado! tornado! Dr. Jarvis, looking into a beautiful clear sky, saw nothing, and quickly inquired— Where? Milwaukee! was his wife's terrified and worrisome answer... Milwaukee! As any 5th grader knows, Milwaukee is a long way from Texas and spill over storm damage is highly unlikely. That didn't keep Maxine Jarvis from worrying about it. So it is with a lot of folks. If there is nothing to worry about, we invent something. I remember a childhood incident when a playmate and I were having a great time playing hide and seek. Suddenly we heard a fire engine wail... obviously several blocks over. Instantly frightened, my friend ran home in the unlikely chance that fire fighters might be going to her home... a slight over-reaction. Yet... tragedies do happen and as the late Paul Harvey often said, “You can run but you cannot hide.” All of us were stunned recently by the loss of life and traumatic damage in Moore, Oklahoma, and then in Oklahoma City just a week later. Assuredly, it will happen again: this is, after all, tornado alley, named so, not by accident but for good reason. Now we are hearing again a familiar cry that folks 'ought to be forbidden' to live in these areas. Really? Forbidden? By whom? Why, the all knowing, all powerful, ever wise, government of course. Not long before Moore, was the major 'wipe out' along the Jersey Shore by hurricane Sandy... a phenomena most usually associated with the lower southern states along the coastline of the Atlantic or the Gulf. Hurricanes follow a predictable path almost as certain as tornadoes. The same refrain was heard in Nebraska... why do we 'allow' people to live there? 'Allow'? The audacity of even asking! Have we forgotten about freedom. 'Yes we have', many might answer. After all don't we have zoning 'controls'... and environmental protections? Yes we do... and a cost of freedom for many. How’s that working for you?

The cry continues. What about the west coast and its earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, and forest fires? What about New England, its ice storms, and over-crowding, or the south with its floods, and heat waves, or the Midwest, which along with the tornadoes, experiences bitter cold, severe snow, and erosion problems, 'runaway' fires that until recent years, consumed whole towns, and even flooding born in the upper Mississippi. You can run, but you can't hide.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap So what's to become of our unique civilization? Will we all die in the fire, freeze in the cold, drown in the run-away rivers, or bake in the sun. Likely not. We have invented storm shelters and ‘block pointing’ weather forecast, air-conditioning, automatic heat, fireproof materials, dams, etc, etc., etc. Ah, but we still have problems you say! Yes we do... but the deaths now number far fewer than just a few years ago. We are resilient, resourceful, and determined. We are mankind. We are strong, we are free... or at least to some extent! Mother Nature, being what she is, powerful, and a non-respecter of persons, can hardly be expected to change her ways. Government, being what it is, is equally as predictable. So, what can we do? We can determine to remain free. Object to and resist the talk of land control over private property... object to the demand that we 'live’ somewhere else, and fight the social equators who want to put all the chickens in the same coop. The beauty of a free nation is its capability to defend, innovate, and do whatever necessary to survive—and a free people can do it better than a community of legislated lemmings. We must begin by realizing that we are responsible for ourselves. It is not the responsibility of government to provide our homes, or our health or our insurance. It is our personal responsibility. We must continue to care for each other when nature’s harm threatens, but we must do so voluntarily… not because our money is confiscated, (taxed), and redistributed at great loss along the way. We must learn again to do this in America… without being dependent on the world at large. We must pay our own debts, plow our own fields, fuel our own energy, and feed our own mouths. We must welcome newcomers willing to do this and reject those coming to mooch off of others more successful. We must give up self pity and take responsibility for where we live… results and all. We are Americans. We can run but we cannot hide! ST

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Q: While cleaning out my family barn in Kansas, I found an old crock that I am certain was used in my family for pickling. It has a large 10 on the side and is identified as being made by the Western Pottery company. Can you provide me with any other information I might find interesting? —Steve, Kansas City, KS A: You are correct in that your crock was probably used for pickling, since the 10 indicates it is a 10-gallon vessel. The Western Pottery Manufacturing Company was located in Denver and produced stoneware crocks in various sizes. One as large as the one you have is difficult to find in good shape. I suspect it would retail for at least $100, probably more. *** Q: I bought a small music box shaped like a piano at a garage sale for $5. I have five granddaughters who will draw for this item. I would like to know its value. —Vivian, Rio Rancho, NM

A: I have seen similar music boxes sell in regional shops in the $10 to $50 range, depending on market, condition and age. *** Q: I am enclosing pictures of three Wedgwood plates. How much might they be worth? —Ron, Bradenton, FL A: Leslie V. Canavan is a recognized expert of Wedgwood and offers appraisals. There are literally thousands of pieces of Wedgwood, some valuable, some not. Canavan, who is located in Chesterfield, a suburb of St. Louis, has advised Wedgwood enthusiasts for several decades. Contact her at Wedgwood@alexisantiques.com and 414647-7986. Check out her excellent website at www.alexisantiques.com ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.

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he Blue Grass Cook Book is a fascinating cookbook and was originally published in 1904 when Minnie C. Fox, a Kentucky socialite, compiled more than 300 recipes gathered from her family, friends, and black cooks who lived near either her family estate in Bourbon County, Kentucky, or her home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The collection reflected authentic Southern cooking, prepared in turn-ofthe-century kitchens where sorghum molasses, drop biscuits, succulent cured hams, and decadent desserts were all commonplace. The recipes included such regional favorites as Johnny Cake, Baked Apple Dumplings, Green Corn Custard with Broiled Tomatoes, and even Mrs. Henry Clay’s Drop Cake. What makes this cookbook so exceptional is that the featured dishes are all placed in their proper historic context. A century ago, most collections that featured “fine old Dixie dishes” also included demoralizing etchings of slaves at work, vernacular language, and occa-

sionally lyrics from spiritual hymns. The Fox family gave credit where credit was due, and with dignity provided redress to the black descendants of generations of invisible cooks who had worked to help define the culinary history of the South. Many of the recipes serve as interesting historical landmarks. Where else could you find instructions on how to dress terrapin? While most of us will never prepare turtle, many of the recipes still can be prepared in contemporary American kitchens using familiar ingredient and methods. The Coconut Pudding, Caramel Layer Cake, and Sweetbreads are fairly easy to prepare. When the New York Times reviewed this cookbook in 1904, the critic pointed out that many of the recipes are “veritable heirlooms, precious souvenirs of the past, the originals of which were in faded ink, just as they were inscribed by loving hands of our mothers and grandmothers.” He might have added that this collection is the next best things to observing the cooking in a Southern kitchen over a 100 years ago. ST

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y father is a rabbi, and of course he often officiates at weddings. One time he was asked to officiate at a surprise 50th anniversary party that would include a renewal of vows all to take place on Father’s day. The couple's daughter, Marilyn, was so excited. She had invited all of her parents' lifelong friends—her mom's mahjong group, her dad's golfing buddies, all seven of their grandchildren—and she had booked a dinner for all of them at a fancy hotel. Marilyn said that she wanted nothing but the best for her parents. The event had begun as an elegant, fancy surprise party, but eventually grew to include a 10-piece band and a six-course expensive dinner. A photographer was even hired. As the days went by, and the cost seemed to exponentially expand, Marilyn's husband began to question the growing expenses: “I'm not so sure your parents truly need two flamingos in a rented fountain.” However, Marilyn would not budge and the arrangements became even more elaborate. The big day finally arrived, and Marilyn could not have asked for a more beautiful evening as she and her husband drove up to the hotel. They hastened inside. Everything was perfect. As the guests began to arrive, Marilyn was more excited than she thought possible.

By 8 P.M., all the guests had arrived. Marilyn had planned for her parents to get arrive at 8:15 by telling them that the celebration was actually a party for their parents' good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Samuels. However, 8:15 came and went with no sign of the couple. At 8:50, Mary was becoming extremely anxious and nervous. “Where are my parents?” she nervously asked herself. “What if something happened to them? What would we do?” Just then, Marilyn's cellphone rang. She grabbed it. “Hello, hello!” she shouted. “Marilyn, this is Mom. Please send our apologies to the Samuels and we are sorry to miss you on Father’s day, but last night we looked on the Internet for an inexpensive, last-minute cruise, and we found it. It left Galveston at 5 this afternoon, and we're now on our way to Key West. You know, it's our 50th anniversary this Tuesday, and we wanted to celebrate it in a meaningful way. Tell everyone that we are sorry we cannot be there tonight.” Marilyn was in shock. She did not even notice her cellphone dropping into the fountain with the flamingos. Her husband, however, overheard his mother-in-law's comments on the phone. He sarcastically, but calmly, asked his wife, “Now can we shout, 'SURPRISE'?”ST Visit our website: www.chickensoup.com

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nly in recent years do I feel I have begun to understand God’s plan for man and it all started when I really paid attention to John 3:16—probably the best known verse in the Bible. It says, “For God so loved that He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It does not say that God will send anyone to hell for not believing. It does say those who do not believe in and follow Christ will perish. Perish means ‘to wither away’ or ‘to die from lack of nourishment.’ Anyone trying to live without Christ-dies from the inside out. He is God’s ‘soul food’ for the human race. Jesus further explained this in His parable of the vine and branches. He is the vine in which is found all the food of God and He explained the way to access it is to let yourself be engrafted into Him. He didn’t just say a few could be engrafted. He said He wanted all of us to be His branches. “Whosoever will may come.” A tongue-tied cowboy was hung over from a night of revelry and sleeping under a large wagon when Jesus walked up and said, “Brother Bud Robinson, I want you to preach my gospel for all to hear.” Uncle Bud answered, “I’m in no shape right now, Lord, but I’ll be sure to go at it the first thing tomorrow.”

He did. He came to our church many times for revivals. He always had a full house. All the time he was speaking, people were either laughing and praising God or crying and praising God. He made a permanent impression on me when I was knee high. He taught me the meaning of two phrases: the power of God and the anointing of God.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts I tell you this story so that you will know the Spirit of Jesus Christ will forever be available to you and that God can bring about equally beautiful results in your own life by tapping into the vine. So ask Him to engraft you into His vine. If anything can be more simple than that I don’t know what it is. ST

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• On June 10, 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Bridget Bishop, the first colonist to be tried in the Salem witch trials, is hanged after being found guilty of the practice of witchcraft. In October, on order of the governor, the Salem witch trials, which resulted in the executions of 19 innocent women and men, effectively ended. • On June 14, 1777, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution describing the design of the national flag. It became known as the Stars And Stripes. • On June 13, 1905, pitcher Christy Matthewson of the New York Giants throws the second no-hitter of his career. Matthewson won 31 games and lost only nine, and ended the 1905 season with an earned run average of just 1.28, more than a run and a half lower than the league average. • On June 15, 1917, some two months after America’s entrance into World War I, the U.S. Congress passes the Espionage Act. The Act essentially made it a crime for anyone to convey information intended to interfere with

the war effort. Anyone found guilty of such acts would be subject to a fine of $10,000 and a prison sentence of 20 years. • On June 12, 1940, Edsel Ford agrees to manufacture 9,000 Rolls-Roycedesigned engines to be used in British and U.S. airplanes. Edsel’s father, Henry, who still retained control over the company, personally, and publicly canceled the deal, telling a reporter: “We are not doing business with the British government or any other government.” • On June 16, 1961, Rudolf Nureyev, the young star of the Soviet Union's Kirov Opera Ballet Company, defects during a stopover in Paris. Nureyev threw himself into the arms of airport security people, screaming, “Protect me!” • On June 11, 1979, John Wayne, an iconic American film actor born Marion Morrison, dies at age 72. The “John Wayne” name was created during his first starring role “in The Big Trail” in 1930. The director did not think Marion was a good name for an actor playing a tough Western hero. ST

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We Invite You To Join Premier Health—Membership Is FREE. lorida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Premier Health is a FREE membership program for those age 50 and older. There are 100,000 members across Central Florida. Premier Health is not an insurance plan, HMO, or Medicare Supplement, but a free program to help you improve your health, enjoy an active lifestyle, and become an informed health care consumer. Our mission is to keep our members aware of the latest medical breakthroughs and provide quality health and lifestyle information through a variety of programs and services.

Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—15% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Lipid Profile & PSA—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost - Annual Flu Shot - Dental Discounts—No enrollment fees - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Notary Services - Copy Services

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Premier Health Meetings—classrooms of the Medical Office Building, FHMMC, Daytona Beach. Lunch entrees offer an alternate salad plate in addition to the selected entrée. Specify the salad plate when you call in your reservation, or we’ll order the entrée selection for you. You are invited to contribute to an all-year-long food drive (optional). Bring your donation/s and receive an extra ticket for the “free meeting” drawing. Thursday, June 27, noon: Dr. Niewald, Health Maintenance. This family practice physician will discuss what you should do for check-ups, shots, and questions you should ask your doctor. Menu: Seafood cakes, salad, vegetable, rolls, and lemon cake. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, June 21. Thursday, July 25, noon: Candace Flanagan, Health and Safety Specialist, will address emergency preparedness and the EMT Buddy (a new way to maintain your personal emergency information). Our summer picnic menu is Fried chicken, picnic potato salad, corn, sliced tomatoes, corn bread, and apple spice cake. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, July 19. Thursday, August 22, noon: Speaker TBA Menu: Warm salmon and spinach salad with toppings and special soy dressing, rolls, beverage, and pecan pie for dessert. Reserve by 4pm on Friday, August 16. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4pm on the Friday prior-to the meeting. Call if you need to cancel (386-615-4334). We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller. However, you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not located. Activities to learn from and enjoy! Register at 386/615-4334 Every Wednesday morning, 7am to 1pm: Farmer’s Market. Do you like fresh (really fresh!) vegetables? Here is your chance to enjoy! Food and Nutrition Services of Florida Hospital hosts a Farmer’s Market featuring fresh produce from a local grower. Produce is hand harvested by the Tomazin family. They use a variety of organic methods in their farming techniques. They do not outsource any labor and keep a careful watch on the quality of produce that leaves their farm for sale. The Market is weekly in the Healing Garden of the main campus. Thursday, Friday, June 27 & 28: $5 Jewelry Sale a fundraising event for the hospital where there will be more jewelry than you can image in one area—ready for your browsing and shopping. All items $5 each and can be seen before or after the monthly meeting/luncheon or combined with a snack or meal in the café (bring your membership card for your discount) 7am to 3pm both days in the café annex. Wednesday, July 17: Christmas in July. In the main hallway outside the Bird Cage Gift Shop, come see what bargains await you! There will be lots of inventory, some Christmas and some year-round, but it is all marked to sell. 7am to 7pm, come and enjoy browsing. Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 and 6pm seatings: Café 101. Each year we enjoy lunch at the Daytona State College Hospitality Center. This time, we’ll enjoy an evening meal from appetizer to a starter to an entrée to dessert, served at your table. There will be four entrée selections to choose from that evening and the cost is $15 per person (plus tip), pay on-site, but call in for a reservation. Thursday, August 1, noon – 1:30pm: Financial Town Hall. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while your questions are answered by a financial expert, sponsored by the Florida Hospital Foundation. The topic for this meeting will be personal investment and the state of the economy. Reservations are required by 4pm, Monday, July 29. Monday, August 12: Tampa Aquarium. We’ll combine walking through the Aquarium (self-paced) to see the variety of exhibits and animals offering views of sea life in its natural habitat. We’ll also enjoy a Wild Dolphin Cruise eco-tour on their catamaran to see dolphins, endangered manatees, birds, and all variety of wildlife in one of the busiest deepwater ports in the southern United States. Remember hats, binoculars, and sunscreen! Cost is $61, lunch on your own at the Aquarium. Bus pickups: 7:30am at FHFlagler; 7:45am at FHMMC; 8am at Alliance Church, Daytona Beach; and 8:15am at Orange City. Tuesday, August 27: AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building (main campus) to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring your current AARP membership card to qualify for the discount. The class is 9am to 4pm with a 45-minute lunch break. Bring lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s café. Use your Premier Health card for café discounts. Register in advance. Not a member? Call 386/615-4334 to sign up for this free community program.

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Section B June 7, 2013 Tails From The Front s Halifax Humane Society continues to work toward reducing and eventually ending the local pet overpopulation problem, encouraging the spaying and neutering of pets is more important than ever. Banfield Pet Hospital recently released its 2013 State Of Pet Health Report and the results overwhelmingly support spaying and neutering pets. Spaying/neutering your pet not only prevents your pet from contributing to overpopulation, but also offers significant health benefits. According to the report, sterilized male and female cats live

62 percent and 39 percent longer, respectively, than their unsterilized counterparts. The results are similar for dogs. Sterilized male and female dogs live 15 percent and 20 percent longer, respectively, than unsterilized dogs. Spaying and neutering your pets contributes to better health and behavior in several ways. Spayed females face a lower risk of a uterus infection. If spayed before the first heat cycle, they also face a much lower risk of breast cancer. Neutered males are less prone to prostate disease and testicular cancer. Sterilized pets are far less likely to roam away from their home, fight with other animals and people, or mark/

spray objects with urine. So do your pet a favor and make sure they are sterilized. Halifax Humane Society’s Redinger Clinic offers spay/neuter services for your pet at great subsidized rates. To learn more or to set an appointment, contact the clinic at 386-310-4935. Did You Know? Did you know that puppies and kittens could become pregnant as early as 4 months? Don't wait until it is too late! Most pets can be safely spayed or neutered as early as two months of age. During the month of June, at Halifax Humane Society's Redinger Spay/Neuter Clinic, you can have your puppy or kitten spayed or neu-

tered for just $20. To qualify, your puppy or kitten must be six months or younger. To schedule an appointment, contact the Redinger Clinic at 386-310-4935. The Redinger Clinic is located at 600 Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach, next to ARNI. Learn more about the clinic at www.redinger clinic.org ST

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One Less Chore by Freddie Groves

f you receive a pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs, one annual chore just became a lot easier. You no longer have to submit an Eligibility Verification Report. Until now, you've had to fill out an EVR every year to keep the benefits coming. Now the VA is going to get the necessary income information in an automated process from other sources—the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security. By taking this step, the VA will free up 100 staff members, who will then be diverted to work on the claims backlog. This is going to be a win-win, officials say—you don't fill out forms and they get more personnel working on the backlog. (Despite VA chief Eric Shinseki's vow to bring a wait-time down to 125 days by 2015, wait days have climbed monthly over the past year. To see for yourself, go to www.vba.va.gov/reports and click on the ASPIRE dashboard.) If you receive the pension benefit, you'll get a letter telling how to submit for unreimbursed medical expenses. If you haven't signed up for the pension and think you might be eligible, you must be:

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Elder Abuse

on’t be a victim of elder abuse. People today are living longer, healthier lives. The older American population is booming, and seniors are more active and independent than ever before. It is estimated that for every one case of elder abuse reported to authorities, about five more go unreported. The abuse can take on many different forms. Physical abuse involves inflicting or threatening to inflict physical pain or injury, while emotional abuse is about inflicting anguish or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts. Some seniors have even been sexually abused. Seniors can also be victims of exploitation where a caregiver illegally takes or misuses the victim’s money or assets. Abuse doesn’t have to be an active attempt at harming someone, as neglect can also be considered a crime. There are some warning signs that signal the possibility of elder abuse. Watch out for unexplained physical injuries, poor hygiene, or malnutrition. Do you notice withdrawal or depression? Are bills going unpaid or are any possessions or cash missing? Does the person being cared for refuse medical or other support services? Often abused seniors refuse to report the abuse out of fear of punishment, abandonment, or placement in a care facility. Elder abuse victims are not necessarily invalids. Many are mentally competent and

are able to make decisions for themselves. However, those who depend on others for daily personal care can face greater risk.

From The Sheriff

…Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Those who do the abusing can be friends or relatives who feel trapped in an unwanted caregiver role. Other abusers might have a history of substance abuse or violence, and they could have emotional, financial, or employment problems. There are several precautions seniors can take to help avoid abuse: • Maintain your social contacts. Keep in touch with old friends and neighbors, even if you move. • Develop a buddy system with a trusted friend outside the home. • Ask friends to visit you at home. • Open your own mail. • Don’t allow anyone to keep the details of your finances or property management away from you. • Have your income, including Social Security, deposited directly into your bank account rather than being mailed to your home. • Don’t sign a document unless someone you trust has reviewed it. ST

Flashback King Features by Mick Harper

1. Who wrote and released Sunshine Superman? Name the other superhero mentioned in the song. 2. Name the group that wrote and released Walk This Way. 3. Who sang Roses Are Red My Love? 4. Which group wrote and released I’m Not In Love? 5. Identify the song that contains this lyric: “There is so much at stake, Seems our freedom’s up against the ropes.”

Answers 1. Donovan. The psychedelic pop song was a No. 1 hit in 1966. The other superhero mentioned is Green Lantern.

2. Aerosmith, in 1975. Legend says the song was written after the band saw Young Frankenstein, the Mel Brooks film. RunDMC picked up the song in 1986 for their Raising Hell album. 3. Bobby Vinton, in 1962. As with a number of similar love songs of the era, an answer song was written called Long As The Rose Is Red, sung by Florraine Darlin. 4. 10cc, in 1975. As written, the song had a bossa nova rhythm. Instead, they slowed the tempo and used voices in multitrack over-dubs, repeated for all 16 tracks. 5. Burning Heart by Survivor in 1985. Jimi Jamison performed the song in the Rocky IV film starring Sylvester Stallone. ST

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What Will Come Next?

e move at such a pace today that it seems like there is barely enough time to stop and catch your breath. If you don’t agree with that statement then think about it this way. You are standing in line at the grocery store and the lights blink. The cashier hits a button on her cash register and nothing happens. Another tap on the register and nothing happens. The stores’ computer system is down and will take 10 or 15 minutes to reset. You’ve got places to go and things to do; you don’t have 15 minutes to wait, so you leave your groceries in your cart and walk out the door. You’re mad, you’re upset, and you are out of the allotted time set aside to grocery shop. You sit down at your computer and start working away. For no apparent reason it locks up and you are trapped in computerland. If you were on the Internet, you are trapped in cyberspace. It takes awhile to correct itself, but for you it is wasted time. There are a hundred other examples from stop lights that don’t change to that little computer chip in your vehicle that goes on the blink and leaves you stranded as you rush to a doctor’s appointment or meeting. We can’t help but get caught up in it; the world is just moving at a faster pace every day and we are just along for the ride. Most of us (those that read this column) can

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remember when cash registers made a clanging noise and there were no home computers, only paper and pens or typewriters that also made clanging noises.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

I believe in progress and I have no problem with things being easier to use. I guess, however, that in the long run there is a penalty for such progress. Our patience runs a little thinner as our life speeds up. I’m not sure what that means in the long run; baby boomers will miss most of it, I think. The next few generations are going to be pushed to the limit of what humans are capable of handling emotionally. It will be interesting to see what the next 30 years will bring. If it is like the last 30 years, it will certainly be hectic. In the last century many big things happened near the mid-century mark, which we are fast approaching. Self-thinking computers may be the next breath-taker and who knows what else. ST

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To Your Good Health Soaking Night Sweats Are Daily Torment King Features

Dear Dr. Donohue: This year I retired, at age 66. Since retirement I've been tormented with drenching sweats nightly. I mention the retirement because it's the only thing in my life that has changed. Could there be a connection? I have to change my pajamas every night, and sometimes the bed linens. I feel well otherwise. I will appreciate anything you can tell me. —D.D. Answer: You and your doctor have to look for the rare but serious causes of night sweats. In the past, infections were the major cause, and tuberculosis headed the list of infectious causes. That's no longer true. Diabetes, an overactive thyroid gland, and cancers—especially lymphomas (lymph node cancers)—are other possible causes. It's most unusual for night sweats to be the only sign of such illnesses. I can't link your retirement to the problem. Have you taken your temperature at night? A normal temperature points to causes that are less indicative of something that has health consequences.

Medicines might provoke sweating. Antidepressants, some of the diabetes medicines, and thyroid hormone are examples. Aspirin resets the body's thermostat. When its effect begins to wear off, profuse sweating can result. The following tips for controlling sweating are banalities, but they're always mentioned. The heat and humidity of the bedroom have to be on the low side. Humidity of less than 40 percent is optimum. If sweating is confined to a particular body area, like palms, soles, face, or the underarms, you have more treatment options. For generalized sweating, the choices are not as plentiful. Fans and air conditioners are another banal solution, but they often work. Some have found that Robinul (glycopyrrolate) or ProBanthine, each taken 45 minutes before going to bed, stop the production of excessive sweats. ST Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853.

Stay Safe– Be Prepared!

urricane season begins June 1st and although weather-related disasters can happen any time of the year, the key to survival is to be prepared. Senior adults have many of the same needs, as does the general population. However, some age-related or physical disabilities may require special preparation. Water: One gallon per person per day for drinking. You want to have at least three days worth on hand. Dehydration is a serious health problem for older adults, so you may want to plan on storing more than the recommended amount. Also, gallon jugs can be heavy, so consider containers that are small enough to handle easily. Don’t forget to store extra drinking water if you have pets. An additional one to two gallons of water per person is needed for food preparation and brushing teeth. Plan ahead and begin to freeze blocks of ice. Use empty milk jugs and other plastic containers, or gallon-size plastic bags. This ice can help to keep refrigerated foods cold and when melted can be used for drinking or cooking. Food: Store a three-day supply of nonperishable food for each person. Plan for any special dietary needs and be sure to have a manual can opener on hand. First-Aid Supplies: Include the basics. Don’t forget the sunscreen and insect repellent, as you may find yourself outside. Other items that could come in handy include extra eyeglasses and hearing aid batteries. Prescription and non-prescription medications: Keep several days worth of all medications that you use daily. Include pain relief and stomach medicine, and anti-itch and poison response drugs. Information on all prescription drugs such as dosages, directions for taking, interactions, and refill dates, would be useful for anyone caring for you. A minimum of two weeks supply of essential medications is recommended. Emergency Contacts: Prepare a list of all doctor names and phone numbers, addresses and conditions for which they treat you. Have a written list of phone numbers with both in-town and out-of-town relatives and close friends inside a plastic bag. Important Papers: Place important papers in a waterproof bag. Include insurance policies, Medicare and/or Medicaid

cards, birth certificates, bank account and credit card information, Veteran’s documents, Living Wills, and medical power of attorney. Also, it is important to have cash available. Cell Phones: You may want to have a cell phone available in case land-based phone service is not working. Be sure to have the battery charged. Flashlights, extra batteries, and candles, and a battery-operated radio may be necessary if power is out. Listen to local reports for up-to-date information.

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant Time passers: Collect paperback books, board games, puzzles, and playing cards are some items that could help you pass the time and take your mind off the storm outside. Have a Grab & Go Bag ready in case you are ordered to evacuate. Remember to include items necessary for pets, as well. Let others know how they can help you. Give someone you trust a key to your home and tell them where you store your emergency supplies. Put your name on the county /city emergency information management list of people with disabilities or special needs. Be sure to notify them is you leave your home to avoid unnecessary searches. Notify your utility company if you need electricity to operate medical equipment. Make arrangements early for an evacuation destination, especially if pets will be accompanying you. Be sure and leave contact information for your evacuation location. Take time to prepare now and avoid the pre-storm rush. Heeding the warnings and getting prepared gives you the best chances of surviving a disaster. ST

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or a growing number of us, it will become necessary at some point to have a knee replacement. A recently completed 20year study, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, shows the number of knee surgeries has steadily risen. More of us, it seems, are now walking pain-free. The news isn't all good, however. The study included 3.3 million participants who had a primary knee replacement and 300,000 who had a revision process, which is replacement of a previous implanted joint. Along the way, hospital stays have gotten shorter for recovery from the knee surgeries. This has caused higher complication rates as well as higher readmission rates, going back in the hospital when things go wrong. Between 1991 and 2010, the number of total knee arthroplasty procedures rose 162 percent. There are more people likely to be considered as candidates for the surgery, more seniors in the population and more conditions that lead to osteoarthritis—such as obesity.

Again the flipside: Hospital stays were cut from eight to four days for primary surgery, and from nine to five days for revision surgeries. This was no doubt due to insurers who want patients out of the hospital as quickly as possible to cut costs. Hospital readmissions jumped from 4 percent to 5 percent for primary procedures, and from 6 percent to 9 percent for revisions. Revisions caused more than double the readmission rates for wound infection, and a 100 percent increase for hemorrhage and heart attack. There's one thing to be said for following a good diet: If we keep our weight down and stay out of the obese category, we might be able to avoid needing knee surgery. ST

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Dear Paw's Corner: I'm 11 years old and really want to learn to ride a horse, and maybe own one someday. How can I convince my mom that I'm ready to ride? She thinks I'll get hurt. —Erin in Ocala, FL Dear Erin: I can understand why your mom is worried. Horseback riding carries the risk of injury from falls as well as getting kicked or stepped on. Even when you're not riding, there are hazards in the vicinity of the riding area and stables to be aware of and avoid. It's certainly not as safe as the community soccer league! At the same time, I was 11 years old too, once, and I loved riding whenever I got the chance. Horseback riding never developed into a lifelong passion for me, but I was always grateful that my parents let me do it. If you want to convince your mom to give it a chance, you'll need to do your homework. Check out organizations like US Pony Clubs (http://www. ponyclub.org/), which focuses on helping kids learn how to ride and has chap-

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ters throughout the country (including several in Florida). Read up on the rules of conduct around horses and stables at sites like www.cowgirldiary.com or www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_t raining/ You and your mom should go together and check out riding classes specifically for kids in your area. Talk to the instructor and watch a lesson to see if the class is right for you. Find out how long the course is and how much it costs. Finally, always wear your riding helmet. ST

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If your kids (or you) like cereal, be sure to save the heavy plastic liners that hold the cereal inside the box. They are really handy when freezing meat patties in stacks. You can use them to separate layers of cookies, too. “I just finished packing up my house to move, and this little tip was a dandy: Use a toothpick to keep the open end of your tape from disappearing. When you cut the tape, slip a toothpick at the end that's still on the roll. You will never have to go fishing for the end again.” —L.K. in New Mexico If your water takes a minute to warm up, keep a pitcher by the sink. Let the water flow into the pitcher until it gets warm. Use that water (which otherwise would have been wasted) on your houseplants and in your garden. ST

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't waste your time and energy fretting over remarks you consider unnecessary or unkind. Ignore them, and just keep doing your usual good job. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting that new perspective on a workplace situation could lead to a solution everyone will accept. Make time to keep up with your creative pursuits. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those changes you planned to make in early summer might need to be reassessed. Don't make any moves until you've discussed this with someone you trust. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor harmony, making this a good time to work out problems in relationships—whether personal or professional. An old friend comes back. LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you're still riding that high-powered beam, you might begin to lose focus by week's end. You'll need to do a little rest to restore your spent energies. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected development creates a lot of excitement. Where it takes you is your decision. Check out the possibilities, then decide if you want to go with it.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although your supporters help you squash an unfair claim against you, don't let this go unchallenged. You need to learn more about the motives of those behind it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) There are still some tasks to clear up by midweek. Then you can welcome the new month on a high note. A friend brings surprising but very welcome news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might want to change your plans before they're set in cement. Consider advice from colleagues. Remember that, ultimately, it's your choice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A difficult situation is working itself out. Lingering problems should be resolved by week's end, allowing the Goat to enjoy a less stressful period. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful not to move so quickly that you miss possible warning signs that could upset your plans. Slow down. Your supporters will continue to stand by you. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your generosity in sharing your time and wisdom with others leads to an intriguing development that could have you considering some interesting choices. ST

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Strong Families Survive by Donna Maitland Social Security Manager in Port Orange

n June we celebrate National Family Month, which is a great time to reflect on your family and how to make it stronger. As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reminds us, strong families share many valuable qualities: trust, commitment, communication, growth, affection, fun, and love. Strong families are more likely to grow through a crisis, allowing the difficult experience to bring them even closer together. In the unfortunate event of a family member’s death, we want you to know that Social Security is here to help. In addition to the emotional difficulty family members experience, there is often a financial burden as well, especially if the family’s main wage earner dies. In such cases, Social Security survivors benefits will help. Did you know that nearly every child in America could get Social Security survivors benefits if a working parent dies? Social Security pays more benefits to children than any other federal program. Although many people think Social Security is just a retirement program, you should know that Social Security also provides survivors insurance benefits for workers and their families. If you’re like most people, the value of the survivors insurance you have under Social Security is

probably more than the value of any individual life insurance you may own. You don’t even need to sign up for a separate policy; by working and paying Social Security tax, you are most likely already insured without even knowing it. Family members who may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work record include a widow or widower, unmarried children up to age 19 and still in high school, and under certain circumstances, stepchildren, grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, adopted children, and dependent parents. If you’d like to learn more about survivors benefits, and how to apply, you should read our publication, Survivors Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs You can find additional useful information, such as our survivors planner and information about how to apply for survivors benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ survivors.htm ST

To learn more about direct deposit of your benefit payments, and to sign up, visit our website at www.socialsecurity. gov/deposit/ You can also call us at 1800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and use our automated telephone services. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.

This Is A Hammer Replacing A Leaky Dishwasher Hose by Samantha Mazzotta Q: After several days, I finally located the source of a mysterious leak along the inside wall of my basement. The flexible drain pipe from the back of my dishwasher cracked, so that water pours down the kitchen wall behind the cabinet. My dishwasher is pretty old, and I'm not sure I can find a replacement part. Should I just buy a new appliance? —Bart C., Villa Rica, GA A: Chances are, you'll be able to find a similar-size replacement at your homeimprovement store. You can always check with the manufacturer, either through a phone call or via its website, to see if the part is still available. At any rate, you don't want the flooding to continue. Unplug the dishwasher (or turn off power at the circuit panel if there is no standard outlet) and gently slide it out of its cabinet so that you can access the hose. Disconnect the hose from the appliance and from the sink trap or garbage disposal, depending on how it was installed. Take the hose to the home-improvement store to find a comparable size and length. (Don't purchase a shorter length, by the way. The hose needs to be set up so that its middle part is higher than the inlet/outlet connections.)

Connect the new hose, first to the sink trap or garbage disposal, then to the dishwasher outlet. Plug the dishwasher back in (or turn on the circuit). Place a piece of plastic along the floor under the outlet and under the sink trap connection, then run the dishwasher empty for a full cycle and monitor for leaks from the connections. If you detect any, adjust the connections until the leak stops. Once the leak is fixed, take a close look at the floor and wall behind the dishwasher as well as the basement ceiling, and note the location and extent of water damage. Damp drywall and flooring may dry without issues, but materials that get repeatedly soaked can develop a mold problem. If you detect mold, the affected drywall or ceiling should be cut out and replaced; flooring may not need replacement, but does need to be treated to remove mold. HOME TIP: Avoid cleaning a dishwasher's interior with bleach or products containing bleach, as it could break down seals and other components. ST

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