Seniors Today September 21, 2018

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 26 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2018 Volume XXVI – Issue 19

September 21, 2018

Rally To Celebrate Ponce Law—October 1st Page 8

Ponce’s Law

Stop Animal Cruelty

Justice For Ponce

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ODYSSEY TRAVEL CLUB with your hosts, Julie Powers & Lucy Mennie

Our group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations.

We plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just a few other people, or in a large group. There is no fee or commitment. You can join us for any or all of our meetings, and the same goes for our adventures.

Our next meeting is:

Wednesday, September 26 at 10 A.M. Guest Speaker: Ted Knight from Princess Cruises Will speak on their Wonderful Alaskan Cruise/Tours! in the Crane Lakes Gated Community 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange Please RSVP, 386-672-8113 or email Paula@odysseytravel.com Remember, travel is one of the best ways to keep learning and growing!

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The Word Is Out… he Great American Read show featuring well known, well read books, is on PBS each Tuesday. In this show, celebrities and the audience gets to vote on their favorite book of all times. My grandson, Jesse, loves good books and on this show, he is in charge of all the animations.

I like to write. Growing up in the days when people read a great deal and wrote letters to each other, several relatives or friends said they loved getting letters from me. I wasn’t going anywhere or doing anything special but was living vicariously, enjoying hearing what others were doing, where they had been, and what made them happy. The love of books lingered on and now my dear friend, Frankilina and I are waiting for the publication of her life story, GI’s Forgotten Babies. The proof has been approved so it won’t be long now.

We began discussing the writing of her story at the beginning of this year and have gone through her life from the time she was born until now.

We started with a list of categories… from childhood forward. Adding questions to each category, it turned out to be an amazing way to call up memories. Some of the memories were shattering but others were wonderful.

Frankilina, was born and raised in the Philippine Islands, so I did some researching and by time I got into writing about the Philippines, I felt as though I had been there. Like some of Frankie’s family members in America, I always had the allusion

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You Name It … by Kitty Maiden of the Philippines as a tropical paradise. It never occurred to me that many lived in a single room lean-to or that there were young children who felt they had to beg or steal for their families.

Often times one hesitates to ask a simple question, thinking that sometimes remembering can hurt. Throughout her life, Frankie spent time seeking to find her father, a GI stationed in Luzon during WWII. I learned, therefore, that she was willing to call up her memories, good or bad, in order that the story be told.

Frankie re-lived every memory as she wrote it down or spoke of it and surprised herself and me with things that came to her mind. Now I look forward to knowing how Frankie’s friends will respond when reading this book about her life.

GI’s Forgotten Babies can be read by most any age person for the writer has no ability or desire to use explicit words or despicable actions to enhance the story.

Of itself, Frankie’s life has been an incredible journey. Read and enjoy.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Tired Of Pain?

Craft Fair

Come join Odyssey Travel, 146 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for a seminar and hear all about Day Trips, Group Cruises, Motor Coach Land Tours, and more on Sat., Sept. 29 (call for a morning RSVP) or attend the open house on Wed., Oct 10 from 5:30–7 P.M. RSVP to 386.235.3443 or visit the website: jointhefun.us If you can not make either event be sure to stop by the office to pick up the informational packet.

Are you tired of living with pain, neuropathy, or erectile dysfunction? You are invited to a FREE Stem Cell Therapy seminar with Neo Matrix Medical on Sept. 23 at 1 P.M. at the Holiday Inn, 137 Automall Circle, Daytona Beach. Discussion includes: What are stem cells?

Five reasons not to use your own stem cells. Can your condition be helped with stem cells? Come to this no cost, no obligation seminar! Seating is limited, RSVP today to 386.279.4049.

Don’t miss the Craft Fair at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Community, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill on Friday, Sept. 28 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. The fair features over 15 craft tables from Bishops Glen Residents and many local crafters, door prizes, and refreshments. For more details or directions, call 386.226.9110.

Soup Social

Ponce Rally

The Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand invite you to a free Senior Soup Social for education, food, and fun on Sept. 25 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. For more information, please call Chelsea at 386.

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Come show your support and share the excitement with many of our local Dignitaries as Ponce Law—which allows for more jail time and tougher penalties for animal abuse—goes into effect on Monday, Oct. 1! The rally will be held in front of the James S. Foxman Criminal Justice Center, 251 N. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach from 9 A.M. –1 P.M. Food available for purchase.

Travel Seminar & Open House

Lunch Bunch Returns Lunch Bunch returns from their summer break at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona.

Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations must be made no later than noon the Tuesday prior. Call 386.677.6080 to reserve your seat.

Free Carpenters Tribute Concert The Carpenters reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s, captivating audiences with a sound that stood out among the popular disco and rock songs of the time. Local vocalist Shannon Rae and pianist JJ Speights will perform music that spans The Carpenters’ 14-year music career from 1 to 2 P.M. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Registration is not required for this free concert. For more information, call the library at 386.822.6430, ext. 20762.

Parkinson’s Walk Sign up now to participate in the 11th Annual Sole Support For Parkinson’s Fun Walk on Sat., Nov. 10 at the Port Orange Civic Center, 1000 City Center Circle. Registration begins at 9 A.M., Fun Walk and Activities from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Register by Oct. 24 for $20; after Oct. 24 it’s $25; Childrens 12 and under are $10. Loads of exhibitors, food, prizes, goodie bags, demonstrations, and entertainment too. Bring your entire family, there is something for everyone! For more details and registration, call Vince at 386.676.6375.

Retirement Workshops Come find out how retirement can work on Oct. 2 or Nov. 6 at 6 P.M.; and Oct. 3 or Nov. 7 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or paulettereedasb@gmail.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Travel Club

Are you looking to do some travel this year? Odyssey Travel meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, hear about travel opportunities, and see fun presentations. The next meeting will be held Wed., Sept. 26, 10 A.M. at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. The public is invited, but reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Ted Knight from Princess Cruises is the guest speaker. He will talk about their wonderful Alaskan Cruise and tours.

RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula @odysseytravel.com

Caregiver’s Days First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a 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., Oct. 18; and Sat., Nov. 17 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.

852.0060. This is a wonderful way to take a break and know that your loved one is being cared for.

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce it will be hosting Dr. Owen Ross Ph.D., and Dr. Wolfdieter Springer, Ph.D., two neuroscience research doctors from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville on Wed., Sept. 26 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Department of Health Conference Center, 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach. Dr.’s Ross & Springer will present Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics From Genetic Insights including research applications in genetics, familial, and sporadic forms of Parkinson’s disease, and related neurodegenerative movement disorders. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required by calling Affordable Home Care at 386.676.6375.

Senior Games Register now to participate in the Ormond Beach Senior Games that will take place Oct. 27–Nov. 3. The games are open to ages 50 plus and include pickleball, tennis, table tennis, swimming, golf, bocce ball, bowling, and more! Call 386.676.3291 for all the details or visit: ormbondbeach.org or e-mail: srgamesob@gmail.com

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

Grief Support First United Methodist Church is hosting GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. Classes started on Monday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 8 P.M. The charge is $15 for the workbook.

You may join the class at any time during the 13-week period. For questions or to register go online to www.griefshare. com or call 386.677.3581.

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eaching old dogs new tricks can be done but the dogs have to be willing to learn. GAG and I are fairly computer literate and word sophisticated; at least that’s our perception. We have just enough information to be dangerous. The trick to happy online-living is remembering your username and password. Go ahead, name ten people who can do that.

‘Congratulations, you’re just about there.’ In 15 seconds confirm the password, GPS the lost city of Atlantis, type DNA sequence of your grandmother. Next are 3 pages of dwarf type that must be read, agreed upon, followed by identifying random objects in a forest. Most users speed scroll through the I-Blah, Blah, electronically sign, and move on to the pages we wanted in the first place. Beware, in the last few weeks we’ve lost about $300 to I-Blah, Blah, but we’ve gained a wealth of experience. Loss 2 was to an exercise business that heavily advertised no contract, no judgement.

Whoopee!

Our commitment record is spotted at best, and since this was a month to month agreement, we gave it a try. We used a treadmill a few days for a few weeks, were happy with monthly deductions until last week when I checked and discovered a ‘Membership Fee’ deducted from our account. What? Who? Why? The nerve!

We called numbers on the web-site. No matter the click, the same voice directed us to the local franchise. The voice assured us they wanted our satisfaction, so we headed to the treadmill site with hope in our hearts. The local folks showed us some dwarf-type pages we had signed on the net and onsite. We didn’t remember Fees were discussed but we could not deny our signatures. We also could hardly see them floating in a sea of teenytiny type. Despite what the advertising said about no commitment, we had agreed to an annual membership charge, signed checked, all without assistance of a magnifying glass Was I angry? You bet I was. Did we feel a bit deceived? Absolutely. Was it our fault? Sadly, yes. Always read the Lilliputian print or Blah, Blah wins. Senior citizens are frugal. We have to be. We do not throw money away or make commitments lightly. GAG and I closed our damaged pocketbooks, daubed our wounded egos and vowed: ‘Next time, we’ll be wary, cynical, and cautious.’

The week before there had been a Loss 1; when GAG ordered a trial thingamajig. The trial charge was a small fee with no further hassle unless completely satisfied.

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(No-obligation no-such thing). Soon, the no-obligation company charged our credit card for a package we didn’t want and hadn’t received. GAG called the company and argued his case.

He had not accepted the initial offer or agreed to more product. Unfortunately, the ‘Blah, Blah’ showed that he had accepted the terms because he had not canceled the terms. Say what?

Beware, friends, the trial offer must be officially ended or the company assumes you are delighted with the product and anxious to be billed for a full order. The disputed package finally arrived in the mail. GAG promptly marked Refused and Return to Sender but none of that mattered. We were poorer by several dollars.

We didn’t pay close-enough attention to what we were electronically signing.

I wanted to blame being old, impatient, ignorant, careless, greedy corporations, high or low blood pressure, or the full moon, but in reality it was too much trouble to interpret the reams of Legalize Blah, Blah from the living room and it cost us a bundle.

None of these people talked to us about value, quality, or that they would miss us if we left. No warm and fuzzy customer campaigns. Those things are on the front end, Blah, Blah is in the center, and after you’re signed, you’re nothing more than a come-and-go number.

We understand to a degree. Personal service is an impersonal business. Too many .com companies do not thrive on individual satisfaction, or building one-on-one relationships. Whether we’re happy or fulfilled with our transactions really means nothing to an algorithm.

We are often dealing with a robot.

This is tough for Senior Citizens with compromised hearing, age-challenged eyesight, diminished digital dexterity; not to mention remembering where we put our passwords.

GAG and I were super aggravated, but we’ve learned a dollars and sense lesson. We’ve agreed that neither will cavort with .com algorithms without the other being their ‘magnifying glass.’

Our self-esteem, like our bank account took a hit, but we will rise to ‘swipe’ another day.

Thankfully, these two old dogs won’t starve to death because we have a lot of crow to eat.

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eniors Today is excited to help promote the celebration of Ponce Law when it takes effect on Monday, October 1! There will be a rally from 9 A.M.—1 P.M. in front of the James S. Foxman Criminal Justice Center, 251 North Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach.

If you are a regular read of Seniors Today, then you know we have followed the dedicated work of Debbie Darino with the help of Chief Fabrizio, Chief of Police for Ponce Inlet, and Rep. Tom Leek, the State Representative. Debbie Darino, a local resident, was outraged with the news that a black labrador puppy named Ponce had been brutally beaten and killed by his owner on April 8, 2017. She decided it was time to do something about the horrible animal abuse we continue to hear about. She created a bill Ponce’s Law. Ponce's Law will allow judges to more freely sentence persons convicted with the aggravated animal cruelty statute. This is a 3rd degree felony which can result in jail or if warranted prison time.

It also allows the courts to prohibit these same abusers from owning, having contact, or possessing an animal.

Rep. Tom Leek sponsored the bill and was successful in having the bill introduced and getting it passed. It was signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on April 5 in Ponce Inlet and takes effect on October 1, 2018!

R.J. Larizza, President of the The Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association will be sending out a memo to all the State Attorney offices in the state of Florida. He will be reminding them

the bill takes effect on Oct. 1, 2018, making all aware they can use it that day.

Debbie Darino—once again using her leadership skills—is organizing the rally. She states, “We have many influential people coming. Some of the attendees include: Rep. Tom Leek; Rep. Paul Renner; Chief Fabrizio; Bryan Shorstein, spokesperson for the State Attorney's office; R.J. Larizza, President of the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys; Lois Paritsky, City Councilwoman for Ponce Inlet; Gary Smith, Mayor of Ponce Inlet; Miguel AbiHassan CEO for Halifax Humane Society; Amy Wade-Carotenuto, Director of Flagler Humane Society; Roxanne Hicks Reynolds, Director of the Edgewater Animal shelter; many local attorneys; and over 100 people have committed to attend so far. I am pleased that so many are sharing their excitement with us over the law passing.”

So far all the local news stations, WESH channel 2, WKMG channel 6, WFTV channel 9. FOX 35, NEWS 13 plan to cover the rally in addition to Seniors Today newspaper.

There are special signs designed to mark the day and bumper stickers that can be purchased from RGU Color, 124 Bay Street, Daytona Beach.

The petition currently has over 92,200 signatures. You can view it at harsherpu nishmentforanimalcruelty-Ponce'slaw at change.org It is up to date on all the events related to the law.

You are invited to come out to the rally and show your support for all the hard work these folks have done to help our furry friends! Debbie Darino certainly took this quote to heart when she created the bill: Don’t just be sorry... do something!

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September 21, 2018—Seniors Today—Page 9 Who Has Access To Safe Deposit Box After Death? hen the decedent is the only named individual on a safe deposit box, Florida law defines the parties allowed to access the safe deposit box and the items allowed to be removed.

If administration of the estate of the decedent (i.e. probate) has not commenced, and a personal representative appointed, then the only individuals allowed to access the safe deposit box of the decedent are the following, if there is not a court order authorizing entry: “...the spouse, a parent, an adult descendant, or the person named as a personal representative in a copy of a purported will produced by such person...”

Section 655.935, Florida Statutes. The only items that may be removed are “...(a) any writing purporting to be a will of the decedent...(b) any writing purporting to be a deed to a burial plot or to give burial instructions…(c) any document purporting to be an insurance policy on the life of decedent...” Section 655.935, Florida Statutes. Any examination of the contents of a safe deposit box has to be in the presence of an officer of the institution.

If a spouse, parent or adult descendant is not available to open the safe deposit box or the box contains items other than those listed above, then a probate administration must be commenced and the appointed personal representative will have

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access to the safe deposit box subject to Section 733.6065, Florida Statutes. Section 733.6065, Florida Statute states “...the initial opening of a safe deposit box that is leased or coleased by the decedent shall be conducted in the presence of any two of the following persons: an employee of the institution where the box is located, the personal representative, or the personal representative’s attorney of record. Each person who is present must verify the contents of the box by signing a copy of the inventory under penalties of perjury... The personal representative may remove contents of the box.”

If you need assistance with probate or the opening of a safe deposit box, please contact our office for additional information.

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Later bell toys used wood, tin, or other metals and added realistic hair or animal hide. The toys all were painted. The 1880s1890s were the golden age for the bell toys, and in the 1900s, copies were made of metal and eventually plastic. Today, the bell toys are wood or plastic made by Fisher Price or Playskool. *** Q: I have dishes with bowls that look like heads of lettuce and plates that are a single lettuce leaf. They are marked with the signature Dodie Thayer. Can you tell me anything about them?

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There was Etruscan Majolica from Pennsylvania, and modern giftware items like California Dodie Thayer ceramics. This Palm Beach dishware was made during the 1960s and ’70s. Dishes were made from molds of actual cabbage or lettuce leaves, or full heads of the vegetable. Pink, red, yellow, and green sets were made. They are signed with the artist's name.

Recently, the Lettuce Ware dishes were reproduced for the Tory Burch shops in green or white. Full sets are made with cups, plates, tureens, and more. A new salad plate costs $40. Leaf-shaped dishes of all ages are popular with collectors, but only those made of porcelain or after 1900 should be used to serve food.

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1 Pillsbury refrigerated unbaked 9inch pie crust 1 full cup (6 ounces) diced, cooked chicken breast 1 (8-ounce) can cut peas and carrots, rinsed and drained 1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 3 ⁄4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Kraft reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute 1 ⁄4 cup Land O Lakes Fat Free Half & Half 1 (10 3⁄4-ounce) can Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and flute edges.

Evenly sprinkle chicken, peas and carrots, mushrooms, and Cheddar cheese into prepared pie crust.

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3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Place pie plate on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Are you heading to a shelter or leaving the area? Just be sure you have somewhere safe to go.

Pack at least one gallon of water per person per day, flashlight, batteries, medications, toilet paper, cell phone, chargers, personal documents, and extra cash. Don’t forget the pets and their food.

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This time last year, we had our own Hurricane Irma. If you were here for that, then you know how hard and stressful a hurricane can be.

I remember in 2004, we had three hurricanes. The first one was Charley. I evacuated to Ocala at the Holiday Inn. They accepted animals. This wasn’t my best move.

I packed up 3 dogs, a cat, and a 12 year old daughter in my red Chrysler convertible.

I packed all my important papers, photo albums, water, some Vienna sausages, pet food, cat litter, prescription meds, and we headed out. What should have been a one hour drive, became a 6-hour bumper to bumper trip. The weather was horrendous.

I took the dogs out to do their business in the middle of the night. There I saw about 10 other people in their pajamas with umbrellas doing the same thing. Miserable!

The 2nd hurricane, Frances, we stayed home and covered all the big windows and rode it out. All I remember about that was no electricity, heat, stinky dogs, and rotted food.

Then the 3rd one, Jeanne. The neighbor took my dogs and my daughter and I got some fresh clothes and headed to Georgia to my daddy’s house. By then, material things meant nothing. We left it all behind.

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Humane Society Update Keeping Pets Warm

by Jane Williams lthough Florida doesn’t get very cold it can get near freezing some night.

Summer’s officially over, though the good news is that you can look forward to warm toasty days indoors in the company of your much loved dog or cat. As noted in Dogs Life, in past decades, pets used to have separate living spaces from humans.

Today, however, our homes may be smaller, but we still wish to have our pets close by, so we can receive their love but also give them the care they deserve. Although you can still enjoy walks and daily exercise outdoors (except on very cold days), it is important to take a few steps to ensure our dogs are comfortable indoors, even during the coldest days. Follow these tips and keep your pet safe and sound all winter.

Keeping Home Interiors Warm Set your thermostat at between 69 and 72 degrees in the winter. If your dog or cat is large and has a very thick coat, opt for the lower of the two figures, raising it slightly for older or short-coated pets. During the day, open curtains so that your dog or cat can bask in the sun. The above is only a general guide. In the end, the temperature may need to vary depending on your dog’s breed. For instance, brachycephalic dogs suffer more in the heat, while dogs with fine or very short fur may benefit from extra warmth.

Portable Heating For Walks And Visits If the weather drops to 30ºF, it could be too cold for a pet, but even at 40ºF, you should exercise caution. Sweaters and booties can help keep your dog warm, but as a general rule, if it is too cold for you outside, it is also too cold for some dogs. If you are going for a walk and visiting a shop, restaurant, or friend’s home with your dog or cat, pack a portable heating unit in your backpack. These heaters are lighter and battery-operated, and they can help you control the temperature more, even if you are away from home.

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Your pet may need a few extra calories to keep warm in the winter so speak to your vet about this and other possible antidotes to the cold. By providing thicker bedding and extra heat, you will help Fido or Kitty love the indoors as much as the rest of your family. Finally, remember to pack winter essentials when heading outside to visit friends and family with your four-pawed friend.

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Family Matters nrolling your grandchildren in school and obtaining medical treatment for them can be challenging. Although Florida law does not guarantee visitation rights, legal options exist to meet your grandchildren’s educational and medical needs.

Selecting which alternative is best depends on the cooperation of the parent and the duration of the child’s stay with you.

Power Of Attorney—A power of attorney signed by one or both parents can be used by a caregiver to obtain medical treatment for the child or enroll the child in school. Often this is used for short vacation stays, if a parent is incapacitated, or sent overseas while in the military. The power of attorney does not eliminate parental rights and can be revoked by the parent who signed the power of attorney. It is often used when there is an amicable relationship between the parents and grandparents.

Temporary Relative Placement—If a parent has a drug or alcohol addiction, faces jail time, or is in a treatment center, they may agree that grandparents or other relatives are better suited to care for their child or children. If the parent is agreeable, an attorney may prepare a written stipulation agreeing that the child will be placed at least temporarily in the care of the grandparent or other caregiver. An attorney will file the stipulation with a Petition for Temporary Relative Custody and during a short hearing, will request a court order giving the relative temporary custody rights. The order may be used to travel with the child, obtain medical treatment, and enroll the child in school. If

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Adoption—With the assistance of an attorney, you may also seek an adoption of your grandchild. This is a longer process and will require notice to the parent and termination of their parental rights.

School Patron Form For Volusia County Public Schools—Simply go to the school you wish to enroll the child in and ask for School patron form 1 or 2. In addition to the form, you must provide two forms of proof of residency, the child’s shot records, birth certificate, and school physical records.

A person’s specific legal needs will depend on the unique facts of the situation.

For more information about the fastest and best way to seek temporary or permanent custody of your grandchild or relative, seek legal advice from an experienced attorney.

If you need assistance, please call Attorney and Former Judge Linda Carley, at Carley Law 386.281.3340. Linda has served as a family court judge as well as dependency and juvenile judge and has been an attorney serving families for more than thirty years.

What’s In The Stars For The Week Of September 24 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week, plus all the facts to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters to your proposal.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for that job change you applied for. Be advised that you could be called on to defend your qualifications against supporters of other applicants.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new approach to an old idea is one way to get beyond that workplace impasse.

No such problems in your personal life, where things continue to flow smoothly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be more forthcoming about your feelings concerning a proposed change either in your workplace or in your personal life. Your opinions are valuable.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A changing situation in your life needs more patience than you appear to be willing to offer.

Allowing it to develop at its own pace is the wisest course you can take.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) With more stability in your life—on both personal and professional levels—this could be a good time to strengthen relationships with both friends and colleagues.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) People have always relied on your integrity not only to get the job done, but to get it done right. So don’t be pressured by anyone into cutting corners to save time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) While others might get rattled over unexpected changes, your ability to adapt calmly and competently helps you make a positive impression during a crucial period.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A changing environment might be daunting for some, but the Sagittarian takes it all in stride. A friend from the past awaken some meaningful memories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) With your self-assurance rising to full strength, the bold Goat should feel confident about opening up to new ventures as well as new relationships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Reaching out to someone who has been unkind to you might not be easy. In the long run it will prove to be the right thing to do. A friend offers moral support.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your insight helps you work through a seemingly insoluble problem in your workplace. The weekend offers a good chance to develop new relationships.

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• On Sept. 21, 1938, without warning, a powerful Category 3 hurricane slams into Long Island and southern New England, causing 600 deaths. The storm had been forecast to make landfall in Florida.

• On Sept. 22, 1914, in the North Sea, the German U-9 submarine sinks three British cruisers in just over one hour.

The one-sided battle, during which 1,400 British sailors lost their lives, alerted the British to the deadly effectiveness of the submarine.

• On Sept. 23, 1846, at the Berlin Observatory, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers the planet Neptune. The blue gas giant has eight known moons and a ring system containing three bright and two dim rings.

• On Sept. 24, 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson runs the 100-meter dash in 9.79 seconds to win gold at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

Three days later he tested positive for steroids and was stripped of the medal.

• On Sept. 25, 1965, the Kansas City Athletics start ageless wonder Satchel Paige in a game against the Boston Red Sox. The 59-year-old Paige, a Negro League legend, gave up only one hit in his three innings of play.

• On Sept. 26, 1945, Lt. Col. Peter Dewey, a U.S. Army officer, is shot and killed in Saigon by the Viet Minh, who thought he was French. Dewey was the first of nearly 59,000 Americans killed in Vietnam.

• On Sept. 27, 1999, operatic tenor Placido Domingo makes his 18th opening-night appearance at the Metropolitan Opera House, breaking an unbreakable record previously held by the great Enrico Caruso, who died in 1921.

• On Sept. 28, 1918, a Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia prompts a huge outbreak of a flu epidemic that would leave an estimated 30 million people dead worldwide. The 1918 flu pandemic likely originated with a bird or farm animal in the American Midwest.

• On Sept. 29, 1907, Gene Autry, perhaps the greatest singing cowboy of all time, is born in Tioga, Texas. While Autry was no cowboy, he was, at least, a genuine Westerner who had lived on a ranch.

Autry was one of America’s most popular movie stars in the 1930s and '40s, appearing in almost 100 films.

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September 21, 2018—Seniors Today—Page15 License Plate Readers Help VCSO Fight Crime want to tell everyone about one of the most effective forms of technology we have at our fingertips at the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO). One of my commitments to you when I became sheriff was to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology to solve crime.

License Plate Readers, also called LPRs or tag readers, do just that.

I’m especially passionate about LPR technology because it has proven to be extremely helpful in solving crimes in Volusia County —not only in our county, but for law enforcement throughout the United States.

Several LPRs are operating across our county (at least 34 of them, used by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and police departments including Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Port Orange, and Orange City). We’re working to add more.

Because this technology is becoming so common, I think it’s important to explain what it does—and dispel some myths. The technology itself isn’t new—it’s been used in Europe since the early 1980s.

One myth you may hear is that these cameras are tracking you. They’re not. LPRs capture photos of tags on vehicles traveling on public roads—just like toll cameras —and they record the time, date, and location of the snapshot. They do not take pictures of drivers or tell us who they are.

They’re not capable of facial recognition.

They don’t even tell us who owns the vehicle. We can only find that information using the state’s vehicle database—which is strictly controlled and done only for specific, legitimate law enforcement purposes. We purge our LPR data every 90 days.

We can track what has occurred here and elsewhere, by sharing information with other counties, using tag readers. Policing involves a lot of technical work, such as comparing information from multiple sources, but now with the tag readers.

The real-time information provided by these LPRs has become crucial in solving crimes quickly. Just look at the 2016 arrest of a hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist in Daytona Beach. We never would have made that arrest without the LPR that caught the suspect’s tag.

In 2017, two out-of-town convicted felons were traveling through Deltona with two loaded guns and a bulletproof vest. Their

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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood car had a stolen tag on it, so an LPR flagged it, and our deputies were able to arrest them before they committed criminal act.

These are just a couple of examples. LPRs have led to arrests in multiple armed robberies and burglaries, in shooting incidents, and in robberies right here in our county.

Last year, when a bank robber hit a Wells Fargo bank in Daytona Beach and knocked down a witness on his way out, she got a look at his getaway vehicle. Within 20 minutes, we had a suspect identified and in custody.

We are working to get LPRs up in more locations, especially on the major entrance and exit points of Volusia County. With the help of this technology, we’ll catch more and more of the criminals who come in to our county to victimize our residents, thinking they can escape without being detected.

If someone has been reported missing, such as an Alzheimer’s patient, details about that missing person are entered into a state and national database, which is accessible to other law enforcement agencies. If the missing person is driving a vehicle that passes by a license plate reader (LPR), the device scans the license plate and, because of the information in the state/national databases, the LPR alerts law enforcement agencies or crime analysts that the missing patient’s vehicle has been spotted.

It doesn’t mean the missing person case is immediately solved. First, our crime analysts will verify the information to find out who that person is and in what direction the vehicle is heading, by comparing the information to other databases. If we determine the vehicle is that of the missing Alzheimer’s patient, our analysts can determine which law enforcement agency to notify and dispatch assistance.

We’re working to encourage more cities to purchase LPRs to help ring the entire county—effectively monitoring major entrances into and out to protect our residents.

Keeping people safe is our No. 1 priority.

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uring the night, Marci had heard Isaiah, Jr. wake up and start whimpering as he lay in his crib by her bed.

She brought him to her bed and laid down wrapping herself and Isaiah, Jr., in the bed covers. As soon as he felt her warmth, he went immediately back to sleep.

Having her son lying next to her helped ease some of the pain she felt not having his father beside her, but as hard as she tried she could not fall asleep and instead lay there pondering over the changes that had occurred thus far in her life.

Deep in thought she did not hear, Mada enter the room just as the sun was breaking across the corn field and starting to cast light into her room.

When she realized Mada had entered her room, it startled her and she moved waking Isaiah, Jr. up, who in turn started to cry.

“I’m sorry,” Mada said as she looked into the crib for Isaiah, Jr. and realized the crying was coming from Marci’s bed.

“I heard him earlier and decided to bring him into the bed with me,” Marci said to her.

“That is alright, I was going to check on him so that you could rest,” Mada said.

“Oh and by the way, my mother will be here about mid-morning to talk about your dreams,” Mada added.

Isaiah, Jr. was now awake and wanting his mother’s attention. “I’ll nurse him and be down stairs in a few minutes,” she said to Mada.

Mada left the bedroom and went down stairs. It was an unusually busy morning at the Dalton home. Cora Mae was hard at work making breakfast when Mada walked into the kitchen.

“Can I help you with something,” Mada asked Cora Mae. “Yes, please, can you put that tray of biscuits in the oven, Frank wants to feed all the hands this morning,” Cora Mae told her. Feeding everyone breakfast was a tradition Frank had started years earlier on the last few days of harvest time.

The smell of frying bacon and baking biscuits soon filled the house. Just as everything was prepared and set at the table, the men and Frank entered the kitchen through the back door.

“You men just sit there and dig in,” Cora Mae said as she pointed at the table.

Frank put his hand up and said,” wait a minute, we got to say grace first.”

“Lord, thank you for all of the strong backs and the hands that prepared this meal,” he said and sat down at the head of the table.

The kitchen was soon filled with the sounds of forks hitting plates and the chatter of the men as they talked about what they would be doing that day.

As quickly as they appeared that morning to eat the room was empty of the men and Frank as they left to start the day’s work.

Marci and Isaiah, Jr. walked into the kitchen soon after they left and sat down at the kitchen table.

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“I have a plate already prepared for you,” Cora Mae said as she placed grits, eggs, bacon, and a biscuit in front of Marci.

“Would you like for me to take Isaiah, Jr. while you eat,” Mada said to Marci.

Cora Mae reached down and asked Marci if she could hold him. Marci agreed and allowed Cora Mae to take Isaiah, Jr. The morning went quickly as Cora Mae started to work on lunch and Mada and Marci cared for Isaiah, Jr. At 11 A.M. Cora Mae heard a knock on the front door. She was greeted by Iwilda Conant, Mada’s mother.

“I am here to speak with Marci, please,” Iwilda said as she entered the front room.

Cora Mae and Iwilda had been neighbors for over 30 years. Iwilda lived just across cowhide creek from the farm where her and her husband, Uriah had raised 12 children. Mada was the youngest child and the only one who still lived at home.

“I understand Marci has been having some strange dreams,” she said to Cora Mae. “With all the tragedy in the poor girl’s life it’s not surprising,” Cora Mae responded.

Mada had heard her mother’s voice and came down stairs to greet her.

“Marci is upstairs with Isaiah, Jr.” Mada said as she stopped at the bottom of the stairs where Cora Mae and Iwilda were standing.

“I’d like to go upstairs and talk with Marci if you don’t mind, Cora Mae,” Iwilda said as she motioned toward the stairs.

“Go ahead, if it will help her get through this time in her life you have my blessing,” Cora Mae told Iwilda as she turned to head back to the kitchen.

“Let me know if there is a charge for your services, Cora Mae said half over her shoulder as she started to walk away.

“Won’t be any charges for this reading,” Iwilda said as she watched Cora Mae walk towards another room.

Iwilda was known far and wide as someone who could interpret dreams and her council was sought after by the local folks.

She saw herself as having a gift to put into words what someone had dreamed, but to some she was no more than a soothsayer who used people’s gullibility for a profit.

“Mama, come on upstairs,” Mada said to her as she pointed to the stop of the stairs.

The windows in Marci’s room were open and a soft early fall breeze was brushing against the curtains as Marci sat on the edge of the bed holding Isaiah Jr. “Well, young lady, you want to tell me about these strange dreams you have been having,” Iwilda said to Marci as she walked into the room.

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Flashback China Girl

by Mick Harper

1. Who released Love So Right?

2. China Girl appeared on what artist's debut album, and when?

3. Which group released People Say, and when?

4. Name the English singer whose first solo offering was Never Gonna Give You Up. 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “And now the clock is still passing time, And I know someday that she will be mine, And I know she'll always bring me love.’

Answers 1. The Bee Gees, in 1976. The single's B-side was You Stepped Into My Life, except in Canada, where the two sides were reversed.

2. Iggy Pop's The Idiot album in 1977.

The song didn't get any traction until co-writer David Bowie recorded it on his album Let's Dance in 1983.

3. The Dixie Cups, in 1964. The trio consisted of two sisters and their cousin in New Orleans.

4. Rick Astley, in 1987. The song launched his career, topping the charts in 25 countries. Astley would go on to sell 40 million records worldwide before retiring in 1993.

5. Image Of A Girl, by the Safaris, in 1960. The doo-wop song, which featured a ticking clock in the background, went to No. 6 on the Billboard chart.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) 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:

Maureen Monahan

A1 Affordable Cremation

386.405.3128

Jody Mall

GrandVilla Of Ormond

386.673.5000

Nicolle Cella

Amedisys Home Health Care

386.283.1670

Rachel Eyman

GrandVilla Of Ormond

386.673.5000

Chris Van Singel

Apex Clinical Labs

386.956.7407

Tammy Horn

Haven Hospice

386.337.2701

Barb Girtman

Bee Realty/Candidate

386.308.9058

Brad Lackey

Home Instead Senior Care

386.478.6709

Victoria Cross

Beltone Hearing

386.775.0220

Marion Flom

Horizon Health Care

386.689.6996

Cheryl Welch

Brookdale DeLand

386.717.6476

Becky Argeny

Joyanna Insurance

386.427.1955

Laura Baldwin

Brookdale DeLand

386.235.0849

Terry Cain

LegalShield

407.443.7211

Lorraine Takx

Brookdale Ormond Beach

386.523.4394

Todd Register

Brookdale Ormond Beach West

386.672.8800

Barbara Reigle

No Place Like Home-Maker Companion 386.414.9787

Mary Sanguedolce

Brookdale Port Orange

386.214.5434

Penny Dodge

Nurse On Call

386.262.9004

Carmen Duffy

CMD Insurance Agency

386.315.4846

Tom Mondloch

Oasis Senior Advisors

386.275.2503

Wendi Loudis

Curaleaf

305.409.0673

Sandra Robertson

OEI-CapTel

407.443.9409

Karen Chrapek

Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center

386.846.6061

Diane Stoyka

Riviera

386.235.3452

Linda Bogosian

Family Practice On The Go Of Florida 386.681.8857

Rema Bowie

Sterling Senior Placement

386.956.5793

Joe Amos

Flagler Movers

386.246.7500

Chelsea Cornelison

The Cloisters of DeLand

863.326.8332

Maureen Williams

Florida Hospital Hospice

386.216.6391

Elizabeth Waters

Turn-Key Team

386.237.0264

Megan Williams

GrandVilla of DeLand

386.281.9803

Darla Hood

Vitas Healthcare

386.679.9813