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e are very reluctant to allow a smile—during or because of a sobering event. I remember when Mary Tyler Moore had a TV show and it was one of the long running favorites. In one show, she was present at the funeral of a friend. You could tell she was having less than serious thoughts as she remembered him. At first she looked solemn, then she snickered, then she burst out laughing, and others in the solemn gathering joined in the laughter. While watching the Zimmerman trial, I became interested in the live messages from viewers that were going across the bottom of the screen. The various thoughts were intriguing. Then came one that surprised me and actually made me smile. It read: “While other states plan June Festivals, Florida plans June Trials” On Facebook: I support helping the needy —I oppose funding the lazy. (That brought a smile—wish I had thought of that). It definitely was not funny, but later brought a smile of remembrance—watching a little lady take off on her scooter and outrun five nurses. I am left wondering how many friends on my computer address book sent money when they received a message saying my family was visiting the Philippines and that we were attacked, robbed, and needed $2,800 to get home. That was strange— definitely not funny. Now I know what ‘hacked’ means.

I was really hacked. Friends from all over, as far away as Hawaii, were getting in touch to tell me about it. One friend, however, had never heard of this message that is routinely sent to people by hackers. Since it was supposedly from ‘me,’ she thought I was writing her—trying to be humorous. She answered the message with a funny response of her own, got an answer from ‘me’ and then said, “Wait a minute. She doesn’t write like that.” Then she called to alert me knowing that it was not me who answered her.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Children: We spend the first 2 years of their lives teaching them to walk and talk. Then we spend the next 16 telling them to sit down and shut-up. A recent comment from a busy parent who works at home: “I am going to call my kids Ctrl, Alt, and Delete. Then if they mess up I will just hit them all at once.” My friend’s granddaughter, Gracie, was three years old. Gracie said her prayers and she ended with: “Thank you, Lord for everything. Amen dot com.” My friend said, “Do you think God has a computer?” Gracie answered, “Of course he does.” Amen. ST

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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 Tues., July 23, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates, Daytona Beach and Thurs., July 25 at 4 P.M. in the New Smyrna Beach office. Reserve your seat today. Make your reservation by calling 386-239-3600.

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Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., Aug. 8 at Daytona Beach Shores Senior Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Early detection saves lives. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

Pet First Aid Training The Sunshine Safety Council will conduct a Pet First Aid & Disaster Response class on Sat., July 20 from 9 A . M . to 1 P.m. at their 150 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach office. Participants will learn how to prevent emergencies and provide a safe environment for their pets. First aid skills for bites, burns, bleeding, heat stress, and more. Class includes a 112 page Pet First Aid Guide and certification from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Cost is $45. For more details, call 386-253-6400, ext. 115.

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that local psychologist and behavioral analyst JoEllen Salce Rogers, PhD., NCSP, BCBA-D will address its member association. Dr. Rogers will speak on the topic of Healing From Within a proactive behavioral approach that promotes positive improvement in our daily lives, to include people that struggle with disease such as Parkinson’s disease. This event is being held at Bethune Cookman Universities’ Michael & Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement Conference Center located at 740 W. International Speedway Blvd. from 2:30 –4 P.M. on Wednesday, July 24. Seating is limited. For reservations or other details, please call Vince Kinsler at 386-6766375 no later than Mon., July 22.

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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 August. Events include: Two Parkinson’s Support Groups on Tues., Aug. 6 at 2:15 P.M.; New Solutions To Eliminating Back Pain And Sciatica on Fri., Aug. 9 from 2:30–3:30 P.M.; Vince Cautero, Balladeer Extraordinaire on Fri., Aug. 16 at 6 P.M.; Caregiver Support Group on Wed., Aug. 21 at 1:30 P.M.; The Health And Safety Of Pets on Fri., Aug. 23 from 2:30–3:30 P.M.; and Preparation For Flu Season on Fri., Aug. 30 from 2:30–3:30 P.M. RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Summer Sounds The City of Ormond Beach will be presenting its free Summer Sounds concert series with a wide variety of music during the month of July. All performances begin at 7 P.M. at Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Those scheduled to perform are: Friday, July 19–Island Hillbilly’s (music from the beach to the country); Friday, July 26–Knights To Remember (Doo Wop, 50s, 60s, and oldies). For a relaxing evening, grab a lawn chair or blanket and come out and enjoy great music for the entire family and the breeze from the Halifax River. For details, contact Leisure Services at 386-676-3241.

Gardening Programs Learn how to make your butterfly garden grow during a free program offered by master gardeners trained by the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension from 1 to 2 P.M., Thursday, July 25 at DeBary Hall Historic Site. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call at 386-822-5778.

Peninsula Woman’s Club Enjoy lunch followed by contract bridge or canasta at the Peninsula Club, 415 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach on Thursdays 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. For reservations, call 386-760-0487.

Ballroom Dance Do you enjoy ballroom dancing? All are welcome on Saturday, Aug. 10 & 24 at Silver Sands Middle School in the gym, 1300 Herbert Street, Port Orange from 7–10 P.M. Music includes ballroom, swing, smooth, and latin by a local DJ. Fees are just $6 for members, $10 for nonmembers, and $3 for students under 25 with ID and includes a free 50 minutes group lesson from 7-7:30 P.M. Attire is dressy casual. For more information, call Ellie at 386-756-8433 or Polly at 386-427-4591.

Computer Lab Opens The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, has opened a new computer lab where staff will provide hands-on training to patrons 9 to 11 A.M., Tuesday; 1 to 3 P.M., Wednesday; and 3 to 4:30 P.M., Thursday. Laptops are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons may also bring their own laptops. The library also offers free WiFi and 17 adult, three teen, and four child public-access computers that are available for one-hour blocks of time. For more details, call the New Smyrna Beach Library at 386-424-2910.

Support Groups Stroke Support Group Have you or your loved one recently suffered a stroke? Do you have questions or concerns about your care? Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a Stroke Support Group for encouragement, education, and socialization. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach, in the first floor conference room. For more information, call Ashley Cirolia at 386676-4295. Grief Support Group There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386-428-6458.

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t took a while for the message to get through, but there’s finally a growing recognition of just how dangerous synthetic drugs such as K-2 and bath salts can be. Synthetic drugs are substances laced with chemicals designed to mimic the effects of drugs such as cocaine, heroine, and hallucinogens. The formulas to make them are frequently changed in an effort to skirt the law, causing serious health risks to people who take them in part because users can never be sure exactly what they’re ingesting. Consumption of synthetic drugs has been known to cause hallucinations, seizures, tremors, nausea, panic attacks, and even psychotic episodes. Even though they’ve been widely banned, synthetic drugs still find their way onto the shelves at gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops around the country. As it turned out, large quantities of the substances were coming from right here in Volusia County through an illegal distribution ring based out of New Smyrna Beach. Not anymore. Narcotics agents with the multi-agency Volusia Bureau of Investigation recently dismantled the organization in a series of raids that were

the culmination of a seven-month investigation. The raids resulted in 14 arrests and the seizure of drugs and cash profits derived from their sale.

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Through a variety of undercover investigative tactics, agents infiltrated the organization and learned that it was importing synthetic drugs from China and Canada and then distributing them around the Unites States. In some cases, they bought the finished drugs through wholesalers and then re-sold the products at a mark-up. In other cases, they bought the chemical components and actually manufactured the synthetic drugs locally before shipping them off to buyers. We know the Seniors Today readers join us in supporting this operation, as this was a business that had no place in our community. These arrests should send a very clear message to others who might try doing the same thing. For those who decide to continue selling this poison, we’re going after you next. You can count on it! ST

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hen I was a kid, my father reminded me that everyone should see the Grand Ole Opry and the Ringling Brothers, Barnum, and Bailey Circus, at least once. I agree and would add to that…a NASCAR race in Daytona. Clearly each is a unique experience. Fortunately, I have good neighbors and friends. Last Saturday, one such person stopped at my door and said he had an extra ticket to the Coke Zero 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. Did I want to go? Boy did I! This would not be my first trip to the iconic world landmark. As a teenager I had driven around the beach track following one of the last races before the ‘show’ moved to its permanent home. I once took Peg over to experience the Richard Petty ride… took a granddaughter on the museum tour, and a few years ago attended the Twin 200 and the IROC races. Would I want to go again? You betcha! Parking on race day can be expensive so Peg took us over. We arrived about 5 P.M., in time to see the Sheryl Crow performance. The track operation is a unique combination of business and showmanship. The gate opened at 1 P.M. and from that moment, the flow of money is at break neck speed. There are tours, autograph sessions, photo sessions, displays, demonstrations, fun races, and kid’s activities. The Clydesdales were there, a parade of all the supporting emergency vehicles, a Navy Band, a surprisingly great variety of food and souvenirs, and a flyover by the Confederate Air Force. It is a delightful combination of Disney and carnival… something for everyone. If you don’t have fun at a Daytona NASCAR Race it is strictly your own fault. Maybe the greatest show at the track is the humanity. I have no idea what the attendance numbers were but I’m sure well over 100K and into the additional 10s of thousands. Every size, shape, and nationality… some dressed really well, some barely dressed at all. The infield is unbelievable. Motor homes and trailers from all over … and people seated on top of them for a better view. Kids were everywhere and it is always fun to watch’um run and play. We had good seats… in Olds, in the shade and cooled by a gentle NE breeze that lasted all night. We were just off the number 4 curve and right where the drivers get up on the gas for the straightaway ahead. We could also easily see the leader board and the Jumbotron. I had my long camera lens and would enjoy so many good shots. Drivers are now strapped in, radios tuned, and Shaq, Kevin James, and Adam Sandler attempt to ‘sing’ Gentlemen start your engines! The cars now hum like a swarm of science fiction June bugs about to attack innocent picnickers. The pace car gets’um rolling. Anticipation mounts! Two turns to clean the tires

and get everybody in line… the starter waved green. The crowd is on their feet! 'Boogity, boogity, boogity'. Forty-three, 800 hp cars, inches apart, revved and rolled like a great worm avoiding a largemouth bass. Around the first turn, onto the backstretch, up the steeply banked 3 and 4 turns and still not fully up to the nearly 200 mph it takes to run with the big

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap dogs. Into the second lap of a 160 lap race, the speed is getting there and by the second run down the back straightaway… they are edging to the 185-190+mph mark. Here they come off turn 4… still bumper to bumper. You cannot imagine the sound of this powertrain. Deafening is an understatement. Had I not taken ear plugs my ears would still be ringing.

The fans stand for the first several laps until everyone finally sat down… everyone that is except one bald observer who insisted on blocking everyone else’s view. The race was on. Remarkably there were only three cautions in the first 98 laps and only one of them for an accident. The others were spill related… oil or debris on the track. Actually the entire race was relatively accident free. Only small or minor accidents throughout the night and 32 of the 43 cars finished the race. I’m guessing that is better than average. Finally, down to three laps and the ‘heat’ is on. On the white flag lap, the winner had to plow past one final pileup of several front running cars, including the lone lady driver in #10, (oddly, the ‘Go Daddy’ car), in order to reach the checkered flag. After the race there was a great fireworks display honoring the 4th of July week-end. Then the real race began… the race of thousands back to their cars and on to the beach and/or I-95. Again… Peg saved us. We walked east to a bank parking lot where we were met and were driven home at a comfortable 35 mph, no one drafting our rear bumper, and no 17 degree banked turns that we had to negotiate. Wow! What a night. Thanks NASCAR … thanks Daytona, thanks to my friend for the ticket, and thanks to Bill France for his genius in planning a great event, a great industry, and in a great area—our community. Only in America! ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your creative side is enhanced by indulging yourself in as much artistic inspiration (music, art, dance, etc.) as you can fit into your schedule. Take someone special. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a little restorative time out of your busy life. Go somewhere quiet this weekend. Or just close the door and turn on the answering machine. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your advice might be much in demand by family and friends this week. Reserve time for yourself to investigate a project that could have some potential. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Workrelated issues demand your attention in the early part of the week. Family matters dominate Thursday and Friday. The weekend is all yours. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Try to keep your temper in check as you deal with someone who seems to enjoy showing disrespect. Losing your cool might be just what the goader hopes to see. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept 22) A heated confrontation needs some cool-off time before it boils over. Better to step away than to try to win an argument where emotions overrule the facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone very special in your life finally sends that reassuring message you've been hoping for. You can now devote more time to the tasks you had put aside. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Job pressures begin to ease by the week's end, leaving you time to relax and restore your energy levels before you face next week's emerging challenges. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your spiritual strength helps calm a friend who might be facing an unsettling change in his or her life. An offer to help comes from a surprising source. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) By midweek you could learn some surprising facts about an associate that might cause you to reconsider a longheld view about someone in your past. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) One of those rare-for-you darker moods sets in in the early part of the week. By Thursday, the clouds lift and you're back doing nice things for people in need. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Use that sharp Piscean perceptiveness to reel in more information about a promising offer so that you have the facts to back up whatever decision you make. ST

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Vince Cautero, Balladeer Extraordinaire With the World’s Greatest Love Songs Vince is a singer extraordinaire who had a very successful run for over 15 years performing with his group, The Soundtrack, at many New York and New Jersey clubs. He now entertains as a vocalist crooning everyone’s favorite standards sung beautifully in the spirit of Sinatra, Buble, Bennett, Mathis, Diamond, and many others. We know that you will have an evening of great entertainment and are sure to have a great time! Vince Cautero hails from Brooklyn, New York and studied music at the Morrison School of Music in New York City. He was a member of the cast of the Broadway show Green Willow with Tony Perkins at the age of 19. He was also a member of the popular rock and roll groups, The Royal Teens Short Shorts and The Four Dukes before he organized his own group, The Soundtrack. Caregiver Support Group Stressed, Tired, Overwhelmed? Learn ways to decrease stress, balance the mind, body, and daily activities, reduce feelings of guilt, and to take care of you. Michelle Jones • Bishop’s Glen Retirement Community VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Please bring your loved one, and Bishop’s Glen will care for them during the session.

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Section B July 19, 2013 Tails From The Front hen we think of small dogs compared to large dogs, we tend to think they have very different temperaments and behavior styles. Small dogs are thought of as cute, but yappy, hyper, and sometimes snippy. Larger dogs are seen as more relaxed, but perhaps more frightening or dangerous due to their size (often depending upon the breed). In reality, the differences in behavior often stem not from the dogs themselves or the breed(s) of their ancestors, but from how we treat our pets. Many of the behaviors that we consider undesirable in a large or medium-sized dog are viewed as funny or cute in a small

dog. Think about the differences in how dogs are perceived. If a 100-pound Rottweiler barks, growls, or jumps on a person, this is seen as very negative behavior. The target of the barking or jumping may feel frightened of the dog, and the dog typically would be corrected immediately. Now imagine the same behavior in a 5-pound Chihuahua. While the dog’s behavior is the same, we might see the barking as funny and the jumping as a sign of affection. None of this is meant to show that larger dogs are better or worse than smaller dogs. All dogs make great companions and have their own wonderful, unique characteristics. It is important to take note of the way our behavior affects dogs’ behavior.

When we allow small dogs to exhibit dominant behavior like growling, jumping, “claiming” the human, or pulling, it sends the message that they are the pack leader. Small dogs do not see themselves as smaller or lower in rank. Allowing or even encouraging dominant behavior in a small dog can lead to consequences that are even worse. The dog could develop separation anxiety, become aggressive toward other pets, or bite or snap at people. A good rule of thumb is to look at the behaviors you are allowing in your small dog, and then think about how you or others may feel if the same behaviors were displayed by a large dog. If you would not allow this from a large dog, you should probably work

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Q: I have my granddad's tackle box, which is full of older Heddon plastic lures. Can you recommend a good price guide? I understand they have increased in recent years, and even though I have no plan to sell the ones I have, I am nevertheless curious about values. —Ken, Springdale, Arkansas A: There are several guides, but my personal favorite is Heddon Plastic Lures: Identification And Price Guide by Russell E. Lewis. This excellent guide features lures from the first ones issues by the company in 1924 through the early 1980s. There are 1,500 illustrations in full-color and the values seem to reflect the current marketplace Russell Lewis also is the author of Classic Fishing Lures, Fishing Collectibles: Rods, Reels, Creels And More and Heddon Catalogues: Over 50 Years Of Great Fishing. If you love the sport of fishing, you are certain to get hooked on these outstanding guides. *** Q: I recently found an I Like Ike handkerchief in a thrift store that I pur-

chased for $25. I assume it is from the 1952 presidential campaign. What do you think is it worth? —Maryanne, Manhattan, Kansas A: About what you paid for it. I consulted several price guides, which indicate the I Like Ike handkerchiefs generally sell in the $15 to $25 range. For comparison, the Goldwater handkerchiefs from the 1964 campaign are worth a little less, $10 to $15. *** Q: I have a solid-oak tea cart purchased in 1917. It is in excellent condition. I would like to know its value. — D.L., Sun City, Arizona A: There are tea carts... and there are tea carts, and it is impossible for me to place a value on the one you have. You should consult with antiques dealers in your area. Since you are near Phoenix, there are dozens of good dealers and experts to choose from. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questions forcox@aol.com

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omesticity is having a cultural moment. More and more Americans are embracing old-fashioned skills of cooking, sewing, crafting, gardening, and child-rearing, and increasingly opting out of the modern mainstream in favor of the simple life. What is driving this renaissance of retro? Emily Matchar explores the phenomenon engagingly and compellingly in Homeward Bound. It's tempting to dismiss this trend as an escapist fantasy, a yearning for a romanticized, mythical past tinted by nostalgia and Instagram filters. For many, the new old life encompasses fundamental ways of raising families, consuming food and other products, and interacting with societyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not just an aesthetic, but often a complete lifestyle change. Some of the value is obvious. Widespread economic woes have led to a renewed understanding of the value of frugality and self-sufficiency. Continual reports of ecological calamity, cor-

porate malfeasance, and political negligence naturally make people wish for more control over their environment and the things they allow into it. Matchar also delves into the darker side. Of particular emphasis are the hotly debated gender issues inherent in exalting the practice of traditionally female occupations: Is this a setback for feminism, or a new era of it? She examines the accusations of economic and racial privilege in those who participate, the pressure against those who don't (or can't), and the implications for the health of society as a whole when so many bright young people are dropping out of it so completely. Homeward Bound is a fascinating look into this emerging paradigm shift in American culture. Whether their reasons are practical, political, or philosophical, for those whose search for meaning leads them home, revolution is the ultimate DIY. ST

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Dear Dr. Donohue: I have pseudogout. It's hard for me to explain to people, so I either tell them I have gout or I don't tell them anything. Will you do me a favor and explain it in the paper? I'll cut it out, carry it with me, and give it to people who ask what I have. Thanks. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;D.K. Answer: Pseudo is the Greek word for false. Pseudogout is false gout, an illness that looks a lot like gout but really isn't related to it. With gout, blood uric-acid level rises. Crystals of uric acid deposit in joints and give rise to gout pain. With pseudogout, the crystals that invade joints and the tissues around joints are calcium pyrophosphate. What causes the rise of these crystals isn't known. It's not diet. The first attack of gout usually involves the base of the big toe. With pseudogout, it's the knee. The pain of pseudogout is not false; it's quite real. Both crystals target other joints as time passes. Even though these two are different processes, treatment is similar. Nons-

teroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used for acute attacks of both, medicines like Indocin and Motrin. Colchicine, another gout medicine, is also used for an acute, painful attack of pseudogout. As in gout, cortisone injection of an inflamed joint reliably suppresses joint pain. The standard treatment of inflamed jointsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ice packs and immobilizationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are part of treatment for both illnesses. Unlike gout, pseudogout does not have as many medicines for the prevention of attacks. Colchicine can be taken on a daily basis to ward off attacks. However, should this illness develop into a chronic illness, medicines like methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine are often prescribed. ST The booklet on gout and pseudogout provides answers to other questions on these illnesses. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;No. 302W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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This Is A Hammer Make Hay While The Sun Shines by Samantha Mazzotta Q: I always order a few cords of firewood in the summer, even though I will not likely need it until late fall. That way I can stack the wood the way I like it and make sure it seasons evenly between now and winter time. I don't have to pay a premium or compete with all the other folks trying to get their firewood in the fall. Hope your readers find this useful! —Carl F., White River Junction, VT A: Good tip! June's milder temperatures are a great time to start outdoor repair and maintenance projects. In northern states, homeowners can begin preparing the house for winter weather; in the southeast, the lull between spring storms and fall hurricanes gives people breathing room to shore up their homes and yards, and replenish emergency supplies. If you have a fireplace, schedule a professional inspection and cleaning this month—again, it will help you beat the fall rush, and many chimney cleaners offer discounts during the slow season. If you have a septic tank, schedule its annual inspection for this month, too —it may not need to be pumped out

every year, but the tank and related systems, including the drain field, should be checked for small problems before they become expensive problems. Outside, finish spring cleanup in the yard and garden. Grab a ladder and a helper, and climb up to the roof to see if there’s a lot of debris or damage to the shingles, eaves, or soffits. Visually inspect the gutter system for damage, debris dams, rust, or other problems. Again, the sooner you tackle smaller issues, the less costly the repairs will be. Finally, get your air conditioner ready for the hotter months. Change the air filter, and purchase a few more if necessary so you can change the filter every month until October. If the A/C unit hasn't been inspected in a few years, have a professional come and do a complete system inspection, including the unit, blower, vents, and registers. Home Tip: Attach a gutter screen to the top of your home's downspouts to reduce or prevent blockages and damage. ST Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com My new e-book, 101 Best Home Tips, is available to download on Amazon Kindle! Pick it up it today for just 99 cents.

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On July 28, 1929, President John F. Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, is born into a prominent New York family. In 1951, she began her first job as the Washington Times-Herald's Inquiring Camera Girl, roaming the streets of Washington, D.C., and asking “man on the street” questions. On July 26, 1943, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is born in Dartford, Kent, England. Michael Philip Jagger attended the London School of Economics, but left without graduating in order to pursue a career in music. On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown, the world's first baby to be conceived via in vitro fertilization, is born in Manchester, England. In December 2006, Louise gave birth to a boy, Cameron John Mullinder, conceived naturally. On July 27, 1996, in Atlanta, the XXVI Summer Olympiad is disrupted by the explosion of a pipe bomb in Centennial Olympic Park, killing one and injured more than 100 others. Police were warned in advance, but it exploded before the caller said it would. ST

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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 Priscilla Kincaid Kodey Shenk Mandy Moore David Bellotti Clauda Wilder Kelly McVinney Christie Bielenda Tanya Andersen Marie Timogene Roni Jackson Todd Register Dave Lynn Marie Rodriquez-Toro Andrea Cauthen Jennifer Beckwith Bette Light Melissa Long Patrick Forestell Greg Thifauft Rob Roberson Mary Brewer Elanie Wait Sedrick Harris Terri Perry

Aging Tree 386-774-2446 Aging Tree 386-774-2446 America’s Best Caregivers, Inc. 386-788-1024 American Care Group 386-248-1919 American Elder Care 386-944-4360 American Eldercare 386-944-4360 Arcadia Home Care & Staffing 386-366-0892 Bauer & Assciates 386-734-3313 Caring Hands 386-747-2052 City of Daytona Beach Shores 386-763-7598 Clare Bridge Senior Living 386-672-8800 Florida Power & Light 386-405-0045 Florida Technical College 386-626-1464 Florida Technical College 386-626-1451 Gentiva Hospice 386-747-1801 Geriatric Care Manager 407-342-0039 Good Samaritan Society 386-566-3376 Good Samaritan Society 386-736-5872 Goodwin Insurance & Assoc. 386-299-3840 Granny Nannies 386-254-0505 Granny Nannies 386-254-0505 Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia•Flagler 386-872-1873 Haven Hospice 386-983-5190 Haven Hospice 386-428-0774

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: Mariann Darcangelo Home Instead Senior Care Terri Beer Horizon Bay Chanin Carr Humana Rhonda L Boertmann Improve Your Life Therapy JoyAnna Rebekah Argeny Independant Advisor Kris Fischer Juice Plus+ Dr. Nalani Juice Plus+ Debra Kay Mathews Keller Williams Realty Kate Noboa Lanyard Manor Richard Riff Fernberg LegalShield Kelly Ceiler Mary Kay Sheila McKay-Vaughan Newport Senior Link Amy Harrington Oaktree Healthcare Debbie Tolan Rose Manor Jennifer Margrey Sona Imaging Penny Taylor Sterling House Amanda McHugh The Cloisters of DeLand Sharon Estes Visiting Angels Mike Robinson Visiting Angels Tammy L. Junior Vitas Innovative Hospice Care John Long Vitas Invotative Hospice Care Rebecca Lorenzo Woodland Towers

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Senior Service Line Senior Discounts Are The Real Deal by Matilda Charles

young guy working in a restaurant recently made my day. He leaned over and whispered that if I asked for the senior dinner, I would save nearly $2, and the senior dinner came with extras. Who wouldn't want that? Sometimes the hardest part of getting a senior discount is knowing what age qualifies as senior. Do they mean 50, when AARP starts sending us mail? Or 55? Or is it 60, 62, or 65? To find locations in your area that give a senior discount, check these locations online: http://www.sciddy.com—The site is called Seniors Pay Less, and it's organized the information by category. Put in your ZIP code and the distance you're willing to travel. I learned, for example, that there's actually a pizza shop in my area that gives an over-55 discount. http://seniordiscounts.com—Full access costs $12.95 a year, but may be worth it if you'll use your senior discounts. As a sample of the free access, go to the site, click on restaurants in

the drop down menu and put in your ZIP code. Your best bet is to call businesses and ask in advance (even Senior Discounts has some outdated information). If there are certain places in your area that you like to shop or have a meal, call to inquire about their age cutoff for seniors discounts. Make your own list. Don't forget some of the big-ticket items, like your property tax. Some municipalities give discounts to seniors. If you're traveling, ask about a senior discount for motels, airfare, and car rental. Ask in places where you routinely spend money, such as the grocery stores, especially the chains. Carry your AARP card in your wallet, because in many places that's all you need. ST

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com

Pet Care The Wrong Way To Pick Up A Cat by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: How do you pick up a cat? My sister says I don't pick our cat Bubba up correctly. —Stacy in Gulfport, MS Dear Stacy: Many people pick up a cat by kneeling in front of it, placing their hands on either side of the cat's body behind the front legs, and lifting it straight up in the air. I often wonder if there are statistics on how many of these people get scratched and clawed by said cat as it tries to escape. That is a really uncomfortable position for a cat to be in. Another no-no is lifting a cat by the scruff of its neck, the way mama cats do. This can hurt adult cats. (Sometimes you'll see the vet grasping the scruff of the neck, but only to reposition the cat, without lifting it up.) The best way to safely pick up a cat is to approach it from the front, calling its name so you get its attention. Kneel down to Bubba's level and then move to his side. Cup one hand under his chest, then tuck his tail to one side and reach

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under his hindquarters, and lift him into your arms. His hindquarters and back legs can be tucked in the crook of one arm, but let him rest his paws on top of your other arm. Many cats like being snuggled this way, but few will stay there for long. If you want to hold Bubba longer, sit on the couch and rest him across your lap. If he struggles to get away, let him go. If you're holding him in your arms, let him go by kneeling down to the floor, so he can safely exit. ST Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com Did you know mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae to dogs, but fleas don't? Find out more in my new book "Fighting Fleas," available now on Amazon.

An Airplane Trip

sat in the airport in Madison, Wisconsin, back in 1974, waiting on the next leg of my trip to the little town of Merrill. The trip had already included a half dozen plane changes and a 30-minute stop-over in Green Bay where they gassed up the plane. I was to be in Madison for about an hour, the attendant told me when we landed, adding that my next plane was due in about 30 minutes. A picture window overlooking the tarmac had a few chairs and a couple of those standing ashtrays. I walked over and sat by the window wanting to see my plane when it landed. A lady dressed in what I assumed at the time was a uniform of the airline I was flying, came over and informed me my plane would be late. When I asked how long, she looked at me with an air of contempt and said she had no idea. When I asked what caused the delay, she gave me the same look and mumbled something about mechanical problems, and walked away. My hands started sweating. After an hour I went to the counter near the door where I had entered the building and asked if there had been any news about my plane. The same lady who had spoken to me earlier looked up from the Soap Opera Digest crossword puzzle she was working on and gave me a no answer. I went back to my seat and stared out the window. Another hour passed, and still no plane. Then I heard the crackle of a radio and somebody saying something about a plane in a landing pattern. In a few minutes I could see the outline of the plane against the grey and dismal sky that I had been watching develop over the past two hours. The plane landed and then taxied from the runway to the tarmac where I was waiting. It was a medium-sized twin engine plane with a strange resemblance to a B-17 bomber. The pilot turned onto the tarmac at what I thought was a little too much speed and spun the plane on one wheel just as it reached the loading area and stopped. Several men ran up to the plane with the wheeled steps and three people walked off almost before the steps were in place. I actually thought that the pilot would walk off wearing one of those leather flying caps and a scarf around his neck, from the way he landed. Instead, the pilot, a much older gentleman than I expected, exited with an even older lady dressed in the same outfit the women wore at the counter. It would take another 30 minutes, we were told, before we could board the plane. I went back and sat by the big picture window. I watched as the ground crew fueled the plane and tightened bolts. A small oil spot had started on the ground, I noticed, under the engine nearest to the window and as I watched it got larger. I kept waiting for someone to put oil in the engine, but it never happened. My hands started to sweat again. Finally, they called for us to board the plane. I never took my eyes off the oil spot as I walked out onto the tarmac and had a nearly-uncontrollable desire to run away. There were seats down both sides of the plane and I chose one just behind the

engine. In a few minutes I moved when I realized I could still see the now-large oil leak on the ground. I asked the attendant about the oil leak and she informed me they would add oil at the next stop. We taxied to the runway and the pilot revved up the engines for take-off. He released the brakes and my hands started sweating even more. Halfway down the runway he cut the engines. The plane made a u-turn and started the whole process over again. My hands were dripping with sweat, but I did not give up tightly gripping the arm rest of my seat.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

The engines revved up again and we were off. This time we slowly lifted off the ground clearing the trees at the end of the runway. The flight was one of the longest 45 minutes I have ever lived through and, when we landed, I understood why the passengers back in Madison had been so eager to get off that plane. I did ask the pilot why he had to make two runs at take off. He said a plane had crossed the runway in front of him and he thought it was safer to abort the flight rather than take the chance of hitting the other plane. I agreed with him. ST You can contact Byron Spires via e-mail at windingroads@netzero.com

King’s Sudoku

RUSH LIMBAUGH The voice behind the “Excellence In Broadcasting” Golden Microphone

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

Difficulty this week: ★ ★ Moderate ★★ Challenging ★★★ Hoo Boy!

Tune in to WNDB 1150 weekdays NOON to 3 P.M. or listen live on the Internet at www.newsdaytonabeach.com For sales and advertising information, please call Mike Moltane, General Sales Manager at 386-944-7744 or e-mail: mmoltane@blackcrowmedia.com

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King’s Crossword

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ACROSS Close Sidewalk eatery Eccentric Volcanic outflow “Caro nome” is one Ultra-modernist Comic’s specialty Right angle Book after Job iPhone function Chance, for short Hue Presentation Second person Out of control Charged bit Pismire Ram’s mate Profound In medias ___ Seaport of Yemen Exciting Commercial Search for prey Plant life treatises Rowing need Getting the jump on USO audience Trumpet Chinese gang Praise in verse Dumbstruck Remain

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DOWN Feed the hogs __ Christian Andersen Eye layer Candle fat Trash containers “All the Things You ___” Evergreen type Supporter of the arts? ___ ____ bandit (slot machine) Sandwich shop Action figure, really Mischievous kid Kiwi’s extinct cousin ____ Island Inning trio Rocker Vicious Weeding tool Small town description Play area Have bills Barbie’s companion Parishioner’s seat Takes as one’s own Island greeting Matterhorn, for one Comic strip possum Incursion Money supply Laugh-a-minute “____ Karenina” Like custard or quiche Present Before

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For over 20 years, Seniors Today newspaper has been published in Volusia/Flagler Counties and now Seniors Today is offering individuals, couples, and partners the opportunity to participate as fellow publishers in this growing business. As a Seniors Today franchise owner, you’ll enjoy ongoing professional support from our headquarters’ staff in Ormond Beach, Florida. We’ll train you in every facet of your new franchise business; no previous publishing experience is necessary.

Here’s An Idea by JoAnn Derson

• “Get samples of your favorite cosmetics, if you can, from your department store. This way, you'll be able to leave your full-size cosmetics at home during weekend trips.” —B.B. in California • If you travel quite a bit and are in the market for a new suitcase, spring for a color or pattern version—the brighter, the better. There is an endless parade of black cases on every baggage-claim belt. Ribbons and tags can come off in travel. If your case is black and you aren't ready to replace it, try decorating it with colorful duct tape on all non-fabric areas. • A “nonstop” flight goes directly from one city to the destination city, no stops. A “direct” flight means that you might make stops along the way, some even requiring that you disembark, but you will not change planes before your destination. There can be many hours’ difference in travel times, so know the difference!

and have dinner waiting. If the hotel does not have room service, the front desk will have the phone number of a local pizza or other food delivery service, guaranteed! It's one less stop to deal with.” ST —J.L. in North Carolina Send your tips to Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or email JoAnn at letters.kfws@hearstsc.com

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