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A Terrific Party ur friends, Dr. Val and Dr. Norm Hoffman, were delighted to have a hearty group of friends fill the hall at Mario’s on Wednesday, January 16. The reason? To celebrate a special upcoming birthday for Dr. Norm.

As it turned out, among the diners were three more people who were also having January birthdays. We sang “Happy Birthday” to all of them, each separately!

The greatest thing of all was that the place was seated to capacity and music constantly filled the air. The Classic Jazz Trio, featuring the birthday boy, Norm on keyboard, started the ball rolling with Herb Lubansky on drums and George Sword on Double Bass.

Even when the three took a short break, the music didn’t stop. We looked up to see Lee Quick playing the keyboard, Sally Quick, the double bass and Jay Merrick joining in. For the pleasure of the audience, there was never a musical break longer than a couple of minutes.

Norm has a vocation and some avocations. He plays piano at the nursing homes for Company G on many given Thursdays.

Company G was well represented to sing a fun song, Don’t Bring Lulu. It was our pleasure to be included and to sing one of his favorite songs. The last line of it is interjected

by Norm, “I’ll bring her myself.”

Still other musicians were in the audience.

We looked across the room to see Jeff

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He began playing with the trio. Norm remembered him from a while back when he had to adjust the keyboard to play for Jeff. He said he always played in F#.

When Jeff arrived, Norm remembered and asked, “F#?”

“No, C.” said Jeff. Ahhh he had changed his tune.

Seated next to the trio’s location, Ray Michaud held the microphone under the bell of the clarinet for a good strong sound. Soon the flutist Chris Lagi came up and joined in. By time he arrived with his flute, the joint was jumpin’.

Norm’s wife, Val sat with friends and family but occasionally came up and acted as MC. And, boy, was she good! She sings and plays tambourine with Company G. The next day, we were still talking about the party. There weren’t to be any gifts but some of us couldn’t resist bringing the one thing we knew Norm loved… Hot Sauce!

We saw many old friends and met many new friends at the party. It turned out to be one of the finest events of the season for all of us, including the birthday boy.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Odyssey Travel Club 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. The next meeting is Wed., Jan. 30 at 10 A.M. with guest speaker Tom Muldoon from MSC Cruises, USA in the Crane Lakes Gated Community Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. Please RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula@ odysseytravel.com

PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) with a panel ready to answer all your questions regarding senior issues, health care processes, and legal concerns has another free meeting scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. There is nothing to buy just come for information and have your questions answered. Refreshments served. Please RSVP to Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.

Be sure to check out this new class CERTUS has developed for those with Parkinson’s! Come see for yourself how the team at CERTUS, 675 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Orange City creates a Parkinson’s Fit Moments class to provide a physical wellness healthcare model to foster a significant connection between physical activity and cognitive wellbeing. The introduction class will be held on Feb. 7 and then continuing classes the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. All clas- ses are from 2:30–3:30 P.M. Space is limited! RSVP today to reserve your seat to 386.775.3000.

Caregiver’s Days 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., Feb. 21; and Thurs., March 21 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

New Year At The Cloisters The Cloister would like everyone to join them with a celebration of the new year and welcoming TLC Physical Therapy to their community on January 29, 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M. The event will be held on the Main Street at The Cloister, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Door prizes, food, complementary health screenings, and more will be offered. Please call 386.822.6900 with any question you might have.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is every Thursday 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.

Cracked Walnuts Jeff and Jan Ausfahl, also known as the Cracked Walnuts, will share stories, songs, and humor from the 1890s to Prohibition from 2 to 3 P.M., Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Their program features music, trivia, and humor of Al Jolson, Fanny Brice, and Eddie Cantor. Reservations are not required for the free concert. For more information, call the library at 386.322.

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Art Exhibit Riviera Independent And Assisted Living, 1825 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill invites you to a Local And Resident Art Exhibit on Sat., Jan. 26 from 1–5 P.M. Enjoy works by local artist and residents from The Riviera. Entertainment provided by local band Tie Dye Road with food and refreshments available while you stroll their gallery. Art is available for purchase too! RSVP to Lynn at 386.677.5000.

Carpenters Concert The Carpenters reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s, captivating audiences with a sound that stood out from 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 at 2 P.M., Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.789.7207, option 1, then 4.

Happy Neuter Year Even though the male dog or cat do not give birth, they are still just as critical to alter as the female. That’s why Halifax Humane Society, with funding provided by PetSmart Charities, is introducing the Happy Neuter Year campaign. HHS will provide $25 neuter surgeries for male dog and cats at its Redinger Neuter Clinic in Daytona Beach. This special $25 rate is even less than the organization’s normal low-cost priced and is available to all pet owners. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the Happy Neuter Year campaign when they call to schedule their appointment. HHS will provide up to 400 sterilizations for $25 January and February.

Please call 386.310.4935 for more information or to schedule an appointment for your pet.

Discover Your Roots Do you need help tracing your family roots? The Volusia County Public Library system has four free databases that do just that. Learn what’s available and how to access the databases during a free program at 10 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386.257.6036.

Tim Dorsey Sybil Gage and the Merry Band Of Royal Catahoulas will perform speakeasy blues and juke joint jazz tunes at 2 P.M., Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Gage, a New Orleans native, is an artist in residence at Heidi’s Jazz Club in Cocoa Beach and a regular performer at the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival.

Her music includes traditional jazz from the 1920s through today, along with ragtime, blues, and original tunes. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.257.

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Support Group Quit Smoking Here’s a great new years resolution... start your new year smoke free! Join us for a FREE Quit Smoking class at Florida Hospital Flagler once a week for six weeks starting in January from 5:30– 6:30 P.M. Call 904.482.0189 to register or hear about other classes.

Food Addicts Do you have an eating disorder?

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

January 25, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 5 Avoid Foreclosure After Your Death oday people are living longer, buying homes later in life, and dying with outstanding mortgage debt. In fact the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates 30 percent of Americans ages 65-74 still hold a mortgage and 14 percent of those 75 and older have home debt.

What happens to the mortgage when you die? The short answer is if payments stop, foreclosure proceedings begin. To avoid foreclosure, it is important that the person who remains on the deed or the spouse of the deceased, must have the means to continue to pay the mortgage. A life insurance policy or mortgage protection policy may be used to pay off the mortgage if the home is transferred upon death to someone who wants to remain in the home but doesn’t have the ability to pay off the mortgage.

Assuming funds are available, the personal representative or spouse should continue to make payments to avoid penalties and any foreclosure action. Taxes and insurance should also be paid.

If your spouse or someone else co-signed on the loan, the responsibility for payment remains with that person.

If they are living in the home, that might not be an issue. If you have a life insurance policy that pays out on your death, your spouse could use the proceeds to remain current, pay it off entirely, or sell the house to satisfy the debt.

In the absence of spouse or co-signer, the will should designate a beneficiary. Once the title has passed to that person, they can refinance the loan to retain the property.

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Protect What Matters …by Linda Carley In most instances, federal law allows for the transfer of the mortgage loan to a relative or other heir when a person dies. Despite a Due on Sale or acceleration clause that allows a lender to demand immediate and full payment upon transfer or sale of the home, transfers due to death are exempt. This prevents lenders from demanding payment under a Due on Sale clause which would be triggered when ownership transfers. It is not necessary for the heirs to prove they have the ability to repay the loan before taking over the mortgage.Your heirs are able to assume the loan with the same interest rate and payment.

If you want your heirs to take the home free and clear, and a life insurance policy is not available, your will should indicate that other assets should be sold to pay off the mortgage. Alternatively, a mortgage protection insurance policy would automatically pay off the balance.

Avoid leaving a home that is vacant or in disrepair. (Find a home watch company to make regular home inspections to guard against intruders and resolve urgent repairs).

If you would like a free family assessment for assuring that your estate planning, real estate, long term care, and death directives are in place, call Attorney Linda Carley at 386.281.3340. Linda Carley has more than thirty years of legal experience, including serving as a probate judge.

Antiques Advertising Signs

by Terry and Kim Kovel dvertising signs are popular collectibles at antiques shows, but some are sold as art at galleries or auctions. Travel posters, French art deco wine ads, art nouveau ads by Alfred Mucha, magazine covers by Rockwell Kent, pictures from calendars by Maxfield Parrish, and many other commercial prints are valuable. Also high-priced are ads that might seem worthless, but are decorative or conversation pieces.

WM Morford Auctions had a successful advertising sale that included a lifesize cutout of a woman with bobbed hair, a straight dress, and low-heeled shoes called Mary Janes. The sign was promoting light bulbs in a box labeled Edison Mazda lamps.

The clothes, size, and brand name, plus its almost-perfect condition, made this store display desirable and dated as circa 1920s.

The sign sold for $775.

General Electric registered the Mazda name in 1909. Before that date, every light bulb company used a different metal base and a carbon filament inside the glass bulb.

GE used a tungsten filament that gave more light, but cost more. They licensed the Mazda name, socket size, and filament technology to other companies, and the Edison Company used them. The Edison-Mazda name was used until 1945. The name Mazda

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still is used for automobile lights and batteries. *** Q: I inherited my grandparents’ table, buffet, and bookcase. I think they’re walnut and they haven’t been refinished.

They were in my mother’s basement for over 40 years and there is some mold on them. What is the best way to treat these pieces without damaging them?

A: To avoid breathing mold spores, be sure to wear a dust mask and safety goggles.

Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter and brush attachment to remove any loose mold. Then, clean the surface with a solution of dishwashing detergent and warm water. Scrub gently with a sponge, cloth, or brush, being careful not to soak the wood. You can use bleach or a mold killer, but be sure to test it on an inconspicuous place on the furniture before using it. Rinse with a clean cloth dipped in water and wrung out. Dry the furniture with another clean cloth. If mold remains, the spot may need to be sanded. A combination vacuum-sander should be used. After the wood is completely dry, you can polish it.

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Micanopy Welcomes Your Visit by guest writer George Goldtrap III recently visited what has to be one of the most frequently mispronounced town names in Florida... Micanopy.

Say it with me. Mik-a-n-pee! It's okay if you mispronounced it again. Most do. Just practice a little before you visiit.

Getting there is easy. Take SR 40 to 441, go north on 441 and you're almost there!

There's only one main road through town in Micanopy so you won't get lost unless it's in the beautiful oak trees on both sides of the road. They create a lovely drive under a giant canopy (can-o-pee). Drive into the earliest inland American settlement in Florida.

I say American because even though the town was acknowledged as the first inland Florida settlement by the government in 1821, Hernando De Soto recognized a Timucuan Indian village there in 1539!

Today Micanopy is a registered historical town with about 600 residents and plenty of small town vibe. You can park on North Cholokka Street, the main street, and stroll easily around town.

There are several antique shops, of course.

The Stagecoach Shop was filled with old photographs, vinyl records, handmade jewelry by local artisans, and many genres of collectibles. There's the Blacksword Armoury with hand crafted swords, armour, chainmail, and other equipment for your inner 'Knight of the Realm!'

If you're hungry you can walk into Old Florida Cafe. For the happy tourist needing a pick-me-up and a cool dessert, sit outside at Coffee 'n Cream. The folks there are very nice and you'll be back on your feet with an extra pep in your step.

If you're up for more hearty fare you can cross over 441 and sit down at Pearl Country Store and Barbecue! Don't let the 'convenience store' appearance deter you. Located inside is a delicious sit down or carry out diner that serves up a filling breakfast or lunch. Chicken, pork, or catfish served with southern style vegetables and cornbread.

The antique shops will have lots of objects from the past of course, but to really learn the local history, stop in the Micanopy Historical Society Museum and visit with the knowledgable volunteers. They have many well designed displays of artifacts from the early Native American times, through the Civil War period, and into Old Florida. There's comfortable seating where you can watch an excellent video of the history of Micanopy and its foundation in the early days of Florida's past including the life of one of it's more famous citizens, William Bartram.

Bartram was an amateur naturalist in the days before professional scientists were a thing. He documented many of the plants and wildlife in the southeastern colonies, including Florida. Mr. Bartram was befriended by Cowkeeper, chief of the Seminole village of Cuscowilla very near to today's Micanopy.

It was by Chief Cowkeeper that William was given the name, Flower Hunter. Beginning in the 1790's he wrote several influential books about his explorations influencing early Romantic period writers such as William Wordsworth and Taylor Coleridge. He was-

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap n't however the only fascinating character from Micanopy history.

In 1821 Florida was newly ceded to the United States by Spain. That's when Moses Levy acquired 50,000 acres of land near Micanopy and established a sugar plantation but with a twist! The business was also a humanitarian project. Mr. Levy and his partners created a refuge for European Jews. Soon, many Jewish people began settling the environs of Micanopy. This sparked significant economic growth and Micanopy became more than a small settlement. Later, Moses' son David was among Florida's first senators and the very first senator of Jewish decent in U. S. history!

Should you be a budding naturlist yourself you can hike on over to Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park. Not even 2 miles away you can treat yourself to trails and camping.

The story of this highland Florida freshwater marsh reconnects us to Mr. Bartram and Chief Cowkeeper.

The area of the present Preserve was once a huge cattle farm established by Spain in 1637 and abandoned in 1706. During this time, the area became the stronghold of Chief Cowkeeper and his village of Cuscowilla. William Bartram wrote in 1791 that the marsh was the grazing grounds of the Cuscowilla tribe. Soon, however, the village was relocated and renamed Payne's Town after Chief Cowkeepers' eldest son.

The name, Micanopy, belonged to a Seminole leader from the Second Seminole War. Micanopy and Osceola were leaders in the war of resistance to resettlement during the early 1800s and it is said that the town was named after Micanopy in an attempt to appease him. Later, war resumed around Micanopy when U.S. forces were attacked and defeated in the battle of Dade's Massacre.

The Second Seminole War was begun.

The area of Micanopy continued to produce noteworthy figures. Just 9 miles away in Cross Creek lived Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. She authored several books including The Yearling and Cross Creek, her memoir.

Micanopy is referenced in song lyrics by Tom Petty on the Full Moon Fever album and by John Anderson in his song, Seminole Wind. The 1991 movie, Doc Hollywood, starring Michael J. Fox, was filmed in Micanopy and the ashes of the famous young actor, River Phoenix, are scattered here.

Today Micanopy is a town of about 600 or so but the population swells during the annual Fall Festival. This year will be the 45th year of the Festival and it grows every year. There's also lots of music and food to be enjoyed as they stroll under the cool shade of the old oak trees lining Cholokka Street.

Picturesque, centrally located, and packed with colorful history, Micanopy makes a great serendipity. Take your camera and visit soon.

January 25, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 7 Stressfull Situations oday I want to tell you about two recent incidents in which your Volusia County sheriff’s deputies acted especially courageously and professionally in very stressful situations.

I couldn’t be more proud of them and the actions they took. These are the kinds of men and women we want at the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to protect you and our community, 24/7.

The first involved a prolific criminal who carried out a crime spree that included two car break-ins, two stolen vehicles, and an attempted carjacking in Pierson before we arrested him.

Throughout these incidents—which occurred within a couple of hours and spanned both sides of the county—this guy put my deputies and the public at great risk. In each instance, our deputies followed our pursuit policy, which requires weighing the need to apprehend a subject with the physical danger of pursuit posed to deputies or innocent citizens.

Deputies caught up with the suspect in Pierson and stopped his shenanigans. After my deputies set up stop sticks, he started to carjack a black pickup truck. The truck owner fought back, and our deputies arrived within seconds, got him into custody, and took him to jail where he belongs.

In the second incident, Volusia County deputies and Edgewater police officers were on the scene of a fatal head-on collision on I-95 near Edgewater. It was nighttime

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…Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood and a wrong-way driver on I-95 slammed into another vehicle.

Unfortunately, the wrong-way driver didn’t survive. The other crash victim was alive.

Deputies and Edgewater officers rushed to put out the fire and worked together to rescue him. They punched out the window, grabbed an ax to try and break open a door, and worked tirelessly to extricate the victim, all while flames kept appearing and smoke filled their lungs. They stayed steady, persevered, and refused to give up. They acted as if their own family member was inside that vehicle. Afterward, they had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

The victim was critically injured but they pulled him out alive. These deputies and police officers deserve all the respect and admiration in the world for their lifesaving efforts. They’re real heroes, and I want everyone to know this is the caliber of law enforcement officer we have serving our community.

As always, thank you for your support of the men and women of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, and don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s a way we can help make you safer.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood

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.

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Special to Seniors Today hinese New Year, known in modern Chinese as the Spring Festival, is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally begins on the new moon that comes between January 21 and February 20. The next Chinese year will start on February 5, 2019 and end on January 24, 2020, when the Year of the Rat begins. This year we celebrate the year of the Pig. The date changes from year to year in accordance lunisolar Chinese calendar.

Celebrations: Lion dances, dragon dances, fireworks, family gathering, family meal, visiting friends and relatives, giving red envelopes, and decorating with chunlian.

The festival starts the day before the new year and continues until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the new year.

The Chinese Zodiac is divided into 12 houses with each having an animal charactizeing each one and each zodiac animal's year comes around every 12 years. The most recent 60 zodiac sign years are shown below.

Rat: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Ox: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Tiger: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 Rabbit: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Dragon: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 Snake: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Horse: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 Goat: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Monkey: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 Rooster: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 Dog: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 Pig: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 In many Chinese cities, from New Year's Day, traditional performances can be seen: dragon dances, lion dances, and imperial performances like an emperor's wedding. A great variety of traditional Chinese products are on offer, and rarely seen Chinese snacks.

City parks and temple fairs are the places to go for this.

Chinese New Year Decorations Every street, building, and house where Spring Festival is celebrated is decorated with red. Red is the main color for the festival, as red is believed to be an auspicious color. Red Chinese lanterns hang in streets; red couplets are pasted on doors; banks and official buildings are decorated with red New Year pictures depicting images of prosperity.

Most public decoration is done a month before, but home decoration is traditionally done on Chinese New Year's Eve. As 2019 will be a year of the Pig, decorations related to pigs will be commonly seen. Look out for red pig dolls for children and New Year paintings with pigs on.

Chinese New Year's Eve Chinese New Year is a time for families to be together. Wherever they are, people

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are expected to be home to celebrate the festival with their families. The New Year's Eve dinner is called reunion dinner, and is believed to be the most important meal of the year. Chinese New Year dinners have many meaningful dishes.

Like people waiting in New York Time Square to see the ball dropping, Chinese people have the custom of staying up late

Dancing Dragon on Chinese New Year's Eve to welcome the new year's arrival. After reunion dinner, families normally sit together to watch the Spring Festival Gala, one of the most watched TV shows in China. At the same time, most people send WeChat red envelopes or short messages to acquaintances by phone.

Firecrackers & Fireworks At Chinese New Year It has long been a Chinese tradition to set off firecrackers from the first minute of their new year. Fireworks have increasingly been added to the cacophony. From public displays in major cities to millions of private celebrations in China's rural areas, setting off firecrackers and fireworks is an indispensable festivity.

Billions of fireworks go up in China at 12 A.M. Chinese New Year, the most anywhere at any time of year.

Chinese New Year Gifts & Red Envelopes Like at Christmas in other countries, people exchange gifts during the Spring Festival. In rural areas and for older people the New Year gift giving tradition is still strong, but increasingly younger people prefer just to receive red envelopes (by hand or electronically).

The most common New Year gifts are red envelopes. Red envelopes have money in them, and are believed to bring good luck because they are red. They are given to children and retirees.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of January 28 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you're getting kudos and other positive reactions to your suggestions, don't let the cheers drown out some valid criticisms. Better to deal with them now.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Following your keen Bovine intuition pays off, as you not only reassess the suggestions some people are putting in front of you, but also their agendas.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You continue on a high-enthusiasm cycle as that new project you've assumed takes shape. You're also buoyed by the anticipation of receiving some good news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your eagerness to immerse yourself in your new interest is understandable. Be careful that you don't forget to take care of that pressing personal situation as well.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to learn a new skill that could give a clever Cat an edge in the upcoming competition for opportunities. Enjoy the arts this weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You could risk creating an impasse if you insist on expecting more from others than they're prepared to give. Showing flexibility in what you'll accept.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although you can weigh all factors of a dispute to find an agreeable solution for others, you might need the skilled input of someone you trust with an ongoing situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The good news is that your brief period of self-doubt turns into a positive “I can do anything” attitude. The better news is that you'll soon be able to prove it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good time for Sagittarians to start making travel plans while you still can select from a wide menu of choices and deals, and not be forced to settle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Like your zodiacal sign, the sure-footed Goat, you won't allow obstacles in your path to keep you from your goal. Don't be surprised by who asks to go along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Let your head dominate your heart as you consider the risks that might be involved in agreeing to be a friend's co-signer or backup in a financial matter.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Prioritize: Resolve to close the door and let your voicemail take your phone calls while you finish up a task before the deadline. Then go out and enjoy.

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Moments In Time

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The History Channel

• On Jan. 21, 1957, singer Patsy Cline, one of the greatest figures in country music, first gains national attention with her winning appearance on CBS’ Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts.

The program featured amateur entertainers making their national television debuts.

• On Jan. 22, 1981, Rolling Stone magazine's John Lennon tribute issue hit newsstands, featuring a cover photograph of Lennon and Yoko Ono. The photo had been taken on the morning of Dec. 8, 1980, just 12 hours before Lennon's death.

• On Jan. 23, 1922, at Toronto General Hospital, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson becomes the first person to receive an insulin injection as treatment for diabetes. He improved dramatically, and the University of Toronto gave pharmaceutical companies license to produce insulin, free of royalties.

• On Jan. 24, 1848, a millwright named James Marshall discovers gold along the banks of Sutter's Creek in California, forever changing the course of history in the American West.

• On Jan. 25, 1995, Russia's earlywarning defense radar detects an unexpected missile launch near Norway that was thought to be part of a surprise nuclear strike by Western nuclear submarines. Later, it was revealed that the missile actually was carrying instruments for scientific measurements.

• On Jan. 26, 1961, President John F. Kennedy appoints Janet Travell, 59, as his personal physician, making her the first woman ever to hold the post. Travell, an orthopedist, had worked closely with Kennedy for five years, treating his persistent back pain.

• On Jan. 27, 1975, a bipartisan Senate investigation of activities by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency is launched by a special congressional committee. The committee reported that the FBI and the CIA had conducted illegal surveillance of several hundred thousand U.S. citizens and had illegally plotted to assassinate foreign leaders.

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arci would complete her studies with Mr. Straughn at the business school a week before Christmas. She had been able to learn at a much faster pace than he had anticipated and by the last day of class she had completed all of the necessary test to be accepted into the business school bookkeeping department that would start January 6th.

“You have done an outstanding job young lady and see a very bright future for you,” Mr. Straughn told her.

Marci drove the farm truck home that afternoon smiling and anxious to tell Cora Mae what Mr. Straughn had told her.

“We’re so proud of you and what you are doing,” Cora Mae said when she learned what Mr. Straughn had told her.

Mary Frances was just starting to leave when Marci asked her to stay a few minutes.

“I want to talk with you a few minutes if I can,” Marci told her.

The two talked for a while about how well the boys played together and about Marci’s school.

“I envy you being able to go back to school and learn a good trade,” Mary Frances said as she leaned back in her rocker and let out a sigh.

“Why do you say that?” Marci asked.

“Well, when you get through with your classes you’ll be able to find a job somewhere and get off the farm,” Mary Frances replied back to her.

“I’m not interested in leaving here, just maybe getting a bookkeeping job in town,” Marci told her.

“That’s what you say now, but a year from now when you have that certificate in your hand you may see thing differently,” Mary Frances said back to her.

“I need to go, Leray will be headed home in a few minutes and I need to get there ahead of him and start getting supper ready,” Mary Frances told her as she stood and called for Leroy.

That evening at the supper table Cora Mae brought up the subject of Marci’s good grades at the business school.

“Marci is ready to start bookkeeping classes in January,” Cora Mae said as she looked at Frank.

“Yea, I know, I saw C.T. earlier this week and he said she was the brightest student he had seen in a long time,” Frank said as he took Isaiah, Jr. from his high chair.

“Let’s go in and listen to the radio,” he said to Isaiah, Jr. as he led him by his hand into the living room.

Cora Mae sat down at the kitchen table after they had finished and asked Marci to sit with her.

“I just want to talk with you a few minutes if I can,” Cora Mae said to her.

“Sure, what do you want to talk about?”

Marci asked her.

“Your future,” Cora Mae responded.

The two talked about Marci schooling and what she expected to learn over the next year.

Marci told her that Mr. Straughn had explained to her that she would learn how to

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keep books and balance a check book and keep accounts payable and receivable.

“He said I was exceptionally good at math and that is why he wanted me to start taking bookkeeping classes and not secretarial studies and typing,” Marci explained.

“Did he say anything about finding a job for you?” Cora Mae asked.

“Mr. Straughn said that I would have no problem finding a job, because businesses were always looking for good bookkeepers,” Marci told her.

“That is good news,” Cora Mae said.

The conversation shifted to Isaiah, Jr. and how quickly he was growing.

“He looks so much like his father at that age,” Cora Mae said as she looked into the living room where Frank and Isaiah were sitting listening to the radio.

Marci did not respond to Cora Mae’s comment and just sat quietly looking at Frank and Isaiah, Jr. and thinking about how much she missed her husband.

It was soon bedtime and Marci took Isaiah, Jr. upstairs to get him ready for bed.

He fell asleep almost immediately and as she was getting ready to lay down she could hear Frank and Cora Mae talking when she went to close her bedroom door.

She could barely hear what they were saying but when she heard her name mentioned she became curious about what they were talking about.

Quietly she walked over to the stairs and sat on the top step where she could hear, but not be seen.

What she heard surprised her.

They were talking about Marci and Isaiah, Jr.’s future.

“The idea of having Marci go back to school was a good one,” she heard Frank tell Cora Mae. “Yes, if we can make it another year and get her a certificate, she’ll be able to get a job and move out of here,” Cora Mae said.

“Well, that may work out fine, but I don’t see how you’re going to get her to leave Isaiah, Jr. with us,” Frank responded back to her.

“It’ll all work out in good time,” Cora Mae said with confidence in her words.

Marci did not know what to think as she sat at the top of the stairs. The tears slowly began to slide down her check as she quietly went back to her room.

She picked Isaiah, Jr. up from his bed and carried him to her bed and held him as she lay down and cried.

She fell asleep that night thinking of the wagon ride she had taken from her home in Gadsden County and how heartbroken she was that day.

You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com

January 25, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 13

Humane Society Update Why Do Dogs Lick & Bite Their Paws?

by Barry KuKes lenty of owners observe this common behavior in their dogs and wonder if they should be concerned. In some cases, dogs will gently but insistently lick one or both paws, but other canines will go so far as to chew on their toes, which can be disconcerting for any pet owner.

So should you be worried?

The short answer is yes. You should always consult with your vet about this behavior, especially if it comes on suddenly, persists for long periods of time, or is accompanied by redness, swelling, odor, bleeding, limping, or other possible signs of pain and infection.

Although most dogs engage in this behavior occasionally for unknown reasons, others are prone to lick or chew their feet excessively. In these cases, the feet (especially of light-colored dogs) will often look stained a pink or rusty color, which is the result of chronic contact with porphyrin pigments found in saliva.

Possible Causes for Sudden Licking & Chewing There are a variety of reasons why your dog would suddenly lick or chew his feet, including puncture wounds to the toes or paw pads, fractured claws or toes, burns, corns (especially common in Greyhounds), and foreign bodies that may be lodged between the toes, such as ticks, grass awns, and burrs.

Canines will also engage in this behavior due to other, more serious causes, such as interdigital cysts, tumors, and other cancers, allergic skin disease, and autoimmune diseases of the nail beds or paw pads.

Allergic skin disease is the most common reason why canines lick and chew their feet on a chronic basis. Food allergies, in particular, are typically the culprit, and secondary infections from yeast and bacteria can further exacerbate the behavior.

Food allergies such as allergic to grain and/ or rawhides, account for many allergic reactions causing the pet to lick and bite.

If you are feeding your pet a grain free dry food please supplement with some wet food as well for additional much needed protein.

Many dogs who lick and chew their feet over long periods of time will also do so because it apparently feels good to them.

In these cases, vets look for an underlying nonbehavioral disease that may have initially triggered the obsessive behavior. For example, dogs with lick granulomas— wounds caused by obsessive licking of the tops of the feet and lower limbs—may have been initially drawn to lick the area because of an injury, simple itch, or a reaction to an allergen.

Regardless of the cause, if you notice that your dog is licking or chewing his paws, seek veterinary advice, especially since most of these cases are treatable if addressed by

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a professional early. If your vet tells you to purchase a “stop biting-itching topical” like Bitter-apple, do yourself a favor and purchase NibbleNot. NibbleNot is a topical that is patented and was developed by chemists specifically for the use with animals. It’s a bit expensive at $29.95 but it is well worth it because simply, this product works. This product has been used at Halifax Humane Society to stop recently altered animals from biting at their stitches.

The other alternative is to use the cone of shame. Since using NibbleNot cone of shame usage had decreased by 90 percent. No need for the cone, if the dog doesn’t bite or lick and NibbleNot has greatly decreased this behavior. This product comes in a 2ounce container because you don’t even need that much. Here is a link to NibbleNot http://viachemllc.com/products/nibblenot

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Pet Care Do Dogs Really Need Coats?

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Some breeds have much thicker undercoats, such as Huskies and Malamutes. Most of us have seen pictures or video of sled dogs, for example, who rarely wear coats while working or at the end of the day. Their bodies generate plenty of heat while they're active, and their undercoat insulates them from the cold when they're at rest.

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Some other dogs don't do well at all in below-freezing temperatures—some are small and short-haired, for example, or they're in poor health, or they're very young, or they are just not accustomed to spending long periods outside.

The most important factor in deciding what your dog needs is you. For a 20-minute walk outside, most healthy dogs don't need a coat. However, if your dog gets cold quickly or appears to be suffering even after a short time outside, it's worth trying a well-fitted vest or sweater.

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Senior Service Line Puzzles, Games Don't Boost Brain

by Matilda Charles

fter being told for years that doing daily crossword puzzles or other types of brain stretchers would help maintain our cognitive abilities, researchers now say it isn't so.

Specifically, researchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland wanted to look at whether intellectual engagement can help to offset age-related cognitive decline.

Their conclusion was that late-life ability was based on early life ability and engagement along the way. In other words, the more intellectual ability we start with, the more likely we are to engage in mental activities throughout our lives, so we have a higher starting point. However, intellectual engagement doesn't help maintain cognitive ability later in life, it just lets mental decline start later.

Assuming they're wrong in their conclusions (after all, there were only some 500 study participants), there are any number of ways to maintain our cognitive abilities.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

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: Donna Parish

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January 25, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 17

Veteran’s Post New Boss For Medical Center hose of you who get care at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (over 120,000 of you) probably can breathe a sigh of relief. A new director has taken the helm.

Michael Heimall comes with loads of experience: former Army officer, served as director at Walter Reed, 30 years in various capacities, a degree from the War College, and a lot more. The Washington DC VA Medical Center might be his biggest challenge yet.

This was the facility that risked lives because of chronic shortages. Remember when surgery staff had to run to other hospitals to borrow equipment?

The dirty storerooms for sterile supplies, expired material on the shelves, surgeries canceled for lack of equipment, half a million uninventoried items stored in unsecured areas, $92 million in supplies ordered when there was no clue about what they already had, and confidential patient info stored in an unsecured area and found in the dumpster?

The VA’s Office of the Inspector General had plenty to say about it in its report.

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All that nonsense will hopefully come to a screeching halt. A to-do list for Heimall: Of the 40 fixes recommended by the OIG, how many have been implemented?

Recently the D.C. facility was downgraded from a ridiculously low twostar rating to only one star. It’s just my opinion, but no VA medical facility should ever be allowed to fall below a three-star rating without major intervention swooping in. At this point, there are eight others with one-star ratings: Atlanta; Big Spring and El Paso, Texas; Loma Linda, California; Memphis; Montgomery, Alabama; and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

One thing Heimall needs to keep an eye on: The sterile processing center was to be completed by March 2019.

Let’s hope it will be.

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