Seniors Today July 28 ,2017

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 25 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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n July 20, Henry (the young German Shepherd) cried quietly and would not leave her side. She tried to get him to go outdoors and he refused.

Again he would not leave her. When she laid down for a nap, so did Henry. It is amazing what the pet member of a family seems to know before anyone else.

In the wee hours, close family members were notified and went to the hospital to be with the couple awaiting the birth of a son. In the early morning, other family members were called and given the news… that the youngest grandson was now a father!

The news of the day was on Facebook… lovely pictures of happiness and love on the faces of all. Messages coming in from everywhere… from family and friends all over the country!

After a few hours, the new father left the hospital for a few minutes to get gas and some other things. Everyone later learned that a guy (a total stranger) went up and paid his bill and left immediately, without the new dad knowing who he was or what he had done. Perhaps he saw the hospital sticker the young man was wearing and wanted to help out. It was such a kind thing to do.

“Just when you lose faith in humankind, something like this happens and it restores everything. Thanks, complete stranger... friend.”

Well let’s see now… I am a happy matriarch, the mother of four. Among those four, ten children were birthed and from those ten… pardon me, I have to do a quick count… oh, never mind.

At times like these, you find yourself reliving similar times of hope and joy.

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Speaking of times of hope and joy, families used to plan long trips to be able to be together for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. Or better yet, Christmas was held at your home where you used to come from work and start cooking dinner for the big event. You would double check the gifts to be sure everything was wrapped and soon the family would start piling in the door. As they grew in size and number, the family would spill out the other door.

In due time, the events began being held at their homes. More recently, the gifts became exchanged gift cards.

Your kids are becoming like you… but your grandchildren are perfect. You miss the days when everything worked with just an on and off switch, when Google, i-pod e-mail, modem were unheard of and a mouse was something that made you climb on a table. Now-a-days you read 100 pages into a book before you realize you've read it. It takes two of you to finish a sentence because of a missing or forgotten word.

There’s a new kind of joy when you’re the older member of a new family and as we’ve often heard or said… thanks for the memory.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Seniors Today 360 S. Yonge, Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap

What’s Happening Around Town…

Caregiver’s Days Out

Adopt A Pet

Free Movies

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., Aug. 17; Sat., Sept. 16; and Thurs., Oct. 19 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Due to the influx of new arrivals at the Halifax Humane Society, HHS is putting out a call for all potential adopters to act now. We urge people thinking of adopting an animal to come to HHS now and consider one of the animals currently available and ready to go. We have a large selection of kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs. A special promotion is being offered to incentivize adopters to act now. Any cat or dog, 1-year or older is available for 50 percent off their adoption fee. Any cat or dog, less than 1year old is available for 25 percent off their adoption fee. This promotional is available until July 31, 2017. Call 386.

274.4703 for more details.

The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will show five popular movies in August. The free lineup includes: • A Ballerina’s Tale: 2 P.M., Sunday, Aug. 6. This documentary on AfricanAmerican ballerina Misty Copeland examines her prodigious rise, potentially career-ending injury, and themes of race and body image in the ballet world. Not rated, 85 minutes.

• Beauty And The Beast: 2 P.M., Monday, Aug. 7. A young woman falls in love with a monstrous-looking prince.

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens star.

Rated PG, 129 minutes.

• The Lost City Of Z: 2 P.M., Monday, Aug. 14. This true-life drama centers on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s. Charlie Hunnam and Robert Pattinson star. Rated PG-13, 141 minutes.

• Going In Style: 2 P.M., Monday, Aug. 21. Desperate to pay their bills, three pals embark on a daring bid to knock off the bank that stole their money.

Ann-Margaret and Morgan Freeman star. Rated PG-13, 96 minutes.

• The Zookeeper’s Wife: 2 P.M., Monday, Aug. 28. This film, based on a true story, tells the account of Antonina and Jan Zabinska, who kept the Warsaw Zoo and helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. Rated PG-13, 127 minutes. Res- ervations are not required. For more details, call 386.

322.5152, option 4.

Medicare Workshops Questions about Medicare? Come find out how medicare works on Aug. 2 or Sept. 6 at 10 A.M. or Aug. 1 or Sept. 5 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or great americanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles—Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit is out and about in Volusia County taking care of your license needs. FLOW is a standalone mobile office to provide most motorists’ needs. It provides drivers license/ID card change of address, renewals, replacements, and renewals and replacements of vehicle registration and disabled parking permits, as well as other needs. The only thing FLOW does not provide is for the drivers’ license road test. Before visiting, please go to www. gathergoget.com to learn about licensing and ID requirements and make sure you have everything you need so you don’t have to make a second trip. Call 850.

617.2000 for information.

Adult Craft Clubs Get crafty at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway which hosts monthly clubs for adults who like to knit, crochet, cook, or make jewelry. Make unique jewelry and share tips at 11 A.M., Thursday, Aug. 10.

Participants should bring their own materials and tools. Jewelry and supplies cannot be sold, but swapping and sharing are encouraged. Reservations are not required. Bring your favorite dish and recipe to the Seasonal Eats Food Club gathering at 11 A.M., Friday, Aug. 11.

This month’s theme is Favorite Cookbook. Space is limited to 20 persons; call 386.424.2910, option 4, to make a reservation. Bring your knitting or crochet project to the Stitch in Time Club at 10 A.M., Wednesday, Aug. 16. A skilled knitter will be available to provide assistance. Members can make friends and develop skills as they swap yarns. Bring your own supplies. RSVP not required.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in August, offering preapproved low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats. Fees are based on income, and an appointment is required.

Call 386.323.3575 for details.

Deltona Library Programs Looking for some summer fun?

Adults can make friends and learn new skills by attending free programs at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. August’s classes include: • Dancing with the librarians: 10 A.M., Sat., Aug. 5; and 10 A . M . Wed., Aug. 23.

• Hatha yoga: 11 A.M., Sat., Aug. 12.

Certified yoga instructor Daya DeviDoolin will provide instruction. Call 386.479.8151 to register.

• Creative coloring: 1 P.M., Sat., Aug. 12. Supplies will be provided.

• English conversation: 1 P.M., Mon., Aug. 14. Practice their English speaking skills in a group setting.

• E-resources for e-readers: 2 P.M., Tues., Aug. 15. Learn about the electronic resources available through the library’s website. Bring your library card and fully charged device.

• Book club: 10 A.M., Wed., Aug. 16.

Members and guests are asked to read Deep Blue by Randy Wayne White or any Carl Hiassen book.

• Craft corner: 10 A.M., Thurs., Aug. 17.

Make flowers using a wire and nail polish. Bring wire cutters and nail polish if you have them.

• What’s cooking at the library? 2 P.M., Thurs., Aug. 24. Library staff will demonstrate microwave recipes.

Advance registration is required only for the yoga class. For details, call the library at 386.789.7207, option 1, then 4.

Support Group Breast Cancer Support Have you or a family member or friend recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast cancer patients and survivors are invited to join a support group at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast on the second Monday of every month at 3:30 P.M. You may be in need of information, resources, and support to meet the challenges you are facing. For more information, please call 386.231.4000.

Quit Smoking Free six-week Quit Smoking class at Daytona State College on Thurs., starting Aug. 3 or Florida Hospital Fish Memorial on Tues., Aug. 15 from 5:30– 6:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. To register and learn more, call 904.482.0189.

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Adding Names To Assets eople frequently want to transfer all or part of their accounts or real estate to their children, relatives, or others. Generally they wish to plan for Medicaid benefits, avoid probate, or avoid taxes. Often, such transfers are mistakes. We frequently hear from people who want to reverse a transfer, only to find out it is not so easy to do.

If you tell an employee of a bank that you want to add a name to an account, there are a few ways to accomplish that. If you only want the person to assist you if you need help, they should suggest that you add the person as an agent under a power of attorney. Often, the banker will add the person as a joint owner. This means the person actually owns part of the account, and that it passes to the person on your death. It also means if the person gets sued or doesn’t pay their taxes, you might lose all or part of your account. Sometimes the account will be set up as one name AND the other name or “In Trust For (ITF)” the name of the person being added. Placing “and” between the names means neither owner can remove the other without the other’s consent.

Adding somebody with the acronym

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Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle

“ITF” means that person who was added now really owns the account and the original owner is only a trustee.

Adding a person’s name to the title of real estate is much more risky. The only way to reverse such a transfer is to have the person sign a new deed returning the property.

Besides the fact that one has given something away in these circumstances, and may not be able to get it back, there are tax ramifications involved in transferring property while the original owner is alive, and if the original owner ends up in a nursing home within five years, he or she may be ineligible for Medicaid.

Be very careful in making gifts without knowing all the potential consequences.

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The BIG therapy is adapted from the principles behind the successful Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), which has a proven track record of helping Parkinson’s patients speak confidently with more clarity.

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Confessions Of A Cone Head

by Peggy Goldtrap s there rehab for an ice cream addict, or is the condition terminal? My addiction started in childhood. My father got me hooked on the ice-cold, vanilla sweetness combined with crunchy-crispness. The soda shop was at the bottom of a hill, and we’d walk the route every night in the summer, just the two of us on an adventure. Special times, and very certainly special memories.

Unfortunately, the affections and confections of childhood do not translate to adulthood. Ice cream, custards, gelatoes, sherberts, yogurts, and their accoutrements end up on derrieres.

I love ice cream, and I crave frozen yogurt. I’m a plain vanilla girl and proud of it. When ‘my friends’ go on sale at the grocery, I cast aside all goal setting, moral fortitude, and willpower.

From ‘pounds’ of experience I know, beyond a shadow of doubt, that I cannot, should not, must not allow myself to be anywhere near a dairy freezer, but BOGO or a 2-for-half-price can erase conscience or consciousness.

My descent into a frozen Hell begins with a lie. I tell myself: ‘George needs this. It’s good for him. It’s not fair that he can’t enjoy his milkshakes, just because I’m Our Lady Of Perpetual Diets.

My good-intention is to buy the frozen vanilla yogurt for GAG, and maybe, every so often, from time to time, I’ll have a small serving just to be sociable. Oh yes, GAG likes chocolate syrup with his milkshake, so I’ll get two bottles; another BOGO! I’m so thrifty. Aha, small size cones are on-sale. They’re so light and airy and practically transparent, almost-zero calories.’

My sanity is brief. Scooping a humongous, gigantic, piled to the heavens serving for GAG, I watch the chocolate syrup meander seductively between the crests and valleys of the white mountain. Stoically, I count my Weight Watcher points for one-half cup serving of low-fat, vanilla yogurt. Onehalf cup looks pitiful and forlorn, weak and anemic. One-half means another half is missing, so I use the back of my spoon to smash the one-half cup into a hard-as-concrete ball. My cup runneth over.

An addict’s mind is capable of Eisteinian contortions. Older women need calcium, right? Osteoporosis is a major health problem, so the more calcium I get the healthier my bones, right? Yogurt is packed with belly-biotic-stuff that aids

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

digestion. Scientists have discovered that people need fat to keep skin smooth and supple. I’m hooked on a bone building, yummy tummy, anti-wrinkle comfort food. Life is good.

Eventually, I reason that by skipping breakfast and snacking at lunch my daily calorie allowance is in deficit. No doubt, a half carton of frozen yogurt for supper fulfills requirements. Besides, a recent medical report said that a glass of milk before bedtime aids sleep. Why should I join the ranks of the sleep-deprived when a cup, a large container, a pail, a turkey roaster full of ice cold, sweet dripping vanilla creaminess can soothingly transport me to the arms of Morpheus.

Daily tensions, stress, worry, anxiety, hideous brown spots, hair loss, eye problems, political campaigns, nail fungus, maladies of epic proportions can all be calmed by a carton of velvety. Happiness, depression, anxiety, anger, empathy, celebration, any and all emotional turmoil can be eased by ‘spoonfuls of sedatives.’

I’d have to wear a hockey mask 24/7 to keep me from reaching into the freezer. My only defense is to never, ever bring ice cream or frozen yogurt or chocolate syrup home. Cones of any size or shape make me lie, cheat, deny reality. That carton of sweet sin is stronger than I am. Hundreds of times, I’ve scooped and jammed only to see a small, lonely portion left in the carton; certainly not enough for a full serving. I can’t waste it, that’s immoral.

What to do? Only one choice, eat half of my serving, then go back to the freezer, scoop and give the ‘tiny dollop’ a new home.

Promises are worthless. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve sworn, and double-dog vowed to go on the wagon, I’d be a gazillionaire. My family will find me someday, stone cold on the sidewalk in front of a creamy dairy den of iniquity; empty Styrofoam cups by my side; milk tracks running down my crepey neck, splintered plastic spoons supplying stark evidence of a chaotic attempt to lick to the last; thousands of crusty crumbles coating my sticky clothing offering testimony of an out-of‘cone’trol binge. Cause of death?

Brain freeze.

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Antiques Fiesta Vase Q: My mom had several pieces of Fiesta.

One of the more unusual pieces is a 8-inch vase in turquoise. I have not been able to find it in the Fiesta price guide I have. Can you help me?

—Sam, Fort Worth, Texas A: The 8-inch vase was produced for about a decade and was discontinued in 1948. Your vase is either marked Fiesta HLC USA or Fiesta Made In USA. I found your vase referenced in Fiesta, by Glen Victorey and published by Krause Books.

According to Victorey, your vase is valued in the $600 to $650 range. *** Q: I have a hand-cranked Handel Webster pencil sharpener in working condition.

I have been offered $75 for it by a dealer.

Can you tell me what it is worth?

—Walter, Haines City, Florida A: An antique dealer generally offers about half of what he or she thinks they can sell an item for full retail. That leads me to believe your pencil sharpener is probably worth more, perhaps as much as $150.

Remember, this is just my educated guess, not an appraisal. A free appraisal is worth what you pay for it. *** Q: I have a World War I uniform in perfect condition. I have the campaign hat,

gas mask, and other accessory pieces.

Whom do you suggest I contact to determine its value?

—Norm, Jerseyville, Illinois A: Although there are dozens of excellent shops that specialize in military memorabilia, one of the better ones is History

By George in Mesa, Arizona. George Notarpole is the owner and an expert in this field of collecting. He can help you determine the value of your uniform. Contact is 129 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201; notarpole @historybygeorge.com *** Q: I have a porcelain plate commemorating the 56th annual convention of the National Association of Postmasters held in Florida in 1960. How much is it worth?

—Judy, Ronceverte, West Virginia A: I could not find your particular plate in any of my references, but I have seen similar ones selling in the $10 to $20 range.

A postal collector might pay slightly more.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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The highly regarded late Dr. Robert J. Cade, while at the University of Florida, did extensive clinical trials utilizing a special formula he developed containing soluble fiber (Acacia Gum).

This formula, “CholesterAde,” proved to lower cholesterol in the human blood by over 17% during an 8 week period. Not only is this special soluble fiber proven to lower cholesterol naturally but other positive effects showed weight loss and improving bowel functions,which can help reduce the chances of many forms of cancer.

Dr. Richard Goldfarb, the medical director for the company, states “Statins and other drugs can create as many health problems as what they were developed to cure.

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id you know that an estimated one in five adults over age 50 are affected by isolation? This is a problem, as research has shown that prolonged isolation can be as bad for you as smoking 15 cigarettes a day—and these negative health consequences of chronic isolation may be especially harmful for older adults.

Here are some suggestions to combat the problem of social isolation and loneliness: • Nurture and strengthen existing relationships; invite people over for coffee or call them to suggest a trip to a museum or to see a movie.

• Schedule a time each day to call or visit someone.

• Meet your neighbors.

• Don’t let being a nondriver stop you from staying active. Find out about transportation options.

• Use social media to stay in touch or write letters.

• Stay physically active.

• Take a class.

• Revisit an old hobby.

• Volunteer.

• Visit a senior or community center to see what’s going on.

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• Check out faith-based organizations’ groups and events.

To connect to aging services and programs in your area: Contact the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, a part of the Administration for Community Living. This nationwide service is a trusted gateway to connect older adults and their caregivers with local resources for older adults.

Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800677-1116 to speak with a knowledgeable Information Specialist or visit the website www.eldercare.gov to find local resources on a broad range of topics and access help today.

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Humane Society Update Adopters and Foster Parents Needed

by Barry KuKes ue to the influx of new arrivals at the Halifax Humane Society, HHS is putting out a call for all potential adopters to act now. Kitten season (May-September) typically impacts the space available at shelters throughout the country this time of year and HHS is nearing capacity.

“Our in-take of animals (especially cats) has substantially increased over the last 30-days and we are just a few animals away from being at capacity.

We are making every effort to transfer animals to other rescues and shelters, but many are also at capacity. We urge people thinking of adopting an animal to come to HHS now and consider one of the animals currently available and ready to go. We have a large selection of kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs. Puppies and kittens tend to be adopted quickly but during the summer, especially during holiday weeks adoptions tend to slow down,” said Barry KuKes, Community Outreach Director.

A special promotion is being offered to incentivize adopters to act now. Any cat or dog, 1-year or older is available for 50 percent off their adoption fee.

Any cat or dog, less than 1-year old is available for 25 percent off their adoption fee. This promotional is available until July 31, 2017.

Barry KuKes is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society. You can reach Barry at 386.

274.4703, ext. 320, or BarryK@hali faxhumanesociety.org

Duggar is a Hound mix and is a little over 5 years old. He loves to play and is naturally curious and trusting.

For information regarding adoption of these, or any of the other adorable animals at The Halifax Humane Society, please visit our shelter located at 2364 W. LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach.

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Favorite Foods Chilled Strawberry Soup

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t's strawberry season, and time to try something new. So why not a soup that is cool, refreshing and different?

sodium, 124mg calcium, 4gm fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1⁄2 Starch/ Carb; Carb Choices: 1 1⁄2.

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⁄3 cup cold diet ginger ale 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 ⁄4 cup fat-free half and half 1 ⁄3 cup Splenda 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ⁄4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 ⁄4 cup no-fat sour cream 1. In a blender container, combine diet ginger ale, and strawberries.

Cover and process on blend for 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth.

Add half and half, Splenda, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Recover and process on blend for 15 seconds or until smooth.

2. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add yogurt and sour cream. Mix well using wire whisk. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings. * Each serving equals: 100 calories, 0g fat, 4g protein, 21g carbs, 64mg

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1. Name the group that released Here Come The Nice.

2. Who released Cruel Summer in 1983?

What's it about?

3. Which singer-songwriter had a hit with I Love A Rainy Night?

4. Name the singer-songwriter whose debut album won five Grammys.

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: I got your picture hangin' on the wall, It can't see or come to me when I call your name, I realize it's just a picture in a frame.

Answers 1. The Small Faces, in 1967. The song is often known as Here Comes The Nice due to a record sleeve misprint adding the s in the title.

2. Bananarama. The song is about wanting to be with someone in the summer, but being alone. The song didn't catch on until it was used in Karate Kid. 3. Eddie Rabbit, in 1980. The song went to the top of country, Billboard and adult contemporary charts.

4. Christopher Cross, with his self-titled Christopher Cross album in 1979.

5. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing,

by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, a No. 1 hit in 1968. It's since been covered by many, including Aretha Franklin (who unfortunately turned it into a too-slow ballad).

July 28, 2017—Seniors Today—Page11

Here’s An Idea Diet Recipes

by JoAnn Derson • “Here’s a tip that impressed me so much I love sharing it with everyone! A friend of mine went away for a month, and forgot about a package of ground meat in the refrigerator. When he got home the smell was hideous. We tried pure bleach first, then boxes and boxes of baking soda. The smell was imbedded!

Then a buddy of mine told me to use newspaper. Take eight or more sheets and lay a few on each shelf.

To my surprise the next day the odor was gone! Imagine that!”

—T.D. in Pennsylvania • “Copy and distribute historical photos, documents, and records so that if something happens to the originals, at least someone will have copies, and that part of history will not be lost forever.”

—M.W. in Saskatchewan, Canada • C.J. in Idaho writes: “When making lemonade, get the most out of your lemons by heating them before juicing.” Good call! You can do this

by placing them in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, or submerging them in hot water for several minutes.

• “My sister is always trying new diet recipes, but she hit on one that I really like. Instead of a traditional crust for a pizza, slice zucchini very thin, brush with oil, then brown in a pan. Transfer to a pre-warmed pizza pan and top with sauce and cheese.

It's so good—and low-carb!”

—M.D. in Wisconsin • “I use clothespins to keep the garbage bag in place in my small bathroom can. I line it with paper bags, and to keep them from trying to close, I just use the clothespins. If they get dirty, I just knock them into the trash bag too.”

—O.C. in Texas

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be prepared to face some challenges. Your best defense is the Arian's innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you'll come out ahead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable. Be careful to avoid those who would take unfair advantage of your good nature.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Having an optimistic attitude is fine, as far as it goes. Don't be lulled into a false sense of confidence. There still are thing to deal with before you can relax.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel somewhat crabby, as you fuss over plans that don't seem to work out. Ease up and let things happen without forcing them.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Heed that keen Leonine instinct. It's trying to tell you to delay making a decision until you're sure there are no hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good time to reach out to those who might be nursing hurt feelings over recent events. Ignore any pettiness that could delay the healing process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your understanding helps a colleague get through a difficult period. Although you didn't do it for a reward, be assured that your actions will be repaid.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You score some high marks in the workplace, which will count in your favor when you face the possibility of changing direction on your current career path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your goal lies straight ahead. Stay focused on it and avoid distractions that could throw off your aim and cause potentially detrimental delays.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Keep that burst of exuberance in check and resist pushing through your new project before it's ready. A family member again needs help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Paying attention to your work is important this week. So are your relationships with those special people in your life.

Make time for them as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Good news. Someone is about to repay a longstanding debt. Be warned. That same someone could try to charm you into lending it back unless you say no.

Pet Care Poop-Oop-A-Doop

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner:You were totally off base in your answer to the person who says her neighbor is complaining about the dog poop in her yard. Why did you go so easy on her? She needs to clean up her dog's mess! Not only does it look and smell disgusting, but a backyard full of dog poop is a backyard full of nasty bacteria and diseases. That stuff can be tracked from one yard to another by other animals like squirrels, raccoons, and birds.

If I were that person's neighbor, I'd call the city to inspect her property right away. I've done so myself on a few occasions. There's nothing like the threat of daily fines from the city to get a neighbor to clean up after their dogs.

—Disgusted in St. Pete Dear Disgusted: I agree, a yard full of poop is both smelly and a cradle for harmful bacteria. Not to mention that the nitrogen-rich waste destroys the grass.

I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, though. Some people might simply be bothered by the sight of a dog doing its business and assume the yard

is a mess. Whether the neighbor has a legitimate beef isn't clear, though, since I haven't actually seen the property. *** Dear Paw's Corner: You know, a lot of that neighbor battle could be taken care of if the person puts up a high fence. That's all I have to say about it.

—Ed W. in Santa Fe Dear Ed: There's truth in that. Robert Frost was not off base when he said, “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.”

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Senior Service Line Retirement Changes Everything

by Matilda Charles

e work and work all those years, aiming for a good retirement when we can kick back and relax. For too many of us, though, retirement turns out to be one stress after the other.

Studies have come up with some alarming results: Our risk of clinical depression goes up 40 percent after retirement. The chance of being diagnosed with a medical condition rises 60 percent.

It makes sense that retirement is high on the list of life's worst stresses. Retirement changes everything.

We no longer go to the same place every day and have a routine to follow.

Boredom can set in, and anxiety can climb as we leave our work identity behind. Finances might not go the way we planned, especially if retirement isn't voluntary and is brought on by downsizing. We can end up with too many hours in the day, or maybe not enough hours if we try to cram too many things into our schedule. If our social life was tied to work, leaving the workplace can leave us isolated.

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Petition Nears 50,000 Signatures Special to Seniors Today n the June 2 issue of Seniors Today we featured the article Justice For Ponce. We have had numerous request to continue to follow the story and update on the progress being made in this case and the movement for harsher punishment for animal abusers in Florida.

The Justice For Ponce group was started April 8, 2017 after reading an article concerning a Ponce Inlet, Florida man who had brutally killed his dog, Ponce. The group went from just a few people to thousands within two days and now has 11,710 members and continues to grow daily.

The groups has two goals: getting Justice For Ponce via the legal system and to increase animal abuse penalties from a 3rd degree felony to a 2nd degree felony which would be punishable by up to a 15 year prison term. The most an animal abuser can get currently is up to 5 years. In addition, at the court discretion, the animal abuser would not be allowed to have contact with or own any animals in the future.

So what is going on with the case today? At the hearing held in Daytona Beach on July 18, the defense attorney stated that the police did not have the right to enter the house to check on the dog. The judge is going to make a ruling on the argument of “exigent circumstances” in 10 days in regards to the rights of the police to enter the home.

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Exigent circumstances occur when a law enforcement officer has a probable cause and no sufficient time to secure a warrant. The Judge will take her time with diligent research and going over all the evidence before she makes a ruling. A decision had not been made at the time we went to press. That decision will determine how the case proceeds in the courts.

Long time Daytona Beach resident, Debbie Darino is the dynamic person responsible for starting the Justice for Ponce movement and creating the petition to change the law. She has worked tirelessly to support the changes to be presented in 2018. She has now met with each of the legislators, David Santiago, Jason Brodeur, Tom Leek, Paul Renner, and Senator Dorothy Hukill's staff aides, and Senator Dana Young.

Each is supporting the amendment to the current aggravated animal cruelty law. The amendment is in now in the drafting stage so it will be ready to be presented in the 2018 Session.

As of this printing, the petition is just shy of 50,000 signatures! The fight is not over yet! They need as many as they can get! Here is how you can sign the petition: It’s called Harsher Punishment And Stricter Laws For Animal Cruelty– Ponce's Law found on the website: change.org It’s fast and simple to just sign the petition on this website.

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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 16 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia/Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on Katie Bauwens.McDonald Nicolle Cella Deborah Brown Sodi Griffin Evelyn Dedmon Judy Yost Lisa Bradley Cheryl Welch Rachel Christian Jenna Turner Kristine Boutot Heidi Shannon Lilly Gaines Sheila Priester Margie Manley Keith Willis Demetria Clark Austin Tse Tiffany Mercado Cheryl Fredsall Leslie Farley Christina Rodriguez Dave Lynn Diane Goyette Cathy Gallagher Dianne McKinney Luz Meleñdez

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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: Michael Martinez Chris Cardino Tammy Horn Jennifer Harris Chanin Carr Becky Argeny Kris Fischer Andrea Learn Catherine Drake Erin Gerken Haley Francisco Desiree Vitale Laura Zublionis Priscilla Kincaid Rachel Mooney Tom Mondloch Armando Acosta Staci Cooper John Reardon Lynn Miller Anne O’Connell Karen Chrapek Thorunn Taylor Rena Bowie Mike Robinson Jennifer Coto Katie Mentor

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Minding The Store? y Uncle Marcus Hanna was one of those unique characters that you just don’t see anymore.

He was born shortly after the turn of the last century and grew up in the edge of Georgia in an area called Hanna Town.

Hanna Town is about four or five miles west of Faceville.

He married one of my father’s sisters, Odean. They were married for over sixty years when Uncle Marcus passed away back in the late 1980s. My Aunt Odean passed away at the age of 94.

They had a son, Aubrey, and three grandchildren that are about my age.

Uncle Marcus and his brother Delmas owned a store on South Adams Street in Quincy for many years. They had bought the little store back in the 1930s.

I remember Uncle Marcus telling me that the first grocery order they bought from Higdon Grocery was about $30 and Mr. Burl Higdon had called on them for the order.

It was in the days before self-service and most of the groceries, tobacco, and medicine items were behind the counter.

By the time I came along, Cecil “Joe” Tolar had set up his watch repair service in the front of the store. Mr. Joe always had a handful of watches he was working on and to this day I have always wondered how he kept all of those hundreds of watch parts separated.

By the way, Mr. Joe is still around at 95 years old.

I always liked to go with my Dad to the Hanna Brothers store. I always went to the candy counter first and usually Uncle Marcus or Uncle Delmus would give me a piece of hard candy.

Like any two brothers, Uncle Marcus and Uncle Delmus had their moments. It was during one of these moments the following happened: Uncle Marcus, in addition to owning the store was an insurance man for Southern Life Insurance. He would come by during the middle of the day and work in the store and help on the weekends as well.

Uncle Delmus ran the store on a day to day basis.

Whatever the rift happened to be, I don’t know, but at some point during the

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morning the two of them had disagreed about something and never settled it.

Both of them chewed tobacco. Uncle Marcus usually had a half chewed cigar in his mouth. If you chew tobacco you need some place to spit and that was usually at the back door.

This particular morning they didn’t want to speak to each other so they stood at different ends of the building.

Uncle Marcus was standing at the back door and while he was there he remembered he needed some change for his insurance collections.

Without checking on his brother, he walked across the back lot and into the back of Chester’s Grocery.

He was making the rounds of stores before he went to the bank.

From Chester’s he walked across Jefferson Street and into Kwiliski’s Hardware Store. After visiting there he walked out the back of that store across another empty lot and into the back of the Citizens Bank.

Through the bank he visited with several people until he reached the cashiers in the front.

When he finally made it to the front of the bank there stood Uncle Delmus getting change for the store from one of the cashiers.

Both men stood there just staring at each other.

“Who is minding the store,” they both blurted out.

“You are,” they both answered.

Needless to say, the two brothers got back to the store as quick as they could.

Two customers were there patiently waiting on someone to take care of them.

From that point on, Uncle Marcus said, it didn’t matter about an argument, somebody was always left in charge of the store.

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Veteran’s Post Physician Ambassadors he Department of Veterans Affairs has a new program: the Physician Ambassador Program, which pairs volunteer medical personnel with VA medical centers and clinics. Since they will be volunteers, they'll be working for free.

These won't be the nice ladies who bring around a cart of magazines. These will be licensed and trained physicians and clinicians for mental health, cardiac care, emergency medicine, primary care, urgent care, rural care, and more.

They'll work alongside the health teams in any of the 1,700 VA facilities.

Did I mention that they'll work for free?

I have questions: Who is going to check their credentials?

• In the event of a dispute, who does the veteran patient turn to if the medical person in question isn't part of the VA?

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• Who has the authority to hire/fire a volunteer? Each volunteer will have the credentials, but we know that doesn't actually mean anything when it comes to the level of care given.

Since they will be volunteers, will they answer to the Voluntary Services Office, the same department that provides the magazine cart lady?

• How is this new program different from the one already in place? For example, a partial list of ambassadors needed at a few of the VA medical centers includes taking lab and blood samples, working in the nursing unit, assisting in the dialysis unit, helping in the ER, assisting with patient care, and pharmacy support.

• If the plan is to use volunteers in lieu of hired (paid) staff, how will it impact the level of care if volunteers don't show up?

The bill for the Physician Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act was first promoted by a Texas congressman in 2014. It was introduced in the Senate and the House in early 2015. Where has it been since then?

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In addition to performing skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatments, and excisions on our mobile unit we now offer a method of superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of skin cancer. Depending on the patient and type of cancer, superficial radiation is often times superior to surgery in many ways. It is painless, has less side effects and often times is more cosmetically appealing than surgery.

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