July 3, 2015 issue #598

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 24 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2015 Volume XXIV – Issue 14

July 3, 2015

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Only In Florida oving to Florida was an unforgettable experience. We came so long ago that the now wide, gloriously inhabited A1A was only two lanes wide and there was always a gathering of sand on each side of the avenue in front of the mom and pop motels.

Nova Road was also two-lane. There were deep tire prints made by the truck route traffic. If you happened to be driving on Nova Road in the rain, the rain that accumulated in the tire tracks would fly up on each side of you… higher than the vehicle.

You would come home from work to find a dozen bicycles parked at your driveway. The kids loved to explore the woods behind your home but time took care of that. First a forest fire that nearly scared people into moving… and then the burned area was purchased and filled with mobile homes.

All of these things came to mind a couple weeks ago when everyone was preparing for Father’s Day. I remembered Dad was city manager of Daytona Beach Shores when it first became an independent city. Got to thinking about the day he arranged for the huge American flag to be paraded down A1A. It took dozens of men (on all four sides) to carry it. What a beautiful sight! I seem to be the only one who says it was the Mt. Rushmore flag traveling around the country in honor of their anniversary. I can’t verify this online. Do you, as a longtime resident, remember it?

I recently saw something about Florida that brought to mind some rambling thoughts concerning our uniquely special part of the country. Here is a rundown of comments: You are from (or now live in) Florida if…

The four seasons are hurricane, love bug, tourist, and summer.

• You go to the beach on Christmas.

• Your vacation is in the Smoky Mountains.

• Your dress up trousers are knee length shorts.

• You search for a shady spot to park your car.

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• Speaking of rain, you never leave the car with the windows down!

• Flip flops are worn year round.

• You greet strangers like old friends.

• When picking season is over, you get free oranges.

• It could take a long time before you ever meet a native of Florida.

• Rain trees grow anywhere… even on the roof of a home!

A young man visiting his family in Florida saw a sign at the entrance to a community called Forest Hills. He couldn’t stop laughing. Why? Because he was from Richmond, Virginia… a mountainous area. He said that all he saw in Florida was flatland.

A motel owner said “Can you imagine what would happen here if the place was hit by a 15’ tidal wave?”

All in all, Florida is the place we now call home. The history of our area is fascinating. One of the first books I read after coming here was, God Has A Long Face. I learned so much about the old Florida from that book and have enjoyed the new Florida ever since!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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A Leap Of Faith! am Denise Goins the owner of Discovery Travel. The travel agency at 661 Beville Rd., Daytona was started in 1983 by Mike and Helga Markovics. During the first Gulf War in 1991 the travel industry had it's first economic downswing and the Markovics decided to sell or close the agency. We met Thursday afternoon and I had until Friday afternoon to make my decision to purchase the agency or they were closing the doors Friday!

I immediately went to St. Paul's Basilica to pray for guidance. Should I take a chance as a single girl spending her savings on a travel agency during a slow time for the travel industry?

I prayed very hard and long—asking God should I buy the travel agency located at 661 Beville Rd.?

Then a feeling of calm came over me! I got the message! I had lived 23 years at my parents home in Chicago with the house number 661! What better sign would I need! I just needed to take a leap of faith!

The 661 Beville Rd. address was to be become my future career and almost my second home!

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I since have married Don, a retired firefighter and paramedic who now does the accounting. Even though we spend extra hours at the agency we enjoy it. We jokingly call it our Our Vacation Home.

Everyone at Discovery Travel strives to make you feel at home all the while giving you knowledgeable advice while always searching for the best value and price to—help your travel dreams come true!

We thank you very much for your patronage!,

More day and multi-day motorcoach tours!

More great deals on cruises!

Ellen Rafferty, formerly of Port Orange Travel, in her 5th year at Discovery, thanks her loyal clients!

Bill & Mary Doeer, formerly DOTS tours, thank you for joining their fun bus tours!

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Natural Smile Seminar

Free Luncheon Seminar

Do you have missing teeth or illfitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminar is scheduled for 4 P.M on Tuesday, July 28 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation to 386.868.0741.

You are invited to attend this community open forum and enjoy a complementary lunch too! Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, (Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B) will host a seminar Financial Markets 101 on Thurs., July 30 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Presented

by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation and Florida Hospital East Florida Region planned giving coordinator. This seminar is designed to help attendees understand the basics of financial markets so they will be more knowledgeable when meeting with their financial advisors. Mr. Tol will not be giving specific investment or financial advice! RSVP to 386.586.4440.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on July 7 and Aug. 4 at 6 P.M.; or day seminars on July 9 and Aug. 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@ yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., July 11; Thursday, Aug. 6; and Sat., Sept.

12 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311.

Summer Singers Song of the Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites all women to attend chorus rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6:30–9:30 P.M. at the Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach. Free singing lessons too. For more details, call 386.252.0300.

Politics, Freedom, & The Underdog Come enjoy the 11th Annual Art Installation project through July 10 from 1–5 P.M at the Sara Fox Gallery-House, 110 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Admission is free, no donations please!

Groups scheduled by appointment. For details, call 386.258.5333.

Game Days The Palmetto Club will host its Open House/Game Days on Tues., July 21, August 5, and August 18. Bring your friends, Card Clubs, and groups and enjoy the summer of fun. Games begin at 10 A.M. There are many table games: a variety of cards, Mexican Train Dominoes, Parcheesi, and others. Lunch is served at 12 P.M for $15. To RSVP one week in advance, call 386.310.7429.

Free Plant Check-ups Volusia County’s master gardeners will share summer gardening tips during four plant clinics in July. Residents can bring their plants for a free checkup at these locations: • 10 A.M. to NOON, Monday, July 6, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. ● 10 A.M. to NOON, Tuesday, July 14, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle ● 9 to 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 15, at Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange ● 10 A.M. to NOON, Saturday, July 18, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. For details, call 386.822.5778.

Christmas In July Come support the Alzheimer’s Association and celebrate Christmas in July!

You can bid on unusual and amazing items, enjoy champagne and strawberries, and live music with local artist Gwen Redman all while raising funds for the Alzheimer’s walk! Santa will make a special appearance too so bring the grandkids!

All this fun takes place at Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill on Fri., July 17 from 5–7:30 P.M. For more details, call Tammy at 386.624.4374.

Volunteers Needed The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers for the walk that takes place on Sat., Sept. 12 in Vousia and Sat., Sept. 26 in Flagler. There are many, many opportunities and perfect for high school grandkids that need community service work—you will be given credit for your service. For more information on these opportunites, call Tammy at 386.624.4374 or you may e-mail to: volunteerf orvolusiawtea@gmail.com

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host Dr. Roger Accardi, Pharmacist and owner of Accardi Clinical in Orange City. Dr. Accardi’s topic will be What’s New On The Horizon In Parkinson’s Medications. This event is being held on Wednesday, July 22 from 2– 3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island located at 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited—reservations are required by calling 386.676.6375 by Monday, July 20.

Hero Stories Bring the grandkids to Every Hero Has A Story at the Orange City Public Library, 148 Albertus Way. Children ages 5 to 11 can stop by for these events at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesdays. July 8: Gina Holt, founder of Wild About Birds, will describe conservation efforts and the dangers threatening Florida’s birds. She’ll also bring along four birds of prey.

July 15: Volusia County Animal Control Officer Alicia disease will discuss animal safety and the role of animal control officers. July 22: Zoo Mom Science will present a hands-on wildlife and science program. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386.775.5270.

Support Groups Parkinson’s Support Come share ideas, experiences, and information at this Parkinson’s support group presented by Home Instead Senior Care on July 9 and July 23 (always the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month) at 2:30 P.M. at the Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand.

Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386.214.3833.

Caregiver Support Have you become the caregiver for your loved one? Come learn tips and have your questions answered. The Council on Aging offers caregiver support groups for caregivers of loved ones suffering from dementia. Groups begin at 9 A.M. For details, dates, and locations throughout Volusia County, call COA at 386.253.4700, ext. 216.

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Asset Protection Trusts eople often think that placing their assets into a trust for their own benefit in Florida makes the assets inaccessible to creditors, taxing authorities, and nursing homes, but that is not true. A self-settled trust in Florida, whether revocable or irrevocable, does not remove the assets from access by one’s creditors, Medicaid qualification rules, or taxation. A self-settled trust is a trust created by a person, allowing the person to use the assets, and holding the person’s own assets. If a creditor obtains a judgment against a person who has assets in a Florida trust the person created, the creditor can take the assets.

Certain states allow asset protection trusts to hold the Grantor’s assets and make them unavailable to the person’s future creditors. They are irrevocable trusts, which must be created a certain amount of time before a problem arises in order to be protected. One cannot take advantage of such a trust once a problem has already occurred.

One must name a trustee in the state that offers the asset protection trust. It probably does not make much sense to spend the money to create one unless there is some reason to do so. Since

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they must be created before a problem arises, these trusts are generally used by professionals who may be sued in the future due to their professions.

Often, people couple out-of-state asset protection trusts with out-of-state companies to hold the assets. One transfers the assets into the company, and issues the membership of the company to the asset protection trust. The company is then owned by the asset protection trust, not the person. So if the person is sued, the person is only a beneficiary of a trust, not an owner of the asset. Using a company allows the person to handle the assets even though he or she does not own them.

An out-of-state asset protection trust is a complicated and expensive procedure, but it is available for those who want to take advantage of the protection.

Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, FL, 32117 Telephone: 386.615.9007. E-mail: mikep @pylelaw.com or www.pylelaw.com

Daytona DAR Chapter Donates To Homeless Veterans' Women Center Special to Seniors Today he local Daytona Chapter, Abigail Bartholomew Chapter of the National Society Daughters of American Revolution, was organized May 26, 1908. Our Chapter is 107 years old! The object of this Chapter is Patriotism, Education, and Historical Preservation. The National Society DAR was formed October 11, 1890, celebrating 125 years of dedicated service to this nation.

Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is 18 years of age, and who is lineally descended from a man or woman who either fought or gave material or other aid in the war to gain American independence. For information about finding your Revolutionary War ancestor, please phone the number listed below.

Our May general meeting was reaffirming our commitment to the local community, including volunteering with group activities at the local Veterans' Nursing Home and supporting the project for homeless women Veterans. Some of the community events we sponsor are a Scholarship Fund for a local high school student and awarding a ROTC medal to a Embry Riddle cadet.

We also give DAR Youth Citizenship Awards to elementary students and middle school students in schools that participate in the program. We distribute flags

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and flag etiquette leaflets at patriotic events like Memorial Day and Fourth of July and have a display in September of information on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights at the Daytona Beach Library. We recently gave a donation to the Operation Focus Center, a Women Veterans' Transitional Program, in Cocoa.

The program provides housing and counseling services to homeless female veterans, with or without children. Program Manager Angela Washington gratefully accepted the donation of clothing and household items. Presenting the donation to Ms. Washington is Edythe deLaehne, member of the Daytona DAR Chapter.

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e are home from our western tour; back to sleeping in the world's best bed and best pillows... and observing a beautiful sunrise on the world's most famous beach.

Our cat said hello, but that's about all.

She has gotten such fine care from our visiting families, friends, and neighbors... it really made no difference to her... as long as her bowls contained food and water and her box was clean. Be it ever so humble... there is no place like home.

We left town just after lunch on May 13th. We toured for the next 43 days... 6 weeks and 1 day... with no advanced reservations and no definite plans except to see the west/northwest and whatever we came upon in between. We mostly avoided interstates preferring secondary roads and mom and pop dinners and motels. We saw the unbelievable and the mundane. We lost count of the national parks, monuments, forests, and rivers.

Our longest stay at any one place was a week in Cedar City, Utah. Using that base, we visited the 5 national parks within a day's drive. We stayed at a few other spots for 2 days. We toured Banff National Park in Canada and twice visited Glacier Natational Park in Montana, with a trip to Yellowstone between those treks.

Highlights included an all-day ride on the Durango-Silverton, narrow gage steam train in Colorado, the drive on 'Going to the Sun' road in Glacier, and a return visit to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Either will take your breath away.

We had 7 weeks built into the allowable time but circumstances changed with those occupying our condo. By that time we had covered the premium sites on our 'A' wish list, so we elected to return to the beach.

We drove a total of 12,000 miles... and at one point our Sonata Hybrid gave us 50.3 mpg as we crossed Death Valley Natational Park. Our overall average was closer to 44 mpg. The car performed beautifully and never once so much as hiccuped. Amazingly, in that 12K miles we did not see even one accident. The GPS, (a great tool), and Peg's computer skills with Trip Advisor, (an app), made daily selections of sites, food, and overnights, so very easy.

After we left Minnesota, (the last of the 50 states on my bucket list... and the 49th for Peggy (only Hawaii remains), we drove east near Beckley West Virginia to see the New River Gorge Bridge and drive the many scenic roads in the area.

Next day we drove down to Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Our son and daughterin-law had been there just a few days before on their vacation and on their recommendation we visited the hometown of Andy Griffith and all its 'Mayberry' connections. There is a private museum

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in Mt. Airy devoted to the memory of Andy Griffith and to the Bunker twins.

There is also a replica of the buildings of Mayberry and a tour company that points out all the 'Mayberry' related memorabilia. We took the tour in Andy and Barney's Mayberry patrol car... siren blaring… and with a very amiable tour guide driver. I was sworn in as a Mayberry deputy. Mt. Airy is very proud of its Mayberry connection... albeit, most of it imaginary.

Andy Griffith is however an actual native of Mt Airy and graduated from the local high school. His home still stands and is owned and rented by Hampton Inns of America. (What a great place to have a family reunion.) Mt Airy’s historic downtown section has preserved most of its look from Andy Griffith’s era... and the tourists visit in droves.

Mt. Airy is also the home and gravesite of Eng and Chang Bunker, the 'original' Siamese twins. They lived into their 60s, joined for their entire lives by a small section of skin running from just below their breastbones. They were brought to America and exhibited by the great showman P.T. Barnum. The twins adopted the name Bunker and were married to sisters and sired 21 off-spring.

On this, the longest tour of our 57+ years, we looked America in the face, and in every direction we saw nothing but beauty, geography so vast and so varied, people so kind and good. If we lose this nation to political stupidity, we are of all people most miserable.

Now… get your bags packed and hit the road. See for yourself why America is the greatest nation on the globe.

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COA Welcomes New Chief Operating Off icer Special to Seniors Today ouncil on Aging of Volusia County (COA) is pleased to announce that Eveline Kraljic has been hired as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.

“I am so excited to be a part of the COA family,” said Kraljic. “COA has an incredible reputation and I’m honored to be a part of its ongoing impact,” she added.

Ms. Kraljic will be responsible for all human resources activities, as well as general operations of the agency, including facilities, phone systems, HVAC, and maintenance. She will ensure that proper administrative, reporting, and operational controls continue to stay in place and work efficiently.

Ms. Kraljic has her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management. With over 12 years’ experience in all aspects of human resources in various industries such as retail, manufacturing, insurance, and technology, she brings a wealth of experience to the organization. She has also developed and conducted extensive training for leadership teams, such as supervisory skills, interviewing, non-harassment, and team building.

Additionally, she is certified through the HR Certification Institute with a Professional in Human Resources certification

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Eveline Kraljic including a California-specific designation (PHR-CA) and is a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). SHRM is the Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest HR member organization.

Ms. Kraljic has spent the last four years at Brown & Brown, Inc. in its Team Resources—Employment Practices Department. She provided guidance and assistance to the company’s 200+ nationwide locations in the areas of employee relations, policies/ procedures, performance management, federal and state legal compliance matters, and recruitment.

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Helping To Solve The Caregiver Paradox You are Invited to a free Luncheon Seminar Seminar Title:

“Financial Markets 101” Thursday, July 30, 11 am-1 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Presented by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation and Florida Hospital East Florida Region planned giving coordinator.

This installment in the Foundation Community Open Forum Series is designed to help attendees understand the basics of financial markets so they will be more knowledgeable when meeting with their financial advisors. Mr. Tol will not be giving specific investment or financial advice!

Bill, who is bi-lingual, was raised in South America by missionary parents and has worked in several capacities during his career, including local church pastor, missionary pilot in Indonesian Borneo (1974 to 1980) and Financial Advisor (1983 to 2002).

He spent nearly 20 years with a global securities firm, from which he retired in early 2002. That same year he and his wife moved from Northern California to North Central Florida to be close to family. He joined the Florida Hospital Memorial Foundation as a Development Officer in 2008 and has been part of the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation since it’s inception in June of 2009.

Bill is married to Carol (Johnson), his college sweetheart. They have two grown children—a daughter, Darla, who lives in Daytona Beach with her husband, Louis, and a son Daryl, who lives in DeLand with his wife, Stacey, and their three children.

For more information or to RSVP, call 386.586.4440

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by Emma Dickison hen I was 17 years old, the matriarch of my family, my grandmother, suffered her fifth stroke.

Afterward, her mind was still sharp, but physically she was never the same. She needed care 24 hours a day. In the summers and on holidays, we would drive to Kentucky from our home in Florida to spend time with family and help care for Nan. When I was a senior in college, my mother suffered her third stroke after a surgery and took a turn for the worse cognitively and physically. Six months after my mom’s stroke, my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Life spiraled out of control much faster than anyone could have anticipated. My family and I felt overwhelmed, stressed, confused, and frustrated that we did not know where to turn for help.

Nearly half of American adults are members of the so-called sandwich generation, faced with caring for the escalating needs of aging grandparents, parents, and their own children at the same time.

What sets this generation apart is the sheer number of relatives who will need to be cared for over the coming decades. An alarming 76 million people, or about a quarter of the U.S. population, are baby boomers. In the next 15 years, more than one in five Americans will be over the age of 65. While these boomers’ increasing medical and financial needs continually receive appropriate and important attention, what is usually missed is the effect this will have on families.

On average, family caregivers provide 20 hours of work weekly to aging relatives.

These family caregivers lose their sense of self and are caught somewhere between daughter, caregiver, and parent—stuck in a Caregiver Paradox. They begin to feel guilty, resentful, and angry about their situation.

How will we provide the care our aging loved ones require when most of us are already swamped with the demands of a career and taking care of our children?

How can we fill so many roles all at once?

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In order to meet this growing challenge, Americans require a stronger support system—we have to be willing to accept help.

Conversations about aging need to happen sooner. Many of us have an idea of what will happen when Mom or Dad starts to need more help at home, but how many of us have actually talked to them about it?

The signs that our parents need extra help eventually become impossible to ignore.

Whether it’s the piling up of dirty laundry, missed doses of important medications, or

concerns about driving, most of us will have to acknowledge at some point that Mom is getting older, or that Dad isn’t invincible like we used to believe. My hope is that when you get to that point, you and your loved ones will be ready.

I know from personal experience how care needs escalate quickly and without warning. I see it in my line of work every single day. When they take a look back, family caregivers notice how helping with a few chores “here and there” quickly became hours of running errands, cleaning the house, doing laundry, cooking, bathing, and helping Mom and Dad with almost all their daily needs. The truth becomes clear only in hindsight: They traded in their role of daughter or son for that of caregiver, and they didn’t even know it was happening.

Let’s start to have conversations about our parents’ and other elderly loved ones’ aging plans earlier and more frequently.

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July 3, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-9 Support The Alzheimer’s Association—Christmas In July Special to Seniors Today t’s time for the 4 annual Christmas in July fundraiser! Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and North Florida Chapter, this fun afterhours event is not to be missed. You can bid on unusual and amazing items while enjoying a lively reception. Former New York Jets Quarterback Matt Robinson will serve champagne and strawberries, accompanied by a special musical performance from local artist Gwen Redman.

Christmas in July was founded four years ago by local volunteers Tammy Horn of Nirvana Home Health, and Damarys Melendez of Halifax Health Hospice.

“I was looking for something different to do in the community that would raise awareness for Alzheimer’s,” said Tammy. “Last year, we raised $1,450. Our goal this year is to double that by raising $3,000.”

The community can support this goal by attending the event or donating wreaths or gift baskets for the auction.

Alzheimer’s disease currently impacts over 5 million Americans. The Alzheimer’s Association provides education and support services nationwide, and is also the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the world. In Volusia County, the Association hosts quarterly presenta-

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tions in partnership with the Volusia County Public Libraries in Daytona Beach and Port Orange, as well as an upcoming presentation at The Cloisters in DeLand, to provide free information to the community.

Locally, funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association are raised through participation in Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Christmas in July event, sponsored by Nirvana Home Health, Bishop’s Glen, American In-Home Care, and VITAS Healthcare, supports Walk to End Alzheimer’s through a live auction and suggested $5 admission. Attendees can bid on fabulous gift baskets and wreaths, payable by cash/check/ credit card, and 100 percent of the winning bids will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

What’s a Christmas-themed event without Santa? That’s right, Santa will make a special appearance for the children, so bring the family and enjoy the festive spirit.

Hosted by Bishop’s Glen in Holly Hill, Christmas in July will be held on Friday, July 17 from 5–7:30 P.M. For more details contact Tammy Horn at 386-624-4374 or tlhorn8@gmail.com To contact the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline, please call 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/cnfl

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Antiques Buddy Lee Doll Q: I have a Buddy Lee doll that I received in the late 1940s. It is still dressed in its original Lee overalls and cap. I rarely played with this doll, so although it is not mint, it is in excellent condition. I have been offered $150 for it, but thought I would check with you first.

—Barbara, Laguna Beach, California A: Buddy Lee dolls have molded hair, painted eyes and are jointed at the shoulder, with stiff hips and legs. They are dressed in Lee clothes. Most of the Buddy Lee dolls I have seen do not have their original clothes, so this makes the one you have especially desirable. Ones with composition heads were made during the 1920-1948 period, and the later ones with heads of hard plastic from 1949-1962. There were other variations, too. For example, Buddy Lee dressed in a Coca-Cola uniform, John Deere clothing, and as a gas-station attendant also were manufactured.

According to Blue Book Dolls & Values

by Jan Foulke and published by Hobby House Press, your doll is valued in the $450 to $550 range, so my advice is explore more options before you accept the offer you have. *** Q: I have about a dozen perfume bottles that originally belong to my grandmother.

Most of the bottles seem to be from the

1930s and ’40s. How can I find out more about them?

—Steve, Rye, New York A: One of the better organizations for collectors is the International Perfume Bottle Association. Contact is www.perfume bottles.org and 732-492-2003. There are several excellent references. One of my favorites is The Wonderful World Of Collecting Perfume Bottles: Identification & Value Guide by Jane Flanagan and published by Collector Books. *** Q: I have a large-size book of Norman Rockwell illustrations, suitable for framing. How much are they worth, and how can I find a buyer?

—Eva, Olney, Illinois A: Your question is impossible for me to answer. You did not provide me with the edition and publisher. Without that information, I cannot establish a value. Most Norman Rockwell collections I've seen have generally sold in the $25 to $75 range, depending on condition, edition, and publisher.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, 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.

Books Underwater Babies Reviewed by Larry Cox hotographer Seth Casteel says his life changed forever when a cute little dog jumped into a swimming pool... the beginning of his career.

Casteel was born in Decatur, Illinois, and eventually developed skills to become a self-taught professional photographer. In 2007—mainly because of his love of animals—he began taking pictures of rescue dogs in shelters to help in the adoptive process.

His business as a photographer was only moderately successful until he made a major investment, spending thousands of dollars for a sophisticated camera that could capture images underwater. After photographing dogs swimming underwater, he posted several of his images on the Internet, and they immediately went viral. When his daily hits surpassed 100,000, he compiled his better pictures in a book, Underwater Dogs. It became a bestseller and triggered a second hit book, Underwater Puppies.

In his third book, Casteel uses his camera to capture Underwater Babies.

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His new book is fascinating and filled with more than 60 images. The connection that dogs have with water and the incredible range of emotions they reveal during their adventures underwater are shared by their human counterparts.

Casteel points out that the main mission of his latest project is to create a joyful, whimsical series of images of babies swimming to generate awareness about water safety for children. Each of his photos was shot during an actual swim lesson, with each baby learning water safety and survival skills.

The resulting book is nothing short of astonishing.

Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of July 6 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A plan you've kept on hold for a long time finally could be greenlighted. In typical Aries form, you'll need to be sure that everything is in place before you hit the start button.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Others might urge you to act more quickly on your ideas. You'd be wise to follow your Bovine instincts and get more facts to bolster your position when you finally present it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be tempted to accept the well-meaning offer of a friend to act as an intermediary in a dispute. You know best what it's about, and you can handle the challenge. Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Entertainment can play an important role this week. Enjoy some well-earned diversion with people you care about. Something especially wonderful might come.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps and playtime are in order for Leos and Leonas who need to take some time off from their hectic schedules to restore their energies and rebuild their mental muscles.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgos will need to keep an open mind this week about choices that seem improbable.

A closer study might well reveal possibilities that might have been overlooked.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A disappointing outcome of a well-intentioned effort should be seen as a lesson in how to do it right the next time. Note all your changes and have your new plan set up.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might need readjusting because of changes in the costs previously agreed to. Deal with the problem as quickly as possible to minimize any delays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your honest approach to an unsettling experience draws admiration from others. Use their positive feedback to build support for your program to introduce needed changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel is strong in your aspect this week, and so is nostalgia! You might want to consider planning a trip to a place that holds some very special meaning for you. Bon voyage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A jobrelated situation could provide an opportunity you hadn't considered before. Look it over carefully and see where and how you can tailor it to fit your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Showing strength as well as sympathy helps you deal with a difficult personal matter. It also helps you set an example for others when it's their turn to get involved in the situation.

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dopting a dog is always an exciting day for the owners. After the initial wave of excitement passes, the realization that the dog needs obedience training is a common one. There are books and videos devoted to the topic. There is also a wide variety of obedience classes available for puppies and adult dogs. If you are looking for help, the answer is right here in your community, as Halifax Humane Society is now offering affordable dog obedience training here at the shelter.

While obedience training often costs well over $100, this entire four-week course is just $25 for dogs adopted from Halifax

Humane Society, and $35 for other dogs.

All dogs must be current on all immunizations, and owners must bring a collar, six-foot leash, and treats for their dog to each session. Taught by Cindi Walsh, ABCDT (Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer), the new HHS dog-training classes will allow you to work alongside your dog to learn obedience and proper behavior. The group setting offers an opportunity to learn what is really going on in your dog’s head. Your dog also has the opportunity to become socialized with other people and dogs.

Obedience training is often a great bonding experience for owners and their dog(s).

The combination of leadership skills learned

by the owner and the training techniques learned by the dogs will lay the foundation for a long, fulfilling relationship. For more details, or to sign up for the next class, contact Halifax Humane Society at 386.274.

4703, and press 1 for our adoption lobby.

Christmas In July On Tuesday, July 14 from 6:30-8:30 P.M., you can slide into a fun-filled evening with your favorite 4-legged friend at Halifax Humane Society’s Dog Park on Ice! This year's event will have a Christmas in July theme, with a costume contest for our bestdressed dogs and humans! There will be two 15-minute sessions on the ice for dogs. Ice booties to protect your dog’s paws will be

available. Enjoy two drink tickets and light snacks will be offered. The Daytona International Skateway is located at 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave. Admission is $10 per adult ($5 for children under 12 or free for children 3 and under). Come enjoy the fun and support the Halifax Humane Society at the same time!

Brownie wants to score some points with you.

Sassy always keeps things interesting.

Maggie Mae loves to play games.

Tux is ready for a night on the town.

Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386.

274.4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhu manesociety.org

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Helping A Grandchild In Need??? on artists know that seniors are trusting, caring, and generous.

In fact, it’s qualities that tend to make seniors more vulnerable to a scam. In one scam in particular making the rounds, con artists are defrauding seniors by posing as grandchildren in a jam and needing financial help. Here’s what you need to know about this scam to avoid becoming its next victim: For starters, it’s initiated with a phone call, perhaps to exploit the fact that some seniors suffer from hearing loss. “Hi, is this grandma?” the caller asks. Momentarily confused, the victim may not exactly recognize the voice, but may assume they’re talking to a grandchild.

Using the name of one of their grandchildren, the victim may even say something to the caller like: “Is that you, Johnny?”

When the caller responds “yes,” the hook has been set and the scam is in full motion.

Next, the caller will say that he is in some unspecified trouble and needs money —not a check, but cash, and they need it right away. The victim will be asked to go to the bank and withdraw the funds and then return home, and a friend will stop by to pick up the money. At this point, several red flags should go up warning that this could be a scam. For instance: It should send up a warning flag when someone, even a family member, won’t accept a check and instead demands cash.

Again, it should send up a warning flag when someone, even a family member,

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Generally, the callers are vague about the details or exact nature of their financial problem, which should serve as a sign that they might have something to hide.

Also, the caller’s instructions include a common element of most scams—secrecy.

The caller asks the victim not to tell anyone about the conversation or the loan.

The criminals working this particular scam are very smooth and convincing. If you receive a call like this, there are a couple of things that you can do. First, tell the person claiming to be your grandchild that you must go and that you’ll call them right back. Then, call your grandchild to find out whether this is a scam. Another suggestion is to ask the person a question that’s unlikely someone who isn’t your grandchild would know, such as: “What’s my dog’s name?” Or: “What’s my maiden name?” Or: “What did I get you for Christmas last year?” Or you can simply hang up the phone. Of course, don’t send money unless you’re sure that it’s the real person you know.

Following these tips will help you avoid becoming a victim.

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Haven Hospice Hosts Veteran’s Coffee Time

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by Patricia Krogh, Haven celebrates and recognizes the Public Relations Manager contributions of veterans in the comaven Hospice recently munities we serve. Haven strives to hosted the inaugural Vet- partner with community organizations eran’s Coffee Time at the to better recognize and serve veterans.

Haven Bunnell Office. It Haven is proud to have more than was facilitated by members of the Com- 700 community members dedicating their bat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association who are heavily involved in various veteran activities in the community. “The Veteran’s Coffee time—which will be held 9 A.M. to 10 A .M. on the fourth Saturday of each month from, is not a lecture or a meeting. It is an opportunity for veterans to sit down with their best friends and Robert Damsma, Cathy Heighter-Moore, talk over coffee,� said Daniel Waldron, Francisco Osuna, Lynda Linke, Flagler Volunteer CoorJohn Huysmanand, and Liberty. dinator Jean MacAllister. Coffee and munchies are provided, time and talents to patients and families and Coffee Time is open to every veter- in 18 counties across North Florida. an and spouse of a veteran. Haven also For information on Veteran Coffee welcomes special guests from time-to- Time or volunteering in Flagler County, time, like Haven Hospice Pet Volun- please contact Volunteer Coordinator teer, Liberty.

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 66-yearold woman who usually is too hot. When I tell my doctors, they just sort of laugh it off. It is making my life miserable because if I keep the heat or air conditioning where it is comfortable for me, it is too cold for others. I hate summer and stay inside in the air conditioning.

I keep the temperature in my house at 64 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and winter. I know other members of my family do not tolerate being out in the sun when it's hot, but they aren't plagued with being too hot otherwise.

The sensation of being too warm comes and goes. I am about 40 pounds overweight, and have been for most of my life. The sensitivity has intensified as I've aged. I had a hysterectomy in my 30s, and I know some of my hormones were off.

—J.R. Answer: Heat intolerance is common and has several possible causes.

The short list includes excess thyroid hormones, loss of estrogen, and being overweight. The long list includes, among many others, some serious conditions, such as polycythemia vera (a blood disorder of having too many red blood cells), inflammation of blood vessels, multiple sclerosis, and tumors that secrete substances that can affect blood vessels, such as carcinoid or pheochromocytoma. These are uncommon to rare diseases and usually have other symptoms, and many would likely have progressed over time.

The part of your story that bothers me is that this has been bothering you for years and your doctors haven't taken it seriously. Even if it isn't a life-threatening condition, it's been bothering you, and they should have at least tried to help.

It's time to have a frank discussion with your current or a new doctor and explain that you are concerned about this, that it's affecting your life and comfort, and that you want to be taken seriously. I'm not saying your doctor needs to evaluate you for everything on the long list, but they do need to listen, think, and explain. *** Dear Dr. Roach: Is it better to take Lipitor at night? Is that true for all statins?

—M.E. Answer: The cholesterol in our blood comes from the food we eat and also

by the cholesterol our body makes. Most cholesterol synthesis happens at night.

So, it's better to take a statin at night, particularly for statins that don't stay in the body a long time (this is referred to as a short half-life). Lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), and simvastatin (Zocor) have short half-lives, and data have shown better results with these taken at night.

On the other hand, atorvastatin (Lipitor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor) have long half-lives, so it isn't so important to take these at night.

Naturally, if you are taking any statin, you should continue a careful diet as well. Taking a medication doesn't take away the harm of a poor diet.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Lulu’s Story

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received a call from Animal Services one day in regards to several Yorkies that had been surrendered by an elderly woman’s family. She had been admitted into the hospital immediately but never recovered. All of her Yorkies were carted off to a shelter. A few of them were young enough to be adopted by the public. Others were not. Lulu was almost 12 years old. She was terribly matted, dirty, and showed signs of neglect. She was also wheezing and was obviously very sick. I drove her straight to the Vet’s Office. I held her close to me in spite of her terrible odor.

The Vet took some chest x-rays. The results showed she had congestive heart failure, a collapsing trachea, luxating patella (bad knees), and bronchial pneumonia.

We did not even know if she would survive. She was admitted and began a regiment of antibiotics, heart meds, and nebulizer treatments.

I visited her every single day, stroking her, rocking her, and talking all the while.

I wanted her to know someone was there for her. I prayed for her to hang on. Weeks later, she recovered and we discovered that little Lulu was entirely deaf. With all of her challenges it would not be easy to find her a new adoptive family. Then one of our Board Members; Linda Worsham, met her one day and it was love at first sight. She welcomed Lulu into her family with open arms. As you can see from

Yorkie House Of Hearts … by Kit DeRoche

her before (L) and after pictures (R) she has become a beauty queen! She is being monitored closely and requires daily medication but all in all she is enjoying a good quality of life.

Yorkie House of Hearts hopes to develop a program that works with Senior Citizens who may be in failing health and who own yorkies, making sure the needs of their yorkies are met.

The campaign for Yorkie House Of Hearts is officially underway! There are three ways you can make a donation towards the Building Fund: Log onto our GoFundMe fund at http://www.gofundme.com/yorkie house or our website at www.yorkiehouse ofhearts.org and donate with Paypal, or send a check made payable to Yorkie House, Inc. and mail it to 2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Suite #205, Palm City, Florida 34990. Yorkie House is a designated 501 (c)3 non- profit Rescue organization.

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by Mitch Booth

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WHOLE FOODS

WHOLE FOOD HEALTH

20% Off Whole Earth & Sea Products Some Restrictions Apply. Good to July 31, 2015

Get a FREE

E & S Protein Bar —A $2.69 Value— And An Additional $5 Off At Point Of Purchase With This Coupon.

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y last article was entitled: HA Disease— calling Dr. Oz. In it, I discussed the agenda which corporate America promulgates.

I used Bill Gates as an example. He espouses that there is a critical need for increasing the world’s food supply through genetic engineering (GM foods) yet dodges questions concerning his 500,000 shares in the GMF leader Monsanto. This investment is valued at 23 million dollars. You could make a strong case that money is the cause of most hidden agenda diseases.

Now let’s talk about Love Whole Foods. The business section of the News Journal (Sunday, June 15, 2015) did a cover article comparing our family run local corporation to a German owned corporation, Trader Joes, which grossed over 12 billion dollars in 2014. The major difference: This family’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the community that has supported us for nearly twenty-five years versus a foreign owned corporation. We have done that commitment with standards that we established from day one: An investment made to quality and integrity, not just rock bottom prices and marketing gimmicks.

In that last article, I described a new product line formulated by a supplement company, Natural Factors, which shares our commitment to WholeFoods with their new line: Whole Earth & Sea. Right after the article ran, my wife and I had the privilege of being invited to tour the manufacturing/processing facilities of Natural Factors in Canada, as well as their new U.S. Facility.

CEO Roland Gahler’s family run company, has set a new standard of excellence for supplement companies, was founded in 1965. Big isn’t better unless it improves the quality and effectiveness of the final product. This was clearly exemplified by the new stateof-the-art processing facility based in Monroe, Washington. The tour was like walking through a hospital. Caps, gowns, and booties were required everywhere in the plant. All quality control testing was done on the premises.

Next on the tour was a visit to their Vancouver headquarters. The same standards of cleanliness was observed. Highlighted was a one-of-a-kind wellness center where employees and the surrounding community can come to study and adopt healthy lifestyle choices through proper exercise, diet, and nutritional sup-

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plement choices. The center was run by a professional staff and the services are free. The goal is to encourage other companies to adopt this concept to help improve the quality of workers health as well as to help control employee health costs. What is good for the community is good for business!

Flying from Vancouver to the Okanagan region of British Colombia, we visited their newest facility designed to handle all aspects of production. Both liquid and dry encapsulation is done as well as processing “just picked” plant material. This led us to the best experience of the tour. We visited Natural Factors farms located just a few miles away. I already knew about their world famous Echinacea plants. Now we were able to actually see the vegetables and herbs that would be harvested (utilizing the latest bio-tech method) and used in their new Whole Earth & Sea supplement line. They have set a new industry standard: from organic farmland to final formulation—in the shortest period of time. Each step is checked for contamination, ingredient veracity, heavy metals, and even biological (mold/bacteria) exposure. They actually created a testing lab specifically to check for GMO contamination. This lab has since been sold so that there could be no question of interference in the test results.

This obsession with the purity and integrity of the final product is why we are proud to have partnered with the Gahler family and Natural Factors for over fifteen years. To celebrate, Love Whole Foods, will be featuring the entire Whole Earth & Sea line at 20 percent off. In each box is included Roland’s latest creation: a “WE&S” protein bar worth $2.69. If that is not good enough, we are giving you a little more Canadian LOVE in the form of a $5 coupon redeemable with our ad at the time of purchase. Feel the LOVE at either store until the end of the month!

Mitch Booth is the owner of Loves Whole Foods, 275 Williamson Blvd. in Ormond Beach (386.677.5236) and 1633 Taylor Road, Port Orange (386.767. 6543 —the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores. Join Loves Whole Food stores for their Walk. Talk. Taste. tours in Ormond Beach on Tues., July 14 or in Port Orange on Sat., July 11. Tours are from 11 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Loves Whole Foods is your one-stop-shop! Space is limited. Register in store or call the store to reserve your space.