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June 5, 2015

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Who’s Left? t isn’t inherited… it isn’t passed on and it seems to happen more often now than in the past. However, fiddler crabs, honeysuckle vines, and famous men from way-backwhen were ever and always left-handed.

No one changed the ruling monarchs, Charlemagne and King George VI from audacious left-handedness. Neither were some of our presidents… James Garfield, Gerald Ford, Harry Truman, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama made to change. In the 90s, we even had three left-handed candidates running for president of the United States, George Bush, Ross Perot, and Bill Clinton.

What about the word southpaw? It began on a baseball diamond just as you suspected. In 1891, Chicago’s West Side Park was laid out facing west. If the pitcher happened to be left-handed, he would be using the hand to the south.

Because of that, the term “southpaw” began there and has been used more than 100 years to describe such players as Ty Cobb, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Warren Spahn, Carl Hubbell, Casey Stengal, and Mark (Bird) Fidrych.

It carried over to famous tennis players and swimming champs as well.

There was no mistaking which hand the beloved Inca chief, Linque Yupanqui, used… his name meant left-handed.

Though the clues were there, it took a while for the authorities to discover the identity of Jack the Ripper—until they realized the crimes could only have been committed by someone left-handed.

Left handedness has always seemed a bit of a curiosity to people who represent the majority. To the observer, the left-handed writer seems to be hiding something. No way can the message be seen as it is being written.

Everyone now knows the intricate and peculiar system of the brain—how

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the right side controls the left side of the body and the left controls the right … and they say all the good stuff is on the right. Research showed there were more left-handed people with IQs over 140 than individuals with dominant right hands.

To prove it, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, and Isaac Newton were lefties! Name dropping could include many, more current, wellknown celebrities. The best known is millionaire Bill Gates. Come to think of it, we even put a left-handed astronaut (Walter Shirra) on the moon.

A survey of over 2,000 left handers showed that the majority of lefties were drawn to careers in art and music. Two of the Beatles were lefties… both Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

Lewis Carroll wrote, Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass while experimenting with writing backward and reading it in the mirror (the same way de Vinci kept notes for his inventions).

While the morning glory will always twine from a right-handed helix, the honeysuckle vine will always twine from the left.

I’m left wondering why the Phoenicians alphabet went from right to left.

Could it be that left-handedness used to be prevalent and stylish?

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Non-Attorney Medicaid Planning he Florida Bar published an article, “Unregulated Medicaid advisers giving bad advice, Florida Bar told,” describing the ways in which individuals engaging in the unauthorized practice of law take advantage of people seeking Medicaid planning. As a result, elder law attorneys have urged the Florida Bar to create clear regulations to describe when non-attorney Medicaid planners are crossing over into the practice of law.

An 84-year-old woman, worried about how to provide for her husband's nursing care, visited a financial advisor for help in qualifying for Medicaid. As a result of this meeting, the woman spent $25,000 on a life insurance policy as the financial advisor told her it would aid her in meeting Medicaid qualification. The woman stated, “I have legal documents that were not explained to me and now do not help me in my present situation.”

We see numerous problems created by non-lawyers, including hospitals, nursing homes, financial planners, and insurance sales people who complete Medicaid applications. Filing a false or incomplete Medicaid application is a crime, and should always be avoided.

We also are seeing more and more nonlawyer salespeople pushing “Medicaid Annuities,” which are misused and often

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unhelpful. A so-called Medicaid Annuity pays out in regular monthly payments and is designed to pay out completely before the end of the person’s life expectancy according to the Medicaid life-expectancy tables. But blindly purchasing a so-called “Medicaid Annuity” in advance, when Medicaid is simply a possibility in the future, is generally a mistake.

Eventually, the person who purchases such an annuity may have excess assets because of the payments received. As a result, they may still need Medicaid planning. A “Medicaid Annuity” does not guarantee qualification for Medicaid and is simply one of many legal techniques.

Medicaid planning is the practice of law. Avoid accepting legal assistance from anybody other than an attorney who is wellversed in this unique area of law.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or illfitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminars are scheduled for 4 P.M on Tuesday, June 25 in New Smyrna Beach and 2:30 P.M. on Monday, June 29 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation to 386.868.0741.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions with new evening seminars on July 7 at 6 P.M.; or day seminars on July 9 at 10 A . M . at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast!

RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatameric anpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Free Concer ts The City of Daytona Beach Cultural Services Division Proudly Presents the 7th Annual Bandshell Live! Concerts at the Oceanfront Bandshell. It hosts regular FREE concerts for the residents of Daytona Beach and its visitors. This scenic amphitheater is located in Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement. Food, beer, and beverages will be available for purchase at the Bandshell. Chairs will be available to rent, and no coolers allowed.

Parking is available at the Ocean Center garage and surface lots. You can enter the Bandshell through the Ocean Walk Village on AIA or the overpass from the parking garage. For further information, please contact Helen Riger at 386.671.8252 or rigerh@codb.us You may also contact Wyatt Davis, Producer, at 386.307.0922, or e-mail at bandshelllive@gmail.com For a listing of dates, times, and performers for the summer concerts go to www.

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Donate Blood You can help save a life at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway when they host a blood drive June 12. One Blood’s Big Red Bus will be available for blood donations from 11A.M. to 4 P.M. Friday, June 12, in the parking lot. Walk-ins are welcome, but making appointments is strongly encouraged. Appointments can be made by visiting the website www.one blood.org and clicking on “where to donate.”

Free Lunch!

Lunch & Learn

RSVP now to attend the all new PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) FREE informational luncheon on Thurs., June 18 from 10–11:30 A.M. at Orange City Nursing & Rehab Center, 2810 Enterprise Rd., DeBary. A panel of professionals will be available to answer all your questions on topics such as: Assisted Livings, Nursing Homes, Hospice, Home Health, Senior Services, Legal Issues, Community Resources, and more. See page A-5 for more information. The event is totally free and open to everyone in the community. Please RSVP to 386.775.3561 so they can get a count for lunch.

A1 Affordable Cremation and Newport Senior Link invites you to an informational seminar to give yourself and your family a lasting gift... peace of mind. Enjoy a complimentary lunch too!

Choose from seminars at the Golden Corral, 225 Cypress Edge Dr., Palm Coast on June 9 at 1:30 P.M., and June 18 at 11 A.M. Or attend at A1 Affordable Cremation, 1672 Ridgewood Ave., Holy Hill on June 10, June 16, or June 23 at 11 A.M. Seating is limited so RSVP today to 386.405.3128.

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 Thurs., June 11; Sat., July 11; and Thursday, Aug. 6 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386. 677.3581, ext. 311.

Identity Theft Con artists can steal your identity by setting online traps, peeking over your shoulder, grabbing your mail, and even by rooting through your garbage.

Learn how to stop identity thieves in their tracks during a free program at 11 A.M., Monday, June 15 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. A representative of the Florida Attorney General’s Office will offer tips on protecting personally identifiable information. Reservations are not required for this free presentation.

For details, call the library at 386.322.

5152, option 4.

Lunch Bunch Break Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona will be taking a summer break with lunch bunch now through September. Watch for it’s return in October.

Moose Family Center There are plenty of activities to enjoy at the Moose Family Center, 601 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach during the month of June. Enjoy prime rib night, Karaoke, singles dances, Friday fish fry, line dancing, Tuesday steak night, and much more. Come experience the most affordable food, drinks, and entertainment in the area. Open to all members and their guest. Call 386. 673.8722.

Free Friday Flicks Catch free Friday flicks at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, every Friday in June.

The lineup includes: • Dumb And Dumber To: 2 P. M ., June 5: Rated PG-13, 110 minutes. ● A Walk Among The Tombstones: 2 P.M., June 12: Rated R, 114 minutes. ● Horrible Bosses II: 2 P.M., June 19: Rated R, 108 minutes. ● Unbroken: 2 P.M.: June 26: Rated PG-13, 137 minutes.

For details, call the library at 386.

424.2910, option 4.

Support Group Parkinson’s Support Come share ideas, experiences, and information at this Parkinson’s support group presented by Home Instead Senior Care on June 11 and June 25 (always the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month) at 2:30 P.M. at the Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group called 1, 2, 3, Miracle will meet at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Port Orange. The group meets every Thurs at 8 P.M. at the church. For details, call Bill at 386.383.9470.

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? 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.

June 5, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-5 All New—Lunch & Learn With PACE Panel In June Special to Seniors Today on’t miss the FREE and all new PACE Lunch & Learn coming up on June 18! PACE–Professionals Advocating for Community Education is a fun, informal way to have all your questions answered and enjoy a free lunch! PACE is a panel consisting of a group of senior healthcare professionals who want to inform the community on everything there is to know about the healthcare process and all types of senior issues.

Since all members of the panel are actively involved in senior services they realized what a great need there was in our community. The panel consists of these professionals and their area of expertise in the senior field: • Mary Sanguedolce, Executive Director, Horizon Bay–Assisted Living • Nicolle Cella, Customer Service Representative, Client Care Coordinator, Home Instead Senior Care–Home Health • Rob Beckman, Administrator, Orange City Nursing & Rehab Center–Nursing Homes • Marge Miller, Miller Senior Services–Senior Services • Coren Meeks, Attorney, Meeks and Ceely–Elder Law • Melissa Cole, Gentiva Healthcare–Hospice • Bonnie Schillinger, President, Seniors Today–Community Resources

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Each member of the panel has a special interest in seniors and their needs. The first meeting was held in April and many different topics were discussed. One guest commented after the meeting what a great resource this is and how nice not to have to make phone call after phone call to get answers to your questions!

There is nothing offered for sale at our meetings and no one will call you after the meeting to try to sell you anything! The meetings are strictly to benefit our seniors in the community.

We also offer a FREE lunch to everyone after our meeting. So bring all your friends and questions and join us at our next meeting! Please be sure to RSVP today for our meeting June 18!

The PACE panel meets on the 3rd Thursday every other month. Our next meeting is Thursday, June 18 at Orange City Nursing & Rehab, 2810 Enterprise Rd., DeBary, 32713. Please RSVP to 386.775.3561.

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f you are lucky you are going to get old. When you consider the alternative, it’s not a bad deal.

With the right attitude, old age can be fun. My friend Art Linkletter says ‘Old age is not for sissies’ and he is 100 percent correct. Old age can be rough for some folks, and I’m sympathetic with that, but… others bring their troubles on themselves and I have little time for that. So you’re old! Get over it! No wait… I don’t mean that… just adapt, make the necessary changes, accept the things you can’t change, and enjoy the rest of your life. That will be better for you and for the folks around you.

How to avoid pitfalls: Be positive and happy. Nobody likes a grouch. Grouches are no fun.

Old grouches make everybody around miserable. What is a grouch? That’s easy. Grouches don’t like anything or anybody. They seldom smile. They are quick to tell you their problems and they certainly have no interest in yours. A grouch’s bed only has one side… the wrong side. Don’t be a grouch.

Appreciate children and youth.

Babies are beautiful… I know. I started out as a child and I enjoyed every day of it. Their cry of discomfort or fear is far out-weighed by their smile of joy, surprise, or love. When you see an unhappy baby, smile at him or her.

Wink… blow’em a kiss… offer a toy or a moment of attention.

Today’s young people, (teens), are no different from yesterday’s. A few are lazy, sassy, and disrespectful. Most are not. Most are ambitious, courteous, and respectful. Yes, they are still youthful… and we all know that ‘brains do not come with the set’… but that’s where you come in. Most young people will react to the environment you establish.

Appreciate America. Things do change. Government changes. The pendulum still swings both directions. If you don’t like what you see or experience, get involved. Work for change.

Align yourself with an activist group.

Write and submit editorials. Speak out.

Don’t just gripe, gripe, gripe. Anyone can tell you it gets old… fast. It is boring and ineffective. Everyday my e-mail box is packed with g-mail, or gripemail.

Some of it is just plain slanderous. So much of it is wrong. Sending out that kind of junk is inexcusable… no different from gossiping, or belittling others. It is wearing out my delete button.

I have little time or patience for it. If you can point out something that needs

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changing, and can document it… fine… but don’t send just plain mean, hateful, biased, junk. Grow up. Vote. America, love it or leave it… but don’t belittle it.

Stay positive and avoid complaining about aches and pains. It’s not that I don’t care… but yours are not unique. The aches and pains of age are universal. You are not special. If I listen to your ailments, you must listen to mine, and being a wordsmith, I can go on for hours. You don’t want that.

Rewards and cost are relative. Yes things used to be much cheaper, I know that. I also know that wages were $60 a week and that gas was 15.9 and that mortgages were 3 percent. The value of money is relative. You earn more, cost goes up. Free enterprise is not perfect but it is way ahead of whatever is in second place.

Appreciate progress. ‘They don’t mak’em like they used to’ some will say. Right! Thank goodness. Most items are far superior. Not everything… but check out the average person’s standard of living and the USA is by far an improvement over yesterday.

Associate with positive and happy people. The people that are attracted to you will most likely be like you. You can’t reconcile a Fuss Budget. Stay away from complainers.

Smile. That sounds so simplistic but it is so powerful. I know an individual that complains constantly. This individual looks at me with a frowning mouth. I avoid this person and looks for smiling faces.

Oh I know the pitfalls of promoting a positive mental attitude. You’ll be accused of fairytale thinking, being unrealistic, and of having your head in the sand. Pay that no mind. Happy people live longer, are healthier, and more productive.

No… old age is not for sissies… and you won’t survive it forever. One out of one, dies. Wouldn’t it be better to enjoy life while you are here and wouldn’t it be better to leave a group of happy ‘mourners’ when you go?

Some bring joy into a room when they enter. Some when they leave.

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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Water Safety id you know that drowning is the No. 1 cause of accidental death of young children? The tragedy behind these grim statistics is that nearly all drownings can be prevented.

With school out and the summer swimming season upon us, now is the perfect time for a refresher on pool safety. Whether a parent, grandparent, or a child’s caregiver, following these tips will help protect children from drowning: • Learn CPR. • Make sure that all children attend a certified swimming class.

• Install safety equipment, such as a fence or gate and a pool alarm.

• Keep rescue equipment near the pool and easily accessible.

• Completely remove the cover before using the pool.

• Never leave children unsupervised near a pool or other water body. Constantly watch them and keep them within reach.

• Don’t allow children in or around the water if they don’t have any knowledge of swimming.

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• Remove steps and ladders to aboveground pools when not in use.

• Keep toys away from the pool area which can attract young children to the pool, and a child playing with toys could fall in the water.

• Remove all tripping hazards from the pool area.

• Keep a telephone by the pool, with emergency numbers posted nearby.

• If a child is missing, check the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.

Remember—it only takes a minute for an accident to occur. Please be sure to observe these safety measures to prevent a water tragedy and someone you love.

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Brain Health: How You Can Make A Difference NAPSA f you’re like most people, you’ve noticed differences in the way your mind works over time. The good news is that understanding the potential threats to brain health can help you make smart choices to strengthen mental alertness.

Threats To Brain Health Some health conditions can negatively affect your brain. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes can alter or damage blood vessels throughout your body, including the brain.

Some medications and combinations of drugs, as well as alcohol use, may affect thinking.

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia harm the brain, too.

While no one knows how to prevent dementia, many approaches that are good for your health in other ways, like exercise and a eating a healthy diet, are being tested.

Actions That Help Your Brain • Get regular health screenings.

• Manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

• Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the medications you take and any possible side effects.

• Try to maintain a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats (including fish and poultry), and low-fat or nonfat dairy products. Monitor your intake of solid fat, sugar, and salt and eat proper portion sizes.

• Drink moderately—if at all—because avoiding alcohol can reverse some negative changes related to brain health.

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your brain cells. Older adults should get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week.

• Don’t smoke. Quitting at any age will be beneficial to your mind and body. Nonsmokers have a lower risk of heart attacks, stroke, and lung diseases, as well as increased blood circulation.

• Be safe. Older adults are at higher risk of falling and other accidents that can cause brain injury. To reduce your risk, exercise to improve balance

and coordination, take a falls prevention class and make your home safer.

• Keep your mind active by doing mentally stimulating activities including reading, playing games, teaching or taking a class, and being social. Volunteer.

• Visit an Area Agency on Aging (AAA). These community-based agencies provide a welcoming environment for older adults and caregivers interested in learning about services from meals, transportation, and in-home care to volunteer opportunities and classes to keep them healthy and engaged.

For more information and a free brochure containing strategies to promote brain health, call the Eldercare Locator at 800.677.1116 or visit www. eldercare.gov

June 5, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-9 Haven Hospice Names Volunteer Of The Year Winners Special to Seniors Today eet volunteer Terry Hein who was named Flagler County Volunteer of the year with Haven Hospice! She has been a volunteer for three years.

She worked as a pediatric and OB/ GYN nurse and finished up her nursing career in long-term care with a company that contracted with the state.

Why did you choose to volunteer to do hospice work?

I met an employee Laura Zublionis and decided to talk to her. I had it in my mind that I wanted to volunteer since my mother and sister were on hospice at same time in 2009. When I met Laura she was so exuberant and so I made it my mission to get to know Haven Hospice. They had just opened the Bunnell office, and there was a need for help just six months after they opened.

What type of volunteer work do you do for Haven?

I work in the office but have done outreach as week, I go to facilities with Laura or Jean and set up ice cream socials, meet family and residents, or arrange for different func-

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tions at other facilities. I enjoy talking to people especially those that have experienced the help Haven Hospice has given their families. I also help with vendor shows and man the table for Haven. We try to give them insight about what Haven can do, and that it’s more about living than dying.

What do you most enjoy about volunteering at Haven Hospice?

Volunteers act as Ambassadors for Haven. We can go out and tell people about our experiences. I am very detail orientated and enjoy data entry organizing thing, sending birthday cards for Flagler and Volusia, and help to keep track of all of our transition patients that we have.

I hope to get even more involved in other things as time goes on. I want to work with patients since I lost mom and sister. My goal is to spend time with them and offer spiritual care.

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he Abigail Bartholomew Chapter of NSDAR Daytona presented the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home with a donation of $150.

Administrator Gray Kilpatrick said the donation will be used to purchase a Whirlpool Tub, used for patient rehabilitation. Presenting the donation to Mr. Kilpatrick is Edythe deLaehne and Christine Powell, members of the Daytona DAR Chapter.

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The Council On Aging’s Living Gifts Foundation Special to Seniors Today he Ritchey Award is given to a couple or a family that has demonstrated a legacy of dedication and service to our community.

The event was held at the Daytona 500 Club and over four-hundred attendees raised funds to benefit needy senior citizens.

Michelle Carter-Scott graciously accepted the honor as Vince Carter was playing in the NBA playoffs. He spoke to the crowd via a pre-recorded video message, and the crowd sent him a good luck video via text.

His responded back during the event and his message was read out loud.

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Replacement Cards Online!

Special to Seniors Today he Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services available through its my Social Security portal available at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that Medicare beneficiaries can now obtain a replacement card if they have lost, damaged, or simply need to replace it online using a my Social Security account.

“I’m excited about this newest online feature to the agency’s my Social Security portal and the added convenience we’re providing Medicare beneficiaries,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said.

“Any my Social Security account holder who misplaces their Medicare card will be able to request a replacement card using their online my Social Security account.”

Requesting a replacement card through my Social Security account is a convenient, cost-effective, and secure way to ensure Medicare beneficiaries have a critical piece of identification available when required by medical providers as proof of Medicare cover-

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of June 8 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A seemingly stalled romantic situation could benefit from your reassurance that you want this relationship to work.

Use a tad more of that charm.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Going to new places and meeting new people appeals to both your romantic and practical sides. You never can tell where those new contacts can take you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That career-change opportunity that didn't work out when you first considered it could come up again. Remember that you have more to offer; act accordingly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There could be some tensions in relationships —domestic or work. A calm approach that doesn't raise the anger levels and a discussion will resolve the problem.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good idea to begin preparing for that career change you've been thinking about for a while. Start to sharpen your skills and expand your background.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Bless your skepticism that has kept you from falling into traps others seem to rush into. Give a new possibility the benefit of the doubt, at least on a trial basis.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel and career are strong in your aspect.

Perhaps your job will take you to someplace exotic or you will gain new business. Whatever it is, good luck.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Someone might use deception to try to push you into making a decision you're not fully comfortable with. Your senses should keep you alert to such an attempt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Romance dominates this week when.

Positive things also are happening in the workplace. Expect important news to arrive by the week's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Anyone trying to bully the Sea Goat —whether personal or a professional —will learn a painful lesson. Others also will benefit your example.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) With things going the way they are, you should be able to spare some time and take a break from your hectic schedule for some well-earned fun and games PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your sharp Piscean intuition should be able to uncover the true agendas of those who might be trying to catch the Fish in one of their schemes.

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Helping Senior Dogs here are estimated to be over 500,000 pets annually that are euthanized because their owners pass away or become incapacitated. More often than not, the surviving family members will take the dog to a shelter and many of them are seniors. Other times, owners can no longer afford to care for their aging pets as their medical care can become expensive so they too leave their dogs at a shelter thinking they will be adopted. Worst yet, are the cases where these precious little dogs are simply dumped in the street to fend for themselves because they are old and have served their purpose. Now when they need their owners the most they are tossed out like trash.

When you have a dog that has been sitting on someone’s lap or sleeping in someone’s bed... the experience at a shelter can be incredibly overwhelming for them, and many dogs become despondent and emotionally broken. After years of loyal service, we feel they simply deserve much better than this.

The senior dogs that find their way to a shelter most often do not make it out of these facilities alive. A lucky few may find themselves rescued by a Rescue Group but finding people to adopt the seniors can be very difficult.

Florida Yorkie Rescue has taken in our share of senior yorkies over the years but when they cannot find new homes for them

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That is when the idea of “Yorkie House of Hearts” was planted... a small seed that grew firm in its foundation, originally only a dream, then a possibility and now a reality. Please help us create this desperately needed facility. Every penny donated counts toward saving our fur babies!

The campaign for Yorkie House Of Hearts is officially underway! There are three ways you can make a donation towards the Building Fund for Yorkie House of Hearts. You can log onto our GoFundMe fund at http://www.gofundme.com/yorkie house or our website at www.yorkiehouse ofhearts.org and make a donation through Paypal. You can also 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.

Cast-Iron Cookward Q: I have a Wagner 1891 6-inch iron skillet and a 10-inch Wagner griddle.

I would like to know how much they are worth and where I can sell them.

—Brenda, Daytona Beach, Florida A: The Wagner Manufacturing Company was founded in Sydney, Ohio, in 1891. It was family owned until the mid1950s. The company was acquired by Griswold and eventually liquidated in 2000. The skillets, cooking pots, and griddles mare popular with collectors, but aren't all that valuable.

I found a set of three Wagner skillets— a 10 inch, 8 inch, and 6 inch— on eBay for $35. Most of the ones I have seen in shops and at antiques malls sell in the $25 to $50 range, depending on size and condition. As to the ones you have, you might begin with shops and dealers in your area. *** Q: I purchased a figurine called Bath Time made by Lladro. I paid $300 for it and was told that Lladro pieces have become quite collectible.

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—Ethel, Memphis, Tennessee A: The Reader's Digest books were abridged and are not of interest to book collectors. My suggestion is to donate them to a charity.

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Tails From The Front

by Tyler Stover ach year, hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. A hurricane preparedness plan is important for residents of any coastal region. However, humans are not the only ones that need to be prepared during inclement weather. Pet owners should have an emergency plan that accounts for their animals as well, and should always be aware of the potential for evacuation in their area.

A well-organized plan should help you and your pet make it safely through another hurricane season.

Pre-storm preparation is critical for you and your pet(s). If you wait until a storm is bearing down on your home, it may be too late. Create a checklist of pet supplies you will need. This should include leashes/ collars, current ID tags, and/or registered

microchips, a three-day supply of food and water, medical records, ownership papers, a current photo, a crate, towels/blankets, and toys. Make sure to have these items on hand now, instead of waiting until a storm approaches. Remember that tens of thousands of people could be in the same situation, and stores often run out of items during emergencies.

If you are ordered to evacuate as a storm draws near, never leave your pets behind or turn them loose. Pets are domesticated animals that cannot survive on their own.

Look for a friend or relative that will take you and your pet into their home, or check online for pet friendly motels. Again, planning early will benefit you, since many other people will also be looking for places to stay.

Most animal shelters, including Halifax Humane Society, do not board pets. In Volu-

sia County, if you have no other place to go, you and your pets can go to the Deland Fairground People and Pets Shelter. Space is limited, so please make that your last resort.

When returning after a storm, keep pets on a leash until they readjust to their surroundings. Watch for downed power lines and other debris that pose dangers to you and your animals, and beware of standing water and other animals. Do not allow animals to consume food or water that may have become contaminated.

For more help with your emergency plan, visit the HHS Hurricane Preparedness page at halifaxhumanesociety.org/hurricane.html HHS Paws Summer Camp Coming Soon There are still a few spots remaining for HHS PAWS (Pals of Animal Welfare and Sheltering) Summer Camp. The camp

is open to children ages 811, and offers the perfect experience for young animal lovers. This year, camps will be held the weeks beginning June 8 & 15, July 6, 13, & 27, and August 3. Camp runs from 9 A.M.-3 P.M. daily at the HHS shelter at 2364 LPGA Boulevard.

Children at the camp will gain firsthand experience learning about dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, marine life, and more. They will tour various areas of the HHS shelter, work with HHS staff, hear from the HHS veterinarian, and learn from wildlife experts that visit the camp. A field trip to the Marine Science Center is also included in the camp.

To learn more or to enroll your child in the camp, visit HHSPawsCamp.org or contact HHS at 386.274.4703, ext. 326.

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1. How did Bread come up with the band's name?

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2. Ride Captain Ride, in 1970. Then Blood, Sweat & Tears covered it five years later.

3. The Standells' Dirty Water was about what city?

3. Boston was the city. The song also references lovers, thieves, locked doors, and The Strangler.

4. Which singer netted a Grammy for Funny Way of Laughin'?

4. Burl Ives, in 1962. The song climbed all the charts: singles, country, pop, and contemporary adult.

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “What's your name? Who's your daddy? (He rich) Is he rich like me.

Has he taken, any time. (To show) To show you what you need to live.”

5. Time Of The Season, by The Zombies in 1968. The song is often used as being representative of the late '60s.

Toyota used it in advertising campaigns for the Tilda in Japan, Greece and Russia, and more recently for the RAV4 in Russia. It also saw use in television shows South Park, NCIS, and Will And Grace.

This Is A Hammer Lawnmower Zen

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Q: My lawnmower didn't seem to cut the grass as well last year as it did two years ago when it was new. Is there anything I can do to bring up its performance?

—Greg in Boise, Idaho

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A: A pre-season check and tune-up can really help your lawnmower's performance. While the main issue here may be that the blades need sharpening, it's a good idea to check other components to make sure they're all okay.

You might even want to schedule a midseason check up, particularly if you're having to mow every week or have a lot of yard to cut.

You can sharpen the mower blades with a metal file, or a grinder, if you or a friend have one. Some hardware and home-improvement stores also offer this service.

Gasoline can degrade over time, so empty the mower's tank and fill it with fresh gas (some older mowers use a gas/oil mix). Check the oil. If it's old or contaminated with grass particles, change it. Replace the mower's

air filter. Change the spark plug. Clean the undercarriage thoroughly, removing clumps of grass and debris.

How you mow could be a factor, too.

Are you mowing first thing in the morning to beat the heat? Wet grass forms clumps that can clog the mower, and mowing while it's still damp with dew can damage the grass, too. Wait a few hours past sunup so the lawn dries out a bit. Don't mow the grass right after it rains or has been watered.

Letting your lawn grow too high between mowings also can cause grass to clump, slowing or even stalling the engine. Learn the recommended mowing height for your type of grass, and set your blade height accordingly. Mow often enough so that only the top third of the grass is trimmed away.

Tip: After each mowing session, disconnect the spark plug wire (to prevent the mower from accidentally starting), tip it and remove any clumps of grass from the undercarriage using a hose or a sturdy brush—never your hand.

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Pet Care Here, Kitty Kitty

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: How did cats get the nickname Kitty?

—Evelyn in Orlando Dear Evelyn: Good question! It seems like everyone summons their cat using “Here, kitty kitty,” or calls their cat Kitty when they're not addressing it by name.

So where did this common name come from?

It likely stems from kitten, the name for a young cat. This English word dates back to the Middle Ages and describes the offspring of domesticated cats and some smaller wildcats.

(Offspring of lions, for example, are called cubs.)

There are other names for cats, of course. There's the scientific term for housecats, felis catus (which sounds a lot like a Harry Potter incantation).

There's the general term for all cats, felines, which includes big cats like

tigers and lions, as well as wildcats and lynx and so on. Then there's the other common name for housecats, which is pussycats. Fully grown male cats that haven't been neutered are called toms, and fully grown female cats who haven't been spayed are known as queens.

(And they know it, too!)

So, why do we often call fullgrown cats kitty? I think it's because we humans tend to see even grown domestic housecats as cute, small animals— even though adult cats can be stone-cold killers of small birds, lizards, and other creatures outdoors (another good reason to keep your cat indoors).

What's interesting is how most domesticated cats will respond to a call of “Here, kitty kitty.” That's likely because the phrase is so frequently used in Western countries, that most cats have heard it many times throughout their lives.

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by Samantha Weaver

It was noted 20 -century British playwright Tom Stoppard who made the following sage observation: “It is better to be quotable than to be honest.” th

You've probably seen ventriloquists perform, but you may not realize that it's a skill not limited to humans. The crested bellbird, which can be found in the wetlands of Australia and Venezuela, throws its voice in order to misdirect it’s predators.

Bibliophiles beware: Using a public library can carry hidden risks, as a 20year-old woman in Wisconsin discovered when she checked out two books; White Oleander and Angels And Demons. Heidi Dalibor never returned the books, and she didn't respond to letters or phone calls requesting that she return the books and pay the overdue fine.

Eventually, Dalibor was arrested by local police, who handcuffed and fingerprinted her, and she wasn't released until her bail was paid.

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We've all heard the childhood tale of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, then 'fessing up because he could not tell a lie. Most history books don't mention other aspects of his childhood, though; for instance, did you know that our first president, when he was 10 years old, was a champion wrestler and long jumper?

If you were a member of the middle class in Victorian England, you might have spent an enjoyable afternoon with friends on a boat, searching for bizarre sea creatures. This popular pastime was known as monster spotting.

Those who study such things say that the smallest vertebrate in the world is a type of carp: The Paedocypris progenetica grows to be less than half an inch long. *** Thought For The Day: “A husband is what is left of the lover after the nerve has been extracted.”

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eniors feel better after cleaning the house, according to a study done by the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Who knew?

Researchers looked at various influences on a senior’s health and emotional well-being, such as environment, smoking, income, education, health, socioeconomics, and exercise. The participants (ages 65 to 94) had one serious illness, were enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, and had physical limitations that kept them from at least one daily task, such as bathing, handling medications, or dressing.

What the researchers didn’t expect was that doing housework and maintaining their own property had more of an impact on seniors than, for example, neighborhood poverty. They were able to prove what they’d seen: Seniors who lived in a neat and tidy environment were more satisfied than those whose environment was chaotic.

I saw something similar once when I helped a frail neighbor clean out her pantry. While roomy, the pantry was a

jumble of items stacked on top of one another amid outdated, expired food.

It was difficult to even write a grocery list because it was impossible to tell at a glance what she had.

Once the pantry was neat and organized, she was delighted, and when I saw her again, she had started on the magazines and newspapers that were piled high on every flat surface, managing to take small armloads to the recycling bin outside her back door. She was quite proud of her accomplishment.

The lesson here: With a small amount of effort, we can keep our environment neat (and safer)... and the exercise is good for us.

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—S.G. Answer: There is no doubt that tobacco has caused vast amounts of suffering and death. The jury is out on the net effect of e-cigarettes, but here are my thoughts.

Although e-cigarettes are likely to be much less dangerous than regular cigarettes, there is no doubt in my mind that they are at least potentially harmful to health. On the good side, if they help you quit your smoking habit, they may have a benefit to you. You should use them to help you quit smoking, then ideally quit using them as well.

Some users don't think of them as cigarettes at all, calling them hookah pens, vape pens, or other euphemisms.

They are simply devices to provide nicotine and flavorings. You used the

term hooked on them, and they probably do have the potential for addiction. *** Dear Dr. Roach: Why is Lactaid effective? Since it is an enzyme, why isn't it denatured by stomach acid, then digested like other proteins?

—D.M. Answer: Lactase, the enzyme in Lactaid, breaks down the milk sugar lactose, which many people can't digest, into smaller sugars, glucose, and galactose. The symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

It works best in a slightly acidic environment, but will indeed be digested like other enzymes in the stomach once stomach acid can bring the pH in the stomach to the very acidic range.

It works only because it is able to break down sugar faster than it is itself broken down. Clever people have designed lactase in forms that resist stomach acid and are active in the small intestine, which ought to work better.

However, Lactaid works well enough for many people intolerant of milk.

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Veteran’s Post Shenanigans At The VA ou have to wonder what some people are thinking when they try to put one over on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Item: In Boston, a veterans service officer date stamped a stack of blank documents, which then allowed him to backdate claims he was processing.

He managed to get all those forms backdated because the date-stamping machines weren't locked, as they're required to be.

Item: In Colorado, an employee high up the food chain circumvented hiring practices by creating a position especially for a former co-worker with whom she had a personal relationship— using that person's resume as the description for the new position. When asked to submit to an interview, the employee said no, under advice of counsel, and instead retired.

Item: A supervisor removed electronic controls that are used to process claims and told staff to “disregard Veterans Benefits Administration policy when processing some claims.”

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controls removed. As a result, “some veterans may have continued to receive additional compensation for dependents that they were not entitled to receive.”

Item (and it's a biggie): Seven years after the 2006 data breach, VA information security employees and contract workers still reacted with “indifference, little sense of urgency, or responsibility concerning a possible cyber threat incident” and allowed employees to work remotely and access the VA network on their personally owned equipment... from China and India! Further, when ordered to stop, the employees failed to try to determine if any of the VA data had been compromised.

This, I fear, is only the tip of the iceberg. I think will unveil even more in the near future.

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12 Proofreader’s worries

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14 Convertible

5 Cartoon skunk Pepe

15 Honcho

6 Nixon’s nixing?

16 Salt Lake athlete

7 Unyielding

17 Crenshaw, for one

8 Dadaist Jean

19 CSI evidence

9 Housepainter’s need

20 Inmate’s weapon

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22 2006 Nintendo debut

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24 Doctrine

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26 Dueler’s warning

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30 Solidify

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31 Dome-shaped candy

27 “Wow!”

35 Community character

29 Grande dame

39 Taking care of business

31 Dutch cheese

40 Symbol of intrigue

32 Open out

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33 Rub elbows

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34 Energy

44 Destroyed

36 Gap

46 Chicken-king link

37 Recently

47 GI ID

38 Companionless fellows

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51 Cause of hereditary variation

44 Hardy cabbage

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53 Material for hosen

48 Kennedy or Koppel

54 Yon individuals

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June 5, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-7

Here’s An Idea Stained Plastic Containers?

by JoAnn Derson

J.C. in Florida writes: “The one thing I might add (to your tips about preparing deviled eggs) is to make sure the eggs are point down during storage. That will keep the yolks centered and make stuffing easier.” A little vinegar in the boiling water will help to keep egg in the shell if it cracks.

Lower your water-heater temperature from 140 F to 120 F. You'll save money on heating water, and reduce the risk of a painful burn from scalding hot water.

“Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it.

While you clean, you'll distribute the good smell throughout your home.”

—F.H. in Colorado If you need to clean stained plastic storage or takeout containers that you'll use again, do it with baking soda. It's abrasive but gentle—and super safe.

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