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Thank God For Older People ometimes you just can’t leave it be. Such is the case with this information that appeared on my Facebook. It was sent by Jack Kirkland who said, “I don’t know who wrote this but I wish it had been me.” This message is so true of my older friends. The remiss in this is that following generations had it so good that the services provided by older people and the caring interest in others created a big turn-around. First time I knew of a child being chosen in class as student of the week (or month), I thought “How sweet.” Then when I heard a little boy say, “It’s my turn next week.” it became obvious that one began to expect special acknowledgement—deserved or not. The aforementioned article came to me via two friends from my church and I say “ditto” to Mr. Kirkland’s comment. I did, however, change the main word to “Older” Here it is: 1. Older People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Older people stand at attention, remove their caps, and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. 2. Older People remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy, and Hitler. 3. They remember The Atomic Age, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Jet Age, and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50-plus Peace keeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention the Vietnam War. 4. If you bump into an Older Person on the sidewalk, he will apologize. If you pass an Older Person on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Older People trust strangers and are courtly to women. 5. Older People hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection.

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Seniors Today 724 Big Tree Rd. South Daytona, FL 32119 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood Byron Spires Seniors Today is published and distributed free every other Friday to inform, entertain, and serve those over the age of 50. Deadlines: The deadline for advertising is Friday, 5 P.M., one week prior to the Friday publication date. Advertisements and copy: All advertisements and copy is believed to be truthful and accurate. Seniors Today reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any advertising and/or submitted articles for publication. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Advertisements and copy in Seniors Today are not meant to be an endorsement of any product, service, or individual. All editorial copy and by lined articles are the opinion of the writer and are not necessarily the view, opinion, or policy of Seniors Today. Errors and Omissions: Neither the publisher nor the advertiser are liable for mistakes, errors, or omissions. The sole liability of Seniors Today to an advertiser is to reprint the corrected ad in the next issue. Copyright Warning: Pursuant to Federal Copyright Law, all material contained within this publication which was created, designed, composed, written, typeset, -, or prepared in any way by Seniors Today remains the sole property of the publisher and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Seniors Today. This pertains to the duplication of either advertising or non-advertising material. Notice of copyright appears on page one of this and all issues.

W hat’s H appening A round T own… Strawberry Fest Come join the fun Sat. & Sun., March 23 & 24, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Strawberry Fest in Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. Loads of family fun and festivities, Plant City strawberries, arts & crafts, free bounce houses, classic cars, live entertainment, free petting farm, train rides, pony rides, and tons of yummy treats! Admission $6, kids 2 and under free. For more details, call 386.860.0092.

Estate Planning Daytona Beach attorney Michael Pyle will discuss basic estate planning at 2 P.M., Saturday, April 6 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. He will address wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, and health care designation documents. Reservations are not required for this free program. For a complete list of programs, visit www.volusialibrary.org and click on the calendar option.

Caregiver’s Days First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., April 18 and Sat., May 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. This is a great break for caregivers knowing their loved one is being taken care of safely. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

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PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) has a professional panel ready to answer all your questions regarding senior issues, health care processes, and legal concerns. The next free meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. There is nothing to buy just come for information and have your questions answered. Refreshments served. Please RSVP by Thurs., April 4 to Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.

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The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Holistic Nutrition & Wellness/Stem Cell Expert, Author, and Motivational Speaker, Dr. Mike Van Thielen, Ph.D. He will discuss Stem Cells, Stem Cell Research on Parkinson’s, Stem Cell Sources, and if Parkinson’s disease can be treated on Wed., March 27 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Department of Health Conference Center located at 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited, and RSVP required by calling 386.676.6375.

Dr. White and his team will be at The Riviera Independent Living, Great Room, 1825 Ridgewood Ave. to discuss and answer questions on Alzheimer’s, Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, Psoriasis, COPD, and other studies at Progressive Medical Research on Thursday, March 28 from 3-4 P.M. They will talk about opportunities to volunteer and earn money for trials. Call 386.304.7070 to make a screening appointment.

Grand Hotel Ormond Discover the history of the Grand Hotel Ormond through photographs and artifacts at the MacDonald House Museum & Welcome Center, 38 East Granada Boulevard now through April 30. Free and open to the public. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 A.M.–3 P.M.

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Lunch Bunch is every Thursday (except April 18) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations must be made no later than NOON the Tuesday prior. Call 386.677.6080 to reserve your seat.

You are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona for Easter services. Maundy Thursday service offered March 29 at 11 A.M.; Good Friday, March 30 at 6 P.M.; and on April 21, Easter Sunday at 8:30 A.M. and 10:15 A.M. enjoy a beautiful Easter Cantata, Were You There with Communion at both services. For more information, call 386.767.6542.

Smooth Jazz If you’re in the mood for some smooth jazz, stop by the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St. at 2 P.M., Sat., March 30. The Daniel Bennett Group will be live on stage, performing a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism. Bennett, a popular New York saxophonist, will be joined by guitarist Nat Janoff and master percussionist Koko Bermejo. In addition to leading his own band, Bennett performs in Broadway theater productions. Reservations are not required for the free concert, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call the library at 386.676.4191, option 4.

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Are you looking to do some travel this year? Odyssey Travel meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, hear about travel opportunities, and see fun presentations. The next meeting will be held Wed., March 27 at 10 A.M. at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. The public is invited, but reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Lori Taylor, CTC Business Development Manager for Holland America Lines is the guest speaker. RSVP to 386.672.8113 or Paula@ odysseytravel.com

Computer Classes Adults can enhance their computer knowledge with free classes in the elab at the Daytona Beach Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. April’s hour-long classes will address these topics: • Keep yourself safe online: NOON, Monday, April 1. • Genealogy at your fingertips: 10 A.M., Friday, April 5. • Microsoft Word basics: 10 A.M., Tuesday, April 16. Registration is required. Register at www.volusialibrary.org or by calling 386.257.6036, option 4.

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Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Apr. 11 or May 9 at 6 P.M.; or Apr. 10 or May 8 at 10 A.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or paulettereed asb@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Support Group Cancer Support This group provides a welcoming environment for caregivers to come feel supported, educated, and heard. The group meets in the AdventHealth Daytona Beach Cancer Institute Chapel, 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 A.M. To RSVP, contact Advent Health Daytona Beach oncology social worker Vanessa Hill at 386.231.4018 or Vanessa.Hill@AdventHealth.com Food Addicts Do you have an eating disorder? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a FREE 12-step recovery program for food obsession, overeating, or bulimia. There are 7 meetings in the Volusia County area Mon. through Sat. Call 386.256.7489 for details or go to www.foodaddicts.org

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Protect Your Disabled Child Or Grandchild With Special Needs Trust rotecting your loved ones who are disabled takes more planning than simply leaving a will with an inheritance earmarked with their name. Those beneficiaries who receive public funds stand in danger of becoming ineligible if they receive outside financial assistance unless it is distributed through a special needs trust. Ordinarily, any inheritance, financial gift, or legal settlement, may potentially reduce or eliminate that person's eligibility to receive public benefits such as social security income, social security disability income, food stamps, or Medicaid. To avoid disqualification from these benefits, a special needs trust is often set up to protect beneficiaries from those funds being reduced or eliminated. A special needs trust is monetized to make sure the beneficiary does not become ineligible to receive public funds and all distributions are within the sole discretion of the trustee. Moreover, the special needs trust is not subject to seizure by creditors and the money transferred to trust is exempt from the Medicaid look back period. A special needs trust legally shields assets needed in the future to care for a loved one who cannot care for themselves. It is legal under the social security rules provided that the disabled beneficiary cannot control the amount or the frequency of trust distributions and cannot revoke the trust. The special needs trust is not subject to seizure by credi-

Protect What Matters …by Linda Carley tors and the money transferred to trust is exempt from the Medicaid look back period. In order for the special needs trust to avoid penalties, the trust is limited to supplementing the public funds and paying for comforts and necessaries not paid for by public assistance funds. If the money from the trust is used to pay food or shelter on a regular basis or is distributed directly to the beneficiary, it will be considered as income to the beneficiary which would disqualify them from receipt of government funds. For example, the monies paid under the trust cannot be paid as in kind support for food and shelter. However, monies can be used to pay for tuition, electronics, books, phone, cable and internet, vehicle expenses, and legal expenses and trustee fees. Under a special needs trust, the beneficiary never owns property in trust and does not have direct access to the trust funds. If you would like a free family assessment for assuring that your estate planning, real estate, long term care, and death directives are in place, call Attorney Linda Carley at 386.281.3340. Linda Carley has more than thirty years of legal experience, including serving as a probate judge.

Antiques Wemyss Ware Pig arks on antiques, especially silver or ceramics, can lead a collector to history and age. However, the mark's information can sometimes be confusing. A date may be the year the pottery business started. A name may be the name of the seller, not the maker. Sometimes, especially with Asian ceramics, recent copies are so accurate even the old mark is reproduced. Wemyss Ware is the name used as a mark by Robert Heron & Son (later called Fife Pottery), which started making creamware in Scotland about 1820. They later used the Weymss mark. During the mid-1800s, European artists were hired. The most famous was Karel Nekola, who stayed for 33 years. In the 1930s, Bovey Pottery of Devon, England, bought the rights to make Wemyss Ware and hired Joseph Nekola Karelson. The pottery by Fife and Bovey is so similar, experts judge the maker by slight color differences. Joseph died in 1952, and very little Wemyss was made in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1985, Griselda Hill pottery started making it, and they now own the Wemyss Ware trademark. A ceramic pig that looks like Wemyss sold at a recent Humler and Nolan auction for $472. It is marked Plichta, London, England and Nekola Pinxt Plichta. Jan Plichta was a pottery and glass wholesaler

who worked in London and, by 1916, bought many things from Bovey Pottery. The Latin mark means Nekola painted design [for] Plichta, evidence the pig was made before 1952. Very early flower-decorated pigs have auctioned for over $30,000. *** Q: I recently found two old diningroom chairs in my attic that I remember using as a child 70 years ago. They have an arched back, six turned spindles, and a shaped seat. I remember them having a shiny black finish, but they are very worn. I'm thinking of repainting them, but my son suggests that doing so might reduce their value. Can you tell me what their value is and whether repainting would make them more or less valuable? A: Repainting or refinishing will lower the value of a piece of furniture if it is a valuable antique, made by a well-known craftsman or finished with a hand-painted technique like grain painting. Your chairs are not very old; they're probably from the early 1900s. They are worth about $50. So, in your case, repainting them might bring them back to life and raise their decorative value. For more collecting news, tips, and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

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Ten Ways To Kill Progress by George Goldtrap

ot too many people would admit that they are opposed to progress—true, progress is relative—but, to stand still is to die. Making progress in some form is an absolute necessity. From the wheel to perpetual motion, progress has encountered road blocks. The smart dreamer learns from his experience. Losers conclude it can’t be done so they quit. It’s still a truism— ‘losers never win and winners never lose.’ Progress is sometimes slow, giving advantage to the seekers. The solutions come from deliberation, trial and error, risk taking, and dreaming. Progress is fun, frustrating, and usually financially rewarding. To paraphrase Thomas Edison, ‘progress is 98 perspiration and two percent inspiration.’ However, progress can be killed. Dead, dead, dead! Here’s how. 1. We’ve tried that before. Usually true. Many airships failed before the Wrights flew. Edison tried over 700 experiments seeking an incandescent lamp. He once announced, we know 700 things that won’t work. That narrows it down in our favor. He persevered and succeeded. 2. We’re too small for that. Size didn’t matter to David when he faced Goliath. He wanted the prize and he got it. America’s 56 founding fathers were in the minority but they held fast and they were right! 3. That change is too radical. Gasoline engines were certainly a radical change over horse power. Sometimes radical change is exactly what is needed. Sanitation was a radical change when it was introduced into hospitals but it saved many lives. 4. That would make our present system obsolete. Yes, it might. So, do you want to go back to three rooms and a path? Want to buy a mechanical calculator? Want to substitute bleeding for aspirin and penicillin? Want to go back to candles for home lighting? 5. We’ve never done it that way before. Really? So what! Does that make change illogical or unworthy? More likely it means fear. Fear of the unknown. Leaving the comfort zone. Venturing out. Sometimes the only good reason for trying something is that you have never done it that way before. 6. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? That’s a fair question. The answer however is painfully obvious. Improvement

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Life Of Marci Part 2 Chapter 22 arci continued to go to the business school and work in the afternoon at the store after having the talk about her future with Cora Mae. The cold reality had begun to sink in as she worked one afternoon. She would have to leave Isaiah, Jr. in order to take the job in Mobile, like the Dalton’s wanted. The idea of making such a change weighed heavy on her heart as she thought about the time it would require her to be away from him. When she entered the house she found Frank and Isaiah, Jr. sitting at the radio listening to one of their favorite programs. Isaiah, Jr. was beginning to talk and was calling Frank, Pawpaw. He called Cora Mae, Granny, but he seemed to be slower for some reason in starting to call her Mama. She realized with her taking classes at the business school and working in the afternoons Isaiah, Jr. spent a lot more time with his grandparents than she could spend with him. She continued to stand watching Isaiah, Jr. until she felt a light tap on her shoulder, when she turned around it was Cora Mae. “I have you a supper plate on the stove,” she said. Marci was hungry after the long day and told Cora Mae she would be in the kitchen in a few seconds. Isaiah, Jr. turned and looked at her. A big smile came over his face when he saw her standing there, however he made no effort to get down from Frank’s lap, instead, he continued to sit there listening to the radio program. Isaiah, Jr. had in ignored her and went back to listening to the radio with his grandfather. Had things changed that much between them that he was no longer happy to see her each day, were the thoughts she had as she walked into the kitchen. “I’m not sure I can eat anything right now,” she told Cora Mae as she sat down at the kitchen table. Cora Mae could tell from the way she was acting that something was wrong. “Is there something bothering you, dear?” Cora Mae asked as she pushed the dinner plate a little closer to Marci. Marci was hesitant to respond and Cora Mae asked her again. This time Marci spoke. “I believe Isaiah, Jr. is starting to forget me,” Marci said as she poked her fork into the fresh green beans on the plate. “Here, Honey, eat your supper and then maybe you can spend some time with Isaiah, Jr. after he finishes listening to his favorite radio program,” Cora Mae said to her, thinking it might make her feel better. Isaiah, Jr.’s favorite radio program was ending just as Marci entered the living room. She called to him as Frank was helping him off of his lap.

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Isaiah, Jr. calmly walked over to his mother and stood by her side. Marci squatted down by his side and gave him a hug. The whole time she was hugging him he was squirming trying to get away from her. When he did manage to get away from her, he followed Frank out on the front porch. Feeling isolated by Isaiah, Jr. she went upstairs to her room and lay across her bed. She could hear Frank and Isaiah, Jr. on the front porch talking and at that moment knew what she would need to do about the job offer. It was now obvious to her that Isaiah, Jr. would be in good hands with Frank and Cora Mae and although it hurt her to think about, maybe Isaiah, Jr. would be better off if she was not around anymore. The next morning she was up and ready to leave the house early. She did stop and kiss the top of Isaiah, Jr.’s head as he sat at the breakfast table. The next few week’s she would do the same thing each morning and come home well after dark from working at the store. She would spend only a few minutes with Isaiah, Jr. before she would head upstairs to go to bed. Isaiah, Jr. had a room of his own and Cora Mae would tuck him in each night. One evening when Marci came home late after work having helped with that day’s inventory count, Frank was sitting listening to the radio alone. “This can’t be good,” she heard him say as he shook his head at what was being said. “There has been an announcement from Tokyo declaring all of China to be a Japanese preserve in which no power could take important action without its consent,” the announcer said sending Frank into a rage. He stood and headed toward the kitchen mumbling. “If those Japanese keep this up there’ll be a war as sure as I’m standing here and we’ll get drug into it,” Frank said, while Cora Mae tried to quiet him down. “Don’t be so loud, you’ll wake Isaiah, Jr.,” she told him holding her finger over

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Remembering Dave Hood... The Other Side

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Special to Seniors Today t was April 2006. My husband and I walked in to his well appointed office and he met us with his hand stretched out to shake ours and said, “Hi, I’m Dave Hood, nice to meet you.” He was dressed like the successful attorney I had heard all about... beautiful, expensivelooking suit, starched shirt with French cuffs monogrammed with his initials, sporting beautiful cuff links. “Have a seat. Let’s talk” and THAT was the beginning of a wonderful friendship! Hood’s wife, Lorry, family, and friends had to say farewell on Friday, March 15 when his 12 year battle with brain cancer ended. As Hood did with everything else in life... he fought the good fight. When he was diagnosed he was given 6 months to live. He turned 6 months into 12 years. Yes, Dave Hood was a wonderful leader in many ways... but there was another side. He was a warm, companionate, sensitive, caring friend, and funny, oh was he funny. His sense of humor had no end! Then the news came. Our dear friend had been diagnosed with brain cancer. I remember seeing him shortly after his first brain surgery and was so amazed at how he looked. Only Dave Hood could look like he just stepped out of a page of GQ Magazine just after brain surgery with an air of confidence that all would be okay. The friendship grew and when he met Lorry (who became his loving, devoted wife) it now was the four of us enjoying good times. Next comes the phone call from Hood, “It looks like we are going to be neighbors, we just bought a condo in your building.” In true Hood fashion he adds, “And I paid less than you did!” We had many years of Hood dropping by with a joke he just had to tell. He was an avid reader and was generous to share the books he bought. You would come home to a book at your front door. We spent many hours in the workout room on the treadmills but not talking politics. He was always asking about family and friends and he knew my favorite topic... my grandson. We spent many a Christmas Eve together as Lorry hosted their fabulous parties. We shared in the joy of Lorry and David’s wedding day with my husband, David officiating. Sadly, we shared some difficult and devastating times too, including the death of his son Clay. However, I would be remiss if I did not mention his many accomplishments because he was such a servant to our community. After he graduated cum laude from the USC Law Center, his law career started at the Cobb Cole law firm in Daytona Beach. In 1988, he branched out on his own and started Smith, Hood, Loucks, Stout, Bigman and Brock, P.A., serving as the firm's managing partner from 2000 to 2014. During that time, he also served as an Ormond Beach City Commissioner from 1992–1994, and then mayor until 1999. In 2012, he ran and won the race to represent Florida House of Representatives District

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25. When his term was over, he was appointed to the bench in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida by former Gov. Rick Scott. He served for two years. A true, dedicated community leader. Much of this time you would never know Hood was battling brain cancer. It was never about him or his disease but about you, your family, and families in the community. One of his true passions was organizing the Margarita Ball each year, an event to collect toys for underprivileged children. I’m not sure who got more joy... the children who received the gifts on Christmas morning or Hood looking at the piles of toys that had been donated each year and thinking of the kids that he could help. It then became his tradition to help children in a local church at Christmas time. Just this past Christmas season I met Lorry outside the hospital on my way to visit Hood and she was off to shop for some children. Hood was laying in his hospital bed worrying that he hadn’t taken care of the children at the church this year. Yes, Dave Hood was tenacious, strong willed, determined, persistant, and you definitely wanted him on your side in the court room. As one friend told me years ago, he’s a tiger in the court room and that he was. However, the Dave Hood I will always remember was pussy cat! A sweet, kind, sensitive, funloving gentleman that I know will be missed by many and certainly never forgotten. I know for certain that heaven will never be the same. Keep them laughing Dave!

Top picture: Dave & Lorry Para Sailing. Above: Lorry & Dave with Bonnie and David Schillinger celebrating Hoods wedding. A Celebration of Life Memorial is planned for Tuesday, March 26 at Tomoka Christian Church on Hand Avenue, Ormond Beach. The family will greet guests beginning at 2 P.M., with services to follow beginning at 3 P.M. After, guests are invited to a reception in the church cafe. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. Checks should be made payable to Tisch Brain Tumor Center and sent to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710; or, can be made online at: https:// www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehe alth/?designation=3912597

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of March 25 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Take time from your schedule to check out what's going on around you. You might find that someone has been trying to pull the wool over those Sheep's eyes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine's boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just being yourself is all that matters. A workplace decision will need more time. Don't rush into it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some supersensitive Crabs might take offense at what they perceive as a slight. A closer look points to a simple misunderstanding. The weekend holds a surprise. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Sure, you can roar your head off over someone's failure to keep a promise. The wiser course would be to ask why it happened. The answer may surprise you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A new relationship needs time to find its direction. So please be patient and resist pushing things along. A recent workplace situation could heat up again.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Congratulations. Your well-thought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn't agreed in the past could turn out to be a major supporter. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Things seem to be going well. You can still expect criticism—some of it pretty heavy. As long as you can back up your position, you'll be able to rise above it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Getting together with people who care for you is a great way to get that ego boost you might feel you need at this time. Things start to look brighter. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. An offer to help comes from a most unlikely source. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with. The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you're likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress.

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Weapons Of Mass Distraction Special to Seniors Today he Florida Highway Patrol has incorporated the Weapons Of Mass Distraction safety program into a training session for the community for the last twenty years. Lt. Ray Sanders will present the program on Friday, April 26 at 10 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. The program was developed by FHP’s own Lt. Pat O’Neill in response to the growing problem of distracted driving. Today with texting becoming a huge distraction the program is more relevent than ever. However, it’s not just cell phones that cause the distractions, there are many other things. The program, seen by over 10,000 people, including high school and college students, private companies, government agencies, school bus drivers, and other law enforcement is now reaching out to the senior community as we begin to question some of our driving abilites as we age. The interactive presentation helps engage the audience to take a hard look at the events that distract them in the car. Troopers use a suitcase that appears to look like there are ominous

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RSVP to 386.677.7060 to attend the program on Friday, April 26 at 10 A.M. at Holy Cross Social Hall, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. Seating is limited. Refreshments served.

March 22, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 11

Pet Care Behind Dog's Heavy Panting by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: We have a large property of several acres, and I let our dog Boomer, a big Labrador mix, run out there every day for at least an hour. Yesterday he came in panting very rapidly and drooling a bit, and looked agitated. He kept that up for over an hour before settling down. Boomer seems fine today, but what could have caused that rapid breathing? Dan J., Bloomington, Indiana Dear Dan: Even though he's returned to normal, take Boomer to the veterinarian to be checked out, just to make sure there are no underlying issues. It's normal for dogs to pant heavily after lots of exertion or on a hot day, but prolonged, heavy panting should catch your attention, especially if it's accompanied by other behaviors. The causes can be many: On hot days, heat exhaustion or heat stroke are a big concern. A neurological or heart problem could be the silent culprit. Or, Boomer could have gotten into something that's poisonous to him.

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Senior Service Line You Don't Have To Go Hungry by Matilda Charles

ome things just break your heart. I was sitting at a traffic light when I saw one of my neighbors go into a pawn shop carrying a bag. This was worrisome, and I pulled into the parking lot across the street to watch. Sure enough, she came out empty-handed —and sure enough, she pulled out into traffic and headed for the grocery store. When I spotted her later as she headed for the checkout line, there wasn't much in her basket. I pulled into the pawn shop on my way home. The owner was hesitant to disclose any information, but yes, my neighbor had brought in three items to pawn, and yes, he knew why. She was out of money and her Social Security wasn't due for two weeks. When he told me what she'd pawned, my heart broke. From there I went to the food bank where they loaded up two bags of food once I told them what I was doing. With a little subterfuge, the groceries were delivered anonymously to my neighbor. If you're ever in a position where you don't have enough food, there are

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Special to Seniors Today he series of PACE meetings (Professionals Advocating for Community Education) continue on Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Seating is limited, so please be sure to RSVP. Over 70 seniors have benefited from attending our meetings and having their questionsed answered. Topics are based on your questions! See ad on page 15). A variety of medical and legal questions will be answered free of charge when you attend this meeting. Health care professionals, an elder law attorney, and community liaisons will be on hand to answer all your questions.

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n 2018 the Department of Veterans Affairs increased the use of TeleHealth medical visits by 19 percent, bringing the total to over 1 million. If you have an opportunity to use Telehealth, do. Half of the veterans who use TeleHealth live in rural areas, far from any facility, or are unable to travel. Using a computer or mobile device, medical problems such as PTSD, diabetes, and chronic heart failure can be monitored from the comfort of your own home. A care coordinator takes charge of the details, working with the care providers to change treatment, set up clinic appointments and more. Half of the TeleHealth visits don't involve a specific appointment. Instead, staff monitors, screens, and assesses the data sent in by the veteran or another VA facility, taking vitals or sending images that are stored until staff examines them. TeleHealth lets you to talk to specialists who might be a thousand miles away for any of 50 different medical categories, making contact from a nearby clinic through Clinical Video TeleHealth. TeleMental health, TeleRehab, TeleSurgery (consultation and diagnosis, not the actual surgery) and over a dozen

other medical categories are available from the nearest clinic, even if the clinic itself cannot provide those levels of care. You'll have medical staff there should you have questions or need help. To learn more about TeleHealth, go online to www.telehealth.va.gov or www.ruralhealth.va.gov To learn more about the app that makes all this possible, download the VA Video Connect app from mobile. va.gov/app/va-video-connect It works with Android, iOS, and Windows, and you'll need internet access and a web camera. There's a test link to ensure your device is compatible. One big stumbling block has been removed by a new federal rule: the legality of an out-of-state physician consulting with a veteran in another state. Veterans can now contact specialists no matter where they are. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community ST PAL Donates Stuffed Animals To The Sheriff’s Department Special to Seniors Today nce again ST PAL (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) participated in giving back to the community by donating stuffed animals to the Sheriff’s Department. ST PAL is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia/Flagler area. ST PAL prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PAL is committed to be a resource and help meet the needs of seniors in our community. Through the years the group has grown and evolved tremendously. Some of the services or projects we have provided have included hosting fun-filled days for our seniors, providing lunches or parties for our Veterans, delivering goodies to nursing homes for holidays such as Easter, Mother's, or Father's Day, and we participate in the Be A Santa To A Seniors program each year. Did you know that when police are called to an accident or a domestic situation where children are involved they give the child a stuffed animal? Most officers provide the animals themselves and keep them in the trunk of their

cars. Diane Goyette, Director of Sales and Marketing with CountrySide Lakes decided to help first responders by collecting bears for them and announced her plan at ST PAL. True to form, the ST PAL group agreed to help and joined Diane in her efforts and committed to bring stuffed animals to the next meeting. As you can see from the picture, the group came through and donated all types of stuff animals to go toward the project. Stacy McDonald of Teddy Bear Mobile donated 30 bears to the project! Bonnie Schillinger, the publisher of Seniors Today and the facilitator for ST PAL said, “We really do love it when our group can participate in a service project. We aren’t just about having lunch and networking but we

try to extend ourselves to the community as well. We asked that our animals be donated specifically to the Sheriff’s Department since Sheriff Chitwood partners with Seniors Today by providing a column for each issue of our paper. It was great to have Janelle Homan and Lieutenant Michelle Newman from the Sheriff’s office on hand to pick up all the animals! We have an awesome group of professionals that really do work together as a team to help not only seniors but others in need.” Above: Bonnie Schillinger, Seniors Today; Janelle Homan, Sheriff’s office; Lieutenant Michelle Newman, Sheriff’s Office; and Diane Goyette, Director of Sales and Marketing with CountrySide Lakes. Pictures below, ST PAL Group.

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Answers on Page 19

11:15 A.M. • Doors Open 12 NOON • Lunch Served 12:30 P.M. • Bingo Starts

March 22, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 19

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2019 11 A.M. Communion Service

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019

6 P.M. Tenebrae Service A Service That Begins In Light And Ends In Darkness As It Traces Jesus’ Passion Through Song And Readings.

EASTER SUNDAY Sudoku Puzzle On Page 18

Crossword Puzzle On Page 12

APRIL 21, 2019

Communion At Both Services

8:30 A.M. & 10:15 A.M. Easter Cantata Were You There

724 Big Tree Road (Between US 1 & Nova Rd.)

South Daytona

386-767-6542