March 27, 2015 #591

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

A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2015 Volume XXIV – Issue 7

March 27, 2015

Another Happy Spring Fling

Page A-3

Page A-2—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

Celebrating Easter... hen I was a child, my family always spent Easter at my Uncle Dave’s and my Aunt Susie’s farm. We’d get all dressed up, go to church and then we’d head for the country. Getting there was an adventure and being there, among sprawling hills where Easter eggs were hidden for all the children of the local Sunday school, was very exciting. The big prize for finding the most Easter eggs, was a goose egg (I think). All I know for sure is that it was the biggest honestto-goodness egg I’d ever seen. Anyway, family members came from all over the county and congregated for dinner.

As I have celebrated mega holidays, I decided I wanted to know more about how the celebrations began. So, I went to the trusty computer and this is what I found.

Until A.D. 325, Easter was celebrated on different days of the week, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. That year, the Council of Nicaea was convened by Emperor Constantine.

The Council issued the Easter rule that Easter should be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon, on or after the vernal equinox, which doesn’t always occur on the same date as the astronomical full moon. The ecclesiastical vernal equinox is always on March 21st so Easter is celebrated on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th.

The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with an uproarious festival commemorating their goddess of offspring and of springtime, Eastre.

When Christian missionaries decided to spread their religious message, they took it slowly by allowing them to continue to celebrate pagan feasts, but in

W

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

a Christian manner. It happened that the pagan festival of Eastre occurred at the same time of year as the Christian observance of the Resurrection of Christ. It made sense to alter the festival, making it a Christian celebration, as converts were won over.

The early name, Eastre, was eventually changed to its modern spelling, Easter. The Cross, symbol of the Crucifixion as opposed to the Resurrection, was decreed by Constantine to be the official symbol of Christianity. The Cross is not only a symbol of Easter, but a yearround symbol of the Christian faith.

What about the commercial side of celebrating Easter? One might assume that the Easter Bunny came along later as Easter became more commercialized but that isn’t the case.

The symbol originated with the pagan festival when the goddess, Eastre, was worshiped through her symbol, the rabbit. Germans brought the symbol of the Easter rabbit to America and it eventually became known by Americans after the Civil War, when Easter became more widely celebrated.

Easter is coming soon. Put all your eggs in one basket and, after church, reflect, remember, and enjoy your time with the family.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-3

Seniors Today’s FREE St. Patty’s Day Celebration A Huge Success!

Seniors Today provided another fun-filled, fantastic event with a St. Patrick’s day celebration for all the seniors in the community. It’s Seniors Today way of saying a big thank you for all the support they have been given as they now celebrate 24 YEARS of publishing their newspaper.

With perfect weather shining on the day, hundreds of seniors turned out to enjoy games, prizes, lunch, and entertainment! Here is what some of our seniors had to say about the event:

…The music was wonderful! We had a great time!

The Grants, Palm Coast …Everything was FREE. There is such a thing as a free lunch at a ‘Seniors Today’ event.

James C., Edgewater …This is the best senior event we have ever attended— what fun!

Linda K., Orange City …I can’t say enough about how nice everyone was.

Kay J., Deltona …The food was wonderful and you even provide a dining room with entertainment!

Mary Lynn D., DeLand …I can’t wait until the fall event. I won a door prize!

Ed M., Daytona Beach …I want to thank all the people involved.

Kevin L., New Smyrna Beach

Page A-4—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

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

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, imageset, 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.

What’s Happening Around Town…

Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information days. The seminars are scheduled for 4 P.M on Tuesday, March 31 at the offices of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Daytona Beach; Thursday, April 16 in New Smyrna Beach; and Monday, April 27 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and light refreshments served.

Please make your reservation by calling 386.868.0741.

Easter Beach Masses Celebrate Easter on the beach with Our Lady Of Lourdes on Sunday, April 5 behind the Hilton Hotel & Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Mass will be at 7:30 A. M . on the beach and then again at 9 A.M. at the bandshell. For more information, please call 386.255.0433 or visit the website at www.ourlady oflourdesdaytona.com

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions with new evening seminars on Tues., April 7 or Tues., May 5 at 6 P.M.; or day seminars on Thurs., April 2 and Thurs., May 7 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or gre atamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend. You will receive a free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen too!

Free Plant Check-up Volusia County’s master gardeners will offer a bumper crop of gardening information during five plant clinics in April. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up and learn all kinds of gardening tips.

• 10 A.M. to NOON, Monday, April 6 at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. ● 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, April 14 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle ● 9 to 11 A.M., Wednesday, April 15 at Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange ● 10 A.M. to NOON, Saturday, April 18 at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. ● 1 to 3 P.M., Tuesday, April 21 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

For details, call 386.822.5778.

Easter Services You are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona for Easter services. Maundy Thursday service offered April 2 at 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.; Good Friday April 3 at 6 P.M.; and April 5, Easter Sunday at 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. Bring the grandkids at 10 A.M. for Kidstuf and an Easter Egg Hunt during the service. For more information, call 386.767.6542.

Scams & Shams Daytona Beach attorney Michael Pyle will discuss Scams, Shams, And Flimflams at 3 P.M., Mon., April 20 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Learn how to protect yourself from theft of your money and identity as well as damage to your credit. RSVP is not required for this free program. For more information, call Catherine Relda at the library at 386.257.6036, ext. 16235.

Gardening Guild A gardening guild in Flagler County invites you to their first meeting on Sat., April 18 at 10 A.M. at Nature Scapes, 313 Old Brick Road, Bunnell. The Guild will host feature speakers and encourage members to share their knowledge, passions, plants, and seeds. For more details, call 914.364.2717.

Wings Over Flagler Wings Over Flagler’ Rockin The Runways runs March 27, 28, and 29 at the Flagler County Airport, 201 Airport Rd., Palm Coast off I-95 or A1A just a few miles north of Flagler Beach. Gates open Friday at 4 P.M. and Sat and Sun at 10 A.M. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for vets and $5 for kiddies. Lawn Chairs are recommended. Please don’t take your pets or coolers.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser offers low-cost spaying and neutering services to dogs and cats in unincorporated areas and the cities of DeLand and South Daytona. Here’s where the mobile clinic will be in April: • Fire Station 23, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach: April 1, 7, 15, 21, and 29.

• Fancy Fruit and Produce, 911 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City: April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

• Rockin' Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach: April 8 and 22 • Oakbrook Professional Center, 931 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand: April 10, 14, 17, 24, and 28 Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.323.3575.

SHINE Volunteers ElderSource, a nonprofit organization that works to empower elders and their caregivers age with dignity and independence, is currently recruiting volunteers in Volusia County to help citizens become better informed about their Medicare choices. Training sessions for SHINE volunteers are scheduled for: Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23, from 9 A.M.–4 P.M. The training will take place at the Volusia County Health Department located at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach. Interested persons are asked to register by April 13 and by calling 904.391.6644.

SHINE Volunteers will receive basic training on Medicare, Medicare Part D (prescription drug program), Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicaid.

Computer experience is helpful, but not necessary. Volunteers will be served lunch and reimbursed for mileage at a rate of $.445 per mile. To learn more about SHINE or to become a SHINE Volunteer go to www.floridashine.org or call 1-888.242.4464 or 904.391.6644.

WISE Programs The April WISE programs presented

by Daytona State College will be held on the DSC campus, Hosseini Center (Bldg.

1200), 1200 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach, on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Lectures for April are: April 7 —Myths, Mysteries & Legends Of St. Augustine; April 14—Marine Discovery Center, Prescription For An Ailing Lagoon; April 21—Laughter Yoga Is The Best Medicine; and April 28—Diabetes: Myths And Facts. Lectures are open to age 50 or older. Yearly membership is $25 for individual and $45 for couple.

Refreshments provided. Early registration is appreciated. For more details, call Lois Shannon at 386.788.6494 or e-mail: ljshannon@cfl.rr.com

Support Group 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 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 386.253.

4700, ext. 216.

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-5

Keep Walking To Stay Fit eniors are living longer, healthier, more active lives than ever before. For many seniors, a walk around the neighborhood is part of the daily routine.

After all, walking is a pleasant, lowimpact way to get your daily exercise, strengthen muscles and bones and help you stay fit.

As with all activities, it’s wise to take some precautions to ensure a safe walk.

So here are some tips to help you stay safe while walking: • Be sure to carry a cell phone in case of emergency.

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Wear supportive, low-heeled footwear with non-skid soles.

• Consider the surface you’ll be walking on. A smooth, soft surface that’s free of debris will put less strain on your joints and feet.

• Choose a familiar route that is flat and free of obstacles.

• Walk during daylight hours.

• Use paths, sidewalks, and designated walking trails whenever possible.

• Be especially careful when walking in cold weather. Sidewalks and paths can be slippery.

• Allow for plenty of time to cross busy streets.

S

From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson

• Walk at a leisurely pace. Do not rush, as it could increase your risk of falling.

• If using a walking aid, such as a cane or walker, make sure it’s fitted properly for your height.

• Walk with friends or a walking club.

It’s more fun that way, and there is safety in numbers.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Don’t overdo it. Know your limits and don’t push yourself too hard.

• Stop or take a break if you feel any pain or discomfort during your walk or you become tired or out of breath.

When done right and with the proper precautions, walking is a fun and safe activity that has numerous medical benefits and is a great way to help keep your mind and body healthy. It is also a great way to get out of the house and have contact with others.

10 Years

Voted Best Rehab 10 Consecutive Years

Port Orange Nursing & Rehab 5600 Victoria Gardens Blvd., Port Orange

386-760-7773

Call Tammy or Christine for a friendly tour.

Page A-6—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

Contact Vivo Tours

386-871-4563 www.vivotours.com or info@vivotours.com Florida Seller of Travel ST37808

Spring In The South Kentucky Derby / Nashville April 30-May 5 Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports," the Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown.

Join Vivo Tours in our luxury motorcoach and enjoy a wonderful six day tour to see the 142nd the Running of the Roses!

Afterwards, overnight in Nashville and experience a show at the Grand Ole Opry before returning home to sunny Florida!

Key West (w/downtown hotel) via the high speed pontoon, Key West Express!

Stunning views, delicious food, fun shopping, tours, & spectacular sunset dolphin cruise!

May 12-15

Please call locally-operated Vivo Tours we make memories every mile! 386-871-4563

Accepting Most Major Medical & Vision Insurance Plans Rory A. Myer, M.D.

• Lasik

Welcoming New Patients

Weekend Up Up & Away

by George Goldtrap f you’ve been reading this column for very long, you know that a variety of things tweak my interest… antique cars, trains, and airplanes top the list.

When I hear ‘Air Show’ my ears perk up and I am immediately interested.

Well, as you have probably already guessed, an air show is coming to our area, this week-end and I plan to be there. Wings Over Flagler’ Rockin The Runways it’s called and it runs March 27, 28, and 29 at the Flagler County Airport, 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast… easy to find, off I-95 or A1A just a few miles north of Flagler Beach. Gates open Friday at 4 P.M. and Sat. and Sun. at 10 A.M. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for vets and $5 for kiddies.

Lawn Chairs are recommended. Please don’t take your pets or coolers.

Show features include Warbirds, Concerts, Hot Rods, Test Track, Fireworks, and more. The featured aircraft will include, for the FIRST TIME EVER... the EAA B17 Aluminum Overcast, and the Ford TriMotor called the Tin Goose; both very historic aircraft and both will be offering once is a lifetime opportunity rides.

If you’ve never been to an air show I highly recommend it. All in one package you get history, avionics, and the sight of beautiful flying machines, and if you’re in the mood, for a reasonable fee you can actually fly in some of the well maintained antique aircraft… but note, it is best to have reservations. The website is: http://www. wingsoverflagler.com/ I’ve been going to and writing about air shows for as long as I can remember. I have flown in a great variety of aircraft.

Oh not as many as most military or commercial pilots but far more than the average citizen. I have flown in hot air balloons, gliders, many of the small personal type aircraft, on through the tail dragging DC3’s, mosquito ‘bombers,’ hurricane hunters, (Super Connies), some antique aircraft, a variety of pontoon aircraft and sea planes, most all the commercial jets including the heavies, but somehow I have managed to miss two opportunities two fly with the

I

Happy Talk … by George & Peggy Goldtrap Navy’s Blue Angels. Invited twice mind you and had conflicts both times. I have also missed flight in a blimp.

There are of course many others in which I have not flown, thus my frequenting and recommending, air shows such as this one coming up. If you are near your grands, please take them and point out how far we’ve come, finding freedom in the air in the last 100 years.

As a kid, my dad and I often drove into downtown Nashville, to Union Station and watched the afternoon passenger trains come and go. The Dixie Flyer, the Pan American, the SouthBound, the Orange Blossom Special, etc. Then, when my boys came along, most of that passenger traffic had been shifted to aircraft. As a result, my boys and I spent many Sunday afternoons at the LAX airport watching the commercial jets come in and

out. In those days it was the Convair 880, the Douglas DC8, and the Boeing 70… all now museum pieces.

I’ve been to the museums as well… to places like the Fantasy Of Flight at Lakeland, the Air Force Museums at Dayton and other places, the Wright Brothers Memorial in North Carolina, and of course the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, and fortunately there are yet more to see.

So, come with me to the flying machines and Up we go… Up we go... this week end at the Wings Over Flagler Rockin The Runways Air Show, at the Flagler County Airport. You won’t want to miss it!

We can provide your patients with: • Prothetics (Artificial Limbs) • Back Brace • Cervical Braces • Shoulder Braces • Wrist Braces • Knee Braces • Diabetic Footwear • Upper & Lower Limb • Adult & Pediatric Custom Braces • Mastectomy Fittings & Products

Call For A FREE Consultation

1255 Mason Ave • Daytona Beach • 386.323.7990

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-7

Ormond Beach

Antiques Souvenir Tumblers

by Larry Cox

Q: I began collecting turn-of-the-century souvenir tumblers several years ago.

I now have about three dozen pieces and wonder if they will ever increase in value. They seem to sell in the $10 to $25 range, the same as when I first began collecting.

—Paula, Wheatridge, Colorado A: Your pieces sound like examples of flashing. According to Glass A To Z

by David Shotwell, this type of glass is achieved when a thin layer of glass —usually colored—is applied over one that is clear or lightly tinted. The process involves dipping the object into molten glass, a process quite different from that of making cased or overlay glass, which requires a thicker layer.

Most of the pieces I've seen are either amber or ruby color, and as you indicated, almost all have been souvenir pieces. In my personal collection, I have a small toothpick holder in ruby glass that has the inscription From Cora and Clem... World's Fair 1904.” This is fairly typical. Since it is a World's Fair item, it might be worth a little more.

Q: During a trip to London, I saw Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. I would like to find one of the posters from that production. Can you help me?

—Barbara, Rochester, New York A: Dress Circle was the go-to shop for memorabilia concerning London theatrical productions. It closed in February 2013, but the company continues to do business online. I checked its website and found a Miss Saigon poster for about $12. Contact: info@dresscirc le.com and http://www.dresscircle.com *** Q: I have a 78-rpm recording of In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening

by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. Do I have a rarity?

—Sue, Kileen, Texas A: Your recording was issued by Decca in 1951. It is not considered scarce. In a good condition, it would probably sell for a dollar or two.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforc ox@aol.com

Follies From lively tap dancing to Forrest Gump Comedy, From 'Jersey Boys' to 'Grease' musical numbers, You'll enjoy lots of high-energy uplifting fun!

Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center (US 1 at Wilmette Ave.)

Fri., Mar. 27—7:30 P.M. Sat., Mar. 28—7:30 P.M. Sun., Mar. 29—2:30 P.M.

All Seats Reserved Tickets $15

Call the Box Office at 386-676-3375 Tickets Online: www.OrmondBeach.org

Page A-8—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

Greater Florida Life Settlements Have your life insurance premiums become a burden?

Have your needs changed?

Are you thinking about surrendering your life insurance policy back to your insurance company?

STOP!

Before you do, consider this...

The average life settlement pays 7 times* more money then your policies cash surrender value. If your thinking about a policy surrender or allowing a policy to lapse, contact us first for a free, no cost, no obligation life settlement assessment, and let us find out how much your policy is really worth.

We also pay cash for: • Structured Settlements • Reduced Paid Up Benefits Term Insurance • Term Conversion To Life Settlement Annuities 386-693-3114

or 1-888-222-9555 Locally Owned and Operated Agents Licensed and Regulated by the State of Florida *2010 US Government GAO Report

Visit us on the web at www.FLSETTLEMENTS.COM

Books Father Of Route 66 Reviewed by Larry Cox y Avery was a Tulsa-based oilman and real-estate investor. He also was a visionary. Before he cobbled together plans for a national highway that would stretch almost 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, traveling through most states was a challenge, since few roads were even paved.

The story of Avery and Route 66, the legendary Mother Road he helped to build, is fascinating in the book titled Father of Route 66: The Story of Cy Avery... fascinating because it almost didn't happen.

Avery, who had immigrated to Oklahoma as a teenager in a covered wagon, discovered at an early age that travelers often were confronted by “the mighty monarch mud.” As soon as he became an adult, he began his fight for better roads, not just in Oklahoma, but also throughout the country. Avery became so obsessed that several wealthy Tulsans talking one day set out to see who could tell the biggest lie. The winner was a man who said he heard Cy Avery speak to a crowd without mentioning roads.

C

Getting approval and funds to build the national highway was not easy.

For example, he met with opposition by members of Oklahoma's Klu Klux Klan and had a dustup with the thengovernor of Kentucky over the numbering of the highway. Even the route proved controversial when states and towns by-passed by the road began to protest. Route 66 was finally established in 1926, and paving began that same year. By the Depression era it had become a way West.

Avery's Route 66 would become a fixture in the imagination of not just America but of the world, and it would help bring about another iconic road —he introduced the Interstate Highway System of the 1950s.

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

Dirty Duck Says…

by Mick Harper

Spring Cleaning Special-

1. Name the only No. 1 song by the Edgar Winter Group.

Answers 1. Frankenstein, in 1973. The instrumental was heavy on synthesizer, and musician Winter played a number of the instruments.

2. Which song mentions not playing B-17 on the jukebox, as it would bring back memories?

2. Please Mr. Please, by Olivia Newton-John in 1975.

Dirty duct says don’t depend on luck to protect your loved ones from the allergens in your air and heating system. Have your ducts cleaned. Call for your free estimate today, mention this ad, and receive a $50 gift card from your local grocery store with a complete duct cleaning.

Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge

3. Sunday: Sunday Will Never Be The Same and Sunday Mornin'.

3. What day of the week is mentioned in two songs by Spanky And The Gang?

4. Name the group that released Have I The Right?

Lic. # CACO 39739

Daytona—253-7774 New Smyrna Beach—423-6895 DeLand—738-3888 Flagler—446-8658 We honor most manufacturer’s part warranty. www.dgmeyer.com

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “He got joo-joo eyeball, he one holy roller, He got hair down to his knee, Got to be a joker he just do what he please.”

4. The Honeycombs, in 1964. To augment the drums during the chorus, band members stamped their feet on the stairs in the studio.

5. Come Together, by the Beatles in 1969. The song was the subject of a lawsuit when it was claimed that John Lennon lifted part of Chuck Berry's You Can't Catch Me. It is suspicious: Berry's words were “Here come a flattop, he was movin' up with” and Lennon's were “Here come ol' flattop, he come groovin' up slowly.”

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-9

This Is A Hammer Slow Flowing Drain

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: My bathroom sink drains pretty slowly, and I'm not sure if I should use a drain cleaner on it. What do you recommend?

—Sara in Melbourne, Florida A: Before taking the drain-cleaner route, try a couple of other things first. A slowflowing bathroom sink drain's problem may be sitting right in front of you, at the bottom of the sink, with the stopper.

Most of today's standard bathroom sinks use a pop-up sink stopper, controlled by a push-pull rod behind and below the sink.

The bottom of the stopper is typically attached to a control rod; this ensures that the stopper pops up far enough to allow a good, steady drain of water, and that it seals tightly when you want to fill the sink.

A couple of things can happen: Hair and soap can get stuck at the bottom of the stopper, where the pivot rod attaches to it, causing a clog or slowdown. The attachment to the pivot rod can break. If the stopper still pops up or closes, it may not be doing either very well.

So check your stopper first: grab it from the top with your index finger and thumb and pull gently upward. If it comes out easily, its attachment is likely broken.

There's a great step-by-step guide at in-

structables (http://www.instructables.com/ id/Fix-a-Sink-Stopper/) on replacing a pop-up stopper.

If the stopper is attached to the pivot rod, you can go ahead and check for a clog at the base. Dive under the sink and locate the pivot rod. This is a round metal rod jutting horizontally into the back of the drain pipe. It's held in place by a nut; loosen this nut and ease out the pivot rod. You may want to have a helper hold onto the stopper from above so that it doesn't fall flush into place, making it hard to get out. Once the rod is pulled back, lift out the stopper.

Clean the gunk from the bottom of the stopper; if you see more gunk in the area around where the pivot rod sits, try fishing out the clog using a wire hanger bent into a hook, or an old bottle brush, or feed a pipe snake to the spot and swirl it a couple of times.

Using a helper to position the stopper, move the pivot rod back into place and hand-tighten the nut. Run the water to see if the slow drain problem is fixed, making sure water doesn't leak from the pivot nut.

Send your home tips and questions to ask@thisisahammer.com

Rebecca M. Becker Elder Law Attorney & Mediator

Dedicated to helping you and your family be prepared for whatever life brings.

“Legal preventive maintenance” for peace of mind. Providing for your health care, your loved ones, and your property through:

Tel: 386-672-4365 Ormond Beach, Florida www.BeckerLaw.net

• Health Care Directives & DPOAs • Asset Protection • Probate Avoidance • Medicaid • Wills & Trusts • Probate • Guardianships • Real Estate “Personal & Confidential Attention in a Comfortable Atmosphere”

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about qualifications and experience.

Page A-10—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Here’s An Idea Vacation Tip

by JoAnn Derson

Do you have a screw loose... in your eyeglasses? This is an easy fix. Paint the screw with a dab of clear nail polish and quickly re-screw. It works like glue.

Dab the top of the screw for a little extra insurance.

For those in the north: “Snow will better slide off a shovel that has been sprayed with furniture polish.”

—T.L. in Minnesota

MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2015

11 A.M. 6:00 P.M.

Communion Service Communion Service

GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2015

6:00 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 APRIL 5, 2015

Communion At Both Services

8:00 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

Easter Praise— A Non-Traditional Easter Service Easter Celebration ‘Kidstuf‘ With A Special Gift for Each Child & An Easter Egg Hunt During The Service For Children

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

South Daytona

386-767-6542

Here's an old tip, but a good one: Before going away on vacation, put a couple of ice cubes in a plastic baggie, and set it at the front of the freezer.

When you return, if there is any evidence of melting, you will know you lost power while you were gone. If the bag is one big, flat cube, you lost power long enough to suspect all your refrigerator items of being spoiled.

To temporarily get a winter frost effect on a window, use this fun recipe: Dissolve 4 to 6 tablespoons of Epsom salts in a beer. When the salt is dis-

solved, dip a clean rag in the mixture and wipe it on your window pane. As it dries, crystals will form, creating a frost effect. This is a great solution for a window you don't want to be clear but also don't want to permanently alter. The effect washes off with soap and water.

“If you get a residue inside your coffee cups when they go through the dishwasher, it might be time to give your machine a once-over. In the meantime, spray the insides of the coffee cups with a bleach-based cleaner like 409 just before your turn it on. That should help.”

—E.T. in Michigan Cut your kitchen sponge in half, or even thirds. You can clean just as well with a smaller sponge, and you will extend its life, saving you money. A smaller sponge dries out more quickly, too.

Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail to heresatip@yahoo.com

Moments In Time Moments In Time The History Channel*

On April 2, 1863, responding to acute food shortages, hundreds of women riot in Richmond, Virginia, breaking windows and looting stores, before Confederate President Jefferson Davis threw his pocket change at them from the top of a wagon. Davis ordered the crowd to disperse or he would order the militia to fire on them.

On April 3, 1882, one of America's most famous criminals, Jesse James, is shot to death by fellow gang member Bob Ford. Detective magazines had glamorized the James gang, turning them into Robin Hoods. In reality, Jesse James was a ruthless killer who stole only for himself.

On March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne, the Notre Dame football coach, is killed in a plane crash. He was 43. From 1918 to 1930, Rockne compiled a record of 105 wins, 12 losses, and 5 ties, and six national championships.

On April 1, 1948, Soviet troops begin stopping U.S. and British military trains

traveling through the Russian sector to and from Berlin. In June, the Soviets began a full-scale blockade of the U.S. -British-French sectors. Thus began the Berlin Blockade, when U.S. aircraft began dropping supplies into Berlin.

On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. is killed at a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. A single shot fired by James Earl Ray from more than 200 feet away struck King in the neck. The death of America's leading civil-rights advocate sparked a wave of rioting in black communities around the country.

On April 5, 1976, Howard Hughes, one of the richest men to emerge from the American West, dies while flying from Acapulco to Houston for medical treatment. Hughes' bizarre behavior grew worse in his final years, as he became obsessed with privacy and sometimes worked for days at a stretch in a black-curtained room without sleeping.

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-11

What’s In The Stars For The Week Of March 30 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue until you're able to straighten out some of the more situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. Insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. Look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keep focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don't be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) While you might begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from done, you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel your approach is unreasonable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Look for work-related answers on your own rather than rely on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home.

Take suggestions on what to get done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A matter you thought had been settled might still produce surprises. Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need them..

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) While your instincts are usually right when discerning 'twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new prospect.

Pet Care Can’t Afford A Pet?

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I've always wanted to own a dog, but financially I just don't feel I can afford one right now.

It makes me feel guilty that I can't just adopt a dog and care for it. Should I really feel this bad?

—Harry in Trenton, New Jersey Dear Harry: I think you're taking a very responsible attitude toward pet ownership.

Instead of running out and getting a dog, you sat back and asked if you could afford it.

That's important, along with questions like, do you have the time to spend with a dog, is your family or roommate in agreement about owning a pet, and are you allowed to keep one in your apartment.

You can help make the world a better place even if you aren't able to keep a pet. I encourage you to contact a local

shelter to see if it accepts volunteers.

Many need unpaid volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, from paperwork to cleaning cages and play areas.

Some have enough people on site to handle all the work, so don't be too disappointed if you're not needed. Look for other opportunities instead. With a little research there should be plenty of opportunities in your community.

Sign up for classes that train you how to care for pets in a shelter. Research pet charities, and give a small percentage of your paycheck to one.

Or, if you can't spare even a couple of dollars a month, become a fund raiser... from phone campaigns to waggy walks, you can help a petcare organization raise thousands of dollars. Cash is what many shelters desperately need to keep caring for abandoned pets.

Send your questions or tips to ask @pawscorner.com

Discovery Travel Special Sailings Halloween Cruise 2015 7 Nights Carnival Valor

MEDICARE WORKSHOP INCLUDING A FREE $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE*

New Years Cruise 4 & 7 Night On RCCL Enchantment, Freedom, Oasis Deep Southern 13 Night Carnival Sunshine—8 Ports Feb. 21, 2016 *FREE $, Cocktail Party's and more.

Call for details and flier with full details and pricing.

Join Us To Review

Stefan—386.235.3443 DISCOVERY TRAVEL 661 Beville Rd. • Daytona FL 321198

Epiphany Manor 4792 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange 62+ or Disabled Income Eligible Call For Application 386-767-2556 TTY: 1-800-955-8771

How Medicare Works And Answer The Frequently Asked Questions Many People Have

Thursday, April 2nd At 10 A.M. Tuesday, April 7th At 6 P.M. Tuesday, May 5th At 6 P.M. Thursday, May 7th At 10 A.M. PLEASE RSVP with your name and date you plan to attend either by phone at

386-671-9150 or email at greatamericanpr@yahoo.com Location: Great American Senior Benefits 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 10 Ormond Beach (*Gift Certificate is for Gourmet Kitchen) *For a private consultation regarding your specific plan, please call 386-671-9150. Paulette Reed

Great Doctors…

With Over Three Decades Of Experience Helping Patients Feel Better!

Craig A. Miller, DO

…Still Accepting New Patients

Erica O’Donnell, DO Board Certified Family Practice

Board Certified Family Practice

• Family Practice • Geriatrics • Allergies No facility fees Visit us at our website: Sandpipermedical.com

1400 Hand Avenue Suite K • Ormond Beach

Call For Appointments 386- 673-0517

Section B

March 27, 2015

Tails From The Front

by Tyler Stover s warmer weather arrives the bugs and pests begin to reappear. Warm, humid weather can be very inviting to mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and other pests that present a hazard to our pets. Learning how to protect our pets becomes even more important with the season ahead; during the hot spring and summer months.

Mosquitos pose a significant threat to our animals as they are the lone transmitter of the dangerous and sometimes life-threatening heartworm disease; a serious and potentially fatal condition that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed.

Heartworms generally do not cause any immediate symptoms in your dog, making it difficult to diagnose early. As the infection progresses, most dogs will develop a cough, and will become tired more quickly. They will be unable to exercise as easily or for as long as they could previously. If untreated, heartworms can cause severe damage to the heart and blood vessels. If left untreated, the infection is fatal in most cases.

The life span of heartworms in a cat is much shorter, and in some cases, it appears that cats can fight off the infection with their immune system. However, if the heartworms do reach the adult stage, they still pose a very serious threat to your cat.

The safest, cheapest, and most effective way to treat for heartworms is to prevent the infection from ever happening in the first place. Heartworm prevention medication is widely available in several forms at affordable rates, just a few dollars per monthly dose. Check with your veterinarian to see which treatment is right for your pet.

Fleas and ticks are especially pesky in the warm, humid summer months. Flea bites can inflict your pet with allergies and dermatitis, causing your pet to bite and scratch.

Excessive flea infestation can also lead to anemia. Ticks can prevent even greater problems. They spread a variety of diseases.

Lyme disease is the most well known, but

many other ailments can be transmitted by tick bites, some life-threatening.

A wide variety of products are available to protect your pet from these pests. Some pets can be sensitive to these medications. When used incorrectly, the products can cause severe reactions in certain animals. As with any medication or treatment, always consult with a veterinarian to determine which product(s) will work best for your pet.

Horatio is full of curiosity.

Max is a bundle of energy.

Pinky wants to play ball.

Vera is trendy and stylish.

A

Tyler Stover can be reached at 386.274.

4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhum anesociety.org

A Natural Smile Again Eat the foods you enjoy, Speak with Ease, Live with Confidence!

Find out how missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures can be replaced with teeth designed to be permanent. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*

You’re Invited

FREE Dental Implant Seminars Seating is limited. Light Refreshments

Tuesday, March 31th at 4 pm 549 Health Blvd., Daytona Beach

Thursday, April 16th at 4 pm 429 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach

Monday, April 27th at 3 pm 21 Hospital Drive, Suite 180, Palm Coast

REGISTER TODAY! 386.239.3600 or toll free 1-866-999-6438 It’s a call that could give you a lot to smile about! www.FloridaOralFacial.com

Board Certified Oral/Maxillofacial & Cosmetic Facial Surgeons J.O. Akers, DDS | C.J. Schalit, DDS | R.R. Thayer, DMD | Brian H. Hamilton, DDS

Page B-2—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

Research Today, For A Healthier Tomorrow

Senior Service Line Boost For Brain Health

by Matilda Charles

s far back as 2007, researchers were reporting on the benefits of meditation in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. At the time, they claimed that only 12 minutes a day allowed the brain to heal.

Other researchers soon began their own investigations. In 2009, UCLA researchers discovered that certain areas of the brain are larger and have more gray matter in people who meditate.

Two years later those same researchers learned that in people who meditate, the connections between areas in the brain are stronger and have less of the brain atrophy that usually comes with age. In this case, the connections weren't just between specific parts of the brain, but in the whole brain. Whether the meditation caused brain growth or stopped the reduction wasn't known at the time.

A year later, scientists learned that the brains of those who meditate have gyrification, allowing the brain to process information faster. It appeared that the more years of meditation, the more gyrification was present.

A

Riverside Clinical Research is currently enrolling in the following studies • COPD • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Osteoarthritis • Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

• Fibromyalgia • Overactive Bladder • Kidney Disease • Gout

• Anemia • Iron Deficiency Or Low Iron Levels • High Potassium Levels

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers may receive: • FREE Medical Care • FREE Medication • Compensation For Time And Travel 1410 S. Ridgewood Ave. • Edgewater FL 32132

There is no cost to you!

For more information please call

386-428-7730 www.riversideclinicalresearch.com

The UCLA researchers are back. Their updated research indicates that meditation might slow the loss of gray matter in the brain. While they expected some small amount of effect, they were surprised at the widespread effect of meditation... throughout the entire brain.

What does this mean for us? That we should seriously consider meditation as part of our daily routine to possibly hold off age-related brain changes.

Meditation can be learned, and so it's best to start with a bit of instruction. If your senior center doesn't offer classes, go online and research “learn meditation” to help you get started.

You also might find ongoing classes in your area, and it's possible that they will be free.

FREE HEARING TESTS My Guarantee To You… Quality Hearing Aids And Service I founded Florida State Hearing Aids to make a difference in people’s lives.

Federal Employees Receive FREE Hearing Aids The Best Value • My Caring Personal Service Julie Pruitt National Board Certified H.I.S. Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist

A Blue Cross & Blue Shield Provider

Florida State Hearing Aids, Inc. Sales, Service, Repairs, All Brands Call today for an appointment 386-226-0007

1808 W. International Speedway Blvd., #305, Daytona Beach

Ask About Our 4 Year Warranty For All Starkey Hearing Aids

Ruby Tuesday/Marshalls Plaza

Accepting Most Insurance • Serving Your Area For Over 19 Years

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-3

ST PAL Seniors Today Professional Advertiser League.

Networking To Improve And Support Senior Community Services.

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our senior community. 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 PALs prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors.

ST PALs is committed to meeting the needs of the seniors in our community. For more information, please call, 386-677-7060.

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services: Tandi Kennison Ellen Clark Ellen Morefield Steve Morefield Lee Clark Clauda Wilder Kelly McVinney Jim McHugh Deborah Brown Lisa Renfro Lynn Miller Mariann Darcangelo Roni Jackson Leah Solitario LInda M. Sacks Austin Tse Lauren Troise John Clayton Cheryl Fredsall Diane Stoyka Brian Harman Dave Lynn

Adams Cameron 386-575-7159 Alanson Acres 386.873.7407 Alanson Acres 386.873.7407 Alanson Acres 386.873.7407 Alanson Acres 386.873.7407 American Elder Care 386-944-4360 American Eldercare 386-944-4360 American Eldercare 386-523-6638 Apex Companion Care 386-615-2053 Armchem International Corp. 386.624.8261 Brookdale Senior Living 386-235-0849 Cindy Ferrara State Farm 386-255-5321 City of Daytona Beach Shores 386-763-7598 CNA Private 386.215.9328 Coastal Health & Rehab 386.846.7740 Comfort Keepers 386-322-8882 Coquina & Brigeview 407.409.1869 Council On Aging 386-253-4700 Daytona Beach Health & Rehab 386-252-3686 First Call 386.218.2800 Florida Lutheran 386-736-5817 Florida Power & Light 386-254-2484

Jeremiah Gannon

General Services

386.215.9328

Michele Turbin

Genitva Hospice

386-205-9465

Ann Tracy

Gentiva Hospice

386.871.7766

Missy Cole

Gentiva Hospice

386.205.9465

Melissa Long

Good Samaritan Society

386-566-3376

Theresa Clinard

Halifax Care At Home

386-627-4834

Deb Korfag-Amborw Halifax Health Hospice

772-834-5578

Michael Martinez

Halifax Health Hospice

386-627-5039

Chris Cardino

Halifax Health Hospice

386-566-9232

Becky Argeny

Joyanna Insurance

386-427-1955

Kris Fischer

Juice Plus+

386-405-1813

Stephanie Coutavas medicarequote4u.org

386.451.4669

Sheila McKay-Vaughan Newport Senior Link

386-299-5838

Victor Piperata

NHS

352.598.8770

Tammy Horn

Nirvana

386-624-4374

Lisa Nelubould

Opis Senor Service

386-672.7113

Heather Zucker

Sandalwood Nursing & Rehab 386-576-4625

Rebecca Sandvall

Senior Home Care

386-871-1953

Katie Bauwens

Senior Home Care

386-681-8016

Amanda McHugh

The Cloisters of DeLand

386-822-6900

Mike Robinson

Visiting Angels

386-717-8485

Page B-4—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

I.V. Chelation Therapy An alternative treatment.

Now available in Ormond Beach.

Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease Cerebral Vascular Disease For further information stop by, or call:

GRANADA MEDICAL CENTER Hana Chaim, D.O. Member of ACAM American College for Advancement in Medicine

595 W. Granada Blvd. l Suite D l Ormond Beach

676-2550

S

A Gift Of Butterflies ne day, my niece, Cathy, called.

My sister, Nancy, was in the emergency room. She hadn't been feeling well for several months.The diagnosis shocked us all. She had leukemia and lymphoma.

For the next year, Nancy spent time in and out of the hospital. At home, Cathy left her job and did most of the caretaking.

A stem-cell transplant was Nancy's best option for survival. After numerous setbacks, she was finally able to have the procedure. She was very ill after, but everything looked good. It seemed that, like us, she was in remission. She came home, tired but feeling hopeful about the future.

Unfortunately, that future lasted for less than a month. Leukemia struck again. This time, there was no treatment. She would soon die. Eventually, the wonderful people from hospice took over all of her medical care along with providing a support system for the rest of us.

Things seemed to improve for short periods of time, but the inevitable happened.

After a particularly difficult weekend, we received a call from her husband Ted telling us that Nancy had passed away around six that morning.

The family gathered. We laughted and cried and were lost in our own thoughts. I'd lost my sister and my best friend.

O

Days later Christian, Cathy’s seven year old asked, “Are you still sad, Mommy?”

“Yes, Christian,” Cathy replied. “I'll be all right. Just for right now, I'm still sad.”

“What would make you happy?”Christian asked with all the innocence of a child.

Cathy thought for a few seconds. “I don't know. Maybe a butterfly,” she replied. It was too early in the season for butterflies to be out in profusion, but at least it gave Christian something to look for that would make his mother happy.

We went shopping and walked around the store in a trance. Even little Christian was visibly upset, as he'd been very close to his grandmother and now hated seeing the other members of his family so sad. We finally completed our shopping and were getting into the car when Christian yelled, “Look!”

He pointed to the parking space next to us.

There, to our shock and surprise, was a light blue Volkswagen bug. It was covered with painted white butterflies of all shapes and sizes. Cathy and I just stared.

Then a sense of peace came over us. Was this what we'd been looking for? Had we needed a sign that Nancy was, indeed, all right? We didn't know for sure, but at that moment some of the sadness lifted. We'd been given the gift of butterflies.

Visit the Chicken Soup For The Soul website: www.chickensoup.com

Favorite Foods Ham And Potato Chowder

by Healthy Exchanges

etting The Standard For Excellence In Eldercare Since 1995

Low Hourly Minimums • Domestic & Custodial Care LifeLine Providers • Live-In Care Our Specialty

386-676-6375 1-800-923-6738 Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties “Ask Us For References”

Chicken Soup For The Soul

www.AffordableHomeCare.org

Totally Insured & Bonded • Florida License #HCS 5005

3

1 (10 ⁄4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of celery soup 1 cup fat-free milk 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 11⁄2 cups diced extra-lean ham 11⁄2 cups diced cooked potatoes 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1 cup frozen cut broccoli, thawed 1. In a large saucepan, combine celery soup, milk, onion flakes, and parsley flakes.

Add ham, potatoes, and corn. Mix well to combine. Stir in broccoli.

2. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring often.

Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 (11⁄4 cup each) servings.

Each serving equals: 240 calories, 4g fat, 19g protein, 32g carb., 730mg sodium, 4g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1⁄2 Starch, 1 1⁄2 Meat, 1 Vegetable.

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-5

Veteran’s Post Upgrades To MyHealthVet

by Freddy Groves

f you use MyHealtheVet, the online gateway to your health care, you'll soon see a new feature that will help you interact with your health-care team: an online pharmacy. This tracker will give you 24/7 online access to the status of your prescriptions. You'll know at a glance when your prescriptions have been sent.

The prescription tracker soon will include images of the drug that was sent, and within a year you'll be able to get e-mail alerts to let you know when your prescription was sent out in the mail. The medication tracker feature alone might be reason enough to sign up for MyHealtheVet. There are three different levels to the program. You'll start with a basic account that does not require identity authentication. You'll have limited access to features, such as the journals, your goals, insurance info, health measurements, and self-reported information such as lab work, and you can't see your personal medical information in the Department of Defense computers.

I

Upgrade one level to an advanced account, and you'll be able to view some information in the Department of Veterans Affairs or DoD records about yourself. When you become a VA patient, your profile is linked to those records. At this level you'll be able to use the prescription feature.

Upgrade to the premium level and you'll have the highest level of access.

You'll need to undergo authentication and have all your info linked to the VA or DoD records. You'll be able to access your appointments, lab results, pathology reports, and much more.

The MyHealtheVet is one of the things the VA is doing right. It makes sense to participate and take advantage of the program. Go online to www. myhealth.va.gov to check it out.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply @gmail.com

15 OFF

$

The Regular price of any SAS Shoe or Sandal

Expires 4/10/2015

Would you like complimentary Seniors Today Newspapers for distribution in your condo building, mobile home park, clubhouse, or business?

Call 677-7060 for more information.

Page B-6—Seniors Today—March 27, 2015

King’s Crossword

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 724 Big Tree Rd. • South Daytona

Lunch, Bingo, & Non-monetary Prizes

Rese rva Requ tions ired!

ACROSS 1 5 8 12 14 15 16 17 18

At the summit of Two-timer Feathered missile Playwright Hansberry Reverberate Skilled at painting Neighborhood That woman Look for typos, maybe

20 Mixed metal

Just $5

23 ___ moss 24 Harness strap 25 Badmouthed big-time 28 Distant 29 Give a leg up 30 Deteriorate

April 2

No Lunch Bunch—Holy Week

32 Tire 34 Taj Mahal city

April 9

Chili, Crackers, Dessert, & Beverage

April 16 Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Dessert, & Beverage Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior.

Call The Office, Monday Thru Friday

at 386-767-6542

35 Pay attention 36 Weapon since 1952 37 Go back 40 Festive 41 Sandwich cookie 42 Related to “the sum of the parts” 47 Active one 48 Eternally, to a poet 49 Catch sight of 50 Scooted 51 Penn or Combs

DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 29 31 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 43 44 45 46

___ carte Craggy peak Table scrap Penitentiary Give as an example Blackbird Lessen Inadequate supply Farm measure Comical Caroline Frog's cousin Wan Right on the map?

“Bow-wow” Fall faller Old Italian money Boastful, perhaps As one Therefore College quarters Coffin stand Bill Speculation Bottomless pits Tresses Took the bus Cupid's alias Second in command, often Singer Campbell Eggs Sock part A Gershwin brother 100 yrs.

Answers on Page B-7

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

March 27, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-7

EXPIRES 4/28/15

EXPIRES 4/28/15

CITRUS GIFTS • FREE SHIPPING • ORDER NOW A TRIPLE TREAT Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Easy-to-peel Tangerines.

All In One Package!

All For

$51.95

SP35SMRT

(Shipping Included. Approx 15 lbs.)

Oranges & Red Grapefruit 1 TRAY Only $39.99 (approx 9 lbs.)

FREE S h i p p i n g 2 TRAY Only $51.99 (approx 18 lbs.)

Tired Of Retirement?

Want some extra spending money?

Crossword Puzzle On Page B-6

Seniors Today newspaper is adding to our team of adver tising sales representatives!

Work full- or part-time calling on businesses in your area.

Experience is helpful but not necessary.

Call today for information or to schedule an interview.

386-677-7060