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armony Of The Seas, that is. It was a short four days but so many close members of our family were together again. The ship was seventeen stories high and we were aware of them from the inside as well as the outside. Small balconies were overlooking well tended greenery inside the ship—much better than I imagined. I thought the balconies would be looking onto the ocean. Having been on cruises in my younger days, I had gone with the idea of spending time at the pool. This time, I only made a few appearances by the water when a special event was taking place. Among our twelve family members, there were birthdays, anniversaries, and Mother’s Day being celebrated. We were all over the place but somehow managed to run into each other, having chosen the same locations. Of course, the phone apps helped. I roomed with my youngest daughter, Phyllis, who now lives near Atlanta Georgia. It was the first cruise for her. This was very special for we don’t see each other very often anymore. On board, we always felt as if we were in a Mall. You waited for the elevator, then jammed into it for the next stop. You could visit a Boardwalk, a fine restaurant, a place called Central Park, and near the top of the ship was Windjammer Restaurant where you could choose a quick bite at any time and look out over the ocean. You made reservations for the musical Grease, which was a wonderful production worthy of Broadway. I wondered how they managed to bring the old car up from under the stage, then

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turn the old car round and round until it was a beautiful well lit vehicle. We saw 1886, another musical, this one on ice. Then there was a comedy of Columbus, another moving experiment, this time with a ship that was motivated on stage. The most amazing show was aquatic. You would see a solid floor being filled with water as a nymph danced across the stage. It led to divers, from seventeen stories high, diving into the acquired waters.

Only two of our twelve went into Nassau, daughters Patricia and Heather, from New York. Two others, Gary and Don, took the long tubes from the top of the ship to land in the water. What can I say? Nothing more for my daughter Terry said it best: “I have the greatest family in the world. We just spent a week together on a cruise.” Phyllis and Hector came in from Georgia, Jesse and Heather from New York, and next weekend we add Kristen and Stacy to our clan as Ben and Kristen will be getting married. Lots of love and lots of fun in this group. I’ll miss all of you returning home. We will be together again real soon, though.” Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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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. Publisher 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… 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 Sat., May 18; Sat., June 22; and Thurs., July 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on June 13 or July 11 at 6 P.M.; or June 12 or July 10 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.

Flower Arranging There’s more to arranging flowers than putting posies in a pitcher. Cathy Baxter of the Oak Hill Garden Club will show you how to arrange flowers like a pro at 2 P.M., Thurs., May 30, at the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Baxter is a former employee of Disney Florist, where she worked on wedding flowers for more than nine years. Registration is required for this free program. Call 386.424. 2910, option 4, or register online at vol usialibrary.org

Animal Presentation Do you know how to approach an unfamiliar animal? What should do if you find an injured or lost animal? Educators from the West Volusia Humane Society will answer these questions and more during an interactive program for all ages at 6 P.M., Tues., May 21 at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. They will bring along some furry friends as they cover the basics of animal safety, care, and services the shelter offers. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.668.3835.

Master Gardeners Volusia County’s master gardeners will present a Florida friendly landscape tour and plant sale Thursday, May 30, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Registration for the free event begins at 8:45 A.M. The gardeners will discuss butterflies and other pollinators as they walk participants through the center’s landscape from 9 to 10 A.M. A plant sale immediately after the tour will be for tour participants only. RSVP required as space is limited. Call 386.822.5778.

Dancing Through The Decades Get your groove on as you dance through the decades at The Riviera, 1825 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill on May 30 from 2–4 P.M. Bring your date to the dance floor and dance to the sounds of the Frankie K. Trio. Enjoy light refreshments and show off your moves for a chance to win the best dancer in the foxtrot, waltz, or Latin dance category. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to 386.677.5000.

Computer Classes Adults can improve their computer skills with free classes at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach Street. Library staff will offer the following programs for beginners: • Basic e-resources: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, May 23. • Basic Excel: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, May 30. Participants may bring their own laptops. Eight library laptops, which use a Windows 10 operating system, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required. For more details, call 386.676.4191, option 4.

Dr. Bethune Daisy Grimes will present Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: The Woman And Her Vision at 10 A.M., Monday, May 20 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. She will discuss Bethune’s work as an activist, her commitment to education, her position as an adviser to four U.S. presidents, and her role as the matriarch of her family. RSVP is not required. For details, call the library at 386.257.6036, option 4.

Memorial Day Service The City of Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services and Memorial Remembrance Committee American Legion, Post 267 presents the Memorial Day Remembrance Service. Join friends and neighbors on Monday, May 27, 9 A.M. at the Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. For more information, call 386.676.3241 or visit www.ormondbeach.org

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday through the end of May 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 before we take our summer break.

Reverse Mortgage You are invited to the monthly educational presentation for home owners aged 62 and older entitled What Exactly Is A HECM/Reverse Mortgage? What Are The Pros And Cons? on the second Thursday of every month from 10–11 A.M. at the AAG Regional Office, 452 North US Hwy. 1, Ormond Beach. Refreshments served. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to John at 904.982.2210.

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Neurosurgeon & Chief of Neurology at Baptist Medical in Jacksonville, Dr. Bradley Wallace, M.D., Ph.D. He will discuss the latest advancements in DBS surgery and post-operative management. The event will be held on May 22, 2–3:30 P.M. at the Department of Health Conference Center, 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach. Seating is limited. RSVPs are required. Please call 386.676.6375.

Senior Safety Don’t be a victim! Scam artists are constantly thinking of new ways to trick people, and senior citizens are often their target. Learn how to protect yourself during a free Senior Safety Seminar at 10 A.M., Sat., May 25 at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd. Deputy Cristal Bustamante of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will share tips to spot scammers and frauds, offer information on personal safety, and explain what people should do if they are scammed. Registration is not required. For more details, call 386.424.2916.

Support Group 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 Cancer Support AdventHealth will host a support group for those newly diagnosed with cancer. This group is for patients with all types of cancer, who are newly diagnosed and/ or currently in treatment. The group meets in the AdventHealth Daytona Beach Cancer Institute Chapel, 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach, on the fourth Thursday of the month. RSVP, Vanessa Hill at 386.231.4018.

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ccording to a 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia. Those figures emphasize the importance of planning for the possible loss of independence. An appointment of a preneed guardian, the execution of a durable power of attorney, or the creation of revocable trust may eliminate the need for a court-appointed guardian and a guardianship which is often the only solution when estate planning is delayed past a loved one’s ability to make self-directed decisions. Even after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia and the beginning of a loss of short term memory, adults often can continue to function for a period of time and allows time for consideration of alternatives to a formal guardianship. However, if the person is being financially exploited, no longer has the capacity to make their own decisions, or is unable to care for themselves, the family should immediately seek assistance in setting up a guardianship. A guardianship will also be required if the person is no longer competent to understand and execute estate planning documents and is incapacitated. The guardianship process is the court’s appointment of a person to act for the benefit of an incapacitated person. A guardian is the one who acts for the benefit of that person. A ward is the individual who needs assistance of a guardian to manage their

Protect What Matters …by Linda Carley property or make their own healthcare decisions. The guardianship process in Florida requires representation by an attorney. The initial step is the filing of two separate petitions—a Petition to Determine Incapacity and a Petition for Appointment of Guardian. A Petition to Determine Incapacity asks the court to evaluate an adult’s ability to manage their own assets and make their own healthcare decisions. The adult who is being evaluated is called an Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP). If the person is declared incompetent, they are then referred to as the Ward. The Petition for Appointment of Guardian is the second petition filed by the attorney. The petition asks the court to appoint a guardian for the AIP. The attorney then advises the court whether the person needs a guardianship and whether the proposed guardian is in the best interest of the alleged incapacitated person.

Contact Attorney Linda Carley, Esquire, Fla. Bar No. 513172, at 386. 281. 3340. Carley Law, LLC, 435 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 202, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. LindaCarleyLaw@gmail.com

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Get The Answers! FREE Medicare Workshop • Turning 65? What Should I Do? • What Does Medicare Cover, Not Cover • Do I Need A… Medicare Policy? PPO? HMO? • Health Care Reform Do The Changes Affect Me?

Join Us To Review How Medicare Works And Answer The Frequently Asked Questions Many People Have • Wednesday, June 12th At 10 A.M. • Thursday, June 13th At 6 P.M. • Wednesday, July 10th At 10 A.M. • Thursday, July 11th At 6 P.M. PLEASE RSVP with your name and date you plan to attend either by phone at 386-671-9150 or email at paulettereedasb@gmail.com Location: American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 10 • Ormond Beach *For a private consultation regarding your specific plan, please call 386-671-9150.

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Yoga Tai Chi Fusion This article is by George and Peggy’s son George Goldtrap III. ecently, I was on a business trip in an unfamiliar town. It was about dinner time so I asked one of the locals to suggest an Asian cuisine restaurant “I'm sorry. I'm not familiar with this town,” they said. I drove around and saw a sign reading, Yoga Tai Chi Fusion. My stomach was growling so much it was scaring nearby children so I pulled in. I didn't see a hostess when I walked in and looking around, but I was impressed by the authenticity of the place. Just like in Japan everyone was seated on the floor on their own tablecloth. I grabbed one out of the bin by the door and sat down. Apparently they were short staffed on this day. People had been waiting on a waitress for so long they began to lie down. I was hungry so I got the attention of a young lady with a clipboard. “I've never been here before so I'm not quite sure what to do.” “Do you do Downward Dog?” she replied. Well, I am an experienced traveller but I had to confess that I wasn't sure. She suggested I lie down on my stomach which was probably best since I still hadn't eaten. Next, she said to raise myself back up with just my hands and then look up at the ceiling. I was hoping to see the menu up there maybe but no. “Okay, now raise your butt up in the air and look at the floor.” Now I was beginning to see why this town was so unfamiliar. I'd never seen anything like this in any restaurant before. I looked down at the floor... hoping to see the menu this time. Nope. By now my irritation must have begun to show because the waitress asked me if I wanted a glass of water. Well, that was more like it, I thought. “Can I get some bread while I wait?” “While you wait for what?” she asked cocking her head to one side. “Well, for my dinner, of course,” I answered. “Sir, who do you think I am your waitress?” “Yes,” I said, “and not a very good one, either!”

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“Sir, your gonna have to relax. How about some tadasana?” I was willing to try anything by now. I was starving. “Okay. Stand up straight with your arms by your side and focus your eyes directly ahead.” I saw a poster on the wall. That must be the menu, I thought. I squinted and read, Fill your inner being. Finally, I thought. Yes I do want to fill my inner being. That, being my stomach!

“Okay, ma'am. How can I fill my inner being as soon as possible? I’m an empty man here!" “Sir, be patient. You may need years to find the answers you need to fill your inner being.” Now I was losing my composure. “Lady, can you please just get me some noodles or an egg roll or something?” “Sir, what do you think this is? A restaurant?” “Yes, yes, yes! I think this is a restaurant!” Well now, everyone was staring at me from their tablecloths. I must have crossed some line so I left having given the waitress a 5 dollar bill. If you're ever in an unfamiliar town don't try the tadasana.

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Older Americans Month 2019 very May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to: • Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. • Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. • Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others. Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. Everyone benefits when everyone can participate. We encourage you to connect, create, and contribute for stronger and more diverse communities this May, and throughout the year. Bring your community together to connect, create, and contribute. Offering an activity or event is a fun and effective way to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) or any time of the year. There are countless approaches to planning activities like this. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Connect • Arrange a sit-down meal to celebrate OAM and consider recognizing community members for their accomplishments. Ask local leaders to attend or speak. • Plan a game night or crafting activity that brings people together in the name of fun. Invite guests for their feedback and think about turning it into a regular event. • Encourage older adults and other storytellers to share their experiences, perhaps around a certain theme. • Plan a virtual date night with family or friends. Pick or create an occasion to call or video chat with others and celebrate.

Create • Offer a class on computers and social media to help people become comfortable connecting online. • Plan a resource fair or set up a kiosk at community events to inform older adults about services and supports available to them.

• Inspire older adults to express themselves through art, dance, exercise, or other personal enrichment activities. • Host a workshop for seniors on key issues like starting a new career, personal finance, nutrition, or safety. Consider engaging an older adult to lead the workshop. • Create a virtual village to bring older adults in your community together through an online forum. Virtual events can cover topics related to shared interests of your group. Contribute • Coordinate one or a series of community betterment activities (e.g., cleanups, gardening, donation drives). • Host a fundraising event, like a community walk or bake off, to benefit local programs or community centers that serve older adults. • Promote the work of volunteers and organizations (e.g., meal programs) that support older adults. Recognize their contributions at a public event or in the media. • Develop an online forum where older adults and other community members can contribute their ideas and/or time in service of others. • Use social media to connect older adults with resources and each other. Consider hosting a photo, caption, or story contest to encourage interaction.

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May 17, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 9 A Tool For Your Financial Planning Tool Belt: The Reverse Mortgage ore than 10,000 Americans retire every day. When the time comes that you are among them, will you be as prepared as you should be? Many are not. A survey from investment company found that, on average, baby boomers have a gap of more than $36,000 per year between their expected retirement income and what their savings will actually allow them. The Problem—A lower-than-expected retirement income could put a damper on plans and even affect necessary expenses such as health care and housing. Some Solutions—Fortunately, there are many ways Americans can ensure they will live comfortably in retirement. You can invest more in retirement savings accounts while still working, adjust how you invest, or put off retirement to sock more money away for the future. For those who may not have those options, one of the best-kept retirement planning secrets is gaining traction among retirees is the reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages let homeowners age 62 and older take advantage of the equity in their homes. With this cash flow, they can delay using other retirement assets. These other sources of income (such as Social Security or an IRA) then have more time to increase in value through compounded interest. For example, according to the Social Security Administration, Social Security credit

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May 17, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 11 Honoring The VCSO’s Best Work Of 1st Quarter ’m extremely proud of the extraordinary sworn officers and civilians at the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office whom we recently honored during our first-quarter awards. Senior Deputy Craig Yackel received the Sheriff Office’s Medal of Life Saving Actions for helping save a male passenger who collapsed in January at Daytona Beach International Airport. In an emotional tribute of gratitude, that passenger, Keith Siville, attended our awards ceremony on May 1 and publicly thanked the deputy for saving his life. The incident occurred Jan. 29. Deputy Yackel was working at the airport when a male passenger, Siville, collapsed at the Delta ticket counter. Deputy Yackel and Volusia County EVAC/Emergency Medical Services were quickly summoned. While paramedics treated the passenger, he began having a heart attack. Deputy Yackel performed CPR and manually helped him breathe using specialized equipment. Mr. Siville began to regain consciousness and was stabilized enough to be transported to the hospital. At our recent awards ceremony, he thanked Deputy Yackel and told the audience that he would surely have died if it wasn’t for the deputy’s lifesaving actions. I am humbled and proud of Deputy Yackel for his quick actions, calm demeanor, and professional efforts to help save Siville’s life. This deputy’s actions reflect well on himself and on our agency. In addition, we honored five other members of the Sheriff’s Office for their excellent work during the first quarter. We also promoted two employees— Deputy Robert Woell to sergeant and Sgt. Matthew Ihnken to lieutenant. Deputy of the Quarter: Deputy Brandon King has shown strong initiative and determination on the job. During the first quarter, he was the top performer in District 6, which serves DeBary. He had 33 arrests, including 18 felonies and five DUIs. His proactive traffic enforcement resulted in seizures of more than 173 grams of marijuana, 4 grams of heroin, 2 grams of cocaine, and a firearm. Deputy King displays a positive attitude, has strong relationships with fellow deputies, and frequently steps up to work overtime shifts. He has a very supportive family. I know this be-cause they attended our awards ceremony and enthusiastically cheered him on! Detective Of The Quarter: Detective Adam Huffman possesses determination, a positive attitude, and exceptional work ethics. In September 2018, he was assigned a voyeurism case that he worked for nearly six months. His relentless work and meticulous investigative skills paid off with an arrest warrant. Detective Huffman’s proficiency and tenacity are a great example to his peers.

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Employee Of The Quarter: Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Neil Ridout has shown exemplary performance and made tremendous contributions to our Aviation Unit. He manages three Bell 407 helicopters and serves as our director of maintenance. He conducts numerous safety inspections and maintenance while making sure the flight crew members can safely perform their law enforcement and medical missions. Ridout also assisted with rewriting a general operations manual, going above and beyond his regular duties. His resourcefulness, expertise, and persistence are a huge benefit to the Sheriff’s Office. Telecommunicator Of The Quarter: Telecommunicator Jacqueline Esposito demonstrates a positive attitude, flexibility and encouragement while helping teach her peers, and she pitches in when needed. Her pleasant manner is a valuable asset to the Communications Center and a great example to her colleagues in a job that can be extremely challenging. Volunteer Of The Quarter: Evelyn Roman, a member of our Citizen Observer Program (COP), has been an active participant since she joined the COP a year ago. Besides patrolling, she serves as the fingerprint supervisor for the Deltona district 4 COPs and she’s offered to train other volunteers in using new equipment. She regularly volunteers for extra assignments and displays great motivation and commitment to our agency. Civilian employee Carol Keesecker received the Commendation Bar for her monumental role in planning our Annual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 7. This ceremony was one of the most well-organized I’ve ever been part of and it’s largely due to Carol’s efforts. She had to notify more than 130 award recipients, wrote citations, ordered dozens of customized awards, coordinated changes, and delivered highquality service for this event. Dawn Krider also received the Commendation Bar for handling numerous purchases for our Information Technology (IT) department. This was challenging because of the number of purchases, time constraints, and complexity of the equipment and services requested. Her professionalism, courtesy, and devotion to the IT section and our agency are awesome. Every day, I am extremely proud of the men and women of this agency and their devotion, hard work, and contributions to this community. Please join me in congratulating them for jobs well done. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood

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t would not be until after she left Mr. Whiddon’s office that Marci would realize what he had told her about his connection to Mr. Straughn back in Chipley. “This is all in their plans, I can see now,” Marci thought as she left Mr. Whiddon’s office and was taken by Mrs. Reynolds back to her desk. That evening after eating supper she stretched out on her bed where she could see out the window. She thought about the comments made by Frank and his friendship with Mr. Straughn plus how quickly she had been offered a job. Marci sat up in the bed placing her feet on the floor and started to cry. “I refuse to give up my son without a fight,” she said hitting the bed with her fist. Mrs. Reynolds had been amazed at how quickly she had been able to work on the company’s ledger, the first step of her apprenticeship. Friday was payday at the Mugridge Factory and Mrs. Reynolds took Marci to the payroll department to get her pay. “We pay in cash here, so you will receive $15.72 cents as an apprentice. After three months that will increase to $21.47, when you become a full-time employee,” Mrs. Reynolds told her. It would be the first money Marci would earn as an employee of the W.H. Mugridge Company and it felt good as she took her envelope with the $15.72 back to her office. At the boarding house she went straight to her room and sat on the edge of her bed. She sat there thinking about Isaiah, Jr. It would be four weeks more before she could go back to the Dalton farm and she missed him so much she could feel it in her bones. Saturday she would only work until 1 o’clock. “Let’s ramble around town this afternoon instead of going straight home, maybe get some ice cream,” Madeline said as they rode to work that morning. “I don’t want to go back and sit around the boarding house all afternoon,” she added. “That sounds like a good idea, I don’t want to sit there either,” Marci said. A few minutes after 1 o’clock Marci was standing outside of her office building when she saw Madeline crossing the street. She had another women with her. “Marci, this is Mildred Downs from Blountstown, Florida, she works in accounting like you,” Madeline said. “Nice to meet you,” Marci said. “Let’s get something to eat first, I’m hungry,” Mildred said. “There’s a nice little cafe a few blocks away let’s go there,” Madeline responded. The three walked into Luten’s Café and found a table near the window. “I’m your waitress Shirley, what can I get you ladies to drink?” Shirley asked. “Let me guess, you all want sweet iced tea, am I right?” All three ladies responded, yes. Shirley brought them the tea and asked for their dinner orders.

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Each one chose something different from the menu. Shirley nodded each time they would give them her order, but did not write anything down. “Don’t worry honey, I been doing this for 15 years and haven’t got an order wrong yet,” Shirley said as she walked to another table and took their order before going to the kitchen. Twenty minutes later their food was sitting in front of them, exactly as they had ordered it. As they finished eating Shirley appeared at their table again. Would you ladies like a piece of pie for dessert, maybe a slice of hot homemade apple pie with a dip of ice cream on top?” she asked. It only took a second for all three of them to nod they wanted the pie and ice cream. They sat for a few minutes after eating talking when Shirley walked back to their table. “If you’re ready I’ll take your money,” Shirley said. “You don’t have a ticket,” Marci stated. Let’s see, you had a hamburger, some French fries and sweet tea, that’ll be 28 cents and a tip if you like, maybe a nickel. Bringing the total to 33 cents,” Shirley said with an air of confidence in her voice. Saturday afternoon’s downtown with the three women, would be a ritual repeated nearly every weekend. For Marci the next four weeks would seem to draw out for ever as she waited for the opportunity to go and see her son back in Chipley. Mrs. Reynolds had allowed Marci to leave work at noon, so that she could catch the 1 o’clock east bound train. She would arrive at Chipley at 7 P.M. where Leray was to be waiting for her. When that Friday arrived, Marci was up early and packed way before it was time to leave and go to work. At 1 o’clock she was seated on the east bound train headed back to Chipley. She was both excited and apprehensive about the trip. She wanted to see Isaiah, Jr. However, she was worried he might not remember her since it had been five weeks since she had seen him. The train ride was near agony for Marci as she worried about what she would find when she reached the Dalton Farm. She felt the train as it slowed just before 7 P.M. for the stop in Chipley. From her seat by the window she could see there was no one standing on the depot platform waiting for her. “Leray must have forgotten me, she thought as she gathered her suitcase and belongings, then headed for the exit.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of May 20 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to look at healing bruised feelings and re-establishing weakened relationships. It’s also good to start new projects and make new job contacts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Music and art dominate now, giving the sensual Bovine a lot to appreciate. On the practical side, deal firmly, but fairly, with those who may try to undermine you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Good feelings continue to flow from your recent efforts to reconnect with family and friends. Be ready to defuse a dispute before it can disrupt all that peace. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A practical view of a romanticized situation could help to clarify some of its confusing aspects before a decision is made that could be tough to undo later. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Pay more attention to what a recent spate of workplace criticism might say about your performance and not what you think it implies about you personally. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) With new information, and new promises of support (and growing self-confidence), this could be a good time to restart a project you couldn’t handle before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Before you decide to close down a problemloaded project and make a fresh start, try once more to reach a compromise with your partner. They might surprise you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) While you continue earning points for your negotiating skills, be alert for an attempt to undercut your efforts. You’ll need to provide solid facts to stay in the game. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A minor health problem might cause you to ease up on your usually busy schedule. You’ll soon be back in the saddle and ready charge ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The adventurous Sea Goat might be eager to take on a new challenge. Before you do, you might want to take some time to check out overlooked factors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A feeling of being overwhelmed by all that you have to do can be eased by setting priorities. Deal with the most urgent and time-sensitive situations first. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Creating a calm place for yourself in the middle of a emotional whirlpool starts when you, and no one else, decide how to make decisions about your life.

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of the world's most famous garments: blue jeans. On May 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon arrives in Moscow for a summit with Soviet leaders. Although it was Nixon's first visit to the USSR as president, he had visited Moscow once before—as U.S. vice president in 1959. On May 23, 1911, the New York Public Library, the largest marble structure ever built in the United States, is dedicated in New York City. It took 14 years to complete. The next day some 40,000 people passed through its doors. The collection already consisted of more than a million books. On May 25, 1927, Robert Ludlum, the author of 21 best-selling thrillers, including the Jason Bourne spy novels, is born in New York City. Ludlum sold more than 300 million books before his death in 2001. On May 26, 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves, only to lose the game on a two-run double in the 13 inning. It was the first time in major-league history that a pitcher threw more than nine perfect innings. TH

Here’s An Idea Avoiding Stains Secret by JoAnn Derson • “Large dogs can benefit from a raised water and food bowl. Why not make it pretty at the same time by putting a stainless-steel bowl into a decorative planter? Find a planter and bowl that have the same size opening. Your pup will thank you.” —I.B.B. in Georgia • “Here’s a novel way to store your skewers that’s both handy and safe: Once they are clean and dry, wrap in plastic wrap. They will stay together, and the plastic can save you from being poked by the ends when they’re loose in the drawer.” —T.H. in Arkansas • The secret to avoiding stains on your carpet is to get to spills right away. If you have a liquid spill, remove as much of the liquid as you can, then spray the stain with a solution of half vinegar, and half water. Let it sit for two minutes, then blot with a towel. If it’s solid food, try using a plastic card to scrape it up from underneath so it doesn’t get ground in. Then follow the same liquid stain steps. • “It’s better to use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean your DVD player and other electronics. Moisture will damage your elec-

trical circuits, so no spray cleaners. There is one thing you can spray into those cracks to help you clean: canned air! It’s is a great alternative for dislodging dust from vents without risking your tech. While you have it out, you might try ‘dusting’ the headphone and charging ports on your cellphone, too.” —M.F. in Oregon • “Need sliced mushrooms for your salad or recipe? They are hard to cut, but you might have the perfect tool for doing the job already in your kitchen. If you have an egg slicer, get it out. It works very well for mushrooms, and it’s easier to use than trying to cut those slices yourself.” —J.R. in Utah Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Pet Care Do Dogs Know What We're Saying? by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw's Corner: Settle a bet for me. Can dogs really understand human speech? Or are they reacting to other signals when we give them commands (like a hand signal that's repeated at the same time as the sound we make)? —Jerry in Seattle Dear Jerry: You may have lost that bet. A study in 2016 found that dogs do indeed understand human speech, and that their brains process language in very much the same way that human brains do. The left side of a dog's brain processes the meaning of the words being spoken, while the right side of the brain processes the emotional intent. Of course, this understanding worked mainly when words were used that the dogs were familiar with, like good boy and well done. Dogs responded most strongly when a familiar word was matched with equal intent: for example, saying good boy in a way that clearly praises the dog. They also responded much better to praise than to criticism (and honestly, who wouldn't)? If they didn't understand the word being used, but the intent was clear, they responded — though not as enthusiastically. So yes, as any dog owner who has ever had to spell out the word W-A-L-K to

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foot, later standardized to the length of 35 barleycorns laid end to end) to a yard (the distance between King Henry I's nose to his extended fingertips) to an inch (the length from the tip to the first joint of a man's thumb). • You probably didn't realize there's a word for it, but a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. • A man named Robert Boyd entered a lingerie shop and attempted to hold up the store using a Japanese sword. A fan of video games, Boyd claimed in his defense that at the time of the holdup, he believed he was an elf. • In Switzerland, it is considered to be bad luck to tell anyone your baby's name before it is born. *** Thought For The Day: “A man may truly live in his dreams, his noblest dreams, but only, only if he is worthy of those dreams.” —Harlan Ellison

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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: John Reardon

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Make Your Brain Fat And Happy hile at my desk writing this article (motivation: the Columbine II shootings 5/7), I am shocked to watch the TV monitor as another shooting at a Fort Lauderdale night club is reported… another senseless death. These events have been preceded by the suicide of a Deland High School senior on April 18th. How I started the morning: a News Journal report of a twenty three year old Bethune Cookman football player committing suicide in a public parking lot. What all these tragic events have in common is not guns. These individuals in our community have mental states so distorted that they perpetrate violent acts not only on themselves, but often on innocent bystanders. Their actions, suicide or murder, leave communities shattered, families traumatized, and the lives of innocents destroyed. May is National Mental Health Awareness month. There is no better time than now to initiate a national debate to address this epidemic of tragic selfinflicted terminations. Let me report the statistics from the News Journal’s expose (April 15-16, 2019) on fatal shootings in Volusia-Flagler counties in 2018: 112 deaths of which 80 percent, 89, were suicides. On a global scale: 800,000 per year according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., suicide is the leading cause of death in 15 to 19 year olds! Obviously, the mental states of these people who commit acts of violence, like Sandy Hook and Columbine, can only be described as mentally ill. What is finally happening in the medical field is a re-evaluation of the “standard of care” for mental illness: drug therapy. Over half of all Americans are on one or more prescription medications (Mayo Clinic Proceedings-2013 before the opiate explosion). Medical doctors and researchers are now examining just which chemicals are flowing through the neural pathways of those who commit these tragic acts. This has led to the restriction of drugs, especially opiates, that are known to cause depression, especially after long time use and during withdrawal. At the same time renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, M.D. (from Naples) has written two books on optimal brain health. The greatest insight: what you put in your stomach manifests in neural plasticity of the brain, cognitive sharpness, and mood. His books make it clear: optimal mental expression is made

by avoiding simple carbs and refined sugars. Good fats (Omega 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9), healthy proteins, and probiotics are critical to feed the human biome, a medical term identified with his book Grain Brain. This training was on the heels of the presentation on type 2 Diabetes by Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, M.D., author of Fatigued To Fantastic. The number one food that acts as a drug: high fructose corn syrup created from GMO corn. This drug causes metabolic chaos leading to T2D as well as depression and Alzheimer’s, now being called Type 3 Diabetes. The second was alcohol which he described as the most abused drug in America. The link to mental illness and alcohol abuse is self-evident. I am proud to say: where alcohol sales are a critical profit center for mass market grocery stores, Love Whole Foods has never sold beer or wine, organic or otherwise. We have made a thirty year commitment to the health of our community, including substance abuse assistance. The work of Dr. Teitlebaum, Dr. Perlmutter, as well as others owes a debt to Dr. Michael Lyon, M.D., Vancouver. His research and product development with Natural Factors has been a foundation to the new paradigm of functional medicine: food as medicine. That collaboration has led to what is simply the best neural/brain supplement line on the market today. Natural Factors calls it 3 Brain and each product targets specific neural imbalance. Serine Mind addresses daily stressors and mental fatigue. Mental Sunshine simply promotes, well, mental sunshine—no dark shadows. My favorite: 3 Brains Total. The box contains a once daily package of all the supplements discussed in our trainings: Omega 3 essential fatty acids, Phosphatidyl serine, and a phytosome curcumin (turmeric) complex, theraptuic probiotics, and much more. My relationship with Natural Factors and the work of Dr. Lyon goes back decades. Both stores are offering the entire Natural Factors product line at 25 percent off for the rest of May. Give your brain a mental health gift. Make your brain “fat” with the right food and supplements on sale! That will certainly make you feel good… and your brain happy too. Mitch Booth is the owner of Loves Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange—the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.

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