May 4, 2018 issue

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 26 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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Page 2—Seniors Today—May 4, 2018 More About The Unwanted Callers... nytime you want to find out about how to stop the telemarketer calls, just go online. There are many headings on how-to. The question is “Why hasn’t it been working?” Or “When will it stop the calls?”

The latest calls are made by that sweet girly voice that identifies herself and immediately goes into her spiel before you have time to say, “I don't know you?” or “Don’t call me!”

We were given the means for denying illegal calls by telemarketers and in a news report FTC announced that there has been a shut down on two operations that are responsible for billions of robocalls in the last five years, and those calls included over 70,000 listed on the National Do Not Call Registry.

I got an e-mail message recently indicating that I had reported having been called by a company for which there is a class action suit pending… having over two million claims filed. I don’t remember ever reporting or doing anything about it so I didn’t reply.

Millions of unwanted and illegal robocalls are made in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It also says that “Political survey robocalls to landline phones are exempt from the TCP because they do not attempt to sell anything.”

In 2012, new FCC rules prohibited the calling—using robocalls to cellphone numbers unless they have the consumer’s prior written consent.

In an article about robocalls, Jessica Rich, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumers Protection said, “The law is clear about robocalls. If a telemarketer does not have the consumer’s written permission, it is illegal to make these calls.”

I used to rush to the telephone and was always courteous enough to hear what the caller had to say—even if I

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

had never met that person… but I have changed with the times. The robocalls and telemarketing calls have been some of the things that made my good manners just disappear.

One day, I called my grandson to wish him a happy birthday. It was a short call for he was very busy. He said he would call me the next day. When the phone rang in the morning, a young man began talking to me. Thinking he was my grandson calling back, I said, ”You don’t sound like yourself.”

The voice on the phone said, “I have a terrible cold.”

This call was a scam! The person asked me to help get him out of trouble by sending $5,000 to his lawyer.

Little by little we are having so many ‘invasions of privacy’ that we will find ourselves working our way into a comfortable cocoon existence, ignoring many of the things we once thought of as wonderful experiences.

Some of us have already turned to ordering and having our merchandise shipped instead of going shopping.

The grocery stores are now offering to shop for you and deliver.

Wonder what the next step will be?

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Medicare Workshops

Fun With Flowers

Come enjoy a great meal with Chef Steve! Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday thru May 24 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. RSVP must be made the Tuesday prior. Call the Senior Ministry office at 386.677.6080.

Come find out how medicare works on June 5 at 6 P.M.; or June 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.

Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or paulettereedasb@gmail.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Spring Fling

Watch free movies and documentaries at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 Beach St., Ormond Beach.

May's lineup includes these films: • Our Little Sister: 2 P.M., Tuesday, May 15. Rated PG, 128 minutes.

• The Help: 2 P.M., Tuesday, May 22.

Rated PG-13, 146 minutes.

• Volcanoes Of The Deep and Journey Into Amazing Caves: 2 P.M., Tuesday, May 29. Not rated, 45 minutes and 40 minutes.

Reservations are not required. For details, call 386.676.4191, option 4.

Join Florist, Sandy Hartung from the Flower Market for a free presentation of her artful domonstration and fun with flowers. The event will be held on May 30, 1-3 P.M. at Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill. There will also be complimentary refreshments and door prizes. Please RSVP soon as space is limited. Call Judy Yost by Friday, May 25 at 386.226.9316.

Lunch Bunch

The University of Florida IFAS Flagler County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual Spring Fling on Sat., May 12 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the UF/IFAS Flagler County Extension Office, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell.

The event will include plant sales, many of which have been propagated by Master Gardeners, and a rummage sale. In addition there will be three short educational programs presented: Hydroponics For Homeowners, Pollinators, and Florida Friendly Landscaping. While there you will also have the opportunity to view the Extension Office Demonstration Gardens, including a Shade, Pond, Native, Herb, Edible, Florida Friendly, Patio, and Hydroponic plus others. Join the Master Gardeners for a fun educational day and at the same time purchase your loved one a plant for Mother’s Day.

Balance Class Do you feel unsteady on your feet?

A Matter Of Balance is a free program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels for people ages 60 and up. Join us at the George Wickline Senior Center, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:45–3:45 P.M. on May 29–June 21.

For registration and information, call Northeast Florida AHEC 877.784.8486 or online at nefahec.eventbrite.com

Free Computer Classes Do you need to learn the computer basics? The Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., has a class for you. May’s free classes include: • Basic computers: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, May 10 • Basic Word class: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, May 17 • Intro to e-resources: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, May 24 Participants may bring personal laptops or other portable computing devices if they have them. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Registration is required; call the library at 386.676.4191, option 4.

Free Movies

Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the blind and visually impaired in the Daytona Beach area. You are invited to a free dinner, fellowship, and a program being offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, on the second Saturday of every month from 3:30–5:30 P.M. Please call the church at 386.767.6542 one week prior to reserve your place.

Caregiver’s Days First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a 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 19; Thurs., Jun. 28; and Sat., July 14 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060. This is a great way to take a break and know your loved one is being cared for.

Curb Appeal A well-designed front yard adds color to your home, reflects your taste, and can even improve your property value. Lisa Brooks, a master gardener with the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will discuss garden design and curb appeal at 10 A.M., Wednesday, May 9 at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 South Beach St. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.676.4191, option 4.

Book Sale

Genealogy

Library patrons can buy bags of books at the Friends of Deltona Library’s book sale from May 5 to 13 inside the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. A wide assortment of paperbacks, hardbacks, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and records will be available. Patrons can fill a plastic grocery bag for $3 or their own recyclable bag for $5. The book store is open from 9:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 P.M., Sunday. Proceeds will benefit library programs including summer activities.

For information, call 386.789.7207.

Climb your family tree at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. The library’s genealogy expert will offer assistance from 1 to 3 P.M. Mondays, May 7, 14, and 21. Stop by the reference desk and ask for Carolyn Carlisle.

For more information, call the library at 386.424.2910, option 4.

Fishing Tips Leon Golinski will prove that good things come to those who bait during a free presentation at 2 P.M., Thursday, May 10 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. The local fishing expert will discuss types of bait, casting techniques, and other topics related to freshwater fishing in Central Florida. He will also take questions.

For details, call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Support Groups Quit Smoking Here is your chance to be Tobacco Free! Join us for a free tools to Quit class at Daytona State College on Thursday, May 17, from 5:30–7:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, and gum! Free quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. Call Northeast Florida AHEC at 904.482.0189 to register and learn about more classes near you.

Food Addicts There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

Some meetings are held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd. on Mon., 7 P.M.; Wed., 9 A.M.; and Sat. classroom at 8 A.M. and meeting at 10 A.M. For details, call Ruth at 386.212.9050 or Marie at 386.527.1380.

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May Is Elder Law Month ay is National Elder law Month, designated

by The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Academy of Florida Elder law Attorneys (AFELA) as the month to concentrate on the field of elder law.

AFELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others who work with older clients and their families. AFELA is a resource of information, education, networking, and assistance for those who work with issues confronting the elderly and the disabled. Its mission is to ensure that its members are the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance, and services to enhance the lives of people as they age and those with special needs. During Elder Law Month, members of NAELA and AFELA provide seminars and other services to raise awareness of Elder Law. Elder Law is an interdisciplinary field of law, in which the attorney considers the effects of aging when advising clients about estate planning (wills, trusts), incapacity (powers of attorney, health care designations, living wills, guardianship), and long term care (qualifying for and applying for Medicaid).

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Elder Law FREE Medicare Workshop …by Michael A. Pyle

One of the most common uses of elder law attorneys is to assist in obtaining Medicaid to defray the cost of longterm nursing home care. If medical and financial eligibility standards are met, Medicaid assistance may be available.

Although Medicaid is a federal program, each state has different rules, and Florida is among the most unique, especially in regard to the treatment of homestead property. Medicaid involves nursing home level of care, although there are similar, related programs available for home health care and certain other types of facilities, such as an Assisted Living Facility.

Our office can help address the overall picture involved in dealing with the legal aspects of aging and provide peace of mind to clients and their families.

Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386.615.9007. Email: mikep@pylelegal.com or website: www.pylelegal.com

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Join Us To Review How Medicare Works And Answer The Frequently Asked Questions Many People Have • Tuesday, June 5th At 6 P.M. • Wednesday, June 6th 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 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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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.

he view from our living room is the big blue Atlantic, plus tugs, bugs, pugs, planes, cranes, and automobiles; all the motor cycles of life. A Combustible Circus travels north and south on A1A. We also are entertained by a Sidewalk Show with four footed beasties as show Barkers, all performing under the blue Big Top. A rotund man snail-walks two tiny dogs.

If he stepped on either one they’d be imprinted in the scarred concrete. These little guys are kings of all they survey. The man’s girth and the dogs’ worth are as obvious as the love among the three.

Tiny women prefer killer dogs who could launch the Lilliputian leashettes into space IF they so choose. Athletic, joggers, fastwalkers enjoy keeping pace with their pooches. The dogs are confidently in charge; chuckles at the owner’s illusion of collar control.

Some people hire dogs as life coaches to help them get off the couch. Doggie calls of nature are motivators dragging owners to the door: ‘Move it! We’ve got to go. NOW!!’

Every dog has its day and every dog has its spot. Distracted dog-walkers are really irritating. They stand around, stare into space, sky-watch for UFOs, or text.

Dogs want to relax before relieving themselves. They need to sniff, circle, scratch and re-sniff before squatting. ‘Ah, this is it, the perfect place to make my mark.’

Dissociated walkers jerk the dog out of position, off-balance and mid-squat, forcing it to dribble or drop down the sidewalk. Poor dog probably has leash burns on its neck.

We’ve seen poetry in motion; two bodies in synchronized stride, hair, and fur flowing freely. Suddenly the dog diverts and the human stumbles. Two-footed is not sure-footed like four-footed. The dog has whiffed the wind: ‘Stranger danger!

Territorial transgression!’

We notice a well-coiffed lady in high heels with a plastic bag protecting her gel nails. She has paused in her reverie and is watching her little angel’s plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Once home, the teacup toes will be spritzed and wiped before touching its monogramed pillow.

The real superstars of the sidewalk are working class dogs who have the strength, endurance, and patience to pull owners on a skateboard or bicycle. Ambitious canines race into our view and zip by in a flash.

These muscle marathoners must run, pull, stretch, exhaust before they rest. There’s no Iditarod in Florida. Dogs enjoy the run, owners are only along for the ride.

Little dogs have big attitudes. They’re ready to fight; anytime, anyplace, ‘I can take you. Get me a ladder and I’ll bite your nose.’ They have no idea that to a whopper, they’re just a slider. Little dogs bark, pull at the leash, growl, all while

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap wagging their tail. Little dogs are powerhounds who’ve never seen themselves in a mirror.

We see a parade of perfectly sane people with plastic bags for hands and treats in their pockets. Their little darlings drop dung and are verbally rewarded for the effort with baby-talk and Can-Doo candy.

‘You’re daddy’s wittle, wuppy, puppy.’ GAG and I appreciate people who pick up their pooches poop. As native Tennesseans, we go barefooted year-round.

Walking a dog is a social event. Single people up their prospects of potential dates.

Married people get out of the house unless it’s a rain or game day. Doctors order exercise and contact; dogs are an anti-dementia prescription. Parents get dogs to teach their children about caring and responsibility. Older people need pets to love, to touch, and salve the wound of depression.

Some people just love animals and will take in any sick, afflicted, discarded, abused, or lonely species.

The sidewalk society greets each other several times a day; stopping to say hello, talking about the weather and 2018 hurricane predictions. Dogs do the same with alternate language skills. Barkers talk territory. Sniffs signal safety and continuing conversational. Sentinel dogs wait until their masters quit talking: silence is their command to GO. No criticism from our corner; our basket of stones is empty. We have a cat that runs the joint. She has her own routines and her own spaces which we must not disturb. To take an afternoon nap, we have to be contortionists to wedge around the Her Majesty. I receive the wrath of the Princess if I dare clean the hair mattress under her hassock. It’s all okay, we love her to pieces. (George would say, YOU love her to pieces.)

The Sidewalk Show must go on, 24/7, regardless of weather, even days ‘not fit for man or beast.’ Pets are essential to the well-being of escapees from the Garden of Eatin’, Regardless of breed, age, origin, intelligence, physical appearance, people, and pets belong together. Pets soothe the beasts in all of us. No one dares ask a pet person: ‘Where did you get that ugly, mangy, no-account animal? Buy from a breeder or pay the pound? Did somebody who didn’t like you leave that thing in the will?’

Who cares if some people don’t understand the unconditional bond and abiding trust a pet offers? Just laugh and move on.

There’s no one size fits all and no limit on love. A pet lives in your house but it’s kept in your heart.

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In The Beginning… y name is Jean Ivis and I am with Realty Pros Assured. I have been a REALTOR in the area for over 20 years. I will be writing a column for Seniors Today every two weeks.

As a senior myself, I can hopefully help educate you on real estate matters, as well as share some of my personal experiences through the years.

When I received my real estate license, I quickly realized that the class and state test really don’t have a thing to do with selling real estate. No practical day to day things in the life of a real estate agent was written in a text book. It was time to dig in!

Friends were the key. Calls and letters went out to everybody. I was new in town —hoping someone would give me a chance.

Then the call came in. A friend and his brother (whom I did not know), talked to me about listing a triplex on Fairview Avenue in Daytona. There were lumps in my stomach as the brother asked difficult questions!

They did list the property for $43,000.

My 7 year old daughter and I were so excited! As a single mother, I dragged her everywhere. We still have a picture of her standing next to my first sign with my name on it.

Shortly after that I received a call from a prospective buyer. We met at the triplex.

It was a cool old house with lots of nooks and crannies. We toured the downstairs

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Real Estate Matters …by Jean Ivis, REALTOR and headed to the last apartment upstairs.

There we found a broken window and pillows and blankets on the floor. The intruders had run off when they heard us downstairs. I quickly grabbed the buyer and called the owner and the police. The tough brother came as well as the police. Not sure who I was more scared of, the tough brother or the intruders.

I lost that buyer but shortly after, found another. He paid $42,000 and closed in 2 weeks. My first commission check was $756. From this I gained real estate knowledge as well as a few life lessons. By the way, the tough brother and his family are now dear friends forever.

Twenty years later, I have built a business mainly by friends and referrals. There are so many stories I can tell. Please feel free to call or e-mail your questions or topics. I will be back in 2 weeks!

Jean Ivis, Realty Pros Assured, 900 West Granada Blvd, #3, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. 386.299.3338, jeanhomes@aol.com

Mobile Dermatology Blue Ocean Dermatology is proud to present Dermatology on the Spot (DOTS) to the community. Our mobile practice currently serves many assisted living facilities and retirement communities in the local area. We offer skin exams and comprehensive dermatology services to treat a wide range of skin conditions including skin cancers.

In addition to performing skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatments, and excisions on our mobile unit we now offer a method of superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of skin cancer. Depending on the patient and type of cancer, superficial radiation is often times superior to surgery in many ways. It is painless, has less side effects and often times is more cosmetically appealing than surgery.

DOTS is proud to serve communities such as The Cloisters, Woodland Towers, Grace Manor, Lexington Place, and Bishop’s Glen in addition to many others in the surrounding area.

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The Benefits Of A Sound Choice Special to Seniors Today ouch. Taste. Smell. Sight.

Sound. All are important.

However, one might emphasize the ability to hear distinct sounds like a child’s laughter or a familiar song. When loss of hearing is noticed, people are face with tough decisions such as where to go, who to see, and how to move forward with a quality of life.

Since 2004, Florida State Hearing Aids has provided more affordable solutions with a wider variety of hearing aids. This has been the long-

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standing vision of owner and Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist, Julie Pruitt. Along with her friend and Patient Care Coordinator, Samantha Carpenter, Pruitt felt that “pricing was too high” at other companies where patients have limited options.

Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Pruitt believes that one size does not fit all. “Different people need different technology,” she adds as she can better fit patients with an array of choices.

Quality, durable brands like Starkey and Siemens have proven to produce

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Florida State Hearing Aids owner, Julie Pruitt (right) and Patient Care Coordinator, Samantha Carpenter pictured in front of the Daytona Beach office at the corner of ISB and Bill France Blvd.— acrosss from the Speedway. better sound and offer exceptional hearing aids are offered for GEHA, nationwide service. Pruitt can com- APWU, Federal Employees, Empire fortably fit each patient with the Plan, Epic, and local insurances. Vetlatest technology from these indus- erans are also treated like family and zero-interest financing is available. try-leading companies.

For more information on the ben“Everyone should have personalized care with one-on-one service efits and sound choice with Florida and be treated like family,” Pruitt ad- State Hearing Aids, call 386.226.0007 mits. That is why free or discounted or visit floridastatehearing.com

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Older Americans Month 2018: Engage At Every Age

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Rehabilitative Therapy For People With Parkinson’s Disease LSVT BIG therapy is a researched -based, standardized exercise program that has been proven effective for people with Parkinson’s Disease—improving major motor skills, promoting increased strength, and encouraging changes in brain function.

The BIG therapy is adapted from the principles behind the successful Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), which has a proven track record of helping Parkinson’s patients speak confidently with more clarity.

LSVT BIG INCLUDES: • High-intensity, exaggerated repetitions of whole body movements that increase dopamine production in the brain.

This improves muscle function and helps offset the slow motor movements associated with Parkinson’s.

• Large-amplitude movements incorporated into activities of daily living • Motivational, positive feedback which reinforces success and teaches self-monitoring LSVT BIG SESSIONS: • 16 individual therapy sessions • 1 hour/day, 4 times/week • Daily homework • Pre- and post-evaluation sessions

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cross the country, older Americans—a rapidly growing population—are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to make enrich their communities. They’re working and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading, and engaging.

For 55 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed to recognize older Americans and their contributions to our communities. Led by the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging, every May offers opportunity to hear from, support, and celebrate our nation’s elders.

This year’s OAM theme, “Engage At Every Age,” emphasizes the importance of being active and involved, no matter where or when you are in life.

You are never too old (or too young) to participate in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotion well-being. It is becoming more appar-

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ent that remaining socially engaged can improve the quality of life for older adults.

Join ACL and AoA in celebrating by participating the Selfie Challenge!

They want to see how you’re engaging. Simply take a selfie (or have someone take your photo) and tweet it with the hashtag #OAM18.

Contact your Area Agency on Aging: Visit http://www.eldercare.gov/ or call 800.677.1116.

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Antiques Underdog Is Here any comic book, movie, and TV heroes are so popular that they inspire hundreds of different collectibles.

Often, interest in the characters dies about 25 years after the last new episode of their shows are shown. Some have continued to be popular because of TV reruns and their rebirth in new movies, comics, or even plays.

Underdog was one of the characters created in 1959 for television cartoons selling General Mills cereal. He formerly was Shoeshine Boy, who went into a phone booth to take a pill that turned him into the superpowered Underdog. He always damaged the booth and spoke in rhymes. In 1969, the show lost its sponsor, but 62 shows continued in syndication. They can be seen on TV, and other syndicated shows with Underdog, the hero, were edited, rewritten, and rebundled to remain on TV until the late 1990s.

Many years on the air have helped Underdog collectibles remain popular—and expensive. A 1974 metal Underdog lunchbox and thermos sold at a Hakes.com auction in fall 2015 for $2,296. Other undiscovered Underdog memorabilia still is waiting in garage sales and flea markets, usually without the history that gives it value. *** Q: We've just been given a set of silverware that we were told is 100-plus years

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old. It belonged to a friend of my husband's grandmother who gave it to his mother about 1910. It's a service for eight and pieces are marked with Lake Betty Silver Plate on the backs. All are in excellent condition in a leather, velvet-lined case. We are wondering if the set has any value, other than sentimental.

A: Your silver-plated flatware is not as old as you think it is. The pattern name is Lady Betty and was introduced by International Silver Co. of Meriden, Connecticut, in 1940. The company was formed when some independent silver makers merged in 1898. Silver plating by electricity began (in the U.S.) in 1847, earlier in England.

By the 1880s, more than 40 firms, mostly centered near Meriden, made simple to elaborate silver-plated tableware until the 1980s. Silver-plated items generally have a modest value unless they are either very fancy or very rare. Your flatware is not worth much—under $100—and places that buy silver to melt are looking for sterling silver, not silver plate.

For more collecting news, tips, and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of May 6, 2018 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A little woolgathering is okay. Don't let that dreamy state linger beyond midweek, when you'll want to be ready to take on new project.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Love rules the week for Bovines seeking romance. Attached pairs also find new joy in their relationships. Friday should bring news about a new opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home becomes the center of a new social whirl, as you show your talent for hosting great parties. You will impress a lot of people who've never seen this side of you.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child might have to raise those powers of persuasion a notch to get a still-wary colleague to agree. Finding more facts to back up your position.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Hold off trying to fix the blame for an apparent mishandling of a work situation. A full investigation could reveal surprising facts on how it really happened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your ability to find details others might overlook gives you an advantage in assessing a possibly too-good-to-be-true offer.

A trusted colleague has advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Expect to be called on once again to act as peacemaker in a long-simmering dispute that suddenly flares up. Offer advice, but be careful to stay out of the fray.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your organizational skills help you line up your priorities so that you get things done without added pressure. The weekend could hold a special surprise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) New ventures are favored. Don't launch yours before rechecking all facts and sources. Also, be sure you can rely on support from certain people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don't be pushed into renegotiating an agreement, even though it might help avoid a potential impasse. Get legal advice before you agree to anything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Helping others is what Aquarians do so well. This time, someone wants to help you. Expect to hear some news that will both surprise and delight you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Things go so swimmingly that you're tempted to take on more tasks. Best advice: Finish what you have now, then enjoy a well-earned relaxing weekend.

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Moments In Time Observers The History Channel

• On May 7, 1789, President George Washington attends a ball in his honor.

The event provided a model for the first official inaugural ball, which later became an annual tradition. The record number of inaugural balls attended in one night by a president is 15, set by President Bill Clinton in 1997.

• On May 8, 1984, the Soviet Union announces that it will boycott the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. It was a response to the United States' decision to boycott the 1980 Moscow games. Thirteen other communist nations also refused to compete.

• On May 9, 1971, the last original episode of the sitcom The Honeymooners, starring Jackie Gleason, airs. Although a perennial rerun favorite in syndication, only 39 episodes actually aired.

• On May 10, 1990, the government of the People’s Republic of China announces the release of 211 people arrested during the massive protests held in Tiananmen Square in Bei-

jing in June 1989. Observers viewed it as an attempt by China to dispel much of the terrible publicity it received for its brutal suppression of the 1989 protests.

• On May 11, 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company announces it has developed a tubeless tire, a technological innovation that would make automobiles safer and more efficient. In 1952, Goodrich won patents, and the tubeless tire quickly became standard on most new automobiles.

• On May 12, 1963, Bob Dylan walks out on The Ed Sullivan Show after network censors rejected the song he planned to perform, Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues. Sullivan had heard the song days before and had no concerns.

• On May 13, 1958, anti-American demonstrators pelt then-Vice President Richard Nixon's limousine with rocks in Caracas, Venezuela. Despite warnings not to send Nixon to Venezuela, where anti-American sentiment ran particularly high, he went anyway.

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Dear Dr. Roach: I have worked in a loud facility for 35 years and have always worn protection and had my hearing tested annually. Several years ago, I had a threshold shift (a loss in my hearing range), and the plant nurse sent me to a hearing specialist. He said that my hearing loss is not due to noise exposure. I asked how he could tell, but I didn't get a satisfactory answer. I later asked my primary care physician, and he didn't know.

How do you determine from the result of a test whether hearing loss is caused by noise exposure or other factors, such as illness or injury? Would a hearing aid be effective?

—J.G. Answer: A comprehensive exam and hearing testing can show whether the hearing loss is likely due to loud noise exposure, based on the pattern of hearing loss across different frequencies.

However, I don't think that there is 100 percent certainty about making or excluding noise exposure as the cause of the hearing loss from the pattern.

I would think that an independent evaluation, by a certified audiologist and your own ENT doctor, might give you additional information, including a discussion about how much benefit you might get from a hearing aid. The Hearing Loss Association of America (on the Web at www.hearingloss.org) can provide you some support and guidance through this process. *** Dear Dr. Roach: My father suffers from GERD and takes medication for it. After returning from a recent holiday, I asked him about his symptoms.

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What are your thoughts? He won't listen to me, because I'm not a doctor!

—A.C. Answer: Believe me, being a doctor doesn't mean people always listen to you. However, I do hope your father listens to you, because I agree with you that his eating position may contribute to mechanical acid reflux: The increased pressure from his bent-over position may be forcing acid up into his esophagus.

However, being on holiday may lead to other reasons he was not bothered.

Maybe he was avoiding foods that cause symptoms. Maybe he was feeling less stressed. It's possible he ate earlier and went to bed a longer time after eating, which allows the stomach to empty so there is less acid at night, when more damage to the esophagus can occur due to the loss of gravity and swallowing.

Sometimes several lifestyle choices are needed to address GERD. I always prefer to work on those before prescribing medication treatments, especially because the proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole have long-term side effects that are best avoided, if possible. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may e-mail questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Humane Society Update Social Media Pets

by Jane Williams on behalf of the Halifax Humane Society here are over 3 billion active social media users in the world, with Facebook alone boasting a 2 million following. The vertiginous rise of social media over the past decade, coupled with busy lifestyles and conflicting demands, means that many people are relying on media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on a daily basis to connect with people, make new or larger social circles, and share the most important aspects of their lives—including their pets. If your pet is adopted, social media can play a role in spreading awareness of the importance of ‘adopt don’t shop.’

Everybody loves a cute puppy pic. In an interesting article on the effects of posting pics of pets noted a huge upsurge of interest when they include images of pets in their stories and uploads. Jet Blue’s posts, for instance, had 79 comments on average when pets were included, compared to 20 comments for paw-free content.

A plethora of other companies reviewed— from Sotheby’s to GoPro, Mercedes-Benz to Coca-Cola—noted a 295% rise in engagement, just from including imagery of dogs, cats, and other furry creatures.

To glean the reasons why pets are so popular on social media, check out pet influencers who are making their owners major cash. Take Hamlet (@hamlet_the_piggy), a Californian piggy who brings home the bacon to the tune of $250 a day for his owner, just by sitting on a couch, enjoying a snack, or making cute grunting noises. Then there is Dolly the chihuahua (@dolly_paw ton), who earns around $14,000 per year, after landing major campaigns with everyone from Benefit Cosmetics to Selfridges.

All these influencers (or, should we say, their humans) have one thing in common: creativity, a keen eye for visuals and the ability to celebrate pet life in a humane and loving way. That is, their pets are always comfortable, photographed within a safe setting, and presented positively, as a celebration of everything they mean to their owners.

You don’t have to have major ambitions to start up a social media page for your dog, cat, hedgehog, or other beloved pet.

Your page can be an outlet for your own creativity, or simply a way of sharing the beauty you find in your pet. When taking your photo, make sure to set up the shot properly. For imagery (i.e. if your aim isn’t to give advice or provide tips, in which case a blog would be ideal), launching an Instagram page for your pet would work, and don’t forget Facebook. On Instagram, in addition to posting images, you can post ‘stories’: short videos that stay up for 24 hours; this is a great way to ensure your followers check your page regularly.

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These are children in low-income families living right here in Volusia County.

They could be your neighbors, or mine.

These families struggle to pay their bills, sometimes deciding between paying rent or utilities, or feeding their families.

Provision Pack Pantry, which partners with Second Harvest and Publix each week during the school year, began four years ago by the kindness of one woman and her family. Carrie Torres, founder, learned there were students at her child’s school, Pathways Elementary, that regularly went without food because their families couldn’t afford it.

Provision Packs began feeding four families a week. Since then, the organization grew too big to operate out of her home.

A few moves and many meals later, Carrie’s Provision Packs now operates out of a business complex on North U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach. Now they pack groceries for 265 families each week.

I’m telling you all this because this compassionate young woman can always use volunteers, of all ages, to help pack grocery bags on Thursday nights from 6-7 P.M.!

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way to use your hands and smile to make a difference. The night I helped pack groceries, the goal was to pack 265 bags. In the fall when they resume, Carrie says they plan to provide 500 bags a week for children at five or six local schools.

They pack the bags Thursday night and on Friday, deliver them to schools so the children in need can take the food home and have it for the weekend.

Here’s how you can help: Carrie says to check the organization’s website at www. provisionpacks.org and click how to help and you’ll be directed to their volunteer sign-up page.

They have a month of school left and then break for summer, but provide information about food pantries to help families survive through summer. Provision Pack resumes in late August/early September.

That’s when an influx of around 150-200 students are expected to sign up to receive assistance through the program.

Check out the website to see how to spend some worthwhile time feeding hungry children right here in Volusia County.

Pet Care Shocking

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: What do you think about England banning “shock collars,” which give dogs a mild electric shock when they misbehave or try to cross an electric-fence boundary?

—Jim H., via email Dear Jim: I'm all for it. Shock collars are just plain cruel. Never mind that they give purely negative feedback, something that should be limited when training a dog.

England's ban will take effect this year. Other parts of Britain already have banned or are considering a ban on the use of shock collars, including Wales and Scotland.

Here in the U.S., however, there is no such legislation that I know of in any state that bans the sale or use of shock collars. A growing movement is taking shape, however: The Animal Rescue Site is circulating a petition and plans to deliver it to the House Committee on Agriculture, as well as the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Care.

Organizations including the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and the Humane Society of the United States have issued statements against the use of these collars. “The least humane and most controversial use of the shock collar is as a training device,” the HSUS says on its website.

As AVSAB says in its position paper on the issue, “Training should focus on reinforcing desired behaviors, removing the reinforcer for inappropriate behaviors, and addressing the emotional state and environmental conditions driving the undesirable behavior.”

In short, owners who want to train their dogs correctly should focus on positive reinforcement. If training a dog becomes difficult, consult a professional trainer rather than shift straight to a shock collar or choke collar.

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The Curious Life Of Marci Chapter 19 he death of a loved one is always a tragic time in a person’s life, but the death of a husband on the day of their child’s birth makes it even harder to understand.

Marci sat by Isaiah’s bed as he took his last breath. His breathing had become much more labored and she could hear each shallow breath as it left his body.

To her that last breath sounded more like a sigh of relief than the end of Isaiah, Sr.’s life. Even many years later, she could close her eyes and remember the sound of her husband as he slipped into the hands of God. Frank sat quietly at the end of the bed with tears still running down his cheeks as he starred at his son’s lifeless body.

Cora Mae who was now holding Isaiah, Jr. leaned against her son’s body and took her grandson’s tiny hand and placed it on his father’s chest for a few seconds.

Not a sound was made and even the ward grew silent when it was realized that Isaiah, Sr. had passed away.

Dr. Wilhoit had been standing back away from the family when Isaiah, Sr. had died and after a few minutes approached his bed.

“I am so sorry for your loss,” he said making eye contact with all three of them.

It seemed as if when he spoke it confirmed to them that Isaiah, Sr. was now officially dead and a spring of grief overcame them.

A nurse took Isaiah, Jr. from Cora who immediately slumped onto Isaiah, Sr. body and started to cry. Marci held onto her husband’s hand as if she could keep him alive for a few more seconds. It would take a nurse helping her to finally release her grip when the orderlies came for the body.

It was nearly dark when Cora Mae and Frank left the hospital on the way home. On the ride back no one spoke, only the sounds of Cora Mae quietly crying could be heard.

Marci and Isaiah, Jr. would stay at the hospital for the required two more days before Dr. Wilhoit would allow them to go to their home.

For Marci it would be a bittersweet home coming. She was ready to leave the hospital, but dreaded going home to a house without Isaiah, Sr. The next few days would become a blur for the family as they made funeral arrangements and tried to settle into having a new baby in the house.

Isaiah, Sr.’s body was brought to the house from the funeral home late on the third day and placed in the parlor.

As it was a custom that someone would sit with him over the next 24 hours as he lay in the home. Cora Mae spent much of those hours with her son’s body. Frank would sit until his back started to hurt and would have to go a lay down.

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Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

Marci would stay while, Cora Mae watched over Isaiah, Jr. A steady stream of friends and neighbors flowed through the house until the early morning hours.

The house finally grew quiet and the food that had been brought to the family was put away.

On the day of the funeral the early morning sun slowly crept though the parlor window until it filled the room with light. Cora Mae was sitting by her son’s body when she felt a tug on her shoulder.

Marci asked her if she could watch Isaiah, Jr. so she could sit with her husband. Leaving her son was a difficult task for Cora Mae, but to hold her grandson made it a little easier.

She took Isaiah, Jr. from Marci and left the room. As Marci sat next to Isaiah, Sr. she could not help but think about what a good man her husband had been and about how all of this had started from such a tragic beginning. Marci had long forgot the bitterness she had felt for the Daltons once she and Isaiah, Sr. had fallen in love.

Cora Mae and Frank had set aside a small plot of land for their family cemetery at the death of their first child a few hundred yards to the west of the house.

It would be there that Isaiah, Sr. would be buried.

Later in the morning the pall bearers arrived and took Isaiah, Sr.’s body to the farm wagon waiting at the front door of the house. Cora Mae, Frank, and Marci with Isaiah, Jr. would follow in the family’s carriage.

The funeral service was brief with the preacher speaking of Isaiah, Sr.’s life being cut short and his leaving a small child and wife behind.

He consoled the family telling them that their son and husband was now in the hands of God and in a much better place where there was no more pain and suffering.

The short ride back to the house in the wagon brought back memories for Marci of her fateful ride many years earlier that had brought her to the Dalton home and now in another wagon ride she was leaving her beloved husband in the cold hard ground.

She started to cry again as she held Isaiah, Jr. close to her and looked back as the men were starting to close Isaiah, Sr.’s grave.

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Ponce Inlet Honors Representative Tom Leek Special to Seniors Today he city of Ponce Inlet was pleased to recognize those who played a role in getting Ponce Law passed several weeks ago. Representative Tom Leek, Representative Jason Broudeur, Legislative Assistant Dylan Fisher, Debbie Darino, Councilmember Lois Paritsky, and Chief of Police for Ponce Inlet, Frank Fabrizio were honored on April 19 at the Ponce Inlet Town Council meeting for their help in getting Ponce Law passed through the Florida Legislator and signed by the Governor in a ceremonial signing in Ponce Inlet on April 5.

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Debbie Darino (C) with (L) Chief Fabrizio and Ponce Inlet Mayor Gary Smith.

The plaques given started out with these words: “It is with heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation that we recognize them for their uncompromising support of Ponce’s Law.” The sad story unfolded in April a year ago when a citizen heard a disturbing noise described as a cry of pain, he followed the sound until he heard a dreadful thumping noise accompanying the cries. True to the spirit of the important public safety campaign, See Something, Say Something, he reported the situation to the Ponce Inlet Police Department.

Sadly, when officers arrived on the scene, they found Ponce, a 9-month-old

Rep. Leek (C) with (L) Chief Fabrizio and Ponce Inlet Mayor Gary Smith Labrador Retriever, dead following a violent attack from his owner. This senseless and savage attack touched the heartstrings of our community and moved people to action. The outrage resulted in the creation of a movement affectionately known as Justice For Ponce.

Debbie Darino was outraged when she heard the news and decided it was time to make a difference for these abused animals. She created the petition and with much help and support from Chief Fabrizio they began their work! Representative Tom Leek was successful in having the bill introduced and getting it passed. The bill named Ponce's Law is named after puppy Ponce, and will allow judges to more freely sentence persons convicted with the aggravated animal cruelty statute, which is a 3rd degree felony, to jail or if warranted to prison. It also allows the courts to prohibit these same abusers from owning, having contact, or possessing an animal. Leadership and support for Ponce’s Law catapulted a national story which brought much needed attention and changes to Florida’s Animal Cruelty Laws.

Final remarks quoted to all involved were: “Thank you all for demonstrating such determination and tenacity to strengthen our laws and protect our fourlegged friends.”

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Senior Service Line Finding Extra Dollars

by Matilda Charles

very dollar counts in retirement, but there are certain things we can't do without, like food. If you look for ways to save a few dollars here and there, it will add up. Here are some tips: • Grocery shop once a week, with a list. You'll spend less because you'll only be in the store once and won't be tempted to pick up extra items.

Avoid aisles that don't have anything on your list.

• Work from a weekly meal plan so you'll have all the ingredients. If you find yourself eating the same things over and over, search online for new low-cost recipes.

• Be sure to compare all the weekly flyers and prices.

• If you're near a big-box store, consider shopping with a friend and splitting up the large multi-packs.

Or, if you think you'll use it enough, team up with a friend for an Amazon Prime membership and order online.

• If you pay your insurance by the month, you likely pay a few dollars extra every month. If you can, pay by the year.

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Senior Discounts • Look into the Lifeline program. You may qualify for low-cost Internet and phone. Check into Meals on Wheels, too.

• Use the library for new books by your favorite authors. Sign up on Amazon to get e-mail notices when an author is about to come out with something new. Then go to your library's website and put a hold on that book right away.

• Check into zero-interest credit cards to pay off other balances.

• Look into property tax exemptions, and LIHEAP to reduce your heating costs.

• Ask your pharmacist about special discount plans. Yes, some places have them.

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f you still have a little leftover ham, here is a delicious and hearty soup to finish it off. Invite the neighbors and make a night of it.

41⁄2 cups shredded loose-packed frozen potatoes 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups chopped cabbage 2 cups water 11⁄2 cups (9 ounces) diced 97 percent fat-free ham 1 (12-fluid-ounce) can Carnation Evaporated Fat-Free Milk 3 ⁄4 cup cubed Velveeta Light processed cheese

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lease this tribute to fire, police, and uniformed U.S. personnel in 2010.

The song zoomed to the top of the Indie chart.

3. Rupert Holmes, in 1980, on his Partner In Crime album.

4. The Drifters, in 1963. Many cover versions followed, but it was George Benson's 1978 version that won a Grammy for the Best R&B Vocal Performance.

5. Devoted To You, by the Everly Brothers, in 1958. Astonishingly enough, this fine example of the duo's close harmonies never made it above No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Your Vision Is Our Focus • Glaucoma Specialist • Eye Exams for Adults • Laser Surgery • Cornea Surgery • Private Surgery Center • Optical Boutiques On Site • Dry Eye Treatments

Accepting Most Major Medical & Vision Insurance Plans

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Craig A. Miller, DO

Chet Kikla, ARNP, FNP-C

Erica O’Donnell, DO

Board Certified Family Practice

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& Children • Cataract Surgery • Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery • Diabetic Eye Care • Lasik

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

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

Lunch, Bingo, & Non-monetary Prizes

Just $5

May 10 Crossword Puzzle On Page 18

May 17

Cheese Burgers, Cole Slaw, Dessert, & Beverage

Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Dessert, & Beverage May 24 Pizza Party, Salad, Dessert, & Beverage (Last Lunch Bunch—Summer Break) Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday Prior.

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