May 5, 2017 issue #646

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Celebrating Volunteer Week! ednesday, April 26 was the day chosen by several nursing homes to honor all their volunteers. Company G was singing Thursday at Port Orange Nursing & Rehab and were invited to their event scheduled for the next Wednesday.

Already committed to the Veterans Nursing Home, we declined. While we were performing at Port Orange, each of the singers were given a back pack with the cutest little pen inserted on the front—a pen that had wooly red hair, a smiley face, and a clip on it that was a striped necktie.

Celebration Day came and the parking lot at Emory L. Bennett (ELB) was filled with volunteers. They were happily greeted

by Activities Director Vicky with Tiffani and Bill.

Administrator, Gray Kilpatrick welcomed the volunteers, followed by Don La Pore, the VCVC Coordinator and then by Resident’s Council President, Robert Berry.

Ambassador, Col. Skip Keating recognized veteran members of each branch of the service, then members involved in WWII and onward. There were several from WWII and as each war was mentioned, the numbers involved grew to the point where many more hands were raised by Vietnam veterans. The applause for these never to be forgotten veterans was awesome.

When Roger Tiffany took the stage he told an interesting story about the beginning of Emory L. Bennett Veteran’s Nursing Home. He said he was involved in choosing where it would be located and was pleased that this location was once his camping site, a place he dearly loved.

There are scores of entertainers, singing groups, dancers, karaoke. Puppet shows, bands, you name it. Recently a group of veterans who live at ELB became the Singing VETs. They are pleasantly surprised at how much they enjoy their new pastime. Actually, it is just over a year old and members have changed somewhat but we have the feeling of them being an ongoing entertainment group OF Veterans FOR the Veterans. They are hoping to add yet another voice to the group soon.

Residents from Aberdeen come every Monday with Donuts and Coffee and Bear Creek Vets hold socials for the veterans.

Arni’s has a monthly birthday party for those born that month, in addition to an overwhelming special they plan for Christmas.

Among the volunteers are members of VFW, AMVETs, and several American Legion Posts who entertain—some with horse racing and trivia and others with Bingo. They make it quite interesting and worthwhile for the resident veterans. Speaking of Bingo, a most popular game, the Cooties, Catholic War Veterans, Knights of Columbus, MOAA, and Deland Elks Club call Bingo on regular occasions.

Elks Clubs from Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, and Port Orange regularly come with a cookout, a special event, or a treat to lunch.

Then there is the annual cookout by the Moose Club to look forward to.

A great number of church groups and pastors from the central Florida area visit the veterans and serve in many ways. There

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Front Row: Gary Goodall, Orval Stuhr, Jerry Battiste Back Row: Al Belfiore and Rich Perchaluk (not shown is Ray Tullas)

Elks Club members among 150 volunteers attending.

Don, the "Egg Man" and the Palm Coast Marine Corps League

Jim Goodwin and party.

are also individuals who are storekeepers for clothing donated to veterans as well as pet therapy visitors with their animals.

ELB is part of a regular plan by several clubs like Rolling Thunder, who has a bike run and comes with baseball tickets and a regular barbecue and more when they visit.

Do you know the Egg Man? He is a member of the Palm Coast Marine Corps League who comes once a month with delightful treats. Among those treats are Don’s deviled eggs (hence, the Egg Man) a favorite of all taste buds! They have been doing this since the beginning of time…

ELB’s time that is. For 24 years, resident veterans have been treated by P.C Marine Corps League.

It is impossible to name all who volunteer and all who care and serve.

The generosity and kindness of organizations and individuals who volunteers is astounding and so appreciated by all who are privy to their time and service. Thank you, volunteers!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Advocacy And Aging A Community Conversation Special to Seniors Today n recognition of Older Americans Month, the community is invited to join regional and statewide leaders for an important discussion on issues facing older adults and Flagler’s growing aging population.

Special guests will provide an overview of recent Legislative activities affecting older adults, a list of resources and tools people can use to advocate and information about local volunteer opportunities!

Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, Age Out Loud, emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages.

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The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

When/Where: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. Flagler County Public Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. N.W. Who: ElderSource, the Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center, and Flagler County Senior Services Division are hosting the event.

The speakers are: Catherine Anne Avery, RN LNC—Bureau Chief of Elder Rights Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Linda Levin, M.S.G.—Executive Director, ElderSource.

More Info: Individuals are asked to RSVP by Monday, May 7 to Joanne Hinkel at jhinkel@flaglercounty.org

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Seniors Today 360 S. Yonge, Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc.

What’s Happening Around Town…

Humana Meetings

Open Forum

Parkinson’s Meeting

You are cordially invited to join Humana for education presentations in your neighborhood on Using Technology To Stay Connected, Protecting Yourself Against Scams, and Eat This, Not That.

Everyone is invited, you don’t have to be a Humana member to attend. For dates, times, and locations see page 7.

You are invited to a free seminar titled Funding Strategies For Long Term Care presented by Scott Thomas, ChFC, CAP, CKATm on Thur., May 25 from 2–4 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. The seminar will address questions about the need to consider Long Term Care and funding strategies that will work for you. For information or to RSVP, call 386.586.4440.

The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Rob Thwaites, Community Liaison with Compass Research.

Rob will be discussing the latest in upcoming clinical trials on medications for Parkinson’s disease on Wednesday, May 24 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Seating is limited, RSVP required by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386.676.6375 no later than 12 P.M. on Mon., May 22.

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Come find out how medicare works on June 7 or July 12 at 10 A.M. or June 6 or July 11 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Health Fair Good Samaritan Society-Daytona is hosting a Health Fair on Friday, May 19 from 10 A.M.–2 P.M. at 325 South Segrave Street, Daytona Beach. Local healthcare professionals and businesses will participate and share their knowledge of the services they provide. Hot dogs and a drink will be served during the event.

For information, call 386.253.6791.

Women’s Travel Club Are you a woman who has always had a passion for travel, finally has the freedom to travel, and may not have a travel partner? Come join the new Adventures Women’s Travel Club hosted

by Odyssey Travel and see the world in good company. Join them for a summer fashion show on May 10 at 11:30 A.M. at Belk Department store, Port Orange Pavilion. Space is limited to RSVP today to Marian at 386.672.8113 or odys seytravel.com

Spring Concert Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus is presenting a concert and raffle on Sunday, May 7 at the Tomoka United Methodist Church. Doors open at 2:30 P.M. for raffle viewing and purchase and the concert will begin at 3:30 P.M. For details, go to the chorus website: songofthecoast.org or call 386.673.4398.

Suggested donation is $10 and will be received at the door.

Blood Drive OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be available for blood donations from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M., Fri., May 19 in the parking lot of the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 South Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. For appointments: www.oneblood.org and click on Where To Donate.

Art In The Park Come to the 45th annual Art In The Park offered by the city of Ormond Beach on Sat., May 6 from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Sun., May 7 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Rockerfeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive. Shop over 100 artist and crafters. Free parking and admission.

Enjoy entertainment, kids craft zone, Girl Scouts art exhibit, and more! For more details, call 386.676.3241.

Free 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 20; Thurs., June 15; and Sat., July 15 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday through May 18 at 12 NOON at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona and now there is a second location at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. RSVP by NOON the Tuesday prior to the church where you wish to attend. Holy Cross, 386.767.6542 or Trinity, 386.255.7580.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in May, offering lowcost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats. Residents seeking low-cost pet spaying and neutering must show proof of public assistance, such as a Medicaid; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); or food stamp identification card. Residents must also show proof of income and meet income eligibility guidelines.

Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.323.3575, Daytona Beach; 386.626.

6643, DeLand; or 386.424.6875, New Smyrna Beach.

Alzheimer’s Signs Is it ordinary memory loss or Alzheimer’s? When does memory loss be come a cause for concern? Find out at 1 P.M., Wed., May 17, when Damarys Melendez discusses the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Melendez, associate director of programs for the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss the brain disease and other types of dementia. RSVP required; please call 800.272.3900.

Book Sale The Friends of the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., will hold its monthly book sale from 3 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 11; 9:30 to 4:30 P.M., Friday, May 12; and 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., Saturday, May 13. Hardback and large softback books will be sold for $1 each, small softback books will be eight for $1, and children's and young adult books will be $2 a bag. On Sat. adult books will be $3 a bag. Members of the Friends group may shop early, from 1 to 3 P.M., Thursday. For details, call 386.822.6430.

Support Groups Quit Smoking Are ready for a change and a new you? Free tools to Quit Smoking class at Florida Hospital New Smyrna on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30–6:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, gum. quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. Call to register and learn about more classes: Northeast Florida AHEC 904.482.0189.

Stroke Support Join Florida Hospital Oceanside, first floor café, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for a free stroke support group every third Thursday at 3 P.M. This group is led by a speech pathologist and is designed to help stroke patients as they adjust to changes in their daily lives. For questions and to learn more, call 386.

676.4222 ext. 5095.

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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. Governor Scott has signed a Resolution designating May as Elder Law Month in Florida.

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 …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. E-mail: mikep@pylelegal.com or website: www. pylelegal.com

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Letter To My Grandchildren

by George Goldtrap ach of you know how much you are loved. It’s fun to watch you grow up, become young men and ladies, and eventually someone’s wife, husband, mommy, or daddy.

What a joy you are.

You live in such a wonderful world. Your opportunities for good clean fun, great education, and prosperous future are abundant.

I won’t preach about being careful, staying away from drugs, and staying in school.

You know all of that and your folks are doing a good job of teaching you right from wrong. So right on, go for it, and all that cliché stuff.

A word of advice. Ignore the fear mongers and naysayers. They’re no fun. Get on with life. Take advantage of every hour of every day. Sure, you’ll have some disappointments, some set backs, some sorrows.

They’re temporary. Keep going. I’ve seen lots of changes and life really is better now.

Let me tell you about some of my experiences and maybe it will help you appreciate just how far we’ve come. Let’s call this: June Bugs & Studebakers, by Grandpa I was born at home with a neighbor helping my mother. I never knew my grandparents. My parents were old, (Mother was 39 and Dad was 50). All my grandparents were already dead. I did have aunts, uncles, and cousins. They came over on Sunday and we had fun playing outside. We caught June bugs and tied a thread to their legs and ‘flew’ them like kites. We rode bicycles and roller skated without helmets—and lived!

My parents owned their home but they were the exception—most rented. We lived in town, in a wooden house with no electricity or plumbing until my father put it in. We had an ice box to keep food cool.

The ice man brought ice about twice a week.

We cooked on a wood-burning stove and heated the home with room fireplaces. I had to bring in the firewood and the coal each day after school.

We had an upright phone in the front room. It was the last upright phone in Nashville. When we moved, mother wanted to take it with us but the phone company said ‘no.’ We had to have a modern phone —which the company owned. We did have a private line and that was a rarity.

The paper boy brought our paper each morning and mail came twice a day. It cost three cents to mail a letter. It cost 12 cents to go to the movie and we went every Friday night no matter what was showing. It was always something the family could enjoy. We stayed for the newsreel and the comics.

After school we listened to Tom Mix, Superman, Terry And The Pirates, or Sky King. I sent in for a secret decoder ring.

Dad listened to the news with H.B. Kaltenborn or Walter Winchell. We shivered at the creaking door on Suspense Theater. I liked Gang Busters but was not allowed to listen to it.

We went to church twice on Sunday and to prayer meeting on Wednesday night, and in the summer, revival meetings with

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We had an upright piano and I took lesson. I also took drum lessons and eventually got in the school band. That was fun.

Fast food didn’t exist. We ate at home or took our lunch with us. We did have Krystal, a rare treat. At the Krystal, a grilled cheese, French fries, and coke cost 25 cents. Home cooked meals included vegetables from our garden. We had lots of fried chicken because we raised those too—right in our own backyard. For dessert we had homemade pie (if we cleaned our plate), or cake. In summertime, homemade ice cream, which we froze with a hand-turned crank. (Wish I had a big bowl right now.)

Before starting first grade we were vaccinated. We didn’t go to the doctor unless we had blood poisoning or pneumonia. I saw a doctor only once as a child.

When school started, I got a couple pairs of Duck Head jeans and maybe a new shirt or two. Mother patched them and kept them going. About every other year I got a new pair of Red Goose shoes.

In the summer the neighborhood guys would get together, choose up sides, and play softball. No little league or peewee football and soccer was a foreign game. Only soldiers or missionaries had been to a foreign country.

We paid for everything we bought except a house or maybe a car. Credit was available but only if you needed it. No one had a credit card. Dad let some customers pay ‘on time’ but it was dangerous and sometimes he didn’t get paid.

On Christmas eve we put up a Christmas tree, (cost $1). We took it down the day after Christmas. We had a few lights and homemade ornaments. I didn’t get some presents. I got a present.

After World War II, Dad got an old Plymouth car. We no longer had to walk to town, church, or the movies. In the early 1950s Dad got a Chevrolet truck. My uncle Charles had a Studebaker. Wow! It looked like a space ship with a radio!

In the summertime we caught lightning bugs and put them in a mason jar with air holes punched on top. On special nights we slept on cots in the backyard.

About 1954 a neighbor got a TV. On Saturday night, I’d go to their house and watch wrestling. In 1955 we finally got a DuMont, black and white TV. I graduated high school and started college on a music scholarship. A college friend bought my first pizza pie, in a restaurant.

Pizza pies were not delivered to homes. I later bought one for my mother. She liked it too and started making them—from scratch.

This is my ancient history and you’ll have yours. Cherish life. It is exciting, and remember, I love you!

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National Nurses Week

You are Invited to a free Afternoon Seminar Thursday, May 25, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Seminar Title: “Funding Strategies for Long Term Care” Presented by Mr. Scott Thomas, ChFC, CAP, CKA™, and hosted by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation. This installment in the Foundation Community Open Forum Series will address questions about our need to consider Long Term Care and funding strategies that will work for you.

Mr. Thomas, founder of Stewardship Matters, Inc, an advisory firm in Maitland, Florida, is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) having completed these studies at The American College. He is also a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) so works to apply spiritual principles to the practice of financial planning. He is guided by his personal mission statement: To “...work with people who are committed to greater financial clarity in order to gain peace of mind and to live a generous life.”

Scott is a graduate of The University of Central Florida with a degree in Business Administration. He is an active industry speaker, and serves at Summit Church in Orlando. He has been married to Suzanne for 28 years and is a proud and devoted father of three children —Cole, Mason and Abby Grace.

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Special to Seniors Today ational Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. As of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year.

The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. Each of ANA’s state and territorial nurses associations promotes the nursing profession at the state and regional levels. Each conducts celebrations on these dates to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community.

The ANA supports and encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.

1953—Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a Nurse Day in October of the following year. The proclamation was never made.

1954—National Nurse Week was observed from October 11–16. The year of the observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea.

Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a nurse week. A bill for a National Nurse Week was introduced in the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.

1972—Again a resolution was presented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim National Registered Nurse Day. It did not occur.

1974—In January, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be International Nurse Day. Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated International Nurse Day.

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1974—In February of that year, a week was designated by the White House as National Nurse Week, and President Nixon issued a proclamation.

1978—New Jersey Governor Brendon Byrne declared May 6 as Nurses Day. Edward Scanlan, of Red Bank, NJ, took up the cause to perpetuate the recognition of nurses in his state. Mr. Scanlan had this date listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events.

He promoted he celebration on his own.

1981—ANA, along with various nursing organizations, rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman, Manuel Lujan, to have May 6, 1982, established as the National Recognition Day For Nurses.

1982—In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as National Nurses Day. The action affirmed a joint resolution of the United States Congress designating May 6 as National Recognition Day for Nurses.

1982—President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25 proclaiming National Recognition Day For Nurses to be May 6, 1982.

1990—The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6– 12, 1991, as National Nurses Week.

1993—The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6–12 as permanent dates to observe National Nurses Week in 1994 and in all subsequent years.

1996—The ANA initiated National RN Recognition Day on May 6, 1996, to honor the nation’s indispensable registered nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year. The ANA encourages its state and territorial nurses associations and other organizations to acknowledge May 6 as National RN Recognition Day. 1997—The ANA Board of Directors, at the request of the National Student Nurses Association, designated May 8 as National Student Nurses Day.

May 5, 2017—Seniors Today—Page 9 Target Hardening n an overwhelming number of cases, vehicles targeted by thieves are either left unlocked or at the very least, show no signs of forced entry.

That’s like an open invitation to a burglar looking for a quick score at your expense.

The thing is, more than just wallets, purses, electronics, phones, and tools are being targeted. In disturbingly large numbers, burglars are finding something dangerous and potentially deadly in the cars they break into—firearms. In fact, on the average, about one gun is stolen from a vehicle every day right here in Volusia County. This poses a grave concern to law enforcement and should concern you as well.

In the past year, more than 300 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Volusia County. It’s downright scary to think about all of those guns in the wrong hands, with many used to facilitate other crimes. Yet another safety concern is when children ride in cars containing guns. If not properly secured, this can be a deadly mix. We had a frightening reminder of this a couple of months ago in Deltona when a 3-yearold child got a hold of a loaded gun from the door pocket and pulled the trigger. Fortunately no one was injured, as the round shattered a window before lodging harmlessly in the vehicle’s door frame.

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So how can you make yourself less vulnerable? Well in law enforcement terms, it’s called target hardening. It means strengthening the security of a building, facility, or vehicle to make it less vulnerable to criminals. The simplest and most effective thing you can do to improve security is to always lock your vehicle, remove all valuables, and keep anything else of value out of sight. If you’re a gun owner, be a responsible one. Use a secure lock box or some other safe and appropriate method of storage. Keep firearms safely out of a child’s reach. If you have a gun in your vehicle and then go somewhere where you can’t or don’t want to take it, make sure you have an appropriate plan for storage. When you get home, remove your gun from the car and take it inside. Whether locked or not, a vehicle is no place to store it.

Let’s all do our part to protect curious children from a potential tragedy and also foil thieves who are increasingly getting their guns from vehicles. Taking commonsense safety, security, and protection measures will help take a bite out of crime.

What’s In The Stars For The Week Of May 8th ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those well-deserved laurels.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If they won’t discuss it, don’t push. An explanation will come in time.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by keeping your promises even if your commitment wavers.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Congratulations. You’re really getting things done.

Don’t forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your plain-talking honesty is very admirable.

Sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A stressfilled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem.

Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some basic relationship rules.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you’re perceived.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong.

Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you’re on and where you hope it will lead you. It’s also a good time to reach out to loved ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re getting closer to your goals. Since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof), don’t be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.

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Dear Paw's Corner: My little Schnoodle, Daisy, hates noises, thunder, firecrackers, and more—but only indoors. We can be outside and have large trucks go by with air brakes squealing, and she doesn't care. Ordinary house noises, like windows creaking, have begun to bother her recently. Last year I got a new front door and it really cracks and creaks in the afternoon when it gets hot. She is petrified of this, shaking and panting the entire time. Please help, as we are at our wits' end.

—Pam, via e-mail Dear Pam: If the issue started over the past year, have the veterinarian check her out thoroughly. Not just her hearing and sight, but for any underlying conditions.

While Schnoodles are less prone to certain health conditions of their parent breeds (poodle and Schnauzer), they could still suffer from inherited conditions. According to the AKC, autoimmune thyroiditis is one possibility; behavioral changes like excessive anxiety are among the symptoms.

However, even completely healthy dogs can develop a phobia to noise, perhaps because they attach a negative experience to a specific noise. In that case, TLC and training can help, along with medication if needed.

Talk to the vet about Daisy's noise phobia and work out a treatment and training plan, if possible. For example, use anti-anxiety medication for a time to help Daisy stay calmer, but then begin replacing meds with positive-stimulation training. This is done by making the sound that causes anxiety, but giving Daisy a favorite treat or praise each time the sound is made. There's more to it than I have room to explain here, so consider working with a trainer to help Daisy handle that creaky door.

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Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge

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1. Name the group that released Heaven Must Have Sent You. 2. Which girl group released Someday We'll Be Together?

3. Who wrote and released Why Don't You Love Me and when?

4. What was Mr. Custer about?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: There are times that you feel you're part of the scenery, all the greenery is comin' down, boy, And then your wife seems to think you're part of the furniture, oh, it's peculiar.

Answers 1. The Elgins, in 1966. Bonnie Pointer followed with a disco cover in 1979.

2. Diana Ross & The Supremes, in 1969.

Even though The Supremes were credited in the song—only Ross sang. It was the final No. 1 song of the decade.

3. Hank Williams, in 1950. The song was on the soundtrack of the 1971 film The Last Picture Show.

4. It was a joke song with a soldier telling Gen. George Custer he didn't want to fight against the Sioux in the Battle Of The Little Bighorn.

5. Take The Long Way Home, by the English rock band Supertramp. It was the last song written for their 1979 album Breakfast In America, which sold more than 20 million copies.

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Senior Service Line Retirement Study Is an Eye-Opener

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Have you given it much thought? The Employee Benefit Research Institute just published the results of its 27th survey about financial readiness to retire.

Here are a few things its research revealed: * Many of us are stressed out about retiring, but we're not taking steps to get ready.

One third of participants worry about money. Half think they'd be more productive at work if they weren't stressed about the financial aspects of retiring. * Only 60 percent say they've saved for retirement. Forty percent have tried to work out the numbers and even fewer have tried to calculate their expected Social Security benefit and likely monthly financial needs or expenses. Less than 23 percent have spoken to a financial adviser, and only 10 percent have a plan.

The number of people who are confident about having a comfortable retirement is lower than last year. * Only 37 percent are confident that Social Security will continue to provide benefits, and the same number have low confidence that Medicare's current levels will continue.

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According to the survey, 80 percent of those who have already retired are more confident about having a comfortable retirement. Per a government pamphlet (Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement), you'll need between 70 percent and 90 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your current lifestyle.

If you're stressed about the financial aspects of retirement, knowing is better than guessing about how you might fare.

A financial planner can look at the figures and tell you the facts. If nothing else, call Social Security to ask about your likely future benefits (1-800-772-1213).

To view the study, go online to ebri.org and look for the 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey. It's an eye-opener.

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Strange But True 21 Years Of Winter?

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It was the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who made the following sage observation: “Government by organized money is just as dangerous as government by organized mob.”

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You might be surprised to learn that Helen Keller, best known as the first blind and deaf person to earn a bachelor's degree, loved performing. She spent years on vaudeville tours, and in 1919 she starred in Deliverance, a silent film about her life.

If you haven't listened to any new music in a while, chances are you're over 33. Those who study such things say that's the age at which Americans would rather stick to what they know than try out new tunes.

In the Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, most people don't lock their car doors. The primary motivation for this practice isn't trust but public safety: A pedestrian who unexpectedly encounters a polar bear will be able to find refuge in any car along the street.

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Here’s An Idea Oil That Hamster Wheel!

by JoAnn Derson “Here's my tip: Fasten all buttons, snaps, fasteners, and zippers on your clothes before washing and drying. It will help them keep their shape. Turn socks insides out, too. It will help prevent them from getting fuzzballs.”

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Here's one for hamster owners out there, from C.H. in Utah: “If your dwarf hamster makes much noise when running in its wheel (especially metal wheels), just lube it with a little olive

“If you are training a puppy or your fur baby has an accident on the carpet, here's how to prevent a reoccurrence in the same spot: Blot up urine, then saturate the spot with club soda.

Allow it to sit for five minutes, then blot with paper towels.”

—S.S. in Arkansas “In this day of recycling and reusing, before I discard an item, I look to see if any part of it can be reused. I removed wire from a broom that can now be used to hang a picture on the wall.

I also remove any reusable screws or nails from items I toss. I put them in plastic jars.”

—B.B. in Maine W.T. from The Road (he's an RV traveler) is looking for suggestions to remove the smell from the lid of glass jars to make them reusable —say, salsa jars or peanut butter jars. If you have a solution for W.T., send it to me at Now Here's A Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

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Veteran’s Post Drug Thieves At The VA he Government Accountability Office has found serious problems with the way the Department of Veterans Affairs handles controlled substances and guards against having those drugs stolen by VA employees.

Out of four facilities the GAO was asked to review, one had missed its required monthly inspection of patientcare areas and the pharmacy 43 percent of the time. Three facilities failed to follow three of the nine requirements for handling controlled substances, including verifying that shipments were complete and doing a physical inventory two or three times per week.

One facility only completed one of the nine steps, that of verifying that a substance was dispensed. Two of them could not even verify that controlled substances actually made it from the pharmacy to patient-care areas. If there's one dangerous hole in the system, this is it.

Consider what happens when an addict pharmacy worker either takes or changes the drugs he or she is to deliver to a hospital ward or surgical unit.

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There was a case where an employee had been confiscating fentanyl (an anesthetic) destined for surgery patients and was using it for himself—while refilling the vials with saline solution. He apparently was on staff at numerous hospitals in the area, doing the same thing. Not only that, but he was infected with hepatitis C, which he passed on to at least one patient. Another junkie, an emergency-room nurse, gave herself injections of painkillers and then noted on the records that that they had been given to patients.

The GAO report concluded in part that the VA's “ability to detect diversion and protect its veterans from harm— such as depriving them of needed pain medications—is limited.”

I cringe to think about the patients who didn't get their pain medication or anesthetic—especially the one about to have surgery.

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Humane Society Update Why Do We Love Animals?

by Barry T. KuKes an you answer this question?

Or, maybe you are not an animal lover. There are many people who are not dog people or cat people, but these people would never go out of their way to hurt or mistreat an animal. Most toddlers love animals. In some cases, they are taught not to like animals as they grow older.

Dislike is a learned response. Love is from the heart.

If you watch a toddler, (boy or girl; gender makes no difference) as they enter a room with puppies or kittens, the children will immediately want to pet and hug the animals. Unless a puppy or kitten scares or hurts (scratches or bites) the child, he or she will continue to embrace the love the animals bring to their hearts.

Many of a baby's earliest words will represent animals. Cat, dog, and duck are especially common.

According to Linda Acredolo, Ph.D., founder of the Baby Signs Program, more than a third of babies' first words are animal names. She explains it in her blogpost, Why Kids Love Animals.

“As young babies begin looking around their world, they are automatically attracted to things that move, are brightly colored, and are easy to see,” Acredolo writes. “They are fascinated by things that make interesting noises, are capable of interacting with them, and are unpredictable in what they do and how they behave.”

It makes sense, therefore, that aside from other people, animals are the next most interesting thing for young children. “Babies find animals about as far from boring as things can be without being human,” Acredolo quips.

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Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 77-year-old man in good health except for irritable bowel syndrome for 35 years. Six months ago, I started taking two lowdose aspirins daily as a preventive, and since then all IBS symptoms have disappeared. Stools and frequency are now normal and without any intense cramping, gas, or urgency, which I had for all those years. I thought other readers might be interested. Any thoughts?

—B.C. Answer: Yours is a very unusual but not unheard of response to aspirin. Most people with IBS find that aspirin and other anti-inflammatories worsen IBS symptoms. I have read of others who have the same response you seem to.

Aspirin remains controversial as a preventive in people without heart disease, but I believe the benefits outweigh the risks in people at high risk for heart disease, even if they are undiagnosed.

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As a result, he was experiencing serious side effects: no energy (not like him) and debilitating leg pains. I asked if the symptoms went away when he stopped taking the drug.

He said that they did. What did the doctor say? Since his father and brother died of heart attacks, he needed to lower his cholesterol levels. I told him I had just read about that specific drug. Dr. Julian Whitaker M.D.’s, Healthy Healing (8/1993—come in and I’ll show you my copy), which spoke about a hidden side effect, that Charles was experiencing, but was not listed in the drug PDR. This statin, (go to drugs.com/Mevacor), caused a major drop in the liver production of COQ10.

What is CoQ10 you ask? It is a natural fatsoluble nutrient present in virtually every human cell which is why it is also called Ubiquinone, (existing everywhere in human life). CoQ10 is vital to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This energy rich compound is used by our cell’s mitochondria, (the cells power plant), to run every metabolic process our body expresses. No ATP equals no energy for the heart, the brain, and the gut. Dr. Whitaker was further concerned that the statins were toxic to the liver.

This is why a six month blood draw/workup, to check the liver health, is required. He was more concerned with this drugs long term side effects, not just on quality of life, but especially on cognitive function. This is because our brains require huge amounts of uninterrupted energy to regulate, integrate, and coordinate ongoing nerve transmission 24/7, 365 days a year.

To preserve neural integrity, Dr. Whitaker recommended taking a split dose of 100mg of CoQ10. Twenty-two years later, he now prescribes 300mg. So what happened to Charles? Sadly, his wife told me he died of a heart attack at age 57. When I asked her if he took the recommended CoQ10 along with magnesium, fish oil, and B vitamins, recommended by Dr. Whitaker she responded with, “his Doctor felt that all he needed was to lower his LDL cholesterol to 130, which he did.”

Now let’s fast forward to the 2008 issue of UCLA’s American Heart Journal (vol.

157, pages 111-117) in a comprehensive nationwide study of 136,905 hospitalized heart attack victims: 75 percent had an LDL count of 130mg/dl, (the so called safe range… just like my friend Charles had).

If you want more clarity on whether cholesterol is bad, read my article called, Good Cholesterol Vs Bad Choices (12-20-2013).

Rewind back to November 5, 1994 (the year Charles passed away) and President Ronald Reagan announces that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The CDC now estimates that over one third of Americans, over the age of 85, are affected.

As of 2015, nearly 5.3 million Americans are battling this disease.

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Heart disease has many valid healing modalities, which can effectively reverse it’s the progression. This includes many drugs that don’t affect the body’s CoQ10 production. There are currently no drug treatments that have effectively stemmed the progression or reversed the ravages of Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Duane Graveline, M.D., from Titusville, Florida., is not just another media doctor. He was a NASA Apollo astronaut, a USAF Flight Surgeon, and a Family Practice Physician in top physical shape. His experience with statin drugs is particularly alarming, especially as it relates to cognitive function. It began when he was prescribed Lipitor, (a popular statin) and ended when he experienced severe cognitive impairment. This lead him to write, Lipitor: Thief Of Memory, and his newest book, The Dark Side Of Statins. (www.spacedoc.com/articles).

In his first book, he describes how he regained his mental faculties by supplementing CoQ10 (200mg–300mg) a day, Omega 6 EFA (coconut oil and evening primrose oil), Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E succinate.

In his latest book, he reveals a new tool to stem the mitochondrial DNA damage caused by the statins. Statins are unique in their inhibition of CoQ10 synthesis making mitochondrial damage all but inevitable. To stem this process he has employed a newly isolated biochemical that is now becoming available after fifteen years of research: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone or BioPQQ. A cousin of CoQ10, BioPQQ has been shown to be vital for those whose mitochondrial cells have been damaged by long term statin use and who present cognitive dysfunction, permanent myopathy, or peripheral neuropathy.

Dr. Graveline’s premise is simple: “The more functional mitochondrial energy you have in your cells, the greater your overall health and longevity.”

Foods like egg yolks, natto (fermented organic soybeans) celery, parsley, papaya, and kiwi fruit help however, we may not eat these foods and certainly not every day.

Enter Natural Factors in Canada. They are making this vitalizing biochemical available in capsule form as discussed in Graveline’s research. Like CoQ10, BioPQQ has powerful antioxidant properties but when it is elevated to 20mg/day, the evidence shows that BioPQQ actually stimulates mitochondrial genesis-regeneration! Now Natural Factors, has come up with another innovation.

Their new PQQ-10 product has the Graveline’s 20mg of PQQ combined with their successful CoQ10 at 200mg per soft gel. More energy, more protection, and fewer pills.

By special arrangement with Natural Factors, Love Whole Foods will be offering their Coenzyme Q10 and Ubiquinol twin packs at an everyday sale price (see ad) on going! For one week only, both stores are offering the PQQ products at a 25 percent discount.

Come on in and help your mind manifest all its Ps and Qs, today and for years to come.

Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Wholefoods, Cafes And Markets in Port Orange and Ormond Beach.