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Strange Pets In Florida es, my fear has gone. I no longer am afraid of every living creature that I don’t understand. Instead, I’ve grown accustomed to a daily greeting from a new pet, a gecko that inhabits my home.

I will be sitting in the easy chair watching television and look up to see that little guy staring at me. I’ve tried many ways to capture him and put him back into the elements, but he suddenly goes into a run.

I got a fruit jar and lid, determined to have him enter the jar and then put the lid on until I could get him outside the house.

The one thing I still can’t do is pick him up by hand.

A grandson, as a three year old, used to pick up geckos, play with them, and find food for them. One day he had a ladybug in one hand and a gecko in the other… bringing the ladybug to the gecko to offer for lunch. I said, “You mustn’t do that.” His response was, “Neena, it’s just the natural order of things.”

One day another grandson was out by their pool with a friend. He put a small frog on a large leaf and set him forth to float in the pool. The frog had been near death and the boys performed CPR on it and laid it on the leaf to float while getting better.

A friend that was once working in our church, claimed a gila monster as a pet. The problem was, if the lizard got too high up in a tree, she couldn’t get him down.

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden Well, my gecko (might as well give him a name) “Abner” came out yesterday morning to say hello and I noticed he loved to go to the venetian blinds and look outside. He probably wanted out as much as I wanted him out. I wondered if he had found anything to eat while visiting my home. With that in mind, I desperately wanted him to get back outside where he could search happily for food.

I tried opening the front window, the one that’s near where he was peeping out, the one that no longer has a screen. It was stuck tight. I worked and worked as he watched. Finally, the window opened about an inch. By then Abner was bored and had left.

I left the window slightly open for most of the day, thinking Abner might take the hint. This morning I sat down in the easy chair with a cup of coffee and looked around for Abner. I didn’t find him.

Let’s face it… some people will never be good pet owners. Strangely, I sort of miss Abner.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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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. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap

What’s Happening Around Town…

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If you are newly eligible for Medicare or turning 65, take a look at a Humana Medicare Plan. Humana is offering a FREE Neighborhood meeting to get all the facts in Orange City and in Daytona Beach. Call now to speak to an agent who can help at 855.202.2514 (TTY:711) or see the ad on page 11.

Don’t miss the fabulous Health & Wellness Fair at Daytona Beach Health & Rehab, 1055 Third Street, Daytona Beach froom 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Tuesday, May 10! Come enjoy health screenings and representatives from assisted living, hospital, home care, hospice care, mammography bus, pharmacy, medical equipment audiology, vision, and much more. Free admission and gift raffles!

For more details, call 386.252.3686.

Are you concerned about moving as you get older? Join Florida hospital Flagler Foundation on Tues., May 24 from 3–5 P.M. in Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast for a seminar titled: Moving Into Your Daughter’s Attic—Housing Options As You Age by Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. and hosted by Bill Tol, Florida Hospital Flagler. This fun, educational, and interactive seminar will feature reallife examples of the concerns and choices facing seniors who no longer can live safely alone. RSVP today to save your seat. Call 386.586.4440.

Health Fair WNDB Radio presents their first annual Community Health Fair on Sat., June 4 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, 2987 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. Loads of free vendor displays and information, live music, and health screenings.

For more details, call 386.253.3330.

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Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., June 16; and Sat. July 16 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach.

For information, call Sherry at 386.677.

3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on June 7 at 6 P.M.; or June 1 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.

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Pet Vet Cruiser Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in May, offering low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats in the cities of DeLand and South Daytona. 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).

Elder Law Month Meet Randal L. Schecter, Elder Law Attorney, our staff, and Community Representatives at our Open House and have your questions answered while enjoying light refreshments! Friday, May 20, 2016, 9 A.M. to 12 NOON. Join us at 1870 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Please contact us to confirm your attendance 386. 672.2550.

Travel Club Come to the Odyssey’s Travel Club on Wed., May 18 at 10 A.M. at Roost Restaurant, in Crane Lakes, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange and learn all about Carnival Cruise Lines. Find out the latest travel news and special offers to help plan your dream vacation. Call 386.672.8114 to RSVP or you may email: paula@odysseytravel.com

Dancing Join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P.M. The cost if $5 per person and includes refreshments.

For more information, call Dave at 386.214.231

Energy Help!

Volusia County’s Human Services Office has agreed to administer the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) for ElderSource. The program provides emergency cooling and heating energy assistance to eligible households with at least one person age 60 or older living in the household. Funds may be used to assist with past due or disconnected energy bills. Applications are being accepted in these offices: • 123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 101, DeLand (386.736.5956) • 250 N. Beach St., Room 100, Daytona Beach (386.254.4675 • 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City (386.775.5204) • 107 E. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach (386.423.3309)

Deltona Programs From crafting to yoga, adults can develop new interests at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Programs in May include ereaders, plant clinic, cooking, book club, crafter corner, creative coloring, dancing, and more. For dates, times, and more information, call the library at 386.789.7207.

Medicare Seminars Florida Hospital Care Advantage is offering numerous seminars throughout Volusia and Flagler counties during April. Learn how you can have $0 PCP copay, no referrals, no deductibles, $0 premium plans, and access more than 3,000 providers! Attend a seminar and earn a $10 gift card too. For dates, times, locations, see our ad on page 7. To RSVP call 1.877.425.8816.

Support Groups Diabetes Support Join Florida Hospital Flagler for a diabetes support group the first Thursday of each month (except July and August) 9 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classroom A, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. This support group is open to those diagnosed with diabetes, their caregivers, and anyone looking to learn more about diabetes. It is led by a diabetes educator and topics include nutrition, medications, new monitoring devices, research updates, and the emotional aspects of diabetes.

The group is free to attend and an RSVP is not required. To learn more, please call 386.231.3178.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees. Call 888.425.2666.

Breast Cancer Support Breast cancer patients and survivors are invited to join a support group at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast on the second Monday of every month at 3:30 P.M. You may be in need of information, resources, and support to meet the challenges you are facing. For more information, please call 386.231.4000.

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Lessons To Learn From Prince's Lack Of Estate Planning s most know by now, Prince died on April 21, 2016. According to news reports, Prince did not leave a will or trust. Therefore, the law of the state where he died will determine who receives his assets.

According to Forbes.com, “Under Minnesota law, when someone dies without a will, and with no spouse, children, or parents, then the individual's siblings become the heirs entitled to receive the assets in the estate.

Half-siblings are treated as full siblings under state law, so Prince's halfbrothers and sisters would be on equal footing with his full sister.” Sources have claimed this would not be the wishes of Prince.

In Florida, if one dies without leaving a will or trust the circumstances above would differ. Siblings related by half blood will inherit only one half as much as those of the whole blood. If there is no will and no surviving spouse, the estate will be distributed in accordance with Florida law as follows: If the decedent is not survived by a spouse the intestate share of the estate descends as follows: (1) descendants of the decedent; (2) parents; (3) brothers

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and sisters and descendants of deceased brothers and sisters; (4) grandparents; (5) uncles and aunts and descendants of deceased uncles and aunts of the decedent; (6) if there are no maternal or paternal kindred then the estate shall go to the other kindred who survive; (7) if there is no maternal or paternal kindred who survive, then the intestate estate shall go to the kindred of the last deceased spouse. §732.103, Florida Statute.

In addition to the above, there are multiple different scenarios that may arise. If there is a surviving spouse and children the distribution of assets will vary. It is important to consult with an attorney to fully understand the distribution of one's estate, based on one's individual circumstance.

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Laughter’s Heritage

by George Goldtrap

rowing up, we always had chickens. They ate pulverized corn called mash. At feeding time Dad entertained the neighborhood kids, advising that baby chicks always pause for a moment of silent prayer before a meal. Kids were amazed.

Knowing baby chicks spook easily, Dad gathered a scoop of mash and prepared to demonstrate. With the coop open, he would announce, let us pray, while sounding a loud sheeee! The spooked chicks would obediently go into a silent trance and remain frozen until just the right moment. Dad would say amen, let’s eat, and toss in the mash.

The chicks immediately began a feeding frenzy as Dad said a polite thank you.

The neighborhood kids were amazed.

They couldn't wait to tell their folks about Mr. Goldtrap's chickens and come back with their cousins to see the marvelous sight.

Another fool proof trick involved the car's windshield wipers. Today's smooth operating wipers are electric. Thirtys cars had vacuum powered wipers. When the car ran smoothly, the wipers worked. If however the car was under stress for any reason, the vacuum was momentarily weakened thus slowing the blade action. With newer cars, this was not a problem, but with age, vacuum pumps got slower and windshield wiping more sluggish.

Dad of course knew this and with kids in the car, he went into action. He told the kids his windshield wipers would do what he asked. Immediately they challenged. Do it Mr. George... do it!

Dad turned on the wipers to do their thing. Then he’d say, hold it wipers, rest for a minute. I'll tell you when to go again. Simultaneously he’d increase engine strain, stopping the wipers! Waiting several moments for recovery, he'd chat with the kids about how great he was at controlling the wipers. Then at just the right point, the vacuum pump would recover, as Dad would say... go to it wipers... do your thing... and wipe they would. For a dramatic encore, Dad would ask the wipers to stop. He'd continue the pressure, ever so slightly on the accelerator, so the effect seemed permanent.

When the pressure was finally released, (by this time the car was running pretty fast), Dad would say, work hard boys, and the blades, with all that stored vacuum energy would zip back and forth at breakneck speed, right on command.

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My favorite was the invisible key.

Dad hated car keys. He lost them, left them in the wrong pants, or broke them trying to open a paint can. He had a simple solution. He'd hot wire his car, installing a secret toggle switch under the front seat, skipping the key ignition.

Nobody locked their car anyway. He never really needed a key.

With a bunch of gullible kids, Dad would get in the car and begin talking about his magic key, which he produced from his pocket. Kids mesmerized, he'd slip his left hand under the seat and prepare to flip on the secret toggle switch. With great flourish he'd slip the invisible key into the ignition, (in older cars, on the dashboard). Kids followed the action but nobody would admit they couldn’t see the invisible key.

Dad turned the magic key. The ignition slot of course stayed straight up because there was actually no key. This puzzled adults but didn't bother believing children. With the key turned on, Dad would push the floorboard starter and wa-la...the old Plymouths would start. Magic... pure magic. So simple yet so effective.

The magic here is in the laughter... and not many sounds are prettier than those of happy children. Laughter you see is contagious. Once implanted in a child it can affect his/her adult life positively... with a heritage of laughter!

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The Beat Goes On For Joe Del Campo Special to Seniors Today–Part 6 Seniors Today is an acquaintance of DelCampo and will continue to follow his appearance on the Survivor show.

nd the beat goes on as Joe Del Campo is still hanging with the tribe on Survivor without one single vote being cast to vote him off the show!

Seniors Today continues to cheer on this amazing senior, who resides in Vero Beach, as we watch each episode. Seniors Today became acquainted with Del Campo with the work he does with Florida Yorkie Rescue.

Del Campo plays it cool with the group by staying ‘under the radar screen’ and therefore entrusting himself to the all of the rest of the tribal players.

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Del Campo and Linda Worsham continue their tireless efforts working with Florida Yorkie Rescue and will continue to bring awareness about animal abuse.

Be sure to tune in to CBS on Wednesday evenings at 8 P.M. to cheer this 71 year old phenomenal man on for the win!

To contribute to Florida Yorkie Rescue or Yorkie House Of Hearts in honor of Del Campo go to: floridayorkieres cue.com or call 954.610.0801.

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Scammers Demand Gift Cards! ith disturbing regularity, scammers are asking for a new form of payment from their potential victims: iTunes gift cards.

With thieves constantly looking for new methods to update old cons, we’re seeing this trend play out over and over again. In a recent span of 11 days, we received four scam reports with common denominators. In two of the scams, the callers claimed to be IRS agents collecting a debt. The intended targets were told that if they didn’t pay up, a warrant for their arrest would be issued.

The other two victims were targeted by loan scams, with one of the victims taken for $2,550. The intended targets ranged in age from 35-73. The common element in these scams is that payment was demanded of the victims through the purchase of iTunes gift cards.

These cards are used to purchase music, movies, and on-line games. Once the victims buy the gift cards and then are tricked into giving the thief the redemption codes, the money is gone and so is the thief. This is the pattern with scammers. They often ask for unusual payment methods, such as iTunes cards or other prepaid, re-loadable cards,

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gift cards, Moneypaks, or wire transfers. The reason they do this is simple: These types of payments are extremely difficult for law enforcement to trace.

The best way to prevent yourself from becoming a victim is by learning to recognize the tell-tale signs of a scam. For instance, government officials would never instruct you to use a gift card to pay a fine. If someone demands money through one of these unusual payment methods, that should be a great big red flag that something is wrong.

It’s easy for callers to pretend to be law enforcement officers, public defenders, IRS agents, or even relatives in need of help. The best advice is to avoid sending payments to people who call demanding money. If you suspect that a caller is trying to scam you, simply hang up the phone and then report the incident to your nearest law enforcement agency.

Don’t forget to tell your friends and neighbors, too. Together, we can stop scammers in their tracks!

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Flagler Avenue Lifeguard Station Ribbon Cutting Special to Seniors Today he Volusia County Council cut the ribbon for the new Flagler Avenue Lifeguard Station in New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, May 3.

The 1,800-square-foot building, at 291 Buenos Aires Ave., is the headquarters for the Beach Safety Division’s New Smyrna Beach headquarters.

For more information, call Beach Safety Director, Mark Swanson at 386.239.6414.

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Deltona Soldier, Killed In Afghanistan, Honored Special to Seniors Today he main street entering Deltona High School was named in April in honor of Master Sergeant Tara R. Jacobs Brown who was killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan on April 27, 2011.

The Deltona High Graduate was serving in the Air Force when the attack occurred, killing her and seven others in Kabul.

Several hundred turned out for the event as the street sign baring Tara's name was unveiled by family and community leaders.

Deltona Mayor John C. Masiarczyk spearheaded the local street naming to honor

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines tend to excel at solving problems, not creating them. You risk doing just that if you're slow to respond to a timely situation. If necessary, seek advice from someone you trust.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news catapults Leos and Leonas into reconsidering a deferred decision. Time has moved on, and it's a good idea to recheck your plans and make adjustments where necessary.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) The week favors relationships, both personal, and professional. Take the time to look for and immediately repair any vulnerable areas caused by unresolved misunderstandings.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A friend's problems bring out your protective instincts. Be careful to keep a balance between meeting the obligations of friendship without being overwhelmed by them.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The temptation to take an extreme position on an issue is strong, but moderation is favored in personal and professional dealings. Move toward finding an agreement.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Getting another boss or teacher? Try to see the person behind the image. It will help you adjust more easily to the changes that new authority figures inevitably bring.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Much as you might dislike the idea, keep an open mind about using the assistance of a third party to help resolve problems that threaten to unravel an important agreement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Music helps restore the Aquarian's spiritual energies this week. Take someone you care for to a concert of your musical choice. Also, expect news about a workplace matter.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A challenge that seems easy enough at first could take an unexpected turn that might test your resolve. Decide if you feel you should stay with it, or move in another direction.

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Humane Society Update Hurricane Preparedness urricane Season in Florida is quickly approaching (June 1), and having a plan to disaster preparedness is important to protect all members of your household. As a responsible pet owner, having a plan to include all family members (two & four legged friends alike) is important in the event that your family needs to evacuate your household. If you are asked to evacuate in a disaster, it is important to evaluate the situation for your pet too! Remember: if it is not safe for you to stay behind, it is not safe to leave behind a pet!

The first step to preparing for a disaster is to ensure that your animal is properly identified. Ensuring your animal wears a collar with identification at all times is important in the event of a disaster. In addition, having your animal microchipped with the most up to date information will ensure your pet is returned to its rightful owner. All animals adopted at Halifax Humane Society are microchipped and registered under the adopter’s information.

If your pet is not microchipped, or update information is needed, contact your vet.

It is important to research available locations outside of your local areas that would be able to house both you and your pets in the event of an emergency. Keep a list of these pet friendly locations with pet friendly travel supplies available in the event of a disaster. Pet food and water, supplies, and medications are all important items to have available in the event of an emergency. In the event that a disaster strikes when you are not home, have a plan to retrieve your pets and aid them in evacuation.

If you choose not to evacuate during a disaster, be sure to do it safely. Keep pets inside, close off unsafe areas, and be sure to listen to local media during a disaster.

Following a disaster, be patient and understanding with your pets. Be sure not to let your pets loose as familiar smells may have disappeared. Keep animals on leashes and collars and ensure wildlife does not pose a threat to your animal.

While many pet owners believe evacuations are only for disaster situations, there may be instances where evacuation is necessary for both you and your pet. For instance, in the heat of the summer keeping your pet inside a home without proper ventilation can be a safety hazard for your animal. Be sure to check listings of pet friendly locations in your neighborhood.

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For more information regarding disaster and emergency preparedness in your home, please contact Amber Marcoux, Community Outreach Director, Halifax Humane Society at 386.274.4703, ext. 320 or AmberM@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Senior Service Line Social Security Strategies Change

by Matilda Charles

tarting in May 2016, there are some changes to Social Security that will eliminate strategies seniors have used to maximize benefits. Unlike what some doom-mongers have said, Social Security isn't going away, our benefits aren't being cut—there's nothing radical going on here.

Tucked into the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was language that covers three strategies many of us have used in collecting Social Security: 1) File and suspend—In this strategy, the full retirement-age spouse (age 66 for those born between 1943 and 1954) filed for benefits and then immediately suspended them. The other spouse then claimed spousal benefits while the initial benefits accrued for years at an 8 percent annual increase.

No more. Now if one spouse files, he or she must take those benefits or the other spouse can't claim spousal benefits.

2) Restricted application—In this for spousal benefits, but didn't collect their own benefits, letting the personal benefits sit for years and accrue.

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Per the new rules, you can claim one or the other, spousal or personal benefits, but not both. You get the larger of the two, with no changing back and forth, and no deferring benefits until age 70.

3) Suspended benefits—In this strategy, the recipient filed and then immediately suspended payments. If these benefits were suddenly needed down the road, they could collect them in a lump sum, but not at the higher monthly rate that the extra time would have afforded.

Per the new rules, there will be no lump-sum payment. Monthly payment will be made at a higher rate.

If your future retirement plans included any of the above strategies, consult with your financial adviser about alternative options.

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