Seniors Today November 16, 2018

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Amazing Crowd don’t remember ever being in an audience of 99 precent seniors until we attended the Seniors Got Talent Show. Their interest was topsail and their patience was truly amazing. They never showed signs of leaving, though the show was quite long—and their good wishes and applause were always forthcoming.

The very first act was the Singing Vets.

There were three veterans from the Emory L Bennett Veterans Nursing Home who did a wonderful job of singing. First they were asked to lead the audience in the Star Spangled Banner. All who could immediately stood and sang. When time came for the Vets to sing You Are My Sunshine the helpers almost forgot to bring out the piano for their pianist, Nanette, who stood ready. They suddenly remembered there was one more thing to be done.

After entertaining, each performer was given a gift. The vets received their gift bags. The gift was a nice T-shirt with the show title on front and sponsors names on the back.

There was a variety of acts in the show including Abdullah Hamidah, the winner! Her story included having cancer. She is now cancer free and appeared onstage in a lovely costume with lots of ‘bling’ and sang the beautiful At Last.

Second place went to a French singer, Lionel Marcoux, who sang O Sole Mio. Then there was the Spike Jones mime, John

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden Naumann. Imagine mimicking all the sounds of the comedic song, Cocktails For Two… at his age!

The show was a wonderful mixture of talented people, some who had even performed professionally.

Earlier shows were originally held at Riviera when Scott Selis of Elder Law was asked to be the M.C. He loved the idea and when Riviera ceased to do the show, he gathered a fantastic group of volunteers and friends and put together the current Seniors Got Talent with many thanks to Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center and all who participated!

Seven of us went out to dinner after the show and while we ate, we discussed the book about Frankie’s life. During the show I had seen her pass a copy to a friend. I learned that she carries a copy of GIs Forgotten Babies with her wherever she goes. Hmmm… good idea!

It was a wonderful day. Through the show and dinner, we spent five hours together. We seniors know how to enjoy life.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Stetson Mansion Each year the mansion is dressed out with an elaborate over-the-top new design for the holidays. Plan now to see the Christmas Spectacular Holiday Home Tour at the Stetson Mansion, 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand, now through Jan. 15. Enjoy lively guides with fabulous elegant decorations! Reservations required. Tours are at 10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M., 3:15 P.M., 5 P.M., and 7 P.M. Tickets are $25/$15 and can be booked at: stetsonmansion.com

Free Seminar Join Love Whole Foods, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach for a free informative seminar with Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research at MIT. She will speak on Glycosylate, GMOs, and disease on Fri., Nov. 30 at 7 P.M. Seating is limited. Call 386.677.5236 to RSVP or you may sign up at the store.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is every Thursday (except Nov. 22) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations must be made no later than NOON the Tuesday prior. Call 386.677.

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Retirement Workshops Are you planning to retire in the near future? Do you have questions about your retirement? Come find out how retirement can work on Tues., Dec. 4 at 6 P.M.; and Wed., Dec. 5 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.

Santa To A Senior Help Home Instead Senior Care provide Christmas to seniors in nursing homes and assisted livings that would not otherwise receive gifts. Ornaments with the names of seniors and some suggestions are placed around the county.

Simply pick an ornament, shop for your senior, and return the gifts with the ornament to the same location where you took the ornament. Trees with ornaments are located at: Cora Rehab, Ormand Beach & Port Orange, Advanced Urology, Orange City & DeLand, Cindy Ferrara State Farm, Daytona Beach, Belk, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Athletic Club. For more info, call 386.255.0645.

Travel Club

Are you looking to do some travel this year? Odyssey Travel meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, hear about travel opportunities, and see fun presentations. The next meeting will be held Wed., Dec. 5 at 10 A.M. at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. The public is invited, but reservations are suggested as seating is limited. J. Patrick Ludvigsen with Globus Family of Brands is the guest speaker. RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula@odysseytravel.com

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., Nov. 17 and Thurs., Dec. 20 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Holiday Concert Get a head start on the holidays at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Organist and singer Jonathan Brady will perform seasonal favorites from 2 to 3 P.M., Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the library’s auditorium. He’ll also include jazz standards and classic and soft rock tunes. Brady’s vocal style was inspired by Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and Mel Torme.

Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.322.

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Photos And Crafts Step in front of a green screen to get your photo taken with the holiday background of your choice from 1 to 3 P.M., Sat., Dec. 1 at the DeLand Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Wear any color but green so you don’t disappear against the green background. Staff will email the photos. Participants can make Christmas crafts and sing carols while they wait.

The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeLand Library. Registration is not required. For details, call the library at 386.822.6430, ext. 20762.

Charles Dickens Literary speaker Irene Curran will discuss the life and works of Charles Dickens from 5:30 to 7 P.M., Tues., Dec. 4, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Registration is not required for this free program. Call 386.

822.6430, ext. 20762.

Holiday Brunch Come join The Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand for their 6th Annual Festival Of Wreaths & Holiday Brunch on Fri., Dec. 14 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Wreath Auction proceeds to benefit The Neighborhood Center.

Donations can be made by check, cash, and credit cards. This event will be located on the 3rd floor atrium. Come enjoy Free Brunch, Wreath Auction, Mini Mall Shopping, and Door Prizes.

RSVP appreciated to 386.822.6900.

Light Up Volusia The Ocean Center will host the 8th annual Light up Volusia from 5 to 9 P.M., Sat., Dec. 1, on the east plaza of the convention center. The public is invited to kick off the holiday season with this free fun-filled holiday event. Highlights include a live performance by country music artist Kaleb Lee, the lighting of a 50-foot holiday tree at 7:15 P.M., the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, holiday refreshments, children’s activities, holiday showcases, gingerbread house competition, many other entertainers, and more fun! Attendance to the event is free. For more information, call 386.

254.4500 or visit www.oceancenter. com/lightupvolusia

Dulcimer Concert The New Smyrna Beach Dulcimer Society will play a variety of traditional music on mountain dulcimers and related instruments during a free concert from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Selections will include standard fiddle tunes, Celtic reels, and Stephen Foster classics. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Support Groups Food Addicts Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a FREE 12-step recovery program for food obsession, overeating, or bulimia. There are 7 meetings in the Volusia County area Mon. through Sat. Call 386.256.7489 for details or go to www.foodaddicts.org 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 888.756.2930.

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What Is A Combined Health Care Advance Directive And Do I Need One? very adult should prepare for possible loss of mental capacity, whether by accident or other cause, by signing a health care advance directive and power of attorney for health care decisions. Once a person has lost capacity, it is too late.

In our office, the documents that make up the Combined Health Care Advance Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions are frequently combined into one document consisting of a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions, and HIPAA Release Authorization. Sometimes one may hear these documents referred to as “Advance Directives.”

A Designation of Health Care Surrogate sets forth an individual’s nomination of a primary and then alternate health care surrogate to make health care decisions and provide informed consent for medical treatment.

A Living Will provides that life will not be artificially prolonged when there is no hope for recovery. Pursuant to Florida Statute, §765.304(2) (a)-(c),“Before proceeding in accordance with the principal’s living will, it must be determined that: (a) The principal does not have a reasonable medical probability of recovering capacity so that the right could be exercised directly by the principal.

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A Durable Power of Attorney supplements an individual’s Designation of Health Care Surrogate by granting broader powers to the health care surrogate. In rare instances, the health care surrogate may need additional power and authority beyond the designation of health care surrogate.

The HIPAA Release Authorization is an individual’s signed permission to allow a covered entity to use or disclose the individual’s protected health information.

It’s important to execute a Combined Health Care Advance Directive if one does not already have such document in place.

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

Our group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations.

We plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just a few other people, or in a large group. There is no fee or commitment. You can join us for any or all of our meetings, and the same goes for our adventures.

Our next meeting is:

Wednesday, December 5 at 10 A.M. Guest Speaker is: J. Patrick Ludvigsen, Business Development Manager for the Globus Family of Brands in the Crane Lakes Gated Community Roost Restaurant 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange Please RSVP, 386-672-8113 or email Paula@odysseytravel.com Remember, travel is one of the best ways to keep learning and growing!

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s a ‘grown-up,’ you probably relish in the memories of your childhood and growing up years... “back in the day.” If you have children and grandchildren, you know the importance of building memories. Much present joy can be derived from the joy that was!

We create memories in many different ways; hugs, birthday parties, school events, visits, and family events like reunions, religious gatherings, family trips, graduations, etc. With pictures, videos, memorabilia, and scrapbooks, we build and rebuild the past, preserving it for the future.

In my own family circles, (parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, sisters, inlaws, nieces, and nephews galore) we’ve had a great tradition of family holiday gatherings, games, storytelling, and picture sharing. We attended all the weddings, births, and the funerals. As age slowed some down, electronics helped bring us back together. Social media became our bloodline stream.

Perhaps you have wisely already started building memories, but if not, please let me offer some suggestions that I think your offspring and kin will appreciate.

First, keep good, uniform records. Save news clippings, school announcements, various invitations and funeral notes… and as much as possible, in chronological order, and all in one place for safe keeping and easy access. Choose high, most water tight locations possible and use plastic storage bags for safe preservation of family records like land and home titles, license, family Bibles, scrapbooks, and photo albums. Keep your pictures and electronics up to date. You cannot show 35mm slides on VTRs or Blue Ray players. Keep media players safely tucked away, or copy the media material to current storage systems… digital is best, more expensive but necessary for good permanent preservation.

For most of my adult life I have kept daily logs and recently began reviewing them and converting the important dates to digital records. Several potential mistakes and problems were uncovered. You can avoid these by using clear handwriting, detailed notes, and preserving the papers in plastic storage bags. I like to use the small, ‘At A Glance’ pocket calendars… and/or the electronic digital calendar in my ‘smart’ cell phone. Avoid using acronyms and abbreviations. You will forget many of them and future readers will have no idea. These media are very helpful with weddings, births, graduations, deaths, and other highlights and special events. Keep’em short. Remember, these are records, and will be vital should you decide to write a family history.

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Your pictures should be, as much as possible, in uniform digital formats and in chronological order and placed on stable universal storage media like CDs, high volume thumb drives and cloud storage—with good records on sites and passwords etc. Backing up copies in a storage vault or with additional dependable family members is very advisable. These are more dependable than computer hard drives.

For scrapbook items I recommend uniform scrapbooks with pages that can be deleted or added at will. The type with string hinges is most flexible and universally available in big box stores like Target or Walmart. For adhesion, use rubber cement making it much easier and safer to correct errors or remove and replace. Clerks at scrapbook or camera stores can be very helpful regarding the best, latest, and greatest methods… but be consistent.

For photo records of a hard nature, (non digital), use 1 or 2 inch three ring binders with clear plastic changeable covers and clear plastic covered pages of the type that will not damage photos. Make title covers on your computer and keep them current.

When you merge pictures and written history, it is advisable to keep your computer copy easily available and a hard copy in the hands of another trusted family member.

Age tends to slow down all our habits, but as much as possible, keep your records current and accessible. Set aside time each year to inspect and keep current your records and documents and share those basics with another trusted partner. It’s a good idea to keep a separate record of family dates and addresses in digital date form… including a column for Date of birth, marriage, and death …and a column for family relationship and burial location… and a notes column for exceptions like a divorce or second marriage.

I like ACT Database computer program for this purpose but others are available.

A final suggestion: Keep a partner in your ‘history’ projects well advised in your media, methods and progress and be sure they are willing and prepared to take over should you become unavailable.

These are fun and important family history projects and the future members of your family will appreciate your diligent attention to accurate details for years to come.

Now… get started… and good luck.

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Amendment 10 Approved! he polls are closed, the campaign ads are finally off the air and, aside from ballot recounts in some very close races, most of the results are in.

For me, some of the best news of Election Night came when I learned Florida voters approved Amendment 10.

I joined my fellow Florida sheriffs and other constitutional officers in strongly supporting this amendment. Its passage will return accountability to our constitutional offices and give power back to the voters who elect them.

We called this constitutional amendment “The Protection Amendment” because it protects the right of the people to elect constitutional officers who answer directly to them.

In Volusia County, a decades-old provision in the county charter transferred the powers of these elected constitutional officers (like sheriff, clerk of the court, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections) to an all-powerful (and unelected) county manager.

While your constitutional officers went on the ballot every 4 years, in Volusia County, they were only “elected department heads” who answered to a county manager who could never be voted out of office by the people.

Amendment 10 says county charters cannot “abolish, change term, transfer duties, or eliminate election of these offices.” This

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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood change made good common sense to me and to a majority of Florida voters. Even in Volusia County, where the entrenched powers fought hard against its passage, Amendment 10 received more than 53 percent of the vote.

The county government fought this amendment all the way and even challenged it in court. That led to a unanimous ruling from the Florida Supreme Court in favor of Amendment 10.

Today, I hope the County will respect the will of the voters and move forward in good faith. Change is good, and it’s desperately needed in Volusia County. My hope is the county won't bog this down with any more court challenges.

We can move forward to a more efficient, transparent government, and we can do it responsibly.

To all who supported this common-sense amendment: Thank You! Your work is not done. Hold the County's feet to the fire to institute this change without dragging it out, inflating the cost, and throwing up roadblocks.

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Page 8—Seniors Today—November 16, 2018 Farm & Your Table: Your Thanksgiving hen you sit down to a holiday feast this year, you may not be thinking about the global financial markets that helped land the meal on your table. The ingredients in your favorite stuffing, the butter in those mashed potatoes, and even the gasoline in the car that got your relatives to your door, all cost something. What goes into determining these prices?

Long before your dinner, each ingredient traveled along a global supply chain that started with producers, continued with processors, and ultimately ended at the supermarket or the gas station. The prices of commodities like food and oil are impacted by this journey.

It often starts with the farmer and, like all business owners, farmers must turn a profit. Unpredictable events, such as severe weather, swings in global demand, and reductions in available farmland, can negatively impact that profit. To mitigate these risks, farmers and others in the supply chain come to the futures marketplace. Here, the price of a commodity like corn can be locked in with binding contracts known as futures. So even if bad weather hits or disease hurts livestock populations, a farmer already knows what the selling price of his product, and can plan for it.

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The prices of agricultural futures depend on a number of external factors— and these prices ultimately impact what you pay for your food.

Futures can help prices become more stable, which means consumers see relative consistency when they buy groceries.

So, when you made your trip to the grocery store to prepare your holiday table, the futures industry was already in motion.

To learn more, check out Futures Fundamentals at www.futuresfundamentals.org Here, you can learn more about the who, why, and what of futures markets in an accessible and fun way. The site is divided into three sections, each featuring the role of futures as told through stories, interactive infographics, videos, and quizzes. Activities first break down key financial concepts including microeconomics and supply and demand. You can learn how familiar tasks, like buying a home or car, are affected by futures markets. After those initial lessons, there is even a trading simulator, so you can put what you’ve learned to use.

Thanksgiving Tips

by Jo Ann Derson • With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to run the self-cleaning cycle on your oven. Wipe out any bits first and remove as much grease as you can. Then make sure to open a window to air out fumes.

• To get cloudy glassware sparkling for the holidays, soak in hot vinegar for 15 minutes to clear them up. Wash good crystal by hand only, never in the dishwasher.

• Since you know it's coming anyway, take the opportunity to clean out the fridge a day or two before a big family dinner. It's a good idea to eat up any leftovers for dinner the day before. You'll have plenty to replace them on Thanksgiving, right?

• If you have one person responsible for putting prep dishes and pots and pans in the dishwasher while you are preparing the bird and side dishes for the table, you will be halfway done with dishes by the time the meal is over.

—M.A. in Washington • I buy extra supplies for Thanksgiving dinner as items go on sale. We always make extra-large portions of our side dishes and even put in an extra turkey while we're eating! Freeze meals in individual containers for quick dinners throughout the busy weeks from Turkey Day to Christmas. Potatoes and vegetable casseroles freeze well, and they taste

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—E.S. in Oregon In the fridge, it takes 24 hours of defrosting for every 5 pounds of turkey.

When defrosting in water (only birds in a leakproof plastic wrapper), allow 30 minutes per pound and change the water every half-hour.

Get kids in on the act of cooking. There's no better time than the holidays to get budding chefs into your family's holiday traditions. Let them help prep, and as they get older, assign cherished side dishes to appropriate-age children.

Candles will burn more evenly if you refrigerate them for a few hours before lighting.

• For a tailgating favorite, make this: Prepare a batch of macaroni and cheese, then add an egg and stir in. Butter the wells of a muffin tin and fill with the mac and cheese. Top with a bit of shredded cheddar and bake for 20 minutes at 400 F. You can even make them super portable by using muffin liners. The gang loves these —no fork necessary!

In my family, you come to a holiday dinner with your own plastic containers for leftovers. If you don't bring your own, you don't go home with tomorrow's lunch. Mom instituted this rule after the first Thanksgiving when all the kids had moved out. We practically cleaned her out of Tupperware!

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of November 19 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although your energy level is high, be careful not to commit to too many projects at this time. You'll do better focusing on one thing at a time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your heart might be leading you in one direction, but pay attention to your keen Bovine intellect. I'm cautioning you to think things through carefully.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your serious Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. It's time to let that wilder half take you out for some good times.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career aspects are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be more valuable.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Things start to brighten for the Lion's immediate financial future. Be careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck something away for the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Having to do too many tasks in too short a time could lower your mood to just above the grumbling level. If you handle things one at a time, you'll get through it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your usually carefully made holiday plans could be subject to change later this month. Start a Plan B just in case you need it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful about joining a colleague's plan to solve a workplace problem. Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a predicament.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Slow down that high-paced whirl you've been on. Spending quiet time alone or with people you care for can be both physically and spiritually restorative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Make suggestions, not demands. You'll be more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You still need more facts before you can make an informed career choice. One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for that information.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Changing situations could lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious Pisceans who know how to make them work to their advantage.

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Humane Society Update Building A Pet Friendly Garden

by Barry KuKes f you are a lucky ‘parent’ to one of the 3.2 million adopted animals this year in the U.S., then without a doubt, one of your biggest concerns lies in making your home safe and secure, so that escapes, accidents, and injuries don’t occur.

In addition to taking care with the layout of your interiors and the storage of potentially toxic chemicals, it is equally vital to ensure that your yard is safe. Most dogs and cats like to spend time in the garden, resting under a shady tree or playing games with the family so it is important to ensure that safety requirements are met before taking your pet home.

Eliminating Toxic Plants From The Garden Everyday plants found in American gardens, such as daffodils, lilies or azaleas, can be highly toxic to pets so it is important to carefully read the ASPCA’s list of plants to avoid for dogs, cats (or any other pet you are taking home), weeding any offenders out and replacing them with safe alternatives. If your garden is sizeable and you aren’t sure what species are in it, ask a gardener to help identify any plants that shouldn’t be there. Some plants are high toxic, and can cause organ damage and even death so this should be a big priority.

Reducing A Pet’s Drowning Risk There are 10.4 million residential pools in America, and according to The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, around five million hot tubs are sold in the U.S. every year. Especially in the winter, a warm whirlpool can soothe aching muscles and help you relax while in the summer, few things beat a refreshing dip in the pool.

However, if you have a pool or hot tub in your backyard, be aware that it can pose a drowning risk for dogs and cats. This is especially true in the case of breeds with large, heavy heads (such as the English bulldog). To keep dogs safe, ensure you have a sturdy pool fence that is closed at all times in which you are not using the pool.

Make sure that whirlpools are emptied when they are not in use. For cats, make sure to cover your pool with a net whose holes are small enough so that your kitten cannot fall through. Finally, consider purchasing an alarm, which will emit a loud noise if someone or something falls into the pool by mistake.

Preventing Escapes Dogs, in particular can make hasty escapes from a home, since they tend to enjoy standing by the gate and watching the street, and they can be tempted to wander around. Escapes can be avoided by placing a paved or stone path between the gate and the grassy area. Hedges can also be grown; tight, sturdy species will act as a good digging deterrent. For pooches that are natural born diggers, create a mini sandpit in an inner area of the yard. Just dig up a bit of dirt and fill it with sand. Hide your dog’s toys in the sand and watch them dig away!

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microchip so they can be scanned and easily identified if brought to an animal shelter or rescue. Even some vets scan animals for a microchip. They only cost around $20 and give you some much needed peace of mind if your pet goes missing.

We have mentioned just a few ways to keep your yard safe for pets. Top priorities should include avoiding poisoning, eliminating drowning risks, and preventing breakouts. Storage is also important; make sure all toxic cleaning products and chemicals are stored in cupboards that your pet cannot open with its paws.

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Moments In Time Moments In Time The History Channel

• On Nov. 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most memorable speeches in American history. In just 272 words, Lincoln reminded a war-weary public why the Union had to fight, and win, the Civil War. • On Nov. 20, 1967, San Jose State College students demonstrate against Dow Chemical, the maker of napalm.

Napalm was an acronym derived from naphthetic and palmic acids, whose salts were used to make the jellied gasoline—napalm—used in flame-throwers and bombs.

• On Nov. 21, 1877, Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. He used a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder to play back a song he had recorded, Mary Had A Little Lamb.

• On Nov. 22, 2002, the James Bond movie Die Another Day, starring

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• On Nov. 24, 1932, the FBI crime lab officially opens in Washington, D.C. The single room lab, chosen because it had a sink, had scant equipment and was used primarily as a public relations tool.

• On Nov. 25, 1986, Attorney General Edwin Meese reveals that proceeds from arms sales to Iran were illegally diverted to the anti-communist Contras in Nicaragua. President Ronald Reagan accepted the resignation of his national security adviser, Vice Admiral John Poindexter, and fired Lt. Col. Oliver North, a Poindexter aide.

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Life Of Marci Part 2 Chapter 13 he routine of Isaiah, Jr. crawling to his grandfather continued to fascinate Cora Mae and Marci as they would watch each evening.

During the years of raising Isaiah, Sr. and the short lives of their other children, Frank had shown little interest in the children. Cora Mae had confided in Marci one evening as they watched Isaiah, Jr. sitting in Frank’s lap. His days, she told her had been filled with working on the farm and it was obvious to Cora Mae that it was her job was to raise the children. Isaiah, Jr. seemed to have changed that attitude with Frank.

After listening to the radio one evening in his grandfather’s lap, Isaiah, Jr. as was their little ritual was ready to get back on the floor. This time, however, Frank held him by his arms and let him take a few steps.

The next night it was a few more steps.

Frank stood up from his chair and although he moaned from the pain he helped Isaiah, Jr. walk across the room. Cora Mae and Marci had also been helping Isaiah, Jr. learn to walk and in short order Isaiah, Jr. was soon walking on his own.

For the first time in their years together Cora Mae began to see a side of her husband that she had not seen before. She never doubted that Frank loved her and their children, but he had never been one to show any affection. With Isaiah, Jr. that seemed to change almost overnight. Over the next few weeks Frank would spend more and more time with Isaiah, Jr. Cora Mae continued to be amazed at Frank’s reactions to Isaiah, Jr. She could not understand how this miracle was happening. For whatever reason Frank was changing. It was a good change and that was reason enough to be happy for Cora Mae. Marci too was changing. There were more responsibilities with raising Isaiah, Jr. Isaiah, Jr. learning to walk meant she had to pay close attention to his every move.

The house had been made baby-proof with items he could pull down put up high.

Frank and Isaiah, Jr. spent more time together. He still sat with his grandfather during the nightly radio ritual. Frank would take him sometimes after lunch for a ride around the farm in his new Ford truck.

Marci watched as Cora Mae and Frank grew closer and closer to Isaiah, Jr. a good thing she thought at the time. Isaiah, Jr. had in many ways taken the place of their lost son and she could see how much they loved their grandson.

She too missed Isaiah, Sr. and could see so much of him in their son, especially when she would watch him sleep.

Her strange dreams had been less frequent and when she did dream she dreamed of Isaiah, Jr. and that day’s experiences.

Marci had received very little education, mostly from Cora Mae and the little she had before leaving Gadsden County when she was 12 years old. So she was surprised when Cora Mae approached her with a suggestion.

“Frank and I have discussed this and would like to know if you would be interested in going back to school,” Cora Mae

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said to her as they were cleaning up the dinner dishes one evening.

Marci was caught off guard by the comment and did not understand exactly what Cora Mae was asking.

“Now that Isaiah, Jr. is starting to grow, we thought it might be something you would be interested in, that is to get more education,” she told her.

Cora Mae added that they would pay for her education and take care of Isaiah, Jr. while she was going to school.

Marci did not react to Cora Mae’s comments and she could tell that there needed to be more explanation to her comment.

She motioned Marci to the kitchen table and they sat down.

The thought, she explained to Marci that she would need more education had been a topic of her and Frank’s discussions as they had talked about the future.

“My friend Irma told me yesterday when she visited that they were opening a Women’s Business School in Chipley and we thought it might be something you would be interested in doing,” Cora Mae told her.

“Why would I want to do such a thing?”

Marci asked her.

“Well there are two reasons,” Cora Mae responded back to her.

Now would be a good time, Cora Mae told her, and it would have job opportunities for her future.

“Can’t I stay here on the farm and work with you,” Marci said.

“Sure, honey, you can stay here, this is just an idea we thought about to help you,” Cora Mae said.

“Just think about it,” Cora Mae added.

Nothing more was said about business school that evening That night after the house was quiet and Isaiah, Jr. had been placed in his bed, Marci sat on the side of her bed where she could see out the bedroom window.

It was a full moon and the yard and barn were illuminated by the moonlight. The chickens were now asleep and the only sounds that could be heard were the Hoot Owl sitting in one of the giant oaks in the yard as he called for his mate.

Marci sat there watching the shadows from the moonlight as they slowly moved across the farm. Marci noticed for the first time how different the farm seemed in the night than it did in the daytime as she sat there looking out the window.

She could feel herself growing sleepy and she finally succumbed to the desire to stay awake and laid her head on the pillow, still fighting sleep she soon drifted off with thoughts of the farm, and her future on her mind.

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Wheeling Back Into Life

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by Margaret Rose Scribner hese days I travel about behind a bright blue 4wheeled walker which touts a convenient seat hiding a little niche beneath. I use this nook for Bella—my teacup Chihuahua. All 4 lbs of her fits nicely in this little cranny, and with her nose held high she surveys her domain, with all the majestic splendor her tiny self can convey. However, her real role is to serve as my decoy, deflecting all attention away from me. Those we encounter along our route hone in on her—I am nearly invisible.

It took me the better part of twoyears to gather the courage to go 'public' with this walker. Misbegotten pride had nearly shuttled me off into social isolation.

I'm still able to manage a large property and, until recently, mowed my own lawn, and I can find my way around the internet better then any of my peers, why would I want to be seen schlepping around behind a walker like an old lady?

Before succumbing to this perceived public humiliation, I visited three doctors.

Each viewed x-rays, MRIs, observed my awkward gait, and scratched their heads. I finally said enough. No more time or money spent chasing a diagnosis which, even if identified would a cure even be doable?

Or affordable? At 80—could I really benefit from and a prolonged recovery?

After dismissing all medical avenues I grudgingly began using my walker—but only at dusk—and just around my immediately neighborhood—with Bella in obvious attendance. At home I'd perfected the Groucho Marx walk—when no one was there to observe—bent over, and with hands clasped behind my back. All that was missing was the cigar—and the leer.

Give me a lawn mower to push, or a grocery cart to wield, or a walker, and I can walk upright all day—even run!

I'd wed and unwed three times. I'd raised twelve kids (two by birth—four foster boys—three step kids—and finally three grandsons). I had climbed the ladder from factory assembler in the 50s—to administrator of a prestigious health-care facility in the 90s—and never once bumped my head on the so-called glass ceiling, while intertwined throughout this ascension I'd owned and operated a number of retail businesses. I'd long dabbled in art, and this gift provided me with a respectable living these past 12 years. I also wield a fairly prolific pen, publishing a number of magazine articles, and a few books. Inside I still feel like a young woman—until I walk.

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climbed when no one was looking, for they were most easily ascended bent forward—crab-like. However—I was still young—vivacious—in superb health— and ably running a rather large organization. It was just a quirk—probably would pass. It didn't.

These past 17 years I've dined with a group of a dozen or so friends every week.

They were among the first to witness my maiden voyage into walker-ville. I expected raised eyebrows—sympathetic asides— feigned surprise when first I wheeled it into the restaurant and sidled up to our table.

None of this happened. Everyone acknowledged me with the usual “Hi” and conversation continued on. Had my awkward attempts at 'walking normal' become so painfully apparent that ambulating with this walker gave them solace?

Then I discovered an expected perk.

For some time I'd complained bitterly about the seat-to-table ratio in restaurants. With the ensuing years it seemed that I sat lower and lower in restaurant seats, with table tops seemingly positioned higher and higher.

Unexpectedly the remedy for this problem was right at hand. I pushed the dining chair aside—spun my walker around and plumped down upon its seat. This perch boosted me to a height in easy proximity to the table and impressively I sat a few inches taller than my friends. I felt like the Chairman of the Board! Everyone laughed—acknowledging that of course I'd always been Chairman of the Board.

Since that pivotal breakthrough I've had no problem schlepping about town behind my walker—with Bella reigning supreme.

I've always like to think that I was an innovator—a pace-setter—a mover and shaker —a pioneer—a Chairman of the Board. Yep —Chairman Margaret, with her sidekick Chihuahua and bright blue—wheeled-marvel, has indeed arrived upon the scene!

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Seniors Today Celebrates Veterans everal hundred came out to honor our Veterans at the Seniors Today Veterans Ceremony and Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Friday, November 9 that was sponsored

by Florida Power & Light. The colors were presented by Spruce Creek High School Junior ROTC members: Color Guard Commander, Cadet Marissa Robertson; Lead Rifle, Cadet Conner Multop; National Colors, Cadet Nathaniel Harris; State Flag, Cadet Dai-Lanh Phan; Army Flag, Cadet Emily Kraft; POW Flag, Cadet Jackson Marshall; and Rear Rifle, Cadet Cathy Tuballa under the direction of Colonel Brett Clark and Command Sergeant Major Ronald Emerson.

This year we were delighted to have Lionel Marcoux present the National Anthem accompanied by Vita Fortinon.

We were also honored to have Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood participate for the third year. Sheriff Chitwood offered his words of thanks and encouragement to our veterans and read a plaque that other veterans had asked him to share.

Pastor David Schillinger of Holy Cross offered the invocation as the official beginning of the ceremony which ushered in a more solemn tone.

A highlight of the program was the Missing Man Table Ceremony. The dinner table, set up in the front of the church, had six place settings, a white table cloth, yellow ribbon, a rose, candle, Bible, salt, and lemmon on it. Lieutenant Colonel Dawn Sautter explained the significance of each item on the table and how it shows our everlasting concern for all veterans. Then Pastor Dave asked all veterans to stand and be recognized during the pinning ceremony. Each veteran was pinned and thanked for their service.

Holy Cross Worship Leader, Jackie Lee provide a piano rendition of the Armed Forces Patriotic songs. As each song was played the veterans stood to acknowledge their particular branch of service in which they served.

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Colonel Clark, Sheriff Chitwood, and Spruce Creek Jr. ROTC. The ceremony closed with everyone joining together to sing God Bless America. The celebration did not end here. All were invited to stay and enjoy a complimentary Bar-b-que lunch. Jackie Lee continue to entertain on the piano.

At the end of the celebration, everyone left with a sense of love, respect, and pride for our veterans. It was touching to see so many offer their support to our veterans and Seniors Today was proud to once again share their love and support to our seniors and veterans.

Sheriff Chitwood offered his words of thanks.

Lt. Col. Dawn Saulter shares the Missing Man Table Ceremony.

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ACE (Professionals Advocating for Community Education) welcomed a great group of folks at Holy Cross Lutheran Fellowship Hall to answer questions. A wide variety of medical and legal questions were answered and the group were left saying what a great opportunity they had to find some answers... for free! The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 and will meet again at Holy Cross beginning at 10:30 A.M. PACE is a panel consisting of a group of senior healthcare professionals and an attorney who want to inform the community on everything there is to know about the healthcare process and legal issues.

PACE was conceived when several professionals involved in senior services met to discuss the idea of how great it would be if seniors had a place to go to have all their questions answered FREE of charge.

There is nothing offered for sale at our meetings and no one will call you after the meeting to try to sell you anything! Our friendly, informal meetings are strictly to offer assistance to benefit our community.

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In an online survey of 4,813 consumers conducted by the education portal, 81 percent of shoppers stated that they had been tricked by dealers in the past. Lure offers, allegedly sold out items, mind-boggling discounts, and fine print are the typical tricks to attract customers during their Black Friday shopping mania.

Lure offers are the most dominant form of rip-offs, followed by exaggerated discounts. High double-digit discounts sound like music to our ears. Customers beware: The discounts advertised are often based on the manufacturers' suggested retail price (MSRP) or are even fantasy sums.

“These sales prices are actually never paid, and this applies in particular to the electronics sector,” says Tim Lilling, researcher at BlitzResults.com “The use of these prices as a reference point is misleading for customers and is used to imply extreme discounts. Research shows that discounts are in reality almost 50 percent less when compared to a non-reduced offer from another retailer.”

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Shipping costs, handling fees, minimum order values, or incomprehensibly formulated discount structures often shrink the originally promised high double-digit savings into a meager remainder.

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