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November 21, 2014
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Those Were The Days n the 60s we had four small children who felt as strongly about Thanksgiving and Christmas as we did (and do). Now, at a much older age, the gauntlet has been passed to them. I rarely decorate for the holidays for my children take care of all the things I used to do… and they are the ones who invite family to Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas Eve at their home. The numbers of guests continue to grow. This year, my daughter, Patricia, is bringing out wooden cartoon characters made by her dad many years ago. I didn’t know they still existed. They stand about 3 ft. tall and are of Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, etc. There are six of them. She plans to freshen up their paint and fill her yard with these decorations… plus a Christmas tree that Keith cut out for her. She has other things, even reindeer. Most of all, she has memories. Recently Patricia asked me to reproduce a Bible laid out on a large plane of plywood… like the one I painted so many years ago. It was done in black, white and gold and placed out front on the hill in front of our home in Chattanooga during the Christmas season. It could be seen at great distances. I agreed to try reproducing it and began painting the book. I found that I am not as artistic or energetic as I was so long ago… but I am determined to make it again because it means so much to her. She even remembers little swirls I put on my rendition of “Old English” letters. I keep hoping that I will go to her home and find that she has picked up the paint brush and finished the production. She claims she is not artistic. Can you imagine a large family having Thanksgiving dinner in a motel or on the carport? That’s how it was for years. After we moved to Florida, Mother and Daddy managed a motel
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and we would run long tables through two of their rooms in order to accommodate all of the family. When they were no longer with us, family members gathered at my home. Those who could come numbered in the twenties and the weather was almost always perfect for eating outside… so we set a fine feast on the carport. No special invitation yet for this Thanksgiving dinner but it will come. There’s always the church where a special dinner is held in late afternoon for those without a family to go to. Maybe I will do both. Maybe by Thanksgiving I will have finished the Bible sign for my daughter’s yard. Meanwhile, in the area surrounding where I work, the turkeys are running rampant. They probably don’t want to get dressed for Thanksgiving. The best to you throughout the holiday season!
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It’s easier than ever to help a needy senior. The Council on Aging invites you to help provide gifts for seniors during the holiday season. Drop off new unwrapped gifts at your neighborhood Walgreens now through Dec. 4. You can also help by bidding on auction items online with 100 percent of the monies raised going to Santa For Seniors. View auction items at Molto Bella Boutique, 140 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach or bid at: face book.com/coacommumitonlineau ction For more details, call COA today at 386.253.4700, ext. 225.
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach invites you to an interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Mon., Nov 24 at 6 P.M. followed by Thanksgiving dinner at 7 P.M. for attendees. Thanksgiving day mass will be held on Thurs., Nov. 27 at 9:30 A.M. Bring bread for your meal to be blessed during Mass. Then on Mon., Dec. 1 at 6 P.M. you are invited to an interfaith prayer service and candlelight vigil for world Aids Day. For more details on any of the services, call 386.255.0433.
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Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on Dec. 2 or Jan. 6 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend. Free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!
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The Child In Me Come enjoy the 7th annual The Child In Me exhibit—a whimsical family friendly art show over the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26–30 from 1–5 P.M at the Sara Fox Gallery-House, 110 North Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach (located directly behind the Ocean Center). Admission is free, no donations please! Groups may be scheduled by appointment. For more information about the exhibit or to schedule a group, please call 386.258.5333.
Christmas Concert The Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus will present a Christmas Concert on Sun., Dec. 7 at 3:30 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Rd. The program will feature both religious and secular Christmas music. The Clique, a quartet from Gainesville will be in the program as well as the Pitch Piper quartet. Suggested donation of $10 will be received at the door. For more information, call 386.673.4398.
Alzheimer’s Education Join the Alzheimer's Association for the free Basics education program on Jan. 10 from 9:30–11:30 A.M. at Deltona Lakes Baptist Church, 2886 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, it's time to learn the facts. This free program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. RSVP to 386.789.4200.
Seminar On Dangers Faced By Elderly Join State Attorney RJ Larizzo and host Bill Tol, Florida Hospital Flagler for a free luncheon seminar entitled Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud, Scams, And Elder Abuse, Thur., Dec. 11, 11 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom C/D, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. For more information and to RSVP, please call 386.586.4440.
Legal Advice Community Legal Services of MidFlorida (CLSMF) will be holding a clinic for residents on Thurs., Dec. 4. CLSMF clinics are held on the first Thursday of each month. The clinics are held in Conference Room 103 in City Hall located at 22 S. Beach Street. Individuals will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney to address foreclosure, landlord tenant, consumer, family law, and employment issues. If interested, an eligibility intake must be completed. If you would like to apply for free legal services, please call 386. 255.6573, ext. 2445, or apply online anytime at clsmf.org Please call and make your appointment today.
A Christmas Story A Christmas Story will be shown at dusk Friday, Nov. 28, in Riverfront Park on the corner of Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue in Daytona Beach. Moviegoers should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and soft drinks will be available for sale. In case of rain, the movie will be shown the following evening in the park. For more information, call Adult Program Coordinator Catherine Relda at 386.257.6036.
Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two 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., Dec. 18 and Sat., Jan. 10 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, please 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.
Support Group Grief Support Group The holidays can be sad times for many who have recently lost a loved one. There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386-428-6458.
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Undue Inf luence ging and ill people may become subject to undue influence by people they trust. Family or friends one has known for years, or a new person in one’s life, like a caretaker will take advantage. Sometimes, the elderly or ill person creates documents, like powers of attorney, wills or trusts, which provide for somebody who actually intends to take advantage. People often wonder why we document how a client arrives at our law office for a meeting, whether they drove themselves, or were driven, whether a person who brought the client will benefit from the documents being created, and whether we have excluded a party from the discussion. We document such matters specifically to address whether there was undue influence in case of a later contest. In a 1981 case, Lamberson's Estate, the court said undue influence is “over persuasion, duress, force, coercion, or artful or fraudulent contrivances to such extent that there is a destruction of free agency and willpower of the testator.” The Florida Supreme Court in 1971 decided a leading case in regard to undue influence, Estate of Carpenter, in which it establishes seven factors (not inclusive) that constitute active procurement in establishing undue influence: 1. Presence of the beneficiary at the execution of the will;
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Homographs & Heteronyms Say What? Edited by George Goldtrap nglish is not an easy language. Verbivore Richard Lederer testifies to that better than any other language expert in America… and he is surely the funniest man alive with words. Lederer, a speaker and author has written many books on language. Google him to learn more about his popular books. Here’s a sample of his work from his book Crazy English. Let’s face it—English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat. Boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. Why is it that writers write but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn’t the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese, So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn’t it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and rid of all but one of them, what do you call it? If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Some think all the English speakers should be committed to the asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up while it is burning down. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. PS. Why doesn’t Buick rhyme with quick? Yes, Richard Lederer’s skill with language is most unique. Others contribute to the madness as well. Take this collection of words and phrases…somewhat heteronymic. The author is unknown. Probably an English teacher without enough to do. It is typical of web filler and funny enough to bear repeating. The bandage was wound on the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse refuse. We must polish the Polish furniture. He could lead if he got the lead out. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. Since there was no time for the present, it was time to present the present. A bass was painted on the side of the bass drum. When shot at, the dove dove into the bush.
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by George & Peggy Goldtrap I did not object to the object. The insurance was invalid for the invalid. There was a row among oarsmen on how to row. They were too close to the door to close it. The buck does funny things when the does are present. A seamstress and a sewer fell into a sewer line. To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. The wind was too strong for me to wind the sail. Upon seeing the tear in the painting, I shed a tear. I had to subject the subject to a series of different tests. Tell me how can I intimate this to my intimate friend? I repeat my premise. English is not an easy language. As for me? I speak two languages: English and Southern, but I have a lot of trouble with English. George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com
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Look South For Origins Of Thanksgiving Foods Special to Seniors Today illions of people across the United States will sit down November 27 to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California? According to Bruce Smith, senior scientist at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, much of what is eaten at Thanksgiving today came from Mexico and South America. “We can trace many of these foods up through the southwestern United States into other parts of the country,” he said. “Most likely this diffusion happened as a result of trading or other contact among American Indian tribes in this country.” Smith shares some facts about the origins of the food on this holiday menu: Turkey The turkey was domesticated twice, in central Mexico and also in the southwestern United States. This domestication happened at the same time about 2,000 years ago. The southwestern domesticate disappeared, and the turkeys eaten today are from the Mexican domesticate. Wild turkeys were eaten at the first Thanksgiving. Domesticated turkeys made quite a journey to tables in the United States. They were more than likely brought from Mexico to Europe, and then came to the eastern United States by Europeans when they settled the colonies. Potatoes Potatoes were domesticated in South America (likely Peru) about 10,000 years ago. The Spanish probably took the potato from South America to Europe, where it slowly became a staple crop. Like turkeys, potatoes also had quite a journey to the dinner table. Europeans likely introduced potatoes to the eastern United States when they settled there. Squash And Pumpkins There are many species of squash and pumpkins grown today in the United States; the most common species (Cucurbita pepo) also was, like the turkey, domesticated twice
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—in Mexico and the eastern United States. Some common members of the species C. pepo include acorn squash, pattypan squash, and spaghetti squash. The orange-skinned pumpkin lineage of C. pepo (what is carved as a jack-o-lantern) was the first plant to be domesticated in the Americas, about 10,000 years ago in Mexico. There was a second domestication of C. pepo squash in the eastern United States 5,000 years ago. The yellow- and greenskinned summer squashes in the U.S., such as zucchini and acorn squash, were derived from a wild gourd that can still be found in the Ozarks.
Corn Corn (maize) was domesticated in Mexico more than 8,000 years ago. This important crop plant arrived in the southwestern United States by 4,000 years ago, and reached eastern North America at about 200 B.C. Maize is derived from teosinte, a large wild grass that has five species growing in Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Many families have started their own traditions for the holidays. Some of the foods have varied over the years and others have come to be added from Grandma’s favorite recipes. So here is a little history to share around your Thanksgiving table this year as you make your own traditions.
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Q: I have inherited a Priscilla sewing machine, model 14A314. Can you tell me more about it and, perhaps, its value? —Susan, Surprise, AZ A: The Priscilla sewing machine was manufactured by the New Home Sewing Machine Company and sold mostly through department stores. Your machine was produced in about 1919. I contacted several collectors, who seem to agree that your machine would retail in the $150 to $250 range. *** Q: I have a collection of model railroad cars, G grade, which originally belonged to my husband. I would like to sell them. —Joan, Lombard, IL A: The first thing that you should do is determine the value of your model railroad cars. Even though there are several excellent price guides, I especially like O'Briens Collecting Toy Trains: Identification And Value, edited by David Doyle and published by Krause Books. This reference has more than 6,000 listings, including locomo-
tives, cars, rolling stock, and accessories. Since it is updated frequently, the prices seem to reflect the marketplace. To sell, you might want to post your collection on eBay to attract a national pool of buyers. *** Q: I have a Tom And Jerry comic, No. 65, which was published in about 1949. Does it have any value? —Tom, Des Moines, IA A: I found your comic referenced in The Standard Guide To Golden Age Comics, by Alex G. Malloy and Stuart W. Wells III. According to this guide, your comic was issued in July 1949 and is worth about $100. As with most collectibles, condition is extremely important. For example, if your comic shows a great deal of wear, it could only be worth only $20 or so. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforc ox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals.
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Books I Like Giving Reviewed by Chris Richcreek ruth be told, as books go, I Like Giving might make you throw up. In a good way, if such a thing exists. The reason: Brad Formsma and his family have become so attuned to giving, seemingly always looking to help others in ways both big and small, that it is just short of amazing, challenging and, yes, somewhat sickening. The subtitle of the book is The Transforming Power Of A Generous Life. Although the book is generally tailored toward Christians, the idea of giving is not religion-specific. In fact, social scientists Drs. Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton found in their research that asking people to spend money on others, be it through charity or by buying gifts for a family member or friend, makes them happier than spending the money on themselves. In the book, Formsma stresses that giving doesn't have to come in large monetary sums or involve a huge effort; in actuality, small actions also can lead to a more generous lifestyle. It's not age-specific—you don't have to be an
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November 21, 2014 Tails From The Front by Tyler Stover emperatures are dropping in Central Florida, but how do we know when it is too cold for our pets? Actually, in our area, it is rare that the cold becomes truly dangerous for healthy pets. However, it is still good to know a few tips to prepare for that occasional cold spell or a winter trip up north. While there is not a specific temperature that guarantees that your pet will be safe or unsafe, research suggests that pets typically kept indoors will start to become uncomfortable when temperatures are below 45 degrees. This also applies to kittens or puppies, elderly pets, or sick pets.
Even for pets acclimated to living outdoors, extra precautions must be taken when temperatures drop below the freezing point of 32 degrees. At this point, frostbite is a concern, along with hypothermia. There are several ways to help pets stay warm in the winter. For cats, it is most important to provide adequate shelter. Living indoors is ideal for cats in the winter, but if this is not possible, there are alternative options. Cat houses or condos can be constructed to offer protection from the elements, and can be lined with rugs or blankets. A bale of straw can also be used to provide the cat with insulation from the cold. Make sure pets have access to water.
For dogs, there are many options. For indoor dogs, you may just be looking for extra protection on walks. Dog sweaters or coats can be helpful, especially for shorthaired dogs. Long-haired dogs typically do not need the extra layer of protection except in extreme cold temperatures, but regular grooming is still important to allow the dog’s coat to insulate properly. For dogs that sleep outside in a dog house or in a cold area, many of the same tips from the cats apply. Protection from the elements is important, and having a blanket, rug, or heated pad will keep your dog far more comfortable than a cold, hard surface. Again, make sure your dogs have access to water.
For pets that spend time in the cold, larger meals are a good idea. Animals typically will burn more calories while trying to stay warm, so the extra food keeps them healthy and full of energy. While we hope for a beautiful winter here in Florida, you and your pets can now be better prepared for a few chilly days.
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Arabella hopes to get a new toy.
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Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director of Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386274-4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifax humanesociety.org
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Alzheimer’s Walk Huge Success Special to Seniors Today he Alzheimer’s Association had a fabulous turn-out for the Volusia County walk on Sat., Nov. 15. It was a pleasant, cool, crisp morning for the 518 participants to get out and walk in an effort to raise funds and awareness for this dreaded disease. Opening ceremonies kicked off at 9 A.M. with the Star Spangle Banner and then Chief of Police for Daytona Beach Mike Chitwood took the stage to encourage everyone to help support this worthy cause and thank them for their participation. The walked raised $48,950 toward their goal of $72,000! Prior to the walk, participants could walk around and visit all the vendors that were on hand. Seniors Today was a sponsor and there to give their support. Owner Bonnie Schillinger said, “We really make an effort for our newspaper to continue to support as many charity events in our community as possible. This is not just about a business for us, we want to partner with these worthy causes and be involved, especially those who provide help for our seniors.” It was great to visit with so many of our loyal readers who have followed the Seniors Today newspaper for over 23 years. “I humbly accepted the gracious accolades of several loyal readers who told me how much they enjoy our newspaper and thanked me for all the work we do to support the community” Schillinger said. Upbeat music sounded from the stage and walkers could select breakfast from an array of tents. If you need a massage prior to get you loosened up for the walk that was available too. Then it was time to line up at the starting line. Cheerleaders lined the entrance to cheer the walkers on. As the countdown ended... 518 walkers were off to support a cure for Alzheimer’s!
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For The Week Of November 24 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of choices could make it difficult to select what is best for your needs. Take the time to check them all out to find the one that really meets your goals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You could once again experience pressure from others who would like to see you move in another direction. Heed your instincts to stay on your own path. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking charge of a project that seems to be about to stall could be a challenge. Once everyone knows what you expect of then, things should go smoothly. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid the pressures of the upcoming holiday period by setting a time to discuss how to divide up the responsibility with your loved ones. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's not too early for all you to start making long-distance travel plans. The sooner you stop procrastinating and decide where your’re going, the better. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Someone you've known for years might disappoint you, or even make you feel you've been betrayed. Check the facts before you make charges in a plan.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A holiday plan might need to be revised to accommodate an unexpected complication. Come up with an alternative arrangement as soon as possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Don't accept halfway explanations for a situation that requires full disclosure. The more you know, the better able you will be to handle any complications. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The cooperation you relied upon might not be easy to get. Maybe there's an information gap. See if everyone understands the situation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Problems caused by that recent workplace distraction should soon be easing, allowing you to resume working at a less frantic pace. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Changing your mind about a job decision isn't easy for the usually committed Aquarian. When you check it out, you'll find facts you didn't know. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your unique way of sizing up a situation gives you an edge in resolving that upsetting workplace problem. Stay on your current course. It will work out.
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This Is A Hammer Storing Garden Tools by Samantha Mazzotta
Q: I read recently that the best way to store all of my lawn tools for the winter is to rub them with linseed oil and then hang them up. Linseed oil seems like kind of a pricey way to do it, and I don't have a lot of space to hang up tools. What do you recommend? —Karl G., Buffalo, NY
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A: Linseed oil is considered a good medium to protect wooden-handled tools, but there also are wood-conditioning blends available—some of them contain linseed oil among the ingredients, others don't. The oil protects the handles from cracking from cold and hot temperature changes, dryness, or any humidity. The metal surfaces of your hand tools should not be coated with linseed oil. Instead, clean them well, removing debris and any spot rust. Some people even sharpen trimming tools one last time for the season. Put a light coat of protective oil on the metal portions, including the blades and hinge points. How you store the tools is up to you. The most important thing is to
keep them out of direct weather—in a storage shed, basement, or garage—and off the floor. The next priority is to store them so that the metal blades don't touch each other. If your only option is to place them on a storage shelf, lay them in a line, in opposite directions, to minimize metal-to-metal contact. Do It Yourselfers with a garage or storage shed often designate a section of the wall for hanging tools. A classic, fast, and inexpensive way to get a lot of tools into one section is to put up a piece of pegboard with metal hooks. This can be quickly configured and reconfigured since the hooks simply can be lifted up and repositioned into another peg. Hang tools by their handles. Long tools like shovels can be suspended by placing the shovel head on two hooks with the handle pointing downward.
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Keep the yolks in hard-boiled eggs from crumbling by wetting your knife between slices. “To soften butter without melting it, warm a bowl that is bigger than the butter stick and invert it over the butter on a plate. It's nice before a meal because it makes a hard stick of butter easier to spread on bread rolls, but not so soft that you use too much.” —T.G. in Indiana Save the peel on oranges and grapefruits. You can toss them on a fire for a nice smell.
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Make a holiday cheese ball simply: Combine a package of cream cheese with a cup of finely shredded cheese (your choice) and 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. Form into a ball, roll in coating of your choice (dried fruit pieces, chopped nuts, spices, etc.) and chill. Wrap in a pretty cellophane bag and bring with pita chips, crackers, or pretzels as a hostess gift.
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Moments In Time Gettysburg Address The History Channel
On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivers what will become one of the most famous speeches in American history at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Using just 272 words, Lincoln articulated the meaning of the Civil War for a public that had grown weary of the conflict. On Nov. 23, 1876, William Marcy “Boss” Tweed, leader of New York City's corrupt Tammany Hall political organization, is delivered to authorities in New York City after his capture in Spain. He had formed the Tweed Ring, which bought votes, encouraged judicial corruption, and extracted millions of dollars from city contracts. On Nov. 18, 1883, American and Canadian railroads begin using four continental time zones to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of local times. It was not until 1918 that Congress adopted the railroad time zones.
On Nov. 22, 1916, Jack London, who chronicled the last Wild West frontier of Alaska, dies in California. London only spent a brief time in the Klondike, but returned with a trove of tales. He produced over 50 volumes of short stories and novels, including The Call of The Wild, about a domestic dog who joins an Alaskan wolf pack.
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On Nov. 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth marries her distant cousin, Philip Mountbatten, former prince of Greece and Denmark who renounced his titles to marry the English princess. Mountbatten was made the duke of Edinburgh.
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What Do Shriner's Do, Anyway? Special to Seniors Today randmother Cindy has multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair. Early one Saturday morning, she was out and about when she stopped by the local “Market in the Park,” in Lake Helen. There Cindy met a Shriner. He had on his fancy red "Fez" and was standing by the tailgate of his van, collecting funds for the “Shriner's Hospitals and Burn Centers for Children,” and at the same time trying to sell some of his treasures. Cindy stopped and made a contribution, and asked, “What do Shriner's do, anyway?” The following is what he told her: Shriner's support 19 Orthopedic Hospitals and three Burn Centers, in North America. They furnish all the services free to all children up to the age of 18. They provide hospitalization, transportation, and housing for the parents, if required. It is furnished regardless of their ability to pay. These hospitals are supported by you and me, with the money, being collected right here in this bucket at the “Lake Helen Market in the Park,” and in all the other buckets being held by Shriners all over North America. All the money contributed into these buckets goes to the Shrine Hospitals. One of the Hospitals is right here in Tampa, and the closest Burn Center is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Shriner told Cindy that Central Florida Shriner's have transported several children to the Cincinnati burn center over the past two or three years. He asked if she remembered Daniel Happy? Daniel is the little boy who was burned over 95 percent of his body when a small plane crashed into his home in Sanford in 2007, killing his little sister, and a mother and her baby next door. Daniel's father was burned pretty badly also, and the pilot and co-pilot were both killed. Daniel was transported right away to Cincinnati. He has since moved there to be close to the hospital for skin grafts, which are done every other day. Daniel is doing very well. In fact, he has been flown back to Central Florida several times to speak at events and tell his story. Daniel says he is going to become a Doctor and help kids like himself, who have been burned. He is a very out-going young man. In the current economy, donations have been down, and the Shriner's are talking to insurance companies to see if they will help with costs. (This is now being done.) That is what the Shriner told Cindy, in answer to her question. She, in turn, asked him another question. “Can you help my friends son? He has spina bifida.” The Shriner's answer was yes. In addition to helping burned children, Shriner's help children who have spine a-bifida, multiple sclerosis, cleft lip and palate, almost all orthopedic conditions, and many other problems. This story has a happy ending. The Shriner, who was this writer of this article, by the way, got the grandmother an application. A couple of Shriner's picked up the little boy and his mother and transported them to the hospital in Tampa.
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The boy received some equipment to help him get around more easily, and is undergoing treatments. There will never be any cost for any of the treatments, and the boy will be in the Shrine program as long as he needs help. I collect for the hospitals every Wednesday, along with eight of my other Noble Truckers, at the Farmers Market, at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, at the Market in the Park, and any other event I can locate. Some people call me “Mr. Goodegg.” I thought that everyone should know what the Shriners do, and that they do it, regardless of family’s ability to pay. You do not have to SEE a Shriner in his “FEZ” at any event to help the Shriner's. Here is what you can do. The Shrine Hospital in Tampa is on the “University of South Florida Campus.” The address is: Shrine Hospital Tampa, 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-9411. You can just send a check. Please write: “Noble Truckers,” in the memo area at the left and bottom of your check. That is the name of our Central Florida Shriner's group. If you know a child that needs the Shriner's help, call me: 386-228-2367. Just ask for “Mr. Goodegg.” I will send you an application and directions on how to fill it out and where to forward it. Thank you and God Bless you all for your help. Frank Schroeder “Mr. Goodegg.”
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Pet Care Clean Up After Your Dog by Sam Mazzotta
Dear Paw’s Corner: I enjoy simple pleasures in life, including your Paw's Corner columns. I was particularly interested in the reply to the couple asking about their doggie Trip's adventures with them into state parks. What are the preferred actions to take when a hound is in a state park and leaves a “deposit” somewhere? Is it the owner's responsibility to collect it and carry it to wherever the nearest refuse container may be found? I love dogs and realize certain chores should be carried out in regard to responsible ownership. Sign me—Woof! Dear Woof: You're absolutely right! It is the owner's responsibility to clean up after his or her dog. Even in a state park, where one would think that, heck, wild animals can poop wherever they want and leave it, why can't my dog? There are a number of reasons why it's not just a good idea to clean up after your dog—it's a rule in most parks. First and foremost, you and your dog usually are hanging out in the same areas that everyone else frequents.
Other dogs, people, and small children roam those same trails and play in the same areas. Nobody wants to roll in a dog's leavings (except other dogs). Before going into a park, review the rules for that park regarding dogs. For example, California's state parks do not (in most cases) allow dogs on the beach for sanitary reasons. Dogs are restricted from some trails, and they have to be on a leash at all times during the day. Even if a park doesn't have strict rules, being a good neighbor by picking up after your dog helps breed good will and can keep restrictive rules from being enacted in the first place. Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com
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Senior Service Line Seniors Want To Work by Matilda Charles
ccording to a study released by Merrill Lynch, seniors don't really want to completely retire. Nearly three-quarters of us want our retirement years to include work. Given the economy, it would seem an easy guess that we would keep working not because we want to, but because we need the money. That's not necessarily so, per the study. Five years before retiring, 37 percent of us already have taken steps to having a career after retirement. Half of us do take a break between official retirement and the next career. The break lasts for two years. We then spend the next nine years or so finding a balance between work and leisure, with most of us opting for parttime work. A third of us become selfemployed. The study addresses myths about us: • Retirement means the end of work. Not so. Fully 80 percent of respondents said they work because they want to. • Retirement is a time of decline. No, again. The majority said that work keeps them young and holds off physical and
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mental decline. They like to get out of the house and be around others. • People work past retirement age because they need the money. Twice as many said they work to stay active, not for the money. • Retirees who work keep the same type of career. No, over half have switched to new types of work, preferably with more fun and less stress. Do the working retired have any advice for us? Yes. Be willing to try new things, do something you enjoy even if it pays less, and keep up with all the new technology. To see the whole study, go online to www.ml.com/retirementstudy This was the third section of a four-part study. On the right of the screen look for Work In Retirement: Myths And Motivations.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send e-mail to columnreply2@gmail.com
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ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS is committed to meeting the needs of seniors in our community. For more information, please call, 386-677-7060. The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services:
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