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The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 25 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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October 20, 2017

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Celebration Of Life

You are Invited to a free Afternoon Seminar Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164

Seminar Title: “Understanding Alzheimer's How Far Have We Come?”

Presented by Dr. Alexander White, MD, Principal Investigator and owner of Progressive Medical Research, (PMR).

Next to the dreaded diagnosis of Cancer, Alzheimer’s is one of the most feared and least understood diseases in our world today. PMR’s research is giving indications that there is hope! You don’t want to miss this seminar!

Dr. White attended the University of South Florida Medical School. He is a graduate of the Halifax Medical Center family medicine residency program in Daytona Beach, Florida. Upon graduation he became an ER physician and hospitalist at Halifax Medical Center from 1994-2011. He has been involved in local medical research for 20 years with seven of them at his own company, Progressive Medical Research, Port Orange, FL. Dr. White became a Chapter board member of the Alzheimer’s Association in 2016 and is dedicated to help find a treatment and or a cure for Alzheimer’s.Don’t be disappointed— register NOW before this one fills up!

Hosted by Bill Tol, Planned Giving Coordinator, Florida Hospital North Florida Region. This program is sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler and the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, and is part of the ongoing Community Open Forum educational series of lectures.

Don’t be disappointed – register NOW before this one fills up!

For more information or to RSVP, call (386) 586-4440

or weeks now, our country has been plagued with thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornados on the east coast, and burning acres of forests. Yet, when the brutal results have settled, though we cannot forget, we will return to a pseudo-sense of normalcy and once again learn how to help each other and celebrate life. There is nothing more magnificent than a celebration of life! Recalling special memories and time spent with a friend or loved one who passes is also a Celebration of Life… a beautiful way to say goodbye.

Fernando Rio was a local musical icon, a talented singer, and gifted guitar player.

Growing up on the west coast, he said he once thought he wanted to be a minister but that thought was dispelled, probably because his love of music took precedence.

We got to know this talented musician and videographer when he and his family came to reside in Ormond Beach. I was in Sweet Adelines then and remember asking him for help in getting our chorus website online.

Because of his creativity and the importance of music, our paths crossed for the next several years. Once Fernando formed a singing group. It was made up of singers from all walks of life. He introduced the newest songs of faith that were currently being written. One evening a singer picked up a hymnal and began singing a familiar song from it. Several others joined in. One

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden lady and of a man of her faith were silent.

We were surprised to learn that they didn’t know the songs in the hymnal.

In 2003, my husband, John Milton passed and I asked Fernando to create a video for his Memorial service. John was a fine man who spent several years partially disabled so he didn’t attend church with us. I gave Fernando many pictures to use in the video and the entire production was backed by John’s favorite music from the Statler Brothers album. Many pictures were of him holding our babies or a grandchild. Church members told me later that through that video, they came to really know John. I have always treasured the message it conveyed.

Actually Fernando did many things in conjunction with our church. One year he attended and taught guitar at the Children’s Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA).

In early October, when Fernando passed.

I immediately called Dianna, his wonderful wife of many years, and learned details of his illness that he rarely discussed. She said that the most important thing now is a Celebration of his Life. It is planned for November 1st at LPGA Country Club.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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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, October 25 at 10 A.M.

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Guest Speaker: Diane Curchy-Horan, CTC Business Development Manager for AMA Waterways At the Roost Restaurant in the Crane Lakes Gated Community

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Travel Club

Seniors Today & Veteran’s Day

Odyssey Travel Club meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations. The next meeting will be held Wed., Oct. 25 at 10 A.M. at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. This months guest speaker will be Diane Curchy-Horan, CTC Business Development Manager for AMA Waterways.

RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula @odysseytravel.com

Come celebrate with Seniors Today and honor our Veterans with a pinning ceremony for all Veterans that attend on Friday., Nov. 10 beginning at 11 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd. Then we will celebrate our Veterans with free lunch for everyone! You do not have to be a Veteran to attend... just come to show your support! Everyone is invited—no RSVP necessary. For details, call Seniors Today at 386.677.7060.

Medicare Workshops

Memorial For Ponce Rescheduled

Questions about Medicare? Come find out how medicare works on Wed., Nov. 1 at 10 A.M.; or Nov. 7 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@ yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Open Forum You are invited to a free seminar titled Understanding Alzheimer’s—How Far Have We Come? presented by Dr. Alexander White of Progressive Medical Research on Wed., Nov. 15 from 2– 4 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Come learn about one of the least understood diseases and why research is giving indications that there is hope! For details or to RSVP, call 386. 586.4440.

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, Nov. 15 through Jan. 15. Enjoy lively guides with over the top elegant decorations! Reservations required. Tours are at 10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M., and 5 P.M. Tickets are $25 plus tax. Book tickets at: stetsonmans ion.com

Food Festival Come celebrate the 10th Annual World’s Fare Multi-Ethnic Food Festival on Saturday October 28 from 11 A.M.—6:30 P.M. at Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 375 Fleming Ave., Ormond Beach. Enjoy food from the Middle East, Romania, Greece, Macedonia, Slavic Countries, and North American.

A la carte food selection and all is reasonably priced. This event is open to the public For details, call 386.677.

0640 or visit www.holycrossoc.org

The Town of Ponce Inlet will hold a Memorial Ceremony for puppy Ponce at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, on Wednesday, October 25 at 5 P.M. The Town will unveil a statue dedicated to Ponce that will be mounted the following day in the Happy Tails Dog Park in Ponce Inlet.

Parkinson’s Walk The Parkinsons’s Association needs you for the 10th annual Sole Supports fun walk on Sat., Nov. 4 beginning at 10 A.M. Registration begins at 9 A.M. at Port Orange Civic Center, 1000 City Center Circle. There will be exhibitors, food, prizes, goodie bags, entertainment, and more! Your donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call Vince Kinsler at 386.676.6375.

Senior Games Come join the fun at this year’s senior games! Register now to participate in the Ormond Beach Senior Games that will take place Oct. 20–29. The games are open to ages 50 plus and include pickleball, tennis, table tennis, swimming, golf, bocce ball, bowling, and more! Call 386.676.3291 for all the details or visit: ormondbeach.org or e-mail to: srgamesob@gmail.com

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach will be hosting Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. Ramon Rodriguez, M.D., FAAN. DR. on Wed., Oct. 25, from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Department of Health Conference Center located at 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach with the topic of Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis —a guide for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. RSVP by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386.

676.6375 by no later than 12 P.M. on Monday, October 23.

Simply Barbra For one night only, on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 P.M. you can enjoy Simply Barbra, an evening of Streisand’s music, mannerisms, and mirth. Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra, and Senior Helpers brings his performance to Athens Theater, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand to benefit the American Lung Association.

Tickets are just $25. Call Marjorie at 386.569.7689 for tickets and details.

Arthritis Exercise The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Classes are at George Wickline Senior Center, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach at 2 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (first three weeks will be Thursdays only) from Oct. 26 through Dec. 28. The classes are free. Call the Northeast Florida AHEC 904.482.0189 to pre-register.

Halloween Fun Ghost Stories Tours Are you prepared to be scared? Come join the fun with ghost tours on Oct. 27 & 28 from 6–9 P.M. presented by Mainland High School Drama Department at Lilian Place Heritage Center, 1000 S. Peninsula Dr., Daytona Beach. Have a snack at the Spectre Cafe. Bring a group and have some fun! Admission is just $10. For information, call 386.256.4810.

Walk Of Terror Looking for a creepy way to jumpstart your Halloween celebration? The DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., will host the second annual Walk of Terror from 5 to 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the auditorium. The frightful but family-friendly event will feature elements from The Masque Of The Red Death. Attendees can dress up and join the doomed Prince Prospero at a masquerade ball. Other activities will include a scavenger hunt, crafts, prizes, music, refreshments, and a Victorian chance to cheat death. RSVP is not required for this free program. For details, call 386.822.6430, ext. 20762.

Lunch Bunch We will be having a little fun with Halloween at Holy Cross Lunch Bunch, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona on Thursday, Oct. 26. Come in costume if you wish (not mandatory) and prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Pastor Dave will be cooking in costume! RSVP to 386.677.6080 by noon Tues., Oct. 24.

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FPL Presents Seniors Today’s Veteran’s Ceremony & Celebration

All Are Invited!

Friday, November 10, 2017 11 A .M . • Veteran’s Ceremony Celebration Following With FREE Lunch for Everyone .

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 724 Big Tree Rd. • South Daytona In recognition of all the Veterans in our community, Seniors Today Is hosting a Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Celebration!

• Pinning Ceremony • Live Patriotic Music

By NSB High School Brass • FREE Lunch For Everyone

• Guest Speaker: Sheriff Chitwood • Spruce Creek High School ROTC Color Guard

For more information, call 386-677-7060

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Whatever Happened To Halloween?

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hatever happened to Halloween? How did a simple celebration turn into a spend-a-rama second

to Christmas?

Halloween is big business in accessories, decorations, and costume rental; even costumes for babies? Holiday spending for Halloween is expected to reach $6.9 billion this year. The average person will spend about $74 on costumes, decorations, cards, and candy.

Whatever happened to the Halloween I remember; when you raided grandmother’s closet, or the attic, or cut out newspaper for your own frightening designs? Did you ever destruct the linen closet for old sheets to haunt the neighborhood as an eerie apparition? Did you ever create a charcoal monster and then spend weeks scrubbing it off?

Our autistic grandson came up with a genuinely clever Halloween costume. When he was about 6, he wanted to be a Bread Man. I’ve never thought of a bread man as the Grimm Kneader, but Coleman did. He took a white shirt, turned the back to the front and asked his dad to button it.

GAG and I were asked to find an appropriate hat. Steak n’ Shake to the rescue. With minor adaptation the cute, military type hat turned into Coleman’s Bread Delivery.

Completing the ensemble, we made custom ID tags, and yes, Coleman carried loafs of bread to neighborhood doors.

Modern children are encouraged to go to the store and buy or rent the costume of their choice. Disney characters are always popular; X-Men, space creature, pop singers, Lady GaGa (who can forget her egg entrance). I hate to discourage such spending in a down economy, but where is the creativity in costume rentals. Maybe creativity doesn’t count as much as appearance or competition.

In my day and as the children grew up, anyone could become a clown with Mom’s make-up, or a zombie with white powder and rouge, or Dracula with some black oil cloth for a cape. By shredding an old tablecloth, any child could morph into The Mummy. An average home is a treasure trove of theatrical adventure.

When I was eight, I wanted to be a cowboy—no, not a cowgirl like Dale Evans, too prissy. I wanted to be a cowboy, live on a ranch, and trail-ride the magnificent West. My mother did not share my vision. As a compromise, I decided to be a gaucho. Seems like a shift appeased mother’s negative view.

I needed a black vest, white shirt, silver belt, and a proper hat. That was the challenge. Living in the South, most hats were natural colored straw. No self-respecting gaucho would be seen wearing a natural colored straw hat.

A neighbor with a large, crag-shaped head donated a well-worn felt fedora. With a little shaping and scissor snipping, decorative pins, and leather belts looped rope-like around the crown, the hat could pass the pampas test.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Strapping on my Roy Rogers silver gun set, I stood and admired myself. Perfect, almost. I needed a mask, like Zorro wore. The mask was easily cut from black construction paper. Punch holes, cut string, tie to hold it securely on my face and conceal my identity. Alas, I had no bolo, but no matter, it was a great costume. I was so proud.

According to research, the first mass-produced Halloween costumes appeared in stores in the 1930s as trick-or-treating became popular in the United States. The practice of dressing up in costumes and begging door to door for treats dates to the Middle Ages. Halloween costumes are traditionally modeled after supernatural figures such as monsters, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils. Over time, the costume selection extended to include popular characters.

A 1939 publication declared: ‘Hallowe’en provided an opportunity for real strenuous fun. No real damage was done except to the temper of some who had to hunt for wagon wheels, gates, wagons, barrels, etc., much of which decorated the front street. The youthful tormentors were at doors demanding edible plunder by the word “trick or treat” to which the inmates gladly responded and sent the robbers away rejoicing.’

Adults, as reported in newspapers from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s, typically saw it as a form of extortion, with reactions ranging from bemused indulgence to anger.

Likewise, as portrayed on radio shows, children would have to explain what trick-or-treating was to puzzled adults.

Sometimes even the children protested.

For Halloween 1948, members of the Madison Square Boys Club in New York City carried a parade banner that read ‘American Boys Don't Beg.’ My first trick-or-treat experience was in Iowa where Halloween is typically cold. Costumes had to be fitted ‘over’ coats. We’d knock on a door imploring the homeowner to hand over the loot. If the homeowner cooperated, the residence was safe. If the people were obviously home, but didn’t welcome goblins, we’d throw corn on the porch and mark our frustration in soap. Fleeing the house was half the fun, as we were satisfied we’d created chaos, mischief, and mayhem.

During a recent visit to Tennessee, I shared my walk down Halloween memory lane with one of my grand-daughters. Excitedly, she told me about her latest costume creation.

She’s ‘going as’ a ‘Construction Zone.’She’ll wear a long dress wrapped with reflective tape. She’ll carry a ‘Caution Ahead’ sign and wear a Red Safety Cone for a hat.

Am I surprised? Not really. That maniacal, sadistic specter of doom, The Bread Man, is her brother.

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Simply Barbra—One Night Only!

Special to Seniors Today slice of Hollywood comes to Central Florida in a shimmering tribute to one of the greatest performers of our time, Barbra Streisand.

For one night only, at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 14 you can enjoy Simply Barbra, an evening of Streisand’s music, mannerisms, and mirth. This affectionate tribute has delighted audiences from Sydney to London to New York with inspired sharp humor and outstanding vocal ability.

Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra, and Senior Helpers brings his internationally renowned cabaret performance to Athens Theater for one night only, to benefit the American Lung Association.

“Brinberg's show is well written, the banter witty, and expertly delivered. It's the voice that blows me away. A twotime Mac and Bistro award winner, Brinberg has the voice down pat… the phrasing, the breathiness, the exquisite control. The evening was a complete surprise and a complete joy. Simply Barbra is simply phenomenal!” (Steve Murray, Cabaret Scenes)

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“From the moment New York’s Steven Brinberg stepped onto stage at the Banquet Room, star power flooded through the intimate venue. However, this was not simply because Brinberg was emulating all-time great Barbra Streisand but rather, due to his commanding stage presence and breathtaking vocal command.” (Jessica Leo, Adelaide Now) Tickets Now Available at www. Athens DeLand.com for one night only Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 P.M. at Athens Theater, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand for $25. Advance purchase suggested.

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

Sound. All are important.

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

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Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Pruitt believes that one size does not fit all.

“Different people need different technology,” she adds as she can better fit patients with an array of choices.

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

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Moments In Time Erie Canal Built On Whiskey The History Channel • On Oct. 20, 1944, U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur wades ashore onto the Philippine island of Leyte, fulfilling his vow to return to the area he was forced to flee in 1942 under orders from President Franklin Roosevelt.

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• On Oct. 25, 1929, Albert B. Fall, secretary of the Interior, is found guilty of accepting a bribe while in office. Fall accepted a $100,000 interest-free loan in exchange for granting a valuable oil lease on federal land.

• On Oct. 21, 1959, the Guggenheim Museum, home to one of the world’s top collections of contemporary art, opens in New York City. The bizarrely shaped white concrete building resembled a giant upside-down cupcake. Today, 900,000plus visitors visit the Guggenheim yearly.

• On Oct. 26, 1825, the 425-mile Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the canal was dug by Irish laborers who had to rely on primitive tools. They were paid $10 a month, and barrels of whiskey were placed along the canal route as encouragement.

• On Oct. 23, 2002, about 50 Chechen rebels storm a Moscow theater, taking some 700 people hostage, and demand that Russian military forces withdraw from predominately Muslim Chechnya.

Russian special forces pumped in a narcotic gas, knocking nearly all of the terrorists and hostages unconscious.

• On Oct. 28, 1918, sailors steadfastly refuse to obey orders from the German Admiralty to go to sea in one final attack on the mighty British navy. In total, 1,000 mutineers were arrested despite repeated orders, leaving the Imperial Fleet immobilized.

• On Oct. 24, 1969, movie star Richard Burton dazzles wife Elizabeth Taylor when he buys her a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring costing $1.5 million. The famous diamond was the product of a fight in which Burton called Taylor's hands large and ugly.

• On Oct. 29, 1998, nearly 40 years after he became the first American to orbit the Earth, Sen. John Glenn, Jr., is launched into space again as a payload specialist aboard the shuttle Discovery. At 77, Glenn is the oldest human ever to travel in space.

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Planning Your Final Arrangements hen someone dies, there are numerous tasks that must completed, which can sometimes be a burden on family members during such a difficult time. A person can be proactive by planning and paying for his/her final arrangements while still alive. This reduces the burden on family members, and assures that your wishes are carried out.

After a person dies, Florida law determines who can make decisions, in the following order: (1) you, if there are written directions before your death; (2) your surviving spouse; (3) your adult children; (4) your parents; (5) your siblings; (6) your grandchildren; (7) your grandparents; (8) any person in the next degree of kinship.

F.S. §497.005.

Statistics show that the median cost of a funeral with casket is $7,000, and for cremation between $500 and $3,500. This does not include expenses such as flowers or obituaries. There are two options for funeral payment: (1) pre-paid arrangements or (2) set funds aside. Otherwise, surviving family members will be responsible for payment.

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When speaking with an attorney to address your estate planning needs, be sure to discuss your final arrangement wishes.

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Humane Society Update Humane Society Ribbon Cutting

by Barry KuKes

lthough a wee bit hot for October, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Boarding, Grooming, and Travel Center located next to the Halifax Humane Society was finally consummated after a couple of previously missed attempts due to Hurricane Irma.

People began to arrive at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, October 11 and made their way to the front of the center. At 10:30 A.M., Miguel Abihassan, CEO of HHS began the festivities with comments about the mission of HHS and how the new boarding, grooming, and travel center is the second phase of a capital campaign to expand the services of HHS. The first phase was the 3-acre dog park directly behind the boarding, grooming, and travel center.

“It is no secret that HHS is much more than a shelter. We are in the business of promoting humanity and strengthening the human-animal bound. We will promote our family friendly services to the 40 percent of the people who travel with their pets, and give locals, even more reasons to visit our worthy cause,” said Miguel.

Nancy Lohman, Capital Campaign Chair thanked Patricia Culler for her generosity. “Pat, thank you for your huge donation. Thank you for being our first major donor. You set the stage for our success. Thank you for being the beautiful and graceful woman that you are.

Thank you for allowing the Halifax Humane Society to create yours and Lee’s legacy for such a worthy cause; working toward a perfect world where every home would have a dog or cat and every dog and cat would have a home.”

Mel Stack, President of the HHS Board also said a few words as Patricia

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Culler and her family prepared for the cutting of the ribbon presented by the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Patricia Culler was very gracious and gave a heartfelt thank you on behalf of her late husband Lee and herself. The Culler family owns Cunningham Oil, which has serviced the greater Daytona Beach area since 1928.

The Lee C. & Patricia Culler Boarding, Grooming, and Travel Center is open 7-days a week from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. Grooming services are by appointment only. Proceed benefit the care of the community’s animals.

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Antiques Blinking-Eye Clocks

by Terry and Kim Kovel locks were an important part of the Victorian home. Large grandfather clocks were kept in the front hall or living room to tell time, ring chimes on the hour, and even tell the phases of the moon. The only public sources of time were the train station, city hall, or church tower clocks. Smaller clocks that told time were kept on the fireplace mantle and were made to be decorative with bronze figures as part of the case in formal homes, and plain or even comic cases in others. Almost all clocks had to be wound for up to eight days.

Bradley & Hubbard, a Connecticut company that made many iron and other metal items, had an 1857 patent for a figural novelty clock that could blink its eyes. Blinkers, also called winkers, were made in many shapes. An organ grinder with a monkey, Topsey, Mammy, Sambo the Banjo Player, and John Bull examples have sold in auctions during the past five years for prices from $500 to about $1,000.

John Bull is a character who was a popular symbol of England from 1712 to the 1940s. New England Auctions sold a 16inch John Bull blinking eye clock for $416 in 2016. ***

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Q: I have a coffee bin that was in my grandparents’ general store in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It's marked Dilworth’s Prime Grade Coffee. The markings were made with a stencil. There is a shipping label on top, but I can't read the date. Does it have any value?

A: Dilworth’s was in business in Pittsburgh during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

John Dilworth was one of the founders of a wholesale grocery company, which operated under various names until 1881, when it became Dilworth Brothers Co. Collectors like early advertising items and if the lettering is in good condition, your bin has value. The shipping label is a plus. Large wooden coffee bins sell for $300 to $500. *** CURRENT PRICES Toy noisemaker, dancing woman, celebrating new year, multicolor tin litho, wood handle, shaped oval, twirls, 1930s, 5 inches, $15.

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Flashback Your Mama

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1. Who wrote and released Your Mama Don't Dance, and when?

2. What Motown group released the song Bernadette?

3. Name the group that penned and released Broken Down Angel.

4. Which group had a hit with the song Shake Sherry?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Feeling down 'n' dirty, feeling kinda mean, I've been from one to another extreme, This time I had a good time, ain't got time to wait.

Answers 1. Loggins And Messina, in 1972. Australian group Bootleg Family had a hit with a debut single cover in 1973, as did Poison in 1989.

2. The Four Tops, in 1967. As with many of the Motown hits, this is another one by the Holland–Dozier–Holland writing team.

3. Scottish band Nazareth, in 1973.

They took their name from The Weight

by The Band, which mentions the Pennsylvania town of Nazareth—.

which just happens to be the location of the Martin guitar factory and museum.

4. The Contours, in 1962. The word shake appears 54 times in the song.

5. Double Vision, by Foreigner in 1978.

Legend says that the song title came from a hockey game where the goalie got slammed hard and had to be taken out of the game because he had —you guessed it— double vision.

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Catapult At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today atapult will wow you on Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 P.M. on The Peabody stage. An America’s Got Talent finalist from Season 8, Catapult features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create magical shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter!

Catapult is technically a shadow dance company. It’s really a theatrical art form that is an amazing combination of dance, story-telling, and sculpture.

Founded in 2009, by Adam Battlestein (Choreographer, Creative Director and Master Teaching Artist for Pilobolus Dance Theatre for 19 years), Catapult catapulted to fame on Season 8 of America’s Got Talent, earning their way to the finals of the NBC-TV hit show.

Catapult is all about the human body and its ability to transform. You won’t believe your eyes as you watch these incredible dancers become a mountain, a full-size elephant, a helicopter, a house with a window and people inside the window. You will never figure out how they do it, and you won’t know what they will make next.

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Audiences of all ages love what appear to be effortless transformations and applaud over and over as more and more unbelievable images appear.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a supporter.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Good news: All that hard work you put in is beginning to pay off. You need to watch that tendency to insist on doing things your way or no way. Be more flexible.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to delay making a decision on the future of a long-standing relationship until you check out some hidden details that are now beginning to emerge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your reluctance to compromise on an important issue could backfire without more facts. Weigh your options carefully before making your next move.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good time for ambitious Leos or Leonas to shift from planning their next move to actually doing it. Your communication skills persuade others to join you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relationships—personal or professional— present new challenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge of stubbornness influence how you deal with them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might need more facts before you can decide on a possible career change. You should have no problem making a decision about an important personal matter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You're respected by most people for your direct, no-nonsense approach to the issues. Be careful you don't replace honest skepticism with stinging sarcasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A newly emerging situation could require a lot of attention and some difficult decision-making. However, close friends will help you see it through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Family matters need attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

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Here’s An Idea Pickle Juice

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• Stuffed peppers bake nicely when put into the wells of a greased muffin tin.

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Curious Life Of Marci Bell—6 he next few weeks would go by Winding quickly for Marci. She and Cora Mae would establish a routine Roads each day starting each morning

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with fixing breakfast then lunch with the afternoons filled with washing clothes or sewing, ending each day with supper.

Cora Mae had made Marci three new dresses, more dresses than she had ever had at any one time. Occasionally Marci would remember her mother, brothers, and sisters and feel a sharp pain in the pit of her stomach, but even that had slowly become less of a memory as the weeks went by. Cora Mae had taught Marci how to use the peddle sewing machine and she had steadily gotten better at sewing.

“You are such a quick learned,” Cora Mae told her as Marci finished another dress. In the closet in her room Marci now had dresses of many colors. Each night when she would go to her room after supper, she would stand in front of the closet and admire all of her new dresses.

It was then that she would remember her brothers and sister and wonder about their lives. They had barely one dressing of clothes and here she had one set of clothing for every day of the week.

Several months after Marci had moved to the Dalton’s home Cora Mae asked her a strange question.

“When is your birthday honey?” She asked.

“September 21,” Marci responded.

“Why that is only a month away,” Cora Mae said. It would be Marci’s 13th birthday Marci told her as they talked about her birthday. Cora Mae told her it would be a good day to introduce her to the community.

“We’ll have you a big birthday party, that day,” Cora Mae told her. Having a birthday party sounded good, but it also scared Marci that she would meet all of the people that the Daltons knew.

“How many folks will be there?” Marci asked Cora Mae. “Probably at least 200,” Cora Mae said.

“Now honey as soon as you and I get these supper dishes done we need to have another good little talk,” Cora Mae said as she started putting the supper dishes away.

Frank and Isaiah had done what they usually did after supper and went back to the fields to finish up the day’s work and left the two women alone. Cora Mae took Marci by the hand a lead her to the front porch where they sat in two rocking chairs.

“When I agreed to have you brought here I made a vow with Frank about you and Isaiah. That no matter of your age the two of you would not marry until you were at least 14 and that you got to know Isaiah,” Cora Mae said to her.

Even though the idea of being sold to be someone’ wife had disgusted her, Marci listened as Cora Mae explained what would happen over the next few months.

“You and Isaiah will get to know each other and starting after your birthday you and him will sit in the living room and

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talk,” Cora Mae said with a very sure tone to her voice.

Up until this point of Marci’s stay in the Dalton home Isaiah had not spoken a word to her, but that would change over the next couple of months.

Cora Mae planned Marci’s birthday party and like she had told Marci, on the day she turned 13, there were 200 hundred people.

Marci had never experience anything like a birthday party, or any kind of party with that many people attending.

As promised people from from all over the county attended, unknowing to Marci the birthday party had become the social event of the year. Cora Mae had made her a new dress just for the party, a flowered pattern dress of at least six colors.

All evening people she did not know would come up to her and speak. Most complemented her on her beautiful dress.

By 10 o’clock the party began to breakup and by 11 O’clock all of the guest were gone.

Exhausted, Marci went to her room and lay across her bed and fell asleep. As she lay there she had some very strange thoughts.

For the first time she actually felt safe and wanted in this house so far from her own home. The next morning came quickly as Cora Mae woke her up knocking on her door. The day’s work went exactly as it had done in the 100 days before. After supper Cora told Marci to go sit on the porch as she would clean up the supper dishes. Marci sat on the porch in one of the rocking chairs.

Shortly after she sat down, Isaiah came and sat in the chair next to her. Marci could feel her heart start to race and she had an uncontrollable desire to jump off the porch and run away. Nothing was said as the two sat on the porch and starred into the yard.

Finally as if being forced to speak, Isaiah spoke.

“I’m Isaiah,” were the only words he could conjure up.

Marci didn’t say a word just continued to stare into the yard.

“I’m the only boy left in the family,” Isaiah said.

Marci did not respond.

Cora Mae had told her that she and Isaiah would be sitting on the porch, but Marci had been determined that she may have to sit there, but she did not have to speak.

Isaiah did not attempt to say anything else that night as the two just sat on the porch starring into the yard.

To be continued…

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Oct. 26

Pastor Dave’s Spaghetti & Meatballs Salad, Dessert, & Beverage

We will be having a little fun with Halloween at Lunch Bunch on Thursday, Oct. 26. Come in costume if you wish (not mandatory) and prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Lunch will be worms and eyeballs (disguised as Pastor Dave's spaghetti and meatballs) and Pastor will be cooking in costume!

Nov. 2

Chili /Cornbread Dessert, & Beverage

Nov. 9

No Lunch Bunch—Join Us Nov. 10 For Veteran’s Day Celebration

Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday Prior.

Please call NEW number 386.677.6080.

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King’s Crossword

10 Annual “Sole Support” For Parkinson’s Fun Walk Saturday, Nov. 4th th

2017

• Exhibitors • Food • Prizes • Goodie Bags • Entertainment

Register By Oct. 16, 2017— $20 Register After Oct. 16, 2017— $25 Register Child 12 & Under — $10

ACROSS

DOWN

1 Fragrant wood

1 Danes or Forlani

6 Construction piece

2 Breadwinner

11 Seinfeld role

3 Accomplished

12 Had to have

4 From the beginning

14 Eden, for one

5 Actress Zellweger

15 Look

6 Naive girl, theatrically

16 Card player’s call

7 Tolerate

REGISTER NOW

17 Barbecue brand

8 Hallow ending

Please Print Clearly.

19 Guitar’s cousin

9 Offer as example

Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________ State:______ ZIP:__________ Phone______-____________ Signature:_________________________________________ T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL (circle one)

Please make checks payable to Parkinson Association and mail with completed entry form to: P.O. Box 4193 • Ormond Beach, FL 32175.

For more information, call Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Release Waiver must be signed at day of event registration.

The “PD” Tulip is the unifying symbol for Parkinson Awareness

Hosted by: Parkinson Association Of Greater Daytona Beach, Inc. Please visit us at www.parkinsondaytona.org

20 Dunkable treat

10 In a submissive way

22 Very long time

11 Incite

23 Oft-torn knee parts, briefly

13 Frock

24 Bold

18 Jazzy style

26 Block and tackle parts

21 Open to view

28 Listener

23 Apportion

30 Moray, e.g.

25 Thanksgiving veggie

31 Epicure

27 Journey segment

35 Takes to the links

29 One of P-R-N-D-L

39 Unseat

31 Cheese choice

40 Moving truck

32 Power failure

42 Turnpike payment

33 Early online forum

43 Multipurpose truck

34 Bill

44 Picture puzzle

36 Actor Robert of Big

46 “Gosh!”

37 Like some winter coats

47 Risk

38 Coasters

49 Roamed freely

41 Hospital employee

51 Reps

44 On pension (Abbr.)

52 Emotionless people

45 H.S. hurdles

53 Chopin piece

48 Wildebeest

54 Try

50 Phone bk. data

Answers on Page 19

Registration Begins at 9 A.M. Fun Walk & Activities at 10 A.M.–1 P.M. Port Orange Civic Center & Amphitheatre 1000 City Center Circle

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THE

Crossword Puzzle On Page 18

Presents

MARC

BERNIER SHOW The Talk of FLORIDA

Recognized As One of Talkers Magazine’s Top 100 Talk Show Host In America For 14 Years Marc Bernier is often heard to say talking to people is the greatest job he's ever had. He is the host of The Marc Bernier Show, which airs weekdays from 3-6 P.M. on 93.5FM/1150AM WNDB Daytona Beach, Florida.

For sales and advertising information, please call WNDB at

386.275.1150