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Landmarks And More e marvel at the beauty and service of places like the Museum, the Bandshell, Peabody Auditorium, ancient trees that still stand, the fossils that were found in our canal, Indian burial mounds, the lighthouse, the use of coquina rocks that created historic images throughout our city and remain as famous landmarks.

We have visited, worked at, and appreciated the culture brought to us through the years. One very special event that we could count on each year was when the London Symphony Orchestra came to town. Members of Famous Beach Chapter Sweet Adelines, would often be asked to usher. We enjoyed unforgettable experiences.

We have all kinds of events and landmarks… some very good, some questionable… like the image I pass on the way to work. There really is no place in this article concerning our landmarks and cultural affairs for this bit of information but with a crazy mind like mine, it just pops up. So, here goes… I work on weekends and take the same route each day. When I get to the corner of LPGA and Williamson I go into the left turn lane and there it is… still. It has become a permanent landmark (or fixture) on the concrete mid-section… a badly broken hub cap. I have thought often of getting out of the car and removing it but instead, I have come to smile at the sight of it. After all, it is an indication of where I need to turn south.

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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden That hub cap could have been deliberately left there, representative of a life that was spared following an accident. It could have been the least important piece of an accident to be salvaged, hence forgotten.

Because it is still there after all these months, it must have special meaning.

There is a large piece of metal displayed in front of a local building, a landmark from the 911 twin towers. Now we know that’s special.

Something I noticed when we moved to Florida was the number of homes and businesses where the American flag is flown.

Many of them have standards that are permanently attached to the buildings, others are temporarily placed and flown on memorable occasions. It’s a wonderful sight to see.

The state of Florida has turned out to be a very interesting place, where all kinds of folks migrate to and leave their mark.

I wonder what kind of mark I will leave —maybe a smile to cover all the good things that come from living here.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Senior Citizen Day Seniors Today is proud to sponsor the special Senior Citizen Day at the Volusia County Fair, I-4 exit 118 A SR 44, DeLand on Tuesday, Nov. 10! The day will feature concerts by The Coasters and The Crystals with shows at 4 and 7 P.M., two fabulous shows you won’t want to miss! Shows are free with fair gate admission which is only $8 for seniors 55 or better until 7 P.M.

Medicare Seminars Florida Hospital Care Advantage is offering numerous seminars throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. Learn how you can have $0 PCP copay, no referrals, no deductibles, $0 premium plans, and access more than 3,000 providers! Attend a seminar and earn a $10 gift card too. For dates, times, locations, see our ad on page A-3. To RSVP call 1.877. 425.8816.

Fall Travel Expo Odyssey Travel invites you to celebrate their 30th anniversary with them!

Discover all that’s new and exciting in travel at the Odyssey Travel Expo on Sat., Oct. 24 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Daytona Beach International Airport.

There will be a variety of land tour and cruise line presentations too! Free parking pass and door prizes every half hour.

Bring your wish list and a friend! Start planning now for all of your next travel adventures. For more details, please call 386.672.8113.

Senior Games Join the fun! The city of Ormond Beach needs you. Come enjoy fun, fellowship, and friendly competition... there is something for everyone. Registration is now open to everyone age 50 or better for the Senior Games that will take place Oct. 24–31 in Ormond Beach. Call 386.676.3291.

Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminars are scheduled at 4 P.M. on Mon., Oct. 26 in Palm Coast and Thurs., Oct. 29 in New Smyrna Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Make your reservation today by calling 386.239.3600.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Nov. 3 at 6 P.M.; or Nov. 4 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.

Veteran’s Day Celebration Come honor and celebrate our Veteran’s with Seniors Today on Wed., Nov. 11, 12 noon with our host The Cloisters, 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand. Food provided plus a patriotic program, music, and Veteran’s Pinning. For more information, please call 386.677.7060.

Lunch & Learn One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is to plan ahead. Learn how to make funeral planning simple and easy with Baldwin Brothers complimentary lunch and learns. All seminars begin at 11 A.M. Chose from those at the Outback, 135 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach on Wed., Oct. 28; Tues., Nov. 3; or Tues., Nov. 10 or TGIF, 24 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thurs., Oct. 29; Wed., Nov. 4; or Mon. Nov. 9.

RSVP to Robin at 386.523.8268.

Cuba’s History Patrick Ludvigsen of Globus & Cosmos Tours will present photos and explanations of People To People Events, Cuban artist, musicians, architects, dancers, fishermen, farmers, and baseball players on Tue., Nov. 3 at 10 A.M. at the Halifax Room, Daytona International Airport.

Free refreshments and parking plus a brief Cuban dance performance. Everyone gets a doorprize! RSVP to Discovery Travel at 386.788.8201.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Join Our Lady Of Lourdes for a variety of events in October and November.

All are welcome! Latte & Soul Book Club on Tues., Oct 27 at 7 P.M. as they begin reading The Church Of Mercy; Then Wed., Oct. 28, 5 P.M., 60-ish @ Dolphin View for dinner and 90 minute river cruise in New Smyrna Beach; 70ish Lunch at Black Sheep for lunch after the 11 A.M. mass; and on Tues., Nov. 10 at 1 P.M. the Chronic Pain Support Group which meets every 2nd Tuesday every month in the cafe. For more information on any event, call 286.255.0433.

Knock Out Breast Cancer Join Florida Hospital, 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach on Wed., Oct. 28 at 5:30 P.M. in the first annual Punch-a-thon. Pledge on the number of one-minute rounds you believe the participant can box through. Come encourage and cheer on the competitors, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and visit with the many service lines at the Cancer Institute. Proceeds will benefit their Mammo fund and the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides campaign.

Kopy Kats It’s that time! Don’t miss the 2015 Kopy Kats show on Nov. 6, 7 at 7:30 P.M., and Nov. 8 at 2:30 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center located at 399 North US 1. This year’s show, There’s No Business Like Show Business promises to be fabulous... an entertaining delight all who attend! Reserved seat tickets are on sale now for $20.

Order online at ormondbeach.org or call the Performing Arts box office at 386.676.3375.

Travel Club

Do you like to travel? Come enjoy the Odyssey Travel club once a month to share travel news, tips and destinations.

The next meeting is Wed, Oct. 28 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. Mel Figueroa with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will be there this month. Refreshments provided. RSVP to 386.672. 8113 or email paula@odysseytravel.com

Parkinson’s Walk The Parkinsons’s Association needs you for the 8th annual Sole Supports fun walk on Sat., Nov. 7 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! If you can’t walk you can still help.

Your donations are greatly appreciated.

For more infumation, call Vince Kinsler at 386.676.6375.

Free Caregiver’s Day Out Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Day 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. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 17 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311. You loved ones will be cared for in a safe, loving environment while you enjoy a little break for yourself.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior.

Call the church at 386.767.6542.

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Scams, Shams, And Flimf lams

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e learned as children that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. We also have heard that nothing is free. There’s always a catch. There’s always something expected by the party giving something free, even if it’s only a hope for future or additional business.

The risks of attack to your credit and your financial stability, as well as outright theft of your money and property, have increased exponentially in recent years.

It’s almost detrimental to give examples of scams, shams, and flimflams because one can become complacent when a somewhat different scam is presented. The types and variations of scams are ever-changing. You need to watch for tell-tale signs, as opposed to specific fact patterns.

It is likely that there are organized scammers all over the world, whose sole purpose is taking your money and property.

Whereas we used to receive letters by snail mail from Nigeria and other countries, now we are accosted by e-mail, text messages, and other Internet-transmitted means, including viruses.

You may be contacted by impostors posing as banks, lenders, buyers and sellers of real estate, credit card companies, credit agencies, friends, relatives, brokers, attorneys, lotteries, and many, many others. As we age, we must be aware of additional dangers, including dishonest care-takers and

See The Color Of Cuba’s History, Painted By Its People!

Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle the oddly attractive desire to gamble, with lotteries, sweepstakes, and similar voluntary acts.

I see people every day who have been taken for their money or have spent their money. Often they have lost their entire life savings. Many times they know and realize that it is too good to be true, but they fall for it anyway. Many get taken more than once, because once a scammer realizes the person is easy prey, they keep returning for more. It often seems surprising, but I can assure you that it happens all the time.

There are a number of excellent articles throughout the Internet, including the Florida Attorney General’s website, (http:// my floridalegal.com) Life Lock’s website (http://www.lifelock.com/education/), Securities and Exchange Commission (http:// www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud. htm) and a number of other places.

Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, 386.615.9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelaw.com or www.pylelaw.com

Patrick Ludvigsen of Globus & Cosmos Tours will present photos & explanations of their “People to People Events,” Cuban artists, musicians, architects, dancers, fishermen, farmers & baseball players!

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t began simply enough, a quest to buy a few colorful pillows, baskets, a glass fish or two, and turn our boring home into coastal oasis. Tired of drab green and beige, I wanted a return to bright, lively, bounce … on a budget.

The idea was sound but the application turned into a nightmare that made me question my sanity. My husband got involved.

GAG and I have been married way too long, 57 years and courting. We’re polar opposites. Don’t like the same food. Don’t like the same television shows. Don’t like the same colors.

Shopping is sport for me. For GAG it’s as joyful as a root canal. Second only to wallpapering, and hanging pictures, shopping can destabilize a marriage.

GAG didn’t like my coastal remake.

He said: ‘Why don’t we get something new and dispose our thrift store galleria.’ He’s never embraced my hunt for hidden treasure in the attic or in the backroom of a salvage store.

Frankly, I was excited that he would shop with me. We began on September 29, my birthday. GAG’s gift was his presence and patience in pursuit of a couch. That’s all.

Ours had been ‘grandchild wallored’ over many years and sagged as much as my eyelids.

By the third day we found the couch; light, comfy, stain resistant but it needed a matching chair to tie-in the look. Our chairs were succumbing to wear and tear; had been revived by repair, but GAG’s leaned despite welding. A couch and chair seemed reasonable.

I offered to stop there and fill in accessories at consignment and thrift stores. New couch and chair without new tables and lamps would be pig in a poke ugly. We grew wearier, the list grew larger. We began hallucinating.

The TV stand wasn’t appropriate with shabby beach chic. We needed a whitewashed media console.

Coastal furniture should be easy to find. Right? Wrong. It’s out in more ways than one. White wash is rare, except in thrift stores and consignments; my trump cards in the game.

We also learned that furniture on display is not for purchase, only to see.

Even if something is out of stock, the store won’t sell display because someone else might want to buy it even

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

though they can’t have it, so if it was gone the store couldn’t sell what the customer can’t have anyway. Huh? If you want to buy something it has to be ordered. For instant gratification people this is agony. Furniture arrives at odd times so finishing décor change happens over a period of time.

GAG sold our old furniture before the new furniture arrived. For almost a week we watched TV on an outdoor table and sat on lounge chairs. Timing is not his strong suit.

Dining room gone we shopped for a new set. We picked it out by pictures and hope it arrives as advertised. We learned that casters on chairs are out but still available from elves in northern Lapland.

Our bedroom, which GAG claimed for 30 years was sleek and modern, was rejected by the professional buyer. He said, not gently, ‘That style is too old for me to sell.’ GAG’s heart broke. ‘I’m learning,’ he said, ‘I have no idea what is modern or popular.’

Last chance. I took GAG to three consignment shops and gave him a verbal survey of thrift stores. I knew I could paint some battered pieces bright and save hundreds. He didn’t agree.

Some new furniture has been delivered. Loving the light, bright, shabby chic, coastal grand Florida décor, but we’re afraid to sit down. It’s so new and perfect, we can’t relax.

What started out with a couch change turned into two weeks of trench shopping. It seemed like two years. GAG’s birthday gift required time, attention, and gritted teeth forbearance, but polar opposites are now totally synced.

Oddly, I was the reluctant one to spend money. I offered to ‘quit while we’re ahead’ and pick up accent tables and pizzazz from thrift stores or consignments. GAG wanted it matchymatchy, not my eclectic magic. It’s finished. Now we wait for the ‘twelfth of never’ deliveries.

Did we succeed in our quest or did we expose our sanity to question? Time will tell. On one thing we are in 100 percent agreement. We’re never going to do this again.

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LOOK • • Location & Time Change!

Seniors Today’s Veteran’s Day Recognition Everyone Is Invited To Come Honor And Celebrate Our Veterans Wed., Nov. 11 • 12 NOON –2 P.M.

The Cloisters 400 E. Howry Ave., DeLand Music • Patriotic Program • Lunch Provided Veteran’s Pinning Ceremony For More Information, Please Call 386.677.7060

Page A-8—Seniors Today—October 23, 2015 Kopy Kats Present: There’s No Business Like Show Business Special to Seniors Today lorida’s Kopy Kats will present There’s No Business Like Show Business on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8 at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 P.M. and on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. This year, the Kopy Kats, Florida’s seasoned local performers from Volusia and Flagler Counties, take the stage to bring you an energetic two-hour showcase of entertainment wrapped in bright lights, dazzling costumes, creative choreography, and staging. You’ll enjoy Broadway’s most memorable music and dance with performances from Annie Get Your Gun, Damn Yankees, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Smokey Joe’s Café, and many more musical favorites.

The Kopy Kats are directed and choreographed by Jerome DeVito from New York, who started South Beach Dance in Daytona Beach 21 years ago. DeVito and his students are nationally recognized for an outstanding competition record over the years, as well as for his judging career.

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While many of the performers have had dance and theatre experience, other performers are fulfilling a dream postponed but now possible through the facilities and instructional talent available to East Central Florida residents at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Anyone interested in becoming part of the Kopy Kats cast and being in next year’s show should call for more information.

Reserved tickets are $20 and are available at 386.676.3375, www.ormondbeach.org and at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, 399 N. US Hwy 1. The Box Office is open Tues.–Fri. from Noon until 5 P.M., and two hours prior to every show.

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Odyssey Travel Club

Treating Breast Cancer Special to Seniors Today ver the year people have come a long way in dealing with breast Cancer.

Check out this timeline.

Early 1950’s—The NY Times refuses to publish an ad for a breast cancer support group stating that it would not print the words breast or cancer.

1969—The modern mammogram is invented.

1970’s—The standard treatment for breast cancer is a one-step surgical process in which a patient is put under anesthesia for a biopsy and, upon a positive result, is immediately subjected to a radical mastectomy without consultation.

1972—Shirley Temple Black becomes the first in a series of well-known figures to publicly announce a breast cancer diagnosis.

1974—First Lady Betty Ford openly discusses her diagnosis and mastectomy.

Two weeks later, Second Lady Margaretta Rockefeller undergoes a double mastectomy.

1975—Breast cancer patient Rose Kushner challenges the standard one-step process, opts for a less-invasive modified mastectomy and publishes the details of her experience in Breast Cancer: A Personal History And Investigative Report.

1980—After a 3-year battle with breast cancer, Susan G. Komen dies at the age of 36.

1982—Nancy Brinker establishes the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

1982—Komen awards its first research grant for $28,000 to Dr. Gary Spitzer at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Check Out The Odyssey Travel Club!

Our group meets about once a month in a casual setting to enjoy each other’s company, travel news, 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.

We are very casual. 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 28, 10–11:30 A.M. Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd, Port Orange Located within the Crane Lakes Gated Community Mel Figueroa with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will be joining us. Refreshments are provided. 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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1983—The first Race for the Cure® takes place in Dallas, TX with 800 participants.

1984—Komen founder Nancy Brinker is diagnosed with breast cancer.

1986—The first Breast Cancer Awareness Month is held in October.

1991—Komen establishes the pink ribbon as a national symbol for the cause by distributing one to every participant in the NYC Race for the Cure®.

1992—Komen awards the first Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction to Dr. Bernard Fisher, and Dr. V. Craig Jordan 1993—Fashion model Matushka exposes her mastectomy scar on the cover of New York Times Magazine.

1995—Race for the Cure® events take place in 57 U.S. cities 1996—The first breast cancer awareness stamp is issue by the United States Postal Service.

1998—The first international Race for the Cure® is held in Costa Rica.

2002—More than 1.3 million participate in over 100 Race for the Cure events in the U.S. and two other countries.

2007—Komen awards the first grant for the Komen Tissue bank, the only biorepository of its kind collecting normal breast tissue to study the causes and prevention of breast cancer.

2008—The Race for the Cure® celebrates its 25th anniversary.

2014—150 Komen race events will be held worldwide, including in the U.S., The Bahamas, Belgium, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico, and Tanzania.

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Foreclosure Scams ne thing is for certain: There always will be some con artist who wants to take your money. Unfortunately, those already facing financial hardships are even more vulnerable to scams. Instead of helping, they will only compound your financial problems.

Foreclosure is prime territory for a scam. Residents facing the threat of losing a home often are flooded with overtures from individuals or companies offering to help. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with spending money in exchange for a worthwhile service. In many cases, the services offered to people in foreclosure are nothing more than worthless scams looking to exploit your hardship. Foreclosure scams target people whose home mortgages are in trouble. Scam operators advertise over the Internet and in local publications, distribute fliers and even contact people whose homes are listed in foreclosure notices. There are many different approaches to these scams. They may promise to take care of your problems by offering to negotiate with your mortgage lender in exchange for a fee. They may offer to obtain refinancing for you.

Sometimes they ask you to make your mortgage payments directly to the scam operator. They may even ask you to hand over your property deed and then offer to lease the residence back to you so that you can stay in your home.

Any of these pitches should send up warning flags! Here’s why: Instead of contacting your lender or refinancing your loan, scam operators will pocket all of the money that you pay to them. They may file a bankruptcy case in your name to give the elusion that they’re taking action to clear up your problems. This is only a temporary device, since bankruptcy doesn’t stop foreclosure, but merely puts it on

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hold. When the scam artist walks away after the filing, the bankruptcy petition will be dismissed and the foreclosure proceeding will continue. If this happens, you could end up losing your home as well as any money paid to the scam operator.

Many companies, some reputable and some not, will offer to negotiate or consolidate your debt to help you out of a mortgage jam. The catch is that you’ll be asked to pre-pay for these services.

The truth is that in many cases, the services don’t offer anything that you can’t do on your own. There are many nonprofit debt counseling agencies that will provide the same services free of charge. If you can’t pay your mortgage, the best advice is to contact the mortgage lender or a lawyer for help. Don’t fall for a pitch or a solicitation. Instead, take the time to find a reputable source that can help you make good decisions.

In the meantime, be extremely cautious if any individual or company: • Calls itself a mortgage consultant, foreclosure service, pre-foreclosure specialist, debt manager, tax advisor, or some other similar name.

• Contacts people whose homes are listed for foreclosure.

• Attempts to collect an up-front fee before providing a service.

• Tells you to make your mortgage payments directly to them.

• Tells you to transfer your property deed or title directly to them.

When dealing with a foreclosure, these should all be warning signs that something’s not right.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of Oct. 26, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking on too many tasks at one time can cause you to create more snarls each time you try to work your way through the tangled mass. Best to handle one job at a time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Making bold moves is what Bovines do. The best moves are made with lots of data to provide backup just in case you charge into an unexpected complication.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing credit for a job well done is easy for you to do, but not necessarily for your partner.

Fair is fair. Don't let yourself be denied the right to have your contributions recognized.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Communication is important to help bridge a gap that can lead to problems at home or at the workplace. Find a way to get your points across.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Relationships, whether business or personal, need to be watched for signs of trouble. Any negative indications should be dealt with before they become burdensome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations. A more positive aspect highlights much of the Virgo's life. You should find others more receptive to your suggestions, and more likely to act on them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) All work and little play could wear the Libra's usually positive attitude down. Take some much-needed time off. Perhaps a short jaunt with someone special is the way to go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a good time to expand your view from the known to the unfamiliar. Confronting new situations could be challenging, but ultimately also could be extremely satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Giving advice to those who just want validation for what they're doing can be unsettling. So back off and save your counsel for those who really appreciate it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Cultivating a more positive attitude not only makes you feel better about yourself, but also has an upbeat effect on those around you, especially that certain someone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Keeping the lines of communication open and accessible is the key to establishing the right foundation on which to build an important and meaningful relationship.

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Pet Care Preparing Pets For Disaster

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Dear Paw's Corner: Here in Florida, we're urged to have a hurricane preparedness plan between June and November, which is traditionally hurricane season. Often emergency officials forget about pets. Can you remind readers to include their pets in any disaster planning? Things can happen really fast, and pets are often forgotten and put at risk.

—Larry in Deerfield Beach, FL Dear Larry: Absolutely! We've seen in past natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina that our pets can suffer greatly if no plan is in place for them. Dogs and cats cannot fend for themselves after a disaster.

Different regions of the country can experience different issues, too. For example, the Northeast had one of its coldest, snowiest winters in almost two centuries this year. Roofs collapsed, people had trouble heating their homes and many seniors, often with pets, were stuck indoors for days on end. It was a different kind of disaster, but no less stressful for those who were displaced or suffered health issues.

American Red Cross (www.red cross.org/prepare/location/home-fam ily/pets) Ready.gov (www.ready.gov/ caring-animals) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www. cdc.gov/features/petsanddisasters/) all have detailed information to help you prepare pets in case you have to quickly evacuate your home.

Guidelines include but aren't limited to: making sure your pets' vaccinations are up to date and that they wear ID tags, license and ideally are microchipped; having a pet carrier for each pet; adding pet supplies, medications, and extra leashes and collars to your disaster kit; and keeping a copy of all pet records with your critical family documents.

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by Tyler Stover ith the weather finally beginning to cool down, many of us are spending more time outdoors. This is a great time to allow our dogs to enjoy the nice weather as well. If you aren’t already, you may want to consider spending more time walking outside with your dog.

Walks are beneficial for both humans and dogs. For humans, there is the obvious benefit of getting outside and exercising. Studies have shown that people who commit to regular dog walking are more consistent with their exercise than those who walk with another person, or those with other exercise

plans. By taking your dog for a few walks a day, you can improve your fitness level in no time.

Exercise is very important to our canine friends as well, in more than one way. First, there are the obvious physical benefits. Dogs that maintain a healthy weight tend to live longer, healthier lives. Overweight dogs are more prone to heart disease, depression, diabetes, and arthritis, just to name a few potential issues.

Dogs also show improved behavior when they exercise regularly. Most animal behaviorists believe that many dog behavior issues can be minimized or even eliminated by providing more structured exercise. Many

dog behavior problems stem from boredom.

When offered a more productive outlet for expending their energy, dogs tend to bark, chew, and dig less. With regular exercise, dogs will also be more confident and have less anxiety.

How much exercise is enough for your dog? It can vary for each dog, but large breed dogs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. Smaller dogs usually need about 20-30 minutes of exercise each day.

Walking is the easiest option, but you can also spend time playing fetch or other outdoor games with your dog to get them exercise. Make sure you keep your dog well hydrated during and after activities, espe-

Fur Ball Plan now to attend the 6th Annual Fur Ball Gala and Auction on Thursday, December 10 from 6—10 P.M. at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach and once again, the popular theme is A Chocolate Affair. Call the Halifax Humane Society for details.

Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@hali faxhumanesociety.org

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Antiques Depression Glass Q: I have inherited five pieces of Depression Glass, but have no idea of the pattern.

My mom thinks the pattern is from the 1930s. I am enclosing some pictures and hope you can help me.

—Betty, Sun City West, Arizona A: Your Depression Glass isn't as old as you thought. The pattern is Forest Green and was manufactured by Anchor Hocking Glass Company during the early 1950s. It is a common pattern and typical prices are a goblet, $10; mixing bowl, $11; and a cup, $7.50.

The company was located in both Lancaster, Ohio, and Long Island City, New York. *** Q: I have more than 1,000 78-rpm records. Everyone tells me they have no value.

I've been to all of the antiques shops in my area and have not found anyone interested in them.

—Greg, via e-mail A: I get dozens of letters such as yours each month, and the answer is always the same. Old 78-rpm discs are difficult to sell because it is almost impossible to find turntables with the appropriate speed and needle.

I recommend you try your luck on eBay. *** Q: I have a collection of about a dozen fruit jars that are early and unusual. How

can I find out how much they are worth?

—Sam, Spring Branch, Texas A: Bill Schroeder is one of the foremost authorities of fruit jars, and his nifty guide is considered a classic. 1000 Fruit Jars Priced and Illustrated is user-friendly and should be helpful. It is $5.95 and available in print or eBook. You can access it by calling 1-800626-5420, or writing Collector Books, P.O. Box 3009, Paducah, Kentucky 42002. *** Q: I prowl garage and estate sales, and am especially interested in silver and ceramics. Can you recommend a pocket guide to help me identify marks?

—Barbara, Santa Fe, New Mexico A: Judith Miller's Antique Marks features more than 6,000 marks to identify silver, ceramics, glass and other assorted treasures.

It is $9.99 and fits in the pocket. You can order a copy at amazon.com Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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Moments In Time Watergate The History Channel

• On Oct. 25, 1853, Paiute Indians attack U.S. Army Capt. John W. Gunnison and his party of 37 soldiers and railroad surveyors in Utah.

Gunnison and seven other men were killed, but the survey party continued its work to find a route for a proposed transcontinental railroad. • On Oct. 24, 1901, seeking fame, 63year-old schoolteacher Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

After a brief flurry of photo-ops and speaking engagements, Taylor’s fame cooled, and she was unable to make the fortune she had sought. • On Oct. 23, 1921, in France, an American officer selects the casket of an unidentified soldier to be honored among the 77,000 U.S. servicemen killed in World War I. The Unknown Soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. • On Oct. 22, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signs the Highway Beautification Act, which attempts to limit

billboards and other outdoor advertising along America’s interstates. • On Oct. 20, 1973, Solicitor General Robert Bork dismisses Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox, whose investigation of the Watergate break-in revealed that the burglary was one of many possible abuses of power by the Nixon White House.

Two days later, the House Judiciary Committee began to consider the possible impeachment of President Richard Nixon. • On Oct. 21, 1988, Mystic Pizza, a romantic comedy starring unknown actress Julia Roberts, opens in theaters. Roberts would skyrocket to fame when she appeared in the 1990 blockbuster Pretty Woman. • On Oct. 19, 1991, a fire starts in the hills of Oakland, California, and within an hour, 800 buildings are ablaze.

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—C.A.L. Answer: Since almost all medications are associated with fall risk, reducing the overall number of medications should be a goal for all of us who prescribe medication for older people. Some medications are more risky than others, such as the antihistamines I mentioned, but also prescription sleep aids such as Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata, antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and others, diazepam (Valium) and related drugs. Major tranquilizers such as Seroquel are high risk.

Insomnia itself increases fall risk, so effective treatment that doesn't use medications that cause problems the next day is the goal. Melatonin works for some people; melatonin 0.3 mg might be effective and appears to have a lower risk of falls. Better still, nondrug treatment such as cognitive behavior therapy, including sleep hygiene, has no risk of medication-associated falls and may reduce overall fall risk by improving sleep.

Basics of sleep hygiene include avoiding long (longer than 20 minutes) naps, avoiding bright light (including TV and computer) before bed, reserving the bed strictly for sleep, and maintaining the same bedtime and wake time every day.

A CBT therapist can give much more detailed and personalized information. *** Dear Dr. Roach: After a terrible bout of IBS, my doctor tested me for C. diff, and it came back positive. He put me on an antibiotic and told me I was just a carrier. Can you please explain to me what it means to be a carrier? I would hate to think that I might pass it on to my grandchildren by touching them, or changing their diapers, etc.

I work in a hospital and feel I have a dirty secret, because all I get is, just wash your hands. Any information that you may have on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

—M.D. Answer: A carrier is someone who harbors a condition but who has no symptoms of the condition. There is a possibility of passing on a condition when you are a carrier.

In your case, the bacteria Clostridium dificile, universally called C. diff, is present in about 3 percent of all healthy adults. However, somewhere between 20 percent and 50 percent of patients in hospitals and long-term-

care facilities have asymptomatic C. diff. The spores of C. diff are very, very difficult to eradicate and can be found on many surfaces, and so hospital workers as well as patients may become infected (with symptoms of diarrhea) or can be carriers. This may be how you acquired the bacteria.

Current guidelines do not recommend treatment for carriers. The most important way to prevent your passing on the infection is good hand-washing. The best method is warm water and soap after using the bathroom. (My hospital recommends singing Happy Birthday in your head twice to be sure you are washing long enough.) Alcohol sanitizers are ineffective for C diff.

By being meticulous in hand-washing, you can minimize the risk of passing on the bacteria.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL 32803.

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Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge

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1. Name the Stevie Wonder song in the soundtrack for the 1998 film You've Got Mail.

2. Which '60s girl group released Quicksand?

3. What Edgar Winter Group song is played in the opening scenes of the 1990 film Air America?

4. Which band wrote and released Myzsterious Mizster Jones?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: True love means planning a life for two, Being together the whole day through, True love means waiting and hoping that soon, Wishes we've made will come true.

Answers 1. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, released in 1970.

2 Martha and the Vandellas, in 1963.

It was written, as many Motown hits were, by the Holland–Dozier– Holland team. After a legal snit with Motown, the trio continued to write under the pseudonym Edythe Wayne.

3. Free Ride.

4. Slade, in 1985.

5. Paula, by Paul & Paula, in 1963.

It's one of a number of songs about girls' names—Donna The Prima Donna, Sally Go Round The Roses, Judy's Turn To Cry, Denise, and Candy Girl—all done in the same year, 1963. The fad must have run its course because 1964 saw only a few girl-name songs.

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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 senior community. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 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.

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Veteran’s Post Crystal Ball At The VA King Features

n interesting story played out recently in Philadelphia involving an assistant director, a manager, and a psychic.

In the past year, the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Philadelphia has been looked at by the Office of the Inspector General for claims processing inaccuracy, manipulating claim dates, canceling pending claims, and more.

The new story: An assistant director threw a party at her home so a subordinate's wife could do psychic readings for employees. The subordinate was a manager. Each private reading cost $35, with a minimum of six people.

After the assistant director had another subordinate make all the arrangements, three employees agreed to attend the party. An e-mail (that contained the assistant director's VA position title) went out to solicit the participation of other employees to reach the six-person minimum. Eight employees ended up going. Rule: An employee can't use her position to endorse a service for friends.

The Inspector General got involved and did an investigation.

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The assistant director claimed that the attendees were her friends, thereby breaking another rule: Bosses can't give preferential treatment to subordinates.

However, all the subordinates in attendance for a psychic reading complained about how long it was taking, and all left immediately after their reading, not staying to socialize despite the availability of munchies, wine/beer/vodka.

These were friends?

The VAOIG additionally made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice for the manager's failure to report his wife's psychic income on his Office of Government Ethics forms for two years running.

The VAOIG also discovered a number of fun facts, among them that the manager had failed to claim his psychic wife's income on his tax returns.

The VAOIG helpfully reported that failure to the Internal Revenue Service as well as to the Pennsylvania State Department of Revenue.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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11:30 A.M. • Doors Open 12 NOON • Lunch Served 12:30 P.M. • Bingo Starts

October 23, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-11

2015

8th Annual “Sole Support” For Parkinson’s Fun Walk Saturday, Nov. 7th

• Exhibitors • Food • Prizes • Goodie Bags • Entertainment 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

Register By Oct. 16, 2015— $20 Register After Oct. 16, 2015— $25 Register Child 12 & Under — $7 REGISTER NOW Please Print Clearly.

Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________ State:______ ZIP:__________ Phone______-____________ Signature:_________________________________________

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Epiphany Manor 4792 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange 62+ or Disabled Income Eligible Call For Application 386-767-2556 TTY: 1-800-955-8771

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. A Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation