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Wonders Of The Islands earing a lei at one of our performances, there were several comments on how pretty it was. I suddenly remembered that it was the one given to me by J.R. on arrival in Hawaii.

A picture appeared on my Facebook the other day from J.R. It was of a group of policemen scattered around the building where he lives… in Hawaii! It happened that they were shooting the premier showing of Hawaii 5-0 for the coming season.

The lei and seeing that picture brought smiles of remembrance.

J.R. was given his choice of vacation spots to visit as his gift of graduation from UCF. He, and another Volusia County lifeguard from Ormond Beach, chose Hawaii.

They went there… and never came back!

That is, never came back to live in Florida.

J.R. just fell in love with Hawaii and stayed, only returning home for visits with his family, usually during the NASCAR race week.

Some years ago, his mom, Sue, and I went to visit J.R. He met us at the airport, placed leis around our necks, and took us to the location near his lifeguard station on the ocean where we would be staying.

There we found pineapples, Kona coffee, etc… all things special to Hawaii were waiting for us.

The time we visited was the same time that Casting Crowns was to be featured in Oahu. They were performing before we arrived so there was little chance that our paths would cross and I would have a chance visit with my grandson.

We shopped in the International Market, swam (or rather, I just got wet... that’s the time I dropped my cell phone in the Pacific Ocean), listened to the talking parrot, and watched the merchants sweep up the beautiful Plumeria blossoms that fell from the trees everywhere. We even saw a special Hawaiian parade, and went to the zoo.

All this was during J.R.s working hours.

When he was free, we visited other special places on the island.

Hanauma Bay was most special. It had its beginning as a pool that formed in a volcanic crater, following volcanic erup-

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All these years since our visit, Sue has talked with J.R. regularly by cell phone. His use of the computer was mostly for business. Recently he began communicating via Facebook and was surprised at how much at home that can make a person feel. Though my visit to Hawaii was wonderful, I felt as though I got to know him even better after his appearance on Facebook. (I got to see the above Baywatch poster that featured J.R. and friends.)

PS. My grandson stayed over to tour Hawaii and we found him staying two buildings away from us… so I got to see him too, lucky me! You can find all kinds of wonders in Hawaii.

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You are invited to join Love Whole Foods at the Cinematique Theater, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 P.M. for a free evening of film, conversation, and costumes. Come in costume—prizes awarded to the most creative GMO themed costume—show us how you say NO to GMO! For more details, call Love Whole Foods at 386.677.5236.

The Alzheimer’s Association needs you! Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s. Join the walk in Daytona Beach on Nov. 15 beginning at 9 A.M. Registration begins at 8 A.M. at Riverfront Park. If you can’t walk you can still help! Your donations are greatly appreciated. Go online to act.alz.org/volusia county to register or call 800.272.3900.

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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 Sat., Nov. 15; and Thurs., Dec. 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677. 3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on Nov. 4 or Dec. 2 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.

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Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the blind and visually impaired in the Daytona Beach area. You are invited to a free dinner, fellowship, and a program being offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, on the second Saturday of every month from 4–6 P.M. Please call the church at 386.767.6542 one week prior to reserve your place.

Holiday Bazaar The public is welcome to a Holiday Bazaar at Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd., Ormond Beach on Sat., Nov. 8 from 8:30 A.M to 2:30 P.M. There will be crafts, silent auction, white elephant items, bake sale, homemade lunch, jewelry table, books, and plants for sale. Get a start on your holiday shopping and invite your friends to come shopping with you. For more details, you may call Linda at 386.672.8841.

The 2014 FALL WISE programs presented by Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education continue on the DSC campus, Hosseini Center, 1200 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach, on Tuesdays from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Lectures for October are: Nov. 4— Dr. Kelly Molpus: An Afternoon With Da Vinci Robotic Surgery; Nov. 11—Major Trish Hayden & Colonel Irving Davidoff (ret.): Never Forget Our Veterans; Nov. 18—Mr. Mickey Grosman: Beating Cancer: My Expedition In South America; and Dec. 9—Music & Treats For The Holidays, Yuletide Feast Performers & culinary demonstrations. For details and cost for seminars, call Lois Shannon at 386.788.6494.

Kopy Kats Don’t miss the 2014 Kopy Kats show on Nov. 7, 8, and 9 at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center located at 399 North US 1. This year’s show, Fascinating Rhythm is an energetic production and promises to delight all who attend! Tickets are just $15. For show times and reservations, call the box office at 386.676.3375.

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 for Tues., Oct. 28, 4 P.M. at the offices of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Daytona Beach and Mon., Nov. 17 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. RSVP by calling 386.868.0741.

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 by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church office at 386.767.6542.

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Page A-6—Seniors Today—October 24, 2014 Whatever Happened To Halloween?

by Peggy Goldtrap 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 $6.86 billion this year. This will make for the highest spending in 10 years now. The average person will spend about $72 on costumes, decorations, cards, and candy. Last year this number was just over $66 per person.

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 selfrespecting 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.

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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 and includes Christmas was sailing. 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.

For 2011 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.

George and Peggy Goldtrap may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail. com

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Chicken Soup For The Soul Halloween Scare ebastian, my tuxedo cat, dashed through the living room, with me in hot pursuit. He went into capture-and-conquer mode every time I used the feather duster. His fascination for it grew beyond merely taking it from me. Finding its newest hiding place had become his favorite pastimes.

In addition to my regular house-cleaning chores, this was Halloween. I had to finish dusting, sweeping, and mopping before I could set out the pumpkins, scarecrows, and candy.

I carried the duster, still hidden within my clothing, from room to room, searching for a nook or cranny my clever cat had not yet discovered.

After the last costumed child begged for his treat, I locked the front door and turned off the porch light.

Sebastian toyed with his favorite catnip mouse as I watched TV. The feather duster was tucked safely in its latest hiding place.

Later that night, I sat in bed with my book, hoping to finish at least one chapter. Sebastian curled up next to me as I set the novel on the nightstand and scooted between cozy sheets. I turned off the lamp and was fast asleep in minutes.

A creak, thump, and scrape woke me in the middle of the night. The LED numbers on my clock radio read 1:45.

I climbed out of bed and, following the sounds, tiptoed into the kitchen.

TV cop shows taught me not to turn on a light when investigating a noise. If it was a burglar, I wanted to see him before he saw me.

My eyes strained in the darkness. I could barely make out the opened pantry door.

Another creak, thump, and scrape came from the pantry. I crept forward and opened the door all the way.

Movement on the top shelf caught my attention. I could barely make out a small, strange creature with a crouched torso. Two silvery-green eyes glowed from the Medusa-

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like head rolling back and forth in a wavy motion. A muffled growl sent shivers down my spine. I couldn't move.

The creature lunged at me. I screamed when the monster landed on my shoulders, its claws digging into my flesh. Something hard hit my cheek. Then the creature emitted a familiar purr before leaping to the floor.

I turned on the light.

“Sebastian?” The nightmarish beast was my cat, his size enhanced by the feather duster protruding from his mouth. He dropped his prey and meowed at his latest conquest.

I looked at the pantry. How did he open the door? The top shelf was 8 feet high. He couldn't have climbed up there without knocking everything off the four shelves beneath it. Did he really jump from the floor to the top? How did he know the feather duster was up there?

I turned to my acrobat cat. He stretched up a paw as though expecting a high-five. With his amazing topshelf flight, I considered giving him one, or at least a good-boy treat.

I scooped up Sebastian. “Back to bed, little guy.”

He jumped out of my arms and grabbed the feather duster in his mouth, padding toward the bedroom.

“Uh, no. I'm not sleeping with a feather duster,” I said to his retreating backside.

The ceiling fan caught my eye. Hmmm, 10-foot ceilings. If I taped the duster to the top of the blade? I laughed at myself.

You're getting desperate, girl.

Two o'clock in the morning was no time to match wits with a tricky cat. I took Sebastian's booty from him and put it in the refrigerator. As I headed back to bed, he sat staring at the refrigerator door. I shook my head. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if he found a way to open it.

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October 24, 2014—Seniors Today—Page A-9 Revocable Living Trust As Beneficiary Of Life Insurance?

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he First District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida issued an opinion in Morey v. Everbank, holding that life insurance policies payable to a revocable trust, while usually exempt from creditors, can be subject to creditor's claims if language in the trust waives such exemption.

In the Morey case, the decedent purchased two life insurance policies, in the amount of $250,000 each, payable to his revocable trust upon his death.

Morey’s trust contained boilerplate language stating that his “death obligations” would be paid, before any of his assets were distributed.

Therefore, his creditors claimed that, pursuant to the trust language, the life insurance had lost its exempt status and that his debts had to be satisfied before distribution. The trial court and appellate court agreed with the creditors.

The Court stated: “While the mere fact that life insurance proceeds are payable to a trust, rather than directly to a natural person, does not deprive them of their exempt status, section 733.808 (1), Florida Statutes (2008), makes it clear that life insurance proceeds payable to a trust shall be held and disposed of by the trustee in accor-

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dance with the terms of the trust as they appear in writing on the date of the death of the insured.”

Morey created sub-trusts for his daughters inside the overall trust. If he had made the policies payable to his daughter's sub-trusts, and the general claims payment language had not applied to subtrusts, the creditors would probably not have prevailed in reaching the life insurance proceeds.

When creating a revocable trust that will receive life insurance policies, if the grantor expects the policies to retain their exempt status, one should modify the claims language to avoid this result.

And, of course, use competent attorneys who practice in this area of law.

This ruling should serve as a warning when designating a revocable trust as beneficiary of life insurance policies.

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cross the street from the house I lived in when I grew up was a large patch of woods. I spent many hours in those woods playing. I think about those woods every now and then and how much fun it was to play hideand-seek, army, and a host of other such fun games.

The woods had an air about them and often there would be stories conjured up about what had once happened down by the creek or over by the big oak.

Dogs were buried there, it was told, and they would come out of the ground on the full moon.

An older woman who lived on the other side of the woods was said to be able to conjure up spells. It was said she was seen sometimes late at night walking out of the woods carrying a bag. No one seemed to know what was in that bag, and probably really didn’t care. Us kids found it interesting.

If you are familiar with any wooded area, what you see in the daytime looks completely different at night. So a rabbit, opossum, or raccoon running at night gives off the appearance of being much larger and scarier, especially if you disturb it as you are walking.

We had so many trails cut through the woods that it was not that big a deal to go into the woods at night and it also made for more fun, especially playing army. As I have said many times before, my brother Eddie was fearless and very little would scare him. As a matter of fact, if it ran, crawled, or slithered across the ground he was subject to pick it up and examine it.

Once in a while we were playing an especially intense game of Monster.

Oh yeah, let me explain Monster to you: One kid was designated to be the monster and his intent was to scare you and not let you through the woods to the other side. The monster would enter the woods a few minutes before the other kids and hide. If you were touched in any way by the monster you were dead.

As it happened, Halloween was our favorite time to play this game and you guessed it, I got to be the monster. I walked way into the woods and waited by one of the main trails for the rest of the kids. One by one I got them.

The only one left was Eddie. Now Eddie was much faster than I was and so I knew there was no way I could run him down. I decided to wait for him at the bend of the creek about halfway through the woods. It was just before a full moon, so there was this eerie light

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through the tree canopy that sparkled along the little creek. Eddie had figured I would be waiting for him at another creek crossing and had walked farther down the creek closer to where I was waiting on him. I sat down near a bush and waited for him to walk by, where my plans had been to jump out and grab him.

Just as he walked by I stood up and took a couple of steps forward. All of a sudden I could feel a hundred hands hitting me. The first thing I thought was that the old women had set a trap and I would soon be turned into a donkey or worse—eaten! I let out a blood curdling cry from somewhere I didn’t even know I had. Eddie was less than a step away and heard my cry and also felt the hands hitting his side. Then he let out a scream I had never heard before and both of us took off running.

I actually beat Eddie back to our house and was standing on the porch when he came around the corner. Both of us were out of breath and Eddie, by this point, was crying. Both our parents came out of the house and they thought from Eddie’s crying I had done something to him. His blabbering about being hit was not helping my cause at all and it looked for a minute or two that I was in for a whipping. I begged them not to spank me and when I had caught my breath I told them what had happened.

There is a real monster in those woods, I insisted.

The next day our dad took us back into the woods and we showed him where the monster with a hundred hands had tried to eat us or turn us into donkeys. There was a more rational explanation, however. It seems that I had stepped in the middle of a covey of quail who were roosting by the tree I was hiding under. You see, they form a circle and back up to each other for protection when they roost at night. When I stepped on them they had flown up around me and the hundred hands were their wings hitting me.

The only real good thing that came out this experience was that for the first, and sadly the last, time I actually outran Eddie.

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A Land Remembered Special to Seniors Today edia producer Rick Smith will deliver a high-energy, multimedia presentation about his famous father, author Patrick Smith at 5:30 P.M., Wednesday, November 5 at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Patrick Smith, who died earlier this year, wrote two nonfiction works and seven novels, including the acclaimed A Land Remembered. The popular novel tells the story of three generations of a Florida ranching family who dealt with Florida’s harsh environment from 1858 to 1968.

Here is your opportunity to get to know the author and his work better as Smith’s son, Rick, takes the stage to delight audiences with his father’s extraordinary life experiences that enabled him to write with such authority of Florida pioneers, the Seminoles, migrant workers, “river rats” of Mississippi, the social injustices of the South, the Merchant Marine in World War II and the challenges of the present.

Florida Monthly magazine readers have voted A Land Remembered their favorite book for 10 consecutive years. English professor Joe Wisdom once said the book “should be handed out with orange juice at welcome stations to anyone who crosses the state line.”

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Rick Smith’s presentation will combine his own quirky brand of humor and storytelling with videos, family photos, music, sound, and visual effects to bring his father’s colorful life into focus.

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I am inviting the community to again research National Geographic’s cover story on the 1918 pandemic, October 2005, to get a wellness reality check.

The scientists describe how we are all exposed, with every breath, to a barrage of bacteria, viruses, and fungi spores.

They invade us through digestion, touch, and breathing. What is most comforting in the research is that we have an immune system, which has an arsenal of weapons to fight invaders. The critical insight was how not to cripple this God-given defense network.

Healthy hygiene is the first line of defense. First: wash your hands with hot, soapy water—then rinse them again.

Second, when sneezing, use a tissue— not your elbow! Teach your children this survival skill: cover the mouth when sneezing in public. Then don’t shake hands. Donald Trump doesn’t shake hands with anyone. He is certainly onto something there. Third: practice regular waste elimination. Drink lots of nonchlorinated, non-fluorinated water to help cleanse the liver and kidneys. When you don’t reach this goal, you end up drowning in cellular debris. Fourth: work on eliminating emotional stress, nutritional stress (junk food), and the stress caused by inactivity.

These elements are all linked to compromised immune systems for children and adults. The most important goal: a good diet and refreshing sleep. Why does the flu season come in the winter months?

Because the holiday season imparts tremendous stress, causing poor sleep patterns. We forget to eat those fruits and veggies and we let the sugar and refined carbs win. Let’s get back to the chickens. The solution is to eat healthier proteins—organic chicken that has no hidden antibiotics or GMO hormones.

Try free-range beef, especially buffalo with its incredible Vitamin K2, and wild salmon with its Vitamin D and Omega-3s. The Ebola virus has been tracked down to the protein in a staple food in the Congo basin called bushmeat.

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My final advice: to make the holiday even happier, make the good food choices. Make sure the food is GMO contaminate free. Want to know more?

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Tails From The Front

By Tyler Stover stories. If a black cat crosses your path, your luck will take a turn for the worse. Black cats are witches’ helpers.

Black cats are evil. Black cats are connected to the devil. Is there actual truth to any of these tales? Of course not! In many cultures, black cats are actually considered very lucky. These myths are untrue at best, and at their worst, can present actual danger to black cats, especially around the Halloween holiday.

Many of these myths originated centuries ago, but their consequences reach into the

present. In the past, there were rumors of ritual abuse and even sacrifices involving black cats. Even as late as the 1990s, most shelters did not allow black cat adoptions near Halloween. Thankfully, those worries have mostly faded into the past. Research has failed to turn up any unusual treatment of black cats in decades. The majority of shelters are now working to find homes for black cats at all times.

It is a common belief that black cats face difficult odds of finding forever homes compared to other cats. In recent years, however, studies have shown that black cats represent the highest percentage of cat adoptions. Since black is the most com-

mon color for cats as well, they still need support in finding homes.

You can help black cats by promoting them in a positive manner. Next time you hear one of the aforementioned myths being mentioned, do not hesitate to correct that person. Although most of these tales are no longer taken seriously, some evidence still seems to show that black cats have a negative stigma surrounding them.

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Breast cancer survivors can adopt any pet with the fee waived in its entirety (must be present at time of adoption). HHS is open from 10 A.M.–6 P.M., Mon-Sat, and 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Sun. Visit the shelter and find a new friend today!

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Antiques Delfware Q: I have inherited three pieces of Delftware that I understand were made in Holland about 200 years ago. What can you tell me about this pottery?

—Joan, Norman, OK A: Delftware is distinctive because of its soft, red-clay body and tin-enamel glaze. The first pieces originated in the region around Delft, Holland. The unusual color came from adding tin ash to lead glaze. During the 17th and 18th centuries, English potters were copying this technique resulting in designs that were unique to the British craftsmen.

Later pieces were made for the souvenir trade and these are not to be confused with the more scarce earlier examples.

Prices vary depending on age and quality of the piece. I recently spotted a blue and white Delftware plate from the 18th century in a shop priced for $375. *** Q: I have a metal bootjack in a beetle design. I am enclosing a picture for you and hope you can tell me more about it. I purchased it at a flea market in Albuquerque.

—Jimmy, Rio Rancho, NM

A: After examining your picture, I am convinced that you purchased a reproduction. Bootjacks have always been a popular tool for the removal of boots. By placing the heel of the boot in a U-shaped opening, the boot can more easily slip off the foot. Although older bootjacks are collectible and often can sell for $100 and more, your reproduction is probably worth only about $15 or $20. The tipoff is that your bootjack is made from aluminum; the older ones generally are cast iron, and occasionally wood. *** Q: I received a Hummel plate as a gift. It is the 1976 Apple Tree Girl. What do you think it is worth?

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of October 27 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the reemergence of a workplace problem that was never resolved. Deal with it then take off on that well-deserved trip.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show.

Better yet, create something yourself and dedicate it to someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some information might be missing. Check it out.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's important to start the new month with as clean a slate as possible. Either complete unfinished tasks or pass them on to others to take them on.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame that urge to splurge. Applying some financial discipline now could help monetary crunch later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Money matters are dominant this week.

Recheck your accounts. Pay more attention to personal issues before they become major problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but that could backfire. Use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Ignore the rumors and get the facts.

Changes bring positive elements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Communication is easier this week with people ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Check for possible technical problems on your new project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Aspects favor change for the traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the situations in question.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches to your new project.

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Books Falling Sky Reviewed by Ealish Waddell he surface of the Earth has become the domain of the Ferals—animalistic, zombie -like humans taken over by the virus known as the Bug. What's left of civilization has taken to the air, building floating cities high above the chaos of the ground, for the Bug is highly contagious—every drop of Feral blood holds infection and insanity.

Ben has lived his entire life amid the harsh, violent reality of the sick, scratching out a hardscrabble existence as a forager and salvager. Aboard his family airship, the Cherub, he's used to being on his own and choosing his own path.

Lately, he's signed on as a protector for a group of scientists who are seeking a cure for the Bug. They are led by Miranda, a determined and idealistic woman who inspires feelings in Ben warmer than he cares to admit. A band of raiders has been rampaging through the floating cities, leaving destruction and death in their wake. When they attack the scientists' base, they make

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Stranded, Ben must navigate deadly terrain to get back to safety and come up with some way, any way, to get his ship back. Then Miranda unexpectedly reappears in his life, and Ben, who has always been concerned first and foremost with his own survival, now has to decide whether there's something more important worth fighting for.

Tales involving airships and mad science tend to be set in an alternate past, but this one shakes things up by taking place in an imagined post-apocalyptic future. It's a fast-paced adventure loaded with fight scenes, secret missions, gory horror, and even some sexytimes. Deeper themes run underneath: the power of love, the point of life, and also the place of faith and hope in a ruined world.

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opy Kats are back for 25 to perform Fascinating Rhythm At Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center November 7, 8, & 9.

It will be their 25th season of entertaining Florida East Coast audiences with Broadway’s most memorable music and dance. Kopy Kats, local performers from Ormond Beach and surrounding cities from Palm Coast to Edgewater, take the stage to present an energetic production that promises to delight all who attend.

This year’s two-hour show, with elaborate costumes, lighting, and sound features jazz, tap, character routines, and songs from such well known hits as; Oklahoma, Pippin, Flower Drum Song, Charlie Brown The Musical, Fascinating Rhythm, and many other musical icons.

The 40 member cast is directed and choreographed by Jerome DeVito from New York, who started South Beach Dance in Daytona 20 years ago. DeVito is nationally recognized for his studio’s outstanding competition record over the years, as well as for his judging career.

Preparation for this elaborate production began in January with 6-10 hours

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Showtimes are: Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8 at 7:30 P.M., and Sunday, November 9 at 2:30 P.M. Reserved seat tickets are on sale at $15 and can be purchased at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center box office from Tuesday through Friday, 12 NOON until 5 P.M., or purchased online at www.orm ondbeach.org/boxoffice or call at 386.

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Pet Care Going Green... With Litter

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: My cat's current litter works fine, but I am reading some worrying things about the ingredients and how they might harm him.

Plus there's the environmental impact.

Is there a good green cat litter available?

—Suzy G., via e-mail Dear Suzy: You're not alone in your concern about litter and the health of your cat. According to a report in Scientific American a couple of years ago, many litter products contain silica dust —which can cause respiratory problems in cats. Clumping type litters may use a sodium bentonite clay, which swells up as it absorbs liquid—however, it may cause gastrointestinal problems if ingested by cats, such as when they lick their paws to clean them after using the litter box.

There are also issues around how certain clays are mined, and the size of the carbon footprint surrounding production of cat litter, including how far a product travels to reach store shelves.

Sure is a lot to consider when you're just trying to find a better place for your cat to pee.

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If you're feeling adventurous, look into creating litter yourself from old newspaper.

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Moments In Time Moments In Time The History Channel On Nov. 1, 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is first exhibited to the public. Michelangelo's epic ceiling frescoes consist of nine panels devoted to biblical world history. The most famous of these is The Creation of Adam, a painting in which the arms of God and Adam are stretching toward each other.

On Oct. 27, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt, the future 26th president of the United States, is born in New York City. As president, he insisted on a strong navy, encouraged the construction of the Panama Canal and set aside land for America's first national parks and monuments.

On Oct. 29, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson assured social activist Jane Addams that he had no intention of leading the U.S. into war; he was re-elected on the slogan “He Kept Us Out of War.” By April 1917 Wilson delivered his war message to Congress and the U.S. entered World War I. On Oct. 28, 1922, hundreds of people gather around radios to hear the first-ever cross-country telephone broadcast of a college football game, played between

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On Oct. 31, 1961, five years after Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalinism, Joseph Stalin's embalmed body is removed from public display in Lenin's tomb in Moscow's Red Square. When Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, he was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum featuring glass casing.

On Oct. 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle.”

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Here are a few things that make the RealPad good for hesitant seniors: There's an intuitive interface to help you send e-mail and photos, browse the Internet and even have video chats. It comes already loaded with apps (applications, or programs) and tutorial videos on how to use the touch screen, browse the Internet, and set up a video call or use e-mail.

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This Is A Hammer Linoleum Floor

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: The linoleum floor in our kitchen is yellowing badly. Is there a way to clean and brighten up the floor? —Joe T., via e-mail A: You can spruce up old linoleum flooring with a bit of effort. While you might not be able to get rid of all the yellowing, some elbow grease and some common household ingredients can really improve its overall look.

Linoleum floors do hold up over the years if cared for properly. Much of the yellowing happens in the wax or other type of finish sitting on top of the linoleum.

To clean linoleum, you'll need a mild cleaner (like dish detergent) and a soft sponge or cloth to start. Nylon scrubbing pads and scrubbing powder (like Spic 'n Span) are the next level, and are typically used to remove wax finish from linoleum.

Ammonia, likewise, breaks down the wax, making it easier to remove.

Test these in a small, out of the way area to make sure they're effective and don't scratch or dull the linoleum. Apply mild soap onto the test spot (or pour onto a soft cloth and apply). Immediately scrub with a nylon scrubber pad. Wipe away the suds and compare to the surrounding linoleum.

Next, test another spot by dabbing ammonia onto it and letting it sit for several min-

utes. Wipe away using a soft cloth or scrub a bit before wiping away, then compare.

Following the tests, scrub the entire oor using the method that works best. If using an ammonia-based cleaner or plain ammonia, work in small sections and keep the area well-ventilated. If your kitchen is large, consider renting a oor cleaner/buffer. A scrubbing pad attachment will strip away the ďŹ nish and any built-up dirt and residue.

Next, clean the oor using a mild cleaner and cool water, then rinse well. Tackle any remaining yellowed spots with a scrubbing pad and more cleaner, and rinse.

Because scrubbing usually strips away the old ďŹ nish, you'll need to reďŹ nish the linoleum. This can be done pretty easily.

Purchase a quality liquid oor wax (speciďŹ cally for linoleum oors) at your homeimprovement or ooring store. Apply evenly to a dry oor using a soft cloth or rag mop (one you won't use on anything else). Let dry completely, and then add a second coat. If you rented a oor cleaner/buffer, buff the newly waxed linoleum once the second coat is dry. Wait at least a full day before washing the oor with cool water and mild soap.

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Herbert J.A. Mossman Realtor® Cell: 386-212-1049 Office: 386-944-2800 3510 South Nova Rd., Suite 112 • Port Orange

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PRISTINE —2BR/2BA 2002 (26 x 41) Jacobsen Doublewide, (20 x 11) Front Glassed FL room, Extra-large Carport, Inside Utilities, & Appliances included. Shown by Appointment at 3 Downing Dr. in Pickwick Village a 55+ community on leased land. Rent is $657. Includes trash, water, sewer, lawn care, cable, pool, and much more.

MH160— $29,900 IMMACULATE— 2BR/2BA 1980 (14 x 60) Singlewide with (32x12) carport, (20x8) screen porch, (24x8) raised deck, new appliances, & flooring included. Shown by appointment at 328 Autumn Trail in Lighthouse Point. Lot rent is $463/Month & includes 2 clubhouses, 2 pools, hot-tub, fitness ctr., billiards, bocca-ball, library, laundry, & shuffleboard. MH156—$14,900

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MAGNIFICENT—3BR/2BA, (26x56) 2004 Fleetwood Doublewide with study, inside utilities, utility shed, detached shed, & appliances included. Shown by appointment at 260 W. Piedmont Ave. in Lamplighter a 55+ community. The monthly lot rent is $359, & includes pool, clubhouse, tennis, fitness ctr., billiards, library, laundry, & shuffleboard.

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Alhambra Dinner theatre presents.“The Drowsy Chaperone.”

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Cracker Christmas Festival w/ Dixie Crossroads lunch.

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Dec 17:

The Winter Wonderettes—toe tapping and heart-warming celebration and show! Gainesville at Historic Hippodrome Theatre.

White Christmas, the holiday classic, presented by Alhambra Theatre in Jacksonville with delicious meal included.

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MH159—$17,500

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

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.

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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