Seniors Today Volusia Edition Jan. 6th 2012

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Chicken Soup For The S oul A Charming Home Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness

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was totally frustrated with the house I lived in. The structure was a real fixer-upper and was rumored to have been built as a high-school industrial arts project. Plumbers, electricians, and carpenters often remark at some aspect of the building: “Hmmm... never seen something like this.” Worn and rustic looking when I first purchased it, the 15 years since had weathered it even more. Comparing my run-down dwelling with a remodeled or nicely decorated home, “if only I had money to remodel.” It seemed impossible that I would ever have the funds for a refurbished house.

Then this winter, my friend George, having some time off between his house-painting jobs, volunteered to do some work on my house. He found leftover cans of paint in my basement and other random materials lying around. Every day when I came home from work I would discover holes patched and walls repainted.

Catching his enthusiasm, I found myself cleaning out the closet in my bedroom. I started seeing areas in various rooms that needed de-cluttering, and when I tackled them, nicely decorated spaces appeared. We

improved many of the rooms, but the one that was the most transformed was the downstairs bathroom.

George asked me why we never used the downstairs tub and shower. Did the tub have a crack, or did the water not work? I didn't know why my family only took showers and baths in the upstairs bathroom.

Envisioning a new look for the room, George sanded and repainted the floor a cheerful red and patched the walls, coating them in a gentle yellow.

I decided to finally try the shower in my new but original bathroom. After I stepped into the tub and turned on the water, I looked around at the refreshingly unfamiliar setting, and it felt like I was away on a trip to a delightful resort or spa. When my shower ended, I pulled the curtain back and stepped into the cheerful bathroom, feeling appreciation and delight.

My charming home had been here all along... it just needed the help of a benevolent friend, a little elbow grease, and a fresh coat of paint. Now I wonder: What other areas of my life could use a renewed look, what dormant blessings could be revived by a new perspective? ST Visit www.chickensoup.com

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A Love Story

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lady named Dorothy found herself without her first husband, after having been married to him for over thirteen years and having six children with him. She was devoted to the children and assumed the task of raising them by herself. She did her best. Though her means were limited they always got by, sometimes receiving help from kind neighbors.

One neighbor, a quiet type, was a man named Jim, her brother’s best friend. He was especially kind and helpful to the family for he had no family of his own.

He would escort the family to the park where the children could play and, on occasion he would drop by to see how they were doing. He shared his time with the children who looked forward to him quietly telling them stories.

Time passed and one day out of the blue, Jim looked at Dorothy intensely and said, “Will you marry me?”

Dorothy was flabbergasted! She thought she hadn’t heard right and asked, “What did you say?”

Again he said, “Will you marry me?”

“You surely don’t mean that. You’ve never been married and I… I have not one but six children to raise!

He said, “Yes, and I have watched how well you take care of them. You are one of the most caring women I have ever met. You are so loving and good with the

children that it has rubbed off on me. I want to marry you; you’re such a good mother.”

Dorothy said, “Well, I don’t need another one to raise.”

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

With that the proposal was refused. Jim kept coming around and helping with the kids and after two years of raising them by herself, Dorothy was once again approached with the proposal of marriage.

“Will you marry me?” said Jim. “Why, in the world, would you want to marry me?” said Dorothy “Because I love you.”

That was the right answer! A few months later, they were married.

Perhaps this love story began long before Dorothy knew it. Maybe when Jim first became friends with her brother… maybe he was sent to her neighborhood to rescue her and the children with love and understanding… maybe it was planned long before they met. At this point in time, they have been together 46 years, added two more children to their family and are … still… very much in love. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Privilege Of Planning

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Come learn the steps you can take at this free luncheon seminar on Thurs., Jan. 26 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast to make sure those you care about are always cared for. The Privilege of Planning workshop will focus on estate and pre-need planning.

Principal moderators will be Nancy Lohman with Lohman Funeral Homes and Bill Tol, with Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation. For details or to RSVP, call 386-586-4440.

You won’t want to miss this lively show sponsored by the DeBary V.F.W. offering dancers, singers, comedians, clowns, magicians, and more at the Peabody Auditorium on Sat., Feb. 4 at 2 P.M. The event will close with Stetson University’s 100 piece band. Tickets are just $15 and are available at the DeBary V.F.W., Ticketmaster, and the Peabody ticket office. For more information, call 386-574-3400.

Are you planning the trip of your dreams for 2012? High Performance Travel welcomes you to their 12th travel expo on Sat., Jan. 14 from 11 A.M.–2 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Airport. Come meet representatives from a variety of cruise lines, airlines, and resorts. Receive tips on making your travel more enjoyable. The expo is free to the public and parking is free. Come take advantage of specials offered during the show. For more information, call 386-252-4423.

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 days. The seminars are scheduled for, Tues., Jan. 24, 4 P.M. at the offices of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates, in Daytona Beach and on Tues., Jan. 31 at 4 P.M. in New Smyrna Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation by calling 386-868-0741.

Long-Term Care

Respite Program Are you the caregiver for your loved one? The Council on Aging (COA) offers primary caregivers of persons with early to mid-stage dementia, 60 years of age and older, a break from caregiving while their loved one participates in a therapeutic program with social and recreational activities from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. For those who meet criteria, program costs are covered by a grant. Caregiver support groups are also offered. Call the COA at 386-253-4700, ext. 204 for details.

Martin Luther King Celebration

Do you know the true answers to questions about long-term care costs?

You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits and planning for payment of long-term care presented by Scott Selis of The Chiumento-Selis-Dwyer Attorneys At Law at 2 P.M. on Jan. 10 in Daytona Beach or Jan. 11 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited.

Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP.

Signature HealthCARE, 103 Clyde Morris Blvd. in Ormond Beach invites you to join them in their tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King on Jan. 13th at 2 P.M. Guest speaker will be Linda A. Brooks, Circuit Administrator, 5th Circuit, Florida Department of Corrections. Included in the celebration are songs performed by the staff choir. Light refreshments will be served. For info, call 386-673-0450.

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You are invited to join a travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. There is no membership fee and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. The meeting will be held Wed., Jan. 25 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Hear about the best train experience in the world from featured guest speaker, David Holmwood, District Sales Manager for Viking River Cruises. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-2524423 or e-mail danny@highperformance travel.com for more information.

DAR Meeting The Sugar Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Port Orange Christian Church at 904 Taylor Rd. at 7 P.M. on Jan. 17. Joan Hartwig, author of Alligator Pool will speak. The chapter encourages new members to join. Please call the Regent at 386-760-9921 for more details.

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Come learn about important investment strategies presented by John Gavin, Regional Marketing Director with Hartford on Jan. 26 from 10-11 A.M. at Edward Jones, 1126 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Call Linda at 386-6779024 by Jan. 20 to reserve your seat.

Refreshments and light snacks will be served at this seminar.

Lunch Bunch Returns Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 724 Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona sponsors a “Lunch Bunch” every Thurs. beginning at 12 noon. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes.

Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Please call 386-7676542, Tue. thru Fri.

Flower Design Learn flower design flower in the DeBary Hall Historic Site, 210 Sunrise Blvd. with classes Jan.–May. Cost is $25 per class. Call 386-753-9988.

Veterans Benefits Seminar Veterans and spouses may be entitled to little-known benefits through the VA Aid And Attendance program. Join Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thurs., Jan 12 at 3 P.M. to learn how you could receive up to $1,945 per month. RSVP today to 386-676-7463.

Weight Loss Seminar Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Lorenzo Phan will hold a free seminar on acupuncture for weight loss at the Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic, 725 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 15, Ormond Beach on January 11 from 10:30 A.M. to 12 NOON . Dr. Phan will be available to answer all your questions. Seating is limited. This is a one-time annual event.

Reservations are recommended. Free treatments by Dr. Lorenzo Phan will be demonstrated on all those who attend.

For more details, call at 386-615-1203 or visit Acubeautytherapy.com

Support Groups Osteoporosis Support The National Osteoporosis Foundation of Ormond Beach Support Group will meet on Tuesday, January 10 at 4 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium. The topic will be the link between Osteoporosis therapy and dental Treatment which will be presented by guest speaker Dr. Sara Droker, DDS. For more information and to let us know that you are coming to the meeting, please call Barr & Associates Physical Therapy at 386-673-3535.

Caregiver Support Group The Council on Aging of Volusia County offers several dementia caregiver support groups each month throughout the county. Respite Care is provided at all Council on Aging Support Groups. Please call 386-253-4700, ext. 204 for locations and dates of meetings.

Holiday Stains

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hen the holiday festivities are all over, all the clean up begins. Food stains can leave a colorful trail behind.

Here are some tips for removing some of the most common holiday stains before putting things up for another year. Treat and wash stains promptly. The longer stains sit on a fabric, the more difficult they may be to remove. Always clean table linens before storing as leftover residue may attract insects and the stain may become permanently set.

Candle wax—Candles add ambiance to any celebration, but watch out for wax stains. To remove: use a dull knife to scrape off surface wax. Place the stained fabric between paper towels and press with a warm iron. This transfers the wax to the paper.

Continue using clean towels until the wax no longer transfers. Then place the stain face down on another clean paper towel and sponge with a prewash stain remover; blot with paper towels; let dry before laundering.

Turkey, gravy, butter, and salad dressings—These are tricky to remove since they are oil-based. Pre-treat with a prewash stain remover and launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Cranberry sauce, apple cider, and pumpkin pie—Are all fruit-based stains.

Remove these by treating as soon as possible. First remove any solid fruit and run

the fabric under cold water. Wash the item as soon as possible using the warmest water and bleach that are safe for the fabric.

Coffee, tea, wine, and soft drink— These stains should be soaked in cool water then pretreated with a prewash stain remover or liquid laundry detergent rubbed right into the stain. Launder using an oxygen bleach or chlorine bleach if safe for the fabric.

Day-To-Day

Life …by Kathy M. Bryant Holiday cakes, cookies, and desserts —These present colorful stains usually from food-colorings. Sponge these stains promptly with cool water. If the stain remains, soak in cool water for at least 30 minutes. After soaking, pre-treat with liquid laundry detergent and launder.

The memories you’ve made this holiday season should keep you warm inside all year. Remove the remnants of celebrations now and you’ll be ready to start again, next year. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For more details, call 386-822-5778. All Extension Service programs and information are free and open to the public regardless of race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.

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I Am Resolved

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anuary is a traditional time of reassessment. Who am I? Where am I going? What’s on my bucket list?

Typical questions as an old year hobbles away and a bright-eyed baby leaps into the future.

In the United States, the most iconic New Year’s tradition is the dropping of a giant electric ball in New York City's Times Square, at the stroke of midnight.

Millions watch the event, which has taken place almost every year since 1906. Over time, the ball itself has ballooned from a 400-pound iron-and-wood orb to a brightly patterned sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing in at nearly 12,000 pounds—which co-incidentally is about how much I weigh after holiday reveling.

Where did we ever get the idea to celebrate January 1, (other than Guy Lombardo records and a Robert Burns poem)? Some people think January1 is significant as the 8th day after the traditional birth of Jesus, or the day of his circumcision. Late March actually is a logical choice for the beginning of a new year. Spring begins and new crops are planted. January 1 has neither astronomical, or agricultural, significance.

On New Year’s Eve and continuing into the early hours of January 1, revelers often eat specific foods believed to bring good luck for the coming year; for example, grapes in Spain, round fruits in the Philippines, suckling pig in Austria, soba noodles in Japan, rice pudding in Norway, and hogjowl flavored black-eyed peas in the southern United States.

The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. Janus was the god of beginnings and the guardian of doors and entrances. He was always depicted with two faces, one on the front of his head and one on the back. Thus he could look backward and forward at the same time. At midnight on December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking back at the old year and forward to the new.

Resolutions… I’ve done my share; vowing to never again do whatever it is that has so obviously created pleasure and pain. For example, exercise is good for the body and mind. One year, I needed a grand goal to stay motivated; something so spectacular that it would arouse a passion to succeed. Tossing aside my favorite pair of flannel pajamas, trashing my ragged afghan, investing gazillions in a genuine pair of Olympic endorsed walking shoes, I set a goal to hike the Appalachian Trail by my next birthday. Excited by the prospective adventure, I shared my decision with a good friend who, I assumed, would support my goal.

My friend laughed, hysterically, rolling on floor, getting the exercise I craved. Hurt and wounded, I retreated into a cup of frozen yogurt with chocolate sauce.

All of us could paper the house with lists of well-intentioned resolutions. You’d think we’d know better than to tease ourselves with unlikely dreams.

Setting a goal, making a resolution is exhilarating, but failure to launch the goal, or setting the bar too high, destines us for disappointment.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap In 2012 I’m thinking simple, practical, and doable. For example, I’m going to quit looking in mirrors. Every time I do, I see a total stranger. A wrinkled, gray-haired old woman that doesn’t look the least bit familiar—yet she seems to know me.

I’m going to quit weighing on scales; anywhere, anytime, any make, or model.

They are ALL inaccurate. Besides, it’s embarrassing to strip in Publix.

I’m going to imagine that I have all the money in the world. That way I won’t feel so guilty when I spend too much.

I’m going to wear a hazmat suit to deflect trash talk, negative barbs, and all of the ‘stinkin thinkin’.

I’m going to reframe my reputation. I am not a procrastinator. I am a deep and thoughtful person who carefully weighs every decision because time is not the issue as much as cementing the right choice… unless, of course, perhaps it might, if, on the other hand, can I finish this later?

I’m going to stand up for myself, be more assertive, speak my mind, validate my personhood. Hope this doesn’t offend you.

Experts say that the body can’t tell the difference between a real or vividly imagined event. So in 2012, I will ‘image’ daily, eating healthy, low-fat meals, arising at dawn, limiting dining out, reducing computer hours, writing a book, mopping floors daily, dusting weekly, vacuuming monthly, weeding, registering for a Master’s Degree, touring the Everglades, visiting the sick and afflicted, and ascend to sainthood.

My life will be 100 percent in order and I’ll be 100 percent exhausted. My husband likes me better when I’m relaxed, refreshed, and responsive to his jokes. Since he is the love of my life and I am his obedient chattel I’ll continue tilling my couch potatoes.

Hope your New Year is bigger, better, and brighter than ever before. If the old year was a stinker, kiss it goodbye. If the old year brought sorrow we pray that your eyes will dry and joy will return. Whatever the year brings, if we ride it out together, as a country, as family, as friends, and neighbors, we will survive, thrive, and stay alive.

2012—Live it up, don’t live it down. ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. You may contact them at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

Social Security Helps The Homeless Special to Seniors Today

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ore than half a million Americans will experience homelessness on any given night. Nearly 20 percent of them are chronically homeless, meaning they are on the streets on a regular basis.

Social Security has several programs that pay benefits to qualified individuals, including those who are homeless.

These programs include retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SRI), which is a needs-based program for people who are blind, disabled, or age 65 or older. If you know someone who is homeless, and you want to learn more about how Social Security might help, a good place to get information is at the website: www.socialsecurity.gov/ homelessness That page includes a link to the Spotlight on Homelessness—a webs ite designed to help the homeless apply for SRI. It’s available at www.social security.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-homel ess.htm The homelessness page also includes links to information on health care for

the homeless, institutionalization, advocacy groups, reports on homeless outreach, and even links to other websites like the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and HUD. You’ll find other information helpful to the homeless on www.socialsecurity .gov For example, there is a link to our Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, or BEST. Based on answers to various questions, this tool helps determine the benefits someone might be eligible for and gives information about how to qualify and apply. Go directly to www.so cialsecurity.gov/best.

Tell anyone you know who is homeless or threatened with homelessness to use the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool and to check out the different types of benefits and assistance they may be eligible to receive. Be sure to spread the word about the help available to the homeless. ST

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America’s Sweethearts Of Song Special to Seniors Today

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he Lennon Sisters, America’s Sweethearts Of Song, will hit the Peabody stage Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. The Lennon Sisters are an American institution: glamorous… yet unpretentious; sophisticated… yet down-to-earth; famous… yet approachable. No wonder America fell in love with them as the girls next door.

Television history was made in December of 1955 when four sisters, aged 9 to 16, debuted on the nationally televised Lawrence Welk Show. Charming the nations with their sweet-voiced harmonies, The Lennon Sisters were an overnight sensation and became regulars on Welk’s show for the next fourteen years before starring in their own TV show.

Their show attracted such top name guest stars as Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Hope, Perry Como, George Burns, Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, and Andy Williams. The combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents, hard working professionalism, striking looks, unassuming personalities, and strong family values earned them a place in the homes and hearts of millions of fans nationwide.

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In the eighties, fans were delighted to learn that The Lennon Sisters continued to grow more beautiful with each decade and were singing better than ever. Their intricate harmonies and sensitive interpretations of the works of such classic American composers as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and Duke Ellington were amazing.

Among their many achievements are performances for seven American Presidents—including Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan.

In 1987, The Lennon Sisters were awarded their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now performing as a trio, The Lennon Sisters, Kathy, Janet, and Mimi, are continuing the tradition of excellence performing on this muchanticipated first national tour! They are certain to entertain and delight their millions of fans, as well as new generations of admirers. ST Tickets can be purchased at The Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., or by calling Ticket Master at 800-745-3000, online at www.ticket master.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at any local WalMart store in the electronics department.

What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of January 9

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to let that intrepid Aries temperament take charge. Your strong leadership will help settle those stillunresolved situations.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions.

You inspire trust in all when you act with careful consideration of their feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That long-delayed commitment begins to look better to you. There's still a crucial fact or two you need to know about it. A health problem needs taken care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don't waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in their support on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for singles who can expect a welcome visit from Cupid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to make decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship.

The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an promise for the future. Be aware of the fact that you haven't been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not at this time. Caution remains your fiscal watchword.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You're deep into your new project, and that's just fine. Don't neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is a wise investment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable.

Be careful about decisions you might be asked to make at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You've come to a place where you'll be facing important decisions. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices. ST

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Books The Night Circus

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till just children, Celia Bowen and Marco Alisdair are plucked separately from ordinary lives and bound into a supernatural feud that they barely understand. It is to be a test of their skills in magic, and they are to create the battlefield from scratch—an elaborate traveling circus, open only from dusk till dawn, a breathtakingly beautiful chessboard in black and white where their moves can be traded in everincreasing displays of imagination and grandeur.

Of course, it is inevitable that Celia and Marco fall in love. How can they ever have a future together, when the game decrees that one of them must win and one of them must die?

Interwoven with this intriguing main tale are a variety of sketches fleshing out the odd folk who call this precarious place home. Chief among them are the psychically gifted Murray twins, born on the night the circus opened and mysteriously linked with its health and fate.

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ley, a regular kid who longs for a life beyond the farm, and whose destiny may prove to be vital to the circus' continued existence.

The circus itself is a masterpiece.

Tents contain not only acrobats and animal tamers, but also a garden made completely of ice, a labyrinth among the clouds, a tree covered in wishes, and a room full of bottled scents that evoke a lifetime of memories.

The novel's greatest strength is its atmosphere, which manages to pull off the tricky feat of feeling delicate and magical without succumbing to either twee or cloying in one direction or oppressively macabre in the other. A substantial air of the sinister gives heft to the circus' whimsy, but it is still a place more of joy than of darkness.

The Night Circus is a confection of a book, a virtual feast for the senses.

When you're done, you'll want to don a crimson scarf and run off to join the circus, too. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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It’s 2012—Are You Still Making These Fitness Mistakes?

Number 5—Focusing Too Much On One Aspect Of Fitness We've all seen the super-flexible girl with absolutely no muscle tone or the mega-big guy with the tight shirt who does zero core training. Many people spend too much time and effort on one area—to the detriment of all the others. For all-around physical fitness, your exercise plan should include these training components: flexibility, core, balance, strength, and cardiovascular.

Number 4—Looking For The Magic Solution We all want something for nothing. One look at late-night infomercials and you can see all the bogus advertisements that promise weight loss by either popping a pill or buying some revolutionary piece of equipment. The main concept of weight loss, calories in versus calories out, is simple but far from easy. Only with dedication and healthy lifestyle changes are results going to happen. FORGET the quick fixes.

Number 3—Inconsistency I have a motto for working out: Consistency is King. Do you have the No Time problem? Then make exercise a top priority and schedule the rest of your day around it instead of trying to squeeze it in if you can.

If it's not a daily focus, you won't do it.

Number 2—Neglecting Flexibility Natural flexibility begins to decline from

when you’re as young as 25, so you need to hold on to what you’ve already got!

Younger You Fitness …by Heath Barrow

The main function of stretching isn’t about lengthening muscles—it’s about restoring them to their natural length after exercise (and daily living with bad posture).

Stretching is also about putting joints through their full range of motion, which is important for keeping cartilage healthy, reducing stiffness, and maintaining correct alignment.

Number 1—No Accountability Like many things in life, we do better if someone holds us accountable to our stated objectives. Do you have exercise goals such as weight loss or heart health? The crucial step is setting up your accountability. You need to find a friend or a good personal trainer to help you. As a result of having to answer to someone each week, you start to take positive steps toward reaching your fitness goals. ST Heath Barrow is the owner of Younger You Fitness. Contact him at 386-295-3639 or at YoungerYouFitness@gmail.com

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Gout: The King Of Diseases And The Disease Of Kings

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out is caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints, resulting in severe swelling and pain. This disease mostly affects men between the ages of 30 and 45 and women between 55 and 70. Gout is commonly seen in people who are obese and suffer from diabetes or hyperlipidemia.

Uric acid, a substance from the breakdown of purine from food or our own body, usually dissolves in our blood, passing through the kidneys, and then excreted though urine. However, if the body produces more uric acid than the kidneys can excrete, the uric acid can accumulate in the joints and kidneys.

When uric acid builds up in our joints, creating urate crystals, it can trigger intense swelling and pain.

This process can occur in almost any joint such as ankles, knees, or elbows.

However the big toe is usually the first one to be affected. A gout attack is normally very sudden and is triggered by fluctuations in serum uric acid, produced by excessive intake of certain foods and alcohol, trauma, or diuretic therapy. A person can go to bed feeling fine and wake up with an excruciating painful, hot, and swollen big toe.

Between attacks, the patient can feel

perfectly fine. However, attacks can recur in several months to several years.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids are very effective for acute gout attacks.

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Another drug used in treating gout is Colchicine. Its use is limited because of GI side effects. If you are taking Allopurinol or Uloric, these should not be changed during gout attack as they could also affect your serum uric acid level.

The best method to help reduce your risk of subsequent gout attacks is to reduce uric acid in the blood. Allopeurinol and Uloric are both powerful drugs to reduce uric acid production.

Lifestyle change, maintaining a sensible weight and eating habit are essential. Foods with high purine should be avoided. Alcohol consumption also must be limited. Not only will this help reduce gout attacks, but it will also help you fight against hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

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remember having to find it once before,” James thought as he was digging through boxes of memorabilia stuck in the closet.

After moving several boxes and looking through those labeled important papers James found the one box he thought his birth certificate might be in.

He needed to renew his driver’s license, which was soon to run out.

After finding the certificate, he no ticed an unopened letter laying on top.

It was addressed only to Master James Michael Conant, Jr. The letter opened a floodgate of emotions James had not felt in a long, long time.

The last time he held the letter, it ended up on the floor wadded up and crushed. It had been 40 years ago on New Year’s Eve. “That was the worst day of my life,” he thought. He knew the letter; it had come three days after his family received word that his father had been killed.

At 15 the news was overwhelming and for the next days after the news arrived James had become angry and his grief turned to hate. He had told his mother that he hated his father for dying in the war.

The letter addressed to James had arrived inside a letter to his mother. She had given it to him and, instead of opening it, he let his anger direct his actions and threw it down and walked away.

A few days after the letter was delivered, his father’s body arrived and his mother made arrangements for the funeral.

The whole ordeal for James was like a dream. He never shed a tear at the funeral and, as soon as he came home that day, he went straight to his room and slept.

The hate he had felt for his father and his untimely death had subsided over the years, but deep inside he knew that for some reason on this New Year’s Eve the letter had reappeared in his life.

For the first time since his father died he allowed himself to remember those sorrowful hard days surrounding the funeral, and he wept.

After a few minutes, James composed himself and opened the the letter.

For the next few minutes James read the now-fading words on the paper.

For 40 years he had held those hidden feelings about his father and now they were slowly drifting away.

The letter revealed something that James had not understood all those years. “I hope this letter reaches you by the New Year,” his father wrote, “I know it is hard on all of us, especially your mother. She needs you now, especially at this time of year. I should be back in the states by February and we can be a whole family again.”

Like many letters written from a father to a son, it continued with questions of school, sports, and potential girlfriends.

Then the letter changed; it became a letter from one man to another man about life and decisions.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

“James, I want you to know how proud I am of you and your brother.

“I think you should know why I am here and not back in the states with my family. I believe in what I am doing and feel it is my duty to be here.

“I love you, your brother, and your mother with all of my heart, but duty is important to me and although it requires me to be away so much I feel it is worth the sacrifice to keep our country free.

“I have put my life in the hands of God and trust that he will help me be the man I should be, no matter what happens to me over here.” In closing, his father wrote, “Always remember that I love you.”

James took a smaller box out and opened it. The box was full of medals; one was a Purple Heart and others had notations of courage and valor written across them.

The box also contained a typed sheet of paper. On that sheet of paper James learned how his father had died.

In the midst of heavy fire, with no regard for his own safety, James, Sr. had placed himself in harm’s way to remove four of his men, who were trapped under enemy fire and wounded, to safety.

In doing so, he had received several wounds himself.

James, Sr. had died after dragging the last man to safety.

In his mother’s handwriting at the bottom of the citation was written: John 15:13, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Underneath those words were: “My husband gave his life so others could live and those are the words that comfort me in my time of such sorrow. I can only imagine what God must have felt when he gave his son for mankind.”

James walked over to the phone and called his brother.

“John,” he said, “I’ll be by in a few minutes and pick you up. We’re going to ride over to the graveyard.”

“Yes, I know it’s New Year’s Eve, and that’s what makes it so important that we go now. I have something very important to talk to you about.” ST You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com or check out his blog at byronspires.wordpress.com

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Acupuncture And Weight Loss

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ccording to the Center for Disease Control, healthcare costs related to obesity are reaching $150 billion annually. In the United States, obesity is re-sponsible for more than 300,000 deaths a year.

Many Americans get frustrated with dieting because they are unable to keep the weight off. They lose some weight only to gain it right back.

The addition of acupuncture treatments to a sensible regimen of healthy eating and exercise is a break-through in weight management. It is important to find a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) who also has a thorough knowledge of nutrition and specific exercises focused on burning abdominal fat, increasing metabolic rates, and enhancing energy level.

Acupuncture curbs food cravings.

Acupuncture also helps with stress and mood, which are known to be triggers of overeating behaviors. Acupuncture benefits include better digestion, increased metabolism, a balanced central nervous system, a stronger immune system, and a deeper sense of relaxation and general well-being. These benefits are being validated through research conducted all over the world.

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Q: We have an old stamp album with specimens from the 1930s and earlier.

How do we find a reputable stamp collector to have it appraised?

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There are at least two established stamp dealers in your region, Terry Holdridge, Iowa Stamps and Coin, P.O. Box 77, Ankeny, IA 50021; and Jerry Koepp, 8190 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50325. If you have your stamps appraised, you should expect to pay for this service.

There are several excellent price guides available that are helpful. I especially like The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Postage Stamps 2012, by Thomas E. Hudgeons Jr. (House of Collectibles, $8.99). *** Q: The items in these photographs have been in my family for more than 100 years, so I know that they are old.

By looking at the pictures can you give tell me how much are they worth?

—Leo, Bunnell, Florida A: Even though I was in the antique /collectible business for more than 25 years, I am not a certified expert and this column is not meant to be a free appraisal service. If an appraisal is what you need, you should hire the services of a professional. Keep in mind, a free appraisal is worth what you pay for it. *** Q: I have two dinner plates made by Taylor, Smith, and Taylor china. One is cracked, the other chipped. Are they worth anything?

—Doris, Orlando, Florida A: The value of any collectible— whether it is a baseball card or a Barbie doll—is determined by three major factors: condition, rarity, and demand.

Cracked and chipped make your two plates unmarketable to a collector. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questions forcox@aol.com

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Section B January 6, 2012 Halifax Humane Society—Tails From The Front t’s a new year, and along with all of the parties and celebrations comes the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions tend to be forgotten within a month or two (as any fitness club member can attest), but this year, perhaps your pet can help you stick to your plan and achieve results.

Increased exercise always ranks among the most common New Year’s resolutions, but it can be difficult to stick to a new plan.

Involving your pet will help keep your commitment strong, allowing both you and your

pet to reap the benefits. Look at your time spent exercising as a time to bond with your pet. A daily walk with a dog helps it learn proper manners, and helps both of you get in better shape. Keeping pets at the proper body weight reduces the risk of heart and joint problems, diabetes, and a host of other poor health conditions.

Many people also work on improving their nutrition and health. Why not do the same for your pet? A quality diet leads to better skin, a shiny coat, and better muscle tone in your pet. Try to reduce or eliminate the table scraps being fed to your pet, as they

can lead to obesity or other health problems.

Just as many people make a regular trip to the doctor for a checkup, a trip to the veterinarian is a great idea as well, allowing you to stay ahead of potential health issues for your pet. Regular examinations will avoid unnecessary suffering for your pet due to problems that may be easily resolvable.

If your resolution is to volunteer more often or give to charities, consider an animal shelter like Halifax Humane Society. There are hundreds of animals in need of help each day here at HHS, and thousands more at shelters around the country. Any contribu-

tion you can make, no matter how large or small, makes a big difference at animal shelters. Financial donations and/or donations of food and supplies to a local shelter are always needed. Volunteering your time is a great way to help, and the animals will bring happiness to your day.

Have fun planning your resolutions and we wish you a Happy New Year from everyone at Halifax Humane Society!

Tyler Stover is the community outreach director for the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386274-4703, ext. 320.

Havoc loves to cause mischief. He would be a great partner for you.

Hennessy loves his morning jog. He can help you get into shape.

Marley is a snuggle buddy. He will curl up in your lap.

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Bring the family to the Spencers as they take the art of illusion to an entirely new level! ST Tickets for Spencer’s: Theatre of Illusion are now on sale and can be purchased at The Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, at the Peabody website www.Peabody Auditorium.org online at www.Ticket Master.com at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by calling 800-745-3000. Now, tickets may also be purchased at any local WalMart store in the electronics department.

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heel spur is a projection or growth of bone. It can happen where certain muscles and soft tissue attach to the heel (traction spur), or from concentrated stress over a small area (stress spur). Mostly, the pain attacks one foot.

Heel spurs are seldom the primary problem, usually developing as a secondary problem. Contributing factors may include: uneven weight bearing due to a pelvis structural dysfunction, scoliosis, or other one sided ailment such as arthritis of one knee.

A tight calf muscle or foot deformity can also contribute to the condition.

Most commonly, the plantar fascia, a broad ligament-like structure extending from the heel bone to the base of the toes becomes inflamed, and symptoms of heel pain begin.

The majority of people with foot pain have no radiological finding, i.e. no spur found on the x-ray. They are usually treated with a steroid injection or oral medication. Most receive physical therapy treatment. If treated early, patients with spurs usually find satisfactory remission of symptoms with conservative therapy.

Conservative therapy may include taping the foot, cortisone injections, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and/ or acupuncture. Early symptoms are often due to inflammation of the fat pad under the heel. This is likely the most common cause

of heel pain. It is seen in all groups of people; runners, athletes, people who have jobs requiring a fair amount of standing, walking, or lifting, and those who have recently gained weight.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician The pain most often manifests itself after periods of non-weight bearing when the plantar fascia is given a chance to rest. A person’s first steps in the morning are often the cause of sudden strain to the tissue. In chronic conditions, the inflammation goes very deep and usually becomes resistant to injections or medicine. Acupuncture has a profound effect due to its ability to reach deep into where the inflammation exists and is effective in increasing circulation for chronic heel pain. Again, if treated early on, conservative therapy is often successful and surgery is often avoidable. Fortunately, at least 80 percent of those treated early do remarkably well.

Acupuncture combined with physical therapy can be highly affective in relieving pain associated with this condition.

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Veteran’s Post Don’t Pay Extra Fees On A VA Home Loan

by Freddie Groves

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RUSH LIMBAUGH The voice behind the “Excellence In Broadcasting” Golden Microphone Tune in to WNDB 1150 weekdays NOON to 3 P.M. or listen live on the Internet at www.WNDB1150.com For sales and advertising information, please call Mike Moltane, General Sales Manager at 386-944-7744 or e-mail: mmoltane@blackcrowmedia.com

f you're considering purchasing a home with a Department of Veterans Affairs loan, or if you've already done so, you need to be aware of the scam potential. A lawsuit has come to light alleging that many banks have been overcharging veterans during refinancing, burying fees they're not allowed to charge. Therefore, it's not much of a stretch to be concerned that overcharges can appear during an original purchase as well.

Know your rights, and know what you can and can't be charged for. Here are a few examples: • You can be charged only 1 percent of the loan amount as an origination fee. Be sure to watch this.

• You can be charged only the actual amount of incidentals, such as the cost of appraisals, credit report, title insurance, and more, not inflated fees.

• You cannot be charged for the cost of an attorney, unless it pertains to title examination. (This is where the lawsuit came in. It alleges that attorney fees were buried in title examination costs.)

• The lender must use ONE of two forms to disclose fees you pay, and not split those fees between a HUD-1 statement and a new origination statement.

• You cannot be charged fees not listed in Circular 26-10-1. This information sheet outlines all the fees banks are allowed to charge you. Go to www.ben efits.va.gov/homeloans to find Circular 26-10-1.

If you've already purchased a home, pull out your paperwork. If you have been overcharged you might get your money back, but you have to find the overcharges first.

If you're already a homeowner with a VA loan, look through all the Circulars to see if any apply to you. There are Circulars about problems with drywall, acceptance of condo associations, info on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (protections you have while on active duty in regard to your mortgage) and others. ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Senior Service Line Avoiding Falls At Home

by Matilda Charlesv

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ave you fallen at home and not told your doctor? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three of us age 65 and older fall each year—but only half of us tell our doctors about it. In 20 percent to 30 percent of us, falls can lead to hip fractures, head trauma, and lacerations.

Since we spend most of our time at home, the best way to reduce the number of falls is to make sure our living environment is safe—especially with the darker days of winter. Here are some steps you can take: • Reduce clutter. Magazines and newspapers stacked by the recliner are especially dangerous because of slick pages. Don't allow anything to remain in walking paths through rooms.

• In the bathroom, have grab bars installed next to the tub and toilet.

• Make sure the lamp next to your bed is easy to reach. Keep a flashlight there in case the power goes out.

• If you have stairs, make sure the railings are secure.

• Turn on more lights. If you don't have an overhead light in each room, plug in a lamp that can be turned on as you enter a room.

• Never have an electrical cord stretched across an area where you walk.

• Put a night-light in the bathroom and at the top of stairs.

• Make sure rugs have a non-skid backing and aren't placed in traffic areas.

For more information, visit the Home Safety Council website at www.home safetycouncil.org Click on Older Adults.

You'll find a number of topics, including fire safety, stairs, and ideas for making your home safe. Also check www.ces. ncsu.edu and put Housing Safety Checklist in the search box. ST Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ gmail.com

What are you going to do after February 28, 2012 if the Medicare reimbursement cuts for physicians take affect and up to 60% of the physicians in the United States stop accepting Medicare?

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Fashback Do You Remember?

By Mick Harper

1. Name the solo artist who had a big hit with the song The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

2. Name the group responsible for Crystal Blue Persuasion.

3. Which artist had hits in 1964 with Maybe I Know, That's the Way Boys Are, and You Don't Own Me?

Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 3 P.M.

4. What solo artist released Hello Mary Lou, and when?

5. Which singer had his first major hit with Tell It Like It Is? 6. Name the solo artist who wrote and released A Girl Like You. 7. What is the first “instrument” heard on The Rolling Stones' 1969 hit Honky Tonk Women?

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Jan. 31 • Air Boat Ride & Dixie Crossroads Lunch

• $79 per person. Glide through the marshes, by the Indian Burial Mound, and into the Cypress forest, while observing Florida alligators and other wildlife. Dixie Crossroads for lunch. All gratuities included.

Feb. 17, 2012 • Holland America Zuiderdam • Panama Canal. Round trip—Ft. Lauderdale—from $999 p/p. 10 nights. Includes $75 shipboard credit per cabin. Price just reduced.

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Escape on a walking safari of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Price includes transportation, zoo entry, zoo train, and gratuities. Lunch will be on our own at the zoo.

Mar. 15, 2012 • Marjorie Rawlings Historic Park, Micanopy Museum, & Lunch • Part of our Old Florida series (the oldest Florida settlement). Includes lunch at the The Yearlings Restaurant. $59!

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Answers: 1. Roberta Flack, was the songbird in 1972. The song, went to Number 1 on the Billboard chart.

2. Tommy James And The Shondells, in 1969.

3. Lesley Gore. You Don't Own Me held at Number 2 for three weeks.

4. Ricky Nelson, in 1961. It only went to Number 9 in the U.S., but the Bside, Travelin' Man, went to Number 1. Gene Pitney wrote the song.

5. Aaron Neville. The song topped Billboard's R& B chart for five weeks.

His 1989 duet with Linda Ronstadt, Don't Know Much, won a Grammy.

6. Scottish musician Edwyn Collins, in the year 1994. The song charted all over the world.

7. A cowbell. ST

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To Your Good Health Shingle Rash Gone, But Pain Lingers On

by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Dear Dr. Donohue: I’ve been dealing with shingles pain for six months. At times it’s so bad that I can’t sleep. I have tried Tylenol, Aleve, and Advil, and some herbals that my wife bought.

Nothing works. Can you tell me what will? How did I get it? Will the shingles vaccine take away the pain?

— R.M. Answer: Shingles comes from the awakened chickenpox virus that has been hibernating in nerve cells ever since the childhood infection. Even if you can’t remember having had chickenpox, odds are you did. More than 90 percent of adults—in fact, close to 99 percent—have evidence of a prior chickenpox infection in their blood.

Once the shingles rash goes, pain continues to remain in a significant number of people. That’s not shingles. It’s called postherpetic neuralgia. When the chickenpox virus crept down nerves to your skin, it injured the nerves. That’s what causes lingering pain long after the shingles rash has disappeared.

Plenty of medicines can quiet that pain. You have to experiment to find which works for you. Lyrica is a somewhat newer addition to these medicines.

You need a prescription for it. Capsaicin cream, gel, or lotion is found on the shelves of all drugstores. You apply it directly to the painful skin. Qutenza is

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a new preparation of capsaicin. It’s applied by your doctor or a health professional in a one-hour treatment, and is touted to provide three months of pain relief.

The lidocaine patch is another skinapplied treatment that also quiets pain.

Amitriptyline and Cymbalta, both antidepressants, are oral medicines that can dull postherpetic pain. Opioids like tramadol and oxycodone can be turned to when others fail. This is just an abbreviated inventory of treatments.

The shingles vaccine doesn’t do a thing for postherpetic neuralgia; it cuts the chances of developing shingles in half. If a vaccinated person does develop shingles, it lessens the chances of postherpetic neuralgia. It’s recommended for everyone 60 and older.

The shingles pamphlet explores this common illness in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue—No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./ $6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ST

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Pet Care Winter Is Rough On Pet’s Paws

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I see more and more dogs, of all sizes, wearing little booties when outside in winter temperatures. Aren't dogs' paws designed to deal with rough terrain and cold weather? Why do owners feel like they have to protect their pets' paws?

—Jerry in Kansas City, MO Dear Jerry: Actually, booties are a pretty smart idea for pets in wintertime, and it's not a new idea. Sled drivers in the Arctic have put them on their dogs' paws for centuries. Booties also can protect existing paw or foot injuries.

That little booties are catching on among pet owners of every size is perhaps due to the increasing variety available. They serve the same practical purpose: They act to protect pets' feet from icy cold surfaces, rough ground, sharp ice, and other winter hazards.

The leathery pads on the bottom of dogs' paws can withstand mild temperatures and most terrain, but they are not invulnerable. Extremely cold surfaces can cause frostbite or worse. Stepping on urban hazards like glass or sharp chunks of concrete can scratch or cut the foot pads, which is very painful for the dog. The soft skin between each pad also is sensitive and easily can be scratched if debris gets caught between the pads.

Owners who don't opt to fit their dogs with booties in the winter before bringing them outside should check their dog's paws each time it comes back inside to make sure the pads are uninjured and nothing is caught between them. ST

Send your question or tip to ask@pa wscorner.com or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or visit www.pawscorner.com

Our Trips Are easy, affordable, & Fun! Jan. 12 • Solomon’s Castle w/lunch at Boat on the Moat. $79.

Jan. 25-26 • Golden Gulf Coast: Venice & Sarasota Warm Mineral Springs & Ringling Museum. $228.

Feb. (TBA) • Jacksonville, Federal Reserve Bank & Maxwell House Coffee. With lunch. $79.

Feb. 11 • Women's Garden Tea at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.

Tupperware Headquarters, shopping & Town of Celebration. $82.

Feb. 24-25 • Clearwater/St. Pete: Clearwater Aquarium, home of the new movie “Dolphin Tale,” New Dali Museum, Don CeSar Hotel for lunch, $249.

Mar. 1-8 • Strawberry Festival. Call for specific date of trip. $TBA. Mar. 9-10 • Murder Mystery Train—Ft. Myers. Five-course dinner included. $299.

Mar. 16-18 • Macon International Cherry Blossom Festival: Historic homes tours, delicious southern cooking, festival activities, 1800 Belle Club Dance, over 300,000 flowering Yoshino Cherry Trees! $379.

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Favorite Foods Salisbury Steaks

by Steven J. Austin

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here's not a man around who doesn't love the taste of Salisbury steak. There's something in the sauce that's more powerful than all the perfume Paris can make! Serve this to your man and see if he doesn't agree.

16 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin or turkey breast 3 ⁄4 cup finely chopped onion 21small fat-free saltine crackers, made into fine crumbs 1 ⁄3 cup reduced-sodium ketchup 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 ⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1 (12-ounce) jar fat-free beef gravy 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimiento, undrained 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with butterflavored cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, cracker crumbs, ketchup, parsley flakes, and black pepper. Mix well

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3. Place patties in a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray and brown for about 3 minutes on each side. Place browned patties in prepared baking dish.

4. In a small bowl, combine gravy and undrained pimiento. Evenly spoon gravy mixture over patties. Cover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. When serving, evenly spoon gravy over patties.

Serves 6. ST Each serving equals: 178 calories, 6g fat, 16g protein, 15g carb., 631mg sodium, 1gm fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Carb.

Finding Balance In The Battle Against Vertigo If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from spells of dizziness, you may now take a sigh of relief. A new procedure called canalith repositioning conducted at the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Motion Sickness will eliminate this problem in 85% of patients. The medical term for this condition is Benign Positional Vertigo; it can cause people to feel nausea, lose their balance, and prevent simple normal activities from being accomplished.

At the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Hearing Loss, Dr. Jay Katz has been helping people lead productive and normal lives again without the use of any drugs. One patient states, “Don’t ask me what he did, even my husband was watching and even isn’t sure, but it’s wonderful.”

A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, Dr. Katz trained in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and conducted extensive research on motion sickness at the University of Miami Dizziness and Balance Center.

By far, the most common cause of vertigo in people over 65 is benign positional dizziness that occurs while the person is bending over, looking up, and lying down, Katz explained. It has been reported that balance related falls account for more than one-half of the accidental deaths among the elderly.”

To diagnose the patient’s dizziness and balance condition, Dr. Katz conducts a thorough office examination. The balance system in the inner ear involves a tiny set of three semicircular canals, tubes of fluids shaped a bit like a scissors handle. The utricle is lined with nerve filaments, beneath a sticky pad of crystals. During the normal aging process the gravity-sensing crystals, called otoliths, are released from the utricle and work their way into the semicircular canal, where they float in fluid, head movements cause the otoliths to stimulate nerve endings, which results in vertigo, explains Dr. Katz. Once other causes of dizziness have been eliminated, he can proceed immediately with canalith repositioning.

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The condition is treated by a simple in-office maneuver where the patient’s head is tilted in several positions in such a way as to remove this debris from the fluid in the inner ear, Katz states.

Canalith repositioning is a highly effective treatment and can be easily repeated if dizziness returns or is not completely eliminated the first time. While little known, this procedure is fully covered by Medicare and other types of insurance.

Dr. Katz also treats people with balance problems. Way too often, people are told “you’re getting older, what do you expect?” But it is not a normal part of aging to lose your balance, Katz said.

Certain antibiotics or viral infections can damage the balance nerves leaving individuals with an insecure feeling when walking, especially when stepping off a curb, walking on an uneven surface like pebbles or lawns and walking in the dark. When balance problems arise, Katz said, people have a tendency to restrict their activity and then the brain doesn’t get enough stimulation to learn how to compensate for the injury.

Vestibular Rehabilitation and Balance Retraining (which is performed in our office) is very effective in restoring balance by a process of adaptation and compensation.

Dr. Katz also treats people with Meniere’s disease that is characterized by episodes of vertigo that last anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours and is also associated with hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

For more information on the treatment of dizziness or balance, or to make an appointment, please call DR. JAY KATZ at the Center For Dizziness & Balance at (386)864-5910.

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King’s Crossword

Join The Travel Club! ou are cordially invited to join our new travel club. We have many outstanding trips and tips for our members. Our primary focus will be on groups, but we will do customized trips for individuals as well.

We have scheduled nine meetings throughout the year. During these meetings we will discuss all the fantastic trips that we have planned for the upcoming year, have guest speakers, and discuss trips that are exciting as well as affordable.

There is not a membership fee to join and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. We will be offering: Cruises • Land Tours • All-Inclusive Resorts • Airline Tickets • Day Trips

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It was the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan, who made the following sage observation: “Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.”

Thought For The Day: “Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors.”

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