September 11, 2015 #602 by Brandon Nickles

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September 11, 2015

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Twin Towers ach year the heart is filled with memories of 911 when terrorists attacked the twin towers of New York. This year makes the 14th anniversary of that horrendous day. The feeling is that we, the American people, still don’t and will never know all that we should about what led up to that day. In 2001, a local friend, Ruth, was due home after a two-week visit with her daughter in Colorado. She boarded a plane that was to bring her home on Tuesday, September 11. About a half hour into the flight, the pilot spoke to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing in Oklahoma City.” As Ruth wondered why they would be landing there, she reflected on Oklahoma City and her nephew Robin, the victim of the earlier bombing in that city. Ruth remained unaware of why they were landing. Some passengers were making calls on their cell phones to relatives or friends, gathering bits of information. After landing, passenger were told to take their luggage and make hotel reservations as quickly as possible for the accommodations were filling up fast. Television sets on the airport concourse were showing events of the morning—but the minds of the passengers, like the rest of the world, weren’t yet comprehending the enormity of the situation. When Ruth was settled in a hotel room, she turned on the television and only then did she realize what was happening. She checked her funds and found that, other than credit cards, she had a ten dollar bill, two ones, and a couple of quarters. She would try to make it last until the next day when, surely she would be on her way home. The usually calm lady had signs of irritation when buying toothpaste for two dollars. The next day she took her two quarters down to the newspaper machine and plunked them into the slot, hoping to be able to read about the conditions of the day. The machine would not open. Aggravated, she hit it. It still did not open. She kept trying and when she finally started to walk away, she hit it one more time. Suddenly, like when a big time gambler plays the slots, quarters began to fly out of the machine non-stop! She was finally able to get her newspaper. Staying constantly in touch with those in charge of her life at that time, Ruth learned they wouldn’t be leaving anytime soon and knew there would be time for her to go see the national

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

memorial where Robin had lost his life. She called a local Lutheran Church to see if they were having a service. When speaking with the pastor, he put her in touch with a lady named Millie who had information she requested about the Oklahoma memorial. Millie offered to come get her and take her to the site. The monuments stood at each end of a reflection pool, marking the spot of the former federal building. The attendant asked the name of her relative and flipped through her clip board, then led Ruth to his chair. With a feeling of reverence, Ruth took in the setting and noticed the opaque chairs were each marked with the name of the victims of the Oklahoma bombing. The size of each chair was in keeping with the size of the victim. Ruth left there feeling that “God Is My Co-pilot” for had her Tuesday morning takeoff plane left Colorado at a different time, their landing would have been somewhere other than Oklahoma City. The same day that the twin towers were hit, a third world trade center building also came down but no lives were lost as it had been evacuated in time. Perhaps because of the extent of the attack, it seemed to take longer for the city of New York to come to terms with how to handle things following the devastating disaster. After September 11th, St. Paul’s Chapel, the church built in 1766, served as a place of refuge for workers at the site. For nearly a year, volunteers worked around the clock with firefighters, construction workers, and others. Though just across from the towers, the church had survived without even a broken window. “Church history declares it was spared by a miracle sycamore on the northwest corner of the property that was hit by the debris.” The tree’s root has been preserved in a bronze memorial by sculptor Steve Tobin. Fourteen years later, it still seems as though the fatal fall of the Twin Towers happened only yesterday. Most everyone can tell you where they were and what they were doing on the day when our world, as we knew it, changed forever. Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town… Free Lunch! RSVP now to attend the all new PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) FREE informational luncheon on Thurs., Sept. 17 from 10–11:30 A.M. at Horizon Bay, 500 Grand Plaza Dr., Orange City. Find out all about Senior Fraud: How To Protect Your Identity including a take-home booklet. After the workshop a panel of professionals will be available to answer all your questions on topics such as: Assisted Livings, Nursing Homes, Hospice, Home Health, Senior Services, Legal Issues, Community Resources, and more. The event is totally free and open to everyone in the community. Please RSVP to Nicolle at 386.864.5918 so they can get a count for lunch.

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Come enjoy the 13th annual exhibit A Tribute To My Parents with video testimony, historical photos, sculptures, and more September 10-20 (closed Rosh Hashanah) from 1–5 P.M at the Sara Fox Gallery-House, 110 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Admission is free, no donations please! Groups may be scheduled by appointment. For more information, call 386.258.5333.

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

Natural Smile Seminar Do you have missing teeth or illfitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminar is scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 4 P.M. in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation today by calling 386. 239.3600.

Fall Festival Come one, come all to the Seniors Today Fall Festival—Down On The Farm! Seniors Today newspaper once again hosts a day of entertainment, fun, food, exhibits, door prizes, and more. This fun-filled event is housed totally indoors and absolutely free for our seniors on Friday, Sept. 18 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All this fun takes place at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona. To find out more, call 386.677.7060.

Computer Classes Would you love to communicate with your grandchildren? Want to be able to Google information? Would you like to shop from home? Come to adult and senior computer classes for beginners to more advanced at 1 Stop Computer Learning Center. First time using a computer is not a problem. Use classroom computers or bring your own. For details, call 386.256.8275 or 386.341.2210.

Bridge Club The Daytona Metropolitan Bridge Club invites you to their beginning weekly series bridge lessons starting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 9 A.M. to NOON. Lessons are only $5. Come have some fun, meet new people, and learn to play bridge. Call Jim Geary at 386.441.7562.

Men Singers The Surfside Barbershop Chorus of Daytona Beach sings in traditional barbershop style and performs at various venues during the year and is seeking new members. Practice is every Tuesday night 7–9 P.M. at Emery Riddle University. If interested and for more information, contact Myron: 386.788.7258 or Carl: 386.586.7894.

Alzheimer’s Walk The Alzheimer’s Association needs you for the walk that takes place on Sat., Sept. 26 in Flagler. They need teams of walkers and there are many, many volunteer opportunities perfect for high school grandkids that need community service work—you will be given credit for your service. For more information, call 800.272.3900 or act.alz.org/flaglercounty

Medicare Workshops Lunch Bunch Returns Enrollment time is right around the corner. Come find out how medicare works on Oct. 6 or Nov. 3 at 6 P.M.; or Oct. 7 or Nov. 4 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Lunch Bunch is back at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona every Thurs. at 12 NOON starting Oct. 1. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386.767. 6542 by noon the Tuesday prior to reserve your seat.

DSIL Fundraiser Disability Solutions mission is to empower people with disabilities to obtain equal opportunities in society. Support their fundraiser on Sat., Sept. 19 from 1:30–4 P.M. at the Lakeside Community Center, 1999 City Center Circle, Port Orange. Enjoy a concert by AcaFellas and a silent auction. Advanced tickets just $10; day of show $12. Tickets can be purchased online at SDIL.org or e-mail to: info@DSIL.org or call 386.255.1812, ext. 305 before Sept. 19.

Senior Prom Mark your calendars now to attend the senior prom! Council On Aging invites you to join them for A Night Under The Stars senior prom dance on Fri., Oct. 2 from 6-9 P.M. at the Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free valet parking and music by Mister DJ. It promises to be a exciting and fun evening you won’t want to miss! Invite your friends to join you. Tickets are just $20 and must be purchased in advance at your local YMCA, or call 386.253.4700, ext. 211, or you can go online at coavolusia.org

Parkinson’s Meeting Executive Director, Vince Kinsler will speak on Wed., Sept. 23 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Vince’s topic will be Aware In Care helping people with Parkinson’s understand the risks involved with their medications being mismanaged during a hospital stay. As an added bonus: the first 85 people with Parkinson’s disease in attendance at this presentation will receive a free Aware in Care kit to ensure a safe hospital stay. Seating is limited. RSVP to 386.676.6375.

Support Group Caregiver Support Are you taking care of your loved one? Do you need resources and answers to questions? Council on Aging offers caregiver support groups for caregivers of loved ones suffering from dementia. Groups begin at 9 A.M. For details, dates, and locations throughout Volusia County call 386.253.4700, ext. 216. GriefShare GriefShare, a weekly support group offering help and encouragement to those grieving the loss of someone close will meet every Thursday at 6:30 P.M. at Covenant United Methodist Church in Port Orange. For more information, call 386.767.8544.

September 11, 2015—Seniors Today—Page A-5 Your Steps Can Make The Difference! Special to Seniors Today he Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in your area! Join us on September 26, 2015 at Veteran’s Park! We Know… Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixthleading cause of death; and the only one of the top ten deadly diseases without any known prevention, treatment, or cure. We know over 500,000 Floridians, and just over 5.3 million Americans are facing Alzheimer’s. By becoming a part of the largest movement against Alzheimer’s in the county, you can change the trajectory of this deadly disease and help us make a difference today! What Is The Walk To End Alzheimer’s®? The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is more than a walk. It is an opportunity to help realize a future without Alzheimer’s disease. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. It calls on participants of all ages and abilities in more than 600 communities across the country each year. Together, we walk to reclaim the future for millions and to end Alzheimer’s disease! Why Walk? When you participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s,® your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-bound initiatives of

care, support, and research. In addition, your participation through fundraising and walking helps raise the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. We want you to really enjoy this walk! Please know you don’t actually have to walk to participate with us. You can donate to your favorite team or consider volunteering! Help us build a future without Alzheimer’s; with you, we are that much closer to a cure! Event Information: Date: September 26, 2015 Details: Registration begins at 8 A.M. The Walk Opening Ceremony starts at 9 A.M. The actual Walk begins at 9:30 A.M. Location: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Veteran’s Park at A1A and State Road 100 in Flagler Beach. The Walk length is 2 miles and goes through one of Flagler County’s gorgeous town squares. There is a farmer’s market hosted just outside the Walk, so participants can do shopping after their exercise!

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Boy On Beach Motivates Action by Peggy Goldtrap

eptember, the last days of summer, the beginning of hibernation, and my birthday month. There’s something about a birthday that causes one to reevaluate life, and that’s not easy. At best life is temporary and hangs by a thread, but I much prefer to continue madly into the future without any deep thought that it all might end in a blink. Those of us who are of advanced tick-tocks can appreciate this spinning, fragility of life on the mudball. With thinking of the future, I can’t help but think of my grandchildren and I am going to take this opportunity to write warm, fuzzy stories of grands and greats and the beautiful moments they’ve brought to our lives. It is also an opportunity to remember the influence that other generations of grandparents left as their legacy. We are proof of their existence. Humor and happiness are tonics for whatever troubles us. While we declare salvation because of lower gas prices, the rest of the world and many of those under our noses are fighting a war of survival. Though coveted and desirable, and as powerful as positive thinking can be, sometimes the images seared into our web-connected brains need to be acknowledged, grieved, evaluated, and declared unacceptable. It’s a crazy planet, so why wouldn’t a sane person not want to run away? Some people try it on drugs, overspending, multiple partners, mission work, charitable donations, and baking cookies for school fund-raisers. We all try in multiple ways to escape reality. All around me, this second, people are trying to make a difference, trying to spread the good news that it’s okay to be alive, even when life seems absurdly unfair. Somewhere a person is comforting a child whose parent won’t be coming home. Did you see the poignant picture of the policeman’s son wearing a superhero shirt he and his dad intended to wear together? The boy wore his shirt to his father’s funeral. As I look around our living room, I see safe, secure, comfortable, calm, yet I feel so guilty and so inadequate. I’ve been blessed with years on the earth and sometimes I think I’ve nothing to show for it or maybe it’s more that I feel like I’ve left the world too much like I found it. This is unacceptable to my conscience. There are so many things that need to be changed, beginning with myself and continuing throughout the known world and maybe into space.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

While many people pray in their home or in a congregation, evil stalks the streets laughing. Policeman, who are underpaid public servants, are in danger of being gunned down. Likewise, groups of citizen protesters genuinely feel they wear targets on their backs. As refugees poured into Europe in an itinerary from Hell, one image dominated the news. It will never be anything except abominable. A three-yearold boy drowned in an attempt to escape dictators and terrorists. The picture of a dead child, lying on a beach in Turkey flashed across the world and became a symbol of all that is wrong and right about humanity. The little boy, along with his 5-year-old brother, his mother and other family members, drowned while challenging open waters in a matchstick raft. Their voyage toward life ended in death. A photographer recorded the aftermath as a Turkish soldier cradled the lifeless 3-year-old, shielding him from becoming another piece of beach debris. A long time ago, as the Vietnam War raged, I clipped a newspaper photo and taped it to my office wall. Every coming and going burned the photo into my conscience. Remember the brilliant work that showed a Vietnamese girl running from her village, her clothing burned off by napalm? The look of terror on her face spoke volumes about fear, injustice, cruelty, and helplessness. I know in a period of election that questions of future and forward take on greater impact. The direction of our country is not a sound bite, popularity contest, or fodder for a Tweet. Our grandchildren will benefit from our courage or victims of our cowardice. Real simple. Real clear. Real now. I want everyone’s grandchild to grow up in a world that’s safe and sound; where they enjoy carefree days with sand buckets on a beach; where their world never witnesses a playmate, lifeless and limp, in the arms of a stranger. Terrible images or dark thoughts, perhaps, or opportunities to become aware of millions in the world who risk death for the things we take for granted. There are days to focus on blue skies and puppies, and there are days to acknowledge universal grieving. Hug your grandchildren. If you don’t

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School Is Back he start of the school year can be a hectic time for students, parents, and drivers. What better time to remind motorists that you’ll once again be sharing the roadways with big, yellow school buses as well as bicyclists and pedestrians on their way to and from campus. More than ever, this is the time of year when you need to drive cautiously, watch out for children, buses, and crossing guards and obey all rules of the road. Our goal is to make sure that residents are putting safety first as they return to their back-to-school routines. To that end, I’d like to remind drivers to stop for children and crossing guards in crosswalks and be alert for school buses loading and unloading students. To help prevent needless injuries, speed limits in school zones are being strictly enforced. Drivers also are encouraged to exercise an extra dose of patience and plan for extra drive time to get to their destination. Remember that buses will be making frequent stops. It’s not only dangerous to students, but it’s against the law to pass a school bus while it’s stopped on the roadway picking up or dropping off students. This applies to traffic going in both directions—unless the road is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide. Deputies have been instructed to strictly enforce these statutes and do whatever is necessary to protect our children as well as the motoring public.

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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Here are some additional safety tips to keep in mind as you go about your travels during this busy time of year: • Drive defensively. • Observe all posted speed limits. • Always anticipate the possibility that a small child may dart in front of your vehicle. Be prepared to stop at all times. • Watch for children walking in the street, particularly in areas where there are no sidewalks. • Watch for children gathering or playing near bus stops. • Be especially careful in areas with parked vehicles on the side of the road. Children crossing between vehicles may be difficult for you to see. • Be alert for student drivers. • When turning at an intersection, be sure to yield to pedestrians and cyclists. They have the right-of-way. • If you drive your children or grandchildren to school, drop them off and pick them up as close to the school as possible. If the school has a drop-off area, be sure to use it. • Observe these rules of the road and you’ll be doing your part to help keep our streets and children safe.

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Holocaust Exhibit Video Testimony • Historical Photos Sculptures • Paintings Sept. 10-20, 2015, 1–5 P.M. (CLOSED ROSH HASHANAH) Free Admission (No Donations) Call 386-258-5333 for more info.

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• I have a pair of pants I wear while gardening. The knees wore out, naturally, and I went to sew patches on the knees. I left the top of the patch open, and when needed, I slip in a piece of foam rubber. Magical knee pads! —R.E. in Oregon • Are you great behind the lens of your camera and love animals? Consider donating your time to your local animal shelter as a pet photographer. Showing Mittens and Fido off to their best advantage can mean the difference in their ﬁnding a forever home. Check with your local rescue organizations, too! • To clean your tarnished silver jewelry, simply line a tray or shallow bowl with aluminum foil, lay the pieces on the foil and ﬁll with a hot water and detergent solution (NOT bleach-containing). You also can use baking soda and hot water. Swish and allow the tarnish to transfer to the foil. Use a soft cloth to dry. • If your car's windshield or back window fogs over, try this trick, borrowed from the bathroom: Spread

regular shaving cream over the window and wipe clean with a cloth. Buff off any streaks with newspaper. This will last a good while! —P.P. in South Carolina • Now is the time to tighten your canebottomed chairs. Flip the chair over, then soak the cane with hot water and allow it to dry fully in the sun. • If your plastic wrap gets sticky, place it in the refrigerator. You even can store it there to keep it easy to unroll. —L.K. in Arizona Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Pet Care Assistance Dogs by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: I was shopping recently and noticed a healthylooking man pushing a cart around the store with a big dog by his side. As they came closer, I saw the dog was on a regular leash and wore an assistance dog vest, but the guy didn't look disabled. Was he faking it? —Suspicious In Pittsburgh

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disabilities are small- to medium-size. Seeing a Chihuahua with an assistance vest may be odd to some folks, they are a vital part of that person's interaction with the outside world. Military veterans with injuries ranging from PTSD to limb loss, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or other issues also have been greatly helped by assistance dogs that provide a varying range of services. Send your questions about pet care to ask@pawscorner.com To learn more, visit www.assitancedogsinternational.org

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Senior Service Line Higher Alzheimer's Risk by Matilda Charles

esearch reported at the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference has some bad news for half of us—the female half. Researchers concluded that women over age 65 have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer's than men. There's more: Women who have mild cognitive impairment will see cognition decline twice as fast as men with mild impairment. In clinical trials in a test that rates from 0 to 70, men declined at a rate of 1.05 points per year. For women it was 2.3 points. One possible reason: biology. Our brains are different. More women have depression and stress, both of which are factors in Alzheimer's. The research isn't completely clear at this point. Other research points to the amount of amyloid in the brains of men versus women. Women have much more, and amyloid is a protein that clogs the brain. One scary bit of research points to surgery and anesthesia and how they affect the brain. Women respond in a different way, but seniors in general

are at greater risk for cognitive problems than those who had no surgery. One group of researchers learned that women experience more brain shrinkage after surgery, making simple elective surgeries something to consider. The Alzheimer's Association website (alz.org) has a section on prevention and risk. Put "Alzheimer's risk" in the search box and you'll get a list of articles. Look for the 17-minute video called Diet And Exercise In Alzheimer's. Meanwhile, ask your doctor if the DASH or Mediterranean diets would be appropriate for you. Both emphasize whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and limit the amount of red meat. There's research that shows diets that are healthy for the heart also are good for the brain.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cupid is strong in the Aries aspect this week, with the cherub opening romantic possibilities for single Lambs, and strengthening ties 'twixt loving pairs already in a relationship. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your dramatic flair might make things more interesting as you recount an event to your colleagues. Be careful not to exaggerate reality to the point to form fiction. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, and this week you should get lots of chances to share your thoughts with people who will not only pay attention to what you have to say, but will want to hear more. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The pattern of recent changes could begin to shift from mostly workplace-related events to more personal matters. Continue to keep an open mind as you prepare to deal. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An opportunity for work-related travel could be just what the Terrific Tabby needs to get a new perspective on a balky situation. The trip also could prove to be personally rewarding. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might want to suggest resolving an old disagreement before it can affect a matter expected to come up for discussion. It's always best to start with a clean slate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) The week favors combining dollops of creativity and practicality to work out both professional and personal problems. A longtime friend could have something to suggest. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Some surprising facts could come to light if you decide to probe deeper into an opportunity than you might usually do. What you'll learn could determine what you'll earn. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone close to you might seek your counsel. Hear them out, but hold the line at giving actual advice until you get credible answers to all your questions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) What seems to be an overwhelming workplace project can be dealt with quite well if you handle one category at a time. Things will soon begin to fall into place. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A personal matter might need more of your time than you had expected. Try to prioritize between your many outside commitments and your domestic responsibilities. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A developing situation still needs more time to grow, and more time to study before you can plunge in and make some attentiongetting waves.

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Antiques Classic Cookbook Q: My grandmother lived in St. Louis during the 1920s and ’30s, and she was a personal friend of Irma S. Rombauer, author of The Joy Of Cooking. In 1931, she received an autographed copy of the very first edition, which surprisingly, was soft bound. I have been told it could be quite valuable. My question is, how valuable? —Carol, St. Charles, Missouri A: The Joy Of Cooking is one of the most famous and significant cookbooks ever published in this country. Irma S. Rombauer had no cooking experience, but after the death of her husband in 1930 she decided to self-publish a collection of recipes. That edition was illustrated by her daughter, Marion, who later became her writing partner. Now for the tasty part. Your cookbook could be worth $3,000 or more, according to cookbook experts Patricia Edwards and Peter Peckham. Since the 1931 edition was published mostly for family, friends and neighbors, the more popular hardback edition did not appear until 1936. It sells in the $150-$300 range in good condition. The one I use in my kitchen is the 1943 edition, which contains sugarless recipes prompted by the rationing of World War II. It is my favorite cookbook. *** Q: I purchased a partial set of flatware in the Adams pattern. What can you tell

me about it? It is a very simple design that I think could be from the 1930s. —Jennifer, Sun City West, Arizona A: Your pattern was manufactured by Frank M. Whiting and Company, which began in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 1878 when it was known as Holbrook, Whiting & Albee. According to Sterling Silver Flatware: Value And Identification Guide by Mark F. Moran, the company became part of Ellmore Silver Company in about 1940, and then went out of business about two decades later. The Whiting dies were then acquired by the Crown Silver Company. Adams was introduced in 1944. You are correct that it is a rather simple pattern that also is rather elegant. Moran lists typical prices as $30 for a soup spoon, $50 for a steak knife and $44 for fork. With the increase in silver prices, I suspect these values could be a little low.

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Seniors Today Fall Festival Special to Seniors Today owdy! It’s that great time of year when once again, Seniors Today provides a fun-filled day for seniors! Seniors Today is hosting Down On The Farm—a totally free day for the seniors in our community. The event will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road in South Daytona on Friday, September 18 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. and all are welcome to attend and enjoy some fun. The entire event is housed in the comfort of indoors and there is free parking. This year’s theme is Down On The Farm and festival friends will enjoy a Country BBQ lunch with a dining area provided where you can sit, relax, and enjoy entertainment by Mister DJ who is great at keeping the party going. You may want to get up and do the Boot Scootin Boogie! Maybe you know how to line dance or two-step, and would like to come show us your technique or give us a few lessons. There will be lots of fun with door prizes, games of skill, entertainment, new products, information for living, and much more. Everyone will be greeted at the door and given a chance to win one of the many door prizes that will be given away. Then it will be time to mosey throughout the building and check out what all the vendors have to offer. All you country folk will find lots of fun, games, prizes, surprises and of course tasty food. While the festivities are going on, Seniors Today’s staff will be busy in the kitchen cooking up some pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and cookies for all who come hungry. As always, lunch will be provide free of charge.

These bi-annual events are a way for Seniors Today to give back to seniors in our community and say thank you to those who have been supporting our newspaper for over 24 years. It is so rewarding to see how much our seniors enjoy these events. Seniors Today owner, Bonnie Schillinger added, “Our events have built quite a reputation after 8 years! We hear each and every time how much fun our seniors have had and that it is the best event ever!” Of course, having the support of our vendors and sponsors is what helps makes the day so terriﬁc. We could not do it without them. So grab your cowboy hat, hop in to your blue jeans and come party with us—Down On The Farm!

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September 11, 2015—Seniors Today—Page B-3 Easter Seals’ American Sign Language Classes Special to Seniors Today s of September 14, local residents can begin learning a language that’s more widely used in the United States than Chinese, French, Vietnamese, or Korean: American Sign Language (ASL). Easter Seals of Volusia and Flagler Counties is organizing several eight-week American Sign Language courses in Daytona Beach and DeLand. Sessions are $40 per student for one hour per week of instruction (eight weeks total). Classes are targeted toward various skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and skill-building. The classes are led by Faith Trout-Novella, who has taught ASL for many years to hearing persons of all ages. Each session runs the week of September 14 through the week of November 2, at the following times and locations: • Volusia Family YMCA, 761 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand Monday classes begin September 14; beginners’ class is at 5 P.M., and intermediate class is at 6 P.M. • Easter Seals of Volusia & Flagler Counties, 1219 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach (Conference room “A”; enter through Child Development Center—E entrance) Tuesday classes begin September 15; skill-building class is at 4 P.M., intermediate class is at 5 P.M. and beginners’ class is at 6 P.M.

Thursday classes begin September 17; beginners’ class is at 2 P.M.; intermediate class is at 3 P.M. and skill-building class is at 4 P.M. Registration and payment links are at www.esvf.org/ASLclasses For more information about Easter Seals’ American Sign Language classes, please call Diana Lindley at 386.944.7821, or Deaf Advocate Robert McMahon at rmcmahon@ esvf.org or via video phone at 386.310.1157. Why learn American Sign Language? According to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc., a program of Easter Seals, thousands of Volusia and Flagler County residents are deaf or hearing-impaired. ASL-trained residents who work in service to the public may be able to better serve hearing-impaired individuals, while family members, friends, and colleagues of hearing-impaired can put signing to use toward effective communication. About Easter Seals of Volusia and Flagler Counties: For more than 60 years, Easter Seals of Volusia and Flagler Counties has provided services to help children and adults with disabilities and special needs as well as support to their families. In Volusia and Flagler counties, Easter Seals directly serves more than 11,500 children and adults with disabilities with therapy, education, advocacy, recreation, and support services. To connect locally with Easter Seals, advocate or explore resources, call 386. 255.4568 or visit www.esvf.org

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ow that the Hurricane Season is upon us Seniors vs. Crime would like to alert seniors who are most likely to be victims of scams. When the 2005 hurricanes hit the Daytona area we received many complaints from seniors who contracted companies for repairs during their recovery from the hurricane. Many had given money up front for repairs only to ﬁnd that the contractor went off to another area that was hit by a second or third hurricane. It is hard to get someone who can put on that roof or make repairs at a time when everyone needs work done so a person will jump at any given offer. This is a time where patience is tested and common sense is necessary. A reputable contractor is one who advertises in the newspapers, yellow pages, on the radio, or TV. Scam artists usually solicit door to door. Most often it will be a friend of a friend or a relative of a friend. In fact, most of our cases are these types. They will say they can do it cheaper or at a discount. For example they will take the money and may start the job, then you can never get them back to complete the job or the work will be shoddy.

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Most scam artists are not licensed. A licensed contractor should provide Workers Compensation and personal liability insurance. They will permit the job when its necessary. Scammer often use someone else’s license. A contractor should be willing to sign a written contract and you should only pay when the project is completed. If the contract is for large amount money, you and the contractor might want to structure payments according to the work completed. Before you start any project, shop around and don’t be pressured into making a quick decision. Get at least three estimates and everything in writing. A senior should always talk to a family member or get a second opinion. Remember “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” If you are a victim of a scam or if you need additional help in making a decision on contracting a repair, please call Seniors vs. Crime at 386-767-5347 or visit our office at the Sunshine Mall, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave. #15, South Daytona. We are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. For more information or if you wish to help us right wrongs, visit our website at www.seniors vscrime.com

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Moving From Benefits To Work NAPSA here’s good news for the millions of Americans who receive disability benefits from Social Security and want to work. There’s a free, voluntary program that just may be their ticket to employment. The program, called Ticket to Work, makes it possible for those who receive Supplemental Security Income—also known as SSI—or Social Security Disability to begin a job while maintaining access to some of their benefits. In the case of Terry Anderson, it was more than a ticket to work. It allowed her to take control of her life. Terry went on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) after being diagnosed with cancer and losing her job due to downsizing. As a result, she took an extended period of time away from work. A year later, with her cancer in remission, Terry learned about the Iowa Development Workforce Center, an American Job Center that’s one of over 1,000 disability employment– focused organizations that provide free employment-related support services to Social Security beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program. She decided

to see what her local American Job Center had to offer. Fortunately, the staff was able to provide her with expert advice about disability benefits and employment. For example, she learned about special Social Security rules called Work Incentives, which are intended to help people who receive disability benefits transition to the workforce and become financially self-sufficient. She also found out that recipients of SSDI can keep their Medicare coverage and their cash benefits while gaining work experience during the Trial Work Period. Terry also learned that thanks to another Work Incentive called Expedited Reinstatement, she might be able to restart her Social Security benefits without a new application, if she has to stop work because of her disability within five years. Eventually, Terry found work as a loan-servicing specialist and now works a second job at Walmart, where she trains cashiers and enjoys interacting with customers. Grateful that Social Security helped her “…get through the storm,” Terry acknowledged she was happy to leave benefits behind.

A Home Still Key To The American Dream NAPSA espite the ups and downs of the housing market, homeowners and nonowners alike consider owning a home essential to the American Dream. In fact, 85 percent of voters in a recent survey are convinced we should do more to improve the housing finance system because owning a home creates a stronger community and is a valued stable investment for their children’s college education and their own retirement and well-being. “The survey results show that Americans see beyond the immediate housing market to the enduring value of homeownership,” said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev. “An overwhelming 75 percent of the people who were polled said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in the market, and 95 percent of the homeowners said they are happy with their decision to own a home.” The survey was conducted on behalf of NAHB by Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria, Virginia, and Lake Research Partners of Washington, D.C. Other survey highlights include: • Homeownership and a retirement savings program are considered by voters to be their best investments. • Americans believe that owning their own home is as important as being successful at their job or being able to pay for a family member’s education.

• Eighty percent of homeowners would advise a close friend or family member just starting out to buy a home. • Saving for a down payment and closing costs is the biggest barrier to homeownership. Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners, said, “People overwhelmingly believe that owning a home is an anchor to the American Dream. It’s an anchor to your retirement, and it’s an anchor to your personal economic well-being.” Lake added, “Owning a home isn’t just a policy to people. It isn’t just a commodity. It is a core value.” “Homeownership is worth the risk, pure and simple,” said Neil Newhouse, a partner and co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies. “Even though the market is weak, people who don’t own say they want to buy a house. Almost three-quarters of those who do not currently own a home, 73 percent, said owning a home is one of their goals. Among younger voters, who are most likely to be in the market for a home in the next few years, the percentages are even higher.”

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