Seniors Today, Nov. 29th Volusia/Flagler Edition

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A Well Kept Secret...

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he (we’ll call her Matilda) had a break in her dental plate and was seeking to have it repaired. Since dentists have a variety of areas of interests, she knew the one that she had seen last year didn’t have anything to do with making fake teeth or repairing them. So, there was only one thing to do… go to the phone book.

Matilda called a number listed on an ad and began telling her problem to the answeree. On the other end of the line, the man said, “ Oh, so you’re in Dayton, Ohio.

Is it very cold there?” Stunned, she said “No, I am in Florida.” Obviously the phone call registered with him as coming from Dayt… and he apologized. This new global world of ours is even reaching into our mouths!

Matilda became uncomfortable about making an appointment with someone on the phone from outer space so she said, “I’ll have to think about this. Never mind.”

With that, she hung up the phone and went back to the phone book to seek another local number.

She called and got the voice of a very pleasant sounding young lady named Sarah.

After discussion of the problem, Matilda made an appointment with her for 8 in the morning! Needless to say, this would be difficult to keep as Matilda didn’t have an alarm clock and often slept until 10 A.M. She asked Sarah, “What if I’m late?” and Sarah said, “We’d just have to re-schedule you for another time.”

It was a night of little sleep and great concern about waking up on time, though Matilda had asked a friend to call and wake her. At 7:15, she was gratefully awakened and prepared for the morning appointment.

Matilda cleared all the fixative from her dental plate, took a shower, got dressed, drank her morning coffee, and headed south to the address found in the phone book.

She got past Holly Hill, heading for the Beville Road area and realized that Nova Road had several norths and souths. She vaguely remembered the phone number she had called for an appointment and when she stopped at a red light, she dialed the number. Great! Sarah answered the phone!

Matilda asked about the specific location and learned that instead of going south, she should have been traveling north! (a

terrible mis-use of her gas). The new location of the dentist was in Ormond Beach, about a mile from her home!

Realizing she had only gone half the distance to the Nova address, Matilda whispered, “Thank you, Lord!” and turned the car around, heading back north. She carefully followed directions, arriving in the

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area of the old Ormond Hospital. After passing all the professional buildings, she turned into the Y and parked long enough to call Sarah again. Yes, indeed Matilda had gone a little too far. Turning back toward Nova Road, she finally, finally turned into the parking lot where the sign read something about sleeping disorders and diagnostic treatments. There, though smaller, on the sign in neat black type was the name of the dentist she was looking for.

Matilda went in, signed all the papers, had a nice chat with the dental technician and then the dentist. The cheerful doctor filled her mouth with a lot of blue goo that was to come out as an impression. It should properly fill the gaps left in her plate after a family dog had found her denture lying on the counter and enjoyed a good chew.

The fit was so well planned that it almost took a tug of war to remove the prep to do the repair work.

After all was said and done, going to the dentist was a pleasant experience… until Matilda was told to come back for her denture plate at 1 P.M. “What?” she said.

“I can’t leave here without my teeth!” Then she remembered how near she was to home and decided if she fastened her seatbelt and drove carefully, she was close enough to live without her teeth for four hours.

When asked why she called it ‘a wellkept secret,’ Matilda said, “…cause I electronically and mentally traveled thousands of miles to find that what I needed was just around the corner.” ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

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Holiday Hope

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You are invited to join a new travel club sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. There is no membership fee and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. The first meeting will be held Wed., Dec. 8 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Hear cruise tips and advice from featured guest speaker, Amy Barnett of Holland American. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-2524423 or e-mail danny@highperforman cetravel.com for an application.

You are cordially invited to join Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Cremation for A Holiday Hope Memorial Services in honor and memory of your loved ones. The service will be held on Sun., Dec.19 from 2–3 P.M. at the Lohman Funeral Home, 733 W. Granada Blvd., in Ormond Beach.

Refreshments will be served and you will receive a complimentary gift of remembrance. RSVP to 386-673-1100.

The Volunteers of Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach, invite you to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a Light Of Love on Dec. 9, at 6 P.M. For $5 a light will be placed on the Light Of Love tree in honor or memory of your friends or loved ones. Those you honor or their family members will receive a note letting them know you have thought of them in this special way. Complimentary valet is available. Light refreshments will follow ceremony. Call 386-231-3059 for details.

Daytona Christmas Celebrate with First Baptist of Daytona Beach, 118 N. Palmetto Ave. as they present The Daytona Christmas Celebration on Dec. 10, 11, and 12 at 6:30 P.M. and a Sunday matinee at 3 P.M. All seats $5, children 10 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at Daytona Christmas.org or call 386-253-5691.

Holiday Book Sale The Friends of the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach Street will hold a Holiday Book Sale on Sun., Dec. 5 from 1–3 P.M. There will be great gifts for all including new and recycled books, videos, DVDs, and audio books for children and adults. For more information, call 386-212-9833.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. (except Nov. 25) at 12 NOON. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes.

Reservations required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call 386-767-6542.

Fur Ball Dress in your tacky holiday sweater and dance the night away as you join the fun to support our furry friends at the Halifax Humane Society’s Fur Ball on Thurs., Dec. 9 at the Tavern In The Garden, Port Orange. Cocktail party and silent auction from 6:00–7:30 P.M.; evening program and dessert bar at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $75. For more information, call 386-274-4703, ext. 328.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets in December. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Walk-ins are not accepted. For more information, please call 386-323-3575.

Holiday Talent Show Enjoy watching future entertainers as they perform in the Holiday Talent Show which benefits Our Children First on Fri., Dec. 10 at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US Hwy. 1.

Holiday booths open at 6 P.M. and the show begins at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $5 for children (3-18) and Adults are $10.

For more information, call Trish at 386248-2771, ext. 305.

Bite For Sight To benefit children and adults, Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind will have an All You Can Eat Fish And Shrimp Buffet on Sun., Dec. 5 from 12 to 5 P.M. at the River Grille, 950 N. US Hwy. 1, Ormond Beach for only $8.99. For details, call 386-258-3441.

Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the blind and visually impaired in the Daytona Beach area. You are invited to a free dinner, fellowship, and a program being offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, on the second saturday of every month from 4–6 P.M. Please call 386-767-6542 to RSVP.

Camera Club

December Dances

The Shores Camera Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. All ages and levels of photography knowledge are welcome. For details call 386-233-3336 or visit www.shores cameraclub.com

Come to the City Island Recreation Center, 108 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Friday, Dec. 3, 10, and 17 from 2–4 P.M. and enjoy dancing, refreshments, and lessons all for just $3. Lessons begin at 1 P.M. Dance to live music. Singles and couples welcome. For more information, call 386-676-2150.

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Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of December. Events include: Parkinson’s Support Group annual holiday social on Wed., Dec. 1 from 12–2 P.M.; The Fountain Of Youth presented by Dr. Doug Beach, Council On Aging, on Wed., Dec. 8 at 10:30 A.M.; A Wellness Program—Test Your Mouth IQ on Fri., Dec. 10 at 10 A.M.; and Caregivers Support Group on Wed., Dec, 15 at 1:30 P.M. Please call 386-226-9110 to RSVP or for a full listing of programs.

Love & Sex Over Sixty The Council on Aging will sponsor a seminar on Love & Sex Over Sixty at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna on Wednesday, December 8 at 10 A.M. Dr. Richard Tucker will be presenting information on the myths and realities of aging and how it affects the sexual behavior of both males and females.

The presentation is open to the public, however, reservations are necessary.

Please call 386-424-2280 to RSVP.

Support Groups Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386-214-3833.

Grief Support Group A grief support group in the New Smyrna Beach area meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2ND and 4TH Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For details, call 386-426-2633.

Powers Of Attorney

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very adult should prepare for the possible loss of mental capacity, whether by accident, dementia, stroke, or other cause, by signing a durable power of attorney, which is a document that designates an agent to act for the principal.

There are different kinds of powers of attorney. It may involve only financial matters, or only health care matters, or both. It may involve only specific property, or may include all matters the principal could sign. It may be “durable,” or not. If the power of attorney is expected to be valid after a person has become incapacitated, it must be durable, which means it must contain certain required language.

A power of attorney without that language will be invalid when it is needed.

In Florida, a power of attorney must have two witnesses and be notarized, even if signed in another state.

A power of attorney is valid immediately unless it contains language stating that it is springing. A springing power of attorney becomes valid upon a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain event. If it states that it becomes valid upon incapacity, a form must be signed by the person’s physician to make it effective. Many lawyers suggest the non-springing power of attorney because it may be difficult to obtain the required document.

When a person reaches the age of eighteen in Florida, he or she is legally an adult. Parents no longer have the right to take any action on behalf of adult children. If a college-age child has an accident, and has not signed such documents, the parents have no authority.

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Diaper Dipping

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od bless the young mothers that I see in the malls and grocery stores; schlepping children in baskets or on their back; trying to schedule life making and love making and in-between find a place to scream, ENOUGH. As much as I admire these amazing Amazons, I feel sorry for them. Modern moms will never know the joy of a long labor without drugs; or oxygen depleted hallucinations from walking all night, in fact several nights, because Junior doesn’t want to cruise in the birth canal. ‘C-sections were not teeny tiny, bikini friendly; ours were slice’n dice Atlases. Delivery dates weren’t based on monitors and mechanics.

We would announced, ‘with child’ at three months, not three minutes.

Cell-phone crowds snap and wrap diapers and off they go. What messes and memories these masses are missing. Landfills hold little nostalgia.

Remember cloth diapers, or the joy of diaper service? Remember, when companies would pick up the nasties, and replace them with folded, white clouds, feather soft until poka-dotted with plum poopy, squash spit up, or cereal burps.

New mothers needed ‘wear’houses of diapers. Fold to the front for boys, fold to the back for girls, or is it the other way around?

Every shower featured at least one diaper pail. It resembled (eventually smelled) like a small garbage can. A slot under the lid hid an air freshener. It didn’t work.

Parental love was not tested in battle, but in the bathroom.

Plastic may be paralyzing the Pacific, but throwaways are keepers. With cloth diapers we didn’t dispose, we dipped in whatever available waterway.

Diapers weren’t cheap. They had to be washed, dried, and ready 24/7. Diapers were soaked, whitened, boiled, blued, and still they looked slushy gray instead of blizzard white. Remember, raw bottoms and diaper rash when switching detergents or bleach to get them white?

Remember, being down to your last diaper, and the weatherman is calling for thunderstorms‌ and you wanted to pin them to the line and let the summer sun bleach them‌ now, you can’t do that, it’s raining, so you wash diapers and drape them everywhere and they’re still not dry when the baby wakes up with stomach upset?

Diapers were recycled until they were threadbare. After that they became dustrags, car-buffers or tomato plant ties.

Ever grab a towel or a pillowcase in the night? Nothing valuable and definitely nothing with embroidery. The chemical by-products of a teething two year old can permanently stain.

Ever experience the togetherness of sterilizing glass bottles and rubber nipples, and cooking stinky formula? It was family fun to sterilize bottles, hunt for those little bottle caps, boil rubber nipples, and also boil the water used to mix the formula.

GAG and I used to take turns heating the night bottle. After a few kicks and growls, one of us would stagger to the kitchen, put a pan of water on the stove, and turn on the heat. Sleep deprived logic can be convincing. One can reason that it should take about five minutes to heat the bottle, and

Happy Talk ‌by George & Peggy Goldtrap that was five minutes of snooze. Wrong, duh! The water boiled away leaving our one precious, plastic bottle, melted and welded to the side of the pan. The stove survived; the pan was tossed; the baby went back to sleep and it never happened again; one time was all it took.

Today’s moms will never get to know the excitement of getting their blood drawn with a diaper pin. The more the pins were used, the duller their points and parents had to force the pins through layers of diapers, and hopefully, not through a wiggling child.

Moms now have to talk to their child in the rear view mirror because of the multitudes of safety rules and laws about weight and seats and positions. Our youngest used to stand beside me as I drove. When he wanted my attention, he’d take his hand and turn my head toward his face. Not the safest thing to do while mom is driving, but sweet. When he hit six feet I made him sit in the back.

In my generation the kids rocked and rolled. We didn’t have child-proof locks, or prescription bottles. We thought mud pies and bugs were good for digestion.

When we old gals had to ‘freshen’ our off-spring in public, we’d go to the car or truck for privacy. Did you ever use your lap, or create a spraddle-legged pocket like a softball glove? What about the hood of the car, the back of a wagon, on a couch.

What about today’s baby backpacks?

We slung our babies and they clung for dear life. That’s why God made hips. I was 50 years old before I could stand straight and not sway to the left.

Our babies were grab-bags; little surprise packages; surprise sex; a potpourri of names to choose; grandpa with the Brownie developed pictures; grandmother rocked little sister.

Should we old gals gather round the young ones and recite our wisdom about child rearing? Not a chance. Every day strong, wonderfully adaptive women with healthy, socialized, beautiful babies bring home the bacon and make it sizzle. They support spouses; care for elderly; tweet, twitter and treat what ails us. Old women reminisce; young women reproduce. Diapers are forever. 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

Margarita Ball Was A Huge Success Special to Seniors Today

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wenty-three years ago Buddy Davenport, Jeff Evans, and Dave Hood started the Margarita Ball to help underprivileged children have a Christmas they otherwise would not have. Over the last 23 years, 50,000 toys have been donated to children in Volusia County.

This year the Margarita Ball collected 1,750 toys to be distributed to 17 different organization throughout the county.

This invitation only, black-tie event is completely underwritten by the Board Members of the Margarita Society. Entrance to the ball is unwrapped toys for the children.

The Board hosted the annual Margarita Ball on November 19 at The Daytona Beach Hilton.

As usual, Margaritas flowed from fountains all evening and supporters dined on an array of tasty food in the Hilton ballroom.

Many were seen enjoying the band as they danced the night away to a variety of music.

Once the ball was over the real work began. Every application received must be reviewed in order to distribute the toys and games to the appropriate children.

The organizations receiving the toys must work with the families to make sure all toys are placed fairly.

Attorney, Dave Hood likes to quote Winston Churchill when summarizing the work of the Margarita Society: “You make a living by what you get, but a life by what you give.” Hood states, “All of the members of the Margarita Society are honored to be able to help these children during the holiday season.” ST Enjoying the Margarita Ball are: (L to R) Bonnie & David Schillinger, Seniors Today Newspaper; Edgar Scott & Michelle Carter-Scott, Vince Carter’s Restaurant; Lowell & Nancy Lohman, Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, & Cremation; and Lorry & Dave Hood, Smith, Hood, and Bigman, PA.

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Home Security Inspections Offered

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uring the holiday season, early shoppers may want to consider taking advantage of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s “Secure Home Star Of Approval” program.

Home security is a primary concern of any homeowner. The Sheriff’s Office is offering a free home inspection that will pinpoint possible problem areas and offer suggestions on making your house more secure.

sored by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Upon completion of the course, the inspector is the certified in the Home Star Of Approval program.

The inspection is done by a certified Residential Home Security Inspector.

This inspector is a volunteer with the Sheriff’s Citizen Observe Patrol who has completed the training course spon-

Residents wishing to take advantage of this program may contact the Robert E. McCarthy Substation in Palm Coast at 386-586-2621 to set up an inspection appointment.

I’m Mikelle Streicher of Florida Health Care Plans and I would like to invite you to one of our Medicare Informational Seminars.

We offer contracts with every hospital in Volusia and Flagler County and a host of options to meet your needs!

Mikelle Streicher RN, PhD To review your Medicare options, make plans to attend one of our Medicare Informational Seminars going on now thru the end of December.

A sales person will be present with information & applications. Our HMO/HMO POS will be discussed.

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The inspection takes only an hour.

The homeowner must be present. There are no goods or services being sold through this program. It is strictly a volunteer program aimed at assisting local residents to make their homes less attractive to potential burglars.

The inspection includes assessing door and window security as well as adequate outside lighting and security.

The inspectors’ make recommendations only and homeowners are not required to implement those suggestions. The inspectors also do not endorse any specific product or business as part of these inspections. ST

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Light of Love The Volunteers of Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary invite you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with a

Light of Love Thursday, December 9, 2010, 6 P.M. Main Lobby Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center 301 Memorial Medical Parkway Daytona Beach · FL · 32117

Honor a friend or loved one this holiday season with a Light of Love All proceeds benefit the Auxiliary. Contributions are tax deductible.

The holiday season is a very special time—a time to remember and honor our friends and loved ones. The Auxiliary offers you a unique way to share your love and friendship during the holidays.

For a minimum contribution of $5, a light will be placed on the Light of Love tree in honor or memory of your friend or loved one. Your gift of $100 will ensure that their light appears annually. The tree will be in the hospital lobby for all to enjoy its beauty and significance.

Those you honor will receive a note, letting them know you have thought of them in this very special way. Their names will be placed in a memory book near the tree.

To participate, please call to request more information at 386-231-3059.

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Holiday Tradition Returns Special to Seniors Today

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he Peabody brings back the family holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol, on Sunday, December 19 at 3 P.M. “The Peabody strives to provide programming that families can enjoy during the holidays,” said Executive Director Helen Riger. “We want to continue this tradition every year to give the community a reason to come together and celebrate through music and a wonderful story.”

When Charles Dickens wrote his ghostly little tale in 1843, he couldn’t know that A Christmas Carol was destined to become one of the most beloved holiday traditions of all time. By telling this fable illustrating the unfairness of the Industrial Revolution and the necessity for brotherhood and unselfishness, Dickens gave the world one of its most enduring Christmas stories.

A Christmas Carol was published as a novella, and it rapidly became a holiday favorite. Today, it is the most adapted non-biblical Christmas story. Ebenezer Scrooge is the surviving partner of Scrooge and Marley, a business that places profit above all else. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is his usual miserly self, chasing off solicitors of the poor, chastising his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, for wanting to take off Christmas Day and insulting his nephew Fred for celebrating a holiday that “has never

put a penny in anyone’s pocket.” That night, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him the desolate path he has chosen and a chance to avoid it and gain his redemption. It is a story that continues to touch hearts, no matter how often it has been seen. ST Tickets are now on sale at The Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, by calling 800-745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Ticket prices for most seats are only $42, plus service fees. Special low Children/Family/Group rates are available at the Peabody Box Office. For groups of 15 or more, please call 386-671-3469. For additional information, please call the box office at 386-671-3460.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ruling planet, Mars, will allow you to assume a sense of command that helps you turn a chaotic workplace situation into one that’s orderly and friendly.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting a relationship that’s been stuck in a rut up and running again depends on how far you want to run with it. Be honest with yourself in making a decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be wary of rumors that seem to be coming from everywhere this week. Waiting for the facts before you act means never having to say you’re sorry.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personal matter might prompt you to turn to a trusted friend to help you sort through a maze of emotional conflicts. Look for welcomed news.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some of the new people coming into the Lion’s life could play pivotal roles in future personal and professional matters. An old friend may have important news.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A delay in getting things moving can be a blessing in disguise. Use extra time for research so you can buttress any of the weaker points with solid facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)You might need to get involved in a personal matter before it becomes a serious problem. Be wary of an offering to mediate unless you can be sure of the motives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Taking sides in a workplace or domestic dispute could prolong the problem. Stay out and stay cool. Then you can be friends with both parties when things settle down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A friendship has the potential to become something more, and with this week’s aspects favoring romance, you may feel that this possibility is worth exploring.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The new job you want might require you to relocate. If so, keep an open mind and weigh all the positives and negatives before making your decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new relationship seems to be everything you could have hoped for. It’s not too early to get some feedback on that new project you’re working on.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might have decided to get out of the fast-moving current and just float for a while. Maybe the new opportunity is too tempting to turn down. ST

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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.

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Q: I have a collection of old Raleigh cigarette coupons that were given as premiums years ago. Do they have any value today?

— Albert, Evansville, WY A: Cigarette coupons were extremely popular throughout the 1940s and well into the 1950s. Raleigh cigarettes were produced by the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, which was eventually purchased by RJR Nabisco. Some of the earlier coupons have a large “903,” which was the post-office box in Louisville, Kentucky. To find out if your stamps have retained any value, I would suggest you get a copy of Warman’s Tobacco Collectibles: An Identification And Price Guide by Mark F. Moran. Several copies are available at www.amazon.com for $10 or less. *** Q: I have enclosed a picture of a painting that I have. I would appreciate you telling me its approximate value.

— Tammie, Elberta, AL A: Within the past three weeks, I have received several dozen inquiries

about art and values. I will respond to all of them in my answer to you. A painting, statue, lithograph, or other piece of fine art should be examined by a qualified, certified appraiser. This will cost a nominal fee, but a trained expert can help determine whether you have a real keeper or a yard-sale item. You can find an appraiser in your area at www.appraisers.org and www.appraiser sassoc.org *** Q: I have a metal We Want Willkie political license-plate attachment with “For President And Prosperity” in large red letters near the bottom of the plate.

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— Gerald, Berryville, VA A: I found two license-plate attachments at Internet auctions: Al Smith The Happy Warrior listed for $175, and Debs For President for $95. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com

Arthritis In Your Feet

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steoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition where the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other; creating stiffness, pain, and loss of movement in the joint.

With 33 joints in each foot there are many areas that can be affected in our feet.

Factors that increase the risk of developing OA include: Heredity, overweight, joint/nerve injuries, repeated overuse of certain joints, lack of physical activity, and aging.

Without a history of injury, symptoms usually begin after age 40 and progress slowly. These include: loss of joint func-

tion, pain or stiffness in joints after periods of inactivity or excessive use, a catching sensation during joint movement, and large gnarly appearing joints.

Dr. Helen Mate, D.P.M. 4770 Ridgewood Ave., Ste. 4, Port Orange, FL 32127

Treatment should be customized to the individual and usually focuses on decreasing pain and improving joint movement.

A consultation at any stage of this condition can help. Many affordable options/ products are available through our office.

For more information, call 386-767-1000 or send us your e-mail address or SASE.

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Learning, Living & Laughing Series December 2010 Wednesday December 1 12 noon-2 pm

Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group Meeting Annual Holiday Social. Food, fun, and entertainment. Information and meetings for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Please RSVP to 386-676-6375.

Parkinson’s Association of Greater Daytona Beach

Wednesday December 8 10:30 am

The Fountain Of Youth There is still some truth to the fountain of youth.

Dr. Doug Beach, Executive Director, Council On Aging

Wednesday December 8 12:30 pm

VIP (Visually Impaired People) Monthly Group Holiday Celebration Luncheon VIP stands for visually impaired people who are VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE. We want to provide low vision community education, assistive technology, support, and mentoring for people adjusting to limited sight.

Debbie Ryan, Center For Visual Impairment

Thursday December 9 1:30 pm

Caring For Our Community—Florida Health Care Plan 2011 Medicare Seminar FHCP is a Medicare Advantage Organization.

Medicare Advantage/Medicare AdvantagePrescription Drug plans provide benefits covered under original Medicare, plus more. These plans have now pre-existing condition limitations for enrollment, with the exception of End State Renal Disease. An Optional Point of Service benefit that can be added to the Medvantage Plan or the Medvantage RX Plus plan for an additional premium.

Beau Shiflet, FHCP Account Executive

Friday December 10 10 am

Wellness Program—Seniors: Test Your Mouth IQ Are you doing all you can to help your mouth age gracefully? Adult mouth and tooth care can help with tooth loss, painful gums, or other problems.

Pamela Martin, D.M.D.

Monday December 13 10:30 am

Brain Fitness & Mental Strengthening Activities Mentally stimulating activities strengthen brain cells and the connections between them, and may even create new nerve cells.

Louise Enright, CSA, Interim HealthCare

Wednesday December 15 1:30-3:30 pm

Caregiver Support Group** Learn ways to reduce stress, reduce feelings of guilt, and to take care of you. Meet other caregivers.

Jennifer Pouliot, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Michelle Jones, Bishop’s Glen Retirement Community Please bring your loved one and Bishop’s Glen will care for them.

Monday December 27 10:30 am

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The Legend Of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Special to Seniors Today

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he Chicago-based departmentstore chain, Montgomery Ward, had been buying and giving a way children’s coloring books as Christmas gifts for their customers for years, but in 1939 decided to create its own book to save money. The retailer gave the assignment to one of its employees, 34-year old copywriter Robert L. May, who penned the story of Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer. Some 2.4 million copies were handed out that year.

May drew on the story The Ugly Duckling and also on his own background (he was often taunted as a child for being shy, small and frail) to create the story of the misfit reindeer. Several names were considered, including Rollo (too cheerful) and Reginald (too British), before May settled on Rudolph as his reindeer’s name. Concerns about Rudolph’s red nose (an image associated with drunkards) also were overcome.

Written as a poem in the meter of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, May tested the story on his 4-year old daughter Barbara, who loved it.

At about the same time that May was creating Rudolph, his wife died, leaving him deeply in debt with medical bills. However, he was able to persuade Montgomery Ward’s corporate president, Sewell Avery, to turn the copyright over to him in January 1947, ensuring May’s financial security. He quit his copywriting

job in 1951 but would later return to Montgomery Ward, where he worked until his retirement in 1971. May died in 1976.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer was printed commercially in 1947, and in 1948 a nine-minute cartoon of the story was shown in theaters. When May’s brotherin-law, songwriter Johnny Marks, wrote the lyrics and melody for the song Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Rudolph phenomenon was born. The song was recorded by Gene Autry in 1949 and shot to No. 1 on the charts, selling 2 million copies that year. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer would go on to become one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time, second only to Bing Crosby’s White Christmas.

May’s story of Rudolph differed from the one we know today, made famous by Johnny Marks’ song and the 1964 television special narrated by Burl Ives.

In the original story, Rudolph was not related to Santa’s reindeer and did not live at the North Pole, but in an ordinary reindeer village. He was well-adjusted and not regarded by his parents as a shameful embarrassment. He was discovered when Santa noticed a red glow coming from Rudolph’s room as he delivered presents to Rudolph’s house. Worried that a thickening fog would keep him from completing his Christmas Eve rounds, Santa tapped Rudolph to lead his reindeer team.

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Section B November 26, 2010 Age Has Its Advantages

by Kevin Hancock he Halifax Humane Society is proud to announce a major change in the adoption pricing for any animals over four years old. You can adopt a more mature dog or cat, which has many advantages over adopting a puppy, or kitten. Think

about them, little to no house breaking, no puppy chewing stage, no scratching and climbing the curtains, and you will likely get an animal that is more socialized and therefore calmer.

You also still get a spay or neutering if required, a micro-chip, all necessary shots, a heartworm test, and a

free Health Check vet visit within 10 days. The advantage you may not be aware of is that now you can adopt any animal that is over four years old for only $35.

The Halifax Humane Society is waiving 50 percent of the adoption fee.

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My name is Dorian; I am an adult, male, grey, domestic, shorthair cat. I would love to curl up in your lap.

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this is a permanent change in shelter pricing. At the HHS, age definitely has its advantages.ST For more information, please call 386-274-4703, ext. 332, or simply come by the Halifax Humane Society, located at 2634 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach.

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Light Up Flagler Avenue Special to Seniors Today

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lagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach will kick off the holiday season with live entertainment by school groups and choirs, strolling carolers, glorious light displays, and Santa and his sleigh. The annual event is set for Friday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30 P.M., with the grand lighting announcement at 6 P.M. It is the perfect evening for families to celebrate the holiday season. Most merchants will hold a “Holiday Open House” at their place of business.

They will be serving refreshments and will be decorated for the season. Merchants will also be competing for the “Best Window” display and “Best Building.” Three local dignitaries will do the judging and the winners will be announced at 7 P.M. at the gazebo.

There will be lots of live entertainment along the avenue, including performances by Coronado Methodist Chancel Choir Singers, Read-Pattillo Elementary School Chorus, Dance Factory, Edgewater Elementary School Chorus, Black Belt Academy, East Coast

Cheer, Indian River Elementary School Chorus, Terri’s Twirling Tornadoes, NSB High School Jazz Band and student trios singing Christmas songs, NSB Middle School Stingray Stingers Dance Team, Ashley LeBlanc & Colton Padula, flameworkers at Galleria di Vetro, and strolling carolers from the Marine Discovery Center and the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach will entertain.

Santa and his sleigh will be at the corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street, courtesy of the Dream-AWish Foundation. It will be the perfect place to take some family photographs.

There will be Girl Scout, school, and some community groups holding fundraisers. They will be selling baked goodies, the “World’s Finest Chocolate Bars,” hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, Christmas stockings, and more.

Everyone is invited to come out for an evening of holiday cheer. ST Flagler Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Peninsula Avenue to Buenos Aires from 5-8 P.M. For more details, call 386-427-2256.

Impersonating Police

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cammers know that an air of authority can go a long way toward convincing victims that everything is all right, even as the victim is in the middle of being ripped off. This knowledge is getting plenty of use lately throughout the country as some scammers are boldly impersonating law enforcement officers in order to commit home burglaries.

I’ve written about similar schemes before. A fake roof repairman convinces the homeowner to go into a back room while he secretly scours the home for cash and valuables. A woman appears at the front door saying, “Don’t you remember me?” and with confusing banter distracts the victim while valuables are snatched. The number of ways these thieves use to get in the door is almost too many to count.

The police officer impersonation scheme is especially nefarious. In one string of burglaries in the Midwest, a man claiming to be an undercover detective shows elderly victims a badge while remaining vague about what agency he supposedly works for. His so-called investigation involves tracking down fraud at the victim’s bank or sometimes his story features counterfeit bills. This aggressive thief either tries to get his hands on money stored in the house, or even has the victim go to the bank to withdraw money and hand it over. The fact that scammers have been successful in pulling off this scheme shows how convincing their acting can be, and how pretending to be a detective can play an important part.

An even bolder play off of the detective impersonation is men reportedly telling victims that it’s illegal to have more than $400 cash in a home. They then claim that they have to inspect the house and anything over $400 is taken and the thieves quickly disappear.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to question anyone who calls you or knocks on your door, even if he claims to be a police officer. Make sure

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that you ask to see paperwork and other professional credentials. If the person at your door only gives you the briefest glimpse of his badge or other ID, request to see it again up close. Get a phone number for the company the person works for and then call the company to verify the person’s claim.

However, don’t trust the number on any business cards the visitor might provide; look up the company in the phone book for yourself. Typically, a reputable company will make arrangements to conduct business ahead of time, set an appointment, and not send a representative to your home unannounced.

Keep the visitor outside while you’re doing all of your questioning. If you have a chain on your door, use it to prevent the person from getting a foot in the door. If you step away to use the phone, close and lock the door behind you. An experienced thief only needs a brief moment alone in your home to take what he’s after. Don’t just give him that opportunity!

The bottom line is this: If a stranger comes to your door, no matter how seemingly friendly or sincere, don’t let the person into your house without a very good reason. Any police officer or sheriff’s deputy, especially one not in uniform, will respect your caution and work with you to verify his or her identification and purpose. Don’t be afraid to call local law enforcement if you believe anything suspicious is going on in your neighborhood. ST

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How To Successfully Treat Sciatica

by Jack Verhees, P.T.

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he sciatic nerve is one of the main nerves of the leg. Sciatic nerve dysfunction is a condition where abnormalities of this nerve can cause pain and impair movement and sensation. Pain experienced from the low back, radiating into the buttocks, and down the leg along the pathway of the sciatic nerve typically is refered to as Sciatica.

Sciatica pain may be triggered by a fall, heavy lifting, coughing or sneezing, sitting or driving too long, poor posture at home or at work. It is commonly thought that sciatica is mainly caused by a herniated disc (damage to the disc causes the inside material to protrude and compress the adjacent nerve upon exiting the spinal canal), but this is not necessarily so.

Studies have shown that some people have one or more herniated discs, but have no pain. Thus, there must be different causes for sciatica, other than the presence of a herniated disc. One such cause can be malalignment of the spine, therefore impinging the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve may also be entrapped at various locations along its course by either the presence of scar tissue, a muscle spasm or trigger points in the soft tissue. All this will lead to irritation and inflammation of the nerve.

A good example of where Postural deficiency led to Sciatic nerve impingement would be a patient that had been in con-

stant pain due to a bad back that affected her leg as well. She had tried Celebrex with no relief.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Sciatica can be treated effectively through physical therapy, however in severe (acute or chronic) cases, the combined effect of physical therapy and acupuncture will ensure the outcome to be highly successful. The physical therapist will use manual skills to find the exact location of nerve entrapment and determine what structures are involved.

He can also assess abnormal gait patterns, faulty posture, poor driving habits, etc. which are often contributing to the underlying problem. The acupuncturist will do his own assessment and will precisely target the compromising tissues to obtain maximal release with subsequent reduced irritation and inflammation of the compromised nerve.

After a set of combination treatments, the patient felt significantly better, sleeping improved, and the severe pain down her leg was completely gone. She continued the posture correction and strengthening exercises at home.

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hroughout our area there are hundreds of our elderly folks who will have little for Christmas without the generosity of those who donate to Santa For Seniors.

Join our efforts on Thursday, December 9 as the Council on Aging spearheads a gift collection drive for the frail homebound in our communities to assure a better holiday for these people.

Drop off locations will be John’s Appliance City in South Daytona Beach, just off Beville Road from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.; John’s Appliance City in New Smyrna off Wallace Road from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. and John’s Appliance City at 911 S. Volusia Avenue in Orange City from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Just watch for the dancing Elves indicating the way at those locations.

Possible unwrapped gift items for seniors include: gift cards, stamps, and monetary donations.

All of the gifts will be distributed to Council on Aging homebound clients through a case manager visit just before Christmas.

The Council on Aging recognizes the value of community support and sends thanks out in advance. ST For more information please call Linda Campbell at 386-253-4700, ext. 250 or Carol Thomas at 386-253-4700, ext. 206.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: My 6-monthold Lab mix, Charlie, scratches and bites at his fur a lot. This started a couple of weeks ago, and he scratches most of the day. Does he have fleas? I can’t see any on him.

— Darlene H., Baton Rouge Dear Darlene: It’s entirely possible for your pet to have fleas without you being able to see them or experiencing their itchy bites yourself. If there is one telltale indicator of infestation, however, it’s “flea dirt”: tiny black flecks in his fur or on his skin that look kind of like black pepper. He may not even have that, at first.

Charlie also could be having an allergic reaction to something. He could even have a flea or two and be having an allergic reaction to their bites. You can check for this by looking at the skin of his hind legs and at the base of his tail.

Are there small red bumps raised there?

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In addition, treat your home and entryways to prevent fleas and increase the number of times per week you vacuum (and be sure to change the vacuum bag frequently too).

If you can’t find fleas or their evidence, or he keeps scratching after treatment, take Charlie to the veterinarian to look for other problems like allergies, skin disease, or a hidden illness. ST Send your pet questions and tips to ask@pawscorner.com or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com

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he news isn’t very good. There has been lots of talk about the Social Security Cost-ofLiving Adjustment (COLA) for the year 2011. Now we know: We won’t see an increase in our monthly checks next year.

Many of us already live close to the edge. With the cost of everything going up—food, gas, utilities, clothing, medical (and never mind having any fun by going out to a movie or the occasional dinner)—we’re going to be squeezed tighter than ever.

Many of my friends are getting angry and making plans on how to survive with less. That’s my stance on it, too: Figuring out how to make it work.

Here are some of their ideas: • Join a movie club, one that delivers DVDs right to your door in the mail, and split the cost with some friends.

Swap the movie around or get together once a week to watch the latest film.

• Don’t buy holiday gifts for family this year, or send one check as a family gift for them to share.

• Pool your resources where possible.

Go in with a few friends on bulk groceries and divide them into smaller amounts. Go on errands together in one car, or use the van if you live in a retirement center.

• Ask the senior center or even the library to host a meeting to exchange ideas on how to save, signing up with others for car rides and bulk purchases, or bartering and swapping.

• Ask your doctor for generics on every prescription you have, and buy them at Walmart or other stores offering $4 prescriptions, if possible.

Remember: We can be tough if we have to be—we can do this. All it takes is an attitude adjustment, right? ST

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Books The Cat Who Touched The World Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

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ibrary cats have a long, celebrated history throughout the world, but perhaps no library cat was as beloved as Dewey Readmore Books of Spencer, Iowa.

Plucked shivering from the drop box on a frigid January morning in 1988, the little orange kitten made himself at home from day one, and his antics lent some much-needed lightheartedness and comfort to a community struggling under the economic farming slump then haunting the entire Midwest. All of Spencer banded together over enjoying Dewey and marveling at his remarkable survival story, raising their spirits, and strengthening their sense of pride.

Dewey was more than just a decoration. He had a job to do, and he did it well. Dewey loved people and being loved on by people, and he seemed to have a sixth sense for knowing when an employee or patron was in need of a little extra TLC. He was patient with excited children and soothing to harried adults. Every person at the library felt that they shared something special.

He was a lifeline for library director Vicki Myron, his adopted momma. A single mom to a turbulent teen and a veteran of hard work, family tragedy, and ill health, Myron found that Dewey was the friend she never knew she needed.

In writing Dewey’s touching memoir, Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World Myron has created a sweet and compulsively readable tribute that is affectionate without becoming maudlin, heartwarming without being cloying. It’s a story of one all-American town, its history and its identity, as much as it is the story of the cat who represented the heart of it all. By the time of his gentle passing at the stately age of 19, Dewey had woven himself inextricably into the fabric of the town of Spencer, Iowa, and he left it, and thousands of lives, better for his having been in them. ST

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by JoAnn Derson

• If you have several items of clothing with grease stains on them, add a can of cola to the wash water. It can ease out grease stains.

• Turn corduroy pants inside out before each washing. This reduces wear and discourages lint.

• “Use cotton swabs to touch up painting jobs. They are small enough to get into tight spaces, and the best part is that they are disposable.”

• Clean out a stained coffee decanter by filling it with hot water and adding a denture tablet. Let it sit overnight, and the stains should come right off in the morning. ST

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip @yahoo.com

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ccording to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50 million adults have been diagnosed with arthritis, making it the leading cause for disability in the United States. Joint diseases are caused primarily by inflammation in the soft tissues that line the joints which results in loss of movement, stiffness, and pain.

Acupuncture treatments provide a safe, natural way to alleviate arthritis. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the human body as an integrated being. It works with vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Qi is a vital energy that flows through meridians, pathways that

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ach year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are a few simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.

Preventing Christmas Tree Fires • Christmas Tree Fire Hazards–We have all seen movie segments demonstrating how fast a live Christmas tree can become fully engulfed in flames.

Special fire safety precautions need to be taken when keeping a live tree in the house. A burning tree can rapidly fill a room with fire and deadly gases.

• Selecting A Tree For The Holiday– Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut.

The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground.

If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.

• Caring For Your Tree–Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame, or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.

• Disposing Of Your Tree–Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or woodburning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pickup service in your area.

Holiday Lights • Maintain Your Holiday Lights–Inspect holiday lights for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use lighting approved by a testing laboratory.

• Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets–Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires–they should not be warm to the touch.

• Be sure You Do Not Leave Holiday Lights On Unattended Holiday Decorations •Use Only Nonflammable Decorations–All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents.

• Never Put Wrapping Paper In A Fireplace–It can result in a very large fire, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers and may result in a chimney fire in your home.

•Artificial Christmas Trees–If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.

Candle Care • Avoid Using Lit Candles–If you do use them, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never leave the house with candles burning.

• Never Put Lit Candles on the Tree–Do not go near a Christmas tree with an open flame–candles, lighters, or matches.

Smoke Detectors Have working smoke detector alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly, and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries.

The City of DeLand in accordance with the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) has taken a proactive targeted approach and installed smoke detectors in numerous residences strategic basis. The focus of this targeted approach is to outfit older home communities and high call volume communities. In addition to the proactive approach, Fire Department personnel will evaluate the residences while on scene of an emergency response. If the home is found not to have a working smoke detector, the Fire Department will install one, as part of this grant, for no cost. In order to complete the installation in all instances, the owner must agree to sign a waiver waving any liability on the City if the detector malfunctions or is not properly maintained by the owner. ST Please call the City of DeLand Fire Department at 386-740-5835 for details.

Veteran’s Post Traumatic Brain Injury

by Freddie Groves

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istration, will be able to walk in and get a blood test that gives the real answer. If the proteins are in the blood, there is TBI. If the test is approved for use, there could well be one additional benefit: The scientific proof of a brain injury could lead to many more soldiers and veterans being awarded the Purple Heart. At this point not many get it, even though the injury is just as damaging as wounds that can be seen.

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(5), which gives examples of injuries that “clearly justify award” of the Purple Heart, includes: concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy-generated explosions. ST

t isn’t easy to diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury, especially the milder cases. Unlike a surface wound, these injuries can’t be seen, and they don’t show up on imaging either.

Added to that, the symptoms, usually headaches, can be caused by any number of other reasons. Still, the main reason for TBI—nearby explosions that literally rattle the brain—can’t be ignored. If not treated, the problem can lead to permanent cognitive damage, especially if a second injury happens.

The Army, however, believes it’s found a way to diagnose mild TBI, and it’s as simple as a blood test. It’s discovered two unique proteins that are present in the blood after a brain injury.

The problem is that the test was done on just 34 patients.

As of this writing, the Army is waiting for approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

Ideally, if the test is approved, a veteran who’s been struggling to get care for a TBI, and not getting much cooperation from the Veterans Admin-

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

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