Seniors Today Volusia Edition April 15th 2011

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ou make a purchase of a new pair of pants for your husband. The first time he wears them, they develop a strange hole! You purchase some new shirts and he wears them… they, too, develop strange holes. Each of the holes are very similar in design… very small, trimmed all around with a dark brown color.

If you haven’t already recognized the holes… you quit wondering and begin looking for signs of how they appeared. First you notice, he drives with the car window down. He smokes. His cigarettes aren’t packed tightly as they used to be (money saving tribute to the tobacco company).

Your first clue comes when you’re riding in the car, the wind blows and a bright red ember sparkles it’s way into the car. It lands… on the seat between the driver and the passenger. The car is brand new and meant to be driven for several years!

Next, he is sitting outside on the porch smoking. As you watch, the end of his cigarette (not so round, so firm, so fully packed anymore) drops in his lap and another pair of pants get initiated.

Before you have a chance to decide what can be done, he ends up sick and in the hospital. After a few days, improves and is sent home. Upon his return home, you notice he doesn’t smoke now! What a relief this is for you!

A week goes by and one day, your daughter comes in and says: “Daddy is

outside smoking a cigarette. “ You take a mental walk around the block and realize there’s absolutely nothing you can do.

You’ve tried every means of having him quit and you don’t want to ‘nag’ him. He came home from the hospital… still smoking… so, you adopt an attitude of ignoring the problem, not buying anything new to his wardrobe.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

Remembering the days when so many people smoked, you recall late-nite Jack Paar’s story about his favorite suit. It was something like: One day, when Jack Paar burned a hole in his favorite suit, he was very upset. He called the tailoring firm in Japan, where the suit was made, and learned that they could tailor the exact suit for him if he sent his back so they could check the details of the fit etc. He was so pleased that he asked them to send him… not one but... ten new suits like his.

The rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would say, is that he received ten new suits… each with a hole in the exact same spot! Holey smoke!!! ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

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Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Come find out if dental implants are right for you. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminars are scheduled for April 21 at 4 P.M. in Daytona Beach and May 19, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast. Please make your reservation by calling 386-437-6885.

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. A meeting will be held Thurs., April 28 from 9:30–11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant. Hear cruise and travel tips from featured guest speaker, Loretta Crescente, Business Development Director with Carnival Cruise Line.

The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-252-4423 or email danny@highperformancetravel. com for an application.

Health Screening Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thursday, April 21 at Daytona Beach Shores Senior Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. and Friday, April 29 at Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

Waves Of Hope Come join in the Waves Of Hope For Japan run on Sat., April 30 at 2 P.M. at the Birthplace of Speed–Oceanfront Park at the Granada approach in Ormond Beach. Come stroll along the beach to reach out to those in need.

Minimum donation for adults is $15; kids ages 10-15 are $5, and under 10 years of age are free. For details, call 386-316-7236.

Care Beyond Cure You are invited to join Halifax Hospice for a free seminar, Care Beyond Cure, open to the public which will talk about Advance Directives, Hospice 101, and Palliative Care. The seminar and will be presented by Halifax Health's General Counsel, Hospice's Palliative Care Doctor, and one of their nurses on April 29 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Halifax Health Hospital Bill France Tower, Classrooms D & E. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Be sure to RSVP today for you and a friend to reserve your seat to 386-3224701, ext. 6382.

Seniors Got Talent Do you have a special talent? Bring your performance to a talent show. All fans and performers are invited to Volusia-Flagler’s Seniors Got Talent! at the Riviera, 1823 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill from 1:30–3:30 P.M. Open casting call on Thurs., April 28; Semi-finals on Thurs., May 12; and Finals on Thurs., May 26. Any senior over the age of 65 can enter. Refreshments served. RSVP to Noel at 386-677-5000.

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Flower Show & Plant Sale Come and enjoy the beauty of spring at the 14th community Flower Show and Plant Sale on April 29 from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. and April 30 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Flagler County Association of Realtors, 4101 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. Enjoy the Bonsia display, silent auction, florist raffle, and free refreshments and admission. For more details, call 386-437-2613.

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

You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits planning for payment of long-term care hosted by Chiumento, Guntharp, & Selis, P.L. on April 26 in Palm Coast and May 10 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited.

Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP.

Easter Services You are invited to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona for Easter services. Services begin on Maundy Thursday, April 21 at 11 A.M. and 6 P.M.; then worship on Good Friday, April 22 at 6 P.M.; and celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 24 at 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. Bring the grandkids at 10 A.M. for Kidstuf and an Easter Egg Hunt during the service. For more information, call 386-767-6542.

Health Fair Come celebrate Cinco De May with ResCare HomeCare and Odyssey Hospice with a Health Fair at the Golden AbbeyAssisted Living, 1410 Hand Ave. in Ormond Beach on Thursday, May 5 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Enjoy prizes, health education, and wellness testing. Proceeds will help support the Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Associations. For details, call 386-257-7070.

Wellness Fair You are invited to “Simplify Your Life” at a wellness fair at Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach on April 16 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Enjoy door prizes, entertainment, and refreshments. For more information, call 386-676-7463.

Senior Prom Pull out your 50s & 60s attire for a sock hop and join Division 7 Kiwanis and Key Club for entertainment, dancing, food, and beverages–all for a great cause! The event will take place at Pickwick Village Clubhouse, 4500 South Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange on May 21 from 4–7 P.M. Donation is $8 for singles or $15 per couple. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Parkinson’s Association of Greater Daytona Beach. For reservations and directions, please call 386-676-6375.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy ARC will host a series of free seminars in April on taking a holistic approach to pain relief with acupuncture and physical therapy. For topics, dates, reservations, and locations, please call Sandra Wood at 386-675-8406. The seminars are open to the public.

Caregiver Seminar You’re invited to a unique and informative meeting for caregivers presented on Wed., April 20 at 10:30 A.M. at Grand Villa of Ormond Beach, 535 N. Nova Rd. Topics discuss include: What to do after hospitalization when someone needs help at home, rehabilitation services, how to find the best home care, and much more. The seminar is free and open to the public. Refreshments served.

Please RSVP to 386-868-0723.

Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 724 Big Tree Rd. in S. Daytona sponsors a Lunch Bunch every Thurs. beginning at 12 noon. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Please call 386-767-6542.

Support Group Alzheimer’s Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer’s 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.

Funding A Revocable Trust

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revocable trust does not avoid probate unless it is funded.

Funding means naming the trust as owner or naming the trust as beneficiary so assets pass automatically to the trust upon death. Any asset not in the trust or passing automatically to the trust upon death will require probate.

When the Grantor dies, the successor trustee distributes the assets to the beneficiaries without probate court involvement.

Non-retirement bank accounts and brokerage accounts are transferred to the trust while the grantor is alive by changing the name on the account to the name of the trust, or naming the trust as beneficiary, which banks call payable on death or POD and brokerages call transfer on death or TOD. It is not possible to change the name on a retirement account (IRA, 401K, etc.) to a trust. However, the Grantor can name a trust as beneficiary. Generally, a married person who intends to leave everything to the Grantor’s spouse would name the spouse as the primary beneficiary and name the trust as alternate or contingent beneficiary.

Sometimes people name their children as beneficiaries of accounts instead of naming their trust. This avoids probate as to that asset. However, if the trust provides that the share of a deceased beneficiary goes to the beneficiary’s children,

the grantor should name the trust as beneficiary so that wish is fulfilled if the child predeceases the Grantor. Naming individuals as beneficiaries normally results in the asset passing only to the surviving beneficiaries named on the account.

Elder Law ‌by Michael A. Pyle

Personal property, such as furniture, jewelry, and similar items without certificates of title are generally placed into the trust by a Bill of Sale, reserving a life estate to the Grantor. Real estate is transferred to a trust by signing and recording a deed. For homestead property, we use a unique type of life estate deed, in order to preserve the asset protection aspects of homestead. Interests in companies are generally passed to a trust by assignments, which might reserve a life estate.

If a revocable trust is not funded with all assets, the grantor has wasted time and money in creating it because it does not accomplish its purpose.

Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, FL, 32117 Phone: 386-615-9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelaw. com or www.pylelaw.com

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Cataract Surgery Can be Performed on an Eye ONCE in a Lifetime Trust the skill, experience and advice of Dr. Margaret DiGaetano if you are considering cataract surgery.

She is the only Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Volusia County whose practice is devoted exclusively to cataract and lens implant surgery.

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Worry, Worry, Worry... Hogwash!

by George Goldtrap

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he title above is a bit deceiving. I worry about nothing. I put all potential concern in two categories: Things I can control; Things I cannot control. Now consider this: Why would I worry about things I cannot control, i.e., the weather.

Nothing I do or think is likely to have any effect, at all, on the weather. I would be stupid to worry about the weather.

Then there are the things I can control. I don’t worry about those either because if I can control them, I can ‘fix,’ arrange, or play, to my satisfaction and eliminate any problem or potential problem… i.e... a home, car, or other possessions. Example: I don’t worry about my health. If I eat well, rest, exercise, and generally take care, I will be healthy. As a back-up I buy health insurance… that’s all within my ability to control… thus no room for worry.

Of course there is always the unexpected… an accident, a virus, but those things are not in the first category— things I generally cannot control.

All this comes to mind each time I see the insurance company commercial in which a dog, (a very cute dog), is worried about the security of his bone.

He tries burying it, placing it in a safety deposit box, and the usual list of ways to make valuables secure. The pooch remains restless. Nothing works to end his worry. Finally he secures his bone with the insurance carrier promoted in the ad. Throughout this entertaining video, a rhythm & blues singer is belting out a ‘woe is me’ anthem… worry, worry, worry.

Worry creates so many unnecessary problems. People who worry always want to fix it with some kind of security… thinking of course that will end the worry. They could not be more wrong for that is not the problem. The problem is attitude… a fearful, negative based, insecure, attitude. This cannot be fixed with signs, fences, or any other form of physical security. It can be ‘fixed’ only in the head of the worrier.

Here is how you begin.

First you resolve not to worry about the afore mentioned items… the things you cannot control and/or the things you can control. Second, you resolve that you are going to be happy… no matter your circumstances. This means that the foolish actions of others will not upset your predetermined course… to be happy. Oh, there may be temporary interruptions, inconveniences, or unavoidable troubles. Deal with them;

allow them to pass without diverting your goal… worry free happiness.

There will always be unhappy people around you… folks who can see the good in almost nothing, who trust almost no one, and who cannot believe

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

that the future holds anything but trouble. You cannot let these negative thinkers control you. Their thinking will not prevail anyway so why allow them to steal your personal life time.

I meet people all the time who are obsessed with griping about junk mail, computer pop ups, or unsolicited phone calls. These things seem to wreak havoc in their otherwise dull lives. Why? Why on earth would you allow these total strangers to make you uncomfortable over something so trivial? Junk mail takes 15 seconds to dump. Unsolicited phone calls need last no more than 5 seconds. Hang up! Don’t worry that this action might seem rude. These callers come in to your life unsolicited, unwanted, and un-needfully. It is they who are rude. Be rid of them… instantly.

And those computer pop ups… just hit delete. How long can that take … or better yet, direct them to your scam catcher. Poof… they are gone.

It really is just that simple. The peace and the quite that you say you want is right there… within easy grasp. Reach for it. Demand to be the boss of your time, your mind, your life. Be positive. Determine to have fun, be happy, and a compatible person.

Too simple you say. If that is what you think—that is part of the problem —that unwillingness to try, to change, to be. Until you want to, are willing to, and do… become positive—nothing will change. If you are willing, it can happen. Starting today.

Now—put something off and take a nap. ST

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at 800-594-7554 or you may e-mail to georgegoldtrap@gmail.com George’s books and tapes are available at www.Goldtrap.com

C.O.P. Volunteers

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ife can be unfair. People don’t have to be. There is little more unfair than being unable to do your grocery shopping, or get to the pharmacy because the handicapped parking space reserved for you is being illegally used by an able-bodied person.

These spaces are specifically designed and reserved for people with disabilities, getting them closer to the front entrance of a building and providing easier access out of a vehicle, with the room needed for maneuvering a wheelchair, walker, or cane.

To use the space, a person must fill out the required paperwork providing certified medical information under penalty of law before receiving the handicapped placard or plate.

Anyone abusing the privilege faces a stiff penalty and our deputies do their best to enforce handicapped parking violations.

They can’t be everywhere. Now, there are another 32 sets of eyes on the lookout for able-bodied drivers abusing parking rules.

This is a new mission for the Sheriff’s Office’s award-winning, all volunteer, Citizen Observer Program (C.O.P.). As we phase-in this program our C.O.P traffic enforcers will issue warnings to handicapped parking space and fire lane violators. Come September 1 these volunteers will have the power to write citations. While the fine for fire lane violations varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, illegally using

Happy Easter!

a handicapped parking space carries a stiff $250 fine.

Launched in 1989, the C.O.P. program acts as an extra set of eyes and ears to help deputies keep the community safe while

From The Sheriff

…Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson patrolling in the Sheriff’s Office’s jurisdiction. Unarmed and usually working in pairs, C.O.P. volunteers patrol the community in Sheriff’s Office vehicles and report suspicious activity to deputies. When they’re not out patrolling the streets, working special community events, conducting house watches, or helping to control traffic, C.O.P. volunteers provide yet another valuable service—fingerprinting children for their parents’ records. Having this program in place will be such an asset for the Volusia County Sheriff’s office.

All of the C.O.P. volunteers deserve a great big thanks for their willingness to give back to the community and donate their time toward helping to maintain our safety and wonderful quality of life here in Volusia County. I know that our residents and visitors who depend on those accessible spots welcome the increased enforcement, as do we. ST

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Do You Know the

THREE BIG LIES About Government Payment of Long-Term Care Costs?

LIE #1: The Government Will Pay for Your Long-Term Care Only if you are “Broke.”

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LIE #2: It’s Too Late to Plan if You Already Have Long-Term Care Costs or Expect Some Soon.

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LIE #3: You Have to Give Your Assets Away to Get Government Payment of Long-Term Care Costs.

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It’s A SNAP With ElderSource Special to Seniors Today lderSource announced that it is now accepting applications for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, from elders 60 years of age or older.

SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, is not welfare but a program that helps stretch your food budget without taking away from any other benefits.

In order to be eligible for the program, you must have a net monthly income of less than $903 or a combined income with your spouse of less than $1,215; you must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen; and have countable household assets of less than $3,000 (not including your home, vehicle, or life insurance policies).

To apply for SNAP benefits over the phone, you will need to have ready your income statements, information about your assets, and proof that you are a Florida resident. Once you have gathered all of this information please call ElderSource at 1-888-242-4464 and ask to speak with a SNAP operator.

Serving as the state-designated Area Agency on Aging and the Aging Resource Center for Northeast Florida, ElderSource’s mission is to empower

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individuals to age with independence and dignity by providing leadership, direction, advocacy, and support for a comprehensive coordinated continuum of care. ElderSource serves as the focal point to which elders, their caregivers, and the general public can turn for information, referral, assistance, and answers related to aging issues. ST

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Strange But True $16.5 Million Dollar Egg?

by Samantha Weaver

• It was American educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” He also came up with what’s known as the Peter Principle: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.”

• Ever wonder why it’s called the silver screen? In the early days of the cinema industry, the projection screens were embedded with real silver to enhance the reflective nature of the screen surface.

• A legislator in the Louisiana State House of Representatives once introduced a bill that would make it illegal to charge a bald man more than 25 cents for a haircut.

• Worried about grocery prices going up? How’s this for a pricey egg: In 2007, a Faberge egg was sold at auction for nearly $16.5 million. It is a good thing

the ones used in your omelets aren’t encrusted with jewels.

• Those who study such things say that Americans drink more carbonated beverages every year than coffee, tea, sports drinks, and juice combined.

• The plant formally known as titan arum produces the largest cluster of flowers in the world, sometimes reaching more than 10 feet in height. What’s perhaps even more notable, though, is its odor: The plant gives off a strong smell that is most often compared to that of a decomposing animal. Hence the plant’s more common name, the corpse flower. ST *** Thought for the Day: “First there is a time when we believe everything, then for a little while we believe with discrimination, then we believe nothing whatever, and then we believe everything again—and, moreover, give reasons why we believe.”

— Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

Do You Know These Facts?

• The air in your home or office is 5 times more polluted than the outside air.

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he rain did not take away the sunny smiles on the faces of local seniors at the Seniors Today Spring Fling on April 5.

Seniors Today Newspaper, once again, had a totally free day for our Volusia County Seniors. The event was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Big Tree Road in South Daytona.

The Spring Fling was a fun-filled event put on by Seniors Today newspaper, with Bonnie Schillinger, General Manager for Seniors Today, and editor, Bonnie Gragg organizing the event. The festival received great support and was made possible with the presenting sponsor, Florida Power and Light. Other sponsors included: Affordable Homecare, Bishops Glen Retirement Community, Brookdale Senior Living, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Halifax Health—Hospice Of Volusia, Liberty Medical Supply, Lohman Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, & Cremation, Riviera Senior Living, Tomoka Eye Associates, Vienna Medical OneCare, and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.

The Spring Fling goers found door prizes, games of chance, games of skill, entertainers, free lunch, new products, health screenings, information, and more.

First, attendees were greeted at the door by senior friends Joyce Conger and Kathie Harris and given a chance to win one of many door prizes that were to be given away. Now it was time to go and explore. What was in store at the participating vendor’s booths? Not just more brochures and give-a-ways— this time attendees at the Spring Fling found lots of fun, games, and prizes.

While the festivities were going on, Bonnie Gragg, daughters Sydney and Savannah, and their friendly helper Al Schutrum were busy in the kitchen preparing lunches for all who came hungry.

Seniors Today Newspaper was also celebrating their 20th year publishing the newspaper written and designed for the

senior population. All Fling guest received a piece of birthday cake to celebrate this special milestone.

Music was provided in the lobby by Jim Nelson, known to all in the community as “The Entertainer.” Jim can please any crowd with his music variety and entertainment.

Seniors stayed dry and enjoyed the music and lunch while the rain kept coming down.

Above: Bonnie Schillinger with Port Orange’s Officer Dave Miller and McGruff the Crime Dog Left: FPL’s Dave Lynn & Joyce Conger Left: Jim Nelson The Entertainer Below: Kathie Harris Savannah & Sydney Gragg

As the rain cleared the seniors headed to their cars loaded down with door prizes, bags of freebies, and smiles on their faces.

Many were heard to say they had a great time—and all for free!

Bonnie Schillinger added, “It is a joy to put on these events and to know that all the work goes to making our seniors so happy!

Of course, having the support of all of our vendors and sponsors is what makes it such successful and wonderful day! We are already making plans for our Fall Festival for later this year!” ST

Boldly Go To www.socialsecurity.gov Special to Seniors Today

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yberspace: the final frontier. These are the voyages of George Takei and Patty Duke. Their mission: to seek out baby boomers and people of all ages and tell them to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov Entertainment icons George Takei and Patty Duke have teamed up to tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare, and so much more. The two celebrities are joining forces in a new campaign to help the Social Security Administration promote its online services as an easy and secure way for people to do business with the agency.

“Social Security has a great website and the top-rated online services in the U.S.,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. “We now have a fun new way to get the word out. Having George join forces with Patty will help us reach the millions of people who can take advantage of this convenient way of doing business with Social Security. Boldly Go to www.socialse curity.gov to plan for your retirement and to apply online so that you too may live long and prosper.”

“Won’t filing for Social Security benefits online be confusing?” George asks Patty in one of eight new commercials. “It’s simple and easy,” Patty assures George. “It’s so easy, even Kirk could do it.”

Those ready to retire, apply for disability benefits, or delay retirement and apply only

for Medicare, can do so from the comfort of their home or from any computer. Two million people took advantage of Social Security’s convenient online benefit applications last year. People already receiving Social Security benefits can go online to let Social Security know about a change of address or phone number, start or change direct deposit, get a proof of income letter, or replace a lost Medicare card.

Social Security’s website “is for everyone,” Patty tells George in another spot.

Workers can get an online estimate of their future retirement benefits and use Social Security’s planners to plan for a secure retirement. In addition, Patty says, “Young people can help their grandparents with retiring online or getting extra help with their Medicare prescription drug costs.” To which George concludes, “Everyone, of all ages, should go to www.socialsecurity.gov” Social Security’s online services not only provide a convenient option for the public, they are a lifeline for the agency in a time of fast growing workloads as baby boomers begin retiring in record numbers and millions more need Social Security’s services due to the economic downturn.

To learn more about Social Security’s online services and to view the new George Takei and Patty Duke public service announcements, Boldly Go to www.social security.gov Like George, you may find yourself saying, “Oh my!” ST

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Gimme One Buster Brimston

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created this character named Rev.

Buster Brimstone in my mind to talk straight to me about the consequences of my thoughts and actions. I occasionally pause and say, “Buster tell me the straight truth about this situation or this habit or this attitude.” Buster cuts me no slack.

We all have special spiritual teachers.

Some are professional ministers or counselors. Some very close friends. Most of them talk sweet to us. We need one spiritual teacher who will tell us truths we are running from. We need our own personal Buster Brimstone.

For me, Vernon Howard has been my best let-the-blade-down guy. I know when I read one of his books or put on one of his tapes, that he is going to smack me upside the head with a wet porcupine.

Once after a failed relationship I put on a Vernon tape and he said, “Plead for nothing. Chase no one. Refuse to trade yourself. Stay right where you are. You are home right now, right where you are. You are with yourself and that is all that you need.

We must be able to take or leave people before we can take them beneficially. A compulsive need will put you at the mercy of others and if you ever find a man or woman who will not take advantage of your weakness, you have found one in a million.”

Here I was panting for a new love and Vernon says, “Forget it. Find yourself first.

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If women see your desperate need and how you are looking outside yourself to fill it, most of them will not be able to resist using you to meet their neurotic needs.

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts I didn’t want to hear that. You won’t want to hear it. We both know it is true.

There are those who do not use our need but why worry about finding them when the solution is so simple and clear.

That is to make peace so fully with your own self and come to respect your own self and actually come to love yourself for better or worse. Jesus said “Love… as you love yourself.”

Then and only then will we attract someone with comparable self-respect and selflove because like attracts like. Now if we set up housekeeping, the house will have a chance to stand. ST

Please mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416.

You may enjoy Dalton’s website at www.dal tonroberts.com

What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of April 18

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It isn’t always easy for the rambunctious Aries to give a second thought to their often spur-of-the-moment choices. Aspects favor rechecking a decision.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information emerges for the businessdriven Bovine who feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be prepared to make adjustments as needed at any time.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Part of you wants to complete plans, while your other self wants to see how things develop. Compromise by moving ahead with your plans being open to change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected change in a relationship could open up a problem or could lead to a much-needed delayed reassessment of a number of matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time to total the plusses and minuses resulting from recent personal and professional decisions. See what worked, what didn’t and base your next move on the results.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) The clever Virgo can make persuasion work by presenting a case built on hard facts.

It’s good, solid information that invariably wins the day. Go for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You usually can win over the most stubborn skeptics on your own. This time you can benefit from supporters who have been there, done that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You win admiration for your determination to do the right thing. Don’t be distracted from that course, despite the offer of tempting alternatives.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) While you still need to maintain control of a dominant situation, a new development emerges, making the task easier and the outcome more rewarding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) New factors might have a positive effect on a still-pending matter, but only if the information proves to be credible. Colleagues might be able to offer advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The week favors moderation, especially if a health problem is involved. Resist the impulse to do more than might be good for you at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You could feel more than a mite upset by someone or some people who might be creating problems for you. Find out why they won’t change their way. ST

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Senior Service Line AGing Myths

by Matilda Charles

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emember the Termites? No, it wasn’t a ’50s band. The Termites were the 1,500 high IQ children in a study begun by Dr. Lewis Terman back in 1921. Studies of that group of people have continued to provide a wealth of information for scientists over the years. The latest project, a 20-year effort described in a book called The Longevity Project by Howard S. Friedman and Leslie R. Martin, refutes a number of so-called truths we’ve come to believe about living long lives.

Here are a few of the myths debunked in this study.

Myth: Athletic people live longer.

The finding: The key is to be active when you’re middle aged, but not necessarily engaged in strenuous exercise.

The longevity benefit came from finding an enjoyable physical activity and staying with it.

Myth: Those with more education live longer. The finding: Not necessarily so. More important than higher degrees was to be productive in whatever career was chosen and to push through challenges given to them.

Myth: Those who worry too much shorten their life span. The finding: Being conscientious, organized, and detail-oriented led to longer lives, likely because people who have those characteristics are more likely to protect their health and live a more sensible, balanced, and healthy life.

Myth: Relaxed people live longer.

The finding: Increased responsibility and challenges brought longer life. Those who were ambitious and motivated lived longer. Translation: don’t retire too early.

Myth: Married people live longer.

The finding: Men who stayed married lived long lives, as did married or divorced women. Divorced men fared the worst according to the survey.

Dr. Friedman has a Secrets of Longevity blog online at the Psychology Today website. Go online to www.psy chologytoday.com and put Secrets Of Longevity in the search box. ST

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Write Matilda Charles 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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Section B April 15, 2011 April Declared Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Month Once Again Kevin Hancock, Community Relations Director, Halifax Humane Society lorida law makers are filing resolutions for the second year in a row declaring April Adopt-A-ShelterPet Month, in order to raise awareness of the serious issue of pet overpopulation, and encourage adopting pets from local shelters. To further foster Volusia area adoptions, the Halifax Humane Society is offering several opportunities.

Now through Friday, April 22, 2011, all adoption fees will be waived for public employees. Any public employee or active

military that can produce a valid identification card will be eligible to have all adoption fees waived. The standard HHS adoption criteria will apply.

In addition, thanks to a generous grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation, the Halifax Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all seniors 60 and older through the end of April. You can adopt any pet by just being approved through our standard adoption process.

Finally, the Halifax Humane Society is helping make certain your new pet has a friend to play with when you are busy or

at work. You can adopt any cat for only $70 and you get to pick out a friend for him for free!

All adoptable animals are included in these fee reductions, including our obedience —trained Prison Pups N Pal dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. The adoption will include all shots, micro-chipping, spaying, or neutering as necessary, 30 days free ShelterCare pet health insurance, and a free health check at a participating vet within 10 days of adoption.

Please visit our website to view a sampling of our available animals. ST

If you are interested in finding out more about these dogs, call 386-274-4703, ext.

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Benji is an adorable, adult-male, domestic, shorthaired cat. You’ll love his ability to be in the right place at the right time, especially when that place is with you.

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Q: I heard on CNN that an old computer had been sold for a great deal of money. I have an Apple II, which was made between 1982 and 1988, in perfect condition, with printer and several software discs. How much is it worth?

— P.G., Albuquerque, NM A: I monitored eBay for about two weeks and think your computer is probably worth in the $200 to $350 range.

Typical was an Apple II with several hundred discs, original documents in binder, joystick, and “tons of extras.”

There were 19 bids, the highest $215.

I also found an Apple II with “extras” and in original box for $150. *** Q: Recently my mother died at the age of 96. She had a lovely home, decorated beautifully with Early American decor. I am considering disposing of many of these items at a garage sale.

How do I find someone who can provide me with values that I can trust?

— Christie, Rio Rancho, NM

A: You should hire a certified appraiser who has expertise in determining the values of both household and estate items. Use the business pages of the phone book to find appraisers in your region. Call several to find one that you feel comfortable with. Don’t be hesitant to ask for references, and expect to pay a fee for their help. There are generally two types of appraisals, written and verbal. A written appraisal is often itemized and costs a little more than a verbal assessment. When I liquidated my mother’s estate several years ago, my sister and I avoided the stress of garage sales by making donations to local charities. ST *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or you may send e-mail to questionsforcox @aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions.

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A Combo For Arthritis Do you experience any of the following?

• Warm and swollen or tender joints • Joint stiffness, especially in the morning • Fatigue • Flu-like symptoms such as fever • Muscle pain and weakness If you have at least three out of five of the above, you may be suffering from some form of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage between the joints breaks down; usually affecting the hips, hands, low back, or neck. Some factors increase your risk, including joint injury, obesity, aging, inactivity; and lately there has been a strong link to genetics. The primary cause of OA is the wear and tear of joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that occurs when the lining of the joints become inflamed, and can lead to irreversible joint damage and even loss of movement. Women are two to three times more susceptible to RA. This form of Arthritis occurs when the immune system goes haywire and begins attacking the lining of the joints. The exact mechanism is not fully understood but there is a probable association with a bacterial or viral infection.

Standard western treatment approaches include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, and narcotic analgesic in severe cases of pain.

In some cases, surgery may be necessary.

Complimentary approaches included Acupuncture. In a recent study; well documented in the Annals Of Internal Medicine.

2004; 141 (12): 901-910, the facts showed

that patients with OA of the knee experienced a 40 percent decrease in pain and a 40 percent increase in function after receiving a series of acupuncture treatments. It is essential to understand that there is no magic bullet or quick fix for arthritis and it may take some time to attain the expected results.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Because of the debilitating nature of Arthritis, a number of patients suffer from the complications of the degenerative process involved. These can include muscle guarding and spasm, which are the body’s natural mechanisms for reacting to the pain. In this case, soft tissue work of Acupuncture and Physical Therapy can be a good treatment of choice since it helps boost circulation to allow tight muscles to relax. Moreover, there are also underlying mechanical problems that complicate the pain from arthritis.

Examples of these include misalignment of the spine and pelvis or joint instability and immobilization. These issues are best treated with manual techniques.

In practice such combination of treatments does not only alleviate the pain effectively, it likewise helps restore function and increases strength.

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Books No Regrets: The Life Of Edith Piaf Reviewed by Larry Cox

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dith Giovanna Gassion was born in Paris in 1915. She was abandoned by her mother, and when her father, an acrobat, joined the French army in 1916, he took his infant daughter to live with her grandmother, who operated a brothel in Normandy. When Edith was blinded by meningitis when she was 3, the prostitutes in the brothel pooled their money so she could go on a pilgrimage honoring Sainte Therese de Lisieux. She eventually recovered her vision when she was 7.

After the war, Edith rejoined her father as a street entertainer, and together they toured France. Her father encouraged her to sing, and when Edith was 14 years old she began performing as a street singer.

In 1935, at age 20, her life changed dramatically when she was discovered

by Louis Leplee, an important nightclub owner who soon became her manager.

Leplee provided Edith with a new stage name, La Mome Piaf, which roughly translates to “The Little Sparrow.” The name would stay with her.

In this fascinating new biography, author Carolyn Burkes recounts the often turbulent life of this incredible entertainer. Although Piaf became both a cultural icon and perhaps France’s greatest popular singer, it was never an easy transition. Her fame seemed counterbalanced by self-doubt, love affairs that unraveled addictions, fragile health, and even a murder charge.

Although much has been written about Piaf, No Regrets reveals fresh details and helps explain how Piaf’s courage, art and universal appeal helped establish her not only as a symbol of France, but more importantly, as a source of inspiration for entertainers throughout the world.

When Piaf died of liver cancer at age 47, she was denied a funeral mass by the Catholic Church. That didn’t stop the fans who adored her. Her burial ceremony at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris was well attended by more than 100,000 mourners. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

Pet Care Spring Is The Start Of Flea Season

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I wanted to write to you about a flea remedy that works for us. My neighbor and I live in a rural area, and between our houses have seven dogs and one calico cat. We used to have a very bad flea and tick problem until our vet recommended using a product called Comfortis.

This is a once-a-month tablet—the dosage is based on the weight of the dog—that costs much less than Frontline or similar flea and tick treatments.

Since starting Comfortis our dogs have been flea- and tick-free.

Before we found this product, we would bathe our dogs and cats in a large tub of soapy water with 1⁄4 cup of PineSol added. That also would kill fleas and ticks.

— Louise C., Rison, AK Dear Louise: Thanks for the tip on the new flea and tick medication! Readers should consult their veterinarian about this medicine to make sure it’s right for their dog, as like any drug taken internally or topically it may interact with other medications.

However, I’m not wild about the Pine-Sol bath tip. That’s a very strong cleaning solution that will dry a pet’s skin, which causes irritation, and also removes natural oils on the skin that help repel fleas. The only “household” soap I’d recommend would be SkinSo-Soft, and even that just once a month.

Other than that, use a bath product formulated specifically for a dog or cat.

To further reduce a pet’s chances of acquiring fleas and ticks, vacuum carpets at least twice weekly indoors and wash curtains and linens frequently.

Outside, mow the lawn weekly so it’s not as easy for pests to jump or drop onto a pet’s fur. 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 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act was signed in May 2010 to give much more assistance to the caregivers of wounded post-9/11 veterans. The program was to be fully up and running by the end of January 2011.

Included in the bill was a monthly stipend equal to the cost of home health assistance, mental health support, training, respite, and health insurance for the caregiver. The goal of the act was to keep wounded veterans at home and out of care facilities.

Now the January deadline has passed and all of the program isn’t in place yet. Two weeks after it was to be fully operational, a Department of Veterans Affairs contingent went to Congress with a plan in hand to get it going. They issued a press release that says, in part, “Many of the other significant newly enacted benefits will also require the issuance of regulations. The law requires detailed regulations for determining eligibility, designating, and approving caregivers... .”

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One major disappointment is that 10 percent of the seriously wounded are covered—a mere 800 veterans.

There is a bit of help now: the VA’s toll-free Caregiver Support Line at 1855-260-3274.

Go to www.caregiver.va.gov and look around. You’ll find information on home equipment and modifications, caregiver resources and contacts. If nothing else, click on VA Caregiver Services and scroll through the services. Ask the support coordinator which ones you can get now.

Bookmark the site and check it frequently. That’s where you’ll discover what parts of the program have been activated and which services are available. Or talk to a social worker at your VA medical center. ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or columnreply@gmail.com

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— Jennifer K., Detroit A: With some cabinets, that is a possibility. In order to place those hooks securely, it’s better to screw them into solid wood rather than particleboard.

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Measure the distance from one brace to the next, for each under-cabinet sec-

tion you want to attach hooks to. Select a piece of solid wood that is about 2 inches wide and a half-inch to an inch thick, and have it cut to fit your measurements. If you want to paint or stain the wood to match the cabinet finish, do so before installing.

Double-check the fit of each strip; it should fit snugly between each brace.

Use a wood rasp or sandpaper to take a little off the ends if the strip doesn’t quite fit. Glue the strip into place and secure by driving a nail diagonally through the strip into the solid wood brace so it is secure.

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veryone was very helpful, mak- coffin and encased in a granite sarcophaing safety and security priority gus to protect the body in the afterlife. Each one. Desolate poverty stood out pharaoh had a cartouche of his name made enforced by the gray-brown dust in hieroglyphics. He had a common name hovering in the air. Our guide, Bahgat had and a coronation name that separated all a Turkish name that means happiness. He the names of the many pharaohs. (Ramses was a character and refused to learn our meant strong.) names. He told us, we are his habiby, which means darling and sweetie, so when he wanted bus 11 to go here or there, he’d call “Habiby!” and we’d pile on. …Julie Eberhart Painter The history here is divided into dynasties.

Beginning in 3200 BC, we had the unification of two lands, Upper and Lower Egypt.

Pharaohs expected to continue their way Luxor, the Arab name, was then called of living in the afterlife. They would add Thebes. Style, art, religion, and construca small temple, a statue of themselves, and tion distinguish the dynasties. build four different entrances into their The temple in Karnac at Luxor is an open museum overlooking a man-made lake. We tombs. At the center entrance stood their walked through the temple during the hot, god image in black basalt. The walls tell a traditional story of humble birth, dusty day and came back in the son of gods, lord of crowns. There evening before dinner at the hotel were originally ten columns at Karfor the sound and laser show done nac. Two lands were under one for our group in English. The percontrol so Ramses II proved very formance was affective, but overly important. He sired 210 children dramatic. However, seeing the hierowith his wives and concubines. He glyphics lit at night gave the whole wore the double crown for 67 years. view more definition.

He lived to be 97 and put his name We were given a brief history.

Tombs went deep, many miles be- Temple in Karnac on all the 134 original columns. at Luxor One of Ramses’ II sons, born of neath the ground. No one must a concubine, married his half-sister to gain steal from the king, and they had to propower.

King Tut was his legal son. The queen tect the bodies against jackals. was not accepted.

The stepmother was Limestone faced over sandstone step pyramids appeared around 3000 BC. Inside thrown out and the king announced for they attached columns to the walls for sup- Upper and Lower Egypt.

Another great power was The Queen port. Bodies were placed inside until the time of Cheops, who wanted his tomb made Hatshepsut, who wore men’s clothing and into a crypt with corridors. Every turn was a fake beard. She was one a very interesta diversion so neither workers nor robbers ing lady and ruled for over 20 years. The could steal treasures. These were the eter- Queen still has the biggest monument in nal houses. No one pharaoh knew where the temple to this day. An earthquake the other was buried and sometimes the destroyed the wall, but obelisks survived, corridors overlapped. Each pharaoh had a undamaged and in perfect balance.

My husband walked the area countercauseway to connect to the valley temple.

To mummify the bodies, they were placed clockwise for luck. For me, luck was not on a table. Vital organs were removed and losing our bus driver—11, habiby! ST Julie is the author of seven books. Her preserved in alabaster jars, designated by 2009 mystery romance, ‘Mortal Coil’ and her designs with either the bull, jackal, boar, June 2010 novel, ‘Tangled Web,’ are availor hawk on each lid. The brain was liquefied and removed through the nose. Forty- able from www.champagnebooks.com the five days were required while the skin dried Amazon Kindle Store, www.fictionwise.com and was rubbed with oils and wrapped in or from SnorkelJul@aol.com For more inforlinen. Then it was placed in a gilded wooden mation www.books-jepainter.com

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e often heard people say that poodles are exceptionally smart, so when we decided to get a new dog, we opted for a large, white standard poodle puppy.

In addition to wanting an intelligent breed, I also wanted a tall, shaggy-haired dog I could “see eye-to-eye with,” so this big, royal standard poodle puppy fit the bill.

We named our poodle Dudley after Dudley Do-Right of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a character in the old Bullwinkle cartoons, and he surely was a keen thinker.

Growing up in our family of two adults, with no children and no other pets, Dudley took it upon himself to believe that he, too, was human. Dudley operated under the assumption that whatever people do, he could do, too. When the light bulb in the front hall ceiling fixture blew and my husband had to replace the bulb, Dudley was alongside him, standing with his two front paws on the chair upon which my husband was standing, peering up at the ceiling, as if to assist.

When we sat on the living-room sofa to watch TV, relaxing with our feet atop the coffee table, Dudley would sidle up to the couch, backing into it, so he could place his rear end on the cushions adjacent to us, and then extend his long, fuzzy front legs straight out onto the coffee table, so he would be sitting as we were.

Dudley also had a strong commitment to maintaining “his” possessions, and whatever we people did, he did, too. When my husband or I would carry a bowl of pretzels to the living room to snack on while we watched TV, Dudley would pick up his bowl of kibble from the dining-room floor and carry it to where we were sitting, so he could enjoy a TV snack, too. This worked fine until one day when Dudley lost his grip of his glass food bowl and it fell from his mouth and shattered on the floor. Then there were also a few times when Dudley attempted to carry his glass water bowl with him from room to room when we carried our beverages with us. We soon learned that Dudley required non-breakable plastic bowls for his food, and we stationed additional water bowls throughout the house, so he wouldn’t need to carry his big one.

Everyone loved Dudley and thought he was a big sweetheart, and Polo, a large, white Samoyed who lived around the corner thought so, too. Dudley and Polo were always so happy to see each other and to frolic on our lawn when Polo’s owner took him around the corner for a walk. One afternoon, there were scratching noises coming from outside our front windows. Dudley pushed open the curtains with his nose to take a look, and there was Polo, wagging his tail and looking in. Polo had broken loose from his outdoor run and had come over to visit. I opened the front door, and Polo came running in. He gave Dudley a quick sniff “hello,” and then, when he saw Dudley’s kibble bowl sitting nearby, he took it upon

himself to enjoy a snack. While Polo was sampling Dudley’s food, I found an extra leash so Dudley and I could walk Polo home to his owner.

Although Polo seemed hesitant about returning home, the stroll back to his house was uneventful, and Dudley and Polo enjoyed walking together. After Polo’s owner profusely thanked us for returning her dog, Dudley and I returned home, but I could sense from his demeanor that something was on his mind.

As soon as we walked into the house, before I could even remove his leash, Dudley ran over to his food bowl—the bowl Polo had been nibbling from a few minutes earlier. Dudley picked up his bowl, but instead of carrying it to the living-room sofa area or to our bedroom as he frequently did, Dudley carried his bowl of food into our home office. This was unusual since the office was not a room into which Dudley generally would bring his food. Dudley crawled underneath my husband’s desk into the farthest back corner of the room, and gently placed his food bowl where it would not be visible to anyone. Dudley decided to send a message to Polo: “You may come into my home to visit, but you are not going to eat my food!” ST Visit www.chickensoup.com

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y son Bob, daughter-in-law Amy, and granddaughter Jane Claire where here a few weeks ago and stayed with me on their way to and from Destin as part of their vacation.

It was nice to have them around and especially to spend some quality time with Jane Claire. She puts a whole new spin on life, because everything is so new to her.

My neighbors Loyd and Emily Roberts have a garden, cows, and a few chickens. Jane Claire got to feed the chickens and tried to pet them as well.

Of course, the chickens would have nothing to do with her, but that did not deter her from trying.

It was then on to the cows. Now that really fascinated her a lot. The cows bellowed a few times, which she really liked. The cows then did what they do best after eating.

Since nothing gets by her, she had to make sure everyone knew what those cows were doing.

It was then on to the garden and picking a few vegetables. Jane Claire has very little fear and just walked right out into the garden ready to pick tomatoes or squash or whatever was out there.

We went out to supper that night and had a good time.

When they first got to my house I had shown Jane Claire where she would be sleeping that night.

After her bath she was playing on the floor in front of the couch. She stood up, pushed her toys aside, and declared she was going to bed.

She then walked into her bedroom, climbed up on the bed, pulled the covers up and told her dad and mom goodnight. She had never offered to do that before, Bob told me.

After their vacation I called and talked to them one evening. Jane Claire, at four

years old, has very little time for the telephone. I’m sure that will change in a few years. But, miraculously, she stopped long enough to speak to me. I’ve noticed that when she does talk on the phone it is usually no more than 45 seconds. This time, however, she talked about two minutes (a record) about her vacation.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

Kids that young do not have a good grasp of time and what she told me that evening I will always cherish.

“P-Paw, remember when I was at your house last year (meaning last week)? I sure do miss you,” she said.

I wanted to load my car up and go see here right then and there.

A week or so later I managed again to get her on the phone. I told her that I missed her and I heard her ask her mother when could P-Paw come and see her again.

Then she said, “P-Paw, I sure do love you.” That brought a lump to my throat and again I wanted to take off and go see her.

Grandchildren are a blessing, I have found out. I’ll see her again in a few weeks and we’ll have fun, I’m sure.

One other good thing about Jane Claire, she laughs at my jokes.

Amy told me that she was glad I had found someone who thought my jokes were funny.

My problem now is finding jokes that will make her laugh when she is five. ST You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com or check out his blog at byronspires.word press.com

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In today’s tight economic times, many people are falling victim to a fake debt collection agency scam.

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Flagler County Sheriff Sheriff Donald W. Fleming to determine if this claim is legitimate. You may find someone has opened an account in your name. If that has happened, you may be a victim of identity theft. ST To contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, call 386-313-4911.

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• “To whiten piano keys, clean with rubbing alcohol.” (This is for the white keys only, of course.)

— O.E. in Pennsylvania • Polish glassware scratches with toothpaste to get them back in shape.

• You’ve probably heard that charcoal briquettes are a great way to remove smells from an unused cooler or fridge.

I just wanted readears to know that you should use the kind that are just plain charcoal, not the kind that contain lighter fluid. They actually make it smell worse, I think.

• “Have arthritis in your hands? Make two punctures on opposite sides of a racquetball. Push a pen through and position it to where you can hold the ball while writing. Or better yet, have one of your kids do this for you. I did it for my father, and he loves it. It has improved his writing, and his hand doesn’t get tired so quickly.”

— V.J. in Georgia • Mildew can be removed from your bathroom tile using a mix of water, lemon juice and salt in equal parts. Mix up a couple of cups, apply to mildew areas with a rag, then scrub with an old toothbrush. Rinse well.

• When drilling holes in drywall or plaster, use this neat trick to catch the dust:

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