Seniors Today Feb, 4th 2011

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February 4, 2011

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Love Is In The Air

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ow, sit down, take a deep breath, I have big news to share! Did I tell you about my high school sweetheart who contacted me and wants to come and take me to dinner on my birthday?”

Those were the words I received in an e-mail from a friend who added: “In October I received a gift from a classmate from our school reunion—a desk top plaque of our school.”

Ah ha! I could see what was coming… a story of love and happiness that comes to some people when they least expect it… never want it again… and are surprised by a friend and classmate after 55 years.This was truly sounding interesting!

“We were in the Drama Club and on the yearbook staff together in high school and had a few brief encounters. I think he was the guy who took me to see The King And I at the National Theater in D.C. I still have the piano music from being exposed to that performance.”

This nice couple of old friends, had married and raised their families, found themselves single again.

Each had moved to a different state. The territorial distance between them was and is quite lengthy. During that time, Ruth and John had both been busy with family and friends.

Then three months ago, Ruth got the memento of their high school from John, whom she hadn’t seen or heard from since 1956. Ruth acknowledged the gift via e-mail, but never heard back from him.

The note to me, from Ruth, read: “I escaped to another state and began a happy single life. I told everyone—no cats, no men needed in my life! However, in November 2010 I adopted 2 cats. Then on January 4, 2011, I received a second memento from John—this time the 2010 White House Christmas ornament honoring President McKinley—the name of our high school. There was a note, just saying he’d

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like to reconnect with former classmates.

Well, I decided to hand write a thank you note and mailed it on January 5. I included my e-mail address and said I’d love to hear

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from him. On January 11, I received an email and we exchanged several that day.”

He called the next day and asked to take me to dinner on my birthday. He was willing to travel 1,200 miles to see her!”

John flew to Ruth’s home town and took her to dinner on her birthday. They talked and talked and next thing she knew, he was giving her an engagement ring.

The latest news from Ruth, after their reunion: “I’m planning to go meet his kids in February. Yes, he’s willing to move to my state. I will fly to Ft. Lauderdale immediately after our competition in May to join him for a meeting to hear a presentation in memory of his former wife. We’ll drive home, with a stop in Daytona around May 19-22. Then on June 29 (his birthday) we will exchange our vows.”

“That’s the plan!

Wish us God’s blessings! I think it has the making of quite a love story. Definitely share it with my Sweet Adeline sisters.

Take care! Love to all, Ruth” What a beautiful story of finding your new/old love after so many years. Yes, it’s that time of the year. Love is in the air.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Ruth added: “You have my permission to share this with anyone you think might be interested. I’ll keep you posted!” ST

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

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 Feb. 8 at 2 P.M. Seating is limited. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP today.

Health Screening Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., Feb. 17 at the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center. Early detection saves lives. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register, call 1-888-667-7587.

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The Council on Aging will sponsor a seminar on Love & Sex Over Sixty at the Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews Street on Mon., Feb. 28 at 1 P.M. Dr. Richard Tucker will discuss what changes in sexual function are normal and which are not aspects of aging.

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

Please call 386-673-4146 to RSVP.

Chocolate Gala Grand Villa Senior Living Community, 535 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach invites you to a Chocolate Gala & Open House on Feb. 9 from 2–4 P.M. Enjoy the chocolate fondue fountain, cookies, cakes, music, and delicious fun for everyone. The event is open to the public and tours of the beautiful community will be available. RSVP to 386-8680723 by February 7.

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

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

Brain Aerobics A Brain Aerobics Workshop is scheduled for the Brannon Center on Mon., March 21 at 10 A.M. Dr. Richard Tucker, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Central Florida will present information on both normal and abnormal changes in memory as we age and how one determines the differences.

Space is limited so RSVP today by calling 386-424-2280.

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The Raw Truth On Nutrition

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy

Learn the secrets of transforming your health through the power of living nutrients in a free seminar presented by Garden Of Life Founder and CEO Jordan Rubin on Tues., Feb. 22 at 7 P.M. at Love Whole Foods Cafe & Market, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating is limited so RSVP in the store or by calling 386-677-5236.

Attendees will receive a free copy of Jordan’s new book!

ARC will host a series of seminars in February 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.

Senior Idol Auditions Who will be the next Senior Idol? You won’t want to miss the finals at The Riviera, located at 1823 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill on Thurs., Feb. 10, from 1:30– 3:30 P.M. Come hear the new singing star.

Refreshments will be served. For more details, call Noel at 386-677-5959.

Natural Smile Seminar Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. See how dental implants can help you eat the foods you enjoy, and lead a more active and confident life. The seminar is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 16 at 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Daytona Beach. Make your reservation by calling 386-437-6885 or 386-239-3600.

Citizen Police Academy The Ormond Beach Police Department will be hosting the 24th Citizen Police Academy. The class will be held in at the police department. The first class will be on Wed., Feb. 23. Classes will take place every Wed. for 10 weeks from 7–9 P.M. If you are interested in attending the class, please contact Lloyd Corneilius at cornelius@ormondbeach. org as space is limited. The class is free of charge.

Stress & Heart Disease Managing stress makes sense for your overall health, but reducing stress can also prevent cardiovascular disease. Join Humayun Jamidar, M.D., Thurs., Feb. 24, 6–7 P.M. to learn about the importance of managing job strain and other environmental stresses to reduce heart disease risk. The seminar will be held at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Medical Office Building, 305 Memorial Medical Parkway in Daytona Beach. A heart-healthy meal will be provided. Seating is limited; RSVP is required. Call 386-676-6284.

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

Retirement Workshop Are you concerned about social security and retirement? You are invited to a free breakfast or lunch and an informative workshop to help maximize retirement income with safety and guarantees. You may attend at I.H.O.P. in DeBary on Feb. 9 at 11 A.M. or at Denny’s in Port Orange on Feb. 10 at 9 A.M. Please call 386-295-5510 or 407878-3700 to reserve your meal.

S.A.F.E. Class The Port Orange Police Department is hosting a self defense awareness program for women on Mon., Feb. 14 from 5:30–7:30 P.M. This class teaches that 90 percent of self-defense is awareness, risk reduction, and avoiding confrontation, while only 10 percent is physical.

The class will be taught at the Port Orange Police Department and the cost is $5. The class is limited to 20 students per class, so sign up early. To register, come to the Port Orange Police Department. Please wear gym attire and tennis shoes for class. If you have any questions, please contact Crime Prevention Officer Dave Miller at 386-5065822 or you may e-mail Officer Miller at dmiller@port-orange.org

Support Groups Epilepsy Support Join Florida Hospital Fish Memorial for an Epilepsy support group on Feb. 12 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, Summit Building, Ste. 213 in Orange City. Call 386274-0648 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support The Parkinson’s Support Group in Flagler County will meet the first Sunday of every other month at 3 P.M. at Florida Hospital—Flagler. For more information call 386-445-3371.

Saving Energy—Every Bit Helps

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e’re all looking for ways to cut expenses and your home energy costs are a good place to start. Since household appliances are a major source of energy use, it’s important to do all you can to keep them running efficiently. The following environmentally friendly tips will help you conserve energy and keep costs down. Keep in mind that small measures produce big savings when added together.

Dishwasher: The biggest energy drain with this appliance is in heating the water.

Keep in mind that it takes just as much water to clean a partial load as a full one. So, wait until the dishwasher is full before running it. To further reduce costs, eliminate the dry cycle. When the dishwasher is finished with the wash cycles, open the door and pull out the drawers to allow dishes to air dry. This dry method could result in spotting on your glassware. If this occurs, use a rinse agent to allow the water to sheet off the dishes rather than dry in droplets.

Hot-water heater: Set the thermostat to a lower setting so that the water temperature never reaches above 120 degrees.

Not only will you save energy, you’ll prevent scalding injuries too.

Washing machine: Smaller loads use less water but they consume almost as much energy as a large load. So, think before you load. Wait until you have a full load before running the washing machine.

Clothes dryer: Help your dryer run more efficiently by cleaning the lint trap after each load. This will also help avoid a fire hazard. Try not to run the dryer for just a few items but do not overload either.

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Freezer: Freezers run more efficiently when they are relatively full but not stuffed.

Also, if you do not own a frost-free variety, you’ll have to defrost the unit whenever there is more than ¼ inch of buildup on the interior walls.

Trying one or more of these tips should help you consume less energy and keep your operating costs down.ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778. All Extension Service programs and info are free and open to the public regardless of race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.

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My Day In Court

by George Goldtrap ’ve never been charged with a crime, thus never had to go to court and defend myself, due to several good reasons. First and foremost was an upbringing in a home that believed in discipline. I was taught basic honesty and was expected to live by it. One does not stay in his childhood home forever. When I grew up, I realized the importance of making positive, life affirming decisions. That tends to keep one out of jail and thus out of court too.

That opening paragraph sure seems straight-forward and simple enough… yet for some people, it’s just not that easy. America’s court system is clogged with what many might call common criminals… folks who might not have grown up in a disciplined home, or even if they had, they did not make the right choices, and the result is often incarceration.

Not everyone who is arrested is guilty. People do sometimes seem to get caught up in circumstances they cannot control, or they get mis-identified by a careless witness, or they are guilty but under extenuating circumstances. Crime can be tricky.

In our country we are fortunate to have a fair legal system… not perfect… but fair. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They are entitled to a defense… their own or a public defender. A talented attorney is priceless… and may be their only key to freedom.

Recently Peg and I had opportunity to spend the day with an attorney, to follow him from court to court, client to client, and it was an eye-opening day. I think I now more fully understand how an attorney earns his keep.

You would not believe the mess some people make of their lives and many of them seem never to really understand the problem.

We saw young mothers, in court, in trouble and some soon to be in jail one with her small children clutching her leg while he pronounced sentence.

The child might have hung on to mommy’s skirt but could not reach it.

There were comical scenes as well.

One client had stolen a car, sold it without a title, and watched as its new owner sold it to another without fully paying. The thief was about to go to jail but argued that he ought to be paid first… for selling a stolen car. Unbelievable.

In one court building we watched as the attorney walked through the halls and was stopped time and time again by folks seeking advice. How did they

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know he was an attorney? Simple, the suit and tie gave him away. Many of the defendants were dressed very inappropriately. Standing in line to pay a traf-

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fic ticket, a gentleman flagged the attorney down and asked for his opinion. The attorney obliged telling the man ‘Uh thanks’! Then the man whispered: “Uh, do you know anything about felonies?” Can you begin to imagine being charged with a felony and not even knowing an attorney?

Before heading across the street to another courtroom, we decided to break for refreshments. The building’s crown jewel was a real small, but adequately stocked restaurant, named, no kidding, ‘Order In The Court.’

The food line was a bit long so we were a ‘bite’ late arriving at the next courtroom. An unhappy judge was waiting on the attorney. I did not know a judge ever did that, but it seems some do, occasionally, though they do not make it a habit I’m sure. This time the case was to be negotiated between the plaintiff and the defendant. The opposing attorneys huddled with their respective clients and began smoothing out the details. It took a while. The judge went to sleep… in his seat behind the bench. Sometimes truth is funnier that fiction. When a decision had been reached by the opposing parties, the court clerk awakened the judge and he took over… well, somewhat.

A call comes in. The attorney’s office manager conveys a change of schedule, change of venue, new client, and evidence discovered, meeting to attend… it was like this all day. We had to hustle to keep up and to keep score. We had experienced a day of tears and laughter, a day of law and disorder, a day of sorrow and pride, a day of tradition and surprises, and a day of suspicions and reckoning.

The law can be tedious and grind slowly, but in America, the law is the law… innocent until proved guilty… beyond a reasonable doubt… people around the world envy our system. ST

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

Step Out With Your Baby Special to Seniors Today

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teppin’ Out With My Baby: The Songs Of Irving Berlin teams two top Broadway performers who deliver an artistic, high caliber tribute to the music of Irving Berlin. Linda Purl and Lee Lessack will delight Peabody patrons with legendary, chart-topping Berlin tunes on February 10, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. Linda Purl, actress, singer, and dancer, and Lee Lessack, Broadway artist and singer with an incredible command of voice and stage, offer Steppin’ Out With My Baby: The Songs Of Irving Berlin as part of The Peabody’s 20102011 season.

Linda is probably best known as Charlene Matlock from the series Matlock and as Ashley Pfister, Fonzie’s fiancée from Happy Days. Linda has starred in over 40 television Movies of the Week, and has compiled numerous film credits, including Disney’s Mighty Joe Young, The Walking Major (with Toshiro Mifune), Crazy Mama (directed by Jonathan Demme) and Leo And Loree (produced by Ron Howard).

Lee Lessack’s graceful lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated, yet endearing persona have made him a shining

star of the international cabaret scene.

Billboard Magazine calls his singing, “Cabaret romanticism of a high order.”

Touring extensively in the United States and Europe to sold-out performances and releasing three albums, Lessack has proven himself both as a performer and recording artist.

His fourth and most ambitious recording to date is called In Good Company.

Intimate and impeccably produced, the album beams with outstanding performances, featuring duets with such music notables as Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern, Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Stephen Schwartz.

Steppin’ Out With My Baby: The Songs Of Irving Berlin will be set up cabaret-style at The Peabody, including a New York sidewalk café with table and food service on stage (for patrons who want to further their experience and be part of the show) to add to the ambiance of the evening. ST Tickets are now on sale for Steppin’ at the Peabody Auditorium Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, by calling 800-745-3000, online at www .ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

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The EPA says the air in a well constructed home or office is one of the top five (5) health hazards we face today. They say indoor air is at least five times more polluted than outside air.

Today’s indoor air is especially bad for the very young and the elderly because they spend the most time indoors.

Do the right thing for yourself, your family, or your employees and have a ultraviolet air sanitizer installed today. Then everyone can breathe cleaner, healthy air.

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Antiques Train Set

by Larry Cox

Q: I have a Lionel Electronic Train set 4110WS. It was made in 1948, and I am wondering what it might be worth.

Although the original boxes are fairly beat up, the set is intact and everything still works.

— Jim, Rochester, NY A: One of the better references is the Standard Catalogue Of Lionel Train Sets 1945-1969 by David Doyle (Krause, $29.99). According to Doyle, in mint condition, your set is valued at $3,700, and in excellent, $2,000. To a collector, it might be worth even more. Condition and scarcity are two factors that are extremely important when it comes to any collectible, whether it is a train sets or a first-edition book. *** Q: During the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, I was part of the security force assigned to the U.S. hockey team. As the result of my relationship with some of the players, I was able to obtain the signatures of team members and coach Herb Brooks on a schematic picture. I am missing signa-

tures of two of the players. I have two questions. Does it have any value, and would it be more valuable if I obtained the signatures those that are missing?

— Al, East Pembroke, NY A: Even though acquiring the two missing signatures might not add all that much to its value, something complete is always worth more than an item that is incomplete. Craig R. Perlow is a dealer of Olympic memorabilia and is a member of the International Society of Olympic Historians. He might be able to advise you about your signed picture.

His address is P.O. Box 923311, Norcross, GA 30010-3311. His website is www.olympianartifacts.com ST

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im Conway & Friends, featuring the legendary Conway and accompanied by Louise DuArt and Chuck McCann, will have audiences rolling with laughter at The Peabody February 16, 2011 at 7 P.M. Refreshingly unique, Tim Conway & Friends features classic sketches between Conway, DuArt, and McCann as well as Tim’s loveable original characters, including the diminutive golf expert Dorf, The Old Man, The Dental Sketch, and many more. All of these are the Friends that Tim will feature.

Tim has dedicated his career to making audiences laugh with family-friendly comedy for all ages. He has been a writer, performer, and amateur jewel thief for over 50 years, and he’s starred in such shows as the Carol Burnett Show and McHales Navy, made over 100 television appearances on shows like the Johnny Carson Show and 30 Rock and has starred in such beloved films like The Apple Dumpling Gang and Private Eyes.

Conway became best known through his 11 years co-starring on TV’s classic Carol Burnett Show, which garnered him six Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, major accolades from critics, and three generations of fans. Conway played the funny guy alongside Harvey Korman's straight man, often cracking up Korman midway through scenes. The spontaneous break in charac-

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ter became a hallmark to watch for in every episode.

More recently, he also won accolades for an eight year run of Together Again, the hit touring show in which he starred with long-time sidekick Harvey Korman and Louise DuArt at some of the country’s most respected performing arts centers across the nation.

Currently, Tim voices the character Barnacle Boy on the popular Nickelodeon animated sitcom Spongebob Square Pants. He also makes frequent primetime television appearances in such sitcoms as Yes, Dear, and he is a regular on Living The Life on ABC Family. ST Tickets are now on sale at the Peabody Auditorium Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, by calling 800-7453000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or onÍline at www.ticketmaster.com Ticket prices range from $40–$60, plus service fees. For additional information, please call the box office at 386-671-3460.

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Books Axis Sally: The American Voice Reviewed by Larry Cox

A Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4 P.M.

fter more than half a century, the big question about Mildred Gillars, also known as Axis Sally, is whether she was a genuine traitor or simply a naive American who did what she had to do when she found herself in Nazi Germany following the outbreak of World War II. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1911, Gillars studied drama at Ohio Wesleyan before moving to New York City, where she was able to secure only a few minor roles as a dramatic actress. Determined to change her luck, she went abroad, where she taught English and studied music, eventually settling in Dresden, Germany. After the outbreak of World War II, Gillars began hosting broadcasts for German State Radio.

She renounced her citizenship following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

During one of her broadcasts she described herself as an Irish type, “a real Sally.” The name Axis Sally stuck. Her programs featured American jazz and swing recordings and a soothing voice

she often used to taunt Allied troops about the supposed infidelities of their girlfriends back home, as well as the horrible fates they were likely to meet on the battlefield. During the siege of Berlin, she attempted to escape disguised as a refugee but was captured by U.S. authorities in 1946.

Gillars was indicted in 1948 and found guilty the following year of one count of treason. She was sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison and also fined $10,000. Gillars was released in 1961, and completed her degree at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973. She died in 1988 after a bout with cancer.

Richard Lucas has written the first full-length biography of Mildred Gillars, in Axis Sally: The American Voice of Nazi Germany and it reveals the mostly untold story of the unfulfilled Broadway showgirl who found international fame as the notorious mouthpiece of the Third Reich in broadcasts aimed at millions of GIs. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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Q: I’ve got a couple of bald spots in my lawn that I plan to either reseed or resod this spring. My neighbor told me that I can reseed them right now— in the middle of winter—without a problem. Won’t the newly sprouted grass just freeze and die?

— Joe in White Plains, NY A: It’s possible, and often recommended, to go ahead and reseed bare spots in the middle of winter. Most of the seeds will lie dormant through the cold month or two left, but as soon as the days lengthen and warm up, you’ll begin to see fresh green growth in those spots.

There’s no guarantee that an earlyspring cold snap won’t freeze and kill the grass, but buying the right variety of grass seed for your climate will help prevent this, as the new grass will be hardy enough to withstand brief freezing temperatures.

Make sure the bald spots are free of weeds. Clear away debris and loosen matted thatch with a rake or thatcher.

Sow grass seed over the bare spot and then put down a layer of straw to protect the seeds from foraging birds, wind, and water.

If you’d rather put down sod instead —sometimes bare patches are just too big to seed well—hold off until late winter or very early spring to make sure the sod “takes” well, the ground isn’t frozen and there’s less chance of cold snaps.

For sod, you’ll need to clear the bald spot, then dig out old sod to a depth of about 3 inches. Puncture the soil underneath with a pitchfork to make it more porous. Pack the new sod pieces tightly into the cleared spot and tamp them down so they’re almost level with, but slightly higher than, the surrounding lawn. The sod will settle downward over the next few weeks. Keep the sod damp for 10 to 12 days. ST Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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ith Valentine's Day coming soon start planning now for the senior citizens in your life.

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to let them know that they are special and remembered.

Before coming up with gift ideas, you first need to think about their living situation. Do they living independently or in a nursing home or assisted living facility? What rules do these facilities have? Does your senior have any medical or diet restrictions? You should keep all of this in mind to help you chose the most appropriate Valentine's gift.

For fantastic senior gift ideas for the favorite senior citizens on your list here are ten suggestions.

1. Family Photo In Frame. You may be able to find a heart shaped frame reasonably priced. Or use a regular picture frame that is magnetic and they can place on a refrigerator.

2. Warm Their Heart. Many seniors are living on a fixed income and can not afford to heat their homes properly during the winter. This can be very unhealthy for older folks. Pay your seniors’ heating bill for the month. You may also want to purchase a small space heater, blanket, robe, or slippers.

3. Sweets For The Sweet. Give your senior a decorated Valentine's Day cake or cupcakes. The grandkids can join in the fun of decorating the cake. If dietary restrictions do not allow sugar, then make a gift with sugarfree candies.

4. A Gift Of Music. Since many seniors spend much time alone, nothing is more welcome than some of their favorite music. Do a little research and find out what type of music they enjoy and then purchase their favorites.

5. Games. This can be a card game, board game, crossword puzzle book, and/or Sudoko book. It may also encourage them to socialize more if they invite others to join them.

6. Potted Plant Or Flowers. This is always a great standby gift and even though not original, some folks just love fresh flowers. They will be reminded of you each time they look at your gift.

7. Gift Card. Many seniors do not have the money to go out to eat. Do they have a favorite restaurant? Do you know what type of food they enjoy the most? Why not buy a gift card and offer to go with them.

8. Make A Coupon Book. Make a book full of coupons for things that

need to be done around the house. Set aside a day or several days that you are available to devote entirely to your senior. Take care of some household chores in their home that are needed, but may have been neglected recently.

You might do household chores or help clean out and organize closets. You may also offer coupons to run errands to the grocery store, bank, or pharmacy.

9. Bath And Body Products. What senior doesn't enjoy receiving bath and body or shaving products? Even men enjoy receiving a new after shave fragrance. There are plenty of choices and not all are going to break the bank.

10. Greeting Cards, Stationary, And Stamps. In this computerized world we now live in, many seniors still communicate by hand writing letters and sending greeting cards. However, getting out to purchase them or having the money for them is sometimes an issue. Seniors will be thrilled to have a nice package of cards and stationary at their disposal. Don’t forget the stamps!

Remember, your gift doesn't have to be elaborate or cost a lot of money.

With a little thought, your Valentine's gift can be meaningful and very much appreciated by the senior citizen in your life.

Keep in mind too, that one of the most precious gifts you can give is your gift of time. Just spending an afternoon with them can be the best gift ever. Take time to reminisce with them about former days, family members, fun trips, holiday celebrations, or any other topic near and dear to your seniors heart.

So start right now to plan a memorable Valentine’s Day for the seniors in your life. Don’t have any seniors in your family? Go to your local nursing home, veterans home, or assisted living facility and brighten the day of some of the residents there. It will make the day special for you too! ST

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The entire family will enjoy this rom their start in the mid-30s evening of the coolest sounds of Nat to the mid-50s when they were King Cole’s hottest hits. The show featured on the Jackie Glea- includes such hits as Unforgettable, son Show, Jimmy and Tommy Route 66, Nature Boy, Rambling Rose, Dorsey were among the best known Straighten Up And Fly Right, Mona leaders of Swing Era orchestras. Jimmy Lisa, and many more.

Mr. Savage will be joined by Herbert was known as the Jukebox King with Rawlings Jr., from the Sahara Hotel and songs like Sophisticated Swing, Darn That Dream and Jimmy Dorsey's Boo- Casino as the Las Vegas Rat Pack, singer Sammy Davis Jr. Mr. Rawlgie Woogie. ings has also starred on Broadway In 1953 the brothin Dreamgirls. ers gained new fans.

All the greatest hits of Sammy After Tommy died in Davis Jr., like Candyman, That Old 1956 and Jimmy in Black Magic, Birth 1957. Lee Castle led Of The Blues and the Jimmy Dorsey Ormany, many more chestra until 1990. In will be performed 1990 the band was purfeaturing the sounds chased by Jim Miller of Jim Miller’s Big and he continued to Band America. lead the band until a Mr Savage This concert is boating accident put Mr. Miller partnering with the him on the sidelines.

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Not just any toast; it has to be slathered with butter and placed under the broiler until it’s just right. I love it when it is perfectly browned and a small circle of melted butter gathers in the center. Toast reminds me of love.

When I was a little girl, we would all cuddle up in my mother’s bed and eat toast together. We sat there under the blankets—my mother, my sister, my brother, and me—munching our hot, crispy squares and telling why we loved each other. Not big things, just little everyday things: cute dimples, funny laugh, wavy hair.

When I was in college, my friends teased me about my love for toast. I decided to find out why I loved it so much. I called my brother and asked him if he loved toast as much as I did.

He laughed and said that we all ate toast back then because we were poor. He doesn’t eat toast anymore. So I called

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Finally, I called my mother. As I began to quiz her about my toast obsession, she interrupted. She said: “Honey, we ate toast because I was 23 years old at the time. Your father left us, and I didn’t have a job. I went to the welfare office, and the social worker that I talked to said, ‘The country didn’t give you those babies.’ I got mad and walked out of there, and I got myself a job. Sometimes, all we had was bread, but I tried to make it nice. I needed to have you three nearby me because I was scared back then, and I needed your comfort and your love. I’m sorry.� “But, Mom,� I wailed, “I thought toast meant love!�

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Section B February 4, 2011 Reality Of Pet Ownership: Part Three—The Ugly Kevin Hancock, Community Relations Director, Halifax Humane Society uppy mills breed dogs for volume and in the process produce dogs with serious health issues, bad teeth, and aggressive temperament.

There is only one way to stop this practice, refuse to buy animals produced from puppy mills and backyard breeders. Unless we stop spending hundreds of dollars on puppies and kittens produced from parents raised and treated like livestock, these puppy and kitten mills will have no reason to stop

this abuse. When you are ready to get your pet, visit your local shelters and humane societies, find a friend for life and save a life at the same time.

Producing puppies with these defects is bad enough, but we see another sad result as well. Someone dumps an older female dog, whose belly often drags the ground as a result of the number of litters she has produced, with calluses, sores, and skin irritations from being kept in flea ridden pens too small and crowded to be sanitary. These animals are sometimes completely unadopt-

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able, and for them there is no happy ending. However, there is some good news to this side of the story, with love, proper diet, and proper medication these dogs can be spayed and rehabilitated; getting adopted by owners that love them for much more than their ability to produce puppies.

Each pet owner has a choice in how they will view and interact with their pets.

A great majority of pet owners do see and treat their pets as family members, to be loved and appreciated for the joy and unconditional affection they give us. This group

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With February being Healthy Heart Month along with the current debate on our nation’s health, this research couldn’t have come at a better time. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) contributes to 200,000 deaths in our country every year. Of these, 50,000 deaths are linked to high blood pressure.

So many paths lead to this condition that medical treatment requires several classes of pharmaceuticals often used in combination. However, these drugs often mask the symptoms of overall CVD while leaving the victim devitalized especially when multiple drugs are employed.

Fortunately, nutritional science has created a nutraceutical directly linked to the research done on Omega-3 fish oils. This extract is both safe and effective in controlling high blood pressure either alone or in combination with prescribed drugs to help reduce their side effects. This natural food extract is composed of a purified mixture of nine small peptides (proteins) derived from the muscle of the Bonito fish —a member of the tuna family. Natural Factor’s Pept-A.C.E. utilizes these peptides to lower blood pressure by inhibiting an enzyme called A.C.E.: human angio tensin converting enzyme. This enzyme converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 11 which is the agent that causes the blood vessels to constrict. Using the garden hose analogy to illustrate the pressure in your arteries, the formation of angiotensin 11 would be similar to pinching off the hose while turning the tap full on. By inhibiting this enzyme process, the anti-A.C.E. peptides from the Bonito fish relaxes the arterial walls and helps reduce internal pressure.

Natural Factors has utilized the clinical research to formulate a nine peptide product to exert the strongest inhibition of A.C.E. of any nutraceutical in the market.

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So effective are ACE inhibiting pharmaceuticals, that they have become the preferred drug for hypertension. Unlike other drug treatments (e.g. beta blockers and diuretics), ACE inhibitors actually improve heart function and increase blood flow and oxygen to the heart, liver, and lungs. So why do we need a natural derivative of a pharmaceutical drug? Because like all synthetic drugs, there are documented side effects— research a Physicians Desk Reference online. These include the development of a dry night time cough, dizziness, light-headedness, and headache. Of particular concern is the potential for potassium build up in the kidneys. This is should be noted by diabetics who are more likely to be taking

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hypertension drugs. If taking ACE drugs like Accupril, Zestril, Captopril, Vasotec, or Altrace, check with your pharmacist and have your doctor monitor your potassium levels. When Pept-ACE was taken in a 500 mg capsule three times a day with food, the studies showed a significant blood pressure lowering effect. With subjects having nonsevere or just borderline hypertension experienced a lowering of systolic by at least 10 mm Hg and the diastolic by 7mm Hg. None of the subjects reported ANY side effects.

This potassium issue leads to a second nutraceutical related to hypertension. Diuretics are quite often employed along with these drugs. They can often lead to severe mineral depletion often perceived as to why leg cramps occur. This explains why potassium is added to the diuretic, i.e. KDur. Just as eating bananas can be of benefit, there is another unique vegetable which combats fluid retention. New clinical research has shown that the lowly celery plant contains a miracle compound called 3-n-butlyphalide or 3nB. It may just be the ultimate nutraceutical in the battle with high blood pressure. The University of Chicago Medical Center has published its results from using a standardized extract of 85 percent 3nB celery seed. In just thirty days, subjects saw a 12 to 15 percent reduction in blood pressure by simply taking a 75mg capsule two times a day. An interesting side note to their study was that those subjects who suffered from high levels of uric acid or gout, reported remarkable relief from pain associated with this hyper-acid condisition. Now that's a NICE side effect to have. Take the PeptACE and the Celery Seed 85 percent 3nB together and expect to see a complimentary effect with or without your medications in reaching a safe and healthy blood pressure. We are featuring these great products in a 30 percent off twin pack promotion for the month of February.

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ast-talking groups of thieves have been inviting themselves into Central Florida homes recently and taking off with the residents’ money and valuables. It’s amazing how quickly and stealthily these criminals can make off with the goods when the resident is right there in the home with them. They are professionals, and you need to be aware of how they operate so that you can thwart their efforts.

An 88-year-old woman was a recent target of this ploy. Fortunately, the thieves left empty-handed and she wasn’t harmed, but she got quite a scare when one was bold enough to try and pull a ring off of her finger. It is believed that a well-organized transient criminal group is behind these diversion thefts, having swept through the southern part of our state and is now working its way across Central Florida.

The thieves often target elderly victims, especially in rural areas, thinking they will be easy marks. They overwhelm people right at their front doors, not with physical force, but with their fast-talking and presence. They try to convince the victim that the thieves are not strangers at all. They will claim things like: “I used to live in the area,” or “I worked at a store you frequent.” While the victim is trying to place the slick actor from memory, the thieves smoothly manage to get in the door.

The thieves then leave one or two people with the victim, isolating the resident in a room and keeping him or her engaged in conversation. Some common distraction techniques are: keeping the victim off guard with constant, confusing questions; asking for a drink or even going so far as to pretend to faint.

Meanwhile, other members of the group carry out the real work. They are very practiced in their methods, and they will canvass the unoccupied rooms looking for hidden jewelry, silverware and other valuables. In a flash, the burglary is over. The fast-talkers excuse themselves, and the group leaves the confused victim behind.

In many cases, the victim doesn’t even know he or she has been burglarized until later when the stolen items are missed.

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…Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson The crime is typically non-violent, but there have been a few instances of victims getting hurt. It’s apparently not the thieves’ intent, but it does happen.

The simplest way to combat these thieves is to not let anyone you don’t know into your home. Don’t let anyone in until you are certain you know him or her. Use the chain on your door, if you have one, when talking to strangers to keep them from easily barging inside.

If you are unsure of a person’s identity, then don’t be afraid to close and lock your door, regardless of the visitor’s politeness or “sales pitch.” If after closing your door the visitors still won’t leave, call law enforcement.

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Favorite Foods Frankfurter Chili

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13⁄4 cups (one 15-ounce can) clear beef broth 2 ⁄3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1 ⁄4 cup finely diced onion 13⁄4 cups (one 14 1⁄2-ounce can) stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 8 ounces 97 percent fat-free frankfurters, diced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 ⁄8 teaspoon black pepper In a large saucepan, combine beef broth, macaroni, and onion.

Cook over medium heat for 10

minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Add undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, corn, frankfurters, chili powder, parsley flakes, and black pepper.

Mix well to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 4 (11⁄2 cups each). Freezes well. ST

• Each serving equals: 214 calories, 2g fat, 13g protein, 36g carb., 816mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 11⁄2 Starch.

Pet Care Bad Breath

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: My dog has such terrible bad breath. Tell me how I can improve this?

— Beth in Rhode Island Dear Beth: Take your dog to the veterinarian to be checked out, especially if the bad breath just started or just got worse in recent days or weeks.

Sometimes bad breath is just a hygiene issue, but it also can signal an underlying illness that might not have any other symptoms.

If your dog is diagnosed with an illness, follow your vet’s instructions on care. Give it prescribed medication if needed and feed any diet that’s recommended by your vet.

Provided your dog checks out healthwise, your vet may recommend that it get a professional cleaning to remove plaque and improve overall dental health. In between cleanings, you should brush your dog’s teeth regularly using a brush and toothpaste specifically designed for dogs. Purchase these from the vet or at any pet supply store.

Diet also may play a role in your dog’s breath. Try different types of dog food or add variety to its diet with fresh foods and homemade treats a few times a week. Keep in mind that dogs can’t eat all the same foods that we humans do—like chocolate and onions, which are poison to them—so look for dog recipe books at your local bookstore or online for pet-safe ingredients.

Finally, chewing is important to a dog’s oral health. Make sure that plenty of chew toys are available, which strengthen the jaw and teeth and also, in some cases, help to keep teeth clean.

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What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of February 10

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week continues to encourage the forming of new personal relationships and the shoring up of some of those that might appear to be be weakening.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the bold Bovine might want to move quickly to deal with a sudden plan change, it might be best to wait until you can come up with some solid facts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good week to consider how you’ll move on matters both personal and professional. The more you know, the more likely you’ll make the right decisions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although you might find more colleagues ready to support your plans, some of them could ask for changes you don’t approve of.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for Leos and Leonas to think about opportunities outside your usual interests. You could be surprised to find something worth your consideration.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You can turn a troublesome workplace issue to your advantage by prompting that Virgo penchant for preciseness to take over where all else has failed.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A friend’s unexpected work-related news could be a wake-up call to get you to reassess your position. See if you need to make changes to strengthen your position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) You might want to review a decision to work alone on a project. You might see it as efficient and prudent, but some might see it as unnecessary secretiveness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec. 21) Don’t be put off by a lukewarm response to a recent effort. Perhaps you didn’t present a strong enough argument.

Rebuild your case with more facts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A surprise development in the early part of the week could be linked to an ongoing situation. Before you take further action, call for a group discussion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your sensitive side helps you work through an emotionally difficult situation with a minimum of bruised feelings all around. A welcome change bows in.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) While the week still favors new pursuits, some things from the past also make a claim for your attention. The weekend is open for good times. ST

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Senior Service Line Stay At Home With PACE

by Matilda Charles

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any fear being forced to move to a nursing home or elsewhere when our health starts to deteriorate. With the help of the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), many of us will be able to stay home and get the assistance we need.

In fact, PACE has only one goal: to allow seniors to get care and still live at home.

With many seniors having several health issues, dealing with multiple physicians and hospitals can be a burdensome task—never mind sorting out a pill schedule. PACE coordinates all health needs, including with family and other caregivers, and even has its own doctors on staff.

PACE programs are paid for by the state and federal government and work in conjunction with local programs that provide... well, nearly everything.

There’s no co-pay or deductible. Participants get care above and beyond what’s covered by Medicare. (Even with all the great care and services, it costs Medicare much less to pay for a person

to be in PACE than to receive separate services or go into a nursing home.)

Those who are age 55 and over, need nursing-home care and have Medicaid or Medicare are eligible.

Here is a short list of the services PACE provides: Breakfast and lunch in the health center, physical therapy, dentures and dentistry, glasses and hearing aids, daily daycare, primary physician and nursing care, X-rays, respite for caregivers, personal care, transportation, rehab, social services, and more.

PACE has 166 sites in 31 states, with more coming all the time.

For more information, go to www. medicare.gov and put PACE in the search box, and see the PACE National Association at www.pace4you.org ST Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply @gmail.com

Your Trusted, Compassionate Resource For Senior Care For over 14 years Home Instead Senior Care has been helping seniors in Volusia County remain safely and independently in their homes. Home Instead CAREGivers work to build positive relationships to create a caring and supportive atmosphere in which to cope with changing capacities.

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Stop Pain Now With Acupuncture and Physical Therapy A Life Changing Experience

by Terri Conley My shoulder pain started from something as simple as lifting boxes while moving. I could hardly do my regular housework or sleep through the night. Eventually, I was unable to lift my right arm up over my head without excruciating pain from my neck and shoulder.

After only 12 treatments, I am very happy being able to get back to my normal activities. I was a little nervous at first about the needles. Once I started feeling better—I did not mind looking like a pin cushion!

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rthopedic surgeons report that shoulder pain is the most common condition patients present with. Each year several million people are afflicted with a disease that cause terrible shoulder discomfort.

Rotator Cuff Syndrome (RCS) involves injury and/or inflammation to the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. These tendons attach to four muscles, which form the rotator cuff muscles that contract in an orchestrated fashion to move the shoulder in different directions. The typical presentation of this disease includes pain on the front and side of the shoulder especially when it is moved away from the body such as raising the arm above the head. The typical cause of this disease is trauma due to continued overuse or repetitive stress that may result in muscle tears. Injury may also be caused by aging and degeneration from chronic arthritis. Left untreated, the pain may diminish however the shoulder may end up to be a “frozen shoulder.”

Recent evidence also suggests that there may be a strong genetic predisposition to the development of RCS. It is also a well known fact that people in their seventies and in their eighties never develop the disease even if they engage in the same activities as people who do develop RCS. By the same token many people with the

disease are never active or exposed to repetitive strain and muscle stress. Convincing research therefore strongly suggest that the

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician disease may be much more of an agerelated process and that it is not much related to an injury than previously thought.

Most folks who are diagnosed with the disease later in life are very apprehensive about possible surgical or drug approaches.

Although surgery and medications may offer better prognosis for certain cases, they are not the only proven remedies for all other cases. Another effective approach, which is fast gaining popularity, is the use of acupuncture and manual therapy or physical therapy.

The combination of acupuncture and physical therapy help boost circulation to tight muscles caused by the inflammation, which in turn help relax the muscles and decrease nerve irritation. Most patients report significant reduction in pain within a month of treatments.

To schedule an appointment or for a free consultation, call 386-898-0908.

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Strange But True No Driving Blindfolded—In Alabama

by Samantha WeaverS

• It was American astronomer, astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan who made the following sage observation: “The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. They also laughed at Bozo the Clown.â€? • You probably won’t be surprised to learn that Alaska is the most northern and western state in the Union, but would you believe that it’s also the easternmost state? Yep. Because the state crosses over into the Eastern Hemisphere, it’s technically farther east than Maine. • In Alabama, lawmakers once thought it necessary to pass a law forbidding the operation of a vehicle while wearing a blindfold. • Traffic is so bad in Tokyo that for most trips shorter than 50 minutes, it’s

faster to ride a bicycle than it is to drive a car. • If you’re like the average American woman, you will eat 4 to 6 pounds of lipstick during your lifetime. • You’re almost certainly familiar with the grouping of stars known in the U.S. as the Big Dipper, made up of the seven brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Major. You might not know, though, that other cultures call it by different names. In India, for example, the stars are known as the Seven Sages, and Mongolians call them the Seven Gods. Many in Northern England see a Butcher’s Cleaver rather than a dipper.

Scandinavians think it looks like King Charles’ Wagon, those in Finland call it the Salmon Net, and the Dutch have named it the Saucepan. ST Thought For The Day: “If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.� — George Bernard Shaw

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Veteran’s Post Ripchair: Mobility For Disabled Vets

by Freddie Groves

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id you see the Discovery Channel episode on Howe and Howe’s Ripchair? Mike and Geoff Howe build hightech toys for the military. Part of their arsenal includes a remote-controlled tank called the Ripsaw. For SWAT teams, they have the world’s smallest manned assault tank, the Badger. Now they’ve built an all-terrain wheelchair for disabled veterans.

Think what that could mean for a disabled veteran who wants to get into the woods for a little fishing, or anything else for some relaxation.

The bottom of the Ripchair is similar to the treads on a tank but with bigger teeth to grab dirt and forge ahead. It runs on a 30-horsepower diesel engine, climbs hills up to 50 degrees and runs at 10 mph. It’ll go through mud and sand. Even more, it’s made of steel.

An online video shows an employee giving the prototype Ripchair a test run.

It ran in a dirt parking lot and then into woods, going down steep inclines and mowing down small trees.

In an interview with the Portland Press-Herald, the Howe brothers said they’re not going to make the Ripchairs for profit. They’ll look for donations and create a non-profit so they can give the chairs away to disabled veterans.

Check the Internet for more information. Use this as your search parameter: Ripchair Howe and Howe. Check this site: www.pressherald.com and put Operation Enduring Mobility in the search box on the right side.

Also check them out at www.howe andhowetechnologies.com Don’t miss the demonstration videos of their other equipment too. ST Want to send a donation to help get their non-profit off the ground so they can start giving Ripchairs to disabled veterans? Send a check and a copy of this column to: Howe & Howe Technologies, Inc. 661 Main St. Waterboro, ME 04087 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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(386) 255-9113 1 Bedroom Apartments Magnolia Gardens is a beautiful community that offers 88 one bedroom apartments. The apartments have carpet, stove, refrigerator, water, trash removal, air conditioning, pest control, and maintenance. Common areas include coin–op laundry, inside mailboxes, attractivedecorated community room, and lobbies.

Here’s An Idea

by JoAnn Derson

• “Stir eggs while boiling to keep the yolks centered, such as when you are making deviled eggs or soft-boiled eggs for breakfast.”

— T.D. in Mississippi • Kitchen substitution: Make your own “sour milk” to stand in for buttermilk. Just add 1 tablespoon of either white vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup, then add enough milk to make a cup. Stir and let stand a minute or two before using.

• Your bar of soap will last longer if you let it dry out for a few days before using it.

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• To prevent hangnails, give yourself a hand massage and use a little olive oil while you’re at it. Rub a few drops of the oil into your nail beds for healthier nails and cuticles.

• “If you have leftover paint in your can, get a balloon and blow it up to fit in the empty space of the can. Press it into the paint can and close the lid. It keeps a scummy glob from forming

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Learning, Living, & Laughing Series February 2011 Wednesday February 9 1:30 pm

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VIP (Visually Impaired People) Monthly Group VIP stands for visually impaired people who are very important people. We provide low vision community education, assistive technology, support, and mentoring for people adjusting to limited sight.

Center for Visual Impairment, Inc. Estate Planning Is About NOW Discussion of Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts (including Special Needs Trust), and Medicaid eligibility. No document is more important than a Power of Attorney (POA). POAs are not all created equal, and it is important to understand what a Power of Attorney is and how it can serve to meet your needs.

Bob M. Holland, Counselor at Law Legacy Estate Planning Caregiver Support Group** Learn ways to reduce stress, reduce feelings of guilt, and to take care of you. Meet other caregivers.

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How Healthy Are Your Feet?

Foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country. Keep your feet healthy by learning the do’s and don’ts of caring for your feet, choosing shoes, and spotting potential problems.

Daria McDonough, DPM McDonough Podiatry, P.A.

Monday February 21 10:30 am

Heart At Home Is Your Blood Pressure Too High? Too Low? Understanding the numbers, your body, and your personal impact on your body’s wellness.

Patty Craig of Amedisys Home Health

Tuesday February 22 6:30 pm

The Characters Of The American Civil War The chronicles of the men and women of the American Civil War (1861-1865).

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