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New Year’s Resolutions

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t’s 2011, have you made new goals for the year? The beginning of a new year gives many of us pause to make plans and goals about our future and where we hope to go in the year ahead.

Before looking ahead, it’s important to reflect about the year we leave behind. You may have experienced a few changes and challenges or taken on new responsibilities this past year. Whatever life transitions you have gone through, my hope is that you’ve learned and grown and feel more confident about the path ahead of you.

New Year’s resolutions are a way for us to take a look at our life and make plans for improvements or change. It’s a chance to start anew to be a better person. If you haven’t already made resolutions for 2011, let me suggest a few: • Resolve to really appreciate family, friends, and co-workers for who they are and not who I want them to be. None of us is perfect so we need to be more patient and to gracefully overlook some of the things they do or don’t do.

• Resolve to always do your best and trust others to do their best. Be a valuable partner and teammate by carrying your weight and contributing your skills.

• Resolve to accept that I don’t know everything. You know the old saying “Two heads are better than one,” is true and we should complement one another.

• Resolve to actively listen to others... who knows what you might learn?!

• To speak the truth but always be polite.

Think before you speak or act. Being tactful will get you farther than being abrasive, no matter how right you might be.

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant • Resolve to share with others even when you think you don’t have enough.

• Resolve to give the gift of kindness, in word and deed. A genuine smile may be all it takes to keep someone going.

• Resolve to never give up on a person or a cause. Perseverance through challenges can create meaningful change.

• Resolve to respect and celebrate all life.

Diversity of cultures, faith, and opinions create interest in our world.

So, as we start this New Year, let’s resolve to make positive changes in our own lives and in the lives of others. Remember, the good that you do will come back to you many times over. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, please call 386-822-5778. All Extension Service programs and information are free and open to the public regardless of race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin.

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What Did We Learn In 2010

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uring a period of recovery from something that seemed like pneumonia—you know how it is, you feel deathly ill, the doctor takes care of you, and you get well—but you never hear what was wrong. I would drag in to say hello to my good friend and favorite connection (the computer).

Again, one of the few forwarded things that I open, comes from Minnesota. I thought I would die laughing at the ironic message of cheer for a Happy New Year. Some of the things we learned: 1. I keep my toothbrush in the living room now because I was told by e-mail that water can splash over 6 feet out of the toilet.

2. I no longer buy gas without taking someone along to watch the car so a serial killer doesn't crawl in my back seat when I'm filling up.

3. I no longer have any money, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

4. I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and rob me.

5. I can't touch any woman's purse for fear she has placed it on the floor of a public restroom.

6. Because of your concern, I no longer drink a certain cola that can remove toilet stains.

7. I no longer use a certain wrap in the microwave because it causes seven different types of cancer.

8. I no longer open a bathroom door without using a paper towel, or have the waitress put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about all of the bacteria around us.

9. Eating a little snack sends me on a guilt trip because I can only imagine how many gallons of trans fats I have consumed over the years.

10. Thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup of water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face, and disfigure me for life.

Once in a while a message will capture my attention. A friend and I read the same message about all the ways to use WD-40 a few weeks ago and both of us went out and bought a can.

I never lick envelopes anymore… mainly because I don’t write letters or send cards like I used to.

One of my favorite most comments throughout the years, when asked my age, has been to say I am 28 years old (obviously untrue but I chose 28 because

it was one of my happiest years). Then I would add: “When I start telling my true age, I will have to start ‘acting’ it.” Well, I think that time has come and I face the year 2011 as an old lady.

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ertheless for the new year, I promise not to open scam messages, and only ‘forwards’ from good friends that I haven’t read before.

I’m a little late saying: “Happy New Year” but then I am a little later than usual in most things I do.

Love to all my family, love to my friends, love to my Sweet Adeline sisters and to our community and God Bless you in this new year 2011. ST

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Health Screening

Vacations For 2011

Parkinson’s Association

Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Wed., Jan. 26 at the West Volusia Senior Expo, Clarion Hotel at 350 International Speedway Blvd., DeLand and Thurs., Feb. 3 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.

Find out what’s new from Travis Holloway, District Sales Manager for Collette Vacations on Thurs., Jan. 27 at 9:30 A.M. at the Club House Restaurant, 600 Wilder Blvd., Daytona Beach.

Join Cruises And Tours Unlimited by Nancy for coffee and learn about exciting travel in 2011. Please RSVP to 386-265-4261 or cruisesandtoursby nancy@yahoo.com

The Parkinson’s Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that local resident Alice Decator will be speaking to the Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach. Alice will share personal information on her, her husband’s, and families experiences of living with Parkinson’s disease for 26 years. The event will be held at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center (auditorium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 from 2–3:30 P.M. Anyone in the community with interest is welcome to attend. Reservations for this event are suggested. For more information on this or other upcoming Parkinson Association events, please contact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Love & Sex Over Sixty 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.

DeLand Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help out in many areas around the beautiful City of DeLand. If you have some time to spare and you are interested in giving back to our community, please call DeLand Volunteers 386-736-5016, or e-mail at volunteers@deland.org or you can register at www.deland.org

Call For Authors

Retirement Workshop Are you concerned about social security and retirement? You are invited to join Futurity First for a free breakfast or lunch and an information workshop to help maximize retirement income with safety and guarantees. You may attend at I.H.O.P. in DeBary on Feb. 3 at 9 A.M. or Feb. 9 at 11 A.M. or at Denny’s in Port Orange on Feb. 2 at 11 A.M. or Feb. 10 at 9 A.M. Please call 386-295-5510 or 407-878-3700 to reserve your meal.

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., Jan 26 at 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast. Make your reservation by calling 386-437-6885 or 386239-3600.

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.

A call for authors is being issued for the Meet The Authors Festival scheduled for March 13 in the Ormond Beach Library from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. The festival will feature author books sales, music, food, entertainment, and a silent auction. Author table fee is $40. For details, call 386-212-9833.

The Community Chorus of Palm Coast, premier concert, Sun., Jan. 30 at 4 P.M., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Dr. The 44-member chorus will sing a variety of music. For more information, call 386-569-8657.

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Writers Help Writers

The Ormond Beach Art Guild will be displaying their art works at the Ormond Regional Library during the month of February. The art is a collection of watercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastels done by the members of the Art Guild.

For details, call 386-677-6851.

A literary support group for area writers meets the first and third Saturday of the month at 12:15 P.M. in the South Auditorium of City Island Library Center, Daytona Beach. For more information, contact Veronica Hart at 386492-6157.

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Winter Concert

Free Caregiver’s Day Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., Feb. 10 and Thurs., March 10 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For details, call Sherry at 386677-3581, ext. 311.

Senior Idol Auditions Are you the next Senior Idol? Calling all crooners, rockers, barbershop quartets, choir and opera singers, and shower songbirds. All fans and performers are invited to the search for the VolusiaFlagler Singing Senior Idol at The Riviera, located at 1823 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill. Semi-finals on Thurs., Jan. 27; and finals on Thurs., Feb. 10, from 1:30–3:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served. Please call Noel at 386-677-5959 to participate or attend.

Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees. Please call toll free, 888756-2930 for more information.

Look Good/Feel Better Trained cosmetologists are available to help women undergoing cancer treatments with makeup and accessories.

This group meets at Florida Hospital in DeLand. The cost is free, but seating is limited and registration is required.

Call The American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to RSVP.

Living Wills And Do Not Resuscitate Orders

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Living Will provides that life will not be artificially prolonged when there is no hope for recovery. To determine that there is no hope for recovery, the patient’s physician and another consulting physician must determine that the patient has a terminal or end-stage condition, or is in a persistent vegetative state, and there is no medical probability for recovery.

A Living Will is completely different from a Do Not Resuscitate Order (“DNR”).

While everybody who does not want to be kept alive artificially should sign a living will, not everybody should have a DNR. A DNR is appropriate when a patient has a condition that will likely end life in a relatively short time, and for a person who enters a nursing home, and is not expected to be able to leave. It must be executed by the patient’s doctor AND the patient, or the patient’s surrogate, guardian, or proxy. If the person expires for any reason, the person will not be revived. A person cannot create this document without the doctor’s signature, and most doctors will not sign one unless the end of life is in the relatively near future.

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Honey Do, Honey Don’t

by Peggy Goldtrap

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en hate ‘Honey Do’ lists.

Potty training was the ultimate ‘honey do’ and men have been in rebellion ever since. Men have repressed memories of toddlerhood and a gigantic mother figure snatching their independence with the promise of a cookie.

The art of cajolery and cookies continues as boy/men have to be bribed to do what is only in their ‘best interest.’ It is the wise man who arises early and asks his partner; “What can I do for you today?” It is a blessed woman who hears her man say: “Sweetie, whatever you want, name it. When do you want me to start?”

Ladies, have you ever heard those statements? I thought not. Were there such a spouse, that existed, Marital Peace would reign throughout the world.

Unfortunately, sentences beginning with ‘Honey’ are clues for men to vacate the premises. Our household had 4 boys, including GAG. When I said: ‘Honey….’ eight feet thundered out the door. The womenfolk were left with the chores.

GAG has unlimited time to devote to his hobbies, particularly senior softball, a healthy recreation. He spends hours on the computer trying to make life simpler for the guys in his league. He’s never too tired, stressed, or busy to ‘take one’ for the team.

If neighbors need tasks or errands, GAG’s agreeable, smiling, and whistling a happy tune. If our children or grandchildren need a phone hug, he’s a generous, compassionate ‘papa’. He corresponds with people via phone, e-mail, etc. He writes columns for Seniors Today and other publications. GAG spends an inordinate amount of time in behalf of our condo association. I appreciate this because my name is on the deed. GAG is a splendid human being, no doubt, no question, and he reminds me of his greatness daily.

Unfortunately, when I nudge him about jobs he promised to do almost a year ago, Dr. Jeckyll disappears and Mr. Hyde rises to his 6’4” frame declaring his disdain of nagging at him.

‘I’ll do it if you leave me alone. The more you nag me, the longer it will take for me to do the job. Can’t a man just be left alone?’

‘Yeah,’ retorts the female, ‘but you won’t like it.’

When GAG does schedule a ‘honey do,’ he wants hallelujah praise and angels humming. If he did replace the missing screw, or hang pictures (where I actually wanted them), or reposition the shower rod, I’d have to send out 300 e-mails extolling his virtues or he would declare himself victimized by slave-driving.

When our kitchen was lost to a leak, we opted for glass-enclosed cabinets beneath a dining room counter. The cabinets were to be illuminated. The electrician promised it would work; the designer thumbed up,

but, like the walls of Jericho, the lights kept tumbling down. Apparently, granite undercounter resists adhesives. We’ve tried ‘guaranteed to grip’ but zip, so far. My illumination dreams are illusions; last place on the ‘honey do’ list.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap For years I told GAG that the master bathroom toilet didn’t flush correctly. He said: ‘It’s your ‘imagination. You’re looking for problems. The toilet works perfectly,’ and he’d demonstrate its proficiency with a smirk. My complaints were written off. It was nothing but my nagging, negative attitude. Fortunately another, more ‘commodious’ option was functioning.

The dams of doom finally burst and a plumber was called. Mr. Man Plumber declared: ‘Yep, here’s your problem. This unit was built incorrectly, in the factory; it will never work; you should try to get your money back.”

Maybe I’m petty and small, but I really wanted to stick GAG’s head in the nonfunctioning john. ‘Told you it didn’t work,’ I snarled at him.

‘Oh, I heard you, I just ignored you.’

There must be something in the male DNA that resists requests. It’s the two year old that screams: ‘NO! You can’t make me! I don’t want to, so I won’t!’ Men automatically hear ‘Blah, Blah, Blah’ from a female voice. Maybe if I spoke two octaves lower like one of the guys, he would pay attention. Maybe if I patted his head and told him he was a good boy, he’d ask for my ‘honey do’ list on his own. Or maybe if I offered homemade cookies, he’d jump to the job with a grin, not a grimace.

With men, chores are a contest and winner takes all. ‘Alright, you win. I’ll cave in and do what you want.’ Or ‘You need to have confidence in me. If I said I’ll take care of it, I will.’ ‘Okay, I’m doing this today, anything to get you off my back.’ ‘Peg, have you seen my whatchamagidget? I’ll need that, can’t do the job without it.’

‘No, you gave that away in 1998, with the lawnmower, the weed-whacker, the stepladder, the shingles, etc.’

‘That’s right, you should have reminded me. I’ll have to get another one at the hardware store. They’re closed today. I’ll do it tomorrow.’

‘But you promised that you’d….’

‘Patience, you’ve gone this long, another 24 hours won’t hurt.’ (Twenty-four years is a greater likelihood.)

These conversations continue in households across America. Avoiders versus agitators. Women insist. Men resist. Honey do, honey won’t. ST

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

Scammers Claim To Be Friends Of Relatives

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n the last few months, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints from individuals who have all been targeted by scammers by phone.

The victim receives a telephone call from someone claiming to be a friend of a relative. In one case, the caller claimed to be a friend of the victim’s granddaughter. The scammer told the victim that his granddaughter was in England and had been arrested. The granddaughter, according to the scammer, needed $2,500 to bond out of jail. The victim was asked to wire the money immediately.

Before responding to the request, the victim wisely contacted the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to question if this could be a fraud. The victim was advised to call his granddaughter directly or his granddaughters’ parents or another close relative to see if they knew where his granddaughter was located. Minutes later the victim called back to the Sheriff’s Office to report

his granddaughter was not in England, but actually was in North Carolina.

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This resident questioned the validity of the call and as a result, he did not fall victim to this fraud.

Anyone who may receives a suspicious call asking for money or personal information should contact the Sheriff’s Office before giving out those types of information. Personal information, such as Social Security numbers, should never be given over the telephone or on the Internet unless you trust the site you are visiting completely.

If you have any doubt, always make that phone call and check with someone else before dispersing money. To report fraud, please call 386-313-4911. ST

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To Have Or Not Have Back Surgery

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or thousands of Americans suffering from debilitating back pain, surgery is the one option they have to face with a lot of sleepless nights.

One of the more common back surgeries is called Lumbar Diskectomy, which involves the removal of that part of the herniating disk causing impingement of the nerve. Although complications from this procedure are low, they are controversial because some people given this option get better without an operation.

Non-surgical treatment may included pain relieving drugs, physical therapy, and acupuncture.

Unless there is an emergent condition necessitating surgery such as sudden onset of leg weakness, bowel and bladder disturbances, and numbness around the anal and genital areas (known as saddle anesthesia which suggest compression of a very critical nerve called cauda equina), a good rule of thumb is to put off surgery for a few weeks after symptoms start. Sometimes waiting allows the problem to resolve by itself. It is always necessary to consult the opinion of a medical expert whenever unsure. It is also very smart to consider non-invasive options such as physical therapy before submitting to the knife. Not all back problems result from nerve compres-

sion, which may sometimes necessitate surgery. A big group of back problems result from sprains and strains, which oftentimes don’t warrant surgery. A back sprain is

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Finally, another less invasive procedure which complements both physical therapy and the use of drugs is Acupuncture, a type of medicine practiced for thousands of years for pain relief. This procedure, which helps restore circulation to tight muscles that cause a lot of pain, has withstood the test of time and scrutiny. In practice, Acupuncture combined with modalities in Physical Therapy is a very effective tool for alleviating the symptoms of most back problems. Just remember your back deserves a second opinion... a second chance that may prove to be the best!

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The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the United States Administration on Aging, is a first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. This free service connects you to local agencies that provide information about resources and assistance for older adults and those who care for them. It also offers brochures on a variety of topics and caregivers can find support groups and other helpful services they may need.

Now, with the “boom” in the older population, the Eldercare Locator has added live operators and additional informational resources.

To reach the Eldercare Locator, call 800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. EST or you may visit www.eldercare.gov

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from attention.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your early enthusiasm for a project might have been premature. Although you feel positive about it, you might need more details to make an decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do.

Even with the promise of support, was it the wisest? Reassess your decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work. Reward yourself with a weekend of fun.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. You can use this unexpected development to check out other matters related to it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn’t right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. It’s up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Expect some good news about a relative you’ve been worried about. Don’t expect the full story to be told just yet.

A workplace matter may take over.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have good reason to be pleased.

An end-of-the-week call might hold some interesting information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A long-overdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. Admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Keep the faith.

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Section B January 21, 2010 Reality of Pet Ownership: Part Two—The Bad by: Kevin Hancock ut yourself in the paws of the increasing number of pets that have an entirely different and often deadly experience. Animal Care Director, Amy Carotenuto, has seen an increase in the number of animals brought to the shelter by animal control and concerned citizens that are spayed or neutered, have been well taken care of by someone, and clearly have owners, yet no one ever comes to the shelter to look for them. Working daily with the animals you can see the depression and sadness grow inside them, as each day they wait for their owners to come rescue them and each day ends alone in the shel-

ter. After the legally mandated three days, their future becomes much more tenuous and uncertain. Do their owners simply replace them as if they were shoes? Hopefully, they somehow failed in their search for their lost pets, not just abandoning them through choice or neglect. Amy offers four suggestions on actions you can take to help you locate your lost pet.

Check all area shelters and rescue groups.

Go in person to the larger shelters and while you are looking, get the phone numbers and names of all rescue groups in the area, call and inform them of your lost pet and the last known location. Be prepared to provide a picture to the groups via e-mail.

Post flyers in all permissible places, blanketing a large area surrounding the last known location. Offering a reward will increase the likelihood of people remembering and acting on the information they see on your flyer.

While advertising in the paper may seem expensive, placing a classified advertisement with a picture in the lost pets sections of local papers and weekly non-subscriber periodicals has proven to be very successful.

Many people that find an animal look in the paper trying to locate the pet’s owner.

Remember that there is often a delay between the time the pet is lost and the time the pet is picked up by animal control or a concerned citizen. Start looking early and

keep looking. If necessary, enlist friends and family members that would recognize your pet and take turns going to all the area shelters to check for your pet.

Finding a lost pet takes both patience and persistence, but our pets are not disposable, they are family members that deserve all of our efforts to locate them and return them home. How can we give them less?

For details about these and other adoptables, call the Halifax Humane Society, 386-274-4703 ext. 337; visit the shelter at 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, or online at halifaxhumanesociety.org Hours are 10 A.M.– 6 P.M., Monday-Saturday; 10 A.M.– 2 P.M. Sunday.

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Antiques Fountain Pens

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Q: I inherited three fountain pens from my granddad: a Sheaffer “Lifetime,” and two Parkers, a “Premiere” and a “Royal Challenger.” All three are in fairly good condition and still work.

I have been offered $150 ($50 each) for them, but thought I should check with you first.

— Rob, Rio Rancho, NM A: Vintage fountain pens have become quite collectible. The increased interest has, of course, had an impact on values. I found all three of your pens referenced in Collecting Pens by Edward Kiersh (House of Collectibles, $14.95). The Sheaffer you have was manufactured sometime during 192836 period and is listed for $85. The two Parkers are worth more, the Premiere, made in 1937, is valued at $385 and the Royal Challenger, also from the 1930s, $250. Your offer of $150 is obviously a bit low. *** Q: I have 50 collector plates in my basement, all in original boxes and like new. The plates include several from

The Disney Collection by Grolier; Norman Rockwell, issued by the Franklin Mint; and Wonder Of Childhood by Pemberton and Oakes. I have listed them on eBay for almost a year without a buyer.

— Jim Reamstown, PA A: The fact that you had no buyers on eBay says a great deal about the current market of collector plates. They are almost impossible to sell. With that in mind, it might be helpful to contact The International Collectors Guild, P.O. Box 487, Artesia, CA 90702. The group publishes a monthly newsletter for collectors of limited edition plates, and it might put you in touch with other plate enthusiasts. ST *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or 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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Books Get Capone Reviewed by Chris Richcreek

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here are some authors whose books you look for because you know the writing will be great, no matter the subject.

Jonathan Eig is one of those authors.

His book about baseball legend Lou Gehrig’s life, Luckiest Man was exceptional. His follow-up, Opening Day, the story of Jackie Robinson’s first major-league season, was a solid piece of work as well.

With his latest work, Get Capone, Eig has left baseball behind to focus on an infamous figure—Al Capone.

The subtitle of the book is The Secret Plot That Captured America’s Most Wanted Gangster. Eig shows how President Herbert Hoover and his Cabinet were focused on finding a way to jail Capone, who basically ruled Chicago throughout the 1920s by providing the one thing wanted by an audience already tired of the recently enacted 18th Amendment establishing Prohibition: his bootleg liquor.

Eig’s effort to detail the Capone legend—aided by access to government documents that were made available only in the past few years—has him trying to cut through the various halftruths and myths that have sprung up through the decades. As Eig stated in his Sources section, “Nothing in these pages is invented or embellished.� He presents his case as to why Capone was not the mastermind of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and, like others before, punctures the myth of superlawman Eliot Ness.

Throughout the book, Eig offers a well-written portrait of the times and a deep insight into the man who not only ruled a small corner of the world, but garnered a lot of publicity in the process.

Once again, Eig proves that his name on the cover makes for good reading inside. ST

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Veteran’s Post Traumatic Brain Injury

by Freddie Groves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Army Awards list, Section 2-8 g.

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

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

Senior Service Line Medicare Adds Free Health Services

by Matilda Charles

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id you know you can get some free services from Medicare?

With the health-care reform laws, you’re eligible to get certain types of free preventive care, starting in 2011.

These include: • Annual vaccinations, such as flu and pneumonia shots • Pap and pelvic exams every two years • Nutrition help if you have kidney problems or diabetes • Cholesterol checks every five years • Bone density tests for osteoporosis every two years • Mammograms once a year • Yearly Prostate exams and PSA test • Diabetes checks twice a year • Colonoscopy and screenings at varying times However, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check to be sure you’re covered on free screenings. Read the fine print.

If you hit the prescription cost “doughnut hole” in 2010, you’ll have a 50 percent discount on name-brand drugs in 2011.

If you should need medical equipment, changes have been made there, as well.

Medicare now puts all contracts for medical equipment out for bid. If you have the original Medicare, you’ll likely have to get

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your medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen, from an approved supplier. If your current supplier is not in the program, the only way your equipment will be paid for is if that supplier signs up. Beware while traveling: If you don’t use an approved supplier, you’ll pay full price.

If you don’t have the Medicare handbook that was sent to you last October, look online at www.medicare.gov for the Medicare & You 2011 Handbook. You’ll find it right on the front screen to read or download. Look for the blue apple symbols in the handbook to see preventive-care items. The site also has ZIP code directory for equipment suppliers. Or call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 for more information. 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 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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Strange But True A President For 32 Days?

by Samantha Weaver

• It was British playwright Tom Stoppard who made the following observation: “Skill without imagination is craftsmanship and gives us many useful objects such as wickerwork picnic baskets. Imagination without skill gives us modern art.”

• You’ve probably had some experience with hail at some point in your life, but probably not with hail like this: The heaviest recorded hailstone in the world fell in Bangladesh in 1986; it weighed a whopping 2.25 pounds.

The largest hailstone, which fell earlier this year in South Dakota, measured 8 inches in diameter. Be glad your car— or your head—wasn’t in the way.

• William Henry Harrison, the country’s sixth commander-in-chief, had the shortest tenure of any United States president. He died of pneumonia just 32 days after taking office.

• In 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed 13,200 homes, 87 parish

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• The men and women who venture into space have to adapt themselves to changing environments both when they enter space and when they return home.

Many astronauts and cosmonauts say that one of the most difficult things to adjust to when returning to earth from space is the fact that when you let go of something, it falls to the ground.

• If you’re a football fan, you might not be surprised to learn that between 1983 and 2006, the average weight of NFL players rose by 10 percent. ST Thought for the Day: “Eighty percent of married men cheat in America.

The rest cheat in Europe.”

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This Is A Hammer Door Bolt Is Out Of Kilter

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: Lately I’ve been having trouble locking the bolt on my back door. I have to lift the handle up slightly for the bolt to go all the way. How can I fix this?

— Leonard in Trenton, NJ A: There’s definitely a misalignment occurring. Either the door is slightly off kilter, or part of the lock assembly, the strike plate, needs adjustment.

Check to make sure the lock itself works correctly. Open the door and turn the lock handle to extend the bolt all the way, then turn it all the way back. Insert the key in the outside part of the lock and repeat this action, making sure the bolt slides easily all the way out and all the way back in. If there’s any difficulty doing this, clean and lubricate the lock’s moving parts.

Next, jiggle the strike plate. Is it tightly secured to the door frame, or is it loose?

Strike plate screws can work loose or rip out of the frame wood, particularly if the plate was tampered with. Tighten the screws if they’re loose. If they won’t tighten, remove the plate and reset the screw holes by tapping a thin wooden dowel (or, ideally, a wooden golf tee) coated with wood glue into the holes. Trim away the dowel so it’s

flush with the door frame, then drill a new screw hole in the dowel and screw the strike plate into place.

Shimming the strike plate also is possible. Placing a very thin slice of wood behind the strike plate will pull it forward. Chiseling out the wood behind the strike plate will set it back. You also can raise or lower the plate a few millimeters and drill new screw holes (you’ll probably have to place dowels in the old holes as listed above to keep the wood frame from splitting).

Adjusting the strike plate is easier, but you’ll still want to check the alignment of the door. If you have to shim out the strike plate so far that it’s at an angle, there’s definitely an issue. Get a helper or two and lift the door from its hinges. Position the door so that the bolt hits the strike plate smoothly and note the change of angle. Shim the appropriate door hinge (either the higher or the lower one) on the frame side to lift or lower the door to that angle. ST Send your questions or comments 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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This recipe guarantees a kiss for the cook every time!

4 (4-ounce) lean pork tenderloins or cutlets 1 (103⁄4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1 ⁄2 cup chunky salsa 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed.

1. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, lightly brown meat on both sides for about 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup, salsa, parsley flakes, and corn. Spoon soup mixture evenly over browned meat.

2. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for 5 minutes. When serving, place a piece of meat on a plate and spoon about 3⁄4 cup sauce mixture over top. Serves 4.

• Each serving equals: 243 calories, 7g fat, 27g protein, 18g carb., 417mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1 Starch.

Ham & Green Beans With Noodles 1 (103⁄4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup 1 cup water 2 cups frozen cut green beans, partially thawed 3 1 ⁄4 cups uncooked noodles 11⁄2 cups diced 97 percent fat-free ham 1 ⁄4 cup no-fat sour cream 1 ⁄4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1 ⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1. In a large skillet, combine mushroom soup and water. Stir in green beans, uncooked noodles, and ham.

Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until beans and noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings. ST • Each serving equals: 253 calories, 5g fat, 16g protein, 36g carb., 886mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

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Pet Care How To Take Better Pet Photos

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I have the hardest time getting a real good photo of my Australian shepherd, Session. It’s not just that he’s hyper (Aussies just are!), it’s that the photos generally turn out awful. Do you have any tips for photographing pets? — Harriet T., via e-mail Dear Harriet: I also have a hard time getting just the right photo of my pets, so I feel your pain. There are a few basic techniques for photographing animals that you can practice. Most of these are courtesy of Kodak, which still maintains picture kiosks where you can touch up digital photos if they don’t come out perfect. • For active pets like Session, use a fast shutter speed along with a high ISO setting. If you’re using a small pointand-shoot camera you should still be able to adjust these; you can check your camera’s manual. • To avoid those glowing or red eyes, don’t use the flash. An ISO setting above 400 is helpful in low-light situations.

Compensate by using natural light.

• Use a tripod to steady the camera, particularly in low light; this will reduce the blurriness. • Photograph your pet from its level, rather than standing above. Try shooting at different angles to see the effect. • Try to keep the background simple, whether at home or at the park. • Want a picture of Session running?

Keep him in the center of the viewfinder and pan along with him as he runs. Snap the picture when he’s at an angle to you, not right in front. • In a still portrait, make the focus on your pet’s eyes. • Posing with your dog? The camera needs to focus on both of your faces along the same plane, so place your face close to Session’s. • Be patient with your pet. There’s always tomorrow for pictures. ST

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Home Safety Tips For Security

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hen burglars are looking for homes to target, they want something that’s easy. Forget what you see in the movies about crooks crafting elaborate schemes to dodge lasers and guard dogs. The typical burglar wants to slip in and out of a home with little fuss or worry on his part. With that in mind, your best defense against burglars is to simply use common security measures to keep burglars from even considering trying their luck at your home.

Preparation and vigilance are the keys.

The most obvious measure to take is locking your doors, whether you are home or away. Many burglaries do happen during the day when a neighborhood may be empty because residents are at work or school. Sometimes a burglar may attempt to get into your home when you’re there if they mistakenly believe the house is empty, which is why you should lock your doors even when you’re there. Also make sure to lock up when you leave on a quick errand. A burglar can be in and out of a house in less than 10 minutes while you’re out visiting with a neighbor down the street.

Sliding glass doors are a common entry point for burglars. The doors can be forced open or off the track. To prevent this, put a dowel or broomstick in the door track to brace the door shut. You can also purchase supplemental locking devices for this kind of door.

For regular doors, it’s advisable that they be kick-proof. This is especially true of side and back doors, where burglars will go to avoid being seen from the street. The doors should be solid metal or wood. You will also need to take a look at where your door locks are located. Have them moved if someone can reach inside and unlock them from a broken window.

Having the best locks and doors in the world won’t help if you hide a key outside where a burglar will think to look. Don’t hide the key under a door-

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mat, in a planter, or on the doorframe.

If you must hide a key outside, find someplace in the backyard or another unlikely location. An even better idea is to ask a neighbor to keep your spare key for you.

When you are away for the day, try to make it look like someone is home, keeping in mind that many burglaries happen in the daytime. Turn on the TV or radio before you leave. When you go out at night, leave some lights on along with the TV. If you are leaving for an extended time, such as on vacation, take some precautions to safeguard your home.

Stop all deliveries and newspapers and ask the post office to hold your mail.

Have someone cut your grass, too. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house, and pick up anything left on the doorstep. You can also purchase automatic timers for your lights so that they turn on and off in a lifelike pattern.

You should also prepare for the possibility of a burglar getting into your home. Don’t hide all of your valuables in one spot. Better yet, consider getting a safe deposit box at the bank and store your most treasured valuables there.

Engrave your driver’s license number or other easily identifiable mark on TVs, stereos, cameras, and any other expensive items. By doing this, the engraving will make crooks think twice about taking the items, and if the property is stolen anyway, you will be able to identify it if it’s recovered. ST

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Here’s An Idea Salt Your Sugar Cookies

by JoAnn Derson

• “Prewash fabrics that tend to shrink before you use them to make clothing items. It makes the fit is more accurate.”

— G.V. in Indiana • Use a saltshaker to sprinkle sugar on cookies. Make sure you label it if you put it back in your cabinet!

• “I used double-face tape to adhere a small magnet to my vanity mirror to keep track of my tweezers. The tweezers are held there by the magnet, and I can find them when I need them.”

— W.L. in New Mexico • Add a pinch of cornstarch to beaten eggs for a fluffier omelet.

• Keep your paintbrushes soft by rinsing them with a little fabric softener and letting them dry. They may dry stiff, but when you rinse them before use, they will be perfect.

• “When you are asked to mark your preschooler’s things for day care, the best marker for a bottle or sippy cup is

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