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ow that our children (and some of our grandchildren) are grown, family affairs throughout the years come to mind as the holidays approach.

Memories of Thanksgiving are particularly poignant for we always gathered together for a feast of ham, turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, cheese potatoes, beets, yams topped with marshmallows, deviled eggs, pumpkin pie, pecan pie… so many delicious foods that we enjoyed that day, that evening, and the next day. As the family branched out, everyone brought a special dish of their choosing for the Thanksgiving feast gathering.

To assure patience among the 20+ people awaiting dinner, we had hors d’oeuvres on a table, a jigsaw puzzle set up on a card table to keep several family members busy, and some of the young men went outside to pass a football in the street.

For many years, we drew secret names in October… with only one person aware of all… and each of us shopped for a special Christmas ornament for our ‘name.’ After Thanksgiving dinner, we took numbered sheets of paper and tried to match the item with the gifter. We spent the next hour enjoying the camaraderie of finding who the gift was for, who was the giver, and why that ornament was chosen. Only a few were easy to guess, like a nurse ornament for a nurse in our group.

We have regularly looked for new ideas, new games, new ways to make the day more interesting. One year, we had the men bring a special dish and gave a prize to Gary for his tasty cheese topped cauliflower dish. One year, we gave each member of the family an Indian name that we felt suited that person. They wore their name bands and told why they thought they were named Rising Sun, Running Bull, or Pokey Huntus.

Here’s an idea we can try: Trivia! You may know all the answers but not everyone at your Thanksgiving feast will know them. You could give prizes like key chains, calendars, small items as keepsakes to the winners.

1. Which state has the highest percentage of people who walk to work?

2. What color was the original drink Coca Cola?

3. Who prints more money than the U.S. Treasury?

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

4. What percentage of Africa and North America is wilderness?

5. Which historic kings are represented on decks of playing cards?

6. What is the most popular name given to boats by their owners?

7. When spelling numbers, how high would you go before using the letter “A”?

8. Four important things commonly used were invented by women. What are they?

9. Where did we get the expression, “Mind your Ps and Qs”?

10. What was the first novel written on a typewriter?

Answers: 1. Alaska 2. Green 3. Monopoly game 4. Surprise… Africa 28 percent and North America 38 percent 5. King David (Spades); Charlemagne (Hearts); Alexander The Great (Clubs); Julius Caesar (Diamond) 6. Obsession 7. One thousand 8. Laser printers, windshields wipers, fire escapes, bullet proof vests 9. From English pubs. Bartenders called out to unruly customers, “Mind your pints and quarts and settle down”.

10. Tom Sawyer

Make the most of your time together throughout the holidays! ST Kitty Maiden has been a staff writer for Seniors Today for many years.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Free Caregiver’s Days

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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 begins at 9 A.M. on Thurs., Dec. 9, and Thurs., Jan. 8 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-6773581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment for a few hours.

Now you can have freedom from pain and the freedom to do the things you love to do. Come learn about Freedom Knee and Freedom Hip replacements during a complimentary lunch and presentation by Dr. Steve Nguyen on Thurs., Nov. 18 at Halifax Plantation, 4000 Old Dixie Hwy., Ormond Beach beginning at 12:30 P.M. You will be walking pain free in less than a week.

RSVP by the Monday prior to the seminar or learn of additional seminar dates, by calling 407-355-3120.

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Get the answers to open enrollment, what you should do when you turn 65, and changes in health care reform at this educational presentation by Marci Hodge with Great American Senior Benefits. The seminar will take place on Nov. 18 at the Gourmet Kitchen, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach at 3:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served. Please call 386-671-9150 to reserve your seat for this meeting.

Seniors should attend this free, educational seminar At Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach on Wed., Nov. 17 at 11 A.M. to learn valuable techniques and resources to help protect you from being a victim of one of the nation’s fastest growing crimes! Call 386-868-0723 to RSVP.

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. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminar is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 16 at 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates, in Daytona Beach. Please RSVP by calling 386-437-6885.

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

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

Christmas Concert The Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus will present a Christmas Concert on Sun., Dec. 5 at 3:30 P.M. at St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach. Both religious and secular Christmas music will be featured. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. For more information, please call 386-673-4398.

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Parkinson’s Holiday Social The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its annual holiday social. The event will be held at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center (auditorium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wed., Dec. 1 from 12 NOON to 2 P.M. The holiday social is open to members of the Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach. All members are invited to attend and enjoy food, entertainment, and door prizes. There is no cost to members! Seating is limited. To reserve your place, please contact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Health Screening Prevention Plus, Inc., is conducting tests for stroke, arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, osteoporosis, heart scan, and more on Thurs., Dec. 2 at the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center, 3048 S. Atlantic Ave. Early detection saves lives. These reasonably priced tests don’t require a doctor’s prescription. To register for this screening, call 1-888-667-7587.

Lutherans Weigh In Lutheran congregations are participating in a food collection project to restock depleted food pantry shelves in Volusia and Flagler counties. You can participate by donating canned goods to any Lutheran Church in your area now through Dec. 8. For more information, please call 386-672-9033.

Free Men’s Seminar You are invited to attend a seminar and learn about a permanent solution to ED and bladder control presented by Atlantic Urological Associates on Mon., Nov. 15 from 5–6 P.M. at Gateway Center For The Arts, 880 N. Hwy. 17-92, DeBary. Registration is at 4:30 P.M. Your spouse or guest is welcome to attend.

Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call 1-877-433-2873. Space is limited, so call today.

Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of November. Topics include: A Wellness Program discussing improper medication use; Caregivers Support Group on Wed., Nov. 17 at 1:30 P.M.; and Wellness Chats–Recognizing Heart Failure on Fri., Nov. 19 at 10:30 A.M. Please RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Riverfest Music Fest Join the fun at the annual Ormond River Fest Music Festival Sat., Nov. 20, 9 A.M.–10 P.M. and Sun., Nov. 21 from 10 A.M.–6 P.M. at Rockefeller Gardens in downtown Ormond Beach. Continuous live music on four stages plus one jam tent with 50 acts performing and entertainment for the whole family.

Admission $5; children under 12, free.

Driving Course The Sunshine Safety Council, 150 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach will conduct a Coaching The Mature Driver course on Wed., Nov. 17 and Sat., Dec. 18 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at their office.

The course meets Florida requirements for an auto liability insurance discount for licensed drivers 55 and older. Cost is $10. Please call 386-253-6400.

Support Groups Stroke Support The Stroke Support Group of Flagler County, Our Journey of Hope will meet on Tues., Nov. 16 at 11 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler in Room C, located at 60 Memorial Medical Parkway in Palm Coast. For more information, call 386-586-3866.

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

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hese days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time.

If you don’t already have direct deposit, there are good reasons to sign up. For one, less money and time spent driving to the bank to cash your check helps you save.

Second, fewer paper checks, envelopes, and stamps—and less fuel to deliver the checks means less waste and pollution for the environment.

Some areas bear the brunt of flooding. Other areas of the nation are plagued by tornadoes, and still others must deal with wildfires, severe thunderstorms, or even earthquakes. If you are unfortunate enough to be in the line of a natural disaster, the last thing you want is for your income to be interrupted because of an evacuation or a missing mailbox. With direct deposit, you know your payment will be in your account on time no matter what.

When on vacation, direct deposit ensures payments will be deposited into your account on time, so there’s no reason to worry about the safety of your benefit or to ask a neighbor to look out for your check when you are away.

As an added bonus, many banks offer free checking accounts for people who use direct deposit because it saves the bank the cost of processing paper payments. Plus, the payment probably will show up in your bank account sooner than a paper check will appear in the mailbox… and there’s no need to cash it. It’s already in the bank.

Skip the line at the bank, save money, get your payment faster, and know you can depend on your payment being in the bank no matter what.

You can do all of this with direct deposit. Learn more about it today for peace of mind and convenience. ST To learn more, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit/ You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and use our automated telephone services.

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Monday November 15th 10:30 am

Wednesday November 17th 1:30 pm

Wellness Program—Phillips-Lifetime Medication Dispensing Service & Lifeline With Auto Alert If you value your health and independence, you know it’s important to take medications exactly as you doctor prescribed. Improper medication use and falls can get in the way of independence. 1 in 10 hospital admissions for seniors are a result of medication errors.

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

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

Friday November 19th 10:30 am

Wellness Chats—Recognizing Heart Failure Difficulty breathing, congestion in the chest, rapid weight gain, and swelling in your feet are symptoms of heart failure.

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By The Sea recently suffered a great loss. Al Weeks passed away, unexpectedly, at 62. All who knew him would agree, Al was a great guy and successful businessman. Yet… sometimes it seemed that to Al, community came before business. There was a reason for that, it did! Al was known all around as ‘The Mayor’ of Ormond-By-The-Sea.’ He promoted the area like P. T. Barnum promoted circus. His business, Al Weeks & Associates, Realtors, had competitors but he worked with them in any way possible to promote the industry and the area. Al always looked like business too… white dress shirt and tie no matter the Florida temperature.

We will miss this good neighbor.

At our age, Peg and I are saying goodbye with greater frequency.

Friends, neighbors, business acquaintances, die, and often unexpectedly. Peg says it is “the singular greatest distraction to living in Florida.” I agree. It is depressing to confront death, so often, and especially when it lives next door.

In his later years my Dad collected obits clipped from the newspaper and pasted them in his ‘book’. I thought it a strange hobby until recently when I finally began to realize what Dad was doing. He was musing over life, reviewing memories of customers and friends... lost. After Dad’s death, I found several copies of a booklet he had written for his church about church friends that had passed. In an article about the history of the church, Dad’s booklet of death was mentioned.

Peg and I are optimist by nature. It has always been our position that death was a ‘part of life’ but unfortunately it seems it’s becoming a major part.

To counter the mood death invokes, we occasionally say, ‘Let’s go hunt for some babies.’ We drive to the mall or to some fast food restaurant, sit down and enjoy watching the babies... giggling, squealing, running about without a care, so full of life. Few sounds are more stimulating than the laughter of children. I love taking their pictures but fear that one of these days I’m gonna get arrested or punched in the face by some misunderstanding do-gooder.

Many years ago, our granddaughter Carolyn welcomed home a new baby sister. She joyfully ran out to greet her momma shouting: ‘et me hold dat baby.’ Carolyn was only a baby her-

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self, but she already knew the delight and joy of holding an infant. Often Peg and I repeat that phrase when we see a ‘little’.....’et us hold dat baby.’ It’s tempting to ask… ‘May we borrow your baby for 30 minutes, or until the next diaper change is due… whichever comes first?’ So far we’ve been able to restrain ourselves… but sometimes, especially around the holidays, we just need to squeeze a baby.

By the way… the granddaughter I just mentioned, recently walked down the aisle, a beaming and beautiful bride. We can hardly wait to squeeze her first-born, and I’d bet she’ll let Peg or me ‘borrow it’ too.

I once heard of a hospital with a ‘nursery program’ that used volunteer seniors as ‘rockers’ for new babies… we’ll volunteer to be the first ‘rockers.’

Enough! I feel the urge to hug a baby... and I have one right here. She’s 73 but still a ‘cuddlin’ cutie.’ ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com or peggy goldtrap@gmail.com

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Our Holiday Waist: Dia-Besity

by Mitch Booth

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he major news event of last week was not the mid-term elections. Seen in Newsweek’s November 8 issue, a sidebar health blurb simply stated: one of every three Americans will have type 2 diabetes by 2050. Folks, when you consider that the CDC has reported that over 42 percent of Americans are obese with 61 percent overweight, it puts healthcare reform into a whole new perspective. For once the media isn’t exaggerating. The consequences to our health “security” is simply staggering.

It is that time of the year again to remind each other that the holidays are a time to exercise discipline when making food choices. Exercise isn’t a bad idea either.

We have all been under a lot of stress these last few years. It makes it harder to resist those comfort foods which explains why the average adult puts on 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and the Superbowl. If you feel tired or irritable after a meal, evaluate how much refined sugar and simple snack carbs you have consumed (remember that glass of wine is liquid sugar–beer is liquid carbs). The Canadian Center for Functional Medicine has shown that those that have the hardest time with weight gain, especially in the belly and hips, often find themselves on a blood sugar roller coaster. By 10 A.M. and/or 3 P.M. they are so sleepy that they are looking for a caffeinated drink with even more sugar to try and energize. This high/low blood sugar leads to insulin resistance: the body releases insulin to balance, but, over years, the body’s cells fail to respond. The caloric energy isn’t burned so it gets turned into cholesterol which is then stored in the belly, thighs, and buttocks. The rest spills over into the blood stream.

If not resolved, the condition can lead to type 2 diabetes. One way to stem this process is to use a food as medicine.

We have all seen the commercials that show how fiber lowers cholesterol. Our partners at Natural Factors have developed a proprietary fiber which is truly remarkable. Years of clinical research at the University of Toronto, using thousands of I.R. subjects, has resulted in a unique water soluble polysaccharide called PGX. Dr. V. Vuksan, M.D. reported at the 64th meeting of the American Diabetes Association (6/4-8, 2004, Orlando, FL) that three weeks of regular consumption of PGX fiber resulted in improvements in insulin sensitivity AND a reduction in body fat.

This nutraceutical not only reduced the test subjects overall cholesterol, but it helped promote healthy steady blood

sugar levels thus breaking the roller coaster syndrome. We now have a tool to help bolster our will power to help stay on our low glycemic diets and have fewer cheats.

If that low glycemic diet along with simple interval training (the subject of my next article) is not enough to get your blood glucose below 100 then consider Natural Factor’s WellBetx program. Dr. Michael Murray selected all of the nutraceuticals clinically shown to balance blood sugar and combined them in a one month kit. A multiple vitamin, a glucose balance herbal formula, Rx grade omega 3 fish oil, vitamin E, and alpha lipoic acid are all pre-packaged in 60 packets (take two per day AM/PM). It eliminates five bottles and there is a savings if purchased individually.

Too busy to eat breakfast? Grab a packet. Take the second to work and take before that 4 P.M. low hits. I have a customer who is a long haul trucker. After taking the WellBetx packets, not only did he get his blood glucose turned around but his triglycerides returned to normal. He uses the WellBetx protein powder as a meal replacement in his thermos when he can’t stop to eat. He uses the PGX to curb his tendency to snack between meals. The result: At fifty seven, he has lost 18 pounds over nine months and he doesn’t exercise and the weight has NOT returned. His new operatorsmanual he lives by is: How To Prevent And Treat Diabetes.

Natural Factors published the research done by Dr. Michael Lyon, M.D., director of the North American Diabetes Prevention and reversal Initiative. Combined with Dr. Murray’s WellBetx program, this book presents a complete road map to reversing and preventing the grim predictions for the progression of type 2 diabetes in this country. We simply must make prevention choices a priority for the health of our country and our children.

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enior citizens are often targeted by thieves and scam artists.

By taking a few precautions, seniors and everyone in the community, can avoid becoming victims of these crimes.

Never share personal information with anyone over the telephone or on the Internet. It is recommended that you know who you are talking with on the Internet and that the site is secure if you must share any information.

When out shopping, a good tip to remember is to travel in a group. Try to find some friends to go with you and remember: “There is safety in numbers.”

Remember to park in well lit and highly visible areas. Many malls and shopping centers have security personnel on site to assist you going to and coming from the shops.

Keep your car secure when you are driving or parking. Be sure your doors are locked and keep your windows rolled up. When you park your car, be sure to remove all valuables and lock the doors.

At home, it is a good idea to have an automatic garage door opener. Get into the habit of driving your car into

the garage and closing the door completely before exiting your vehicle.

Once inside, be sure your doors and windows are locked.

Flagler County Sheriff Sheriff Donald W. Fleming

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office offers a free home security check by certified volunteers with the Citizens Observer Patrol, the volunteer arm of the Sheriff’s Office.

Make it a practice to keep yourself safe. One quick telephone call can set up an appointment to have your home inspected. To request a visit, call the COPS at 386-586-2621, Monday thru Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. ST Flagler County Sheriff's Office is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens. We are committed to working in partnership with the community, to identify and resolve issues that impact safety. To find out more visit our website at www.myfcso.us

Stetson Mansion Decks The Halls Special to Seniors Today

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he holiday season is fast approaching and if your’re in need of a sure fire way to get in the holiday spirit come and experience “A Stetson Mansion Christmas.” This is Florida’s first luxury estate, built in 1886, and the crowning jewel of central Florida. Visitors will be welcomed with a visual feast for the eyes from the moment they drive through the estate gates.

There are two tours available, the day tour and the Stetson by Night tour. Both tours guide guests through the magnificent mansion detailing the Gilded Age history as well as the restoration challenges but on the Stetson by Night tour the mansion comes alive with a magical glow from the six fireplaces and all the lights both inside and out. The baby grand player piano greets guests with the familiar sounds of the season but in this setting it all sounds fresh and romantic like hearing it for the first time.

The original schoolhouse on the property is also open to the public and has since been converted to a Zen like cottage with a soaring 16 ft. Polynesian ceiling and a magical bedroom. Visitors can also stroll through the grounds which feature a meditation garden for guests to contemplate the meaning of

Christmas or to say a little prayer for that special someone. John B. Stetson came to DeLand every winter for 20 years and entertained for friends such as President Cleveland, King Edward VII, the Astors, the Vanderbilts, and even his good friend Thomas Edison, who oversaw the electrical install at the mansion. Now we get to experience the same breathtaking beauty and grandeur as the elite dignitaries and citizens of a time gone by. “ I feel like a little kid during the holidays every time I walk around the property and glance in through the beautiful antique windows at the Christmas decorations. Even after owning the mansion for five years I still can’t believe that a kid from the projects of Newark, New Jersey gets to call this masterpiece home… life is pretty amazing,” says owner JT Thompson. ST

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Stetson Mansion is located at 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand. Christmas tours will begin on November 15 and continue through January 7. All visitors must call 386-873-0167 for availability or to schedule an appointment.

Tours are $15 per person and last approximately 1.5 hours. Visit the website at www.stetsonmansion.com

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Judy Collins Soothes Souls At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today

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udy Collins, creating music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart, will wow audiences at The Peabody Friday, December 10 at 7:30 P.M. Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years.

In 1961, Judy Collins released her first album, A Maid Of Constant Sorrow, at the age of 22 and began a thirtyfive year association with Jac Holzman and Elektra Records.

Judy is also noted for her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers.

Both Sides Now has since been entered into the Grammy’s Hall Of Fame. Winning “Song Of The Year” at the 1975 Grammy’s Awards show was Judy’s version of Send In The Clowns, a ballad which was written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music.

Released on September 29, Judy’s new book, Sanity And Grace, A Journey Of Suicide, Survival And Strength,

is a deeply moving memoir, focusing on the death of her only son and the healing process following the tragedy.

In a recent appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America, Judy performed Wings Of Angels, the heartbreaking ballad that she wrote about the loss of her son. The song is currently available on the newly released Judy Collins Wildflower Festival CD and DVD, which also feature guest artists Arlo Guthrie, Tom Rush. and Eric Andersen. ST Tickets for Judy Collins in Concert are now on sale and can be purchased at The Peabody Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, at the Peabody website www.PeabodyAuditor ium.org online at www.TicketMaster.com at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by calling 800745-3000. Now, tickets may also be purchased at any local WalMart store in the electronics department. Ticket prices range from $50–$35 plus service fees. For additional show information or group discounts, please call 386-671-3460.

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Antiques Tintype

by Larry Cox

Q: I have a tintype that has been in my family for many years. I think it is of a family member and wonder if you can provide me with any information.

— Phyllis, Tewksbury, MA A: Most tintypes sell at regional antique shows for about $15 or $20 each. There are exceptions to every collectible, and subject matter is one of those that apply to this early form of photography. If your tintype shows a man in uniform (police, military, or fireman, for example), or it is of an African-American, a child with a toy or animal, a man, or woman in an unusual costume, or someone who is prominent, your tintype could be worth much more. At a recent show in Albuquerque, NM, I saw three tintypes of Confederate soldiers sell for $75 each.

If your tintype is of a distant member of your family, it probably is worth less than $25. Famous photographers and elaborate encasements also are popular with collectors.

Q: I have a Koroyo Celedon water vase. One similar to mine was recently given to a museum, and it was valued at a very large amount.

— James, Florence, AZ A: You might contact the museum you referenced, since there probably is an expert on staff who can help you.

R&D Antiques is a business that specializes in Oriental art and antiques. The owners also are certified appraisers.

Write to R&D in care of Antique Land, 800 North Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75974. Also, check out this excellent website: www.trocadero.com/ming 2ching/ 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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A Combo For Arthritis

Another ARC Success Story Oriental Medicine Saved Me

By Dorothy Sendlak I woke up one morning with a very bad trigger finger on my left hand. It started to swell up as the day went on and the pain became more and more unbearable.

I tried ice and heat to no avail.

I finally thought about going back to ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy where I got excellent results for leg pain in the past. I got total relief from my hamstring pain after I experienced acupuncture and cupping with moxibustion, a heating therapy where an herb was left burning on top of a needle. ARC was also able to help me lower my cholesterol 60 points after I was prescribed with herbs…. If they were able to help me before, I thought I would probably have a fair chance of getting some results again.

So I went for a second time. Initially, I felt some relief then subsequent acupuncture treatments brought me very close to being pain free. I did not just get the results I needed. I got the relief I expected.

Today, I am so happy being able to open jars and cut food without a sweat. It’s just been so wonderful feeling normal again.

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If you have at least three out of five of the above, you may be suffering from some form of arthritis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 27 million Americans have been told in 2005 that they had Osteoarthritis (OA). It is the most prevalent form of Arthritis in the US and it affects more women than men. It occurs when the cartilage between the joints breaks down; usually affecting the hips, hands, low back, or neck. Some factors increase your risk, including joint injury, obesity, aging, inactivity; and lately there has been a strong link to genetics. The primary cause of OA is the wear and tear of joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) on the other hand, affects about 1.5 million Americans according to CDC statistics in 2007. This chronic condition occurs when the lining of the joints become inflamed, and can lead to irreversible joint damage and even loss of movement. Women are two to three times more susceptible to RA. This form of Arthritis occurs when the immune system goes haywire and begins attacking the lining of the joints. The exact mechanism is not fully

understood but there is a probable association with a bacterial or viral infection.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Standard western treatment approaches include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, and narcotic analgesic in severe cases of pain. In some cases, surgery may be necessary for relief.

Complimentary approaches included Acupuncture. It is essential to understand that there is no magic bullet or “quick fix” for arthritis. However, there are other approaches that may increase the chances of a faster recovery from the symptoms.

At ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, we offer a unique combination of Physical Therapy with Acupuncture. Because of the debilitating nature of Arthritis, a number of patients suffer from the complications of the degenerative process involved.

In practice such combination of treatments does not only alleviate the pain effectively, it likewise helps restore function and increase strength. ST For more information, please feel free to call 386-615-4800.

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ean is a pudgy 9-year-old kid whose turbulent home life parallels the heartless bullying he faces daily at school. One afternoon, he returns home to find his neglectful, drunk mother and her boyfriend-of-the-month murdered. While police and social workers debate what to do, an older man walks in, claiming Sean as his grandson. Though Sean knows this isn’t true, he’s aware of his choices, and he decides to leave with the man he comes to call Pop. Pop teaches Sean what love means —not emotion, but behavior—in an incredible sacrifice. In the hallmark of the story, Pop performs the life-changing “heart transplant” that Sean, like every bullied child, needs.

Written by child-protection attorney Andrew Vachss and illustrated by artist Frank Caruso, Heart Transplant is more than a graphic novel. Author and artist are in sync, each never overpowering the other but delivering the message —that bullying can be overcome only by changing culture from within—

with images somehow both elegant and coarse, images that mirror the work’s stark, hard-hitting story. Zak Mucha, LCSW, provides explanations of what Sean—and the reader—has experienced through this journey.

The result is a response to bullying rooted not in dogma, but in reality, not hammering home the textbook answers that fail kids from Columbine to Virginia Tech, but whispering the truth, on a human level that appeals to kids and their caretakers.

Before publication, Heart Transplant was recognized and lauded by experts from educators and psychologists to journalists and policemen. After its release, it will surely receive further acknowledgment, as well as prime real estate in bookstores, libraries, and classrooms. At its heart, the work is simply about the life-transforming and unalterable relationship between love and self-respect. ST

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Dear Paw’s Corner: My little dog Gellie gets fleas quite often. A while ago in your column a reader suggested washing the dog with Dawn dish detergent and soaking her collar in something.

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It supposedly both kills and repels fleas.

It’s important to note, however, that using dish detergents or hand soaps to bathe your pet will dry out their skin.

This can lead to other problems, including rashes and sores, increased allergies, and in general, a lot of discomfort for your pet—as well as making its skin more susceptible to future flea infestation. I would recommend not using this

method more than once a month, or even once every two or three months. I’d encourage you to look for pet-friendly, natural flea-repellent soaps, which are available at pet stores.

Home remedies are probably not as fast or effective as chemical remedies, and you will also need to employ other methods to discourage fleas, including vacuuming the house at least weekly.

Sprinkle a little Borax in front of the doors or plant pennyroyal near your home’s entry points. Brush your pet daily, especially if she goes outside at all, to remove dirt or grass that fleas can ride in on and dislodge flea eggs. ST Send questions to ask@paws corner. com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Section B November 12, 2010 The Power Of 10 And The Power Of You by: Kevin Hancock, Community Relations Director eventy-three years ago, a group gathered at a house in Daytona Beach. Just like today their world was in chaos, with both domestic and foreign turmoil. What do you think they assembled to discuss? The historic and headline driving events around them?

No, this group met in the living room of one of their homes to discuss how best to help local pets and other animals; to find solutions to the problems of packs of dogs rummaging garbage for food to survive, to deal with the starving animals left to suffer and die in the roads, pastures, and

fields, and most of all, how to build an organization that would not just help a few animals once, but rather establish a society that would carry on reducing the suffering of pets and farm animals far into the future.

Hindsight tells us they were successful in their efforts, at least up until today. They were able to accomplish this ambitious goal because they each stood up as one.

Every year at this time we have our annual appeal; we ask each of our supporters to stand up, donate what they can, come together as a community, and by working together, the funds to continue to accomplish the tasks envisioned 73 years ago. This year our appeal is called The Power of 10.

We realize, that just as that group of caring individuals in 1937, we face serious challenges in our lives, but one thing we can do, just as they did is stand up for those that cannot stand up for themselves. Our campaign is very simple, donate $10 to the Halifax Humane Society, and then challenge 10 of your friends to do the same. To make sure friends and family contribute you can register your Power of 10 Team at www.firstgiving.com/hhspowerof10, while you are on the site you can donate, find out more information about how your donation makes a difference in the lives of animals, and you can set up your own team web page. Set up your page for tracking

For more information regarding setting up your Power of 10 Team call Bryan Williams at 386-274-4703, Ext. 322, or simply come by the Halifax Humane Society, located at 2634 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach.

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Monthly Luncheon Meetings are not scheduled during November and December.

Please join in our other activities and enjoy your holidays.

Thursday, Jan. 27, noon: Sue Lutz, RD, will explain how things that may look healthy might not be, and how to pick your snacks. Bring the label from a favorite food item and Sue will teach us how to interpret it (as time allows). Menu: baked chicken, potato, vegetables, rolls, salad, beverages, and pineapple upside down cake for dessert.

Come On Along To Learn And Enjoy: Thursday, November 18, noon—Flowers For The Holidays. The floral artist from Simply Roses will demonstrate techniques of this beautiful art. Examples are in the charming arrangements in the floral case outside the gift shop on the main campus. Lunch is Chicken Breast Asiago with carrot cake. Main campus classroom, $15 per person, reservation required.

Thursday, December 2, 8:30 to 10:30 am—Better Hearing With Easter Seals… a light breakfast will be served. A seminar for seniors who are hard of hearing, featuring three workshops. 1) FTRI; 2) How to take charge of your hearing loss; and 3) what you need to know before buying a hearing aid. This is a great opportunity to receive a special phone—FREE if you qualify! NO advance registration required. For more information, call 386-944-7802.

Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3—Thomas Kinkade Paintings and accessories for sale in the main campus café annex. Hours: Dec. 2 from 7 am to 4 pm and Dec. 3 from 7 am to 3 pm. This is a terrific opportunity to make holiday purchases and support the hospital at the same time. Bring your membership card and enjoy a discounted meal and/or gift shop purchase too.

Friday, December 3, noon—River Lily Inn. This exquisite bed and breakfast overlooking the Halifax River welcomes us for a holiday luncheon and tour. What a delightful way to welcome the holiday season.

Meet at the Inn, 558 Riverside Dr., Daytona Beach. $25 per person. Advance reservations and payment.

Sunday, December 5,—It’s a Wonderful Life, Alhambra Theater, Jacksonville. Enjoy this holiday story, now with a joyous musical score. Bus pickups: 10:15 am at Medical Walk-In Clinic, Daytona Beach; 10:30 am at main campus, Daytona Beach; and 11 am at Florida Hospital Flagler, Palm Coast.

Cost: $65 includes a full buffet meal along with the play and transportation. Advance reservations.

Thursday, December 9, noon—Holiday Party. Join us at the Palmetto Club in Daytona Beach for a wonderful meal and entertainment and music by the multi-talented Kenyon Dye. Dress fancy or holiday casual as you please. Entrée choices are stuffed tilapia or prime rib, salad, vegetables, potato, and fudge cake. Reserve and pay ahead. $20 for dinner and entertainment.

Thursday, December 9, 6 pm—Light Of Love, a wonderful way to honor or memorialize family and friends by placing a light on the Christmas tree in the main lobby of FHMMC. Please call 615-4334 to request an information packet and come enjoy our lighting program when the tree is illuminated.

Wednesday, January 5—AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building classroom, main campus.

This class refreshes driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day.

Cost: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9:30 am to 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Bring your lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s wonderful, new cafe. Call to register in advance. (Next class: Friday, March 25.)

Sunday, January 30—A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, Alhambra Theater, Jacksonville. Enjoy a theatrical presentation of Patsy’s career. Hear hits like Crazy, I Fall To Pieces, and Walkin After Midnight. Gail Bliss’s performance is approved by the Cline estate. Bus pickups: 10:30 am at Medical Walk-In Clinic, Daytona Beach; 10:45 am at main campus, Daytona Beach; and 11:15 am at Florida Hospital Flagler, Palm Coast. Cost: $65 includes a full buffet meal along with the play and transportation. Advance reservations.

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Some Damsels Are Not In Distress t’s tough to turn down pleas for help from someone claiming to be in a tight spot. A woman asking for gas money to get her sick child to the doctor plays on the heartstrings whether the story is true or not. In a situation like that, handing over $10 doesn’t seem like a big deal. Unfortunately, that kind, helpful nature is what attracts small-time scammers looking to make a few bucks.

One classic setup is that of a bedraggled, desperate-looking couple hanging out at a gas station by their beat-up van.

The man or woman might tentatively approach you, asking for help. “We ran out of gas and we spent the last of our money on food for the baby. Could you spare some money so we can get home?”

Expertly playing the part of a trustworthy person down on her luck, she might throw in that she’ll repay you. She’ll mail the money to you as soon as she gets it.

There is an endless stream of stories concocted to filch as much as $50 at a time from helpful victims. A woman locks herself out of both her house and car and needs money to pay a locksmith. Another woman wants cab fare to transport her sick mother to the hospital. A man begs for money so he could get to a distant hospital to see his injured son. Another man goes door-to-door asking for money to buy a coffin for his recently deceased daughter. Scammers posing as victims of circumstance turn up everywhere: your front door, the store parking lot, and even in churches.

As a matter of fact, some churches, having been burned by these scammers who raked in cash when the collection plate was passed on their behalf, have established policies to avoid becoming victims.

The rule is simple: never give out money. These church members would do nearly anything to help people truly in need. They’ll provide them with food, drive them where they need to go—while taking necessary safety precautions— call the police for them, go to the utility company to pay a bill, and so on. Not once will they hand over cash. The needy get help while the scammers are deterred.

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However, there’s nothing wrong with saying, “No, I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.” Then walk away, hang up, or close the door. If you can’t bring yourself to turn a person down like that, then don’t be afraid to ask questions and demand proof. If you can, offer to call someone on the person’s behalf, such as his relative or law enforcement. Keep in mind that there are ways to help other than giving out money. If the person in need refuses to accept your help, then the chances are that you just foiled a scammer.

Your safety is of the utmost importance. Don’t let anyone into your home to use the phone. People have been robbed by crooks claiming a car broke down. Even if you aren’t immediately robbed, the scammer could become familiar enough with your home and what’s in it to come back when you’re not there to burglarize the place. Instead, offer to make the call for them.

Also, think twice before giving a person a ride. Do not ever put yourself in a position where you are alone with a stranger. Think the situation through and call law enforcement if you feel uncomfortable. A stranger truly in dire straits shouldn’t have any problem talking to a deputy or police officer.

It’s certainly good that there are plenty of people out there eager to help others.

You just need to be aware that some stories tugging on your heartstrings are actually grabbing for your purse strings. Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with being skeptical and it’s all right

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Gratitude Brings To Light Abundance & Joy

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n that first Thanksgiving Day in 1621, the colonists invited the Indians to join them in giving thanks for the harvest.

Being thankful meant having enough to share. It still does.

A grateful man will share—and be glad he’s able—regardless of how much he has. What he shares of his time or his substance will include an attitude of sufficiency, a knowing that there is enough, and that there is more where that came from.

He sees abundance because he looks through grateful eyes, not greedy ones.

And he multiplies what he has by being openhanded.

Often, we measure a man (or woman) by what he has. What he's willing to give is a better indication of what he really has. What he's clinging to is what has him—his attention, his grip, and his energy. The thing he clings to can’t get away, but neither can he.

A grateful man has what an ungrateful man wants but cannot seem to find —enough. A sense of worth and plenty does not come with the accumulation of things; it comes with the knowledge of who you are apart from the things—the house, the job, the bank account, and even the family and circle of friends. To be grateful, you must look at what you have. In doing so, you push aside anger and resentment, for what you don't have, and make room for gratitude.

Then, you always have something to share, the attitude of thanksgiving. You show others what gratitude looks like, and how it brings to light abundance and joy under any circumstances. When you teach somebody to be thankful, you teach them to see and acknowledge not just what they have, but who they are, what they are made of.

You teach them to be happy!

Happiness is not based on what you can hold in your hand. It is based on what you hold inside. It is not based on what you can get. It is based on what you can give.

Perhaps what we most lack in our society is gratitude. Perhaps we have so much that we take our plenty for granted and focus on what more we could have (most of which, doesn't matter) and, in doing so, make ourselves miserable.

“The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts,” said H.U. Westermayer.

“No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.”

They knew the value of what they did have! We are rich because life is rich—not in possessions, but in love, in meaning, and opportunity to share. Nobody can take the harvest away. We will always reap what we sow.

See with your heart what you have been blessed with in your relationships, your home, your work, your play, your retirement, your world—the skies, the earth, the seas.

Embrace it, but don't cling to it and squeeze the life out of it. Let it breathe. Don't worry

about where you will get more. As you appreciate what you have, you will naturally take care of it, nurture it, make it grow, and find joy in sharing it.

Relationships …by Jan Denise When you stay grateful, you keep a loose grip. You take losses in stride, knowing that you can rebuild. When you're not afraid of loss, you're less likely to be afraid of gains.

You're more likely to go for what you want and get it, without becoming a servant to it.

Being grateful will always mean having enough—regardless of how much that is—and it will always mean inviting others to share in what you have.

Happy Thanksgiving! ST Jan Denise is a self-esteem expert and consultant, the author of “Innately Good: Dispelling The Myth That You’re Not” (Health Communications) and “Naked Relationships: Sharing Your Authentic Self To Find The Partner of Your Dreams” (Hampton Roads) and the columnist who penned the nationally syndicated “Inside Relationships” for ten years. Denise conducts workshops, speaks professionally, serves on the faculty of Omega Institute, and consults with individuals and couples nationwide. She is silly and deeply in love with life and her husband Dr. Sam Ferguson. They live in McIntosh, Florida, where their home in the woods—Gleneden—is also open to others as a sanctuary and retreat center. Retreat to Gleneden for Thanksgiving or Christmas with Family, Friends, or Employees. Accommodations, meals, refreshments, recreation, talks, personal time, and one-on-one time with Jan can be lovingly tailored to your resources and your group. A token of love on the holiday table or under the Christmas tree for each attendee. Come and Experience the Magic That Grows From Love! Call now 352-591-2251 for availability in November and December.

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Senior Service Line Vitamin D Is Vital For Bone Health

by Matilda Charles

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early half of patients who go in for orthopedic surgery are seriously deficient in vitamin D, according to a recent study. Being deficient in that vitamin compromised healing.

Maybe if the patients had enough vitamin D to begin with, they wouldn’t have needed surgery in the first place.

The D vitamin is essential for bone health and muscle function. It helps the body absorb calcium and can help ward off osteoporosis.

There are three ways we can get enough vitamin D: exposure to the sun, eating certain foods, and taking supplements. Most foods don’t have a lot of the vitamin, but these do in varying amounts: fortified orange juice, many types of fish, eggs and dairy products, and some cereals.

Sunlight is tricky, especially in the winter. According to a fact sheet by the National Institutes of Health, those of us living above the 42nd parallel (approximately above a straight line from Boston to Northern California)

likely don’t get enough sunlight from November to February to produce synthesis. Additionally, we seniors can’t synthesize sun-induced vitamin D as well as we once could.

Supplements can be tricky, too. The amount of vitamin D needed on a daily basis is apparently up for debate. Different sources quote different amounts needed for bone strength. Too much is as bad as too little.

Best bet: Write down everything you eat for a week, including drinks, and take it to your doctor. Ask if you’re getting enough vitamin D in your diet alone, or if you need a supplement or a diet addition.

If you’re scheduled for surgery, ask for a vitamin D test first to make sure your levels are in the right range. ST

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sized voice called out to me, “Howdy Ma'am.” His family was quite proud of the gesture. Later as they waited to join the second tour, I asked if he was getting restless. “Not as long as the cookies hold out,” replied his mom.

tradition that gained renewed meaning when the doors of The Casements opened for a night of candlelit tours, live entertainment, and light refreshments.

The Casements is the pearl of the past in Ormond Beach; the center of current culture; and the promise that future generations may walk through and enjoy a genuine touch of history.

An estimated 250 children and adults stepped across the threshold and into two hours of yesteryear. Well preserved surroundings immediately One of the maids, Dotty Boreck, making sure placed visitors in the Mr. Rockefeller, volunteer Herb Boreck world created by indusis photo ready. trial tycoon John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, who Yes, Mr. Rockefeller was present in made this his winter home until his his upstairs office near his prized desk. death in 1937. Rockefeller became the Several visitors wondered if a volunnation’s wealthiest man. A report three teer would be available for this role years ago spoke of his wealth exceeding 633 billion dollars in today’s funds. that was a splendid part of events until More interesting than money were the recent death of dedicated Mr. the many people who frequented his “Mike” Fisher at age 90. When I asked, home. Among Rockefeller’s interests Siobhan Daly, The Casements Coordiwere golf, auto racing, strolls in the gar- nator, informed me that Herb Boreck dens along the Halifax River, and lavish had volunteered and would be on hand Christmas parties with lots of chil- to carry out the important tradition.

Volunteers were a key component dren. His guests often included Astors, to the success of special day. ST Vanderbilts, Thomas Edison, Duke of Windsor, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Will Rogers, and Barney Oldfield.

The late “Don” Bostrom, a member of the first family to settle in Ormond Beach, knew his neighbor well. He described Rockefeller as “a wonderful man who loved children.” Bostrom also enlightened people with the fact that Rockefeller liked to borrow children for his Christmas party. The number of children at The Casements last weekend would have brought many smiles to John D. Ron and Alice Howell, volunteers, As I approached the historians and writers wait to portray entrance to the home, a Mr. and Mrs. John Bostrom precocious 3½ year old for those touring The Casements. sporting a 5 gallon cowboy hat and using a man-

What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of November 15

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project.

Be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are not ready to act.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious effect on their lives.

Explain your ideas and ask for advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to get a project finished. Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Someone you care for needs help. Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. Whatever you feel you should know will be revealed later.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace problems, be careful not to react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions. However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without sufficient facts. Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping off a mountain path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Appearances can be deceiving. Do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden flaws.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like. You’ll regain your privacy, and more time with loved ones. ST

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nother veteran-related lawsuit has been denied by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Vietnam Veterans of America and the Veterans of Modern Warfare filed suit, saying that the length of time it takes for claims to be processed is illegal. The suit didn’t dwell on the problems veterans go through while waiting, only the length of time itself.

They asked for an order to the Department of Veterans Affairs to respond within 90 days for an initial claim and 180 days for appeals.

The court’s denial is full of long phrases and referrals to other cases. The court objects to the “class” aspect of it, as opposed to one individual filing, saying you can’t claim an injury for someone else. Here’s a summary: • The length of time to process a claim has to be averaged out because obviously more than one person has a claim going.

• The length of time to process the average claim is not harmful if you happen to fall on the “fast end.”

• The alleged illegality (long processing times) doesn’t in itself cause an injury.

• There is already a pilot program with a new rule wherein disability claims (ones that are already in the works) must be wrapped up in 90 days —at 10 regional VA offices.

While this lawsuit was winding its way through the court, the VA came out with two forms to help speed the process. If you fall into these categories, this might save you some time.

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Dear Dr. Donohue: For quite some time, my right shoulder has hurt. I saw an orthopedic doctor, who says I have a tear of my rotator cuff. He suggested surgery. What do you think? I am only 44 and am quite active. — K.M. Answer: The rotator cuff is a band made up of the tendons of four back muscles. The tendons wrap around the topmost part of the upper arm bone, the humerus, to keep the bone in the shoulder socket. Tears of the rotator cuff are a common problem and one of the principal causes of shoulder pain. Small tears can heal on their own. Larger tears almost always require surgical correction. All surgical procedures demand respect. Something can always go wrong. Most people, over 95 percent, who have had surgery to correct a rotator cuff tear are glad they had it. I would not hesitate to have this surgery.

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vaccine every year. I am 66. My sister-in-law told me that her doctor said pneumonia shots are not needed after age 65. Who is correct? — D.T. Answer: The pneumonia shot is for one kind of pneumonia, pneumococcal (NEW-moe-KOK-ul), the most common bacterial pneumonia, one that can be quite life threatening for older people. The current recommendations call for a single shot of the vaccine for those over 65. If the vaccine was given before age 65, a second dose should be administered five years later. If people have any illness that weakens their immune system, they, too, need to have a booster shot of the vaccine. ST

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friend of my sister and I saw a statue of Buddha in her house (I’ve got one, too!) and she really flogged my sister about Buddha. My sister said, “I love to learn from all the spiritual masters and it in no way detracts from my being a Christian. I think it makes me a better Christian.”

If she had flogged me I would have said about the same thing. My study of Buddhism has been very good for me. The Buddhists have been learning and teaching ways to tame and manage your own mind since 500 years before Christ. Since our deceptive minds have always been one of our big problems, anything one can discover about their own mind is time well spent.

I am still learning the basics of Buddhism. Frankly, I still do not understand their idea on emptiness. I am working on it.

Another thing that is difficult is their idea about attachment. They say life is suffering and suffering is caused by attachment. So I wonder how you can have goals and dreams and not be attached to them. I wonder how you can have children and husbands and wives and not be attached to them. There’s a piece or two somewhere here I am not quite getting.

Just the other day I saw a quote from a French noblewoman. She said the more passions and desires you have, the greater your happiness can be.

I have found that the more friends I have to love, the happier I am. Should I detach from them? How can you detach from someone you love?

You would think something so basic to a body of teachings could be made simple and understandable. I faithfully read Buddhist magazines and I still do not fully understand it.

Jesus said to love God and your neighbor “with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. That doesn’t sound like “detachment” to me!

Just last night I read an article by Jon Mundy of Miracles Magazine. He said we are happiest when “addicted to God.” He said to trade all our other addiction in on that single addiction and we would be happy. That doesn’t sound like detachment to me.

The longer I am on my spiritual path the more I find myself addicted to feeling the Presence of God. If I miss my quiet time, it seems the rest of the day just doesn’t go well with me. So I have started using the tentacles of my soul to feel for God in the noisy places and even the painful places. I am getting

better at feeling God anywhere. Part of that ability comes from what I have learned about meditation and mind control from the Buddhists!

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I know the answers will come. Long ago I learned that a sincere spiritual question, is answered in time. I am impatient about many things but I am very patient about waiting for the Light to come on in my heart and soul.

This quote did help: “Be open to outcomes but not attached to it. In the West we define detachment as not caring deeply but detachment is really the capacity to cafe deeply but objectively.”

I would appreciate some e-mails on these questions. ST Please e-mail your comments to Dalton Roberts at downhomep@aol.com You may also enjoy Dalton’s website at www.daltonroberts.com

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n this day and age, it’s hard to believe a person doesn’t own an answering machine; my mother is that person. She has never really grasped the concept of the answering machine. When she calls and leaves a message, it goes as follows: “Hello, anybody there? (This followed by a short pause.) Hello! It’s me (which is followed by a second short pause). Anybody?

Alright! Don’t pick up the phone! Well, if you’re really not there, give me a call when you get in. Remember, I can always change my will.”

To my mother, leaving a message is equivalent to a game of hide-and-seek when the kid looking chants, “Come out, come out, wherever you are.” She’s under the impression we’re all hiding from her, and she’s got to smoke us out.

Sometimes, her messages are longer than our conversations. The following is an example of a typical conversation with my mother.

Mother: “Hi. How are you?”

Me: “I’m fine.”

Mother: “Still breathing?”

Me: “Yes, still breathing.”

Mother: “Good, then no complaints.”

Me: “No, I can’t complain.”

Mother: “How’s the family?”

Me: “Everybody’s fine.”

Mother: “Good. So, nobody can complain, can they? Good talking to you. Talk to you soon. Oh, one thing before I go. You may want to get that damn answering machine of yours fixed.

The last time I called and started talking, nobody picked up. Find out what the problem is.”

Me: “I’ll look into it.”

Should my mother have company,

our two-minute conversation will be cut down to one, as I’ll be resigned to chat with whoever’s visiting at the time.

Mother: “Your aunt’s here. Want to talk to her? Of course, you do. Hold on. She answers her phone when I call, unlike some people.”

Just as I say, “Had I really wanted to talk to so-and-so I would call them,” my aunt gets on the line.

Aunt Ann: “Hello, Cindy, how are you today?”

Me: “I’m fine.”

Aunt Ann: “Still breathing?”

Me: “Yes, I’m still breathing.”

Aunt Ann: “Good, then you can’t com... hold on a second, Cindy, your mother’s yelling at me. Oh, your mother says I have to hang up now as this is the second time she’s called today. The first time she got the machine, and nobody picked up. Oh, Cindy, that’s not good. You really should find out what the problem is and get it fixed.”

Me: “I’ll look into it. Bye.” As I bang my head against the wall, I think—one phone call, double the aggravation. ST

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all is a good time to enjoy nature and to catch up on home maintenance projects and get your house ready for winter.

The cooler seasonal temperatures and lower humidity days are excellent for working outside on all those odd jobs you’ve been putting off all summer.

Here’s a FALL checklist that can help keep you on task and get prepared for winter weather.

F= Falling leaves and debris: While you may enjoy the trees and vegetation that surrounds your house, performing some leaf-related maintenance is always necessary.

• Inspect gutters and clean them out, (or have someone else). Be sure all gutters are free from falling leaves, pine needles, and roof shingle dust.

These things prevent water run-off from flowing freely.

• Make sure gutters are securely fastened and are not falling down.

• Check downspouts and be sure they direct water away from the foundation.

A= Air quality: When you find yourself spending most of your time indoors, it’s important to strike a balance between air tightness and air purity.

• Change smoke and CO detector batteries and test monthly.

• Change HVAC filters.

• If you have a fireplace, have the chimney inspected and cleaned.

• Evaluate the humidity inside your home. (Optimum: 30 to 50 percent) L= Leaks: Sealing leaks in your home improves energy efficiency and will help to lower your energy costs.

• Plug electrical outlets, especially outside using approved plastic covers.

• Seal around doors, windows, and outlets using caulk, insulated foam, or weather-stripping.

• Insulate but don’t seal the attic.

Airflow in the attic is crucial to HVAC performance.

• Consider installing outlet and light switch gaskets.

L= Lights out: Power outages are common occurrences during storms and very windy weather. You can prevent outages from happening to your household by performing some simple maintenance.

• Remove tree limbs that could fall on your home during a wind or heavy rain storm. Do not let tree branches rest on or over top of your roof. Branches provide passages for critters and insects to enter the attic and rotting damage to roof materials.

• Call your power company about tree limbs near power lines. This is a job for professionals so do not attempt to remove them on your own.

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• If power outages occur frequently or for prolonged time periods, consider a backup source of power, such as a generator. ST

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This Is A Hammer Cleaning Up Tools After Painting

by Samantha Mazzotta

Q: Do you have any suggestions for faster, easier cleaning of brushes and tools after painting?

— Tim H., Austin, Texas A: There are quite a few ways to clean painting tools more efficiently and well enough to keep them in shape between paint jobs. It will always be somewhat of a chore, though.

When you’re just stopping for a few hours or overnight on a paint job, some maintenance of the tools is necessary, although a complete cleanup isn’t. If you are going out to lunch, for example, just immerse the tips of the brush bristles in cleaning solution (plain water when using latex paints; solvent when using oil-based paints). If you are breaking overnight, you can wrap paint rollers in something that will keep them from drying out—like plastic wrap or aluminum foil—and store in the refrigerator (away from food items or out of children’s reach, please).

To fully clean brushes after a job, squeeze as much paint as you can out of the bristles (wear a plastic glove or use a sheet of paper as a barrier). Then stroke the brush back and forth across spare newspaper sheets until no more paint transfers onto the surface.

Next, start deeper cleaning. If the paints used were latex, wash the brush in warm, soapy water and rinse with clear water until the water stays clear.

For oil-based paints, pour solvent into a paint tray and stroke the brush through the solvent until the solvent dripping off of the bristles remains clear. Shake the brushes well to clear them. You also

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can try using something called a “spinner tool,” which centrifuges liquid off of brushes and rollers, available at paint stores. Comb through the clean bristles with your fingers or with the spiky side of a cleaner tool (also available at paint stores) to straighten them.

Store your paintbrushes by wrapping brown paper around the bristles and holding in place with a rubber band secured around the metal ferrule. Hang them up so the bristles face downward; this way they’ll dry properly and the bristles won’t bend.

Paint rollers should be cleaned by first rolling them over spare newspaper sheets until the excess paint no longer transfers to the paper.

Next, use the curved side of a cleaner tool to squeegee remaining paint out of the roller. Wash in soapy water (or in solvent if you used oil-based paint) and rinse until the water runs clear. Shake or spin to remove excess water and open up the roller bristles. Store standing upright ot keep its shape.

Home Tip: Paint solvent can be reused: Let it stand in a sealed container until the paint sediment has settled to the bottom, then carefully pour off the clear solvent into a new container. Dispose of the sediment according to local hazardous waste regulations. 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. Remember, when in doubt as to whether you can safely or effectively complete a project, consult a professional contractor.

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