November 6, 2015

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Volusia County FairNovember 5–15TH

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There is no more privacy avail-able in our world. I think mytelephone is the most invasivething of all. It is set to ring four

times before it quits. I try to reach it beforethe fourth ring.

I always make it in time to answer, butfor some time now, on the other end of theline, there will be a pause, then the caller(I’ll call her Cloris) introduces herself andsays “How are you today?” I used to beready with nice respectful answers. Forseveral years I would find myself in the mid-dle of a moot conversation before realizingit was a call that merely took my time awayfrom more important things.

I used to answer, even if it was 8:30 inthe morning… or in the evening. I havetripped on the edge of a throw rug andfallen… trying desperately to get to thephone to answer before the fourth  ringand it would be Cloris. I have been in theshower and ran full wet down the hall, think-ing a friend was calling, but it was onlyCloris. I have locked the house, started tothe car and heard the ring inside the houseand quickly unlocked the door in order notto miss hearing from Sue, Jacques, Dr. Val,or other friends or family. No, it was onlyCloris. I have had visitors in my home whenthe phone rang. They would have just got-ten comfortable and enjoyed being with uswhen, because of the interruption of thetelephone, they suddenly said, “We must go now so answer your phone. It could be

important.” It was only important to Cloris...certainly not to me!

I still run desperately to answer the phonein case it is an important call but morerecently, I wait for the pause and then hangup. I believe my friends have had the sameexperience for when I call them, I get theirphone message. They do call me back butsometimes it is important to speak to them,mainly because, on top of everything else,I forget why I called by time they returnthe call.

The most painful thing is that we arebecoming neutralized in our quest for show-ing proper love and respect to friends andfamily… because strangers are infiltratingour homes and making us shy of conver-sation with them. Sadly, the Cloris’s of theworld of telemarketing may be neutral-ized of love and respect after the first fewhang-ups of the telephone.

Our government is always making newlaws… and an area attorney speaks asthough there are laws to stop the exces-sive calls. If you have the answers, pleasecall me and don’t pause before answering.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Shopping over the telephone isa modern convenience thatmany of us take advantage offrom time to time without a

problem. That’s because there are manylegitimate companies that do businessthrough telemarketing.

Unfortunately, in the hands of an un-scrupulous scam artist, the telephone is apowerful weapon used to rob consumers—many of them seniors. Telemarketingfraud robs U.S. citizens of billions of dollarsannually. Surveys indicate that more thanhalf of those victims are age 50 or older.

Fraudulent telemarketers are good atwhat they do. Their slick come-ons andhigh-pressure tactics can be very compelling.They’re so good at it that they can per-suade people to mortgage their homes orturn over their life savings to claim sweep-stakes winnings or make phony investmentdeals. Seniors can protect themselves bylearning to recognize fraudulent sales pitchesand reporting telemarketing fraud to lawenforcement and consumer protection agen-cies. Once you know the warning signs,simply hang up on any solicitation that seemssuspicious. Good salespeople are convinc-ing, but so are crooks. Sometimes it’s hardto tell the difference. That’s why the non-profit National Fraud Information Centerhas put together a list of tips to helpseniors fight telemarketing fraud. Accord-ing to the Center, it’s probably a scam if:• You get a call or postcard from some-

one telling you that you’ve won a prizeand asking for payment to buy some-thing, for processing or administrativefees, for customs, for taxes or any otherreason. Legitimate sweepstakes orprize offers don’t ask for payment.

• The person says you have to take theoffer immediately or you’ll miss outon the opportunity. Legitimate compa-nies don’t pressure people to act with-out time to look into the deal.

• The caller refuses to send you writteninformation before you commit. Legit-imate companies are always glad to sendinformation about what they’re offering.

• The caller claims that you can makehuge profits in an investment with no

risk. All investments have an element ofrisk and legitimate companies will tellyou about the possible risks up-front.

• The caller is asking for a donation, butwon’t tell you exactly how the moneywill be used and how you can verify thecharity. Legitimate charities are willingto say what percentage of contributionsis used for services and how much goesto overhead and fundraising. They’realso are willing to tell consumers whothey can check with to confirm thatthey’re legitimate.

• The caller insists that you send your pay-ment by a private courier or wire themoney. Legitimate companies don’t tryto evade postal authorities by demandingimmediate payment by courier or wire.

• The company asks for cash. Legitimatecompanies don’t ask for cash, but conartists do because it makes it hard to trace.

• The caller asks for your credit card num-ber, bank account number, or other finan-cial information when you aren’t buyinganything or paying with those accounts.Legitimate companies only ask for finan-cial information to bill you or debit youraccount for purchases you’ve made.

• The company calls you relentlessly orafter you’ve asked not to be called any-more. Legitimate companies will take“no” for an answer and will take youoff their calling list if you ask. Con artistswill keep on calling to try to wear youdown and get money, or in some casesmore money, from you.

• The company offers to get back moneythat you’ve lost to another fraudulentscheme if you pay an up-front fee.Remember: giving money to a fraudu-

lent telemarketer usually means losing itforever. Don’t let a criminal use your tele-phone line to rob your wallet or break intoyour bank account!

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What’s Happening Around Town…Senior Citizen DaySeniors Today is proud to sponsor the

special Senior Citizen Day at the Volu-sia County Fair, I-4 exit 118 A SR 44,DeLand on Tuesday, Nov. 10! The daywill feature concerts by The Coastersand The Crystals with shows at 4 and7 P.M., two fabulous shows you won’twant to miss! Shows are free with fairgate admission which is only $8 forseniors 55 or better until 7 P.M.

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offering numerous seminars through-out Volusia and Flagler counties. Learnhow you can have $0 PCP copay, noreferrals, no deductibles, $0 premiumplans, and access more than 3,000 pro-viders! Attend a seminar and earn a $10gift card too. For dates, times, locations,see our ad on page A-7. To RSVP call1.877.425.8816.

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Do you have missing teeth or ill-fit-ting dentures? Find out if dental im-plants are right for you at a free patientinformation day. The seminar is sched-uled at 4 P.M. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 inDaytona Beach. Seating is limited andlight refreshments served. Make yourreservation by calling 386.239.3600.

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on Tues., Dec. 1 at 6 P.M.; or Wed., Dec.2 at 10 A.M. at Great American SeniorBenefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd.,Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast!RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name anddate you wish to attend.

Plant Care Myrna Moore will offer a free pre-

sentation on poinsettias and other pop-ular Christmas plants at 1 P.M. Thurs.,Nov. 19, at the Ormond Beach RegionalLibrary, 30 S. Beach St. Moore is amaster gardener with the University ofFlorida/Volusia County Extension.RSVP is not required. For details, callthe library at 386.676.4191, option 4.

Computer ClassesThe New Smyrna Beach Regional

Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway has freeclasses each Wednesday in Nov. from10 to 11:30 A.M. Microsoft Word 2007on Nov. 11.; Internet Basics on Nov. 18;and Getting Started With Computers onNov. 25. You may bring your own lap-tops. Eight library laptops are availableon a first-come, first-served basis. Reg-istration is required, seating limited to 12.Call 386.424.2910, option 4.

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Note: New Time & New Location!Come honor and celebrate our Veteran’swith The Cloisters and Seniors Today onWed., Nov. 11, 12 NOON at The Cloisters,400 East Howry Ave., DeLand. Lunchprovided plus a patriotic program, music,and Veteran’s Pinning ceremony. Formore information, call 386.677.7060.

Lunch & LearnOne of the greatest gifts you can give

your family is to plan ahead. Learn howto make funeral planning simple andeasy with Baldwin Brothers complimen-tary lunch and learns. All seminars beginat 11 A.M. Chose from those at the Out-back, 135 E. Granada Blvd., OrmondBeach on Tues., Nov. 10 or Nov. 24;TGIF, 24 Ocean Shore Blvd., OrmondBeach on Mon. Nov. 9 or Thurs., Nov.19; or Hulls Seafood, 111 W GranadaBlvd. Ormond Beach on Fri., Nov. 20.RSVP to Robin at 386.523.8268.

Our Lady Of LourdesJoin Our Lady Of Lourdes, 1014 N.

Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach for a vari-ety of events in November. All are wel-come! 60-ish lunch at Riptides, 869 S.Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach at 1 P.M.and on Wed., Nov. 12 at 7 P.M. jointhem every Thursday for Ballroomdance lessons in the chapel for only$5 per session with a professionalinstructor. For more information on anyevent, call 286.255.0433.

Travel ClubDo you like to travel? Come enjoy

the Odyssey Travel club once a month toshare travel news, tips, and destinations.The next meeting is Nov. 18 at 10 A.M.at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. Thepublic is invited, but reservations aresuggested as seating is limited. PrincessCruises will be there this month. Refresh-ments provided. RSVP to 386.672.8113or e-mail paula@odysseytravel.com

Free Caregiver’sDay Out

Need a break from caregiving? FirstUnited Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing two free Caregiver’sDay Out that includes food, fun, andspecial attention for care re ceivers. Thedays are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat.,Nov. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 17 at FirstUnited Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach. For details, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311. You loved ones willbe cared for in a safe, loving environ-ment while you enjoy some free time.

Veterans Benefits SeminarVeterans and spouses may be entitled

to little-known benefits through a Vet-eran’s Benefits program. Join Floridahospital Flagler Foundation on Tues.,Nov. 10 at 6 P.M. in Classrooms A/B,60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., PalmCoast to learn how you could receiveup to $25,448 per year. Light refresh-ments served. RSVP required! Call 386.586.4440 to register.

Market For A MissionThis fun-filled event will be held at

the Offices at Oak Park, 595 North NovaRd., Ormond Beach on Sat., Nov. 14from 9 A.M.–2 P.M. Browse through arts& crafts, plants, jewelry, shoes & purses,and garage sale treasure. Food avail-able for purchase. Proceeds will benefitthe Jerry Doliner Food Bank. For details,call Diane at 386.672.6517.

Deltona Library Classes

The Deltona Regional Library, 2150Eustace Ave. is planning a variety of freeprograms that focus on fashion, hob-bies, reading, cooking, writing, dancing,crafts, and much more in November.Registration is required only for the cook-ing class. For times, dates, and detailson all the classes, call 386.789.7207,option 1, then 4.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Re servations arerequired by noon the Tuesday prior.Call the church at 386.767.6542.

Support GroupsOur Lady Of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Hal-ifax Ave., Daytona Beach host supportgroups each week.

The Chronic Pain Support Groupmeets the 2nd Tuesday of every month inthe cafe’ at 1:30 P.M.

The Bereavement Support Groupmeets every Tuesday in the cafe’ at 7 P.M.

The Depression & Anxiety Sup-port Group meets Wed., Nov. 18 at1:30 P.M.

For more info, call 386.255.0433.Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-

ship of men and women who share theirexperiences, strength, and hope. Theonly requirement for membership is adesire to stop drinking. There are nodues or fees. Please call toll free, 888.756.2930 for more information.

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General ManagerBonnie Schillinger

EditorBonnie Gragg

Staff WritersKitty Maiden

Peggy & George Goldtrap

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by Peggy Goldtrap

“Crossroads. The very wordstrikes fear into the heartbut that same fear can stim-ulate the mind to work faster

as the heartbeat increases. What we fearcan also push us to excellence.

That’s all well and good, but person-ally, I’d like to have less fear and anx-iety. I’d also like to eat chocolate candyand ice cream at least three times aday and never, ever gain weight. I’dlike to have the body and energy of atwenty year old but retain the wisdomof years I’ve so carefully honed. I’dalso like to turn back the clock but Idon’t have time.

There’s a long list of ‘I wish I hadof’s..,’ ‘I could kick myself for not….,’ and ‘Why couldn’t I see that com-ing?’ Looking backwards as life is push-ing us forward is a peculiar gift ofmankind. Every year we think ‘we’vearrived,’ the itinerary changes. The moreregrets we cram in our luggage, the morecostly the ticket to ride.

This particularly poignant point is ap-propriate as we approach the holidayseason. In a few days every possibleimage of home, hearth, and happinesswill be flashed across screens and printwith the purpose of pushing consumersto buy. No problem, as long as we real-ize that the advertisers are exploitingour vulnerabilities not out strengths.

Want to honor your elders? Buysomething. Want to make your childrenhappy? Buy. Want to get more love inyour life? By all means buy thatbauble, bangle, or bead.

To add to the insult, gifting is ele-vated to a moral command. She deservesthis car, vacation, cruise, etc. You wantyour family to be happy, don’t you?Mom and dad sacrificed for your suc-cess, so…

A hair transplant will get the ladiesswooning. A mani, pedi, massage elimi-nates the stress that causes wrinkles andpremature aging. All I want for Christ-mas is my two front teeth, implantedof course. Financing is available.

Whatever happened to Over the RiverAnd Through The Woods? Oh, right,Grandma moved to assisted living.Grandpa used to shoot the Thanksgiv-ing turkey; now he orders pizza. Grand-daughter is a vegetarian. Uncle has highcholesterol. Cousin can’t have caffeine.Nephew is allergic to nuts (except thosein the family). Ambrosia is too expen-sive, high in calories, takes hours toprepare; so a can of jellied cranberrysauce makes a limp but colorful dis-play instead.

I can remember working hours on aturkey; playing Gynecologist to a coldcarcass. I didn’t know the turkey person-ally, but we became close through theprocess. I’d make cornbread for thestuffing, then chop veggies, get the justright liquid consistency and then stuffthe cavity. That was horribly messy andinvasive, but I knew the ‘end’ justifiedthe means.

Never did I serve a crowd and haveNorman Rockwell in attendance. Mydinners were usually long, loud, laugh-filled, messy. Food on floor, casseroleon carpet. Prize to the first person to spilltheir plate on the new couch. Kids whocan’t find the bathroom. Recipes swap-ped all around or coupons copied for fastfood treats.

After food there were games, notHunger Games in a multi-plex theater.There were tall stories spun, tall treesclimbed, and taller children markinganother new year on the wall. Therewere football games in the side yard,not in stadiums.

Those were the days. Now, on holi-days we order in from out. We prop ourfeet up and click all over the worldwatching football or soccer or oldmovies. (GAG still thinks we’re fightingWWII.) We shop on the Net and a dronedrops the order at the door (not yet, butsoon). The cat, who can’t tell time anddoesn’t care, sleeps on my lap. There areno dishes to clean, no jokes to tell others,no leftovers to wrap and send home, nobabies to kiss goodnight. That was yes-terday and yesterday is now gone.

One thing about the holiday seasonthat has remained a constant. Naptime.Naps are seasonally neutral, appropri-ate anytime, anywhere. During the hol-idays, almost every old man will un-buckle his belt, ease his pants off hisbelly and lay back in a recliner. Some-thing to do with the Tryptophan inturkey, even if it’s Tofurkey, or a cou-ple of slices from the deli, a nap is theperfect once-size-fits-all holiday gift.

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Special to Seniors Today

The 71st edition of the Volu-sia County Fair & YouthShow is November 5-15.We're pleased to announce

the entertainment lineup for this, thelargest “family-friendly” event in Volu-sia County.

Deggeller Attractions is back witha great line-up of over $15 million inrides and fun.

John Anderson, a local favorite, withhits including Swingin, is in concertinside the Tommy Lawrence Arena onSaturday, Nov. 14 at 8 P.M with specialguest Susan Rose.

Join us for entertainment on SeniorDay, Tuesday, Nov. 10. ExperienceThe Fabulous Coasters (CharlieBrown, Young Blood, Yakety Yak, andAlong Came Jones) and The IncredibleCrystals (Da Do Ron Ron, And Then HeKissed Me, He’s a Rebel, and many moregreat hits) inside the Tommy LawrenceArena for two shows; 4 P.M. and 7 P.M.Senior’s Day is sponsored by Aging Treeand Seniors Today.

Saturday, Nov. 7 is Florida Dairy Farmer’sDay and 93.1 Coast Country Night. The93.1 Coast Country Band will perform onstage in the Tommy Lawrence Arena withspecial guest Patrick Gibson. The fair opensat 4 P.M. weekdays, except Tuesday, Nov.10 when it opens at 11 A.M. for SeniorDay. The Fair opens at 11 A.M., Saturdayand Sunday. The Fair will close at 9 P.M.on Sunday, Nov. 15, the last day of the2015 Fair.

There's so much to do at the VolusiaCounty Fair & Youth Show. There's plentyof livestock to see and a petting zoo, too.AgVenture, located across from the FloridaDairy Farmer's Townsend Livestock Pavil-ion, has pedal-powered tractors and otherfeatures to keep little ones entertained onthe farm. Visit Grizzly Ex-perience, aneducational grizzly bear show. The bearscan be seen in the AgVenture area. GoatMountain is back, so is Kids can fish.Kids can win a rod and reel from the Hal-ifax Sport Fishing Club there, too. FloridaDairy Farmer’s Association and VolusiaCounty Farm Bureau sponsor AgVenture.

See Allen’s Original Redwood Log House.Get in on the musical fun when Rock-It TheRobot returns to the Volusia County Fair.Rock-It will be joined by America’s GotTalent performers Those Funny Little Peo-ple, fair mascot Jessie the Pig, and MerryMoo, the Florida Dairy Farmer’s mascot.Monkeyman Moore will also be there toentertain you with his monkeys.

You'll want to bring your cameras. Pho-tographic opportunities will be numerous.Other entertainment includes DisconnectedK9s, Scott's Comedy Magic Show, The Den-nis Lee Band, and Catherine Hickland(Hypnotist). Local youngsters in Millen-nium Musicians, under the direction of Jeff

Leder, will be back this year with a newentertainment surprise.

On the weekend days, Blackwater Blue-grass Band will be playing their unpluggedversion of some great bluegrass music.

We are very proud to announce that theVolusia County Fair & Youth Show haspartnered with the Volusia County Cattle-men’s and Cattlewomen’s Association toopen the rodeo arena. The West VolusiaSaddle Club will be doing demonstrationsin the rodeo arena every day of the fair.There will also be barrel racing on Satur-day, Nov. 14 at 10 A.M.

The traditional Antique Tractor Paradewill happen each weekend day at around3:15 P.M. and will be led by the DeLandBulldog Marching Band. It is always acrowd pleaser.

We also have Red Dragon Laser Tag(extra fee) that the kids and adults will love.If you like history, then you will love toexplore the Old Plantation display featur-ing historic memorabilia and a workingmodel railroad. The Old Gas Station build-ing features antique motors, tractors, gaspumps, and more from yesteryear. TheHester and Daugharty buildings house thecommunity arts. See how talented yourneighbors are with canning, baking, quilts,photography, crafts, fine arts, and all theexhibits there.

The Volusia County Fair AssociationBoard of Directors and staff are very proudof our community and being able to pre-sent this wonderful labor of love. That’swhy we say, It's your fair—a family affair.We look forward to seeing you at the2015 Volusia County Fair & Youth Show,Nov. 5–15.

Advance ride and gate tickets are onsale at Walgreens. Participating locationscan be found at volusiacountyfair.com clicktickets then deals at the top of the homepage. You can find all of the informationabout the fair on our website, by textingvolusiafair to 64600, or visit us on Face-book, Twitter, and Instagram.

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• Spring bulbs need a few weeks inthe ground to get established beforethe first of the frosts. If you're justgetting around to planting yourspring bulbs, here is a great gardendesign tip: Use kebab skewers tofigure out the bulbs' placement inthe garden.

• “Place an ice cube (or ice chips)in carpet divots left behind by fur-niture legs. This will help the fibersplump up, and the spot will justseem to disappear!”

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• Felt circles are great for putting undersmall appliances on the kitchencounter. They are easier to movearound, and they won't scratch thecountertops. You can find them at thehardware store, or make your ownby cutting out what you need froma piece of felt and attaching it tothe bottom of your appliance withdouble-stick tape—or even a dropof glue!

• Running a washing machine that isn'tfull not only wastes energy and water,it also wastes money because you'repaying to run more washes. Alwaysfill the machine—but remember notto overload it! This applies to yourdishwasher, too.

• To help repel the dust on baseboardsbetween cleanings, wipe with a useddryer sheet. To make this even eas-ier, you can put the dryer sheet overa Swiffer-type floor cleaner. Thisway, you don't even have to benddown to clean.

—M.E. in Alabama

• You can use plain alcohol on a papertowel to wipe down your house tele-phone. I do this a couple of times aweek during cold season. Also, pur-chase a pack of electronics wipes,so everyone can keep his or her cell-phone screen clean. Think about it:We constantly touch the screen withour fingers, then stick it right up toour face!

—W.R. in New York

This Is A HammerBaseboard Cleaning

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Is MySocial

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What Does Home Health

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Why?

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You’re Invited To A FREE Informational Lunch! RSVP Today!

Professionals Advocating For Community Education

Please Join Us On

Thursday, Nov. 19 • 10-11:30 A.M.Orange City Nursing & Rehab, 2810 Enterprise Rd., DeBary

A Panel of Professionals Will Also Address Questions Of Interest From Our Senior Guests

Complimentary Lunch Will Be Provided For Questions & To RSVP,

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In Volusia and Flagler counties we arefortunate to have some of the best,highly competent professionals staf-fing our hospitals. However, even

with that being said, it is not typically theplace any of want to go for a visit. Ournext topic at our PACE meeting to be held onThursday, November 19 from 10–11:30 A.M.at Orange City Nursing and Re-hab is: How To Avoid Hospitaliza-tion! Come find out what all youroptions are, what choices you asthe patient can make, and how toput yourself in charge of yourhealth. If you do end up beinghospitalized you may have manyother questions such as: How is my insur-ance used? What should I take with me tothe hospital? and What information shouldI ask at discharge?

PACE is a panel consisting of a groupof senior healthcare professionals and anattorney who want to inform the commu-nity on everything there is to know aboutthe healthcare process and senior issues.

PACE welcomes elder law attorneyBrittany Green Gloersen to our PACE panelat our meeting on November 19. Gloersenestablished Gloersen Law, P.L. with a mis-sion to infuse compassion, integrity, andstrength into the Volusia County community.

A graduate of Stetson University Schoolof Law, Ms. Gloersen’s areas of concen-

tration are elder law, guardianships, estateplanning, and probate. She can assist clientsin matters regarding Veterans’ Benefits,Medicaid benefits, guardianship of minorsand elders, and life care planning.

She has many civic ties and is very in-volved in the community, including volun-teer work with the Rotary Club of DeLandand Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

PACE was conceivedseveral months of agowhen several profession-als involved in senior ser-vices met to discuss theidea of how great it wouldbe if seniors had a placeto go to have all theirquestions answered FREE

of charge. There is nothing offered for sale at our

meetings and no one will call you after themeeting to try to sell you anything! Ourfriendly, informal meetings are strictly tobenefit our seniors.

We also offer a FREE lunch to everyoneafter our meeting. So bring all your friendsand questions and join us at our next meet-ing for some information and fellowship!

The PACE panel meets on the 3rd Thurs-day every other month. Our next meeting isThursday, Nov. 19, 10 A.M. at Orange CityNursing & Rehab, 2810 Enterprise Rd., De-Bary, 32713. Please RSVP to 386.775.3561.

PACE—Helping Seniors Avoid Hospitalization

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Seniors Today’sVeteran’s Day Recognition

Everyone Is Invited To ComeHonor And Celebrate Our Veterans

Wed., Nov. 11 • 12 NOON –2 P.M.The Cloisters

400 E. Howry Ave., DeLandMusic • Patriotic Program • Lunch Provided

Veteran’s Pinning CeremonyFor More Information,

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by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: My cat Chesterhas always been a big shedder with hislong hair. I've pretty much kept up withit by brushing his coat every evening.Lately I've noticed a lot more hair de-posited on the furniture and carpet,and when I comb him I have to clean outthe brush several times. What could becausing this increased shedding?

—Cherie K. in Dubuque, Iowa

Dear Cherie: To start, make anappointment with Chester's vet for acomplete physical exam. Excess shed-ding doesn't always have a concreteexplanation, but it can signal a changein his health, especially if it wasn't aproblem before.

Excess shedding can have a causeas benign as changes in the season—shedding in spring and fall, for example.It could be triggered by allergies to dust,pollen, and molds, which can irritate hisskin and make him scratch more.

Skin diseases such as ringworm canbe another cause—it's something thevet will certainly check for, along withflea infestation or other irritants.

Excess shedding also can signal muchmore serious conditions, such as diabetesor hyperthyroidism, something that avet can diagnose. Ahead of the appoint-ment, watch Chester's behavior: Is hedrinking excessively? Does he seemagitated? Is he eating as much as he usedto? Write down anything that seemsunusual and shared it with the vet.

If Chester has developed a healthcondition, the vet can prescribe theright medications and advise you onthe best diet to feed him. If allergiesor some unknown irritant is at work,the exam will rule out other possiblecauses so you can focus on finding ashedding solution.

Send your questions or tips to ask@pawscorner.com

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What’s In The StarsFor The Week Of November 9

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someflashes of Aries might erupt as youconfront an unusually bewildering sit-uation. You should be able to keep yourtemper under control.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thatmarriage 'twixt the arts and practical-ity that Taureans excel at once againhighlights your enjoyment. Watch anysudden urge to splurge.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Evenwith all the plusses apparently outweigh-ing the minuses, you still might wantto defer an important decision to makesure you have all the facts you need.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Oneor two problems might threaten to derailotherwise smoothly running situationsat work or at home. A few well-placedwords should get things back on track. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This couldbe a good time for all you Leos andLeonas in the spotlight to open yourgenerous Lion's hearts and share theglory with those who helped you.VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Youmight want to get advice from some-one who's been there and knows thesesituations better than you do, beforeinvesting time or money (or both).

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be care-ful how you handle a workplace matterthat seems out of place. Before you act,one way or another, find out who setit up and why.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Yourentertainment aspect is strong this week.Besides providing a wonderful breakfrom everyday obligations, sharing funtimes brings you closer to loved ones.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Having a weekend fun fest? Your friendor relative who's down in the emotionaldumps could perk up if you find a wayto include him in your plans.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Ifyou're in one of those the Goat knowsbest periods, you might want to ease upand try listening to what others have tosay. You could learn something.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Thatnew challenge is getting closer, and youshould be out there now showing factsand figures to potential allies to helppersuade them to rally to your support.PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Get-ting a head start on holiday plans couldhelp free up some time later to spend onother projects. Meanwhile, a colleaguehas some ideas worth discussing.

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Q: I have a mint 78-rpm recording ofDean Martin's That's Amore. Is it worthmore than the $5 I paid for it?

—Stan, Sun City, ArizonaA: Probably not. Your recording was

issued by Capitol Records (Capitol 2589)and hit the charts in November 1953. Thesong was introduced in the movie The Caddy.It is not considered rare, and generally sellsfor $2 or $3 in good condition. Incidentally,the record charted for 22 weeks and be-came a standard.

***Q: I have inherited a vase that was

crafted and signed by Susie Cooper, but Ihave not been able to find anything abouther in any of my reference books. I won-der if the piece is worth keeping.

—Betty, San DiegoA: Susie Cooper was a 20th-century

ceramic designer who was first affiliatedwith A.E. Gray Pottery in Henley, Eng-land. Some of her very first pieces weremade in 1922, but by 1930 she had formeda family pottery business with her brother-in-law, Jack Beeson. Within a decade shehad become an important potter, and herpieces are quite collectible. For example,a vase might sell in the $200 to $450 range,and a punch bowl, $200. If you like yourvase, it is worth keeping.

Q: I have a set of salt-and-pepper shak-ers that are marked Desert Sands. Whatdo you know about this company?

—Bill, Tulsa, OklahomaA: Not much. During the 1850s, a small

pottery company was started in the OzarkMountains of Missouri. During the 1920s,it moved to Las Vegas, where the nameDesert Sands was adopted. In 1937, the plantrelocated to Boulder City, Nevada, andeventually moved once again to Barstow,California, where it closed during the 1970s.Pieces were identified with stamps andpaper labels. I would assume your salt-and-pepper set might be worth about $25.

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS,628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, orsend e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.comDue to the large volume of mail he receives,Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all readerquestions, nor does he do appraisals. Do notsend any materials requiring return mail.

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unbaked 9-inch pie crust1 (4-serving) package sugar-free

vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix

1 cup water1 teaspoon apple pie spice

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Our group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations.

We plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just afew other people, or in a large group. There is no fee or

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by Tyler Stover

Does your cat or dog seem alittle itchy lately? They mayhave the dreaded flea infesta-tion. Unfortunately, this is a

common problem, especially in a hot cli-mate like ours here in Central Florida.

Fleas bites generally only cause a milditch, but in the case of an infestation, theconsequences can be more severe. A largenumber of flea bites can lead to anemiaand even death in the worst cases.

On many pets, especially those withlighter-colored fur, you may see the fleascrawling through the hair. A pet infestedwith fleas will also have many black par-ticles in their fur.

Spot treatments, oral medications, col-lars, sprays, shampoos, and powders areamong the many medications available totreat your pet’s flea infestation. Many treat-ments can be used regularly to prevent aflea infestation before it starts.

Only treating your pet will not alwaysend the problem, however. After an infes-tation, it is important to vacuum the entirehouse (and throw out the bag afterwards)and wash all of your pet’s toys, bedding,blankets, and any other objects he or shecomes into contact with regularly. For moresevere infestations, a fog spray or an exter-minator may be necessary. Use cautionbefore using any chemical pesticides, asyou may need to remove all pets and peo-ple from the home for multiple days.

Keeping your yard, bushes, and treeswell trimmed can also reduce the flea pop-ulation. Most pets, especially dogs that goon regular walks, pick up fleas while out-doors and bring them back into their home.Pesticides can be used for lawn treatmentsas well. Again, use caution to avoid anyharm to your pet or any other person oranimal that could be exposed to the chem-icals in the pesticide.

Tyler Stover is the Community OutreachDirector for the Halifax Humane Societyin Daytona Beach. He can be reached at386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Hannah is a true sweetheart of a dog.

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The History Channel

• On Nov. 5, 1775, Gen. George Wash-ington condemns his troops' plannedcelebration of the British anti-Catholicholiday, Guy Fawkes Night. GuyFawkes had been charged with plac-ing gunpowder under the Houses ofParliament to trigger a deadly ex-plosion that would have killed KingJames I.

• On Nov. 6, 1854, “the March king,”John Philip Sousa, is born. The in-stantly recognizable sound of Sousa'stimeless pieces—such as Stars AndStripes Forever (1896)—are well-known to many Americans, evenif they don't know the names ofthe pieces.

• On Nov. 7, 1943, singer-songwriterJoni Mitchell is born in Canada. About with polio as a child had leftMitchell unable to form guitar chordswith her left hand, so she experi-mented with non-standard tuningsthat would become part of her sig-nature sound.

• On Nov. 8, 1994, for the first time in40 years, the Republican Party winscontrol of both the U.S. House ofRepresentatives and the Senate.The empowered GOP united underthe Contract With America, a 10-point legislative plan to reduce fed-eral taxes, balance the budget, anddismantle social welfare programs.

• On Nov. 9, 1989, East German offi-cials open the Berlin Wall, allow-ing travel from East to West Berlin.The following day, celebrating Ger-mans began to tear down the wall,the defining symbol of the Cold War.

• On Nov. 10, 1775, during the Amer-ican Revolution, the ContinentalCongress passes a resolution thattwo Battalions of Marines be raisedfor service as landing forces for theContinental Navy. The date is now ob-served as the birthdate of the UnitedStates Marine Corps.

• On Nov. 11, 1978, on the Georgia setof The Dukes Of Hazzard, a stunt-man launches the iconic 1969 DodgeCharger named the General Lee offa makeshift dirt ramp and over apolice car. More than 300 differentGeneral Lees were used in the CBSTV series.

• On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, thegateway to America, shuts it doorsafter processing more than 12 mil-

lion immigrants since opening in1892. Today, an estimated 40 percentof all Americans can trace their rootsthrough Ellis Island, located in NewYork Harbor.

• On Nov. 13, 1850, Robert LouisStevenson, author of Treasure Is-land and Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,is born in Scotland. He pursued acareer as a writer, but his decisionalienated his parents, who expectedhim to follow the family trade oflighthouse keeping.

• On Nov. 14, 1900, composer AaronCopland is born in Brooklyn, NewYork. Copland was responsible forthe creation of some of the 20th cen-tury's most beloved and enduringworks of classical music, such thePulitzer Prize-winning AppalachianSpring (1944).

• On Nov. 15, 1867, the first stockticker is unveiled in New York City,making up-to-the-minute prices avail-able to investors around the country.Since the New York Stock Exchange'sfounding in 1792, information hadtraveled by mail or messenger.

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When unresolved issueskeep you from movingforward in other areasof your life, it's impor-

tant to take time to address the past andreclaim your joy. In her story The ColorOf Happiness, Heather McGowan tells usabout how practicing acceptance helpedher to finally tackle a long-delayed pro-ject in her home:

After nine years of indecisiveness, Ifinally decided to paint our home's entry-way and hallway. At least, indecisivenesswas the explanation I gave. Looking aroundthe other painted and decorated rooms ofour home, I finally realized there were manyother reasons it took me so long to decideon a color for these supposedly welcom-ing areas of our home.

Moving away from my hometown withmy new husband, I had entered our home—a blank slate at the time as we were itsfirst owners—feeling overwhelmed by thefact that I knew no one in this new townand had no idea how I would decorate thethree bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen,breakfast nook, and living room. I so badlywanted our house to feel like a home, butat that time, it all felt so foreign—marriage,living on my own for the first time, apuppy. I was so terribly homesick, that fora little while, I was convinced that we wouldmove back to my hometown and awayfrom this overwhelming house.

Yet, over the next couple of years, ourbedroom was painted, as was the bathroom(twice), the breakfast nook and kitchen (alsotwice), and ultimately our firstborn's room.Our son's room was beautiful, with a light-green chair rail, light-brown walls, and jun-gle-themed bedding. His room was the mostwelcoming in the house. I always kept theentryway and hallway on my to-do list, butour second baby (and beautiful room), twojobs later and lack of time always seemedto be the excuse not to finish this project.

Over those years, my once-close rela-tionship with my parents cooled for a vari-ety of reasons—their health began to decline,and their visits to my home became lessfrequent. The rejection stung, so to avoid

feeling the pain of this loss, I busied myselfwith my children, housework, and otheractivities, and put the entryway and hall-way project on the back burner. It justseemed easier to do that than make a deci-sion on paint—or to deal with my feelings.

After a couple of years, I realized Icould no longer bury my feelings of rejec-tion, hurt, and loss, and sought the help ofa counselor, who guided me through aprocess where I ultimately found happi-ness—and began to focus more inwardlyon my own family, and less outwardlytoward the family I once had.

Then one day, upon returning home frompicking up my son from school, we walkedinto the house, and I realized how unwel-coming it looked to us—the white walls,the lack of pictures, and the lack of warmwindow coverings. It was as though—through the pain, rejection, depression, andmore—my feelings didn't allow me to takethe final steps to making our house a home.It was as though I was waiting for my par-ents to tell me that they were planning tovisit, and walk into that entryway again—which was the perfect excuse I was seekingto finally finish this project. My journeytoward acceptance—accepting that myparents may never visit my home again,that I may never be fully accepted by themagain, that my husband and children werethe most important members of my family—finally revealed what I needed to do:Paint away the past and look forward to abeautiful future with my family.

It seemed that my husband was just asexcited about this final transition. He happilyhelped me paint over those white walls,removed the white blinds from the windowsin preparation for warm colored curtains, andreveled in the transformation that our homeunderwent, with a simple coat of paint: Har-vest Brown. It was then that I realized that itdidn't take me nine years to decide on a color,it took me nine years to finally look insidemy home for happiness, and not outside of it.

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by JoAnn Derson

Static season is here. To calm flyaways instatic-charged hair, try these two tricks: 1. Con-dition your brush by soaking it in water withhair conditioner added. (Don't soak a wood-han-dled brush.) 2. When you're out and about, applya little lip balm like Chapstick to your palms,then run them over your hair.

Coffee filters can be stacked between fryingpans to keep them from scratching one another.This is especially true for nonstick-coated pans.Potholders, they can be used too.

Cut old pantyhose into strips to use forbundling newspapers, tying up plants, etc.

Fruit and vegetable intake is important foryour nutrition. Canned fruit is good for about ayear unopened and on the pantry shelf. Afteropening, transfer unused fruit and syrup to aplastic container with a tight-fitting lid—refrig-erate and use within a week.

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Nov. 12 Sloppy Joes, Chips,Dessert, & Beverage

Nov. 19 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Baked Beans, Dessert, & Beverage

Nov. 26 Thanksgiving—No Lunch

Holy Cross Lutheran Church724 Big Tree Rd. • South Daytona

11:30 A.M. • Doors Open12 NOON • Lunch Served12:30 P.M. • Bingo Starts

Just $5

Lunch, Bingo, & Non-monetary Prizes

Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior.

Call The Office, Monday Thru Fridayat 386-767-6542

ReservationsRequired!

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34 Picked up where you left off

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Personal Care Service 24-hour Live-IN Care ServicesCompanion & Homemaker ServicesSenior Placement And Advisory ServicesAlzheimer’s And DementiaEmergency Intervention (24/7 Support)Physician Coordination, Transportation & CommunicationHospital-To-Home TransitionsMove, Transition & Settling-In Palliative Care & End-of-Life Care

At Concierge Care, we use a client-centered, holistic approach to car-ing for seniors with on-going health challenges. We work with familiesto provide resources during times of crisis and uncertainty, and thencontinue to monitor for care needs to ensure the best quality of carefor our clients. Our compassionate, certified and trained caregiversare fully screened and carefully selected based upon th specific needsfo our clients. Our Care Managers are available 24 hours daily to provideour clients and families with peace of mind that they are in safe handsat all times.

Our Services Improve Quality Of LifePeace Of Mind

For More Information Please Contact:Carmen Tullius, Client Care Manager

Phone: 386.453.5424 • Cell: 386.295.5782email: ctullius@conciergecarefl.com

Website: www.conciergecareflcomNR 30211656

Epiphany Manor

4792 S. Ridgewood Ave.Port Orange

62+ or DisabledIncome Eligible

Call For Application 386-767-2556

TTY: 1-800-955-8771

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