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A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2017 Volume XXVI – Issue 3
February 10, 2017
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Life Is But A Song… ave you ever heard the Singing VETS? They are a quintet of men who live at Emory L. Bennett Veterans’ Nursing Home and enjoy singing! Recently, the founder got a fine singing coach, who volunteered to join them. He is Ed Bourgeois, a winning 50 year veteran of Barbershop Harmony Society. The VETs will be having a show in the dining hall Wednesday, the day after Valentine’s Day for fellow veterans, friends, and family. Since it is so near that special day, their message will be all about love. Rummaging through old time music books, I found a loose News-Journal article written in 2007 for the Go/Music section. Pam Lockeby took my picture that day and told me to do something interesting with my face and hands. I asked, Like what? She rolled her eyes and clasped her face in her hands. I jokingly copied her and she took my picture…(truth be known) one of the best pictures ever made of me. In the article, Rick de Yampert asked what inspired me to take up music. My answer was that I was born to it—my Dad owned the local piano store; everyone in my family was musical in one way or another. Family members sang together as a source of entertainment —not to seek fame or fortune etc. Upon re-reading the article, I realized that, when it was written, was the year that I quit singing for Song Of The Coast, closing a chapter in my life that had been in effect for thirty years. Song Of The Coast started in 1955 and is still going strong with new singers coming in and others retiring. They will be having a concert at Tomoka UMC this Spring. Meanwhile, other singers and I became a group known as Company G. I took the name from the old Andrews Sisters song Company B, for we choose
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mostly songs we have sung throughout our lifetimes and need less preparation than for songs sung while in well organized singing ensembles. People sometimes ask what the G stand for. We say, girls… gang… going strong… whatever you like. We perform at the Veterans Home and area nursing homes and often invite resident audiences to join in. We are so fortunate to have a retired jazz musician, Norm Hoffman, play piano for us. One unexpected musical surprise, some fourteen years ago, was when our local Casting Crowns (complete with my grandson, Hector Cervantes) made their way on the charts and traveled the world, sharing their band of Christian music. They were even sent to North Korea and very well received. As the family increased (Hector and Christy now have three sons) they made the decision to have Hector spend more time being a dad. Now he is a music pastor at Sugar Hill Church in Atlanta. It is truly a blessing and a life worth living when life is a song! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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Seniors Today 360 S. Yonge, Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap
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Come create, inspire, and enjoy together during Quilt Week March 1–4 at the Ocean Center. Hundreds of beautiful quilts, quilt-making instructions, aisles of fabrics, machines, and supply vendors too! For more information, visit quiltweek.com or call 270.898.7903!
Looking to travel this year? Come hear about some travel ideas presented by Odyssey Travel Club! Plan trips with a spouse or friend or with a few other people or a large group. There is no fee or commitment. The first presentation for 2017 will be held Wed., Feb. 22 at 10 A.M. at Crane Lakes Roost Restaurant, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange. The public is invited, but reservations are suggested as seating is limited. Chris Barnikel with CIE Tours will speak on Ireland. RSVP to 386.672.8113.
Get information on Women In Transitions (especially for widows) during this free educational seminar presented by James T. Laing, LCU, ChFC on Thurs., Feb. 23 from 2–4 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Understand your new financial situation, items you may need to address, and an next steps to take control of your finances. Seating is limited. For information or to RSVP, please call 386.586.4440 or e-mail bill.tol@ahss.org
Health Fair
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WNDB Radio presents their annual Community Health Fair on Sat., March 4 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, 2987 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. Loads of free vendor displays and information, live music, and health screenings. Bring the whole family and join WNDB for the day! For details, call 386.944.7744.
The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach will host Dr. Dawn Bowers, Clinical Neuropsychologist at the University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, and the Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the McKnight Brain Institute in Gainesville will speak on Apathy Or Depression – Which One Is It? on Wed., Feb. 22 from 2 to 3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Regional Library located on City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Avenue. Seating is limited— reservations for this event are required by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386. 676.6375 by Mon., Feb. 20.
Free Caregiver’s Days First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., Feb. 16; Thurs., Mar. 23; and Thurs., April 20 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call 386. 677.3581, ext. 311.
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Are you looking to meet new friends and get a little exercise this year? Join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P.M. The cost if $5 per person and includes refreshments. For more info, please call Dave at 386.214.2316.
New Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at 12 NOON at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona and now there is a second location at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. RSVP by NOON the Tuesday prior to the church where you wish to attend. Holy Cross, 386.767.6542 or Trinity, 386.255.7580.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on Feb. 17 at 1 P.M. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., or March 7 at 6 P.M.; or March 8 at 10 A.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Singing VETS Show The Singing VETS are a quintet of men who live at Emory L. Bennett Veterans’ Nursing Home and enjoy singing! The VETs will be having a show in the dining hall Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 P.M. for fellow veterans, friends, family, and the public. Since it is so near Valentines Day their message will be all about love. For more details, call 386.274.3460.
Volunteers Needed Do you have some spare time to volunteer? Halifax Health–Hospice seeks caring, supportive, and dedicated volunteers to provide assistance with patient meal preparation at any one of our four Care Center locations which include Orange City, Edgewater, Port Orange, and Ormond Beach. Those interested in volunteering must complete an orientation and a Level 2 background screening. Please contact Tammy Dunn in the Halifax Health–Hospice Volunteer Department at 386.425.4701, ext. 66127, tammy.dunn@halifax.org or Pattie Lax at 386.425.4701, ext. 66478, patricia.lax @halifax.org for details.
Fake News Fake news has been grabbing headlines for the past year, and it’s becoming a significant digital epidemic. Fake news, usually spread on social media, includes hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation that is used to discredit individuals or to create a sensation and can have realworld consequences by affecting world security and the lives of ordinary people. Learn how to spot a fake news story during a free presentation at 2 P.M., Wed., Feb. 22 at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Stetson professor Jalena Petrovic will discuss the problem of fake news how to determine if a news story is factual or fake. RSVP not required. Details, call 386.424.2910, option 4.
Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in February, offering low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats in unincorporated areas and the cities. Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.323.3575 in Daytona Beach, 386-626-6643 in DeLand, or 386-424-6875 in New Smyrna Beach. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/animalcontrol
Support Groups Stroke Support Group Join Florida Hospital Oceanside for a Stroke Support Group for encouragement, education, and socialization. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach in the first floor conference room. For more details, call 386.676.4295. Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship that share experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees. Please call toll free, 888.756.2930.
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If I Have A Will I Avoid Probate? any people have the misconception that a will avoids probate. This is incorrect. Probate is a court process that is required when a person dies owning assets in the decedent’s own name, and with no beneficiaries to receive the assets. It can be required if the deceased person left a will, and it can be necessary if the deceased did not leave a will. It can be applicable to some of a deceased person’s property, even though it may not apply to other assets. Thus, whether probate is required depends upon how assets are held. For example, a deceased person could have a bank account payable on death (POD) to the person’s children, a bank account owned jointly (two names with OR between them), and a home in the person’s own name. The account that is POD would not require probate because it passes automatically to the beneficiaries; the other account does not require probate because it is owned jointly, with right of survivorship; the home requires probate because it does not pass automatically. If a person dies owning the primary residence in the deceased person’s name, and the person’s property will pass to the
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person’s heirs, an additional step beyond basic probate is required. Homestead (the word does not just refer to the tax exemption) passes in a rather unusual and complex way in Florida. Homestead vests in heirs at law free of the claims of creditors, but a probate court order is required to show how it has passed. Consequently, if there is a home, an additional process is required. If a person dies owning real property jointly with a spouse or another person (with a right of survivorship) certain documentation must be recorded in the public records of the county so that the title to the property is clear in the records. Probate administration requires a lawyer. If you believe probate is or might be required, contact us for additional information. Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386.615.9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelegal.com or website: www. pylelegal.com
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First Kiss by George Goldtrap Editors Note: Seniors Today is running a ‘Best Of Goldtrap’ this issue while George Goldtrap recovers from a recent illness. We wish you well GAG!
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o you remember your first kiss? I do. Her name was Bonnie. She was about 14, I about 15. Wow! To this day I still remember the thrill and the tingle. Youth has many advantages and the ability to store these historical events is clearly one of them. With Valentine’s day in our hearts, kisses and chocolate will be on our minds. They’re a nice combination—especially the chocolate creams. One young man was walking his best girl home from the school play and decided to ask her for a kiss. He was delighted when she agreed but alas he was much shorter than she. As it happened, they were just in front of the blacksmith shop. Not wanting to lose advantage, he noticed the blacksmith’s anvil sitting on the porch, so he struggled, but managed to carry it down to the sidewalk, where, standing on the anvil, he was just tall enough to kiss his girl. After a few blocks he asked if he might have another kiss? “Nope,” she said. “No more kisses tonight.” Disappointed, he responded, “I suppose then, there is no need for me to carry this anvil any further.” With age comes a problem. Forgetfulness. Two elderly folks living in a Florida mobile home park, both widowed, had known each other for years. They shared a table at the community supper. One evening he made a few admiring glances and finally gathered courage to ask, “Will you marry me?” After a few seconds of careful consideration, she responded, “Yes, yes I will.” The meal ended and each went home. Next morning, he was troubled. “Did she say yes or no?”
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap He tried, but just could not recall. Hesitantly he phoned her. “I don’t remember well,” he explained, and went on to review the lovely evening past. As courage built, he inquired, “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say yes or did you say no?” He was delighted to hear her say, “I said, ‘Yes, yes I will’ and I meant it with all my heart.” She continued, “and I am so glad that you called, because I couldn’t remember who had asked me.” Sometimes age plays bad tricks on us. One gentleman decided to trade in his wife of 40 years for two younger women, each 20 years old. Poor guy discovered he wasn’t wired for 220. Whether it’s in youth, or age, love is grand! A great writer has said, “Love is kind. It beareth all things and believeth all things. Love is not puffed up. Love does not behave itself unseemly.” Much of the ‘unseemly’ conduct of today’s society is not love, it’s simply lust. There is a mighty difference and true lovers know the difference. So, this Valentine season, try to remember your first kiss. Try to recall the innocence, the anticipation, the lasting effect. Then recapture that moment with your present partner, and who knows, it might even still be the same person. It’s just as important to remember your last kiss as well. I certainly do. It was this morning. There was one last night, too. Two a day isn’t fattening. One a day isn’t enough. No, she’s not the same girl that I kissed in my childhood but, she is my wife and has promised to stay with me through this final childhood! I still remember our first kiss. She claims I was much too bashful! Excuse me. I think I’ll go kiss her again. Wouldn’t want her to forget! George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com
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Romantic Valentine’s Day With Jack Jones At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today oin Gammy Award-winner and internationally known popstar, Jack Jones as he brings his sophisticated crooning to The Peabody stage for a very romantic Valentine’s Day celebration February 14 at 7:30 P.M. Jones was primarily a straightpop singer whose ventures in the direction of jazz were mostly of the big band/ swing variety. With a signature mix of pop-styled, big-band, and jazz songwriting drawing inspiration from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Harry Nilsson, and Carole King. Jack continues to perform concerts around the world and remains popular in Las Vegas. Jones is widely known for his recordings of Wives And Lovers (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), The Race Is On, Lollipops And Roses (1962 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), The Impossible Dream, Call Me Irresponsible, Lady, and The Love Boat Theme. He was also the voice of Greg's frog in the 2014 animated television miniseries Over The Garden Wall. Valentines Special: For only $30 in addition to your Jack Jones’ ticket, enjoy
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Speak The Language Of Flowers For Valentine’s Day or centuries, people have used the beauty and fragrance of flowers to communicate with others. Even today, flowers remain one of the most popular ways to send sincere, unspoken messages of affection, thanks, peace, and more. For example, they can be used to encourage someone who is facing a difficult time, to share joy during a time of celebration, or to let someone know they are not alone during a time of loss. Flowers can also serve as a way to share a message that otherwise may be difficult to speak. For instance, daisies can be used to communicate loyal love, while a solid-color carnation can be used to communicate the answer yes. Even the prickly cactus can be used to send a message of endurance. To help consumers become more familiar with the language of flowers, the following is a list of rose colors and their meaning. Red—A red rose is an expression of love. Red roses usually show deep feelings, like love, longing, or desire. Red roses can also be used to show respect, admiration, or devotion. A deep red rose can be used to show regret and sorrow. The number of red roses given has a special meaning as well. Twelve red roses is the most popular number to give; it means Be mine and I love you. Pink—There are a lot of variations of the pink rose. Usually, pink roses are used to express gentle emotions such as admiration, joy, gratitude, and deep or endless love. Dark pink—Deep pink rose blooms may mean deep gratitude and appreciation. Dark pink roses also express elegance and grace. Light pink—Light pink rose blooms are symbols of pleasantness and innocence. White—White is the color of purity, innocence, and sacred love. It represents love that is eternal and endures beyond death. White roses usually may symbolize a new start, and it is a custom for brides to hold them when she walks down the aisle at her wedding. In certain faiths, the white rose can represent the sanctity of a marriage. White roses can be used to show sympathy or humility. They also may be about spiritual things. Yellow—Yellow roses are usually used as an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses
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Different colored roses have different meanings. show sunny feelings of joy, warmth, and sometimes welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring. The yellow rose, unlike some of the other roses, does not mean or express any romance. Orange—Orange roses remind most people of a fiery blaze. These fiery blooms are symbols of passion and energy. Orange roses can be used to show desire and pride. Burgundy—The color of burgundy is a symbol of beauty. Green—Green roses (these are sometimes white roses with shades of green) can symbolize best wishes, luck, and blessings for a good life or recovery of good health. Blue—Blue roses cannot be found in the nature and so they represent the unattainable or the mysterious. Blue roses therefore show the desire for the goals you cannot reach. They may sometimes mean “I can't have you but I can't stop thinking about you.” Black—Black is the color of death and farewell. A black roses show the death of a feeling or idea. Sending black roses to someone indicates the death of the relationship, or sometimes it may be used in burials. Violet and Purple—A violet or purple rose may show protection, and also a sense of majesty, royalty, and splendor. These roses are used to show adoration. Lavender—A lavender rose, like its color, shows enchantment. It also expresses love at first sight. To learn more about other flower meanings contact your local florist.
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Scam Artist t happened three times recently in a span of less than two weeks— scam artists totally without conscience trying to take advantage of older residents in our county. The first incident involved a 66-yearold Deltona woman who was tricked into handing over $7,000 of her life savings to a pair of thieves. The victim was approached by a stranger who struck up a conversation and then showed her a lottery ticket while standing in the parking lot of a grocery store. Just then, a male accomplice—scam artists often work in pairs—entered the picture by walking up and joining the conversation. The woman claimed she had a winning lottery ticket worth $694,000, but first had to get her U.S. citizenship in order to collect her winnings. She told the victim that if she would help by putting up some money, she would give her $25,000 of the winnings. The victim agreed, went home, and gathered up approximately $7,000 in cash that she had stashed away at her house and then drove back to the parking lot, where she handed over the money to the male accomplice. Afterwards, the woman asked the victim to go into the store to get her some aspirin. When she came back out of the store, the crooks—and her money were gone.
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In the second incident, an 88-yearold DeBary man was solicited by two strangers who offered to resurface his driveway for $32. They did a small amount of work and then told the man he misunderstood and actually owed them $3,200. One of the men boldly followed the victim into the house and tried to snatch $40 from his hand, but then took off running when the victim’s phone started ringing. The third incident involved a 73year-old Ormond Beach woman who was tricked into sending $23,100 to an unknown scam artist. The bank discovered the transactions and stopped another $25,000 wire transfer from going through. Scam artists are as slick and skillful as they are deceitful in their gimmicks, tricks, and come-ons. If they’re successful in tricking you out of your money, it’s nearly impossible to get it back. Your best defense against is to always have your guard up and be suspicious of strangers who engage you in a conversation about money or finances!
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Dear Dr. Roach: I know you're not a psychiatrist, but I hope you can help. My dad was a single parent raising us kids, and he was always clean when it came to housework. Every room in our house was almost spotless. But lately, we have noticed him becoming a hoarder and being more disorganized. By that, I mean keeping weeks-old newspapers on the floor, the kitchen table, everywhere, and he gets upset if we try to help him clean. He's 79. Could it be a sign of senility or Alzheimer's disease? —R.S. Answer: Hoarding behavior can have several psychiatric causes, and, indeed, a psychiatrist may be necessary to make the diagnosis. However, odds are that your dad always had some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and with age has become worse. There are other possibilities. Frontotemporal dementia, a type of dementia that is distinct from Alzheimer's disease, has a variant in which personality and behavior changes are prominent, but given the history of what sounds like unusual cleanliness habits, I would suspect that OCD is the most likely diagnosis. There usually is a long delay from the time symptoms begin until the time the diagnosis is made. A diagnosis needs to be made before treatment —be it medications, psychotherapy, or some combination—can begin. Treatment can improve not only the hoarding behavior, but also the distress your dad is feeling. A psychiatrist or psychologist is the expert in making the diagnosis and for treatment. The new booklet on Alzheimer's disease gives a detailed presentation of this common illness. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach—No. 903W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL
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Magnolia Manor’s Grand Opening Special to Seniors Today t was an festive and exciting day on February 2 as Magnolia Manor Assisted Living unveiled their new look with a ribbon cutting. Located at 252 Forest Lake Blvd here in Daytona Beach, they had over a hundred attend from the Daytona Beach Chamber and the medical professional community to help them celebrate. Chef William Giordano prepared a delicious spread of tasty treats, Chris Jones entertained the visitors, and the staff gave tours of the newly remodeled community. Magnolia Manor, purchased last year by Florida residents, Louis and Lori Garrard—not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate—went through renovations for six months. At Magnolia Manor, you’ll feel the difference the minute you walk through the door! Local ownership and management make in creating a warm, familyfocused environment especially suited for senior living. The Garrards have been diligent in choosing their team members and each member gets to know every resident and their family members personally, which allows them to meet the entire family’s needs. Magnolia Manor, with a central location, offers affordable family-style residential and assisted living care. The community, with it’s beach cottage style, has a welcoming lifestyle with spacious apartments, comfortable community areas, delicious food, and an active social calendar. Gay Dearbeck, Executive Director, states, “We focus on the resident. We believe that each person is unique, special, and important! We honor them by respecting their independence, encourage them to stay active, and offer that extra help that they may need at any given time.”
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My Brother Eddie y brother Eddie was, and still is, a very inquisitive person. He asked a lot of questions, as do most kids. He wanted to know what made things work. He was notorious for taking things apart just to see what made them operate. Eddie also liked to nail things together. Not so much to build something, he just liked hitting nails with a hammer. Our dad got one of those 50-pound boxes of nails once and somehow, over a period of a couple of months, Eddie used every one of those nails leaving nothing but an empty box. Most of the nails went in the walls of a shed we had in our yard and I’m sure that when the new owners tore the thing down they were frustrated at the nails they had to pull out. Like I said, Eddie was always asking questions and I overheard him asking our mother where did he come from. He was probably about six at the time and those are the kind of questions a six-year-old would ask. Our mother explained to him that he was a gift from God and they got him from the hospital. He seemed to be satisfied with her answer and I saw him go outside, so I followed him. Now I really didn’t, at that time, understand where babies came from, but I saw this as a ripe opportunity to pay Eddie back for something he had gotten me in trouble about. “Mama lied to you about where you came from,” I told him when I caught him in the backyard.
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“What do you mean, she lied to me?” he asked. “Well, the truth is they found you in a ditch outside of town,” I told him, waiting for a reaction. He stared at me and said nothing. Being eight with a pretty good imagination I concocted an elaborate tale of how they had found him and brought him home. They had a hard time settling him down and the worst part was that he climbed up on the curtains in the living room and they liked to have never gotten him down. It was then I told Eddie that they had his tail cut off at the hospital. He didn’t have a tail, he told me, and I quickly responded, “I know, they clipped it off.” The more I talked, the bigger the tale got. He was not happy when he left and went straight to our mom and told her what I said. I remember her through the kitchen window saying, “He told you what?” The next thing I remember was her calling me to come in the house. I avoided her as long as I could and finally went in the house. Needless to say, I ate several meals on the back porch after that episode. That is, until I convinced Eddie that I could turn into a Vampire… You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com
Antiques Hopalong Cassidy Q: At a recent garage sale, I paid $50 for a Hopalong Cassidy box camera. My husband thinks I overpaid. What do you think? —Dorothy, North Canton, Ohio A: According to Hopalong Cassidy Collectibles by Joseph J. Caro, there were two types of Hoppy cameras made, and both are extremely collectible. The camera is an all-metal Brownie that takes 120 size film, with a top strap and metal plate featuring the images of Hopalong Cassidy and his horse, Topper. The only attachment was a special flash that was sold separately. Without the original box, your camera is worth about $250. I have seen this camera sell for more at auction. *** Q: I have a number of serving dishes in the Candlewick pattern. Tell me what you know about this glass. —Frances, Rio Rancho, New Mexico A: Candlewick glass was made by the Imperial Glass Company from 1936 until October 1982. According to Glass A-Z by David Shotwell and published by Krause Books, the pattern, known as Imperial's No. 400, identified the plain glassware that was molded with beading around the rims and bases or stems of most of the pieces the company produced. For values, I suggest you contact antique dealers in your area.
*** Q: I have written to you three times and you never answer my request. I have a brandnew fishing reel that has never been used. It has a nice design and I have never seen anything like it. Thanks for answering this time. —George, Albuquerque, New Mexico A: Because of the volume of letters and email I receive, I am not able to answer each and every question from readers. You have written me four times, not three, and in none of your letters have you told me really anything about your reel except that it has a beautiful design and was sold by Sears. Sears marketed dozens of reels, and I have no idea which one you have. Because of that lack of information, I do not have a source for you.
Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol. com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of Februay 13 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You should be feeling very proud of the fine effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re close to reaching your objectives. That’s the good news. Be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused on your goals. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to let that suspicious Cancerian mind create a problem where none exists. What you believe is an act of betrayal could be a misunderstanding. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your Lion’s heart overflows with self-confidence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The need to watch what you say becomes increasingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid arguments.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A longtime family problem presents new demands. This time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. Let it happen. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more self-confident aspect. Use this new strength to reaffirm promises you’ve made to others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A creative dilemma stalls your progress. Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and, perhaps, come up with a new target. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your nimble will finds a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. The results will be well worth your efforts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might feel overwhelmed at having to decide which new opportunity you should follow. Best advice: Check them out and see which offers what you want. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Continue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will emerge that can help you.
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Veteran’s Post Surge For Homeless Veterans he Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a 30day surge, a concentrated effort to end veteran homelessness. This is a noble effort, especially since a previous goal was to end veteran homelessness in 2015, using such programs as the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness. Still, the statistics say the rate of veteran homelessness came down 17 percent between 2015 and 2016. VA Secretary Robert McDonald wants to challenge the VA and partners to pull together all their resources to get veterans into permanent housing. This surge came from an idea used in Tampa, Florida, which held its own Operation Reveille with great success. The one-day event sought homes for as many veterans as possible. Tampa modeled its program after the Stand Down, where veterans can access health care, get clothing, ask about support services—and get housing assistance—all in one place. The goals for this new surge are to get veterans into permanent housing over
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the next 60 days; use the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) vouchers, which provide for case management and clinical services; be sure all veteran-allocated housing is filled; use all residential program beds; help get veterans off the streets immediately; and approach landlords about veteran housing. To get housing help either for yourself or a veteran you know, go online to www.va.gov/homeless (use a computer at the library if you don’t have Internet access) or call 1.877.4AID VET (877. 424.3838). Attending a Stand Down also can open a lot of doors. If you (or a veteran you know) haven’t been to one, go online to www. va.gov/ homeless/events.asp and view the events in your area. If you can help in any way, check all the info at www.va.gov/homeless Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
Senior Service Line Age-Friendly Communities by Matilda Charles he AARP has released the latest Network of Age-Friendly Communities, and 135 places across the country have made the list. While the criteria are intended to ensure that people of all ages can easily live there, the biggest benefit is to seniors. Each community aims for improvements in outdoor spaces, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information, and community and health services. How it plays out varies by the community. Check the AARP website and look at the selection of slideshows to get an idea about what these communities offer. • See before-and-after photos of a remodeled house in Florida, with everything from bathroom grab bars to hard flooring for easy wheelchair movement. • Check out the Des Moines, Iowa, slideshow with the miles of walking trails and bike paths, affordable housing, and seven medical centers. • Birmingham, Alabama, offers a slowbiking community ride every week on flat terrain. • Macon, Georgia, was one of the first communities to join the Age-Friendly network. It's created a 316-page docu-
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Even if we're not quite ready to retire, it doesn't hurt to start thinking ahead to what sort of place we'd like to live in. ment about all the things it's done and intends to do to make the whole town age-friendly. • Newport, Vermont, in an area of high unemployment, has created intergenerational community gardens, cooperatively run by schoolchildren and seniors alike. • Bowdoinham, Maine, keeps a tools table in the Town Office with a selection of devices that are helpful to seniors to make life easier. To learn more, sign up on the AARP website (www.aarp.org) for its Livable Communities e-newsletter. It's not just for those interested in living in those communities, but for shakers and movers who want to help their own communities.
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Moments In Time Madame Butterf ly The History Channel • On Feb. 14, 278 A.D., Valentine, a priest in Rome, is executed for defying Emperor Claudius II and performing marriages in secret. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling to join his army because of their attachment to their families, and banned all marriages. Today, we celebrate Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day. • On Feb. 13, 1633, Italian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome to face charges of heresy for advocating that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Galileo remained under house arrest until his death in 1642. • On Feb. 19, 1777, the Continental Congress votes to promote five men to major general, but overlooks Benedict Arnold, who felt slighted and threatened to resign. In 1780, Arnold became the most famous traitor in American history when he offered to hand over West Point to the British. • On Feb. 16, 1894, gunslinger John Wesley Hardin is pardoned after
spending 15 years in a Texas prison for murder. Hardin was reputed to have shot and killed a man just for snoring and had probably killed at least 40 people. • On Feb. 17, 1904, Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly premieres in Milan, Italy. The audience responded with hissing and yelling. Four months later, a reworked Madame Butterfly opened to applause, repeated encores and 10 curtain calls. • On Feb. 15, 1965, a new Canadian national flag is raised in the capital of Ottawa. In 1964, the Canadian Parliament had voted to adopt a new design, a white background with a stylized 11-point red maple leaf in its center. • On Feb. 18, 2001, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies at age of 49 in a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500. While vying for third place in his famous black No. 3 Chevrolet, Earnhardt collided with another car, then crashed into a wall.
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author and academic Isaac Asimov, who died in 1992, who made the following sage observation: “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti- intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just seems to be as good as your knowledge.'” If you're like 10 to 20 percent of the U.S. population, you suffer from coulrophobia, a fear of clowns.
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sions on their faces—not a frown or a smile or a quizzical lift of an eyebrow. They often are found sleeping with their eyes open. Between 1976 and 1987, no red M&M candies were produced. A collection of items that belonged to Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's longtime companion (and, very briefly, his wife), recently went up for auction. Among the items was a pair of her underwear, lilac with white lace and ribbon trim, embroidered with her initials. An unnamed collector bought the undergarment for more than $3,500. If you want to get a karat's worth of diamond, you'll have to mine, on average, 23 tons of ore. *** Thought For The Day: “Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” —H.L. Mencken
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Dear Paw's Corner: I have a 19month-old cat, Sissy, who loves to chew on plastic shopping bags and whatever other plastic she may find. This started about six months ago. I feed her and her two siblings very well. Is there anything I can do to get her to stop? —Rae H., Weaverville, California Dear Rae: Plastic shopping bags make a lovely crinkling sound when chewed, and the texture is quite interesting. While some of the cats I've cared for over the years couldn't care less about gnawing on such things, others were fascinated with crinkly plastic, crumpled paper, and similar interesting items. Now, I can't tell you exactly why a cat picks a specific material to chew on. You should certainly take Sissy to the vet for a checkup and discussion about her new behavior. Often it's not health-related. Sissy may be looking for a little more excitement in her life. The risk of chewing on plastic, of course, is that she might ingest bits of it, and that can cause significant health
problems. A small bit of soft shopping-bag plastic may not seem like much, but if she's also sampling, say, the harder plastic of water bottles or milk jugs, small shards of those can be swallowed. In the short term, I recommend keeping plastic shopping bags and other tempting items out of Sissy's reach, and spend more time playing with her and scattering cat-safe toys around the house to try and redirect her attention. Send your pet questions or tips to ask@pawscorner.com
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