January 26, 2018 issue by Brandon Nickles

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Seniors Today Read In England! an you believe it? Thursday, January 11, a group of singers who were together for many years… many years ago… met for a reunion. When plans were being made, many thought there would be a halfdozen participants but, no… there were twenty-one singers anxious to renew some old acquaintances! As the singers arrived, they were greeted by Bobbi Virden, the hostess with whom the visitors were staying. With her were the former director, Shirley Evens from Nashville, Tennessee and lead singer, Marie Toombs here from England, to greet everyone. The two visitors lived here for many years but eventually returned to their original homes. What a wonderful day. The weather was up to par for Florida, the tables were set together to make a long one to accommodate all who came… the food was outstanding… and together they sang Thank You, Dear Lord, For Music prior to eating. (That song was really the only time all the ladies were in the same conversation that day). It was amazing that the words and music to that and other songs was still in their hearts and minds. Someone asked hostess Bobbi if she still played her bagpipes for the ships going by on the ocean. The answer was ‘no’ but what a memory that bagpipe must have left with those shipmates. Most amazing of all is that if you put all the ages of the twenty-one together, the

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden total years amount to 1,735. They haven’t done the arithmetic but the guests have not changed and there was no trouble recognizing them. Why, you may ask…well, the faces were as beautiful as ever, not one hair had changed or was out of place though the years had added up. How about that? The other nineteen ladies still live in this area but like all others, life, work, and family have kept them very busy. They generally lost track of each other so the reunion was a blessing. They learned that about half still hold down jobs or help care for their grandchildren. Some work for a minimal number of days a week for health care, for a dance studio, as a bookkeeping or receptionist… you name it. For a singer there is no such thing as total retirement. Nearly all the ladies actively pursue their music by adding their voice to a local chorus, a church choir, or even a weekly karaoke event at a local restaurant. Now the crux of this story is that Bobbi Virden reads Seniors Today and sends copies to Marie Toombs in England. One thing’s for sure. Good news travels fast!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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he sundial is a very early tool used to tell time. It is said that the earliest sundials were made in 1500 B.C., and variations were made in following centuries by the Greeks, Chinese, and Romans. The portable sundial carried on trips during the 18th century was needed only until railroads—not clocks —were popular. The sundial, if positioned and read properly, gave more accurate time than a clock. Pocket sundials were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America. A surprising number are sold to collectors each year as ornaments or historic relics, or as interesting and attractive conversation pieces. Auctions of scientific instruments sell sundials. A recent Skinner sale in Boston had brass or silver examples, many from the 17th and 18th centuries. They were made by hand with engraved lines and letters, and an inset compass. The gnomon, the upright piece that casts the shadow, was made so it could fit into the case that held the rest of the sundial. A silver octagonal plate with lines, numerals, and a hinged gnomon was kept in a felt-lined leather case. The 23⁄4 inch French late-17th century antique sold for $3,198, including the buyer's premium. *** Q: I have a small cut-glass bottle that has a glass stopper and a silver cap. The

bottle is rectangular, about 4 inches long by 1⁄2 inch wide. I read in the Victorian era, a widow would collect her tears in a vial. Could my bottle be one of these? A: Tear collecting is referenced in the Old Testament of the Bible, in ancient Roman and Greek writings, and in Victorian poems and novels, but whether tear collecting was fact or legend is unclear. In the mid-1800s, when Victorian mourning customs became popular, it is said vials were used to collect tears wept for the departed loved one. Later, the tears were sprinkled on the grave to signify the end of official mourning. Another version of the custom claims mourning would last until the tears evaporated. It's difficult to imagine how a crying person could coax their tears into such a small bottle, but it makes a very romantic image. During the Victorian era, glass bottles were made with decorative caps, and were similar in shape to some scent bottles. Your bottle, cut glass with a silver filigree cap, is worth about $30. If there is a mark on the silver maker's mark on the cap, it will be worth more.

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Join First United Ormond, 336 S. Halifax Drive Feb. 12 to May 7 from 6–8 P.M. for a weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Workbook is $15. For more information or to register contact Nancy Kleinsmith at Nkleinsmith@cfl.rr.com or call the church office at 386.677.3581.

First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a 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. 15; Thurs., Mar. 22; and Thurs., April 19 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

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Come enjoy a great meal with Chef Steve! Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Call 386.677.6080.

Cross a stand-up comic, a robust theological mind, a college professor, and a decent normal guy, and what do you get? Peter Enns! Peter will be sharing his thoughts about using the Bible as a wisdom book, not a rule book at First United Ormond Beach for his presentation and book signing on Sat., Feb. 10 from 5–7 P.M. Tickets are $10 each and available online at www.firstunited.org or at the church office, First United Methodist Church, 336 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach. Call 386.677.3581.

Odyssey travel group meets about once a month to enjoy each other’s company, travel opportunities, and some fun presentations. They plan trips you can take with a spouse or friend, with just a few other people, or in a large group. There is no fee or commitment. You can attend any or all meetings, and the same goes for their adventures. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 31 at 10 A.M. at the Roost Restaurant in the Crane Lakes Gated Community, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd., Port Orange with Guest Speaker, Javier Yataco, District Sales Manager For Viking Cruises—River and Ocean Cruises. Please RSVP to 386.672.8113 or e-mail Paula@od ysseytravel.com

Adopt A Pet The Southeast Volusia Humane Society will visit the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. with a lovable brood of dogs and cats from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., Sat., Jan. 27. Patrons are asked to drop off food donations or consider adopting a pet. Call the library at 386. 424.2910, option 4.

Like To Sing? Bring in the New Year with a song! Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites all women to attend a chorus rehearsal on any Monday evening from 6:30-9:30 P.M. at Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach. The chorus sings Barbershop style and free group musical lessons are offered at rehearsals. For more details visit song ofthechorus.org or 386.673.4398.

Folk Singers Folk singers Bill and Eli Perras will present a free program Artifacts Of Florida Through Songs And Stories at 2 P.M., Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. This live musical performance will share bits about history, people, culture, and the environment through original songs. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.822. 6430, ext. 20762.

Exercise Class Active Living Every Day is like no exercise class you have ever been to! Classes are Feb. 6—April 24 from 10– 11 A.M. at Port Orange Dining Site, 4790 S. Ridgewood Ave. Classes are free and includes class, ALED book, and access to the ALED Website and online study guide. For details or to register, contact Sherri Cheshire at Northeast Florida AHEC at 904.482.0189.

Local Play Local playwright Karen Poulsen pays tribute to cowboy life with her original play The Prairie Prankster, which will be presented six times in January and February. The free performances will begin at: • 2 P.M., Jan. 31 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange • 7 P.M., Feb. 2 at the Port Orange Regional Library • 7 P.M., Feb. 8 and 9 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach • 2 P.M., Feb. 10 and 11 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences The play is set in the late 1800s in the Arcadia Bar and Grill Saloon, the old stomping ground for famed Florida cowboy Bone Mizell, who is always stirring up some fun and pranks for the local folks. Reservations are not required. For details, call 386.248.1745.

Barr & Associate Free Seminars Barr & Associate is celebrating ten years in business and is offering these free seminars: • Friday, Feb. 2, NOON–1 P.M., Parkinson's Disease: LSVT BIG Treatment • Friday, Feb. 8, NOON–1 P.M., Balance: Preventing Fall All seminars are held at the office office, 1425 Hand Ave., Suite H, Ormond Beach. Seating is limited so calling ahead is recommended, 386.673.3535.

Free Computer Classes Do you need to learn the computer basics? If so, the Ormond Beach Regional Library at 30 Beach Street has a class for you. The following is a list of February’s free classes: • Basic internet: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, Feb. 1 • Basic computer: 2 to 3 P.M., Thursday, Feb. 8 Participants may bring personal laptops or other portable computing devices if they have them. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386.676.4191, option 4.

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Diamond Dixie, an up-and-coming country duo, will perform some bootscooting tunes at 2 P.M., Wednesday, Feb. 7 for free at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Sisters Gabriela and Bianca LeDuc have been playing for 10 years and have traveled across the country playing shows, recording music, and making radio and television appearances. RSVP is not required. For more information, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.

ALS Support Join Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill for their ALS support group every Wednesday in the Florida room at 1 P.M. For details, call 386.226.9110. Quit Smoking Join us for a free tools to Quit Smoking classes at Florida Hospital Flagler. Free patches, lozenges, gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. Call 904.482.0189 for dates and times of classes.

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Tag Readers ne of my commitments to you when I became Sheriff of Volusia County was to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology to solve crime. Today, I want to talk about one of the ways we’re doing that. You may have heard about license-plate reader technology already. We often call them “LPRs” or “tag readers.” There are several operating across our county (at least 34 of them, operated by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and police departments in Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Port Orange, and Orange City). We’re working to add more. This technology is becoming so common, I think it’s important to explain what it does—and dispel some myths. The technology itself is not brand new—it’s been in use in Europe since the early 1980s— but lately, LPRs are proving to be an essential tool for effective law enforcement. The first myth you may hear is that these cameras are tracking you. They’re not. LPRs simply capture photos of tags on vehicles traveling on public roads—just like toll cameras—and they record the time, date, and location of the snapshot. They don’t take pictures of drivers or tell us who they are. They’re not capable of facial recognition. They don’t even tell us who owns the vehicle. We can only find that information using the state’s vehicle database—which is strictly controlled and done only for specific, legitimate law enforcement purposes. We purge our LPR data every 90 days.

From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood The real-time information provided by these LPRs has become crucial in solving crimes quickly. Just look at the 2016 arrest of a hit-and-run driver who killed a motorcyclist in Daytona Beach. We never would have made that arrest without the LPR. In 2017, two out-of-town convicted felons were traveling through Deltona with two loaded guns and a bulletproof vest. Their car had a stolen tag on it, so an LPR flagged it, and our deputies were able to arrest them before they committed violent criminal acts. These are just a couple of examples. LPRs have led to arrests in multiple armed burglaries, in shooting incidents, and in robberies right here in our county. Last year, when a bank robber hit a Wells Fargo in Daytona Beach and knocked down a witness on his way out, she got a look at his white Saturn getaway vehicle. Within 15 minutes, we had a suspect identified, and in 20 minutes, we had him in custody, thanks to an LPR hit. We are working to get LPRs up in more locations in Volusia County. With the help of this technology, we’ll catch more of the criminals who come in to our county and thinking they can escape without being detected. They should think again.

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standing vision of owner and Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist, Julie Pruitt. Along with her friend and Patient Care Coordinator, Samantha Carpenter, Pruitt felt that “pricing was too high” at other companies where patients have limited options. Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Pruitt believes that one size does not fit all. “Different people need different technology,” she adds as she can better fit patients with an array of choices. Quality, durable brands like Starkey and Siemens have proven to produce

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It’s All Their Fault by Peggy Goldtrap f you’re a regular reader of Seniors Today you were probably born in oppression. Remember when you criss-crossed a neighbor’s yard, they’d yell at you for trespassing and killing the grass. Yeah, those days when a kid was considered a wild thing that needed taming. No doubt the neighborhood watch prevented you from riding to Juvie in a ’38 Ford. Like you, I didn’t ask to be born. I never met my parents until I was pulled kicking and screaming into a cold world, then slapped seconds after my arrival. My parents were total strangers, why should I care for them. I couldn’t walk or talk, so I had no say in any of their decisions. I was an innocent bystander, a victim. It’s not my fault that my dad worked hard so my mother could become a great homemaker and an awesome cook. She forced me to eat cereal when I wasn’t hungry, and drink milk which I bubbled all over my bib. The wringer washer worked overtime because of me. As I grew, my momma insisted I take big bites of the world’s best banana pudding, then as a threat, she cajoled me into seconds. Horribly, she’d let me lick the pudding from the pan. When hens committed suicide just to be in my momma’s frying pan, she’d plop two plump, crispy, sizzling, fat friendly pieces on my plate; two legs and a gizzard, my favorites. To make matters worse, she made milk gravy to pour over her fluffy, hot biscuits and angel light, cream whipped mashed potatoes. When I was sick, what did she do? Feed me, of course, whatever I wanted. “Here, take a little bite, you’ll feel better.” Years later she chided, “Quit taking such big bites, you’ll get sick.” Trickster, temptress, dangling desserts in front of my eyes, and then ripping them away in favor of fruits. “Fat is not my fault. It’s in my jeans.” My parents forced me to attend school even though I knew much more than them. I studied Latin. My dad insisted I learn to type. “You can always get a job if you’re a fast typist.” I pictured Hell as rows and rows of typewriters I was condemned to tap for all eternity. We warred. He won. I type today on the computer and it’s his fault I’m fast. My parents expected me to work and earn money when most of my friends were at the lake, or in the mall. On weekends I had to stay home and clean my room, ugh! My dad taught me to balance a checkbook and pay bills. Can you imagine? Why take the time and patience to teach? It was not something I asked him to do, no sirree, he did that on his own. He and my momma were real killjoys when it came to money; always nagging me about thrift and saving and living within my means, whatever that meant. Oh yeah, and that delayed gratification stuff they repeated. My relatives were part of the parents’ plot. They feigned interest in my future.

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Teachers pushed me to achievement. “No way,” I reasoned. Study, study, study, too much effort. The teachers are only following their job description. So my life went on, one boring event after another until I went to college, away from home, finally free. Hurrah! I can do, go, and be whatever I want. Unfortunately, by that time, I was tainted by positive influences. I could not “forget” homework. The “dog ate it” excuse didn’t work anymore. The burning desire to be a goof-off fizzled no matter how hard I flamed the fires of mediocrity. My parents, friends, teachers, extended family had ruined any chance I ever had at failure. The circle of meanies even influenced romantic relationships. Their rules and standards affected my choice of spouse, my mate of almost 50 years. The meanies nitpicked faithfulness, loving kindness, nurturing, and tenderness. Can you believe that they taught me to treat others, including my husband, like I’d want to be treated myself? What goes around comes around Blah, blah, blah! They wouldn’t quit! Virtue, truth, justice, honor, fidelity! They nagged the devil out of me. It was their fault that I inflicted my children with those same old-fashioned values; drumming morals into their conscience, traumatizing them with Biblical stories, epic characters, mythical heroes; consequences of actions. In the tradition of turn about is fair play, and because my free spirit was disciplined, my children were also corrected from top to bottom. I can only imagine what might have happened, how rich my life experiences might have been. Since I was never allowed to “find” myself, what have I lost? I’ll never know. It’s too late to change now. I’m set in my ways, just like them. It’s all their fault for having such high expectations of me, for “setting the bar” high. I’ll probably live and die a reasonably responsible, reasonably upright, passionate, compassionate human becoming who loves multitudes of people inside and outside the family. No doubt, you, the reader, can relate and remember the old days when children were to be seen, not heard. When an idle mind was the devil’s workshop and we didn’t want to be in his employ. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, it’s their fault that our dreams and realizations of the good life have come true. As therapy, why don’t you call, write, or send this article to some of those busybodies, caring critics who never stopped believing in you. It’s time you gave them a piece of your mind. Dear, whoever, it’s all your fault I’ve been blessed. Thank You.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Aspects favor getting out and meeting new people. As a bonus, you might find that some of your newly made friends could offer important business contacts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might take pride in wanting to do everything yourself. Now's a good time to ask family members to help with a demanding personal situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Pay more attention to the possibilities in that workplace change. It could show the way to make that long-sought turn on your career path. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your need to succeed might overwhelm obligations to your loved ones. Ease up on that workload and into some welldeserved time with family and friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Love rules for amorous Aquarians who can make good use of their ability to communicate feelings. Don't be surprised if they're reciprocated in kind. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Fishing for compliments? No doubt, you probably earned them. It's best to let others believe they were the ones who uncovered the treasure you really are.

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ODYSSEY TRAVEL CLUB with your hosts, Julie Powers & Lucy Mennie

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Older Adults Can Combat Loneliness hen discussing health, Social isolation can also make it people typically think harder for people to take control of their of physical health— health as they do not have a network to their weight, strength, support and motivate them to remain mobility, and potential health issues they socially or physically active. Activities are facing. However, when looking at overall well-being, it’s important to think beyond the physical and focus on mental health as well. This is especially true for older Americans, as many are tackling physical and mental health issues alone. According to the US Census Bureau, more Exercise programs help engage older than 11 million people adults in social activities and give them a built-in ages 65 and older are living alone and are at network of support, while also offering the benefit of improving their physical health. risk for loneliness or social isolation. These issues can impact that not only make people healthier but a person’s mental and physical health also allow them to connect with others significantly, leading to high blood pres- can help those at risk for social isolation sure and disease, as well as depression. and improve health and well-being. In fact, according to a Harvard Health Exercise and social interactions helps study, “loneliness has an equivalent risk people maximize their health and wellfactor to health as smoking 15 ciga- being, and maintain an active lifestyle rettes a day, shortening one’s life span —recognizing that community is just by eight years.” as important as the fitness aspect.

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Curious Life Of Marci Bell–12 arci could hear the sounds of the farm as it began to wake up the next morning. The roosters were starting to crow outside her bedroom window. She was up from the bed in a flash and dressed as quickly as she could. As she walked down the stairs she could see into Frank and Cora Mae’s bedroom. Cora Mae had not left Frank’s bedside and Marci could see her with her head lying on the pillow she had fixed by Frank’s shoulder. She stopped at the point on the stairs that she could see both of them. “I hope Isaiah and I can have that kind of love for each other when we are their age,” Marci thought as she watched the two of them sleeping. In the kitchen she started breakfast and was just putting the biscuits in the oven when Isaiah walked into the room. “How is my lovely bride-to-be,” he asked her as he reached around her waist and pulled her to him. “You can’t do that, we’re not married,” Marci told him as she turned around. “It won’t be long before I can, legally that is,” he said. Isaiah helped Marci finish up breakfast and they took Cora Mae and Frank a plate. Cora Mae was sitting next to Frank who was sleeping peacefully on the bed. She saw them as they entered the room and as quietly as she could she stood and walked towards Isaiah and Marci. “We brought you some breakfast,” Marci whispered to her as she and Isaiah sat the plates on a table at the end of the bed. Frank had finally gone to sleep about 4 o’clock in the morning she told them and she did not want disturb him until he woke up on his own. “It was a rough night,” she said as she led them into the hallway. Cora Mae wanted to talk about the wedding plans and as she started to speak Isaiah interrupted her. “We love each other and want to get married as soon as possible,” he said as he reached and held Marci’s hand. “I know and believe it or not I understand how you feel,” she said looking at Isaiah. “Let’s put the wedding off for two weeks and have it here in the house so that your father can be there,” she told them. Marci and Isaiah agreed that the wedding would be postponed for two weeks to give Frank time to at least be able to be at the wedding. The three of them talked about the arrangements for the wedding. Overnight the wedding went from a big lavish event to a simple wedding with a few friends and a minister. For Isaiah and Marci the next two weeks would seem like two months. Marci took on all of Cora Mae’s responsibilities while Cora Mae spent all of her time caring for Frank. Isaiah took over the running of the farm and the two worked so much that they spent little time together. Frank improved a little each day and after the first week was able to sit up in bed.

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Dr. Wilhoit came to the house every day and checked on Frank noting that if he continued on the mend he could be up and moving around in a month. The day before the wedding the minister, Reverend John Wesley stopped by the farm. He managed to sit Isaiah and Marci down long enough to decide what type of ceremony they wanted. The day of the wedding, Frank was able with the help of two of the farm hands to make it to the living room and seated in his favorite overstuffed chair. Reverend Wesley arrived as did the handful of special friends that had been invited. Isaiah did not have a best man nor did Marci have any attendants. Marci entered the room wearing the white dress that Cora Mae and her lady friends had made her as Isaiah and the minister waited at the end of the room for her. The ceremony took less than five minutes and they were finally married. The marriage certificate was signed by the minister and two witnesses and presented to Isaiah. There would be no honeymoon or day off. It was close to harvest time and the fields had to be worked. Isaiah changed clothes and went back to work and Marci climbed the stairs in her wedding dress and when she returned back down stairs she was wearing her work dress and apron and went to the kitchen and began preparing the evening meal. That evening after supper Marci and Isaiah spent their honeymoon upstairs in the Isaiah’s room where they would live together for the next year while Frank recovered. Frank’s recovery would be a long and painful time and Isaiah would find operating a four mule farm to be hard work and long days. Marci would spend her days cooking, washing clothes, sewing, and wanting to spend more time with Isaiah. Dr. Wilhoit’s visits became less as Frank improved. Frank could walk from the bedroom to the living room without a lot of pain, but even after a year he was still not able to go outside for any length of time. On a visit one afternoon Marci asked Dr. Wilhoit if she could talk to him when he finished with Frank. He told her he could and to meet him on the porch in a few minutes. Marci was waiting on him when he walked out onto the porch. “So young lady, what can I help you with,” he asked her. Marci cupped her hand and leaned up to his ear and whispered. A smile came over his face and he looked at her and nodded, yes. To be continued... You can contact Byron Spires via e-mail at windingroads@netzero.com

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Humane Society Update Patience To Adopt A Dog? by Barry KuKes very so often, people bring a dog they adopted back to the shelter because they don't want the dog any longer. More often than not, the reason for the return is not the dogs fault, but the adopters. Recently, a very well-trained and good dog was returned because she pooped on the carpet. The adopter said, “I thought this dog was house-broken!” When asked how long it was since the last time the dog was able to go outside, the adopter replied, “just 18-hours.” I don't know about you, but I can't hold it for 18-hours, so why would they expect that from a dog? Some people bring back a dog after just a few days. “They aren't what I thought they would be” or “I want a dog that will bond with me; I don't think this dog likes me.” People have to keep in mind what the dog has just gone through prior to joining their family. In many cases, they may have been abused or abandoned and left for dead. No food or water. No shelter from the elements, and then they were brought to us. Now, we give them food and water, and shelter and medical care, but we can only give so much one on one attention. We try to get volunteers to just come in and talk to each dog and give them a treat, but out of the 700 plus volunteers registered in our database we only see the same 30-40 or so. How difficult is it to take an half-hour out of your week to come talk to an animal and give it a treat? If you would like to do this, contact Volunteer Manager, but I digress. These dogs need time to acclimate. They have been through a lot of changes and many different handlers. They need to build up a trust to form a bond. There is a dog named Joey that I brought back to the shelter this morning after the PPNP graduation. As I took Joey's leash from his trainer, an inmate at Tomoka Correctional, Joey looked at his trainer and wagged his tail. He had bonded with this trainer, but once again he was being taken away from his new best friend. The trainer said it took Joey about 3-weeks to bond with him but after that he wouldn't leave his side. Three-weeks? Some people don't give a dog 3-hours to make a connection before they are ready to give up on them. I guess that's the point and I will r-peat; Do You Have The Patience To Adopt A Dog? Maybe you are more of a cat person. Or maybe a bunny would be great for your lifestyle. Or for those really busy jet-setters, a gold fish would be perfect! If you can't give a dog the attention and love they need on a constant and consistent basis, then don't adopt a dog. Maybe the dog is in your home but left in a crate for 10-12 hours; is that really right? Isn't there a neighbor that can come by or maybe you could hire a pet sitter to stop by. Leaving a dog locked up more than half the day is not the best situation. When I refer to spending time with your dog, I don't mean you need to walk them for 6-hours. Your dog can be very content laying at your feet or snuggling with you.

Every dog needs to be trained. Hoping the dog will stop eating your sofa is very similar to hoping your car will stop dying each time you come to a complete stop. Both need fixing, and fixing requires money. If you are not financially able to shelter, feed, and medically care for a dog, then don't adopt one. The last thing we want to see is a dog coming back to the shelter because you don't have the patience for a dog. While that dog was with you not living up to your expectations, another adopter might have fallen in love with the dog and given it a great home. Seniors make some of the best pet parents because they tend to have more free time and they need someone in their life that they can love. Just be honest with yourself when you are ready to adopt a pet. Can you handle a dog? Even a small dog has needs every day. Be sure you have the appropriate amount of time for the appropriate pet in your home. Barry KuKes is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society. You can reach Barry at 386.274.4703, ext. 320, or BarryK@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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January 26, 2018—Seniors Today—Page11 In The Mood At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today omplete with the String of Pearls Orchestra and the In The Mood Singers & Dancers, In The Mood, a 1940s musical revue creates a nostalgic atmosphere that transports the audience back in time when everyone was singing and dancing to the same kind of music. In The Mood aspires to promote the memory of this most significant time in American history and continues to inspire audiences of all generations. For over 2 hours this big retro event will hold audiences enthralled with its singers, dancers, and period costumes, fine orchestral arrangements, vocalists delivering songs from the 30s and 40s, choreographed dance routines and shear American pizzazz! The unique combination of the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, the In The Mood Singers and Dancers as choreographed by Broadway choreographer Alex Sanchez, will be the highlight of the season in a musically jam-packed performance. Treasures such as Swingin’ On A Star, Tuxedo Junction, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Sing Sing Sing, Chattanooga Choo Choo, I’ll Be Seeing You, La Vie En Rose, TakeThe A Train, and The Last Time I Saw Paris are just a small part of a program that leave audiences cheering. “Swing music is alive and well today,” says Creator and Producer Bud Forrest.

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are working on a follow up to their Grammy award-winning duet album Cheek To Cheek. The YouTube channel Postmodern Jukebox has earned more than 400 million views covering big band era hits (the channel has nearly two million subscribers). Michael Bublé, Harry Connick, Willie Nelson, and Rod Stewart all have rediscovered this music for a new generation of big band listeners. A swing revival led by Royal Crown Revue, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and The Brian Setzer Orchestra took over radio airwaves in the 1990s. “In The Mood introduces new generations to the swing, the rhythm, and the jazzy, sentimental and patriotic music of a pivotal time in American history when everyone listened to, and danced to, up-tempo big band rhythms and intimate ballads,” says Forrest. Nineteen cast members including the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and In The Mood Singers & Dancers bring authentic, classy costumes, sizzling choreography, and more than fifty unforgettable hits to the stage. Shows are at The Peabody, Daytona Beach, FL; Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available at The Peabody box office, Peabodyday tona.com or by calling 800.982.ARTS. Group tickets are available for 10 or more by calling 386.671.3471.

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• On Jan. 22, 1998, Theodore Kaczynski pleads guilty to 17 years of package bombings attributed to the Unabomber. He was identified when his brother recognized his antitechnology manifesto published in a newspaper. • On Jan. 23, 1957, the Wham-O toy company roll out the first batch of aerodynamic plastic discs now known as Frisbees. The Frisbee began in Connecticut in 1871 when university students would toss empty Frisbie Pie Company tins to each other. • On Jan. 24, 1935, canned beer makes its debut as the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivers 2,000 cans of its beer. In 1933, after two years of research, American Can had developed a pressurized can that had a special coating to prevent the fizzy beer from chemically reacting with the tin. • On Jan. 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in South Africa, the largest diamond ever found is discovered.

The 3,106-carat Cullinan weighed 1.33 pounds. Stonecutter Joseph Asscher studied the stone for six months before attempting the cut. Afterward, he fainted from nervous exhaustion. • On Jan. 26, 1788, the first 736 convicts banished from England to Australia land in Botany Bay. With the American victory in the Revolutionary War, transgressors could no longer be shipped across the Atlantic. Over the next 60 years, some 50,000 criminals were sent to Australia. • On Jan. 27, 1967—a launch pad fire during tests at Cape Canaveral, Florida, kills astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee inside the Apollo 1 command module. They were the first Americans to die in a spacecraft. • On Jan. 28, 1985, forty-five music stars begin laying down the chorus and solos for We Are The World, a record that would raise over $60 million for African famine relief. Producer Quincy Jones told the pop stars to “Check your egos at the door.”

Pet Care Chocolate Really Dangerous? by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: Just after Halloween, our dog Skipjack got into one of my kids' candy stashes and ate everything, including the wrappers. I kept an eye on him overnight and he seemed fine, just drank water more often. The next day he was normal, other than passing a pretty loose stool with plenty of brightly colored wrappers mixed into it. Is the “never let your dogs eat chocolate” rule overblown? —Tim F., Wichita, Kansas Dear Tim: I've heard anecdotes from several readers about accidental chocolate consumption. Most of them say their pets didn't have a problem with it. Then, I'm not a veterinarian, and it's a good bet that vets see quite a few sick pets that got into a chocolate stash, particularly around the holidays. I recently read an article about massproduced U.S. chocolate having less cocoa content than chocolates made elsewhere. The Food & Drug Administration requires milk chocolate to contain no less than 10 percent chocolate liquor. Compare that to the U.K., where

milk chocolate must contain at least 25 percent cocoa solids. The size and weight of your pet also must be taken into account. Bigger dogs may process toxic foods more easily than small dogs. So, cheap Halloween candy consumed by a large dog may not have a noticeably negative effect. However, it's still a gamble. Another issue to consider is Xylitol, a sweetener often used in sugar-free candies. That can be a danger to dogs of any size. In short, keep candy and pets separate—period. Send your pet care tips, questions, or comments to ask@pawscorner.com

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To Your Good Health Non-Stop Music Only He Can Hear Dear Dr. Roach: I hear music playing in my head at all times. I can't stop it, even if I'm reading, having a conversation, or being active. It's there when I wake up in the night or in the morning. Even if I consciously stop it and try to hear only the ambient sounds around me, the music always comes back. Is this indicative of any major problems? I am a very healthy 64-year-old male, and this is annoying. It has been going on for most of my life. I wonder if a psychiatrist could help. The only prescription I take is zolpidem for sleep, but I would consider any meds that would help stop this. —S.H. Answer: There are several medical reasons to have music in your head. One is called musical ear syndrome, which is a type of hallucination most commonly associated with hearing loss. Another is associated with psychiatric disease, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder, but also with schizophrenia or mood disorders. However, my experience is that there are many, many normal people with no psychiatric illness who have music playing in their head almost all the time or all the time. Many people have had a song stuck in their head (often called an earworm), but a few people have this continuously. I had one patient in whom this was a major source of distress, and in that case, it appeared to be related to the use of an antidepressant. Solving anagrams and reading are supposed to help, but in your case I am almost sure that would be temporary. Sometimes playing the music that is in your head can stop it. There are a few case reports of treatment with medication (such as carbamazepine) being effective, but sometimes reassurance that this is almost normal makes it easier to deal with. Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with pancreatic cysts. A recent MRI scan showed that they are less than 2 cm and have been stable for a year. My doctor tells me these are benign and don't need any more follow-up. Could these cysts become cancerous later on? —K. Answer: The medical term cyst means any fluid-filled, walled structure. They can occur in practically any anatomic location you can think of. In the pancreas, there are several types of cysts, as well as pseudocysts (fluid collections, usually as a result of pancreatitis, that develop a wall after some

weeks), and cystic neoplasms, which have the potential to become cancerous. You didn't tell me how you were diagnosed. Very often, these are found incidentally when a CT scan is obtained for some other reason. In this case, when there are no symptoms present, the only concern is whether they can grow and cause symptoms later on, or worse yet, could become cancerous. Since pancreatic cancer is justifiably feared, I understand your reasons for asking the question. Fortunately, I agree with your doctor completely. The likelihood of a small cyst (your largest cyst is 1.4 cm) being cancer is less than 5 percent. Since it hasn't changed in a year of follow-up, your risk for cancer is very, very low. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may e-mail questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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NSB’s Live Oak Cultural Center Special to Seniors Today here are 17 cities within the County of Volusia, and New Smyrna Beach is one of three city partnerships with the Council On Aging (COA) that provides a facility to offer Monday–Friday programmings. The city received a $400,000 ECHO grant towards the construction of the new Cultural Center, and have partners in the grant, and in the operation of the center, including the Council On Aging (COA) and The Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA). The COA is the current operator of the Senior Center that has been supported by the city for years, in multi-locations, with the city not only providing free city facilities, but also providing a $25,000 Annual Contribution to the COA for senior programming. In addition to the $400,000 ECHO grant, the city is providing $1.6 Million to support building the new center for programming and activities for seniors, as well as for their families and caregivers. The Live Oak Cultural Center will create a new civic presence transforming the definition of a neighborhood gathering place. Solutions to multi-generational issues will come together in one place. While the majority of the use will be New Smyrna Beach seniors through the Arts & Wellness program and other programs provided by Atlantic Center for the Arts and Council on Aging; the City of New Smyrna Beach will also be able to use the facility in the evenings and on the weekend for community events. The Live Oak Cultural Center will be accessible to all. The multi-generational programming offered by multiple partners in the creation of the Live Oak Cultural Center includes experiences inspired by the National Center for Creative Aging (NCAA). The NCAA pro-

vides ‘research-based creative caregiving exercises’ and the ACA intends to incorporate these creative lessons into the programs that will be offered at the Live Oak Cultural Center. Within the new and redesigned space, participants will find open areas incorporated into the architecture of the current ‘city gym’ and the future combined transition elements. One element of the new design includes an outdoor trellis inviting citizen’s to a new experience.

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Seaside Manor Assisted Living And Memor y Care Neighborhood The Live Oak Cultural Center, adjacent to the Volusia County New Smyrna Library, will be managed by the City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services Department and will provide multi-generational programs. Through the City’s partnerships with Atlantic Center for the Arts, Council on Aging, New Smyrna Beach History Museum, Mary Harrell Black Heritage Museum, Marine Discovery Center, Little Theater, The Hub, and New Smyrna Beach Artists’ Workshop the City will be able to provide diverse programming for all to enjoy. The construction contract has been awarded and the Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony so keep an eye on the City of New Smyrna Beach facebook page, or www.cityofnsb.com for updates. If you want to receive city updates sign up online by clicking on the NOTIFY ME link from the homepage, inputting your e-mail address, and choosing Community Alert under the subtitle NEWSFLASH.

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• It was Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both houses of the U.S. Congress, who made the of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism: The right to criticize; The right to hold unpopular beliefs; The right to protest; The right of independent thought.” • According to historians, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill slept on silk sheets and wore silk underwear. It seems he had very sensitive skin, and rough fabric made him break out in a rash. • It probably won't surprise you to learn that members of the Sampit tribe in Borneo eat bananas. What is surprising, though, is that they don't remove the peels first. • In the 1979 gubernatorial election in Louisiana, a man named Luther Knox was fed up with the candi-

dates on the ballot. In order to give like-minded Louisianans an option, he ran for the office himself—after legally changing his name to “None Of The Above.” • Everyone knows that a sophomore is someone in their second year of high school or college. Most people don't realize, though, that the word is derived from the Greek words “sophos,” which means “wise,” and “moros,” which means “stupid.” • Resources are very scarce in space, so it's important to conserve wherever possible. The astronauts on the International Space Station might be going a bit far, however; it's been reported that they change their underwear only every three or four days in order to cut down on laundry. *** Thought For The Day: “All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.” —James Thurber

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Veteran’s Post 2017 Accomplishments or all the grousing so many of us do about the Department of Veterans Affairs, when you add it all up, there's a lot it did last year. VA Secretary David Shulkin wrapped up the year in a message that highlights all they got accomplished. To name just a few: • With HUD, got 61,000 homeless veterans into housing. • Authorized 6.1 million community-care appointments, 42 percent higher than previous year. • Raised the level of Service Disabled Veteran Owned businesses to 19 percent, double the goal. • Launched Big Data Super Computer to expand research into veterans health. • Reduced dropped calls on the Crisis Line from 35 percent to less than one percent. • Helped 1 million veterans use the GI Bill for education. • Helped 620,000 veterans with opioid addiction, resulting in a 36 percent drop in use. • Lowered veteran unemployment to 2.6 percent, the lowest in years, and

much lower than the U.S. average of 4.4 percent for the year. The list summed up with a claim that the veteran trust score went from 46 percent a few years ago to 70 percent now. We can't forget President Donald Trump. No matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, Trump signed nine bills for veterans, plus an Executive Order and three Proclamations. He pushed until he got the 24/7 Hotline for Veterans, and actually showed up in person at no less than six veteran events. Vice President Pence was there too, at Honor Flight ceremonies and Wounded Warrior rides. It's easier to take the measure of a man when you can see him in person, or at least on a video. If you want to view Shulkin's end of year message to all of us, go on YouTube at youtu.be/ 1I8d_nMFUl4 to see him talk about the progress the VA made in 2017.

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4. Gordon Lightfoot, in 1975. The song commemorated the sinking of the freighter during a storm on Lake Superior, with the loss of all 29 of her crewmembers. 5. White Rhythm And Blues by J.D. Souther, in 1980. Phil Everly added perfect harmony, something you can't not hear once you know he's there.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS is committed to meeting the needs of seniors in our community. For more information on this group, please call 386-677-7060. The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services:

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