The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 27 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY
June 28, 2019
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lorida is known as the most veteran-friendly state in the nation with a population of over 1.5 million veterans who choose to live here. We embrace those who served and offer accommodations and services throughout the state. At our Local Emory L Bennett Veterans State Nursing Home. A group of residents have formed a singing group, calling themselves The Singing VETS.
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Volunteers come from the VFWs, the American Legion Posts, Amvets, etc. and several assisted living communities to visit and socialize with the residents on a regular basis. Recently, Pat, a volunteer from the Aberdeen retirement community, mentioned to the Singing VETs of a celebration planned for one of their veterans who was going to be 100 years old on the 4th of July. The Singing VETs were invited to sing at the surprise 100th birthday party of Eddie Vrona. They had a few weeks to learn where Eddie was raised and the life he led so they could pattern their special songs and message around him. Four of the Singing VETs, Rich, Paul, Tony, and Orval (their emcee) were there to greet Eddie, along with many of his Aberdeen neighbors. When Eddie arrived, he said it was a big surprise! Eddie began life in a town in Butternut, Wisconsin, a state famous for a song traced back to the Civil War. It started as a battle cry with different words and became the state song of Wisconsin, also widely used on football fields. He really responded to the VETs peppy first song, On Wisconsin. Orval said, “We are so pleased to be honoring our fellow veteran, Eddie Vrona, who will be 100 years old on the 4th of July!” Orval spoke of a remembered place in England where many damaged planes could not reach the height of the cliffs and ended crashing into the sea below.
Birthday wishes for Edward Vrona’s 100th birthday. Within fifteen minutes of the celebration, the VETs portion was completed, ending with God Bless America. The fun had begun with Aberdeen friends sharing their feelings for their wonderful neighbor. There must have been close to a hundred people who filled the hall and enjoyed a wonderful birthday party for a man who would soon be 100 years old. Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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W hat’s H appening A round T own… Heart Strings Grand Opening Come join our celebration! As of July 1, 2019, Heart Strings Breast Care and Women’s Boutique will be at a new bigger location—only six doors north of its original location in the corner of Pappas Plaza at 1131 North Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. You are invited to join us at our new location July 5, from 11 A.M.–2 P.M. with a champagne reception and refreshments. For questions or more information, call 386.427.6344.
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., July 18; Thurs., Aug. 15; and Sat., Sept. 21 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060. This is a wonderful way to have a break and know your loved one is being cared for in a loving and safe environment.
Medicare Workshops Do you have questions about medicare and how it works? Come find out how medicare works on July 11 and Aug. 15 at 6 P.M.; or July 10 and Aug. 14 at 10 A.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386. 671.9150 or paulettereedasb@yahoo. com and leave name and date of the workshop you wish to attend.
Spa Products Here’s a fun summer activity! The Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd., hosts monthly “Spa-turday” programs in which residents can explore products for beauty and wellbeing. During the next meeting at 11 A.M., July 6, participants can celebrate summer by making watermelon soap and bug bite balm. They will also receive instructions to make another batch at home. Registration is required; call 386.424.2916.
Hanalei Dancers The Hanalei Dancers of Daytona Beach will perform island dances from 1 to 2 P.M., Wednesday, July 3 at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. They will also discuss the history behind the dances. Reservations are not required for this free program. For more information, call the library at 386.822. 6430, ext. 20762.
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Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle, Dellinger & Duz, PLLC has published his second historical novel, Cuban Roots, after about 25 years of work. The book is available on Amazon, and the author appreciates orders in that way, which he will then sign at a signing event, in addition to giving you a partial refund. If you prefer not to order on Amazon, Pyle will sell copies at signing events. The owners of the Pallet Pub, a great new establishment at 814 Main Street, have invited Pyle to hold a talk and signing event on Saturday, June 29, 5 to 7 P.M. An additional talk and signing event will be held on July 6 at Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., at 10 A.M. For questions or more details, call 386.615.9007.
Come enjoy entertainment and funfilled activities with no admission fee at Ormond Beach’s Annual Independence Day Celebration. Entertainment will stretch from City Hall Plaza across the Granada Bridge to Rockefeller Gardens with music from Pilotwave and Not Brothers Band. The kids’ zone will be in Rockefeller Gardens (North Lawn) from 7–8:30 P.M. Activities include a moon walk, an obstacle course, a giant slide, and more! Returning this year will be a photo booth, balloon artist, and a stilt walker. Food vendors available too. Fireworks by Santore begin the show promptly at 9:30 P.M. on the Halifax River just south of the Granada Bridge. This is an alcohol free event and personal fireworks are prohibited. For more information, please call 386.676. 3241 or visit the City’s website at www. ormondbeach.org/fireworks for event details, maps, and more.
Seniors Vs Crime Are you looking for a way to volunteer? Seniors vs Crime is a Special Project of the Florida Attorney Generals office. Senior Sleuths are trained to help with the civil problems that your communities run into all the time. We also try to help find the group that can help you if we can not. You will receive on the job training—it's not hard, just common sense most of the time. Seniors vs Crime is looking for volunteers to help people in your communities. We help any adult who has been taken advantage of or been defrauded by someone. Best of all there is no charge for our help. We are reopening our office in South Daytona. We are looking for volunteers who want to help us help others. Some computer knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. If you would like to volunteer, please go online to sign up on our website: seniorsvscrime. com Click on Volunteer and fill out the form and submit it. We will contact you with more information once we receive your application. Contact Seniors vs Crime at 800.203.3099.
Reverse Mortgage Could you benefit from a reverse mortgage? Come learn if a reverse mortgage is right for you. You are invited to a free monthly educational presentation for home owners aged 62 and older entitled What Exactly Is A HECM/ Reverse Mortgage? What Are The Pros And Cons? on the second Thursday of every month from 10–11 A.M. at the AAG Regional Office, 452 North US Hwy. 1, Ormond Beach. John Reardon will explain all your options and answer your questions! Refreshments served. Seating is limited. RSVP to John at 904.982.2210.
Free Movies If you love a good space adventure, stop by the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, in July. Staff will show these galactic films: • Guardians Of The Galaxy: 10 A.M., Friday, July 5. Rated PG-13, 121 minutes. • Space Jam: 10 A.M., Friday, July 12. Rated PG, 88 minutes. • The Last Starfighter: 10 A.M., Friday, July 19. Rated PG, 101 minutes. • Solo: A Star Wars Story: 10 A.M., Friday, July 26. Rated PG-13, 135 minutes. Reservations are not required. For details, call 386.322.5152, option 4.
Support Group Food Addicts Do you have an eating disorder? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a FREE 12-step recovery program for food obsession, overeating, or bulimia. There are seven meetings in the Volusia County area Monday through Saturday. Call 386.256.7489 for details or go to www.foodaddicts.org Ostomy Support This support group is for ostomy patients and caregivers. This group is associated with United Ostomy Association of America, Inc. and features expert guest speakers, such as ostomates and nutritionists. The group meets at AdventHealth Daytona Beach in Classroom A of the Medical Office Building, 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach, on the third Sunday of every month. For questions or more information, call 954.895.9886.
June 28, 2019—Seniors Today—Page 5 Pyle’s New Historical Novel—Cuban Roots ttorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle, Dellinger & Duz, PLLC has published his second historical novel, Cuban Roots, after about 25 years of work. If you’d like to learn something about Cuban history and the current living situation, in a work of fiction rather than a history book, you should like it. The novel addresses family, social, cultural, racial, medical, and legal issues. You probably know that former dictator Fulgencio Batista lived in Daytona Beach in the 40s, which results in the Cuban characters coming to visit him. The book is available on Amazon, and the author appreciates orders in that way, which he will then sign at a signing event, in addition to giving you a partial refund. If you prefer not to order on Amazon, Pyle will sell copies at signing events. The owners of the Pallet Pub, a great new establishment at 814 Main Street have invited Pyle to hold a talk and signing event on Saturday, June 29, 5 to 7 P.M. An additional talk and signing event will be held on July 6 at Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., at 10 A.M.
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Special to Seniors Todays reserving history and the stories of the people of Ormond. The Ormond Beach Historical Society is looking for ancestors of the Gethsamane Cemetery on South Orchard Street, Ormond Beach. The cemetery is named for the Garden of Gethsemane, a sacred place in Christian tradition, where Jesus spent the night there before his arrest. The name means olive press, a reference to the abundance of olive trees in the garden. The Ormond Beach Historical Society is in the process of finding and preserving our black history through this old cemetery. The oldest visible date in the cemetery is 1870. Thanks to Ormond Beach Historical Society Board member, Erlene Turner, and local resident James F. Daniels, we are getting some intriguing stories of life in the area during the 1900's. One story was from James F. Daniels: James F. Daniels, worked his way up the ladder, first in the kitchen as a cook then promoted to bellhop & elevator operator at the Hotel Ormond. Every Saturday morning at ten o'clock,
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Fly Your Flag For Freedsom by George Goldtrap get goose bumps each time I see a huge American flag spotlighted atop a high building, over a business, or adorning local thoroughfares. Yes... the flag belongs at the park, the post office, and heading a parade … but, it can also fly proudly at home. Old Glory has endured some challenges, treated like an endangered species. Remember the steady decline of respect for Ole Glory during the Vietnam era, and most recently the disrespect displayed by ill advised athletes. They seemed to delight in embarrassing the nation with their public displaysof disrespect. As wiser heads prevailed, most of that has faded. Flag raising is no longer flag razing. Why fly a flag? For the same reason you might wear a college ring or a wedding ring. Pride.! It makes a statement about your thinking, your patriotism, and your freedom. America makes daily contributions to the betterment of world population. Under the stars and stripes America has accepted the world's tired and poor, its huddled masses yearning to be free... its homeless, tempest tossed. Even people who hate the U.S. want to live here. Using freedom, American scientist, researchers, and entrepreneurs have made tremendous contributions to the betterment of people everywhere. Our medical system has taught us the value of a healthy body. Americans jog 28 million miles daily... seven times the distance of our national roadways. Life span has jumped from 38 to 78+ years, and thousands of Americans live to see 100. We've conquered diphtheria, small pox, typhoid, measles, TB, pneumonia, and polio, and we are gaining on hepatitis, sickelcel anemia, MS, MD, cancer, and aids. People around the world are alive today due to America’s giving the world the heart-lung machine, dialysis, and the CAT scan. Dentists are improving everybody’s smile with better dental care, and something as basic as better toothpaste. The American Red Cross stands as a world beacon in the distribution of safe blood products. We refill 2000+ people every day. Just a few years ago people would have died of diseases that are now eliminated or controlled with something as simple as a vaccination. In 1908 manure fleas brought on a cholera epidemic that killed 20,000. That threat is now virtually nonexistent. We are cleanliness conscious due to constantly rising sanitation standards. Sanitation is 10 billiondollar industry.
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap The fight for cleaner air is due in part to the free press. We’ve learned what dirty air, dirty water, and dirty hands can do to our health. Who would have thought just a few years ago that tobacco smoke and the pollution it creates would be unwelcome most everywhere and thousands would regain their health? Years ago a Geman biologist predicted that 1970 would be a year of starvation for the world. Thanks to free enterprise farming, it didn't happen. Now, America yields ‘bumper' crops in an America with only 6 percent of the worlds land surface and where less that 3 percent of us are farmers. Our marketplace yields almost endless choices, the result of free agriculture. Food is so abundant we throw out or share with others more than 200,000 tons of eatable food daily. The late Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, former governor of a northwestern state once said, “For the first time in history we take for granted that food will be available whenever and wherever we wish to buy it.” What other nation can boast with an almost 100 percent guarantee that the public water supply, in even the smallest hamlet, will be safe? Sure there's a lot more to be done. Just walk through the children's ward of any hospital... or through the geriatric ward or through a long term care nursing facility. It'll tear at your heart. Time marches on and in free America it marches fearlessly. Wherever there’s a problem you can find researchers looking for solutions. America is beautiful, clean, and healthy. She has her problems, but problems are fraught with opportunity and opportunity and freedom is a productive pair. America's not perfect. I wouldn’t argue otherwise. We aren't building walls to keep citizens in. America is great because America is good. If she ceases to be good... she’ll cease to be great, but freedom won’t let that happen in this strong republic. This 4th of July, be proud of your heritage. Enjoy the fireworks, pledge allegiance to, and fly your flag for freedom. You are a free American, envied by much of the world!
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Celebrating 76 Years Together by Bonnie Beers n June 10, 1943, Alice Hunt Burr married Stanley Hart Brittingham in Fairfield, Connecticut. On June 14, 2019, they celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary with over 50 old friends, new friends, and family who gathered at Riviera Senior Living in Holly Hill for an afternoon of music and memories. It all started at Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Connecticut when Alice and Stan began dating during their junior year. Stan explained, “We always sat alphabetically in class so Brittingham came just before Burr. There turned out not to be anybody in between, so I always sat in front of Alice in classes that we had together.” By senior year they were named Class Lovers in their high school yearbook. After high school, Alice attended nursing school at Columbia Presbyterian School of Nursing and Stan received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. The wedding took place soon after Stan’s graduation in 1943. Because of the war, they had to collect sugar ration cards from friends and family in order to bake the wedding cake, which was fancy but small! They moved often while Stan was in the Navy, but settled in Daytona Beach in 1966, after his retirement. Stan began a second career teaching at Daytona Beach Junior College and Alice resumed nurs-
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ing, as a Red Cross nurse, having paused to raise their three daughters. Square dancing, as Alice says, “kept them physically and mentally fit!” Retired for a 2nd time, Alice and Stan set out to travel, on five around-the-world cruises, in addition to assorted side trips in their beloved RV. In 2013, they organized an Alaskan cruise attended by their 3 daughters with their husbands, 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren (which now number 8, the eighth born last year on Stan’s 96th birthday). They celebrated their 75th anniversary last year in Boone, North Carolina with all but the West Coast and New Zealand family members. Daughter Susan Marlowe, joined the anniversary celebration at Riviera, where Alice and Britt have lived since spring of 2017.
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ntil the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd proportions, these features being left to the discretion of the flag maker. In general, however, straight rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: • Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777—stated: “Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” • Act of January 13, 1794—provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795. • Act of April 4, 1818—provided for 13 stripes and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of July following the admission of each new state. • Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912—established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. • Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated January 3, 1959—provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically. • Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated August 21, 1959—provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and eleven rows of stars staggered vertically.
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23 stars - July 4, 1820 to July 3, 1822 • Alabama (December 14, 1819) • Maine (March 15, 1820) 24 stars - July 4, 1822 to July 3, 1836 • Missouri (August 10, 1821) 25 stars - July 4, 1836 to July 3, 1837 • Arkansas (June 15, 1836) 26 stars - July 4, 1837 to July 3, 1845 • Michigan (Jan 26, 1837) 27 stars - July 4, 1845 to July 3, 1846 • Florida (March 3, 1845) 28 stars - July 4, 1846 to July 3, 1847 • Texas (December 29, 1845) 29 stars - July 4, 1847 to July 3, 1848 • Iowa (December 28, 1846) 30 stars - July 4, 1848 to July 3, 1851 • Wisconsin (May 29, 1848) 31 stars - July 4, 1851 to July 3, 1858 • California (September 9, 1850) 32 stars - July 4, 1858 to July 3, 1859 • Minnesota (May 11, 1858) 33 stars - July 4, 1859 to July 3, 1861 • Oregon (February 14, 1859) 34 stars - July 4, 1861 to July 3, 1863 • Kansas (January 29, 1861) 35 stars - July 4, 1863 to July 3, 1865 • West Virginia (June 20, 1863)
36 stars - July 4, 1865 to July 3, 1867 • Nevada (October 31, 1864) 37 stars - July 4, 1867 to July 3, 1877 • Nebraska (March 1, 1867) 38 stars - July 4, 1877 to July 3, 1890 • Colorado (August 1, 1876) 43 stars - July 4, 1890 to July 3, 1891 • North Dakota (November 2, 1889) • South Dakota (November 2, 1889) • Montana (November 8, 1889) • Washington (November 11, 1889) • Idaho (July 3, 1890) 44 stars - July 4, 1891 to July 3, 1896 • Wyoming (July 10, 1890) 45 stars - July 4, 1896 to July 3, 1908 • Utah (January 4, 1896) 46 stars - July 4, 1908 to July 3, 1912 • Oklahoma (November 16, 1907) 48 stars - July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1959 • New Mexico (January 6, 1912) • Arizona (February 14, 1912) 49 stars - July 4, 1959 to July 3, 1960 • Alaska (January 3, 1959) 50 stars - July 4, 1960 to present • Hawaii (August 21, 1959)
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The Heart Of Heart Strings s. Ulrike Entwistle, owner of Heart Strings Breast Care and Women’s Boutique in New Smyrna Beach became a mastectomy fitter after her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2005. “I was being sent in so many different directions for five needed items. I felt that it was poor service that a woman in my situation can’t find her bra, breast prosthesis, wig,
ments, swimsuits, hair replacement including wigs, hats, scarves, and turbans, along with active wear, and compression garments. Ms. Entwistle was recently named Mastectomy Fitter of the Year by Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine. Getting this award is an honor that she doesn’t take lightly. Even after 13 years of experience as a Board Certified Professional it rendered her speechless when the call came in. She believes that her attention to detail and experience
swimsuit, and other necessities under one roof. So I set out to build the roof.” “Traditionally mastectomy products are found in medical supply stores. I wanted to offer a feminine environment like a boutique, where the client isn’t confronted with wheelchairs and oxygen tanks when shopping for intimate and lacy clothing like bras.” Heart Strings Breast Care and Women’s Boutique carries a wide variety of products including mastectomy, sport, and hard-tofit bras, breast prostheses, post-surgery gar-
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Page 10—Seniors Today—June 28, 2019 Going On Vacation? Secure Your Home & Valuables t’s officially summer and with that usually comes big plans for vacation. If you and your family plan to leave sunny Florida for a few days, a week, or even longer, don’t forget to secure your home and vehicles. We want to keep our community safe all year long, and especially during vacation season Burglaries are crimes of opportunity, whether it’s your unsecured home, business, or vehicle. So while you’re planning a summer getaway, it’s important to do all you can to prevent becoming a victim of crime. Take some extra steps to prepare and make your home look like someone is home. If possible, ask someone responsible— a neighbor or friend who lives locally and has a key—to check on your home while you’re away. Your Volusia County Sheriff’s Office can help—through our House Watch Program. This free program is designed to increase the security of your home while you’re gone. Volunteer members of the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Observer Program (COP) will check on your house as often as possible while you’re away. Patrols may be made once or even twice a day but at least several times a week. Residents may request one of two types of house watches—drive by or physical walk-around: 1) Drive by—Observers will observe the house from the street, looking for signs
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Attorney General Recognizes Senior Sleuths From Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office: ast week (Friday, June 14), we hosted our first ever Senior Scam Stopper Workshop and Awards at the Villages. It was inspiring to see so many Floridians dedicated to our mission to protect Floridians. Teaching seniors how to spot scams and report fraud is an extremely effective tool to prevent exploitation. A vital partner in this mission is our Seniors vs. Crime project, and the lifeblood of this program is our Senior Sleuths. Senior Sleuths are program volunteers who help victims file consumer complaints and follow up on those reports. They stand in the gap, between the victim and anyone trying to take advantage of them, in an effort to recover lost funds, receive a refund, or ensure a just outcome. In 2018 alone, our Seniors vs. Crime Senior Sleuths worked more than 2,000 cases of reported fraud. Their efforts resulted in more than $1.1 million in recoveries. Factor in the additional value of the realized gains they helped secure—such as a contractor returning to finish promised work or credits applied to a future purchase—the figure climbs to more than two million dollars. During the event, I recognized outstanding volunteers from regions across the state. These Super Senior Sleuths received awards
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for their commitment to stopping fraud. From these five Super Senior Sleuths, we selected our Advocate of the Year. Our winner this year is Bryan Lifsey who volunteers out of The Villages office. He began volunteering with Seniors vs. Crime in 2006, and now manages a regional office. Our additional Super Senior Sleuth winners are: • Alan Campbell, who volunteers at the North Miami Beach office; • Chuck Sheehan, who volunteers at the Fernandina Beach office; • Jay Todras, who volunteers at the west Polk County office; and • Kim Mitchell, who volunteers at the Tallahassee office. I am honored to recognize these great volunteers who are so vital to our efforts. Editors Note: Watch for exciting news regarding a Seniors vs. Crime office coming to the Volusia County area.
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arci awoke to the feeling of the warmth of the sun as it peered through her bedroom window and seemed to stroke her face. It was a feeling she had felt many times before as she lay in her bed at sunrise waiting on the day to start. She could hear the sounds of the farm as it like her began to wake up for the new day. Marci closed her eyes, without realizing it feel back to sleep and started to dream. A long and winding path appeared before her, while she walked barefoot along the soft sandy trail, there was the sound of a mocking bird chirping loudly in the woods to her side. The path wondered through the woods and soon opened up into an open field covered in flowers. She stopped for a second and gazed across the field taking in the sweet smell of the flowers. The world was perfect for that moment and Marci could feel a peace drifting across her soul as she continued following the path. Soon the path brought her to a small stream with crystal clear water flowing over stones. The sounds of the stream as it careened over the rocks had a soothing affect as she stood at the edge of the water. She put one foot and then the other into the water, slowly walking into the stream letting the water wash over her feet. In mid-stream she stopped. She could feel the water as it forced its way past her ankles on its way downstream. It felt good and she wanted to stand there forever, but she seemed to be driven to follow the path to wherever it lead. Reluctantly, she walked out of the stream and continued down the path. It felt so good to be walking along the path, the stream, the birds chirping, the flowers that lined the trail made the walk enjoyable. After walking for a while she found herself at the top of a small rise in the path. In front of her she could see a fork in road. As she neared the fork she realized she would have to choose one of the two trails that split from the path. She stooped at the apex of the fork and looked down both sides as far as she could see. Both directions appeared the same as the path she had been following. Neither seemed to be any worse or better than the one she had been walking. She waited as long as she could to decide which fork to take, but found herself being compelled to continue along the path ahead of her. Hesitantly she stepped forward and made her choice. A knock on her bedroom door startled her awake from her dream. “Breakfast is ready,” she heard her say through the door. Marci dressed quickly and made her way downstairs. As she walked by Isaiah, Jr.’s room she looked in to see if he was still in bed. To her surprise he was gone.
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Downstairs she expected to see him in the kitchen and was disappointed that he was not there. “Where is Isaiah, Jr.?” she asked. “Oh, he is with Frank, they went down to the pond to do some fishing this morning. That has become their Saturday morning tradition,” she told her. Cora Mae sat a plate in front of Marci filled with ham and eggs and a huge biscuit. After eating her breakfast Marci told Cora Mae she was going to walk down to the pond and see Isaiah, Jr. “Okay just be careful, there are a few snakes down there this time of year,” Cora Mae told her. The walk to the pond carried Marci by the barn and down the hill to the creek where she and Isaiah, Sr. often sat on the grassy knoll watching the creek. Marci stopped on the hill and looked for Frank and Isaiah, Jr. She could see them sitting on an outcropping of rocks that bordered the pond. They were fishing with cane poles and she watched as Isaiah, Jr. caught a fish. Frank helped him land the fish and she could hear his laughter as he held the fish up for Frank to see. Marci walked down the hill toward them and could hear Isaiah, Jr. laughing. They did not notice her as she approached and a few yards away she stopped again to watch as Isaiah, Jr. caught another fish. What she saw next surprised her. Frank who always seemed to be such a quiet and solemn person was laughing out loud, something she did not expect from him. She took a few more steps and spoke. “Looks like you two are having a lot of fun,” She said, expecting an immediate response from them. Isaiah, Jr. was in the process of catching another fish when Marci spoke and turned to look in her direction for second. He brought the fish to the bank and Frank helped him take it off the hook. Throwing it in the bucket filled with the other fish they had caught without any other reaction to Marci. “Hi,” Frank finally said and went back to fishing. Marci was devastated at Isaiah, Jr.’s reaction at her and disappointed he barely recognized her presence. She found a place on the rocks and sat down where she could at least watch her son as he fished. Marci had no idea at the time, but this would be the start of one of the longest days of her life.
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Humane Society Update Best Friend In Your Later Years by Barry KuKes ndividuals who are more than 65 years old and have a pet, seek medical help 30 percent less often than their counterparts who don’t own a pet. Dogs are ideal companions for senior citizens, as they offer loyalty, provide happiness, and give unconditional love that positively affects the lives of seniors. Dogs accept their owner as someone to love and someone who loves them back, and they can make a perfect companion in your later years. Aside from the breed, as a retiree adopting a dog, you need to consider the size, age, health history, and temperament. Size Matters Size does matter when choosing a canine companion when you are already retired. For many practical reasons, smaller breeds are the most suitable choice for elderly people, except for small breeds that have high energy levels such as a Jack Russell Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi. You can transport a small dog in a pet carrier and easily take him to places. Giving the dog a bath is also more manageable because the dog can fit in a sink. Most importantly, you are at a lower risk of getting injured while dog walking because small dogs are easier to handle. You can reap the benefits of exercising more without spending too much. Check The Age And Health History It is recommended to get an adult dog rather than a puppy for several reasons. Adult dogs are calmer, have more predictable behaviors, are already housebroken, and have lower activity needs. Older dogs are compatible with the lifestyle of an elderly person, and yet still provide the same emotional and therapeutic benefits to the owner. You can also know the health history of the dog, which is important when you’re on a fixed income, as most retirees are. The healthy history can tell you about any preexisting health conditions and may prepare you for any emergency expenses. Adopting an older animal also gives you the opportunity to rescue a dog from a shelter or rescue group. As well as offering a dog a happy new home, this will allow you to consider mixed breeds who often have fewer health issues compared to the pure breeds. A total of 6 to 7 million animals end up in shelters, more than half of which will never be adopted. Most shelter and rescue groups conduct a comprehensive analysis of each animal and ensure that they will be a good fit with their potential family through training them, which is of as much benefit to the new owner as it is to the dog. By choosing this route, you can be confident that you will end up with a good match for your needs. Temperament Matters As Well A dog’s temperament is also important to consider when choosing one. Temperament is influenced by various factors such as breed, age, and how the dog was socialized and treated as a puppy. Most elderly individuals seek dogs that are affectionate and even-tempered. As a potential owner, you must consider whether you can man-
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age the current temperament of the dog. Spend time with a variety of shelter dogs before you make your decision to be sure you find the right fit. Before bringing home a dog, make sure that you consider your lifestyle and the needs of yourself and your new friend. Spend some time with the dog before making a commitment: every dog has its own personality. Find the one that best suits yours, and make sure you choose each other. Lastly, if you cannot find the perfect dog for your lifestyle, then consider a cat. A cat is a great companion for an elderly person and less maintenance is required than a dog. People with pets have less health issues including lower blood pressure, than people without a pet. Remember, adopt don’t shop. 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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Special to Seniors Today ur great American flag has evolved since it was originally adopted. Many events have taken place to make the history of the flag interesting. Here are some fun facts to share: It Was Adopted IN 1777 The first official version of the flag displayed 13 stripes and 13 stars, for the 13 original colonies. Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the American flag on June 14, 1777. More Stars Than stripes For a while, the U.S. added stripes and stars to the flag when welcoming new states. When Kentucky and Vermont joined the union, the flag took on two more stars from the original, so that from 1795 to 1818, 15 stripes and 15 stars graced the flag. Anticipating a crowded field of stripes, lawmakers decided to honor each new state with a star, and leave the stripes at the original 13, after 1818. It Was Designed By A High School Student Robert G. Heft, of Lancaster, Ohio was a 17-year-old, high school student when he submitted his flag design as a history project in a nation-wide contest. President Dwight D. Eisenhower chose his design out of 1,500 entries. Heft’s teacher gave him a B grade for the class project but changed the grade to an A when the design was chosen as our current flag. Flag Colors The colors of the flag have important meanings. Red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Memorial Day On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon, only then raised to the top of the staff for the remainder of the day. Flag Maintenance If a flag can no longer be used or repaired, it must be destroyed in a respectful manner, such as by burning. Otherwise, it can be washed and dry cleaned if it gets dirty or if it touches the ground and is soiled. Flag Flying Schedule According to Federal flag laws and regulations, the flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, except during inclement weather. It may be displayed 24 hours a day as long as it’s properly illuminated while it’s dark out.
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f you have a minor child, having a will is critical for your peace of mind and your child’s security in the event of your death. Speaking to an estate planning attorney will allow you to consider the consequences in the event of your death and the options that are available to you to protect your child’s future if you are suddenly not in the picture. Creating a will with a spring up or testamentary trust for your minor child allows you to appoint a guardian to care for your child and a trustee who will oversee the monies that are left for the benefit of your child in the event of your death. The trustee, may be the same person, or someone different. Failure to give clear direction in a will leaves your child vulnerable to legal debates about who will care for your child and who will be responsible for financial decisions regarding your child’s welfare. The Florida Constitution protects the rights of minor children through homestead laws which prohibit the head of household from leaving his or her residence to anyone other than a spouse or minor child. Under this law a surviving spouse is given use of the property for the remainder of his or her life, and then the home passes to the minor children.
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If a person dies without a will, any property that person owned during his or her life will pass under Florida’s intestate succession law. Intestate succession is a law that distributes the decedent’s estate for the remaining heirs. Florida law requires the court to appoint a guardian for minors in circumstances where the parents die or become incapacitated or if a child receives an inheritance or proceeds of a lawsuit or insurance policy exceeding the amount allowed by statute. Under Florida’s intestate law, if a person dies with minor children but no spouse, their children inherit everything. If they die with only a spouse but that is not the parent of their child, then the spouse and the minor child splits proceeds equally. Linda Carley is an Attorney at Carley Law, 435 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 2015, Daytona Beach, Florida. She has more than 30 years experience as an attorney and former circuit judge. Call 386.281.3340 or info@CarleyLaw.net
What’s In The Stars For The Week Of July 1 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There’s nothing an Aries Lamb likes less than having to tackle a humdrum task. Finding a creative way to do it makes the difference. A more exciting time awaits. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Finishing up a job on time leaves you free to enjoy your week without guilt. A romantic attitude from an unlikely source could take you by surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a new career direction might be seen by some as risky. If you have both the confidence to see it through and the facts to back you up, it will be rewarding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Holding back on a decision might be difficult, considering how long you’ve waited for this opportunity. Until you’re able to resolve all doubts, you can’t move forward. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You still need to move carefully where financial matters are concerned. Better to move slowly than pounce on a promising prospect that doesn’t keep its promises. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A rejection of an idea you believe in can be upsetting. Don’t let it discourage you. Get yourself back on track and use what you’ve learned and try again.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) The early part of the week could find you looking to balance your priorities between your family obligations and your career responsibilities. Pressures begin to ease. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An associate’s problem causes unavoidable delays in moving ahead with your joint venture. Use the time to work on another project you had previously set aside. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Although a financial problem could be very close to being resolved, it’s still a good idea to avoid unnecessary spending for at least a little while longer. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Support for some unwelcome workplace decisions begins to show up, and continues to build, so that by week’s end, the gregarious Goat is as popular as ever. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social function you might have earlier tried to avoid could turn out to be one of the best decisions you’ve made. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Getting into a new situation could prove to be a more difficult experience than you expected. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice in coping.
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