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Learn Something New trust that every day I will learn something new. If not, it is a day wasted. One morning when I was getting ready to leave the house, the news was all about the election coming up. At that time I was told by a family member that the next president will be the 45th after the Constitution was written. There were others before that. So, my project for the day became finding out who the presidents were who served before the Constitution was written. 1. Peyton Randolph of Virginia (17231775) When delegates gathered in Philadelphia for the first Continental Congress, they promptly elected the former King’s Attorney of Virginia as the moderator and president of their convocation. 2. Henry Middleton (1717-1784) America’s second elected president was one of the wealthiest planters in the South, the patriarch of the most powerful families anywhere in the nation. 3. John Hancock (1737-1793) The third president was a patriot, rebel leader, merchant who signed his name into immortality in giant strokes on the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. 4. Henry Laurens (1724-1792) He was the only American president ever to be held as a prisoner of war by a foreign power. 5. John Jay (1745-1829) Jay was a Founding Father who, by a quirk of fate, missed signing the Declaration of Independence—he had temporarily left the Continental Congress to serve in New York’s revolutionary legislature. 6. Samuel Huntington (1732-1796) He was an industrious youth who mastered his studies of the law without the advantage of a school, a tutor, or a master—borrowing books and snatching opportunities to read and research between odd jobs. 7. Thomas McKean (1734-1817) He held almost every possible position —from deputy county attorney to President of the United States under the Confederation. He contributed significantly to the development and establishment of constitutional government in his home state of Delaware and the nation. 8. John Hanson (1715-1783) He was the heir of one of the greatest family traditions in the colonies and became the patriarch of a long line of American patriots. 9. Elias Boudinot (1741-1802) He did not sign the Declaration, the Arti-
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cles, or the Constitution. He did not serve in the Continental Army with distinction. He was not renowned for his legal mind or his political skills. He was instead a man who spent his entire career in foreign diplomacy. 10. Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800) By an ironic sort of providence, Thomas Mifflin served as George Washington’s first aide-de-camp at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and, when the war was over, he was the man, as President of the United States, who accepted Washington’s resignation of his commission. 11. Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) His resolution “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States,” approved by the Continental Congress July 2, 1776, was the first official act of the United Colonies that set them irrevocably on the road to independence. 12. Nathaniel Gorham (1738-1796) Gorham was one of the many successful Boston merchants who risked all he had for the cause of freedom. He was first elected to the Massachusetts General Court in 1771. His honesty and integrity won his acclaim and was thus among the first delegates chose to serve in the Continental Congress. 13. Arthur St. Clair (1734-1818) Born and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland during the tumultuous days of the final Jacobite Rising and the Tartan Suppression, St. Clair was the only president of the United States born and bred on foreign soil. 14. Cyrus Griffin (1736-1796) Like so many other Virginians, he was an anti-federalist, though he eventually accepted the new Constitution with the promise of the Bill of Rights as a hedge against the establishment of an American monarchy. I found this information under Forgotten Presidents on the Internet. There was much more written about these men but I chose only a descriptive line for each.
Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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You are invited to join Greystone Healthcare Network at a FREE Health Fair on Thurs., June 16 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Carlton Shores Health & Rehab, 1350 S. Nova Rd., South Daytona. Health related topics include: Smoking Cessation, Nutrition, Meal Planning For Special Diets, The Big Red Bus, and Mammo Coach. Information on Assisted Living, Hospice, Home Health, and more. Refreshments, raffles, and door prizes too! For more information, please call 386.258.5544.
Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation Board Chairman, Tony Papandrea presents Remember When Yesterday Was Tomorrow? on Thurs., June 30 from 2–4 P.M. in Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Mr. Papandrea, a retired Delta pilot and trainer, will focus on qualities of leadership that work throughout our lives and the importance of careful planning related to personal finance. For more information or to RSVP today to save your seat, call 386.586.4440.
If you are newly eligible for Medicare or turning 65, take a look at a Humana Medicare Plan. Humana is offering a FREE Neighborhood meeting to get all the facts in Orange City and in Daytona Beach. Call now to speak to an agent who can help at 855.202.2514 (TTY: 711) or see the ad on page 7 .
Free Yoga Day Bring your yoga mat, suntan lotion, and hat and join in a free International Day Of Yoga on Tuesday, June 21 at the Casements (North lawn) off Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Sessions start at 6:15, 7:15, and 8:15 A.M. and include yoga, meditation, and laughing yoga. Water bottle and t-shirt (for first 500) provided. For more information you may contact: iyd2016ormond @gmail.com
Medicare Seminars Florida Hospital Care Advantage is offering numerous seminars throughout Volusia and Flagler counties during June. Learn how you can have $0 PCP copay, no referrals, no deductibles, $0 premium plans, and access more than 3,000 providers! Attend a seminar and earn a $10 gift card too. For dates, times, locations, see our ad on page 9. To RSVP call 1.877.425.8816.
Cycling Challenge Join Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center for the Tour de France indoor cycling challenge the month of July! Complete 21 classes and be entered to win a $100 gift card to the Bike Shop. Participation is free for Center Health and Wellness members and only $50 for non-members. All participants will be entered to win a bike-centric gift basket too. Visit the front desk at the Center for Health and Wellness to sign up. For details, call 386.231.3415.
Free Concerts The Daytona Beach Bandshell is an historic fixture at The World’s Most Famous Beach. The open-air venue is known for its free concerts every Friday night from June 3 through Sept. 2 and they have a fabulous line-up this summer! They strive to have their historic Oceanfront Bandshell become known as the prime Florida location for showcasing excellent talent and rising stars. Food, beer, and beverages are available for purchase. Chairs are available to rent and no coolers are allowed. Park in the Ocean Center garage and surface lots. For details, call 386.671.8285.
Health Fair WNDB Radio presents their first annual Community Health Fair on Sat., June 4 from 10 A.M. to 3 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. There is something for everyone. Bring the whole family and join WNDB for the day! For details, call 386.253.3330.
Dancing 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 information, please call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on July 5 or Aug. 2 at 6 P.M.; or July 6 or Aug. 3 at 10 A.M. at Great 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.
Palm Coast Events The City of Palm Coast has a variety of upcoming events and recreational and sports activities including wellness, pickleball, basket ball, swim fitness, game day social, tennis, wood carving, movies, and more that are open to the public. See the full Calendar of Events at www.palmcoastg ov.com or you may call 386.986. 2484.
FLOW Mobile Residents can receive their driver’s license or state identification card at Deltona City Hall from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., the first Wednesday of every month in Room 150A in the South Wing of Deltona City Hall located at 2345 Providence Blvd. No written or driving test are given.
Driving Course Do you want a discount on car insurance? The Sunshine Safety Council, 150 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach will conduct a Coaching The Mature Driver course on Wed., June 22 in Daytona; Wed., June 15 in Palatka; and Sat., June 25 in Orange City from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The course meets Florida requirements for an auto liability insurance discount for licensed drivers 55 and older. Cost is $10. Please call 386.253.6400, ext. 123 for more details, locations, and for enrollment.
Support Groups Diabetes Support Join Florida Hospital Flagler for a diabetes support group the first Thursday of each month (except July and August) 9 A.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classroom A, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. This support group is open to those diagnosed with diabetes, their caregivers, and anyone looking to learn more about diabetes. It is led by a diabetes educator and topics include nutrition, medications, new monitoring devices, research updates, and the emotional aspects of diabetes. The group is free to attend and an RSVP is not required. To learn more, please call 386.231.3178. Nicotine Anonymous Have you been trying to quit smoking and need some help? Here is the answer! Join Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for the Nicotine Anonymous support group every Tuesday at 7 P.M. This free support group is open to anyone with the desire to quit smoking or stay smoke free. Reservations are not required. Breast Cancer Support Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast cancer patients and survivors are invited to join a support group at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute at 224 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast on the second Monday of every month at 3:30 P.M. You may be in need of information, resources, and support to meet the challenges you are facing. For details, please call 386.231.4000.
June 3, 2016—Seniors Today—Page 5 Top Ten Truths About Wills, Trusts & Probate ome myths persist in regard to wills, trusts and probate. The following are TRUE STATEMENTS: If a person dies with or without a will, probate may or may not be required. The amount of money a person leaves has nothing to do with whether probate will be required. If there is one asset in the decedent’s name alone, probate will be required to transfer the asset. Probate is not a dirty word. It is the court-monitored administration of an estate. If a person dies with a will, but with all assets going directly to a person or people, via joint tenancy or payable on death designations, probate will not be required. Even when a person goes to great lengths to make a will, with specific provisions for how beneficiaries will receive the assets, the will is irrelevant as to assets that go directly to a person or people because of joint tenancy or beneficiary designations. Adding joint tenants to accounts may create unwanted problems. Assets held in a revocable trust still belong to the person who owned the assets. They have not been transferred.
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7. For Medicaid purposes, assets held in a joint account are still owned 100% by the person who owned the assets before other names were added. 8. If a person adds another person to their accounts, and the second person is sued or divorced, the asset may be jeopardized. 9. When a person’s name is added to real estate, stocks or mutual funds, a gift has been made, and when the original owner dies, the recipient will have the original owner’s tax basis in the property instead of the date of death stepped-up value. 10.If a person applies for Medicaid within five years after adding a name to the title of the home, the person may be ineligible for Medicaid. 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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Haming It Up by George Goldtrap
ometimes when considering column ideas, strange things go through my head. Why I wonder, would I write about that? Then, comes the answer. Today’s subject is pigs… for city folks hogs, or for the really upper crust, swine. There are many funny pig connections: In a pig’s eye… Fat as a pig… When pigs fly… piggy bank, piggy toes that go to market, pig tail that little boys love to pull, pigs in a poke, pigs sty, and of course, all those famous pigs… like the three that tried building to protect themselves from the wolf, and the one who went to market. I’ve always wondered whether he bought a ham. There’s the famous Porky Pig—Piggly Wiggly of Super market fame, the always with us pork barrel politics, and of course, Boss Hogg of Dukes Of Hazzard fame. He wasn’t really a pig, but hey… as an actor he did bring home the bacon. (Stay with me here.) There are lots of good pig stories. Let me run a couple of my favorites by ya. A local hog farmer with much success to his credit was being interviewed by the nearby TV station’s agriculture specialist. (Everybody’s a specialist these days.) The interviewer noted the farmer’s leadership in the field and then asked how he had done it. “Well,” said the old farmer, “it’s just a matter of getting to know your trade. Now you take pigs for example. They like a lot of personal attention so I give it to ’em. Each morning I go out to the barn and greet all my pigs. I scratch ’em behind the ear and ask ’em if they’d like to take a little walk. Of course, pigs can’t talk but I can tell they’re trying to say yes.” “So we start walking. I happen to know that pigs really like apples, so everyday I walk ’em out to the apple tree ’bout a mile and a quarter from my barn. Being’s how it’s up hill they slow down ’fore we git to the top, but I wait on ’em. Then when we reach the tree, I always hold the pigs up in my arms, one at a time, and let ’em eat an apple —fresh, right off the tree. They love it. I hold ’em up there ’till they’re through and then I just grab another ’till all have had their turn. Takes most of the day. Then, we walk back to the barn— all fat and very happy.” The reporter ask, “You say that takes most of the day? Isn’t that a lot of time?”
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“Yea,” said the farmer, “but what’s time to a hog.” Then there’s the farmer’s family that had a pet hog. It roamed freely about the house. This hog had one peculiarly unique trait—a wooden, peg leg on one of his hind quarters. He looked strange but got around just fine. A friend visiting the home saw the pig and realizing how unusual it was, just had to ask, “What’s the story on the hog with the wooden leg?”
“Well,” said the farmer, “You gotta understand that’s a very special hog. One time years ago we had an early morning fire in the house and that hog ran room to room squealing, awakened us and saved our lives. Then, once when the kids were swimming down at the creek, one of’em got in trouble in the water and this hog swam out and pulled the kid to safety. The most amazing thing is that this hog remembers every holiday, especially birthdays. He’s just become one of the family.” “That is pretty special,” said the inquisitive visitor, “but what has that to do with the hog’s wooden leg?” “Well,” said the farmer, “You can’t just eat a hog like that all at once!” Finally, a rather large man, seated at the dinner table, was watching his young son eat in a very sloppy manner. He asked his offspring… “Son, do you know what they call someone who eats like that?” “Yes sir,” said the lad, “a hog’s little boy!” As Porky Pig says, “Tha, tha, that’s all folks!”
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National Cancer Survivors Day June 5 n Sunday, June 5, thousands of people in communities across the country and around the world will hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and celebrate life on the 29th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day®. The celebrations will call attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship and show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be rewarding and inspiring. According to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, administrator for the celebration, a survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer—from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. The foundation provides free guidance, education, and support to hundreds of hospitals, support groups, and other cancer-related organizations that host National Cancer Survivors Day events in their communities. “There was a time when a cancer diagnosis was thought of as a death sentence,” says Catherine Alfano, vice president of Survivorship for the American Cancer Society. “The good news is that since the early 1990s, the cancer death rate has declined by 23 percent. Thanks to improved detection and treatment, more people than ever before are surviving cancer and going on to lead productive, happy lives after cancer.” According to the American Cancer Society, the number of cancer survivors continues to grow in the U.S. despite overall declining incidence rates in men and stable rates in women. This reflects, in part, a growing number of new cancer diagnoses resulting from a growing and aging population, as well as increases in cancer survival because of advances in early detection and treatment. As the number of cancer survivors continues to grow, it will be more important than ever to address the unique needs of these individuals. During treatment, the American Cancer Society provides a wealth of lifesaving services and programs to assist cancer patients and their caregivers, including free transportation to and from treatment through the Road To Recovery program, free lodging for cancer patients and caregivers at more than 30 Hope Lodges nationwide, and 24/7 cancer information by visiting cancer.org or calling toll-free 1-800-227-2345.
“After treatment, many survivors face ongoing physical and psychosocial problems and are at risk for late effects of cancer treatment,” Alfano says. “They worry that their cancer will return and they may feel uncertain about their future heath. These fears can stay with the person for a long time after treatment is completed and may affect their quality of life.”
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Alfano says survivorship care should help cancer survivors cope with the longterm effects of cancer, which can include physical side effects; psychological, social, and emotional concerns; and financial hardships. The American Cancer Society’s community-based programs and services are there to help. The Society’s Survivorship Resource Center has worked with external experts to create survivorship clinical care guidelines for primary care and other survivorship providers—all to make sure that cancer survivors get the comprehensive care they need to keep them healthy in the long run. Defining what care they need is an important step in helping make sure that cancer survivors have the optimal quality and length of life possible. Tools for survivors and caregivers can be found at www.can cer.org/survivorshipcenter “Not all outcomes of having cancer are bad,” Alfano adds, “Many survivors report that they have a new appreciation for life, are more effective in coping with stress, have improved relationships with family and friends, and have greater meaning and purpose in their life.” To locate the nearest National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation event in your community, check with your local cancer treatment center, hospital, or American Cancer Society office. For more information, visit the NCSD website at ncsd.org
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Honoring Our Law Enforcement here were recent gatherings— both big and small—both here in Volusia County and around the country, marking the annual Law Enforcement Memorial remembrance that’s held every May in honor of officers killed in the line of duty. As it is each year, it was an extremely sober memorial. It also was a day to rejoice and a day of honor and pride. For we honor the memory of those who went before us and served with such grace, dignity, and bravery. We’re proud of them and their service. We honor them as heroes who made the supreme sacrifice of their tomorrows so that others will live in peace today. The ceremony also was a reminder to all that this is without question an extraordinarily difficult and challenging time to be in law enforcement. Respect for the authority of officers is not simply on the decline. Rather, it has reached dangerously low levels. These are times in which officers’ every move, every action—and inaction—is challenged, questioned, dissected, and judged by a public and media that often have little understanding of law enforcement’s job or the realities of the street. When it comes to police-and-community relations, in many communities around the country there’s too much distrust and not enough dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding. Certainly, the occasional images of police abuse captured on video and re-played over and over on TV and through social media contribute to the public’s cynicism and skepticism. Far too often, there’s a segment of society that is quick to blame the cop instead of the criminal. Given the current mood, it’s a wonder that anyone is willing to step forward, put on the uniform, badge, and gun and risk hardship and public scorn—not to mention their very lives—in order to serve and protect. In fact, the very high price of service has caused some to question why we do it. So why do we do it? Why do law enforcement officers go into situations that others will not? Many ask why officers so willingly expose themselves to harm and danger for total strangers. It’s because freedom, safety, law and order, protection of the most vulnerable among us—these are ideals that are worth defending, worth fighting for— and, if necessary, worth dying for.
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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Law enforcement is more than a job or a career choice. Law enforcement is a calling, and it’s a very noble and honorable calling. Law enforcement officers are called on to defend all that is good and decent in society. They’re called on to defend the young, the old, the weak, and the helpless. That defense comes at a steep price. For each and every officer, when they put on that uniform, strap on the gun belt, and walk out the door, they do it not knowing whether they’ll be returning home at the end of their shift… not knowing whether they’ll see their loved ones again... not knowing whether theirs will be that next name etched on the law enforcement memorial monument honoring officers killed while in service to their community. The Bible, Matthew 5:9, teaches us: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” What is meant by the word peacemaker? It doesn’t imply pacifism. It doesn’t refer to those who don’t stand up and fight. In the context of Matthew, Chapter 5, Verse 9, peacemakers is a direct reference to those who actively bring conflict to an end. That is the very calling of law enforcement. We are called to serve our community, to enforce the law, to protect our fellow citizens, and to bring an end to conflict. So we not only remember, but we celebrate fallen officers for their protection, for their friendship, and for their love. We also pay tribute every May to the families that love and support them and make their service possible. The best way that law enforcement officers everywhere can do justice to the memory of fallen officers is by recommitting ourselves to the high standards of law enforcement service, ethics, and professionalism that those who went before us set for the rest of us to strive for and emulate. Seniors Today joins Sheriff Johnson in saluting all of our law enforcement and praising them for their dedication and service to our communities.
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Humane Society Update Save Money. Save Lives by Meg Evans, Store Manager, HHS Thrift Store ooking for a way to help the animals ,but you are not in a position where you can adopt or foster? Not to worry, there are three ways that you can lend a hand to paws in need: donate, shop, or volunteer! Donate: The Halifax Humane Society Thrift Store in Ormond Beach takes gently used items ranging from appliances, books, clothing and accessories, electronics, furniture, household items, linens, pet supplies, and more! Your unwanted items get a new life and help save the lives of animals in the process! The store is open 7 days a week and donations are welcome anytime during regular business hours. For items that may not be as easy to load into a car, the store offers free large item donation pick up on Tuesdays and Saturdays by appointment. Shop: Yes. You read that right! You can shop and help save the lives of animals. The HHS Thrift Store is 5,000 square feet of new and gently used merchandise all at amazing prices. The store has daily 50 percent off sales and clothing is ALWAYS half price! The store is not just for people; the store also offers something for your fourlegged family member! In addition, the thrift store has an online eBay shop where you can shop 24/7! Volunteer: The thrift store is looking for folks to help with everything from accepting, sorting, and displaying donations to helping customers and keeping the store organized. Even if you have never worked in a retail environment, we are looking for people of all abilities with a passion for helping animals, we can show you the rest! We offer flexible schedules and a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of animals. For details on how you can become a volunteer, contact Volunteer Manager, Kim Livingston at 386. 274.4703, ext. 319. The HHS Thrift Store is located at 333 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. and Sun. from 12-5 P.M. Phone: 386.322.7717.
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Page14—Seniors Today—June 3, 2016 Tomoka Eye Foundation Donates $20,000 To Center For The Visually Impaired Special to Seniors Today omoka Eye Foundation, founded by Tomoka Eye Associates, is pleased to announce that they have donated $20,000 to the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI). “We are ecstatic that we were able to double our donation this year,” Bill Watson, Tomoka Eye Foundation President. “We presented the check to CVI last week.” added Bill. The event was held at the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach. The donation is a result of the foundation’s annual Tea and Biscuits fundraiser. Funds from the event also went to guide dog support for the visually impaired. Tomoka Eye Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation created to help support local vision-impaired services. This includes helping education for visually impaired youth and raising funds to support our local seeing eye dogs. The foundation has supported many worthwhile charities and their events over the years including the Flagler Free Clinic, Conklin Center for the Blind Walk, The Children’s Advocacy Center, and more. More information can be found on http://tomokaeyefoundation.org The Center for the Visually Impaired, Inc. was launched in 1988, and is a 501 (c) (3). Their goal is to enhance the lives and opportunities of their clients through job training and employment, independent living, technology training, children’s services, as well
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Foundation Committee- R to L: Lisa Rudolph, Jane France, Liz Chanfrau, Catherine Root, Bill Watson. CVI: Ronnie Silverman, Jessica Melakian, Jennifer Cleveland, Kathy Davis. Dogs: Frank and Wade. as a multitude of community services. They strive to ensure that blind and visually impaired individuals lead successful lives in their workplace, at home, and in their community. Tomoka Eye Associates has been providing eye care for the greater Daytona Beach area since 1972. They have seven eye doctors and surgeons and three locations; 345 Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 330, Ormond Beach, 790 Dunlawton Ave., Suite A, Port Orange, and 21 Hospital Drive, Suite 160 in Palm Coast. They can be reached at 386.672.4244, or online at http://tomokaeye.com
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Haven Hospice Recognizes DeLand Volunteers Special to Seniors Today ack Leighton was the recipient of the Haven Hospice Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for the Volusia service area during the recent volunteer appreciation luncheon and awards event. Leighton has been volunteering with Haven for five years. “I was at a Veterans Day parade and I saw a Haven Hospice table so I decided to check it out,” said Leighton. “I spoke with the volunteer coordinator about volunteer opportunities with Haven. It sounded like a perfect fit so I signed up right away.” Leighton spends his time at Haven visiting with patients. “I enjoy spending time with the patients and listening to their stories,” said Leighton. “Volunteering at Haven is very rewarding and I have made a lot of new friends.” Volunteers are a vital member of the Haven Care Team. They provide companionship, support, and assistance to patients residing at home, in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals. They also reach out to grieving families, assist with administrative tasks, help staff the Attic Resale Store, and serve on special event committees. Haven is
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of June 6 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmonious relationship appears to be hitting some sour notes. Spend some time together to see why things have gone off-key. It might surprise you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a need to make some changes. Good—you can do it on a small scale (some new clothes, for example), or go big and redecorate your home or office. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your tendency toward early boredom. A situation in your life might be taking a long time to develop, but patience pays off. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel that you're on an emotional roller coaster this week. Don't fret; just ride it out and let things settle down. A Pisces shows understanding. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do something different for once—compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves counterproductive. You need to be open to new ideas. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A friend offers advice that you perceive as an act of betrayal. Before you turn against the messenger, pay attention to the message.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of riding an emotional pogo stick finally settles down. Use this calmer period to restore frayed relationships and to pursue new opportunities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your words can sting, so be careful how you respond to a friend's actions. A calm approach could produce some surprising facts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be careful about whose secrets you're being asked to keep. They could impose an unfair burden on a straight arrow like you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) While you prefer taking the tried-andtrue course in life, be adventurous this week and accept a challenge that can open new vistas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your strong sense of justice helps you deal with a job- or school-related situation. Stay with your principles. A Sagittarius emerges as a supporter. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You need to build a stronger on-the-job support system to convince doubting colleagues that your innovative proposals are workable.
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