The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 25 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY
A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2017 Volume XXVI – Issue 5
March 10, 2017
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Made In America ix years ago, we asked the questions “Where are we going? What are we doing? How can we help to bring our beautiful country up to standards set by our forefathers and protected by the men and women who have served our country during times of war and strife?” These are questions that have taken a long time to be answered. That year (2011) a program in which Diane Sawyer reported on ownership of things that are Made In America captured many of our minds and hearts. She showed us a family disposing of everything they owned that was NOT made in America. This meant removing from their home furniture, homemaking items, products, and clothes. They planned to replace everything with items that are made in America. They learned it was nearly impossible! The man of the house, who enjoyed his coffee, was stressed with the time it took for him to find a simple thing like a coffeemaker made in America! We found ourselves checking every item purchased to see where it was made. Grabbing a broom that is encased in a dustpan, the name on the item was Libman. On it was clearly imprinted Made In America Since 1896. Checking their website, the latest product at that time was Freedom Spray Mop. They are also the makers of Pledge, Windex, and numerous other products. Their message told of their environmental program for which they have been honored. Checking online regarding things made in America at that time, we found that many American flags were coming to us from China. Soon, the irony of that spurred North Bay Congressman Mike Thompson to write legislation requiring flags purchased by the Department of Defense be 100 percent Made In America. That legislation is now law, signed as part of the 2014 omnibus
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appropriations bill. The Flag Manufacturers' Association of America estimates that 150 million American flags are sold every year. Musicians have always sworn by guitar brands made in America… like Gibson (made in Nashville, TN) as well as electric guitars (made in Nashville and Memphis, TN) and acoustic guitars (made in Bozeman, MT). For a long time, we have been sending so much of our business overseas (as well as our men and women who serve in the military). However, researching we found that many Vacuum Cleaners are still made in America, including InterVac, made in Palm City, Florida and Metro Vac, made in Suffolk, New York plus their specialty hand-held and floor vacuums, Data Vac for computer keyboards and pet grooming vacuums. Their motto is Deliberately Made Better In The USA. Bath accessories are still made by Emerson Creek Pottery in Bedford, Virginia. Companies like Equinox (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) make backpacking equipment for campers. What a blessing we’ve enjoyed because of people like this who helped build America, as well as spending their prime years in producing goods and products that are Made In America. Now, in his recent speech, President Trump announced and named several major companies that are in the process of bringing their businesses back to America. Welcome home! Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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What’s Happening Around Town… Wiener Dog Race
Fashion Show
Parkinson’s Meeting
Seaside Manor Assisted Living is hosting a Wiener Dog Race Saturday, April 15 at 11 A.M. Bring the whole family and come join the fun! Prizes will be awarded to each participant. Please RSVP to Jeannie by April 1 to 386.441.1771.
Come see the new spring line by Bon Worth at a free Spring Fling Fashion Show presented by Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd. on March 15 from 1 to 3 P.M. Bring your friends, all are welcome. Door prizes too! RSVP to Helen at 386.226.9110 by March 13.
The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host local Neurologist Dr. James Scott, with Neurology Associates on Wed., March 22 from 12:30 to 3:30 P.M. at Carlton Shores Health & Rehab Center, 1350 S. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach. Dr. Scott will host the popular open forum Q&A program Ask The Neurologist. The program will also include presentations on resources that Carlton Shores offers that are specifically beneficial to people with Parkinson’s disease. A Box Lunch will be served. Seating is limited—reservations for this event are required by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386.676.6375 by no later than 12 P.M. on Monday, March 20.
Stroke Prevention Using advanced ultrasound technology, Life Line Screening can actually see plaque inside your arteries to help determine your risk for cardiovascular disease. Register now to check the health of your arteries for these reasonable priced test. Pre-registration is required. Call toll free: 888.653.6450 for March 22, Hope Fellowship Church, Daytona Beach; and March 29, First Baptist Church of Debary Debary.
Dancing Are you looking to meet new friends and get a little exercise this year? Join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P.M. The cost if $5 per person and includes refreshments. For more info, please call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at 12 NOON at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona and now there is a second location at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1205 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. RSVP by NOON the Tuesday prior to the church where you wish to attend. Holy Cross, 386.767.6542 or Trinity, 386.255.7580.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on March 17 and April 21 at 1 P.M. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., or April 5 and May 3 at 10 A.M. or April 4 or May 2 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatameri canpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Health Fair WNDB Radio presents their annual Community Health Fair on Sat., April 1 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, 2987 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. Loads of free vendor displays and information, live music, and health screenings. Bring the whole family and join WNDB for the day! For details, call 386.944.7744.
Long Term Care Come join a free presentation given by attorney Mike Pyle on Financial Planning For Long-Term Care on Monday, April 24 at 4 P.M. at City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia, Daytona Beach. The long-term care presentation will discuss how to pay for long-term-care, including long-term care insurance and Medicaid. Also, a review of the details of Medicaid qualification, including the asset and income limitations, look-back period, annuities, trusts, and other requirements of qualification.
Treat Knee Pain Do you or a loved one suffer from knee pain and hate the thought of having surgery? You are invited to join Dr. Jeffrey T. Newfield, DO in discussing the solution to knee pain before considering surgery on March 29 at 11 A.M. at Good Samaritan Society, 325 S. Segrave Street, Daytona Beach. Seating is limited. RSVP by Mon., March 27 to 386.253.6791.
Open Forum Get information on Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud, Scams, And Elder Abuse during this free educational seminar presented by State Attorney R.J. Larizzo on Thurs., March 23 from 2–4 P.M. and hosted by Bill Tol at Florida Hospital Flagler, Classrooms A/B, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. This forum will address issues and solutions related to physical and financial dangers faced by the elderly in our communities. Seating is limited. For information or to RSVP, please call 386.586.4440 or e-mail bill.tol@ahss.org
Driving Classes Sunshine Safety Council offers State Certified Traffic classes to remove points for a current ticket. The Basic Driving Improvement (BDI) 4 hour class is also taken by drivers over the age of 50 for discounts on your insurance. Cost is $30. For dates, times, and more information, please contact the office nearest your location. Daytona: 386.253. 6400, Palatka: 386.328.8007, and Orange City: 386.774.4640.
Free Flicks Catch some free flicks at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. March's lineup includes these popular films: • Suffragette (PG-13): 11 A.M., Monday, March 13 • Pride and Prejudice (PG): 11 A.M., Monday, March 20 • The Quiet Man (not rated): 1 P.M., Saturday, March 25 • Arrival (PG-13): 11 A.M., Monday, March 27 The movies will be shown in the library's auditorium. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 386.789.207, option 1, then 4.
Support Groups Alzheimer Support Are you the caregiver for your loved one? Come join The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386. 214.3833. Look Good/Feel Better Trained cosmetologists are available to help women undergoing cancer treatments with makeup and accessories. Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society., this group meets at Florida Hospital in DeLand. The cost is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Call The American Cancer Society at 1.800.227.2345.
March 10, 2017—Seniors Today—Page 5 Upcoming Presentation At City Island Library am scheduled to make a presentation at the Volusia County Public Library at City Island to educate the public about important legal issues and other interesting matters. The public is invited to attend. The presentation is free. Monday, April 24th • 4 P.M. Financial Planning for Long-Term Care In the long-term care presentation, we discuss how to pay for long-term-care, including long-term care insurance and Medicaid. The chances one will need long-term care are increasing as people are living longer and sometimes one's family simply cannot assist. We review the details of Medicaid qualification, including the asset and income limitations and other requirements of qualification. We talk about the look-back period, and treatment of assets and income, annuities, trusts, and other qualification issues as to single people and married people. The talk addresses the potential for clients' needing long-term care, and how one would pay for it. The three choices are: outof-pocket, insurance, and Medicaid. Relying on Medicaid should be the last choice
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Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle
You are Invited to a Free Afternoon Seminar because Medicaid qualification has severe asset and income limitations and requirements (see chart). Long-term care insurance generally is applicable for home health care and assisted living facility care. Then, we review the three major areas of Medicaid qualification: level of care and programs, income limitations, and asset limitations. Medicaid is not the best way to handle long-term care, but just in case, do not give assets away, do not buy a medicaid annuity, do not take advice of a non-lawyer on Medicaid Planning and consider an insurance plan. 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
Thursday, March 23, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Seminar Title:
“Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud, Scams And Elder Abuse” Presented by State Attorney RJ Larizzo and hosted by Bill Tol, Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation. This installment in the Foundation Community Open Forum Series will address issues and solutions related to physical and financial dangers faced by the elderly in our communities. Mr. Larizza is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated from Bishop Kenny High School. After High School He attended Troy State University and obtained his BS degree in Criminal Justice. In the summer of 1993, R.J. left the Florida Department of Corrections to pursue a law degree at Mercer University’s Walter F. George, School of Law in Macon, Georgia, and graduated in May of 1996. After graduation, R.J. returned to St. Augustine where he worked as an Assistant State Attorney with the State Attorney’s Office of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. In January, 2003, he left the State Attorney’s Office to go into private practice. Following his years in private practice, R.J. had a successful bid for the office of State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, the Office which he currently holds.
For more information or to RSVP, call (386) 586-4440
60 Memorial Medical Parkway I Palm Coast, FL 32164 I (386) 586-4440 I www.FloridaHospitalFlagler.com
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by Peggy Goldtrap
ver popped bubble gum? Of course you have. It’s a rite of passage, a universal joy. During WWII, kids couldn’t buy bubble gum. Gum was used in the war effort to make rubber tires or plug Holland’s dikes. Bubble gum was sacrificed; anything to bring our boys home. Every Friday night, my parents took me to play Bingo at the Country Club. I loved playing three or four cards and mingling with adults. One particular night, I was extraordinarily lucky. I won a silky, sage green bedspread, with quilt-like stitching. Even a confirmed Tomboy could appreciate luxury. I fantasized that I was a glamorous movie star like those in Modern Screen. As the numbers tumbled, I got luckier and luckier. Edibles were major prizes, candy was precious. Theater tickets were hot. Last game, a cover-all, and I had the magic touch. BINGO, I shouted. The card had to be checked; numbers called back, and indeed I had won. What about the prize? Was it something to make my parents proud; perhaps a trip to Chicago. Remember, gas was rationed, so leisure travel was impossible. The bingo-master tapped the microphone and solemnly declared: “Tonight’s Grand Prize is—a bag of Fleer’s Bubble Gum.” Wow! Fleer’s Bubble Gum! Something not seen, touched, nor tasted in years. I ran to claim my prize, then held up the bag for the audience to admire. Hooray for the lucky little kid. Since it was bedtime by the time we got home, I decided to wait until morning, starting fresh for a full day’s chew. I put the bag by my bed and left the lamp on to guard my gum from intruders. At the crack of dawn, I jumped out of bed, flew downstairs, woofed down breakfast; double-staired back to the bedroom; ripped the bag and inhaled deeply. A dizzying, syrupy-sweet aroma enveloped me as I surgically unwrapped a piece. It was pure, pink, and all mine. I put the first piece in my mouth. The new gum was hard as a rock, a real jawbreaker. No matter, a day of concentrated chewing would work it up into the correct consistency to blow a whopper. Little poppers were pretty easy after an hour of molaring, but a whopper was a 24-plus-hour project. Since I Bingoed Friday, I had all day Saturday and Sunday morning to masticate. I didn’t play football that weekend because I didn’t want to gamble
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losing my gum in a tackle. When I ate meals, I sat the gum on my plate so I didn’t mix-it with food. Food grained gum, altering taste, texture, and destroying elasticity. At night, after toothbrushing, I didn’t chew again until morning. No! I tucked it between my upper gums and teeth, then finger-flattened it against my cheek. I didn’t want to swallow a wad in my sleep. Sweet dreams. Sunday, taste totally gone, pliability maximum, the gum was ready for display. Friends gathered beneath the Big Top, a large oak tree. Double dog dares and bets were made. I worked my gum into position. One, Two, Three—thar she blows. A small pink orb peeked past my lips. Then, a dirigible-sized bubble grew bolder and bigger until it touched the sky and swayed in the wind. I held my breath so I wouldn’t destroy size, volume, and clarity. I could see my friends awed expressions through the haze of the headsize bubble, in front of my face. Kids cheered. Dogs barked. Flags waved. I had blown a world-record whopper. Suddenly, a pint-sized, pinhead, mini-mobster friend popped the bubble with their nasty hand. Not only did I suffer loss of Guinness fame, but I spent the next three days picking gum out of my hair, ears, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pores of my face and neck. Bubble gum resists soap. I ‘lost hide’ as my mother scoured gum scum. Some sticky simply had to wear off. My babyfine hair suffered from cut out gouges. No matter what, blowing that whopper was worth every ooey-gooey, hidescruffing, hair-pulling moment—and I had 24 pieces left. Picture a stringy-haired, barefooted, pigeon-toed kid strolling down the sidewalk, popping gum as annoyingly loud as possible; breathing fresh spring air; hearing hammers nailing wood; wondering why babies are crying; noticing sheets snapping on clotheslines; listening to the swish-shear-swish of push mowers; clinking spoon rhythms against icedtea glasses; laughing and challenging a fight for King of the Mountain. Life is just like bubble gum. It takes a lot of chewing, aging, and tucking things away before you finally feel it’s right, and in the end, it’s all worthwhile.
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Sheriff Working For You! or those who live, work, and visit here, Volusia County is a very special place. Volusia County also is a special place for the Sheriff’s Office. Since taking office as your Sheriff on January 1st, we’ve set a course to streamline and strengthen the Sheriff’s Office to better serve your public safety needs. We’re looking at a range of new and innovative ideas and programs with a renewed energy and focus on fighting crime and keeping the community safe. A major element of our efforts will focus on identifying and combatting juvenile crime. This will be a two-pronged approach, with emphasis on both prevention and enforcement. Efforts are already under way to work with the community in an effort to expand the Police Athletic League (PAL) Program and after-school programs. We’ve launched a juvenile service program whose director will be involved in community events and coordinate with individuals and organizations that can tutor and mentor juveniles and help teach them the life skills needed to grow into successful and productive adults. In other changes in the works, some areas of the county will soon be seeing
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From The Sheriff Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
deputies on bicycle patrols as well as high-visibility traffic enforcement operations designed to increase the safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Plans also are in the works to launch a statistics-based, results-oriented program called CompStat to track and fight crime and ensure accountability in everything that we do. It’s a highly-effective approach to crime-fighting that we will be rolling out in the coming months. It’s an exciting time at the Sheriff’s Office, with lots of changes and more to come. Delivering the best possible law enforcement services to our citizens and visitors is at the heart of everything that we do. I look forward to updating you on these and other initiatives in future issues. We’re here if you need us. Give us a call or send me an e-mail at MChitwood@vcso.us and let us know how we’re doing and how we can best serve your public safety needs. We’re listening, Volusia County. I want to hear from you.
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Humane Society Update Spring Fever Is Upon Us! by Barry KuKes
RETIREMENT CENTER
It's A Spring Fling Fashion Show... By Bon Worth… March 15th • 1-3 PM At Bishop's Glen. The Public Is Invited • Door Prizes • Free Admission. RSVP by Tuesday, March 13 to Helen at 386-226-9110.
A monthly rental community with no large entry fee. • Independent Living • Assisted Living (with ECC Services available) • Skilled Nursing Center • Short Term Rehabilitation Maintenance Free • Social Clubs • Five Star Dining New Friends • Wellness Program Transportation • Planned Activities
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he calendar says it’s still winter, but 86 degrees temperatures in March is warm. The unseasonable hot weather should be treated seriously when it comes to protecting your pets from heat exhaustion and over exertion. Sudden changes in temperature may be a welcome change for us humans, but our furry friends need to remain comfortable and safe from the effects of a summer sun. Do not forget to provide cool drinking water for your pets especially if they are outdoor pets. A water bowl can easily be tipped over and before you know it, your pet will suffer the effects of dehydration. Outdoor pets also need shade from the sun, so make sure they have access to a shady area. Lastly, if you are leaving your pet in your vehicle even for a short period of time when the temperature is over 50 degrees or your vehicle is in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Make sure a window is cracked open and that the animal has plenty of water. Do not leave the animal in the vehicle for longer than just a couple of minutes. Vehicles can heat up very quickly. There have been far too many times where the pet owner ran into a store for just a second but then ran into an old friend and before they knew it, that one second turned into 20-minutes and their pet suffered from the extreme heat inside of the vehicle. As the weather warms up, pet owners will be taking their pets to all types of fun events, several available from the Halifax Humane Society. We just want all pets and pet owners to arrive safe, have a great time, and return home safely as well. Halifax Humane Society has plenty of fun events for you and your pet this Spring including the Ruff Ride Poker Run on March 16 and the Mutt Strutt on April 29! For more information about both of these events and other Halifax Humane Society events, visit us online at halifaxhumanesociety.org or on Facebook at Facebook.com/halifax humanesociety Barry KuKes is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society. He can be reached at 386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at BarryK@halifaxhumanesociety.org
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of March 13 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of mixed signals can create an unreliable situation in which to make decisions. Hold off on making any commitments until you know what's going on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An apparently friendly offer comes with some strings attached. Be careful not to get tied into something you don't really want. Examine all your options. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you're not careful, distractions can interrupt your best efforts. Continue to focus on what you need to do. You'll soon have lots of time to enjoy the rewards. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Knowledge replaces suspicion as you begin to learn more about that act of betrayal. On a lighter note, someone close to you might be planning a pleasant surprise. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Control your sometimes-overactive jealousy gene before you find yourself saying or doing something that you could later regret. Stop obsessing and move on. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It's a good time to loosen up and do something wonderful and exciting before your more reserved nature resurfaces. A message brings news of change.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Cheer up. Things begin to improve significantly. However, you might still need help to get through the rest of this sometimes-difficult period. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Something you learned last week takes on new meaning as you begin to relate it to another situation in your life. It's best to keep this matter to yourself for now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your energy level is climbing, and so is your self-confidence. Good for you, because you'll need a good dollop of both to tackle an exciting challenge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A family issue might interrupt a careerlinked project. Try to give the matter the attention it needs, but be careful not to jeopardize your workplace situation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Some self-doubt shows up this week, causing you to question your ability to handle a new challenge. You know you can do it, and this is your chance to prove it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A personal matter requires you to be as clear and forthcoming as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings. A career move is eased with the emergence of new facts.
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• On March 13, 1781, astronomer William Hershel discovers Uranus, the first new planet to be found by use of a telescope. In 1986, the spacecraft Voyager 2 visited Uranus, discovering 10 additional moons to the five already known. • On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born in Germany. Einstein's theories of relativity drastically altered man's view of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory ultimately helped make the atomic bomb. • On March 15, 1972, The Godfather —a three-hour chronicling the lives of an Italian-American crime family —is released in theaters. The Godfather was adapted from the bestselling novel by Mario Puzo. • On March 16, 1926, in Massachusetts, American Robert H. Goddard successfully launches the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. The 10foot rocket traveled for 2.5 seconds at a speed of about 60 mph.
• On March 17, 461 A.D., Saint Patrick —Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland—dies in Ireland. Much of what is known about his legendary life comes from the Confessio, a book he wrote during his final years. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held not in Ireland, but in New York City in 1762. • On March 18, 1852, businessmen Henry Wells and William Fargo join with other New York investors to create Wells, Fargo and Company to serve and profit from the economic boom in California. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1849 spurred a huge demand for shipping. • On March 19, 1916—eight Curtiss Jenny planes of the First Aero Squadron take off from Columbus, New Mexico, in the first combat air mission in U.S. history. The squadron flew in support of U.S. troops who invaded Mexico to capture Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.
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To Your Good Health Reducing The Risk Of Breast Cancer Dear Dr. Roach: You have written about screening for breast cancer, but are there any ways to prevent breast cancer in the first place? —T.C. Answer: There are three behaviors that are well-accepted to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Breastfeeding is one, and it's so good for the baby that we might forget that it has long-term advantages for moms, but add reducing the mother's breast cancer risk to the list. The second is dietary phytoestrogens, compounds such as soy isoflavones and lignans, which are found in soybeans and other legumes. This data is most clear among Asian women. Finally, regular physical exercise reduces breast cancer risk, especially for women after menopause. Other dietary factors, such as a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in meat and saturated fat, may reduce risk of breast cancer, but this isn't proven. Studies are ongoing to examine whether vitamin D or omega 3 fatty acids may reduce risk, as suggested in previous studies. High-risk women can always consider chemoprophylaxis with a SERM or aromatase inhibitor, and also a moreintensive screening program. *** Dear Dr. Roach: I went to my ENT doctor in January complaining of muffled hearing and a loud, high-pitched noise in my left ear. He gave me a hearing test, and it showed 50 percent loss. I had an MRI and was told that I have an acoustic neuroma on my left side. This has caused me to go 50 percent deaf in my ear. The ENT doctor wants me to wait six months and see if it grows more, which I don't want to do because I feel it should be taken out while it is small. The choices I have are to watch and wait; to have traditional surgery; or to have surgery with gamma knife or cyber knife. I would really like to just get this done and have it taken out before it causes more problems, like affecting my facial nerve, balance nerve, or if it gets too close to my brain stem. I also am worried that I may go completely deaf. I am getting a second opinion next month from a neurosurgeon. What are your thoughts on all of this? —B.D. Answer: An acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma, is a type of non-cancerous tumor on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. These tumors usually are treated, although some authorities recommend
a watch-and-wait approach if they aren't bothering the patient, if the patient is a poor candidate for surgery, or if the patient is otherwise reluctant. None of these seems to apply to you, so I would recommend proceeding with the second opinion, the neurosurgeon, whom I think is likely to recommend treatment. Progressive hearing loss is a clear indication that treatment likely would be beneficial sooner rather than later. All the treatments you mentioned are reasonable. Cyber knife and gamma knife are ways of delivering radiation to the tumor. Since any of these can achieve the goal of preventing the tumor's growth and any worsening of symptoms, the choice should be left to the expert. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. E-mail questions to ToYour GoodHealth@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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Q: I have seven Daguerreotype pictures. They are in fairly good condition, but no cases. What would be the average price if I want to sell them? —Mildred, Laurel, IN A: It really depends on the images. Most of the Daguerreotypes I have seen in antique shops have been priced in the $30 to $50 range. If any of your pictures show children with toys, men in Civil War-era uniforms, or other than studio poses, they could be worth much more. *** Q: I have a set of Heston National Finals Rodeo belt buckles issued in 1975 and 2016. The buckles are mint and have never been worn. How much are they worth? —Wade, Orton, MN A: I contacted a rodeo memorabilia collector who thought your buckles would be valued in the $15 to $25 range. This was confirmed when I checked eBay and found dozens of Heston rodeo buckles, mostly offered for $15 and $20 each. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
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Veteran’s Post Camp Lejeune Water by Freddy Groves
he Department of Veterans Affairs finally is publishing a list of eight presumptive diseases associated with the tainted water at Camp Lejeune. No, really. Back in 2015, this column reported that the VA was “looking at the possibility of maybe establishing some presumptives,” and in 2016, that officials were “thinking about adding eight new presumptives” and opened the floor for comments. Meanwhile, it was treating veterans with any of 15 illnesses caused by drinking water laced with fuel and dry-cleaning fluid, but without any disability payments. Now a presumption of service connection has been established and the VA will provide disability benefits for eight diseases: adult leukemia; aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes; bladder cancer; kidney cancer; liver cancer; multiple myeloma; nonHodgkin’s lymphoma; and Parkinson’s disease. No word yet about the other seven illnesses the VA has been treating, such as breast cancer, esophageal cancer, leukemia, and hepatic steatosis.
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Here’s An Idea X Marks The Spot by JoAnn Derson
• If you have a linoleum floor and get scuff marks a lot, try this trick from the pros: Take a regular tennis ball and cut a small X into one side. Push the top of your broom through the X. Now, when you are sweeping, you can turn your broom over and just lightly rub the scuff mark away with the tennis ball. It's simple.
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of soy sauce to your gravy for instant greatness. • Label bags, baskets, and boxes in your closets for better organization. When you create a dedicated place for something by labeling it, you are mentally more able to remember where to put something when it needs to be put away. • I love to cook, but it's just me most nights. Did you know that you can separate items in a large casserole dish by creating a thin log of wadded up aluminum foil, then covering the whole dish with foil. It basically creates two (or more) sections in a glass baking dish. This way I can bake a nice piece of fish and roast veggies or whatever, all in the same dish. —J.K. in Pennsylvania Send your tips to Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or e-mail JoAnn at letters.kfws @hearstsc.com
Senior Service Line Medicare: New Rules / Better Care by Matilda Charles
ew Medicare rules that took effect at the beginning of the year will go a long way toward getting better care for seniors. As reported in the Kaiser Newsletter, Medicare finally is realizing that not all patients are the same, and not all medical problems fit neatly into a 15-minute doctor visit. Patients will receive care under some new standards, and doctors will be happier because they'll get paid for the time they actually put in. Doctors now will be paid for the time they put into the teams that work with seriously ill patients, such as those with heart failure, diabetes, and hypertension. That team can include nurses, social workers, and even psychiatrists, who also will be paid for working with patients who need complex chroniccare management for two or more serious conditions. Those in patient management can bill more often, and will include care such as helping a patient transition from hospital to home, coordinating home care, and educating caregivers. With
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Strange But True Postal Codes Of Ireland by Samantha Weaver
• It was 20 -century American theoretical physicist Richard Feynman who made the following sage observation: “It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” th
• Historians report that Alexander The Great—best known for his conquests throughout Asia and North Africa, which helped to create one of the ancient world’s largest empires before he turned 30—had a hard-andfast rule for his soldiers: no beards. Alexander didn't want to give their enemies anything to grab onto during battle.
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• If you're sending a letter to Ireland, don't worry if the address you have on file is missing the postal code; in that country the only addresses that use them are in the capital, Dublin. • In 2002, researchers conducted a study to determine how consumers' decisions are influenced by seemingly minor changes in appearance. They presented car-buyers with a variety of webpages; everything on the pages was the same—the vehicles presented, the information provided, prices, etc.—except for the background. One group got a green background with a pattern of pennies on it, and one group got a red background with a pattern of flames. As it turns out, the background did, indeed, influence behavior: Consumers in the green-background group spent more time looking at information about cost, while those in the red-back-
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Dear Paw's Corner: I just read the letter from a reader who's been asked to return a cat to its original owner. I hope that if they send the cat back, they don't send it by air! Animals are put in the airplane's baggage compartment, which is not heated. I recently was on a plane with a seat display showing the outside temperature as 70 below zero. —Sarah S., via e-mail Dear Sarah: I'll probably hear otherwise from a few readers, but transporting pets on aircraft is fairly safe, and they are not exposed to sub-zero temperatures while in the cargo hold. Of course, we've all heard about pets that were injured or died while being transported, so I looked into this claim. According to Pets Express, one of several companies that specialize in transporting animals via commercial aircraft, “Air travel is as safe for pets as it is for people. Your pet will travel in a special cargo compartment [which is] both climate controlled and pressurized for your pet's safety and comfort. It is on the same air circulation system as the cabin.”
That said, traveling as cargo is not for every dog and cat. Pets that are elderly, easily stressed, or have existing medical conditions can be at risk of developing health problems or even dying during transport. Many airlines prohibit certain breeds—particularly brachycephalic animals that have restricted breathing such as Bulldogs or Chow Chows, and even Burmese cats. Over the past decade, many if not all U.S. airlines have allowed smaller pets and service animals to travel in the cabin with their owners. There's usually a $100-$200 fee, and pets must be transported in a sturdy carrier that fits under the seat. Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com
Flashback The Chill by Mick Harper 1. Which one-name singer released So Macho and Toy Boy? 2. What do Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, and Jesse Ed Davis all have in common? 3. Who had a hit with Winchester Cathedral? 4. What was the Hucklebuck, and why should we appreciate it? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: I hear hurricanes a blowing, I know the end is coming soon. I fear rivers over flowing. I hear the voice of rage and ruin. Answers 1. Sinitta, in 1985 and 1987. She was the first artist ever signed by Simon Cowell (American Idol). 2. They were all members of the band Faces and have all passed away. 3. The New Vaudeville Band, in 1966. They were session musicians, and when the song became a hit, a group had to be quickly assembled to actually go on tour.
4. The Hucklebuck was a 1949 song (and then a dance) that was the precursor to rock 'n' roll. The song itself was later covered by Chubby Checker, Otis Redding, and others. 5. Bad Moon Rising, by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969. The song has been used in a number of films, including An American Werewolf In London, Blade, and The Big Chill.
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